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Mary Poppins star Dick van Dyke was “safely evacuated” from his home after wildfire stretched through Malibu, with other famous faces also having to leave their abodes09:02, 11 Dec 2024Dick Van Dyke is revealed as the Gnome in US version of Masked SingerDick van Dyke was forced to flee his home due to devastating wildfires in California.The Hollywood legend, 98, was “safely evacuated” from his home in Malibu after the blazes spread quickly, destroying huge amounts of nature in its path. The speed of the fires was helped by winds that barrelled down the mountains surrounding the celebrity getaway, acting like a blowtorch.Nicknamed the Franklin Fire by authorities in America, the fire first started back on Monday (December 9) and soon spread thanks to the natural hilly landscape. The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, said that the fire was now “forcing an evacuation of most of Malibu” to ensure as few casualties as possible.READ MORE: Dick Van Dyke paid Walt Disney $4k to play forgotten second role in Mary PoppinsREAD MORE: Dick Van Dyke, 98, ‘praying’ he gets to next birthday in devastating confessionInvestigations remain underway as to what caused the initial fire and how it could spread at lightning speed. However, authorities said that 2,700 acres of land had been scorched as a result of the inferno.Wildfires are ripping through Malibu and causing residents to flee their homes(Image: More

Liam Payne tragically died eight weeks ago after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Argentina, but before being at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, he’d been staying at the high-security Palacio Duhau08:35, 11 Dec 2024Updated 09:05, 11 Dec 2024Liam Payne fans still have questions surrounding his death(Image: More

Michael Cole, who was best known for his role as Pete Cochran on the hit ABC series The Mod Squad, has died at the age of 84 with people saying he ‘lit up every room he entered’07:33, 11 Dec 2024Updated 07:35, 11 Dec 2024Michael Cole is best known for roles in The Mod Squad and General Hospital(Image: More

Two workers at the Buenos Aires hotel where Liam Payne died have been told they are now under formal investigation taking the number of suspects in the probe to five23:44, 10 Dec 2024Updated 23:44, 10 Dec 2024Investigations continue into Liam Payne’s death(Image: More

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

Stars of beloved Beeb sitcom Gavin and Stacey have revealed they have been pinching mementos from the set – the show’s last episode will air on Christmas Day this year20:17, 10 Dec 2024Updated 20:19, 10 Dec 2024’I have definitely snuck some memorabilia home,’ Joanna Page, who plays Stacey, said(Image: More

Kirstie Allsopp and Kirsty Wark are among those who have publicly criticised Gregg Wallace for his behaviour but the unde-fire presenter has now been defended by Ainsley Harriott19:00, 10 Dec 2024Updated 19:20, 10 Dec 2024Ainsley Harriott and Gregg Wallace filmed together for Celebrity MasterChef (Image: More

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