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Ageing acting veterans including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill18:00, 08 Sep 2025Dame Helen Mirren is among those backing the bill(Image: Getty Images)Ageing acting veterans including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill. The pair are among a litany of famous faces urging peers to “show the world” Britain can “lead with empathy and courage’ over the controversial death policy.Joining them are Dame Esther Rantzen, Joanna Lumley, Prue Leith, Harriet Walter, Miriam Margolyes and John Nettles. They have signed a letter supporting what they say will give patients “choice and control” over their deaths.The House of Lords is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill on Friday.Sir Ian McKellen is among those leading calls for the government to pass the assisted dying bill(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Wolseley Hospitality Group)And if it’s passed, terminally ill adults in England and Wales given less than six months to live to decide to end their lives. More

Punk star Yungblud has admitted he breathed a great sigh of relief on his 28th birthday earlier this year as it meant he had avoided joining a host of his idols in staying forever 27Sam Mayers17:51, 08 Sep 2025(Image: Getty Images)Rocker Yungblud is relieved he swerved joining the fatal 27 club during his darkest moments and celebrated with Aerosmith in honour of Ozzy Osbourne. The Doncaster lad, real name Dom, sparked fears when he turned up to the MTV VMAs on Sunday shirtless and a tad wild eyed.However, Dom – who turned 28 this year – allayed any fears over his health and expressed his relief at not joining tragic stars like Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain who passed away at 27.Dom said: “I made it through the 27 Club, thank f***!“Hitting 27, I was like ‘alright I’ve messed around with everything now, I think I just wanna make rock forever, I mean maybe I won’t, whatever the f***. But I went back to my fundamentals from like a two-year-old to 13.”Yungblud celebrated with Aerosmith at the MTV VMAs(Image: Billboard via Getty Images)The singer joined Areosmith’s Joe Perry and Steve Tyler for an Ozzy tribute medley of Crazy Train, Mama, I’m Coming Home and Changes, an anthem that has changed his life forever.“I just feel indebted and I’ve gotta sing that song for the rest of my life, every night, forever,” he vowed.Paying tribute to the Prince of Darkness by wearing a necklace he gave him, Dom said of his hero: “You gave me something, let alone you have me hope through my f****** life and as a fan and as a music fan but you literally gave me a magic wand when you let me do that.“And then you left us, it’s just mad. I just love him, and I am grateful to that family and her and him, especially her (Sharon), as she’s just the f****** boss.”Recalling the moment he heard of Ozzy’s passing, Dom shared: “I went to the Bahamas and I heard that he wasn’t well and so I texted him from the Bahamas, I was like ‘I hope you’re alright Oz’ and two days later I had 50 missed calls on my phone.Jack Osbourne had a special message(Image: INSTAGRAM)“I was like ‘what the f***’ and then he wasn’t here any more.”Article continues belowMeanwhile, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Jack Osbourne and four of Ozzy’s grandkids paid tribute to the late rocker.Flanked by Pearl Clementine, (13), Andy Rose, (10), Minnie Theodora (7), and Maple (3), Jack thanked MTV for celebrating his dad’s life: “I know for sure it would make him incredibly happy to see these great musicians carry on his legacy and help inspire the next generation of rockers. We love you, dad.”The grandchildren added: “In the words of our papa, ‘Let’s go crazy!’” More

A friend of Noel and Liam Gallagher’s reckons a new Oasis album might be on the cards, with Noel writing songs and Liam’s voice getting more depth to it17:07, 08 Sep 2025A new Oasis album might not be such an impossible dream(Image: AFP via Getty Images)A new Oasis album is definitely maybe on the cards following Noel and Liam Gallagher’s blockbuster reunion gigs. The band’s snapper Kevin Cummins has revealed Noel has been writing songs on tour and Liam has toned down his “frontman ego”.He said: “I don’t see why they couldn’t get in the studio and record a new album. Noel is writing songs all the time, and Liam’s voice is well suited to what Noel writes.“Liam’s voice is better than it was. It’s got more maturity, more depth to it. Noel is a great guitarist, and sometimes he’s just looking at Liam thinking ‘He’s fantastic!’A pal of Noel and Liam’s says there’s a ‘fondness’ between them on stage(Image: undefined via Getty Images)“He kind of forgets that he’s on stage with him. Liam’s matured a lot. He’s quite self-deprecating.“There’s a lot of fondness on stage between them.”He said there had been no evidence of the “resentment” between the brothers on tour that culminated with a backstage bust-up in Paris in 2009.And he reckons the end of the tour in November was “not the end” for the band.The 72-year-old added: “Next year there’s a documentary about them getting back together.