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Amanda Bynes loses two stone after struggling with her mental health and addiction

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After suffering a public mental health breakdown before saying she was addicted to drugs, fans are thrilled to see Amanda Bynes on the road to recovery

Amanda Bynes shows off the result of her recent weight-loss after gaining almost two stone after struggling with her mental health and addiction.

The Nickelodeon child star has undergone a radical physical transformation since she announced her retirement from showbiz, including face surgery, several tattoos, and ever-changing hair styles. The actress still has a loyal fan base and thrilled them by showing she is returning to full health again after a difficult few years.

She looked noticeably slimmer and was keen to be noticed as she threw on a colourful Karl Kani t-shirt as she went out for a stroll in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Amanda wouldn’t have minded the attention, saying in the summer that, thanks to weight-loss injections Ozempic, she would soon “look better in paparazzi pictures”.

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She announced big progress in November, saying in a video: “I’ve lost 20 pounds so far. I’m so excited about that to be honest. Also, I want to lose about 50 more pounds. I’m 163 now — I actually shot up on the Ozempic pill to 180 from 173, so I was able to lose 20 pounds from 180, and now, I’m down to 163 on the Ozempic injection.

“So I’m really glad that I’m on the injection. It’s really working for me, and I’m trying to lose more weight just to feel skinny and cute.” Her confession comes as experts continue to warn about the risks, saying that the after-effects are becoming harder to ignore.

Amanda has been on a weight loss journey for some time. Last June, she excitedly told fans that she had lost 6lbs. She told her fans: “Down 6lbs! 154lbs now!” But months earlier she took a turn and revealed that she had gained 20 1bs due to depression. She told her followers: “Gained over 20 lbs. in the past few months from being depressed.”

She went on to say: “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162 lbs. right now and want to get back to 110 lbs.”

The 39 year old Haispray star revealed last year that she put on weight after a bout with depression in a candid post on Instagram. The children’s TV star shared “I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed.” The former All That alum admitted she wants to get herself back on track and ‘eat clean’.

She added: “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean. I weigh 162lbs right now and want to get back to 110lbs.” Amanda has previously turned to drugs when it comes to weight loss.

“I definitely abused Adderall,” she said of the prescription drug back in 2015. In the archived interview with Paper, she recalled seeing a magazine advert for the drug that branded it, ‘the new skinny pill’ while filming Hairspray in 2007.

“They were talking about how women were taking it to stay thin. I was like, ‘Well, I have to get my hands on that’.” She got a prescription by “faking the symptoms of ADD”. At the time of her interview with Paper, she had been four years sober.

It’s not the only time her look has changed. In August, she posted a clip of herself on social media, telling fans that she has had lip filler injections. was seen sat in a car as she took a picture of herself.

Amanda is no stranger of going under the surgeon’s knife as she has also undergone a surgery called blepharoplasty. This particular procedure removes loose skin from eyelids.

ho had starring roles in She’s The Man, What A Girl Wants and Easy A, stepped away from her career as an actress, which began when she was just seven years old, in 2012 amidst legal troubles that included an arrest for a hit-and-run where she was suspected for driving under the influence.

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In 2013, the retired actress was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and placed under a conservatorship. A few years later, she admitted to having struggled with substance abuse, particularly with Adderall, and that she was doing her best to rehabilitate herself.

Primark shoppers ‘need’ £8 top that ‘makes your waist look unreal’

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The fashion retailer has wowed shoppers with the ‘gorgeous’ new style

Primark is selling a ‘gorgeous’ £8 top that ‘makes your waist look unreal’. The high street retailer is often a go-to for fashion fans seeking affordable clothing, and the shop may have a new crowd favourite on its hands. A new £8 style has gone viral online, where shoppers say they ‘need’ the new top.

Primark store @primarkeastldn showcased the trending look in a viral video shared on TikTok. Available in white or burgundy, the cinch-waist top features short sleeves and a flared hem, and shoppers heaped praise on the design online.

Reacting to the viral video, which gained one million views, a keen customer said: “I AM GOING TO NEED TO GO.” Another fan wrote: “IT’S SO FREAKING GORGEOUS I GOT IT YESTERDAY.”

Someone shared: “GOT ONE IN BROWN FOR MY BDAY OUTFITTT,” and a different comment read: “Why do they always get the good stuff in when I’m not there?” A similar response said: “Ofc when I’m broke, Primark has good stuff,” and someone else wrote: “Of course when I don’t have money.”

Meanwhile, other shoppers said they’d purchased different variations of the same style and loved the look. For instance, a fan of the tops shared: “I have the longer version they make your waist look unreal.” Another shopper commented: “I found a long sleeves one, so much better.”

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While the video doesn’t specify the name of the style it showcased, Primark’s website offers a selection of cinched waist tops, including the £8 Cinched Heavy Weight Tee. Offered in black or white, the top is available in sizes XS to XL online and in-store.

