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There won’t be any bust-ups on the Oasis reunion tour between the Gallagher brothers because Liam is a total professional now, close friend Charlie Lightening has said.

Filmmaker Charlie has worked with Liam since Oasis ended in 2009 making Beady Eye’s videos and then filming every step of Liam’s solo comeback in 2017 for the film As It Was. Charlie is adamant there will be no repeat of the backstage fight between the siblings that ended the group at a French festival in August 2009, because Liam is a reformed rock ‘ n ‘ roll hellraiser and has developed a routine for his solo shows which allows him to be completely focused on putting on the best performance he can for his fans.

Sharing Liam’s pre-gig ritual now, he said: “With Liam, he’ll come and do the sound check. Then he’ll go to his hotel room and just chill all day. And then most of the time he turns up 20 minutes before he goes on stage, straight into his dressing room, finishes off his warm-up, no one talks to him, he comes out five minutes before the show, does the show, then goes straight off into his car”.

Charlie continued: “You don’t really see him. It’s not that it’s calmer, Liam just really cares about it. When he’s walked off stage at gigs, it’s because, in his head, if he’s not giving it the full thing he’s not going to do it. He cares so much about the shows”. But Charlie insists the tension between Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, will never fully go away, and that’s what makes Oasis ‘ shows and music so special. He added: “It will still have that edge, for sure”.

Charlie filmed Liam’s mammoth Knebworth solo concerts, his recent Definitely Maybe anniversary shows and his gigs with Stone Roses guitarist John Squire at the beginning of 2024.

The filmmaker would love to be behind the camera to capture the footage from the Oasis Live ‘ 25 tour, but he has no idea if he will be asked to shoot the stadium shows. Even if he isn’t involved in a professional capacity, Charlie is just thrilled that Liam and Noel are back together.

Charlie – who has a new comedy film out, Standing On The Shoulder of Kitties, which stars Billy Bob Thornton and Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith, as well as featuring a cameo from Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood – said: “I’m so excited for it. Even though I’ve worked with Liam and Noel, to me Oasis are my Beatles. Oasis back together is incredible. I can’t wait for it”.

He went on: “I have no idea if I’m working on it, doing it, or what’s going on. I hope I’m involved in it. I’ve worked with Liam from the end of Oasis. I did all of Beady Eye with him, did all the documentaries and videos. For me, I’d love to be involved, but if I’m not, I’m so happy they’re back”.

Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced plans to to tour with their band Oasis after a 15-year hiatus last year. The tour will kick off in July in Cardiff and will include stops across the UK, America, Canada and South America.

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In a sad new development, it’s now understood that Hollywood legend Gene Hackman lived for another week after the death of his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

The 95-year-old, who had lived with advanced Alzheimer’s Disease, may well have been too confused and disorientated in those last days to realise that Betsy was lying lifeless in their bathroom, unable to care for him in that dedicated way she had in his final, reclusive years.

Dr Heather Jarrell, who performed autopsies on the pair, confirmed on Friday (March 7) that classical pianist Betsy, 65, died from hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome, likely on February 11 – the last time she was seen alive. According to the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, hantaviruses are a group of viruses spread by rodents, with the potential to cause serious illness and even death in humans.

It was also revealed that Gene had passed away from “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor”, with his pacemaker data recording his last heartbeats on February 18. The couple’s bodies were found at their Santa Fe home on February 26, alongside the body of one of their beloved dogs Zinna.

There is no evidence that Gene attempted to contact anybody after his wife’s death, and it’s believed he may not have even realised she’d passed on, given the severity of his condition.

As reported by The New York Times, surveillance footage captures Betsy’s final movements around town on February 11, but it’s unclear whether she was at that stage exhibiting symptoms of her grave illness. Dr James Lawler, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Centre, told the publication: “Most people seek care before they end up at a point where they need the ICU”.

Symptoms of hantaviruses usually show up within one to eight weeks of exposure to infected rodents. Signs include fatigue, fever, muscle aches, headache, dizziness, chills, and abdominal or digestive issues. Within four to 10 days of these early symptoms, patients may suffer shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fluid in the lungs.

On that last day, potentially mere hours before her death, Betsy emailed her massage therapist before heading out to a grocery store in the afternoon. CCTV footage also shows Betsy visiting a pharmacy while wearing a face mask, which she would do to avoid spreading any harmful germs to vulnerable Gene.

