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In her most recent effort to get the defamation lawsuit against ex-husband Stephen Belafonte dropped in court, Mel B was unsuccessful.

Spice Girl Mel, an American film producer, is suing Spice Girl Mel for allegations that she exposed him as being abusive and controlling while they were together, as she detailed in interviews and in her autobiography, Brutally Honest.

Last month, Mel’s legal team requested that the case be dropped. But this has been denied.

Mum-of-three Mel, 49, walked out on her marriage to Stephen in 2017. She accused him of domestic abuse, which he denies. Stephen, 49, added that authorities investigated the claims and no charges were brought.

On his £3.9m libel suit in Florida, he said: “I am ready to prove Melanie’s statements about me are false”.

In their filing to have the case dismissed, Mel’s lawyers said: “Brown should have never been dragged through the courts because of an exercise of]her] constitutional rights”.

The pair were married for 10 years and share a daughter, Madison, 13.

It comes after Mel B received a honorary doctorate in July for her campaigning efforts. At the time, said she feels “so so proud”.

The singer’s advocacy for domestic abuse victims earned her the award from Leeds Beckett University. She claimed that the award was “as significant” as her Spice Girls performance at Wembley Stadium.

Mel, who is from Leeds, claimed to have passed all of her exams and had also taken the university’s Trauma Informed Care course.

“Being awarded this honorary degree from Leeds Beckett University has been life-changing”, she added. “I didn’t just want to accept an award. I aspired to enroll at Leeds Beckett as a student.

I was accepted into the trauma informed care course, which has been a huge step for me in many ways, as well as receiving this degree.

The pop icon added that becoming a student” was probably one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever done, but it’s changed my life”.

Following the announcement that he won’t be performing with Amy Dowden this week, more details about JB Gill’s upcoming routine on Strictly Come Dancing have now been made public.

JB, 37, is one of the remaining contestants on the most recent BBC show season. He’s set to dance with Lauren Oakley, 33, on Saturday for Icons Week following his dance partner Amy, 34, having reportedly ‘ collapsed ‘ backstage over the weekend after their Halloween performance.

On Tuesday, it was made known that JB’s routine would be a couple’s choice to a Bruno Mars song medley. Host Fleur East, 37, teased that it will include the songs 24K Magic, Uptown Funk and Treasure.

Fleur adduced the upcoming dance styles and songs for JB and Lauren, and the couple will be performing the “out of this world Bruno Mars medley.” The American singer’s 24k Magic, put a spell on the 2018 Grammys, scooping seven awards. Will]JB’s] own brand of uptown funk bring treasure to their couple’s choice”?

JLS member JB had already teased the couple’s choice routine when he didn’t have Amy to dance with him on Sunday’s results show. He mentioned Bruno’s song Treasure and said that it would feature a medley.

After performing with JB on Saturday night and feeling “unwell,” Amy was unable to attend the results show. Although it has been announced that she will still be taking a break from Strictly this week, she is now said to be “doing much better.”

It was announced on Sunday, ahead of the results show airing, that Amy had received medical attention on Saturday. An ambulance was called as a precaution because Amy was feeling unwell, according to a spokesperson for her. She is feeling much better and thanks the Strictly family for their support. We request Amy’s privacy in matters of health is kindly respected”.

Additionally, as previously reported over the weekend, an East of England Ambulance Service spokesman stated: “We were called just after 9pm on Saturday to attend a medical emergency at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. The scene received an ambulance. One patient, an adult female, was transported to Barnet Hospital for further care”.

Amy’s coworker Lauren will instead rehearse with JB throughout the week and perform with him on Saturday night in the wake of her break from Strictly. Amy has previously mentioned having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and having cancer, and the BBC has said it hopes to bring her back on the show next week.

The Strictly family sends her love and well-being, according to a spokesperson. She is delighted that fellow professional dancer]Lauren] is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday’s show for]JB’s] Couple’s Choice dance. We all have faith that Amy and JB will return to dance the following week.

Lauren has commented on the situation, writing in a message for Amy on Instagram this week: “Sending you so much love &amp, well wishes]Amy]. Hope you’re back on the dancefloor as soon as possible”! She added: “I will look after]JB] for you this week, I hope we make you proud”!

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Taylor Swift fans targeted Chris Packham after he criticized the actor’s use of private jets, according to Chris Packham.

Taylor reportedly racked up 178, 000 miles on her two jets last year during her sold-out globe-trotting Eras Tour. And Swifties invaded to defend their favorite.

Campaigner Chris, who has been presenting Autumnwatch specials on The One Show this week, said: “They’re obsessed with her, aren’t they? It was, ‘ Don’t pick on Taylor, go and pick on someone else, ‘ and ‘ Why are you picking on her, she does so much good’. She does make kind things, but she doesn’t care about the planet or her fans’ future.

” When you’re a billionaire, giving millions to charity should be mandatory, let alone something we celebrate. However, if you ask me, setting a standard for your fans should be required in order to ensure their future. She’s someone who can exact influence. You might be using a private jet if you’re the head of a multinational company, but you don’t have millions of followers. She should be leading by example. She has the capacity to do that because she’s got so many followers. “

In February, Blank Space singer Taylor, 34, threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the creator of social media accounts that logged the movements of her jets, one of which she has now sold.

