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The Only Way Is Essex icon Gemma Collins reportedly had to call the police after receiving a ‘threatening and abusive’ letter at her home

A ‘scared’ Gemma Collins reportedly called the police after she received a ‘threatening and abusive’ letter at her home from a man who wrote about his extreme dislike for her. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 44, called the cops, who then visited her home in the countryside.

Following the reported incident, it has been said that the TV personality has upped her security with round the clock dog patrols and loved ones keeping her company. According to an insider, the Celebrity Big Brother icon was left ‘shaken and very scared for her safety’ after receiving the letter.

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The source said the abusive letter was from a “man expressing his extreme dislike for her and using menacing language.” They added: “It was really nasty and made reference to tracking her down, so she called the police straight away.”

The Mirror have reached out to Gemma’s representatives for comment. The source went on to tell The Sun that Gemma has been grateful to the police for their help in the “ongoing investigation”.

In May, Gemma revealed on a podcast that she had to deal with stalkers over the years, which “played havoc on her mind”.

Gemma said: “No one would believe the bloody crap I’ve had to deal with. I’ve had a woman stalker who wrote me a letter in white gloves and wanted to kill me.

“You know, people would wish me dead. I’d get all sorts at the shop. Weird. People are weird. And that’s why in a way I came away from my shop in the end.”

Meanwhile, Gemma has been struggling with her health in recent weeks. Earlier this week, a bedridden Gemma took to Instagram to share an update about her health, revealing that she had been seriously unwell for a number of weeks.

In her post, which included a photo of the reality TV star laying in bed, she wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”

In a further update on her Instagram Story, Gemma revealed she was receiving treatment via a drip and had been seen by a doctor.

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs typically caused by an infection, and while most people recover within two to four weeks, infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness and may require hospitalisation.

Luckily, Gemma has not had to go to hospital, but speaking to The Mirror, she admitted that she felt as though she was “dying”.

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Britain’s Got Talent star Reuben Gray rose to fame on the contest in 2017 with an emotional original song written for his then-girlfriend

Former Britain’s Got Talent star Reuben Gray, who shot to fame in 2017 in an emotional audition, has picked up a new challenge that will raise money for charity. The talented Reuben was only 16 years old when he auditioned for BGT, with him leaving the audience in tears when his father surprised him in the crowd after telling him he couldn’t make it to the show.

During the audition, he shocked the room by performing an original song he wrote about his then-girlfriend, which earned a standing ovation from all four judges. Years later, at 24, Reuben and pal Matt Brinkley, also 24, decided to ditch their jobs to go on an 801-mile trek from London to Val Thorens in France.

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The two men are hoping to raise £35,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and Snow Camp, which helps young people through snow sports.

Whilst on the 45-day trek, they’re using the opportunity to promote their new application made to make adventure planning easy.

Speaking about the dangers of the journey, he said: “My cousin’s a doctor, and he said we have a possibility of breaking our legs or having shin splints, we have a possibility of a hairline fracture, that sort of stuff on our on our legs. We have a possibility of ending up with sort of gangrene.”

However, the two are determined to complete the trek. Reuben added to MailOnline: “It’s about smiling through the pain and about having a good time.

“Even though it might suck I’m still doing it with my best friend. I’m doing it for something bigger than just myself only.”

In Reuben’s audition in 2017, he revealed to the cameras his father couldn’t be there to support him as he was in the army and overseas. “If I do well, I’ll just give him a call,” Reuben said.

However, Reuben was completely unaware his dad was actually sitting in the audience waiting to surprise him. When Simon Cowell asked him who was his biggest supporter, Reuben said: “My dad.”

Simon asked: “What, more than your mum?” and Reuben’s dad quickly got up to proudly yell out: “Yes I am!” The star was in shock as he looked to where the voice was coming from.

“I didn’t think he was here! I thought he was working!” Reuben excitedly admitted before he started crying. “He works away from home a lot. Whenever I play anywhere, he’ll always come.”

The audition clip went viral and gained over 24 million views on BGT’s official YouTube channel.

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Nicole Scherzinger is to perform in a Las Vegas residency after lighting up Broadway and London’s West End with her award-winning role in the musical Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger is all set for a Las Vegas residency. After scooping a Tony Award for her role in Sunset BLVD, the new Queen of Broadway is a hot property and Nicole is looking ahead to Sin City, my sources tell me.

“Nicole is achieving all her career dreams this year,” the insider says. “She’s conquered Broadway and won a well-deserved Tony, but Nicole has no plans to slow down her career, not when she’s in her absolute prime and in such demand.”

