Jennifer Aniston Shares How She Coped With The ‘Tough Stuff’ Of Fame

Posted on 26/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Jennifer Aniston has been famous for decades, but even she has trouble with some of the gossip, rumours and attention that comes with being in the public eye.

The Friends star has spoken out about what’s helped her cope over the years, telling People magazine that “self-awareness is key” and opening up about therapy in a cover story for the US outlet.

“I’ve really gotten a lot out of therapy. Just being a public person, there’s a lot of amazing things that come with that,” the actor told the magazine.

“But there’s also a lot of tough stuff, because we’re only human, and we tend to walk around with bullseyes on our heads.”

“Sometimes you can’t help family members or people sending stuff over going, ‘What is this? You’re having a baby? Are you getting married?’” Jen said, referencing the constant speculation that surrounds her relationships and private life.

“It’s like, ‘Oh, good gosh, when and how many years will it take for you to ignore that silliness?’”

When Jennifer reunited with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, for an unexpectedly flirty table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High for charity last September, it sent fans into a spiral and reignited relationship rumours.

“It was absolutely fun. Brad and I are buddies, we’re friends,” she said on The Howard Stern Show earlier this week.

“There’s no oddness at all except for everyone that probably watched it and wanted there to be. We had fun and [the table read] was for a great cause.”

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Aniston attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards on in January 2020.

She also clarified that, despite her and David Schwimmer’s admission that they had crushes on each other during the first season of Friends, they really and truly never took things further.

“David was great [but] we were in relationships. It was always never the right time, and it wouldn’t have worked,” she told the host, who refused to believe the two hadn’t “consummated” the relationship.

“The beauty of that was, whatever feelings we had, we just literally channelled everything into Ross and Rachel. I think maybe that’s why it resonated.”

“I would proudly say I banged Schwimmer if that happened,” she added with a laugh. “He reminded me of my high school boyfriend, to be quite honest.”

Britney Spears’ Boyfriend Sports ‘Free Britney’ T-Shirt Ahead Of Conservatorship Hearing

Posted on 23/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Britney Spears’ boyfriend Sam Asghari has shared a photo of himself sporting a “Free Britney” t-shirt ahead of the singer’s latest hearing about the conservatorship she was placed under more than a decade ago.

The chart-topping singer was placed under the legal conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears in 2008, during which time he’s been in charge of various aspects of her daily life, as well as her finances.

On Wednesday, Britney will address a US court about the arrangement, with Sam seemingly showing her some support on Instagram hours beforehand.

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In a selfie posted on his Instagram story, he was seen sporting a t-shirt emblazoned with the “Free Britney” slogan, alongside a lion emoji.

The previous night, he shared a motivational speech about lions, which said: “The lion is the king of the jungle. He’s not the biggest, the fastest or the smartest… so how does a lion become the king of the jungle? His mentality.”

Britney has not spoken publicly about the conservatorship since the 2009 MTV documentary Britney: For The Record, but did request last year that her father be replaced as her legal guardian.

Her lawyer told a Los Angeles court that Britney has a fraught relationship with her father, claiming she had also told him “on many occasions” that she is “afraid” of Jamie Spears.

The star’s lawyer added that Britney was refusing to perform as long as her dad was still in charge of her estate.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari at the GLAAD Media Awards in 2018

While Britney has remained tight-lipped on the conservatorship battle, Sam – who was born in Iran – wrote on Instagram in February: “I have zero respect for someone trying to control our relationship and constantly throwing obstacles our way.

“In my opinion Jamie is a total dick. I won’t be going into details because I’ve always respected our privacy but at the same time I didn’t come to this country to not be able to express my opinion and freedom.”

Sarah Paulson Recalls ‘Awkward’ Encounter With Matthew Perry After Carrie Fisher’s Invite To Wild Party

Posted on 22/06/2021 by Boris Clair

What do you get if you mix Sarah Paulson, Matthew Perry and an invite from Carrie Fisher to a “make out party”? The answer is this somewhat unexpected celebrity anecdote.

The American Horror Story star made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s US chat show on Monday, when she recalled what happened when she “hit it off” with the late Star Wars legend, after meeting on a night out in the early days of her career.

