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Amanda Holden has transformed her beautiful £7 million Surrey mansion into her dream home through her love of interior design, decorating the property with palm trees, leopard print, and a number of sparkling adornments. The 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge, who is currently in a bitter feud with Sharon Osbourne after slamming the judge for 'dissing' Simon Cowell, has recently opened up about the work she has put into her family home.

Katie Price is reportedly planning to have a baby with her new boyfriend JJ Slater just two months after going public with their relationship, according to sources. The former glamour model, 45, is already a mum to five children; Harvey, 21, Junior, 18, Princess, 16, Jett, 10, and Bunny, nine. But it appears she is still looking to add to the brood with Married At First Sight star JJ.

BBC Strictly professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has received support from his old Strictly partner during the ongoing controversy with Amanda Abbington. Former Sherlock actress Amanda, 52, claimed she got PTSD after dancing with 33 year old Italian Giovanni on Strictly Come Dancing last year, leaving the show for "medical reasons".Then, it emerged that the mother of two got a "big name lawyer" to retrieve her practice videos from the BBC.

TikTok video. He touted the platform as a place where readers could access books that might be at risk from censorship bans, offering up to 10 million different titles for sale.However, the platform quickly came under criticism from the LGBTQ community for including titles that espoused right-wing and anti-LGBTQ messages.

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has been tipped for a major new role as a potential replacement for Graham Norton on his BBC chat show. The Strictly presenter is said to have completed a successful pilot show last year but there's no talk of a full series yet as she is too busy, according to The Mirror. Claudia is the host of The Traitors and co-presents Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One, she is also working on Channel 4's music show The Piano, and has a Saturday morning radio show on BBC Radio 2.

After baring all on ITV1’s The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls last month, Nick Collier – better known as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Ella Vaday – found himself forging a rather unlikely showbiz bromance. Nick, who got his kit off to raise awareness of cancer prevention alongside rugby hunk Ben Cohen and TOWIE legends Gemma Collins and Pete Wicks, struck up a close friendship with former royal butler Paul Burrell. “I wasn’t sure I would get on with someone like Paul, but we absolutely did,” he laughs.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Ella Vaday - also known as Nick Collier - won over the audience of series 3 of the hit show with her sharp tongue and witty one-liners. Oozing confidence on and off screen, she finished runner-up but was arguably the viewer's choice for the top spot. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Nick, 35, reveals it has taken him a long time to accept himself and says he's never looked of felt better.The pair recently appeared in ITV1's festive The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls, baring all in the name of charity, and Ella's incredible performance of "It All Starts With A Squeeze" - with Coleen Nolan and Sherrie Hewson as backing dancers - proved they had well and truly found their groove.

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley took a dive into his photo archives and dug out a photo of himself dressed in drag as his wife Judy Finnigan, while chatting to RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle visage. On Wednesday morning's show, Richard and his co-star Susanna Reid were chatting to Michelle about appearing in RuPaul's Dragcon, before Richard shared the stunning snap where he was dressed in drag. Richard said: "They've dug out a picture of me dressed as Judy, my wife," before a picture popped up on the screen of Richard wearing a short blonde wig and a red skirt with a matching red blazer.

Giovanni Pernice has found himself at the centre of row in regards to his work style after actress Amanda Abbington quit last year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Sherlock star has reportedly now asked for videos of their training sessions, and now says she has PTSD from her time on the BBC dance competition. But this isn't the first time that Giovanni's teaching methods have been questioned, with there having been reports of disagreements with some of his previous partners, including Laura Whitmore who said she cried every day. However, BBC sources say bosses are "puzzled" by Amanda's request.

The Pit Stop, according to an exclusive with Variety.Mattel is returning to lead the charge on the forthcoming season of The Pit Stop, which serves as a spin-off series – one of many – from the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise.The show, which can be watched on YouTube, sees a host and a guest queen discussing everything about the most recent episode of the reality TV staple. They joke around, reminisce about their time on the series, and critique and applaud their drag colleagues’ performance on the program, as well as what they wore. The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is set to begin on January 5 on MTV.

RuPaul’s Drag Race universe don’t have long to wait before they get a whole new batch of lewks, gags, and plenty of death drops. The forthcoming sixteenth season of the reality TV staple arrives launches on January 5, and ahead of that two-episode premiere, MTV has unveiled a trailer to hype up the fan base.The teaser trailer gives a look into the 14 new contestants who are about to appear on the main stage, allowing each of them just a moment of camera time. That glimpse is enough to see that the queens who showed up for season 16 are here to look gorgeous and play the game right.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is almost here! In advance of the series comeback, World of Wonder and MTV have unveiled the all-star lineup of the celebrities who will be judging the queens, choosing who wins and who will have to lip-sync for their lives.The sixteenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is set to premiere on January 5 on MTV, its new home. As the 14 new queens get ready to introduce themselves to the world and to battle it out in notoriously fierce competition, the stakes are as high as they’ve ever been.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is making a fierce comeback, and this time around, there are several fun twists — the kind that audiences have come to expect from the reality TV staple.RuPaul’s Drag Race is set to return for its milestone sixteenth season on January 5. The show is back on MTV, home to some of the series’ most recent runs. This time around, 14 new contestants will compete for the coveted title of America’s next drag superstar.

