Christina Applegate made heartbreaking comments amid her brutal ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
25.03.2024 - 07:33 / ok.co.uk
Host Kym Marsh knew it was going to be an evening of high emotion.
The annual Mariposa Ball, held to honour the country’s baby bereavement heroes, is a cause close to her heart and always a deeply moving event. But this year’s ceremony, proudly partnered by OK!, felt particularly poignant because, thanks to a recent change in the law meaning parents who lose a child before 24 weeks can now have their grief recognised with a baby loss certificate, there was a real reason to celebrate.
The government review came after almost a decade of tireless campaigning by Mariposa Trust founders and CEOs Andy and Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, with support from long-term ambassador Kym, whose baby boy Archie died moments after he was born 18 weeks prematurely in 2009. The charity provides vital support to families affected by baby loss, and Waterloo Road star Kym said news of the historic victory meant the energy in the ballroom at London’s luxury Landmark hotel was palpable.
“There was a real buzz in the air,” says Kym, who hosted the glamorous do earlier this month. “The Mariposa Ball is always a gorgeous event, very heartfelt and with lots of people there for a reason and sharing their stories.
Whether they’re bereaved parents or doctors or midwives, everyone is there because they care. “But this year was bigger and better than ever – there was something different about the atmosphere and that’s because we felt like we’d won something.
We were all very celebratory.” It’s 15 years since Kym lost Archie, her son with actor ex-husband Jamie Lomas, and the impact of the tragedy on her and the wider family has been immense. But compounding their unimaginable pain has always been the fact that Archie’s life was never formally acknowledged because
.Christina Applegate made heartbreaking comments amid her brutal ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
Bridget Jones is back to write in her diary once again. Renée Zellweger will be returning for the fourth installment of the iconic romantic comedy franchise.The film, titled “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” is set to premiere in theaters and on Peacock come Valentine’s Day 2025.
Katcy Stephan Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. The film will be directed by Michael Morris (“To Leslie,” “Better Call Saul”).
The Libertines have revealed that they’ve bought the bathtub that Jim Morrison died in for their Margate hotel, The Albion Rooms.The band released their fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ last Friday (April 5), marking their first full-length record in almost a decade. It is currently on course to hit Number One in the UK.During a new interview with Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât talked about achieving their “dream” of opening their own Libertines hotel and studio space in 2020.“We’ve also got the bathtub that Jim Morrison died in, which we’re going to be putting in one of the rooms,” Doherty explained at one point in the chat.The frontman of The Doors passed away in Paris in 1971 aged 27.
Prince Harry looks almost identical to his son Prince Archie in a never-before-seen family snap. The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle welcomed their first child, son Archie, in May 2019, just over a year after they tied the knot in a star-studded wedding in Windsor.The couple later announced they had expanded their gorgeous family with the sweet addition of daughter Lilibet - named after Harry's late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II - in June 2021.
Since moving to the US back in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been raising their young family and have been busy working on their own projects, including Prince Harry’s memoir Spare and Meghan’s brand American Riviera Orchard.The pair have also released a Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a rare peek inside their family life together as the pair shared a series of personal photos. One such photo showed the Duchess of Sussex, 42, giving her son Prince Archie a loving kiss.The throwback picture showed the former Suits star planting a sweet kiss on baby Archie while they were spending time together in the nursery at Frogmore Cottage. Prince Harry made sure to capture this precious moment on camera, with Meghan looking stunning in a white dress with a blue paisley pattern.
Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson is clarifying some comments he made about his mother creating "trauma" for him. On a recent episode of his podcast, "Sibling Revelry," which he co-hosts with his sister Kate Hudson, Oliver said, "There was no trauma coming from my mother, the way she raised me, in any way whatsoever." The 47-year-old actor explained that when he first made those comments about his famous mom, he was speaking from the perspective of his 5-year-old self. "That’s what I was doing.
Diego Ramos Bechara editor SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of “Tokyo Vice,” now streaming on Max. Season 2 of “Tokyo Vice,” the neo-noir crime drama set in Tokyo, Japan, and loosely based on a memoir written by journalist Jake Adelstein, has come to a close in an explosive finale that both sent off (or rather, killed off) the series’ main, two-season running antagonist — and laid the foundation for what could potentially come from the Max thriller if a third season were to be greenlit.
Angelique Jackson As Impact Network rebrands from a faith and gospel-focused multiplatform channel to include family-friendly lifestyle entertainment designed for Black audiences, Variety can exclusively reveal its first “Impact Original” movie, “The Life of Me.” Brian White (ABC’s “Scandal”), Brandon T. Jackson (BET’s “Family Business: New Orleans,” “Percy Jackson”) and Danielle Nicolet (CW’s “The Flash”) star in the film about a wealthy businessman, who “disillusioned by his family’s illicit business dealings, escapes to a small town and finds friendship, love, and a new focus on life until he must confront his past, reveal his identity, and redefine his future.” White plays Marcus Banks, a real estate mogul and heir to his family’s multi-billion dollar development business, who is described in the film’s official description as a “man with a conscience.” The film’s synopsis explains: Marcus becomes disgruntled with the family’s greedy tactics after learning his family would put the lives of innocent people in harm’s way to make a profit. He flees his big-time lifestyle to a small town where he assumes a new under-the-radar identity as a handyman named “Dom.” Nicolet plays Kennedy, a single mother, dance instructor and owner of the local cafe (and love interest to Marcus/Dom). Kennedy and her brother try to keep their small business, which was passed down by their late parents, alive despite the economic devastation experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcus faces a moral dilemma when his family’s company comes to his small-town hideout and tries to snatch land from his newfound friends. Jackson is Simon, the Banks family’s ruthless fixer, who informs Marcus of the plot.
