All posts tagged: 2024

Carrie Johnson’s ordeal with the ‘black cab rapist’ John Worboys brought to light in new ITV drama Believe Me

Carrie Johnson’s ordeal with the ‘black cab rapist’ John Worboys brought to light in new ITV drama Believe Me

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter On a summer evening in 2007, 19-year-old student Carrie Symonds was waiting for a night bus after going out with friends on the King’s Road in Chelsea. A black cab pulled up, and its driver offered to take her home to East Sheen; he lived round there too, he claimed, and would accept just £5 for the fare. Once she was in the car, the driver told her that he’d just won big at the casino and invited her to raise a glass of champagne to celebrate. When he wasn’t looking, she poured it onto the floor, fearing it might be spiked. Later, he persuaded her to drink a shot of vodka; feeling indebted for the cheap cab ride, she agreed. From that point on, she couldn’t remember much, but according to her mum, she could barely walk when she arrived …

The Boys co-stars Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit marry in tiny Australian farming town with Kevin Costner and Tom Hanks among guests

The Boys co-stars Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit marry in tiny Australian farming town with Kevin Costner and Tom Hanks among guests

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The Boys stars Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit have reportedly married in an intimate, star-studded ceremony in a small Australian farming town. Quaid, 33, and Doumit, 34, were first linked back in June 2022 after meeting on the set of Amazon Prime Video’s satirical superhero television series. Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph reported the news Monday that the couple had married at Mona Farm — a five-star hotel and 124-acre estate located in Braidwood, New South Wales. The town is home to fewer than 1,800 residents. “Braidwood itself has been one of NSW’s best-kept secrets,” Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Mayor Kenrick Winchester told the publication. “It is a great little town, only an hour to the beach and an hour to an international airport. Outside …

Celebrity Apprentice 2026: Meet the cast

Celebrity Apprentice 2026: Meet the cast

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Apprentice has just found its latest winner, but 12 celebrities will soon be put through their paces by Lord Sugar on the show’s first full-series celebrity version. The Celebrity Apprentice first aired on the BBC as a two-part special for Christmas 2025. The show saw personalities including AJ Odudu, Judge Rinder and Angela Scanlon taking part, and was won by JLS star JB Gill and his teammates, with the winning money going to Children in Need. It was later announced that The Celebrity Apprentice would return for a full-length series in 2026, with filming currently underway on the show. The line-up, which was announced on Sunday (19 April), features a stacked cast of news anchors, singers, reality stars and social media favourites. ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ cast (BBC/Naked) Over six episodes, the cast will compete in tasks set by Lord Sugar, …

Real Housewives star Lisa Hochstein turns herself in after ‘spying’ on her ex-husband

Real Housewives star Lisa Hochstein turns herself in after ‘spying’ on her ex-husband

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein has turned herself into authorities after allegedly spying on her ex-husband. Hochstein, 43, was booked Wednesday shortly before noon, according to Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center’s inmate records. Her bond has been set at $5,000. Earlier this week, it was revealed that she and her ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden, 52, had each been charged with one felony count of unlawfully intercepting oral statements made by Hochstein’s ex-husband, Leonard. Glidden was arrested Saturday and released on $5,000 bond. In a statement to The Independent, Hochstein’s attorney Jayne Weintraub said: “This matter is part of a contentious divorce proceeding and does not belong in criminal court. This morning she voluntarily turned herself in to be processed and will be released on her own recognizance.” Hochstein‘s marriage to Leonard Hochstein — a well-known plastic surgeon — …

Dan Walker co-presenter Claudia-Liza Wanderpuije claims Channel 5 has ‘racist culture’ amid bullying allegation

Dan Walker co-presenter Claudia-Liza Wanderpuije claims Channel 5 has ‘racist culture’ amid bullying allegation

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Former Channel 5 News presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has alleged that the show has a “toxic culture of racism, sexism, misogyny and bullying” after accusing co-star Dan Walker of the latter. It was reported on Sunday (12 April) that Walker – who joined 5 News in 2022 after leaving BBC Breakfast – would be appearing at an employment tribunal this month over bullying allegations made by Vanderpuije. The presenters co-hosted 5 News together until 2024, when Vanderpuije left the channel after five years. Channel 5 brought in investigators in 2024 after Walker was the subject of a “multi-pronged” complaint from a colleague, however they found that there had been “a lack of evidence to support allegations”. Issuing a statement on Vanderpuije’s behalf, her lawyer Jonathan Coad said she’s alleging that ITN, which produces the show, and Channel 5 “tried to over up …

NFL reporter under investigation after being pictured holding hands with married Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

NFL reporter under investigation after being pictured holding hands with married Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini is under investigation by the publication after photos emerged last week of her holding hands and hugging New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a luxury resort in Arizona. Russini, 43, and Vrabel, 50 — who are both married — shared statements denying any wrongdoing hours after the images were published by Page Six. The photos were reportedly taken at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona on March 28. On Saturday, The New York Times, which acquired The Athletic as its sports outlet in 2022, confirmed that the nature of Russini’s relationship with Vrabel and her coverage were being reviewed. She will not be reporting while the investigation is underway. The Athletic’s editorial guidelines require that their journalists avoid any …