Matt Lucas' life from finding fame on game show to marriage tragedy and heartbreaking reason for weight loss

Kate Forbes has said that Humza Yousaf lacks a "big vision" for Scotland, according to reports.

Celebrity Big Brother's Fern Britton became a household name after hosting This Morning, however she was nearly associated with a very different ITV show - Britain's Got Talent. Ahead of Friday's final, CBB Late & Live revealed that Fern opened up about being on the original judging panel for Britain's Got Talent, however she was eventually replaced. In a segment where presenter Jordan North and ex BB housemate Olivia Young took viewers behind the scenes, Jordan revealed the "exclusive" that Fern had spoken about being cast on Britain's Got Talent.

Thania Garcia The rise of música Mexicana has been one of the more unexpected movements in the music world: While it was the fastest-growing Latin subgenre of 2023, per research data company Luminate, the genre is centuries old, and rooted in traditional guitar-based melodies that many of música Mexicana’s most promising young artists — including Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado, Xavi, Ivan Cornejo, Yahritza Y Su Esencia and Conexión Divina — likely first heard coming out of their parents’ stereos. Except for Peso, all of those artists have something else in common, a rarity in regional Mexican music: female managers. The California-based quartet Eslabon Armado, whose smash duet with Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola,” became the first song in the genre’s history to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 (and was Variety’s Hitmakers No.

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice has opened up about the heartbreaking reason he is a self-confessed 'workaholic' as he admitted his family back in Sicily is a huge driving force behind his work ethic.The 33 year old professional dancer, who is one of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, faced scrutiny last year after his celebrity partner on the show, Amanda Abbington, 52, abruptly quit amid rumours that Giovanni's tough training style pushed her to the decision. On the TV show, Adventures In Spain, Giovanni told Anton Du Beke that he works a lot because he's scared it might all end one day.

Two teenage boys have died and another is fighting for his life following a horror crash in Stirling.

The Princess of Wales has had an emotional few months after an outlandish social media conspiracy theory was sparked online questioning Kate's whereabouts as she continues to recover from major surgery. Even though the heartwarming Mother's Day image of Kate beaming with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was shared, several major photo agencies then withdrew the snap over fears it had been “edited at source”.

Louis Walsh has been sticking the boot in to many a famous acquaintance during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but when he branded Jedward "vile" it sparked a furious reaction. Jedward just happened to be watching the ITV reality series from close pal Gemma Collins ' house and the trio hit back with their own anecdotes about Louis. But as viewers might have guessed, there's a long history to the animosity between the Irish stars after their X Factor collaboration turned sour.

Friends, died on October 28 in his home in California, aged 54.The latest update on Perry’s cause of death was from “cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression”, stemmed from the acute effects of drug use.In a new interview with Hoda Kotb on the Making Spaces podcast, Perry’s stepfather Keith Morrison spoke about the actor’s death.“He felt like he was beating it. But you never beat it, and he knew that too.”Perry had suffered from severe drug and alcohol addictions throughout his life, and he had been receiving ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions at the time of his death to treat anxiety.

Joyce Manor’s show at a convention in Jacksonville, Florida on Friday (March 8) was shut down by police due to moshing and crowdsurfing.The show was taking place at the Collective Con, an annual pop culture convention, where the California band were playing alongside the punk bands Glazed and Porch Coffin.The California band’s set had originally been due to take place at the Underbelly venue (via Stereogum), but was moved late in the day to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.Shortly after they began their set, it is reported that a staff member at the venue was attempting to discourage fans from crowdsurfing, saying from the stage, “No one going up in the air.

Sunetra Sarker is best known for her role as Dr Zoe Hanna on BBC's long-running medical drama series, Casualty. She regularly appeared on the series from 2007 to 2016 and made a short-lived return in 2018.

Zoe Ball has been flooded with supported as she told fans the 'heartbreaking' reason from her BBC Radio 2 absence. The broadcaster shared on social media that her mum had been diagnosed with cancer after she disappeared from her breakfast show on the station with Gaby Roslin stepping in

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shown off her new look ahead of taking on a new role away from the cobbles. The actress is set to take a brief break away from playing Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap as she takes to the stage.

From those iconic granny pants to her bumbling attempts at finding romance, Bridget Jones is one of literature’s most popular singletons. And now, Renée Zellweger is set to step back into Bridget’s shoes for a fourth instalment of the romcom movie franchise.

Despite being surrounded by an array of delicious cakes, biscuits and pastries during his time presenting The Great British Bake Off, star Matt Lucas managed to lose an impressive amount of weight. In contrast to many others who gained a few pounds during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, Matt spent his time slimming down.

Kate Aurthur administrator On Feb. 29, ex-“Vanderpump Rules” star Rachel Leviss filed an explosive lawsuit against her former castmates Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix for eavesdropping, revenge porn, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer “The Last Animal,” the award-winning bestselling novel from Ramona Ausubel, has been snatched up for film adaptation by production companies Walden Media and Big Beach. Ry Russo-Young has been set to direct the feature based on the emotionally resonant story.

A Place in the Sun's Danni Menzies has opened up about why she decided to leave the Channel 4 show after six years of presenting. Danni chose to say goodbye to the programme in 2022 to chase new opportunities and step out of her comfort zone.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Timothée Chalamet’s magical, musical candyman is coming to Max. “Wonka” will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8, Warner Bros.

King Charles' plan for a slimmed down monarchy has quickly become the norm after the departures of the Duke of York and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. But, with the King and the Princess of Wales both taking a step back following struggles with their health, the Royal Family has been spread very thin on the ground in recent weeks.

Tom Sandoval is getting some heat for what he said in a new interview.