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Ozzy Osbourne ‘hated’ Christmas and once drank 28 gallons of alcohol as the day drew near – as he died in July, this Christmas the first one his wife Sharon, and children will have to spend without him

Ozzy Osbourne “f***ing hated” Christmas – but his family are still struggling as the first holiday without him approaches. The late rocker once said he drank 28 gallons of alcohol to get through December as he disliked the festive period so much.

Speaking on I’m A Celeb in November, Jack Osbourne talked about getting close to Christmas without his father. He said: “The saving grace is, my dad hated Christmas.” He described his father as a “curmudgeon” and mimicked his father’s lack of enthusiasm about the day. According to the podcaster, Ozzy didn’t like that he had to “buy gifts for people I don’t even like”.

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“My dad was a bit of a bah humbug Christmas guy,” Jack said in the Bush Telegraph. “He didn’t love it. He wasn’t mean on Christmas, he just wasn’t dressing up as Santa. He was more Ebenezer Scrooge. But not in a tight way, he was just more, ‘Eh who gives a s***?'”

Last year, the Black Sabbath frontman told The Sun: “I f***ing hate Christmas”. He shared that when he was still drinking, he bought 28 gallons of alcohol and drank it so quickly, he was “drunk before Christmas f***ing Eve”.

Despite Ozzy’s dislike of the holiday, he still seemed to get involved. Towards the end of November, his daughter Kelly posted a heartbreaking video of her father helping to put up the Christmas decorations. In the video, the rockstar swore as he tried to untangle a string of fairy lights, before eventually walking away.

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Over the video, Kelly wrote: “We are meant to be putting up the tree today! It won’t be the same [crying emoji]” Ozzy died in July this year after suffering a heart attack.

This came only a few weeks after his band, Black Sabbath, performed their final show in their hometown of Birmingham. His son, Jack called it the “ultimate mic drop”. On I’m A Celeb, he said: “It was the ultimate mic drop, he did a massive big gig and was like, alright I’m done … He’d be so supportive of this … I’m still navigating it all, it’s been three nearly four months and so it’s still pretty fresh.”

Ozzy’s wife, Sharon, has also shared how the death has affected her and what she keeps doing to stay close to him. Talking to The Sun, she said she visits the apple tree he was buried under everyday.

She told The Sun: “Everybody goes down there and has a chat with him. It’s never without candles by his pictures. He’d want to be missed. And he is, so terribly. I mean, it’s not even missed. It’s an ache that you wake up with, and you can’t get rid of that ache. It’s like a big hole inside of you, and the kids feel exactly the same way.

She also told Piers Morgan that her children, Kelly, Jack and Aimee, have been instrumental in helping her get through the loss. “I would have just gone with Ozzy, definitely. I’ve done everything I wanted to do. You know [my children] have been unbelievable, just magnificent with me, all three of them.”

Royal expert and author Tom Bower explains to the Mirror why he thinks this festive period is crucial for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future success and happiness

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As the royals prepare for a cosy Christmas at Sandringham, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are out in the cold for what will be their seventh year away from the family celebrations. Despite some signs this year that a reconciliation could be on the cards, particularly for King Charles and Prince Harry, royal biographer Tom Bower claims Christmas is shaping up to be a nightmare for the Sussexes.

“Harry clearly met his father with the hope that he could ingratiate himself back into the family, but it isn’t going to work, there is just no way back for him,” Tom told the Mirror. “Harry himself said he didn’t know how long his father has got, and I think that hangs over him, but I don’t think he’s that high up on Charles’ list of priorities.”

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He continued, “And Meghan isn’t reconciled with her own family and she never wants to come back to Britain, so her relationships with both families act against Harry’s own instinctive interests. The result is they are left in a very isolated place at Christmas.”

Harry, 41, and the King, 77, met for just 54 minutes at Clarence House in September in what was their first in-person meeting for over 18 months. But any hopes for a reconciliation were dashed when details of the event were allegedly “leaked”, and Harry’s team claimed there were “sources intent on sabotaging” the reunion.

According to Tom, the so-called leak was not the only thing that hurt any signs of progress. “He was granted those 54 minutes with the King by the skin of his teeth, but was told that not a word must be spoken about it,” he told us. “And then he gets on the train to Ukraine and tells a reporter that he has no regrets for anything he said in Spare.”

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Another major obstacle has been Harry’s fight to get security for his family while in the UK. He was “devastated” after losing a court battle earlier this year over the decision to downgrade their protection, and said later he couldn’t “see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point”.

