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Kerry Katona flew to Dublin to surprise her daughter Molly McFadden, who has been living in the Irish capital with her sister Lilly-Sue for a number of years

Kerry Katona made a heartwarming surprise visit to her daughter Molly in Dublin recently. Molly and her sibling Lilly-Sue have been living in Ireland for some time, and while Kerry is proud of their self-reliance, she admits she struggles with the distance between them.

To bridge the gap, Kerry frequently flies out to Dublin. She shared a touching video on Instagram detailing her clandestine trip to meet Molly. In a sequence of videos, she described: “I’m at a restaurant where I’m meeting our Lilly, and Molly is coming to meet Lilly, but Molly doesn’t know that I’m here. So I’m hiding and waiting, and I’m very excited. She has no idea that I’m here, she thinks I can’t make it.”

The former Atomic Kitten star elaborated on her affection for Ireland, saying: “Every time I come to Ireland, it’s like my second home. Everyone knows me, I know everybody, I just love it here. I can’t wait to see my babies”.

The moment Kerry popped out to surprise Molly was encapsulated in a video by Lilly, showing a heartwarming embrace between the two. An astonished Molly asked: “What are you doing here”?.

In an additional update, Kerry posted about the splendid time she had with her daughters that evening, noting she would spend time with Molly the following morning before heading back.

The departure was tearful, with Kerry confessing: “I was crying my eyes out, because it doesn’t matter how old my children get, I miss them. I’ll always be their mum”.

Kerry excitedly took to her followers on social media to share the details of her trip to Dublin, revealing: “Awwww I flew over to Dublin to surprise my @123_mollymc last night to watch her play she had no idea I told her I couldn’t make it a big thanks to our @lils. mc for sorting the surprise out.. got to spend the night with my two girls 2 of my 5 a day”.

After her visit, Kerry posted about her return journey: “Short but sweet… has such a lovely night with my girls @lils. mc @123_mollymc @nyxhotelsdublin ALWAYS love coming to my 2nd home here in Dublin now flying home just in time for the school run”.

This news comes on the heels of Kerry’s sun-soaked retreat to Thailand last month with daughter Heidi. Writing in her column for OK! Magazine, the Atomic Kitten singer mused: “While this holiday is fantastic, I’m really looking forward to going home.

” I love my home comforts and I miss the other kids. When I go away, I always end up missing them so much much more than they miss me! I’ve been FaceTiming DJ since I got here and have been in constant contact with all my kids. “

She candidly discussed the difficulties of vacationing with teenagers, saying:” As much as I love being away with Heidi, it is tough with teenagers and I’m missing having a partner to share this holiday with.

“Heidi doesn’t want to do any activities with me she would rather stay in the hotel and she’s a typical teenager where everything I say is wrong, so that’s not easy. I found myself bursting into tears the other day because I became anxious and it built up.

” Being away for the first time without Ryan is difficult. I’m OK on my own but I like having that bond with someone. “Kerry and Ryan split after six years together, with Katona citing a” breach of trust “and feeling unsupported as reasons for the separation.

Behind the scenes of his sparkling career Pierce Brosnan lost both his first wife and daughter to ovarian cancer, alongside watching his son devolve into drug addiction – but his new wife is his ‘ North Star ‘

Pierce Brosnan is well-known for his remarkable Hollywood career, but not everyone knows about his tragic experiences behind the scenes. The actor has proved his strength by fighting through the heartbreaking loss of three family members, before finding love again.

The James Bond star became a widow before losing his daughter to the same disease that killed his wife, and has also struggled with the estrangement of his son due to drug addiction.

Back in 1980, Pierce, 71, married his first wife Cassandra Harris, an actress from Australia. The duo moved to Wimbledon together, and welcomed their son Sean in 1983. Cassandra also had a son, Christopher, and daughter, Charlotte, from her previous marriage to Dermot Harris. When Dermot died in 1986, Pierce adopted the children – with both of them taking his last name.

“We just clicked as a family. To begin with I was Pierce, then I was Daddy Pierce, and then I just became Dad. Charlotte and Chris have just been amazing in my life”, he said of the adoption.

Tragically, Cassandra died in December 1991, with Pierce describing her death as “the longest night of my life.” Cassandra had started becoming seriously ill in 1987, and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Pierce stayed with her as she passed away, just before their 11th wedding anniversary.

