Dakota Johnson played the alleged mistress of Lily Allen’s husband David Harbour – known to millions of fans as ‘Madeline’ thanks to her biting West End Girl album
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Lily Allen performs on SNL for the first time in 18 years
Dakota Johnson stunned fans by joining Lily Allen on Saturday Night Live (SNL), where she kissed the singer while appearing as ‘Madeline’ in a bombshell performance of song Tennis from her West End Girl album.
The performance marked Lily’s first appearance as the show’s musical guest in 18 years.
Lily, 40, sang tunes from her hit album – released in October – that details grim details from her split with Stranger Things actor David Harbour. During the final song, actress Dakota made an a cameo as the infamous Madeline.
The singer references David’s extra marital affairs and his mistress ‘Madeline’ – although the name is understood to be a pseudonym.
Dakota was behind a curtain delivering the song’s spoken-word verses, explaining her side of the story to Lily in a series of texts.
At the end of the song, Dakota moved from a curtained off bed to the front of stage with Lily giving her a kiss on the cheek as they met.
“He told me that you were aware this was going on and that he had your full consent,” she said. “If he’s lying about that, then please let me know. Because I have my own feelings about dishonesty.” At the end of the song, Johnson revealed herself by stepping from behind the curtain, approaching Allen, and planting a kiss on her cheek. The episode was hosted by English actor Josh O’Connor.Earlier, Allen performed her first song of he night, Sleepwalking, dressed in silk nightwear against a bedroom-styled stage backdrop.
The record, described by Allen as a blend of “truth” and “fantasy”, saw the pop star explore a broken sexual “arrangement”. Allen last appeared on the long-running sketch comedy show in 2007, on an episode hosted by actress Drew Barrymore. All 14 songs on her new album were written by Allen, in collaboration with her musical director Blue May.
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The SNL performance caps off a huge year for Allen, who just last month announced a string of new live dates to her sold-out tour. Allen, who will perform her new album West End Girl in its entirety, will now also appear in Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester and Cardiff, along with several other towns and cities in June. The original tour dates were announced last month, with all 13 shows quickly selling out.
Peter Andre has backed Australia’s social media ban for teenagers and warned that the ‘dangers are so real’ online for children as he hopes that other countries will follow suit
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Peter Andre has publicly backed Australia’s decision to ban teenagers from using social media(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Peter Andre has publicly backed Australia’s decision to ban teenagers from using social media as he warned of the “dangers” children could face online.
The ban, which came into effect overnight last Wednesday, means that children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to have social media accounts. Some campaigners said such a ban could lead to bad actors targeting children in other online spaces, such as gaming or messaging platforms.
Pop star Peter, 52, who has Junior, 20, and Princess, 19, with ex-wife Katie Price but is now married to Emily Andre and has Millie, 11, Theo, nine, and 20-month-old Belle with her, grew up in Australia and threw support behind his home country’s decision.
Writing in his new! magazine column, he said: “Australia has implemented their social media ban for under 16s, and it’s great. When people ask me if it’s a contradiction that I’ve had my kids on social media, we have to remember that when social media first started, we were all new to it. We didn’t know the pitfalls of it.
“Now, we’re seeing what AI can do; that’s why our youngest children are not on it. I fully support the ban. I know that’s not what kids under 16 want to hear, but it will do them so much good. I hope the rest of the world catches on. The dangers are so real.”
Australia has announced that all citizens under 16 will be banned from using social media. From December 10, the Australian government requires platforms to deactivate all accounts for under 16. These platforms must take “reasonable steps” to prevent users from holding an account until after they turn 16, or face a fine of up to $49.5m (£24.5m).
Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Reddit, Twitch and Kick are named as the apps to be included in the ban. However, the Australian government has said the list is dynamic and other platforms could be added if kids flee to one that hasn’t initially been included and raises similar concerns as those posed in the banned apps.
Platforms will need to decide how users’ ages are verified, but have required that requesting ID cannot be the only form of age check. Reactions to the ban have been varied. Some believe it’ll be “ineffective” and others believe the apps that have been banned aren’t “essential” anyway. One wrote: “I hate the ban, I’ll have to fake my age. Hope the government didn’t see that.”
A petition against the ban said it would be “unfair and harmful” for Australian teens, citing a loss of online safe spaces and future opportunities, privacy risks and increased loneliness for young people.
“Instead of banning social media, the government should teach digital safety, promote healthy online habits, and make platforms more responsible. Young people deserve to be part of the digital world safely and with their voices heard,” the now-closed petition read.
However, on TikTok, responses seem to be positive, especially from users across the world. One wrote: “I’ve been online since I was 10 and I’m 23 now. I fully support this. I’m certain I’ve been messed up in many ways from this. Thank you Australia, from Canada.”
However, on TikTok, responses seem to be positive, especially from users across the world. One wrote: “I’ve been online since I was 10 and I’m 23 now. I fully support this. I’m certain I’ve been messed up in many ways from this. Thank you Australia, from Canada.”
Another commented: “They should do this everywhere in the world.” “Genuinely best law ever, I’m 18 and my brothers are just too young for social media, literally unnecessary!!! I was too young too,” a third typed.
