When she was four, Sade, also known as Helen Folasade Adu, was born in Nigeria and later immigrated to the UK. She later rose to fame and became a global household name.
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Soul icon Sade Adu has traded her worldwide celebrity for a quiet life in the West Country, from the heights of “Smooth Operator” to a peaceful existence in Somerset.
She moved to Colchester when she was just four years old to live with her grandparents and was born Helen Folasade Adu in Nigeria. She was later given the name Sade Adu. Her parents lived in Essex at the time. However, her trajectory dramatically changed when she and her band achieved fame with the release of “Your Love is King,” their debut smooth soul song, which peaked at No. 6 in the 1984 charts. Four decades later, their debut album, Diamond Life, sold out in excess of 10 million copies, making it a timeless record.
In addition to receiving four Grammys for her work, Sade also received critical acclaim after their sophomore album was dropped, including Best New Artist. The vocalist made her acting debut with Absolute Beginners, a film set in 1950s London, while still working in this field.
Throughout the following two decades, Sade attained global recognition, with tracks such as “Smooth Operator”, “The Sweetest Taboo” and “No Ordinary Love” playing across radio stations around the world. These songs remain beloved today, amassing over a billion streams on Spotify alone, according to the Daily Record, reports the Mirror.
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The mysterious musician, who has been renowned for her sporadic album releases and extended periods of silence from the spotlight, appears to have settled into a peaceful life by purchasing a farm in the West Country to live on while living alongside her partner Ian Watts and her mother, who are affectionately known as “Granny Annie.”
Halle Bailey and Halle Bailey star in Disney’s live-action film The Little Mermaid tonight at 6 p.m. on E4. Fans praised Bailey’s “enchanting” performance as Ariel and declared it a “must-see” and “must-see” status, and the 2023 remake received a 93% audience approval rating.
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The blockbuster film is all set to hit airwaves tonight(Image: SanyaSM via Getty Images)
One audience member’s opinion of this Disney fantasy musical, which is perhaps the most appropriate description of the movie itself, reads, “I wish I hadn’t waited so long to see it, brought me tears at the end.
This live-action adaptation of a cherished classic captivated audiences when it debuted on the big screen in 2023, and now, the movie is poised to bewitch viewers once more as it graces television screens tonight on Christmas at 6.30pm on E4. The Little Mermaid serves as Disney’s official live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1989 animated masterpiece of the same title, with the original picture loosely drawing from Hans Christian Andersen’s celebrated 1837 fairy tale. Directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay crafted by David Magee, the movie features Halle Bailey in the lead role as Ariel, alongside Jonah Hauer-King portraying Prince Eric.
The supporting ensemble includes Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, and Javier Bardem. The production’s initial budget was estimated at approximately $240 million, though subsequent reports suggested costs reached around $355 million, positioning it as Disney’s twenty-third most costly venture to date, reports the Express. The Little Mermaid proved a tremendous box office triumph, earning over $569 million globally and securing its place as 2023’s tenth-highest-earning picture.
The film’s official synopsis reads: “The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.”
The Little Mermaid was a hit with moviegoers thanks to its impressive 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One enthralled viewer commented, “I liked it better than the original! ” A star on the horizon is Halle Bailey! perfect casting I was so entertained by Melissa McCarthy’s rendition of Ursula! I absolutely adored the original while maintaining some of the nostalgia while adding some fresh elements, especially those that enhance the chemistry between Ariel and Eric. Definitely Disney’s best live-action film to date”!
The best live-action remake to go along with Cruella, Aladdin, and Cinderella read another glowing review from a viewer, according to another audience member. Halle gave a fantastic performance in The Little Mermaid, which was incredibly musical. As Ursula, Melissa was amazing. Giving Jonah and Halle similar interests was a wise decision that greatly enhanced their romance, and the chemistry between them was palpable. It was a wise choice to use Halle as Ariel, and it should set the bar for upcoming live-action remakes.
Another happy customer praised the movie as “must see.” This version stands out from the competition thanks to excellent casting and excellent character development for Prince Eric. Ariel is perfectly portrayed by Halle Bailey, who perfectly excels in this role. The movie comes highly recommended. However, critic reviews were mixed, with one critic claiming that Bailey’s performance is “amazing as it is enchanting” and that the movie received a 67% approval rating.