After making a stop at a local pet food store, Betsy returned to her local area at around 5.15pm. This was the last day Betsy responded to any of her emails, leading cops to pinpoint this as the approximate time of her passing. At some unknown point after getting home, Betsy would have suffered a rapid decline, and headed to the bathroom.

It was here where she was eventually discovered, showing signs of decomposition and mummification, with thyroid medication pills scattered all around

It’s understood that hantaviruses can be spread through the inhaling virus particles from rodent saliva, urine, or feces. It may also be transmitted through rodent bites, with deer mice being the most common carriers in the US.

Warnings were issued to those entering the property to reduce the risk of further infections In Friday’s announcement, authorities explained: “We did identify signs of rodent entry and other structures on the property and provided information and resources mission related to those areas.

” Hantavirus can be transmitted to people through rodent urine, droppings or saliva, so it is important to take special steps when cleaning up after vermin, avoiding contact with or breathing in aerosolised rodent urine or faeces, especially in a poorly ventilated area, is key. “

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Celebrity Big Brother winner and star of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and When Paddy Met Sally, Paddy Doherty is back on TV screens – this time fronting a travel show – but what do we know about the former bare knuckle boxer?

Dan’s Travels with Paddy Doherty – Malta and Gozo is Paddy’s latest project to hit our TV screens and it’s completely different to anything he’s done before.

The eight-part series takes audiences – and his travel companion, actor-director Daniel Coll – on a journey across the stunning Maltese Islands of Malta and Gozo.

From the sun-kissed streets of Valletta to the hidden wonders of Gozo, the duo explore the islands ‘ rich history, breath-taking landscapes and incredible local characters. And it promises to be an entertaining watch! “This was an adventure like no other”! Paddy says.

“Malta and Gozo are absolutely unreal – full of surprises, brilliant people, and the best food you’ll ever taste. We had some mad moments filming this, and I can’t wait for people to see it”!

Paddy has come a long way for a boy who never went to school. Born in Manchester to Irish traveller parents who moved around a lot, he was sent to live with his sister when he was a teenager. However, his ‘ sister ‘ turned out to be his mother, but it had been kept secret as she wasn’t married when she became pregnant.

Paddy made his TV debut when he was one of the Irish Travellers interviewed for the documentary My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. In 2011 Doherty took part in Celebrity Big Brother 8 winning the series and beating Kerry Katona in the final stages.

He then went on to appear in a two-part Channel 5 documentary with his former Big Brother housemate Sally Bercow, wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons called When Paddy Met Sally. Bercow moved into Doherty’s chalet on his travellers ‘ site, living by his rules in episode one and hers in episode two.

But it’s not always been plainsailing for Paddy Doherty who considered suicide twice in 2019 as the pain from prostate cancer was so bad. He also has a son who was jailed for killing his best friend. Already disqualified and driving without insurance, David crashed his Mitsubishi Shogun into a Renault van parked in a lay-by off a dual carriageway in Talybont, near Bangor, in 2012.

It is the second time Paddy’s life has been touched by a tragic road death. His 18-year-old son Patrick was killed on the East Lancs Road between Liverpool and Manchester in 1989 along with nephew David, 17, and second-cousin Andrew, 21.

Paddy said: “I went to see David and he was in a wheelchair. His legs were shattered. I’m lucky I don’t have to visit him in a graveyard. I know he got prison, but he’s going to come home to me. I’ve got a son, 18 years of age, Patrick, who is dead and buried and what would I give for him to be in jail so I could go and see him”?

Dan’s Travels with Paddy Doherty – Malta and Gozo is now streaming for free on Tubi TV.

Meghan Markle has shared an adorable unseen photo with husband Prince Harry and their youngest child, daughter Lilibet.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Meghan, 43, took to Instagram to post a tribute to all of the female loved ones in her life, including her three-year-old daughter. The Duchess wrote alongside the snaps: “Happy International Women’s Day. Celebrating the strong women around us &amp, the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day”.

Meghan, who is a mum-of-two and also shares son Archie, 5, with Prince Harry, rarely shares photographs of their children. The gorgeous photo of her daughter and Harry shows that the father-daughter duo share a striking similarity when it comes to their hair colour, as Lilibet appears to also have red hair.

Other photos from Meghan’s post include a childhood photo of herself with her beloved mum Doria Ragland, and a more recent snap of the mother-daughter duo together. Meghan also included a loved-up photograph of herself and Harry sharing an embrace while going for a stroll on the beach on a family holiday.

