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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cheryl Tweedy set for sensational TV return after 5 years as she rebuilds career following shock death of ex Liam Payne
CHERYL Tweedy is set to return to TV after five years — and is in advanced talks to be a mentor on The Voice. The former Girls Aloud singer is being lined up for the 14th series, reuniting with long-time pal 3 3 The rapper and producer rallied round Cheryl following the death last year of Liam Payne, father to her son Bear. A TV insider told The Sun: ' and Cheryl first worked together 16 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. 'She was the obvious choice to mentor his team when the Battle Rounds return four years after being axed. 'A lot has happened in Cheryl's personal life since she was last working on a talent show — BBC's The Greatest Dancer — so she's taking baby steps to put herself back out there. 'Teaming up with as a guest mentor seems the perfect way to kick-start her comeback.' The ITV series is expected to air in early 2026 and bosses hope to convince Cheryl, 42, to sign up to the show permanently. New coach, Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland Sir Tom Jones and McFly pair Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher. Cheryl was devastated when One Direction star Liam, 31, fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina in October. This month, Netflix will screen a show called Building The Band, in which he appears as a guest judge. The insider added: 'It's bittersweet that Cheryl is going to be a guest judge so soon after Liam held the same role in one of his last projects before he died. 'She knows he would be supporting her every step of the way.' Cheryl's talent show career started on Popstars: The Rivals when she was voted by the public to be a member of new band Girls Aloud in 2002. Simon Cowell snapped her up as a judge on The X Factor aged 24. He then took her to LA for the US version, but she was sacked after just one episode. There was a backlash over her infamous purple flared trousers and orange top and viewers struggled with her Geordie accent.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelly Rowland Posts Behind-the-Scenes Snap from Her Role as a Coach on 'The Voice UK'
Kelly Rowland will appear as a coach on the upcoming season of The Voice UK Filming for season 14 of the British singing competition series is underway, but a premiere date is not currently known The Destiny's Child alum has previously appeared on several singing competition showsKelly Rowland is buzzing about her latest gig. On Monday, June 30, the 'Motivation' singer, 44, shared footage of herself on set as season 14 of The Voice UK's filming is underway. 'New gig, who dis…' she wrote over an Instagram Stories video of her walking past a row of empty coaches' chairs as crew members talked amongst themselves in the background. At the bottom of the clip, she tagged the long-running singing competition series. The Voice UK announced season 14's celebrity coaches at the start of the month in a June 3 social media post. 'Kelly… can you handle this? 😏,' the caption began, making a clever play at Destiny's Child's 2001 hit single, 'Bootylicious.' The post continued, 'Meet the Coaches newest recruit when The Voice UK returns ✌️.' Rowland's photo appeared in the announcement, along with a shot of Tom Jones, and Tom Fletcher & Danny Jones, also known as British pop stars McFly. All appeared in an Instagram Reels post that the Mea Culpa actress posted to her Instagram Stories on Monday. 'Have you heard the news?' was written over the video, which channeled a Mean Girls inspired whisper to the tune of Missy Elliott's 'Pass That Dutch' — the song famously associated with viewers learning all the juicy details about The Plastics. In the video Rowland shared, the McFlys whispered to each other, making surprised faces before sharing the news with a stunned Jones, who then told before he passed the information along to the 'Dilemma' star. The clip ended with her making a funny face before she smiled and walked off. The Voice UK isn't Rowland's first go at lending her expertise to a British singing competition — she also had a hand in putting Little Mix together on The X Factor UK. 'I just remember seeing all the ladies, and I don't know if it's because of my DC days and just feeling what that chemistry would feel like, but I knew what they felt like in my soul, and I felt like I knew what they would look like altogether and I went off my instincts, to be honest,' Rowland said in a November 2022 interview. Rowland has also appeared on The X Factor US, The X Factor UK Interactive, and The Voice AU. Additionally, Rowland will serve as a guest judge on Netflix's upcoming music competition series Building the Band. Contestants will have to come together to be bandmates without ever seeing one another. Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean will serve as the host while Tony winner and former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger will serve as mentor and judge. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The series was filmed before Liam Payne's death in October at the age of 31, and he will appear posthumously as a judge. Prior to Payne's death, Rowland told PEOPLE he was "absolutely hilarious" during their time working on the show. "I didn't know how funny he was, so I'm getting to know him, and he is so cool," she said in August 2024. Building the Band premieres on Netflix on July 9. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé's Loewe 'Cowboy Carter' Bandana Dress Is a Sparkly Homage to Her Destiny's Child Fashion Era
