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Alexandra Burke, the mother-of-two, and Darren Randolph, the mother-of-two, have separate future plans, but the chart-topper has set out her priorities.

Singer Alexandra Burke knows what she wants out of life – it involves getting fit and expanding her family. The X Factor winner, who is already a mum of two, can’t wait to have more kids with her fiancé, footballer Darren Randolph.

The 36-year-old wants to run two marathons first, though. By God’s grace, Alexandra declares, “I’m going to New York and London next year.” Then consider adding more children. We’d love to have four, but we’re good with whatever the universe gives us because we’re so fortunate to have two.

We’d like to try, but we’re not currently doing so because we’re currently fitness freaks. I’m a mother and an actress at the same time, and I’m enjoying my job.

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The former X Factor winner says her health came into focus eight years ago when she lost her mum, the Soul II Soul singer Melissa Bell at the age of 53. She was diabetic and suffered kidney failure. Alexandra says that taking care of herself became even more of a priority after the arrival of her children, aged three and two. She and Darren have never publicly shared their names or gender in a bid to help keep them out of the limelight.

Alexandra says: “I’ve always been in the fitness mindset. As long as I can be healthy and strong for my kids, nothing else matters. I feel your health is your wealth and you’ve just got to take care of stuff as much as you can. We live in a world where you hear about so much negativity. If there’s one thing we all can control, it’s what we put in our bodies, how much we move our bodies, create great endorphins and just try and find happiness in every thing that we try and do.”

Having run the London Marathon this year, Alexandra caught the bug. “Marathons come first now,” she says. “Running gives me so much joy. I only ran 10k once in lockdown or would just do 5k on the treadmill. Now I do nine miles.”

The star has also set herself another fitness goal – the notoriously tough Hyrox challenge, which tests endurance and strength. Alexandra will be doing it alongside Middlesbrough FC goalkeeper Darren, 38. She reckons that couples who train together really do stay together, revealing that their exercise sessions have further cemented their already strong relationship.

“Darren’s an athlete, you know what I mean,” says Alexandra. I must follow along with him. He presses and says, “Alex, come on, you’re the one with the best outlook.” We’re having a little down day today, but we’ll just go for a run together.”

Alexandra believes that exercise is a much better way to lose weight than fat jabs after working out with Darren. It’s your body, you choose, she says. However, I have to make sure my a*** is present at the gym while I run.

Her upcoming role as Morticia in the Addams Family musical tour, which starts this month, also keeps her blood pumping. However, she was forced to perform her star turn before it even started due to a knee injury she sustained during rehearsals.

Alexandra said, “I injured myself a few weeks ago with a suspected torn meniscus, at the Grand Prix Ball for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. If the MRI hadn’t been torn, it would have been terrible. I’m still able to conduct the show.

As well as her X Factor success in 2008, Alexandra finished as a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 with her pro partner Gorka Marquez, had a No.1 album in 2009 and has starred in the West End stage shows The Bodyguard and Sister Act. The Londoner has also just made her on-screen acting debut in the new Paramount+ crime drama Curfew, alongside Cutting It star Sarah Parish.

She has also targeted Hollywood’s bright lights in addition to those marathons and babies. She admits that she would love something in the Avengers, but I won’t lie. Wakanda is what I want to be! Wakanda is not being discussed, so I’m going to keep it in the universe. I’ll even shave my head to get it.

Superman director James Gunn recalled the ‘terrible’ way Henry Cavill was fired from his role as iconic superhero, Clark Kent

Superman director James Gunn revealed the “terrible” way Henry Cavill was fired from his role as the iconic superhero. The Scooby Doo director was hired by Warner Bros to oversee the studio’s DC movies after a series of failed projects, and one of his first jobs was to hire a new actor to take on the role of Clark Kent.

However, Warner Bros rashly told Henry he would come back as the beloved comic book character, leaving James the job of telling him he was actually fired. During his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Guardians of the Galaxy director James said Henry was treated “unfairly” by the studio.

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“It’s terrible – believe it or not, the day we were dealing with trying to figure out if we could take the job at DC Studios, the day the deal closed, all of a sudden, they were announcing that Henry was back,” he explained.

“I was like, ‘What is going on? We know what the plan is. The plan was to come in and do Superman. It was really unfair to him and a total bummer.”

James, whose Superman reboot was recently released, said: “There was a vacuum at the time and a lot of people had a take on what they wanted to do at DC and they were trying to force their way and it was just never part of the equation.

“We came in, and that was really unfortunate. I’m like, ‘This poor guy.’” Thankfully, Henry took the difficult news like an “absolute gentleman”, as James praised the actor.

“He said, the only thing I ask is that I’m able to reveal it myself as opposed to coming from you guys.’ And I’m like, ‘That’s a class act’,” James added before saying he wants to work with Henry in a DC film in the future.

The current Clark Kent is David Corenswet, who recently admitted he tried to think of reasons not to take on the iconic role. In a recent interview, David revealed there was a moment he was hesitant about taking the role.

