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    Beloved comic and BBC star Gary Little dies in ‘climbing accident’ as tributes pour in

    Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61. The award-winning comic, hailed one of “Scotland’s finest comedians”, reportedly died during a climbing accident in Scotland. His cause of death has not been confirmed. The Glee Club in Glasgow, where the comedian was due to perform on Friday (August 15), paid a heartfelt […] More

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    How Ozzy Osbourne dodged wife Sharon’s no-booze rule after she hid his clothes

    The late Ozzy Osbourne had an unique way of getting round his wife’s no booze policy after she stole his clothes as the rocker did not mind wearing clothes of the opposite sex to go out on the town19:50, 15 Aug 2025Booze-loving Ozzy Osbourne used to go on the lash dressed as a woman to beat wife Sharon’s strict lockdown rules.She once left the Black Sabbath wildman naked in a New York hotel room with instructions to stay sober.Wily Sharon hid all of Ozzy’s clothes, had hotel staff remove the minibar and banned them from delivery room service.Old pal and rocker Rick Wakeman revealed: “In his heavy drinking days, she had to go do some business and she was terrified that when she left him in the hotel room, he’d be paralytic all the time.“So she told the hotel to take the mini bar out, nothing to be served to the room and as a safety measure, she took all his clothes away and left him naked in the room.Ozzy Osbourne sadly passed away last month at the age of 76(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below“When she came back at 4pm and found he was legless, she complained to the hotel staff and they swore blind that nobody had been up there.“This happened the second day, and on the third day she came back, and he was legless again, lying naked on the bed.“She said, ‘look Ozzy, I give up. No retribution, how did you do it?”Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were married in 1982(Image: Getty Images)And Ozzy told her: “It was easy. When you have gone, I pull on one of your dresses and go down the transvestite bar.”Yes star Rick added: “The man’s a genius.”Article continues belowThe Birmingham-born heavy metal legend died aged 76 last month. More

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    Peter Andre forced to climb through toilet window to save son locked in cubicle

    Peter Andre, who recently hit out at ex-wife Katie Price over her alleged “repeated lies”, became the hero when he squeezed through a toilet window to save his son Theo18:46, 15 Aug 2025Updated 18:47, 15 Aug 2025Peter Andre’s family holiday in Cyprus took an unexpected turn for the worse(Image: peterandre/Instagram)Peter Andre became a hero when he rescued his son Theo from a toilet cubicle.The Mysterious Girl singer, 52, shares eight-year-old son Theo with wife Emily as well as daughters Amelia and Arabella. He also has son Junior and daughter Princess with his ex-wife Katie Price – the pair are currently feuding.Peter was forced into action when Theo got trapped inside a public toilet during their holiday in Cyprus. The family were visiting Camel Park in Mazotos, when things took a scary turn for the youngster.Dad Peter climbed onto the side of the toilet and managed to squeeze himself through an open rear window. In a clip posted on Instagram, Pete outlined the holiday mishap before climbing through the window, while wearing flip-flops.His eight-year-old son Theo got trapped inside a toilet at a camel park(Image: peterandre/Instagram)He said in the video: “Right guys we have a bit of a situation here because these are the toilets. This is the door, its completely locked from the inside and the outside and someone can’t get out.”Article continues belowHe panned the camera to Theo, whose face was blurred, who could be seen inside the toilet, wearing a T-shirt and shorts. He said: “It’s boiling in here!”Peter managed to climb through a window and rescue his son(Image: peterandre/Instagram)Luckily, Pete managed to get inside the toilet facility and rescue Theo by passing him through the gap. He told the onlookers: “Ladies and gentlemen there’s always ways to get out of these situations, be careful.”However, he got into a spot of bother himself as he struggled to get up and out of the window from the other side. One of his kids shouted: “You’re embarrassing us dad!”.Unfortunately, he got stuck himself while getting out(Image: peterandre/Instagram)The Aussie singer wasn’t trapped for too long and managed to get himself out. He clearly saw the funny side of it, captioning the footage: “Saved the day and I’m still embarrassing.”Fans rushed to applaud him, with one commenting: “In all seriousness, well done superhero dad [clapping emoji].” Another wrote: “Good on you Pete.”It comes as Peter issued a scathing statement about ex-wife Katie on Instagram, where he claimed she had told “repeated lies” about his children’s “welfare and living arrangements”.Part of his statement read: “”In 2011 and 2015, publicly documented court cases, found my ex-wife had made false claims. She was ordered to pay substantial damages and legal costs, and to apologise, to me and my management. The same falsehoods are being repeated today.”Unfortunately, there are many more lies and baseless accusations I have yet to address. Those will now be dealt with in the coming months.”Katie’s representatives have responded. They said in a statement: “Kate is in a much better and clear headspace and is at peace with the situation, this was in the past and she doesn’t feel the need to bring up tit for tat comments, but more importantly she’s dealing with this the right way and it’s now in her lawyers hands. Kate will no longer be gaslight and bullied as she once was..”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Article continues belowWant 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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    Helen Flanagan slammed for plunging outfit as mums say ‘son would be mortified’

