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Liz Hurley has been pictured reuniting with her ‘beloved’ Bedazzled co-star Brendan Fraser at the premiere of his new film, The Whale, and looked over the moon to be back by his side

Liz Hurley is reuniting with her ‘beloved’ co-star of Bedazzled. Liz starred in the movie Bedazzled in 2000. In the film, she played the role of the Devil. Now she is reuniting with co-star Brendan Fraser, taking to Instagram to show the ‘bliss’ moment.

Captioning the photo of the pair cosying up to each other and looking cheerful, Liz said: Reunited! 25 years on, my beloved co-star of Bedazzled – the heavenly Brendan Fraser – and I are finally back on screen together. Bliss. Breaking Bear is a deranged new animated show coming next year on @tubi …”

Brendan made his long-awaited movie comeback in 2023’s The Whale, winning an Academy Award for his leading role. The actor also hosted the 96th annual Oscar Awards last year.

But it was all so different for a long time, as Brendan, now 56, was allegedly shunned for opening up on past abuse claims. In the late 1990s and early noughties, Brendan was a mainstay on the big screen, with key roles in the likes of The Mummy and George of the Jungle. However, he later found himself “blacklisted” in the industry, claiming it was due to his claims he had been the victim of sexual abuse in the industry.

In 2018, Brendan spoke to GQ and said his career “withered on a vine” after the alleged groping in 2003 by a big figure in the industry. He explained how the horrible situation had left him “miserable”, “depressed” and somewhat of a “reclusive”.

Speaking of the incident with the publication at the time, Brendan said: “His left hand reaches around, grabs my a** cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint. And he starts moving it around. I felt ill. I felt like a little kid. I felt like there was a ball in my throat. I thought I was going to cry… In my mind, at least, something had been taken away from me.”

Brendan later revealed he had received a written apology regarding the incident, but claimed he found himself shut out from the HFPA and the Golden Globes awards which had him thinking he had been blacklisted.

However, last year marked his impressive comeback, and he was visibly emotional during his acceptance speech. As he held his award, he joked: “So this is what the multiverse looks like!”

Brendan went on to say: “I thank the academy for this honour… Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale,” before he later added: “I started in this business 30 years ago…there was a facility that that I didn’t appreciate at the time until it stopped.

Liz also took to Instagram recently over Easter to showcase her budding romance with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, 63. Now, pals of the Against the Wild actress are saying wedding bells might be heard in the near future. It comes after the surprising match shared yet more images to social media. In the latest Instagram post, the Achy Breaky Heart singer wrapped his arms around his new girlfriend as they posed by a tree for the affectionate shot.

She opted for an airy white lace blouse for the occasion while casually rocking blue jeans and aviator-style sunglasses. Billy Ray flashed a grin as he wore a purple plaid shirt rolled up to the elbows to show off his body art.

Liz was also seen smiling in a vehicle as she sat next to a dog while Billy Ray drove them on the greens. Liz captioned the upload: “Tennessee weekend,” with a love heart emoji, while Heidi Klum was among the many followers sharing their delight at the snaps.

The pair, who first met while filming Christmas In Paradise in 2022, are said to have reconnected last year. It comes as Liz reportedly became a surprising shoulder for him to cry on following the collapse of his third marriage.

However, pals suggest their pair is going from strength to strength, and Liz could soon be the singer’s fourth wife. Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “Everyone is saying he could be the one, so don’t be surprised if she marries again.”

They added: “Everyone is saying Billy and Liz are worlds apart, but actually they are very similar. They have a lot in common and have the same interests.”

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island’s Gabby Allen spoke to the Mirror about her relationship with co-star Casey O’Gorman just days prior to the announcement that they have now split up

Reality TV star Gabby Allen had “no time for boyfriends” during her relationship with Casey O’Gorman just days before announcing their break-up. It has been announced that they have separated two months after winning the Love Island spin-off All Stars.

Gabby, 33, and Casey, 28, began a romance whilst coupled-up on the ITV2 show back in January. The following month they were crowned the winners of its second season and have kept fans updated since leaving the villa. It however has been announced tonight that they have now parted ways.

