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After 18 years and raising two children together, French director Guillaume Canet and actress Marion Cotillard announced their split in a statement.

Oscar winnng actress Marion Cotillard and French film director Guillaume Canet have called time on their realtionship after almost two decades together.

Cotillard, 49, and Canet, 52, have been dating since 2007, but have now said they are leaving.

The couple, who share son Marcel, 13, and daughter Louise, eight, released a statement via their reps on Friday (June 27) revealing the end of their relationship. The statement confirmed they were making the public announcement “in order to avoid all speculation, rumours and risky interpretations.”

“After 18 years together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet have decided to separate by mutual agreement,” a statement made by their reps to the made by their reps to the Agence France-Presse news agency said. “This decision was made with mutual goodwill.”

Before things turned romantic, the pair had been friends for more than ten years before they started dating in 2007. From 2001 to 2006, Canet was wed to Diane Kruger.

The pair had previously collaborated on the 2003 dramatic comedy Love Me If You Dare. The couple also collaborated on the 2009 film The Last Flight while they were still together.

Their latest collaboration came earlier this year when Canet directed his partner in the upcoming film Karma, which is said to have reportedly finished shooting in May. Months earlier, Cotillard was seen walking the Berlin International Film Festival carpet alone.

Cotillard has appeared in a number of acclaimed French movies, but she gained fame by playing leading roles in major Hollywood motion pictures like Inception and The Dark Knight Rises.

Despite widespread speculation over the years, the couple never married or got engaged despite being married for 20 years. Six years later, they welcomed their daughter Louise and son Marcel with their first child.

Cotillard’s first significant relationship was with actor Julien Rassam before she started dating Canet. She worked as a director as well as a thespian Stephan Guerin-Tillie between 2000 and 2005.

Marion then began a two-year dated with French singer Mathieu Blanc-Francard before moving on to a nearly two-decade relationship with Canet.

Canet described her as the love of his life in a candid interview from 2011 about his partner. You move in a certain direction with someone, and then you awaken and declare, “She’s the love of my life.” He told the Guardian at the time, “I never saw it coming.”

“I need to be with someone who is searching and awake,” I said.

If there’s one new festival outfit to buy, it’s this one. Holly Willoughby was spotted wearing Free People’s vintage-inspired mini dress to Glastonbury this year.

From Kate Moss’ glitter micro mini dress to Alexa Chung’s signature denim shorts, there are plenty of iconic Glastonbury outfits that have become the blueprint for festival dressing. And now we can add Holly Willoughby to that list, as the presenter managed to snag the perfect dress for festival season.

The Lenna Set from Free People, which Holly paired with chunky brown boots, a western-inspired belt, and a matching brown fedora, was taken on Friday at Worthy Farm. The set’s loose, relaxed fit and lace details are ideal for creating a boho, vintage-style look that’s always popular at festivals, and the harder accessories add a little edge to it.

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The Lenna Set, which was reportedly priced at £158, includes two pieces, both of which are cropped lace jackets and flowing white mini dresses, both of which were inspired by vintage bedroom sets from the past. You can wear both pieces with almost anything else in your wardrobe, which will save you time and space on your festival packing list.

The mini dress is made of soft, comfortable crepe satin and features a retro shift silhouette, adjustable straps, and a V-neckline. The relaxed, slightly A-line fit allows it to skim over your body for a comfortable and flattering fit thanks to the vintage look of the lace paneling around the neckline.

The matching lace jacket maintains the vintage boho look despite the fact that the dress from the Lenna Set can be styled with anything, from a denim jacket to an oversized leather jacket for a more edgy appearance. You can leave the front tie closure open or fasten, along with a rounded neckline and a little bit of volume in the jacket’s short, puffed sleeves.

Holly apparently chose the shade “summer shower,” which is a crisp, clean white, when she wore the two together. It also comes in four other colors, including brown, black, dusky pink, and a cream shade, which is a more softer shade than the stark white one.

This $ 35.99 Reclaimed Vintage Mini Lingerie Cami Tea Dress from ASOS, which has a similar silhouette and lace details, but does not include the lace jacket, is an even more affordable option for Holly’s dress. We also adore H&amp’s $54.99 Embroidery-Detail Playsuit, which features a bonus of shorts to stop chafing in the heat but has the same vibe as Holly’s.