Her wholesome family post comes after fans rushed to tune into her new Netflix series when it first dropped on Tuesday. Many were hoping to glean brand new information about the Duchess and her life behind the scenes at home with Prince Harry – and they weren’t disappointed.

As well as sharing some tidbits about her family – from Harry’s love of salt on his food to Lillibet’s clean up song – Meghan included some never-before-seen images with viewers. In episode two, Meghan can be seen creating a homemade balloon arch, before viewers are treated to a throwback to the first time she made one – for son Archie’s first birthday back in May 2020.

A photo from that time shows Meghan in a yellow dress next to Archie in a highchair, the balloon arch on display in the background. Harry and Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland are also at the celebration.

Meghan’s beloved rescue dog, Guy, who sadly passed away earlier this year, appears throughout the series. In one sweet snapshot, Guy can be seen curled up in a fluffy basket while Meghan smiles for the camera.

Speaking about her much-loved pet, Meghan tells viewers: “Guy’s just always there, he’s my shadow. He’s been with me for a very, very, very long time. He’s been with me since I lived in Toronto. He was found in the woods in Kentucky and since moved with me to the UK, back to Canada, to California. So yeah, Guy has a lot of stories to tell”.

In episode five, Meghan discussed the art of flower arranging, and tell viewers that she learnt how to do it at her baby shower in 2019. “When I was pregnant with my son Archie, my girlfriends threw a baby shower for me, and one of the things we did was learn flower arranging”, she says.

Two images from the day are then shown on screen, one showing pregnant Meghan arranging blooms with her friends, and a second capturing her laughing and holding her baby bump.

However, fans only get fleeting glimpses of Meghan’s husband and children in the show, with daughter Lilibet making a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in episode five.

Speaking to friends Abigail Spencer and Kelly McKee Zajfen about her strawberry preserve, Meghan tells them: “Lili and I actually made this batch together. She picked all those berries with me, and then she’s like: ‘ No, no mama I’ll do it ‘ and she wants to try, she’s like ‘ I’ll stir it, I’ll mash it’. She’s proud”, Meghan added as a photo of her daughter popped up on screen.

It comes after Meghan made a huge announcement after the success of her With Love, Meghan Netflix series. The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to reveal there will be a second series of the show. Sharing a video to her Stories, she wrote: “Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) because I’m thrilled to shared that Season 2 of ‘ With Love, Meghan ‘ is coming”.

The show, which came out on Tuesday, was delayed from January because of the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement shared by Netflix on Friday night, it was revealed that the second series of the show has already been filmed! The news another offering of With Love, Meghan is on its way will come as a surprise to some due to a wave of negative reviews from critics earlier this week.

The series, produced by Meghan, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends, new and old. Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.

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Michael Caine once opened up about feeling “fed up” over something in his career that he hasn’t been able to achieve despite being in the running for it.

Michael, now 91, appeared in numerous films over the course of his decades-long career prior to announcing his retirement two years ago. He received much acclaim in the years since his acting debut in the 1950s but once shared that he was “fed up” of not winning an Academy Award – also known as an Oscar – in the leading actor category.

Despite being nominated four times over a 30 year period, he hasn’t ever been awarded Best Actor in a Leading Role at the film awards ceremony in the US. Michael shared his disappointed about not winning the award whilst speaking to Salon in 2003, a year after his fourth, and most recent, nomination for it.

Discussing regrets, he was asked if there was anything he hadn’t been able to do that he still wanted to. Michael told the outlet: “I never won a leading Oscar”. He noted that he had two Oscars for “supporting” roles, which was “very nice”, but suggested he wanted to win for a leading role.

He said in the interview: “But I’ve been nominated four times for a leading Oscar and you get fed up sitting there losing, you know? I keep sitting there with that smile on my face, that same sickly smile, saying, ‘ Well done! ‘”

Michael was first nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1967 for his performance as Alfie Elkins in the film Alfie (1966). The accolade was instead won by the late Paul Scofield for his portrayal of Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons (1966). It marked the first time that Michael was up for the leading actor award. He was later nominated for his performances in Sleuth (1972), Educating Rita (1983) and the Quiet American (2002).

He however won Best Supporting Actor in 1987 for his role as Elliot in the film Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). He went on to win that award for a second time in 2000 for his role as Dr. Wilbur Larch in the Cider House Rules (1999).

