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    Liam Gallagher wins award for ‘best decision he’s ever made’ involving dog from Thailand

    Oasis rockstar Liam Gallagher has claimed the “Strike the Right Chord for Animals Award” after rescuing a homeless pooch and flying her 6,000 miles to her fur-ever home21:08, 10 Dec 2024Updated 21:09, 10 Dec 2024Liam Gallagher gave little Buttons a happier lifeOasis rocker Liam Gallagher has won an award for adopting an abandoned dog from Thailand and flying her to his home to see out the rest of her days.The singer has been handed PETA’s prestigious “Strike the Right Chord for Animals Award” after adopting an “amazing” mutt-in-need, named Buttons.The homeless pooch previously wandered the dangerous jungle land of Thailand after her owners ditched her for not being “pretty enough”.READ MORE: Brittany Murphy’s death 15 years on as heartbroken dad still demands answersREAD MORE: Sabrina Carpenter’s love life – ‘cheat’ claims, musical digs and jewellery hintBut Britpop legend Liam saw the dog’s inner beauty and paid to fly her back to his UK home while also raising £25,000 for the Thai animal charity that made the adoption possible.From being dumped in the middle of the jungle in Thailand to finding her forever home with Liam Gallagher He worked with the Happy Doggo sanctuary to fly Buttons nearly 6,000 miles to her fur-ever home with him and since then says the pooch has changed the way he sees the world.The Oasis frontman said on an appearance of The Jonathan Ross show: “I don’t want to go on tour no more”, after saying he had fallen in love with the dog, adding: “I want to stay home now.”He said yesterday: “Rescuing Buttons has been the best decision we’ve ever made.“She brings so much happiness to our lives and everyone she meets.“We’re so lucky to have her. We’re obsessed.Buttons is now all smiles after moving in with the Oasis rocker“I thoroughly recommend adopting a homeless dog.”And now PETA has paid tribute to the star for saving an animal in need instead of opting for purchasing a posh pedigree.PETA Vice President of Programmes Elisa Allen said: “This compassionate act for animals sets a wonderful example for his legions of fans.“PETA is delighted to recognise him for opening his heart and home to a dog who desperately needed a loving family, and PETA urges everyone to follow suit and adopt, never shop.”Article continues belowLiam received a heartfelt letter of thanks and a certificate for winning the award. More

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    Josie Gibson lifts lid on This Morning Christmas party with heartfelt admission

    EXCLUSIVE: Josie Gibson is clearly loving life at This Morning as she says it was “so nice” to catch up with her co-stars at the ITV show’s Christmas party in London16:34, 10 Dec 2024Updated 17:39, 10 Dec 2024Josie thinks her ITV co-stars are “so cool” Josie Gibson opened up about her This Morning co-stars after the ITV show’s Christmas party.The 39-year-old This Morning star says she loved reuniting with her TV pals at the festive bash on Monday night (December 9). It was a festive farewell before the holidays as the stars of This Morning packed into the cosy Fox and Pheasant pub in Chelsea, owned by singer James Blunt.Josie joined Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley, Phil Vickery, Vanessa Feltz and Ashley James at the annual party – snaps of the event can be found here. It also served as a goodbye to departing This Morning editor Martin Frizell, who is stepping down after 10 years.READ MORE: ITV I’m A Celebrity’s Josie Gibson secretly lived with reality star for monthsREAD MORE: I’m A Celebrity voting figures unveiled after Danny Jones wins ITV showAnd Josie, who has teamed up with First Bus on theirMoving the Everyday campaign, had a blast. Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, she said it was “lovely” to catch up with everybody at the boozer, where the TV titans no doubt enjoyed a glass of bubbly or two.Josie said it was “lush” spending time with the likes of Alison at the This Morning Christmas party(Image: More

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    Corrie’s Helen Flanagan hits back at trolls after being slammed over plump lips

    Helen Flanagan hit back at critics after she was cruelly mocked for her new lips following her latest TV stints, with some trolls branding her face “silly” after the procedure16:00, 10 Dec 2024Helen Flanagan shares festive day make-upHelen Flanagan has hit back at trolls after she was cruelly mocked for her lips.Former Coronation Street star Helen, 34, took to her social media to blast critics claiming her face looked “silly” after the treatment. As she laid down the law, she showed off her plump lips once again as she insisted she was happy with her new look.Uploading a snap of herself getting ready to hit the town for a night out, the I’m A Celebrity icon added some lip liner to her glossy lips to add a bit of shimmer to her ensemble. Writing in the caption, Helen beamed with smiles as she explained: ” Christmas do in Liverpool, so let’s go glam.”READ MORE: Helen Flanagan ‘so confused’ and may face driving ban after court appearanceREAD MORE: Helen Flanagan up for Corrie return – but she admits there’s one major problemSome fans didn’t seem to like her latest cosmetic treatment, with many asking what had she done to her mouth as it looked rather strange. One fan was concerned, asking: “Your lip liner looks a little strange, like smudged? Still, looking stunning.”Helen was slammed by fans who didn’t like her lip filler(Image: More

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    EastEnders Rosie Miller star looks unrecognisable in Only Fools and Horses role 38 years ago

    BBC EastEnders’ Rosie Miller was played by an actress who also had a role in Only Fools and Horses, but you might not recognise her from the small screen.TVAngie Quinn15:51, 10 Dec 2024A ‘Day in the Life’ of Jane Slaughter on the EastEnders setOver the years, EastEnders has seen many families come and go from Albert Square, but the Miller family remains etched in viewers’ memories, particularly with the recent return of lovable rogue Mickey (Joe Swash) to Walford.Long-time fans of the BBC One soap will recall Rosie Miller (Gerry Cowper) and her couch potato husband Keith (David Spinx), who was rarely seen without his beloved armchair and TV. The couple moved to the Square in 2004, along with their children Dawn (Kara Tointon) and Mickey, and twins Demi (Shana Swash) and Darren (Charlie G. Hawkins).The Millers were quickly labelled as troublemakers and received a frosty reception from their neighbours, most notably from Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), who was appalled by 13-year-old Demi’s teenage pregnancy.The Miller family were instantly dubbed rowdy by their unimpressed neighbours when they arrived in 2004(Image: More

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    Jamie Foxx finally explains why he was hospitalised after ‘medical episode’

    Rapper and actor Jamie Foxx suffered a serious medical incident that left him with a mild case of amnesia – and now the Hollywood star has opened up on how it happened15:20, 10 Dec 2024Jamie Foxx gets emotional after opening up on near-death experienceJamie Foxx has explained why he was mysteriously hospitalised last year.Django Unchained icon Jamie, 56, was taken to hospital in a bizarre turn of events in April of 2023, after he suffered a “medical complication”. At the time, Jamie’s family kept specific details about his condition under wraps for the sake of his privacy.However, nearly two years on from the scary incident, actor Jamie has finally opened up on what happened, revealing he suffered a stroke caused by a bleed on the brain. He confessed it led to him being unable to remember the 20 days leading up to the incident.READ MORE: Jamie Foxx would romp ‘for 30 minutes every day’ to ‘keep fit’ before health battleREAD MORE: Jamie Foxx unveils details about new career move a few months after hospitalisationAfter he recovered, Foxx revealed that he had to learn how to walk again and had temporary amnesia, in a terrifying ordeal for the star. The actor grew tearful speaking about the health horror in his new Netflix show.Jamie suffered a major medical episode during April of 2023READ MORE: More