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Jamie Carragher has taken to social media to share his pride over his daughter Mia’s announcement, which left the Liverpool legend’s wife in tears14:31, 29 Jul 2025Updated 14:33, 29 Jul 2025Jamie Carragher and his daughter Mia Carragher(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Jamie Carragher is beaming with pride after his daughter Mia secured a major breakthrough role.The ex-Liverpool defender and his wife Nicola are parents to two children – Mia and James. James has chosen to pursue his father’s passion, developing a keen interest in football. After joining Liverpool’s academy back in 2011, the now 22-year-old has established himself as a centre-back for League One outfit Wigan Athletic.Meanwhile, the Reds legend’s daughter Mia has gravitated towards dancing and performing arts. The 20-year-old made her mark last year in Channel 4’s drama The Gathering, shot throughout Merseyside, appearing in two episodes as the character Tash.She also took on the starring role of Liv in the short film The Watering Hole, which earned selection for the BIFA qualifying North East International Film Festival in November 2024.Carragher has now turned to social media to announce Mia’s latest exciting venture, reports the Liverpool Echo. He posted: “I’m bursting with pride with you being the first on stage Katniss Everdeen @miacarragher.Jamie Carragher, alongside daughter Mia in 2023(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below”You’ve put so much work in over so many years to land such an amazing role, you deserve this babe. I can’t wait to come and watch @thehungergamesonstage it’s going to be amazing.”The Anfield icon shared a promotional image featuring his daughter portraying Katniss Everdeen from the blockbuster film franchise. Katniss Everdeen serves as the central character and heroine of The Hunger Games trilogy penned by American writer Suzanne Collins.The Hunger Games saga follows the story of Katniss, who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a deadly tournament where only one can survive. Competing against others who have trained their entire lives, she must rely on her wits and instincts.Five science fiction dystopian adventure films were produced based on Suzanne Collins’ novel series, garnering a massive fanbase and following for both the books and movies.Nicola Carragher becomes emotional when her daughter Mia tells her about landing a new role (Image: 23_Carra Instagram)Carragher has updated his Instagram profile picture to feature his daughter in the promotional image for the stage adaptation. He also shared his pride on his Instagram story, posting “Very proud of you @MiaCarragher. My girl on fire.”Mia captured the touching moment her parents discovered she had secured the role, sharing a video clip that shows an emotional Nicola breaking down in tears at the thrilling news.@TheHungerGamesonStage shared a video where Mia announces: “My name is Mia Carragher, and I will be playing Katniss Everdeen. I’m really excited to play Katniss. I relate to her quite a lot. I think she is very fearless but then she’s also got that nurturing quality about her.”Jamie Carragher and wife Nicola(Image: Instagram/23_carra)She urged fans to watch The Hunger Games: On Stage, saying: “Everyone needs to come and watch The Hunger Games: On Stage because it’s going to be nothing like you’ve ever seen before.”It’s going to be an amazing experience, amazing sets, such cool costumes. There’s going to be a new theatre built just for this show in Canary Wharf.”Following the announcement, a wave of supportive comments flooded in. Steven Gerrard’s daughter Lilly congratulated with a “Well done M”, while former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent cheered: “YES @miacarragher Well done darling.”Article continues belowComedian John Bishop and footballer Robbie Keane both expressed their approval with clapping hand emojis. More

Batman and Rambo star Alon Aboutboul collapsed and died suddenly on a tourist beach aged 60. Israeli actor Alon was best known for his roles in The Dark Knight Rises and Rambo III. Local news reports that he “collapsed on a beach” in Tel Aviv on Tuesday (July 27) morning. According to witnesses, Alon was […] More