But last week The Sun reported he had “won a Home Office review” into the threat level, which, if it goes Harry’s way, could lead to a long-overdue reunion for King Charles and his grandchildren, who have only met once.

Even so, Tom said, “The King is not only battling for survival, literally battling to live, but he wants a legacy and he wants to have a good transition to William, and Harry just gets in the way.”

It’s also highly unlikely the Sussexes will spend Christmas with the Markle side of the family, due to the estrangement on Meghan’s side too. Her relationship with her dad, Thomas Markle Sr, started to crumble around the time of her 2018 wedding to Harry. Thomas had to admit he lied to his future son-in-law about accusations he had staged paparazzi photos for cash a few weeks before the big day.

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However, Meghan, 44, reportedly “reached out” to him via email last week after hearing about his emergency limb amputation in the Philippines, but it wasn’t clear whether the email had landed in Thomas’ inbox.

Following a claim that Thomas, 81, was “confused” by reports Meghan had tried to contact him, People magazine said it understood Meghan’s email “did not generate an error or bounce-back notification” and “efforts to obtain updated contact information for Thomas” were ongoing.

He admitted from his hospital bed last week he was “open to reconciling” with his daughter, and wanted to meet her children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, adding, “It might be nice to meet her husband too.”

Meghan’s other big headache, according to Tom, is her reality TV career and lifestyle brand, As Ever, following the largely negative reviews of her latest Holiday Celebration edition of With Love, Meghan, which launched on 3 December.

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“This Christmas is make-or-break time for Meghan because there are two main problems – money and profile,” he told us. “Her lifestyle shows are clearly not taking off. She put on a great show in terms of looking great and pretending nothing is wrong, but the reality is it’s not a great success, to say the least.

“It hinges on how much Meghan can sell at Christmas and if it doesn’t sell, she has a real problem. Are people prepared to pay $32 for a jar of honey from the Duchess of Sussex? If it doesn’t work this Christmas, they have a real problem about what they will do in 2026.”

Tom also describes Harry as a “declining asset” in the family, as his list of official roles shrunk when he stepped back from the Sentebale charity in March amid reports of a fallout with its staff.

“The fate of Sentebale is OK without him, so what’s he got? The next Invictus Games is in 2027, so what is he going to do for a year?” Tom said. “There’s just no easy solution to the problem they have.”

Frankie Bridge has shared the secret device behind her glowing skin, with her go-to LED face mask said to be a ‘game changer’ for conditions like acne and rosacea

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If you’ve noticed that party season is already taking its toll on your skin, or just want to start the new year with a brand new skincare routine, then an LED mask is a must-have. The at-home device is one of the easiest ways to bring some salon-worthy treatments into your regular routine,

But if you’re not sure which one to go for, Frankie Bridge has shared her favourite one to use at home after a follower asked for her recommendation. Frankie shared that the CurrentBody LED Blue Light Mask: Series 2 is her LED mask of choice, which she said is: “So good if you use it consistently.”

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The LED Blue Light Mask: Series 2 uses both blue and red light to tackle plenty of different skin complaints, and is said to clear skin and calm irritation in as little as six weeks. There are two precise wavelengths that the mask uses, and the silicone material makes it comfortable to fit around your face to make sure you get even coverage.

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Blue light helps get rid of spot-causing bacteria, which not only gets rid of existing blemishes but it helps prevent future breakouts from occurring. Meanwhile the red light boosts your collagen production and helps support skin repairing to reduce redness and even out your skin tone.

As this is the series 2 version of the LED Blue Light Mask, it comes with additional features like an added chin strap and head strap which gives extra support and coverage. There are more LED lights, too, which help make sure you get more coverage and an effective treatment.

There’s even a belt clip on the controller so you can attach it to your clothes whilst wearing the LED Blue Light Mask: Series 2, to make it extra portable and easy to wear. You can pick up the mask for £399.99 direct from the CurrentBody website, but if that’s a little out of budget for you, there are some others available for less.

The Shark CryoGlow LED Mask is £299.99 and has under-eye cooling patches and LED lights to help reduce signs of ageing, banish blemishes and repair skin. Meanwhile the Silk’n Facial LED Mask 100 LEDS is £99.99 down from £160 if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable pick.

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However the LED Blue Light Mask: Series 2 has gotten rave reviews from shoppers who have found it helped everything from acne to rosacea, with no reviews giving it less than four stars.

One said: “My wife has been using the mask for a while now and it’s definitely helping to control her rosacea. Also, she no longer has to take antibiotics, which is fantastic.”