As the world marks the first anniversary of TV legend Paul O’Grady, his husband Andre Portasio has shared an intimate insight into his husband’s life and legacy, including why he would never allow BBC News on their telly.The surprising admission came during Andre’s poignant interview with The Mirror, in which he recounted his husband’s final moments, which came at the end of an ordinary, but wonderfully relaxed day. While recounting the lead up to the fateful moment in which Paul passed away, Andre revealed that Paul had attended a meeting about his radio show, before heading home to enjoy a long walk with his husband and five dogs.The pair then settled down for the night to watch one of Paul’s favourite shows, the Kent local news on ITV. “He was on wonderful form and then we settled down in the living room and switched on the telly to catch up on Kent ITV News,” explained Andre.
thinks of golf, he thinks “Bad Blood” and bodychecks.According a new video, the 34-year-old Super Bowl victor is enjoying the off-season with his boys and some recreational golf. In a video shared to Instagram by former NBA star Chandler Parsons on March 28, Kelce tees off while 's “Bad Blood” thumps in the background.
Fans of the popular TV series Beyond Paradise are familiar with Kris Marshall for his role as DI Humphrey Goodman. Set in the picturesque town of Shipton Abbott, this spin-off of Death in Paradise chronicles Humphrey's adventures as he navigates a variety of strange and captivating cases. Starring in films, television and on stage for more than 20 years, the actor has notably played Nick Harper in My Family, Colin Frissell in the 2003 film Love Actually, Gratiano in The Merchant of Venice, and Dave in the first series of Citizen Khan.
Kym Marsh has said 'things are happening' as she teased her latest project following an emotional public appearance. The actress and presenter took to social media to reveal she'd had a busy day with her team.
In 2009 Kym Marsh's son Archie died moments after he was born 18 weeks prematurely, but for the former Coronation Street star Archie has always been part of the family. Each year on 11 February they mark his birthday, and Kym and Jamie’s daughter Polly, who was born two years later, has been brought up knowing about her big brother. Kym also has two older children – David, 28, and singer and actress Emilie, 26 – who now have families of their own, and she says Archie lives on through those grandchildren.The actress also, in an exclusive chat with OK!, said she sometimes imagines what sort of boy Archie might have become.
When Kym Marsh sadly lost her baby boy Archie in 2009 after he was born 18 weeks prematurely, she was undoubtedly left heartbroken. And 15 years on the impact of the tragedy on Kym and her wider family is still immense. In January, Kym faced another blow when her beloved dad Dave died aged 78 in January after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, and his death has left a huge hole in their tight-knit family.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Joker and Harley Quinn are set to serenade audiences in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” but if, and how many of original songs will be included in the film, is a mystery. Insiders privy to filming and early versions of Todd Phillips’ eagerly awaited sequel to “Joker” tell Variety the movie leans heavily towards being “mostly a jukebox musical,” as it integrates at last 15 reinterpretations of “very well-known” songs. One is said to be “That’s Entertainment” from the 1953 musical “The Band Wagon,” famously associated with Judy Garland.
Louise Thompson says her fiancé Ryan Libbey has 'fled the nest' in a bid to be 'happy'.
sell nearly half of Michael’s music catalog for $600 million.But this month, the judge sided with the executors and allowed them to use the late star’s money for the deal.According to TMZ, Katherine wants to appeal this decision, but Bigi doesn’t because he reportedly believes that she’ll lose. Bigi is the heir of his father’s money, and also does not want Michael’s estate paying for Katherine’s legal bills.Bigi, who arrived via surrogate in 2002, is one of the “Thriller” singer’s three children. Michael also shared son Prince, 27, and daughter Paris, 25, with his ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, 65.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “The Boy and the Heron,” the Oscar-winning animated feature film by iconic Japanese director Miyazaki Hayao, is finally to be given a release in cinemas in mainland China. The picture is scheduled to release in China on April 3, 2024, according to Alibaba Pictures. Tickets are already available on booking sites such as Maoyan and Alibaba’s Taopiaopiao.
Hollyoaks is in turmoil as Ross Adams (Scott Drinkwell) becomes the latest star to leave the show after almost ten years - Ross announced his departure from the show on Sunday 17 March. Ross spoke to Metro about exit and revealed that he turned down the offer to stay on the soap. “They [Hollyoaks] were kind enough to offer me another contract, but last year I did a documentary about adoption and I really enjoyed doing that," he shared.