Shoppers can check in-store availability or order the product to click and collect using Primark’s website. Showcasing the style online, Primark describes the top as a ‘relaxed heavy weight tee with a cinched waist and flared hemline.’

The product description states: “Keep it simple yet stylish with this cinched heavy weight tee in a cream shade. Cut in a relaxed fit, it’s designed with short sleeves and a classic crew neckline for an easy everyday look.

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“The cinched waist adds shape and definition, flowing into a subtly flared hemline that creates a soft silhouette. Made from a solid, heavy weight fabric, this tee has a clean, minimalist feel that makes it a versatile wardrobe staple. Perfect for those days when you want comfort with a little extra style, it’s the kind of top you’ll keep reaching for again and again.”

O’Neill ‘would happily have stayed on’ at Celtic

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Martin O’Neill would “happily have stayed on” as Celtic manager after his interim spell ended with seven wins out of eight games.

The former Northern Ireland player stepped in to replace Brendan Rodgers, who resigned in late October. Wilfried Nancy subsequently took on the job permanently and has lost all three of his opening games in charge.

O’Neill described his near six-week spell back at the club he managed from 2000 to 2005 as “holding the fort for while”.

However, he said remaining in charge for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final, which Celtic lost to St Mirren, was not a motivating factor.

“That was not a driving force. I’d happily have stayed on.

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O’Neill, 73, said he had only had a “10 or 15-minute conversation” with the “affable” Nancy as the changeover took place earlier this month.

The Frenchman endured home losses to Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts and Europa League opponents Roma before Sunday’s 3-1 cup final defeat.

“I stepped into the job, [major shareholder] Dermot [Desmond] had said to me, he said, ‘you could be in it two weeks or two months, we’re looking for someone’,” O’Neill explained.

“When you get into it, you really enjoy it. You enjoy winning, that’s the point – this is what it’s about.

“You’ve got to give managers chances. I think back to my own time at Leicester City, where I eventually enjoyed nice success. Can’t win a game to save my life, crowd baying for blood and after 10 games. How lucky I was to win a couple of matches of real importance at a stage.

“You’ve just got to win, you’ve got to win. You’ve got to steady it again. There’s some excellent players at the football club. There’s some boys who have won big time as well. Lean on some of the senior players. Lean on them and get them on your side.

“It is recoverable, of course. You’re in the football club 10 or 12 days.

‘Disunited Celtic need harmony again’

Former Aston Villa boss O’Neill, who oversaw five Scottish Premiership wins, a semi-final defeat of Rangers and a memorable Europa League victory at Feyenoord, felt “reinvigorated” from his “whirlwind time” back in Glasgow.

“I was very, very worried about it,” he said.

“If you fail, you are considered too old for the job and that this is a young man’s game.

“Thankfully, I don’t think I messed it up.”

O’Neill feels Celtic “need harmony again” amid unrest between fans and the board.

“Celtic disunited are not the Celtic that people should be aware of,” he said.

And, when asked if his brief return to management had whetted his appetite for another job, his answer was clear: “I would have to say absolutely.

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Tackle height lowered for under-20 Worlds in elite-game trial

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Tackles above the sternum will be outlawed at the World Under-20s Championship in Georgia next summer as the possibility of a lowering of the maximum tackle height across the elite game moves a step closer.

Over the past two seasons, the height limit on legal tackles has already been dropped from shoulder to sternum in the community game in 11 countries around the world.

Analysis of almost 150,000 tackles since the change has demonstrated varying decreases in the number of concussions and also that tacklers are dropping their body height in response to the law shift.

“Player welfare is at the heart of everything World Rugby does,” said chairman Brett Robinson.

“We’ll leave no stone left unturned in our efforts to make the game as safe as it can be. Having said that, protecting what makes rugby, rugby is a vital part of my role.

“We’ll undertake this trial, study it closely to ensure we have a game and an Under-20 Championship that excites players and fans alike.”

The new lower tackle height does not apply when an attacking player “picks and goes” around a breakdown or the base of a scrum, or when they are in the act of scoring.

Ball carriers will be penalised if they lead with their head, making a legal tackle difficult to effect, in other areas of the game.

If a tackler hits above the sternum, but below the head, play will proceed with the attacking team having an advantage.

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While there were positive reports from England and France around the way the law change had opened up the game, World Rugby’s overall analysis across 11 different unions showed only minor changes in the number of offloads, kicks and the flow of the game overall.

World Rugby vice-chair and former England full-back Jonathan Webb believes that a full roll-out, rather than another limited trial, would be the next step to consider if the laws work well at the under-20 World Championship,

“If this is successful and shows good metrics and positive outcomes, the question is whether we take that into the elite game,” he said.

“That is going to be a big decision, but my own feeling is that it will have to be an all or nothing.

