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The Addams Family are back on our screens in the second series of Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, on Netflix from August 6. But what happened to the stars of the spooktacular 90s films?Tom Stichbury and Meg Jorsh14:13, 15 Aug 2025Updated 14:14, 15 Aug 2025Wednesday season 2 premiered on Netflix on August 6 with Jenny Ortega(Image: Netflix)Jenna Ortega is back as Wednesday Addams in the spooky TV spectacle of the summer. You could even say it’s creepy, kooky and mysterious – and season two of Wednesday is available on Netflix from August 6.It features some familiar faces, like Catherine Zeta Jones returning as Morticia, as well as new additions like Joanna Lumley as Grandmama. But whatever happened to the stars of the original Addams Family films?Now you’re humming the catchy theme tune (da-da-da-dum-click-click), it’s time to find out…Angelica Houston – More

Ed Sheeran is one of the UK’s biggest stars but his life hasn’t always been easy as he’s opened up about being bullied, sleeping rough and his battle with drugs.Hayley Anderson13:42, 15 Aug 2025Updated 14:50, 15 Aug 2025Ed Sheeran stands as one of Britain’s most celebrated performers, with admirers constantly eager to discover more about his existence beyond the spotlight.All three instalments of Limitless season two have arrived on Disney+, featuring actor Chris Hemsworth exploring various methods to enhance his lifestyle.The opening episode witnesses the 42-year-old mastering drumming techniques in an effort to boost his cognitive abilities, but to heighten the pressure further, he must perform at an Ed Sheeran gig.With The Shape of You hitmaker returning to our screens, here’s all you need to understand about Ed Sheeran’s personal journey.BullyingWhilst he may command worldwide fame today, Sheeran wasn’t always well-liked and endured torment from bullies during his school years.In conversation with DJ Nihal and rapper Dave, he openly confessed: “I hated primary school with a passion; I cried every day.Article continues belowSinger Ed Sheeran when he first started gaining more attention in 2010. (Image: GETTY)”I’m ginger, so I was instantly ripped into from the day I started school – ginger, had a stutter, and wore huge glasses… just a bit odd.”I have always looked a little bit quirky and I never had much luck with girls.”It was always like I looked a bit weird and then when I started playing music every time I would do a gig everyone was like, ‘Oh it’s the ginger guy with the small guitar’, and you get remembered for that.”Rough sleepingWhilst the 34-year-old honed his musical talents, he departed Suffolk to begin anew in London, where he would perform on the streets and take on performances wherever possible.Ed Sheeran’s journey to stardom wasn’t always smooth sailing, as he revealed in his 2014 autobiography ‘A Visual Journey’, where he shared tales of having to find inventive places to sleep.He penned: “There was an arch outside Buckingham Palace that has a heating duct and I spent a couple of nights there.”That’s where I wrote the song Homeless and the lines, ‘It’s not a homeless night for me, I’m just home less than I’d like to be.'”I didn’t have anywhere to live for much of 2008 and the whole of 2009 and 2010, but somehow I made it work.”I spent a week catching up on sleep on Circle Line trains.”I’d go out and play a gig, wait until 5am when the Underground opened, sleep on the Circle Line until 12, go to a session – and then repeat. It wasn’t that bad.”It’s not like I was sleeping rough on the cold streets.”Singer Ed Sheeran met his wife Cherry Seaborn when they were growing up in Suffolk together. (Image: GETTY)Love lifeSheeran didn’t have to look very far to find “The One” as he met his future wife, Cherry Seaborn, during their childhood in Suffolk, but they only reconnected in 2015 in New York thanks to a mutual friend’s suggestion.This chance meeting sparked a romance that led to a low-key wedding in 2018 and the arrival of their daughters, Lyra in 2020 and Jupiter in 2022.Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2021, Sheeran remarked: “I just found that I really didn’t have a purpose outside of [music] because when I was giving myself fixed time of no work, I wasn’t doing anything I enjoyed because I love doing music.”And [being a dad] has actually given me purpose and something in life that’s actually more important than my job.”Drugs and alcoholLike countless other megastars, The A Team hitmaker had dabbled with substances and booze to excess, branding himself a “party boy” when speaking to Rolling Stone.”I was always a drinker. I didn’t touch any sort of like, drug, until I was 24,” he revealed.”I remember just being at a festival and being like, ‘Well, if all of my friends do it, it can’t be that bad’. And then sort of dabbling.”Then it just turns into a habit that you do once a week and then once a day and then, like, twice a day and then, like, without booze. It just became bad vibes.”Two pivotal moments ultimately prompted Sheeran to abandon his destructive habits permanently: fatherhood and the devastating loss of mate Jamal Edwards.Singer Ed Sheeran’s friend and music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards died of complications linked with cocaine use. (Image: GETTY)The music mogul tragically passed away from cardiac arrhythmia triggered by cocaine consumption.Sheeran declared: “I would never, ever, ever touch anything again, because that’s how Jamal died.”And that’s just disrespectful to his memory to even, like, go near.”Discussing how becoming a father transformed his perspective, the chart-topper continued: “I don’t ever want to be pissed holding my kid. Ever, ever.”Having a couple of beers is one thing. But having a bottle of vodka is another thing.”It’s just a realisation of, ‘I’m getting into my thirties. Grow up! You’ve partied, you’ve had this experience. Be happy with that and just be done.'”.Next albumThe future is looking bright for Sheeran as he is set to release his new album Play on Friday, September 12.This will mark his eighth studio record and kicks off a planned quintet of symbol-themed releases.Taking to Instagram, the crooner revealed: “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life.”Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring.Article continues below”I made this record all over the world, finished it in Goa, India, and had some of the most fun, explorative creative days of my life.”It’s a real rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, it encapsulates everything that I love about music, and the fun in it, but also where I am in life as a human, a partner, a father.”Limitless is available to watch on Disney+. More

