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The high street fashion giant is stocking a ‘classic’ style that resembles a pricier version

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Primark is selling a “timeless” dress that resembles a pricier version from Next. Popular for its affordable fashion and accessories, Primark could have a new crowd-pleaser on its hands.

The fashion chain is stocking an £18 Rita Ora Tartan Kilt Mini Dress that’s arguably similar to Next’s £139 Boden Blue Annie Check Shift Dress. Both dresses are likely to impress shoppers looking for a tartan mini dress, but Primark’s offering is significantly cheaper, offering fans a saving worth over £120.

Fashion lovers should note that the dresses are not identical. Both sleeveless tartan dresses offer similar eye-catching prints, with a round-neck design and relaxed fit. However, the Next shift dress offers a looser A-line silhouette, whereas Primark opts for a pleated skirt with buckle detailing that creates a more defined waist.

There are also fabric differences. Primark’s dress is over 90% polyester, but Next’s dress is only 27% polyester, with over 60% wool. Nonetheless, shoppers could easily mix and match the two dresses with the same outfits when styling their winter wardrobe, as they’re similar in style, despite their different silhouettes.

Primark’s offering is described as a “tartan kilt mini dress with buckle waist detail from the Rita Ora collection.” The full product description states: “Bring a touch of timeless tartan to your wardrobe with this mini kilt dress from the Rita Ora collection. Designed in a rich navy check with red and beige accents, it nods to classic heritage style with a fresh twist.

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“The sleeveless cut and high neckline create a clean, structured look, while the A-line silhouette adds movement and ease. A black buckled belt detail at the waist gives it that kilt-inspired finish.

“Falling above the knee, this dress is a playful yet polished piece. Pair it with some black PU boots and chunky silver jewellery for an alt-inspired look that you’ll love.”

Next’s offering is described as a “heritage” style. The full product description states: “Nothing puts a shift in for British style like a handy little dress, and our checked Annie style is the heritage layering staple that your white shirts never knew they needed.”

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Tartan fans might like Primark’s £16 Rita Ora Tartan Kilt Mini Skirt, which is also from the Rita Ora collection. The product description states: “Add a heritage-inspired twist to your wardrobe with this Rita Ora tartan kilt mini skirt.

“Designed in a classic red and navy check with light tan accents, it brings traditional style into a modern silhouette. The wrap-front detail is finished with a sleek silver buckle and black strap at the waistband, while soft pleats add structure and movement.

Comedian Chris McCausland defied all expectations when he lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball trophy last year with his professional partner Dianne Buswell

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Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland says he “had no resilience left” towards the end of his stint on the show last year. The comedian, who won the Glitterball trophy alongside his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, has opened up about the emotional and physical toll of competing on the hit BBC show.

As Strictly’s first-ever blind contestant, his journey was not only groundbreaking but also demanding, as it required a completely new way of learning to dance.

Unlike other contestants who could visually copy their professional partners, Chris had to rely entirely on touch, feel, and sound with every step, turn, and movement.

Speaking to The Times, the 48-year-old said of the strain it had on him: “By week 12 of Strictly, I was so depleted in every aspect of my being. I had no resilience left. It broke me down week by week.”

Chris went on to say he couldn’t think of another show on television “that is that exposing, consuming, relentless, pressurised and under that much scrutiny”.

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“What me and Dianne were able to do together took us by surprise,” he added.

“It gave people something joyful to connect with on the show. It felt remarkable to be a part of it.”

Speaking further about their progress, Chris admitted that he and Dianne “didn’t have a clue” how they were going to make it work, but they managed to figure it out through determination.

He added of the technique: “It was a bit of bending me into position and saying, ‘Put your hand here’. I had to feel how she had her feet on the floor. Every week was a new puzzle to solve.”

Despite the challenges, the pair’s partnership became one of the most inspiring stories in Strictly history.

Viewers were captivated by their connection and creativity, with their breathtaking Waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone leaving a lasting impression.

In the performance, Chris walked unaided for a brief but powerful moment before Dianne proudly joined him again.

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Their emotional dance was met with a standing ovation, tears from the judges, and a high score of 35 out of 40 points on the night.

Judge Motsi Mabuse praised the comedian for his courage and determination at the time, telling him: “You are a role model for each and every one of us. You’ve shown us that everything is possible if you fight. You didn’t just show us dancing – you gave us inspiration.”

