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In a post marking her son Benji’s first birthday this week, Daisy May Cooper seemingly revealed that her legal surname is still the same as her ex-husband, Will Weston

Daisy May Cooper has seemingly shared her real legal name as she posted a sweet throwback photo on social media.

The actress and writer, who won the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC Three series This Country, has always been known by the surname Cooper since rising to fame. However, in a post shared this week, she revealed that her surname is actually Weston.

The photo, shared by Daisy on her Instagram Stories on Friday, is an image of her hospital visit on June 6, 2024, when she gave birth to her son Benji. She wrote: “1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world.”

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In the snap, her full name is written as Daisy May Weston – the surname of her ex-husband, Will Weston. The pair married in The Cotswolds in September 2019 and they share to children to whom they are “both devoted parents”.

However, they decided to part ways in 2021 after the Covid-19 lockdown “shone a spotlight” on their marital difficulties. Daisy, 38, is now in a relationship with her new partner, Anthony Huggins, who is Benji’s father.

The couple met on dating app Hinge in December 2021 and welcomed their child a year ago. When her youngest son was born, Daisy announced the news via Instagram and detailed how the little one arrived earlier than planned, penning: “You came a bit earlier than we expected and gave me the worst post op constipation that I nearly had to phone the Samaritans but my god you are perfect.

“I cannot thank @deliverysuitegrh enough. The way you looked after us through such a scary time was above and beyond.” Daisy’s pregnancy was announced in March last year when she and Anthony packed on PDA while shopping for baby clothes in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

The couple held hands when they stepped out for a spot of shopping, with the actress’ bump on full display in a figure-hugging all-black look. The pair could barely keep their hands off one another while making the most of the sunny weather, and Daisy was seen heartily laughing as they went about their day.

At the time, a source said: “Daisy is pregnant and is really excited to become a mum for the third time with her new partner. The pair have been going strong, so the addition of a baby will only bring them closer together.” Then earlier this year, the couple sparked engagement rumours after Daisy was spotted wearing a diamond rock on her ring finger.

Speculation that Anthony had popped the question began in February when Daisy was promoting her BBC series Am I Being Unreasonable? on her Instagram Stories and referred to Anthony as her “fiancé” for the first time. In a clip, she jested that her “fit fiancé and baby daddy” would make an appearance on screen.

It was reported at the beginning of the year that Daisy and Anthony were happily engaged and “over the moon” with the news after a secret proposal. A source told The Sun at the time: “Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together.”

In addition to son Benji, Daisy shares children Pip, five, and Jack, three, with her ex Will. After their break-up, Daisy admitted to The Times: “Will is amazing, an incredible, incredible dad – but fundamentally, there wasn’t real love there, I don’t think there ever was, really.” She went on to reveal that the lockdown “shone a spotlight” on their marital difficulties” and that she needed to be by herself after the strains of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rod Stewart was supported by his son and daughter as he stepped out in Beverly Hills for the first time since cancelling six shows due to recovering from the flu

Sir Rod Stewart’s family have rallied round him with support after he was recently sidelined by illness, leading to the cancellation of several performances in the United States. The 80-year-old rock legend sincerely apologised to fans and revealed he needed to recover from the flu.

Rod was reportedly ‘devastated’ after cancelling the shows and was supported by his pregnant daughter Kimberley, 45, and son Sean, 44. The family headed for some dinner together at Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills.

Rod cut a smart figure in a black velvet jacket paired with some casual jeans and a white shirt. Despite recovering from he flu, he appeared in good spirits. He styled his look with some sunglasses and a chunky necklace as he was snapped getting out of a black car.

His daughter Kimberley showed off her growing baby bump in a black mini dress paired with a blazer and boots. Rod’s model daughter is about to become a mum of two after she gave birth to her first baby 13 years ago with her ex-partner Benicio Del Toro.

Rod’s dinner follows the huge announcement that he was forced to cancel six additional shows, after already cancelling two in Las Vegas due to instructions from the doctors.

