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Donna Jean Godchaux, the star of The Grateful Dead, has passed away. The musician, who also collaborated with Elvis Presley and Cher, had been “fighting cancer for a long time.”

The late star’s family confirmed that she passed away on November 2 at a Nashville hospice. She was a sweet and warmly beautiful spirit, according to Dennis McNally, and everyone who knew her was grieving in pain. At this time of grieving, the family requests privacy.

May the four winds blow her safely home, lyricist Robert Hunter said. Before she left, Donna was well-known for her contributions to records like What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been and Wake of the Flood. She was known for her contributions to the band Grateful Dead between 1971 and 1979.

Donna was a member of Heart of Gold as well as the likes of Keith and Donna Godchaux when she was away from the group. She also co-founded the Donna Jean Godchaux Band, a self-titled band, in 2006.

She also sang on the late Elvis’s song Suspicious Minds and Percy Sledge’s When A Man Loves a Woman as a backup singer for the late Elvis.

Donna was also a part of songs that were made by some of the biggest musicians, including Cher, Neil Diamond, Boz Scaggs, Duane Allman, and others. She was born in Alabama, but she made the decision to relocate to California in the 1960s to pursue a musical career.

Before moving on to California, she met her future husband, Keith Godchaux, and they wed in 1070. She and Keith gave birth to their son Zion “Rock” Godchaux just four years later. Donna and David MacKay, who had performed with the Fiddleworms and the Donna Jean Godchaux Band, later got married in 1980.

After moving back to Florence, Alabama, where she was born, the couple recorded music at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.

Fans have since shared their condolences on social media, with one stating, “RIP Donna Jean Godchaux.” From the heart of my being, I’ll follow you. A second poem, “May the four winds blow her safely home… Rest peacefully in the care of Donna Jean Godchaux, a Grateful Dead member from 1971 to 1979,” is available. We applaud her for allowing us to experience her talent, beauty, and grace. I appreciate you joining the band.

“RIP Donna Jean Godchaux, the Grateful Dead’s female singer. She was my mother’s love. She and Keith were close friends with some of my friends, and I had a lot of inside information about them. Another depressing day in Rock n Roll history, said another.

Another song, “RIP Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux-MacKay Helluva singer who performed with the Grateful Dead and, Elvis, and endured a sh** of misogyny, went on to be written: “RIP Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux-MacKay Helluva singer.” “Tough, special lady.”

Donna’s husband, her sister Gogi Clark, her son Ivan Thatcher, her wife Molly, her son Zion, his son Delta, and her son Kinsan MacKay are all left behind.

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Here, we take a look at the footballing icons’ colourful career over the years as Sir David Beckham receives a knighthood from King Charles.

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It was a long-awaited moment, but now David Beckham is officially ‘Sir David’ after receiving a knighthood “for services to sport and charity”. The footballing legend’s wife, designer and former Spice Girl Victoria, now has the title Lady Beckham, following the investiture at Windsor Castle on Tuesday by King Charles.

The 50-year-old Inter-Miami CF owner, who was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003, almost sabotaged his chances of receiving one in 2022, however, after a series of emails from 2017 to his PR Simon Oliveira were leaked.

It’s alleged that in the emails – slammed as misleading by his reps at the time – David claimed that he didn’t actually “care about being knighted,” while questioning why Katherine Jenkins was awarded an OBE.

“For what,” you ask? He is said to have asked in reference to the 2014 opera singer receiving the honor of singing at the rugby and going see the troops.

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The father-of-four’s controversy has finally come to an end, thanks to the legendary sportsman, who has long desired the honor.

He previously mentioned the recognition, saying that he was “humbled” and that he was “so lucky” to be able to do the work that “gives me so much fulfillment.”

The news will take a while to come out, but I’m very proud of it and I’m so happy to share it with my family.

David, who has played for England more than 100 times and is regarded as a global celebrity and one of the most well-known football players of all time, is renowned for his charitable work, particularly with children, as a proud UNICEF ambassador.

He also enjoys a famously warm friendship with King Charles and became an ambassador last year for the King’s Foundation, helping to inspire young people into careers in horticulture.

Yet, the dizzying ascent of the former Manchester United star, son of Ted, a kitchen fitter and Sandra, a hairdresser, has not come without its dramatic highs and lows.

The famous sportsman was kicked out at Diego Simeone in a depressing manner during the 1998 World Cup after England were defeated by Argentina, leading to one low point.

The defeat was something many fans blamed him for and, as he opened up emotionally about in his hit 2023 Netflix documentary Beckham, led to a ‘brutal’ period of public vilification and backlash, as he became public enemy number one.

