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Big Brother contestant Charlotte had “unforeseen issue”, ITV says

Big Brother contestant Charlotte had “unforeseen issue”, ITV says

Published by Daniella Wilson

ITV has responded after Big Brother housemate Charlotte Nott ran into trouble making her entrance during Sunday’s launch show, saying the moment was caused by an “unforeseen issue with her shoe” rather than any lack of preparation. Nott, an 18-year-old student from Oxford and a quadruple amputee, was introduced to viewers for the first time on the ITV2 launch on Sunday 13 September, in which she spoke about losing her hands and feet to meningitis at the age of three. As she made her way towards the house, cameras showed her struggling with her footwear before host Will Best went over to help. Charlotte was heard saying she needed to take off her prosthetic legs, and when she was next seen being interviewed by Best and co-host AJ Odudu she was without them. “My shoe came off, I’m so sorry, I had to take my legs off,” she told the hosts, with Odudu telling her she had “nothing to apologise for”. The moment prompted questions among some viewers about how accessible the house was, while …

Oasis’ Noel Gallagher considers ditching booze like brother Liam ahead of 2027 tour

Oasis’ Noel Gallagher considers ditching booze like brother Liam ahead of 2027 tour

Published by Sam Flores

Noel Gallagher is considering ditching alcohol during Oasis’ 2027 tour, just like his brother Liam Gallagher did in 2025. The 59-year-old singer-songwriter admitted he and Liam must “pick [their] battles” nowadays, because they cannot hit the road like they used to in the 1990s and 2000s. Speaking to talkSPORT about the newly-announced 38-date Oasis Live ’27 Tour, he said: “Liam will be off the booze and I wasn’t for the last tour, but I might be for this. “You’ve just got to go to bed early. We can’t do it like we did in the 90s; we can’t even do it like we did in the 2000s, but you’ve got to pick your battles.” Oasis shocked the world when they came together again for a 2025 tour, which kicked off on July 4th in Cardiff. Just 22 days later, Noel and Liam – who previously settled their differences to reunite the band – decided they wanted to tour again following their show at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 26th. Noel said: “It was after the …

Big Brother 2026: Confirmed line-up of housemates

Big Brother 2026: Confirmed line-up of housemates

Published by Daniella Wilson

Big Brother is back on our screens after introducing viewers to the 16 housemates who will be calling the nation’s most famous residence their home for the next eight weeks. It wouldn’t be Big Brother without some launch night twists and turns, and this year was no exception, as hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed the House of Chaos twist, which will see the house have a new theme each week. That’s not all either, as Big Brother has appointed a Chief Creator of Chaos to be their mole. That role was given YouTuber Tays, who is part of I’m a Celebrity winner Angry Ginge’s group The Bov Boys. Tays was chosen to stay in the house by Big Brother after The Bov Boys completed a 24-hour test run before the launch night. The content creator will serve as a fake housemate for the next week and has already been tasked with choosing which three housemates will be nominated for the first eviction. But who are the other housemates taking part in Big Brother …

Prince William issues plea as estranged brother Prince Harry prepares for public appearance

Prince William issues plea as estranged brother Prince Harry prepares for public appearance

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prince William and his wife Princess Kate are said to be ignoring the Sussex ‘circus’ following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shock return to the UK. Instead, the future king is firmly focused on his royal duties – and it’s business as usual for William. The 44-year-old – who is said to have no desire to reconcile with his younger brother – is throwing his weight behind one of his most important projects, the Earthshot Prize. And he has written a personal essay, pleading for urgent action. William has stated that action to tackle climate change should be sped up before it is too late. Current measures are proceeding at a snail’s pace “inch by inch” and are nowhere near enough to address the problem, he added. A four-year deadline to make a difference Writing exclusively for The Independent, the Prince said a summer of “devastating” wildfires across Britain served as a “powerful reminder of the risks associated with a warming climate”. He added that his Earthshot Prize competition to find new ways to repair …

“Something’s Going To Happen”: DHS Chief Says Lefty Ilhan Omar “Married Her Brother”, Floats Deportation

“Something’s Going To Happen”: DHS Chief Says Lefty Ilhan Omar “Married Her Brother”, Floats Deportation

Published by Jenni Sidey

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said “something’s going to happen” in an ongoing investigation involving unhinged leftist Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), speaking with conservative podcaster Benny Johnson at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas.  Mullin said that Omar married her brother as part of an immigration-fraud scheme and raised the prospect of deportation.  “Something’s going to happen. This is an ongoing investigation. We know that she married her brother to try to bring him into the United States. We know he lives now in London,” Mullin told Johnson on the sidelines of the GOP midterm convention.  Mullin continued: There may be more to this — the whole family migration, and possibly some illegal activity for them to come to the United States to begin with. But all of this, we’re investigating. Here’s what I want to make sure we do: if we actually move a case forward, it’s not a political case. It’s an actual case because they did things wrong. If you decided to break the law or lie on the information you gave to the United States …

