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    Val Kilmer’s family hot tub tragedy haunted actor and inspired Hollywood role

    Val Kilmer’s family suffered an awful tragedy involving a hot tub many years ago which left the Top Gun actor scarred, which he later used to influence one of his on-screen characters22:28, 02 Apr 2025Val: Amazon release trailer for documentaryVal Kilmer was haunted by a tragic hot tub incident.The actor, who sadly died on 1 April 2025, is best remembered for his iconic roles in films like Top Gun and Batman Forever. Before he shot to stardom, he was marked by a family tragedy that haunted him for years and later influenced one of his acting roles.Article continues belowTragically, the film star died at the age of 65 from pneumonia at his Los Angeles residence on Tuesday, April 1, as confirmed by his daughter.In 1977, Kilmer’s family was struck by a devastating event when his younger brother Wesley, who suffered from epilepsy, tragically drowned in a hot tub at the tender age of 15 reports the Mirror US.This heartbreaking incident deeply affected Kilmer and served as a catalyst for his compelling performance in the 2002 film The Salton Sea, which tells the story of a man grappling with guilt after failing to prevent his wife’s murder.Val’s family tragedy haunted the actor for many years(Image: More

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    White Lotus fans realise hints toward character deaths hidden in title sequence

    The White Lotus has had viewers gripped for weeks but now fans are starting to think that the opening credits were hinting towards the show’s darkest storyline all along22:16, 02 Apr 2025The White Lotus (Season 3): Episode 7 previewThe White Lotus fans have made a horrifying discovery.Viewers of the HBO drama just starting to twig that the latest series might have been dropping hints right under their noses in the opening credits.Article continues belowThe third instalment follows another bunch of holidaymakers on a trip they won’t forget at a swanky resort, this time in Thailand. Each series brings in a mostly fresh cast in different spots, but someone always ends up dying.White Lotus usually kicks off with a flash forward in the first episode showing a corpse, before rewinding to show what led up to that point. Series three didn’t break the mould, with one character seen running from gunfire and stumbling across a body.The White Lotus fans are beginning to think they’ve been told the answers all along(Image: More

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    Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up – Hollywood stars, soap icons and jilted Tory MP

    Celebrity Big Brother is back and this year’s lineup has been “confirmed”.The highly anticipated series will be returning at 9pm on 7 April over on ITV1 and ITVX. As ever, fans of the series can’t wait to find out who has signed up for a few weeks in the CBB mansion.Among the big name stars on this year’s roster include Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke, Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa, TV presenter Angellica Bell and EastEnders icon Patsy Palmer.Alongside them is a former Tory MP, a drag queen, a 90s pop star, a Love Islander and an Olympian who is “notoriously unwoke and likes to be provocative” – we should be in for a treat this series!Despite the rumoured lineup circulating the internet, a spokesperson for ITV has said: “Any names linked to the Celebrity Big Brother line up are purely speculative.” More

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    Val Kilmer’s ex-girlfriend Cher issues heartbreaking message after actor’s death

    Cher has released a message after the sad news of Val Kilmer’s death – the 78-year-old singer has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the Top Gun star after he died on 1 April21:05, 02 Apr 2025Val: Amazon release trailer for documentaryCher has paid tribute to ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer.News of the Top Gun actor’s death recently hit the headlines after it was announced that he died on 1 April.Article continues below78-year-old Cher expressed her deep admiration for Kilmer, acknowledging his influence on her life and their enduring connection, reports the Express. The actress and songstress shared her heartfelt tribute: “VALUS Will miss u.””U Were funny, crazy, pain in the a*s, GREAT FRIEND, kids [love] U. BRILLIANT as Mark Twain, BRAVE here during ur sickness.”Cher and Val dated for two years after meeting at the singer’s birthday celebrations, eventually calling things off in 1984.Val and Cher dated for two years back in the 80s(Image: More

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    Peter Andre’s wife Emily shares rare snap of youngest child as toddler turns one

    I’m A Celeb icon Peter Andre and his wife Emily have shared a rare photo of their youngest child Arabella as the couple celebrate their daughter’s first birthday20:35, 02 Apr 2025Britain’s Got Talent: Peter Andre makes shock appearancePeter Andre and his wife Emily have let fans in on a peek at their youngest daughter as she marks her first ever birthday.The tot, given the name Arabella last April, is kiddo number three for the pair. For the mini milestone, Pete, 52, and Em, 35, hopped on Instagram with the cutest of shout-outs – and they can hardly get their heads round how rapid she’s growing up.Article continues below”How is our baby 1 already?! @peterandre,” Emily wrote on Instagram. “Time, please slow down. From teeny tiny to full of personality – Happy Birthday to our very own Baby Belle,” she posted, all while showing off a snap of their pride and joy gazing up at some her pink bday decor with a grin.The one year old birthday girl was kitted out in pink, with a matching ribbon in her dark locks, getting all eyes on her against a backdrop of a pink arch and floaty balloons, reports the Mirror.Pete is besotted by his daughter(Image: More

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    Dolly Parton refused to work with Sabrina Carpenter without four very strict rules

    Country music star Dolly Parton recently teamed up with pop icon Sabrina Carpenter, but the 79-year-old issued a clear warning to the Please Please Please singer ahead of their recording session19:54, 02 Apr 2025Updated 19:59, 02 Apr 2025BRITS 2025: Sabrina Carpenter opens up awards with raunchy showDolly Parton gave Sabrina Carpenter four rules before they collaborated.The country music legend recently teamed up with pop sensation Sabrina for a remix of her smash hit song Please Please Please, which went down a treat with Carpenter fans.Article continues belowSabrina is known for her racy lyrics, daring stage outfits and cheeky innuendos, but that isn’t so much Dolly’s style. The 79-year-old made things clear by laying down some ground rules before working together.Dolly told Knox News: “Of course she can talk a little bad now and then. I told her: ‘Now, I don’t cuss. I don’t make fun of Jesus. I don’t talk bad about god and I don’t say dirty words on camera – but known to if I get mad enough!”Dolly issued her rules to Sabrina before beginning the collaboration(Image: More

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    Loose Women star announces ‘new arrival’ to her family with adorable photoshoot

    One Loose Women star is glowing from within after sharing news that she has welcomed a new member to her family, much to the delight of the presenter’s husband and daughters19:00, 02 Apr 2025Katie Piper creates ‘infinite’ digital children’s bookA Loose Women star has proudly shown off her new arrival.Panellist and ITV icon Katie Piper has an adorable new pet pooch. The TV star adopted 10-week-old rescue pup Sugar during a visit to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.Article continues belowTaking her on is already proving to be a big hit with Katie’s hubby Richard Sutton and their two daughters Belle, 11, and Penelope, seven.Katie said: “We have all been so excited to welcome Sugar into our family. The girls are already completely taken by her and I can’t wait to see what adventures we go on together.”Katie looked over the moon as she posed with Sugar(Image: More