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sure, Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé's first explicitly country album. But as a Houston native, Western culture is deeply engrained in her music, and most notably, her style. Beyoncé and cowgirl style go way back. During her Destiny's Child days, the singer regularly took center-stage in full Western garb. For example: On July 9, 2000, the girl group performed their greatest hits at London's Hyde Park. The dress code? Red bandana tops and low-rise jeans. The look was likely designed by her mother, Tina Knowles, who created all of her daughter's Destiny's Child costumes at the time. Her waistline was distressed—a signature early aughts accent—while each pocket of her jeans displayed retro embroidery. Fast-forward 25 years to June 21, 2025—opening night of the Cowboy Carter tour's Paris leg. While performing the chart-topping hit, "Texas Hold 'Em," Beyoncé channeled her younger self in yet another red bandana look. She wore head-to-toe Loewe, looking straight out of '00s. The pop star sported an asymmetrical, bandana print dress that was covered in thousands of Swarovski crystals. (A round of applause for her stylist, Shiona Turini.) Just like her Destiny's Child look, she paired the paisley number with jeans. Instead of low-rise skinnies, however, Loewe created denim hot pants, which peeked out from underneath her skirt. She then added a dash of pop star energy, with a pair of dazzling rhinestone cowboy boots (one of her performance favorites). Even her crimped blonde hair paid homage to the 2000s. A few feet behind Beyoncé, Blue Ivy stood out as the spitting image of her mom. The 13-year-old nailed the country-coded choreography and also wore Loewe. She was outfitted in a high-low paisley top, plus distressed light-wash jeans—a direct homage to Beyoncé's own paisley moment. To finish, Blue Ivy popped on a red cowboy hat and complementary boots, before tucking a matching handkerchief into her pocket. Let this look stand as a reminder to any naysayers: Beyoncé has always been country. View Deal $270 at NDG Paris View Deal View Deal $45 at Poppy Lissiman View Deal View Deal View Deal
Forbes
19-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
A New Study Targets Genetic Risk For Mental Illness
For centuries, the genetic lottery has shaped our health and our futures. In Destiny's Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, the story is told of how science is beginning to tip the scales, offering hope to individuals once bound by the DNA they inherited. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the effort to address rare genetic conditions that dramatically raise the risk of serious mental health challenges, including schizophrenia. Some children are born missing a vital stretch of their DNA. This genetic change is known as a microdeletion. Although small, this missing segment can have far-reaching effects on development, influencing everything from the heart and immune system to facial shape and the ability to speak clearly. The range of physical symptoms is broad: some children may be born with heart defects, others with weakened immune defenses that make them more susceptible to infections, and still others with differences in facial features or palate formation that can affect feeding and speech. As these children grow and develop, they often face significant challenges in their brains. Many experience difficulties with learning, memory, and attention. Social interactions can be especially challenging, as some individuals struggle to recognize and interpret emotions and maintain healthy relationships. Emotional regulation may also be affected, leading to increased anxiety and mood swings. These issues can persist into adulthood, impacting overall quality of life. Perhaps most concerning is the sharply increased risk of severe psychiatric disorders. Among these, schizophrenia, a complex mental health condition marked by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, stands out. While schizophrenia is influenced by a combination of many genes and environmental factors, research consistently shows that genetic factors account for up to 80% of the risk. In the general population, the lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia is about 1%. However, for those with rare genetic deletions, the risk can be higher. It's believed that the loss of specific genes in these tiny DNA segments disrupts brain development and connectivity, making the brain more vulnerable to the onset of psychiatric illness later in life. Importantly, not everyone with such a deletion will develop schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions. Knowing this highlights the interplay between genetic vulnerability and environmental influences that together shape mental health outcomes. Still, the presence of a genetic deletion dramatically tips the odds, making early identification and intervention critical for affected families. Until recently, there were no treatments that addressed the root cause of these cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. Care