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    Katie Price’s wild pop journey – from Eurovision flop to surprise chart-topper

    Katie Price is back in the charts with her 2017 single I Got U and it’s not her first stab at pop fame, from Eurovision dreams to her iconic duet with ex Peter Andre10:07, 02 Sep 2025Katie’s single I Got U has stormed the charts(Image: Ken McKay / Rex Features)Katie Price has become a household name for reality TV, modelling and her larger-than-life personality – but fewer people remember her attempts to crack the music world.Over the years, the former glamour model has dipped her toes into pop with everything from Eurovision hopeful tracks to romantic duets.Back in 2005, Katie made her boldest move into music when she auditioned to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing in a dazzling pink catsuit while heavily pregnant with her son Junior, she sang Not Just Anybody.Despite her glitzy outfit and determination, she lost out to Javine Hylton, who went on to represent the UK that year. Looking back, Katie has admitted she threw herself into the contest with confidence but joked that not everyone took her music as seriously as she did.Katie auditioned for Eurovision in 2005(Image: PA)That same year, she teamed up with her then-husband Peter Andre for what became her best-known musical moment, however, her latest chart resurgence may now give this a run for its money.The couple released a cover of Disney classic A Whole New World in 2006, which stormed into the UK charts and landed in the Top 20. The album of the same name was released just before Christmas and quickly became a fan favourite for those fascinated by the loved-up pair at the time. Katie has since described the record as a “special moment” in her life, tied up with memories of her marriage and family.Following her split from Peter, Katie kept her pop dreams alive and in 2010, she unveiled the single Free To Love Again, a dance-pop track that marked her first solo attempt to establish herself as a singer.Katie also released an album with her ex husband Peter (Image: Rationality/Youtube)Despite big promotion, it peaked at number 60 in the charts and critics weren’t kind, though Price remained unfazed, insisting she enjoyed the process of recording and performing.More recently, Katie surprised fans by releasing I Got U in 2017, returning to upbeat club-inspired sounds. The single, accompanied by a flashy video, showed that even after years away from the charts, the Pricey still had a passion for music and wasn’t afraid to give it another go.Though it didn’t do too well at the time, this week fans have pushed it to number three in the top charts and number one on the iTunes chart.Article continues belowKatie proudly celebrated the achievement on social media, calling it “a dream come true” and thanking her loyal supporters for helping her land her biggest chart success to date.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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    David Beckham sparks concern in cheeky tan line snap as fans give urgent warning

    Former footballing legend David Beckham recently posed topless wearing just a pair of red swimming trunks when fans noticed something down below09:46, 02 Sep 2025Updated 09:48, 02 Sep 2025David Beckham fans have spotted something that has left them worried.Over on Instagram, David’s wife Victoria has shared a series of photos to mark the end of the warm weather. She uploaded pictures of her family enjoying a well-deserved holiday together and typed: “Perfect end to the summer [red heart emoji].”The pictures showed Victoria, David, their family and their kids – though Brooklyn Beckham was noticeably absent – taking some quality time together, but one snap of David in particular caught her fans’ attention.Her husband perched on the side of a boat, legs crossed and arms stretched as he leaned against the barrier and gazed out at sea. David turned his head to the side and covered his face with black sunglasses, posing in a pair of teeny red swimming trunks.Upon closer inspection, David’s holiday snaps showed a worrying sign(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)The former footballer proudly showed off his tan, but fans couldn’t help noticing the stark white tan lines around his waist and pleaded with him to be careful.Underneath the post, the former Spice Girk’s comment section blew up with worried fans as they reached out to the football legend. Her followers were clearly concerned and urged the famous father to slap on some sunscreen.David’s tan lines were visible above his waistband(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)One said: “I love everything about these pictures except David’s sunburn,” as another person replied: “It’s the lack of SPF for me,” and a third replied: “That’s what I said, I was [like]: ‘Ahh, don’t ruin that beauty’.”Someone else wrote: “Lovely [heart emoji] (and David – SUNBLOCK!)” while another comment read: “Watch the sunburn, people!””Someone get David some reef safe SPF 80,” begged one of his concerned fans. A second comment said: “I was thinking the same…too burnt.”Article continues belowJoin 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 hereWant 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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    EastEnders’ Zoe Slater star addresses ‘struggles’ with character ahead of soap comeback

