Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena attack victim Martyn Hett, has called on big music venues to add a 50p tax to tickets to improve security.
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She's breaking down barriers on Dancing on Ice as the first drag artist to compete in the hit ITV skating contest, and fans were upset for The Vivienne as she suffered a nasty fall. The Vivienne tumbled during Sunday night's semi-final and viewers said it was "such a shame" she had made the mistake during the celebs' solo skate-off to Paul McCartney's song Live and Let Die.
The routine, without the pro partners, appeared to get off to a good start until The Vivienne fell to her knees and crashed to the ice, sliding into the barrier. @lupone_shiri tweeted: "I feel very bad for The Vivienne I must admit, that wasn’t a nice fall #DancingOnIce."
@soph_louise95 gasped: "Me and my family all went 'aghhhh' at the same time when The Vivienne fell! That was a shame!" And @SeanieQuigley27 said: "I enjoyed the skate battle well done as always to all five semi finalists :) and I’m glad The Vivienne is okay after that fall on the ice."
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Viewers were impressed that the stunning RuPaul's Drag Race UK composed herself to go on to perform an emotional routine to Over The Rainbow from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. @julietb3 admired: "All my votes went on The Vivienne because I loved her skate, no sympathy but a lot of respect for skating like that after a fall."
In her VT before the skate The Vivienne opened up about life as a youngster. When she came out onto the ice she had red hair like Dorothy in the film.
She explained that as a young boy she fell in love with The Wizard of Oz because it made her feel like "anything was possible." After her performance she told hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that
Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena attack victim Martyn Hett, has called on big music venues to add a 50p tax to tickets to improve security.
Tyra Banks has announced that she is saying goodbye to Dancing with the Stars.
The Prime Minister's family were spoken to by police in London's Hyde Park after letting his dog off its lead. Rishi Sunak had been walking his labrador Nova with his family in the Royal Park on Saturday (March 11).
Gary Lineker has questioned Twitter owner Elon Musk after a threatening message was sent to his son in the wake of the sports presenter’s row with the BBC. The former footballer, who was reinstated as host of Match Of The Day (MOTD) on Monday, re-shared a private message which said his eldest son, George, should to be “burned at the stake” for his public support of his father. Lineker and other employees of the BBC have received abuse online following the ex-England striker’s brief suspension as host of MOTD at the weekend.
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A source revealed how Julia Fox was feeling following the arrest of her father and brother.
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BreAnna Bell Following its March 4 live debut, Chris Rock’s “Selective Outrage” standup special opened to promising figures as Netflix’s first jump into live content. During the Feb. 27-March 5 viewing window, the special managed to land on the Netflix Top 10 US chart on the English-language TV list at No. 7 despite a small window of availability. (Because the show aired late on Saturday night, only the first day and a few hours of viewing was counted during this week’s window.) Live from Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre, Rock’s first standup show following the infamous Oscar’s slap was one of several live offerings on Saturday as Netflix accompanied it with pre- and post-show coverage featuring appearances from Ronnie Chieng, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and Arsenio Hall, among others, as well as appearances and commentary from Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-T, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman and Wanda Sykes. The special first debuted in the US, and hasn’t been counted on Netflix’s global charts yet.
Truly grateful. Hoda Kotb thanked her fans for their messages of support after her daughter Hope’s recent health scare.
Hoda Kotb is feeling gratitude following her 3-year-old daughter, Hope's, hospitalization. On Tuesday, the show co-anchor took to Instagram to post a message of thanks to her followers and fans.«Thank you …for all of your beautiful words and prayers,» Kotb wrote next to a picture that had the words «Thank You» written three times.«I have read them all. You have no idea how much it means to me and my family.
EastEnders star Milly Zero has landed a new "exciting" role after leaving the hit BBC One soap last year as her character Dotty Cotton after three and a half years.Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the actress, 23, revealed she would be playing Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford. Sharing an announcement, Milly penned: "So excited to be joining @kerryellis79 and Jonathon Hyde in playing Hermia in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ at @gatehouse_theatre! "I have missed being on Stage SO much these last few years, so I am so excited to return with a new challenge - my first Shakespeare play! Hope to see some of you there!" Milly's former EastEnders co-stars were quick to celebrate her new role and achievement. Sonia Fowler star Natalie Cassidy put: "Congratulations" with a fire and heart emoji.
Aubrey Plaza’s stylist is shutting down rumours that the actress’ SAG Awards dress, which teased a lot of skin, was uncomfortable.
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Detectives are investigating an arson attack at the former home of a woman jailed after her ex-husband was found tortured to death. Firefighters were called to Coleen Campbell's former home in Clayton, east Manchester, hours after she was locked up for 13 years for the manslaughter of Thomas Campbell, her ex-spouse of 10 years.
Allison Holker‘s first video since Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ tragic death is a message to fans who have supported her through this very “challenging and emotional” period in her family’s life.