“I was in a helpless state of…confusion and anger. She was comforting me. She has made me the man I am, the actor I am, the father I am,” he said to People after her death. “She’s forever embedded in every fibre of my being. She’s there with me every day. I was so blessed to have met someone like that.”

In 2013, his daughter Charlotte died of the same disease. Charlotte was only 41 when she died on June 28, and the mother of two children.

After her death, it was revealed that Pierce had walked Charlotte down the aisle in a secret wedding just two weeks before she lost her cancer battle. She tied the knot with her partner Alex in a private ceremony, with their daughter Isabella, then 15, acting as a bridesmaid.

Pierce released a heartwrenching statement after his loss, announcing: “On June 28 at 2pm my darling daughter Charlotte Emily passed on to eternal life having succumbed to ovarian cancer.

” She was surrounded by her husband Alex, her children Isabella and Lucas, and her brothers Christopher and Sean. Charlotte fought her cancer with grace and humanity, courage and dignity.

He concluded: “Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our ­beautiful dear girl. We pray for her and that the cure for this wretched disease is close at hand”.

Throughout Pierce’s losses, he was also dealing with the alienation of his son Christopher – whom it’s understood he hasn’t spoken to for more than a decade.

Christopher seemed to get off to a good start with Pierce as his dad, appearing on the original series of Love Island in 2006 and working with him on Bond films such as The World Is Not Enough. Behind the scenes, however, he was dealing with a crippling drug addiction, and even almost died in 2002 after taking an overdose of the drug GHB.

In an interview with Playboy in 2005, Pierce revealed that he had to cut Christopher off for his own good. “Christopher is still very lost. Shockingly so. I know where he is, but he’s having a hard life”, he said.

Pierce added: “I can only have strong faith and believe he will recover. He has tested everybody in this family but none more so than himself. He knows how to get out. He doesn’t want to”.

Christopher is rarely spotted out and about, but in 2013 was arrested in Brixton after police spotted him leaving a house they suspected was a drug den. A police spokeswoman told People at the time: “A 32-year-old man was arrested in Brixton Road on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug, believed to be heroin. He was taken to a police station and bailed to return in August.”

A source said to the outlet of his involvement with the gang believed to be in the house: “It is tragic for him and his dad if it is true that he is buying drugs off some really tough guys.

” These people do not mess around and if they knew his dad was a millionaire movie star it is anybody’s guess what they might try to do. They could bribe him or even worse try to extort cash from his dad. Chris is at a real low and his family are beside themselves with worry. “

Despite it all, Pierce has remained strong and managed to find love again, after meeting Keely Shaye Smith at a bar in Mexico in 1994.

The couple married in Ireland in 2001, and went on to welcome two sons of their own – Dylan and Paris. The duo are both entering the world of showbiz as models, and gushed over their dad for guiding them, saying they were “grateful for their blessings” and had the “best parents you could ask for.”

Pierce has similarly fawned over their mum, saying that decades into their marriage:” I love her vitality, her passion. When Keely looks at me I go weak at the knees. “

He also revealed that she’s been essential in helping him overcome his losses and struggles. “Keely has always been kind and compassionate and encouraged me to mourn Cassie,” he said. “I think of her all the time. I ­suppose Keely is my North Star, always looking out for me.”

US rapper Young Scooter died on his 39th birthday after police confirmed he died from injuries caused as he fled from officers

Rapper Young Scooter has died aged 39 with police confirming his death was caused by injuries he sustained fleeing officers. The Atlanta-born rapper, whose real name isorn Kenneth Edward Bailey, died after trying to flee from police on his birthday on Friday.

Atlanta Police have explained the incident unfolded in the southeast of the city when officers responded to a 911 call reporting “a dispute with shots fired, and a female being dragged back into the residence”.

Police arriving at the scene said a man opened the door on the cops, but abruptly closed it. Two men then attempted to escape from the premises, it is reported.

One of them, identified as Kenneth, sustained a severe leg injury while jumping over fences during the escape. Despite officers on hand giving aid and the rapper being transported to Grady Hospital, the musician was sadly pronounced dead.

Kenneth was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, and relocated to Atlanta at the age of nine. His pursuit of a rap career began in 2008 after he had facied a drug trafficking charge. He gained prominence in the Atlanta rap scene with his 2013 mixtape Street Lottery, featuring his hit single titled Colombia.

He had collaborated with a number of big artists throughout his career, including Future, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne and Migos.

