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Bruno Tonioli has “quit Strictly for good”
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Bruno Tonioli has “quit Strictly for good”

It looks like the Italian judge won’t be returning to Strictly. Bruno Tonioli has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing, after serving as a judge on the panel for 18 years. Last year, the Italian dancer was replaced by Anton Du Beke as he couldn’t be in the UK due to Covid-19 restrictions. Now, it looks […]

Footballer Jake Daniels applauded for coming out as gay
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Footballer Jake Daniels applauded for coming out as gay

“Football should be a game for everyone.” Yesterday, Blackpool forward Jake Daniels made history as the first UK footballer to publicly come out as gay since Justin Fashanu came out in the 1990s. Daniels is currently the only male professional UK football player who is openly gay. In conversation with Sky Sports, the 17-year-old said […]

Conservative MP arrested for rape and sexual assault released on bail
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Conservative MP arrested for rape and sexual assault released on bail

An investigation is underway. The unnamed Conservative MP who was arrested for rape and sexual assault yesterday has been released on bail, though he faces further investigation. According to Metro, the politician is in his 50s, and the allegations span a seven-year period. Yesterday, it was reported by many outlets that the Metropolitan Police arrested […]

Deborah James says she’ll be ‘flying high’ when her book comes out
Health

Deborah James says she’ll be ‘flying high’ when her book comes out

The book will be released in August. Deborah James has told fans that her book will be published sooner rather than later, although she believes that she will not live to see it in print. The podcast host is receiving hospice care after ending her cancer treatment recently. James was diagnosed with bowel cancer in […]

Derry Girls fans in bits following emotional season finale
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Derry Girls fans in bits following emotional season finale

Spoilers for Derry Girls ahead! The final episode of Derry Girls aired last night, and it proved to be an emotional one for many. In the series’ finale, Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James had their hearts set on seeing Fatboy Slim play a Halloween gig in Derry, but after an encounter with some Dubliners […]

Sorry but we need a Mika arena tour immediately
Music

Sorry but we need a Mika arena tour immediately

It’s been several days since the Eurovision finale, and I’m still thinking about Mika. Last week, fans were equal parts thrilled and gobsmacked to see pop star Mika join Laura Pausini and Alessandro Cattelan as the hosts of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy. Throughout the week, Mika did a stellar job of […]

Taylor Swift praises “phenomenal” Conversations With Friends
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Taylor Swift praises “phenomenal” Conversations With Friends

The pop star is a fan. As we eagerly await the arrival of Conversations With Friends to Irish screens this Wednesday, Taylor Swift has given the show her seal of approval. The pop star’s boyfriend Joe Alwyn plays Nick in the series, which is an adaption of Sally Rooney’s novel of the same name. Taking […]

Harry Styles to become next star to read a CBeebies bedtime story
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Harry Styles to become next star to read a CBeebies bedtime story

The As It Was singer will read In Every House, On Every Street next Monday. Singer Harry Styles is set to become the latest celebrity to feature on CBeebies’ Bedtime Story. The As It Was singer will read In Every House, On Every Street on the popular children’s show on Monday, 23 May. The storybook […]

Irish actor Donal Courtney dies aged 52
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Irish actor Donal Courtney dies aged 52

He died following a short illness. Irish actor, playwright and director Donal Courtney has passed away at the age of 52. As RTÉ reports, he died following a short illness. Courtney, who was from Killarney, won acclaim for his performance in his one-man show, God Has No Country. He wrote the play himself, and it […]

Season 3 of Bridgerton will be all about Penelope Featherington
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Season 3 of Bridgerton will be all about Penelope Featherington

It’s about damn time. Nicola Coughlan fans will be delighted to learn that the third season of Bridgerton will focus primarily on Penelope Featherington. As per the Netflix’s series tradition, the show’s main storyline centres on a different main character each season. In the first instalment, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) was the focus, while season […]