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Despite having a friendship lasting more than 25 years, Jennifer Aniston was unable to hide her shock this week when she finally learned Reese Witherspoon’s real name.

After a friendship spanning more than 25 years, it’s safe to say that Jennifer Aniston thought she knew her fellow The Morning Show co-star Reese Witherspoon pretty well. Yet even despite the enduring connection the pair have, the former Friends star couldn’t help but be blindsided when Reese revealed her full legal name to her during a recent press interview.

Born Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon, the actress decided to shorten her name when she began to pursue her craft professionally, opting for the moniker that we all know her by today. While many fans may not have realised Reese is actually named Laura, Jennifer was equally shocked to discover this little known fact for herself during LADBible’s Do You Even Know Me? segment amid their promo tour for season four of their hit Apple TV+ series.

The pair, whose friendship dates back to 2000, were asked to answer questions about one another during the tongue-in-cheek dialogue during the tongue-in-cheek segment on Reese’s famous guest appearance on Friends as Jennifer’s on-screen sister.

Witherspoon once asked her co-star about her real name and prompted her to respond, “What is my real middle name?” A: Jane, B: Jean or C: Joan”.

Reese responded, “It’s confusing, but Aniston incorrectly answered Jane.” I’m Laura Jean.

Even with the nonchalant clarification, Aniston quickly realized this new snippet of information was nearly too much for her to handle, as she yelled “Laura Jean”?

Witherspoon then stated, “That’s my real name. Yeah”.

prompting her shocked co-star to say, “Laura! Laura, who is she? What the hell is Laura, exactly? I won’t be calling you that right away! Reese “comes from where?”

Reese simply responded, “It’s my middle name,” for more clarification. Laura Jean Reese, I’m you.

The Sweet Home Alabama actress continued to explain that it wasn’t just a professional change and that she had always used her middle name in her day-to-day life.

Much to the surprise of her co-star, Jennifer also revealed her own full name, Jennifer Joanna Aniston, in the same video.

Reflecting on their 25 years of working together, the pair also examined one another’s knowledge of Friends, the film that propelled Jennifer Aniston into a renown in the 1990s, and gave countless stars, including Witherspoon, a chance to occupy a distinguished position in TV history as memorable guest stars.

Aniston grilled her on-screen sister about how Rachel Green’s inanely ruined a recipe in a particular episode as part of a quick-fire quiz.

In a now iconic moment in television history, Reese was quick to recall how Rachel had accidentally combined mince beef and peas with a recipe for cottage pie and an error that her character had made when two pages of a magazine collided, making her claim that the incident had occurred.

Former First Dates waitress Laura Tott, a favorite of the fans, has updated her fans with news after being diagnosed with a pre-pregnancy health condition.

Former First Dates waitress and fan favourite Laura Tott has shared a vital health update with her fans as she continues to count down the days until she welcomes her second child. The pregnant star, 31, is currently expected her second bundle of joy with husband Sean Clarke and is currently entering her third trimester, meaning she has just 12 weeks to go until the big day.

However, in her latest social media post, Laura revealed that she has been diagnosed with a potentially serious health condition – and it’s one that affected her during her first pregnancy too. First Dates waitress Laura revealed she has developed gestational diabetes, a condition which occurs when your body cannot produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels to safely meet the body’s extra needs in pregnancy.

Laura wrote on Instagram : “A little pregnancy update. Oh we’ve popped! Nearly in the third trimester now. Mad how second time round you literally forget where you’re up to in pregnancy cos you’re so busy with your toddler.

I should have known how many minutes pregnant I was when I was the first pregnancy, but this time I need to check my dates. A few weeks ago, the sickness finally subsided. made up for it by consuming everything.

She then continued, “I’m glad I made the most of those a few weeks now because I was informed yesterday that I have gestational diabetes once more.” This delivery choice is not affected by this, please. aiming for a VBAC. With only more than 12 weeks left.

Gestational diabetes affects between 30 and 40 000 women annually during their pregnancies, with symptoms ranging from increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive tiredness, blurred vision, and genital itching or thrush. It affects around 1 in 20 women during pregnancy.

The condition poses a risk of death for both the mother and the child because it raises the mother’s risk later in life, including high birth weight, birth injuries, pre-eclampsia, premature birth, low blood sugar levels, and maternal risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

It can also occasionally cause more serious complications, such as having a caesarian delivered.

If you’ve had the condition in a previous pregnancy, like Laura did with her son Leo in 2023, gestational diabetes is also more prevalent.

After spending 20 years together, Penny Lancaster claims that Rod Stewart still cares about her.

Penny Lancaster has lifted the lid on her relationship with husband Rod Stewart including the rows and romance of their 26 year relationship.

In the new interview Penny even says playfully: ‘I’m the oldest woman Rod’s ever slept with!”.

Recalling the very start of their relationship in 1999, she says singer Rod wooed her during a tour of Rod’s Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art collection at his home in Essex.

The rock star leant down for a lingering “upset kiss,” which she recalls in her new memoir, and Penny momentarily reclined on his four-poster bed.