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Another dark chapter was in 2004, when Rebecca Loos, who had previously worked as David’s personal assistant, claimed the pair had had an affair, something he has always denied and called ‘ludicrous’.

It was a difficult time for the star and his wife, as David’s Netflix documentary touched on. But as Victoria revealed stoically just last month, the couple are made of strong stuff.

She said, “We’ve had so much thrown at us.” And because we recently celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary, people were complaining that it wouldn’t work after that.

“We’ve been thrown at us a lot, and we’ve always just been there together and just rode the storm,” he said.

Most recently, of course David – who has confessed of everything he’s done his family is ‘his biggest achievement’ has along with Victoria endured the heartache of an ongoing rift with eldest child Brooklyn and his actress wife Nicola Peltz, which shows no sign of ending any time soon.

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Ongoing for months now, it has been reported that Brooklyn and Nicola – who renewed their vows in August without any of the Beckham clan present – have “quit the family” after being absent from Beckham family events since last Christmas.

However, David’s ability to roll with the punches and come back stronger is what has kept him from winning major league titles in England, Spain, the United States, and France throughout his meteoric rise to fame.

When his wife Victoria, who is now a star of a hit Netflix documentary, first learned about him as a husband, father, and driven and passionate career-man, she couldn’t be prouder of him.

You’ve always been my knight in shining armor, but now it’s official, she wrote in a picture of herself kissing David on the cheek. Dear David Beckham, What a privilege, I’m not more than proud of you.

Your commitment to the things that matter most, including your family, your job, your passions, and most importantly, your family, has never faltered.

Morgan Freeman was a special guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show, but he is now 88, and fans eluded him because of some concerns.

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Beloved actor Morgan Freeman left fans a little worried with some fearing he appeared ‘confused’ on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

The actor, who played in The Shawshank Redemption and Seven, was captured on camera entering the spirit tunnel of the show and posting the video to social media. As they sang his name, the movie legend received warm applause as he slowed down.

The acclaimed veteran was seen continuing as he went on, but by the end, he had to lean against the wall for assistance. The star appeared to be “overstimulated” by everything, viewers were quick to say. Some of the people who spoke about their fears for the much-loved Hollywood icon remarked in a hurry on what they had witnessed.

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One user wrote, “He’s actually old, I’m sad,” on the previously-named Twitter account. He appears to have forgotten what he was supposed to do because he looks so confused. Another person said, “Morgan Freeman is looking old for real now guys… check on your grandparents. He seems to have forgotten where he was a few times walking down that line.”

But other people quickly recalled. One said: “He’s 88! I’m happy that he can walk alone. ” Prior to this, Morgan revealed that he had fibromyalgia. He suffered nerve damage following a serious car accident, which has no known cure.

After coming off a Mississippi highway and landing in a ditch in 2008, his car rolled over several times and was lucky to survive. Before being airlifted to a hospital with his passenger, the actor, who was driving at the time of the terrifying ordeal, was awake and talking at the scene.

In the accidents, the American suffered a broken left shoulder, arm, and elbow, and had four hours of nerve repair work. He was left with a largely useless left hand and constant pain as a result of his ongoing fibromyalgia, which is a chronic muscular condition.

My nerve damage hasn’t improved since I suffered it. He at the time said, “I can’t move it.” Your hand will swell up if you don’t move it. Do you know that you “move your hand a million times each day”? He was left in “excruciating” agony because he now had to wear the compression glove to keep the blood flowing.

He portrayed an inmate named Redding in the film that is frequently regarded as the best of all time. He was known for his soulful narration of the movie, which was his first ever narrated role, in addition to playing one of the main roles.

The Shawshank Redemption has remained at the top of IMDb’s Top 250 movies for more than 25 years and has the highest IMDb rating. However, it turns out that the movie was a box office failure when it first debuted in 1994.

The movie’s initial $ 16 million (£12 million) in its first theatrical run was completely overshadowed by its $ 25 million (£19.8 million) budget. No one could say Shawshank Redemption, Freeman said in a 2014 interview with Vanity Fair. Your friends remark, “Ah, man, I saw this movie, The… what was it? ” Shak, Sham, and Shim ? that, or something similar. Anyway, fantastic. That doesn’t sell you, I suppose.

The Now You See Me star tweeted in 2020, “It has been 26 years since #ShawshankRedemption came out in theaters, and I’m still grateful for everyone who helped make our box office flop one of the most beloved movies of all time.”

The couple reportedly broke up after Freeman’s birth in 1959 when he was born with Loletha Adkins, who gave birth to Alfonso, Freeman’s first child.

In 1960, the award-winning actor welcomed a second son named Saifoulaye and became a father for the second time. Saifoulaye’s mother’s details have never been made public, and he has chosen a less-than-funny life.

