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IOL News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Diddy's verdict and Da L. E. S's health journey: the celebrity news you can't miss this week
Da L.E.S has recently opened up about a devastating health scare that nearly took his life, illustrating the fragility of health and the importance of resilience. Image: Da L.E.S Instagram The world of entertainment is always abuzz with the latest news and updates. From celebrity romances to high-profile controversies, there is never a dull moment in the spotlight. Here's a rundown of some of the most interesting stories which made headlines this week. Da L.E.S opens up about his stroke survival 'People thought I was going to die', local rapper Da L.E.S recently shared, following his harrowing experience of surviving a stroke. He also shed some light on the fragility of health and the importance of resilience. In July 2024, the rapper had a life-threatening stroke that required a month-long hospital stay, which has changed his life forever. Earlier this year, he moved to the United States to recover under his mother's care. Orlando Bloom's healing journey after the split with Katy Perry The Hollywood actor has been focusing on his personal growth following his split from pop icon Katy Perry. He has been drawing inspiration from quotes and wisdom, which has helped him navigate this challenging time. According to reports, the two called it quits earlier in June. However, they were waiting for Perry's tour to come to an end before announcing the split. Earlier this week, Bloom shared a series of cryptic messages on Instagram, sparking speculation that the quotes were a reflection on his recent split from Perry, with whom he shares a daughter. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly ended their romance after 8 years of being together. Image: X Actor Wiseman Sithole dies at 51 The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of South African actor Wiseman Sithole, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans. Known for his roles on drama series 'Shooting Stars', SABC 2's '90 Plein Street' as well as Showmax's 'Catch Me a Killer', the Cape Town actor's sudden death was confirmed by his agency. Actor Wiseman Sithole died at the age of 51. Image: Nardus Engelbrecht Halle Bailey's Italian romance Halle Bailey has been making headlines with her rumoured romance in Italy. The mystery man has been revealed by fans as Ruchaun Akers, professionally known as Scott Bridgeway, who is a renowned music producer who has worked with Kendrick Lamar, producing three of the rapper's hit songs. The lovebirds were captured in Paris, soaking up the warm weather on a yacht while sharing a kiss and later diving into the water together. Singer-actress Halle Bailey enjoys a sunny getaway with her new beau in Italy. Image: Instagram Charlize Theron and Rosie O'Donnell join other A-listers in slamming Jeff Bezos's $50 million wedding bash Celebrities Charlize Theron and Rosie O'Donnell have joined the chorus of critics slamming Jeff Bezos's lavish $50 million wedding bash. Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos's $50 million wedding bash, which took place this past weekend in Venice, sparked outrage among several high-profile celebrities. Many, including Theron and O'Donnell, took to social media to express their disapproval of the extravagant celebration, citing socio-political issues and income inequality. Charlize Theron threw shade at Jeff Bezos's $50 million wedding. Image: Instagram. Kanye West barred from Australia after antisemitic lyrics spark visa cancellation Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia due to his recent antisemitic lyrics, which sparked controversy and led to his visa cancellation. The 48-year-old rapper is no stranger to controversy, the recent developments, which will have significant implications for his future performances and projects, come after he released a song titled 'Heil Hitler'. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told ABC that West's visa was not for the purpose of concerts but a 'lower-level' visa, however it did not stop the officials from denying him access to the country due to his antisemitic views which he may promote in the country. The 48-year-old rapper - whose wife Bianca Censori has family Down Under - had a "lower-level" visa which has now been revoked after he release antisemitic song Heil Hitler in May. Image: Twitter Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of transportation for prostitution but cleared of more serious charges Combs was found guilty of transportation for prostitution, but he was cleared of more serious charges. The verdict is in relation to his previous relationships with former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and his most recent ex-girlfriend, known as Jane Doe, in addition to allegations involving escorts. The charge for the crime reportedly carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. However, the jury found the rapper not guilty of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A verdict has been reached in Sean 'Diddy' Combs's high-profile trial. Image: X Khloé Kardashian shares her beauty secrets and doctor connections Khloé Kardashian has opened up about her beauty secrets and doctor connections, revealing the treatments and procedures she swears by. The reality TV star's candid revelations offer a glimpse into her beauty routine and the experts she trusts. The 41-year-old mother of two took to Instagram to clear up assumptions about the enhancements she has made over the years. She revealed that she has been open about what she got done, listing all of the procedures she went under the knife for.