Another wrote: “I had been struggling with hormonal acne for 2+ years and had tried everything – skincare, treatments, diet etc. This device was a game changer for me! Six weeks and no severe breakouts.”

With a third raving: “After 1 month my skin is brighter and smoother. Easy to use and very comfortable.”

And finally a fourth added: “I had so much inflammation in my face that I ended up with this mask. After 3 days of use, I noticed a visible difference and the inflammations were already a lot smaller. Now my skin has calmed down again and the inflammations are almost gone. Very happy with my purchase.”

Music mogul Simon Cowell admits hearing of One Direction star Liam Payne’s death while filming almost lead to him cancelling his new Netflix series The Next Act

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Simon Cowell’s new Netflix talent hunt, The Next Act, dropped on the streamer this week – but one “horrific” moment showed the moment he was told about One Direction star Liam Payne’s death. Music mogul Cowell and artist Liam remained close until he tragically died after falling from the balcony of an Argentinian hotel.

But the record label owner was cautious about airing the footage, sending it to the late star’s family and his ex, Cheryl Tweedy, ahead of it being shown on TV. The show sees Simon on the hunt for the next big boyband, following the record-breaking success story of One Direction, but filming was almost cancelled when he found out the heartbreaking news of Liam’s death.

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During the six-part series, Simon said of Liam: “He was just so normal and down to earth, he always had a sparkle in his eye. Everyone adored him. You don’t know how you feel about someone until you lose them. I am going to genuinely miss him.”

Speaking at the launch of the Netflix series, Simon opened up on how he handled the footage, which came as a complete shock to him and the crew. He told the Sun: “In the middle, there was that moment with Liam, which was just horrific. That really threw us.

“I was very close to him, and that was hard. We almost stopped filming. I had to go away, clear my head.

“We took a break for about two weeks. Before that it had been almost every day. I sent [parts of episode three] to Liam’s parents and Cheryl to see, for obvious reasons, and I said, ‘Look, I don’t want you to just see it when it airs’.

“And so the production company sent it to them, and they were fine with it. It was respectful, I think.”

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The show also sees Cowell team up with Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Kamille, who helps her former mentor Simon find a new boyband. She commented on Simon’s decision to continue filming the series in a Q&A with The Mirror.

She explained: “Not so much, at the time he took a break from filming because it was so devastating and he needed time to process it. We were all there for each other but it was such a sad time, I think part of you’s still shaken by it. But you know what, Simon’s very strong – and he really didn’t want to let these boys down, I think he carried on for that reason.”

The official synopsis reads: “Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In this brand-new Netflix docu-series, cameras follow him everywhere as he sets out to do it again, to try and create the next global boyband sensation.

“This is unlike any show he has made before. From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon’s next chapter. Will he strike gold once again?”

Former Top Gear presenter and Phoenix Nights star Paddy McGuinness will spend Christmas with his ex-wife Christine, following the finalisation of their divorce in 2024

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Paddy McGuinness has revealed that he and ex-wife Christine will be spending Christmas together, following their split in 2022. The couple shocked fans when they announced they would be divorcing, but despite an expensive and lengthy legal process, the pair still co-parent amicably and live together in the family home.

The former couple share their three young children – twins Leo and Penelope, 12, and daughter Felicity, nine. The family has been open about the children and Christine all being diagnosed with autism, and so having all the family together over the festive season is important for dad, Paddy, 52.

Former Take Me Out presenter and comedian Paddy has opened up about his plans for Christmas. He revealed that, despite being an unusual situation for many, having both sides of the family together is normal for his clan.

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When asked if he would be spending Christmas with his ex, he told The Sun: “Of course, because both of our families are our children’s relatives. Our children are always happy to see all of our family.

“Luckily for us, it’s a nice vibe in our household, so there’s never anything where the children feel anything negative whatsoever.” He added that, like most separated parents, he and Christine simply want “what’s best for the children.”

Despite being aware that it “can’t always be like that”, Paddy is thankful that their situation is so amicable, after spending 15 years with his ex Christine. After the family has visited the children, they have a “quiet one” on Christmas Day, as that’s what his kids prefer.

Meanwhile, Christine. 37, recently opened up about how difficult the last couple of years have been for her, admitting she “couldn’t cope with all the changes”. Speaking to the Mirror in August, she explained: “This year has been difficult, I’ve just come off my ADHD meds after being on them for the past year after I begged my doctor for help.

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“I just couldn’t cope with all the changes with the divorce, the amount of attention around my personal life and having to think about my children and how all of this is going to affect them.” The reality TV star decided to quit Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating in May this year after two weeks, realising she felt it was too soon to be dating publicly.

