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Lulu opens up about childhood trauma, alcoholism and healing in candid conversations ahead of memoir  Lulu’s emotional confession regarding her relationship with her son Singer Lulu breaks down in tears over difficult feelings about her parenting Legendary Scottish singer Lulu — known for hits like Shout and winning Eurovision — recently got very emotional while discussing her relationship with her son Jordan , whom she shares with her ex-husband, hairstylist John Frieda .  Candid conversation on Therapy Works podcast During a heartfelt interview on the Therapy Works podcast with psychotherapist Julia Samuel , Lulu choked up while making what she called a “painful” admission about how she feels she parented Jordan. She opened up about past regrets and how she wasn’t always the parent she wished she could have been .  Her heartfelt reflections She acknowledged coming to terms with past mistakes and how Jordan has forgiven her for things she feels she could have han...

New Year Wishes : Welcoming Hope, Happiness, and New Beginnings As the calendar turns and a new year begins, we are reminded that every ending carries the promise of a fresh start. The New Year is not just a change of date, but an opportunity to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and look forward with hope and determination. May this New Year bring peace to your mind, warmth to your heart, and success to your efforts . Let go of regrets from yesterday and welcome tomorrow with courage and optimism. Each sunrise of the coming year offers a new chance to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in yourself. May your days be filled with good health, happiness, and meaningful moments with loved ones. May challenges turn into lessons, failures into strength, and hopes into achievements. Let kindness guide your actions and gratitude fill your soul throughout the year ahead.   Happy New Year! May it be brighter, better, and full of beautiful beginnings. Poetic New Year Wishes 1. A n...

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star  Anthony Joshua , 36, was involved in a  serious car accident on December 29, 2025 ,  Nigeria British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua , 36, was involved in a serious car accident on December 29, 2025 , in Ogun State, Nigeria . The crash occurred on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu , a major route linking Lagos with inland cities.  Crash Details Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus SUV traveling with others when the vehicle lost control and collided with a stationary truck .  Local authorities and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps say the SUV was reportedly traveling at high speed while overtaking when the collision happened. Fatalities and Injuries Two people in the vehicle were killed at the scene . Officials have since identified them as Sina Ghami and Kevin “Lateef” Ayodele , both close friends and integral members of Joshua’s boxing team.  Anthony Joshua sustained only minor injuries...

Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress and animal rights activist, has died at 91 Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend and cultural icon, has died at 91. Her passing was announced by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation with “immense sadness,” confirming that the beloved actress, singer and animal rights campaigner had passed away. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.   A Film Career That Defined an Era Bardot rose to international fame in the 1950s and 1960s , becoming one of cinema’s most recognisable figures. She shot to stardom with her role in And God Created Woman (1956), directed by then-husband Roger Vadim, a performance that made her a global sex symbol and cultural touchstone of sexual liberation. Over her film career she appeared in dozens of acclaimed movies, working with directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Henri-Georges Clouzot.  Her iconic look — tousled blonde hair, smoky eyes, and effortless sensuality — helped shape the idea of the “Frenc...

Holly Ramsay’s wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty — and why some family members, especially the groom’s parents, did not attend Wedding Day at Bath Abbey Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay , married Olympic champion Adam Peaty on December 27, 2025 , in a high-profile ceremony at Bath Abbey in the United Kingdom. The event was attended by a number of celebrities and close friends, including David and Victoria Beckham , celebrity chefs, and family members from Holly’s side. Gordon Ramsay proudly walked his daughter down the aisle and shared heartfelt posts about the occasion, saying he “couldn’t be a prouder dad.”  Family Rift on the Groom’s Side Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the day was overshadowed by a family feud that led to Adam Peaty’s parents being absent from the wedding: Adam’s parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty, were not present at the ceremony despite the couple tying the knot. Only Adam’s sister Bethany attended, serving as a bridesmai...

Mickey Lee,  a 35-year-old reality TV personality best known for her appearance on Big Brother Season 27, has  died . Her family announced on social media that she  passed away on Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2025) Lee had been hospitalized earlier in the week after suffering multiple cardiac arrests , believed to be linked to complications from the flu . Despite being treated in intensive care, her health took a sudden downturn. The family confirmed she died in the early evening on Christmas Day .  Remembering Her Her family’s statement described her as someone who “captured the hearts of audiences nationwide” with her authenticity, strength, and spirit , forming genuine connections with fans and fellow cast members alike.  She was originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and lived in Atlanta, where she worked as an event curator before and after her time on the show. Fellow former Big Brother contestants, including some who appeared on her season and earlier ones, ...