    Michelle Ryan’s Zoe Slater will be reuniting with her mother Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) two decades after her explosive EastEnders exit09:09, 02 Sep 2025Zoe Slater will be making her return to Walford(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron)EastEnders star Michelle Ryan has opened up about her character Zoe Slater’s “struggles” as she returns to the BBC soap. Michelle first appeared as Zoe when she was just 15 years old, joining the show with the Slater family.She has been involved in some of the EastEnders’ most iconic 21st century storylines, including the cover-up of Den Watts’ murder, and discovering that Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) was Zoe’s mum rather than her sister. Michelle however left the show in 2005.After two decades away from Walford, Zoe made an explosive return earlier in the summer, only to leave a few days later. Now Zoe is set for a reunion with her mother, as she prepares to return to Walford.Michelle however has opened up on her character’s struggles, with fans watching in horror as it was revealed Zoe was living in squalor.Speaking to Best magazine, the 40-year-old said: “Zoe is not in the best of places. She’s struggling in every area of her life, but she’s tough because she’s a Slater, so she is able to keep going. When many people would have given in, she’s still fighting.”Zoe and Kat will come face-to-face for the first time in two decades(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron)Ahead of Kat and Zoe’s return, Michelle and Jessie appeared on The One Show with JB Gill. Michelle said: “Zoe is at the lowest point that we’ve ever known her to be.“Disappeared 20 years ago, and we’re seeing that she’s struggled a lot. So, she’s desperate, she comes back, and even despite herself, she knows that she needs her family.”And I think that’s where Kat is such a huge part. The mother-daughter dynamic is the best thing that you can play,” Michelle continued.”But we still play it in a way as sisters, because we grew up as sisters,” Jessie added. “Well, the characters grew up as sisters, but there are elements of, ‘I am your mother!'”Zoe was involved in an iconic storyline where it was revealed Kat was her mum and not her sister(Image: Press Association Images)JB pushed the pair as to whether the reunion between Kat and Zoe would be plain-sailing. “Oh come on! It’s EastEnders, what do you think?!” Jessie laughed.”Carnage. Complete carnage,” Michelle added. Michelle told the BBC her return felt a lot like “coming home”.After leaving EastEnders in 2005, Michelle went on to appear in BBC shows such as Dr Who, Merlin and Jekyll. She starred in the 2007 remake of hit 1970s show Bionic Woman, although the series was axed after just eight episodes.Addressing her return, Michelle told BBC News: “It all happened at the right time. I’d already been thinking about a return because I’d met up with (EastEnders star’s) Kacey Ainsworth and Kim Medcalf and we were reminiscing our fond memories of the show.Article continues below”It just so happened that at the same time, EastEnders had announced a new Exec who was keen to explore the potential of a return as he was such a massive fan of Zoe and the Slaters.”EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. More

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    Romeo Beckham confuses fans as he appears completely ‘naked’ in snap with dad David

