Stephanie Leifer, a former programming executive who worked a combined 28 years at ABC Signature and ABC before leaving the company in 2022, died Thursday of cancer. She was 56.
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Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley has shared his hopes of reuniting with the band’s former frontman, Jon Marshall.The Canadian pop-punk band, who recently performed their last ever UK show at Download Festival, was briefly fronted by Marshall, who left the group after only a year in 1997.Whibley, who took over on vocals, recently told the Daily Star that ‘Johnny Libertine’, a track from their latest release, ‘Heaven :x: Hell’, was written with Marshall in mind.“[The song] is a reference to Jon. He was the most punk-rock guy I have ever known,” he said.“We were 16 when we knew him and he was in this delirium, no plan B, we destroyed everything.
He was my best friend, then he left the group never to be seen again.”The ‘In Too Deep’ singer had no contact with Marshall after his departure, and has said he would have liked a proper farewell, noting he got “nothing at all” from the former frontman over the years.“I would like a ‘goodbye'”, he said, noting that the most recent album was the band’s way of saying it to fans, having announced in 2023 they were set to split after releasing their final album and going on a world tour that concludes in 2025.“We could not make a better record to say goodbye,” Whibley said of the album. “I want Sum 41 to stop at a moment when everything surrounding the group makes us happy.”Speaking about future plans, Whibley said he wanted to pursue “other projects” including songwriting.
Stephanie Leifer, a former programming executive who worked a combined 28 years at ABC Signature and ABC before leaving the company in 2022, died Thursday of cancer. She was 56.
Entertainment Tonight interview published on June 27, the iconic singer and musician, 77, was asked if he ever plans on going on the road again. John gave a decisive reply: “No.” His husband, David Furnish, 61, chimed in to add, “We’ve got our sons, you know, they’re getting into their teenage years now.
A top detective who helped expose Jimmy Savile says he is trying to track down the two mysterious men last seen with missing teenager Jay Slater, revealing crucial new leads in the case.
Death in Paradise star Elizabeth Bourgine has sent the sweetest shout-out to her former colleague Ralf Little after he bid farewell to the beloved BBC series. Best recognised for portraying Catherine on the show, Elizabeth hopped over to Instagram to send some love Ralf's way.The Death in Paradise lead, who took on the persona of DI Neville Parker, recently posted a side-splitting clip on his Instagram showcasing himself getting a pedicure with the England flag colours.
Coronation Street fans claim to have spotted Kelly Neelan's return to the soap - thanks to her 'double'. The character, played by Millie Gibson, was last seen in Weatherfield back in 2022.
Eamonn Holmes has been spotted in a wheelchair at an annual awards ceremony following his split from Ruth Langsford.The GB News host and Loose Women star, 64, sent shockwaves through the world of showbiz when they announced news of their divorce in May, after a 14-year marriage. Just a few months after the breakdown of their marriage, Eamonn put on a brave face as he attended the Tric Awards (Television and Radio Industries Club) in London, but for the occasion was in a wheelchair.The TV star was pictured alongside other star-studded guests including Christine McGuinness and Angellica Bell at the TRIC Awards on Tuesday, 25 June, where OK! was the official media partner.
EastEnders' Sharon Watts has a new love interest - and it's another Mitchell brother. The iconic character has had numerous romances since her first appearance on the BBC One soap in 1985. Recently, she was left heartbroken after the death of her fiance Keanu Taylor, who was killed by Linda Carter after he tried to strangle Sharon upon discovering that her son, Albie, wasn't his.
Sum 41 have announced a handful of 2024 UK and European shows for their final arena tour. Check out more details below.The Canadian rock band – comprised of Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Jason “Cone” McCaslin, Tom Thacker and Frank Zummo – have added a string of UK and EU shows to their farewell ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’, which will kick off in the Netherlands on October 21.They’ll also make stops in Paris, Budapest and Vienna.
