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Winona Ryder admitted to once expressing her love for Al Pacino while working alongside him, but the Hollywood megastar abruptly turned down her advances.

Winona Ryder has revealed how she fell for Hollywood icon Al Pacino when they worked together – but he rejected her advances. The pair starred in Richard III – Finding Richard together in 1996, where they portrayed love interests.

When I worked with Al Pacino, Winona told Elle UK, “I was absolutely in love with him.” She continued, “I was actively in love with him, even though the actor, who is over three decades her senior, didn’t quite feel the same way. He would take me everywhere in New York, like, to the strangest locations, to try various coffees because he was coffee-obsessed. I’m 22, or whatever.

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I’m like, “I love you, you know, and he finally drops me off where I’m staying. I have a true love for you. And he said, “Aw, honey, noooo,” I met his girlfriend, who is younger than me, about ten years later.

Winona claims that the friendship has endured despite the fact that they may not have been romantically involved. “I still play poker with him occasionally. The best is it.

Al Pacino’s last public girlfriend was Noor Alfallah, who is over 50 years his junior. The couple began dating in 2022 and welcomed a son, Roman, the following year. However, in October last year, it was reported they had parted ways.

High-profile romantic relationships with actors like Kathleen Quinlan, Beverly D’Angelo, and Diane Keaton are among the actor’s romantic past. He is the father of his two sons, Roman and Olivia, along with actress Beverly D’Angelo and three other children, Julie and Anton.

Winona, a Stranger Things actress, acknowledged the pressure to look young after 40 years in the showbusiness world. “I always wanted to be older, and I started my career as the youngest.” I was always aware of my youthful appearance.

But she also acknowledged that ageing would start quickly as I grew older. Just relax your forehead, they’ll say. Relax . They keep saying, “I’m trying to be a great actor,” they continue to say. Although it’s nice that people are mentioning how age is acceptable, the pressure is still great. You see, every role I’m given is one of motherhood, right?

“My career has definitely shifted.” Talking of the cosmetic surgery pressures, Winona admitted, “I don’t mind it. But what’s weird is when you’re surrounded by young women getting weird s*** done.”

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Kerry Katona, a former Atomic Kitten star, and her best friend Katie Price have been plagued by cancellation issues and scheduling issues.

Kerry Katona hasn’t let her pal Katie Price get in the way of her heading out on the road, as she secures a new lucrative deal. The former Atomic Kitten star, 44, suffered a setback when her scheduled appearance with the former glamour model, 47, was cancelled at the last minute.

They also revealed they would be travelling the country on a mammoth tour, stopping off at over 30 towns before it was cancelled. However, Katie and Kerry managed to revive their shows as just weeks later they confirmed it was back on.

Kerry has already secured another tour independent, despite the likelihood that it will occur. Kerry will appear on stage in the Mamma Mia cast for two months without relying on her partner Katie. Here we go once more.

Kerry will take center stage in the hit film’s theater production across the UK in June and July of next year. Our client, @kerrykatona7, will be touring in the musical Here We Go Again in June and July of this year in the U.K. and Ireland, according to Kerry’s agency.

Her celebrity pals have already signed up to support her when the tour kicks off as Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins commented: “Yessssss finally! Superstar! Ready to be front row.”

The news comes as Kerry has faced uncertainty over her performances with Katie. This past weekend, Katie pulled out of Glasgow Pride due to “another urgent obligation.”

It came just weeks after she and Kerry pulled out of Barnsley Pride due to “unforeseen circumstances” and “personal reasons.” Back in May, Katie and Kerry also cancelled their entire “tell-all” tour, which had been scheduled to visit venues around the UK.

An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona was given the axe when Katie was reportedly prevented from committing due to her “busy schedule.”

Katie has had to step down from the tour because of childcare commitments and a very busy schedule, according to a source who spoke to The Sun.

However, the tour is now back on, and the performances are expected to continue as planned. The team putting this together have been in crisis discussions with Katie’s people for the past few weeks, according to a source who added to the article.

“Kati Katie is back in, some of the dates will be rescheduled because of her childcare conflicts. Everyone in the background is cheered because paying back all the tickets that had been resold would have been a financial nightmare.

“Katie and Kerry are pleased, too, because they didn’t want to let any fans down.” Ellsmere Port’s September show will begin, and Hull’s show will come to an end the following month.

The pals intend to “share their friendship, marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, “I’m a Celebrity,” the importance of family, and how they constantly get attention in the media and how they turn their lives around.

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Cheryl Fergison, the star of EastEnders, returned to television screens with the unexpected help of soap fans after opening up about her financial struggles since leaving Walford.