    Victoria Beckham treated fans to an album full of glorious snaps from her summer with her family, but one photos in particular left followers scratching their heads08:22, 02 Sep 2025Updated 08:24, 02 Sep 2025Romeo joined his family on a luxury yacht holiday(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)Romeo Beckham has left fans confused after seemingly posing completely naked next to dad David. The 23-year-old and his famous family have been enjoying time abroad this summer, though brother Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen.As summer draws to an end, mum Victoria shared an album full of photos on Instagram showing all of them together on a luxury yacht holiday, which coincided with Romeo’s birthday. She wrote in the caption: “Perfect end to summer.”However as fans scrolled through, one photo caught their eye. In it, David and his lookalike son Romeo can be seen smiling in a hot tub, with the sun setting behind them.Fans thought Romeo Beckham wasn’t wearing any trunks in the hot tub(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)As the tanned dad and son leant in for the snap, Romeo’s leg floated up under the water.But some fans were convinced he was naked in the hot tub, as his beige swimming shorts appeared to blend in with his tanned skin.One said: “I love these pics and I love the Beckhams but I have questions about that hot tub picture.”Another commented: “No one scrolled till the last pictures? Is that Romeo naked in the tub?”David posed with his lookalike son Romeo(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)A third wrote: “So are we just not gonna say anything about the hot tub?” As another replied: “Is he naked!?”Someone else asked: “Wait a minute… does that boy have any drawers on in that hot tub?”One replied: “Hehe that’s what I thought!” As someone else said: “I didn’t see any!”But one eagle-eyed follower pointed out: “You can see fabric hanging from his leg but it’s literally the colour of his skin.”Brooklyn Beckham was noticeably absent in the family album(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)In another photo, Romeo and David could be seen laughing together, with Romeo this time wearing navy blue shorts so there was no confusion.Article continues belowAnother showed David posing with his sons Romeo and Cruz, though eldest Brooklyn was noticeably absent as the reported family feud shows no signs of sorting itself out.Despite that, and Victoria’s famous inability to smile, the family all looked happy to be together in the sun.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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    Olivia Attwood shrugs off Ibiza antics as she returns home, Bradley Dack ‘fumes’

    Olivia Attwood has tried to laugh off her Ibiza antics with a joke post after her time with Pete Wicks on the party island came in for scrutiny and left her husband fuming01:32, 02 Sep 2025Friends are adament there is ‘absolutely nothing’ going on between the pair(Image: Instagram/olivia_attwood)Olivia Attwood poked fun at her Ibiza escapades with a jesting post, seemingly attempting to diffuse the tension amid husband Bradley Dack’s reported anger.The 34-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram, sharing a light-hearted clip after her adventures with Pete Wicks on the island came under fire.Olivia opted for humour in response to the criticism surrounding the photos, which allegedly left her footballer husband Bradley fuming. Sharing a clip of herself strolling through the door in a striking red and white polka-dot outfit, the former Love Island star’s post read: “When your mates thought you died in Ibiza. But then you rock up to the event.”Liv posted the funny clip on her Instagram(Image: @olivia_attwood/Instagram)In the clip, Olivia sashayed through the entrance as her friends dramatically feigned shock, and the camera caught them overreacting as she struck a pose, adding a pair of glasses and adopting a serene, angel-like stance.This comes hot on the heels of Pete Wicks addressing the fallout from their Balearic jaunt on his Staying Relevant podcast. Ladies’ man Pete confessed to Sam Thompson that he’d anticipated the Ibiza trip with Olivia would be a messy affair.During the trip, the pair were spotted enjoying a sun-kissed yacht excursion with friends. Photos showed them leaning in close, basking in the sun, reports the Mirror.Rumours have it that Olivia’s trip landed her in the “doghouse” with her husband Bradley due to her antics. However, Olivia has hit back at whispers suggesting her marriage is on the rocks.In response to a fan expressing concern for her marital status, Olivia retorted: “Don’t be. Worry about your own.”She has denied any marital woes (Image: @olivia_attwood/Instagram)Allegedly, Bradley, 31, was ‘livid’ after his teammates shared the pictures in Gillingham FC’s WhatsApp group. The football star reportedly faced ridicule over her trip while he was home during the team’s recent match.An insider has since suggested that Olivia and Bradley have an unspoken agreement regarding her partying habits, but the latest images left Bradley ‘fuming’.A source told the Mail Online: “Olivia will never change, she’s a party girl at heart and has been working so hard this year, she needed some time to blow off steam. The issue now is her public flaunting of her flirty ways. She has a very public profile now so for Bradley her wild partying in Ibiza did irritate and anger him.”Pete has since revealed: “Liv and I on work trips, what generally happens is we get to the airport and it’s an early flight and by the time we step onto the flight we’re drunk. Which I’ve had no say in, includes when we land.”The former TOWIE star later dubbed Olivia as “one of the most independent people I know”.Article continues belowHowever, he added that she “kind of falls into not having to think about things when I’m there so I will be airport dad, making sure we know where we’re going.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene dies aged 73

