Natalie Cassidy has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnders since 1993, but she is set to take a break from the soap as her character leaves Walford to start a new life03:43, 16 Apr 2025Updated 03:43, 16 Apr 2025Natalie Cassidy decided it’s time to bid farewell to the role she first started in 1993(Image: More
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their New Mexico home with bodycam video capturing the couple’s beloved German shepherd by their side02:47, 16 Apr 2025Updated 03:10, 16 Apr 2025The couple’s dogs were their pride and joy(Image: More
Former X Factor contestant Danny Dearden sadly died and the news was announced today [15 April] and his last heartbreaking Instagram post was shared from hospital21:52, 15 Apr 2025Danny Dearden’s final Instagram post was shared from hospital.The reality TV star who soared to fame on X Factor has sadly died aged 34.Article continues belowWhile details surrounding his death are currently unknown, the last glimpse into his life was a hospital snapshot posted on social media shortly before this tragic news.Despite his health challenges over recent years, which he alluded to vaguely online, Danny still found positivity in tough times – his final Instagram post highlighted finding joy in hospital stays, reports the Mirror.This past December, he shared an image featuring a Costa Coffee drink, clearly in a hospital setting evidenced by a blue privacy curtain and medical devices faintly in the backdrop.Danny shared the picture from hospital(Image: More
Actor Johnny Depp looks very different after he recently landed a role in an upcoming film that marks the star’s comeback to the silver screen after years of very public personal and legal issues20:57, 15 Apr 2025Updated 20:57, 15 Apr 2025Johnny Depp is barely recognisable after a recent makeover.The Pirates of the Caribbean star has landed a role in an upcoming movie titled Day Drinker and Lionsgate took to social media to share a first look at his character.Article continues belowDepp can be seen wearing a navy blue suit with a pale blue shirt while leaning against a bar. The actor held a scotch glass in his hand, but fans were distracted by his new appearance.Johnny sported long grey hair and a matching bushy beard, with a moustache to top off his new vibe.The actor’s natural eye colour is hazel, but for this role Johnny appears to be wearing bright blue contact lenses. He looked extremely tanned and accessorised with a simple gold ring on his pinkie finger.Johnny Depp looks completely different with his new long, grey hairTheir caption read: “The first look at #DayDrinkerMovie. Starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Madelyn Cline, Manu Rios, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle – coming soon.”Down in the comment section, fans couldn’t help but compliment the actor on his new look. One person said he “looks so good with grey hair” and signed off with a heart-eyed emoji.Another wrote: “WTF YOU LOOK SO GOOD,” while a third person said: “This man age is like fine wine.”Fans can’t believe Depp’s new look(Image: More
Former supermodel Jodie Kidd has confessed that during her modelling days, the girls were only give champagne and cigarettes while backstage and “no food or water” was made available20:23, 15 Apr 2025Updated 20:53, 15 Apr 2025Jodie Kidd has admitted models were only fed cigarettes and champagne backstage.The star has revealed that models like her throughout the nineties and noughties were only given champagne and cigarettes backstage at fashion shows with no water and no food.Article continues belowThe 46-year-old former supermodel, who started in the industry as a teenager, said that was all that was available from nine in the morning onwards. Kidd added that no-one wanted to drink the champagne.She told the Made by Mammas podcast: “There was zero support as well. I mean right now, I mean, literally backstage was champagne and cigarettes from nine o’clock in the morning onwards from the first show.”Jodie opened up about her modelling career(Image: More
Austin Nichols has admitted it felt “weird” and “wrong” kissing Mary-Kate Olsen in ‘Holiday in the Sun’ because he was “too old” for the actress who was 15 at the time19:29, 15 Apr 2025Austin Nichols admits he was too old to kiss Mary-KateAustin Nichols has confessed he felt uneasy about sharing a kiss with Mary-Kate Olsen in the 2001 film ‘Holiday in the Sun’.The 44 year old actor who played Griffen Grayson recalled being “18 or 19, or maybe even 20” at the time, while Mary-Kate, now 38, was just 15 when she played Madison Stewart.Article continues belowAustin’s discomfort stemmed from the age difference, which made him feel like the kiss was “weird” and “wrong”. In an episode of the ‘Drama Queens’ podcast, he shared: “I was definitely nervous because Mary-Kate was 15, and I was, I think, 18 or 19, or maybe even 20.””I don’t remember, but I was too old. And it felt weird, and it felt wrong.”The pair played love interests in the 2001 filmHe added: “I’m real tall and skinny and nerdy, but I don’t think you can tell there’s a big age difference. But from my brain, I was like, ‘She’s 15. This is weird.'”.Austin’s concerns led him to consult with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s father, David, as well as the film’s producers, to ensure the kiss was acceptable. He recounted: “So, I remember talking to producers, and I remember talking to even her dad was there.””And I just wanted everybody to – I was like: ‘Is this OK with you guys?’ And they were all like: ‘Oh, don’t worry about it.’ Nobody seemed concerned. And I was very concerned, but it turned out fine. It was all very G-rated.”Austin now works as a photographer(Image: More
Celebrity Big Brother fans have been left feeling ‘uncomfortable’ after realising just how big the age gap is between housemates Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa18:26, 15 Apr 2025Updated 18:27, 15 Apr 2025Celebrity Big Brother viewers have been left squirming over the age gap between housemates Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa.The unlikely duo has formed a tight-knit bond since stepping into the famous house last week, with their camaraderie seemingly growing by the day. Other celebs in the house, including Ella Rae Wise, reckon they’ve become a bit of a two-person clique.Article continues belowAs their bond deepens, fans are scratching their heads over what’s really going on between them. Some reckon it’s looking more lovey-dovey than just mates, despite JoJo having a girlfriend back in LA.Over the past few days, Chris, 32, and JoJo, 21, seem to be stuck like glue, constantly touching, massaging, tickling, hugging, and smooching each other. This has led some to question JoJo’s commitment to her girlfriend Kath Ebbs, who she’s been dating since November.Chris and Jojo are particularly hands-on(Image: More
Stacey Solomon let her fans into her life with her latest BBC TV show together with darling hubby Joe Swash and the reason why her mum was not in the picture has now been revealed17:14, 15 Apr 2025Stacey Solomon has given the reason why her mum is missing from her latest TV show.Former X Factor star Stacey, 35, is going from strength to strength after her BBC TV show Stacey & Joe, with her net worth continuing to skyrocket. This comes despite the fact that fans were not won over by the TV show, leading to its likely axing by the BBC – as well as a large-scale fight that erupted resulting in hubby Joe Swash spending the night in a hotel.Article continues belowBut while the odds may be stacked against the show’s renewal, fans of the Loose Women star were keen to see how the star lives her everyday life. But one person who was not seen at all since the start of the show is Stacey’s mother.Despite being an integral part to the family, Stacey and Joe kept her mum Fiona out of the picture, despite appearances from her dad Dave and grandmother Gwen. As well as this, the pair’s five children – Rex, Rose, Belle, Zachary and Leighton, all of which coming from previous relationships – all make major cameos in the show.Stacey and Joe have been sharing all the details of their lives behind closed doors on their BBC show(Image: More