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Halle Bailey’s mesmerizing performance received a lot of praise, with one critic claiming that the film’s heartbeat is “Ariel,” demonstrating how a classic can evolve without losing its soul. She creates a space for a new generation to see themselves in Ariel’s story rather than just making a splash. Halle Bailey as Ariel is the most perfect casting for a live-action remake Disney has ever produced, according to another reviewer. It is important to study how she managed to capture Ariel’s childlike inquisitiveness, stubbornness, and yearning.
Tonight at 6:30 p.m. on E4 on December 25th, The Little Mermaid will be broadcast on television.
Halle Bailey and Halle Bailey star in Disney’s live-action film The Little Mermaid tonight at 6 p.m. on E4. Fans praised Bailey’s “enchanting” performance as Ariel and declared it a “must-see” and “must-see” status, and the 2023 remake received a 93% audience approval rating.
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The blockbuster film is all set to hit airwaves tonight(Image: SanyaSM via Getty Images)
One audience member’s opinion of this Disney fantasy musical, which is perhaps the most appropriate description of the movie itself, reads, “I wish I hadn’t waited so long to see it, brought me tears at the end.
This live-action adaptation of a cherished classic captivated audiences when it debuted on the big screen in 2023, and now, the movie is poised to bewitch viewers once more as it graces television screens tonight on Christmas at 6.30pm on E4. The Little Mermaid serves as Disney’s official live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1989 animated masterpiece of the same title, with the original picture loosely drawing from Hans Christian Andersen’s celebrated 1837 fairy tale. Directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay crafted by David Magee, the movie features Halle Bailey in the lead role as Ariel, alongside Jonah Hauer-King portraying Prince Eric.
The supporting ensemble includes Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, and Javier Bardem. The production’s initial budget was estimated at approximately $240 million, though subsequent reports suggested costs reached around $355 million, positioning it as Disney’s twenty-third most costly venture to date, reports the Express. The Little Mermaid proved a tremendous box office triumph, earning over $569 million globally and securing its place as 2023’s tenth-highest-earning picture.
The film’s official synopsis reads: “The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.”
The Little Mermaid was a hit with moviegoers thanks to its impressive 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One enthralled viewer commented, “I liked it better than the original! ” A star on the horizon is Halle Bailey! perfect casting I was so entertained by Melissa McCarthy’s rendition of Ursula! I absolutely adored the original while maintaining some of the nostalgia while adding some fresh elements, especially those that enhance the chemistry between Ariel and Eric. Definitely Disney’s best live-action film to date”!
The best live-action remake to go along with Cruella, Aladdin, and Cinderella read another glowing review from a viewer, according to another audience member. Halle gave a fantastic performance in The Little Mermaid, which was incredibly musical. As Ursula, Melissa was amazing. Giving Jonah and Halle similar interests was a wise decision that greatly enhanced their romance, and the chemistry between them was palpable. It was a wise choice to use Halle as Ariel, and it should set the bar for upcoming live-action remakes.
Another happy customer praised the movie as “must see.” This version stands out from the competition thanks to excellent casting and excellent character development for Prince Eric. Ariel is perfectly portrayed by Halle Bailey, who perfectly excels in this role. The movie comes highly recommended. However, critic reviews were mixed, with one critic claiming that Bailey’s performance is “amazing as it is enchanting” and that the movie received a 67% approval rating.
Continue reading the article.
Halle Bailey’s mesmerizing performance received a lot of praise, with one critic claiming that the film’s heartbeat is “Ariel,” demonstrating how a classic can evolve without losing its soul. She creates a space for a new generation to see themselves in Ariel’s story rather than just making a splash. Halle Bailey as Ariel is the most perfect casting for a live-action remake Disney has ever produced, according to another reviewer. It is important to study how she managed to capture Ariel’s childlike inquisitiveness, stubbornness, and yearning.
Tonight at 6:30 p.m. on E4 on December 25th, The Little Mermaid will be broadcast on television.
The 50-year-old has shared details of her remarkable transformation.
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Alison Hammond(Image: Kate Green, Getty Images for the NTA’s)
Alison Hammond has worked hard to lose weight after being given some scary health news. The TV presenter made two huge lifestyle swaps, which led to remarkable results both inside and outside her body, helping her discover ‘new love’.
Aside from losing an impressive 11 stone, the beloved TV host known for her work on programmes like ITV’s This Morning and Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off also managed to ‘reverse’ her prediabetic condition through dedication and determination.
The 50-year-old first earned public fame during a brief appearance on Big Brother back in 2002. Alison stepped into the famous house at just 22 years old, and her brief fifteen days on the reality show led to a successful TV career that has spanned decades.