The Atlanta Police Department has confirmed no officers discharged their weapons during the incident leading up to Kenneth’s death, and said his injury was self-inflicted during the escape. His exact cause of death remains under investigation.

Following the announcement of his death, tributes poured in online. Among those sending condolences was Waka Flocka Flame, who signed Kenneth to his Brick Squad Monopoly label in 2013.

He expressed his grief on social media, saying: “Street, you had me crying before my show… you the backbone… dama brada”.

Playboi Carti also paid homage to Kenneth, before fans said he was leaving a huge legacy behind. One user on Twitter/X wrote: “Seeing RIP Young Scooter don’t even feel right.”

“Deleted my whole playlist. only young scooter gets played around here”, wrote another following the nws.

The rapper was known for his freestyle approach. He quickly gained a loyal following and his music often reflected on themes of hustling and survival.

Max George has made a remarkable recovery after heart surgery and is back on stage, touring the UK with Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds

Max George has celebrated a major milestone in his recovery after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. The 36-year-old singer, best known as a member of the boy band The Wanted, was rushed to the hospital in December after his mother noticed he had turned blue.

Tests revealed that his heart was dangerously weak, and he was fitted with a pacemaker just before Christmas. After a period of rest and rehabilitation, Max has made a strong return to the stage and is now touring the UK in Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds alongside his girlfriend, Maisie Smith.

The couple’s highly anticipated arena tour kicked off in Hull and will continue across cities including Liverpool, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London, concluding on April 20.

Max takes on the role of Parson Nathaniel, while Maisie plays his on-stage wife, Beth. Ahead of the first performance, Max shared a clip on social media showcasing his stage makeup, revealing himself covered in fake blood and bruises, which would surely surprise anyone unfamiliar with the character he portrays. He captioned the post, “Stage time…”

For a while, it was unclear if Max would be able to participate in the production due to his health struggles, but he confirmed last week that he would indeed be performing throughout the tour.

He posted on Instagram, saying, “It’s been a long road since December… but we got here! Currently in rehearsals for Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds, and it’s gonna be EPIC. Another arena tour to tick off the bucket list… including the Co-op Live Arena in my hometown for the first time.”

Max took time to reflect on the tough journey he’s been through in the past few months, admitting that his recovery had been “rough” at times. However, he emphasized how grateful he was to be feeling better and ready to hit the road again, adding: “I’m back to my best and will be performing throughout the whole tour”.

He also shared how special it was for him to be performing with Maisie, saying: “Getting to do this with Maisie is an experience I’m sure I’ll never forget.” Their relationship has grown over time, as the couple met in 2020 while competing on Strictly Come Dancing but didn’t begin dating until two years later, during the live tour.

Maisie, 23, has been by Max’s side throughout his recovery, offering unwavering support during his second heart operation in February. The additional surgery forced Max to cancel a live show with The Wanted’s new two-member lineup, which includes bandmate Siva Kaneswaran.

Max expressed his disappointment to fans, explaining: “My second heart op has just set me back a little bit with my recovery, and I’m just not going to be well enough in time”.

The singer reassured fans that he would be rescheduling the canceled performance and that he and Siva would be “working out when we’re gonna do it”. He also expressed his gratitude for the support he’s received, adding: “Siva’s been awesome, as always, and we can’t wait to get this venture going”. Although Max acknowledged his setback, he remained upbeat, telling fans, “It’s a bummer, but I’ll see you very, very soon. Love you”.

Through it all, Maisie has been his steadfast companion, and Max made sure to acknowledge her support, saying their experience on tour together is something he will cherish.

Love Island couple Whitney Adebayo ‘ and Lochan Nowacki’s relationship has been questioned in recent week, but the reality TV stars took to social media to address their pairing

After weeks of speculation, a Love Island star has ended rumours of a relationship split. Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki’s pairing had been question earlier this month after fans thought they had spotted clues there was trouble in paradise.

The couple met and fell head over heels for each other on the ITV2 programme in 2023 and have gone from strength to strength since leaving the villa as runners-up. However, after regularly appearing on each other’s social media, fans recently noticed how Lochan was nowhere to be seen at the premiere of Whitney’s latest venture called Inside, which has her team up with the Sidemen in a new show.

Despite the speculation, Whitney has now moved to confirm the couple are still an item. She took to Instagram to share a loved-up video of the pair pouting to the camera. Over the top of the video, she shared a voice note in which she revealed: “First the first time in 27 years, I can honestly say I’m in a happy, loving relationship.”

