Uncertainty ruled over Udo Kier’s film career. Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula were a result of a chance meeting with director Paul Morrissey on a plane.
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Udo Kier has sadly died(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Udo Kier, the prolific German actor whose career bridged underground art films and Hollywood blockbusters, has died at the age of 81, according to Variety.
One of the most distinctive filmographies in contemporary cinema was created by Kier, who is renowned for his haunting appearance, distinctive voice, and ability to effortlessly transition between genres.
In 1944, a bombing raid in Cologne gave birth to Kier. He recalled how his mother protected him in the rubble in a terrifying account shared during a phone interview years ago.
Kier’s path to the camera was erratic. Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974), both produced by Andy Warhol, were a result of a chance meeting with director Paul Morrissey on a plane. These extravagant and bizarre performances became defining moments in his early career.
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Jessie J, the singer, has reacted to trolls who have claimed she lied about having cancer after being forced to cancel performances on her tour so she could have surgery.
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Jessie J broke the heart-wrenching news that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in June 2025.(Image: @jessiej/Instagram)
Jessie J has robustly responded to online trolls who falsely claimed she never had cancer.
After being diagnosed with “early” breast cancer, the 37-year-old Price Tag singer, who goes by Jessica Ellen Cornish, had a procedure to remove one of her breasts in June.
After months of recovery, she recently had to cancel tour shows as she announced she would need a ‘second surgery’. However, the star has been forced to confront online accusations that she’s ‘lying’ about her diagnosis.
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Addressing the comments in an Instagram story post today, Jessie hit back.
Jessie added: “Also if you have or do comment on the internet that I lied/lie about having cancer. I’ve been a victim of theft. Please address it to my face in the street. One boob down, I suppose. But I’m still able to scrape.
Jessie assured fans that the procedure was “nothing over the top” but “must be completed by the end of the year” when she first revealed the need for a second operation. She later clarified that it was “more complex” than initially believed and that it had been postponed.
She stated in an Instagram video that “some of you may know, some of you may not know that I was scheduled to have a second breast surgery two weeks ago.” So I met with my surgeon a week before my surgery because I explained how my surgery felt, and he recommended me to a different surgeon. We then had a meeting, and they both agreed that this might take some time.
I was obviously upset because I had already canceled my tour, but again it was my fault and two different surgeons had opposing viewpoints.
In a heartfelt address at the Music Industry Trust Awards, Jessie opened up about how the diagnosis has affected her life and how it has affected her. “All of us here are going through things in life that we have to carry to work and leave at home or take to work,” Jessie said.
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“This year has changed my whole world. My perspective, what battles I’m going to pick, when death comes knocking at your door, and you kind of have to answer and f****** kick it away, it just changes everything.”
Ken Bruce, a former Radio 2 mid-morning DJ, has revealed that he is much happier in life right now as a result of some significant changes.
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Ken Bruce is content working where he is now and shows no signs of slowing down(Image: PA)
Radio DJ Ken Bruce says he was becoming the “grumpiest man in the world ” at the BBC before he left Radio 2. The much-loved DJ had a mid-morning slot on Radio 2 for much of his life between 1986 and 1990, then again from 1992 to 2023.
However, he decided it was too late and left to work for Greatest Hits Radio, where he is currently employed. It feels like a completely different chapter of my life, Ken said in a statement to Saga magazine. Despite having 46 fantastic years at the BBC, I was becoming the world’s grumpiest.
When I was 71, I had worked the same job for a while and I began to wonder, “Is that it?” Next, “Stop the Scrapheap” So I made the decision that it was time to change things up, and I’m sure there are many others who are just like me. New people, brand-new setting, and a show-filled audience. Any chance of retirement? Not a chance! “
Ken, 74, was chosen for his radio-related services to the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and still enjoys making radio available. And he doesn’t look back, he prefers to look forward.
He continued, “I’m always asked if I listen to Vernon Kay, who took over the old show on Radio 2, and I always say “No.” referring to his former job. I still watch Radio 3 and watch archive shows on 4 Extra, but it’s because I’m now a member of Bauer Radio, which is my new family.
I listen to our shows because I want to know what our guys are up to. Do I know how few listeners have tuned in since I left the Radio 2 program? Yes. Some people referred me to Greatest Hits Radio. Yes. However, I won’t be gloating or criticizing the BBC. All that matters is that my new show is doing well; it appears that the audience has doubled since I first started watching.
Ken also attributed keeping his mind and body young to his older father. In 2000, he wed his third wife, Kerith, and they have three children. “I have grown-up kids from my first two marriages [Campbell, 46, Douglas, 44, and Kate, 33], but Kerith and I also have Murray [23], Verity [20], and Charlie [17],” said Karen.
