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Charlie Hedges and Holly Hagan-Blyth on the diverse challenges of parenthood

Charlie Hedges and Holly Hagan-Blyth on the diverse challenges of parenthood

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Like many first-time mums, Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan-Blyth had no idea about the strength of the whirlwind that was about to upend her life when she had her first baby. The TV personality, who is now a pregnant mother-of-one, as well as a parenting podcaster and fitness coach, admits: “I was quite naive coming into parenting, because I work a lot from home, so I thought it was fine, I’m going to be able to just work around my child. “I didn’t realise my child was going to need me to be directly staring into his eyeballs for the entire first 16 months of his life, so I couldn’t get anything done.” It’s the kind of harsh reality that many parents face when they have children for the first time, and a typical issue that Hagan-Blyth and her co-host, Radio …

Holly Humberstone: ‘Being pretty is seen as currency for women in pop. The same rules don’t apply to men’

Holly Humberstone: ‘Being pretty is seen as currency for women in pop. The same rules don’t apply to men’

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 I’d love to say I’d be a gorgeous elf,” says Holly Humberstone with an impish grin, “but let’s be real: I’d be a f***ing hobbit.” The 2022 Brits Rising Star winner is talking about who’d she be in The Lord of the Rings – she discovered the films aged 15 at a New Year’s Eve party she didn’t want to be at, and has been lost in Tolkien’s universe ever since. “There’s a story called ‘Beren and Lúthien’,” she says. “It’s really, really sad and heartbreaking. That’s maybe my favourite.” She pauses. “The fans will come for me with pitchforks if I get the lore wrong.” The Lord of the Rings, in its way, explains a lot: the escapism, the dark fairytales, the compulsion to build whole mythologies out of feeling. Cruel World, Humberstone’s second album, is steeped in all of …

Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review – Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up | Music

Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review – Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up | Music

Published by Sam Flores

As a profession, pop stardom has been in existential crisis for some time. It used to be simple – a hit single was the only real qualification – but in a post-monocultural world, the job title is often bestowed as a result of more piecemeal success: a Brit rising star award and Taylor Swift support slot here, 4m monthly Spotify listeners and a Top 5 album there. Cruel World album artwork. This, specifically, is the CV of Lincolnshire’s Holly Humberstone, who has established herself in the pop sphere without ever troubling the singles chart. While an undeniable banger has eluded the 26-year-old, her sound is faultlessly chart-friendly. Like Swift, Humberstone delivers earnestly wordy lyrics in intimate, near-ASMR tones atop 80s synth-pop decorated with a deluge of hooks. For this second album, she has dropped the hint of gothic melancholy that accompanied her debut, Paint My Bedroom Black. Cruel World is peppy bordering on euphoric: inordinately sunny break-up song To Love Somebody is powered by a stadium-ready pre-chorus, while the brilliantly catchy White Noise plugs into …

Davina McCall and Holly Willoughby among celebrities to send heartfelt messages to Mel Schilling after being told cancer is untreatable

Davina McCall and Holly Willoughby among celebrities to send heartfelt messages to Mel Schilling after being told cancer is untreatable

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 TV personality Mel Schilling has received an outpouring of support from figures including Davina McCall and Holly Willoughby after revealing her cancer is now untreatable. The 54-year-old Australian, known for her role as a relationship coach on Married At First Sight (Mafs), shared the devastating news that the disease has spread to the left side of her brain. Doctors have informed her “there is nothing further they can do.” Writing on Instagram, Schilling described how her “world changed” in an instant upon learning of the cancer’s progression, adding that her “light is starting to fade.” McCall, who had surgery for breast cancer in October, commented on Schilling’s post, writing: “Hey xxxxx sending you love and light,” followed by a heart emoji. Willoughby wrote: “Sending so much love… thinking of you and the family.” open image in gallery McCall was among the …

Adam Peaty cannot get enough of new wife Holly Ramsay in sexy video

Adam Peaty cannot get enough of new wife Holly Ramsay in sexy video

Published by Daniella Wilson

Newlyweds Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay tied the knot just weeks ago and have since been settling into their impeccable new home. While they may be back from their majestic month-long honeymoon, which saw them jet from the Maldives to Mauritius to Australia, the honeymoon period certainly hasn’t come to an end, with husband and wife duo looking so in love while starring in a steamy perfume advert together.  In the footage,  the Olympic Gold Medallist, 31, cannot get enough of his new wife, who looked simply gorgeous wearing a black mini dress adorned with silver buttons.  Meanwhile, Adam looked dashingly handsome, sporting a V-neck jumper. What also couldn’t go unnoticed was the silver hoop earring he wore in one ear, honouring the ‘hot boy hoop’ trend that has been seen on the likes of A-listers, Jacob Elordi and Paul Mescal of late. “Date night is a ritual of allure — a moment to embody confidence and connection. For us, it begins with our scent. Encore une Fois & Après L’Amour Les Osmiums are the perfect duo.” …