“A role like Superman seems like something that everybody would want, and that’s not true. There are some people who wouldn’t want that role and who would, if given the opportunity, say no. I am obviously not one of those people,” he told GQ Hype.

“But I certainly tried to think of reasons not to. Ultimately, what I landed on for myself was, if this is the only role I get to play for the rest of my life, and that means whether I get to play it once or get to play it 10 times, would I still say yes? And the answer was yes.”

During the same interview, director James discussed the box office pressure on the movie and said the movie “isn’t the riskiest endeavour in the world”.

It was reported online that the movie would need to earn $700 million minimum to be successful, but James called the reports “just complete and utter nonsense”.

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As rumors grow about a return to the UK are made more and more clear by a source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

According to reports, Prince Harry has no intentions of giving up his life for a royal reunion in sunny California.

A slither of hope emerged in the Duke of Sussex’s painful feud with the royal family last week, as a significant shift towards reconcilliation was made between the Palace and Sussex camps.

A secret peace summit between King Charles and Harry’s senior advisors in London is said to be the first significant step in a “rapprochement process” where wounds can begin to heal.

The Royal Over-Seas League club, located close to Clarence House, the King’s London residence, hosted a sensational meeting for Meredith Maines, the Duke of Sussexes’ chief communications officer, from LA. Liam Maguire, the head of Prince Harry’s UK PR team, was also present.

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A source told the Mail On Sunday that “a long way lies ahead, but a new channel of communication is now open for business.” Just casual beverages were served during the event’s formal agenda. Both sides wanted to discuss certain topics.

However, a source close to Harry claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, are “very happy” in Montecito, California and do not wish to re-enter the country.

The source told PEOPLE that the prince will continue to visit his home country to support his charitable causes and patronages, but he has no plans to return with his young family.

The estranged father and son, who haven’t spoken in a while, were seen as an extension of their relationship at the time of the meeting.

It came a mere few months after a BBC bombshell interview where the Duke claimed that his father “won’t speak to him” due to his bitter legal battle over the level of security he is entitled to while in the UK.

Harry said, “Life is precious, it’s no use to fight anymore, no reason to fight anymore.” In response to Charles’ diagnosis, the Duke said, “I don’t know how long my father has,” in a move that is likely to shock the Palace.

The prince added that it would be nice to have that reconciliation section now that “some members of my family will never forgive me” for writing his explosive memoir Spare. That entirely depends on them if they don’t want that.

Sources say that Charles would welcome a royal reunion with Prince Harry but only if he scales back his public attacks on the family and stops the “endless” interviews.

The King has consistently shown he loves both of his sons, and he is prepared to meet Harry when their diaries allow, according to a Royal source who spoke exclusively to the Mirror. Aides from various households frequently meet, especially when new staff members start their positions, but of course this is a significant time.

Harry has been told by senior family members that his only option is to stop attacking the family and engage in endless rounds of broadcast interviews. The Duke of Sussex might find it possible to begin the process of healing his relationship with his father if there is a period of rest and reflection.

He will find it much more difficult to repair his brother’s relationship, though.

While Prince William’s team were reportedly not invited to the shock summit, experts have revealed the hidden role he will have likely played behind the scenes as the future of the monarchy.

They claim that without William’s “support and understanding,” the meeting would have never occured despite the fact that he hasn’t spoken to his separated brother in a while.

Without William’s assistance and understanding, the King would never have made these moves, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams. The monarchy’s future depends on William and Catherine.

He undoubtedly felt bad about the Sussexes’ behavior, and he undoubtedly sees Harry’s actions as treason of some kind. They haven’t spoken in more than two years, it’s said.

The King is more focused on fixing things than William, according to royal author Phil Dampier, who I believe will never be able to relate to as much as his brother.

Harry will return to the United Kingdom in September for the annual WellChild event, which could see him reunite with his father for the first time in 18 months. Despite the peace talks, William doesn’t appear to have any plans to see his brother.

Harry’s return to a formal royal role was discussed during the historic meeting, though it is understood that both teams discussed avoiding any media conflicts and conflict.

Fans may be surprised to learn what Liam is drinking while touring with his brother after they reunited for their Oasis world tour.

Liam Gallagher may be well known for his hellraising antics, having admitted to wild boozing and drug-fuelled antics in the past. But while fans are enjoying seeing him back on stage during the current Oasis world tour, they should not expect to see him knocking back shots of tequila or swilling pints.

After reuniting with his brother Noel Gallagher, 58, for the Oasis Live ’25 Tour, the 52-year-old rocker is now approaching life on the road much more wholesomely. He is reportedly drinking apple cider vinegar tea to make sure he sounds at his best while traveling.

Liam has previously reported having vocal issues and having had cortisone injections for vocal cord pain. However, as he travels the UK to begin his epic tour, protecting his most important instrument is high on his list of priorities.

