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The Aussie singer recalled the low point of her life just as she hit number one in charts and how she bounded back

Singer Delta Goodrem has spoken of the moment she woke up in a cold sweat with a terrifying premonition – before she was even diagnosed with cancer.

The health diagnosis came just as she had landed a number one single and album as a teenager, changing her life completely. Neighbours star Delta was signed to Sony Music at the age of 15 and released her debut album, Innocent Eyes in 2003 while she was starring in the Aussie soap opera . Down Under it topped the ARIA Albums Chart for a huge 29 consecutive weeks. In the UK Innocent Eyes was made it to number 2 in the charts and spawed a succession of hit songs such as Lost Without You and Born To Try. But this success coincided with the hardest time in her life.

Delta told the Begin Again podcast: “I went to bed, and I woke up at 3:31… I basically had a nightmare and sort of like a very dark figure came to me on a grave with a note. At 3:31, I woke up drenched. I was head to toe, like I’d been in the ocean, and I was frozen with fear, completely frozen.”

She added: “My mum and Pete, my product manager, they booked me into the hospital on Monday. They were like, ‘let’s just let’s just book her in on Monday. She’s telling us something’s up.’ On Sunday, I was on the front page of the national paper for the first time now – we had our third number one single, we’d just broken our first record. Album was number one, in the UK we just debuted at number two, and I was on a flight that week to head to the States.

“And then going in down the tests, was a little overwhelmed with these biopsy needles going into my neck and I’d gone in by myself, just ran into the doctor that they’d booked… I saw it on his face as well… I didn’t know the words ‘cancer’ at all, but I did see it in his face, yes.

“Went back to the studio and then, by night time there was a knock at the door. My mum walked in and then my brother walked in and I said, what’s wrong? And they said, we have to take you to the hospital. And I said, ‘why? Why?’ And that was the first time I heard ‘they think you have cancer.’ I was number one on the chart, singles, albums… And then my whole world changed.”

Delta, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in July 2003, and admits at the time the news felt like a “death sentence” but doctors began work straight away.

She also credited fans for providing her with messages of support which gave her strength. Elton John called her with a good luck message on her first day of chemotherapy.

Speaking to Davina McCall who recently had a brain tumour, Delta also spoke of the impact that time has on her life and the path to recovery.

She said: “I wouldn’t say that I came back to myself until many years later. And I don’t know if you feel this, but I feel it’s like a bomb goes off in the house. A lot of shrapnel gets hit, families are impacted, people’s lives change. You know, mum and dad didn’t cope as well with having, you know, so much attention in a regular, lovely, loving family house, having people project on them or us or, you know, a lot, a lot, a lot of intensity. And that intensity then came with a lot of being lost and life looking different. And, me trying to get back to where I was, but everything was different. And I wasn’t the longhaired piano playing girl, you know, it just was very different after that chapter.”

The radiation treatment effected her throat and meant she had to start again with her singing and her career. She was unable to tour her second album in 2004 but continued to make music and was a coach for eight years on The Voice Australia from 2012 to 2020.

And she is is positive about how her life worked out.

She said: “I think that it was a really amazing reset. Even just just getting back to that silence and listening rather than talking and just getting that clarity of like.

“I just started getting rid of just anything that wasn’t me. I just started to get back to my very natural, authentic, authentic self. And that chapter was essential to my life again, that was like, I can’t actually imagine being where I am without that moment that happens.

“I’ve had wonderful, amazing chapters. Nothing I would change to be where I am today. But at that time I was still quite hard on myself, and I think I had to learn to let go, move on from everything.”

* The full interview with Delta is in the latest Begin Again podcast with Davina McCall, out now.

Vogue Williams, a former glamour model, followed her latest cosmetic work by revealing her most recent appearance, Katie Price, who underwent another facelift this month.

Vogue Williams surprised her fans as she revealed she’s had the same cosmetic work as Katie Price. The former glamour model, 47, is known for her love of surgeries having had countless proceedures over the years.

She has reportedly racked up over 16 boob jobs and underwent a £10,000 facelift earlier this year before going under the knife again this month. TV star Vogue, 39, has now revealed she has had the same procedure as Katie.

Just as Katie flew to Istanbul to have her own lip flip corrected, Vogue shared how she got one. Additionally, Katie made the decision to undergo both an eyelift and a brown lift.

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Lip flips are a non-surgical procedure that uses Botox injections to relax the upper lip muscles. The lip’s upward motion results in a fuller, plumper appearance.

“I’m permitted to say it right now. On her My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast, Vogue admitted, “I got a lip flip. If anyone has ever heard of it, I mentioned it in my book because I had Botox, so I had a lip flip.

She continued, “I just felt it start to creep in.” I’m going to have a lot of filler in my lip, people will think that. My lip flip, which is similar to Botox on the top of your lip, kind of causes your lip to sit up a little.

You kind of notice it when I tried to drink from that straw there, and it kind of kicks in. I adore it! Before her 40th birthday, Vogue has been open about wanting cosmetic procedures.

She started her celebrations this week despite the fact that her big day is only two months away. She wanted to be photographed and hosted a lavish bash in her native Ireland.