She stated in a statement to Woman&amp, Home magazine, “It still functions today.” Because we’ve always done it the same way, turning around and kissing feels like it’s your first time getting a second chance.

Rod turned 80 this year, and Penny, who is now 54, is the same age he was when she began dating him at age 28, was already. After the singer’s breakup with his ex-wife Rachel Hunter, the pair first met in 1999. They later got married in June 2007.

She continued, “The thing I think of is the relationship’s longevity,” adding, “I’m the oldest woman Rod’s ever slept with, and that happened a long time ago. The oldest woman he’d ever slept with would have been 30 when I first met him. He’s now the oldest man I’ve ever slept with.

When asked if intimacy was still important, she responded, “Oh my goodness, it’s still important, just simple hugs and touches, and looking into each other’s eyes.”

Rod made allegations on social media that he and Penny were at odds with either living in the US or the UK in August of last year. He refuted the accusations and said, “Penny and I couldn’t be more in love with each other,” describing himself as a very lucky man.

Penny acknowledges that the pair do fight like any other old married couple, and that she struggles to keep up with her rock star husband, who always seems young and energetic on and off stage.

Rod and I argue about the typical stuff, Penny said. It’s typically overparenting. You spoil them too much, he says, “Let me bring your breakfast to your bed for you.” Then I could say, “You’re spoiling them if you say, “I’ll give you £20 if you can hit the crossbar with that ball.” There have always been times when we’ve battled those kinds of conflicts, but never have we felt unable to move forward.

Rod and I may have a disagreement, but Rod will always apologize and say to our sons, “Boys, it’s so important to say “I’m sorry”

It not only soothes your souls, but it also feeds the souls of everyone. That is a significant lesson.

She continued, “I can’t keep up with my husband; it’s hard to believe Rod’s 80! ” That would be acceptable in sevent. There is a lot more to give than that. He doesn’t speak the word “retirement.”

He’s not a “put my feet up” type of person, he says. I’ve always wanted to go here or do this, Rodney says.

and I say, “We can’t do that, darling, if you’re going to keep working this fast.”

He is constantly on. I had to take some extra time this year, including a week in the Caribbean to celebrate Roddy’s 80th birthday. We want to cherish this last moment, this last stage as the children get older.

Penny is busy herself having been a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and works as a special constable for the City of London Police. She has also just finished her memoir Someone Like Me which is released later this month.

* Penny’s full interview can be found in the woman&amp home on September 25th, the month’s issue.

Vivian Campbell, the guitarist for Def Leppard, was first revealed more than ten years ago after being informed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He recently revealed details about his life.

A musician has opened up about being diagnosed with cancer, saying that he decided to “just live his life” after receiving the news over a decade ago. Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell also said that he’s “not afraid to die”.

Vivian, 63, who has been in the rock band since 1992, announced that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2013. The NHS describes it as an “uncommon” cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.

He has since spoken for more than ten years about receiving chemotherapy. Vivian revealed earlier this year that he is now “completely in remission” following additional treatment.

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Vivian reflected on his experience whilst on the Fueled with Chris Cyr podcast. After his health was brought up, he said: “It made me spend more money because, y’know, as Jerry Seinfeld said, ‘you can’t drive money.’ So as soon as I got … not as soon as, but within a year of having my cancer diagnosis … I went and bought a very expensive Porsche.”

He recalls recollecting his initial impressions as being “a lot of money,” but adding that he also “could be dead next week” at the time. He continued, “Well, actually there is a saying in Ireland that says “you’re a long time dead.” So I kind of take it seriously. That’s a little careless of me.

Vivian continued, “I have a lot of faith in the universe, y’know, that things will work out.” He said, “I thought, okay, this is the hand I’ve been dealt,” when referring to his cancer. You have two options, as I see it: to capitulate or to simply live your life. And I made the decision to proceed.

He claimed that because he was diagnosed with cancer “early,” he was claiming that stage two of his illness was at the time of his diagnosis. He added that as a result, his health has been “very closely monitored for years.”

Before saying, “Mentally, I’m not afraid to die,” he described himself as “strong,” both physically and mentally. Because of my family and children, I don’t want to pass away. Although I have many kin in my life, I never felt afraid of it and just kept pushing and putting back. And most importantly, I simply continue to live my life, you see?

Earlier this year, whilst speaking on SiriusXM, in an interview later shared on the Eddie Trunk podcast in June, Vivian shared an update on his health. He said that he is “completely in remission” for the first time in more than ten years.

Since receiving his cancer diagnosis, Vivian has been “through the mill,” receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He continued, “That didn’t work,” adding that he also received stem cells from his own cells.

He continued, “The cancer kept coming back, and then it really got worse a few years ago.” I was seriously concerned about it for the first time when I had to deal with it. And y’know, the doctors actually told me that a donor transplant was the only way to find a cure, which I did exactly.

Vivian claimed that after a tour, he started receiving more chemotherapy “in preparation” for it. He added that he had “very hardcore chemo” prior to the transplant. On New Year’s Eve, he claimed, he then went to the hospital.

