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Perrie Edwards, a former Little Mix star, recalls how her mental health suffered a troubling breakup with Zayn Malik, one of her former One Direction stars.

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Perrie Edwards has revealed the devastating impact of her public break up with One Direction star Zayn Malik, and how it affected her mental health. She spoke about the “dark” time as part of Louis Theroux’s Girlbands Forever documentary, which explores the music industry for British singers over the last 25 years.

Many former girlband members looked back at a time where record companies had no regard for ‘duty of care’, in an era when the stars’ mental health was not taken into account. Members of bands like Sugababes, Little Mix, Eternal, All Saints and Atomic Kitten looked back at how they were treated by their managers in the 90s and early 00s.

Perrie, 32, won X Factor in 2011 alongside the other Little Mix girls – but her swift rise to fame left her in a dark place, particularly as it coincided with the growth of social media. She admitted: “I did start believing I’m not good at this, I’m ugly. People just say well, it’s what you signed up for.

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I wished I could sing for non-trolls, not people. That is something I didn’t want, and I didn’t consent to it. “She was relentlessly trolled by his fans when Perrie started seeing 1D star Zayn Malik. She remarked, “Social media was dark, it used to hurt me a lot.

The pair eventually got engaged, but their relationship ended in 2015 when they split up. Perrie recalled that, “You’re hurting enough, everyone else has a different opinion of you.” You can’t escape it, so you might as well just sing about it because everyone wants to know about your business and feels like they do.

Perrie wrote the song Shout Out To My Ex, Little Mix’s most popular single, about her breakup with Zayn. She recalled that while Little Mix was a pivotal moment, it was difficult to discuss that in public.

“I just hurt, and I had a lot of it in the background. Your mental health is greatly affected by it. Perrie’s mental health was about to suffer as a result when she left for Las Vegas in 2017 to perform with the girls.

She declared, “I didn’t want to go.” I was exhausted. When I attempted to leave the trip, I started having panic attacks when we arrived.

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I ended up in a hospital because I didn’t know what was going on at the time or what anxiety was. I didn’t want to upset the girls, and I didn’t want to let them down. Without me, they had to do it, and I detested and deeply regretted doing it.

Perrie continued, “You can’t really be selfish when you’re in a group dynamic, even though you’re going through stuff individually. I therefore made an effort to make a face-up.

Other claims made by artists in the documentary include allegations of forced abortions, pressure to lose weight at secluded ‘fat loss camps’ and bullying by record companies. Girlbands Forever is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

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Actor David Harbour has spoken about finding fame on the Netflix show as he navigates a string of controversy in his personal life.

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Stranger Things star David Harbour is currently embroiled in a series of scandals in the aftermath of the release of his estranged wife Lily Allen’s latest album and her allegations that he was unfaithful during their marriage.

As all eyes are on the star’s personal life, he has been refreshing candid in an interview with the Spanish version of Esquire magazine. In the November edition of the publication, David, 50, explains his relief at finding fame later in life sharing how it’s allowed him to be more respectful of the spotlight. The interviewer asked him, ‘Stranger Things premiered when you were 41. Is it easier not to become a jerk when fame comes a little later in life?’

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David responded, “It certainly is for me. I believe that the traps of youth and fame are so intertwined with one another. Who cares if you know you’re going to die when you’re older? ]Laughs]”.

Instead of trying to preserve it, control it, or hold on to it, he said, “You get to enjoy it more, I think.” You must chase it because you take it so seriously and it defines you.

He continued, “Whereas] it’s just like, Oh, this is a nice little treat. We’ll ride it and see what it has to offer, but we won’t get bogged down in its self-importance craze.

Since the release of his estranged wife’s studio album last month, David has been caught in a media storm following Lily Allen’s allegations of him cheating within their marriage.

The couple wed the following year after their first relationship on the popular dating app Raya.

And while some Lily’s allegations have raised some eyebrows, a report has recently surfaced that claims some of the material on her album had no direct connection to David.

Some of the songs on the album were written four years ago, according to a source who reportedly told the Daily Mail, which was when her relationship with David was flourishing.

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The album’s creators have referred to it as a PR stunt. Lily admitted to using “poetic license” in her own admission when she claimed that her album was “autofiction.”

The insider claimed that Lily had no connection to David and that this was all happening while they were deliriously happy. “Some years ago Lily wrote a really, really honest album about men she had come into contact with who weren’t really nice to her. However, West End Girl was born out of this.

Then, they continued, “There are abundantly clear references to the breakdown of her marriage to actor David, but by no means is it all about him, though Lily has been very happy to allow that narrative to continue and bash David.”

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A girl is being delivered by Shannon Phillips. The 31-year-old TV star, who became famous on Love Island in 2020, is already the mother of Lucia Webb, who is also the mother of Lucia, who is also the father of Lucia and Billy Webb, who recently announced on social media that she and her partner have experienced a new blessing.

The reality star admitted to feeling “completed” in a way she could not have imagined before sharing a reel of the baby’s arrival on Halloween.

