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JLo has shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the set of her upcoming musical drama film Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is due to be released in just a few weeks

Behind-the-scenes photos from the Kiss of the Spider Woman set have been shared by Jennifer Lopez. She went platinum blonde for her role in the film and showcased the look on the weekend ahead of the musical drama’s release.

Described as a “dazzling technicolor-hued fantasy,” it stars Diego Luna as political prisoner Valentín, who forms an “unlikely bond” with cellmate Molina (played by Tonatiuh). The latter recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his “favourite silver screen diva,” Ingrid Luna (Jennifer).

As well as starring in the film, Jennifer, 56, is also credited as one of the executive producers alongside her ex Ben Affleck. And she recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at production of the project in a post on Instagram.

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Jennifer shared a series of photos from the production of Kiss of the Spider Woman on Sunday. They showed the actor sporting platinum blonde hair, including whilst modelling a robe in two photos taken in a dressing room.

The singer, whose character is also known as Aurora in the film, also included a photo of herself in a bath on the set. She’s seen holding up artwork whilst preparing for a scene, with colleagues visible in the background of the photo.

She wrote in the post on Sunday: “Stepping into the role of Aurora felt like dancing through the golden age of cinema … with all the glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of dancing. Stepping back into time has never been so much fun.”

The post has amassed more than 300,000 likes on the platform. A number of fans compared her to fellow singer Gwen Stefani in the comments section, with some saying that they mistook Jennifer for the former the Voice coach.

Natasha Bedingfield was among those who made the comparison, writing: “Omg you look like @gwenstefani. Love you sis.” Someone else reacted: “Thought this was Gwen Stefani at first glance!” Another fan replied: “Me too!”

A fourth person commented: “I thought this was @gwenstefani.” Sharing their thoughts, someone reacted to Jennifer’s post: “Kinda look like Gwen Stefani.” Another said: “Lol thought it was Gwen..” Other shared gifs of Gwen instead.

Jennifer, who was also compared to the late Marilyn Monroe with her blonde hairstyle, was met with compliments in the comment section. One fan responded to the post: “Love her as a blonde.” Another said: “You look amazing.”

A third wrote: “You look so beautiful and wonderful. I can’t wait to see your newest film in theaters.” Sharing their thoughts, someone else said: “Always serving talent and elegance.” Whilst another fan wrote: “Wow Jlo so beautiful.”

The film, due to be released on October 10, is based on the stage musical of the same name, which is itself based on the novel by Manuel Puig, published in 1976. It’s the latest screen adaptation following Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), which starred William Hurt, Raul Julia and Sônia Braga.

Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has admitted the risks involved with her Brazilian Butt Lift surgery after revealing she would be open to go under the knife again

Chloe Ferry has revealed she could have been killed after undergoing surgery to reverse her Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

The Geordie Shore star first had the surgery, which involves fat being taken from elsewhere in the body and being injected into the buttocks, in 2017. However, she decided to reverse the operation this year after calling it a “mistake”. She also said the original surgery had left her battling depression.

Despite opting to reverse the op, Chloe, 30, has said she could not have all of the fat taken out of her bum. The reality star explained she was told if she did so it would have put her at risk of death.

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Speaking to Closer magazine, she said: “After my BBL reversal, my surgeon told me he had to leave a bit of fat in my bum. He couldn’t take it all out because he said I could have died.

“The previous surgeons had injected fat into my muscle, and that’s what stops the blood getting through to the heart. He said he couldn’t risk tampering with it because I could have died.”

She admitted she is now in a happier place now her bum is smaller. Explaining it is approximately three times smaller following her surgery, she also said she has dropped two stone.

Now Chloe, who has had two nose jobs, liposuction and a breast enlargement, admitted she would consider having more reversal surgery. “Having my bum removed has made me feel more like myself, and now I want to have my breast implants removed too,” she went on.

She explained she is trying to return to her “natural self” and her BBL reverse has inspired her to get her old body back. After rising to fame in 2015 aged 20, she admitted she first started getting surgery due to online trolling she received.

Despite saying she “got the last laugh” due to her success, she confessed she wished it didn’t happen in the first place. She also said she deal with this issue while growing up and it “makes you think differently”.

Chloe celebrated turning 30 in style this month alongside her celebrity pals. Among those in attendance was Katie Price. Katie, 47, joined the likes of Wayne Lineker and Nathan Henry at the party in Newcastle.

The former glamour model opted to wear a black top and leggings, which she paired with matching heels, for the event and she’s showcased her look in posts on social media. She suggested in a video on Snapchat that it wouldn’t have been her first choice for an outfit.

Katie, who has been moving house, said ahead of the party: “Cause all my clothes are packed at the house, this is all I could come up with.”

