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Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari has spoken out about his former wife while reflecting on their marriage and defending his intentions during their relationship

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Sam Asghari has spoken out about his ex-wife Britney Spears, saying he only wants “the happiest” for her despite their split.

The 31-year-old actor and model was married to the pop superstar, 43, from 2022 until their separation in 2024. The pair first met in 2016 on the set of Britney’s Slumber Party music video and began dating soon after.

They announced their engagement in 2021 and tied the knot the following year in an intimate Los Angeles ceremony. Their marriage ended less than two years later, with Sam filing for divorce amid reports of “irreconcilable differences.”

Speaking to Us Weekly, Sam reflected positively on their time together, saying: “I just hope the happiest for her. And like I said before that, I celebrate the past, and it’s a big part of me, so I think everything should go well for her.”

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Sam, who is now dating Los Angeles real estate agent Brooke Irvine, went public with his new relationship in January after they were first spotted together in late 2024. “It’s been amazing,” he said of their romance.

Earlier this year, Sam revealed that before marrying Britney, he encouraged her to sign a prenuptial agreement to ensure her financial security.

Speaking on the Trading Secrets podcast, he explained: “I wanted her to have a prenup. I wanted to make sure she’s protected, because throughout her life, everybody – I don’t know one person that’s ever been in her life that didn’t take advantage of her. So it’s very sad. I wanted to make sure that I’m the person that [didn’t] do that.”

He also rejected claims that he ever used Britney for her fame or wealth. “I never get mad at the general public or fans or people that are seeing your life from a distance,” he said.

“Looking from an outside perspective, I see there’s an age difference, there’s a fame difference, there’s this, there’s that. But realistically, we met as co-stars.”

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Now focused on his acting career, Sam said he isn’t concerned about public opinion. “It’s all for me,” he explained.

“My career is always going to be, I’m always going to do things that’s going to benefit the fans and people that are watching me. And I want to be a good example. But at the same time, it’s because that makes me feel better.”

It comes after Britney recently concerned her fans as she admitted to “snapping” her legs after falling down the stairs. The pop icon, 43, often takes to Instagram to upload clips of her dancing at home.

However, one of her latest posts caught the attention of fans as she had a knee support covering on her leg. She danced in a shimmering mini dress with feathered hem but also had white bandages on her hands.

Britney revealed her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James had just left to go to their home in Maui with dad Kevin Federline and shared how dance lets her feel free.

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Alongside the post, the Baby hitmaker wrote: “This is the way I express myself and pray through art … father who art in heaven … I’m not here for concern or pity, I just want to be a good woman and be better … and I do have wonderful support, so have a brilliant day !!!”

In a concerning update, Britney added: “Psss I fell down the stairs at my friend’s house … it was horrible … it snaps out now and then, not sure if it’s broken but for now it’s snapped in !!!Thank u god.”

A large bruise could be seen on her wrist as well as smaller bruises along her arm and body. Just an hour later, Britney returned to Instagram in a leopard print bodysuit for more dance routines. She said: “As Madonna says, express yourself don’t repress yourself.”

The fears for Britney come four years after her conservatorship, which had begun in 2008, was terminated in the wake of the online “Free Britney” movement.

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Former Love Island star Montana Brown has sparked debate by revealing she has restricted her toddler from two very common parenting tactics which has prompted a mixed reactions from both parents and teachers

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Love Island star Montana Brown has ignited a parenting debate after revealing two things she has banned her three-year-old son Jude from having at school – screen time and sugary snacks.

The reality TV star, 30, who shares Jude and eight-month-old daughter Miley with fiancé Mark O’Connor, outlined her priorities when choosing a school, telling her social media followers: “The most important things in my head are nutrition, quality of teaching, and use of screen time.

“When I send him to school I don’t want him to be watching a screen at all… and on a lot of these open days they’re talking about using Chrome Books for their homework as they get into the older years.”

She also criticised excessive sugar consumption, saying: “Another thing, I’m really hating… I’m seeing kids having so much sugar as part of their diet at school.

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“We know it’s bad for them, we know it’s not good for them to concentrate, why are we giving it to them for their break times? I get it on occasion, but if anyone is giving Jude sugar, I want to do it on the weekend as a treat,” she added.

Her comments drew major criticism from parents and educators as one teacher said: “Not all time on a laptop is negative screen time. As a teacher they learn valuable life skills.”

Someone else said: “Montana you need to come down to earth a bit and live in the real world I fear.” Another complained: “Gosh people are way too woke these days. Kids are allowed sweets now and again.”

Another added: “As someone who works in a primary school this is an incredibly high expectation when schools are struggling enough as it is! Your opinions are valid but until you work in a school… you shouldn’t criticise.”