Adam Peaty cannot get enough of beautiful new wife Holly Ramsay in steamy video

Adam Peaty cannot get enough of beautiful new wife Holly Ramsay in steamy video

Published by Sam Flores

Newlyweds Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay tied the knot just weeks ago and have since been settling into their impeccable new home. While they may be back from their majestic month-long honeymoon, which saw them jet from the Maldives to Mauritius to Australia, the honeymoon period certainly hasn’t come to an end, with husband and wife duo looking so in love while starring in a steamy perfume advert together. In the footage,  the Olympic Gold Medallist, 31, cannot get enough of his new wife, who looked simply gorgeous wearing a black mini dress adorned with silver buttons. Meanwhile, Adam looked dashingly handsome, sporting a V-neck jumper. What also couldn’t go unnoticed was the silver hoop earring he wore in one ear, honouring the ‘hot boy hoop’ trend that has been seen on the likes of A-listers, Jacob Elordi and Paul Mescal of late. You may also like “Date night is a ritual of allure — a moment to embody confidence and connection. For us, it begins with our scent. Encore une Fois & Après L’Amour Les Osmiums …

The real reason behind Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s name change

The real reason behind Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s name change

Published by Sam Flores

Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty revealed their plans for a new joint surname the night before they married. The bride’s famous father Gordon admitted that he was “lost for words” with the “modern” step they had taken to become Mr and Mrs Ramsay Peaty. In a new interview with the Daily Mail, the star chef, 59, shared that it had been a surprise to him and wife Tana, 51. He said: “They told us the night before the wedding. I was lost for words. A wonderful suggestion. Very modern.” Holly, 26, and Adam, 31, tied the knot at Bath Abbey in late December, before celebrating their nuptials with a reception at nearby Kin House in Wiltshire. Their name change was confirmed publicly when the Olympic swimmer changed his handle on Instagram. Also present as guests at their wedding were David and Victoria Beckham, with Holly having grown up alongside their children. Their estranged son Brooklyn took a similar step with his wife Nicola after their 2022 wedding, adopting the surname ‘Peltz Beckham’. You may also …

Holly Ramsay showcases her abs on honeymoon in Australia with Adam Peaty

Holly Ramsay showcases her abs on honeymoon in Australia with Adam Peaty

Published by Daniella Wilson

Holly Ramsay is making the most of newlywed life – and the Australian sunshine – as she and husband Adam Peaty continue their lavish honeymoon Down Under. The 26-year-old showcased her incredibly toned abs while soaking up the Queensland lifestyle, sharing snaps from an early-morning hike that kicked off at 5am. Holly looked effortlessly sporty-chic in a skimpy black-and-white crop top and matching shorts, proving that even on honeymoon, fitness remains a priority for the couple.  Holly looked relaxed and in great shape on her honeymoon After their sunrise walk, the newlyweds settled in for an alfresco breakfast before Adam headed off for a training session in a nearby pool. Never one to miss an opportunity to lean into his athletic roots, the 31-year-old Olympic swimmer later shared a photo of himself poolside wearing tiny budgie smugglers, proudly displaying his muscular, tattooed physique. “First session in Australia done, can’t beat this place,” he wrote – a sentiment clearly echoed by his bride. © InstagramHolly enjoyed a sunrise walk Holly also revealed the couple are staying …

Holly Hunter in Paramount+ Show

Holly Hunter in Paramount+ Show

Published by Daniella Wilson

You can hardly blame the young leads of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy for being chaotic. They’re essentially first-year college students, most of them adjusting to life away from their home planets for the first time and figuring out who they want to become. Confused and inconsistent is exactly what they’re supposed to be at this stage. You can, on the other hand, certainly blame the Paramount+ show itself for being messy. Created by Gaia Violo, the series is a hybrid of sci-fi spectacle and teen drama that’s admirable in its ambitions but shaky in its execution, at least in the first six hours (of 10) sent to critics. But much like Starfleet’s brightest cadets, it’s too full of charm and promise to dismiss outright. You just hope to see it live up to its full potential someday. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy The Bottom Line A cast worth following to the ends of the galaxy. Airdate: Thursday, Jan. 15 (Paramount+)Cast: Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Zoë Steiner, Gina Yashere, …