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    Holly Willoughby ‘told to ditch bra’ by kids TV bosses in bold wardrobe demand

    This Morning host Holly Willoughby was allegedly told to ditch her bra by TV bosses at the start of her career as they claimed her children’s shows were actually ‘not for kids’16:25, 11 Feb 2025Updated 16:30, 11 Feb 2025Holly Willoughby was advised against sporting a bra during her early years on kids TV.Before Holly became a household name on This Morning, the TV icon presented alongside Stephen Mulhern on Ministry of Mayhem, and appeared in S Club TV – a children’s film by the sensational pop group S Club 7.However, a friend close spoke to the Mail On Sunday about the not-so-innocent intent behind the demand, claiming: “Before I knew who Holly even was, I saw her without a bra on and asked a director who she was and why she was dressed like that.”A source claimed Holly was told to ditch her bra while presenting(Image: More

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    Emmerdale star admits ‘every day I’m in pain’ after nightmare health diagnosis

    Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas opened up about his debilitating health issue that has caused him pain for nearly three years during a chat on ITV’s Good Morning Britain15:35, 11 Feb 2025Ex-Emmerdale star Adam Thomas opened up about his horror health battle.The actor, who played Adam Barton on the ITV soap for nearly a decade, has been open about his Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. The star went public with it in 2023 and has been in unbearable pain due to the condition.In January of that year he couldn’t get out of bed and at one point it seemed like he may not have been able to appear on Strictly. Luckily, the 36-year-old managed to battle through the pain and take to the dancefloor.However, he’s now revealed he’s been in pain “every day” for the last couple of years. He opened up about his health battle on Tuesday (February 11) during an appearance onITV’s Good Morning Britain.Adam discussed his battle with arthritis on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (February 11)(Image: More

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    Harry Potter fans in disbelief as ‘Snape’ was almost played by another famous actor

    The Harry Potter film franchise almost had a completely different actor play the role of Severus Snape before Alan Rickman was cast in the role for the entire eight-film series15:00, 11 Feb 2025Updated 15:10, 11 Feb 2025The Harry Potter film series almost saw a different face for the iconic Severus Snape, leaving fans stunned for the second time lately.This also follows some sad news for the franchise, after one of the star’s sadly died last month. Alan Rickman, known for his roles in Die Hard and Michael Collins, ultimately won the part and was author J. K. Rowling’s top pick to bring the brooding professor to life. However, it’s now come to light that another esteemed British actor was considered for the role, stirring up quite the buzz among fans who reckon he would have “crushed it”.However, this isn’t the only star who was pipped to the post with the role of Luna Lovegood also nearly going to Hollywood actress Saoirse Ronan.Going back to Snape, a recent revelation on the r/TodayILearned subreddit has got Potterheads talking: “Today I learned that Tim Roth was offered the role of Snape before Alan Rickman. Do you think he could’ve pulled it off?”While opinions are divided, with some unable to envision anyone but Rickman as Snape, others believe Tim Roth, famed for Reservoir Dogs and Meantime, could have delivered a younger and potentially more book-accurate version of the character. One fan expressed confidence in Roth’s abilities, saying, “Tim Roth is a fantastic actor and I have no doubt he would have crushed it as Snape.”Alan Rickman played Snape(Image: More

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    Kendrick Lamar’s hidden messages in Super Bowl show that many fans missed

    Rapper Kendrick Lamar performed for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show but viewers may not have noticed the many hints, nods and jibes hidden throughout his set13:50, 11 Feb 2025Super Bowl: Kendrick Lamar performs during half time showKendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show was riddled with secrets.The 37-year-old rapper performed at the 2025 halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Caesars Superdome as the Kansas City Chiefs battled the Philadelphia Eagles. While on stage, Lamar brought out some very famous faces including SZA and Serena Williams to join him as part of one of the most watched sports events in the world.Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed a number of hidden references throughout Kendrick’s performances, including a dig at President Donald Trump. Kendrick told the crowd: “The revolution is about to be televised. You picked the right time but the wrong guy.”The comment was in reference to Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 poem The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, which refers to the Black power movement in the 1960s. The internet wasted no time deciphering Lamar’s message and theorised he was referring to the recent US election.Kendrick Lamar entertained crowds at the 2025 Super Bowl(Image: More

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    ‘Super Bowl morons boobed over Taylor Swift and target Donald Trump for one reason’

    EXCLUSIVE: The Super Bowl created a whole list of shocking moments this year. But the Philadelphia Eagles vs Kanas City Chiefs game turned sour when fans began to boo Taylor Swift – we hear from a Swiftie13:40, 11 Feb 2025Updated 13:50, 11 Feb 2025Super Bowl: Taylor Swift booed by fans as she’s shown on big screenA woman who is one of Taylor Swift’s ‘biggest’ fans slammed Eagles supporters for booing the pop superstar – and said they should have booed Trump instead.Summer, from Scotland, has been a huge fan of the 14-time Grammy Award winning US singer-songwriter since becoming ‘hooked’ after listening to her on the radio with her Nashville-born nan.The plus size model, who boasts 27,000 followers on Instagram, has ‘grown up’ alongside Swift and her music, with lyrics penned by the billionaire aiding Summer through different parts of her life.Like many of the Swifties (Swift’s fans), Summer has been left appalled after the musician – who is dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce – was booed when featured on a screen at the Super Bowl over the weekend.Taylor Swift was brutally booed at the Super Bowl (Image: More