Head judge Shirley Ballas was also visibly moved and told Chris he would “never walk alone”, following his time on the show.

“I think the whole country will be following everything that you do,” she added, before going on to praise Dianne as “a special teacher” for what she had achieved with Chris.

Earlier this year, the pair also received the Memorable Moment award at the BAFTAs for their tear-jerking performance.

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley shared the messages she received from Diane Keaton on Instagram four years before the Oscar-winning star’s tragic death aged 79

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Cat Deeley shared a screenshot of the sweet messages she received from Diane Keaton as she paid tribute to the Oscar-winning star. The star, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, died at the age of 79 this weekend, with her loved ones asking for privacy.

Huge A-listers, including Michael Douglas, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon, paid tribute to the icon. On Sunday, This Morning presenter Cat joined in on the tributes with a screenshot of a few messages she exchanged with Diane in 2021. Diane had responded to an Instagram Story, writing: “Haha! I love it!” with Cat responding: “Omg!!! I just saw you replied to my message before! Sending love. You rock,” along with a few heart emojis.

Diane tagged Cat in a story and wrote: “You’re adorable!!!” Writing in the caption, Cat said: “It’s the little things. There is and will only ever be one Diane Keaton!”

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Bette Midler, who starred alongside Keaton in the 1996 comedy-drama The First Wives Club, previously paid tribute to her late friend.

Captioning a collection of snaps of herself and Keaton, Midler told her Instagram followers: “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died.

“I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!”

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Jane Fonda said: “It’s hard to believe…or accept…that Diane has passed. She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative…in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her world view. Unique is what she was. And, though she didn’t know it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fine actress!”

Michael, who shared a picture of the two laughing together, said: “RIP to my friend Diane Keaton. A heartbreaking loss of one of the greatest icons in our industry. I have so many fond memories of working with Diane on our film And So It Goes nearly twelve years ago. Sending my deepest condolences to the Keaton family during this difficult time.”

It was recently reported that the star’s health declined at a rapid rate in the last few months before she died. More details about Diane’s death have since emerged, with a friend reportedly saying that her death was “unexpected”.

A friend of Diane’s told PEOPLE Magazine: “She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her. It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.”

The source added: “In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.”

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Diane Keaton’s cause of death remains undisclosed, but reports suggest that the film star’s health had taken a sudden downturn in recent weeks and that she had been looking frail

The distressing 911 audio from the call made to emergency services from Diane Keaton’s house on the day she died has been released.

The Hollywood icon died in California after reportedly suffering a “sudden” decline in her health. While the cause of the 79-year-old’s death remains unconfirmed, reports suggest that Diane’s health had taken a sudden downturn in the weeks before the heartbreaking announcement.

The phone call was made from the Oscar-winner’s residence on 11 October. The actress was rushed from her Los Angeles home by ambulance on Saturday, October 11 and was later pronounced dead following a phone call for help from the property.

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The 911 audio to the fire department revealed there was a “person down.” While Diane’s cause of death is currently unknown, a friend of the actress told People Magazine: “She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her. It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.”

Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager has said that the star had become very thin before her shock death and remarked how affected she was by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year. “I saw her two or three weeks ago, and she was very thin; she had lost so much weight,” she said.

“She had to go to Palm Springs because her house had been damaged inside and they had to clean everything. “I just loved her. She was so special, she just lit up a room with her energy.” Diane bravely opened up about her battle with bulimia in 2014, describing it as “the lowest point in [her] life”. As she aged with grace and poise, fans often marvelled at how she managed to maintain such good health and handle the ageing process with such resilience.

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Tributes have been pouring in for the actress from celebrities, including Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. Following Diane’s death, Robert De Niro. who worked with Diane several times, said in a statement, “I am very sad to hear of Diane’s passing. I was very fond of her, and the news of her leaving us has taken me totally by surprise. I was not expecting her to leave us. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.”

Bette Midler, who starred in The First Wives Club with Diane, said, “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was … oh, la, lala!”

Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Diane’s nephew in Marvin’s Room, wrote on Instagram that Diane was “one of a kind. Brilliant, funny and unapologetically herself.” He added” “She will be deeply missed” – and his view was echoed by many in Hollywood.

