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Vanessa Carlton’s iconic noughties hit single A Thousand Miles is about a “famous actor,” but there’s one major reason why fans will never find out who it is16:00, 12 Feb 2025A Thousand Miles has become a cult classic anthem of the noughtiesA Thousand Miles is about a well-known celebrity.In singer Vanessa Carlton’s Vice documentary of the same name, she revealed the meaning behind her classic hit: “The song is about a crush I had on a Juilliard student.””I would never talk to this person. I was very shy. I had a better a chance of falling up than ever having a relationship with this person. I can’t say the person’s name because they’re a famous actor and I don’t want to say it.”Carlton admitted that the person has no idea that A Thousand Miles is about them. She wrote the song aged just 16-years-old while living in New York City in the 90s.Vanessa wrote the song about someone she fancied, but won’t reveal whoThe song was a smash hit and became a cult classic, being memed hundreds of times and used in the iconic noughties flick White Chicks.When the Vice documentary was released, fans speculated over who the song could be about but Vanessa refused to confess. She told ET: “I’m purposefully…I’m not attaching a gender and it will remain like that. It’s better for everyone if it just remains a mystery.”Carlton has kept the person’s identity a secret since the song’s releaseVanessa is also bisexual, which could be why she’s refusing to gender the person mentioned in the song as a way to keep their identity hidden. A Thousand Miles is Vanessa’s only song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number five.The iconic 2002 tune reached number one in Australia, number three in Ireland and top ten in the UK, France, Italy, the Netherlands and New Zealand.Carlton has branded the song “a combination of reality and fantasy. It’s about a love that so consumes you that you do anything for it.” as “that’s how I felt at that time” of writing.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

Kitchen Nightmares star Gordon Ramsay has reportedly distanced himself from former co-star Gino D’Acampo, who has been accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour15:33, 12 Feb 2025Gordon Ramsay had reportedly distanced himself from Gino, who is accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour(Image: More

A clip from Spanish reality show La Isla de las Tentaciones went viral recently, showing a man running across a beach in tears while shouting “Montoya, por favor”15:00, 12 Feb 2025Updated 15:40, 12 Feb 2025If you haven’t seen the viral “Montoya, por favor” scene doing the rounds, then you must have been living under a rock. But if you’ve been left wondering about what on earth is going on and why – we’ve got it covered.Viewers have dubbed the show, more entertaining that Love Island and it all stems from fans going crazy after a bloke has been caught on camera, legging it across the ocean and bawling his eyes out, while he cries out to his partner “Montoya, por favor” – which translates to “Montoya, please” in English.This bonkers clip is straight out of Spanish reality TV madness ‘La Isla de las Tentaciones’, known as Temptation Island in English, where loved-up duos put their romance on the line. They get split up on different parts of a swanky island, with each half facing juicy temptations served up by a bevy of single hotties looking to nick their other halves.The show’s chaotic content follows the news of more chaos from the country as protests erupt over British tourists in Spain.’Montoya, por favor’ has become a worldwide phenomenon(Image: More

Touch My Body is one of Mariah Carey’s sauciest songs with a steamy music video to match – on the song’s 17th anniversary, take a deep dive into the meaning behind the classic track14:52, 12 Feb 2025Mariah Carey’s Touch My Body features some seriously saucy lyrics.The song was released back in 2008 as the lead single from her eleventh studio album and tells the story of a steamy fling with her lover.Carey references a camera filming the pair of them while they get down and dirty with the lyrics: “It it’s a camera up in her then it’s gonna leave when I do, I do.””If there’s a camera up in here then I best not catch this flick on YouTube, YouTube. ‘Coz id you run your mouth about this secret rendezvous, I will hunt you down.”The cheeky video shows Mariah rough housing with her loverThe songstress then continues on to detail what they get up to in the bedroom, involving wrestling and throwing each other around the room: “Touch my body, put me on the floor, wrestle me around, play with me some more.””Touch my body, throw me on the bed. I just wanna make you feel like you never did. Touch my body, let me wrap my thighs, all around your waist, just a little taste.”Mariah then cheekily quips: “I know you like my curves,” before launching into the chorus once again.Touch My Body reached the number one spot in the USThe video features Mariah fooling around with a man dressed in a suit and glasses in her huge Hollywood mansion. Scenes show Carey dressed in a school girl costume, wearing a pink dress and play fighting with her lover and dancing through her huge house.Touch My Body was Carey’s eighteenth number one and solidified her as the solo artist with the most number one singles in United States history, a record previously held by Elvis Presley.The song reached top five spots in Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and the UK.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 JOINArticle 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

