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Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Louise Redknapp, 50, looks loved-up with boyfriend Drew Michael, 41, as she shares an insight into Glastonbury
Louise Redknapp looked loved-up with her boyfriend Drew Michael as she shared an insight into their time at Glastonbury Festival. The singer, 50, and her businessman partner, 41, were having the time of their lives in the photos shared to Instagram on Wednesday. In one snap, Louise looked incredible in a black bikini top and denim shorts while laughing with Drew on the grass. Another showed her wearing a white lace cami top and double denim, with the couple posing for selfies with friends in other images. 'The best time watching some incredible artists at Glastonbury. Raye you blew me away! I laughed, I cried and all in between! Bring on 2027!!! xxx,' Louise captioned the update. The singer recently revealed if there are wedding bells on the horizon with her younger boyfriend. The happy couple have been dating since October 2023 and have gone from strength to strength. Louise moved on with Drew after her split from Jamie Redknapp in 2017 after 19 years of marriage. They share two children together Charlie, 20, and William, 16. Now in a new interview as she releases her new album Louise has gushed over her partner after her tough marriage breakdown and spoken candidly about their future plans. She told The Sun: 'Drew's great. We're having a lovely time together. It took me a long time to get to that place and be open about anything. 'I was very guarded and scared. But I'm really enjoying having special times with someone. He's a great guy and super-kind.' Asked if there are wedding bells on the horizon she added: 'Oh, I'm not even thinking that far ahead. I'm not even going there. 'I just want to be proud of this and I want to really enjoy it. I've met a really great guy and I'm really happy. But you never know what the future holds.' She added in the interview that her two sons really get on well with Drew which makes life much easier. Louise also hit back at 'toyboy' criticism due to their nine-year age gap. She said being branded a 'cougar' is 'water off a duck's back' to her and that 'age is irrelevant' as she doesn't 'feel older than him'. The interview comes after she recently revealed why she was painted as the 'villain' following her split from ex-husband Jamie. Louise opened up about being accused of walking out on her family and how everyone had an 'opinion'. She told the Independent: 'I was the villain. I'd been lucky in my career because for many years I didn't really have a lot of scrutiny. Then bang, everybody's got an opinion.' 'Anything someone could perceive as negative, I cut out. Nothing I said was right. To defend myself was wrong. To not defend myself was wrong. I felt like I was walking up a one-way street with just nowhere to go on it.' Elsewhere Louise said she is now ready to push out of her comfort zone and she even features a number of 'sex noises' in her new single. She is preparing to release a new album Confessions and is really adamant about making 'progressive music' instead of being 'nostalgic'. Louise said she doesn't care what people think despite friends questioning whether there are 'too many sex noises' in her new track Get Into It, which features moans of ecstasy. Speaking about co-writer Jon Shave, who worked on Charli XCX's album Brat, she said: 'I got a text from Jon asking, "Are there too many sex noises on this?". And I was like, "Jon, there can never be too many sex noises!" 'I've had a lot of feedback like that. And I do understand it. I've always kept in my lane, done what people expected. Now I'm saying, 'f*** it!' It came after Louise discussed her divorce from Jamie on the Happy Place podcast and credited her two sons for keeping her going during the breakup. She said: 'If I didn't have my kids, I think I would've just given up. I think I just knew that my kids were my everything and they needed me.' The singer admitted that the public scrutiny of her marriage breakdown made the situation even harder to deal with. She added: 'But I can honestly say, when you're going through something so personal in your own turmoil in your own way, but then to get the barrage of judgment and nastiness. 'I never realised people could be so unkind and say such terrible things. I blew my mind.' 'I was going through a lot as it was, I was trying to be strong for my kids, whatever had gone on in our life was private - which I do believe that you're entitled to no matter what. 'And God, I was such a villain, and I was breaking like I was absolutely breaking. 'Beyond what I thought it was possible for a human to break and all along I'm still trying to be a mum. 'And it was just like every time I went out, and I was trying to put a brave face on and do things, like that was wrong if I didn't. 'I felt like everything I did was so wrong.' Following the split, Jamie found love with Swedish model Frida Andersson and they tied the knot in 2021 before having a son together.