Amanda Holden makes a case for this oversized fashion trend with her latest look, proving how stylish Bermuda shorts can look if you’re over 40

Amanda Holden has cemented her fashion credentials again this week, this time sporting an oversized Gen-Z trend that proves just how great it can look over 40.

The trend in question is baggy Bermuda shorts. To present her Heart Radio show, Amanda shared her outfit with her Instagram followers and was sporting a pair of leather longline shorts from The Frankie Shop.

The exact ones are the Olivia Panelled Leather Shorts, priced at £385. Amanda paired these with the Peri Striped Shirt, priced at £185, also from The Frankie Shop.

Amanda joked she was “quite nervous” about wearing the shorts due to their oversized fit, but noted that she felt cool in the baggy shorts, comparing the style to something fellow presenter Emma Willis would wear.

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Although jumped on by Gen-Z as the latest fashion trend, they’re also a style choice loved by Princess Diana and Meghan Markle. Princess Diana had some of the most iconic fashion moments in history, and her chic short looks are no exception.

Whether seen in casual beige Bermuda shorts teamed with a white tee or a tailored black pair for dinner in London, Diana was a true trendsetter.

And now the trend has come back around, re-imagined in heavy-duty materials like leather and denim. If you’re looking for styles that feel cool and grown-up, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite buys on the high street.

Best Bermuda Shorts

Marks & Spencer Faux Leather High Waisted Bermuda Shorts

Available for £29.50

This faux leather pair from M&S is a bargain at less than £30 and is most similar to Amanda’s £385 pair. Leather Bermuda shorts are a great way to make the trend feel a little more grown-up and formal. Simply team with white button-up shirts and some kitten heels for the ultimate desk-to-night look.

Next Chocolate Brown Smart Longline Shorts

Available for £30

Chocolate brown is the biggest colour trend of autumn, and these tailored Bermuda shorts from Next are the perfect cool-girl alternative to trousers and skirts.

Nobody’s Child Dark Denim Bermuda Shorts

Currently available for £28 (down from £69)

Soap actress Lisa Riley has opened up on her hidden battle as she suffered panic attacks when she first shot to fame when joining Emmerdale as Mandy Dingle in the 90s

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has revealed she had a secret battle after shooting to fame in the 1990s. The 49-year-old actress shot to stardom as the bolshy “tart with a hart” Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap.

She joined the cast in 1995, and quickly became part of photoshoots and interviews to promote her storyline. Lisa has now revealed that she struggled to cope with seeing her face on the front cover of glossy magazines and that it took its toll on her.

The TV star was part of a storyline in which Mandy tried to win the heart of Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey), who ultimately rejected her for Kim Tate (Claire King). What many would think would be a career highlight, Lisa was left having panic attacks.

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Lisa told the new issue of Woman magazine: “I remember being in the supermarket, and I was on the cover of every magazine with the Mandy and Dave Glover storyline.

“I felt claustrophobic and started to have panic attacks. Me, [and EastEnders stars] Patsy Palmer and Martine McCutcheon were the tabloid ‘faces of soap’ and were followed everywhere like pop stars.

“Initially, it was hard.” Lisa did not seek therapy to help deal with her fame, but instead, she just plowed on. She turned to her mum, who she called her “rock” and told her “to keep going”.

Thankfully, Lisa hasn’t had a panic attack “for years” and has turned her experience into wisdom for her cast members. She revealed how the young stars on Emmerdale have now come to her for advice and call her “Nana”.

Lisa admitted the attention the actors face now is different as “the trolls are so vitriolic”. As Mandy is a legendary character in Emmerdale, some people think Lisa is like her alter ego.

However, Lisa confessed her real life is far from Mandy’s as she prefers sipping a mint tea in the corner rather than shots. She said she “lives vicariously through Mandy” so doesn’t feel like she’s missing out.

Lisa left Emmerdale in 2001 to host the hit home video show You’ve Been Framed!, but she made a permanent comeback to the soap in 2019.

And Lisa still adores playing Mandy after 30 years, admitting she’s “never got bored of her”. She added: “Mandy has always been about the three L’s – loveable, lashes and leopard print!”

Earlier this year, Lisa told us how she had therapy again following the death of her friend and Strictly Come Dancing partner Robin Windsor. Robin was sadly was found dead in a London hotel on 18th February 2024.

Lisa emotionally told us: “I’d never had therapy since losing my mum in 2012. However, with Robin, I had to start having therapy. It really does work.

“I lost mum, then Robin, and two and half months after Robin we lost my aunt suddenly when she was on holiday. She died having dinner. It was awful.”

