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It’s recently been speculated that Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star and boyfriend Ethan Slater have parted ways romantically and now he’s broken his silence

They’ve been dating for the past two years but recently, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have found themselves at the centre of split rumours. He was noticeably absent from her entourage last week (September 7) at the MTV VMAs, where she was nominated for seven awards and took home three.

The singer has been embroiled in a controversy after third party retailers have been reselling tickets for her sold-out Eternal Sunshine tour next year with inflated prices, leaving her fans frustrated at the less-than consumer-friendly options to watch her live.

Now Ethan, 33, has shared his thoughts on the drama and seemingly revealed his equation with Ariana, 32, amid the split rumours.

At the premiere of Gen V season two in West Hollywood, he told People : “Ari’s fans are unbelievable and incredible and ferocious in their support of her, and it’s a beautiful thing.

“And I really hope that there are other opportunities to see her perform. It’s really intense, and I’ve been sort of following along, but it’s kind of an amazing thing that so many people want to see her shows, you know? Like what a beautiful thing.”

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The couple first met two years ago while filming for Wicked, in which Ariana plays Galinda Upland, eventually becoming Glinda the Good Witch, while Ethan portrays Boq Woodsman, a Munchkin in love with Galinda.

The movie released in November 2024 and went on to become a huge critical and commercial success. The pair attempted to keep their relationship under wraps but as the film geared up for release, it made it harder for them to keep it private as they posed together at red carpet premieres.

The lovebirds will be reuniting on screen for the second part, Wicked: For Good, which releases in cinemas this November. Ariana and Ethan’s relationship didn’t get off to the smoothest start as plenty was said about the timing, as she had just split from ex-husband Dalton Gomez, while he had separated from ex-wife Lilly Jay.

The Break Free singer had tied the knot with real estate agent Dalton in May 2021, but in July 2023, a source confirmed that they had separated earlier in the year, and the couple filed for divorce in September, citing “irreconcilable differences”.

Ethan, meanwhile, married his childhood sweetheart, clinical psychologist Lilly, in 2018 and they welcomed a child together, a baby boy, in 2022. He filed for divorce from Lilly in July, 2023, just one month shy of their son’s first birthday, after news of his romance with Ariana broke.

Neither Ariana nor Ethan have confirmed their relationship timeline but sources at the time said romance only blossomed after both separated from their spouses. “Ariana and Dalton separated in January,” one source told People. “She and Ethan recently began dating, and he is separated from his wife.”

However, Ethan’s estranged wife Lilly spoke to Page Six shortly after her husband filed for divorce and claimed: “[Ariana’s] the story really. Not a girl’s girl.” She added: “My family is just collateral damage. The story is her and Dalton.”

In the months that followed, Ariana and Ethan stepped out for a number of low-key dates – and fans went into overdrive in January 2024 with speculation that Ariana’s new song Yes, And? was in response to negative comments about their relationship. “Your business is yours and mine is mine. Why do you care so much whose d**k I ride?”, she sang.

Another song, Imperfect for You, is also thought to be about Ethan. “She’s such an amazing performer, and I think everyone knows how good she is [as] a recording artist and all that — but I’m just really blown away by the songwriting,” he said months later about the single. “I love that song.”

Several celebrities are said to have been targeted in a recent crime spree in Los Angeles and it looks like Charlize Theron is the latest victim

Charlize Theron’s car was stolen from her LA home as she was the latest target in the recent celebrity crime spree. The 50-year-old’s property is said to have been accessed through an open gate last Thursday.

An individual made their way onto the Oscar winner’s home before going on to steal a BMW – in which the key fob is reported to have been left inside the vehicle.

However, the Los Angeles Police Department were able to track down the vehicle and return it to its rightful owner. Charlize is just one celebrity who has been affected by the increasing crime in Los Angeles in recent months.

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Tracee Ellis Ross and Brad Pitt were also recent victims. Earlier on this month, Tracee Ellis Ross’ home was broken into in Hollywood.

Thieves stole more than $100,000 (£73,762) worth of jewellery and handbags from the home in total. The actress’ LA house was broken into on Tuesday September 2 but she was not home at the time of the crime.

The crime was reported around 12:30am local time after staff arrived and found the home had been ransacked. LAPD said that three people entered the property through a glass door.

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August saw singer Lionel Richie’s home broken into. It has been said that the music legend was still in the property when the criminal entered.

Police received a call about a burglary at the 76-year-old’s home in Beverly Hills shortly after midnight. However, the home was equipped with a security alarm that meant the burglar reportedly fled before they had a chance to steel any valuables.

Police responding to the call reportedly arrested a man named Michael John Bond on suspicion of residential burglary, according to TMZ. However, formal charges have not yet been filed.

Another high-profile break-in took place at the home of Brad Pitt in Los Angeles’ Los Feliz neighbourhood in June. Burglars targeted the actor when he was away from home and was on a trip to Japan to promote his racing drama F1.