A fan-favourite EastEnders made an unexpected return to TV, leaving viewers thrilled. Cheryl Fergison, who played the iconic Heather Trott on the BBC soap, has been open about her lack of work in recent years.

The actress revealed her financial struggles after leaving the soap in 2012, and shared how she got help from a foodbank as well as EastEnders legend Dame Barbara Windsor. Following the challenging time, Cheryl has made a comeback to the small screen.

She rocked up in Mandy, a comedy series on BBC Two, to shock viewers. The actress appeared as a guest on Diane Morgan’s television series.

It follows Mandy Carter’s and Lola’s ongoing affairs as she battles her long-distance. Maddy was forced to enroll in a restart program at her neighborhood job center, where Cheryl and Stella, who she had never seen before, were to play.

Stella only described one interaction with Mandy as “dirty,” as she only did one. Fans of Cheryl’s return to the big screen elicited her as one person said, “Obsessed with Cheryl’s two words Fergison. She did a fantastic job.

Another added: “Congrats Cheryl!” Someone else commented: “Can we talk about the amount of cameos in Mandy cuz what do u mean Cheryl Fergison and Martin Lewis casually popped up within the first ep of series 4?”

Ar Cheryl is in “Mandy’s new season,” according to a fourth statement. Cheryl garnered a sizable following on EastEnders before sensationally killing off her character.

She was struck in the head on the ground by Ben Mitchell after being smacked over the head with a picture frame. Cheryl opened up about her struggles earlier this year, making it less easy to come back to life after the soap.

She revealed she had turned to a food bank for help and was relying on benefits. In order to try and make ends meet, Cheryl settled for far smaller jobs including opening a Chinese takeaway in Cleveleys earlier this year.

The actress claimed Casino. “My health is good, but my finances will need to recover for a while. I’m just surviving without a steady job and I’m not wealthy or comfortable.

I’ve been saying “yes to everything for no money,” but I need to start asking for fair pay for my labor. Even my agent insists on it.

She continued, “I’ll never give in,” though. I want to continue to sing. I’ll be better off if people criticize my singing in small restaurants. I’m an entertainer at the end of the day. I’ve always valued community, so I’ll always be there in the crowd.

Once at the top of her game as a primetime BBC star, Cheryl fell into dire straits after she was conned out of a ‘humungous’ amount of money. She said on This Morning: “There is a circumstance that started this, which I can’t talk about at this moment in time, but it started to spiral.

“I can only speculate that I was duped into paying a huge sum of money,” I said. The cancer thing resulted in a spiraling situation. I was stealing Paul’s money from Peter. In the end, I had to sell my home. I currently rent and live in the north.

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In a family video that was shared on social media just days before his passing, Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly were seen together. The clip also gained attention this week.

In a video released just two days before his passing, Ozzy Osbourne was captured with his family. Following the singer-songwriter’s passing last night, the footage has gained attention this week.

His daughter Kelly Osbourne, 40, shared the video with fans on her Instagram Story on July 20, two days before the Black Sabbath legend died. It showed Ozzy using a tablet whilst sat at a table with his youngest daughter and her two-year-old son Sidney.

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The three of them were spotted having breakfast together in the video, where they could see newspapers on the table, including the Sunday Mirror. Good morning, Kelly opened the video with. Then she turned her father’s side.

At one point in the clip, Kelly refers to Ozzy as “dadda,” who was seated with a pair of headphones on. She later said, “Good morning”! Ozzy leant forward and said, “Good morning, I’m gonna have to address you!” after being asked to address the audience.

Fans have since shared the footage on social media this week, including after Ozzy’s death was announced by his family. On top of that, one post on TikTok currently has more than 2 million likes.

Kelly was among the family members who announced Ozzy’s death in a statement yesterday. It had been signed by his wife Sharon and four of his children, Louis Osbourne, Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly, last night.

Our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, according to the statement, “with more sadness than words can convey.” He was surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy. Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, among others.

The news of his death prompted a tributes, including from his former Black Sabbath former bandmates, whom he reunited with at a farewell concert in Birmingham recently. Flowers have since been left on bench and bridge commemorating the band in the city, with fans visiting the area.

As One Direction celebrates 15 years since their appearance on the X Factor, singer Liam Payne’s sister has shared a heartbreaking tribute.

Liam Payne’s sister posted a heartbreaking message to the late singer as she marked 15 years since One Direction formed. The singer tragically died in October aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina.

He found fame on the X Factor, where he was put together with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan to form One Direction. Liam’s sister Ruth shared a photo of Liam with his siblings and parents in the same place, years apart, that they took for the band’s Story of My Life music video.

