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Cardi B has promised to sue an alleged prank caller who reported her to Child Protective Services (CPS).The 32-year-old rapper - who has Kulture, six, Wave, three, and a seven-week-old baby girl with estranged husband...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Rosie O'Donnell has thanked fans for making her feel "less alone" in the wake of her daughter's arrest.Chelsea O'Donnell is currently being held in jail in Wisconsin awaiting trial after being charged with felony child...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
James Blunt's former neighbour Noel Gallagher sold his home in Ibiza to get away from him.The pop star owns a property close to the Oasis star's retreat on the Spanish island but Noel has since...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Martha Stewart was "dragged into solitary confinement" and deprived of food and water for a day during her stint in prison.The lifestyle guru was sentenced to five months behind bars back in 2004 after being...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Shakira has teased her upcoming tour is her "most ambitious" yet.The 'Hips Don't Lie' hitmaker is preparing to take her live show around the world and she's explained the shows will be her "biggest" yet...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 23rd October 2024
Selena Gomez isn't "currently" working on new music.The 'Only Murders in the Building' star dropped the single 'Love On' in February after dropping the track 'Single Soon' last summer and had said she plans to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 23rd October 2024
Marvel's delayed 'Blade' movie has been removed from Disney's release schedule.The reboot was slated for release on November 7, 2025, but has now been replaced by 'Predator: Badlands'.A new release date has not been disclosed.Marvel...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2024
Bruce Springsteen's manager thinks Jeremy Allen White is the "perfect" choice to play The Boss in an upcoming biopic.The 'Bear' actor is set to star as the 'Born in the USA' hitmaker in 'Deliver Me...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd October 2024
Liam Payne's father is helping Argentine authorities with their investigation into his son's death.Geoff Payne arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday (18.10.24), two days after the former One Direction singer's fatal fall from the balcony...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Stanley Tucci took on roles "he didn't want to do" when he struggled to find work after starring in the blockbuster 'The Devil Wears Prada'.The 63-year-old actor has no idea why he couldn't get a...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Eric Roberts admits the "toughest" time in his life was losing his relationship with his daughter Emma Roberts.The 'Dark Knight' actor lost custody of the 33-year-old actress - whom had with ex Kelly Cunningham in...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Lamar Odom hopes Liam Payne's death is a "wake-up call" for the entertainment industry.The 44-year-old former basketball star - who almost died following a 2015 overdose but is now sober and helps other addicts -...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Tamera Mowry-Housley feels closely connected to her 'Scouting for Christmas' character.The 46-year-old actress plays a busy single mom in the new Hallmark movie, and Tamera acknowledges that her on-screen character is not a typical "Pinterest...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Kristin Cavallari tried "everything" to rescue her marriage.The 37-year-old TV star split from Jay Cutler in 2020, but Kristin insists that she did everything she could to save their romance.The blonde beauty - who was...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
A$AP Rocky could "add value" to Tranmere Rovers, according to the club's chairman.The 36-year-old rap star and celebrity lawyer Joe Tacopina are rumoured to be part of an investment group that's looking to buy the...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow has experienced "waves of grief and sadness" since her children left home.The 52-year-old actress has daughter Apple, 20, and son Moses, 18, with her ex-husband Chris Martin, and Gwyneth has revealed that she's...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd October 2024
Mary J. Blige's fans have helped her to remain grounded.The 53-year-old singer feels she's been through "a lot" in her own life - but Mary's fans have given her a healthy sense of perspective, too.The...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Selena Gomez's 'Emilia Perez' co-stars helped her to feel "safe" on set.The 32-year-old actress starred alongside Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon in the comedy-drama film, and Selena has admitted to developing a strong bond...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Chad Michael Murray believes sexiness is "a state of mind".The 43-year-old actor thinks there are "many different things" that can make somebody sexy.The 'Merry Gentlemen' star told PEOPLE: "There's so many different things that make...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Zach Bryan has split from Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia.The 28-year-old singer has announced via social media that he and the internet personality have broken up after more than a year together.Zach said on his Instagram Stories:...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
JoJo found releasing her memoir to be a "really liberating" experience.The 33-year-old singer - whose real name is Joanna Levesque - released 'Over the Influence' earlier this year, and she's been thrilled by the public's...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Kristin Cavallari hopes Jay Cutler "gets the help that he needs".The 41-year-old former sports star was recently arrested in Tennessee on charges of DUI and illegal possession of a gun while intoxicated, and Kristin has...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Amy Adams felt "so vulnerable and so exposed" during her early years in Hollywood.The 50-year-old actress has enjoyed a hugely successful career in the movie business - but Amy initially struggled with self-doubts and vulnerabilities.The...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Former Abercrombie and Fitch chief executive Mike Jeffries has been arrested on sex trafficking charges.The 80-year-old businessman - who served as the company's CEO between 1992 and 2014 - has been arrested in Florida and...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
The K's have announced their first major outdoor show.The indie rockers will perform at Salt and Tar on Bootle Canalside in Liverpool on August 8, 2025 – following in the footsteps of legends such as...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd October 2024
Becky Hill is 'on top of the world' after selling out her arena tour. The BRIT Award winning artist has been on a nine-date sold-out arena tour - which comes to an end this week...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd October 2024
Sebastian Stan has revealed he auditioned for Bono’s ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ musical.The U2 frontman, 64, scored the Broadway production, which opened in 2011, alongside his bandmate The Edge, 63, but he didn’t end...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Jason Donovan says Kylie Minogue is like an "old uni friend".The former lovers and co-stars, both 56, shot to fame portraying couple Scott and Charlene Robinson on soap 'Neighbours' in the '80s, and Jason believes...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
Cyndi Lauper has revealed the secret to her happy marriage is being able to “share stuff”.The ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ hitmaker and 'The Notebook' star David Thornton, both 71, are celebrating their 33rd...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
'Baywatch' actor Michael Newman has died at the age of 68.The screen star was best known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on the iconic NBC action-drama series, for which he starred in...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd October 2024
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](../../images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
