Evelyn Reynolds

Pop star Katy Perry is blasting off into space today on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. The E.T. singer is part of an all-female crew, alongside Jeff’s fiancée Lauren Sanchez, TV presenter Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kieranne Flynn on the rocket.It is the first time in 60 years that a woman has gone into space without a man. There will be no pilots on the fully autonomous flight. Speaking ahead of the launch, Katy, 40, said: “I’m really excited. We are all made of stardust and it’ll be exciting to see them twinkle from that site and have such an appreciation for Mother Earth when we see it in that way. “I am talking to myself every day going, ‘You’re brave, you’re bold, you’re doing this to ensure so many different people – but especially young girls – to go, ‘I’ll go to space in the future. No limitations.'”

Katy Perry is joining an all-female crew on the flight
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The flight will only last around 11 minutes. It marks Blue Origin’s 31st launch, but only the 11th with crew on board. Around two minutes into the flight, the capsule will separate from the rocket, allowing the crew to see Earth from 6ft-tall windows. They will then have to get back in their seats for the descent. Previous guests have included Star Trek actor William Shatner, who flew in October 2021, who said it left him with “the strongest feelings of grief” after he “discovered that the beauty isn’t out there; it’s down here, with all of us”. Follow below for live updates More

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EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick has reportedly been dumped by his girlfriend Chloe after a video emerged of the star brandishing a sex toy whilst on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour00:12, 14 Apr 2025The Strictly curse has struck againEastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick has reportedly been given the boot by his girlfriend in the wake of a Strictly Come Dancing scandal. The soap star was dating Chloe while he was dancing on the BBC show and its live tour.However, it seems that Chloe and Jamie have now called it quits.Article continues belowA source told The Sun: “Strictly was a whirlwind for Jamie and they managed to keep it going when he was on the show. But Chloe dumped Jamie when he finished the Strictly tour. She said she felt like Jamie didn’t have time for her.”The insider added: “Seeing the video of him with the sex toy and acting so weirdly made her realise it was the right choice. Jamie acts like a boy in a man’s body. She doesn’t have time for that.”Jamie was paired with Michelle Tsiakkas on Strictly (Image: More

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home22:24, 13 Apr 2025Updated 22:29, 13 Apr 2025Acting legend Jean Marsh has sadly passed away following complications from dementiaJean Marsh, the beloved star of Upstairs, Downstairs, has sadly passed away at the age of 90 at her London home on Sunday. The Emmy-winning actress’s death was due to complications from dementia, according to her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg.Between 1971 and 1975, Jean graced our screens in the much-loved series, earning herself seven Emmy awards, including an Outstanding Lead Actress accolade and a prestigious Peabody Award.Article continues belowThe show delved into the lives of the Bellamy family and their servants during the Edwardian era, set within the grand townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in Belgravia from 1903 to 1930. It also depicted the gradual decline of the British aristocracy.Upstairs, Downstairs originated from an idea by Jean and Eileen Atkins for a comedy titled Behind the Green Baize Door. Initially centred around two housemaids, portrayed by Jean and Eileen, in a large Victorian-era house, the narrative soon expanded to include the upstairs family.British actress and writer Jean Marsh dressed in character as parlourmaid Rose Buck(Image: More