He continued, “I did what turned out to be a really, really successful transplant after being in for about three and a half weeks.” He continued, “Then, in the middle of April, I had a PET scan and am now completely recovered for the first time in 12 or 13 years. And I must admit that I’m thrilled. You couldn’t ask for more, y’know, than that.

People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

When he revealed his health, former professional footballer and sports broadcaster Chris Kamara presented an award at the National Diversity Awards.

Chris Kamara has opened up about his brain injury and how he got through it at the National Diversity Awards. The former footballer and sports broadcaster was diagnosed with speech apraxia in 2022.

Chris, 67, gave a speech in which he described what he’d been through and thanked the audience for assisting him in getting to “the other side” before accepting an award at the National Diversity Awards.

He addressed the audience, “As some of you may know, I recently had a brain injury.” The good news is that I’ve made it through to the other side right now. And it’s all because of people like you’re kind, so we’re all very grateful.

In 2022, Chris was diagnosed with speech apraxia, a condition that affects someone’s ability to combine speech plans with motor plans, leading to limited and challenging speech abilities. A brain injury is frequently the cause. Following the decision to stop presenting sports, Chris was diagnosed shortly after experiencing “brain fog” during an interview on The One Show the year before.

On Friday (19 September), Chris took to the stage at the National Diversity Awards to present an award. He continued his speech by joking that he would now do the job he was “supposed to do”, and then took a far more serious tone to discuss the state of the world right now.

“Right, let’s get to the work I’m supposed to do. Unfortunately, racism and prejudice still exist in our society. Sometimes being yourself is the only way to find true strength. I think that everyone in my world is equal, and that everyone I know thinks the same.

Chris admitted he was “very weak” in spite of his battle with speech apraxia, which also affects your balance, in a health update he shared with fans in June. Even the TV presenter admitted to having trouble descending stairs.

He took a break from his TV shows to concentrate on his treatment and traveled to Mexico to try to halt or reverse the effects of his condition when he was first diagnosed.

His speech did improve and Chris returned to TV punditry during the Premier League Boxing Day games in 2024 but has said that he is “choosy” about what he does because his struggles with balance still impact what he can do.

He told the Daily Star, “I’m picky these days.” “It’s what happened with the work because I still don’t want to put myself in a situation where it comes back to bite me,” I said.

So I’m not the same as the former Chris Kamara who would approve of an envelope’s opening. I have dyspraxia, which affects your balance, while I’m currently a little more picky and will put myself in a situation where it won’t work alongside my apraxia.

“I’m weak, really weak, and, you see, going down these stairs isn’t great,” I said. The brain tells you that going up these stairs is fine, but going down these stairs means you’re going to fall, so you have to hold on to the banister while traveling and traveling with things like that. I’ll be taking those plane steps for 5 minutes, so don’t wait in the queue behind me.

Taylor Swift is scheduled to release The Life of a Showgirl next month, and she has already confirmed that the event will feature a theatrical release party.

The new album from Taylor Swift will be celebrated with a theatrical release party next month, it’s been announced. The singer-songwriter has revealed that it include the premiere of her upcoming single, the Fate of Ophelia.

Taylor, 35, is gearing up to release Life of a Showgirl, her twelfth studio album. She’s now revealed that between October 3 and October 5, she will give fans in countries including the US and the UK an 89-minute theatrical experience to celebrate the release of the album.

The special screenings will include the world premiere of the music video The Fate of Ophelia, along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot. It will also include brand new lyric videos and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her new album, as reported by Bang Showbiz.

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Taylor shared the information on Instagram, writing: “I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 – Oct 5 only in cinemas! You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single ‘The Fate of Ophelia’, along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut-by-cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album The Life of a Showgirl.

“Looks like the time has come to get rid of that orange cardigan or Eras Tour outfit.” Dance is not required, but it is highly recommended. Check your local listings for show times that may change. Releasepartyofashowgirl.com has a limited supply of tickets.

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl will be shown in all 540 AMC locations in the US. It will also play in as many as 100 additional countries. Initially, it will be shown in countries including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Tickets for those 18 countries’ shows will go on sale on Tuesday, according to AMC Theatres Distribution. Tickets are already on sale in US theaters as of today’s announcement.

The experience will be played on a later weekend in October in other countries. The roughly 89-minute show will be playing “one weekend only” from October 3 through October 5 in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, and other parts of Europe, according to AMC.

Following Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Taylor and AMC Theatres Distribution collaborated for the second time. The movie is said to have grossed more than $ 261 million worldwide and earned the highest-grossing concert film ever.

Taylor announced the Life of a Showgirl last month and revealed that she reunited with producers Max Martin and Karl Schuster, known as Shellback, for it. They are credited with previously co-producing albums like Red, and co-wrote songs such as We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.

Speaking about the album on the New Heights podcast, she said at the time: “It’s a record I made with my mentor, Max Martin, and Shellback. The three of us have made some of my favourite songs that I’ve ever done before.”

We’ve never actually produced an album with just the three of us, Taylor continued. No additional partners are present. Making a focused album is just the three of us, where… To be honest, it felt like catching lightning in a bottle.

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