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Tackle height lowered for under-20 Worlds in elite-game trial

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Mike Henson

BBC Sport rugby union news reporter
  • 18 Comments

Tackles above the sternum will be outlawed at the World Under-20s Championship in Georgia next summer as the possibility of a lowering of the maximum tackle height across the elite game moves a step closer.

Over the past two seasons, the height limit on legal tackles has already been dropped from shoulder to sternum in the community game in 11 countries around the world.

Analysis of almost 150,000 tackles since the change has demonstrated varying decreases in the number of concussions and also that tacklers are dropping their body height in response to the law shift.

“Player welfare is at the heart of everything World Rugby does,” said chairman Brett Robinson.

“We’ll leave no stone left unturned in our efforts to make the game as safe as it can be. Having said that, protecting what makes rugby, rugby is a vital part of my role.

“We’ll undertake this trial, study it closely to ensure we have a game and an Under-20 Championship that excites players and fans alike.”

The new lower tackle height does not apply when an attacking player “picks and goes” around a breakdown or the base of a scrum, or when they are in the act of scoring.

Ball carriers will be penalised if they lead with their head, making a legal tackle difficult to effect, in other areas of the game.

If a tackler hits above the sternum, but below the head, play will proceed with the attacking team having an advantage.

    • 21 April 2023

While there were positive reports from England and France around the way the law change had opened up the game, World Rugby’s overall analysis across 11 different unions showed only minor changes in the number of offloads, kicks and the flow of the game overall.

World Rugby vice-chair and former England full-back Jonathan Webb believes that a full roll-out, rather than another limited trial, would be the next step to consider if the laws work well at the under-20 World Championship,

“If this is successful and shows good metrics and positive outcomes, the question is whether we take that into the elite game,” he said.

“That is going to be a big decision, but my own feeling is that it will have to be an all or nothing.

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Strictly star says ‘it’s phenomenal’ in cryptic response to replacing Tess and Claudia

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Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman became emotional during their final appearance in the Claudatorium last weekend, ahead of their impending exit

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon has given a cryptic response to speculation about becoming the new host of the BBC programme. Earlier this year, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman revealed that the current series would be their final one, after presenting together for more than a decade.

During their last appearance in the Clauditorium last weekend, the duo became emotional when the four judges surprised them with a special tribute. The presenting pair were treated to a touching video montage featuring their greatest moments over the years, and tears flowed as Craig Revel Horwood delivered some heartfelt words.

“We just want to tell you how much we’re going to miss you and how much we love you to bits,” he shared.

He then joked: “I personally, want to say thank you Clauds for the dresses and the shoes you’ve thrown my way, and to you Tess, for all the pizza parties in your dressing room.”

Following their departure announcement, numerous high-profile figures have been tipped as possible successors, with Angela among them. The 41-year-old is familiar with the programme, having taken part in the 2023 series alongside professional dancer Carlos Gu.

Speaking about her elimination on Strictly: It Takes Two at the time, the presenter was visibly upset. Reflecting on her favourite moments with spin-off host Fleur East, she explained: “Charleston, week three and top of the leaderboard – this kind of took us totally by surprise and it was so joyful and glorious.

“The Argentine Tango in Blackpool, for me, which is possibly why this stings so much to come a week later.”

In her recent interview with The Metro, the former contestant was quizzed about Richard Osman suggesting her for the presenting role.

“Richard is amazing and to be uttered in the same breath as Tess and Claudia, who I admire so much? It’s phenomenal,” she said.

Speaking previously to The Sun about the subject, Angela praised the Strictly hosts for having “the most amazing dynamic”, a connection she described as “really important”.

“So there’s, you know, lots of different things to play for, but I would certainly answer the call,” she added.

Angela’s name has been floated alongside several others including Zoe Ball, Alan Carr, Alex Jones and Bradley Walsh.

Zoe was previously part of the Strictly Come Dancing family, first appearing as a contestant before moving on to host Strictly: It Takes Two.

During the 2014 series, she also co-presented the main show with Tess, standing in for Claudia for one weekend.

Last week, she revealed she will be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show after just seven months – seemingly freeing up time for a possible new role.

In her statement, she shared: “I have loved being betwixt my dear friends Romesh [Ranganathan] and Rylan [Clark], and you know, I love you all to bits, but I’m not disappearing completely.

“Obviously, it’ll be Christmas Crooners and I’m doing an eras show in the new year.”

Zoe confirmed she will be succeeded by Emma Willis, who has fronted numerous programmes including Big Brother and The Voice.

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While rumours continue to swirl about who might replace Tess and Claudia, Kate Phillips, the BBC’s Chief Content Officer, recently made it clear that no final decisions will be taken until next year.

Speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, she said: “The production team, BBC Studios, and Executive Producer Sarah James and her team are concentrating on getting two shows out a week.