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Brian Blessed, 87, shares a hilarious day in the life and admits he eats 'tons' of yogurt, lifts weights and meets celebs in his shed ....but NEVER watches Love Island
07/07/24 18:03
Brian Blessed has shared a hilarious look into his Sunday regime which consistes of meeting celebs in his garden shed and eating a 'ton' of yogurt. The iconic actor, 87, spoke to The Sunday Times about his weekends which he mostly spends at his home in leafy Surrey. Brian, who sadly lost his wife of 45-years Hildegarde Neil in 2023, said after tending to his army of pets he heads to the kitchen: 'Breakfast for me will be yoghurt, I eat tons of the stuff. I love Bulgarian yoghurt'....read
Get ready for flights to space! $1.4bn Dream Chaser 'plane' will take cargo (and eventually humans) into orbit after passing final tests
13/05/24 11:10After more than a decade in development, 'Dream Chaser' - which can land horizontally on a runway like a traditional aircraft - has completed testing, report Colorado developer Sierra Space.
Best celebrity April Fools' Day pranks including THAT David Beckham statue, Rihanna's bedroom break-in, Tom Daley's knitted willy warmers and Richard Branson's UFO landing
01/04/24 10:50Armed with piles of cash and plenty of eyes watching, the rich and famous with a hankering for pranks are among those who go the extra mile on April Fools' Day every year.
Did The Simpsons predict the Glasgow Willy Wonka scandal? Hilarious meme suggests the cartoon foresaw the disastrous event with paltry treats and THAT forlorn Oompa Loompa
29/02/24 19:40The Simpsons might have predicted future events again as scenes from the cartoon appear eerily similar to those of the scandal gripping the world - the Glasgow Willy Wonka experience.
Inside the world's largest space travel capsule costing $125K per seat
21/02/24 20:05Florida-based Space Perspective has given the first look inside the world's largest space tourist capsule that is set to start human flights later this year - but seats costs $125,000.
First look inside world's largest capsule that will take space tourists 20miles above Earth where they will sip champagne and look down on world from plush observatory - for $125,000 per head
21/02/24 17:58Florida-based Space Perspective has given the first look inside the world's largest space tourist capsule that is set to start human flights later this year - but seats costs $125,000.
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is forced to ground all space tourism flights after a routine inspection reveals a key part unintentionally FELL OFF its plane mid-flight
07/02/24 10:17Richard Branson 's Virgin Galactic has been forced to ground all flights after a routine inspection revealed a part unintentionally fell off its plane mid-flight.
Donald Trump's presidency, Richard Branson's space race and the rise of the smartwatch: The Simpsons' most accurate predictions over the years
03/01/24 09:49The Simpsons has developed a unique reputation for its uncanny ability to accurately predict future events.
Human couples could soon give birth to babies in SPACE as scientists work to pioneer sex in orbit - but gravity and radiation pose serious risks
14/11/23 15:57Dutch biotech startup Spaceborn United aims to make it possible for humans to give birth in space.
A loo with a view! Space Perspective gives a sneak peek at the toilet on board its balloon that will take tourists to the edge of space next year (for a hefty price!)
17/10/23 16:30Introducing the design, Florida-based Space Perspective wrote on X: 'One of the first questions we get about our six-hour spaceflight is, "Um, how about … going to the bathroom?"
Adventurer shares images from his CRAZIEST vacations - including skydiving from 28,000ft, skiing to the South Pole, and traveling to the edge of SPACE in a fighter jet
10/10/23 15:43Luke Hepworth, 49, has been scouring the world for adrenaline pumping activities for more than 20 years, and he says he loves the mental and physical aspect of training for his exploits.
CRAIG BROWN: As conman behind 'the greatest party that never happened' has another go... The festival of fun that was pure misery
30/08/23 20:53CRAIG BROWN: The original Fyre in 2017 is remembered as the very worst of all festivals. As island adventures go it is outclassed only by Lord Of The Flies.
Virgin Galactic sends first mother-daughter duo in space who told DailyMail.com they feel more grounded and connected to the Earth after historic mission in New Mexico
10/08/23 19:52The first mother-daughter duo in space told DailyMail.com that they feel more grounded and connected to Earth after the historic Virgin Galactic mission that took them to the final frontier.
Go on grandad! Former British Olympian's 'proud' family including his 11-year-old grandson cheer him on as he becomes Virgin Galactic's first paying space tourist after splashing out $250,000 for a ticket
10/08/23 15:59Former British Olympian Jon Goodwin has become the first paying customer to ever fly to space aboard a flight chartered by Sir Richard Branson's firm Virgin Galactic.
Virgin Galactic's first space tourists - a mother and daughter and Olympian - blast off
10/08/23 15:52Virgin Galactic's first space tourists blasted off inside a spaceplane attached to a 'mothership' carrier plane and are now heading toward space. The spaceplane is set to separate at 44,000ft.