After deciding to leave the gathering they were at, they were in their cars when Carrie “rolled down her window and shouted out, ‘Hey, do you want to come to a party?’”

Excitedly accepting the invitation, Sarah later ended up attending what Carrie described as “Gore Vidal’s make out party”, who Jimmy explained was a writer who threw “interesting parties”.

“I didn’t see anyone make out,” Sarah said. “But there was a hat with names in it and you were supposed to make out with whomever you pulled out of the hat.”

Revealing an encounter with a certain Friends star, Sarah continued: “Matthew Perry pulled my name out of the hat… and then promptly left the room.

“I was like, ‘Uh, well let’s kiss!’ and he was like, ‘No,’” she said.

“We knew each other a little bit through one of my very best friends and it was awkward.”

And while they didn’t end up making out at the time, they did lock lips years later when they worked together on Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.

“We ended up playing romantic partners,” she said. “And then I got my kiss. I got several kisses. And boy, did he regret not taking me up on that at Gore Vidal’s make out party.”

Sarah played Harriet Hayes in the US comedy drama, who was the ex-girlfriend of Matthew’s character Matt Albie.

Studio 60 ran for one series from 2006 to 2007, before it was cancelled by NBC.

Watch Sarah’s interview with Jimmy Kimmel below…

Joe Wicks Reveals The (Unhealthy) Reason He Won’t Do Strictly Come Dancing

Posted on 22/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Joe Wicks has shut down the rumours he will be appearing on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing – or any future series of the BBC dance show.

And the Body Coach’s reason for “definitely not” ever appearing isn’t exactly the healthiest of excuses.

In a new interview with Radio Times, Joe explained that he’d need to “steaming” in order to take to the floor.

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Joe Wicks

“Publicly dancing on a dance floor, out there and exposed on my own, is my worst fear,” he explains.

“I can only ever really have a dance when I’ve had a drink, so to do Strictly I’d have to be steaming.”

And don’t expect to see Joe on any other non-dancing reality shows either – even though he’s been offered pretty much all of them, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! And Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

“To be honest, I just love being at home with my kids too much,” he says. “Being away for three weeks at a time, I wouldn’t enjoy that experience because I’d be missing them.”

Read the full interview with Joe in this week’s Radio Times, out now. www.radiotimes.com

Friends Star James Michael Tyler Shares Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on 21/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Friends star James Michael Tyler has told of how he has stage four cancer.

The actor, who played Central Perk manager Gunther in the hit sitcom, was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago, but it has now advanced.

James, 59, opened up about living with the disease during an interview with the Today show in the US on Monday.

James Michael Tyler as Gunther in Friends

“In September 2018, I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which had spread to my bones,” he said.

“I’ve been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years.”

He continued: “It’s stage 4 (now). Late stage cancer. So eventually, you know, it’s gonna probably get me.”

Actor James Michael Tyler (@slate_michael) played Gunther on “Friends” for 10 years, but he was unable to attend the recent cast reunion in person because he’s been battling a serious health issue. Now he’s sharing his news for the first time with @craigmelvin. pic.twitter.com/272tg4Sbvc

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Speaking about his original diagnosis that came during a routine check up, James said: “I was 56 years old at the time, and they screen for PSA, which is prostate-specific antigen. That came back at an extraordinarily high number… So I knew immediately when I went online and I saw the results of my blood test and blood work that there was obviously something quite wrong there.

‘Nearly immediately, my doctor called me and said ‘Hey, I need you to come in tomorrow because I suspect that you may have quite a serious problem with your prostate.’”

James initially underwent hormone therapy to help treat the disease and said he felt “fine” with no symptoms.

However, during the pandemic, his cancer mutated and he is now unable to walk after it further spread to his bones and spine.

James pictured on a replica of the Central Perk set in 2015

“I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing,” he said. “So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it’s progressed.”

James also said his illness meant he was not able to appear in person during the recent Friends reunion, appearing via video call instead.

“It was my decision not to be a part of that physically and make an appearance on Zoom, basically, because I didn’t wanna bring a downer on it, you know? … I didn’t want to be like, ‘Oh, and by the way, Gunther has cancer,’” he said.

James added that he wishes he’d gone to get checked out by his doctor earlier, and urged others to do the same.

