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Olly Alexander didn’t get a single point in the public vote (Picture: Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)Olly Alexander’s dad is focusing on the positives after his son’s devastating defeat at the Eurovision Song Contest.The Years & Years hitmaker represented the UK in the annual singing competition, but he finished in 18th place with zero points from the public vote after his performance of Dizzy.The nation is reeling from the disappointment, but his dad David Thornton thinks it can actually…
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Retired wrestler Ric Flair has claimed he ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ in the row (Picture: AEW)WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been seen on camera seemingly slurring his words and arguing with staff at a restaurant in Florida.The 75-year-old retired wrestler revealed over the weekend that he had been ‘asked to leave’ Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza in Gainesville over a row with staff at the establishment.In a post on X, Flair claimed he spent $1,500 ‘to be disrespected’ more than I ever have in my en…
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It’s claimed Britain’s Got Talent bosses have been creating acts (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)Britain’s Got Talent has been accused of ‘fakery’ by scripting acts for the show.The longrunning ITV talent show is rooted in the idea of ordinary members of the public getting a chance to showcase their skills and performances in front of the UK, and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.However, producers are now facing claims they have secretly been creating acts f…
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Eric Young is in bad shape after a gruesome injury (Picture: TNA Wrestling)Former WWE superstar Eric Young needed to visit a plastic surgeon following a brutal match at the TNA Wrestling: Rebellion event.The 44-year-old former world champion suffered a gruesome injury after a move went badly wrong during his Full Metal Mayhem match with fellow veteran wrestler Frankie Kazarian.The two rivals delivered a bloody and intense bout befitting of the wild stipulation, but it appears to have come at a c…
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A huge collection of Amy Winehouse’s outfits are available on eBay after being sold at auction in 2021 (Picture: Chris Christoforou/Redferns)A collection of Amy Winehouse’s clothes, shoes and even fitness DVDs are up for sale on eBay.The late Back to Black hitmaker died aged 27 in 2011, and 13 years later her worn signature £17 Satin Aspire Ballet Shoes are going for £7,500 after being bought at auction.Amy was known for always wearing the same pair from British dancewear brand Freed of London,…
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Wet Wet Wet have announced two live tours in for next year (Picture: Dougie Souness)Wet Wet Wet are heading back on the road for two UK tours in 2025.Now fronted by Liberty X singer and The Voice winner Kevin Simm, the iconic 1990s band – still with founding members Graeme Clark and Graeme Duffin – will be travelling the country with their epic catalogue of hits.With a run of shows in January and February followed by a second stint in October, they will be celebrating 30 years since Love Is All…
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Raye could be headlining Glastonbury this year (Picture: Jo Hale/Redferns)Raye has reportedly been offered ‘a big slot’ at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.After headline talks with Stevie Wonder, 73, have apparently broken down, co-organiser Emily Eavis is said to be keen to get the record-breaking Brit Award-winning star – who scooped six prizes at this month’s bash – to play the biggest slot possible over the weekend between June 26 and 30.Fans have been worrying that this year’s lineup still…
2 months ago
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People can’t get over the age of the Cheers cast back in the day (Picture: NBCUniversal via Getty Images)Millennials can’t believe how well they’re aging compared to stars of the past.Despite the daily struggles of trying to get on the property ladder or not being properly prepared for retirement, there’s apparently a positive as the generation appears to be looking way younger than previous people the same age.A millennial TikToker Chris Bautista (AKA Bautistud) has broken it down for everyone,…
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Jimmy Carr has come under fire for a recent joke (Picture: Thomas M Jackson/Getty Images)Jimmy Carr left a deaf women feeling ‘absolutely insulted’ after he mocked her as a punchline to one of his jokes.The 8 Out of 10 Cats host, who is no stranger to causing offence with his often dark humour, is said to have made ‘vile’ jokes about deaf people when performing at the Orchard West Theatre in Kent as part of a warmup run before his upcoming tour.Carly Ahlen, 44, was left profoundly deaf after a s…
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Daniel Rodimer has turned himself in on a murder charge (Picture: AP)Former WWE wrestler Daniel Rodimer has turned himself in to police on a murder charge after a man was found in a hotel room.The 45-year-old wrestler and former GOP Congressional candidate has been accused of the murder of Christopher Tapp, a man who served 20 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing his own friend in 1996.Tapp was murdered on October 29 last year, having recently been exonerated, and his body…
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Sorry, this video isn’t available any more.Martin Lewis didn’t know what he’d let himself in for as This Morning took a very cheeky turn.The Money Saving Expert made his debut as a fully fledged host on ITV’s daytime programme on Monday morning and he was left utterly baffled as an X Factor icon revealed their backside on live television.Martin and co-star Josie Gibson were fronting a segment with a rumpologist who claimed she could read people’s bottoms to get an idea of their personality.The 5…
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