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Major soap savagely rejects Matt Lucas after Little Britain star asks for role
Little Britain star, Matt Lucas, has revealed he once asked Coronation Street bosses if he could be on the soap as new character, Teddy Pink, but admitted they 'didn't bite' Matt Lucas has admitted he desperately wanted to be on Coronation Street, but was savagely snubbed by the soap's bosses. The Little Britain star is one of the most recognisable faces on TV and has a legion of loyal fans, who have followed his impressive career since making his debut on Shooting Stars as giant baby, George Dawes, in the nineties. Matt, 51, has appeared on a string of shows over the years, but Corrie has always eluded him after he revealed his plans to rock up on the cobbles as new character, Teddy Pink, were shot down by the powers that be. Chatting to his friend and fellow comic David Walliams, 53, on the latest episode of their Making a Scene podcast, Matt said: "I would like to be in Coronation Street because I feel like that's the sort of funniest of the soaps." He continued: "And I've always wanted to be - and I told the people of Corrie this years ago, they didn't bite - someone that goes into the hairdresser and sits down and has a haircut, even though I have no hair. "And I've always wanted to be called Teddy Pink. And I said, 'I'll be in Coronation Street as long as I'm called Teddy Pink.'" David, who starred with Matt in Little Britain and Come Fly With Me, has had more success in soap land. He appeared in an episode of EastEnders in 2003 as Ray Collins - the fake registrar who performed Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon's (Shane Richie) wedding in the Queen Vic pub on Christmas Day. Telling Matt he wanted to reprise his role, he said: "I played a character in 2003 in EastEnders, marrying Kat and Alfie in the Queen Vic in front of all the characters. So I was super excited. So I've been in EastEnders. And one day, I would like to come back as that character. "Sometimes comes up, EastEnders are celebrating an anniversary or something. They'll write down people who've gone on to different things from the show. So yeah, I loved it actually." Speaking about his excitement working with late stars June Brown (Dot Cotton) and Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler), David could not contain his excitement. He gushed: "I was so starstruck, particularly by June Brown. I was so starstruck. And she was obviously different from the character, but she was dressed as Dot and smoking away in the dressing room." He continued: "And also Wendy Richard, I was incredibly starstruck by because we've grown up with her in Are You Being Served? It's Miss Brahms. She was very sexy. Had a massive crush on her then." While Matt may not have appeared in any British soaps, he did rock up in Aussie staple, Neighbours, along with David in 2007. The pair starred as their Little Britain characters, Lou Todd and his friend Andy Pipkin - who unbeknown to Lou pretends to need a wheelchair. The hilarious scene saw Matt and David roll up in the Scarlet Bar alongside characters Steph and Toadie, played by Carla Bonner and Toadfish legend, Ryan Moloney, and had viewers both here and Down Under in stitches.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vic Reeves' wife Nancy Sorrell, 50, shows off her figure in a colourful bikini as the pair share fun snaps hitting the beach in Kent
Vic Reeves ' wife Nancy Sorrell showed off her figure in a colourful bikini as the pair shared fun snaps hitting the beach in Kent on Wednesday. The model, 50, posed up a storm in new snaps posted to Instagram this week amid the UK's heatwave. Vic, 66, - whose real name is James Moir - went shirtless as he stood next to his stunning wife by the sea. He also shared a funny video of them cooling off in the water as they waved at the camera. The star then wrote under his post: 'Not waving, but drowning. Or The mermaid and the walrus. And a stone shark. English coastal waters. @nancy_sorrell.' Vic and Nancy, who have been married for over two decades, share daughters Elizabeth and Nell. The model, 50, posed up a storm in new snaps posted to Instagram this week amid the UK's heatwave Nancy is also stepmother to Vic's two children Alice, 32, and Louis, 27, from his previous marriage to Sarah Vincent. The model first met Vic in 2001 when they both appeared on the same BBC Two TV show. She was then invited to appear in the comic's own show Shooting Stars, which he created and hosted with comedy partner Bob Mortimer. The pair immediately hit it off and the rest is history. It comes after Nancy spoke out about how many thought her relationship with Vic wouldn't last when they first got together due to the 15-year age gap. In an interview with The Sun she said: 'They said it was never going to last and that it was only going to last two weeks. 