“My goal this past year was to see my 59th birthday, he said. “My goal now is to help save at least one life.”

Cheryl Reveals The Reason Why Fans Might Not See As Much Of Her After Return To Spotlight

Posted on 20/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Cheryl has only just returned to the spotlight, but fans shouldn’t expect to see as much of her as they did before.

The ex-Girls Aloud singer has said she will not go back to being as busy, as she no longer has the energy to do things that “make her feel stressed or nervous”.

Speaking to Marie Claire, the former X Factor judge said: “I’m not doing that to myself again. I’m only going to do stuff that makes me truly happy.

“I think life falls into place when you focus on that intent. Only happiness. Only authenticity. I won’t spend time on anything that makes me feel stressed or nervous. I haven’t got the energy.”

Cheryl revealed that the pandemic had helped her to learn a “really valuable lesson” in evaluating what is important.

She continued: “It’s not worth it. The pandemic actually taught us that. You speak to people now and they don’t want to go back to their normal lives.

“I think we’ve learnt a really valuable lesson, as horrible and tragic and despicable as it was, and it brought a lot of awareness and self reflection, for the better. It’s about what’s important, and what makes you happy, and what makes you miserable.”

Cheryl, who is a parent to four-year-old son Bear with ex Liam Payne, returned to social media earlier this month after a year-long break, revealing she was working on a new project.

She has since been announced as an ambassador for supplements brand Feel.

Cheryl said that she will not go back to being as busy

Prior to her showbiz break, Cheryl has served as a judge on the The Greatest Dancer, which was axed by the BBC after two series last year.

Her last solo release came in 2019, having previously hit the top spot with singles like Fight For This Love and Call My Name.

Cheryl served as an X Factor judge from 2008 to 2010 and then again from 2014 to 2015.

It had been reported that Simon Cowell was keen to work with Cheryl on the ITV talent show again should it return from its current hiatus in 2022.

Sky News’ Kay Burley Says She Was An ‘Idiot’ Over Covid Rule Breach

Posted on 19/06/2021 by Boris Clair

She said: “I thought I was Covid-compliant. I wasn’t. I made a mistake.

“I was an idiot and I let myself and my viewers down. I’m sorry for what I did and for any heartache I caused the loyal friends with me at the time.

“I was appropriately sanctioned.”

She added: “I paid for my mistake; quite rightly. My viewers told me how frustrated they were with me and they were right to do so.

“With time, the mood music changed and my viewers wanted me back.”

Burley had celebrated her birthday with a rule-breaking gathering in London in December, while the capital was under Tier 2 restrictions.

The presenter, who has been with Sky News since its inception in 1989, apologised at the time, tweeting: “It doesn’t matter that I thought I was Covid-compliant on a recent social event. The fact is I was wrong, I made a big mistake, and I am sorry.”

Political editor Beth Rigby and north of England correspondent Inzamam Rashid were also taken off air for three months after attending their colleague’s 60th birthday party.

Following an internal review in December, Sky News found that “a small number of staff attended a social event in London” where Covid-19 guidelines were breached.

It said: “All those involved regret the incident and have apologised. Everyone at Sky News is expected to comply with the rules and the company takes breaches like this very seriously indeed.”

Burley returned to her breakfast slot on Sky News earlier this month.

Piers Morgan’s Wife Admits She Used To ‘Bitch’ About Him With Susanna Reid Behind His Back

Posted on 05/06/2021 by Boris Clair

Piers Morgan’s wife Celia Walden has admitted that she used to “bitch” about her husband with his former Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid.

Celia also revealed that she thinks Susanna – who was often described as Piers’ ‘long-suffering on-screen wife’ – did “the whole wife thing” better than her because she knew how to “manage” the divisive presenter.

Speaking to The Sun, Celia revealed: “We used to bitch about him behind his back together. In fact, I always felt she was better at the whole ‘wife’ thing than me. She was very good at managing him.”

Celia, who married Piers in 2010, also revealed what it was like living with Piers since he was axed from his job on GMB.

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Celia Walden, Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid

“Well, I always think of that famous quote, ‘Behind every great man, there’s a woman rolling her eyes’ — I am that woman,” she said.

