Jessica Simpson Celebrates Six Years of Sobriety by Resharing a Shocking Photo

Last year’s awards cycle was a big one for indie public relations firm EBComs, which specializes in behind-the-camera talent. Out of the year’s five cinematography Oscar nominees, three were EBComs clients, and the company ultimately walked away with two wins —James Friend (cinematography, All Quiet On The Western Front) and Paul Rogers (editing, Everything Everywhere All at Once). This month, the company, headed by Aussie native Meredith Emmanuel, celebrates its 25th anniversary. 

Bradley Cooper has revealed that he spent six years learning how to conduct in the style of Leonard Bernstein for his new film Maestro.The upcoming biopic, which will be released on Netflix on November 24, centres on the relationship between the American composer and his wife Felicia Montealegre (played by Carey Mulligan). Cooper also directs the film, and co-produces alongside Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.At a Los Angeles screening for Maestro, Cooper explained the lengths he went to in order to replicate Bernstein’s conducting style.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Much of the buzz around Bradley Cooper‘s “Maestro” so far has revolved around his shocking physical transformation into famed conductor Leonard Bernstein, but the actor-director-writer’s prep for the role might also blow some people away. Speaking at a recent Los Angeles screening for the film in a conversation moderated by “Hamilton” Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cooper revealed that he spent a whopping six years learning how to conduct just over six minutes of music in the style of Bernstein himself so he could record a crucial scene in “Maestro” live on set. The scene in question recreates Bernstein’s famous conducting of the London Symphony Orchestra at the Ely Cathedral in 1976.

As he celebrates 20 years in Wetherfield, Coronation Street's Sam Aston reflected on his favourite memories of playing Chesney Brown on the Cobbles. Sam made his debut on the show in 2003 at the age of just 10. And one of his key highlights of his two decades on the soap is working with Chesney's beloved Great Dane, Schmeichel.

Dani Dyer has celebrated two years with her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen – six months after the couple welcomed twins. The former Love Island star and Premier League footballer Jarrod celebrated their special day with a romantic date followed by some sweet treats, including Happy Anniversary cupcakes. Danni also posted a romantic picture of Jarrod with his arms around her as she penned a sweet tribute to her beau.

Gaz Beadle is reportedly planning to make an explosive return to Geordie Shore, six years after he quit the show and swapped stardom for a quiet family life. His return to TV comes following Gaz's split from wife Emma McVey, with whom he shares son Chester and daughter Primrose.

There’s no doubt about it – Amanda Holden is a force of nature. A 5ft 4in tornado in “killer heels”, the Heart Breakfast presenter works hard, loves fiercely and laughs loudly! All while managing to looking effortlessly glamorous, of course. However, like many working mums, she admits that life is so busy, time can be an issue.

Jessica Simpson weighed in on Madison LeCroy‘s Halloween tribute to one of the most viral moments from her reality show Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica.

Jessica Simpson is looking back at one of the most difficult moments of her life. The 43-year-old is keeping it real with her fans and followers as she celebrates six years of sobriety with an emotional message, revealing that she saw an “unrecognizable version” of herself and was encouraged to make some adjustments.“I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity,” she wrote on social media, sharing a throwback photo from November 2017.“Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted.

Jessica Simpson has marked six years of sobriety following a battle with alcohol addiction caused her to become an "unrecognisable" version of herself.The singer, 43, shared a heartbreaking throwback snap of herself in 2017, when she was battling with her addiction. Adding text to the photo, which she had previously posted back in 2021, Jessica simply wrote: "6 years ago." When she first posted the snap, to celebrate four years sober, she had penned a lengthy caption, which read: "This person in the early morning of Nov 1, 2017 is an unrecognizable version of myself. I had so much self discovery to unlock and explore." Jessica continued: "I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity.' "Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted.

Nineties pop star Kavana has shared an inspiring message for anyone battling addiction. The 46 year old singer, who's documented his battles with alcohol, posted a candid before-and-after photos on Instagram, taking his followers back to his lowest point last year and saying "recovery is possible." Kavana – whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh – was just 20 when he hit the charts with his Top 10 1997 hit, I Can Make You Feel Good, which was followed up with MFEO (Made For Each Other) and Crazy Chance.

Congratulations are in order! Jessica Simpson is celebrating 6 years of sobriety — what an AH-mazing accomplishment!!

Jessica Simpson is celebrating a special anniversary by revisiting a photo of herself that she described as “unrecognizable.”

Fashion designer Thom Browne is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his clothing line and a star-studded crowd attended a special event to mark the occasion!

Rachel Zegler‘s third movie is about to be released in theaters… and it’s already her second movie starring alongside boyfriend Josh Andrés Rivera!

Very little has been heard from Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya since her buzzy 2017 Cannes title Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts. 

“It is understandable to look at the state of transgender rights today and feel dismayed — I get that,” says Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. “But there are really incredible leaders who are fighting back.

For anyone who drives regularly on the M56 or A556 through Cheshire, there is a familiar and sad sight along the roadside - of a gradually decaying old pub. Once The Nag's Head, and more recently the Cheshire Lounge, its car park and fields famously played host to Sunday car boot sales off Junction 7 of the M56 at Bowdon for years.

Lala Kent is marking a very special occasion.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Devo was, and is, the ultimate future-proof band. When they first entered the public consciousness in the late ‘70s, Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale and company seemed impossibly ahead of their time — in a primitive-futurist kind of way — and they still do. There’s very little that you could consider dated about the 50 cuts on their new career retrospective, “50 Years of De-Evolution 1973-2023,” since their worldview always kind of seemed to be trained on offering up dystopianism with a smile and a jacked-up synth-rock beat.