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The drag queen was the subject of vile abuse that she endured in the days leading up to their death, according to a friend of The Vivienne.

The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was reportedly found dead by their devastated father and stepmother on Sunday, January 5, with police called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, at 12.22 pm that day.

The Drag Race star, who was 32 years old when their body was discovered, is thought to have passed away a day or two earlier. Although a cause of death has not yet been given, police have confirmed they found “no suspicious circumstances”.

The Vivienne had continued to excel in their glittering career in the weeks leading up to the tragedy. They also appeared in a Boxing Day episode of Blankety Blank, acing in the style of drag legend Lily Savage, as well as The Childcatcher from a national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Bang.

Sadly, after the pre-recorded episode aired, The Vivienne became the target of sick homophobic abuse. Now Britain’s Got Talent drag queen Myra DuBois, real name is Gareth Joyner, has hit back at those who “bombarded” The Vivienne in their final weeks, urging people to “challenge transphobia when they encounter it”.

Taking to Instagram, BGT semi-finalist Myra wrote: “I don’t know how The Vivienne left us, and I will be respecting the family request for privacy by not trying to find out, or by fuelling rumours. I am aware that they were subjected to a lot of homophobic abuse after appearing on Blankety Blank over Christmas.

I am aware that the comments section on posts announcing their passing are flooded with such things as “one less” and “rest in hell.” I need you to know this. You must acknowledge this, please. To me, to your colleagues, to your family. When there aren’t any LGBTQ+ people in the room with you, I want you to acknowledge it.

“You can’t just post how sad you are when LGBTQ+ people die. I want you to ask if you’re doing everything you can to keep all LGBTQ+ people alive”.

Do you make an effort to use pronouns that might not immediately make sense to you? Do you leave love-related comments so that hate-related comments are omitted? Do you disagree with political parties that discriminate against LGBT people, even if they share your beliefs?

” I don’t care how you answer, it’s between you and yourself. But in the last few years, I have buried so many friends, all of them LGBTQ+, all of them taken too soon. And it is NOT because of the ‘ lifestyle choice’. It’s the burden of shame. Society murders queers, and I am so, so angry. “

This comes after Crystal, a RuPaul Drag Race co-star, wrote an opinion piece for The Metro about the homophobic abuse their “instantly funny, whip-smart”friend was subjected to before their death. Crystal wrote:” It has shocked me. It feels unreal to lose a friend so young. I am shocked and saddened, but I am more moved by the knowledge that her final days were filled with homophobia and abuse.

The pile-on Viv, they continued, “gives evidence of a dangerous trend in recent years where the mask has gotten thinner and queer people feel more shamed for being themselves.”

Announcing the sad news of The Vivienne’s death, their publicist issued the following statement:” It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Losing their son, brother, and uncle has devastated their families.

They are extremely proud of what James accomplished throughout their lives and careers. No further information will be made available from us. Please allow James’s family the space and privacy they require to process and grieve right away.

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Tyra Sanchez has been publicly criticised by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars for their obscene posts following The Vivienne’s passing.

Tributes have been pouring in for drag star The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, after they died aged 32 over the weekend. In response to a 2020 post from The Vivienne, Tyra took to social media within hours to post a number of hateful tweets written in response.

The Vivienne wrote: “Bet Tyra was furious when she realized Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though”. Adding a new response, Tyra penned: “Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium”. In the background of Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire,” Tyra continued to operate despite the backlash, posting a picture of a crematorium with the words “songs I would play if I owned a crematorium.”

Drag star and angrier-than-us former friend Kandy Muse threatened to retaliate after the shocking posts. “I’ve defended you for years, but now you can go f**k yourself,” he said, “I promise you that if our paths ever cross, it’s never a threat, but it’s a promise.” You disgusting person”.

Fans have also been outraged at Tyra’s posts. One person raged: “You are so f****** disgusting”. Another said, “How sad that you once had the status of a queen and are now just a despicable vagabond hungry for a pitiful show, laaaaaaame.” Someone else said, “Girl, you were too scared to respond when The Vivienne was alive, so you had to clap back after they had passed.” You’re sad get a life”.

In response to Tyra’s vile outbursts, some have requested that RuPaul remove her Drag Race crown. A fan bagged: “@RuPaul take away Tyra Sanchez’s win now. You should disregard anything that has to do with her, just like you did Sherry Pie, because the s**t she posted had no right to permit her to remain in the hall of fame. This slide is a real ripoff.

In a symbolic but powerful act, another added, “I believe #RuPaul should take Tyra Sanchez’ crown and give it to #Raven.” That girl’s level of disrespect has already exceeded her personal standards when she criticizes The Vivienne. Mama Ru, do what you must. Their friend Simon Jones, their publicist, and friend Simon Jones, confirmed the death of Vivienne on Sunday.

