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    Sarah Jayne Dunn is ‘passionate’ about saucy career that ‘gives her confidence’

    EXCLUSIVE: Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn has opened up to Daily Star about her “empowering” new career that has givn her “confidence, strength and expression”16:03, 12 May 2025Updated 19:49, 12 May 2025Sarah Jayne Dunn is encouraging women to begin their “pole dancing journey”.The former soap star spoke exclusively with Daily Star and explained that she hopes to help others discover their love for pole dancing, just like she has.”I have found such a passion and obsession with pole and what it has given me and other women; confidence, expression, strength and power.””I did my teaching qualifications really to expand my knowledge and understanding of the sport but when the opportunity came up to teach my own class it was a no brainer, I love that I can now share the joy that pole brings me with others as they embark on their own pole journeys!”The former Hollyoaks star is now teaching pole dancing(Image: More

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    Rebekah Vardy enjoys pints with Leicester fans after major loss in Coleen Rooney saga

    Rebekah Vardy appeared to put her legal woes to one side at the weekend when she was spotted drinking beer with the away fans at the Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City game14:07, 12 May 2025Rebekah attended the gameRebekah Vardy seemed to put the recent Wagatha Christie saga behind her over the weekend, as she was seen enjoying a beer with Leicester City supporters.The spouse of footballer Jamie Vardy, 43, has finally agreed to pay Coleen Rooney £1.19 million towards her legal fees following their bitter High Court dispute.Rebekah has yet to publicly comment on having to fork out the hefty sum to her rival, 39. However, she appeared carefree and untroubled by her legal troubles when she turned up to watch Nottingham Forest play against Leicester City in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.Seen in the away end, donning a Leicester shirt and designer sunglasses atop her head, beer in hand, Rebekah looked content and at ease as she posed for a selfie with a fan.The TV star hung out with fansShe was also captured among the crowd watching the game as her husband, Jamie, attempted but failed to net his 200th goal for the Foxes in a match that had both sets of fans on their toes.Article continues belowPost-match, Rebekah posed with Jamie and their children, who were proudly wearing Leicester City shirts in support of the striker, who has confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of the season, reports the Mirror.Rebekah’s day out follows the latest development in the Wagatha Christie trial. The mother-of-five found herself embroiled in one of the nation’s most high-profile court cases after trying to sue Coleen following the Liverpudlian’s now notorious social media post in 2019.Coleen, the wife of Man Utd legend Wayne, took to social media to disclose that she had been secretly conducting a sting operation after numerous stories from her private social media were leaked to the press. The astute Liverpudlian narrowed down the accounts with access to her posts to identify the culprit.Rebekah was seen in the crowdIn 2019, she revealed on social media: “It was….. Rebekah Vardy’s account,” after blocking all her followers from viewing her Instagram Stories. These included a fabricated story about her planning a trip to Mexico for gender selection and considering a stint on Strictly Come Dancing.Rebekah vehemently denied the accusations, suggesting her Instagram account had been hacked. However, she lost the ensuing defamation case against Coleen and has now been ordered to pay nearly £1.2million.Article continues belowA specialist costs court was previously informed that Coleen accumulated a legal bill of over £1.8 million after successfully defending Rebekah’s High Court claim in 2022.In written submissions for a hearing last Tuesday, Rebekah’s barrister, Juliet Wells, stated that Coleen’s total legal bill of £1,833,906.89 “has now been settled at £1,190,000, being c.£1,125,000 plus interest of c.£65.000”.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Graham Norton sparks health fears as presenter walks BAFTA red carpet injured

    Graham Norton has sparked concern from fans after he sported his arm in a sling as he took to the red carpet for the 2025 TV Bafta Awards on Sunday night in London13:56, 12 May 2025Graham Norton attended the BAFTA Awards with a nasty injury.The beloved Irish TV presenter sported a sling on his arm as he walked the red carpet. The 62-year-old didn’t let it dampen his spirits as he rocked up to the star-studded bash with a grin.Norton wore a dapper suit for the awards show, however it was the unexpected medical accessory that really caught onlookers’ attention.Graham’s arm was propped up in a black sling and he did not confirm what caused the ailment. Graham was in the running for the Best Entertainment Performance gong at the London-based ceremony on Sunday evening [11 May].Graham wore a black sling to the 2025 BAFTA Awards(Image: More

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    Original Red Power ranger breaks silence on show curse after string of deaths

    Austin St. John, the original Red Power Ranger, has spoken out after he was sentenced for his role in a $3.5 million Paycheck Protection Program scam during the Covid-19 pandemic13:03, 12 May 2025Austin St. John, the actor renowned for his role as the Red Power Ranger, has defended his actions following his sentencing in a $3.5 million Paycheck Protection Program scam during the Covid-19 pandemic.St. John, who shot to fame as the original Red Ranger in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” received a five-year probation sentence in the fraud case. He admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the case that involved 19 defendants accused of submitting fraudulent PPP loan applications meant to aid businesses impacted by lockdowns.This follows the recent Dark Side of the Power Rangers episode on Discovery’s Hollywood Demons docuseries, which spotlighted Jason David Frank. Frank, known for his roles as the Green and White Ranger, tragically took his own life in 2022.Thuy Trang, the original Yellow Ranger, died in a car accident in 2001, while Pua Magasiva, the Red Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Storm, committed suicide amid domestic abuse charges in 2019.The Power Rangers was a huge hit in the 90s(Image: More