“Being married to Piers is basically one very long eye roll. But what people don’t realise about Piers is that he’s usually very quiet at home because he’s exhausted himself on whatever interview he’s been doing.

“This is the only reason I am sad about him leaving GMB — well, that and the fact I wake up and there he is, staring back at me morning after morning.

“But really, he used to come back and by 9am was absolutely flattened, lying there on the sofa, catatonic, not bothering anyone.”

She added: “Unfortunately he’s got all his energy back now. Please, someone, just give him a job!

“But what’s extraordinary is that before it really was that Marmite thing with him — a split between those who loved or loathed him.

“But recently the attention has been 99.9 per cent positive. It’s been like walking around with a national treasure. Very odd.”

Peter Andre Inadvertently Sends Boris Johnson A Very Rude Message After Wedding To Carrie Symonds

Posted on 31/05/2021 by Boris Clair

Boris Johnson was met with many messages of congratulations after marrying Carrie Symonds in a private ceremony over the weekend, but Peter Andre accidentally had fans laughing after sending his good wishes to the prime minister.

The Mysterious Girl singer inadvertently made a joke about a sex act as he posted about the Johnsons’ nuptials on Instagram.

Sharing an image of the couple of their wedding day, Peter learned an valuable lesson about the placement of commas as he wrote: “Enjoy your wedding BJ.”

He later added: “Probs said that wrong 😑.”

“Unfortunate use of words,” one of his followers commented with some laughing emojis.

“SCREAMING,” another wrote.

“Oops that’s a blooper Peter what were you thinking or not thinking LOL,” a third added.

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Peter Andre

The couple tied the knot at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, with a small group of their friends and family present for the ceremony.

Reports of the wedding began circulating on Saturday, with a Downing Strret spokesperson confirming the following morning: “The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds were married yesterday afternoon in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral.

“The couple will celebrate their wedding with family and friends next summer.”

PA has reported that the celebration will take place in July 2022, with Symonds set to take on her new husband’s surname, being known as Carrie Johnson as of Saturday.

This is the first marriage for Carrie Johnson, while it is the prime minister’s third.

He was previously married to the artist and journalist Allegra Mostyn-Owen between 1987 and 1993, and the barrister and journalist Marina Wheeler.

Johnson and Wheeler’s divorce was finalised in 2020.

Jamie Oliver Reveals He Still Receives Public Abuse Over Turkey Twizzlers Ban

Posted on 30/05/2021 by Boris Clair

Jamie Oliver has revealed he continues to receive abuse from members of the public after he worked to have Turkey twizzlers banned over 15 years ago.

In 2005, the celebrity chef launched a campaign to improve the quality of food being served in UK schools, with Bernard Matthews’ Turkey twizzlers among the items he wanted scrapped from school menus.

Not everyone was happy with the move, and in a new interview with the podcast 12 Questions, he disclosed that some disgruntled fans of the offending turkey treats continue to abuse him on a regular basis.

Recalling a recent trip to the zoo, Jamie said: “[I was] with my kids and, you know, two metres away, [someone said] ‘that’s Jamie Oliver over there’ and the girl goes: ‘Yeah, I don’t like him, he’s a fucking arsehole’.

“And my kids are right next to me and hearing it as well, it’s a metre and a half away.”

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Jamie Oliver pictured in 2018

He continued: “As I walk away, she goes to me ‘have you tried those new turkey twizzlers?’ and I went ‘no, I haven’t,’ and she goes: ‘Well, they’re horrible!’

“I said: ‘You probably wouldn’t like the original ones, then.’ And she goes: ‘No I did, and you took them, you stole them away from me’.”

Jamie added that when he used to tour schools, he would be spat at by those unhappy with his campaigning.

“When I was walking around schools as a 28-year-old, I was getting so much abuse,” he admitted.

“I had so much DNA on my back every day when I got home. It was proper filth.”

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Jamie Oliver outside 10 Downing Street in 2005

Jamie’s work at this time was initially captured in the documentary Jamie’s School Dinners, after which he launched the Feed Me Better campaign.

Turkey twizzlers were reintroduced in 2020, with an apparently “healthier” recipe, which included no E numbers and around a 67% meat content.

Listen to Jamie’s full interview on 12 Questions here.

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