However, she said it hasn’t always been easy and explained how she had to “unlearn toxic traits” in order to ensure she didn’t lose her man. She captioned the upload: “Chapter 3 – Healing Love. Thank you for being you, happy birthday my love @lochan_nowacki”.

And fellow Love Island stars were quick to pay tribute to the pair in the comments section. Millie Court said: “You guyssss,” with a number of crying face emojis.

Chloe Burrows also wrote: “God this is f***ing cute”, while Lochan added: “Nawwwww you I love this and you baby! Getting ya man emotional on his bday! Now get your ass over here so we can celebrate! I appreciate you always”.

Whitney’s latest project, Inside, brought together a diverse group of influencers, reality stars, and online personalities, who will face a variety of challenges in a competition for a £1 million prize.

The series was produced by the popular British YouTubers, the Sidemen, and challenged its contestants to outwit and outlast their competitors in a series of tasks designed to test their teamwork, strategy, and endurance.

The contestants had compete in these tasks while under constant observation, with penalties for mistakes and rewards for success.

Last week, Whitney appeared to have quit social media following racist abuse over the new TV show. Following her appearance on the show, Whitney took to social media to hit back at the vile trolls who had been targeting her online and making horrifying comments.

She said: “I’d like to take the time and address something important after the airing of Inside on Netflix. I was a contestant on the show, where the goal was to win a million pounds while navigating the challenge of saving and spending money. I was a ‘spender’ by nature, which added some fun and drama to the show, but it’s important to remember that everything you saw was a part of the game, designed for entertainment.”

“I’ve received a mix of reactions – some positive, some negative. But what I’ve encountered more than anything is the reality of racism. I understand that being in the spotlight briny criticism, but what I’ve experienced the past few days goes beyond criticism”, she wrote.

“This evil, hatred and pure racism and should not be tolerated. The hateful messages, the death threats, and the unjust treatment I’ve received are not only hurtful, but they also serve as a reminder that racism is still very much embedded in British culture”.

Despite their public split last year Megan Fox and her ex Machine Gun Kelly have vowed to focus their attention of co-parenting following the recent birth of their baby girl

Megan Fox is believed to be in a “good place” according to those close to the actress, following the end of her turbulent relationship with rapper Machine Gun Kelly in December last year. Earlier this week, MGK, announced the birth of his newborn daughter on social media as he posted a black and white video of him gently stroking his daughter’s hand as she clutched his finger.

The post was accompanied by a message that read “She’s finally here!! our little celestial seed”. In the background, fans heard an instrumental song that he had composed with close pal and rocker Travis Barker.

And while MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, was quick to share the happy news with his fans, Megan is yet to post. According to those close with the Hollywood star, 38, and her ex, the pair are “so happy to be parents together”, despite Megan calling time on their four year relationship.

The source told US Weekly: “No matter how they’ve felt about each other, they have always wanted to have a child together. They have both been communicating and are in a good place”.

Following the birth of her daughter, this has seemingly pushed her painful and public split from MGK to the back of her mind according to pals, as she is finally enjoying being in the bubble of being a new mum.

And this perhaps is the reason as to why Megan remains determined to focus her attention on co-parenting with MGK with ease. Friends close to Megan also revealed to various US publications that she will not attempt to rekindle their romance any time soon.

A source told US Weekly: “MGK would like to reconcile, but Megan is firm in her decision to move on. She does not see a future with him anymore. She doesn’t want to put herself in the same position again with him anymore. She wants to break the cycle”.

Back in 2022, the rapper popped the question during a romantic trip to Puerto Rico. And Megan could not contain her excitement as she told fans at the time: “In July of 2020 we sat under this banyan tree. We asked for magic”.

She added: “We were oblivious to the pain we would face together in such a short, frenetic period of time”. She then added that they had been “intoxicated off of the love” and “laughed more than]she] ever imagined possible”.

But things soon turned sour for the pair as in 2023, she had wiped any memory of MGK from her Instagram account, leaving many to fear that her relationship had come to an end.

But by the end of May that year, they appeared to have reconciled and laid to rest their differences. However, by March the following year, while on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Megan candidly revealed that rumours of her engagement being called off were in fact true.

She admitted: “What I can say is, that is what I refer to as being my ‘ twin soul, ‘ and there will always be a tether to him no matter what.

” I can’t say for sure what the capacity will be, but I will always be connected to him somehow. Beyond that, I’m not willing to explain. “

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