Being an older parent can be challenging, but it keeps your mind and body active. I was 57 when Charlie arrived. We like to have Murray living with us because he is autistic. He is currently transitioning from one college to a new one, which always seems stressful. Filling out forms and speaking to the appropriate people are all handled by Kerith.
Scottish broadcaster announced that he would be leaving his 9 to 5am to midday slot in March of that year during one of his BBC shows in January 2023. He was soon confirmed as moving to Bauer Radio to host a brand-new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm following this announcement.
When Bruce left BBC Radio 2, he said, “Nothing stays the same forever, and I’ve chosen the moment to leave when my current contract expires in March.”
“I’ve made many friends and worked with many wonderful colleagues,” I said. After 45 years of full-time BBC Radio broadcasting, I believe it’s time for a change.
Although I’ve chosen this entirely, I’ve also had some new opportunities and would like to continue my career in a slightly different way in the coming years, more details will be revealed soon.
“I’m going to always be very proud of my work with the BBC and Radio 2 in particular, and I want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the mid-morning show.”
The radio DJ first joined the corporation in 1977 as a BBC Radio Scotland presenter and his first regular slot on Radio 2 was the Saturday Late Show in 1984.
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He took over from Sir Terry Wogan and he took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show the following year. He later relocated to midmornings in 1986, and in January 1992, he made his way back to midmornings after a brief break from late nights and early mornings.
* The full interview with Ken is in Saga Magazine’s December issue, out now.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! helped Jack Osbourne. campmates as he “opened up” and was pictured in tears
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Jack Osbourne has spoken about the impact of the death of his father Ozzy(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
On I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, TV star Jack Osbourne burst out in tears. after being reassuring reminder that his father, Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, passed away four months ago.
The 40 year old was consoled by comedian Eddie Kadi and social media sensation Angryginge, also known as Morgan Burtwistle, during their morning gathering around the campfire in Sunday’s episode of the ITV reality show.
Osbourne admitted, “Yesterday was a delicate day for me… I was doing okay when I realized my dad had passed away four months ago. I shared a hearty cry with Eddie, but I’m really happy that I’m here.
“Men cry too,” Burtwistle said in response. Kelly Brook, the model, apologised to Osbourne by saying, “It’s my birthday tomorrow, but I’m not sure what to do with that.
Brook acknowledged that she had sincerely assumed tomorrow would be. Is there anything this guy can’t do besides make up for Jack when he had to figure out when my birthday was? Without him, how will I manage my life?
Later, Burtwistle was given the series’ third bushtucker trial, Terror-Flying Tours. Ruby Wax, a veteran comedian, said: “I always wear red when I wanna, you know, pull off something.
You want to give me your underwear, Burtwistle said in a puzzled manner.
Burtwistle had to place his head in a series of boxes, each one “transporting” him to a different location during the trial. He had to use only his mouth and tongue to release stars.
He found himself in lizard company as he gingerly inserted his head through the first hole. He struggled to manoeuvre his tongue or chin correctly to release the star, which caused a slow start given that there were two up for grabs.
With time running out for his second star, Burtwistle was on the verge of throwing in the towel when presenter Ant McPartlin quipped: “If nothing else this is going to be a great meme.”
Although he nearly injured himself trying to insert his head through the hole in the box, he was unable to earn another star in the second box, which came out on top of the other two.
In a box full of toads, he received two out of two stars, and he was able to get three out of three in a box full of rats before having to fight his greatest fear, which included crocodiles, in the final box, which yielded a total of 10 out of a possible 12.
Later in the program, it was revealed that the electorate had cast a ballot for a new camp leader, with rapper Aitch winning and a candidate Burtwistle being chosen as his replacement. They were given the opportunity to use the treehouse dunny (toilet), sit in the leaders’ cozy seats around the campfire, and sleep in the tent.
The pair then assigned their campmates tasks.
They selected Osbourne and Alex Scott as chefs, Tom Read Wilson of Celebs Go Dating for washing up, Martin Kemp of Kadi and Spandau Ballet for wood collection, and Lisa Riley of Wax and Emmerdale for dunny duties.
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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back on our screens tomorrow at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, while I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked airs nightly after the main show on ITV2, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
After choking a few minutes before the live Blackpool show, Shirley Ballas of Strictly Come Dancing said she “almost didn’t make it.”
Before the show’s host, the famed Blackpool Tower, began, Shirley, 65, was struggling to breathe as she recalled the “terrifying” moment to fans. Without Jane, the hairstylist, who had to perform the Heimlich maneuver, the panel would have been a “judge down,” the head judge claimed.