EXCLUSIVE: Discover how “genuine” Love Island couples are as they reveal their true feelings through their sleep, because how they snooze might just prove if their connection is real14:17, 29 Jul 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreJudi James analysed the couple’s sleeping positions(Image: ITV/pictures provided by PA Wire)The only “genuine” Love Island couple has been revealed after an expert analysed their sleeping patterns.Experts claim the way couples sleep side-by-side can reveal surprising clues about the strength and authenticity of their relationships – and we’re about to find out more on the matter…Teaming up with body language expert Judi James, Premier Inn has dubbed her its first ever ‘Head of Bed-y Language’ and she was keen to discuss her findings exclusively with Daily Star.Judi kicked things off with Yasmin and Jamie who have been clawing their way into the most popular spot in the villa. Judi shared: “With Jamie and Yasmin, I’m not actually getting signals from her that she’s completely besotted. I might do if she slumps, you can be in love positioned like that.Jamie and Yasmin are fan faves(Image: ITV)”A sign of a good relationships would be things like curling up in the spoons position. You can’t tell under the duvet if he he having to lay next to her like a match next. I’m desperate to know if she actually does snuggle, or whether she just lays flat on her back or on her side, and he’s literally having me to mimic what she does.”They haven’t shown that yet. And I hate the fact that I’m absolutely dying to see it. I have seen them laying face to face, kissing each other, so it’s very likely that she’s still got her posture and you kind of just want her to relax a little bit.”Now for the longest-standing couple Meg and Dejon, who she says the public aren’t buying, and neither is she.Judi analysed: “Then you’ve got Megan and Dejon, they’re not fooling anybody. Last night, they were both lying on their backs. I was quite interested, because they weren’t touching.The expert is not convinced about Meg and Dejon(Image: ITV)”They clearly do have a lot of kissing that goes on and everything like that. But it was quite telling. The last view that we got of them was that he’d kind of got his pillow built up like a bolster so he couldn’t see her face. I wouldn’t want to see somebody doing that to me in bed.”To build a wall with a pillow, I thought that was quite interesting body language. And maybe that does mean that he’s actually not quite as smitten as he’s making out, because the level that they’re at, where they are, you know, clearly going to declare undivided love any minute now, you would almost be inhaling the other person’s breathing. And I think most women, if the guy did that would say, ‘What’s wrong?'”But now for Judi’s only potential “genuine” match, according to her findings.Judi thinks Megan and Connor could be the real deal(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)The expert revealed: “I think that Connor possibly has got feelings for Megan. I hope they can evolve a little bit more in the time they have left. I don’t know how long they’ve got now but they need to speed it up a little bit. I think they’re probably the ones that might be with a chance of maybe convincing me they’re genuine. Apart from that, I’m going to be very cynical, I’m afraid.”Speaking generally about bed-y language, Judi said: “How we sleep next to our partner can say more than words ever could. Our sleeping positions are like a silent conversation – revealing how connected, comfortable, or even emotionally distant we might feel.”“Whether it’s at home with a long-term partner or someone you’ve coupled up with in the villa, it’s fascinating to see how our bedtime body language reflects the highs and lows of a relationship. From the protective spoon to the independent back-to-back, subconscious cues can speak volumes – even when the lights go out.”For more information on how to get a good night’s sleep, visit www.premierinn.com/gb/en/sleepArticle 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

Bonnie Blue has taken the world by storm, but when Daily Star’s Joe Faretra was first to interview her in March 2024, not many people had even heard of her13:45, 29 Jul 2025Bonnie Blue has risen in the ranks of notoriety quickly(Image: bonnie_blue_xox/Instagram)When I first had a chat with Bonnie Blue last year, she was relatively unknown. Fast forward 14 months and she’s now a global phenomenon, getting a mention from Jack Whitehall at the BRIT Awards, and fronting her own Channel 4 documentary. Whether you’re a fan or not, her rise to international fame has been nothing short of remarkable, likely due to her relentless work ethic, candid conversation style and infamous stunts, like bedding 1,057 men.She thrives on her risqué behaviour and enjoys ruffling a few feathers.Comforted by the fact that despite the backlash, she’s also gaining a significant number of admirers along the way. I’ve been in a unique position to witness, and play a small role in, her ascent to the A-list of adult performers.Bonnie Blue now has her own documentary about her 1,000 men stunt(Image: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4)When I was given the chance to interview Bonnie in March 2024, she had a modest following across her social media platforms. Fresh off a controversial Schoolies’ stunt in Australia, she was in Cancun to stir up similar antics with US students celebrating Spring Break in Mexico.She was seated in the lobby of her hotel with a rather unreliable WiFi connection, making for a challenging conversation. Despite the occasional dropouts, it was a fruitful discussion that left an impression.I’ve always