Police announced that three people have been arrested that were suspected of burgling the actor’s house. It was said that the three of them were also linked to another crime as well which is what led to their capture.

Detectives were reportedly able to use security footage taken from Pitt’s property to help identify the men. In February Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban were also among the long list of A-listers who have been impacted by crime.

The couple’s Beverly Hills mansion was broken into while they were out of town. An intruder reportedly smashed a window to get in but an employee of the couple was on the property at the time and was able to scare away the burglar.

The Mirror contacted the Los Angeles Police Department and Charlize Theron’s reps for comment.

With King Charles and Prince Harry seemingly taking their first steps to reconciliation after their long-awaited reunion, Jennie Bond reveals what it might mean for Harry’s wife Meghan

With King Charles and Prince Harry finally having a face-to-face meeting after months of speculation – attention has turned to what will happen next.

The Duke of Sussex reunited with the King for the first time in 19 months, revealing his father was “great” shortly after their private tea at Clarence House. Harry spent 55 minutes at the London residence, with hopes growing that it will mark a turn in relations between father and son, after Harry claimed his father was not speaking to him.

The rift, exacerbated by Harry and wife Meghan railing against the royals in their Netflix documentary and Harry’s book, Spare, means that Charles has barely seen his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Six-year-old Archie has only seen his grandfather a handful of times, while four-year-old Lilibet has only met him once, three years ago.

And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the big question is will Harry bring his children to see his UK-based relatives.

She told the Mirror: “I’m sure it’s something that Charles would love, and Harry wants them to know and understand their heritage. But how can he square it with his complaints about the UK being unsafe unless he has full protection?”

One of the stumbling blocks that has prevent Harry from bringing his whole family to the UK in recent years is a change to his security arrangements while here.

In May, he lost his appeal over the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office for the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.

After the defeat of his Court of Appeal challenge, he told the BBC that he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK” as they would not automatically be entitled to police protection.

Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom.

But Jennie added: “An invitation to stay at a royal residence would solve it. But would that work? And would Meghan be welcome? Would she want to come? I rather doubt it. She’s happy doing her ‘thing’ in the States.

“Harry’s relationship with Charles has been scarred, deeply scarred, by all of this. But now they have stated talking again, it makes you think: was it all really necessary?”

Sharing snaps as she got ready from an event, Molly-Mae showed off her covetable purple Stanley Cup, which is still available to shop at one retailer

Due to popular demand, getting your hands on the viral Stanley Cup can be hard, especially if you have your heart set on a particular colour. The TikTok-famous drinking tumbler has over 4.5 billion video views on the platform and repeatedly sells out – at one point, it even had a waitlist of 150,000 people.

More than just a water bottle, the aesthetically pleasing tumbler is a must-have accessory at this point, with a whole host of celebrities such as Molly-Mae Hague having been spotted sipping from theirs. While many colourways aren’t always in stock, including Molly-Mae’s go-to shade, which is currently sold out on Stanley’s own website, the purple IceFlow Flip Lilac Travel Tumbler she’s been using recently is still in stock at Argos for £41.

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Designed with a built-in flip straw for satisfying sipping, the IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is a bestseller for a reason. It maintains iced beverages frozen for an impressive 48 hours and features a folding handle for effortless transportation. Like most Stanley bottles, it fits comfortably in various cup holders, whether in your car or on gym equipment.

Perfect for daily commutes, keeping beside your bed and during workouts, simply click it closed and the leak-proof mechanism will protect you. If you’re slightly uncertain whether the Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is genuinely watertight, customer reviews confirm this is indeed the case, describing it as ‘one of the best bottles I have had!’

Some Stanley enthusiasts are claiming they favour this 0.89 litre water bottle over the Quencher that contains 1.2 litres. One customer commented: “Ice stays solid as ice for 12 hours. So easy to clean and use. Doesn’t drip or leak. Will not return to Chilly’s ever again. These are absolute game changers, and you’ll not regret purchasing. Absolutely worth the price. These are also more compact and sensible compared to the Quenchers and still a decent size too.”

Another revealed: “I don’t think you understand the amount of love this cup deserves until you buy it. For a girl who loves travelling, this cup is amazing. It fits well in the upholder, and the foldable straw makes it leak-proof, making it great for when you are on the move. As well as the foldable handle, this aesthetically pleasing cup is absolutely amazing.”

Another fan wrote, “I drive a lot around the UK working nights and days. The bottle fits perfectly in my van cup holder, keeps everything super cool, and is even better for when you’re in the gym!! I wish I’d bought one sooner.”

It has received some negative feedback, however, with someone saying: “My only downside for me is that the bottle in itself, when empty, is heavy and obviously made heavier when liquid and ice are added. For me, it would be an issue if the handle weren’t what it is. But, due to the size and comfort of the handle, the weight isn’t that bad, especially as you don’t have to tip it to drink; you can use both hands or one hand to hold it with the use of the internal straw.”