Earlier this year, Nicole said of a Vegas residency: “That’s the dream.” Now, that dream is looking closer to reality. The source says there have been early discussions, with Nicole hoping to grace the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, like her idol Celine Dion.

Our source added: “She’s a huge fan of Celine’s and would love to follow in her footsteps.” Sir Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Alanis Morissette and Jennifer Lopez are all lined up to perform on the iconic stage this year, so she’d be in good company.”

It is thought a Vegas show could follow a similar format to Nicole’s highly anticipated Carnegie Hall gig, which is happening this October. The former Pussycat Doll will be joined by a live band to perform hits from the worlds of Broadway and pop.

Last weekend, Nicole picked up the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical gong for playing Norma Desmond in Broadway hit Sunset BLVD. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has said Nicole is “one of the most gifted singer-actresses I have seen perform my work… she is fearless, musically and dramatically.”

Nicole has been in the spotlight since 2001 when she was a member of American girl group Eden’s Crush who were created on the American television series Popstars. She later joined the chart-topping group The Pussycat Dolls – who have enjoyed success since 2005.

The girl group last released a single in 2020 and were due to go on a tour in support of reported new music – but the pandemic derailed plans and the Pussycat Dolls disbanded in 2022.

Nicole has enjoyed success as a solo artist – releasing smash hits including the singles Don’t Hold Your Breath, Your Love and Right There, featuring 50 Cent. She has also dipped her toes into the world of acting both on stage and the big screen.

She appeared in the 2012 sci-fi comedy Men in Black 3 and voices Sina, the Chieftess of Motunui, in the Mona animated films by Disney. On stage she featured in a 2010 production of Rent and a production of Cats which ran from 2014 until 2015.

Her current star turn as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard began in London in 2023 before transferring to Broadway the following day. As well as winning a Tony, the former X Factor judge also won the 2024 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the UK.

After performing at the 2025 Tony Awards, Nicole shared a video clip via Instagram. In a gushing post, she wrote: “This is a dream come true for me to perform As If We Never Said Goodbye @thetonyawards.

“This is my love letter to the theater. And to anyone with a deep passion for what you do, this was for you too.”

She added: “What an honor to share this song with a community that has held me and lifted me. I am forever grateful.”

Jesy Nelson celebrated her latest birthday on Saturday by taking the baby twin daughters that she shares with boyfriend Zion Foster home for the first time

Jesy Nelson announced her baby twins, who she welcomed with boyfriend, Zion Foster, have arrived at her home for the first time. The 34-year-old former Little Mix star welcomed daughters Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster on 18 May.

The babies arrived two months early, being born at 31 weeks and five days, following a high-risk pregnancy complicated by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The Mine singer had been in hospital for months after undergoing emergency surgery to save her children while they were still in the womb.

Now Jesy has revealed that Jesy and her girls are back home almost a full month since they arrived. And they were able to make it home in time for her birthday.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the singer shared a photograph showing her doting over her daughters in her home. She wrote in an accompanying caption: “My babies made it home for my birthday.”

Fans were charmed by the photo, with one commenting: “They are both so beautiful! Happy birthday Jesy.” While another added: “So happy you guys are all home together.”

And a further fan wrote: “I knew they would make it home to be with you, precious miracle girls they did it for you.

Last month, Jesy delighted fans when she reveled her children had arrived “healthy and fighting strong” after arriving prematurely.

She also recently shared her experience with the girls in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She wrote in an online post: “Nothing or no one will ever be able to prepare you as a parent for NICU.

“It’s the most scary overwhelming feeling of emotions not being able to feel like you can protect your babies.

“Naturally as a mother you just want to hold them and comfort them when they cry but you can’t because there are what feels like a million wires coming out of them. Tubes and masks in the way with people poking and prodding them, it breaks your heart into a million pieces.

“But slowly as the days go by and they get stronger and wires start to come away, moments like this feel like a dream.” The Black Magic singer expressed her joy over the fact her children were brought back together following treatment.

She explained: “Having them reunited for the first time ever today was the most magical feeling I will never be able to describe. The strongest little girls I’ve ever known who really do have the most inspiring story to tell.”

Jesy and 25-year-old musician Zion first started dating in January 2022and have had an on-off romance over the years. Zion has been at Jesy’s side throughout her pregnancy and hospital stay.

In early May the couple hinted they may have tied the knot as Zion shared a trio of black and white photos of himself with Jesy in a bed smiling and laughing together. Jesy reacted to the images to write “My husband” in the comments – sparking a flurry of comments from fans.