In 1967, Freeman made his first major breakthrough by joining the cast of the first all-African American stage production of Hello, Dolly! He also wed Jeanette Adair Bradshaw, who he remained with until 1979.

Celebrity Traitors star Nick Mohammed has revealed the conditions that one of his co-stars had to live in ahead of the final and how that caused one of his co-stars to ” kick off.”

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In less than a week, Celebrity Traitors viewers will find out if the Faithfuls will take home the prize pot, or if the Traitors will deceive them all. Ahead of the finale, one of the finalists, Nick Mohammed, has revealed that there was a “basic human right” that they didn’t get behind the scenes that caused one of his co-stars to “kick off”.

On a podcast, Nick, who has reached the final alongside his fellow Faithfuls Joe Marler and David Olusoga, as well as Traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr, revealed what it was really like to be on the Celebrity Traitors. “All your devices are taken from you,” he shared.

“I was allowed one phone conversation a day with the kids. You are isolated from the outside world.” He added that they were so isolated that they didn’t even know what time of day it was.

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He claimed, “We weren’t even given the time.” You would say, “What’s the time, then?” when we were in the castle. ‘. And they would say, “It’s Traitors time”!

Nick revealed to Stuart Goldsmith on The Comedian’s Comedian Pod that some of the cast members didn’t like this. Every production member had to simply respond with “that,” until someone kicked off and said, “You can just tell us the time, it doesn’t mean anything.”

He continued, claiming that he “absolutely adored” his time on the show because production was “so clever” in a “positive way.” Nick said he didn’t want to be in a character because he wasn’t, but that’s because he loved the show and felt the need to. Instead, he said he was “reluctant to do anything as me.”

Nick is one of three Faithfuls left in the show. In the last episode, Celia Imrie was murdered and Kate Garraway was banished, leaving Nick, Joe and David on the Faithful team.

Many people believed Cat and Alan would win the show, but after a fantastic game, a consensus has emerged between the Faithfuls, who all declare Cat and Alan to be the last Traitors.

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The other Traitor during the series was Jonathan Ross. As of yet, he is the only Traitor to be caught and was only banished on Wednesday (29 October). How long it took the Faithfuls to root out a Traitor led Joe Wilkinson to dub the group the “worst Faithfuls ever”.

Jonathan almost duped the group into believing he was Faithful when he left. He said, “I have no idea what everyone else is doing wrong. I find it hard to believe you’ve done it once more. I find it hard to believe I’m standing here for no apparent reason. You’re idiots, after all. Because it’s fiendish, I’m not judging because I’m blaming the game, not the players.

He insisted as heads turned to the table and said, “To the Traitors! ” after the game was over, “I am now, and have been completely Faithful.”

You can purchase the 25-day beauty advent calendar from Debenhams for £127 and contains products from MAC, Estée Lauder, and Vida Glow.

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As the festive season approaches, it’s nearly time to start opening those advent calendar doors. While many choose the simple pleasure of chocolate, beauty advent calendars are becoming an increasingly popular way to countdown to Christmas and treat oneself with more than just a sweet indulgence.

Debenhams is currently offering its beauty advent calendar for just £127.50, which is 15% off its original price of £150. This year’s edition might be the most impressive brand to date because it contains 37 products spread over 25 days, including 19 full-sized goodies from some of the most sought-after beauty brands.

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Customers of the Debenhams Beauty Advent Calendar can anticipate some luxury in the morning, from gleaming MAC lipsticks to rejuvenating Decree facemasks, every December. To name a few of the other brands that are hidden behind the doors, include Estée Lauder, Philip Kingsley, Vida Glow, and KIKO Milano.

Additionally, each Debenhams beauty advent calendar includes a ticket to a MINI Cooper draw, along with runner-up prizes including Debenhams vouchers and individualized beauty treatments. There are numerous other calendars of this nature.

On the more affordable end, M&S is selling its 2025 beauty advent calendar for £60, containing £330 worth of products. The stunning Bella Freud-designed box contains 25 cosmetic treats from brands like Percy and Reed, Emma Hardie, and Nuxe, and includes eight full-size products.

A 24-day premium beauty advent calendar costs £150, which the high street chemist claims is worth £462.50. 17 of its 25 full-sized products, which include Too Faced, Laneige, Fenty, and Rituals, are impressive.

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Despite the fact that the Debenhams 2025 beauty advent calendar’s official opening day is a month away, many people are already raving about it. One customer remarked, “Great product, amazing value, highly recommended.”

Another person referred to it as “best advent on the market.” have spent years buying and never disappointed.

A third customer praised the promptness of delivery, saying, “This beauty calendar was quickly received. Although I won’t be opening it until December 1st, it appears well presented.