Goldie Hawn, who starred in The First Wives Club with Diane, posted on Instagram, “Diane, we aren’t ready to lose you. You’ve left us with a trail of fairy dust, filled with particles of light and memories beyond imagination. “How do we say goodbye? What words can come to mind when your heart is broken? You never liked praise, so humble, but now you can’t tell me to ‘shut up’ honey. There was, and will be, no one like you.”

Diane starred in dozens of films throughout her career, including Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club and The Godfather. She frequently collaborated with Woody Allen, starring in eight of his films between 1972 and 1993.

Diane had a number of high-profile romances, including with Al Pacino, Warren Beatty and Woody Allen. However, she never married. In her 50s, Diane adopted two children, Dexter and Duke and raised them as a single mum.

Rapping legend Eminem is best known for his impressive music career, but is now becoming a grandfather for the second time after his daughter Alaina announced her pregnancy

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Eminem rose to fame throughout his life due to his impressive musical talents, but he is also known for being a father to three children. He became a granddad earlier this year after his daughter Hailie Mathers gave birth, but now his other daughter, Alaina Marie Scott, is also set to be a mum.

She announced the exciting news via a series of photos on social media. In the first photo, Alaina and her partner, Matt Moeller, held up a baby-gro as they stood in a field and smiled, while another picture showed him blindfolded as she guided him into a building.

Others showed him removing his blindfold to be greeted with balloons and the announcement in the form of baby Nike sneakers and a positive pregnancy test. She captioned the post: “The best of you and me. For months, I’ve carried a tiny heartbeat inside me, one that has already changed mine in every possible way.

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“There’s something indescribable about knowing there’s a little life growing, dreaming, and becoming, all while you go about your day, whispering prayers and hopes only they can hear.”

She added: “I’ve never felt more grateful for this gift and to grow our family, something we’ve wanted for so long. Thank you, God, for this blessing. Baby M, we can’t wait to meet you, little one.”

Eminem shares children Hailie Jade, Alaina, and Stevie Laine with his ex-wife, Kim Scott. Alaina is Kim’s sister’s daughter, but Eminem legally adopted her in the 00s as her mother struggled with drug use and died in 2016.

The Daily Star reported Eminem took in the youngster so she could grow up in a stable family environment. It meant Alaina could grow up in a loving home alongside Hailie and Stevie, Eminem and Kim.

Speaking previously, Alaina told fans on Instagram: “I didn’t start calling my aunt and uncle mum and dad until I was older but having a meshed family is what’s always been normal to me. Side note; just because you birth a child or provide the sperm for a child doesn’t make you a parent.

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“Some people think Mom and Dad titles should be earned. I always called my bio Mom and Dad, Mom and Dad but I respect if your ‘parents’ weren’t there if you don’t call them that. Boundaries are key.”

However, Alaina’s mum, Dawn, was found dead in January 2016 following an accidental overdose. In order to distance Alaina from the heartache, Eminem legally changed her surname to Mathers upon adoption, but she’s known publicly by her birth name.

Despite being his adopted daughter, Alaina refers to Eminem as uncle, a fact he acknowledged in his song Mockingbird, saying “Lainey, uncle’s crazy ain’t he, yeah but he loves you girl and you better know it,” with Alaina previously publicly acknowledging the 52-year-old as her father figure.

In a 2004 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Eminem opened up about his children, stating: “I have full custody of my niece and joint custody of Hailie. I was always there for Hailie, and my niece has been a part of my life ever since she was born. Me and Kim pretty much had her, she’d live with us wherever we were at.”

Alaina also chose a different career path from her famous father, going into academia instead of music. She studied Public Relations at the University of Oakland, graduating on April 27, 2017.

At the time, Alaina took to Instagram to share photos from her graduation day. One snap saw her posing with a graduation cap, embellished with the words: “1st generation grad. Thanks mom & dad,” while another showed her spraying a bottle of champagne in celebration.”

The mum-to-be tends to leave her famous dad out of her social media posts but one Father’s Day, she shared a snap of Eminem’s back while he wore a personalised T-shirt that read: “The best kind of father raises an ADP daughter”.

Alongside the post, she wrote: “It’s true and I got the best one out there.” Alaina tied the knot back in 2023 with her long-term boyfriend Matt after being together for seven years prior.

The special day was held in Detroit and all her family joined in on the celebrations. Alaina tends to spend her free time visiting various exotic places. Last year she and her husband travelled over to Southern Europe where they took in the sights and visited Rome, Italy.

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