In recent years, the presenter has slimmed down and achieved an incredible 11 stone loss with the help of a personal trainer. However, alongside her fitness regime, she cut out two key items from her diet after receiving a prediabetic diagnosis.
Speaking to Women’s Health, she said: “My mum had Type 2 diabetes and she was worried for me, so when I then found out that I was pre-diabetic, that was frightening. I thought ‘I have to be an adult about this’. The sweets had to stop, and the fatty foods.”
Alison, who was 28 stone at her heaviest, maintains her fitness by visiting her personal trainer twice a week and using the weights to exercise in her bedroom. She continued, “I try to change it so it doesn’t feel the same every day.
“If I miss a session or two with my trainer, I notice it. That kick you get out of the way you feel is so good.” Following a complete lifestyle transformation, according to a previous report by Surrey Live, the TV star revealed she’s no longer prediabetic.
She said, “I can allow myself a little sugar here and there because my body is functioning properly.” Although I still have areas of awareness in my arms and stomach, I really enjoy being able to wear things I couldn’t before. Look at me, I’m a bombshell, I mean.
Describe prediabetes.
Diabetes UK claims that people who have “higher than usual but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes” may be classified as having type 2 diabetes. It added that people who develop this condition before it crosses the threshold can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and can prevent or delay the development of the condition.
Prediabetes doesn’t have any symptoms. If you start to have any of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, it means you have probably already developed it. Diabetes UK shared a list of signs people may want to look out for, including:
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using the restroom more frequently, especially at night,
Tonight’s Amandaland Christmas special will be broadcast.
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Joanna Lumley spoke about mortality earlier this year(Image: Jeff Spicer, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
With a TV career spanning over 60 years, Joanna Lumley is one of the nation’s favorite actresses. This evening, the 79-year-old will reprise his role in Amandaland’s Christmas special.
The award-winning star recently shared her thoughts on growing older, disclosing that being conscious of time passing actually energises her more. The celebrated 79-year-old actress and entertainer also confessed she frequently reflects on her own death. “As you near the top of the hill you suddenly think, ‘Gosh, there’s not all that amount of time left’,” she said in a conversation with My Weekly earlier this year.
“All of my dear friends are beginning to leave,” I said. I don’t want to waste a second on this beautiful planet, but it must be coming quite soon. As Joanna continues to work on demanding projects, her zest for life shines through.
This year, she shone in the comedy series Amandaland, a spin-off of the award-winning sitcom Motherland, produced for the BBC. Its Christmas special is set to air on BBC One from 9.15pm tonight (December 25), while season two will arrive in 2026.
Joanna has also recently appeared in the Netflix drama Fool Me Once, and a three-part ITV travel documentary in which she explores Europe’s Danube River. Yet, things haven’t always been easy for the actress.
The actress previously revealed to Vernon Kay on BBC 2 that she has struggled with prosopagnosia for years, which makes recognition of faces difficult.
“I’ve got this weird thing with faces, I’ve got a face blindness,” she said a few years ago on the Tracks of My Years podcast, the Express reports. “It’s called prosopagnosia.
I need to be aware of who people are in advance. I always ask, “Please tell me who’s going to be there,” so that I can match the item’s name to that. It’s not at all related to the phrase “Oh, but you meet so many people,” but it’s completely different from that.
“I never knew what it was, and it has followed me.” I’d also give a test a try. When I first glanced at someone, I would close my eyes and consider whether I could see their face in my head. And I was unable.
According to the NHS, prosopagnosia frequently goes beyond recognising faces, making it difficult to tell a person’s gender, age, and gender difference between objects like cars or animals. Unfortunately, this condition doesn’t have a cure, but noticing its peculiarities might make it more bearable.
Official online NHS guidance explains: “You’ll still see the parts of a face normally, but all faces may look the same to you. It affects people differently. Some people may not be able to tell the difference between strangers or people they do not know well. Others may not recognise the faces of friends and family, or even their own face.”
Joanna continues to thrive despite these difficulties thanks to prosopagnosia. The 79-year-old has a distinguished acting career that includes roles in The New Avengers, Sapphire &, Steel, Absolutely Fabulous, Finding Alice, and Motherland.
In the ’60s, she was notably one of Ken Barlow’s first girlfriends in Coronation Street. And, on the big screen, she even worked alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street.
George Michael’s death on the morning of Christmas Day in 2016 caused hearts to break across the globe. However, he isn’t the only celebrity to pass away on the occasion.
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George Michael died in 2016(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
Although Christmas Day is typically a holiday filled with joy and celebration, it also has experienced heartbreaking losses.
