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• Strictly Come Dancing up security for Katie Piper after her acid attacker is released from prison

  13-10-2018 11:21
  Katie Piper has been given a security guard to help her feel safe following the release of her attacker [MEGA]Strictly Come Dancing star Katie Piper released an emotional statement last night after news broke that her attacker had been released from prison.The TV star, 34, revealed it was a “really difficult time” but thanked Strictly for giving her a “welcome distraction.”And it looks as though the BBC are keen to keep Katie feeling safe and happy during
  
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• Two The Voice UK judges quietly quit as ITV ‘rush to find replacements’

  01-07-2026 11:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Voice is reportedly going to be one double chair shorter (Picture: ITV/Rachel Joseph/REX/Shutterstock)The Voice is reportedly scrambling to find two new faces for its judging panel, after the McFly double act quit.Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher only just joined the ITV competition series last year, after the controversial axing of Olly Murs and Anne-Marie as coaches.The McFly musicians came on board as the first ever coaching pair, vying against the likes of Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and LeAnn
  
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• Trans supporters rally against JK Rowling’s meeting with Queen Camilla: ‘Protect the dolls’

  01-07-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Queen Camilla met with JK Rowling and has sparked backlash (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)Trans activists and allies have flooded the Royal Family’s latest post after Queen Camilla met with JK Rowling.Commenters ridiculed the monarch for ending Pride Month by posing for a photo with a woman who has been a vocal detractor of trans rights.Most recently, Rowling criticised Sir Keir Starmer for appointing trans supporter Baroness Harriet Harman as an adviser on women and gi
  
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• Kate Middleton is 'defiant in the face of illness' - here's the video proof

  01-07-2026 10:48 via hellomagazine.com
  
  A body language expert decoded a video of the Princess of Wales, which was shot before Catherine undertook the Three Peaks Challenge.
  
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• King Charles makes major staffing switch-up with special link to royal family member

  01-07-2026 10:42 via hellomagazine.com
  
  King Charles has hired Sir Nicholas Coleridge at his King's Foundation just in time for summer – here's why he has a special link to the royal family, including Prince George and Queen Elizabeth
  
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• Jeff Brazier breaks down in tears while detailing 'heavy' mental health struggles as he says he wants to 'apologise' to his son Bobby for putting on a 'fake' front

  01-07-2026 10:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The presenter, 47, has long been known for presenting himself as the supportive family man, raising his two sons Bobby, 23, and Freddy, 21, as a single father.
  
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• Freddy Brazier says his baby daughter looks just like late mother Jade Goody as he says 'I love looking at her and seeing my mum'

  01-07-2026 10:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Freddy Brazier has said his baby daughter Isla Jade looks just like his late mother Jade Goody as he opened up on Wednesday. 
  
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• The Traitors star Roxy Wilson gives birth to a baby girl after her co-star mum broke the news of her pregnancy on live TV

  01-07-2026 10:36 via dailymail.com
  
  The Traitors star Roxy Wilson has given birth, announcing the news in a sweet Instagram post on Wednesday 
  
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• 7 Chic pub outfits every football fan will want to wear this summer

  01-07-2026 10:31 via hellomagazine.com
  
  Grab a pint and peruse our World Cup-inspired moodboard below - see more and shop now
  
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• Pregnant Anne Hathaway shows off her bump in a bold red dress after confirming she is expecting a surprise third baby aged 43

  01-07-2026 10:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Pregnant Anne Hathaway showcased her growing baby bump in a striking red dress as she stepped out in New York City on Wednesday. 
  
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• Village People lead singer and founding member Victor Willis dies at the age of 75 after a 'short but aggressive illness'

  01-07-2026 10:25 via dailymail.com
  
  The singer was one of the founding members of the legendary band, and provided one of the iconic voices of their hit YMCA.
  
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• Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after suffering heart failure

  01-07-2026 10:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  The former producer is in prison after allegations against him sparked the ‘Me Too’ movement (Picture: Reuters)Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was taken to the hospital this week after experiencing acute heart failure in prison.Weinstein has been held at Rikers Island in Queens, New York, while awaiting sentencing for his 2025 sexual assault conviction.Sources said Weinstein had been experiencing pneumonia when he experienced heart failure.After having difficulty breat
  
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• Helen Skelton opens up on her 'humiliating' split from Richie Myler as she finally sets the record straight on Gethin Jones romance rumours

  01-07-2026 10:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Helen Skelton has opened up about the humiliation she felt during the public breakdown of her marriage to her ex-husband Richie Myler.
  
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• Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75 after ‘short but aggressive’ illness

  01-07-2026 10:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Victor Willis of Village People has died after a ‘short but aggressive’ illness (Picture: LightRocket/Getty Images)Victor Willis, the frontman of disco group Village People, has died aged 75.The iconic singer and unmistakable voice behind the song YMCA died on Tuesday, his family and band confirmed.In a brief statement on Facebook, the performer’s death was announced by Village people.‘We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village P
  
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• Billionaire Justin Hemmes seen riding an e-bike with his partner Madeline Holtznagel and their one-year-old son all without helmets in Byron Bay

  01-07-2026 10:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Justin Hemmes has been caught riding an e-bike with his model partner Madeline Holtznagel and their one-year-old son Jaeger without wearing helmets. 
  