ExCLUSIVE: One of the last bands to play at Sheffield’s iconic The Leadmill has revealed their apprehensions about the music scene, claiming that the closure would mean generations losing “the place’s go.”

One of the last ever bands to grace the stage at Sheffield’s iconic The Leadmill have revealed their concern as the venue shuts its doors for one last time.

The region’s longest running live music venue and nightclub lost its battle to remain open earlier this year after 45 years in business. It has been the stomping ground for some of the biggest names in the industry, hosting the likes of Pulp, Coldplay, The Stone Roses, Oasis and The Arctic Monkeys over the years. The venue’s owners said they were “truly devastated” they were closing in a heartbreaking statement earlier this year.

However, the Rosadocs, an exciting indie rock band, have now called its closure a “real worry” for the grassroots of the industry as time passes. The Leadmill was used as a stepping stone to success by the band, which included Keelan Graney, Joe Egan, Adam Sleight, Callum Raynor, and Myles Henderson, who have since called it “the place to go” for generations.

Frontman Keelan stated, “I think the city is going to be really miss. We still wanted to go back, but I believe the history makes it more representative of the grassroots: it’s for people attending gigs.

Losing that is a major blow if you have somewhere to go where it’s almost a given that that’s where you go to see bands.

Drummer Callum continued, “Musicians and music fans in general are a real concern because of this closure. ” “Keelan continued” continues, “Grassroots is being hit from all sides right now.” Festivals are disappearing day after day.

“If we lose the infrastructure that provided these opportunities for artists, we’ll lose the music, we’ll lose the festivals, and we’ll lose everything,” he said.

The boys were enthralled to have one last performance for the fans at the venue earlier this month. Keelan remarked, “It was amazing.” One of the best shows we’ve ever produced is my opinion.

The venue’s closing and also the fact that it almost seemed like one last hurrah made it the perfect culmination of the mood. We really enjoyed it. From beginning to end, it bounced around. Because the songs were being sung back to us at a volume that was so loud, we couldn’t even hear ourselves.

Keyboard player Myles remarked about going back to the venue, “There’s still a feeling in the room.” Although I’m not sure what it is, playing there feels different.

The band’s future is very promising despite the fact that this performance is actually the end of an era. The City’s No Good for Reflection, a rising band from Sheffield, just released their most recent five-track collection.

In the Storm, a powerful and moving anthem of hope and emotional resilience, is one of the songs. Keelan mentioned the EP’s impressive range of songs in a release statement. The singer said, “We made an effort to say something about this theme in each track, to give it its own personality.”

And I believe it’s a good combination of ballads and an anthemic indie sound, as well as Bittersweet, the album’s opening track, which is a little more rocky.

The five tracks, according to Callum, are a perfect representation of what a fan would expect from a full band, with Myles stating that it’s a “same kind of journey” to how they would stage a live audience.

And speaking of their live shows – the group has a busy schedule of festivals this summer including Rock n Roll Circus and Hardwick Festival – Keelan said it’s their live presence that helps set them apart in the scene.

He said, “We like things to flow. We aim to make everyone jump and bounce. But I think it’s nice to have that interaction, and getting people to watch the show makes them feel more invested in it.

EastEnders’ early fans may not have known the actor who appeared in a BBC2 series decades later, but his social media profiles also show him in a different light.

Clair Norris, the star of EastEnders, was informed that her contract would not be renewed, leading to her character’s eight-year transition from Bernie Taylor. Oscar Branning will leave Albert Square after eight years of a sabbatical, with Pierre Moullier taking the part.

A character that writers Tony Holland and Julia Smith brought to the young soap by the audience who has already watched it will stick with them forever. Haluk Bilginer, who spent three unforgettable years in Albert Square, played Mehmet Osman.

At The Queen Vic pub, Mehmet and Ali Osman duoed and performed the lively Turkish song Oy Oy Emine. After attempting to kiss her, he was struck by Mary the Punk in another scene at the Vic. Unfortunately, when the writers left the show, both stars were abruptly cut out of the happenings in Albert Square.

