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Sobriety has helped Miley Cyrus make full use of therapy by examining the impact her parents’ upbringings have had on her own mental health.The Wrecking Ball hitmaker gave up alcohol and drugs more than six months ago following “big” vocal cord surgery back in November after she was initially hospitalised for tonsillitis.And turning her back on her love of marijuana and booze has allowed Miley to view things in a different light.

Singer/actress Cynthia Erivo has used her time in lockdown to record the album she was hoping to make last year (19).The British star had a very busy 2019, promoting and earning multiple nominations for her film Harriet, in which she played former slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman, and filming HBO series The Outsider, and she couldn’t find the time to lay down tracks. So when the coronavirus pandemic began, her record company bosses were quick to call.

Taylor Swift has promised fans she will be a ferocious anti-racist moving forward as part of a statement released to mark America’s Juneteenth.The singer made her pledge in honour of the 155th anniversary of the full emancipation of all African-American slaves, insisting she has changed her life forever as a result of the Black Lives Matter movement for racial justice.

Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am is thrilled Latin music stars are finally “shining their light and cultural colour on the whole world”.The I Gotta Feeling hitmaker spoke with Britain’s Daily Star newspaper, ahead of the release of the group’s latest album, Translation, which features collaborations with Latin stars including Shakira, J Balvin, Maluma, and Becky G.Explaining the motivation to explore the genre so heavily, Will insisted: “Latin music is the new pop! I’m so happy that Latinos and

Johnny Depp has resurrected his Pirates of the Caribbean character, Jack Sparrow, to entertain sick kids during a virtual hospital visit.The actor suited up as his kooky swashbuckling alter ego to perform for patients at Queensland Children’s Hospital in Australia during a Juiced TV charity special, which aired on Thursday amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been there and I miss it and I wanted to say hello,” he said during the online appearance.

Cliff Richard is hoping his version of wartime anthem We’ll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn will finally get a release following the beloved singer’s death this week.Dame Vera, who became known as the Forces’ Sweetheart after recording the song in the 1930s, died on Thursday aged 103, and while paying tribute to the icon on the radio on Friday, Richard revealed he had the pleasure of recording the track with Lynn.

Lionel Richie tapped his three kids for their honest feedback on his new perfume.The 70-year-old music legend launched the line of his and hers scents, called Hello by Lionel Richie, back in February, and enlisted the help of his children, Nicole, Miles, and Sofia Richie. However, he refused to tell them it was his perfume they smelt when he tried to get their seal of approval.

Selena Gomez has encouraged fans to join her pledge to end systemic racism forever in honour of America’s Juneteenth.The singer and actress has vowed to continue her battle for racial justice as Americans celebrate the 155th anniversary of the emancipation of African-American slaves on Friday. “Tomorrow is Juneteenth which commemorates the day slaves in Texas were told they were free on June 19th 1865,” Selena, a native Texan, wrote on Instagram ahead of the holiday.

Carey Mulligan’s style is “heavily influenced” by what she’s working on at the time.The Great Gatsby actress noted in an interview with U.S. InStyle magazine that her personal style is ever-evolving and will sometimes be inspired by the costumes she wears on set for a particular film, such the 2005 period drama Pride & Prejudice, which marked her movie debut, influencing her to wear vintage clothes in her downtime.

Will Smith fought back tears as he recalled becoming a dad for the first time. The Men in Black star was wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s guest of honour for the special Father’s Day episode of Red Table Talk, and he discussed the moment he became a father to son Trey at the age of 24.

Dua Lipa wants to follow in the footsteps of Madonna by enjoying a peak in the music industry in her 40s.The 24-year-old singer has already enjoyed huge success with hits such as Hotter Than Hell, One Kiss, and New Rules. But speaking to Chelcee Grimes on her podcast What We Coulda Been, Dua admitted she doesn’t see her career-high happening for another couple of decades yet.

Heather Locklear looks set to head down the aisle again after news has emerged she is engaged to her childhood sweetheart.People Magazine published an article this week indicating Locklear’s boyfriend Chris Heisser has popped the question – and that she said yes.

Bette Midler and Gloria Estefan are among the stars taking part in the virtual AIDS Walk: Live From Home livestream show, in support of those affected by HIV and AIDS.The benefit event is being organised by AIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco bosses, in place of annual walks that are usually held on both sides of the U.S.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event is to be a combined effort, with both teams coming together for a 90-minute online event, which will see appearances

Angelina Jolie has opened up about her divorce from Brad Pitt, revealing she left the actor for the ‘well-being’ of her six kids.The couple ended their two-year marriage in 2016 and later agreed on a custody deal, but neither Pitt nor Jolie have spoken about the issues that led to the break-up.Now, the Changeling star has told Vogue she walked away for the sake of her children.“I separated for the well-being of my family,” said the 45-year-old. “It was the right decision.

