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Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien is said to have secretly split from her fitness trainer husband of 14 years, Adam Crofts, in December after ‘growing apart’

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has been letting her hair down as a single woman following her secret split from husband Adam Crofts. The 41-year-old soap star is said to have separated from the personal trainer hubby, 39, three months ago.

It’s now said the pair, who were together 14 years and share a 10-year-old son called Beau, ‘grew apart’ and have reportedly been living separately since December. According to a source, their differing lifestyles are to blame for the break up.

While Adam is really into his fitness, Tina enjoys going out with her mates drinking and dancing “which just isn’t for him.” Though it wasn’t initially an issue when the kids were younger – as Tina has a 16-year-old daughter Scarlett from her previous relationship with Corrie co-star Ryan Thomas – now they are getting older, it’s said to have become more apparent.

Both Tina and Adam have since unfollowed each other on social media, but are still said to be on good terms. And while she isn’t ready to date anyone new just yet, the mum-of-two is doing her best to enjoy life as a newly single woman.

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The TV star, who is famous for playing Sarah Platt in Corrie, was spotted at co-star Colson Smith’s party last week – and is not said to be short of male attention now she’s back on the market.

A source told The Sun: “Tina is obviously really upset that it didn’t work out with Adam, but she’s not hiding away at home. Last weekend she really let her hair down at Colson Smiths’s party and made sure she looked incredible. Tina looks amazing and has no shortage of male attention – her recent bikini snaps certainly caught a few eyes though.”

But one vow Tina has apparently made is to keep any future romances under wraps. The source added: “She has really changed though after the last few years and when she is ready to date again it will be very much under wraps. She really prides herself on keeping things private these days and will do anything to protect that.”

Sarah and Adam first met in 2011 – and it was her daughter Scarlett, then two, who made the first move. Recounting the romantic tale in 2017, Tina said the toddler had innocently approached Adam, triggering their first exchange. She said: “He was working on his computer and Scarlett went over and said: ‘Hello, man.’ He told us his name was Adam and we got talking.”

The couple went on to welcome son, Beau, in 2014 an d Adam later proposed to the actress in 2016 before they exchanged vows in 2018. They tied the knot at the King Street Townhouse in Manchester on New Year’s Eve that year, surrounded by loved ones and several of Tina’s Coronation Street colleagues.

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Sam Thompson appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Sam and Zara announced their break-up back in December. The Made in Chelsea has now taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his sister, Louise Thompson, celebrating her birthday with a collection of family snaps. Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter.

The star put on a brave face as he posed the photos alongisde his tight-knit group. Zara was once close with Sam’s family, as the group frequently spent time together. Sam captioned the wholesome post: “Happy birthday to my best friend! The person I look up to the most in this world.

“You’ve been there for me every single day of my life at my highest and my lowest. There was a chance, not even a year ago this kind of day wouldn’t be happening and I am grateful for every minute that I get to annoy you. Love you mate and I couldn’t ask for a better sister….ps you’re now officially a KAREN,” alongside heart emojis.

Sam and Zara had been together since 2019, but their relationship hit turbulence early on when Zara admitted to cheating. Despite reconciling and appearing stronger, they eventually split, reportedly due to busy schedules and spending too much time apart. While Sam was away in Australia for I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked, Zara was focusing on her own career, leading them to go their separate ways.

Since their breakup, Zara has struck up a romance with Louis. Fans noticed that she, Louis, and his sisters had started following each other on Instagram, fuelling speculation. Their romance was confirmed after the pair were spotted on a date, at The Suffolk in the town of Aldeburgh recently.

Zara’s romance with Louis is “very early days,” though it’s been reported that she has already been introduced to his family. They are said to be “happy” with the potential romance between him and Zara.

Louis – who’s a parent to a nine-year-old son, Freddie, from a previous relationship – grew up as the eldest of eight siblings. His family includes makeup artist Lottie Tomlinson, 26, and he’s said to have a “special bond” with his sister.

A source told the Sun: “Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It’s the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy.” The source added: “They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life.”

Another source told the Mirror: “It’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something.” A source added: “It’s been a low-key but fun two weeks.”

It was further reported that she had been dating Louis for a “couple” of weeks and that he was “clearly making her smile”. It was also reported last week that Zara and Louis had enjoyed a getaway together in Suffolk. He’s said to have planned the trip and been “thoughtful”. A source previously told The Sun that Louis “whisked” Zara away to Suffolk for a break and that he “absolutely charmed her”. They added that it’s “clear” that he think she is “drop-dead gorgeous” too.

Sam Thompson appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Sam and Zara announced their break-up back in December. The Made in Chelsea has now taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his sister, Louise Thompson, celebrating her birthday with a collection of family snaps. Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter.

The star put on a brave face as he posed the photos alongisde his tight-knit group. Zara was once close with Sam’s family, as the group frequently spent time together. Sam captioned the wholesome post: “Happy birthday to my best friend! The person I look up to the most in this world.

“You’ve been there for me every single day of my life at my highest and my lowest. There was a chance, not even a year ago this kind of day wouldn’t be happening and I am grateful for every minute that I get to annoy you. Love you mate and I couldn’t ask for a better sister….ps you’re now officially a KAREN,” alongside heart emojis.

