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David Muir speaks on ‘personal battle’ following heartfelt farewell message

David Muir speaks on ‘personal battle’ following heartfelt farewell message

David Muir joined his Good Morning America colleagues at the Paley Center honors on Monday night, where he spoke on a “personal battle” that his friend Michael Strahan had weathered in recent years. Taking to the stage to celebrate Good Morning America’s 50th anniversary and its incredible impact on millions of Americans, David shared his support for Michael following his daughter Isabella’s battle with cancer.  Trials and tribulations © Getty Images for TIMEDavid took to the stage to share how much he admired Michael’s strength The 51-year-old shared that the father of four was the one “Who brings the joy to the mornings and who, like Robin [Roberts], witnessed a personal battle within his own family – Isabella –  these last couple of years.” He continued: “I know it’s a difficult choice whether or not to share that with the audience, but Michael, please know that we were all inspired by how you handled that not only as a father, but as one of the hosts on Good Morning America – that balance of bringing the audience in.”  Michael’s daughter Isabella, …

Robbie Williams takes Ellen DeGeneres and Portia to Cotswolds pub for a very British afternoon

Robbie Williams takes Ellen DeGeneres and Portia to Cotswolds pub for a very British afternoon

Singer Robbie Williams was seen mingling with Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi at the weekend, with the trio enjoying a pub outing in the Cotswolds. They were spotted looking happy and relaxed at The Bull Charlbury which has been around since the 1500s and has previously been frequented by the likes of Princess Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie. An onlooker told HELLO! that they saw the trio at a table in the pub’s leafy garden. At one point, Robbie, 51, and Ellen, 67, “looked to be having a deep conversation,” while Ellen’s wife, Portia, 52, could be seen partaking in a nearby chat. © Getty ImagesFormer Take That star Robbie Williams is married to Ayda Field For their pub outing, Robbie was dressed in a sky-blue tracksuit top while Ellen rocked a quilted slate grey jacket, and Portia looked super stylish in a roll neck top and a caramel-hued jacket. She had her platinum blonde locks swept over to one side in a playful hairdo. © InstagramEllen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi …

The surprising celebrities who are richer than Prince Harry – including Gordon Ramsay and Michael McIntyre

The surprising celebrities who are richer than Prince Harry – including Gordon Ramsay and Michael McIntyre

One might imagine that it’s impossible to be richer than royalty, but several celebrities have actually managed that. With most royal families only worth in the millions, major stars like Taylor Swift and Rihanna have far exceeded this total. While being worth hundreds of millions is no mean feat, it’s considerably easier to be richer than individual members of the royal family. Take, for example, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex is worth a cool £45 million thanks to his royal connections as well as his Netflix deals with wife Meghan Markle. As a result, several surprising names from the world of music and television are actually worth more than the royal. LISTEN: Will Prince Harry reconcile with the royal family? Scroll down to find out who… © Getty Images Harry Styles – £200 million After shooting to fame on The X Factor as part of boyband, One Direction, Harry went on to enjoy quite the career with his bandmates. The star has continued to rise since going solo and today, the Golden hitmaker is believed …

Jennifer Coolidge talks finding strength during difficult time

Jennifer Coolidge talks finding strength during difficult time

Jennifer Coolidge may be an A-lister now, but her early days as an aspiring actress weren’t always as successful. Believe it or not, the actress heavily struggled with rejection in Hollywood before getting her big break. She was once going from audition to audition, and getting shut down for roles. However, it was her tenacity and perseverance that led her to not only a huge career, but a self-love journey.  © Getty ImagesJennifer Coolidge admits she used to be “overly sensitive” about rejection. Jennifer was invited to give a commencement speech at Emerson College on May 11th, and her powerful story inspired the new graduates to dream big. The White Lotus actress candidly admitted in front of thousands of students that she was once “overly sensitive,” per People. She would often be in a “state of just recovering,” from rejection for roles, negative criticism or downright mean comments. © Getty ImagesInstead of focusing on outside validation, the star turned inwards and worked on her confidence. Instead of focusing on outside validation, she stuck to her guns …

Meet The Young and the Restless star Melody Thomas Scott’s husband and kids

Meet The Young and the Restless star Melody Thomas Scott’s husband and kids

Melody Thomas Scott has starred in The Young and the Restless for over four decades as the luminous Nikki Newman, and while her character is one half of a super couple with Victor Newman, Melody boasts a real-life love match of her own.  The 69-year-old has been married to her husband, Edward Scott, since 1985, having met on the set of Y&R when he worked as a producer on the show.  The pair share three daughters and are proud of their blended family, with Melody often sharing insights into her family dynamic.  Join HELLO! as we discover all about the soap star’s husband and three children. Edward Scott © Getty ImagesEdward and Melody have been married since 1985 The father of three joined the show in 1976 as an associate producer, three years before his future wife nabbed her role as Nikki. In her memoir, Always Young and Restless: My Life On and Off America’s #1 Daytime Drama, Melody wrote that there was no instant connection between the pair, and their relationship was more of a slow burn.  “There …

