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Love Is Blind is set to make a comeback, a mere eight months after the previous batch of couples took the plunge and got engaged sight unseen.The seventh season of Love Is Blind is nearly upon us, so when exactly does it drop and who are the hopeful singles this time around? The unforgettable Netflix dating show has been playing matchmaker since 2020, and viewers can't get enough of the unique concept, with a UK version having launched in August. Hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey will be back to keep a watchful eye on the proceedings as contestants meet potential partners in the dating pods and propose before they've even laid eyes on each other. The series then tracks the couples as they continue to learn about each other and determine if there's a genuine connection between them after all.

Some very big stars started off on Saturday Night Live!

People who own Apple AirPods, or any earphones, are being urged to clean them as soon as possible in an alarming health warning. In comes as a new study found traces of harmful bacteria on AirPods that hadn't been cleaned often enough by their users.

Drake Hogestyn has sadly passed away.

Forrest Gump, the iconic film directed by Robert Zemeckis, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and fans can now watch it for free.

Fawlty Towers is marking its 49th anniversary as one of Britain's most cherished sitcoms.

The entertainment world mourned the loss of a much-loved former Neighbours star who has tragically died from cancer at the age of 54, back in 2019. Darius Perkins, renowned for his role as the original Scott Robinson before Jason Donovan took over, was a familiar face on Australian television with roles in popular series like Home and Away and The Sullivans. His family announced the sad news that Darius passed away, and Twitter was flooded with homage posts from devastated fans at the time.

An NHS doctor and her six month old daughter stranded in Lebanon are begging the UK government for help to evacuate.

NHS chiefs have refused to disclose how much public money was spent on a controversial report about a scandal-hit hospital.

ON two separate occasions over a 12-year period, I’ve been taken into the same room, inside the same hospital and told there’s a chance my husband won’t survive the aftermath of heart surgery.

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 18 years since The Hills first premiered!

announcing she had finished chemotherapy, with a planning meeting for this year’s carol-belting spectacular. (Someone remember to reserve those storybook reindeer again).This is not what it looks like.The most obvious interpretation of this meeting was that it is a nice, clear sign that the princess is on the road back to normal after a year that has up-ended the monarchy and dumped it on its soft head.

Key Takeaways:Success in business often feels like a careful balance between strategy and intuition, but what if one of the most powerful ingredients for marketing success was something you’ve carried with you all along? For entrepreneurs, especially those just stepping into the startup world, personal passions are often overlooked in favor of market research, data-driven strategies, and a strict focus on the bottom line. But in reality, your personal passions may be the most untapped source of marketing potential.Let’s explore how your passions can ignite creativity, inspire authentic storytelling, and help build a devoted community, ultimately driving your marketing success.When we talk about passion in the context of business, we’re referring to the deep enthusiasm and personal connection that drives your interest in a subject.

The Diplomat season 2 debuts on Netflix on October 31, and we have confirmed info about the returning cast.

The alumni of Saturday Night Live have become some of the funniest (and wealthiest) comedians in Hollywood!

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Actress Sarah Hadland experienced a frightening health scare that landed her in the hospital by ambulance. Last week on Strictly Come Dancing, Sarah and her professional dance partner Vito Coppola wowed with their quickstep, scoring an impressive 30 points and tying for second place with Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec.The pair dazzled with a near-perfect performance to Dolly Parton's legendary tune "9 To 5," complete with a frilly red blouse, vibrant striped skirt, and beaming smiles. However, the 53-year-old star, famed for playing Stevie in the BBC sitcom Miranda, once thought she was at death's door after experiencing a strange symptom while dining.

TV star Dani Dyer, 27, has reached out via social media to ask her fans for help after she revealed that daughter Star, who is one of the twins she shares with fiancé Jarrod Bowen, has been stricken with hand, foot and mouth disease. In her Instagram story, she says: “Star’s got hand, foot and mouth, and you can’t do anything about that, can you? I’ve looked and looked, but is there any remedies because she is scratching it so much she is bleeding.” With her twins crying in the background, Dani goes on to say: “I’ve got a phone call in to the doctor but I know they genuinely can’t do anything, and now I’m looking at Summer thinking ‘you’re going to get it.’ I just feel like the illnesses are constant.

Nick Knowles is buzzing to hit the Strictly Come Dancing floor again after a "tough week" nursing an arm and shoulder injury.The DIY SOS star confirmed on Thursday that he's all set for Saturday's live show, having got the thumbs up from medics. Earlier in the week, fans were biting their nails when Nick's chances of strutting his stuff on BBC One looked shaky after he hurt his bicep changing his car tyre.

A huge fire has broken out at a derelict Scots hospital as residents are advised to keep their windows closed.

Some £1.1 billion-worth of fraudulent insurance claims were detected last year, marking a 4% increase compared with 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

You ultimately become what you repeatedly do. If your habits aren’t helping you, they’re hurting you. Here are some fairly common and widespread examples of the latter that will drain all your joy and inner peace, if you let them:Try to use frustration and inconvenience to motivate you rather than annoy you.

A woman was rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Inverness yesterday.

Police have launched a probe following an attempted murder in Greenock this morning.

Chappell Roan has been forced to cancel two shows, saying she must "prioritise" her health amid her rapid rise to stardom. Explaining things on Instagram on Friday, 27 September, the 26 year old sensation shared she's bowing out of her scheduled sets in NYC and DC at All Things Go due to feeling "overwhelmed" lately. Her heartfelt post read: "I apologise to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC and DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform.Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it.

The body of a 21-year-old man was sadly found in Wigan.

“I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 12 and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) when I was just about to do my GCSEs at 16. I’ve really adapted to my psoriasis, though sometimes when I’m having a bad flareup and my skin is super itchy, I can scratch until I bleed, which affects my mood and how I feel within my body. “My CFS affects my everyday life a lot more.

