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    Danny Jones’ wife discusses time away from McFly star after ‘terrible’ realisation

    Georgia Jones, wife of McFly’s Danny Jones, has opened up about her relatable parenting struggle that makes her feel “terrible” – and she’s sure many mums and dads will relate12:48, 04 Mar 2025Updated 13:44, 04 Mar 2025The Voice Kids: Will.I.Am snubs Danny Jones’ singing abilityMcFly’s Danny Jones’ partner Georgia has opened up her time away from her famous husband after news broke of him allegedly sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with Maura Higgins.Danny has been married to Georgia for 11 years but has caused a stir after The Sun leaked a video of them sharing a ‘kiss’ at Universal’s BRITs after party. The influencer, who he shares his seven-year-old son Cooper with has since bared all on how juggling the hustle with mum duties is no small feat, and how nicking some time off lately left her feeling all chirpy again.Chatting away on her podcast Mum’s The Word alongside Kelsey Parker, the 38-year-old shared: “I will hold my hands up here and make all the other parents out there feel a lot better by saying, sometimes I am absolutely not in the moment and I do beat myself up about it.”Getting into when she zones out, Georgia admitted: “And it is very poor parenting on my part because sometimes what will happen is… Do you know when I notice it?Georgia spent some time away with her son Cooper”When Coop is in the bath. Coop is sat in the bath and I’ll just sit there scrolling on my phone while he’s in the bath. And I’m doing it and then all of a sudden I go, what am I doing?” She recognised these times as prime for bonding, but confessed work can sometimes barge in.”There are times when I don’t even realise I’m doing it, and then there are other times where I’m like, oh God, I feel terrible,” she continued. “Like, it’s a bit s*** because I don’t want Cooper to remember his childhood with me just being on my phone all the time.”The down-to-earth podcast queen found her smile back after a blissful Cornish getaway with Cooper whilst Danny was out on tour, reports the Manchester Evening News.Danny Jones with his wife of 11 years Georgia Jones(Image: More

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    Devastating death of original Cinderella actress dubbed ‘legend’ but forgot she was a star

    Ilene Woods was the original voice of Cinderella which was released back in 1950 – but still remains one of the brand’s most famous and loved films to this day12:21, 04 Mar 2025Updated 12:28, 04 Mar 2025Cinderella’s Curse: Official trailerAs Cinderella celebrates it’s 75 anniversary, we’re taking a look into the life and death of the actress that voiced the iconic Disney princess. Ilene Woods was the voice behind the character which is still cherished til this day.The singer, who was named a Disney Legend in 2003, passed away in July 2010 when she was 81 from causes related to Alzheimer’s disease at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Canoga Park, California.Her husband, Ed Shaughnessy, the former longtime drummer, confirmed the news and revealed she suffered from the disease during the later years of her life. Unfortunately, the star was unable to remember that she had played Cinderella towards the end of her life but her nurses claimed she was soothed by the song A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.Sadly there was no funeral service for the actress, due to her own wishes, according Los Angeles Times. But she still leaves her mark on the world as new generations of fans learn about the film.Ilene played Cinderella in the Disney originalWhen she was first cast as the lead role, she beat out 300 singers to the post after Walt loved her demo tape so much he called her himself. In 2005, she spoke about playing the princess to the Houston Chronicle and said: “I loved doing the character.”When my dad saw the movie, he said he saw me in the facial expressions, hand movements and mannerisms. Marc Davis, who animated [the Cinderella character], would watch me record and picked up on things.”Disney CinderellaAfter Cinderella, she went on to work in TV and appeared on the Perry Como and Garry Moore shows. In 1963, she married her second husband and drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Her first marriage took place when she was 17 and ended in divorce.After tying the knot, she retired from the spot light, aside from various Disney fan events where she would partake. She also focused her efforts on being a spokeswoman for the charity United Cerebral Palsy.Ilene went on to explore a career in TVArticle continues belowIlene was modestly proud of her contribution to Cinderella and once said: “I didn’t realise what I had until, many years later, an agent said, ‘Ilene, that’s the longest engagement you will ever have, because as long as children are born and movies are shown, they’ll be hearing your voice.'”Ilene is survived by her son, Daniel Shaughnessy, her daughter from her first marriage, Stephanie Pagoto and three grandchildren.Want 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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    Maura Higgins’ ring girl past and boxer who caught her eye before Danny Jones scandal

    Before she shot to fame on Love Island and found herself at the centre of a kissing scandal with I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones, Maura Higgins was a ring girl who starred at an Anthony Joshua fight11:49, 04 Mar 2025Updated 11:50, 04 Mar 2025Maura Higgins sparked a scandal at the BRIT Awards afterpartyMaura Higgins has caused a major stir after she appeared to kiss her fellow I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones at the BRIT Awards afterparty.The former Love Island star seemed to lock lips with the married McFly man at Universal Music’s star-studded afterparty last Saturday night (March 1). It’s been claimed by onlookers the two were cosying up to one another for hours before the alleged kiss.Higgins and Jones were campmates on I’m A Celeb last year as the two grew increasingly popular with the audience, seeing Jones named ‘King of the Jungle’ while the Irish beauty was eliminated 6th.But before she entered the jungle and earned fame on the reality TV show Love Island, Higgins was a boxing and MMA ring girl, making her way in one of Anthony Joshua’s biggest fights.The Irish bombshell earned fame when she strutted into the Love Island villa and immediately admitted to hunky boxer and contestant Tommy Fury – brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury – that she was part of the glitz and glam of his world.Maura Higgins and Danny Jones caused a stir after the Brit Awards(Image: More

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    Netflix fans switch off as they brand Meghan Markle lifestyle series ‘fake’

    Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, titled With Love, Meghan, was released on the platform Tuesday – but TV lovers have already urged for the series to be axed11:35, 04 Mar 2025Meghan Markle teases new Netflix show in trailerNetflix users have been candid in their reviews of Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan – and they’ve not minced their words. In the show, 43-year-old Meghan combines practical advice with open chats with friends, both old and new.Meghan, who recently shared the special meaning behind her family’s new surname, also offers personal tips and tricks, prioritising fun over flawlessness, and demonstrating how simple it can be to create beauty, even when it’s unexpected. However viewers might not want to follow her advice on everything, as she was recently banned from selling clothes.Labelled as “lifestyle programming”, With Love, Meghan was initially set to debut on the platform on January 15.However, due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, Meghan decided to postpone the series, which is now available to stream from today (March 4). In a statement released to Tudum, Netflix’s media platform, the Duchess of Sussex commented on the delay: “I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”With Love, Meghan is now on Netflix(Image: More