MAFS UK’s Duka Cavolli ditches heartbreak for a new spicy relationship as he goes Insta-official with racy model Lola Sharp, three years after his TV marriage collapsed13:35, 15 Aug 2025Duka was cheated on by Whitney(Image: E4)Married At First Sight UK star Duka Cavolli has officially moved on from one of the show’s most explosive breakups and his new romance is already looking spicy.The 31-year-old reality star, who appeared on the 2022 series after being humiliated by on-screen wife Whitney Hughes, has gone public with his new partner, Lola Sharp.Duka and Whitney’s TV ‘marriage’ famously crumbled when she ditched him for another groom after branding him “dull”. But three years later, Duka’s showing he’s had the last laugh as he partied at Boomtown Festival with his new flame.The HR worker confirmed the romance on Instagram with a cosy snap, as the pair beamed under a storm of glitter and neon lights. He wrote: “Adventures with this one” as his followers flooded the comments with support.Duka went public with his new girl(Image: @dukacav/Instagram)Lola, who describes herself as a foot-fetish and financial domination model, reportedly earns thousands a day on adult platform Only Fans, treating her loyal subscribers to sultry snaps, sock-removal videos and a hefty helping of teasing banter.Article continues belowThe model is known for receiving lavish gifts from admirers, including designer treats and cash splurges.And it’s not long until MAFS appears back on our screens as series 10 is getting ready to launch next month.MAFS will be returning next month(Image: E4)While Channel 4 hasn’t confirmed an exact date for the return of MAFS, all signs point to Series 10 launching around Monday, 15 September 2025 on E4.Fans have predicted this based on the show’s consistent pattern as recent seasons premiered on the third Monday in September and ran through mid-November, running from Monday to Thursday each week.Have 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

Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis will be getting his dancing shoes on for Strictly Come Dancing, but fans may not know he also had another side-career in the past13:20, 15 Aug 2025Stefan Dennis is gearing up for the Strictly dancefloor(Image: Getty Images)Strictly Come Dancing is set to return next month for its 23rd series. And among the celebrities vying for the Glitterball Trophy this year is a face that Neighbours fans will instantly recognise. Stefan Dennis, who has played the notorious Paul Robinson since the soap’s debut in 1985, will be waltzing to the dance floor all the way from Ramsey Street.He will have to leave his villainous character behind as he competes for the Strictly title against a packed line-up including ex-Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, Love Island winner Dani Dyer, and Team GB sprinter-turned-Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. It’s a challenge he’s eagerly anticipating.However, over on TikTok, fans are just discovering that Stefan once dabbled in a less well-known career and their reactions are priceless.In May 1989, the Aussie actor briefly ventured into the music industry with his dance track Don’t It Make You Feel Good. The song enjoyed moderate success, peaking at number 16 in the UK singles chart.Content cannot be displayed without consentAt the time, Stefan was among many Neighbours actors who crossed over into pop music, joining the likes of Jason Donovan and pop icon Kylie Minogue. But unlike the other two, he ended up becoming a one-hit wonder as his next single, This Love Affair, tanked.Article continues belowDon’t It Make You Feel Good has garnered mixed reviews over the years since its release and these contrasting opinions were clearly on show in a TikTok video posted by content creator Al Of Lancashire, who shares clips celebrating nostalgia from the 1980s and 1990s.In his video, he shared a snippet of Stefan’s music video and the comments erupted with reactions from obsessive devotion to pure mortification and utter confusion.One viewer questioned: “Is that George Michael?” while another said he delivered “Peter Dinklage vibes”, referencing the Game of Thrones star. A third observer joked: “He looks like he belongs in Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this video.”Others proved more brutal regarding Stefan’s hit. One declared: “OMG this was SO bad! I remember it and used to love singing the chorus cos it was so c**p!”He had one hit single in the UK in May 1989(Image: Tim Roney/Getty Images)But it wasn’t all bad news for the Aussie star, as one devoted supporter gushed: “One of my faves!!! Cheese upon cheese, and it’s epic! Have watched Neighbours since day one because of this man. Was rubbish when he left for a while.”Another person commented: “He was a good singer. He should of [sic.] made more songs”, while a third went so far as to liken him to another 1980s pin-up: “Australian David Hasselhoff.”Stefan enjoyed his brief music career alongside his first stint in Neighbours, which he left in 1992. He staged an impressive return 12 years later and has recently wrapped up filming the programme’s final episodes before it is axed on December.But would he ever contemplate a pop comeback? In 2021, he told Bang Showbiz that he wouldn’t be opposed to belting out a tune once more.Article continues belowHe expressed at the time: “I’d love to dust off the vocal cords. We have a very multi-talented group on the show at the moment who have the musical chops… and my good mate Alan Fletcher [who plays Karl Kennedy].”As for his forthcoming Strictly appearance, Stefan admitted to a mix of thrill and terror at the thought of performing the tango on the dance floor.Speaking to ITV’s This Morning on August 14, he confessed: “I’m very excited to be doing something completely and utterly out of my comfort zone but because of that, I’m petrified.” More

One of Keira Knightley’s most iconic films, which has been described as “superb” by critics and fans alike, has now landed on Netflix and is available to stream in the UK12:45, 15 Aug 2025Keria Knightley’s most iconic film has just landed on Netflix.Bend It Like Beckham, starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Archie Panjabi and Juliet Stevenson, was released back in 2002 and follows a young girl who twists the rules to play professional football.However, her strict and traditional parents won’t even consider the sport as a career for their daughter as they’d rather she find a husband and learn how to cook.The quintessentially noughties flick has just landed on Netflix in the UK.The film’s title is a reference to David Beckham’s curling free kick technique which is known as “bending”. The movie was a smash hit as was well received by critics and fans alike as the story challenged societal norms and cultural views.Arguably Keira’s most iconic film was released back in 2002(Image: Sunday Mail)Article continues belowREAD MORE: More

