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Rapper Cardi B has announced that she’s expecting a baby with her partner Stefon Diggs. She has expressed excitement over the news, which has been shared in an interview this week ahead of her new album’s release later this month.

Cardi, 32, is already a parent to three children, with her family including her kids Kulture, seven, Wave, four, and Blossom, one. Asked about speculation of having another baby, she told CBS Mornings: “I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs.” Cardi added that she’s “happy” and “excited”.

She told the outlet that she’s in a “good space,” adding: “I feel very strong, I feel very powerful, that I’m doing all this work but I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby.” Cardi said that herself and Stefon are “very supportive” of each other.

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Gen V’s Emma Meyer, or Little Cricket, has captured the attention of fans.

Gen V is back on Prime Video with a second season and the satirical superhero series is a spin-off of The Boys.

Lizze Broadway stars as Emma Meyer, nicknamed Little Cricket due to her power to shrink by “purging” or eating.

Born Elizabeth Broadway, the 27-year-old actress is also known for her roles in The Rookie, Splitting Up Together and Here and Now.

She began her acting career in the crime drama Southland, playing Brooks Ryerson, and later joined the cast of Shameless.

For her role in Bones in 2013, she was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series at the 35th Young Artist Awards.

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Fans may be interested to hear she had a brief role in NCIS back in 2018, playing the role of Mandy in the episode Family Ties.

Born in Toledo, Ohio to school teacher parents, she moved to LA with her family when she was nine years old.

She began acting as a hobby and quickly found success booking guest star roles in big shows like Chicago PD and Bones.

Gen V fans hailed her the “most relatable and funny” character of the series on Reddit, calling Emma the “only unproblematic” figure.

As for her personal life, the star was in a relationship with Cobra Kai’s Tanner Buchanan in 2019.

While speaking on the Anna Faris Is Unqualified podcast in 2021, Buchanan revealed he and the Gen V star had been together since they were teenagers.

They briefly broke up in 2015 before rekindling their romance, as he confessed: “It was my fault. I was actually kind of being an a** during that time. So she had every right to [break up with me].”

However, the couple eventually parted ways, with Buchanan going on to propose to his Cobra Kai co-star, Mary Mouser.

At this moment in time, Broadway appears to be single.

Kym Marsh revealed just how much she is missing her dad in a heartbreaking social media message following his death in January last year

Kym Marsh shared a heartbreaking message on social media as she continues to mourn the loss of her dad. The Coronation Street star’s father died in January last year following a “long battle with prostate cancer”.

However, Kym is still coming to terms with his death and shared a throwback snap of the pair alongside an emotional message. Taking to Instagram, the former Hear’Say singer, 49, uploaded an image of the pair smiling for a selfie.

She captioned the Stories post: “Some days I just need my dad,” alongside a broken heart emoji. “Oh dad I miss you,” she sadly continued as she added another three broken heart emojis.

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A statement last year explained how David Marsh had died following his cancer diagnosis. The update came after Kym had told her fans he “didn’t have long left”.

Speaking to PA news agency at the time, a spokesperson for Kym said: “It is with immense sadness that we confirm the passing of David Marsh. A much loved husband, dad, grandad, great grandad and friend to many, David passed away peacefully at home yesterday surrounded by his family. We are truly heartbroken and ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time.”

He had been diagnoses with cancer in 2021. Kym explained at the time that he had put off going for a health check-up during the pandemic. Sadly, by the time he did see a doctor, the disease had already spread to other parts of her dad’s body, like his pelvis and spine.

Talking to The Sun about his condition, she said: “At this stage doctors are talking about it being incurable, but it is treatable and the hope is that they may be able to extend his life – but by how much nobody really knows and he is in discomfort.”

Just weeks ago, Kym revealed her cousin Carl had also died. In an upsetting post, the star said he had died “far too soon”.

She wrote: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. Today our family say goodbye to Carl. My cousin. A legend to all who knew him. A light turned out far too soon.”

She went on: “A huge hole in our lives that will never be filled. Sometimes life makes no sense. There are times when you just can’t understand how such cruel things happen, to good honest people. This is one of those times.