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Louise Redknapp and Lizzie Cundy look chic as they attend the launch of Jo Wood's debut novel while her ex husband Ronnie makes a surprise appearance
Louise Redknapp, Lizzie Cundy and Jo Wood looked chic in black and white as they attended the model's book launch at London's Nexus Club on Wednesday. Singer Louise, 50, who is the wife of former football Jamie Redknapp, looked incredible in a crisp white shirt, which she layered over a black three-quarter leggings. She upped the glamour as she toted around her belongings in a black leather Hermes Birkin bag, Louise added inches to her statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of black leather mules. TV personality Lizzie, 57, put on a very busty display in a plunging white structured dress. To finish her ensemble, the former wife of footballer Jason Cundy wore a pair of white heels and carried a nude leather bag. Louise Redknapp, Lizzie Cundy and Jo Wood looked chic in black and white as they attended the model's book launch at London's Nexus Club on Wednesday Meanwhile Jo, 70, cut a sophisticated look in a black buttoned-up blouse which she paired with black trousers and platform sandals. They all stepped out to celebrate Jo's debut novel, The Resurrection of Flo, which 'explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment as an older woman'. She has explained that the 'sexy and shocking' novel is based on her experience of recovering from her painful divorce from the Rolling Stones guitarist, who made a surprise appearance at the event. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Mail, Jo said: 'The book is about how not to be a victim after a marriage. And how to pick yourself up and get out there - and have fun, and experience life fully as an older woman.' Due to be published this summer, The Resurrection of Flo has been described by the publisher as 'sexy and shocking'. 'Breaking up with your husband... I know what that feels like', Jo said. 'Many women know what that's like, where the man you love has run off. They say you have to write from experience. 'My friend read it and said, ''Oh Jo, I could imagine that's what happened to you when you and Ronnie broke up.'' It's fiction, and the story is about Flo, but of course I'm going to put my feelings into it.' The book's protagonist - whose name rhymes with the author's - is 53 when she gets divorced, the same age Jo was when she split with Ronnie after his affair with 19-year-old cocktail waitress, Ekaterina 'Katia' Ivanova. Jo has explained that the 'sexy and shocking' novel based on her experience of recovering from her painful divorce from the Rolling Stones guitarist He wore a bold patterned shirt, teamed with blue jeans and trainers Jo and Ronnie have two children together – Leah, 46, and Tyrone, 41 – and eventually became friends again after Jo filed for divorce in 2008. They remain on good terms. Jo is also mum to another son, Jamie, 48, from her first marriage to clothing entrepreneur Peter Greene. 'I met a woman once who said, ''My husband's left me, my life's over.'' I thought, no it's not! There's always life after a relationship, no matter what age you are,' she said. She also admitted she hasn't yet told Ronnie about the book. 'I've been quietly writing it just in case it got nowhere. When I went to see the publisher, I thought they might say, 'Forget it Jo, this is ridiculous!' 'I'm not going to send Ronnie a copy. He won't read it anyway – I know him. He won't read it. He's not a book person. He read one book in 30 years while I was with him. His loss. It's a girl's book anyway – it's a woman's book.' She added: 'I got inspiration from things that happened to me but all the people in it are fiction. I just got inspired by everything around me. I'd sit and watch Sex Sent me to the ER! Stuff like that – I'd think, that would be a good idea for Flo. 'I think my book is funny. It's not a serious book. Silly things happen to her. I just hope people enjoy it for what it is. It's the first time I've ever done anything like this. God, my father would be so proud of me.' Jo has previously shared the secret to her close relationship with her ex-husband Ronnie, whom she has remained on good terms with since their 2009 divorce. She said: 'I know that I can pick up the phone and ring him if there's anything, like, trouble or anything like that. 'But I could do that with Keith [Richards] as well. I saw Keith recently, with Patti [Hansen, his wife]. I'm fine with them all. I didn't do anything wrong! 'When you have children and grandchildren, I think it's important… I like to know that I can say, "The kids have been, you know, even though they're grown up. Have a word with them!"' In recent years, Jo has ditched the rock-and-roll lifestyle from her marriage to Ronnie for an eco-friendly countryside cottage. Aside from WiFi, Jo said she more or less lives self-sufficiently and has traded in her days of drinking and joints for homegrown veg and is even creating a capsule supplement called Longevity to boost her health. Speaking to The Telegraph, Jo admitted that she didn't have an addictive personality which made it easier for her to walk away from the party lifestyle after it suddenly dawned on her one day that way of living wasn't what she wanted.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Louise Redknapp, 50, flaunts her age-defying physique in a black bikini as she enjoys a girls' trip to Manhattan
