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Although he has never made a secret of his battle with addiction and the devastating effects drugs had on his life, it was during this difficult time that he admitted to making a heartbreaking confession.

Singer Elton John has candidly confessed his desire to “die a natural death” following his harrowing struggle with addiction. The iconic Crocodile Rock singer battled addictions to “drugs, alcohol, food and sex” during his bleakest periods.

In 1990, he took the brave step of seeking help, checking into a treatment facility. In his revealing 2019 autobiography Me, Sir Elton, now aged 78, recounted the poignant letter he wrote to cocaine while undergoing treatment at the Lutheran Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He wrote: “You have been my w***e. You have kept me from any sort of spirituality and you have kept me from finding out who I really am.”

I don’t want you and I to share the same grave, he said in a sharp rejection of his previous life. When I pass away, at peace with myself, I want to pass naturally. Instead of hiding behind my celebrity status, I want to live the rest of my life being open and facing the consequences.

He reflected on his long-term relationship with the drug, saying: “I feel as though, after sixteen years with you, I was dead anyway.”, reports the Express.

Elton and Hugh Williams were at the time romantically involved. The couple first met in the 1980s, and they both went on to abuse.

However, Hugh’s decision to quit their destructive lifestyle and enter rehab eventually gave rise to Elton’s similar example.

However, Elton admitted to the Daily Mail that he had to make the difficult decision that would change his life: “I went ballistic, screaming, shouting, and saying the most hurtful things I could think.” After that, I spent two weeks snorting cocaine and drinking whisky and sleeping in a rented house in London.

Elton eventually realized that he needed assistance, and despite his initially difficult rehab experiences, he managed to master some fundamental life skills, such as cleaning his own room and using a washing machine, which he hadn’t done for decades because his staff did them.

After spending six weeks in a rehab facility, Elton now has a severe dislike for people who are drug users. He admitted, “I just leave because, to be honest, it’s a drug that causes people to act like a*******s,” and that’s 45 years ago.

Elton recently opened up about a series of health challenges that sparked concern among fans around the world. It left him contemplating his own mortality. The music icon appeared on The Graham Norton Show in February alongside singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile to promote their track, Who Believes In Angels?

Elton remarked about how a surprise hit home while the songwriting process for a different project forced him to consider his future. He acknowledged that he was overcome with emotion when he began to work on the song When This Whole World Is Done With Me, which was written by Bernie Taupin for a while.

When I reach the end of the song, he said, “I realize it’s about my death and demise. And you think about, “How long have I got,” as a 76-year-old man who was at the time and having children and a husband, mortality, and What is the length? I’m hoping I’ve got much longer than I might have.

And so, by the time I reached the chorus, I had forgotten about singing it for 45 minutes. For me, it was a very, very heavy moment. I recorded the next day when you’re singing about being washed out of the sea and the end of your life, and I was alright after 45 minutes of being consoled.

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Gordon Ramsay’s lavish Los Angeles home became surrounded by cops after a dramatic prank call. The caller told officers they had heard shooting at the celebrity chef’s property.

The incident saw the Scottish star’s stateside home surrounded by police on Tuesday. A call allegedly was made at 8.40pm local time to cops to say a gunman had opened fire at the Bel Air home.

It’s said police quickly realised the claims were false. Neighbours also claimed nothing had happened and reports say Gordon wasn’t at the property at the time.

Speaking to TMZ, law enforcement sources claim it was a case of another “swatting” incident. It’s said detectives have opened an investigation into the case, but no arrests have been made as of yet.

A swatting prank refers to incidents where callers report a fake crime to trigger a huge law enforcement response to go to their target. The pranks have been sweeping the United States recently, with a number of big stars targeted.

Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills home was also targeted following a report of a shooting. That too turned out to be a fake call.

Last year, Jennifer Aniston was also the target of a hoax call, while Chris Brown, Rihanna and Justin Bieber have all been swatted too, according to reports.

Top Gun star Tom Cruise was also a swatting victim back in 2013.

Gordon is currently preparing for his daughter’s wedding day. Holly, 25, is ready to tie the knot with Olympian Adam Peaty, 30, in a ceremony in December.

The couple, who first crossed paths on the Strictly Come Dancing set in 2021, went public with their engagement on social media. And in a recent chat, she explained how she is putting her famous dad’s skills to use on the big day.

When asked if her dad will ‘oversee the food’, she said: “Yes! Oh my goodness, he’s been so excited from the beginning.”

She continued: “We’ve always talked about him doing the food. I guess it will be very much like the food we have at home, nothing too fancy. I’m a big fan of spicy pasta or just steak and chips.”

Holly was speaking to The Wedding Shop as she continued: “Not too complicated, because, at the end of the day, you’re celebrating over a meal with friends – so just feel-good, easy food.”