been slightly apprehensive about posing deeply personal questions to adult stars. Given their profession, my inquiries shouldn’t be a problem, but I still felt uneasy.However, Bonnie is incredibly self-aware and candidly shared her experiences. She conversed with me as if we were mates, with her having an intriguing job that I couldn’t resist asking about.And like any good friend, she was open and honest.”Have you got any pictures?” I enquired. She offered to send some over.Joe Faretra was the first to interview Bonnie Blue(Image: Joe Faretra)However, due to the unreliable signal and the complexity of my surname, I suggested that I’d send her an email to which she could reply with the photos.So, I ended the call, dispatched the email which – since I work remotely – included my personal mobile number.A fortnight later, I received an unexpected WhatsApp message from Bonnie, and just like that, I became the unofficial Bonnie hotline. It was somewhat akin to the Batphone, albeit with a higher bodycount.Whenever she was up to something, whether it was visiting the UK for some sign-posting antics, cheeky encounters at football matches, or stunts with freshers, I would receive a message and we’d exchange thoughts on it.Thanks to the time difference between the UK and Australia, I would receive messages and pictures at all hours, documenting her latest escapade.Bonnie Blue rose to prominence after videos with college students on Spring Break(Image: onlybonnieblue/Instagram )She was so grounded and frank, making her incredibly easy to write about. I once had a 20-minute chat with her, from which I managed to produce eight articles.I dubbed her the headline queen, as every fresh conversation would yield another sensational story.She was also a person of great kindness. I recall her checking up on me after a hospital appointment, asking about my holiday on another occasion, and even fulfilling a peculiar request.At a party, a friend spoke to me at length about Bonnie. Initially, I assumed it was because she knew I’d written numerous articles about her – but it turned out she was simply captivated by Bonnie’s exploits and had no idea I’d penned a single word.So, I asked Bonnie if she could record a brief video thanking her personally for her interest in her antics, which she did, leaving my friend utterly astounded – I wonder what the price tag for a personal message would be now.I felt quite honoured and privileged to have contributed to her skyrocketing fame, although it’s fair to say her extraordinary determination did most of the heavy lifting.Joe describes Bonnie Blue as ‘a person of great kindness'(Image: Jam Press/@bonnie_blue_xox)Bonnie once estimated that around 90% of the global stories about her originated from interviews I’d conducted with her, and she seemed irritated that I hadn’t been acknowledged.Even her appearance on This Morning came about after a researcher from the ITV show read one of my articles. And, to conclude this, here’s a final fun fact and my new claim to fame.As a journalist, I’ve had the unusual distinction of inadvertently sparking two world records. The first was an ironing-related feat in my hometown, while the second involved Bonnie’s claim of intimate encounters with 1,057 men in just 12 hours.During our initial conversation, I was trying to be diligent and asked her about her plans after her first Spring Break experience in Cancun. When she shared the staggering number of men she’d been with, I mentioned the existing world record held by Linda Sparxxx (919, for the curious).Bonnie’s eyes lit up, and the wheels began turning in her mind.Bonnie Blue took inspiration for her stunt from a conversation with Joe(Image: Bonnie Blue/Instagram)As I mentioned earlier, Bonnie sent me a random WhatsApp message when we first started chatting. It was about this very topic.In our subsequent conversations, she’d occasionally share off-the-record updates on her progress, discussing potential backers and venues.However, things went quiet on that front as Bonnie shifted her focus to other pursuits and reveled in being scandalous. That was until Monday, January 13, when I received a WhatsApp message from Bonnie at 11:35 pm, saying: “Just wanted to thank you for mentioning the world record to me last year, this is where it started!” At the time, I simply thought it was because she’d come a long way since our initial conversation.Then the next morning, I woke up to see her trending, complete with photos of her holding an A4 sheet with 1,057 written on it – Blimey!So, while I was sat there watching Police Academy or something similar, I unknowingly gave over a thousand blokes a day they’ll never forget. My evening couldn’t have been more different.Cheers Bonnie, keep being you!Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Actress Liz Hurley showed off her incredible physique in a daring one piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection, leaving fans stunned by her seemingly eternal youth13:09, 29 Jul 2025Updated 13:10, 29 Jul 2025Liz has been dazzling Instagram with her bikini looks(Image: elizabethhurley1/Instagram)Liz Hurley sent temperatures soaring in a leopard print swimsuit.The 60-year-old Austin Powers beauty always drops jaws with her sizzling bikini shoots, and she’s just done it all over again. Liz, who is in a relationship with singer Billy Ray Cyrus, stripped down to a skimpy one-piece from her Beach collection.Liz showed off her killer figure in the daring cut-out swimsuit, which exposed part of her chest and tummy. The actress posed up against a tree and shot a sultry stare at the camera in the sexy woodland shoot.She told fans the Savannah swimsuit was back in stock. In the caption, she wrote: “Restock alert ! My best selling Savannah One Piece is back and selling out fast! Linked in my story- perfect for lounging all day, or paired with linen pants for dinner like I did last night.”Fans were swooning over her recent leopard print bikini pic(Image: elizabethhurley1/Instagram)Fans went wild for her youthful looks in the comments, with many shocked at how she seemingly doesn’t age. One gushed: “Dang girl, what’s your secret [flame emoji]”.Another commented: “She’s smoking hot! Wish I looked half as good at her age!!”. A third commented: “How do you stay so fit?? You look amazing!”The actress is no longer on the market as she’s dating Billy Ray Cyrus(Image: elizabethhurley1/Instagram)The model is dating country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and went public with their romance back in April. She addressed the shocked reaction from fans in a recent interview, telling Page Six: “I think people found Billy and I being together a little surprising.”It’s not surprising to me because we’re actually quite similar and get on extremely well. There has been quite a reaction.” Liz explained that she and Billy work well as they have lots of shared interests.Liz and Billy went public with their romance in April(Image: Instagram/elizabethhurley1)She added: “We both like to laugh a lot, and we both love the country. And we both love country music, both love movies. We’ve got a lot in common — and cowboy boots, definitely.”Liz recently revealed she is “in love” in a recent birthday post. Liz didn’t mention the 63-year-old Achy Breaky Heart hitmaker in the post but it would appear she was talking about him as they’ve gone public with their romance.And Billy Ray Cyrus wished Liz a happy birthday in his own post on Instagram, where he declared she was the “love of my life”. The singer posted a sweet snap of them together, and Liz posted heart emojis in the comment section.It seems Liz and Billy are in it for the long haul. Talking to E!News, she said: “It was unexpected. But we’re very happy together. And hopefully we’ll have a great life.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here .Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Brooklyn Beckham’s ongoing feud with his famous parents, David and Victoria, doesn’t appear to be slowing down as he continues to bask in the glory of his billionaire father-in-law12:21, 29 Jul 2025Brooklyn Beckham’s rift with his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, shows no signs of abating as he seems to enjoy the perks of his billionaire father-in-law. The 26-year-old hot sauce entrepreneur has been embroiled in a family dispute with his parents while standing by his wife Nicola Peltz.The relationship between the Beckhams has been strained since Brooklyn and Nicola missed David’s 50th birthday party in May. Brooklyn further snubbed his father on Father’s Day and when David received his long-awaited knighthood.The fallout appears to have trickled down the family line, with Brooklyn’s younger brothers Romeo and Cruz unfollowing him on social media. Amid the drama, Brooklyn seems to be spending more time with his in-laws, even going on holiday with them.He enjoyed a luxurious getaway aboard an £85million, 80-metre yacht named Project X in Saint-Tropez. The yacht was rented by Nicola’s parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, costing them a whopping £1.2million per week.(Image: INSTAGRAM)Brooklyn narrowly avoided bumping into his parents when they arrived at the same French dock two days later – reportedly unbeknownst to him. They arrived on a £16million, 40-metre vessel named Seven, reports the Mirror.”Brooklyn’s yacht dwarfs the one owned by David and Victoria. It’s a financial flex,” a source told the Sun. “Their relationship is beyond soured now but Brooklyn has really landed on his feet.”Brooklyn Beckham appears to be embracing his new family ties with wife Nicola Peltz’s relatives, particularly her parents, Nelson and Claudia. The Beckhams, who own a yacht half the size of the Peltz’s rented vessel, are currently in Saint-Tropez with their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.Brooklyn Beckham has been holidaying with Nicola Peltz’s family(Image: INSTAGRAM)However, a source claims Brooklyn was