Louise Redknapp flaunted her age-defying physique in a black bikini as she enjoyed a girls' trip to Manhattan on Sunday. The singer, 50, looked incredible in the album of holiday snaps, as she stunned in her swimwear which she layered under a white shirt and paired with long black shorts. She appeared in high spirits for her trip as she could be seen posing in front of the Big Apple's famous skyline. Louise and her friend also shared a picture looking very glamourous in a white dress which featured a choker design. Alongside her fun Instagram post in the states, the blonde beauty penned: 'A little girls trip with Sue'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Louise's trip comes after the singer revealed if there are wedding bells on the horizon with her younger boyfriend, Drew Michael. The happy couple have been dating since October 2023 and have gone from strength to strength. The singer moved on with Drew after her split from Jamie Redknapp in 2017 after 19 years of marriage. They share two children together Charlie, 20, and William, 16. Now in a new interview as she releases her new album Louise has gushed over her partner after her tough marriage breakdown and spoken candidly about their future plans. She told The Sun: 'Drew's great. We're having a lovely time together. It took me a long time to get to that place and be open about anything. 'I was very guarded and scared. But I'm really enjoying having special times with someone. He's a great guy and super-kind.' Asked if there are wedding bells on the horizon she added: 'Oh, I'm not even thinking that far ahead. I'm not even going there. 'I just want to be proud of this and I want to really enjoy it. I've met a really great guy and I'm really happy. But you never know what the future holds.' She added in the interview that her two sons really get on well with Drew which makes life much easier. Louise also hit back at 'toyboy' criticism due to their nine-year age gap. She said being branded a 'cougar' is 'water off a duck's back' to her and that 'age is irrelevant' as she doesn't 'feel older than him'. The interview comes after she recently revealed why she was painted as the 'villain' following her split from ex-husband Jamie. Louise opened up about being accused of walking out on her family and how everyone had an 'opinion'. She told the Independent: 'I was the villain. I'd been lucky in my career because for many years I didn't really have a lot of scrutiny. Then bang, everybody's got an opinion.' 'Anything someone could perceive as negative, I cut out. Nothing I said was right. To defend myself was wrong. To not defend myself was wrong. I felt like I was walking up a one-way street with just nowhere to go on it.' Elsewhere Louise said she is now ready to push out of her comfort zone and she even features a number of 'sex noises' in her new single. She is preparing to release a new album Confessions and is really adamant about making 'progressive music' instead of being 'nostalgic'. Louise said she doesn't care what people think despite friends questioning whether there are 'too many sex noises' in her new track Get Into It, which features moans of ecstasy. Speaking about co-writer Jon Shave, who worked on Charli XCX's album Brat, she said: 'I got a text from Jon asking, "Are there too many sex noises on this?". And I was like, "Jon, there can never be too many sex noises!" 'I've had a lot of feedback like that. And I do understand it. I've always kept in my lane, done what people expected. Now I'm saying, 'f*** it!' It came after Louise discussed her divorce from Jamie on the Happy Place podcast and credited her two sons for keeping her going during the breakup. She said: 'If I didn't have my kids, I think I would've just given up. I think I just knew that my kids were my everything and they needed me.' The singer admitted that the public scrutiny of her marriage breakdown made the situation even harder to deal with. She added: 'But I can honestly say, when you're going through something so personal in your own turmoil in your own way, but then to get the barrage of judgment and nastiness. 'I never realised people could be so unkind and say such terrible things. I blew my mind.' 'I was going through a lot as it was, I was trying to be strong for my kids, whatever had gone on in our life was private - which I do believe that you're entitled to no matter what. 'And God, I was such a villain, and I was breaking like I was absolutely breaking. 'Beyond what I thought it was possible for a human to break and all along I'm still trying to be a mum. 'And it was just like every time I went out, and I was trying to put a brave face on and do things, like that was wrong if I didn't. 'I felt like everything I did was so wrong.' Following the split, Jamie found love with Swedish model Frida Andersson and they tied the knot in 2021 before having a son together.