Tracey Emin’s brother Alan dies as artist is admitted into hospital: ‘Every heartbreak feels like the heaviest weight’

Tracey Emin’s brother Alan dies as artist is admitted into hospital: ‘Every heartbreak feels like the heaviest weight’

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 Dame Tracey Emin has paid an emotional tribute to her brother Alan, revealing that her elder sibling died last week while she was in hospital. In a post on Instagram, the 63-year-old artist told fans: “I’ve had the strangest time. Deeply sad events, some I can write about, some I can’t. My elder brother Alan died last week. I was expecting it but not expecting it. “I know he is where he wants to be. I keep trying to tell myself the loss and sadness is mine. He is soaring high in a much better place. “I loved my brother Alan very much he was a kind and gentle soul.” Writing alongside a photograph of a stuffed toy on top of piece of hospital equipment, Emin also shared her latest health struggles. Emin earlier this month (Getty) “I also spent the …

Inside the Big Brother house: First look at colourful new home and diary room

Inside the Big Brother house: First look at colourful new home and diary room

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 An initial glimpse inside the revamped Big Brother house has been revealed prior to the launch of the upcoming series. Presented by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the reality broadcast is scheduled to return on Sunday at 9pm across ITV2 and ITVX. A fresh cohort of contestants will enter the redesigned property for an eight-week run, marking the broadcaster’s biggest season to date. Ahead of the premiere, ITV released a selection of pictures showcasing the residence, highlighting a redesigned Diary Room chair. (ITV) The eye-shaped seat is finished in red, boasting a central eye motif framed by red-toned spheres and a matching cushion. Vibrant shades are deployed across the communal areas of the home. Within the living space, six green sofas curve together to form a single seating area, accessorised with burgundy cushions and a central round gold table. A red …

Paul Walker’s brother says AI could resurrect Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious finale: ‘There’s years of footage’

Paul Walker’s brother says AI could resurrect Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious finale: ‘There’s years of footage’

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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 Paul Walker’s brother has ruled out returning as a physical stand-in for his late sibling for the final Fast & Furious film, suggesting instead that artificial intelligence could be used to recreate the character. Cody Walker, who helped complete 2015’s Furious 7 after his brother died during production, said the decision should ultimately rest with Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow, saying: “My stance is, it’s what Meadow wants to see done; it’s her father.” “I would not be interested in doing that again. I love the way his character exited the franchise. They didn’t kill him off, they didn’t do something cheesy like that. It’s beautiful, [Brian] is off raising his kids,” Walker told Entertainment Weekly. He continued: “But if they want to do that, if Meadow would like to see that, they don’t need me or Caleb. AI was not a …

15-year-old survives after fishing boat capsizes off Alaskan island, killing his brother and cousin

15-year-old survives after fishing boat capsizes off Alaskan island, killing his brother and cousin

Published by Sam Flores

A 15-year-old boy survived days at sea after a fishing boat capsized off an Alaskan island, killing his older brother and cousin. The teen was rescued Monday after he was found on the overturned vessel about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, in the Bering Sea, the Coast Guard said in a news release. Darren Toolie-Noongwook said his family is mourning the death of his brother Sidney, who provided for the family, and “spoiling the hell” out of Parker, the teenage brother who survived. Video obtained by NBC affiliate KTUU of Anchorage showed the moment the teen was rescued. The boy, appearing to wear a black hoodie underneath a coat with green pants and black boots, is seen kneeling on the vessel. The group was on an 18-foot fishing vessel near the island when it capsized. The Coast Guard said it was notified of the overdue vessel Sunday night but was unable to begin searching until the next morning because of weather and poor visibility. The boat had last been seen Friday departing Savoonga. …

Billie Eilish’s second satin look to perform at brother Finneas’ wedding to Claudia Sulewski revealed

Billie Eilish’s second satin look to perform at brother Finneas’ wedding to Claudia Sulewski revealed

Published by Daniella Wilson

It looks like Claudia Sulewski wasn’t the only one to have multiple dresses in store for her wedding to producer and musician Finneas. In their spread with Vogue Weddings, new photos showed that the couple’s officiant, aka the groom’s sister Billie Eilish, also brought along a second dress for the after-party. The couple, who’ve been together since 2018, tied the knot in front of their loved ones on August 29 in Montecito, California, going from their romantic garden wedding to a rustic, backyard-style reception. Billie Eilish’s performance-ready second look And of course, the after-party couldn’t be completed without music, featuring not only a performance from the groom himself, but also his sister, who took to the stage to sing their most recent hit “Birds of a Feather.” Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Billie Eilish’s Rise to Fame For the occasion, Billie changed out of her custom House of Gilles green corseted gown for the ceremony, and into a chocolate brown floor-length satin slip dress with spaghetti straps and a plunging necklace, styled simply with minimal …