Taking to his social media, Rod apologetically said: “I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu. So sorry my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon.”

The singer has also had to cancel his show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with just 24 hours’ notice. He said in a social media statement at the time that the gig was being rescheduled.

Rod penned to his followers: “I am sorry to inform you that I’m not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date.”

Rod is still currently scheduled to take the legends slot at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset on June 29, in just a few weeks time. While he recently announced that his current tour will be the end of the ‘large-scale’ world tours, he has no intention to quit the music scene.

The rock legend wrote on Instagram : “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire. I love what I do, and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.”

Discussing what he sees for the future, the musical icon added: “I’d like to move onto a Great American Songbook, Swing Fever tour the year after next – smaller venues and more intimacy. But then again, I may not…”.

Oscar nominated actress Demi Moore was slammed by some fans for how she interacted with the three baby ducks she rescued, amid concern for the welfare of the animals

Actress Demi Moore has divided fans after revealing she has rescued three baby ducks. The 62-year-old animal lover, who is said to have nine pet dogs, took to Instagram to share a cute snap with the ducklings.

Tucking the baby mallards into her jacket, a smiling Demi shared they had already made friends with her Chihuahua Pilaf, who she often shares photos of. Her daughters and granddaughter were also spotted getting to know the ducklings in a series of pics posted to her social media account.

The Substance star captioned the post: “Duck, duck… Pilaf! We rescued three orphaned baby mallard ducklings! With the help and guidance of my local vet we are working to nurture them until they are old enough to be reintroduced to their natural habitat. It has been a messy joy, but Pilaf is loving her new friends.”

Though some of her celebrity followers like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Garner commented with heart emojis and Tom Hanks wife Rita Wilson wrote “Oh my goodness! How sweet is this?” – not everybody agreed with it.

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One follower wrote: “This is not ok. Wild mallards should be rehabbed by wildlife rehabber. Her vet should have known that. Sorry.. cute but imprinted…” Agreeing, another replied: “Correct. Handling these ducks is not a good rehab practice. They should NEVER be subjected to all that handling.”

A third person commented: “Yeah this is messed up, these ducks need to go to a wildlife rehab.” A fourth said: “Just because a celebrity thinks its cute doesn’t make it right.” While a fifth asked: “What happened to mom! If they imprint to you – there is no way you should release them. That will work against them in the wild as they follow humans around. Talk to a wildlife rehab facility.”

But others leapt to Demi’s defence, with one writing: “Those ducks will most likely live because of her. And all you can do is b***h and complain. Get a life and follow someone else.”

Another chimed in: “What if a rehab person is actually filming this before taking them away….what if this is being filmed at rehab facility….what if….. I would give a person benefit of doubt before criticizing [sic] or attacking them. Three little ducklings following a person. That is all that you can say with certainty.”

The Mirror has reached out to Demi’s reps for further comment on this story.

Demi is known for her love of animals and is often spotted with what seems to be her favourite dog Pilaf. The pint-sized pooch – said to be a similar size to a guinea pig – even accompanied her famous owner to a recent awards ceremony.

Pilaf was seen walking the red carpet with Demi at the Film Independent Spirit Awards back in February. Movie star Demi has joked Pilaf’s fame is now so big it’s eclipsed her own. She said: “The truth is, I am her accessory.”

She has also appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s chat show with Demi. Introducing Pilaf to the audience, Demi shared: “This is Pilaf, the little mouse. She is a pound and a half. She’s the runt of her litter. She’s a magical creature.” Jimmy replied: “She is. I met her backstage and her tongue permanently hangs out.” Demi replied: “It does. She lost the teeth that hold it in, but it’s part of her charm.

Demi admitted she also sleeps with her dogs – and that might be why she’s currently single. She shared: “If anybody saw my nighttime routine, if it was filmed, they would really see how eccentric I am.

“I have to prop pillows so the ones that are this size have the ability to get under the covers. I have two beds for the little ones so that they have the beds within the bed. Hence why I’m single!”