You can find Molly-Mae’s purple IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler from Argos for £41. Or, you can find similar Stanley Tumblers from John Lewis for £40 or from Amazon for £68.25.

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has admitted to having a ‘two-week fling’ with a beauty clinic boss just two weeks after marrying his wife Sinead Skinner

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has opened up on the heartbreaking tragedy he suffered shortly before cheating on his wife Sinead.

The Apprentice star, 34, has admitted he had a ‘two-week fling’ with a beauty clinic boss, just two weeks after he and wife Sinead tied the knot in May 2022.

Thomas has said the fling was the “biggest mistake” of his life and admitted all to his wife, telling her he had “f**ked up” and she forgave him.

As he confessed to his past, Thomas told of a heartbreaking tragedy which sent him into a “mad headspace” the day before he met beauty clinic boss Amy Lucy Rourke. Thomas revealed a friend, called Big Mark, had died shortly before the fling, leaving him “distraught”.

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Speaking of his late friend, he said: “He was like a father figure.

“I was homeless and this fella took me in. And he died the day before I met her.”

Thomas added that “grief can make you do daft things” but insisted he wasn’t “making excuses” for his actions but confessed he was in a “sort of mad headspace”. “That part of my life I blacked out and moved on from,” he added to The Sun.

The Apprentice star met the woman while at a pub and claims she offered him “cosmetic slimming treatments”. The pair had a “two-week fling” but Thomas said guilt took over after he slept with her. He then confessed all to his wife, who was “distraught” and “upset”.

Thomas understood if Sinead, who he shares three children with, never wanted to speak to him again but his wife, who he calls his “rock”, forgave him. He added: “She’s the person I adore more than anything in the world. And I let her down, I’m ashamed, I’m so fortunate my wife’s forgiven me, she didn’t deserve it. I was a selfish person.”

The couple have since moved on from the heartache and are the happiest they’ve been, with Sinead supporting him throughout his Strictly experience.

A spokesperson for Amy Lucy told the Mirror: “This has been an incredibly stressful and painful chapter in Amy Lucy’s life. She did not have a fling with Mr Skinner, she had a relationship with him and was deceived then treated appallingly. She will consider her response and speak her truth in due course.”

Thomas’ confession comes days after he hit the headlines after walking out of a roundtable interview to promote his upcoming stint on Strictly Come Dancing.

Thomas had taken issue with a reporter recording an interview during a press day for Strictly at Elstree Studios ahead of the BBC show’s return. He was said to have ‘snatched’ a reporter’s phone and ‘stormed out’ of it as he was asked about the launch.

Thomas later addressed the situation in a post on Instagram, as reported at the time. He said: “To set the record straight of the back of yesterday. During one of the interviews, a journalist placed their phone on the table to record the conversation.

“I happened to catch a glimpse of the screen and saw numerous messages – not about Strictly but about a personal story from my past. I’ve been through some difficult times in my life, which I have worked hard to move on from. In that moment, seeing it there caught me off guard. I felt it was best to step away and gather myself.”

Skinner went on: “This had nothing to do with Strictly or the interviews themselves. I’m sorry I picked up someone else’s phone, and I don’t even know if the journalist realised their messages were visible, and I don’t want to suggest any bad intentions on their part.

“What I do want to say is how excited I am to be part of Strictly this year. I’m so grateful for all the love, kindness and support I’ve been shown so far. It means the world to me, and I can’t wait to give it my all on that dancefloor. Bosh.”

Crocs is back with another fashion collab, this time with California-based label Hollister for potentially its cosiest collection to date

Crocs is no stranger to bold fashion collaborations, but its latest collaboration might be its cosiest collection yet. The cult footwear brand has teamed up with Hollister to create a collection that blends comfort with laid-back Californian style, perfect for autumn.

The range is small, featuring two styles of plush, shearling-lined clogs that are ideal for the cosy season and keeping your feet warm on chilly autumnal days. And to complete the look, Hollister has added a line-up of fleece-lined hoodies and comfy joggers, designed to pair effortlessly with the shoes for head-to-toe snug style.

With the success of Crocs’ Cozzee Slippers that were dipping in and out of stock last year, it’s no surprise to see the brands tapping into the cosy style even morenow that we’ve reached cooler weather. It’s also clear to see that shoppers now value comfort-driven fashion more than ever.

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With Crocs continuing to create viral products and dominate the wacky shoe space, and Hollister’s reputation for relaxed, youthful style, the pairing makes a perfect fit. And the result is a collection that feels equally playful and practical.

In other cosy shoes news, UGG’s latest footwear drop has caused up some conversation online. In a star-studded campaign featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, Elsa Hosk, Rina Sawayama and more, the brand dropped its Zora Ballet Flat, a hybrid design that combines UGG’s signature sheepskin lining with the trending silhouette of a ballet pump. The result is a shoe that is cosy, fashionable and controversial.

Fashion fans are split, with some praising the design as the perfect blend of comfort and trend, while others are less convinced, and some are in the middle, hailing the shoes as ‘ugly cute’.