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Amy Winehouse’s mother reveals the painful truth behind the star’s addiction

Amy Winehouse’s mother reveals the painful truth behind the star’s addiction

Published by Daniella Wilson

Amy Winehouse’s mother, Janis Winehouse, got candid about dealing with the grief of her daughter’s death, 15 years on from the singer’s tragic passing. The “Back To Black” star passed away on July 23, 2011, and was found dead inside her home in Camden, London. Authorities later ruled that she had died from accidental alcohol poisoning, as her blood alcohol level was more than five times the legal drink-driving limit. Amy was just 27 years old when she passed. “She was a victim of her own success,” Janis shared with The i Paper. “She didn’t want it, but it just followed her. And she’d be like, ‘Who, me?’” © Peter MacdiarmidAmy passed away in 2011 at the age of 27 “She didn’t have confidence. Hence the alcohol,” the 72-year-old explained. “I think it’s the same with many, many addicts with alcohol. The alcohol takes away the pain. And that is a horrible thing with addiction.” “Once you’re addicted, you’re addicted. The only boss is the addiction. People say, ‘Oh, no, you just stop doing such …

Rosie O’Donnell shares precious update on newest family member

Rosie O’Donnell shares precious update on newest family member

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Rosie O’Donnell was a proud grandmother as she shared a sweet update on her fifth grandchild, Anthony, who was born in March 2026. The tiny tot was snapped smiling in his cot, with a touch of reddish-brown hair and deep brown eyes. “My beautiful grandson Anthony,” Rosie wrote in the Instagram caption, and her fans couldn’t help but coo over the four-month-old. “He is PERFECTION,” one fan wrote, while another added: “So cuteeee!” and another chimed in: “He is so gorgeous.” Anthony was born to Rosie’s son, Blake, and his wife Teresa, and has injected the family with much-needed joy ever since. © InstagramRosie shared a snap of her adorable grandson Anthony Rosie recently opened up about being present for her children and grandchildren, despite relocating to Ireland in January 2025. “Watching my 26-year-old son hold his baby is the most indescribable joy that I’ve ever experienced in my life,” she told People.  “I want to be here for all of it, you know. I really do. I’m very stunned and surprised all the time …

Rosie O’Donnell shares heartwarming family moment with two rarely-seen kids

Rosie O’Donnell shares heartwarming family moment with two rarely-seen kids

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Rosie O’Donnell was a proud mom on Tuesday after being joined by two of her kids, Blake and Vivian O’Donnell, backstage at her one-woman show, “Rosie O’Donnell: Common Knowledge”. Blake, 26, and Vivian, 23, were all smiles as they posed with their comedienne mother and Blake’s wife, Teresa, at the Daryl Roth Theatre in New York City. Blake arrived in a white tee and black jacket while Vivian opted for an all-white look, and Rosie wore a black graphic shirt. Her three other children, Parker, 31, Chelsea, 28, and Clay, 13, were not pictured. The actress now lives in Ireland with Clay, yet shared with People that she keeps in close contact with Blake, Vivian and Parker, and has visited Chelsea in prison after she was charged with drug possession. © Bruce Glikas/Getty ImagesRosie was supported by her kids Blake and Vivian at the show “People sometimes say, ‘That’s so great that you adopted. You saved those kids.’ And I say, ‘Those kids saved me,’” the 64-year-old said of her adoption journey. “Each kid was …

Meet John Forsythe’s three children — including two who are actors

Meet John Forsythe’s three children — including two who are actors

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John Forsythe didn’t just star as the imposing patriarch on ’80s classic Dynasty: he was a father of three in real life, welcoming children in two of his three marriages. Two of his children pursued careers in showbiz while another found success in political writing. These varied careers might come as a surprise, but for a man who found success as a producer, theatre actor and movie star, there’s certainly some sense to their sector-spanning talents. Read on to meet the children who starred with their famous father on his self-titled show, discover more about his Hollywood marriages and find out what legacy he left behind… © Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images John Forsythe memorably starred as Blake Carrington in ‘Dynasty’ Who is John Forsythe? With six decades of star credits to his name, John Forsythe’s career carried across the decades from his first role in 1939 with a touring theatre company to iconic leading man status. His best-loved hits include 2000 feature Charlie’s Angels, based on the ’70s hit, 1966’s Madame X and an …

Brad Pitt’s brutal blow as youngest child legally drops father’s famous surname

Brad Pitt’s brutal blow as youngest child legally drops father’s famous surname

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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is the latest of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children to legally drop Pitt from her last name, amid the F1 star’s reported estrangement from his family. The 18-year-old, who celebrated her milestone birthday on July 12, filed a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court to legally change her name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.  According to court documents, she listed the reason for the major decision as “personal”, and a court hearing is scheduled for her petition on November 2. Vivienne has made no secret about distancing herself from her famous father in the past, and chose to drop “Pitt” when her name was listed on the playbill for The Outsiders, which Angelina directed on Broadway in 2024.  The teen is following in her siblings’ footsteps with the move, after Shiloh, 20, was the first to legally change her name. Zahara, 21, and Maddox, 24, are currently in the process of dropping “Pitt” from their name, with the former’s hearing scheduled for September 28 and the latter’s hearing scheduled …