They posed for a family snap with a teenage Liam, as well as when he was much younger. Alongside the touching photos, Ruth dedicated a message to her late younger brother. She penned: “Liam this one’s for you

“Fourteen years of the “I’m in a boyband” text, in which Dad ran downstairs to tell everyone that you had been sent home again and that you had been placed in a boyband,”

Your admiration for 1D never faltered; you were so proud of what you had accomplished; part of the admiration that still exists is the support of your fans, who have supported you for 15 years. I hope you can see this.

She continued, “You never stopped loving and supporting the other boys; you were the first to praise their accomplishments after the band; you always sang their songs and spoke of their memories; they were the brothers you’d always wanted.”

“I look back on your band with all my favorite memories, and I’m proud to have witnessed your success in my 20s. One of my favorite memories was when Souts and I were having a “story of my life” video discussion at a party, and he said, “Ask him what photo of us to use,” and I turned to him and said, “Nicola’s got a mullet and I’ve got black hair in it!”

You then laughed and said, “I know, I’m absolutely howling that you convinced us to agree to reenact one of our worst photos.” We had the best time with you while we were filming that video.

“Everyday in your company was always tonic for my soul, no matter where in the world we were. From our dance shows, to small theatres, arenas to stadiums, incredible memories.”

Ruth continued to recall Liam’s other memories, including when she visited Los Angeles to see his show. They had a customs hold-up, so they had to miss the first performance.

Liam met his family at a hotel after the show instead, where he decided to wake Ruth up. She shared: “You woke me up to say hi and have a quick catch up and as you were leaving said ‘well Ru, you’ve missed David Beckham tonight’ picked up your gfs bags and left the room, leaving 22-year-old me processing the heartbreak of missing David Beckham!”

Ruth said, “You worked your arse off for the band, consistently showing how incredible you are, and 1D time will always have such a fond place in my heart. I have so many fan tributes to show you today, and I know you would be blown away by the love 15 years later, but this year, it’s not how it used to be.

“But as I light my Wednesday candle and speak to you with my heart, I’m hoping you’re all smiles and sitting comfortably with your laptop open while listening to your band’s music from beginning to end. You were my once in a lifetime, Liam, and I love you forever.

At the time of Liam’s death, Ruth spoke out as she devastatingly said: “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.” She said she was struggling to comprehend the tragic news and all she wanted to do was ‘drive to her brother’s house and speak to him’.

Singer Mel C is busy working on new music and a movie, her representative has revealed a major “problem” with rumors of a Spice Girls reunion for their 30th anniversary.

Mel C is busy working on her own career as fans keep holding out hope for a Spice Girls reunion. The iconic singer, 51, sparked hope of a reunion with Emma Bunton, Mel B, Geri Horner and Victoria Beckham as they approach their 30th anniversary.

Their debut album, Spice, will reach the landmark 30-year anniversary in 2026. The girls toured together in 2019, but only as a foursome, as Victoria did not take part, due to various commitments with her fashion brand.

Rumours of a future reunion have continued to murmur away, but it seems Mel C is keen to get back to it even if her bandmates are dragging their heels. She is said to be returning to the world of music later this year and may even have her own film project.

The CEO of Various Artists Managment, David Bianchi, made a joke about Mel C’s record deal, which she will announce soon.

She may also be working on a movie project, too. She is a household name. One of the most popular bands of all time, she was a significant member. Some people may not realize how successful she and, in fact, they were in reality.

You will hear a lot more from her musically, he continued on Chloe Rivers’ Through the Morning on Suffolk Sound.

The issue with the Spice Girl reunion is that all five girls have achieved great success in their own right, David admitted. Expecting them to all work together and accomplish that is difficult.

There must be something fitting for the 30-year anniversary of Wannabe, Mel C said in a statement to Rebecca Judd on Apple Music 1. Always a Spice Girl, once a Spice Girl.

We all experience that, but we are now collaborating because we know that making plans is necessary to get things right. Right away, we must begin developing the plans and implementing them. Fingers crossed, then.

She continued, “I believe Mel B and I are probably going in there with all the guns blazing,” “Come on! It’s time! ‘” Since deciding to break up in 2000, they have reunited on numerous occasions, including in 2012 for the London 2012 Olympics, and in 2018 to play tour dates across the UK.

Victoria missed the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the London Olympics because she missed out on the final performance with the group. As she embraces projects outside of the Spice Girls, the fashion designer is also working on screen projects.

Viewers were gripped when three-part documentary Beckham was released on Netflix in 2023, as Victoria’s footballer husband David’s career entered the spotlight. Now, the focus is Victoria who has filmed her very own series for the streaming platform.

A Victoria Beckham documentary series is currently being produced, according to a teaser. The series will follow her re-emergence as the Creative Director of her own brand, giving exclusive access to Victoria, her fashion and beauty empire, and her never-before-seen archives.

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