    Green Mile, Wolf Lake and Dances with Wolves star Graham Greene has tragically died with his wife by his side at aged 7300:08, 02 Sep 2025Updated 00:59, 02 Sep 2025Dances with Wolves star Graham Greene has tragically passed awayOscar nominated actor Graham Greene has died aged 73.His agent, Michael Greene, confirmed the Green Mile star died in hospital with his wife by his side.In a statement, he said: “He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed. You are finally free.”And referencing his former agent, he added: “Susan Smith is meeting you at the gates of heaven.” His cause of death has not been revealed, however Variety reported the actor lost his battle with a long illness but did not elaborate.Greene’s big breakthrough came when Kevin Costner cast him as Kicking Bird (Ziŋtká Nagwáka), one the main characters in Dances with Wolves.His breakout role was in Dances with WolvesThe film landed 12 Academy Award nominations, including one for Greene as Best Supporting Actor, and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture.As well as his Oscar nomination, Greene is a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winner as well as an Independent Spirit nominee.He has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and, earlier this year, received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in his native country. He was was born on June 22, 1952 in Ohsweken, on the Six Nations Reserve.After his iconic role in Dances with Wolves, he also starred in Maverick (1994) with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) with Bruce Willis, The Green Mile (1999) with Tom Hanks, The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as well as Molly’s Game (2017) with Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Costner.Greene starred in Wolf Lake alongside Lou Diamond Phillips(Image: CBS via Getty Images)Tributes have been flooding in for Greene.Lou Diamond Phillips, actor and director who starred alongside Greene in WolfLake, wrote on X: “Heartbroken. Terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Greene at only 73. From Wolf Lake to Longmire, we had a beautiful friendship. An Actor’s Actor. One of the wittiest, wiliest, warmest people I’ve ever known. Iconic and Legendary. RIP, My Brother.”Sean Fennesse shared four pictures from various times in Greene’s career, with the caption: “Always happy to see Graham Greene on screen. RIP to a great actor.”One fan wrote: “RIP Graham Greene. Every time he popped up on screen when I was a kid, my mom would excitedly point him out for being an actual Native on the screen. Able to be deadly serious and infinitely hilarious (even in smaller roles like Last of Us), he ate up the screen. Nʌki’wah brother.”Article continues belowAnother added: “graham greene was a titan and such a wonderfully empathetic force of nature on screen. i can’t think of any other actor who was so present throughout my life, at home and at the theater. what a loss for canadian cinema.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Emily Atack reveals TV industry predators sexually assaulted her and she ‘hasn’t felt safe’