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While Nejdet’s acting career seemed to plateau after leaving EastEnders, Haluk’s didn’t. He continued acting and looked completely unrecognisable from his Walford days when he returned to TV in the starring role of The Turkish Detective. Stepping into the shoes of Detective Cetin Ikmen in the BBC2 series last July, he sported a bushy, grey beard and starred alongside Yasemin Allen, who played Cetin’s female counterpart, Detective Ayse Farsakoglu.

Haluk’s Instagram account also shows him in a completely different light to the young Mehmet from EastEnders. In one image, taken back in 2021, he has long, wild hair and the same grey beard, with a photo that he captioned: “IS BALLET A SPORT???” Another picture, taken just before Christmas last year, reveals him to be in New York, as he smilingly poses for a selfie on the streets with a group of people on the street.

The Turkish Detective was created for TV by American film company Miramax, and inspired by English author Barbara Nadel’s The Cetin Ikmen Crime Novels. While Nadel’s version stretches across 24 novels, the tale was condensed into eight episodes for viewers. Ethan Kai, recognised for his portrayal of Kasim in Emmerdale from 2016 to 2017 and his stint in BBC’s spy thriller Killing Eve, also joined the cast.

After EastEnders, Haluk has some impressive acting skills. He and his then-wife Zuhal Olcay were cast in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles in 1992. They even built their own theater after returning to Turkey and staring in numerous movies there. Haluk made a comeback in 2009 with the American thriller The International, in which he reprised the role of dealer of high-tech missile guidance system dealer Ahmet Sunay.

Billy Rae Cyrus and Liz Hurley initially sparked a stir when they went public, but a source claims that the model is assisting her country singer boyfriend in his recovery.

Elizabeth Hurley and her country legend beau Billy Ray Cyrus have been cosying up at glamorous events since going public in April – but their romance runs far deeper than red carpet appearances together, a source close to Liz has claimed to OK!.

They told OK! that Liz, 60, is also helping mend the 63-year-old singer’s heartache, by gently encouraging him to fix his fractured relationships with his children, including singers Miley and Noah, after he “pushed them all away”.

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According to the source, “Liz is the love of Billy Ray’s life – that’s what he calls her.” “Her friends claim that she has never been happier and that she believes she can completely transform his life.” He has seen how close she is to Damian, his son, and how she is supporting him in those sometimes difficult relationships with his daughter and the rest of the family.

She’s helping him reconnect with his family and mend those relationships. She knows how important it is, as she’s very close with Damian and she wants the same for Billy Ray. They’re stronger than ever – he’s fallen for her in every possible way. She’s hoping she will be the guiding light and bring out the best in him.”

Billy Ray, the drummer for the Achy Breaky Hearts, praised Liz as “a great person” and said she had helped him find joy. The couple has attended a number of well-known events, including the Orizzonti/Rosso exhibition in Rome and various fundraising galas in London.

They sent shockwaves through the showbiz world when they went public in April, following one of the most difficult chapters in Billy Ray’s life.

The American singer had been dealing with the aftermath of his split from his second wife, Tish, who he had been married to for 30 years in 2022. He married his third wife Firerose in 2023 and divorced her in 2024 after that.

There were rumours of tension, following his split from Tish, among his six children – Miley, Noah and Braison (who he had with Tish), Brandi and Trace (who he adopted during his marriage to their mother, Tish) and Christopher (who he had with former girlfriend Kristin Luckey).

Trace, 36, posted an open letter to his dad on Instagram in January to say the family were “genuinely worried” about him. He wrote, “Since my earliest memories, all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life.

Unfortunately, I hardly recognize the man I so desperately desired to be. Everyone but you seems to have seen how you have been defeated by this world. I apologize for posting this, but I really couldn’t care less. You’ve pushed all of us away, despite the fact that we have been deeply concerned about you for years.

While Miley didn’t respond to her brother’s statement, there were rumours she had fallen out with her dad too. However, since Billy Ray started dating Liz, the family appear to be coming back together. The pair headed out to support Miley at the premiere of her new film Something Beautiful in London last month.

Our source claimed that Billy Ray had been on the wrong path and had previously struggled with hitting the bottle. Liz strives to help him in every way possible, from his family to his health, by being very fit, super into what she eats, and super into what she eats.

Billy Ray and Liz’s friendship began when they filmed the 2022 festive flick Christmas In Paradise together. Billy Ray previously revealed that Liz had contacted him while he was experiencing difficulties in his personal life, which became the trigger for their romance.