Scotland legend John Robertson dies as tributes pour in for Nottingham Forest icon John Robertson , the former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger once described by legendary manager Brian Clough as “the Picasso of our game,” has died at the age of 72 .  Career Highlights Robertson was a key figure in Nottingham Forest’s golden era under Brian Clough. He provided the assist for Trevor Francis’s winning goal as Forest won the 1979 European Cup . A year later, he scored the decisive goal in the 1980 European Cup final against Hamburg. He made over 500 appearances for Forest and helped them win the English First Division title and League Cups . Robertson earned 28 caps for Scotland , scoring notable goals including a winning goal against England at Wembley in 1981 .  He also played in the 1978 and 1982 World Cups .  After Playing Career After retiring, Robertson worked for many years as assistant manager alongside his former Forest teammate Martin O’Neill at cl...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage hits US, India; Fortnite, Rocket League among affected platforms What’s Happening Right Now Amazon Web Services (AWS) — one of the world’s biggest cloud hosting platforms — is currently experiencing a major outage that’s disrupting many online services used by games and platforms. This outage started on the evening of December 24, 2025 , and still has effects into Christmas Day (Dec 25). Many gamers around the world are reporting login failures, server timeouts, and connection errors when trying to play or connect to online games.  Games Affected ARC Raiders Players are getting errors like ART00004 Network Timeout when trying to connect. Downdetector shows tens of thousands of outage reports for ARC Raiders specifically.  Fortnite (Epic Games) Widespread “Servers Not Responding” and login/matchmaking issues are being reported. Epic’s status page confirms ongoing problems with Fortnite login and matchmaking.  Rocket League Players can...

Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse Announces Metastasized Stage-4 Pancreatic Cancer   Ben Sasse , the former Republican U.S. Senator from Nebraska , has announced that he has been diagnosed with  metastasized stage-four pancreatic cancer  and described the diagnosis as terminal . Sasse, 53 years old , revealed the diagnosis in a personal post on social media, saying: “Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die.”   He called advanced pancreatic cancer “nasty stuff” and characterized it as a death sentence , while also acknowledging that everyone faces mortality.  Despite the grim prognosis, he affirmed he won’t go down without a fight , citing hope in medical advances like immunotherapy and expressing determination to live with purpose. The announcement touched on personal themes—his role as a husband and father , his faith, and the importance of family and hope even amid hardship. His Background Sasse served as a U.S. ...

Vince Zampella, ‘Call of Duty’ Video Game Pioneer, Dies at 55 in Ferrari Crash Vince Zampella, one of the most influential figures in the modern video game industry and co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise, has died at the age of 55 in a single-vehicle crash in Southern California . Zampella was killed Sunday afternoon on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles when the Ferrari 296 GTS he was driving veered off the winding mountain road just after exiting a tunnel, struck a concrete barrier and caught fire . Emergency responders said Zampella was trapped in the burning vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car was ejected and later died at a hospital; their identity has not yet been released.  A native of the United States, Vincent Walter Zampella II was a seminal game designer whose career spanned more than two decades. In 2002 he co-founded Infinity Ward, where he helped launch the Call of Duty series—a franchise that would become one of the bes...

Storms, Shipwrecks, and Survival: Matt Damon Stars in Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ The first trailer for The Odyssey has arrived, offering audiences a dramatic glimpse into Christopher Nolan’s bold reimagining of Homer’s legendary Greek epic. Starring Matt Damon as the cunning and battle-worn Odysseus, the film promises a sweeping cinematic journey of survival, destiny, and the long road home. The trailer opens amid chaos at sea. Violent waves smash against splintering ships as Damon’s Odysseus is cast into the depths, immediately establishing the brutal tone of Nolan’s adaptation. Pulled ashore, broken but alive, Odysseus emerges as a man shaped by war and loss, determined to return to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Known for his grand visual scale and complex storytelling, Nolan appears to bring his signature style to ancient myth. The trailer teases vast oceanic landscapes, desolate islands, and towering stone halls, grounding the fantastical elements of the epic in a raw, realistic worl...