By the time I’m 55, I’ll be going up and up, according to Vogue, who is married to Spencer Matthews from Made in Chelsea. I’ll be doing more and more [Botox] as the years progress, and I won’t be apologetic about it.

“I kind of kept everything a secret. I didn’t really confirm or refute it for very long. Who cares, in my opinion, if someone wants to improve their self-esteem? You can either gracefully or sadly get older.

Her husband Spencer, who she shares Theodore, six, Gigi, four, and Otto, two, with, recently spilled on the birthday plans. The couple, who are known for their playful back and forth, have been forced to dismiss rumours in recent months after speculation their marriage was on the rocks.

Spencer bravely makes a cheeky dig at his wife’s age in a brave way, but they have not let it stop their banter. He remarked, “Plenty going on for that, it’s obviously a big one, it’s a big birthday… I myself look forward to my 40th in four years’ time.”

Moving on from his joke, he explained to Goss.ie: “No I think it is going to be great. We are going to do lots of different things. We have a few friendship groups.

We have an English group, as well as an Irish group. So we’ll probably have a party in Ireland and attend a homecoming party there.

“I might take her away and also make a special arrangement.” We will go over the details because it is the tail end of the year, so thankfully we have time to plan that. However, Vogue is a step ahead of the curve and is aware of a number of things we are doing.

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You can still purchase this gorgeous wine-red maxi dress in all sizes and Jackie Gibson looked stunning as she presented This Morning.

After being asked by fans for weeks when she’d be returning to host This Morning, Josie Gibson finally stepped back into the presenter slot this week. Joining Rylan as co-host on Wednesday August 27’s episode to interview Orlando Bloom and Peter Andre, Josie was back with a bang in a statement-making burgundy maxi dress, with the wine colour perfect for segueing into autumn.

The V by Very range’s Long Sleeve Draped Asymmetric Maxi with Gold Teardrop Trims was her exact outfit. The maxi dress, which is affordable at £50, is the ideal shade for the upcoming colder, cosier season, and it’s versatile enough to wear on numerous occasions.

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The dress has asymmetric ruching details on the shoulders and waist to give it a flattering hourglass silhouette, and gold hardware accents make it appear more expensive than its £50 price tag. You could wear the dress more casually for work or a dinner date, but only if it’s appropriate for a formal occasion or event.

The body-skimming Draped Asymmetric Maxi Dress is made of soft, stretchy fabric that contours without being clingy. Very advises utilizing the eight to twenty sizes that are available.

Although all sizes are currently in stock, the website indicates that the dress has been purchased more than once in the past 24 hours, which suggests it may not last very long. However, we were able to purchase Quiz’s Plum Buckle Midaxi Dress for $ 39.99 on the high street in addition to other excellent choices.

The dress, which is available in sizes six to twenty, has a similar figure-hugging fit to Josie’s Very one thanks to gold hardware and draping on the waist. The ASOS DESIGN High Neck Slinky Maxi Dress with Ruched Skirt Detail is available for purchase for £40, but it lacks any gold details, making it a slightly more understated choice.

The Dark Burgundy Lightweight A-Line Knitted Maxi Dress from New Look is £34.99 and offers a more laid-back interpretation of Josie’s dress. For more formal occasions, it can be effortlessly styled up with heels and boots, trainers, loafers, or even sandals.

However, you can purchase the Draped Asymmetric Maxi Dress at Very for £50 if you want to purchase Josie’s fall-beautiful maxi dress.

Gary Beadle, a former Geordie Shore star, was called “out of touch” and “disrespectful” after questioning Centre Parcs as “cheap and tacky.”

Gary Beadle has sparked backlash after questioning whether Centre Parcs is “cheap and tacky” during his first visit to the UK holiday spot.

The Geordie Shore star, 37, who has made millions from the MTV reality show, took his two children, Chester and Primrose, on a short three-day trip with girlfriend Maia Ellen.

Known for his jet-setting lifestyle, Gaz appeared to question the quality of the resort in an Instagram post, asking if it was going to be “cheap and tacky”. However, he later edited the comment out following huge backlash from his followers.

Reality TV’s post quickly received the attention of a horde of angry social media users who had gathered to criticize him for being “out of touch” and “disrespectful.”

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“Cheap and tacky,” a frustrated user wrote. What a little ding you have, really. You’re degrading it while celebrating a wonderful holiday for some. Remember where you are from, and how fortunate you are to have a source of ‘so-called fame’.

Another person blasted the phrase “Fame really does go to people’s heads, and it’s very sad to watch in real-time.”

“Sutes of families work so hard to get their kids off for a few days, saving money all year long to be able to go to Centre Parcs,” says one family. Whereas you drank yourself silly, sat in front of a flock of birds, and now believe you’re better than everyone else? Gary, grab your grip.

Some claimed that the TV star had a bad eye for the holiday setting. One person questioned, “Oh, you literally believe you’re better than everyone else, no? ” Idiot. “

While another advised: “Gaz, you should probably think a bit more before you go posting something like this, in this economy, in the world we live in today.”