Montana’s views were criticised by another unimpressed follower who said: “Ah Montana, you need to get a little bit of grip now girl.”

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In response, Montana addressed the backlash on social media as she clarified: “I’ve caused quite the stir. If you look at the video that I did about schools, I said the most important things to me are nutrition, amount of screen time use and quality of teaching.

“I did not say the schools I’ve been looking at watch movies all day. I said Jude is gonna have screen time, it’s something that I would like for him to have less of it at school so that it makes me feel better about if I want to watch a film with him all day on the weekend.”

The former Love Island star added: “At the end of the day, I don’t let Jude watch any screen time whatsoever at this age. I don’t know one health professional that encourages lots of screen time.

“I’m just sharing with you why those things are important to me. I was shocked at how young kids are using screens at schools, that wasn’t something that I was thinking would be the case.”

Montana concluded by sharing her excitement about continuing her school search: “We’re going to see some more schools this week. I’m really, really excited. Can’t wait.”

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Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared a series of sweet photos with her twin daughters Ocean and Story as she issued a powerful body positivity message to other women

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Jesy Nelson has shared adorable photos with her two baby girls as she issued a candid body positive post after giving birth. The former Little Mix singer, who had a difficult pregnancy, welcomed her twin babies in May.

Due to complications around their birth, Jesy, 34, and her girls were not allowed home until weeks later in June. She has since been sharing updates on her daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who she shares with her fiance Zion Foster.

Jesy delighted fans when she revealed her children had arrived “healthy and fighting strong” after arriving prematurely. Now, the singer has shared a series of black and white photos with her baby girls that were taken by proud dad Zion.

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She beamed as she held Ocean and Story in each arm as they both giggled away. Jesy wore a white bra and matching pants for the touching photoshoot as she also shared a powerful message to all other mums.

Alongside her post, Jesy candidly said: “I never thought it would have taken having two beautiful baby girls, that I could have potentially lost, to make me realise how incredible my body actually is.

“33 years of extreme diets, 33 years of putting myself down wishing my belly was flatter, wanting my waist just a little smaller and almost going through with a boob job, to now standing here having this photo taken.”

She added: “I can honestly say I’ve never felt prouder of my body and what it has been through! Yes my boobs hang lower and my belly is bigger and squishier – it doesnt look how it used to, but my god it created the best gift that has ever happened to me.

“I cannot wait to show my girls the first place they called home and the place where they defied all the odds. If there’s anything I’ve learned over the past 9 months of being pregnant, it’s that I never want my girls to feel the way I did about my body for so many years.

“So to all the future mummies or the mummies that have just given birth, if you’re struggling with how you are feeling in yourself or are maybe even feeling the pressure to “snap back” just take a moment to remember what YOU did! Be kinder to yourself and remember you are INCREDIBLE!!!”

Jesy was praised by her followers as Shaughna Phillips said: “Incredible woman, incredible mama.” Emily Clarkson added: “Perfection.” One fan commented: “Now THIS IS brilliant to read! Happy for you both Jesy!

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“It’s been a while since our 1-1’s and this is a beautiful chapter for you all.” Another added: “This is such a lovely post and message. You look great and just look at your precious girls.”

Just last month, Jesy had even more to celebrate as she got engaged to Zion. Alongside a photo of them on a beach at sunset, Jesy wrote: “Just got engaged to my best friend”.

The singer then posted a close-up shot of her dazzling engagement ring. Jesy and Zion’s twin girls had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTS) – a rare condition that threatened their lives before they were born.

Identical twins share the same placenta in their mother’s womb, with some blood vessels joining the two together. Twins with TTS don’t have an equal flow of blood between the babies, which means that one baby can become anaemic and another can receive too much blood, leading to heart failure.

Jesy said she was in a “constant state of fear” due to the twins’ condition and later went into hospital for a procedure to burn the blood vessels that were causing uneven blood flow between the twins. She had to live in hospital for 10 weeks before the birth.

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With autumn well and truly here, shoppers are switching out their bedding for something cosier to keep off the chill through the autumn and winter, and this £20 set may be just the ticket

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Dunelm shoppers are going wild for a new duvet set that they’re calling ‘perfect for winter. ‘ The Catherine Lansfield Stripe 100% Brushed Cotton Reversible Duvet Set is the ideal blend of style and comfort, making it a top choice for the chilly months.

Available in six colours, including the newly launched navy and silver, this versatile striped design can match almost any bedroom decor. Plus, it’s reversible, so you can switch up your room’s look whenever you fancy.

With prices ranging from £20 to £42, each set comes with two standard pillowcases, offering a complete bedding makeover in one go. It’s available in four sizes: single, double, king and super king.