Did “RuPaul’s Drag Race” reclaim its Emmy crown in the Reality Competition Category? Like all nominees in the never-ending Primetime Emmy race of 2023, we won’t find out until January 15. In the meantime, the Paramount and MTV juggernaut is back on January 5th for its 16th season, which is the 15th anniversary of the flagship series.

according to Deadline.The Post said the dystopian action film, which is predicted to enjoy a $30-million opening weekend, leaves viewers “hungry for a meatier conclusion.”“Trolls Band Together” which Deadline praised as a “cute psychedelic pop satire,” came in second, raking in close to $9.4 million.The animated musical comedy, also in its theatrical debut Friday, features the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, RuPaul and Amy Schumer. The slasher movie “Thanksgiving,” which also premiered on Friday, landed in third, with just over $3.8 million in sales.Rolling Stone called it a “lazy horror film that strains to be merely mediocre” and said it “can go stuff itself.”“The Marvels,” which was in the No.1 spot last week, fell down to fourth, earning $2.8 million.

Pop queen Taylor Dayne is barely recognisable as she steps out in New York City, decades after her hit song Tell It To My Heart made her a star at the age of 25. Taylor was famous for her wild curly hair, usually brunette with blonde highlights, and her love of leather jackets, sheer bodysuits, and bold makeup. But these days she's rocking sleek, honey blonde hair, which she wore in loose waves while out and about.The 61 year old American was spotted wearing a red and white checked dress with a daring slit up one thigh, wrapped up in a grey scarf and her signature cropped jacket.

Madonna was forced to stop her show on her opening night and apologise to fans following an unexpected blunder. On Saturday night (14 October) The Queen of Pop, 65, returned to the stage to kick off her Celebration Tour - set to cover her greatest hits over her more than four-decade career.

Good Morning Britain is welcoming pop icon Duncan James as the new guest entertainment presenter on weekday mornings, and he's "super excited" but "nervous" to be joining the team, as the singer opened up on his amazing new showbiz role. Former band member Duncan, who previously opened up on pretending to date famous stars such as Geri Halliwell before coming out as gay, will be starting on the daytime TV show from Monday 14 August, and he's gearing up to fill in for long-time staple presenter Richard Arnold.

She-Ra reboot — can draw his bustling life into a frame, one panel at a time.Filling the pages of candid, witty webcomic I’m Fine I’m Fine Just Understand with expressive line-drawn vignettes, or, say, early sketches for his award-winning science fantasy graphic novel Nimona, Stevenson, who is trans and married to fellow author/creative Molly Knox Ostertag, chronicles his own adventures in simply getting through the day.It’s a safe space, he writes, “to post little comics and updates about transition, mental health, career, and life in general.”“I just feel like comics is something that I kind of can’t not do,” Stevenson tells Metro Weekly, zooming in — before the current WGA and SAG strikes — to chat about Netflix’s new animated feature adaptation of Nimona, starring Riz Ahmed as interstellar knight Ballister Boldheart and Chloë Grace Moretz as the beloved, shape-shifting title character.Traveling the globe on behalf of the film, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, Stevenson has recently devoted several amusing pages of I’m Fine I’m Fine to recounting his “adventures from the Nimona press tour.” The webcomic travelogue marks a full-circle moment for the artist and the character who helped lead him out of a self-described time of darkness.“I think the character specifically was at that particular time in my life,” Stevenson recalls. “I was 19 and in a very transitional period, as I think most young adults are at that age.

Succession, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus, which received numerous nominations and top the field. When looking at reality, though, it is the LGBTQ-focused series that have taken the spotlight this year.Leading the pack as the most-nominated reality show at the 2023 Emmys is RuPaul’s Drag Race. This staple of the LGBTQ community has once again captured the attention of viewers and industry insiders, garnering an impressive seven nods.

“Freaks, Gleeks, & Dawson’s Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television.”According to the producer, Smith — who had veto power on every story arc in the ’90s sitcom — rarely rejected ideas but “refused” to have Charles, 62, on the show.Simon said that Smith, 54, “kept repeating that it was a bad idea,” so he eventually gave up and backed down on the idea. The “Mad About You” producer later told Glassman that he suspected that Smith was worried about protecting his reputation.“The reason he would say no is because of his image.

Drag sensation The Vivienne has shared a touching message with fans on social media, just one day after revealing they had been subjected to a vicious homophobic attack while enjoying a night out in Liverpool. The Vivienne, whose real name is James Lee Williams, first shared details from when they were allegedly “attacked” in a McDonalds on Friday, 16 June, explaining what had happened during the terrifying incident on social media.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne, whose real name is James Lee Williams, has shared details from when they were allegedly “attacked” in a McDonalds on Friday 16 June. In a series of tweets, the star explained: “Just been attacked in McDonald’s, Police on way.