unaware that his parents, David and Victoria, would be arriving in Saint-Tropez two days later.Despite this, the couple reportedly had a lovely time, enjoying the hospitality provided by Nelson. Brooklyn has been sharing snapshots of his trip on social media, including moments with Nelson, such as drinking beer together and embracing in a hug.This comes amid claims that Brooklyn has grown closer to his in-laws, feeling that they have welcomed him with open arms. A source revealed that he has become “so close” to Nicola’s family, particularly after feeling that his own family hasn’t treated her well.The insider stated: “He just doesn’t feel his family have treated Nicola well and now that he’s grown so close to her family in the States, he doesn’t really feel like he fits into the Beckham family right now.”The Beckhams have been feuding(Image: victoriabeckham /Instagram)As rumours of tension between Brooklyn and his parents persist, it’s reported that he met with his godfather, Sir Elton John, who attempted to act as a “peacemaker” during a lunch meeting in Cannes with Brooklyn and Nicola. Elton is reported to “adore” Brooklyn and enjoys a good “laugh” with Nicola, who he believes possesses a “great” sense of humour.An insider revealed to the Sun: “[Elton’s] utterly neutral in this row. Elton and David think the situation is terribly sad, and has gently suggested to all involved that life is short – and to patch things up.”The source mentioned that the group had a “really fun long lunch” despite the challenging discussion.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

Iconic musician Jock McDonald passed away unexpectedly after a fatal swimming accident that shocked fans worldwide. The legendary frontman of punk outfit The B*****k Brothers has tragically perished in a swimming accident at the age of 69. This follows a string of other tragic singer’s deaths recently which also rocked music fans across the globe. […] More

Former Take Me Out host Paddy McGuinness hosts his own BBC Radio 2 show every Sunday and he couldn’t believe that security guards for the building didn’t recognise him10:53, 29 Jul 2025Paddy still has to show his building pass to security guards at Radio 2 as they don’t recognise him(Image: Getty Images)Paddy McGuinness wasn’t happy when the security outside his Radio 2 building didn’t recognise him.The former Take Me Out host presents his own Radio 2 show every Sunday, but it seems like the security team for the building still don’t recognise him. The BBC star who was once married to Christine McGuinness was shocked at being refused entry to the Radio 2 building in Salford.Unless he showed them his building pass and identification. Paddy went on a rant about the security team live on his radio show for not knowing who he was despite him working there for a year.He told listeners: “How long have we been doing this show? It’s been over a year actually. I’m just wondering when security are gonna know it’s me. I’m not even bothered about them recognising me off the telly, or anything I’ve done throughout me career.The TV star has hosted the Radio 2 show every Sunday for a year(Image: Getty Images for Paramount Pictures UK)”Just the fact that I come in every Sunday for a year and a bloke still wouldn’t let me in this morning. ‘Have you got your pass?’ Pass? I said ‘See that yellow chopper there, son, with 10 million quid stuck on top of it? I did that. Ohhhhhh, come on security, play the game!”Paddy, who still lives with ex Christine and their three children in Cheshire, started hosting his mid-morning show last year. Paddy and Christine announced their split in 2022.Paddy hilariously swiped at the security team on his Radio 2 programme(Image: ITV)The comedian reckons Take Me Out wouldn’t get commissioned these days as times have changed and certain jokes would get taken out of context.He told the Table Manners podcast: “I think the way things are in the world now… we live in a very strange time where if you’re saying something jokey or something not serious or whatever, it gets taken out of context, put online, and there’s a spin on everything.”I think Take Me Out, because it was so kind of pure, lovely, fun and on a Saturday night, and we had a laugh. That was of its time. I think if you did it now, there would be that many bl***y things going, ‘Oh, you can’t do that, you can’t say this’ and take things out of context.”Despite his concerns, Paddy is still up for reviving the show. The star would love to return as host for new episodes. He said: “If they said, ‘Do you want to do two or three charity specials?’ I would be all over it.”Paddy admits Take Me Out is one of the best shows he has done during his years on TV. He added: “It was a lovely thing to be a part of. We did it for 10 years and I have a lot of good memories.“When I’m out and about now, kids come up to me and ask me about it, and I’m like, ‘Have you seen that?’ But it’s still repeated.”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