Last year, when they announced their engagement, Holly showed off her sparkling ring. She captioned her Instagram upload: “I am marrying my best friend.

“I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you.

“Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you and I cannot wait to be your wife.”

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Gordon Ramsay’s lavish Los Angeles home became surrounded by cops after a dramatic prank call. The caller told officers they had heard shooting at the celebrity chef’s property.

The incident saw the Scottish star’s stateside home surrounded by police on Tuesday. A call allegedly was made at 8.40pm local time to cops to say a gunman had opened fire at the Bel Air home.

It’s said police quickly realised the claims were false. Neighbours also claimed nothing had happened and reports say Gordon wasn’t at the property at the time.

Speaking to TMZ, law enforcement sources claim it was a case of another “swatting” incident. It’s said detectives have opened an investigation into the case, but no arrests have been made as of yet.

A swatting prank refers to incidents where callers report a fake crime to trigger a huge law enforcement response to go to their target. The pranks have been sweeping the United States recently, with a number of big stars targeted.

Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj’s Hidden Hills home was also targeted following a report of a shooting. That too turned out to be a fake call.

Last year, Jennifer Aniston was also the target of a hoax call, while Chris Brown, Rihanna and Justin Bieber have all been swatted too, according to reports.

Top Gun star Tom Cruise was also a swatting victim back in 2013.

Gordon is currently preparing for his daughter’s wedding day. Holly, 25, is ready to tie the knot with Olympian Adam Peaty, 30, in a ceremony in December.

The couple, who first crossed paths on the Strictly Come Dancing set in 2021, went public with their engagement on social media. And in a recent chat, she explained how she is putting her famous dad’s skills to use on the big day.

When asked if her dad will ‘oversee the food’, she said: “Yes! Oh my goodness, he’s been so excited from the beginning.”

She continued: “We’ve always talked about him doing the food. I guess it will be very much like the food we have at home, nothing too fancy. I’m a big fan of spicy pasta or just steak and chips.”

Holly was speaking to The Wedding Shop as she continued: “Not too complicated, because, at the end of the day, you’re celebrating over a meal with friends – so just feel-good, easy food.”

Last year, when they announced their engagement, Holly showed off her sparkling ring. She captioned her Instagram upload: “I am marrying my best friend.

“I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you.

“Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you and I cannot wait to be your wife.”

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After continuing to speculate about her feud with Beckham’s fans, Nicola Peltz-Beckham gave fans an eyeful as she took to social media to pose completely naked.

Fans are gobsmacked that Nicola Peltz-Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham’s wife, is completely naked, according to a photo released by the artist. The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter and his wife and her in-laws are currently at odds with one another.

This month, fans were left baffled after neither Brooklyn nor Nicola appeared at the celebrations for Victoria’s 51st birthday and David’s 50th birthday. While they didn’t attend the celebrations, they also failed to wish the former Spice Girl and ex Manchester United footballer a happy birthday on social media.

Brooklyn and his wife were with their friends at Coachella while Victoria was celebrating her 51st birthday. However, it appears that Nicola, 30, and Brooklyn, 26, have made the most of their time together, and the ongoing conflict isn’t bothering them too much.

They frequently share a number of adored photos on social media for their millions of followers, and they have never shied away from discussing their feelings for one another.

The pace has now been increased. In her early 20s, Brooklyn, who has tried being a photographer, appears to still have a passion for the camera. With Brooklyn’s most recent photo, Nicole Peltz, the daughter of Nelson and Claudia Heffner, appeared to be in a playful mood.

Taking to Instagram, Nicola shocked fans as she posed in the shower. The model was seen completely naked with just a small towel covering her chest as it hung from a rail above the star. Despite her hair being covered in shampoo, the model appeared in a playful mood as she flashed a smile towards her loving husband.

She wrote “Scrubbbbaa” alongside her snap, which has received over 33, 000 Instagram likes. Brooklyn wrote in the comments section, “I took that picture,” along with a number of emojis pulling a tongue. She is flawless, according to one fan.

Another added: “Goddess,” alongside a heart-eye emoji. “Iconic!” exclaimed a third. But while some were left blown away by Nicola’s post, others were left confused why she decided to share such an intimate picture. One asked: “Sorry but what is this and why is it not in your private gallery lmao?” “Can people not have a shower in private? I don’t get the world anymore,” said a second.

Since Nicola and Brooklyn clashed with each other over their wedding in 2022, it is said that they have been fighting. However, Brooklyn and Nicola’s feud recently resurfaced when Romeo, Brooklyn’s 22-year-old little brother, began dating Kim Turnbull, who had previously dated Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie, a friend.

However, sources claim that Brooklyn, a budding chef, is not a huge fan of Kim and Romeo’s union and that this is why they chose to avoid family gatherings. Brooklyn’s feelings for Kim have been made very explicit, according to a source, despite the claim that there hasn’t been any love between the two well-known brothers.