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

Former FBI agent makes urgent appeal as Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance enters sixth month

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31 January 2026  Nancy Guthrie is last seen on Saturday night when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, drops her home in the Catalina Foothills at around 9:48 pm. 1 February 2026  A masked individual disconnects a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home at 1:47 am.  Software detects further motion roughly 25 minutes later. At 2:28 am, Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, suggesting she is moved out of range. Later that morning, a friend contacts the Guthrie family after Nancy fails to appear for church.  Relatives arrive at the property just before noon and notify the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  Police arrive at 12:15pm and determine Nancy is missing under “concerning” circumstances. 2 February 2026  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms a shift in the investigation, stating: “I believe she was abducted.” 3 February 2026  Authorities begin analysing a ransom note received by media outlets, which contains specific details about Nancy’s clothing. The note demands a payment in Bitcoin for her safe return.  Police also investigate drops of blood found outside the front door, which are …

Law & Order star Odelya Halevi is glowing as she announces incredible baby news

Law & Order star Odelya Halevi is glowing as she announces incredible baby news

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Congratulations are in order for Law & Order star Odelya Halevi, who is expecting her first baby with her husband, Aaron Mazor. The 37-year-old, who tied the knot with her luxury real estate agent husband in 2025, shared in a statement to People that their family will expand to three when their baby girl is born in December. The actress revealed that she discovered she was pregnant right after wrapping the 25th season of Law & Order, and had largely ignored the signs and symptoms until then.   “I had spent the entire week casually wandering into the producers’ office and helping myself to all the chocolate they had sitting out, which is very unlike me,” she told the outlet. “I remember thinking, ‘Who is this person?’ And then it hit me.” Odelya, who portrays Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun in the long-running show, explained that the onslaught of hormones affected her emotions in ways she never considered. “The thing that I wasn’t fully prepared for was how amplified and intense my emotions would be,” she said. “I barely …

Joanna Gaines son Crew takes after dad Chip Gaines in new video — and he’s so grown up

Joanna Gaines son Crew takes after dad Chip Gaines in new video — and he’s so grown up

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Joanna Gaines‘ son’s latest project has earned him some kudos from his dad Chip Gaines. Videos the Magnolia founder has shared over the years have long proven her youngest son Crew’s green thumb, and now he is showing off his entrepreneurial side as well. Over the weekend, Joanna took to Instagram and shared an adorable video montage of Crew tending to his very own farm stand at the family’s Magnolia store, where he sold eggs, flowers, and tomatoes from the Gaines’ family farm. © InstagramCrew has a green thumb like his mom “Busy morning at the office for Crew — His farm stand sold out in the first hour!” Joanna captioned the post, adding: “Proud little boy. Proud mama (to the @magnolia and @magnoliarealty team, thanks for supporting him!)”  Fans were then quick to take to the comments section and gush over it, though first Chip — who also shares sons Drake, 21, and Duke, 17, and daughters Ella Rose, 19, and Emmie Kay, 16, with Joanna — quipped: “I know you’re not supposed to …

Meet 19-year-old Spain FIFA star Lamine Yamal’s parents — and his viral little brother

Meet 19-year-old Spain FIFA star Lamine Yamal’s parents — and his viral little brother

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The World Cup has introduced a new sleet of soccer super stars to non-avid viewers of the sport, including Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, but the last one that remains standing ahead of the final is Lamine Yamal. The World Cup final on Sunday, July 19 makes for a hard-to-believe full circle moment for the soccer star, who has gone viral over a 2007 photo of a then-20-year-old Lionel Messi bathing the La Liga player when he was months old for a charity photo shoot. At the fated final, the teenager will have his parents, who were themselves teenagers when they welcomed him, cheering him on from the stands. Learn all about them below. © Getty ImagesSoccer fans have argued the match-up between Lionel and Lamine was written in the stars Who are Lamine’s parents? Lamine was born on July 13, 2007, near Barcelona, Spain, to his dad Mounir Nasraoui and his mom Sheila Ebana, both of whom are in their mid-30s. Sheila is originally from Equatorial Guinea while Mounir is originally from Morocco, both …

What happened to ’80s star Phoebe Cates? Inside the reclusive actress’ life away from Hollywood as she turns 63

What happened to ’80s star Phoebe Cates? Inside the reclusive actress’ life away from Hollywood as she turns 63

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Phoebe Cates was once one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, thanks to unforgettable roles in films like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins.  But at the height of her fame, the actress left it all behind to seek a quieter life away from the spotlight.  As Phoebe celebrates her 63rd birthday, join HELLO! as we take a look at the life she’s built in private, from her decades-long romance with Kevin Kline to her unexpected career pivot. © VCG via Getty Images An ’80s icon Phoebe seemed to be virtually everywhere in the ’80s and ’90s, with starring roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Drop Dead Fred.  However, the actress grew disillusioned with Hollywood and shifted her focus to her two kids, Owen and Greta, in the mid-’90s. She retired in 1994 after starring in Princess Caraboo alongside her husband, Kevin Kline. Phoebe has reappeared onscreen on a handful of occasions since; once in 2001 in The Anniversary Party as a favor to her friend and the film’s director, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and again in …