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    Insidious franchise filled with horrifying Easter eggs you’ve never spotted

    Insidious is widely regarded as one of the most terrifying horror films of the 21st century, but we bet you’ve never realised there are a number of hidden Easter eggs all throughout the series22:03, 01 Apr 2025Insidious: Official trailerInsidious is littered with Easter eggs.The horror film, released in 2010, is the first instalment in the Insidious franchise and follows a married couple whose son enters a coma-like state, making him an easy target for demons in the astral plane to take over.Article continues belowMany filmgoers were left terrified by the creepy supernatural ghosts and ghouls that appear throughout the film – so much so that there are definitely Easter eggs you missed the first time around.Director James Wan added a Billy the Puppet cameo in the first film, which could easily be missed by viewers. In one scene, Josh, played by Patrick Wilson, is on the phone while working late in his classroom.Billy from Saw can be seen drawn on the chalkboard behind JoshBehind him, eagle-eyed film fans can spot scrawls and scribbles written across the chalkboard but one thing in particular stands out.A drawing of Billy from the Saw franchise hovers over his shoulder, a reference to writers James Wand and Leigh Wannell’s previous project. Wan’s name can be seen written above the image while a number eight is written underneath Billy’s chin.At the time, Saw was seven movies deep in the franchise so horror fans took this as a hint that there would be an eighth movie.The red-faced demon is one of the biggest jumpscares in the filmAnother fun fact about Insidious is that the black and red demon is played by Joseph Bishara, who also composed the score for the film. He’s also worked on the soundtracks of The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Conjuring 2.Other Easter eggs in the Insidious franchise include nods to other famous horror films of the past. 1982’s Poltergeist is referenced when Leigh Wannell’s character puts a steak on his face.Rose Byrne’s character Renai recreates a scene from 1973’s The Exorcist when she’s freaked out in the attic, while the seance scene pays homage to 1980’s The Changeling.Insidious has a number of wild Easter eggsOne of the film’s most iconic moments takes place when Renai seens a boy dancing in her front room, but spooked film fans may not have noticed that the same child can be seen stood in the corridor facing the wall just half a minute earlier.Midway through the film, Josh enters The Further in an attempt to find and save his son.In real life, these scenes were reportedly shot in the Herald Examiner Building in Los Angeles, a place known for covering some of the city’s goriest crimes.Article continues belowJoin 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 hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

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    Britain’s Got Talent’s Susan Boyle teases music comeback after horror stroke

    Britain’s Got Talent icon Susan Boyle has been given the all-clear to return to the spotlight after taking time out to recover from a stroke which left her needing a break from music21:19, 01 Apr 2025Susan Boyle returns to BGT in Les Miserables performanceSusan Boyle has confirmed “she is back”.The Britain’s Got Talent legend has dropped a bombshell hint about her epic comeback after she vanished from the spotlight for a while grappling with the aftermath of a health scare, but now she’s buzzing to let fans know she’s on the up.Article continues belowLast year Susan revealed that she’d suffered a stroke in April 2022, forcing her to hit pause on her career and “fight” her way back to wellness. In a video posted across her social media platforms, Susan is seen chatting directly to her followers while dolled up to the nines, with a glam squad seemingly gearing her up for a mystery gig.She declared: “Hi, I’m Susan Boyle. Follow my journey here on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. I’m back! Definitely back. And I can’t wait to do more for you.”Susan first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009(Image: More

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    This Morning star faces backlash after ‘not funny’ April Fool’s ‘pregnancy news’

    One This Morning presenter took to social media to share a surprise announcement with her followers – but not everyone was impressed with her joke on April Fool’s Day20:13, 01 Apr 2025This Morning: Georgina Burnett upcycles furnitureA This Morning presenter has landed in hot water after making a fake “announcement”.ITV’s Georgina Burnett had her fans doing a double-take with what seemed to be a big reveal about expecting a bundle of joy – but it was just an April Fools’ gag. The telly star, who is known for her for DIY and upcycling tips on This Morning, threw a curveball on Instagram with a snap that showed her seemingly cradling a baby bump beneath her top.Article continues belowWith strands of her hair obscuring part of her face, she told fans that she was announcing “news” in the caption. However, given the date on the calendar her suspicious followers started questioned whether the announcement was genuine.Georgina typed some wink emojis in the comments to confirm the jest, but not everyone saw the funny side. One disappointed commenter wrote: “Not funny if this is an April Fool’s joke,” while another person said the prank was “embarrassing”.Georgina’s post has since been deleted”As a grown adult you actually think this is funny? […] I’m sure you’ve meant no offence but this is in incredibly poor taste. This is deeply hurtful to the huge number of women suffering with infertility,” scorned another follower.The post has now been deleted from Georgina’s Instagram page. Daily Star has approached her representatives for comment.Later, she updated her Instagram with a tribute to her cat and wished him happy birthday.”News…my first bundle of joy became a teenager today! Happy birthday Dexter – dreamies for tea,” she wrote as fans flocked to wish him well.Burnett is known for her stints on This Morning(Image: More

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    Dancing on Ice stars ‘already filming’ documentary set for prime time ITV slot