Despite this, TMZ claims Kim and Victoria “trust” each other and that both Victoria and David approve of the relationship. Brooklyn and Nicola also made an effort to recreate his parents’ image elsewhere. His wife, who is also a Bates Motel actress, embraced him while she was riding on a motorcycle on his Instagram page.

Both participants wore helmets during the snap. In another scene, Nicola rocked leggings while posing solo on a red bike. My passenger princess x]motorcycle emoji] @usedbikesdirect, according to Brooklyn, 26, who wrote the post’s caption. Their photos resembled those taken in 2022 by Brooklyn’s parents while they were driving through the US.

Victoria shared a clip of their ride at the time, adding Danger Zone, a song by Kenny Loggins, to the background.

Following a massage that removed inches from her waist, Zoe Ball recently won over fans. The 54-year-old former Radio 2 Breakfast Show host shared photos of her belly before and after a £200, one-hour body contouring session with Soph London clinic founder Sophie Yerby on Instagram.

However, other celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber also use body contouring treatments, including Zoe, who was trying to lose weight during her menopause.

Although I’m not particularly menopausal at the age of 26, I still experience bloating and discomfort, particularly at the end of the day. Could my waistline be reduced thanks to body contour expert Soph, as she is known?

Soph, a former childbirth worker, started a body contouring business three years ago and has since started taking beauty courses. She created her signature massage by utilizing her own health journey, which included overcoming an autoimmune condition.

She now juggles raising two young children and transforming her clients’ bodies with taking care of her 103-year-old grandmother. She has already been booked up for the next six months thanks to the Zoe Ball Effect. She laughs, “I didn’t believe I could be more busy.”

The Body by Soph Method, which costs £120, includes Brazilian sculpting and lymphatic drainage. By removing lymph fluid from the tissues and causing swelling, the first method de-puffs and lessens it. Deep tissue stimulation is then used to improve blood flow and even aid in the breakdown of fat cells in Brazilian bodysculpting massage.

Two additional steps are included in the full Zoe Ball treatment: radio frequency (RF), which uses electromagnetic energy to firmer and appear younger, and cavitation, where ultrasound is used to melt fat to remove it from the body. Anyone who is experiencing menopause symptoms or fluid retention is particularly helped by the treatment, according to Sophie, who describes it as a complete body reset from the inside out.

Making healthier lifestyle choices can help extend the benefits, she says, although the results typically last for ten days. Your lymphatic system and overall health will definitely benefit from regular sessions. The results may be even longer if you add cavitation, which helps dissolve stubborn fat.

Soph claims that Brazilian sculpting alone can significantly lessen bloating and shrink waistlines, so I chose to avoid doing that because I’m not looking for permanent fat loss. Prior to the appointment, I was advised to drink plenty of water and avoid eating heavy meals the day before. A no-brainer was also eating one hour prior to the appointment.

Soph explained that our body uses muscle movements and massages to move through our “drainage system” called lymph, which doesn’t have a pump like our circulatory system, and that it is unable to have its entire body pushed and pummelled.

She says that your lymph can stagnate, and that there are toxins, viruses, infections, and even cancer cells that result. T cells are present in the body, which aids in the fight against infections and cancer cells. It won’t do its job if they are stuck in your lymphatic system instead of moving around it.

Soph claims that her clients’ relaxation before the massage is one of the most important aspects of her treatment. When my clients first walk in, I gently induce them to relax because if the body isn’t calm, it won’t react appropriately.

To aid in this, I took a life coaching and hypnotherapy course. Although it isn’t done in a clear way, it still works. She says that once the nervous system is calmed, we begin focusing on the lymphatic system, followed by colon and gut massage.

It’s a total game changer for women when combined, making you feel calmer, lighter, and more in charge. She began by massaging the lymph nodes in my arms, armpits, and leg’s tops. These tiny bean-shaped organs aid in lymphatic fluid filtering.

According to Sopho, “Then it goes deeper, to the fluid around the tissues,” to get the results you want. Chronic inflammation has been linked to heart disease, dementia, and even cancer, which is a major contributor to many long-term health issues.

Soph has extensive experience in this area. My own personal healing journey led me to develop this method. I was experiencing anxiety attacks, hives, rashes, joint pain, and black eyes after getting an autoimmune disease. Lymphatic drainage massage was the only thing that really helped. She claims that it became my lifeline.

I derived my own approach, which goes beyond contouring, from that knowledge. Because I realized how much emotion and tension we store in our stomachs, I added gut and colon massage. Bloating is frequently caused by stress and a slow digestive system, not just what we eat.