Taylor Swift brought her ‘Eras’ tour to London this weekend for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium.The ‘Fortnight’ singer performed the first three of the eight shows she has scheduled in London this summer.Over the course of the weekend, Swift brought out Paramore’s Hayley Williams to sing ‘Castles Crumbling’ with her, partner Travis Kelce – who attended all three shows – made an appearance on the ‘Eras’ tour stage and Gracie Abrams joined Swift to debut their new song ‘Us’.Swift performed her mammoth show, which consists of more than 40 songs, spanning 17 years of music, to three sold-out stadiums, along with a number of A-listers from the entertainment world, including Oscars winners, music royalty, and even some real royalty.On the opening night of the London leg of her record-breaking tour, the VIP tent was occupied by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlin, supermodel Cara Delevigne and Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness, who also featured in Swift’s ‘You Need To Calm Down’ music video.Also in attendance were Salma Hayek, Rob Beckett and Mike and Zara Tindall.
Another Strictly Come Dancing star has shared their support for Giovanni Pernice after it was revealed he won't be appearing in this year's series.The professional dancer has been at the centre of controversy over recent months following allegations about his behaviour on the show. Giovanni, 33, has denied the allegations. It has been confirmed that the BBC has launched an internal investigation.
Footage has captured the moment a huge jet of water erupted onto a road in Stockport after a water pipe burst.
Victoria Beckham has cheekily revealed that her hubby David Beckham has never had the chance to see her without her perfectly groomed eyebrows.The 50 year old fashion icon and former Spice Girl let her fans in on a little secret during an Instagram makeup tutorial, boasting a whopping 33 million followers. She was keen to demonstrate just how she achieves that signature brow look with her own BabyBlade Brow Pencil.
A mountain rescue specialist had ominously warned that an accident at a picturesque national park in Tenerife was "inevitable" – four years before British teenager Jay Slater went missing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are intent on keeping their children, Archie and Lilibet, away from the public eye, with a royal expert suggesting that fans "won't see the kids again".
An East Lothian mum has told of her horror after a 'youth hurled a rock at her car' whilst she was driving. Kirsty Lyus was sitting in her car on her phone after finishing a teaching class the Loch Centre in Tranent when she heard a noise like a 'gunshot', before realising someone had thrown a rock.
Willie Mays, “The Say Hey Kid,” who was among the greatest baseball players of all time, won two MVPs, was a 24-time All-Star and made one of the greatest catches in the game’s history, died Tuesday afternoon at 93, the San Francisco Giants announced.
Over the years, many Neighbours stars have left Ramsay Street and gone on to achieve incredible things. Margot Robbie, who portrayed Donna Freedman from 2008 to 2011, and Guy Pearce known for his role as Mike Young from 1986 to 1989 have become big names in Hollywood. Margot lit up the big screen with her lead role in Barbie, while Guy is recognised for his roles in films like LA Confidential and Memento.
Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon is up and running – but what happened to Jaehaerys and Jaehaera in last night’s big premiere?The first episode of season two aired on HBO in the US on June 17, with UK viewers able to watch concurrently via Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW.Last month, a trailer for the second season was released, which built upon the tension that highlighted season one’s end, when Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) conspired to put Alicent’s son Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) on the throne after King Viserys (Paddy Considine) snuffed it.Viserys had originally designated daughter Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) as his heir – but a death-bed change-of-mind (conveniently only heard by Alicent) changed all that. Cue a Targaryen civil war, otherwise known as the ‘Dance Of The Dragons’ by readers of George R.R.
Love Island's latest bombshell, Tiffany Leighton, is set to enter the villa tonight and she's promised to "bring some spice" to this year's show.The 25 year old HR coordinator from Hertfordshire, who describes herself as "ditzy, bubbly and funny," was teased along with two other bombshells at the end of Thursday's episode and is set to turn heads. In a preview clip, she declared: "I am finally done with living my best single life and ready to find the man of my dreams. "I will bring some spice, spontaneity and bring my best flirting game.
Nick Mavar, who appeared on Discovery Channel’s reality franchise Deadliest Catch, died Thursday in Naknek, AK, Bristol Bay Police Chief Jeffrey Eldie confirmed to Deadline. He was 59.