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Alison Hammond has opened up on her huge 13 stone weight loss, as she says she has ‘absolutely not’ used weight loss jabs, but wouldn’t rule them out in the future

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This Morning TV presenter Alison Hammond has opened up on her huge 13 stone weight loss, as she revealed that she has ‘absolutely not’ used weight loss drugs to assist her. The Great British Bake Off star has been asked many questions about if she’s used any weight loss jabs during her journey.

Alison, 50, recently opened up and said she was ‘worried’ about how much the jabs get brought up and that the conversation is ‘thrown’ at her whenever she has a conversation in public.

Alison said: “It worries me that the jab keeps getting brought up. Every single time I have a conversation in public, that is the question thrown at me.”

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After being asked if she had used any of the weight loss drugs, the TV star said: “‘Absolutely not. I’m not a follower of what people do. I do what I need to do for me.”

Alison reached 30 stone when she was at her heaviest, but after the weight loss, she now weighs around 16 and a half stone. While she denied any use of the drugs so far, she explained how she wouldn’t close the door on that option in the future.

Alison added to the Daily Mail.: “I don’t like the fact that you have to say, ‘Oh, no, I wouldn’t have the jab ever’. Maybe next year. Do you know what? I might start jabbing up. What does it matter how people lose weight? Would you rather have me die from being obese?”

Alsion reportedly made the change to her lifestyle and started to lose weight after the death of her mother, Maria, in 2020, who had been worried about Alison’s diagnosis of prediabetes.

Just last month, Alison opened up on her impressive weight loss and explained how she managed the feat without dieting and simply chose to focus on “moderation” when it comes to food.

She opted to work with a personal trainer following the diagnosis, as she told Heat: “I’ve got a personal trainer – she’s amazing, she trains me when I can train. If I’m working, I don’t train, I’ll go for a walk. But when I’m at home, I’ll go and have a session with her in the morning, just an hour. It might be four days a week.”

She also said she chose to focus on “moderation” when it comes to food rather than cutting things out entirely. “I don’t deny myself anything, I eat everything, but in moderation,” she went on.

It follows after it was also revealed that Alison’s relationship with her 28-year-old boyfriend David Putman has her feeling “on top of the world.”

A source told The Mirror last month: “Alison is literally on top of the world at the moment – she just could not be happier. She’s been grinning from ear to ear recently and David is a huge reason for that.”

Jackie Burch has died, it has been announced. The 74 year old was best known for her work in Die Hard, Sixteen Candles, and The Breakfast Club and sadly died on October 12, following a short battle with endometrial cancer.

In a statement obtained by Deadline, her friend, Gail Goldberg said: “We are heartbroken and in shock at the prospect of living without our vibrant, charming, funny, special, and incredibly loving mom. Her generous spirit touched so many lives – professionally and personally – and we are endlessly proud of the legacy she leaves behind.”

Tassell Talent Group also wrote on their Instagram: “With heavy hearts, we share the news that our dear friend and visionary casting director, Jackie Burch, has passed away. Jackie was more than a collaborator — she was a guide, a mentor, a confidante, and an unwavering champion of talent. Her dedication, kindness, and eye for storytelling shaped countless projects and touched so many lives in this industry.

“To Jackie’s family and loved ones: we hold you in our thoughts, and we honor her memory in everything we do. You leave behind a legacy of inspiration, artistry, and generosity. May you rest in peace, Jackie — your spirit and your work will shine on forever.”

Jackie career included casting for early 80s motion pictures including Smokey and the Bandit Part 3, 1983’s DC Cab and Psycho II. Jackie cast Bruce Wills as the legendary character John McClane in Die Hard, which grossed over $143 million in the global box office.

Throughout the 1980s, she contributed to a number of films, including The Running Man, Dick Tracy, Coming to America, Three Amigos, Mask, 42, Hot Shots! Part Deux, and Mafia!.”

Since the sad announcement of her death, tributes have poured in from fans, friends and family. Actor Timothy Stack took to X, formally known as Twitter, and described Jackie as “a really nice, talented person who never stopped liking actors. RIP.”

Actress Jennifer Sears also penned: “RIP to this legend and amazing soul! With passion and dedication, she helped so many artists achieve their dreams. She cast my favorite movie of all time (Coming to America) which inspired me at age 6 to become an actress, and then decades later cast me in the multi-award winning HBO film Bessie. Jackie holds a special place in my heart, and I’m truly grateful for her life and legacy. Rest well, dear sweet Jackie.”