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A fourth wrote: “As a Gen Z who accidentally discovered so many weird things on the internet, I’m so glad this is happening. I wasn’t protected from social media as a child and it wasn’t fun so I feel like 16 is the perfect age.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly ‘tipped over the edge’ during the final Christmas with the Royal Family, leaving them certain they needed to make their ‘own path’
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven’t had a Christmas with the Royal Family since 2018(Image: Getty Images)
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last celebrated Christmas as part of the Royal Family, they were reportedly left ‘furious’ over a snub by the late Queen Elizabeth in her annual address. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally quit their royal duties in January 2020, after one particular moment was the “final straw” for them just weeks earlier.
In 2019, Harry and Meghan, with seven-month-old Prince Archie in tow, spent the festive period in Canada with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland and they were allegedly ‘tipped over the edge’ during the late Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas broadcast. As the monarch addressed viewers, family portraits were clearly visible on her desk, however, one was missing as there was no picture of Meghan and Harry with their then-newborn son.
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In the book Finding Freedom, authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand claimed the Sussexes believed the Royal Family were “conspiring against them” with the move, as they said the couple felt they had “long been sidelined by the institution and were not a fundamental part of its future”.
They wrote: “One didn’t have to look further than the family photos displayed during the Queen’s Speech on Christmas Day. In the Green Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, where the Queen delivered her address, viewers glimpsed photos of the [Waleses] and their children, Charles and Camilla, Prince Philip, and a black-and-white image of George VI.
“Noticeably absent was a photo of Harry, Meghan, and their new baby, Archie.” The authors explained the Palace’s reasoning behind the snub, as royal sources insisted the photos were chosen to represent the “direct line of succession”. However, Omid and Carolyn said Harry and Meghan felt it was “yet another sign that they needed to consider their own path.”
During the 2019 Christmas period, the royal couple missed the Queen’s pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace and were not present for the traditional royal family gathering at the monarch’s private Sandringham estate on Christmas Day.
It was the second time Prince Harry has missed spending December 25 with his immediate family, the first being when he was on a tour of Afghanistan while in the Army in 2012.
In 2020, the couple decided to step back from life as senior royals and moved overseas to America, where they still live today with their children Archie and Lilibet.
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A year later, the couple sat down with Oprah Winfrey in a 2021 bombshell interview where they discussed their reasons for quitting royal life, while also hurling damning revelations and accusations at the Royal Family.
Since then, relationships between the Sussexes and the Royal Family have been fractured, especially after the release of their Netflix docuseries in 2022, followed by Harry’s memoir Spare in 2023, and a string of candid jabs at the Firm during public appearances over the years.
Gemma Collins has given a candid update on her feelings towards Christmas after her mother Joan’s recent health issues, as she looks forward to 2026
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Gemma Collins admits she isn’t feeling festive
Gemma Collins says she’s “not feeling Christmas one bit” in a candid update. The former The Only Way Is Essex star has admitted she can’t wait for this year to end as she shared her festive struggles.
The reality star has confessed she isn’t looking forward to the holiday season due to her mum’s poor health. Thankfully now Gemma may be able to get into the festive spirit, after her mum was allowed to return home from hospital.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror recently, she said: “I’m not feeling Christmas this year. I don’t feel that there’s any magic in the air. My mum’s in hospital at the moment. Until she’s home, I can’t really think about it. I am not feeling Christmas one bit.”
Whilst her mum is now doing better, Gemma is struggling with one other thing this festive season. Admitting it’s been tough for her to see everyone so ‘over the top’ on social media, Gemma wants people to keep it real.
“Thankfully I feel that it’s become, this year, just very grotesque – so much over-the-topness on Instagram. People are losing the meaning of Christmas. It’s about who you’re spending time with and who’s around your table, not the presents. I think everyone needs to calm themselves down and remember what Christmas is actually about,” she said.
For Gemma, Christmas is all about her family and loved ones – as she prepares to wed her fiancé Rami Hawash next year.
Favourite Christmas memory? I think it’s always about being with your loved ones. For me, I’ve always cherished family and quality time, so it’s never about the presents for me. I think people do really need to remember that it is about who you spend the time with.
Earlier this week, Gemma revealed that her mum was finally coming home after five weeks in hospital with pneumonia.
Taking to social media, she shared: “This day I will never forget. Thank you to EVERYONE AT BROOMFIELD Hospital the LAST 5 weeks from reception to tea lady to Physios doctors nurses its an Absolute MIRACLE.
“Thankyou to everyone Whos come up to me contacted me prayed for my mum ! Ive been blow away by the amount of people who hugged me in the shops and everyone who would ask me how mum is I APPRECIATE you more then you will ever know. My Closest friends people Who cooked me dinner the lovely Lambas it meant so much. GOD is GOOD @nhsengland.”
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In a plea to others, she added: “Please make the most of loved ones this Christmas not the presents not the matching pyjamas, just who is round the table,” as she reminded people to focus on their loved ones this festive season.