Tom Hanks shares sizzling selfie in heartwarming tribute to wife Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks shares sizzling selfie in heartwarming tribute to wife Rita Wilson

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary with a daring shirtless selfie and heart-melting tributes to each other that prove their love is still strong over three decades on. The couple first met on the set of Bosom Buddies in 1981 and reunited on the 1985 film Volunteers, where they quickly fell in love and tied the knot three years later.  Decades of love © InstagramTom posted a heartwarming tribute for his wife Rita The Forrest Gump star posted a sweet selfie of the pair smiling and swimming during their Mediterranean getaway, with Tom showcasing his shirtless chest adorned with dog tags, while Rita donned a black bikini. “37 years married. Today! Love you, Mrs. – Mr. T Hanks,” he captioned the post, which has garnered over 200,000 likes.  His wife posted her own tribute on Instagram, writing, “Happy 37th Anniversary my love!!!” alongside several rainbow-colored hearts. Her chosen picture was decidedly more demure and saw the lovebirds rugged up in beanies and scarves as they stood in a lush green field. © InstagramRita …

Pope Francis dies aged 88 following battle with ill health

Pope Francis dies aged 88 following battle with ill health

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, after being hospitalised with double pneumonia and a complex lung infection.  His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. It read: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. © Getty ImagesPope Francis has passed away aged 88 “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised.  “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.” The news comes in the wake of the Pope’s “quick and private” meeting with US vice president JD Vance, which took place at the Pope’s …

Chip Gaines honors his ‘best friend’ and wife Joanna Gaines as they celebrate special occasion

Chip Gaines honors his ‘best friend’ and wife Joanna Gaines as they celebrate special occasion

Joanna Gaines turns 47 on April 19 and her beloved husband Chip is honoring the special occasion in the sweetest way possible. In a social media post shared on Instagram, Chip called his wife his “best friend” alongside a gorgeous picture of the pair. “My. Best. Friend,” he wrote, spacing each word with a period. He added: “Happy birthday, Joey.. I love you!!” © Chip GainesChip and Joanna wrap their arms around each other as they stand in the woods The snap showed the pair standing in the woods, with Chip wrapping his arm around his wife of almost 22 years. Both in their trademark baseball caps, Joanna wore cuffed jeans with a simple black tee and her sweater tied around her waist, while Chip rocked a white shirt over a white tee and dark denim jeans. Joanna commented on the post with a series of heart emojis, and she also shared a reel posted by her Magnolia business company, with her staff sharing the first word they think of Joanna. “Whimsical,” “genius,” “thoughtful,” and “generous” were …

Who is Heidi Klum’s daughter’s boyfriend as Leni shares loved up selfie

Who is Heidi Klum’s daughter’s boyfriend as Leni shares loved up selfie

Heidi Klum’s daughter, Leni, is well on her way to supermodel stardom – having already strutted down the runway at Fashion Week, graced the Vienna Opera Ball, appeared on major magazine covers, and shared the spotlight with her mom on Germany’s Next Topmodel. However, when it comes to the 20-year-old’s personal life, she is typically much more lowkey. Leni, who has been in a long-term relationship with Aris Rachevsky since 2019, often keeps details about her dating history private. © Getty ImagesLeni Klum has followed in her mom’s modeling footsteps The model took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a romantic selfie with her beau, set against the backdrop of her stunning stone-walled enclave. The photograph depicted Leni posing alongside Aris dressed in an oversized white T-shirt. Heidi’s daughter scraped back her brunette locks into a half-up-half-down hairstyle while she opted for a fresh, glowing complexion with minimal makeup.  Meanwhile, Leni’s boyfriend wore a matching simple white T-shirt and a pair of black rimmed sunglasses to keep a low profile. But who exactly is Heidi …

Meet Penélope Cruz’s two famous siblings — the lookalike family in photos

Meet Penélope Cruz’s two famous siblings — the lookalike family in photos

Penélope Cruz’s family legacy, to most fans, extends to her fellow Oscar winner husband, Javier Bardem and their two children. However, the 50-year-old actress isn’t the only famous one in her family, with both her siblings also possessing careers in show business. Read on to learn more about Penélope’s famous siblings, her sister Mónica and her brother Eduardo… Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Everything you need to know about Penélope Cruz © Getty Images Mónica Cruz, 48 Penélope’s younger sister, Mónica Cruz, was born in March 1977 in Alcobendas, Spain. The sisters were extremely close growing up and remain tight to this day. Just like her older sister, Mónica developed a passion for dance and performance at an early age, studying traditional ballet and flamenco at The Royal Academy of Dance. She joined Joaquín Cortés’ flamenco dance company upon graduation and stayed with them until 2002. © Getty Images Mónica Cruz She decided to pursue a career in acting, appearing in three seasons of the Spanish TV drama Un Peso Adelante quickly after. She has …