“So while that’s showing and people have still got the bug of Oasis in them they could be in the studio.”If his predictions are correct then it would be the first Oasis studio album for 17 years.The photographer is promoting his book Oasis: The Masterplan, celebrating his images of the group he has taken since the early 90s.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z are in the final stages of buying what will be an £18million property in the Cotswolds, not far from Jeremy Clarkson and the Beckhams16:52, 08 Sep 2025Jay-Z and Beyonce are set to buy a property in the Cotswolds(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Beyonce and Jay-Z are set to splash out on a mega £18million estate near Jeremy Clarkson. The showbiz couple are in the final stages of owning 58 acres in the star-studded village in the Cotswolds.The village of Wiggington is near the Clarkson’s Farm presenter and the Beckhams. And the land has clinched planning permission for a “spectacular rural estate”.Property consultant Owain Jones said the guide price was £7.5m but when the gaff has been built it’s set to “be worth north of £18m”.He added: “The appeal is self-evident: absolute seclusion balanced with seamless access to a curated lifestyle.Jeremy Clarkson could soo have some new A-list neighbours(Image: Getty)“This location places you at the heart of the Cotswolds’ most refined community. It is the complete package, land, lifestyle, and legacy in a form that almost never reaches the market.”Architectural designs show the mansion could boast seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and rooms overlooking a lake.“The area is fast becoming the Hamptons of the UK and there’s a reason for it,” Jones added.The couple’s first look at the land outside Wigginton was earlier this summer during a break from Queen B’s megabucks Cowboy Carter tour.But locals are worried about the attention the power couple will bring.Jay-Z and Beyonce could count the Beckhams as neighbours too(Image: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham)A bar worker said: “We love our local clientele and we don’t want the couple’s arrival to bring in a different sort.”And local Thomas Winter, 30, said: “The prices of everything have gone up a lot and people tend to stick another two zeros on to things such as fixing fencing or walls just because of where we live.“If I wanted to buy a larger property around here then I wouldn’t be able to afford it as these celebrities have priced me out.”But another resident said the Crazy in Love singer, 44, would be a “great addition” and they were looking forward to seeing her at the village fete.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Loose Women star Frankie Bridge has left fans concerned after she shared a video of herself in tears on the London Underground, with some asking “Why are you crying?”16:01, 08 Sep 2025Updated 16:01, 08 Sep 2025Frankie updated her followers onlineFrankie Bridge has sparked concern among her followers with a recent TikTok post, which shows the Loose Women panellist in tears on the London Underground.The 36-year-old star has been open about her ongoing battle with mental health issues. In the emotional video, the mother-of-two is seen crying on the train, looking visibly upset as she listens to music through her headphones.She explained to her fans that she was pretending to be in a music video, captioning the poignant clip: “When you start crying on the Tube…but it’s ok because now you get to pretend you’re in a music video.”Adding to the video, which was set to JoJo’s ‘Too Little, Too Late’, she asked: “Anyone else like to pretend they’re in a music video on the train?”.Frankie was distressed on the trainReacting to her post, Frankie’s followers expressed their concern for her wellbeing. One queried: “Are you ok?” while another asked: “Why are you crying?”Others sent messages of support to the former Saturdays singer. One fan wrote: “If I was there I would have given u a hug,” and another reassured her: “Life is tough. Just remember Frankie, you are doing your best and tomorrow is another day.”One particularly empathetic comment read: “”I feel so sorry for you at the moment Frankie, every video you’ve put up lately, you can literally see the sadness in your eyes. Hope you work through it and get back to yourself, which I know is easier said than done.”This follows reports that Frankie has become embroiled in a “secret feud” with former Hear’Say member, Myleene Klass.Insiders claim bad blood has been brewing between the duo since 2013 following an alleged “blanking” incident at the Glamour Awards, resulting in both women requesting not to collaborate professionally.She been open about her mental health issues beforeMyleene is said to be at odds with both Frankie and her bandmate Rochelle, 36, who were previously clients of the Classic FM presenter’s former bodyguard husband, Graham Quinn. The dispute has reportedly now spilled into television, with ITV said to have intervened to ease tensions.The trio were previously close friends, with both Myleene and Frankie attending Rochelle’s hen do in 2012. But in 2013, Myleene reportedly felt ‘snubbed’ by Frankie and confronted her at the Glamour Women of the Year awards.Following Myleene’s recent podcast appearance, Frankie posted a mysterious TikTok clip. She uploaded footage of herself holding and drinking from a wine glass, writing over it: “You’re so quiet… Thanks, you said something five years ago and I’ve just realised you’re actually dead to me.” In the post’s caption, she added: “Takes me a while, but once you’re dead you’re dead.”There were worries about potential drama at this week’s National Television Awards, which all three women were expected to attend. However, an insider told The Sun: “There has been wild speculation lately that the women don’t get on after falling out years ago.Fortunately, they will avoid a public clash as Myleene, who has been a regular at the glitzy event over the years, is swerving it this year as she has work commitments.