Soph, who has even written a book on the subject, A Simple Guide to Understanding the Lymphatic System, says, “Stress is a big one, and I can’t emphasise this enough. But once you look after yourself and your body, all this bloating will stop.” You’ll feel much more free and lessen this tightness and tenderness.

Then it came to the Brazilian sculpting, which worked by applying “deeper pressure” to my stomach to aid in toxins removal, improved metabolization, and decreased fluid retention. Although Sophie placed her hands around my middle, it wasn’t my typical bliss-out massage; instead, my stomach and waist were covered in a suction cup and a gua sha-type device (similar to the slim stone tool you use to de-puff and improve circulation).

You massage up, around, and down, Soph claims. “Always clockwise, never anti-clockwise.” The stool can be pushed backwards if you push backwards, which will physically ill the client.

Although the sensations were new, I was determined to enjoy them. The outcomes were convincing after the treatment. My bloated stomach, which had felt firm to the touch, had softened and not felt as swollen as a result.

Soph had managed to reduce the water-weight around my ribs, which I didn’t even realize I had, while making my waistline appear smaller and cinched. My waist was 28 inches before the treatment, and it had dropped to 27.5 inches. My body felt less swollen, lighter, and slimmer on the inside.

The effects have not yet begun to fade after a week. I’ll definitely be getting another treatment because it’s obvious why this one is so popular with A-listers.

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GLP-1 medications have had a transformative impact, but now there are concerns about a worrying new side-effect. Is it a security concern or merely a social media fright? To find out, we spoke with a doctor.

We’ve heard about ‘Ozempic face’ and even ‘Ozempic bum’. But now people are talking about a new side effect – and it’s unexpected.

Despite the fact that it was developed to treat people with type 2 diabetes, the popularity of the Ozempic has grown. The medication slows down digestion, which reduces people’s appetite, causing significant weight loss, in the same way that it does approved weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy, which mimic the hormone GLP-1.

While many patients, including celebrities, have high praise for the medicines for their life-changing benefits, some have also flagged some significant side effects. A small number of users have reported having intense gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis, gallbladder problems and even acute kidney injuries. And while these symptoms are incredibly damaging, they are thankfully rare.

However, there is one side effect that everyone now seems to be talking about, dubbed ‘Ozempic feet’ – and we spoke with Dr Matthew McCarter, clinical lead at Try Habitual, to find out more. Speculation mounted around Sharon Osbourne’s recent Instagram post, with fans questioning whether she was experiencing a sign of ‘Ozempic feet’ or perhaps just a natural sign of ageing.

Sharon, 71, first admitted to using weight loss drugs in 2023. And in podcast with Howie Mandel, she declared: “It’s not a sin to use Ozempic if you have a weight problem, so why not talk about it?”

However, Dr. Matthew confirmed that “Ozempic feet are not a medical condition that is recognized.” It has become a term used on social media and the media landscape to describe foot discomfort and changes in appearance that some people who take GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro have reported.

How do feet lose weight when they lose weight?

In general, losing weight can affect how much body fat is distributed. Dr. Matthew claims that rapid weight loss, regardless of form, will result in a decrease in subcutaneous fat, even in feet, as a result of lifestyle changes or medications. The feet’ soles, which also naturally lose fat padding as they age, might be affected by this. Fast fat loss alone is not typically the sole cause of foot pain.

Many people find that losing weight actually lessens the strain on their feet and lessens foot pain.

Does losing weight quickly cause foot pain or even mobility issues?

Rapid weight loss may cause temporary discomfort or altering walking patterns in some cases. However, Dr. Matthew emphasizes that these symptoms are not unique to GLP-1 medications; rather, the trials reveal a completely different pattern.

He claims that the STEP-9 trial demonstrated improvements in the patient’s pain from Wegovy-related knee osteoarthritis, which is thought to be the result of weight loss as well as a potential anti-inflammatory effect. He also points out that in another trial, patients with heart failure (predominantly older) showed improvement symptomatically when taking Wegovy. Additionally, their physical capacity increased.

Is the discomfort experienced by some people when walking on their feet permanent?

The majority of people find that their pain will lessen once their bodies begin to adjust to losing weight. Patients should see a healthcare professional if the symptoms persist or worsen while they are painful.

According to Dr. Matthew, “patients with high BMI and a recent increase in activity levels are very susceptible to conditions like plantar fasciitis.”

“Patients with diabetes or those who have a sudden drop in their blood sugar may be at fault for their foot numbness, pins and needles, or pain.”

Foot pain may be brought on by the rise in activity levels, which may shock the body, but is a crucial factor in weight management.

In summary, the term “Ocempic feet” is used to describe the tangible and physical changes that occur when people lose weight quickly; however, it is not limited to GLP-1 medication. We’re seeing side effects more frequently as more people turn to these treatments, but they might not be as severe as the viral terms suggest.

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