Sam and Zara had been together since 2019, but their relationship hit turbulence early on when Zara admitted to cheating. Despite reconciling and appearing stronger, they eventually split, reportedly due to busy schedules and spending too much time apart. While Sam was away in Australia for I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked, Zara was focusing on her own career, leading them to go their separate ways.

Since their breakup, Zara has struck up a romance with Louis. Fans noticed that she, Louis, and his sisters had started following each other on Instagram, fuelling speculation. Their romance was confirmed after the pair were spotted on a date, at The Suffolk in the town of Aldeburgh recently.

Zara’s romance with Louis is “very early days,” though it’s been reported that she has already been introduced to his family. They are said to be “happy” with the potential romance between him and Zara.

Louis – who’s a parent to a nine-year-old son, Freddie, from a previous relationship – grew up as the eldest of eight siblings. His family includes makeup artist Lottie Tomlinson, 26, and he’s said to have a “special bond” with his sister.

A source told the Sun: “Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It’s the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy.” The source added: “They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life.”

Another source told the Mirror: “It’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something.” A source added: “It’s been a low-key but fun two weeks.”

It was further reported that she had been dating Louis for a “couple” of weeks and that he was “clearly making her smile”. It was also reported last week that Zara and Louis had enjoyed a getaway together in Suffolk. He’s said to have planned the trip and been “thoughtful”. A source previously told The Sun that Louis “whisked” Zara away to Suffolk for a break and that he “absolutely charmed her”. They added that it’s “clear” that he think she is “drop-dead gorgeous” too.

The first trailer for Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” a Western movie notorious for the fatal on-set shooting of its cinematographer, was released on Wednesday.

The gun-wielding character of Baldwin is seen running with his grandson, who has been hanged for the unintended death of a local rancher, in the dark movie trailer.

In a particular scene, Baldwin’s character says, “Something in this life you can’t get back.”

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When Baldwin opened a gun on Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in New Mexico in 2021, the weapon both fatally wound the director and Joel Souza.

The Hollywood star’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended last year because of the lack of evidence, but the prosecution charged him with violating gun safety laws.

On another location in Montana, both Baldwin and Souza came back to finish the film.

Little indie distributor Falling Forward Films will now release it in a select number of US theaters on May 2.

The trailer features a foreboding thunderstorm, intense music, a hanging, and a number of shootouts.

Characters are frequently portrayed in silhouette or partially obscure in portraits. Violence of all kinds, including beatings, gunfights, brawls in the mud, is a blatant theme.

A standoff between gunmen and a small dusty room, which is eerie and reminiscent of the Hutchins murder scene, is the trailer’s conclusion.

Before the men start firing weapons on each other, Baldwin says, “Heaven ain’t waiting on either of us.”

The movie has already received its November film festival world premiere.

Souza, who was introducing the movie, claimed he had been “on the fence” about finishing it but was persuaded to when he learned that Hutchins’s husband wanted to see her most recent work.

One of the emerging stars in the field was Hutchins, a former Ukrainian journalist who was raised on a Soviet military base.

Baldwin did not attend the premiere, and it is unclear what part he will play in promoting the movie’s release.

Susie Dent was so enraged by Jimmy Carr’s filthy joke that guests couldn’t stop laughing in horror as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown came to a halt.

Jimmy Carr runs his riskiest jokes past his 8 Out Of Ten Cats Does Countdown co-star Susie Dent after flabbergasting her with a filthy gag. Jimmy once stopped the show by introducing respected lexicographer Suzie with the line: “Susie what have you been looking into recently, other than glory holes?”

The joke brought the program to a halt because it was so popular. Susie has now acknowledged that she had no idea what Jimmy meant by “glory holes.”

Rachel Riley always claims to know the Urban Dictionary, and I always know the Standard Dictionary, and I miss out on all the innuendo, Susie said.

What have you been looking into lately, besides glory holes, Jimmy said? I didn’t understand what they were talking about until the program abruptly ended, and everyone was laughing.

I had to look it up on the way home, which is true for a lot of the things I find amusing. It was a classic, too. I learned a lot from the glory hole thing.

“But Jimmy is lovely because he asks them to show it to me so I can veto it if he has an intro and feels very strongly about it.” I have not yet withdrawn my veto. That’s not all that makes the comedy, isn’t it? I just wish there had been more “comebacks”

Susie also revealed how she uses the nine random letters to create long, wordy sentences to make famous guests look clever. However, Danny Dyer’s performance was reversed.

She remarked, “I did this for Danny because he kept saying, ‘Oh, I can’t do this.'” And he recognized the nine random letters that had come out, making it difficult to write lengthy sentences. And he assumed that was the definition. Therefore, he only attempted to pronounce “this massive jumble”!

Now Susie has come up with a new word ‘Eufloria’ to celebrate the feeling of receiving flowers on Mother’s Day for Moonpig, who will be delivering cards and flowers to mothers on Sunday.

Eufloria is a celebration of hope, color, and a simple form of joy, she says. Additionally, it serves as a reflection on the sentiments of those who delivered the flowers to us.

Susie, a mother of two, relishes Mother’s Day every year and is unashamedly sentimental about preserving the cards she receives in her memory cabinet along with other keepsakes. “I have a memory box in which I keep cards and other items that might have been worn by children as souvenirs or as shoes when they were younger or whatever.”

And I continue to keep those. The handwritten content is still very much what matters. The writing is particularly emotional-packed.

Moonpig has launched the Eufloria bouquet for Mother’s Day to celebrate that flower feeling.