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    The Sopranos and The Wire actor Charley Scalies dies as tributes flood in

    Charley Scalies, who played Thomas ‘Horseface’ Pakusa in 12 episodes of The Wire and Coach Molinaro in The Sopranos, has sadly died and his heartbroken daughter announced the news09:05, 05 May 2025Updated 09:08, 05 May 2025Actor Charley Scalies has died.Known for his roles in The Wire and The Sopranos, the star has sadly passed away following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.The actor played Thomas ‘Horseface’ Pakusa across 12 episodes of The Wire and as Tony Soprano’s old football coach, Coach Molinaro, in the iconic Mafia series.Charley’s daughter Anne Marie Scalies broke the news to the Hollywood Reporter on Sunday [May 4], sharing how Charley always put family first: “Charley emphasised the importance of family, stating that loving their mother, spending quality time, and teaching respect and hard work were key elements of fatherhood.””He saw a father’s duty as leading children towards independence. His tales will be missed by his wife, kids, and grandkids, but his memory will live on in their hearts.”Charley was best known for his role in The Sopranos(Image: More

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    JoJo Siwa says Chris Hughes was ‘missing from her life’, brands him ‘a keeper’

    JoJo Siwa has spoken out about her ‘soulmate’ Chris Hughes, saying she thinks of him as a ‘vital part of her life’ and that she wants him to stick around for a ‘long time’07:56, 05 May 2025JoJo Siwa has confessed she is “keeping” Chris Hughes around.The 21 year old pop star came into the Big Brother house identifying with a partner, however after striking up a tight-knit friendship with Chris, she called it quits with Kath Ebbs after leaving the show.JoJo and Chris got very chummy during their three-week stint, with plenty of cuddles, back tickles and deep chats. Fans were also convinced there was a secret signal between the two, a ‘double tap’ they believed meant ‘I love you’.JoJo and Chris were even seen hitting the tennis courts last week and popping up on shows like This Morning. Despite insisting they’re in the friend zone, fans are convinced there’s more to it.JoJo and Chris quickly became very close(Image: More

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    Inside David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations as iconic couple share table smooch

    How does a man like David Beckham celebrate turning 50? A meal at Frankie and Benny’s before a trip to Hollywood Bowl? Well no, not quite. The superstar former Man Utd winger instead had not one, but three lavish events to mark him reaching a half century, and wife Victoria has now shared a behind-the-scenes look at the milestone festivities.The former Spice Girl, also 50, posted an eye-catching gallery to Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into what she described as a week of “creating special memories with family and friends.”The celebrations began with an intimate dinner at the Beckhams’ £12million Cotswolds estate on Wednesday evening, where the couple gathered with close family. David looked, to be fair to the near-pensioner, ridiculously dashing in a black tuxedo, while Victoria wowed in a floor-length silk navy slip dress from her own fashion label.Their children, Romeo (22) Cruz(20), and Harper (13), were all in attendance, and like their parents dressed to impress. Harper mirrored her mum in a chic satin gown, while her brothers looked sharp in tailored suits. Notably absent was eldest son Brooklyn, 25, and his wife Nicola Peltz.One sweet moment captured the couple perched on the bonnet of a vintage 1972 Fiat 500, and another rare snap from inside the manor showed the family gathered around a grand dinner table, with David and Victoria leaning in for a kiss.But the party didn’t stop there. On Friday, the Beckhams jetted off in their £40million private plane for a wine-filled getaway in Bordeaux, followed by a stylish night in Paris. David was seen beaming as his family sang “Happy Birthday” to him in a French restaurant, where he indulged in a £3,000 bottle of Petrus wine.Returning to the UK on Saturday, the final blowout took place at the ultra-swanky Core by Clare Smyth in London. The event drew a glittering guest list, including Hollywood star Tom Cruise, the Ramsays, and Victoria’s best friend actress and film producer Eva Longoria.Victoria turned heads in a glamorous white gown, while Romeo and Cruz matched in white tuxedos. More