    EXCLUSIVE: Two Dancing On Ice stars have “already begun filming” a documentary for ITV, which will reportedly broadcast on the channel in a prime time slot later this year19:18, 01 Apr 2025Updated 22:06, 01 Apr 2025Dancing on Ice: Drone captures Torvill and Dean routineTwo Dancing on Ice stars are filming a documentary for ITV.Skating icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean rose to fame after winning gold at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics and becoming the highest-scoring figure skaters of all time for a single programme.Article continues belowThe double act danced to Maurice Ravel’s Bolero and were watched by a British audience of more than 24 million people. The Olympics event was one of the most-watched in the United Kingdom and the pair later scored even higher at the 1984 World Championships.Torvill and Dean were convinced to come out of retirement to take part in ITV’s Dancing On Ice, which was recently cancelled.Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are filming a documentary before they retire(Image: More

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    White Lotus star ‘firm favourite’ to play James Bond as fans swoon over hunk

    One White Lotus actor is clearly a fan favourite to take the spot of James Bond after Daniel Craig left the role following his final 007 film No Time To Die back in 202118:31, 01 Apr 2025Updated 19:02, 01 Apr 2025The White Lotus (Season 3): Episode 7 previewOne beloved White Lotus star is the favourite to take over James Bond.Theo James starred as Cameron Sullivan in season two of the HBO drama alongside Aubrey Plaza. Cameron and his wife join a group of guests at the White Lotus resort in Sicily, where he exposes himself to a friend, makes a pass at her and parties all night long before taking MDMA and getting down and dirty with a girl from outside of the hotel, all unbeknownst to his unsuspecting wife.Article continues belowThe 40-year-old is now a fan favourite to replace Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond. The Sun reported that bookies Coral have had an “influx of bets on the actor,” which has led to a “reduction in his odds of playing the character”.According to The Sun, his odds are now at 2-1. Theo first burst onto the scene back in 2011 as Jed Harper in Bedlam, but many will remember him in The Inbetweeners Movie for that infamous scene with…ahem…poo on his nose.Theo James is known for The Monkey, The Inbetweeners Movie and Divergent(Image: More

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    Severance Miss Huang’s link to Gemma ‘exposed’ – and she’s not her daughter

    Severance fans have been baffled since the moment Miss Huang was introduced to the severed floor and many think she’s Gemma’s child, but a crazy new theory blows all that out of the water16:24, 01 Apr 2025Updated 16:25, 01 Apr 2025Severance season 3 trailer on Apple TVA wild Severance theory explains Miss Huang’s connection to Gemma Scout.In series two, fans of the Apple TV show were introduced to the mysterious Miss Huang. Working under Mr Milchick’s guidance, it is revealed that the presumed-teenager-turned-intern is working under Lumon’s Wintertide programme.Article continues belowMany speculated that the young girl is Mark and Gemma Scout’s daughter, although this was dismissed for a number of reasons – namely as Gemma had been “dead” for only two years before the events of season one took place. So, unless Lumon has created some kind of drug or machine that speeds up the ageing process and has yet to be hinted at, this theory has understandably been snubbed by viewers (for now).However, some have noticed a link that may hint toward something far more sinister. It is revealed that Miss Huang previously had a job as a crossing guard.Miss Huang was introduced in series twoMark’s wife Gemma, who is revealed as Miss Casey, died in a car accident between two and three years before Miss Huang joined Lumon.Fans have wondered whether Miss Huang was working as a crossing guard on the night Gemma was killed – some have even suggested that she accidentally hit Miss Huang, which caused her car to spin out of control leading to her death.Viewers have speculated that both their bodies were collected by Lumon and their brains severed – either before or after they died.Gemma, Mark Scout’s wife, is revealed as Miss Casey at the end of the first seasonIt is a common theory shared by Severance fans that Lumon is working on something connected with saving a human consciousness before death. It would also explain why Miss Huang is so much younger than all the other characters.Throughout series two, a running joke about Huang’s age raised questions about why she was employed by the company. Toward the end of the season, Cobel revealed that she used to work for Lumon as a child at eight years old, so Miss Huang could be another child labour victim.Or, it is possible Miss Huang is a severance experiment that doesn’t get the chance to grow any older. If she is severed and her outie is dead, that would mean that she only exists to serve Lumon making her the ultimate loyal employee.Fans are convinced that Miss Huang is Gemma’s clone or that the girl was involved in her deathOver on Reddit, fans of the show have gathered to share their thoughts on what they think Miss Huang is doing for Lumon. Someone wrote: “I think she’s fully severed like Gemma and remains on site 24/7. Maybe she’s a child who died and was reanimated by Lumon.”Another fan theorised: “She’s the kid of absolutely no one. She was made in a lab,” while another said: “I believe she was the first child to be severed. In [series one] Mark did [talk to] the group of protestors and say how Lumon were almost going to begin severing kids.”A number of comments speculated that she “is a clone of Gemma,” and one person said that Lumon’s clones may “start of young and grow like the goats.””I think she might be Gemma somehow. It might seem crazy but think about it. Since Gemma “retired” we are seeing Miss Huang. Some kind of cloning or I don’t know some weird thing that company does might be at play,” read another wild theory.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