Fans have noticed Liam nursing an oak-colored drink while he is performing, who have so far been wowed by his powerful vocals on the tour’s UK dates. However, it appears that this is merely a unique tea concoction containing honey and other calming ingredients.

The singer has complained that his new favorite beverage, which he claims, helps him in the car, but it doesn’t give him any energy while traveling.

Speaking in 2018 in his As It Was documentary which aired the following year , Liam said: “I drink a lot of funky drinks. I have this apple cider vinegar, the one that everyone bangs on about. Apparently, it’s great for everything. Mam has it for arthritis and it’s really good for her.

“So I have some honey, some vinegar, some turmeric, some cayenne pepper, some hot water, a squirt of lemon, and some hot water, stir it all together, and drink it.” When you have a hoarse voice, it’s really helpful. I can’t speak very loud because I have a thyroid condition called Hashimoto’s disease.

You drink this beverage and you become a bit Jumping Jack Flash, but it makes you tired and your bones are sore.

By all accounts, both fans and critics have had a blast with the new Oasis tour. With crowds clapping up the banter, vocals, and staging during the tour, Liam and Noel belt out 23 hit songs.

Mark Jefferies, a journalist for The Mirror’s Showbiz division, was a fan of one of Oasis’s first two Heaton Park shows, and he was blown away by the performance as well as the friendly interactions between the lead singers. He recalls that Noel pointed over to his brother in a clear show of admiration and told the audience how much he enjoyed Liam’s performance on Saturday night at the end of the show. The stage was completely indistinguishable from their previous rows, which was shocking.

After attending three of Mark’s final four shows, Mark asked, “Would I like more stage interaction?” Of course. Additionally, some of the lines on stage are now planned out, which is not very Oasis-like. However, the Gallaghers have matured, and this kind of set is what they need to get things moving. Just like their mature fans, who can only manage to jump up and down for the occasional song in three these days.

The Mirror’s Daniel Bird attended the first of the Manchester dates, revealing: “Walking out at Heaton Park, you could never have imagined that there was once a feud between the two siblings. Putting on a united front, the two legends walked out to their 2000 track, F***in’ In The Bushes, to a crowd of 80,000 people, with the atmosphere instantly becoming electric.”

Oasis have already performed in Heaton Park on Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday, July 16 and will make another two appearances over the weekend in north Manchester.

For their final two nights at home, they will entertain their local fans on Saturday, 19 July, and Sunday, 20 July, respectively.

Then they move on to London’s Wembley Stadium, where they will take the stage on August 2 and 3, and July 25 and 26, and August 30 and 4. The two Manchester gigs, which were successful, also had controversy as music fans without tickets attempted to storm the venue.

The Gallagher brothers will be entertained through the end of the year because the tour dates will be held until late November. On November 23rd, their final night of the tour is scheduled for Brasil.

ExCLUSIVE: Before Zak Starkey’s departure, The Who were in turmoil, but they’ve been given the chance to keep on the road.

The Who won’t retire and are set to follow in the footsteps of Elton John with one pal saying: “It’s not the end.” The rockers previously told how they are retiring from touring following 60 years together after a final set of dates in North America. The tour, which begins in August, will be a farewell to live shows for the legendary rock band, with Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey performing hits from their six-decade career.

After writing The Ballad of Britain about The Who and other bands’ cultural significance in shaping British musical identity, journalist Will Hodgkinson, a band friend, said: “I think they might do what Elton John has done. For a special, Elliot performed at the Palladium.

“I can see them engaging in that behavior. It’s too much for them to be on tour, I believe. But I don’t believe that will be the end.

With his most recent, epic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour, Elton announced that he was leaving the music industry.

However, he has since made a special appearance at London’s The Palladium. The Who recently experienced a sour situation as a result of Zak Starkey’s departure. However, Will claims that they will “come to life without him.”

He continued, “I find Zak Starkey odd. They probably split, I suppose. That’s what, I suppose, happened. They argued. However, when I saw Zak a few weeks ago, he didn’t even mention it. They will do well, in my opinion.

He continued, “I don’t know who it will be or if they have someone already.”

Lawrence, a failed pop star, was the subject of Will’s most recent book, Street Level Superstar, which he spent a year shadowing in an effort to find a true, unwavering “artist.”

The little-known frontman who fronted 1990s band Denim is a favorite of Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, Pete Townsend, and Noel Gallagher.

The book, which won the prestigious Penderyn Music Book Prize last year, has since become a cult classic (MUST), while Denim’s hardly recognizable album Summer Smash is re-released.

Will said: “I think it took off because failure is more interesting than success. I was very reticent. But I really enjoyed it. I thought creatively this could be really good. This is somebody who is at odds with the world. He looks like a superstar but there he is with no money whatsoever getting shouted at by kids at the bus stop, mistaken for an old lady by an old man outside the pub. I thought this was amazing. When he walks down the street he thinks he is Prince.”

Because he’s such an “unceasing “artist,” The Who’s Townsend even claimed that he wants to be like Lawrence, a former heroin addict.