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall’s legendary feud flares again as And Just Like That ends, with behind-the-scenes tension and public digs keeping fans hooked11:41, 15 Aug 2025Updated 13:23, 15 Aug 2025(Image: WireImage)It’s been the topic on everyone’s lips since And Just Like That hit our screens – the tension between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall.And as the hit Sex and the City reboot wraps up, fans are left wondering have these two stars finally buried the hatchet, or is the feud still simmering?The friction between the pair dates back decades, and we’re about to dive into the thick of it…In 2017, following the death of Kim’s brother, she stunned fans by publicly rejecting Parker’s condolences, writing: “I don’t need your love or support. Please, just respect my privacy.”Sarah reportedly felt hurt but refrained from responding publicly, setting the tone for years of cold politeness rather than friendship.The pair were both part of Sex and the City(Image: Channel 4)Article continues belowRumours of tension on-set of the original Sex and the City series had also been bubbling for years. Reports suggested that Kim often clashed with Sarah over screen time and creative input, and that the two rarely socialised off-camera.According to insiders, the stars had disagreements over wardrobe choices, dialogue, and the direction of Samantha’s storylines which all continued into the reboot.During the filming of And Just Like That, the drama escalated further with Kim famously refused to return as Samantha Jones for the reboot, reportedly citing “creative differences” and a desire not to revisit old tensions.In response, the writers explained Samantha’s absence by having her move to London, a move that sparked speculation about whether the feud influenced major plot decisions.They have not been able to put their differences aside(Image: AFP/Getty Images)The former co-stars also rarely interact online, but every subtle interaction is thoroughly dissected by fans. Kim has publicly described Sarah as “not a friend” and “difficult,” but SJP has mainly stayed silent.Even at red carpets and premieres, fans have noted the cold shoulders and absence of camaraderie that once defined the pair’s iconic bond.With the series finale bringing closure to some storylines, insiders hint that behind-the-scenes tensions may have influenced the show’s direction. From rumoured disagreements on scripts to careful scene adjustments, the saga seems to have been as dramatic off-screen as on.Have 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

Megadeth have released a sad message for fans, but urged “don’t be mad” as the thrash metal group admit this is the “perfect time” to make the announcement after four decades “on top”10:31, 15 Aug 2025Megadeth have decided that they will be parting ways in the coming years(Image: Per Ole Hagen, Redfernsvia Getty Images)Megadeth have made an announcement that has left fans gutted.The heavy metal icons, who are part of the “big four” of American thrash metal alongside Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica, have decided that they will be hanging up their hats after an incredible run and cementing themselves as legends.Frontman Dave Mustaine, 63, recently shared a heartfelt message from his alter ego Vic Rattlehead saying: “There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now.””I have travelled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them. We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now.””If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour.”Megadeth are part of thrash metal’s iconic “big four” bands(Image: Mariano Regidor, Redfernsvia Getty Images)Article continues belowREAD MORE: More

Disney+ is offering fans the chance to see a different side of Thor star Chris Hemsworth in the second season of Limitless.Hayley Anderson10:00, 15 Aug 2025Chris Hemsworth stands as one of Hollywood’s most prominent figures, so it’s perfectly natural that admirers are keen to discover everything about the Marvel legend.Disney+ and National Geographic have joined forces once more for the second instalment of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth tackling fresh spine-chilling challenges.The debut season centred on methods to extend life whilst this latest series concentrates on enhancing quality of life, from mastering new abilities to confronting your greatest anxieties.With Hemsworth making his return to television, let’s delve deeper into the star’s existence away from the spotlight.Sanitising breast pumpsAustralian performer Chris Hemsworth might currently be celebrated for appearing in major box office hits such as the Thor series and Extraction, but he hasn’t always enjoyed the most prestigious employment.When questioned about his most dreadful positions, he openly revealed to Collider: “Cleaning breast pumps.Article continues below”I worked for like a pharmacy that would rent out milk extractors, breast pumps, for pregnant women.”I swear to God I had a toothbrush and a spray, and I would scrub off dried milk off the machines.”The Hunger Games star and Chris Hemsworth’s younger brother Liam Hemsworth was nearly cast as Thor in the Marvel franchise.(Image: LIONSGATE FILMS)READ MORE: More