'They would point out the age difference but it was irrelevant to us. 'At the beginning it was tough. We didn't understand why people kept saying our relationship would end. But we just ignored it. She added: 'People we knew personally were fine about us but everyone else just thought our relationship wouldn't work and that it was a joke.' Nancy went on to say she believed they had proved their naysayers wrong with the length of their romance, although she still can't understand why people had an issue with their relationship. Back in May Jim opened up about how he copes with deafness after suffering a brain tumour and why he's decided to leave alter ego Vic behind for a quiet life in Kent. The beloved comedian and artist - who is best known by his stage name Vic Reeves - reflected on having a benign brain tumour which has left him '100% deaf' in one ear in an interview. Back in 2021, Jim found out that the growth is inoperable and has curtailed his hobbies such as listening to music and bird watching. Jim - who found fame with Bob Mortimer in the 90s - has touched on his daily life living with deafness. Describing his morning routine after ditching the limelight to The Times, he explained how he likes to get 'four hours' painting in by 10am, so I'm in my studio at the bottom of our garden at 6.' He said: 'Music drowns out the tinnitus caused by a benign brain tumour that was found in 2021. I got used to being 100% deaf in one ear quite quickly. Jim then touched on how art has been his life, and that 'comedy was a bit of a distraction.' 'People presumed I was Vic Reeves because he was the most popular character I played, but I just stopped wanting to do it,' he candidly shared. 'I like being at home and wanted to do a different kind of art. Bird prints are my bread and butter, but I'm also doing bronzes and painting lots of beetles.' He also described his 97-year-old mum as his role model. Jim, who lives in Kent with his wife Nancy, 50, previously said: 'I get up every morning very early, go into the studio, paint, and go out for a walk in the afternoon. I like that a lot better.' Describing life after quitting fame, he shared that he likes to keep himself busy and 'doesn't know if it's an OCD thing' but he likes routine. The last public appearance he had with Nancy was in September last year as he attended the 2024 Sky Arts Awards in London. The pair celebrated 20 years of marriage in 2023. The comedian commemorated the occasion by sharing snaps of himself and his wife, who is 15 years his junior, wearing matching personalised T-shirts. Vic and Nancy sported T-shirts printed with pictures of them dressed up in wigs and glasses, with the words '20 years' underneath. He captioned the snaps: 'Happy anniversary to us. 20 years of love and happiness.'
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'He brought unforgettable energy' — tributes pour in for Wiseman Sithole
Colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to actor Wiseman Sithole, renowned for his Shooting Stars and Plein Street performances. A statement shared by his agency ERM Stars Talent Management revealed Wiseman died suddenly on June 29. 'It is with the greatest sadness that we share the shattering news of Wiseman Sithole's sudden passing. We are honoured to have worked alongside this legend of an actor. He touched many lives as a friend, relative and to his audience on screen. We will miss you so much Wiseman!' read the statement. His agency went on to share his recent PR images taken for his upcoming Woordfees appearance.
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tributes continue to pour in for actor Wiseman Sithole
South African actor Wiseman Sithole died on Sunday night at the age of 51. ERM Stars confirmed his death in a statement. 'It is with the greatest sadness that we share the shattering news of Wiseman Sithole's sudden passing. 'We are honoured to have worked alongside this legend of an actor. He touched many lives as a friend, relative, and to his audience on screen. We will miss you so much, Wiseman!' The Cape Town actor is well-known for his role in drama series 'Shooting Stars', SABC2's '90 Plein Street' and 'Die Sentrum, and in Showmax's 'Catch Me a Killer'. According to the statement, Sithole had an upcoming performance at the 2025 Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees taking place in October, which he had been photographed for.