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in  The Wire , dead at 46- the actor, famed for playing Ziggy Sobotka, was found dead with the death ruled a suicide James Ransone , an American actor widely recognised for portraying Ziggy Sobotka in HBO’s The Wire , has died at the age of 46 . The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death was ruled a suicide .  His Career & Notable Roles Ransone’s breakout role was as Chester “Ziggy” Sobotka in The Wire ’s second season, a performance that remains one of the series’ most memorable character arcs. He had a diverse body of work spanning film and television , including roles in Generation Kill , Bosch , Poker Face , It: Chapter Two , The Black Phone and its 2025 sequel Black Phone 2 . Personal Life Born June 2, 1979 , in Baltimore, Maryland , Ransone studied arts and began his acting career in the early 2000s. He is survived by his wife and two children .  Past Struggles & Advocacy Earlier in his lif...

  Powerball jackpot climbs to monstrous $1.5B — fifth-largest in game’s history — players eye chance at huge windfall Winning Numbers Announced The winning numbers for the massive $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot — one of the largest in the game’s history — were drawn on Saturday, December 20, 2025 : 4 – 5 – 28 – 52 – 69 • Powerball: 20 (Power Play 3×)  This prize ranks as the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever , with an estimated cash value of roughly $686 million to $690 million if claimed in a lump sum before taxes.  The Jackpot Run & Odds The jackpot grew to this enormous level because no ticket matched all six numbers in the prior drawings, extending the streak of rollovers.  Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and are broadcast live from Tallahassee, Florida.  The odds of winning the jackpot remain long — about 1 in 292.2 million — underscoring how rare and hard-to-hit these enormous jackpots are.  Prize Options...

UK author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations — Reuters reports HarperCollins UK will no longer publish his books amid claims he harassed junior female employees Publisher Ends Relationship with David Walliams British author and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his long-time publisher, HarperCollins UK — meaning the company will no longer publish any new books by him . The decision was confirmed on 19 December 2025 under the leadership of HarperCollins’ new CEO, Kate Elton .  Reason : Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviour Allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women and junior female staff at HarperCollins were central to the publisher’s decision, according to investigative reporting by The Daily Telegraph .  Internal sources say one employee raised concerns that led to an internal investigation , and that at least one complainant received a five-figure settlement and left the company.  During the period of c...

Statesville, North Carolina that killed seven people including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his family Tragic Crash Kills Seven Including Greg Biffle and Family A private business jet crashed on Thursday, December 18, 2025 , at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, killing all seven people on board . Among the victims were retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle , his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle , and their two children — 14-year-old daughter Emma and 5-year-old son Ryder . Also killed were Dennis Dutton , his son Jack Dutton , and Craig Wadsworth , a friend associated with the NASCAR community.  The jet, a Cessna 550 business aircraft , had taken off shortly after 10 a.m. local time but turned back and crashed while attempting to return to the airport. The aircraft erupted into a large fire on impact. Federal investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation ...

William Rush Dead at 31 :  Waterloo Road  and  Grange Hill  Actor Remembered William Rush, the British actor known for his roles in Grange Hill and Waterloo Road , has died at the age of 31 , his family confirmed on 17 December 2025 . His mother, actress Debbie Rush , shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, describing the family’s grief and paying tribute to her son’s life and legacy.  Career and Notable Roles William Edward Rush was born on 6 July 1994 in Greater Manchester, England. He began acting as a child, appearing in classic British series like Grange Hill (as Ali Duncan) and a small role in Shameless . Rush’s most widely recognized role was as Josh Stevenson in the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road , where he appeared in hundreds of episodes between 2009 and 2013 . In that role, he portrayed a character with memorable and impactful storylines. Beyond Waterloo Road , he made guest appearances in established TV shows including Casualty , Vera ,...

President Donald Trump Announces $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for Every U.S. Soldier In a nationally televised prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump announced that every U.S. military service member will receive a special $1,776 payment , which he called a “warrior dividend,” to be sent before Christmas. Trump framed the payment as a tribute to the year the United States was founded (1776) and as recognition of the sacrifice and service of U.S. troops. He said the funds were already “on the way” to more than 1.45 million active-duty and eligible reserve members of the armed forces. The president repeatedly cited revenue from his tariff policies and recent legislation as the source for the payment, arguing that “we made a lot more money than anybody thought because of tariffs.” He stressed, “Nobody deserves it more than our military.” The announcement came against a broader backdrop in the speech, where Trump discussed the state of the U....