Although he hasn’t won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role, he has received the accolade in the UK. Michael was awarded Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTAs in 1984 for his role as Professor Frank Bryant in Educating Rita (1983). He tied for the award with Dustin Hoffman, who jointly won for the film Tootsie (1982).

Michael announced his retirement in 2023, more than 70 years after his debut in the acting industry. He shared the news following the release of his film the Great Escaper (2023), in which he played the lead role. He said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme whilst promoting the film: “I kept saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now. Because I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture]where] I’ve played the lead and it’s got incredible reviews”. He added: “The only parts I’m liable to get now are old men, 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85. I thought, I might as well leave with all this. I’ve got wonderful reviews. What am I gonna do to beat this”?

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Pregnant Jesy Nelson has revealed that she is undergoing an urgent procedure to give her twins the “best chance of survival”.

The former Little Mix singer, 33, and her partner Zion Foster, 26, have kept fans updated on her pregnancy in recent weeks after announcing earlier this year that they were expecting twins. Just a number of days ago, Jesy announced that she has been experiencing “complications” due to being pregnant with identical twins.

At the time, the expectant mum told fans that she was pre-stage twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). On Saturday, Jesy and Zion took to Instagram to shared another update, revealing in a video message from her hospital room that she is awaiting a procedure to give her unborn children “the best chance of surviving”.

In the video, an emotional Jesy explained: “So, we are just giving you an update on our situation. So I’ve been feeling a bit poorly like the past few days. Been having a few of the symptoms that I need to watch out for – which is like my belly tightening, struggle breathing. So today we came into the hospital to just have a check-up basically. Just in case. And unfortunately the symptoms have got worse so we now have to have… they have to perform the procedure, which is obviously not what we wanted to happen”.

“But it’s necessary because it’s gonna give our babies like the best chance of surviving. So yeah, we’re just waiting to go in. And we’re just hoping and praying for the best really. I feel gutted. I feel absolutely gutted because I really was hoping that we wouldn’t even be in this position”.

Jesy then burst into tears as her partner Zion was seen reassuring her, before saying: “They’re doing it to give us the best chance. Our babies the best chance”. Jesy added: “Yeah, like that’s why they do this procedure. So that it literally gives you the best chance of your baby surviving but it’s obviously just really scary cause there’s so many things that can happen”.

The former X Factor star shared that she was experiencing bad symptoms, which include her stomach tightening, and shortness of breath. Others symptoms in this type of pregnancy according to the NHS can include weight loss, chest pain, dizziness or fainting, severe headaches, and changes in vision.

Earlier this month, Jesy revealed she is at risk of losing one or both of her unborn twins due to her life-threatening condition known as MCDA (Monochorionic Diamniotic) and said she hopes to raise awareness. MCDA twins are identical twins who share a single placenta (monochorionic) but have two separate amniotic sacs (diamniotic).

This type of twin pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg splits between four to eight days after conception. While identical twins in general can develop in different ways, MCDA pregnancies present unique medical challenges due to the shared placenta.

Unlike fraternal twins, who each have their own placenta and amniotic sac, MCDA twins rely on a single placenta for nutrients and oxygen. This shared resource increases the risk of complications, including TTTS – a condition where one twin receives more blood flow than the other due to abnormal connections in the placenta. This can result in one twin becoming over-nourished while the other is deprived, leading to severe health complications for both babies.

Another concern is sIUGR, where one twin grows significantly slower than the other due to unequal sharing of the placenta. This can lead to developmental issues and may require medical intervention to ensure both babies have the best chance of survival.

Although MCDA twins have separate amniotic sacs, their umbilical cords can still become entangled, leading to compression that affects blood and oxygen supply. In severe cases, this can cause life-threatening complications during pregnancy and delivery.

MCDA pregnancies often also result in premature births, with doctors usually recommending delivery between 32 and 34 weeks to minimise risks. Prematurity can bring additional health challenges, including underdeveloped lungs and difficulty regulating body temperature.

Given the risks associated with MCDA pregnancies, close monitoring is essential. Expectant mothers typically undergo frequent ultrasounds – often every one to two weeks – so doctors can track the twins ‘ growth and detect complications early.

In cases where TTTS or sIUGR is detected, specialised treatments such as laser ablation surgery (to close abnormal blood vessel connections in the placenta) or amnioreduction (to remove excess fluid and relieve pressure) may be necessary. Doctors also prepare for early delivery to protect both babies ‘ health. Depending on the severity of complications, a Cesarean section may be the safest option for delivery.

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