Just two days before sharing the news, Gabby spoke to the Mirror about her relationship with Casey at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. She teased that things were going “so good” but admitted that she had struggled to find time to see loved ones due to her work schedule, which includes running a fitness programme.

Asked how things were going, she said on Sunday: “So good! We had such a laugh yesterday.” Gabby explained on the red carpet: “Obviously the sun is amazing and we went for drinks in the park with his mates and it was just so much fun.”

She continued: “I love that because our friends get on. We went out with my friends on the Friday, and his friends yesterday. That’s so important to me because my friends are my family. We all just get on so well, so it’s amazing.”

We also asked Gabby how she found the transition of taking their relationship from the villa into the real world. She said: “So weird because first of all you don’t have your phone [in the villa] so you don’t have any work to do – it’s glorious!”

Gabby continued whilst on the red carpet: “I think that’s the only thing that like you have to really try and navigate is like going back into your real world. I have two businesses so I have to like try and juggle that. Which I don’t have time to bloody see anyone, let alone have a boyfriend.”

She concluded: “So that’s like something that’s like new into my life that we’ve been like y’know trying … you have to make time because otherwise you end up not seeing each other for a week. So that’s once again … like when we do see each other, we just wanna like snog and stuff and not be on camera!”

Since the interview on the weekend, Gabby has confirmed that she has separated from Casey. In a joint statement issued by their reps to the Daily Mail, it’s said that the decision was “mutual” and that they “remain on good terms”.

The statement reads: “After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically. This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other.”

In an additional comment, a spokesperson for Gabby said: “[She] is grateful for the memories they’ve created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys.” They added amid the news that she is “excited for what the future holds”.

There had previously been some speculation of a potential split since they left the villa prior to the news. Then, earlier today, it had been reported that Gabby and Casey had separated, prior to the statement confirming the news.

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A writer who worked on The Simpsons has died “unexpectedly”, his family has confirmed. Steve Pepoon, who won an Emmy award for writing an episode of the his animated comedy, died aged 68 outside of his home in Paola, Kansas.

His family said he had been receivng treatment for a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis for two years before his death on May 3. In a statement on Facebook, his devastated family said: “It is with deep sadness that the family of Steve Pepoon announces his passing on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

“Steve was a beloved member of our family and was cherished by many friends. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of life event is being planned, and details will be shared soon.”

Steve’s first break in the industry came when he sold a script for an episode of Silver Spoons in late 1985, with his episode airing the following year. He later sold scripts to the producers of the huge show, Alf. He was then hired to be a writer for the series and stayed there for three years.

An episode he later penned for The Simpsons earned him an Emmy in 1991 or Best Animated Special. The episode which gained him the award was titled Homer vs Lisa and the 8th Commandment.

In it, Homer sets up an illegal cable television connection. While the family appear to be enjoying the new range of channels at first, Lisa soon suspects they are stealing the cable. Reverend Lovejoy soon confirms her suspicion and she tries to protest that her family is breaking of the 8th Commandment (“thou shalt not steal”).

As she refuses to watch TV, Homer and his friends sit down to watch a cable-TV boxing match. However, due to Lisa’s protests, Homer cuts the cable following the fight’s conclusion.

Elsewhere, he also wrote for the likes of Ferris Beuller and Get a Life. The long list of shows on his CV went on, including production titles for shows such as Roseanne and Tom. Dinosaurs was another huge hit Steve was once a part of.

He later went on to release a hugely popular cartoon. He was the co-creator of The Wild Thornberrys, which ran between 1998 and 2004. He also made an appearance in front of the camera during his time working on the Naked Gun 33 1/3 movie. He was offered the chance to have a cameo role after it was found one scene didn’t have enough audience members.

Fans of Steve’s work took to social media to share messages of condolence following his death. On Twitter/X, one user wrote alongside a black-and-white image of Steve: “#RIP Steve Pepoon. The pride of Paola, Kansas, he won an Emmy for an episode he wrote for ‘The Simpsons’ as a freelancer, collaborated with Roseanne and Tom Arnold on several shows and co-created ‘The Wild Thornberrys.’”

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