Steven Spielberg Drops First Trailer for His Mysterious UFO Movie with Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor — People highlights the trailer release and cast Disclosure Day is Steven Spielberg’s upcoming science-fiction film that marks his return to extraterrestrial storytelling — the genre that made classics like E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind iconic.  Director: Steven Spielberg Story/Screenplay: Spielberg (story) & David Koepp (screenplay) Release Date: June 12, 2026 (theatrical)  Cast Includes: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell and more.  Music by: John Williams — continuing his long-running collaboration with Spielberg. First Trailer  The first trailer dropped on December 16/17, 2025 , revealing a mysterious and atmospheric sci-fi thriller that teases humanity’s encounter with the unknown.  Highlights from the trailer include: Eerie setup: A Kansas City TV meteorologist (Emily Blunt) begi...

‘General Hospital’ Icon Anthony Geary Dead; Luke and Laura Era Remembered, Eight-Time Daytime Emmy Winner Anthony Geary, the beloved actor who portrayed Luke Spencer on General Hospital , has died at the age of 78. Geary passed away on December 14, 2025 in Amsterdam , where he lived after retiring from acting, following complications from a surgical procedure he underwent earlier in the week. His death was confirmed by his husband, Claudio Gama .  Geary was best known as one half of daytime television’s most famous supercouple, Luke and Laura, alongside actress Genie Francis . Their characters became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1970s and 1980s, and their 1981 wedding episode remains one of the most-watched in soap opera history . Over a career spanning nearly four decades on General Hospital , Geary’s performance as the complex anti-hero Luke Spencer earned him a record-setting eight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor.  His contributions helped elevate ...

Sydney Bondi Beach Attack : ISIS Flags Found, Pakistani Father-Son Duo Behind Deadly Carnage SYDNEY, Australia — December 15, 2025 — A horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney killed 16 people, including one of the attackers , and wounded dozens during a Jewish festival, in what authorities have formally described as a terrorist attack .  The violence unfolded on Sunday evening at the “Chanukah by the Sea” event — a seaside celebration marking the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah — when two gunmen opened fire on the crowd. Hundreds had gathered for the festivities when shots rang out near the beach’s playground and park area.  Attackers Identified New South Wales police and international media have identified the suspects as a father and son of Pakistani origin . The elder, 50-year-old Sajid Akram , was killed by police at the scene. His 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram , was critically wounded, taken to hospital under heavy guard, and later charged in connec...

Brown University on Lockdown as Police Hunt Suspect After Deadly Campus Shooting A mass shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2025 , at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island , inside the Barus & Holley engineering building during final exams. The gunman opened fire in a classroom and at least two people were killed and nine others wounded , most of whom were students. Emergency alerts were sent to campus directing people to shelter in place as law enforcement responded.   Manhunt & Suspect Details No suspect has been arrested and the shooter remains at large . Police described the suspect as a male wearing dark or black clothing , and authorities released video footage of someone believed to be the shooter leaving the scene . Investigators have not yet identified the shooter or recovered the weapon used.  A massive manhunt involving local, state, and federal law enforcement — including the FBI and ATF — is underway to locate and apprehend ...

‘Pulp Fiction’ & ‘The Mask’ Actor Peter Greene Dies at 60 in New York Apartment Peter Greene Dies at 60 Veteran character actor Peter Greene — widely recognized for portraying villains in Hollywood films like Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and The Mask — has died at the age of 60. He was found dead in his New York City apartment on December 12, 2025 , as confirmed by his longtime manager and multiple news outlets.Greene was discovered unresponsive in his Lower East Side apartment in Manhattan. Police and his manager confirmed the death, but no cause of death has yet been released . Authorities reported no signs of foul play at the scene. His manager, Gregg Edwards , said Greene was found at home and that the cause of death is pending further investigation by the medical examiner.  Career & Legacy Peter Greene was celebrated as a distinctive character actor especially known for his villainous onscreen roles : Zed in Pulp Fiction — the chilling antagonist in Quent...

End of an Era : Scottish Comedy Giant Stanley Baxter Dead at 99 Stanley Baxter , the celebrated Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist, and television personality, has died peacefully at the age of 99 . His passing was announced by family and close friends, who confirmed he died on 11 December 2025 at Denville Hall , a care home for people from the entertainment industry in North London, where he had lived since late 2023. A Career Spanning Nearly a Century Born in Glasgow on 24 May 1926 , Baxter’s performing career began as a child on the BBC’s Children’s Hour . He later served with the Combined Services Entertainment unit during his national service, where his comic talents were further honed. Baxter became one of Britain’s most distinctive comedy figures from the 1950s onward. He was best known for his groundbreaking television sketch shows , including The Stanley Baxter Show and The Stanley Baxter Picture Show , which drew millions of viewers at their peak. His routines were fam...