Another person wrote on Instagram: “She was so, so, so very kind and sweet! I remember meeting her at a casting directors panel, and there was not an air of haughty ego about her, and answered all of our questions with such thoughtfulness. She was definitely very encouraging. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.”

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Kylie Jenner is best known for being a sister to the Kardashians and her successful TV and makeup career but the American star is now venturing into the music business

Kylie Jenner has released a new song and has announced the return of the iconic “King Kylie” era. The mum-of-two took to her Instagram page to inform her dedicated fans that they would be going back in time to the well-known time in her career.

She’s best known for being part of the Kardashian family as well as her successful makeup business, but now it looks like she’s jumping into the world of music.

Kylie announced on her Instagram page that she has released her own song. Between 2016 and 2018, Kylie was regularly active on her Snapchat page, where she was named King Kylie.

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The iconic era saw her dye her hair teal and wear crazy lipstick colours, but it seems fans were desperate for the star to bring this back, even just temporarily.

The 28-year-old announced on social media that she was now becoming a musician, which is just another thing that she can add to her talents.

Alongside several photos and behind-the-scenes videos, Kylie wrote: “AHHHHHH!!!!!! FOURTH STRIKE!!! Terror Jr ft KING KYLIE!!!!! OUT NOW EVERYWHERE! What is happening!!! there was a little rumor 10 years ago that i was the one actually singing on 3 strikes!

“it wasn’t me (wish it was) so i had the idea to come together for fourth strike and it would actually be ME FEATURED! @terror.jr thank you for making another perfect song and for trusting me to actually ft on this!”

Kylie admitted that she was nervous to release her own song while also thanking for her fans for the opportunity. She went on to thank those who helped create the song.

“i was soooooo nervous but so grateful. @thacarterb i couldn’t have done it without you thank you for setting me up with such an amazing team @bschoudel @kshmr and @jbach !! & my baby @makeupbyariel !!!!! for supporting me and loving me. GO STREAM NOW LINKS IN MY STORYYY.”

As well as her new song, fans will be able to get their hands on a new makeup range which she is releasing through Kylie Cosmetics. She announced that her makeup brand will be brining back the “King Kylie” era by bringing out teal tones, skull packaging and a silver glitter gloss.

She promoted the new range through Snapchat where she lip synced to 3 Strikes by Terror Jr, foreshadowing her new music move. Taking to Instagram, Kylie wrote: “This King Kylie Collection is truly for you!!! You’re the reason my biggest cosmetic brand came true, and I wouldn’t be here.. 10 years later! Without your support.

“I’ve seen all of your messages asking for a King Kylie collection, the fearless era that had a dream at just 17 years old! .. and that’s why I posted that tweet back in 2022. I wanted to give you exactly what you’ve been waiting for.”

Kylie Cosmetics first launched in 2016, Kylie’s make up empire has expanded through skincare, fragrances and hair products. According to Forbes, Kylie Cosmetics is currently worth $670 million (£499.5 million).

Jennifer Aniston has opened up about her 20-year battle to become a mother, revealing she went through many rounds of IVF – and now she’s explained why she didn’t adopt

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Jennifer Aniston didn’t adopt a child during her struggle to become a mother because she wanted to have her “own DNA in a little person”. The former Friends star, 56, recently opened up about her 20-year battle to start a family – revealing she went through many rounds of unsuccessful IVF treatments – and now she’s explained why she didn’t turned to adoption.

During an appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast, Jennifer said: “When people say: ‘But you can adopt’. I don’t want to adopt. I want my own DNA in a little person. That’s the only way, selfish or not, whatever that is, I’ve wanted it.”

Co-host Monica Padman asked the actress if she’s found “peace” after her fertility struggles and Jennifer replied: “It’s so peaceful. But I will say there’s a point where it’s like out of my control. There’s literally nothing I can do about it.”

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Jennifer acknowledged she has had relationships with men and thought they “would have made some good kids” but she admits the thought often passed “within three seconds”.

She went on to add: “It [having kids] just wasn’t in the plan, whatever the plan was. It’s very emotional, especially in the moment when they say ‘that’s it,’ because there is a weird moment when that happens.”

The Morning Show star previously opened up about her fertility battles back in 2022 when she revealed to Allure magazine: “My late 30s, 40s, I’d gone through really hard s***, and if it wasn’t for going through that, I would’ve never become who I was meant to be. I was trying to get pregnant.

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“It was really hard. I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it. I was throwing everything at it.