    The Inbetweeners star Emily Atack said she’s been sexually assaulted on set and at wrap parties, and is now looking at making a documentary about intimacy coordinators23:04, 01 Sep 2025Updated 23:05, 01 Sep 2025Emily Atack has said she’s been sexually assaulted on TV sets and at wrap parties by predators in the industry(Image: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Disney+)Emily Atack has revealed she’s been sexually assaulted by a string of predators in the TV industry.The Inbetweeners star and Rivals actress claims she was targeted on the sets of multiple shows. She said: “I’ve been sexually assaulted at work throughout my career, whether it’s on the actual set or at a wrap party.”The mum-of-one added: “Throughout my life I haven’t felt safe all the time.” Emily wants to raise awareness about the dangers of working in TV.In 2023 she fronted a documentary about online abuse after she became a target for trolls. At the time she told how she gets thousands of vile messages daily including rape threats and explicit photos.She said she’s “proud” of everyone on the set of her show Rivals as they’re very “respectful”(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Disney+)Now she is in talks to make one about keeping stars safe on set. It will focus on the key role intimacy coordinators play.Emily said: “I’m going to start having conversations about it soon. I’ve seen people roll their eyes about intimacy coordinators and say, ‘I don’t need one’. There’s a defensiveness about it.Emily is in talks to do a documentary about intimacy coordinators(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)“They feel like they’re being accused of something they haven’t even done yet. Intimacy coordinators are there for support if you feel uncomfortable whether you’re a man or a woman.”Emily has noticed improvements in the TV industry since the Me Too movement in 2017. She said: “It shows that people are listening and that there has to be a shift in behaviour on sets.”Emily has been impressed by the behaviour she has seen on the set of hit drama Rivals. While playing Sarah Stratton on the Disney+ drama, she hasn’t had any problems.Emily in Rivals(Image: Disney+)She said: “I’m really proud of the Rivals gang. We’re all so respectful of each other. We have to do a lot of sexual scenes and we’re very looked after. It’s a really positive thing.”Emily and her partner Alastair Garner are keen for their son Barney to grow up in a world where women are respected. She said: “I want to raise him to know how to treat women and know his own worth, so he doesn’t feel he has to follow awful men online that are preying on vulnerable boys.“Adolescence exposed the truth of what is going on in so many homes. We’re a very open book in this family. I want Barney to know he can talk to me about anything – that’s the mother I want to be.”Article continues belowRead the full interview in the new issue of Radio Times.Have 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

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    Rick Astley and Blossoms plot fresh music collaboration

    80s legend Rick Astley wants to get indie pals Blossoms in the studio to record something new. The pair previously peerfromed covers of The Smiths songs together22:01, 01 Sep 2025Rick Astley plotting new music(Image: WireImage)RICK Astley and Blossoms have discussed making music together as long as they don’t fall out. The unlikely bedfellows have teamed up a few times over the years to cover songs by The Smiths including Glastonbury in 2024. Now the pop crooner and indie band have discussed doing something fresh as Rick gets ready for a major 2026 arena tour.Rick told the Daily Star: “Blossoms are amazing players and great musicians and great writers, it would be great to do something together. And we have talked occasionally about doing something, but I don’t know what that would be. I get a bit nervous of it because one of the weird things is I want to keep my friends as friends, and I don’t want to go through a recording process and fall out with them.”Sometimes even people you’ve met and think, ‘Oh, my God, that would be amazing’. Maybe just leave it where it is, we’ll see’.”Rick Astley wants indie band pals in the studio(Image: Getty Images)But there’s no chance of Rick falling out with another of his famous pals – Dave Grohl who has played with the PWL star a number of times.“I think he’d be hard to fall out with,” smiled Rick. “He’s a lovely bloke, we’ve hung out a few times. All those guys, all of them, and all their crew and everything, I think they’re just really, really, really good at what they do, and that makes the whole thing really comfortable. They know they’re comfortable, and so they spread that comfort, and so it’s easy to be around, so you can chat about anything.”Rick is tentatively back in the studio after announcing arena dates for 2026 so those Dave and Blossoms collabs may yet materialise.He said modestly: “I like tinkering, so who knows..I don’t think anyone’s waiting for anything I ever do, to be honest. I don’t think I’ll ever stop making music, but how can you compete with Drake or Taylor (Swift) or Harry Styles these days? You’re better off making music you want to make.”Rick Astley Never Gonna Give Up on music(Image: Getty Images)Article continues belowThe 12 date 2026 Reflection Tour kicks off in Glasgow on April 10 and finishes up at London’s O2 (25). Next year he has a lot to celebrate including turning 60, plus toasting Never Gonna Give You Up hitting a billion streams; and not forgetting 20 years of the viral craze – Rickrolling.Rick said: “Live music is so strong it has changed people’s perception of artist who has been around 30 years… if you were to say to me ten years ago I would doing arenas at my age I would say, ‘what drugs are you on?’.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More