    Helen Flanagan wowed fans in a plunging dress – with many praising her confidence and style, even as a few critics claimed her bold look might embarrass her son17:10, 15 Aug 2025Updated 17:50, 15 Aug 2025Helen looked glam in her new snap(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)Helen Flanagan has never been one to fade into the background and her latest Instagram post proves she’s still got that head-turning talent.The former Coronation Street favourite, 34, wowed her 1m followers in a chic sage-green strapless mini dress that showed off her fabulous figure. She paired the look with sky-high heels before getting ready for a night of glitz and glamour.While many fans flooded her comments with fire emojis and praise, a small handful couldn’t resist having a pop. One grumbled that her son would be “mortified” if she wore such a plunging neckline, while another tutted about “keeping things covered”.But Helen’s fans weren’t having any of it as dozens jumped in to defend her, saying she looked “absolutely stunning” and “every inch the goddess”. One fan wrote: “Ignore the negativity, you’re beautiful inside and out.” Another added: “You’ve had three kids and still look like this? Goals!”She faced criticism online(Image: hjgflanagan/Instagram)Article continues belowThe mum-of-three has been refreshingly open about her body journey and after breastfeeding her children, she treated herself to breast enhancement surgery in 2023, something she’s been clear was a personal choice for her own self-esteem. She has previously commented: “I just wanted to feel confident in clothes again.”The reaction to her latest outfit has once again sparked a conversation about mum-shaming and double standards. Plenty of her followers were quick to point out that dads rarely get the same level of scrutiny for their appearance.Helen is a mum of three(Image: Instagram)Article continues belowHelen hasn’t addressed the criticism directly but judging by her latest look, she’s not planning to change her glam style any time soon.Have 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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    ‘Struggling’ Strictly’s scandals mean celebs avoid show to ‘protect their image’

    EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing’s 2025 lineup has been slammed as “the worst yet” by unimpressed BBC viewers online, and the show’s recent scandals may have something to do with it15:59, 15 Aug 2025YouTuber George Clarke was announced as a 2025 contestant(Image: PA)Strictly Come Dancing’s lineup for 2025 has been bashed as the “worst ever” and there could be one crucial explanation.Speaking on behalf of Betfred, Celebrity PR Specialist Kayley Cornelius spoke exclusively to Daily Star and said: “The show’s recent scandals will likely be the final straw for the few stars who might have been tempted to sign up. Many have major brand images to protect and their management may now be quick to advise against taking the risk of being caught in the middle, or even loosely associated with, any controversy.””With the financial and career rewards no longer what they once were and with so many other opportunities on the table, unless a celebrity has a genuine passion for dance Strictly offers little real incentive to sign up.”Kayley noted that the “length and intensity of the process is a likely deterrent” as taking part in the BBC competition series “can demand a star’s full attention for up to 13 weeks”. This means that the broadcaster would need to “compensate for loss of earning potential,” which could mean “hundreds of thousands, if not millions” to match what the celebrity could earn somewhere else.Olympian and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will be joining the show later this year(Image: BBC)READ MORE: More

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    Netflix gives classic story a steamy TV makeover with extra risqué scenes