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• Zoe Ball breaks her silence on new Greatest Hits Radio gig and says she's 'excited' to get back to work after leaving Radio 2 to grieve her mother and 'be there' for her daughter

  01-07-2026 10:07 via dailymail.com
  
  The star, 55, left BBC Radio 2 at the height of her success, quitting the coveted Breakfast Show in 2024 and her Saturday afternoon show a year later.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo has her own line of Lego sets and they’re actually really cool

  01-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  You know you’re famous when you get that many Lego sets (Lego)Not only has Olivia Rodrigo released her new album this month but she’s also about to launch a new line of Lego sets dedicated to her and her music.If you’re Mario and Luigi or Harry Potter, then it’s perfectly understandable that you’d get your own range of Lego. If you’re a real person though, everyone from Pharrell Williams to Messi, you get one set and that’s it – maybe two if you&r
  
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• Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw makes very rare appearance with professor wife at Wimbledon

  01-07-2026 09:56 via hellomagazine.com
  
  Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw attended day two of Wimbledon alongside her professor wife, Sonali Deraniyagala. The couple, who like to keep their private lives out of the spotlight, were pictured chatting to actress Celia Imrie…
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother ‘set to be axed after rival casting crisis’

  01-07-2026 09:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  ITV is said to be putting Celebrity Big Brother on ice after delaying its return (Picture: Shutterstock)Celebrity Big Brother is reportedly set to be axed by ITV after not being seen on screens since April last year.The long-running reality TV show’s return was rumoured to have delayed by the broadcaster at the start of the year, with tentative plans for it to return in 2027 instead on ITV2.But now it appears it has been put on ice amid a ratings struggle with BBC One rival The Celebrity
  
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• Keeping Up Appearances star Anna Dawson dies aged 88 six months after husband’s death

  01-07-2026 09:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anna Dawson has died aged 88(Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)Anna Dawson, best known as Violet in Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 88.Her death comes just six months after the loss of her husband, John Boulter, a soloist in the Black and White Minstrel Show.In the 90s British sitcom, she starred as Violet, the sister of leading lady Hyacinth Bucket, played by the late Patricia Routledge, who died last year.A post by her church,  Christ Church Anglican at Kororāreka Russell, in New
  
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• The Jam star Bruce Foxton, 70, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis after cancelling gigs

  01-07-2026 09:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s (Picture: Neil H Kitson/Getty)Bruce Foxton, one of the founding members of The Jam, has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.The iconic bassist, 70, took to social media to share the news with fans just days after he cancelled two shows at short notice due to illness.In a statement, the English musician said that the diagnosis came to light after side effects from his cancer treatment were i
  
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• Rob Kardashian looks happy and healthy as reclusive former reality star makes a rare appearance at sister Khloe's birthday celebrations

  01-07-2026 09:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Rob Kardashian is edging closer to the spotlight, making an appearance in sister Khloe's Instagram photo dump on Tuesday.
  
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• Keeping Up Appearances star Anna Dawson dies aged 88: Actress best known for role as affluent Violet in beloved BBC sitcom passes away just six months after her husband

  01-07-2026 09:20 via dailymail.com
  
  The actress previously played the affluent Hyacinth Bouquet's sister Violet in the beloved BBC sitcom before retiring from the industry in 1995.
  
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• More trouble for Nine as Jessica Rowe revisits 'appalling' Today show exit with Karl Stefanovic: 'I was lying on the lawn crying'

  01-07-2026 09:19 via dailymail.com
  
  As Karl Stefanovic battles one of the biggest controversies of his career, former Today co-host Jessica Rowe has revisited the 'appalling' treatment she says she endured at Nine.
  
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• FBI confirms all Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were fake

  01-07-2026 08:47 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ransom notes sent after Nancy Guthrie went missing were all fake (Picture: via REUTERS)Months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the FBI has confirmed that the ransom notes sent to TMZ were fake.
  American broadcaster and journalist Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was taken on February 1, and her whereabouts remain unknown, with her family pleading for information.Three notes were sent to a US outlet, demanding millions in Crypto, claiming to know the kidnappers’ identities
  
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• Dua Lipa keeps the bridal white outfit theme going as she heads to the studio in New York after idyllic Italian honeymoon

  01-07-2026 08:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Hanging onto the bridal theme, the singer, 30, sported an all-white look as she headed to work in the Big Apple, accessorising with a £2,000 grey Chloé handbag.
  
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• Vera Wang is unrecognizable as she debuts shock new look while celebrating 77th birthday with lavish party

  01-07-2026 07:45 via dailymail.com
  
  She's become known not just for her fashion brand but for her age-defying looks and chameleonic style in recent years.
  
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• Eight-time Grammy winner warms fans' hearts with rare childhood photo... can YOU guess who she is?

  01-07-2026 07:42 via dailymail.com
  
  In the throwback snap, she was standing in front of a poster of country legend Alan Jackson, one of the genre's reigning icons of the 1990s.
  
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• MasterChef stars Annabel Lloyd and Vinnie Gibaldi spark romance rumours after fans spot telling clue

  01-07-2026 07:41 via dailymail.com
  
  MasterChef fans are convinced contestants Annabel Lloyd and Vinnie Gibaldi are secretly dating after a series of clues both on and off screen sparked widespread speculation online.
  
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• Games Inbox: Will there be a definitive PS6 version of GTA 6?

  01-07-2026 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 is undoubtedly coming to PS6 (Rockstar Games)The Wednesday letters page gets ready for more bad news from Xbox, as a reader asks for a Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster.Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected]
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  With all this talk about how well GTA 6 will run on PlayStation 5, and if it’ll be 60fps or not, I’m surprised nobody’s really mentioned
  
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