However, trustpilot feedback suggests that some Debenhams customers have had trouble getting their purchases. One reviewer noted that the anticipated delivery date for an item had passed and that I had paid for it.

No updates or phone customer support. utterly frustrating

Another customer expressed the same opinion in a more in-depth review, “Paid extra for two day delivery.” Parcel requested a refund of the shipping fee because it wasn’t delivered on time.

Therefore, anyone who wants to purchase the Debenhams beauty advent calendar should place an order well in advance to ensure delivery before the holiday countdown begins. According to the Manchester Evening News, the Debenhams 2025 beauty advent calendar can be purchased for £127.50.

Since September, TV personality and podcaster Vicky Pattison has been tipped for the final and has conquered her fears on Strictly Come Dancing every Saturday night. Hannah Britt and her for a chat.

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She’s jumped out of a helicopter on I’m a Celeb and faced the judges on Celebrity Masterchef. But nothing has filled Vicky Pattison with fear quite like performing live in front of the nation on Strictly Come Dancing. “The pressure, and being out of my comfort zone, is sometimes exhausting,” laughs Vicky, 37, a television personality, radio presenter and author. She’s been partnered with professional dancer Kai Widdrington on this year’s series. “Kai has always been incredibly patient. And I really hope that if the lovely public stays behind me as long as they have so far, I’ll be able to beat these nerves. I am finally starting to put them to one side and begin enjoying the experience, which is so important because I know it will go by so fast and I want to savour every single second. I am so blessed to be part of this wonderful family.”

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Clearly, Vicky’s dream was to have Strictly. If you want to look foolish on live TV, especially if you’re someone like me and have no prior dance experience, there’s a lot of graft involved, she says. “I’ve wanted to do it for years, I suppose. But I never wanted to speak with anyone. I was fine waiting my turn because so many amazing people did it. But when I got the call, I thought, “What are you doing this winter/autumn?” I was completely shocked. I had a great time. I cried a little bit.

When Vicky isn’t jiving on our screens of a Saturday, she’s at home with her husband, Ercan Ramadan and their two rescue labradors, Max and Milo. She was recently unveiled as an ambassador for Dyson and Currys to mark the launch of the new V16 Piston Animal (complete with a hair de-tangling feature). “I love nothing more after a long day of training, or working, and coming back home and cuddling up with the lads,” says Vicky. “I feel very lucky. I think everybody, if they’re honest with themselves, wants to be in a healthy, happy relationship and to feel loved and seen. “Our house is chaotic, full of energy, so loving. And that’s just the dogs. They’re the good type of naughty, although they have chewed a pair of designer shoes recently…”

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Busy Vicky also presents popular podcast Get A Grip with Strictly alum Angela Scanlon. “She told me in summer to start using surgical spirit to harden up my feet. I wish I’d been more diligent with that one because the blisters are no joke,” says Vicky. Pete Wicks, too, who made it to the final of last year’s series, has offered advice. “He said to me last year, ‘You just forget anybody is there, you can’t see anyone, you just go for it’… but I politely disagree.

I simply want to turn off, feel the music, and be a Latin goddess because I can see the judges’ faces and the crowd. You’re never going to be the best dancer, he said, and that’s true. “But you’re a nice person, so go on there and show everyone your personality and who you are,” he said, “and they’ll fall in love with you like I did.” He is such a nice man.

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Vicky burst onto our screens aged 21 in MTV’s Geordie Shore. Speaking on Strictly, in an emotional moment Vicky commented that she was making her family proud. I really try to make my family proud. I try to be patient, kind, work hard, all the kinds of things you’d want your daughter to be. “Im really glad I am getting the opportunity to show that to them.”

Taking part in Strictly has surprised her. “Well, firstly I realised I’m not as fit as I thought I was,” laughs Vicky, who presents the Saturday afternoon show on Heart radio. “But I’m also shocked at how much it all means to me. Everything I do I throw myself in 110%, whether it’s eating kangaroo balls in the jungle or trekking up a mountain for charity. It’s not about public perception but my need to prove to myself that I’m capable.”

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Vicky says she’ll be turning her attention to a new show with E4 called “motherhood and what that looks like for us” after finishing Strictly. She shared last year that she had frozen her eggs, which is appropriate. Vicky says, “I feel really blessed to be able to freeze my eggs and give us that little cushion so I can pursue my career and pursue what I love.”

“But I do anticipate having hairy, half-turkish, half-Gordie babies someday in our family.” I’ll require two Dysons. The joke that Ercan is currently under a sex ban is being circulated, which is untrue. Our relationship is very happy and well-balanced; I’m just tired of the dancing!