focused on managing day-to-day challenges, but the underlying biology remained untouched. That is why a new study published in eLife is noteworthy. It focused on the molecular consequences of this DNA deletion, specifically examining how it disrupts the brain's normal development and function. The study found that the deletion disrupts the brain's natural gene regulators. This results in the overproduction of a protein, which, when present in excess, disrupts the growth and communication of brain cells. This overproduction contributes to the symptoms observed in individuals affected by the condition. The breakthrough occurred via a gene-targeting therapy that used short pieces of synthetic genetic material designed to silence specific genes. By delivering these molecules to the brains of adult mice with the genetic deletion, they were able to reduce protein levels. The result: memory and learning improved, and the benefits lasted for more than two months after a single treatment. This research marks a significant step forward for several reasons. First, it demonstrates that the effects of a genetic brain disorder are not necessarily permanent. Intervening at the molecular level can restore function, at least in animal models. Second, the technology used here is already being used to treat other neurological diseases. This raises hopes that similar approaches could be adapted for people. Finally, the study sheds light on the broader mechanisms that link rare genetic changes to common mental illnesses like schizophrenia, offering new clues for future therapies. For families living with the daily realities of this genetic condition, the promise of a therapy that targets the underlying cause rather than just the symptoms could be life-changing. Imagine a young adult who has struggled for years with memory lapses and social difficulties is now able to participate more fully in school, work, and relationships. While much work remains to be done before such treatments become widely available, the path is more straightforward than ever before. As we stand at the threshold of a new era in genetic medicine, stories like this remind us that destiny, once written in our genes, is now open to revision. With each advance, the possibility grows that inherited risk does not have to mean inherited fate. The challenge ahead is to ensure that these breakthroughs are translated into real-world therapies, so that the promise of rewriting genetic destiny becomes a reality for all who need it.
Forbes
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Beyoncé's First Solo Smash Reaches A Never-Before-Seen High
Beyoncé's 'Crazy in Love' climbs to No. 11 on the U.K.'s Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart, ... More scoring a new peak position 20 years after its release. FT, LAUDERDALE - MARCH 12: Singer/actress Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during the start of the "Verizon Ladies First Tour 2004" at the Office Depot Center March 12, 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The countrywide tour is scheduled to run through the months of March and April 2004. Beyonce and female dancers wardrobe designed by Dolce and Gabbana and styled by Tina Knowles. Male dancers styled by Timothy White. (Photo by) When Beyoncé was preparing to break out of Destiny's Child and forge ahead with her solo career, she knew she needed a banger to kickstart things. She scored not just a hit song, but one of the most memorable solo introductions in music history with "Crazy in Love," the tune that features her future husband Jay-Z, as the track became a global sensation. More than two decades have passed since its release, and it's still regarded as one of the most impressive tunes in her catalog — and that's saying something for a woman who has been scoring massive wins for years. Somehow, even after so much time in the spotlight, "Crazy in Love" continues to climb to new heights. This week, "Crazy in Love" rises from No. 15 to No. 11 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart in the United Kingdom. The tally ranks the bestselling titles in those genres, and Beyoncé is often found in at least one of the 40 spots. Her cut hits a new all-time peak on the genre-specific list as it climbs this frame. "Crazy in Love" reaches this newly-established peak 59 weeks into its time on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart, but decades after it was first released. The tune opened on the tally in February 2004, launching at No. 40. It held on for a little over a month before vanishing, and it wasn't seen again for seven years. Since then, "Crazy in Love" has fallen off of and returned to the ranking more than a dozen times, but it has been steadily charting since February of this year. Beyoncé's first solo smash reached a new high last August when it jumped from No. 28 to No. 14. That stood as its all-time peak for almost a year. It missed out on matching that No. 14 position by one space last week, but now it's closer to the top 10 than ever before. "Crazy in Love" seems to be benefiting from the excitement surrounding Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour, which recently touched down in London for six nights. Thanks to her arrival, the singer's album of the same name rises on multiple rankings, while its lead single "Texas Hold 'Em" breaks back onto a pair of tallies in the U.K.