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There are countless ways to style this set to make your bedroom feel ready for autumn. Pair it with a chunky knit throw and warm lighting for a cosy, hotel-at-home vibe. We also suggest lighting a few candles for an extra snug atmosphere, reports the Express.

If you’re keen to explore other options, Dunelm isn’t the only retailer offering gorgeous bed sets. Soak & Sleep provides high-quality bedding at affordable prices, with its luxurious Egyptian cotton starting at £19.20.

Piglet in Bed offers a real luxury option, with bedding woven from a sumptuous blend of European flax linen and long-staple cotton. This provides the perfect balance of softness and structure, with charming details like coconut-shell button fastenings. The fabric is soft, breathable, and incredibly comforting against the skin, with a linen bundle starting from £237.

However, Dunelm’s Catherine Lansfield Duvet Set has also received rave reviews. One satisfied customer gushed: “So pleased with it. Looks great and is so comfortable. I loved it so much I bought the pink set for my daughter. She asked if it was expensive, as it felt like really good quality.”

Another chimed in: “Excellent value in bedding. The material is soft and cosy, perfect for autumn and winter. We liked it so much we ordered another set in a different colour way.”

But not all feedback was positive. One person noted: “Bought this duvet set the other week, looked lovely and nice and warm. Unfortunately, I went to put it on the bed this morning, and the buttons are broken in half. What a disappointment to find this.”

Big Brother contestant George Gilbert has revealed the real reason he was removed from the house following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour.

The parish councillor, 23, was given a formal warning by Big Brother during Monday night’s episode after he made a fellow housemate cry by apparently mocking them. George has now opened up about the situation on his Youtube channel.

Appearing on screen from his home, George told viewers: “Well here we are. I didn’t want to be making this video. I didn’t think I would have to make this video. But the people want to know what it was that I said to get booted out of the Big Brother house.

“It’s a real shame because I was thoroughly enjoying myself and I’m gutted that it has ended like this,” he added. “I got on so well with the crew and the other housemates. They all loved me and I’m not even joking, they genuinely did.”

George went on: “We had some great times, great conversations, and great debates and we did it passively. We agreed to disagree. So I was absolutely gutted when I was told I was being kicked out, but here we are.”

The Big Brother star star went on to add that he went on the show in the hopes of ‘spreading his beliefs’ and garnering more fans for his YouTube channel, which he hopes to make his full time career.

“They brand Big Brother as a social experiment where you can discuss things and be on a political spectrum. I wanted to meet new people and people who would challenge my beliefs and maybe help me learn something about myself and see if they could change my mind about some of my beliefs,” George added.

“I thought by going into the house and spreading what I believe as the truth that it would not only help me cement my views if they are right, or it would help other people see a different side of the story.”

However, it was George’s views that got him kicked out of the Big Brother house in the end as he admitted that he pushed the boundaries far too much.

George said he was ‘distraught’ after getting a verbal warning on the first night in the house. George told his housemates that he “doesn’t believe that anyone is intrinsically good or evil” and went on to use the most extreme example of Adolf Hitler.

Addressing his first verbal warning from Big Brother, George admitted that he said: “Hitler did the things that he did because he would have been fed a pack of lies about Jewish people and that’s why he did the things he did. He thought he was doing good for Germany. He thought Jews were to blame for all of Germany’s troubles. Hitler was misguided.”

George added that he received a second complaint from Big Brother on day three when he expressed an offensive reason for not wanting to have a child with a Black woman.

Of his second formal complaint from Big Brother, George said: “I like touching the boundaries and maybe I’m in the wrong but what I said was, as a ginger with blue eyes – I’m like the rarest form of human on earth – because red hair is recessive and not a dominant gene.”

In the end, it was George’s hurtful and homophobic comments about fellow housemate Sam that got him removed from the house. “I said in the diary room after Sam was crying about what I said that ‘if you can’t take the heat then get out of the Big Brother house’. So that was it.”

A Big Brother spokesperson said at the time of his exit: “Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother House with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme.”

George’s comments did not air due to them being contrary to broadcasting standards. It has also been reported that George was given several warnings before the latest incident, most of which were not broadcast as the language was also contrary to broadcasting standards.

One example of such language, however, was seen during Monday’s episode. While in the diary room, housemate Sam reflected on comments George had made about him during a game of truth or dare where he had to tell each housemate their worst quality.

George told Sam he was “too” and he then appeared to mock Sam’s voice and body language by waving a limp wrist. Sam told Big Brother: “I think with the whole George situation, basically, I think it all just came to a bit of a head about the kind of impression that he did of me, or whatever.

“It was him doing it, mocking me as if I have some kind of like disability or something, which is just like rude anyway, and then all the boys kind of laughing. It just kind of felt like I was back in school, I think. And it just kind of brought all that back in that moment.”