“I would’ve given anything if someone had said to me: ‘Freeze your eggs. Do yourself a favour.’ You just don’t think it. So here I am today. The ship has sailed. But I have zero regrets.”

Jennifer discussed her ordeal once more in a recent chat with Harper’s Bazaar UK, confessing she despised the “false narrative” that she chose not to have children because she’s a “workaholic”.

She revealed: “They didn’t know my story, or what I’d been going through over the past 20 years to try to pursue a family, because I don’t go out there and tell them my medical woes.

“That’s not anybody’s business. But there comes a point when you can’t not hear it – the narrative about how I won’t have a baby, won’t have a family, because I’m selfish, a workaholic.

“It does affect me – I’m just a human being. We’re all human beings. That’s why I thought: ‘What the hell?'”.

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Meghan Markle is said to be preparing for ‘yet another relaunch’ in the world of business following her deals with Netflix, Spotify and her jam business As Ever

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Meghan Markle is said to be preparing for ‘yet another relaunch’ in the world of business. The former actress, 44, famously married Prince Harry in 2018 but they rescinded their royal duties just two years later so they could live out a more private life in LA.

Since then, the pair have fronted multi-million dollar documentaries, and Meghan hosted a short-lived podcast on Spotify. In 2022, the couple starred in Harry & Meghan for Netflix, and she went on to front the lifestyle series With Love, Meghan for the streamer, which has so far ran for two seasons and is yet to be renewed for a third. The couple currently have a ‘multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects’ with Netflix.

What’s more, Meghan also heads up her company As Ever, and famously launched it by sending out samples of her jam to her celebrity pals earlier this year but was said to be feeling ‘lost’ as the whole thing appeared to have not worked out.

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Now, a PR guru has claimed that the former Suits star is gearing up to reinvent herself again. They told the Daily Mail : “It’s Meghan 3.0. She’s on manoeuvres and looking for yet another relaunch.” It all comes as Meghan is set to lecture as a ‘high-profile business founder’ at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women summit in Washington DC, and will feature in a lineup with former US presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Selena Gomez.

Since its launch in April, Meghan’s As Ever brand has released a variety of products, including wine, with several collections selling out within minutes. Yet, no official sales figures have ever been disclosed.

A friend close to the Duchess told the Daily Mail: “At the moment she is literally lost because the whole jam-making business did not work out in the way she thought it would.” “Nobody has seen any figures, but I don’t think they are that good. I know they just released a Sauvignon Blanc, but it’s not going to make her lots of money because Netflix owns the business.”

Netflix is a partner in As Ever, with Alison Boshoff from the outlet stating: “This would be disputed by Meghan, but certainly the streamer is an investor and will be taking a big slice of any profits.

“It is also heavily involved in running the business as Meghan, despite her talk of being a ‘female founder’, is entirely inexperienced in commerce.” During an interview with Bloomberg this summer, Meghan stated that Netflix is her only partner and investor in As Ever.

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When asked about her vision for her brand, she responded, “I don’t want it to feel generic, cookie-cutter, or phoned in.” However, a friend of the Duchess told the outlet: “She just wants to make money, she wants to be a billionaire The trouble is, she doesn’t know how.”

The Duchess recently took to her brand’s lifestyle brand’s Instagram page to quietly share that a new wine would be added to the range: a 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.

Meghan subtly announced the new offering with a coded post on social media, with the caption reading: “We heard you missed us. We’re back…and we brought a friend.” With one hidden post about the new tipple shared online, Meghan then jetted to France for her whirlwind appearance at Paris Fashion Week, with her new wine flying under the radar.

Meghan’s two-picture post on Instagram first showcased a gift box of her famous apricot spread and orange marmalade, both of which are already staples in the As Ever range, before another image shows a bottle of the new wine in an ice bucket.

The official As Ever website revealed more about the white wine, which is the third varietal of wine available for sale from the Duchess of Sussex’s brand.

“Our first Sauvignon Blanc is bright and balanced, with citrus aromatics, a smooth finish, and refreshing versatility,” an official description says. “Crafted for everyday dinners and celebratory gatherings alike, this thoughtfully made wine is perfect for sharing, gifting, and savouring in every season.”

Priced at $30 (£22) per bottle and sold in sets of three ($90), half cases ($159) and full cases ($300), As Ever’s new Sauvignon Blanc is priced the same as the line’s 2024 Napa Valley Rosé and the sold-out 2023 Napa Valley Rosé.