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Meghan Markle could be about to expand her brand into the hospitality sector after records showed a huge play by the Duchess and former actress

Meghan Markle is ready to grow her brand as she continues her return into the public eye, according to reports. The former Suits actress appears to have plans to venture into the hotel and restaurant industry with her latest move.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been continuing to trademark her lifestyle firm, recently retitled to As Ever. It has be listed as “hospitality services” in records, with it said this will include places to stay, “provision of food and drink” and temporary lodgings.

It’s the latest bold move by Meghan has has spent the last year creating a new brand for herself away from the Royal Family. As well as her ventures, which include products such as jam, Meghan has been involved in TV productions, including Netflix’s With Love, Meghan.

It’s thought that a venture into the hospitality sector would suit Meghan, too. The mum-of-two said during her Netflix series: “When I have someone stay, one of my favourite things to do is prep the guest room.”

And her brand’s website hinted there was more to come with its slogan too. It described it as: “As Ever is more than a brand — it’s a love language. ­

“Created by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, As Ever welcomes you to a collection of products, each inspired by her long-lasting love of cooking, entertaining and hostessing.”

With Meghan’s As Ever Instagram page becoming more active recently, a snap of the Duchess running in the sea in a white frock appeared over the weekend. The upload was captioned: “So excited for all the good to come! Running into the weekend like.”

Just hours before the water upload, Meghan had shared a series of heartwarming photos which featured herself, hubby Prince Harry, and their children – six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet. The family of four were seen enjoying a memorable family trip to Disneyland.

Sharing the montage with her 3.7million followers on her personal page, Meghan described their two-day visit as “pure joy”. She also expressed gratitude to the park for helping create their special experience.

Offering a glimpse into her family’s stateside life, Meghan included a sweet photo of Archie and Lilibet meeting Elsa from Frozen for the first time. There was also a photograph of Prince Harry and Lilibet enjoying a ride together.

The adorable family trip uploads come after a video of a pregnant Meghan twerking caused controversy. The clip, which runs for more than a minute and also features a dad-dancing Harry sees the pair dance together.

Meghan is wearing a black maternity dress in the footage and is seen cradling her large bump as she dances. The upload came after Meghan had earlier posted never-before-seen intimate family photos of “Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer” Lili to mark her birthday.

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Giovanni Pernice’s ex girlfriend has been eyed up to become one of this years islanders, in the ‘most dramatic series yet’, after dating the former Strictly dancer last year

Giovanni Pernice’s ex girlfriend, Molly Brown, has reportedly been eyed up for a summer of love in the Love Island villa to find a new romance. The 26 year old, who dated the Strictly star for several months last year, has reportedly been approached by ITV producers.

Molly and Giovanni began dating at the beginning of 2024 but split after a few weeks before rekindling their relationship until July. The couple were together while allegations were being made by Amanda Abbington against Giovanni regarding his actions on Strictly.

The allegations reportedly grew too much for the couple, and they went their separate ways. A source claimed that Molly could ‘spill the beans’ on her previous relationship.

They teased: “TV execs love a famous ex and the chance for Molly to spill the beans on the biggest scandal for their rival channel the BBC was very tempting.”

The source added to The Sun: “She could feature later in the series if show action allows, but ITV do speak to hundreds of singles every year to ensure there’s a wide cast ready for every storyline.”

Former Strictly star Giovanni is now in a relationship with actress Bianca Guaccero. The new couple first crossed paths during the Italian version of Strictly, and their relationship grew from there. They appear to be loved up in recent snaps shared to their social media from a romantic holiday in Barbados.

The reports follow this year’s summer series of Love Island being dubbed the most dramatic series yet. The 12th series of the reality show is set to premiere on June 9 on ITV2, promising to bring more drama and twists. Returning as host, Maya Jama has hinted at unprecedented twists and explosive moments that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats

Mike Spencer-Hayter, also known as Love Island’s boss, has already teased that week one will hold never-seen-before twists, as well as revealing that they have a whole two weeks planned out, which isn’t a usual occurrence. He has also hinted that the huge twist could be related to this years bombshells.