Billy Ray, who appeared on The Ty Bentli Show on Apple Music Country, recalled, “I was like, Wow, can life get any harder? Is it even tougher? You can’t get knocked down any flatter than lying on your back when life is kicking you, in my opinion. And a friend reached out at this point.

Billy Ray claimed that Liz’s message read, “Hey, it seems like life might be a little tough, and I just wanted to let you know that I’m in your corner – you’ve got a friend in your corner.”

Billy explained that he had lost Liz’s phone number and was confused by who was responsible for the message. “So I texted you, “Who is this?” And it’s similar to Elizabeth Hurley. Among all the people who contacted me in that second, perhaps this friend who made me laugh, came closest.

Charli XCX will take to Glastonbury’s Other Stage at 10:30pm tonight – so what does her famous stage name actually mean? Here’s some fun pop trivia for you to dive into

Glastonbury fans are so excited to watch Charli XCX’s set this evening (Saturday, June 28). While some will be doing so in Worthy Farm, others will be tuning into the set on TV. That’s because the BBC has decided to show the pop icon instead of Neil Young.

The 32-year-old, from Cambridge, soared to new heights in the music industry last year with the release of her album ‘Brat’, which topped charts in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and made an impressive debut at number three on the Billboard 200. She is known for hits like 360, 365, Speed Drive, Apple, Official, and not forgetting her earlier bangers Boom Clap, Boys, and Vroom Vroom.

Charli will be taking to the Other Stage between 10:30pm and 11:45pm. Her performance will follow the Deftones and falls just before the midnight curfew. We can’t wait for Charli’s set tonight, so we’ve been brushing up on our trivia in the meantime.

One thing many don’t know about the songstress, who was born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is how she got her stage name. So here’s everything you need to know.

Curious minds took to Reddit to discuss, with one user straightforwardly posing the question: “What does XCX mean in her name?” Speculations flew in with one person suggesting: “Charli 10 100 10.” Another added a humorous take: “xylophone, chimichanga, xylophone.” Someone else thought it represented “I thought it was excess.”

Delving deeper into the significance of her moniker, another fan theorised: “I was thinking about the change from Charli XCX to Charli xcx and I have the theory that Charli is going to market herself next as just ‘Charli’ like other popstars are doing right now (like Jenny, Lisa, Chloe, etc). Changing the XCX to lowercase serves as a transition since we start seeing more the Charli than the xcx. thoughts? Honestly, I would find it sad to let go of the xcx, specially since I already miss hearing X X X c X on her songs.”

Charli XCX revealed the quirky origin of her stage name during a red carpet interview at the 57th GRAMMY Awards back in February 2015. On the Grammy’s website, there’s a clip where she’s asked if it’s true that her stage name was her old MSN messenger handle – a chat service that was all the rage from 1999 to 2013.

She confirmed: “I didn’t have a manager when I decided on the name. I couldn’t think of anything so I just used that. It’s my MSN screen name. I’m not going to change it.”

Glastonbury line-up on Saturday, June 28

Pyramid Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts: 22:00 – 23:45
• Raye: 20:00 – 21:00
• Patchwork: 18:00 – 19:00
• John Fogerty: 16:30 – 17:30
• The Script: 15:00 – 16:00
• Brandi Carlile: 13:30 – 14:30
• Kaiser Chiefs: 12:00 – 13:00

Other Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Charli XCX: 22:30 – 23:45
• Deftones: 20:30 – 21:30
• Ezra Collective: 18:45 – 19:45
• Amyl & The Sniffers: 17:00 – 18:00
• Weezer: 15:30 – 16:30
• Beabadoobee: 14:00 – 15:00
• Good Neighbours: 12:45 – 13:30
• Alessi Rose: 11:30 – 12:15

West Holts Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Doechii: 22:15 – 23:45
• Amaarae: 20:30 – 21:30
• Greentea Peng: 19:00 – 20:00
• Yussef Dayes: 17:30 – 18:30
• Kneecap: 16:00 – 17:00
• Bob Vylan: 14:30 – 15:30
• Nilüfer Yanya: 13:00 – 14:00
• Infinity Song: 11:30 – 12:30