Our littlest love has completed us in ways I didn’t even realize was possible, said Sofia Phillips-Webb, 31 October 20257lb 4oz. Our ideal girl’s dreamiest experience.

The TV star then shared a photo of herself nursing the newborn baby with her partner next to her on Instagram.

I can’t get over how magical that experience was, she said in the caption of the photo. Please, I’ll have 20 more. Numerous of Shaughna’s fellow reality stars emailed her wishes in the comments section. Nicole O’Brien, who is well-known for her work on Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle, wrote: “Aww Shaughna! congratulations, sweetheart, and a very happy birthday.

Congratulations to you all, according to their co-star Paige Turley, while their co-star Eve Gale, who also appeared on Love Island with Shaughna, wrote: “Congrats to you all!!! Another adorable girl that weeps so beautifully together; a happy coincidence for Lucia.

Before being released in August, Shaughna actually became pregnant during a brief home visit from her boyfriend Billy, who was currently serving a nine-year sentence for Class A drug offenses at the time. And Shaughna was shocked that her baby dream came true so quickly, even though she had planned the pregnancy and even monitored her ovulation to increase her chances of conceiving.

For the first time, my ovulation window coincided with Billy’s return, she claimed. I thought, “You know what?” Not, why? Let’s just observe.” I literally said to Billy the next day, “I think I’m pregnant. I was very, very early to learn. I was taking between five and ten tests each day. I’m not even exaggerating.

Billy, who was jailed in 2023, claimed at the time that he was currently on “a few days” each month without regular visits. The actress also mentioned that Billy was due for an early release and was optimistic that he would leave in time for the arrival, despite the fact that she has already been forced to raise her daughter as a single parent.

She continued, “I am aware of the date that he is scheduled to return, but I don’t say that just because something might happen.” But I’m hoping he’s at home by the time my baby is due.

In April of this year, Shaughna gave birth to Lucia, and by that time Billy had already been detained on suspicion of possessing with intent to distribute a Class A drug.

Despite “hating every minute” seeing her young daughter in a prison setting, she remained committed to maintaining the father-daughter relationship and regularly visited him.

She said, “I never would have chosen this life for my daughter.” I don’t believe it until I entered the building to find out what was happening. Although I was so anxious, I never had a question. Regardless of what was going on between us at the time, I always knew that I would take Lucia to see her father.

Shaughna admitted that she was conflicted when she first learned she was pregnant because she didn’t want her daughter to feel like she was “being replaced.”

She said, “I was hoping for it, but the moment I learned about it, Lucia hit me off guard immediately.” What have I done, Oh my God, I thought? I don’t want you to ever believe you were being replaced or something similar. When I consider it, my heart literally breaks.”

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Sir Hopkins, Anthony has risked the wrath of mental health charities as he has claimed that ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are “nonsense” conditions. The actor has previously said that he believes he could be neurodivergent and has been open about struggling with alcoholism, admitting that he has found himself angry for no reason but couldn’t quite work it out.

The Oscar winning actor told the Sunday Times: “Well, I guess I’m cynical because it’s all nonsense, it’s all rubbish; ADHD OCD, Asperger’s, blah, blah, blah.

Oh God, living is just being a human being, full of warts, grime, and craziness, according to the human condition. Who cares about all these labels, exactly? However, it’s now in fashion.”

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But Anthony runs the risk of offending many people who suffer with those conditions. Henry Shelford, CEO and co-founder of ADHD UK told the Mirror: “It is easy for those that have found their perfect spot, where their individuality and difference helps them succeed, to forget how hard it is for those that haven’t.

“A diagnosis of ADHD or Autism isn’t like a coat bought off a fast-fashion rack. Assessments require medical specialists and NHS waits are usually measured in years or even decades.

“We are aware of the remarkable success of those who have ADHD.” However, we also know how challenging ADHD is. According to statistics on suicide, 1 in 4 women with ADHD and 1 in 10 men with ADHD will eventually attempt to commit suicide.

Overall life expectancy is shorter for a woman with ADHD and shorter for a man with ADHD, respectively. Comments like this make it even more difficult for those who are struggling the most with ADHD.

Anthony revealed that Stella Arroyave, his third wife, claimed she thought he had Asperger’s Syndrome, a now-defunct condition.

After it was discovered that Asperger’s was difficult to distinguish from ASD, and that the condition was named after Hans Asperger’s, the condition’s name, had ties to the Nazi regime, it is no longer referred to as a term. Instead, it is a part of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Anthony claimed that because of his anger issues, he has been encouraged to see a psychiatrist and that he has felt like he is “putting on a mask every morning.” He has continued to claim that he doesn’t believe in neurodiversity.

Anthony has previously admitted to having issues with alcohol. He claimed that he was drinking when he realized he had a problem requiring treatment in California.

Soon after meeting his ex-partner at a gathering, he informed them that he needed assistance. In Los Angeles, he then began a 12-step program.