“Carl was the kindest, funniest, most unique person I’ve ever known. The memories I have of us growing up, the camping holidays with the fam, the laughs, your silliness, your loyalty.

“You were one of a kind cuz, and I will miss you until the end of time. I wish I could be there today to say my final goodbye, but I know that you know how much I love you, and I know you would be telling me to stop being a silly arse and stop crying, and that you would want me to be where I am doing what I’m doing.”

She ended by saying: “Doesn’t stop me wishing I was there, or thinking of my family today, or grieving, or wishing I could make this better for everyone. I know that the family will give you the best send off cuz and that they will do you proud.

“We will love you forever and always. Good night god bless my wonderful cousin. Sleep tight.”

Rita Simons has tied the knot in a luxury ceremony. The EastEnders actress married her best friend Ben Harlow in a romantic ceremony yesterday, attended by her famous family and friends.

Taking to social media, she shared: “Well this happened yesterday! I married my best friend @benjyharlow… Just a little teaser before I have the good stuff from @the.event.editor content creator

“I can’t even put into words how special our day was…mostly because we have the most incredible bunch of humans who love us unconditionally and who were prepared to travel to @hiddenriverbarn from all over the world to share our day. We love you all. You know who you are …sorry there’s gonna be a ton of pics to follow!”

Rita then went on to praise her two children for being the “stars” of the day as she went on to thank her wedding planners, her dress designers and her make-up artist. There was also a special mention for the band who played at her wedding day and night.

Duncan James, from the band Blue, was also on hand for a very special job. “Thank you my darling @mrduncanjames for giving me away, I love you forever,” she wrote in a sweet message to the singer.

The singer was quick to comment on her post, writing: “Thankyou to you and ben for such a wonderful wedding,” alongside a string of red heart emojis. Others rushed to the comment section to congratulate Rita, including Ellie Dadd – who plays her on-screen daughter Amy Mitchell. She wrote: “Congratulations Rita and Ben.”

Rita’s character Roxy Mitchell was killed off alongside her sister Ronnie in huge scenes in 2017 and Rita was hopeful that her famous friends could join her to celebrate her big day.

“We’re getting married in September, but I’m not going to say dates or where, but we’re very excited,” she said recently, “Samantha Womack will be there, and I think Larry Lamb and Glynis Barber. Larry was my dad in the show, Glynis played my mum, and Samantha was my on-screen sister, Ronnie.”

Her twin daughters – Jaimee and Maiya – were her bridesmaids. The 18-year-old twins are from her previous marriage to her ex, hairdresser Theo Silveston, who she split from in 2020.

Speaking about her daughters being involved, she added: “Yes, they will. It will be a very glitzy wedding.”

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First Lady Melania Trump took royal fans aback today with an unexpected gesture at Windsor, shedding light on her reportedly close friendship with King Charles III, which dates back long before either of them held their current offices

Melania Trump has shown a slightly different side during her cheery reunion with her ‘pen pal’ King Charles, making an unexpected gesture during today’s state visit.

The First Lady arrived in Windsor this afternoon, accompanying her husband, President Donald Trump, on what marks his second state visit to British soil.

The couple were greeted first by Prince William and Princess Kate as they left their helicopter, before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.

A grand welcome awaited at Windsor Castle, with guards greeting President Trump and Melania with a rousing rendition of the American National Anthem.

And behind the pomp and pageantry, royal watchers were treated to a few more personal moments, as the Trumps and the royals shook hands and exchanged face-to-face greetings.

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Melania, 55, could be seen chatting with Princess Kate and Queen Camilla, while Trump could be seen enthusiastically placing a hand on Charles’ arm as they shook hands.

But for Melania, it appeared there was one member of the royal family that she was particularly delighted to see – her old ‘pen pal’, King Charles.

The First Lady isn’t known for showing her emotions, but today could be seen beaming from ear to ear as she reunited with Charles, leaving royal watchers surprised.

In her 2024 memoir, Melania revealed that she found unexpected common ground with Charles during their initial meeting in New York in 2005. It’s understood that the pair maintain their friendship through old-fashioned written correspondence, bonding through their passions for architecture, gardening, and the arts.