She said, “I choked on a fishbone,” in a video to her followers. My wonderful Jane, who has been with me for nine years, performed the Heimlich maneuver and we extracted the bone. It became lodged in my throat. But it was terrifying there for 20 minutes because it was lodged and I couldn’t breathe.
If it weren’t for her, Shirley, who is from Wirral, added in a video to her Instagram account, “We’d have been a judge down tonight.” She repeatedly told her fans about how she was, saying, “I’m a little hoarse, but everything is good.”
Without her hairstylist, the panel would have been a “judge down,” the head judge claimed.
She repeatedly told her fans about how she was, saying, “I’m a little hoarse, but everything is good.”
In case she needs to use the Heimlich maneuver in the future, the judge has now pledged to learn it.
An object that might be lodged in a person’s airways is dislodged using abdominal thrusts. In case I ever come across anyone who needs my assistance, Shirley continued, “I’m going to study now.”
It comes after Shirley discovered lumpy tissue in her left breast, which she had previously battled for several health issues. After three biopsies and a mammogram, she was given the final approval, but Shirley claimed she was concerned that she had “worked myself to death.”
Before the biopsy, she told The Sun, “It’s been terrifying to have the needle go in your body. I’m very emotional. I’m teaching because I’m not the same at work right now, but it’s always on my mind.
In case she needs to use the Heimlich maneuver in the future (BBC/Guy Levy), the judge has now pledged to learn it.
The Strictly actress revealed her diagnosis of degenerative spine disease and what treatment options she has for her.
It involves three different types of operations, she told The Sun. And since I’m doing anti-inflammatory, I don’t want to have the operations. I’m attempting to practice ice bathing and juicing. Yes, I do have an ice bath made of brass. I’ve already climbed to about four minutes because it’s freezing cold at five in the morning.
I would say that it really motivates me to get my day started, and that I have also reduced my work hours because I don’t want any operations as long as I don’t feel any.
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As tensions with her husband Brooklyn Beckham’s family continue to grow, Nicola Peltz took to Instagram to post a picture of herself stretching in a grey jumper and leggings.
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Nicola Peltz with her husband, Brooklyn Beckham(Image: Getty Images for Vogue)
Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham’s wife, has stepped up her flexibility in a new social media photo by falling into the splits.
This weekend, the actress, 30, took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of herself stretching. In the image, she can be seen wearing a casual outfit, with a grey jumper and leggings, and her hair is tied up. She also posted a photo of herself looking at the camera while holding a mirror in front of her face.
Since April 2022, Nicola has been married to Brooklyn, David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son. She is best known for her roles as Katara in the movie The Last Airbender, Bradley Martin in the A&, E drama series Bates Motel, and Tessa Yeager in the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction. In a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, the couple wed, and their engagement reaffirmed in a smaller ceremony in August 2025.
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Their wedding three years ago was a spectacular wedding at Nicola’s family estate. However, Nicola’s family only attended the wedding renewal this year, which was much smaller and took place on the same estate.
It comes amid family tensions, which have seen Nicola and Brooklyn snub the Beckhams on a number of occasions, including David’s 50th birthday, his knighthood and the release of Victoria’s Netflix documentary.
The couple have not been seen with David and Victoria since Christmas last year and have stopped interacting with each other on social media.
Football icon David was officially made a Sir by King Charles on November 4 in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. He celebrated with Victoria as well as their children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
Unfortunately, Brooklyn was the only character left out of the once-in-a-lifetime moment, which hasn’t been able to dispel the feud rumors.
Nicola returned to social media hours after David’s celebration, where she gushed about her own family but declined to offer congratulations. She shared a picture of the bouquets Brittany’s sister, Brittany, had sent her. Nicola responded to the post, “OMG @brittanyleahpeltz thank you so much these are breathtaking.
Brooklyn’s brothers Romeo and Cruz posted their own sweet tributes on social media, and he has also refused to acknowledge his father’s accomplishments. Brooklyn retreated after a journalist inquired about the documentary his mother had produced last month.
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While Brooklyn seemed to be the only member of the Beckham clan not to attend the Victoria Beckham premiere, his mum included him in her tribute to those who have helped her make the show. She said: “To my husband for convincing me and forcing me, giving me no choice, David. My children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, Harper and David. Oh no, he’s not a child! It has taken this process to realise I am enough.”
She continued, “This process really forced me to reflect on my journey, and it was emotional. After a year of intense therapy, I realized a lot. My brother and sister, as well as my parents and I, thank you. I love you and would like to thank the Spice Girls.