Kate Middleton marked the next stage of her return to royal duties earlier this week, when she and Prince William joined the King and Queen at Crathie Kirk in Balmoral while they continued their annual stay in Scotland.The decision to travel to their beloved retreat, which came after Kate, 42, revealed she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, was unexpected but ultimately an encouraging surprise, a leading royal expert says. “I must admit, I was quite surprised to see William and Catherine back up in Balmoral so soon,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively tells OK! “We don’t know whether they had the children with them, but their visit underlines how important they feel it is to spend time with Charles.

Fans of Desperate Housewives will be feeling nostalgic as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Sounds like Josh Duggar is living it up in federal prison… even though he hasn’t earned the right, according to an insider!

Bowen Yang is spilling more tea about the secret Saturday Night Live host who made the cast cry!

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor got real about a difficult part of her life. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month in Septemb

.“About 380 known chemical substances have been described in cocoa, and among them are the phenolic phytochemicals, which have been intensively investigated for their ,” says nutritionist . “Moreover, in some studies it has been observed that pure cocoa contains much higher levels of total phenolics and has a higher antioxidant activity than black tea and .” Good to know!Parada suggests looking out for chocolate with a cocoa content equal to or greater than 75%—bearing in mind that most standard chocolate bars contain less than 40%, it’s important to check the label: “Certain chocolates, even if they contain a high percentage of cocoa, also include other types of ingredients that we do not want, such as sweeteners, flavorings, or high levels of sugar.”Use dark chocolate in chunks in homemade pancakes, or eat with nuts as a healthy snack.

Season 50 of Saturday Night Live has arrived and we’re just one day away from the season premiere of the highly-anticipated edition.

Ellen Degeneres reveals she’s been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, OCD, and ADHD.The former talk show host, 66, shared an update on her health in her new Netflix comedy special, For Your Approval. “I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now. I’m like a human sandcastle.

Soap legend Martine McCutcheon has left fans worried - after stepping outside in wintry weather conditions without wearing a coat.

Ghosts is one of the biggest shows on television, and all of its stars are growing in popularity as well.

Dame Maggie Smith, an actress known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, died aged 89 on Friday 27th September, leaving a legacy of remarkable performances.

Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic theatre and acting legend, had come to terms with her mortality before her peaceful passing.

Chevy Chase is screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at venues all over North America in November and December, Sarah Silverman has a massive stand-up tour already underway, Martin Short will take the stage with Steve Martin on their ‘Dukes of Funnytown Tour’ next month, Seth Meyers regularly co-headlines a residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre with John Oliver and David Spade gigs all year long.Heck, even Will Ferrell‘s DJ’ing a show with Swedish House Mafia in Chicago this October.Plus, former writer Simon Rich is putting on “All In,” a Broadway play based on his short stories, starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Chloe Fineman, Tim Meadows and more this December.Don’t forget the rumored, star-studded Feb. 16 Radio City SNL extravaganza, either.That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.If it’s always been your dream to catch an “SNL” hero of yours in person — regardless of which era is your favorite — here’s how you can see 39 of the 167 “SNL” alum live from wherever you may be this year and next including a Senator (Al Franken) and an Oscar winner (Robert Downey Jr.).To keep things organized, cast members are listed chronologically from when they started their tenure on the show.Screening “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” from Nov. 22 through Dec. 29Touring Oct. 10 through Feb. 3, 2025One Christmas show with Judith Owens on Dec. 17Touring with Steve Martin from Oct. 4 through Nov. 16Acting in “McNeal” on Broadway from Sept. 27 through Nov. 24One show on Oct. 4Touring from Oct. 25 through Dec. 21Touring from Sept. 27 through April 6, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through April 12, 2025Touring from Sept. 27 through Nov. 23; co-headlining with Nikki Glaser on select datesTouri

her new and last comedy special, “For Your Approval,” which dropped on Netflix Tuesday.DeGeneres said she only received the diagnoses after she left her long-running daytime talk show following a spate of allegations surfaced in 2020, accusing the comedian of running a toxic workplace.The star learned she has “full on osteoporosis” — a disease that causes bones to become weak and more likely to fracture — after she took a “stupid bone density test.”“I don’t even know how I’m standing up right now,” DeGeneres joked. “I’m like a human sandcastle.

Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott’s “10 Rules for Being Human” offers a guiding light, illuminating the essential truths that underpin our existence. […]

Stephen Graham has been cast as Bruce Springsteen’s father in the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.The film, which stars The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White as a young Springsteen, is directed by Scott Cooper (Black Mass, Hostiles) and will begin shooting this autumn.From 20th Century Studios, Deliver Me From Nowhere follows Springsteen during the making of his 1982 album ‘Nebraska’.Graham, whose credits include Peaky Blinders, Snatch, Gangs of New York, This Is England, and Boiling Point will play the Boss’ dad, Douglas “Dutch” Springsteen, Variety reports.The cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan, as well as Odessa Young, who is rumoured to play a love interest. It was reported in May that Succession’s Jeremy Strong is in talks to portray Jon Landau, Springsteen’s longtime manager.Back in August, White spoke to GQ about his preparation for portraying the rock icon.

Chappell Roan has pulled out of her planned performances at All Things Go Festival in New York City and Washington, D.C, to prioritise her health.The ‘Hot To Go’ singer was slated to play at the twin festivals this weekend (September 28 and 29), however, she announced today (September 27) that she would no longer be performing due to an “overwhelming” past few weeks.In a statement shared to her Instagram story, Roan wrote: “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it.”She went on to say: “I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health.

Sainsbury's shoppers have been warned over the potential peanut contamination of one of the supermarket's products.