Writing in her book, Melania revealed she enjoys an “ongoing correspondence with King Charles III”, clarifying that she and her husband “exchange letters” with the King “to this day”.

Their shared interest in environmental issues reportedly brought them closer during the Trumps’ 2019 state visit to the UK. The Slovenia-born Melania penned: “The evening’s state banquet was a formal and elegant affair.

|I was seated next to Charles, and it was an absolute pleasure to reconnect with him. Our paths had crossed many years ago in New York City. This time, we engaged in an interesting conversation about his deep-rooted commitment to environmental conservation.”

Charles is well known for his handwritten letters, which he has previously addressed to politicians, celebrities, and everyday people alike. Royal sources have previously said that the monarch finds the process of letter-writing therapeutic and meaningful.

Melania also shared heartfelt moments between her and the late Queen Elizabeth II, reminiscing about the royal hospitality extended to them in England.

In particular, the First Lady highlighted a precious gift given by the Queen – a silver box with an exquisitely crafted enamel lid, featuring designs mirroring the palace’s music room ceiling.

Melania noted, “As we bid farewell to Her Majesty, we extended a cordial invitation for her return visit to the United States. She expressed her gratitude with a warm smile. Sadly, Her Majesty wasn’t able to visit with us again before her death in 2022, but our friendship with the Royal Family continues, and we exchange letters with King Charles to this day.”

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The Prince and Princess of Wales were on hand to meet Donald and Melania Trump as they arrived in Windsor today – and one expert noticed a subtle move by Kate during the greeting

The Princess of Wales used her handbag to deploy a subtle trick as she greeted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle today.

Prince William and Kate were tasked at the start of the royal charm offensive to greet the Trumps, who arrived in Marine One, the call sign of the United States Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president.

The princess gave Mr Trump a broad smile as they shook hands at Windsor Castle. The president shook hands warmly with William and patted the heir to the throne affectionately on his right arm. The Trumps and the Waleses walked side by side following their arrival – with William and Mr Trump chatting in the middle of the group, while the US president held his wife Melania’s hand before introducing them to the King and Queen.

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And for body language expert Bruce Durham from Huddle Culture, Kate made a subtle gesture. He explained to the Mirror : “When they walk away from the helicopter, you see Kate notices the closeness between Donald and Melania, but then what occurs is that her brain notices this and you’ll see there is a shift of her handbag in her hands.

“And what this is, is that she notices that and she feels uncomfortable enough and her brain says move closer to William but because of that regimented royal protocol that’s been ingrained within her, all you get is a shift of the handbag, which indicates she wants to do it, but she regiments herself and recognises that spatial awareness.

“They do look jovial, but it is good when you get these different types of behavioral accpetances, where you’ve got the American president and his partner and Prince William on the other side and the different expectations of how people should behave.”

The prince and princess escorted the president and his wife the short walking distance to meet the King and Queen in front of the gable-ended Victoria House.

The unique setting, never used before at an incoming state visit in modern times, is just one of a number of flourishes being added to impress the controversial billionaire-turned politician, who sees the King as his “friend”.

Camilla rallied to attend the first engagement of the key diplomatic royal duty after pulling out of the Duchess of Kent’s funeral on Tuesday due to acute sinusitis.

The Queen wore a vibrant sapphire blue dress, a matching coat by Fiona Clare and hat by Philip Treacy and a sapphire and diamond brooch.

Pomp and pageantry was out in full force with the scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Mr Trump unprecedented.

Lining the carriage procession route through the private Windsor estate to the castle were 22 half-companies of personnel from throughout the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.

The Trumps joined the King and Queen and the prince and princess for the scenic carriage ride through the green parkland to the castle, accompanied by a colourful Sovereign’s Escort of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

Later, other elements of the royal-focused first day include a visit to the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II in St George’s Chapel, lunch with the royal family, a special Beating Retreat ceremony with a flypast of UK and US F-35 fighter jets and the Red Arrows, and in the evening – to top off the royal celebrations – a lavish state banquet. The Trumps will stay overnight in the 1,000-year-old castle as guests of the King and Queen.