Despite the controversy, Gaz openly acknowledged that activities can add up quickly because they are expensive, saying, “Don’t overbook them, maybe 1/2 a day plus swimming.”

He also provided some helpful advice for potential travelers, such as “Take your own bikes if possible, a big shop, and eat in your cabin; some places can be expensive and it’s nice to have a rest in the cabin.” We occasionally went out to eat, but maybe one day we’ll do that and just chill out.

He warned against being cautious with things like pottery where you have to pay to do it, and then buy your pottery with four people and suddenly have to put up £100 down.

His first public relationship since splitting from his two children, Emma McVey, led to the publication of images from the trip.

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After the Hollywood icon reportedly fell ill on the first day of the prestigious event, George Clooney was forced to resign from his roles at the Venice Film Festival.

After first getting ill the day before, Hollywood legend George Clooney, according to reports, was forced to slack off from his work schedule for the Venice Film Festival.

The 64-year-old actor, who was born in Kentucky and is a member of Noah Baumbach’s competition film Jay Kelly, abruptly ended his press conference on Wednesday and missed a private dinner with the cast and crew, according to reports.

According to insiders, George allegedly began to feel ill in the afternoon and was advised to get some rest before a jam-packed schedule of appearances.

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The dad-of-two was snapped getting on a boat and leaving the Hotel Excelsior around 4pm to recover ahead of Thursday’s official press conference and the world premiere of Jay Kelly.

Although the specifics of his condition have not been revealed, insiders have stressed to The Hollywood Reporter that it’s nothing to worry about. His absence resulted in him missing a dinner that saw Noah Baumbach, co-stars Adam Sandler and Laura Dern, and top Netflix executives gather together.

Just hours before, George was spotted arriving at the Lido with Dern, looking his usually suave self in a navy suit, striped shirt, and tinted sunglasses, showing no signs of discomfort. The Mirror has approached George’s team for comment.

George’s mysterious health scare comes just as the actor revealed his plans for upcoming projects. The seasoned heartthrob decided not to make any new rom-coms in March.

The Oscar winner, who has played the romantic lead in movies like One Fine Day (1996) and Ticket To Paradise (2010), said he is not “trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men.”

George reflected on his acting career and Edward R. Murrow’s debut role in the CBS News production Good Night, Good Luck.

“It’s exciting to be on Broadway,” the owner said. Don’t make fun of ourselves. It causes a lot of anxiety. And there are a lot of reasons why it’s foolish,” he said. Because you’re coming out and saying, “Well, let’s try to get an audience to take this ride with you back to 1954,” it’s foolish to do.

The play depicts Senator Joseph McCarthy’s fiery confrontation with Murrow, who tirelessly fought against communism, causing a national hysteria known as the “Second Red Scare.”

George directed the film in 2005 and it was an adaptation of his 2005 Oscar-nominated film of the same name. He reflected on today’s US government’s relationship with the press, saying, “We’re seeing this idea of using government to scare, fine, or use corporations to make journalists smaller.”

Governments never liked the press’s freedom, according to the saying. That includes who you are, whether you’re a conservative, a liberal, or whatever side you’re on. They dislike the press.

The lifelong Democrat also discussed when he asked former president Joe Biden to step down from the race for the White House after he stumbled over his words when he faced now President Donald Trump during a televised debate.

He said, “I was raised telling the truth.” I was surprised when I saw the president at this fundraiser up close. And so, despite all of that, I still feel like there was a lot of cowardice in my party. I wasn’t proud of that, but I also believed I had to tell the truth.

He continued, “Look, I’m 63 years old,” while talking about his career. I’m not attempting to compete with leading men, who are 25 years old. That’s not my job. I’m no longer making romantic movies.

There isn’t a single actor alive who wouldn’t have desired to be a Broadway star, he added. That’s the fun of it, then. The more you age, the more challenging it becomes. Why not, though?

The Regatta packaway waterproof jacket is currently on sale for just £21 with a significant 70% savings, and it “ticks every box for autumn.”

In order to prepare for the cold and rainy season, savvy shoppers are purchasing wind and rainproof jackets right away at Debenhams. Those who have already purchased this jacket claim that it is “just what they needed” to deal with the obnoxious British weather.

Regatta’s Corinne IV Waterproof Packaway Jacket is typically priced at £70, but now customers can save an incredible 70% off. This reduces the cost by only £21, making a significant £49 saving.

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The cosiest autumn buy, next’s highland cow fleece jumper, is being touted as the cosiest and is set to sell out.

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Mountain Warehouse’s Rainforest II Extreme Women’s Waterproof Jacket is currently available for a whopping 50% off, down from £129.99. The jacket has a waterproof exterior with sealed seams, customisable features, and secure zip pockets to protect you from the elements when you go hiking outdoors.

The cost of White Stuff’s Lorena Quilted Coat has also decreased by half, from £110 to £55. According to the Manchester Evening News, the padded, shower-proof coat, which runs in sizes 6 to 24, has a hidden hood tucked into the collar for wet weather, and waist drawstrings to tailor the fit.

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