Our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivienne, passed away this weekend, he said in a statement that read “with a great sadness.” James was an incredibly loved, warm- hearted and amazing person. Losing their son, brother, and uncle has devastated their families. They are so proud of what James accomplished throughout their lives and careers. No further information will be made available from us. Please allow James’s family the space and privacy they require to process and grieve right away.

RuPaul also paid emotional tribute, saying, “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of Vivienne, a wonderful human being and incredibly talented queen.”

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Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s home in the Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, was engulfed by flames on Tuesday.

A massive 1, 200-acre brush fire broke out in the Palisades on Tuesday morning, tragically resulting in Spencer and Heidi’s home being burned down as the wildfire tore through the star-studded neighbourhood, according to reports.

Thankfully, the couple, famous for their roles in The Hills, and their entire family managed to evacuate their home safely earlier in the day. Spencer shared a video on his Instagram Stories showing fire officials attempting to contain the blaze by pouring water from the sky onto the nearby mountainside before the evacuation started.

He was seen reportedly upset by the spreading fire outside of his home. His sister Stephanie also her horror at the devastation. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “I am beyond heartbroken for my brother, Heidi &amp, the kids. And to all of our neighbors and friends who are currently without homes.

My dad tried to save my brother’s house, but the wind was so strong that he had to deal with him. Even the Palisades fire station burned down. The entire Pacific Palisades is blazing. No one is there. “

She continued, “My parents escaped safely and are observing the fire’s progression toward their home through security cameras.” My father informed me that the market just across the street from my house is ablaze, so I don’t even want to look at it.

She described how close the neighborhood is to her and said she detests being so far and is considering returning home to “gip my family.”

James Woods, the actor, also filmed the raging flames from his home in a similarly endangered area.

His video showed firefighters working tirelessly, dropping water on the area. As the Pacific Palisades fire spread across Los Angeles, it was reported that the Getty Villa Museum was “on fire.”

Residents of other celebrities’ homes, including Tom Hanks and Reese Witherspoon, were also in danger of dying in the burning fire, according to the Mirror US. Other celebrities residing in the area alongside Spencer and Heidi include Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler, Steve Guttenberg, and Michael Keaton. Due to the ongoing fire in the Pacific Palisades, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency for the counties of Ventura and Los Angeles later on Tuesday.

An estimated 30, 000 residents are under evacuation orders, with over 13, 000 structures at risk, according to LA Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley. Governor Newsom disclosed that he had seen” many structures already destroyed. “

Officials have not yet released an exact number of the structures that the wildfire has damaged or destroyed. At this time, it’s not known what caused the fire. Multiple burn victims were found walking out of a Malibu neighbourhood towards Duke’s beachfront at around 9 p. m. on Tuesday night, The New York Timesreported, citing Erik Scott, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Governor Newsom urged people to believe they were safe in Southern California. He explained that the worst of the winds were expected between 10 p. m. Tuesday and 5 a. m. Wednesday. Up until Thursday afternoon, Red Flag warnings will be in effect for much of Southern California. It’s thought almost 100, 000 homes and businesses have been left without power in Los Angeles County, according to the tracking website poweroutage. us.

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Just before Oasis hit the road, Neil Gallagher has formed a new band.

On their newest psychedelic track, Gallagher joins the supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos, led by Sir Ringo Starr’s son. The song, titled Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous), features Gallagher alongside Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder on vocals, former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell, Sir Ringo’s son Zak Starkey on drums and Happy Mondays ‘ Mark “Bez” Berry on percussion.

Gallagher announced that his Britpop band, Liam and his brother, would be reunited for a 2025 world tour. According to Gallagher, “Mantra of the Cosmos is like Dylan, Dali, and Ginsberg traveling to the moon with the clangers.” Before joining Oasis in 2004 and playing drums on albums Don’t Believe The Truth and Dig Your Own Soul, Starkey first met Gallagher in a London rehearsal room in the early 1990s.

When asked about Domino Bones, Starkey said, “It’s not every day that the greatest songwriter of my generation, not to mention Shaun, the greatest beat poet of our time, sends a tune to me, and I was in a daze for a moment because it’s not something you want to f*** up.

Everyone likes how it all came together. Noel loves Shaun. Do you know what you have, he texted me? The British Bob Dylan is not f****g about because I’ve seen what Shaun does. Noel calls him the ‘ king of lyrics’. “Starkey first met Ryder in 2015 while the revival of TFI Friday was being filmed on Channel 4,” according to Ryder.