She’s known for inspiring the LGBTQ+ community and bringing her fiery personality to the RuPaul’s Drag Race judging panel and her Friday night show on BBC Radio 2. Now Michelle Visage is embracing her signature no-nonsense style when it comes to battling ageing and menopause – aiming to break the stigma surrounding these elements of women’s health.The New Jersey native, 54, has recently lost three-and-a-half stone and is looking amazing for it, but the loss is not without its tribulations. She tells us about her hopes to normalise menopause transparency and details her gruelling workout routine.

Yvie Oddly has made a name for herself in the RuPaul's Drag Race community, emerging as the winner of Season 11 in 2019. Her talent and charisma also led her to compete in the highly anticipated all-winners Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

A drag queen has said they were "honoured" to design the jaw-dropping orange wedding dress that Coronation Street's Gemma Winter will wear for her wedding to Chesney Brown next week.The gown, which took more than 200 hours to make, was co-designed by drag queen and fashion designer Liquorice Black, whose designs have already featured on the likes of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Liquorice Black worked in conjunction with Coronation Street's Head of Costume, Alex Hatzar, and actress Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays Gemma, to create the perfect dress.The 2-metre wide dress is complete with 125-metres of fairy lights, 10,000 stones and a 7-metre train was crafted at Liquorice Black’s studio in Manchester.

Architectural Digest, the drag superstar showcased his extravagant abode, allowing us to step inside the world of the queen of all queens.From the moment the doors opened, it was clear that subtlety was not the theme of RuPaul’s Beverly Hills locale. Every corner exuded opulence and grandeur, catering to his maximalist aesthetic. Bold colors (and a lack of them as well), an abundance of portraits of beloved divas, and numerous disco balls created an atmosphere that was unmistakably RuPaul.

For those queens who make it to RuPaul’s Drag Race and don’t win, it seems there’s always a hope that they can come back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and try again. There’s almost always a hope, that is.There have now been nearly 200 contestants who have walked into the werk room, and a handful of them are sure to never do so again.

Can’t get enough of all things Drag Race? You’re in luck, as the most popular aftershow is making a comeback right alongside the standard series…and one of the best who’s ever played the game has returning to host.Bianca Del Rio, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 6, is back to host the weekly recap series “The Pit Stop” for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8. She returns after taking over hosting duties from Monét X Change, who was the most recent leader in a long line of queens who have helmed the program.

It’s time to dust off your wigs and put on your highest heels, because RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is back with a new season! A group of beloved drag queens from previous seasons are ready to battle it out for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, and fans can rejoice as the wait is finally over.Can’t wait for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8? Neither can we! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season, including who’s in the cast and when and where you can catch the premiere. When Does RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 Premiere?RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 premiered on May 12, 2023 with not one, but two episodes.

2 min read A new Instagram account named @RuPublicans is raising awareness of the increasing number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the USA by combining well-known Republican politicians and the iconic RuPaul, to create parodies of Republican figures dressed in drag.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans can sashay to Build-A-Bear for a plush version of “The Queen of Drag” herself.The 62-year-old legend announced her collaboration with the retailer Wednesday in an Instagram video that showed her unboxing the “gorgeous” pre-stuffed brown bear dressed in a gold one-shoulder sequined gown. “I feel like a proud parent,” RuPaul exclaimed at the sight of her collectible.The bear rocks gold eye shadow, winged eyeliner and red lipstick.

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead the nominations at the Bafta television and craft awards with six each.The broadcaster was the clear leader ahead of the ceremony in April with a total of 81 nominations across both TV and craft categories, while Channel 4 was second with 33, Netflix has 24 and ITV 19.This year’s categories also included first-time nominations for acting heavyweights Cillian Murphy, Gary Oldman, Daniel Radcliffe and Taron Egerton. Dark medical comedy This Is Going To Hurt, based on the best-selling book of the same name by Adam Kay, has among its nominations Ben Whishaw for leading actor and a nod for best mini-series.

For those born in the 90s, Teletubbies was the show to watch as a toddler. It followed the brightly coloured creatures, Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa, and Po (chances are you just read that in the tune of the theme song), as they danced, played, laughed and sang in Teletubbyland.

Former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson has been announced as the next Dancing On Ice 2023 contestant.The actress and West End star shared her excitement at the news ahead of her appearance on the show next year. Carley said: "I'm so excited that I get to learn how to dance... on ice! I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience." The actress, who has also appeared in Holby City and in the West End, will join RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2019 winner The Vivienne, EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, John Fashanu, comedian Darren Harriott, Corrie's Mollie Gallagher, Olympic Gymnast Nile Wilson and Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.

Stop what you’re doing immediately because RuPaul – yes, that very RuPaul from RuPaul’s Drag Race – has just launched a debut makeup collection in the UK, and it’s as stunning as you might imagine. Launching exclusively into Superdrug stores and online from today, the range features ten different makeup essentials – and non-essentials but wants – from just £10.