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    Singer and founder of iconic band dies aged 64 after ‘committed battle’

    D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the iconic RnB group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at the age of 64 after a health battle, his family has confirmed11:43, 08 Mar 2025Updated 11:44, 08 Mar 2025D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! has sadly diedD’Wayne Wiggins has died.The legendary founder of the iconic RnB group Tony! Toni! Toné! has passed away aged 64 after courageously battling cancer. On Friday March 7 Wiggins’ family confirmed his sad death.Taking to Instagram with a touching tribute they posted a picture of D’Wayne grasping his electric guitar. The caption read: “With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones.””Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community,” reports the Mirror US.Wiggins’ family took to social media to announce the news(Image: More

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    Scooby Doo icon almost quit acting after ‘near-death experience’ shooting film

    Freddie Prinze Jr has revealed that a terrifying ‘near-death experience’ on-set while filming I Know What You Did Last Summer was nearly enough to make him quit acting11:00, 08 Mar 2025Scooby-Doo: Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Daphne in 2002Freddie Prinze Jr became a household name after starring in the spooky slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer, but he has looked back at his time on the “miserable” set, and has recalled a terrifying “near-death experience” which was almost enough to make him quit.Freddie went on to star in the likes of She’s All That and Scooby Doo, and married Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar, who also starred in the horror film with him. Freddie told TooFab in an interview that the film was the “hardest job that (he’d) ever done” because of the director, Jim Gillespie.Nothing builds your confidence like someone you’re working with telling you they don’t want you there. Freddie says the director made it crystal clear that he hadn’t wanted him to play the role of Ray.Freddie recalled his “miserable” experience onset(Image: More

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    Sarah Jayne Dunn’s ‘terrifying’ new job after Hollyoaks axe over saucy snaps

    Former Hollyoaks actress Sarah Jayne Dunn has revealed her new job, which she’s branded as “terrifying,” after she was previously left the soap due to her racy adult content sharing profile09:57, 08 Mar 2025Sarah Jayne Dunn shows off moves on poleSarah Jayne Dunn has revealed her new job after being axed from Hollyoaks.The former soap actress played Mandy Richardson from 1996 to 2021, but left the show after problems arose when she began sharing adult snaps on a content sharing website. Now, SJD has announced that she will be teaching her first ever pole dancing class.She took to Instagram to share the exciting news and told her followers: “I’m excited and terrified in equal measure… because very soon, I’ll be stepping into a whole new challenge- teaching my first beginners’ pole class!”“Pole has been a huge part of my life for over two years now. I first found it just after lockdown, a little before turning 41, when I was looking for something fun, but challenging.”Sarah Jayne is now pursuing a career in teaching pole dancingDunn explained that “from the very first spin she was hooked” and began her pole dancing career “as a way to move and push herself”. Now, thanks to her new skill, Sarah has gained “strength, confidence and a whole new community of incredible, supportive people”.The former actress said: “I’ve recently started 1:1 training with a new pole coach, and I can already feel myself improving in ways I never expected.”“Pole is as tough as it is beautiful, what looks effortless takes an insane amount of strength, control, and resilience. But that’s what I love about it. Every move mastered feels like a little victory, and there’s always a new challenge to take on.”The former Hollyoaks actress left the soap back in 2021Dunn proudly told her fans that she will now be “taking the next step” and “sharing everything she knows with others”. Her first beginners class is for “absolute beginners or anyone wanting to go back to basics”.In a full circle move, SJD will be teaching her students “at the same studio where her journey began” and tagged @PoleGymholmeschapel. To close off her message, Dunn wrote: “I can’t wait to help others discover just how empowering pole can be.”Dunn will be teaching pole dancing at the place she learned her skillsFans rushed to support the former Hollyoaks star and share their praise for her bold career move. Someone told her she is “mind-boggling” and told her she will be “amazing”.Another eager follower added: “You will be wonderful we just know it. Our gorgeous girl who can achieve anything she puts her mind to.”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

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    Molly Mae’s ‘playful’ star sign could show real feelings for Tommy Fury as pair ‘spotted’

    EXCLUSIVE: Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury dramatically split in August 2024 leaving many Love Island fans shocked – but will they get back together? Well, it might be written in the stars08:00, 08 Mar 2025Updated 09:34, 08 Mar 2025Molly Mae speaks for the first time since Tommy Fury breakupMolly Mae’s ‘playful’ star sign could reveal her ‘true feelings’ towards Tommy Fury with a possible ‘reunion’ on the cards.The Love Island season five sweethearts shocked the showbiz world last year after the pair announced their split not long after welcoming daughter Bambi, now two, into the world.Molly Mae candidly shared snippets into how she was coping being a single parent in her YouTube videos and Amazon Prime documentary ‘Molly Mae: Behind It All’.Alongside speculation about the reasons the pair – who were engaged – parted ways, many have wondered if the couple will ever get back together. At the weekend (March 2), eagle-eyed fans spotted Molly’s car in the back of a photo where Tommy is holding their daughter’s hand, further fuelling rumours about the pair making up.Are we about to witness a Tommy and Molly reunion?(Image: More

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    Lily Allen says she’s ‘not over’ David Harbour split as she slams ex’s bedroom skills

    Lily Allen has lashed out at her ex-husband David Harbour, admitting that she’s ‘not over’ their split after four years of marriage, and has said she’s ‘running away’04:43, 08 Mar 2025Lily Allen recently lashed out at her ex-husband, actor David Harbour during a live recording of her podcast, discussing her past relationships(Image: More