In partnership with Gemma Collins, AliExpress See the Signs 11.11 campaign encourages shoppers to tune into symbols of renewal and self-belief, whether that means manifesting goals for the year ahead or recognising the right moment for a savvy buy.
Weight-loss injections have sparked rapid transformations among the famous, but experts warn that the after-effects are becoming harder to ignore
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An expert is warning about the side effects of Ozempic
The rise of celebrity weight-loss injections shows no sign of slowing – but the after-effects are becoming harder to ignore. From Hollywood red carpets to UK TV studios, rapid weight loss has become the defining body trend of the decade, with famous faces leading the way. Serena Williams has spoken openly about using weight-loss injections, while a growing list of stars have sparked speculation with dramatic transformations in a matter of months.
But now, as the pounds continue to drop, experts warn that the impact on the face is catching up – and some celebrities are starting to sound the alarm. Singer Robbie Williams recently admitted he experienced serious health concerns after using weight-loss jabs, while fans have expressed worry over the increasingly gaunt appearances of stars, including Meghan Trainor, who has discussed her dramatic weight loss publicly.
Other celebrities have been widely reported or rumoured to have used injections following rapid slimming, though many have never confirmed it themselves.
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And according to one of Britain’s most in-demand aesthetic specialists, the trend is leaving a visible mark. Roy Cowley – the man behind the faces and bodies of some of the UK’s best-known stars — says he is seeing a sharp rise in what’s become known as ‘Ozempic face’, a term used to describe the hollowed, sagging look linked to rapid weight loss.
Roy, founder of 3D Aesthetics, has worked with celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Amy Childs, Olivia Bowen and Danielle Lloyd, and says the problem has surged alongside the popularity of weight-loss injections.
“Robbie Williams is quite a famous one at the moment — and Meghan Trainor too,” Roy told us. “Really, anyone you see who’s had very rapid weight loss, generally it’s down to these Ozempic-type fat-loss jabs.”
He says the look is instantly recognisable. “It’s the gaunt appearance — sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, sagging skin and more prominent wrinkles. That’s really what defines it. The key thing to understand is that it’s caused by rapid weight loss. Any form of fast weight loss can create the same effect.”
According to Roy, celebrities were the first to set the trend — and the first to experience the consequences. “Everyone rushed to celebrate the weight-loss revolution,” he said. “But nobody stopped to think about the aftermath. Skin doesn’t always bounce back, especially when weight drops quickly.”
Weight-loss injections were originally developed to help people manage diabetes, and are now increasingly used off-label for weight loss. NHS guidance recommends losing around 1–2lbs a week, warning that faster weight loss increases the risk of muscle loss and loose skin.
“When weight comes off too fast, you don’t just lose fat,” Roy explained. “You lose muscle and volume in the face. That’s why people can reach their dream weight but feel older, tired and unrecognisable.”
He added that the emotional toll is significant. “I’ve had clients in tears. They’re slimmer than they’ve ever been, but they don’t like what they see in the mirror. That can be devastating.”
Roy says the aesthetics industry has undergone a dramatic shift. “Two or three years ago, fat-loss treatments were huge. Then everything flipped to injections. Now clinics are flooded with people asking how to fix loose skin, sagging faces and what’s being called Ozempic face.”
Having worked in the industry since 1989, Roy says he spotted the problem long before it hit the mainstream. I saw the skin-laxity crisis coming about a year before it peaked,” he said. “So I started building a solution before people even realised they’d need one.”
The result is 3D ReFIRM, a non-invasive treatment designed to tackle the visible effects of rapid weight loss by combining radiofrequency skin tightening with electromagnetic muscle stimulation. “It’s like a pillow and a pillowcase,” Roy explained. “You shrink the pillow, but the case stays the same. You have to treat both.”
Roy says clinical trials show improvements of up to 80 per cent in skin firmness, with significant increases in collagen and elastin production over six months. Treatments typically involve several monthly sessions and start from £1,000, depending on the protocol. “This isn’t about chasing a quick fix,” he said. “There’s no single miracle cure. It has to be a combined approach — muscle, skin, nutrition and lifestyle.”
Roy, who has previously collaborated with Lord Sugar-backed clinics and worked with high-profile celebrity clients over decades, says demand has shifted dramatically. “In our clinics, fat-loss treatments used to make up around 60 per cent of bookings. Now it’s skin-tightening procedures. That tells you everything.”
He believes awareness is still lagging behind reality. “There’s a gap between people losing the weight and realising there is a solution for the loose skin that follows,” he said. “A lot of people only start looking for help once the damage is already done.”
Roy stresses that prevention matters just as much as treatment. “Gradual weight loss, balanced nutrition, enough protein, hydration and exercise all help reduce the risk,” he said. “Aesthetic treatments can support the process, but they work best alongside healthy habits — not as a last resort.”
As celebrities continue to drive beauty and body trends, Roy believes the conversation needs to be more honest. “The injections did what they were supposed to do,” he said. “But people deserve to feel confident at the end of their journey, not disappointed by what they see.”
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And in true showbiz fashion, he had one final message. “If Robbie Williams is reading this — I’m here to help,” Roy joked. “Let me entertain you.”
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.
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.
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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.”