Star Wars : Fate of the Old Republic reveal — including the first trailer and details from exclusive interview Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic — What Was Revealed At The Game Awards 2025 , Lucasfilm Games and Arcanaut Studios unveiled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic , a brand-new single-player narrative action role-playing game (RPG) set during the Old Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy — thousands of years before the Skywalker Saga. The game was introduced with its first teaser trailer , giving fans a cinematic look at the tone, setting, and atmosphere of this epic new journey.  Unlike past MMO titles in the Old Republic setting, this is a story-driven, choice-focused single-player experience .  Leadership & Legacy One of the biggest headlines from the reveal is that Casey Hudson — the acclaimed director behind Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the original Mass Effect trilogy — is leading the project at Arcanaut Studios in collabora...

Fired Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Jailed as Police Probe ‘Alleged Assault’ The former University of Michigan Wolverines head football coach was taken into police custody on December 10, 2025 — just hours after being fired by the university. The arrest stems from an “alleged assault,” which police say does not appear to be random. Authorities from Pittsfield Township Police Department (Michigan) responded to a call around 4:10 p.m . local time, detained a suspect, and lodged him in Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges . University Action & Context Earlier that same day, the Wolverines fired Moore “with cause” after an internal investigation concluded there was “credible evidence” that he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member — a serious breach of university policy. The school emphasized a zero-tolerance stance toward such conduct. In the wake of his firing and arrest, longtime assistant coach Biff Poggi has been named interim head c...

Sophie Kinsella, Queen of Feel-Good Fiction and Creator of Becky Bloomwood,'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Author, Passes Away at 55   Sophie Kinsella — the pen name of Madeleine Sophie Wickham — has died at age 55, her family announced. She had been battling Glioblastoma — an aggressive form of brain cancer — diagnosed in late 2022 but revealed publicly in April 2024.According to her family’s statement, she “died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.”  Her Legacy Kinsella rose to global fame with her “Shopaholic” novels — starting with The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic (known in some markets as Confessions of a Shopaholic) in 2000.  The series, featuring the lovable — and hilarious — spendthrift heroine Becky Bloomwood, went on to include ten novels, sold tens of millions of copies worldwide, and was translated into dozens of languages.  The first two novels were adapted into ...

  “The Mavericks Lead Singer Raul Malo Dead at 60 After Cancer Battle” Raul Malo passed away on December 8, 2025 , at age 60.  The news was announced by his family — his wife Betty Malo confirmed it on social media.   His death came after a long battle with cancer: originally diagnosed with colon cancer in June 2024, he later revealed in September 2025 that the disease had progressed to Leptomeningeal disease (LMD), a serious complication when cancer spreads to the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.  Legacy & Impact Raul wasn’t just a singer — he was a genre-blending pioneer . As frontman of The Mavericks, he fused country, rock, Latin, Tejano and Americana to create a sound that defied labels and resonated globally.  Under his leadership, The Mavericks released more than a dozen albums. Their 1990s hits — like Here Comes the Rain, What a Crying Shame, and Dance the Night Away — became staples, and the band earned multiple awards...

 A map of the earthquake epicentre and tsunami-alert zones — off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, with warnings covering coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefecture  The quake struck late on Monday (local time) off the northeastern coast of Japan, near Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan.  According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude was 7.6. The quake’s epicentre was undersea — roughly 80 km off the coast, at a depth of about 50–53 km. The shaking was strong: the quake registered “upper 6” on Japan’s seismic intensity scale (which goes up to 7) in some areas — strong enough to make standing difficult. Because of that, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued tsunami warnings for coastal prefectures including Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefecture; and tsunami advisories for coastal areas of Miyagi Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture.  Officials warned that tsunami waves could reach up to around 3 metres (10 feet) — t...

Bigg Boss 19 Finale : Gaurav Khanna Wins the Title, Cash Prize and Car Added to His Victory In the grand finale of Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna was announced as the winner, beating finalists including Farrhana Bhatt.  As the winner, Gaurav lifted the winner’s trophy and walked away with a cash prize of ₹ 50 lakh .  In addition to the trophy and cash prize, he also won a car — reportedly earned earlier during one of the show’s tasks.  What made his journey and win stand out Gaurav entered the show with a calm, composed and dignified persona. Rather than relying on dramatic fights and conflicts, he played with restraint, emotional maturity and quiet strength — traits that eventually helped him connect with the audience. Despite initial criticism and perceptions of being “too passive,” he gradually shed that reputation. His strategy was marked by thoughtfulness: for example, during a critical “Ticket to Finale” task, he maintained composure under pressure,...