In a video he shared on social media last December, Anthony outlined his five decades of sobriety. He claimed that those who require assistance are able to do so, according to his 5.3 million followers.

He said, “If you do have a problem, there is help if you do have a problem with booze. Have fun is wonderful, having a drink is fine.

“There is plenty of help around if you’re allergic to alcohol, and it’s not a bad deal. One thing that I didn’t realize was that I wasn’t unique. I got sober, which sounds dull, but there are thousands of other people who share my story.

They still hire me, and they still give me jobs. In two days, I’ll turn 87. The actor put the phrase “One day at a time” in the caption. 49 years. “Life is in session.”

After two decades of trying to conceive, Atomic Kitten star, Liz McLarnon, gave birth to a boy, revealing it was a “funny” experience.

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After going through a “painful” IVF battle over the years, Liz McLarnon gave birth to a healthy boy. The star of the television series Atomic Kittens has been open about her conceiving struggles with her fans.

The 44-year-old took to her social media to share the happy news on Sunday. She posted a selfie giving a thumbs up to the camera on her Instagram page.

Little man arrived early, she wrote in the caption. Although it initially seemed a little scary, everything ultimately turned out well. After battling conceivability for 20 years and using IVF, Lizz became pregnant in May of this year.

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Liz and her partner Peter met four years ago, and they soon began the IVF process. In 2023, they went through three unsuccessful embryo cycles before experiencing two miscarriages the following year.

Liz appeared on Loose women when she revealed the gender of her child. After a clip was played Liz walked out on stage and said: “That piece then, it made me get a bit teary back there.”

She then went on to say how far along she was in her pregnancy, saying: “I am just around five months. ‘We know what we’re having.. if you’d like to know? We’re having a boy!

We believed it to be a girl, and we believed it to be. Numerous names are playing in my head, and I’m getting really excited about them.

Liz explained the pregnancy journey she went on earlier in the conversation, and she became emotional. She stated, “It’s been a really difficult experience.

“It’s strange because I speak about it, but hearing you talk about it in a third person made me angry, almost likes someone else,” I said. While dealing with it yourself is like, “Oh, carry on.” Let’s do this'”.

In a heartfelt Instagram clip from the wedding ceremony in 2023, Liz and Peter announced their happy news that they were expecting in May.

In the sweet clip, Liz can be seen turning around to reveal her bump while sitting on a park bench. She stated in the video that she had been keeping her from people and that she had mostly kept herself off social media because it was sometimes difficult to smile.

“But after years of sometimes quite painful IVF and dark times, I’m pregnant! We feel like we’ve been given the world.”

I started making a video of myself telling you, but I got too emotional, so I figured I’d just hide behind this little announcement.”

“I can’t believe we’re here,” I said. Many people have gone through the same or worse as I did. After so much hope, I want to give what I can and offer my voice and ears to those who have already assisted others in understanding or coping with the effects of IVF and loss. Some of these communities have been wonderful and supportive. I’m so appreciative.

Marian is portrayed by Lauren McQueen in Robin Hood, the most recent soap adaptation of the timeless tale. She has enjoyed great success in the soap industry in recent years.

The most recent adaptation follows Rob (portrayed by Jack Patten) and Marian during their early years, as has just been released on MGM+.

Before he became the infamous outlaw, Rob was a young 24 year old trying to find his way in life.

Marian is depicted similarly as a young, untrained girl who develops into a woman who finds her own voice.

The role of Marian is played by Lauren McQueen, a 29 year old actress hailing from Liverpool, whose acting debut was in the BBC miniseries, Good Cop.

Her career took off when she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Lily Drinkwell in 2017 – a role which bagged her two British Soap Awards, reports the Express.

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Her character had a relationship with Prince McQueen (Malique Thompson-Dwyer), and a self-harming plot that was based on a car accident.

The Mix, Mind, NSPCC, Samaritans, and Samaritans were the four charities that the show co-hosted the heartbreaking storyline, which then expanded to include group self-harm.

The plot won the British Soap Awards 2018 for Best Storyline and Best Single Episode, and Lauren made the decision to leave the soap to pursue new endeavors the following year.

Her character met a tragic end after her mental health deteriorated and she succumbed to sepsis following a self-harm relapse.

She appeared in Outlander: Blood of My Blood and Belgravia: The Next Chapter after Hollyoaks.

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She shared her thoughts on working with her co-stars, including Sean Bean, as the Sheriff of Nottingham, as well as her most recent role in Robin Hood.

She expressed her excitement at working with him. He gives the Sheriff and the show an extra dimension. He is such a genuine, honest individual.

When we first met, we had a pleasant conversation about Liverpool. It was nice to have a personal relationship with him since he had a TV show there. I gained a lot from watching him on the set.

She explained that Marian “came to me naturally” through self-tiring, and that she was prepared to stamp her name on her.

The actor also praised brand-newcomer Jack Patten for playing Robin Hood, saying, “We clicked right away. Final audition was such a blast. Both of us both knew that the roles were appropriate. It sounded very exciting.