Woodsies – Saturday 28 June

• Scissor Sisters: 22:30 – 23:45
• Tom Odell: 21:00 – 22:00
• Father John Misty: 19:30 – 20:30
• TV On The Radio: 18:00 – 19:00
• Nova Twins: 16:30 – 17:30
• Jade: 15:15 – 16:00
• Fcukers: 14:00 – 14:45
• Sorry: 12:45 – 13:30
• The Amazons: 11:30 – 12:15

The Park Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Caribou: 23:00 – 00:15
• Beth Gibbons: 21:15 – 22:15
• TBA: 19:30 – 22:30
• Gary Numan: 18:00 – 19:00
• Pa Salieu: 16:45 – 17:30
• Lucy Dacus: 15:30 – 16:15
• Japanese Breakfast: 14:00 – 15:00
• Ichiko Aoba: 12:45 – 13:30
• Yann Tiersen: 11:10 – 12:10

Acoustic Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Nick Lowe: 21:30 – 22:45
• Hothouse Flowers: 20:00 – 21:00
• Jeremy Loops: 18:30 – 19:30
• The Coronas: 17:10 – 18:00
• The Bluebells: 16:10 – 16:50
• Not Completely Unknown: A Celebration Of The Songs Of Bob Dylan: 15:00 – 16:00
• Sophie B. Hawkins: 14:00 – 14:40
• Oisin Leech: 13:00 – 13:40
• Lorraine Nash: 12:10 – 12:40
• Henry Grace: 11:30 – 12:00

Avalon Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Hard-Fi: 23:10 – 00:20
• Tom Walker: 21:40 – 22:40
• Rachel Chinouriri: 20:10 – 21:10
• Jade Bird: 18:40 – 19:40
• The Amy Winehouse Band: 17:10 – 18:10
• Jamie Cullum: 15:40 – 16:40
• Stephen Wilson Jr.: 14:15 – 15:10
• Bess Atwell: 12:50 – 13:45
• Fülü: 11:30 – 12:20

Arcadia – Saturday 28 June

• Groove Armada B2N Jungle (DJ Set): 02:00 – 03:00
• Annie Mac B2B Jamz Supernova: 01:00 – 02:00
• Four Tet: 00:00 – 01:00
• Dragonfly Show: 23:50 – 00:00
• Michael Bibi B2B Solomun: 22:50 – 23:50
• Hannah Wants: 21:55 – 22:50
• Danny Howard: 21:00 – 21:55
• Becky Hill: 20:00 – 21:00

Levels – Saturday 28 June

• · Jyoty: 01:15 – 03:00
• · Skream & Benga W/ Sgt Pokes: 00:00 – 01:15
• · Modeselektor (DJ): 22:30 – 00:00
• · Erol Alkan B2B Ewan Mcvicar: 21:00 – 22:30
• · Haai B2B Romy: 19:30 – 21:00
• · Chaos In The CBD: 18:00 – 19:30
• · Berlioz: 16:30 – 18:00
• · Jungle (DJ): 15:00 – 16:30
• · DJ Paulette: 13:30 – 15:00
• · Ella Knight: 12:00 – 13:30

Levels – Sunday 29 June

• Groove Armada: 01:00 – 02:30
• Seth Troxler: 23:30 – 01:00
• Josh Baker: 22:00 – 23:30
• Pawsa: 20:30 – 22:00
• Chloe Caillet: 19:00 – 20:30
• Adriatique B2B Carlita: 17:30 – 19:00
• Kilimanjaro B2B Tsha: 16:00 – 17:30
• Jazzy: 14:45 – 16:00
• Rio Tashan: 13:15 – 14:45
• Dani Whylie: 12:00 – 13:15

Leftfield Stage – Saturday 28 June

• Kate Nash: 21:00 – 22:00
• Lambrini Girls: 19:50 – 20:30
• The Guest List: 18:40 – 19:20
• Chloe Slater: 17:35 – 18:10
• Girlband!: 16:30 – 17:05
• Radical Round Up: With Billy Bragg, Rianne Downey, Andy White: 15:00 – 16:00
• Panel: Saving The Planet But Not Leaving The Workers Behind: 13:30 – 14:30
• Panel: Confronting The Rise Of The Far Right: 12:00 – 13:00