Lord of the Rings castmates Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, and Dominic Monaghan have added their tributes to those pouring in for Sir Ian Holm.The actor passed away in hospital in London on Friday following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was well-known for playing Frodo’s uncle Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s adaptations of J.R.R.

Ricky Martin has been putting on a “poker face” for his children during the coronavirus pandemic because they need to see him being strong.The She Bangs hitmaker opened up about life in lockdown during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, where he revealed living in the mountains prepared him, his husband Jwan Yosef, and their four kids for isolation.

A previously unreleased version of Aretha Franklin’s Never Gonna Break My Faith has been dropped to mark the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in America.Franklin originally recorded the track, which was written by Bryan Adams, as a duet with Mary J. Blige in 2006 as part of the soundtrack for the movie Bobby.

Broadway star Nick Cordero’s wife Amanda Kloots has begged fans for prayers after the ailing actor suffered another setback in his ongoing health battle.The Rock of Ages actor was hospitalised with Covid-19 back in March when he was placed in a medically-induced coma.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s bid to trademark the name of their Archewell charity has been delayed due to incorrectly filed paperwork.In March, the couple had applied to trademark the name of their non-profit, named in honour of their 13-month-old son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.However, their initial application has been rejected. Documents from the U.S.

Matthew McConaughey keeps his late father’s spirit “alive” by regularly having conversations with him.The actor received news of his father’s abrupt death while working on the 1993 film Dazed and Confused, and barely had time to process his grief. “In 1992, I was five days into shooting Dazed and Confused and I got a phone call that my father had passed on,” he told Town & Country.

Dolly Parton and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Nina West have partnered on a capsule collection to raise funds for charity.The country music legend and LGBTQ+ activist have joined forces on the three-piece Dolly x Nina: Kindness is Queen line, which is comprised of a limited-edition T-shirt, tote bag, and enamel pin. Each item features the Kindness Is Queen slogan, with West hoping the concept will “foster kindness and hope during this difficult time”.

A top U.S. journalist has urged the Dixie Chicks to follow Lady Antebellum’s example and change their name, insisting it’s “the epitome of white America”.The trio famously raised eyebrows for criticising former U.S.

Lisa Rinna has bared all in a new eyewear campaign for designer Christian Cowan.The 56-year-old shared several racy snaps on Instagram in which she can be seen wearing nothing but a pair of Christian Cowan X Le Specs sunglasses, and simply captioned the shots: “CHRISTIAN COWAN X LE SPECS. Shot by @gregswalesart.”The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star caused a sensation with the nude photos, and her family was among the first to comment on her posts.

Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison have committed to resurrect their Stadium Tour next summer after cancelling this year’s run of shows. After selling out 11 dates, the three acts were forced to scrap the North American trek due to coronavirus restrictions, but the rockers are all on board for 2021 dates, which will begin on 19 June in Nashville, Tennessee.

Judges at South Carolina’s Supreme Court have ruled James Brown’s final partner is not entitled to a share of his fortune because their marriage was not legally binding.Tomi Rae Hynie has been fighting for a cut of the Godfather of Soul’s estate ever since his death on Christmas Day in 2006, even though it was his dying wish to leave nearly all of his assets to a children’s education foundation to fund scholarships.Hynie, who had a son with Brown, maintained the couple’s 2001 nuptials were

Tommy Lee ended a radio interview abruptly earlier this week when the host asked him to rank his ex-lovers.The Motley Crue drummer was chatting with Australia’s Moonman in the Morning co-host Jess Eva on Thursday when she asked him which of his former girlfriends and wives was best in bed: “You are a hero to many men around the world because you’ve romanced some hotties in your time,” posited Eva, before asking: “Heather Locklear, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Pink, out of all your loves, who

Benedict Cumberbatch, Shia LaBeouf, and Kelly Clarkson are among the big names who will be honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.The trio will be joined by the likes of Zac Efron, Josh Brolin, Sarah Brightman, Missy Elliott, Trisha Yearwood, Jefferson Airplane, Courteney Cox, Laura Linney, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and Don Cheadle, while Love Story stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal will double up for a special ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 film.

Ruby Rose has teamed up with Crocs to launch a Pride-themed collection.The Just Love capsule line consists of a pair of mismatched Classic Bae Clogs that are emblazoned with a multi-coloured marbling effect unique to each shoe, and also feature removable black laces embroidered with the word ‘Pride’, and a chunky 2.4-inch sole.

Emma Watson has been named as one of the new board members at luxury conglomerate Kering.The Harry Potter actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador is one of the new faces at the French fashion giant, which owns luxury brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent. and Balenciaga.Her role was announced by Kering bosses on Tuesday, and she was nominated on to the board by shareholders, alongside fellow new additions Tidjane Thiam and Jean Liu.