Coronation Street fans are convinced they’ve ‘worked out’ the true identity of newcomer Lou Michaelis – and it’s nothing to do with her being a ‘nightmare neighbour’14:33, 12 Feb 2025Coronation Street Lou’s identity ‘exposed’ as fans predict sibling twistCorrie enthusiasts reckon they’ve cracked the case on Lou Michaelis’ real identity – and it turns out she’s kin to a Weatherfield icon. In January, the Street announced the arrival of newbies Lou (played by Farrel Hegarty) and Mick (Joe Layton), dubbed as “nightmare neighbours” who are set to shake up Mawdsley Street with their antics.The duo is tipped to wreak “absolute carnage” among the locals, stirring up some explosive storylines. Lou made her first appearance on Wednesday (February 12), giving Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) grief in the corner shop over some nighttime pull-ups.Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) then bumped into Lou, recognising her from their kids’ school, leading to a budding friendship and drinks at the Rovers. Lou popped up again later in the week, with Mick scheduled to show his face on Friday (February 14).Mick and Lou Michaelis will arrive on the street all guns blazing(Image: More

ITV’s Good Morning Britain was interrupted on Wednesday as much-loved presenter Charlotte Hawkins shared a breaking news announcement with viewers watching at home14:22, 12 Feb 2025Updated 14:29, 12 Feb 2025Good Morning Britain was interrupted by Charlotte Hawkins as she delivered a breaking news update – which isn’t the first time she has been forced to halt the ITV show.Following a big week for the show, today’s episode (February 12) was suddenly paused midway through the host’s report to share the breaking announcement. TV star Charlotte hosted the show alongside Ed Balls and Susanna Reid,.Charlotte revealed that Thames Water is under investigation by industry regulator Ofwat due to the late delivery of environmental improvement schemes. Ofwat will investigate whether Thames Water has failed to deliver these schemes over the past five years.The company had committed to 812 schemes but has admitted that 100 are unlikely to be implemented by March this year. These schemes aim to reduce the environmental impact of water companies through upgrades to sewage treatment works and minimizing wastewater spillages.Charlotte Hawkins shared some breaking news with viewers(Image: More

Love Island star Danny Bibby has been left “pretty sad” after his £220,000 supercar burst into flames while he was driving – and he was forced to watch it burn to the ground13:53, 12 Feb 2025Updated 14:13, 12 Feb 2025A Love Island star has had a near fatal scare after his motor went in flames, following a fiery week of the ITV show.ITV dating show hunk Danny Bibby had a brush with death after his swanky McLaren 720S supercar, worth a cool £220k, suddenly went up in flames mid-drive. The 28-year-old reality star was cruising at a modest 30mph when the rear of his “dream car” spontaneously combusted as the ITV All Stars show is in full swing.In a panic, he dashed for the fire extinguisher, but before he knew it, the whole motor blew up right in his mug. Taking to Instagram, the lad shared harrowing clips of his prized wheels ablaze, trying to crack a joke amidst the disaster.With his car on fire, he quipped: “‘Have you got anything to put that out with? ‘Ye mate here, just letting it burn to the ground for a laugh innit’.” As the inferno raged on, he posted another vid, saying: “Mate imagine my nephew was still with me wow.”Danny updated his fans on Instagram(Image: More

What do the Duolingo owl, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show and his beef with Drake all have in common? Bizarrely, more than you’d ever expect…13:02, 12 Feb 2025Updated 14:00, 12 Feb 2025You probably have no idea how Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show, Drake and the death of Duolingo’s mascot are all connected.At the event Kendrick performed his hit song Not Like Us, a diss track aimed at fellow rapper Drake after years of beef, despite him taking legal action to stop the performance.Elsewhere, Duolingo mocked the Passionfruit singer in an advert immediately after the halftime show concluded. Duolingo’s mascot is a bright green cartoon owl, while Drake’s label OVO (October’s Very Own) is a gold outline of the same bird.The official X/Twitter account for the language app advertised their new music course and shot some serious shade at Drake: “Learn A minor in our music course #SuperBowl,” in reference to Kendrick’s Not Like Us lyric: “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor.”Duo, the mascot for Duolingo, has reportedly diedSocial media was ablaze with comments about the beef: “Even Duolingo joining in the Kendrick/Drake battle,” read one tweet as another person typed: “Plz don’t get sued I need to learn Spanish.”After this, Duolingo made a baffling announcement that stirred the pot even further. The statement was issued to social media and said: “It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead.”Kendrick performed at the 2025 half time show(Image: More