Former The Saturdays singer Mollie King opened up about what it’s really like juggling fame while being a mother of two

Mollie King has swapped the red ­carpet for sleeping on the nursery ­carpet now she is a mum of two. The former The Saturdays singer gave birth to second daughter Liliana in December – and returned last month to her afternoon Radio 1 presenting slot.

Mollie, 38 – engaged to ex-England cricketer Stuart Broad – revealed: “Life’s a lot less glamorous when you’re a mum of two. “I was laughing with Stuart after [last month’s] Baftas. I went from walking the red carpet, to sleeping on my daughter’s carpet. I missed the afterparty and came home. She couldn’t sleep so I was sleeping on the floor in her bedroom while she was in her cot.

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“I’d managed to get out of my dress but my hair and make-up was still glammed up. You don’t realise how much your parents did for you until you’re a parent yourself.”

Mollie and Stuart, 38, had Liliana just before Christmas, giving a sister to Annabella, two.

Mollie, who has hosted Radio 1’s Monday to Thursday early afternoon slot with Matt Edmondson for the past year, said of her return to work: “It’s such a tough one because I adore being at home with the girls.

“But I also love being on the radio doing a job I love with Matt, who’s one of my best friends. The hardest thing is missing the girls and coping being away from them.

“But Stuart and I juggle it between us. We’re a bit of a tag team – he works most weekends and I work Monday to Thursday, so it’s a bit ‘one in, one out’.”

Mollie added: “But Annabella is brilliant, which makes things easier. I was worried she’d feel pushed aside but she’s been amazing. She’s very affectionate and protective over her already.”

Mollie had 13 top 10 hits with girl group The Saturdays, who went on hiatus in 2014 after a seven-year run.

Last year she raised more than £1.3million for Red Nose Day with her 310-mile Pedal Power bike ride.

She cycled in memory of her dad Stephen, who died of a brain tumour 10 days after Annabella was born.

Mollie said of working through her grief: “I don’t think you ever get over it. It’s been hard knowing he’s missed out on another granddaughter.

“When I had my little one, I felt such mixed feelings. I wish he’d known her. But I also know he’s still with me.”

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Real Housewives executive Lauren Miller has died just moments after giving birth to her son Jackson as she also leaves behind her husband and three-year-old daughter Emma

A boss of the Real Housewives TV franchises has tragically died during childbirth. Lauren Miller died just minutes after giving birth to her son Jackson on June 9.

She had worked on both the Real Housewives of New York City and Salt Lake City series of the hit reality show. Lauren’s death was announced by production company Shed Media in an emotional statement.

They said: “It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved colleague, Lauren, died unexpectedly just moments after giving birth to her baby boy. Lauren leaves behind her husband, Kevin, three-year-old daughter Emma and newborn son Jackson.”

Her husband Kevin left a heartbreaking comment that read: “Lauren is the love of my life and I was blessed by God that she chose to spend her life with me and give me two beautiful children to remember her every minute of everyday.”

He added: “Please pray for our family and thank you all for the prayers, kind words and thoughts. God bless.” Real Housewives stars have also shared their own tributes to Lauren.

Orange County’s Tamra Judge wrote: “Prayers for her family & friends. This is absolutely heartbreaking.” Salt Lake City star Heather Gay added a broken heart emoji and New York City’s Sai de Silva posted several crying emojis.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Lauren’s family by her co-workers, which has already raised over $131,000. The fundraising page said: “This unimaginable loss is impossible to comprehend and the hole that Lauren has left in this world and in her own family, is an impossible one to ever fill.

“We are devastated for her beloved husband, Kevin, who must now unexpectedly take on the sole role of parenting their two children … Emma (3) and newborn Jackson, who is still in the NICU. That the day Lauren was so eagerly awaiting should end in tragedy is truly unfathomable.”

They added: “Anyone that knew Lauren was affected by her warm smile, kind heart and thoughtful, intuitive nature. She was the kind of person who could comfort you with a just a few words, because she always spoke from the heart.

“She was sincere, intentional and compassionate, but among her greatest qualities was the love she had for her family. It was no secret how close she was to her entire family or how excited she was when she got to start her own.

“From getting engaged to Kevin and then getting married to becoming a mother with Emma and next with Jackson, Lauren beamed whenever she talked about all that she had with her beautiful family.”

The post concluded: “The devastating loss of Lauren is far-reaching and we all feel helpless in the wake of the grief. But we can come together now to help take care of the thing Lauren cherish beyond all else: her family.”

In an update on Friday, Lauren’s co-workers revealed baby Jackson has left the NICU and is at home with his dad Kevin and sister Emma.