We sat down for five minutes before getting a photo, and that was it. Shaun was on the show. Then I just cold-called him about this group, which I didn’t want to be about guitars – I wanted to be about his words. He responded, “yes right away.” I asked if his mate (Bez) was going to be in it and he said ‘ He doesn’t know yet – but he is’. “

Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) – the name of Bez’s first band – is the supergroup’s latest single after Gorilla Guerilla and X (Wot You Sayin?) in 2023 – the same year the band made its debut at Glastonbury Festival. On January 19, Starkey and the band will perform two sets at the Cavern Club, which the Beatles have only previously visited.

” Can’t believe I’ve never even been there, “he said”. There’s a great deal of family heritage at the Cavern, aside from the Beatles, my parents courted there… Who knows I may have even been conceived there. Gallagher makes an appearance on the new Mantra of the Cosmos single after the reunion with his brother.

The brothers announced their return for a long-awaited world tour in 2025 about 15 years after their explosive split, which was caused by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. Fans can hear the Mancunian rockers perform hits like Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, and Stop Crying Your Heart Out live, so they can relive the group’s glory days from the 1990s.

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The surprising secret behind Carol Vorderman’s benevolent figure is actually quite simple. The former Countdown star recently revealed that she wants to reduce her body to a preferred “size 9” (just shy of a size 10), but she is unconcerned with public opinion.

Following the publication of her explosive book, ‘Now What? : On a Mission To Fix Broken Britain’, she spoke to Saga magazine about her go-to health habits. This includes, as she says, performing “squats for the bum,” as well as eating raw sprouts as snacks.

“I wear a good bra and jeans that hold you up,” the 64-year-old explained in September. I enjoy three 45-minute workouts in the gym each week and only eat one meal per day in the late afternoon. “

According to Healthline, Carol adheres to the intermittent fasting technique known as One Meal A Day (OMAD). A calorie deficit is created during this eating pattern, which may help people lose weight while potentially reducing heart disease risk.

Within the Earth’s rare Blue Zones, which reportedly host the most 100-year-olds in the world, residents also adhere to similar dieting patterns in what’s dubbed the ‘80% trick’ or ‘Hara Hachi Bu’. Typically, this involves eating just one small meal per day in the late afternoon or early evening, while only eating until 80% full.

Dr Deborah Lee, a GP at Dr Fox Pharmacy, previously told the Mirror: “Calorie restriction is believed to slow the ageing process. The metabolic rate is lowered when you eat less. With less metabolic processes underway, less oxidation is taking place.

“Oxidative stress probably underpins the development of many of the chronic diseases we see today – heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes and dementia… Nutritionists believe that when you look at your plate, if you eat mindfully, eating slowly and chewing every mouthful thoroughly, you can feel satisfied by eating only 80% of that is on your plate. “

Crucially, counting calories isn’t part of Carol’s regime, though she does partake in a bi-annual ‘detoxing’. In her book ‘Detox Your Life’, she penned: “The detox is not about counting calories or fat units, it’s about being aware of the kinds of foods we put into our bodies. It’s about eating more, not less. “

Prince Harry enlisted Meghan Markle’s rescue dog Guy in his plans to propose to his partner, it has emerged.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, had the beagle “as hostage” when he prepared to pop the question to Meghan in 2017 – and images of the moment she said “yes” featured in one of the couple’s Netflix documentaries. After Meghan announced Guy’s passing, the sweet moment came back today.

Because she had moved Guy and Guy from the US to the UK for their lives as working royals, Harry was confident that Meghan, 43, would consent to his marriage proposal. Harry said: “It wasn’t that I knew she was going to say yes, but she’d already moved Guy over, so I had Guy as a hostage”.

Meghan and Harry are seen smiling next to Guy in a photo that was broadcast on a Netflix show. This is the time Harry popped the question, and Harry’s parents, Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland, allegedly asked him for permission before.

In the west London grounds of Kensington Palace, Harry sat down on one knee. Before they left the royal family in 2020, they resided in a small, rural home called Nottingham Cottage.

Speaking previously about the proposal, Meghan, the former actress, said: “He’s down on one knee and I was just like, ‘ Yes! ‘ We were so joyful and excited. I was like, ‘ Ah, we’re doing this! ‘”

Harry had planned to keep the occasion a surprise, but he later admitted that Meghan became suspicious after opening a bottle of champagne before leading her to the wedding.

He had told Vanity Fair: “I did pop a bottle of champagne while she was greasing the chicken and that kind of slightly gave the game away… She was like, ‘ You don’t drink champagne. What’s the occasion? ‘ I was like, ‘ I don’t know. Just had it laying around here, whatever. ‘”

Since the engagement, the couple have had a third dog, a black Labrador called Pula. The Duke of Sussex had a quote from the poet, “Between the three of them, they dragged around chasing the squirrels every day, but they are also emotional support dogs when they’re acting.” I’ll tell you what, we all need a dog that keeps us calm”.