Becoming emotional, he added: “It’s just so annoying, because I’ve really overcome a lot to become who I am, and I don’t want this comment to seep in and have an effect on me.”

George later told Sam: “The last thing I want to do is make someone feel s**t about themselves.” Later in the diary room, Big Brother told George: “Big Brother thinks that your language and behaviour was unacceptable and could cause offence, and is therefore issuing you with a warning.”

George also caused offence when, during a conversation about homelessness, he said people “know drugs are bad” and should “stop deflecting responsibility”. While the housemates were asleep, George was called to go into the Diary Room where he was told he would no longer be a contestant on the show.

The Big Brother contestant was then told by viewers to “grow up” after sharing his first post since being axed from the show. Now back at home, George took to his social media to share a post but it hasn’t gone down well with his followers.

The specific incident which caused George to be removed from the show but he had already received a warning from bosses due to his “inappropriate behaviour and language”.

George has now shared a video to his Instagram page where he discusses being kicked off the programme. The Big Brother contestant can be seen sitting barefoot in his garden with an open book across his face. He leans towards the camera and says: “I was asking questions. I just want to know the truth. You know?”

He then walks away from the camera and wrote in the caption: “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing,” which is a quote from Albert Einstein.

However, many viewers didn’t like George’s video, with many taking to the comments to share their opinions. Singer Sean Chriscole wrote: “You broke broadcast standards, I’ve read them. I know what they are, you know what they are. They’re dead easy to follow.

“I’ve seen contracts for Netflix and ITV and BBC as an actor myself. You have to say some stupid s**t to get sacked/contract terminated. Yet your [sic] brush it off as ‘I was just asking questions.’ Do some self reflection and grow up.”

Another said: “I just wanna know what you said that was soo bad,” while a third commented: “Just tell us what you said. We all want to know.”

George had plenty of controversial opinions during his time in the Big Brother house. He shared his views on homelessness, saying that homeless people should take responsibility for their financial situations. He then went on to say that most people who shoplift are driven by greed instead of desperation.

Friday’s eviction will continue as planned, the details of which will be explained during Wednesday’s episode of Big Brother: Late And Live.

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Mark Ronson shared that he recently performed at Selena Gomez’s wedding and is now keeping his calendar clear in case Taylor Swift wants him to DJ her big day

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Mark Ronson has revealed that he recently DJ’d at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding and joked that he’s keeping his year free in case Taylor Swift asks him to do the same for hers.

Speaking to Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, the music producer opened up about his friendship with Blanco, his famous stepfather Mick Jones, and some behind-the-scenes secrets from his career.

Ronson told Mills that his stepdad, Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones, wrote the iconic love song I Want to Know What Love Is for his mother. “That song is actually about my mum,” he said, adding that it’s surreal to have such a legendary ballad tied to his family’s story.

The Uptown Funk hitmaker also laughed as he debunked one of MTV’s biggest illusions – the celebrity homes featured on MTV Cribs. “Most of those houses weren’t real,” he admitted. “People would rent or borrow fancy places to look rich. The only real house was mine and it was tiny.”

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Ronson said he feels grateful that Uptown Funk has become such a popular wedding song. “I love that people still dance to it, especially at weddings. It’s kind of wild that it’s turned into that kind of classic,” he said.

During the chat, Mills brought up Foreigner’s recent public offer to play at Taylor Swift’s wedding, prompting Ronson to reveal he’s keeping his schedule open just in case.

Scott asked: “Hey, I saw that Foreigner have offered to play Taylor Swift’s wedding. Have you seen that?” To which Mark replied: “Yeah, I saw that too.”

Scott continued: “I wonder if she’s said anything yet.” Before Mark laughed and said: “I think there’s a lot of people putting themselves up for that gig. Me – I’m keeping the year open as well.”

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Scott joked: “You never know.” To which Mark agreed: “Exactly. You don’t know who’s going to get the call. I did DJ a wedding that apparently she was at a week ago.”

Scott then sounded surprised, as he asked: “A week ago?” To which Mark replied: “Yeah. I didn’t see her on the dancefloor, so I probably didn’t do the best job of selling my services there.”

Scott then asked: “Was this the Selena Gomez wedding?” Before Mark confirmed: “It was. This was that.”

He went on to share how he got the gig. “I’ve known Benny for ten years,” he explained. “When he got engaged, he said, ‘Will you come and do like a ’90s DJ set at my wedding?’ and I was like, sure.”

As the chat wrapped up, Mills teased that Taylor Swift should book Ronson for her own big day. Mark laughed, adding, “You could also get a good deal – maybe a Foreigner-Mark Ronson wedding package.”

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