In 2016, the world was left in shock when pop icon George Michael was found dead on the festive morning. However, George isn’t the only star to have tragically passed away on Christmas Day.
Among the best and brightest stars who tragically perished on December 25 are listed here for a retrospective look.
Melanie Panayiotou and George Michael, respectively
At the tender age of 53, beloved pop star George Michael was discovered lifeless at his home in Goring-on-Thames, making the world mourn a tragic loss on Christmas Day 2016. Fadi Fawaz, the star’s partner, went to bed that morning to try to revive him, but he was unresponsive.
In a statement, Fadi shared: “We were supposed to be going for Christmas lunch. I went round there to wake him up and he was just gone, lying peacefully in bed. Everything had been very complicated recently, but George was looking forward to Christmas, and so was I.”, reports the Mirror.
The hairstylist expressed his deep regret over the split with George and Fadi, who had been together since 2012. He tweeted: “It’s Xmas, I will never forget finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning.” I’ll never stop missing you, “xx”.”
Up until March of the following year, a coroner determined George had died from natural causes, specifically dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver. The heart muscle’s ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body is affected by a condition called dilatation cardiomyopathy, which causes it to stretch and thin gradually.
Melanie Panayiotou, George’s sister, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 59, in a tragic turn of events. Melanie “passed away suddenly” during the holiday season after entering a diabetic coma, according to the family’s statement.
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, a film legend, was raised in a difficult environment, with his mother’s conversion to a mental institution and a workhouse. The silent film icon, who had to overcome all odds, rose above poverty and became one of the most renowned and skilled performers in history.
Charlie’s well-being was beginning to significantly deteriorate by the 1970s. The icon found himself in a wheelchair and in need of round-the-clock assistance by October 1977 after having several strokes. In a bizarre way, Charlie passed away on Christmas Day of that year at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke while sleeping. The comedy legend’s private funeral service took place just two days later.
Charlie left over $100 million to his widow, which tragically led to a shocking incident where his body and coffin were taken as part of a ransom plot before being reburied in a reinforced vault.
James Brown
James Brown, a renowned funk musician, suddenly passed away on December 23, 2006. The 73-year-old’s dentist recommended immediate medical attention because he appeared “very bad… weak and dazed” during a dental appointment.
The music legend’s manager and close friend Charles Bobbit remained by his side as he was taken to the hospital.
James succumbed to congestive heart failure brought on by pneumonia complications in the early hours of Christmas morning. After revealing that James had told him, “I’m going away tonight,” Bobbit remained by his bedside until he passed away peacefully.
However, some fans and investigators have questioned whether James’ sudden demise and natural death presaged the singer’s death.
Dean Martin
Hollywood legend Dean Martin, who was born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7, 1917 in Ohio, was a shy youngster who didn’t speak English until he entered the classroom at age five. When he discovered singing, everything changed, and he quickly rose to fame as a comedian, actor, and cultural icon of his time.
Dean had a lifelong heavy smoker, much like his fellow Rat Pack performers. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 1993, but he chose not to undergo the procedure that was suggested.
He passed away at his Beverly Hills residence at the age of 78 from acute respiratory failure just two years later. The Las Vegas Strip’s lights were turned on in honor of the legendary entertainer, who was receiving moving tributes as a show of respect.
In recognition of his extraordinary career, Dean was honored with a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2009.
Eartha Kitt
Legendary singer Eartha Kitt passed away from colon cancer at her home on Christmas Day 2008 at the age of 81. During her final moments, her daughter, Kitt McDonald, was by her side and shared details of those final moments.
When she passed away, I was with her. She literally screamed at the top of her lungs as she left this world. She lived close to my house, and we almost always spoke. We were almost always together. When the doctor informed us that there was nothing they could do after her last few weeks, she was still at home. She continued to move up until the previous two days. She told Mommy Noire that the doctor had warned that she would leave very quickly and that her body would just begin to shut down.
“But when she left, she left the world in her current state of being. Literally speaking, she screamed her way out of this place. She was going to leave quietly or willingly because her survival instincts were so deeply embedded in her DNA. She was very funny because it was just the two of us hanging out [in the last days]. Because I always knew what she thought of me, we [could not talk].
The last few years of her life, she said, “We didn’t need these heart-to-heart conversations. We were just the love of her life.” She began to notice absentees. She assumed I could see them, but of course I couldn’t. I would make fun of her by saying, “I’m going to move to the other room and you’re here to talk to your friends.” “