    Netflix is spicing up Jane Austen, with the new Pride and Prejudice remake set to swap prim and proper manners for steamy scenes and full on risqué romance15:08, 15 Aug 2025Netflix is sexing up an old classicNetflix is turning the world of Jane Austen on its head with a bold Pride and Prejudice remake that will leave fans blushing.The streaming giant is shaking up the classic tale of manners, marriage, and mayhem, whilst adding a spicy twist that Austen herself might not have seen coming.Gone are the prim and proper scenes of Regency England as viewers are being treated to extra-saucy moments that take the story to a whole never level with undeniably steamy encounters.One of the most talked-about updates is the casting of Emma Corrin as the fiercely independent Elizabeth Bennet. Corrin’s portrayal is expected to inject a contemporary edge into the character, balancing wit and intelligence with an unexpected hint of heat. But she isn’t the only one turning up the temperature.(Image: Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Longchamp)Rhea Norwood, playing the mischievous Lydia Bennet, is at the centre of one of the series’ most provocative sequences, alongside the Louis Partridge as the dashing George Wickham. Their scenes are reportedly far more daring than anything seen in previous adaptations, with Netflix making sure this reboot sizzles with spicy scenes.Article continues belowProducers have confirmed that the show still honours Austen’s classic themes of love, societal expectation, and family rivalry.Louis Partridge also has a starring role(Image: The Hollywood Reporter via Getty)Fans of the novel may be split on whether they approve of the sexed-up direction, but there’s no denying that Netflix is taking a bold gamble. With its mix of drama, wit, and now extra-racy romance, this Pride and Prejudice is certainly aiming to be a talking point amongst fans.Article continues belowHave 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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    Princess Andre breaks silence on parents’ Katie Price and Peter Andre feud

    Princess Andre’s parents have been exchanging public jabs in the days following the release of her ITV2 reality series, The Princess Diaries14:25, 15 Aug 2025Updated 14:28, 15 Aug 2025Princess Andre has spoken out on her parents’ feud(Image: WireImage)Princess Andre has spoken out on her parents’ feud after both Katie Price and Peter Andre launched public jabs at each other. The 18-year-old should have been enjoying her week after her solo reality show, The Princess Diaries, was released on ITVX at the weekend. However it has all been overshadowed by her parents.On Thursday (August 14), Peter released a rare public statement in which he blasted ex-wife Katie’s “repeated lies”.Katie responded, via her reps, saying she will “no longer be gaslit and bullied as she once was” and that it was being dealt with by her lawyers.Katie Price did not appear in The Princess Diaries(Image: Getty Images)Now, their daughter Princess has broken her silence on their feud on Snapchat.During a Q&A session, the influencer was asked: “Does it affect you even now when your mum and dad don’t get on?”Article continues belowShe said: “To be honest it doesn’t affect me. At the end of the day, they broke up when I was two years old so I don’t even have any memory of them being together.”Princess added: “I love my mum and dad and that’s all that matters.”It follows Princess’ sad confession during her ITV show that she would feel “awkward” if both of her parents were at the same event – in particular her 18th birthday party.The Princess Diaries was released at the weekend(Image: ITV)As the show was gearing up to be released, Katie made it clear how “upset” she was over not being involved with the filming.She claimed that she had been banned from attending Princess’ birthday and from filming for her television show.In the days since the show was released, Peter, who normally stays quiet, released a statement which read: “For sixteen years, I have stayed silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones, but staying silent has been incredibly frustrating. That ends today.”The latest comments about my children’s welfare and living arrangements compel me to se the record straight. For well-documented reasons, and for their safety, Junior and Princess came into my care in 2018 and remained with me until they reached adulthood.”In 2019, the family courts issued a legally binding order to enforce this arrangement. I have never made this public before, out of respect for my children.Peter Andre issued a rare statement about the care of his children, Junior and Princess(Image: Getty Images)”In 2011 and 2015, publicly documented court cases found my ex-wife had made false claims. She was ordered to pay substantial damages and legal costs, and to apologise to me and my management. The same falsehoods are being repeated today.”Unfortunately, there are many more lies and baseless accusations I have yet to address. Those will now be dealt with in the coming months.”Article continues belowKatie said via her rep: “Kate is in a much better and clear headspace and is at peace with the situation, this was in the past and she doesn’t feel the need to bring up tit for tat comments, but more importantly she’s dealing with this the right way and it’s now in her lawyers’ hands. Kate will no longer be gaslit and bullied as she once was.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More