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lousie Redknapp, 50, wows fans as she shows off her toned body in a bikini on girls' holiday
POP BEAUTY She recently spoke to The Sun about her new relationship LOUISE Redknapp wowed fans as she posed in a bikini top on her girls' holiday to New York. The 50-year-old star shared a snap of herself enjoying the sunny weather in the Big Apple. 5 5 5 Throwing her hands in the air, Louise flaunted her toned figure in the top and low cut shorts. She captioned her shots: "A little girls trip with Sue." Fans were quick to comment on her holiday snaps, with one saying: "Wow u look incredible". Another said: "Still stunning after all these years!" Louise found love again almost two years ago with boyfriend Drew, 41. Since then, they've appeared inseparable, often enjoying music events and spending their summers attending festivals, including Glastonbury and Boardmasters. If Louise hasn't been going to festivals, she's been performing at them, with the singer launching a comeback with her Greatest Hits celebrating her career to date. She's also just released her fifth solo album Confessions. The Strictly winner was with ex Jamie Redknapp for 20 years and they share two sons. 'What's great is (Drew) is brilliant on a friendship level with the boys,' she told The Sun last month. Louise Redknapp says she felt 'the lowest a human could get' when she split from husband Jamie and 'almost gave up' 'They get on great with him. And that, for me, is super-important. There's just a real mutual respect there. Obviously Beau is still at school, but we spend a lot of time together.' The nine-year age gap inevitably led to Drew being described as her 'toyboy' and Louise being referred to as a 'cougar'. But it's 'water off a duck's back,' she added. 'For me, age is irrelevant – within reason – but he's not 22. I think it's more about the person and the life experiences and the connection that's important.' However, Louise isn't thinking about walking down the aisle a second time. 'Oh, I'm not even thinking that far ahead. I'm not even going there. Manifesting is a real hint to Drew. 'I'm not going to lie and say it isn't. But it's also a life lesson to be present in the here and now, so I'm not thinking down the line. I'm enjoying my relationship, my kids, my album and my life." After their split her ex Jamie went on to marry model Frida Andersson in 2021. 5 5
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hollywood star Gerard Butler honours 'beloved' Scottish mother in emotional tribute
Scottish-born Hollywood star Gerard Butler has paid tribute to his late mother who passed away earlier in the year. The actor attended the Brazilian premiere of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake earlier this week, reports The Daily Record. The 55-year-old is reprising his role as Stoick, the Viking leader in the upcoming movie. At the end of the screening, Butler's mother, Margaret Coll - who died at the age of 81 earlier this year - was honoured in a touching moment of remembrance. READ MORE: Queen star Brian May's family announcement has fans in tears as they show support READ MORE: Louise Redknapp admits 'it's a bit harder' as she opens up about age-gap romance The actor shared pictures from the film premiere on social media, including a snap which read: "Dedicated to the loving memory of Margaret Coll." He captioned the post, on Instagram: "Getting weird. Funny face. The boys. And in memory of my dearly beloved mother Margaret Coll." Fans were quick to take to the comments on Butler's Instagram post, sending their condolences to the star following the sad news. One comment said: "She'll always be by your side, supporting you and loving you more than anyone else. And yes, she was definitely there with you, smiling, and making those funny faces." As another wrote: "Awe. So extremely sorry for the loss of your mama, Gerard. I remember seeing you mention a few months back that she was in the hospital." "Prayers of peace, strength, and comfort for you and your family. I know how truly much you adored your mama." A third put: "Your mother is watching you from above and is very, very proud of you," as a forth added: "Beautiful memories, God bless you." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Butler frequently left his home in Hollywood and visited his mum, in the village of Comrie in Perthshire - where she lived for more than 20 years. He previously told about his visits back to Scotland to visit his mum. He said: "I sit in the garden, I look up at the mountain ranges and I am just taken aback constantly by how beautiful it is there, and what a great land I come from." I just really connect when I get back, and I find that I recharge and knock out all the bull that's going round in my head, all of that Hollywood nonsense." 'I quickly get that slapped out of me," he joked.