He sparked speculation that the bombshell could be international as he told The Sun: “Something big is coming in week one. We’ve got a really big week one planned. It’s hard to say what we’re doing without saying it. It’s not a celebrity. We’ve not seen it before.”

He added: “There will be things happening for the first couple of days we’ve not done before and certainly in week one. During that week, there’s something incredibly big we’ve never done before. Hopefully, we can do it. It’s quite experimental.”

The boss also admitted to breaking the rules of tradition by planning further ahead. He said: “We’ve mapped out two weeks, which we don’t usually do, to be honest. So we’ve got two weeks planned and one very, very big thing that’s never been done ever on Love Island. Globally.”

Former glamour model has signed a deal with American firm OhChat to revive her old alter-ego Jordan by creating an AI version of her – and it will be out tomorrow

Katie Price is officially bringing back her old alter-ego Jordan while becoming the first British celebrity to trademark an artificial intelligence version of herself. The 47-year-old reality TV star has signed a deal with American firm OhChat, which describes itself as “the leading platform to live out your uncensored dreams through AI-powered text, voice and images.”

As part of the agreement, the mum-of-five had to record 30 phrases to say so that the company could develop an AI version of her. Promotional videos shared on social media including YouTube and Instagram show Jordan – her former glamour modelling persona – saying in a voice similar to Katie’s: “It’s Jordan here. No more looking at those cheeky mags.”

After confirming that the launch date is tomorrow, June 9, she promises fans: “You can have me all for yourself.” The launch comes months after rumours began spreading that Katie was hoping to revive Jordan in a bid to emulate the early days of her career when she was best known for topless modelling.

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Katie has now described the Jordan days as the best of her life and said that the AI deal is “a genius move” and can make her “feel like her again.”

She told The Sun: “Jordan’s back and now I’m in competition with Jordan. I love it and they’ve really captured my voice and personality – you see me moving and everything. It’s scarily weird but fascinating.”

Katie added: “I couldn’t be more excited to bring back the iconic Jordan, someone who I hold near and dear to my heart, and who my fans have been asking to see again. From my digital twin styling to its tone of voice, I wanted to be involved every step of the way to create the most authentic experience possible for my fans. Jordan is back, and my fans will absolutely love this.”

Meanwhile, a source told the newspaper that using AI allows Katie to “go back in time and bring back Jordan.” The insider explained that she owns copyright but the deal allows her image to be used for anything from TV shows to OnlyFans – but she doesn’t need to do it by herself, as it’s all done for her.

According to the source, Kate is also planning to do a photoshoot standing next to Jordan – and even do a TV special where she interviews her alter ego. Describing the new business venture, the insider said it is “all really exciting, if a bit surreal.”

We reported on rumours that Katie was looking to revive Jordan in a bid to regain her fortune back in September 2024. The former model was a prominent figure in the UK’s glamour scene in the 1990s, amassing an estimated £45million fortune. However, her career and finances have declined in recent years, with Katie being declared bankrupt twice.

At the time, sources said Katie believed that returning to her old-day job roots will bring in the money. A source told The Sun last year: “Katie is desperate to go back to the glory days and is convinced a return to her glamour modelling roots will make it happen.” However, the insider added: “But she doesn’t seem to understand that times have changed and there isn’t an audience for Jordan these days.”

In the 1990s and early 2000s, Katie appeared on the covers of various magazines, including Loaded, Maxim, FHM, and American Playboy. She “retired” the Jordan persona after meeting her first husband, Peter Andre, in the I’m a Celebrity jungle in 2004. Katie shifted her focus to launching novels, beauty products, fragrances and electricals. After three divorces, Katie has found it challenging to sustain a career that once saw everything she touched turn into gold.

In 2019, Katie was first declared bankrupt, owing creditors £3.2million, and then again last year due to an unpaid tax bill of £760,000. Her Mucky Mansion near Horsham, West Sussex, was repossessed after she failed to meet mortgage repayments, and she has been instructed to pay 40 per cent of her earnings to creditors.