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Patsy Kensit, who played Emma Harding, the mum of the late Lola Pearce-Brown, on the long-running BBC soap, has dropped a hint about what she might say if she were offered the chance to return15:52, 08 Sep 2025Patsy Kensit has shared her honest feelings about her time on EastEnders(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Bur)Patsy Kensit has opened up about her stint on EastEnders, dropping a huge clue about her response if bosses came calling again. In what would be the culmination of a 40-year ambition, soap star Patsy played Emma Harding, the mother of the late Lola Pearce-Brown (played by Danielle Harold), in the long-running show.Joining the cast in 2023, Patsy, who was in a relationship with property mogul Patric Cassidy at the time before their 2024 split, revealed she wasn’t “encouraged” to accept the role in the cherished BBC drama.The actress and singer, a former child star who has previously graced Emmerdale as Sadie King and Holby City as Faye Byrne, described EastEnders as her “dream job”.Speaking on the Second Act with Ateh Jewel podcast, 57-year-old Patsy teased her future aspirations: “I’d love to go back on EastEnders. That to me was a dream job.”Patsy is a former child star who has also appeared in Emmerdale as Sadie King(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Burberry)Patsy continued: “I was in a relationship at the time, and it wasn’t something that, you know, it wasn’t really a job that I was encouraged to take, and I’ve wanted to be on that show for the last 40 years.”She also shared insights into her time on the iconic show, noting how she filmed nine episodes that she said “went really well”. However, Patsy “put life stuff first”, admitting that she knew she’d regret it when it happened.In other news, Patsy — who shares a son, James, with Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr and another, Lennon, with Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher — has admitted that watching her children leave home had left her heartbroken.Meanwhile, Patsy, who has walked down the aisle four times, has reportedly been enjoying her single status. In 2024, she even revealed she was “not interested” in romance but still does “believe in love”.Her previous trips to the altar included Dan Donovan in 1988, then Jim Kerr in 1992, Liam Gallagher in 1997, and Jeremy Healy in 2009 – though that union lasted a mere 10 months.Patsy filmed nine episodes that she said “went really well”(Image: Getty Images)She was also betrothed to Patric Cassidy, with him popping the question at Scott’s in Mayfair, but they called it quits just months afterwards.Article continues belowWhile chatting to Hello! last year, she declared: “I wouldn’t want a relationship, I am not interested. I do believe in love.”She continued: “But for me it’s not something I need. I have been on my own a long time and I like my own company. Now, it’s just adjusting my life to fill the hole that’s in my soul.”Speaking candidly to the Mirror previously, the Lethal Weapon 2 star disclosed that she doesn’t maintain contact with her former spouses, but stressed her desire for her sons to enjoy a “really good relationship” with their dads. More

Pop star Pink turns 46 today and many of her supporters have been shocked after discovering the backstory of her stage name – and it turns out it’s quite raunchy15:03, 08 Sep 2025Updated 15:06, 08 Sep 2025The real reason why Pink adopted her stage name made a lot of fans blush(Image: Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)Pink, who continues to delight her die-hard fans with her music, daredevil persona and jaw-dropping live performances, is celebrating her 46th birthday today. But many of her fans are only just discovering the meaning behind her the pop superstar’s stage name.Fans flocked to Reddit to give their thoughts on the real reason why the singer, born Alecia Beth Moore on this day in 1979, adopted her colourful moniker. But as will be revealed below, her supporters were left screaming “What the fuchsia?” on uncovering the raunchy back story.The development is a welcome change to the alarming image she posted on her Instagram page last week, in which she was pictured hooked up to an IV drip. Pink had suffered a nasty bout of E.coli while on holiday with her family, but she brushed off the illness in her trademark acerbic style.”When you go on vacation and have food and E. coli