She has been debating whether to remain in the spotlight or if it would be better for her kids if she were to step away from showbiz for good. She added: “I’ve had to think if I am in the right industry, and if I can continue. It may be what I enjoy and love, but when i think about my children and how the attention is going to affect their lives I have questioned it and if it’s right for me.”

Although Christine has said she may never reveal what actually led to her breaking it off with Paddy, she opened up to Celebs Go Dating experts Anna Williamson and Paul C Brunson about her divorce. Speaking on the show following a difficult first mixer, she was asked by Anna: “What happened around the break-up and who initiated it?”

Appearing to suggest Paddy had made ‘mistakes,’ Christine said: “Anyone can make mistakes, but I think the trust was broken,” she explained. “I’ll always love him, he’s the father of my children. and I think he’s the only man that I’ll ever love.

“A lot of people make mistakes and mess up, and when you’re in a couple who is quite well known in the industry, obviously, then everyone knows your business. He was getting a really, really difficult time in the press,” she continued – although she didn’t expand on the ‘mistakes’.

To clarify, celebrity dating agent Anna asked: “Because of that?” Christine replied: “Yeah, and I didn’t like that. It was a lot for him and I just really wanted it to stop. So it was me that said ‘enough is enough.'”

Opening up about her guilt, Christine continued: “So, in some ways I suppose I still carry that feeling of, ‘Well it’s my fault because I ended it,'” as Paul looked on in shock.

Speaking about their relationship to the cameras, Christine said: “We had an amazing 15 years, we really did. The last couple of years, things just weren’t quite the same. I think once the respect isn’t quite there anymore, it’s time to leave.”

Amy Schumer has announced that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end their marriage after seven years together

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Amy Schumer has revealed that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer have split after seven years of marriage.

The actress, author and writer shared news of the impending separation via social media on Friday.

“Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years,” Schumer posted. “We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time.

“Amicable and all love and respect! Family forever.” Schumer and Fischer tied the knot in February 2018 in Malibu, California. Their son arrived in May 2019.

The pair appeared together on the Food Network programme “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook” and the HBO limited series “Expecting Amy,” which chronicled her challenging pregnancy.

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Schumer has previously stated that her Hulu comedy-drama “Life & Beth” draws from her own experiences and was influenced by her relationship with Fischer. Schumer’s breakthrough into Hollywood stardom came with the 2015 Judd Apatow film “Trainwreck.”

She has demonstrated her comedic talents through touring and streaming television specials. This year, she starred in and co-penned “Kinda Pregnant,” playing a baby-obsessed single woman who pretends to be expecting.

She has championed raising awareness about endometriosis, a condition that required her to have her womb and appendix surgically removed in 2021.

Fischer received a 2016 James Beard Foundation book award for American cooking for “The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook: A Year of Cooking on Martha’s Vineyard.”

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Amy and her estranged husband have often been seen without their wedding rings over the course of the last few months. A source previously told PEOPLE that Amy and Chris Fischer are “working through normal issues” in their marriage. Earlier this month, Amy took to Instagram to reiterate the pair “are still married”.

Earlier this year, Amy revealed she was left vomiting and bedridden after she tried to use Ozempic – a diabetes medication – in an attempt to lose weight but it reacted to her genes. Although some people use Ozempic to aid weight loss, it is not licensed for this and should only be used by people with diabetes to aid their symptoms.

Sharing her experience on The Howard Stern Show, Amy confessed: “I have this gene, GDF15, which makes you extremely prone to nausea, which is why I was so sick during my pregnancy. So, I tried Ozempic almost three years ago and I was like, bedridden. I was like, vomiting — and then you have no energy.”

However, years later she admitted to that after quitting the GLP-1 drug, she tried taking Mounjaro, a different version of the type 2 diabetes drug.

In August, the actress revealed she had to undergo an operation following a past surfing incident. She said it had ‘been killing me’ as she struggled with severe pain. She again took to Instagram to share the news, posting a snap of herself using a walking aid.

At the time, she explained to her millions of followers that she had to go under the knife due to the past injury. She said: “Since my surfing injury back in the day my L5 has been killing me. Today I got a laminectomy! It’s a short recovery and when I’m feeling better I will buy a bra!”

And she also confessed to a horse riding incident shortly before her op. After taking her son riding, she said: “I took a deep breath and got my 44 year old, bad backed a** right back up on that horse and rode and trotted and it sent a message to those (riding students) and myself.”