Southampton-born Chris, 63, will present a Halloween special on tomorrow’s One Show. It will explore how some animals – including bats, owls, crows and toads – earned their spooky reputation.

He announced this week that he and the government had reached an agreement regarding their decision to abandon green policies. The previous Tory government, according to Chris, acted unlawfully by halting measures intended to bring the UK to net zero by 2050.

He claimed that “policies were dumped without considering the effects” on those plans or the role that the government played legally under the Climate Change Act. A new report will be released by the Labour government at this time.

Holly Willoughby, the presenter, teased a brand-new television project.

Holly, 43, shared a series of photos on Instagram this week from behind-the-scenes at an undisclosed show. She teased herself about the broadcast and claimed it was a “night of glorious giggles.”

Holly was seen sporting a floral black dress with platform heels and tights in the photos. In one photo, she was seen perched on a radiator, in another, while another showed her standing next to it backstage at the event.

Alongside the photos, she told her followers: “I’ll be here, warming my]peach emoji] on the radiator until you get to see what we filmed. A night of glorious giggles”. The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Purple Haze soundtrack was used for the post.

Holly’s first Instagram post in more than a month is this. On the platform, Christine Lampard and Angellica Bell, two of the presenters who have shown support for the post, have received more than 14 000 likes.

In the comments section, some fans expressed their excitement for the upcoming project. One person reacted: “Can’t wait”. Someone else wrote: “Can’t wait to see what show you have filmed. On the TV, Miss you. A third fan commented: “Your presence has been missed immeasurably Holly. Good luck with your ongoing endeavors and projects. Whilst another follower said similarly: “Cannot wait to see what you’ve been up to”.

Holly’s first appearance on television since her former presenting partner Phillip Schofield, 62, made his return last month was reported just days after the announcement. She recently took a trip to Florida with her family.

Prior to quitting the show in May of last year, Phillip had previously worked with Holly on shows like This Morning and ITV. His resignation came as he acknowledged having an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a younger coworker while appearing on This Morning. He apologized for lying about the situation before the time, and he stated in his resignation statement that the “consensual on-off relationship” was “now over.”

He made his TV debut with last month’s broadcast of Channel 5’s Cast Away. Holly is reportedly known as “the witch” in his inner circle amongst his fans, and Phillip is alleged to have made several references to her on the series after he left This Morning. Addressing his departure last year, Holly had asked This Morning viewers in a speech: “Firstly, are you OK”? Phillip appeared to take a swipe at her in a scene from Cast Away, telling his family at a BBQ: “If you’re okay, then we’re okay and I’m okay. Are you okay”?

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If you prefer to exclusively wear only one colour of metals, Estella Bartlett’s Advent Calendar, £195, is beautifully designed and is packed full of accessories that are perfect for party season. By the time the 25th of December rolls around, you’ll have everything you need to finish your Christmas Day outfit, from glittering cuff earrings to dainty pendant necklaces.

Following the report that Amy Dowden “collapsed” backstage over the weekend, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips has shared her thoughts on the pro.

Amy, 34, is said to have felt “unwell” shortly after performing on the BBC show on Saturday night. Although she’s now “doing much better,” it’s been announced that the professional dancer will be leaving Strictly this week. She then wasn’t present at the results show.

The news has prompted reaction from choreographer Arlene, 81 – who was a judge on Strictly from 2004 and 2008, prior to Amy joining the show. She claimed to Amy, a “powerhouse,” and wants to be “back on that floor like everyone else,” during the Global Gift Gala on Monday.

She will accept that, according to Arlene, “I think her belief and her strength… maybe there was a moment that overshadowed her, and she does need rest and care.” The moment we dance on the dance floor, Amy is the best fighter. I am aware that Strictly will take care of her, but Amy is also her own woman, and any decisions she makes ultimately are her own.

It’s been announced that Amy’s colleague Lauren Oakley, 33, will rehearse with JB Gill, 37 – who has been partnered with Amy on the latest series of Strictly – this week. On Saturday night, Lauren will take the place of Amy in a performance with JB. According to the BBC, Amy has previously mentioned having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and having cancer, and that she is hoping to make another appearance on Strictly next week.

The Strictly family sends her love and well-being, according to a Strictly family spokesperson. She is delighted that fellow professional dancer]Lauren] is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday’s show for]JB’s] Couple’s Choice dance. We all have faith that Amy and JB will return to dance the following week.

JB previously shared images from Halloween week with a message to fans on Instagram. Following the results show, he wrote in the post: “On behalf of both @amy_dowden and I, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us and wished us a happy birthday.” We are so grateful to have been able to continue watching @bbcstrictly for another week.

Amy had received medical attention on Saturday, according to an announcement made on Sunday ahead of the airing of the most recent results show. An ambulance was called as a precaution because Amy was feeling unwell, according to a spokesperson for her. She is feeling much better and thanks the Strictly family for their support. We request Amy’s privacy in matters of health is kindly respected”.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson stated earlier on Saturday that we were called in Borehamwood just after 9pm to deal with a medical emergency. The scene received an ambulance. One patient, an adult female, was transported to Barnet Hospital for further care”.

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