Playing Mandy has been a comfort to Lisa as she explained: “I put Mandy Dingle’s lashes on and kept going – that’s exactly what I did with my mum. That was my coping mechanism.”

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Ariana Grande fans were left scrambling for tickets after Ticketmaster appeared to crash shortly after tickets for the UK leg her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour went on sale

Ariana Grande fans in the UK were eager to bag themselves a ticket for her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour but were met with technical issues. The 10am launch time had fans frantically clicking to try to secure a seat to see the star perform.

However, TicketMaster was blasted online by fans saying the site had frozen just minutes into the launch time. Angry users took to Twitter /X to vent their discontent.

One user fumed: “So when’s @TicketmasterUK going to fix the frozen queue for Ariana presale,” while another added: “ariana ticketmaster queue frozen for like 30 mins , 190k people still in front of me , it’s so over for me.”

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“Has anyone else queue for Ariana grande tickets just froze?,” question a third while a fourth also asked: “What happen to the ticket we brought ?? Oh my God is my money gone ??”

However, for some who did seem to get through the glitch, it appeared as though the tickets were snapped up in super quick time.

One user, who also shared a gif of a crying woman, wrote: “i was number 2000 in the ariana presale queue for london and those tickets still disappeared before my eyes, ticketmaster you are so evil.”

Despite the fume online, Ticketmaster’s X account wrote: “As expected, the Ariana Grande presale is incredibly popular. Tickets are still available for all dates, wait times may be long – so please hang tight and keep your place in line.”

The devastation comes after the pop singer issued a statement following the US leg selling out within just minutes. It left legions of heartbroken fans grappling for resold tickets going for astronomical prices.

In the wake of the carnage, Ariana took to social media to share her input. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “Hi my angels, I have been on set all week but I wanted to let you know that what’s been happening with the secondary ticket resellers has been brought to my attention and of course I am incredibly bothered by it.

“I’ve been on the phone every second of my free time fighting for a solution. I hear you and hopefully, we will be able to get more of these tickets into your hands instead of theirs.

“It’s not right. I just wanted you to know that my team and I see it and that I care very much and we will do, and are doing everything we can. I love you all so much and thank you for your patience and understanding.”

It’s been six years since Ariana’s last tour, 2019 Sweetener World Tour. At the time, over over 1.3 million fans poured into venues across almost 100 shows.

According to posts across X and TikTok, more than one million people have attempted to secure tickets to her 2026 tour, which will also see the star touch down in London for a five-night finale.

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has opened up about her relationship with King Charles in her new book The Little Book of Miriam, and says she is not his friend

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has admitted that despite holding him in high regards, she doesn’t consider King Charles a friend. In her latest book ‘The Little Book of Miriam’, the 84-year-old actress delves into her past encounters with the monarch before his ascension to the throne and expresses her deep admiration for him.

Yet, Miriam insists she wouldn’t dare call the 76-year-old King a friend as she feels it would be “an impertinence”. She explained: “I like and respect him, although I am politically a socialist. He cares about the planet, the country, all the people of the United Kingdom.

“He is human and honest, fundamentally serious but with a glorious sense of humour. I am not his friend – to claim that would be an impertinence.

“But I know enough to believe in his decency and kindness, and when I read some of the ghastly stuff newspapers write, I rush to defend him wherever I can.

“I value his worth. We are lucky to have such a king. I wish him health and strength and a long and happy life with his beloved queen, who is totally delicious.”

Miriam also recounted her initial introduction to Charles back when he was the Prince of Wales, after he had listened to her audio rendition of the classic Charles Dickens tale ‘Oliver Twist’.

She reminisced: “I met King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales. He had listened to my audio-recording of Oliver Twist and generously hand-wrote a letter of praise and appreciation, delivered by a royal car to my Clapham Home.

“I have been invited to Sandringham, to Buckingham Palace, to Clarence House, and we have talked about Charles Dickens in all those places.”

Miriam also opened up about her recent interactions with royalty, discussing literature at some of the most prestigious addresses in the UK.

The actress’s open reflections on Charles come during a period where she’s also been transparent about her health, revealing plans to cohabit with her long-term partner Heather Sutherland.

In a heartfelt interview with the Observer, Miriam shared insights into her decision, which is influenced by the current global situation and the fleeting nature of life.

She confided to the newspaper: “The world around us has lost its charm. And we just want each other in a beautiful place which we know.

“We can toddle along and laugh and just quietly subside into old age. But together. We’re here for such a short time. It’s gone so fast. Mentally, I’m still fairly crisp.”

Having been a couple for nearly six decades, Miriam and Heather have now chosen to take the significant step of moving in together.

Discussing their unique dynamic, Miriam revealed: “We are together, but we live apart. She is in Amsterdam, and I am in London but now we want to live together.