decides to move into your gut you kill it with friends and daughters and red wine and a vitamin IV concoction,” she quipped. “Ahhh life and lemons and lemonade and great memories that I might remember.”Pink didn’t leave her fans hanging around on why she gave herself that name(Image: Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)Meanwhile, her fans had been throwing around reasons as to why the singer chose Pink as her stage name. Some people guessed she was simply partial to the colour pink or that she named herself after a L’Oreal hair colour type, but the real inspiration behind her name is somewhat saucy.According to a snippet on Life and Style, later echoed on IMDb, it reads: “I thought Pink got her name from her infamous hair colour. Anyone else? No? Ok.”Turns out, Alecia Beth Moore didn’t get her inspo from a bottle of L’Oréal. Instead, the What About Us singer dreamt up the moniker while watching Reservoir Dogs – and the meaning is actually as raunchy as hell.”Pink revealed: “My best friend had never seen a white girl’s vagina before so he asked me if I could see it, so I showed it to him and he said ‘It’s pink!’ Then my friends started calling me ‘Mr. Pink’. If you’ve never seen Quentin Tarantino’s violent film, Steve Buscemi’s character is also named ‘Mr. Pink’.”She did admit that her choice of stage name hasn’t exactly been met with universal approval, adding: “I’ve been on the receiving end of grumbles for a good while now. I’m OK with it.”This bombshell left one Reddit user completely gobsmacked: “And I thought all along it was her pink hair.” Another speculated: “Isn’t it because she used to blush easily as a child?”Article continues belowA third joined in: “She told Radio Disney it was because of her blushing. That was the family safe explanation. She also said it’s a vagina reference.” However, another suggested: “I think she concocted that tale just so she could dub herself Pink.”Pink’s last album Trustfall came out in 2023, the latest in a long line of releases since she first burst onto the scene aged 15 as a member of short-lived girl group, Choice. Her career rocketed when she went solo in 2000, with her LPs Can’t Take Me Home, Missundaztood and Try This cementing her as a pop powerhouse.Pink is also an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and her music resonates strongly with many people in the community. She once told Gay Times: “I think [my LGBTQ+ following] just speaks to who I am and what I believe in, and what I’ve always been. I am definitely an ally and to be understood for that is a wonderful feeling. For any of us to be understood, that’s what we want in life, right? We want to love, be loved and be seen.” More

An actor who starred in The Goonies, a 1985 kids’ adventure film about a group of young children, looks totally different and recently received a “late” health diagnosis14:49, 08 Sep 2025Updated 14:50, 08 Sep 2025The Goonies was released four decades ago(Image: © 1985 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.)A Goonies star has opened up about their life-altering diagnosis.Martha Plimpton has been diagnosed with ADHD, which is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and she described it as a liberating revelation. The star expressed that things have started to feel right now and that she is “not ashamed”.”I’m actually a late diagnosis ADHD, like millions of others. It was actually a huge relief to be diagnosed,” Martha shared at the premiere of her HBO mini-series Task.She continued: “So many little things fell into place and made sense that hadn’t made sense before. I’m glad to be sharing my ADHDness with the world,” reports the Mirror.Martha looks totally different compared to her The Goonies role(Image: Variety, Variety via Getty Images)At the event for her upcoming TV project, Martha proudly sported a diamond necklace spelling out ‘ADHD’. Earlier this year, The Goonies celebrated its 40th anniversary.Released in 1985, the beloved film introduced audiences to a group of adventurous kids known as the Goonies, who set off on a thrilling journey to discover the legendary pirate treasure of One-Eyed Willy.The Goonies became one of the most iconic films of the 80s(Image: Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images)Martha played Stef, Andy’s sharp-tongued best friend in the beloved 80s film. She starred alongside Andy, portrayed by actress Kerri Green. Following The Goonies, Kerri went on to appear in movies such as Lucas in 1986 and Three for the Road in 1987.Martha stars in the HBO Original series TASK(Image: Kristina Bumphrey, Variety via Getty Images)She had a brief romance with actor River Phoenix and maintained their friendship until his untimely passing in 1993. Martha discussed his drug problems and previously revealed: “When we split up, a lot of it was that I had learned that screaming, fighting, and begging wasn’t going to change him. He had to change himself and he didn’t want to yet.”Martha has emerged as a passionate campaigner for reproductive rights and co-established the organisation A Is For. She remains active in acting and divides her time between Brooklyn, London, and Los Angeles.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More