Virgin Galactic's first space tourists - a mother and daughter and Olympian - blast off from New Mexico for historic flight
10/08/23 14:03Virgin Galactic's first space tourists blasted off from New Mexico, carrying three people to the edge of space. Two won tickets in a sweepstake and there other individual paid $250,000 for his seat.
Virgin Galactic's first space tourism flight is set to take off TODAY as mother and daughter who won free tickets join British ex-Olympian, 80, paying $250,000
10/08/23 10:17The 'Galactic 02' mission will send a crew of six into orbit - including three tourists - aboard the VSS Unity spaceplane when it blasts off from New Mexico this afternoon.
Who is on Virgin Galactic's space tourism flight? Meet the crew and passengers including mother and daughter duo Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers
10/08/23 07:00One of the biggest days in history is here, and the first flight for a paying 'space tourist' has gone into space. Who are the VSS Unity crew? And who are the three tourist among them?
Former Olympian with Parkinson's to make history as the oldest Brit to travel to space as he blasts off with Virgin Galactic today
10/08/23 00:55Jon Goodwin, 80, said he hopes that his mission will help inspire others dealing with similar difficulties as he becomes one of Virgin Galactic's first paying tourists to venture into space today.
What time is Virgin Galactic's 1st space tourism flight and how can I watch the take off?
07/08/23 15:41The 'Galactic 02' mission will send a crew of six into orbit (including three 'space tourists') aboard the VSS Unity spaceplane when it blasts off from New Mexico on Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: Mom who will travel into SPACE with 18-year-old daughter after winning $900K Virgin Galactic tickets reveals how they're preparing for the 'dream' voyage - as she opens up about her lifelong obsession with the stars
05/08/23 11:57Keisha Schahaff, 46, and her 18-year-old daughter Anastatia Mayers, will be the first mother and daughter ever to make a trip to space after winning two coveted places.
Ex Olympian, 80, with Parkinson's disease who will blast off on Virgin Galactic's first space tourism flight next month says it's 'completely surreal' to be on verge of voyage - 18 years after buying £194,500 ticket
30/07/23 12:28Jon Goodwin, 80, from Newcastle, competed for Britain in the 1972 Olympic games in Munich as a canoeist and bought his ticket in 2005, setting him back £194,500.
Physics student and mum to become first mother and daughter in space
28/07/23 11:26Anastatia Mayer, 18, is among three people who won a place aboard Virgin Galactic's second commercial space flight next month through a prize draw.British physics student, 18, and her mum are set to become the first mother and daughter duo in space
28/07/23 00:34Anastatia Mayer, 18, is among three people who won a place aboard Virgin Galactic's second commercial space flight next month through a prize draw.
Virgin Galactic reveals its first space tourism crew: Mother and daughter who won FREE tickets will blast off alongside 80-year-old Olympian with Parkinson's who paid $250,000
17/07/23 16:23The first ever mother-daughter duo and Olympian are set for space next month. The trio are part of Virgin Galactic's first private space tourist flight that will launch August 10.
Now YOU can fly to space for $450,000: Virgin Galactic announces first public space tourism flight for three people in August
13/07/23 18:03Following a successful inarguable flight in June, Virgin Galactic is now ready to send its first space tourists to the final frontier. The mission is set to take place in August and be live streamed.
A fist bump for history! Crew onboard Virgin Galactic spaceplane celebrates successful launch by locking knuckles as company's first commercial space mission goes to plan
29/06/23 15:03The crew of Italian researchers celebrated the successful Virgin Galactic flight to space. The mission took off Thursday, marking the company's first space tourism flight.
What time is the Virgin Galactic launch? How can I watch it? Everything you need to know
29/06/23 14:14Richard Branson's commercial spaceflight company has its first launch today. If successful, Galactic 01 will open the door for tourists to go to space. Find out how to watch the launch here.
How much will Virgin Galactic's first commercial space flight cost and what will happen on board? Here's what you need to know
29/06/23 08:50The first Virgin Galactic flight carrying tourists is expected later this year. According to the company, the tickets are in high demand despite their price. Find out how much they cost here.
Inside the sleek, minimalistic Virgin Galactic plane that launched three tourists into space TODAY - fitted with ceiling windows to catch out-of-this-world views from every angle
28/06/23 16:43Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity features a minimalistic cabin designed to let space tourists float freely in zero gravity, but there are windows throughout to take in the view.
Inside Virgin Galactic's astronaut school: Behind-the-scenes video reveals the rigorous training the four passengers have gone through ahead of their maiden voyage tomorrow
28/06/23 09:12Behind-the-scenes footage shows the crew preparing for the mission, including test flights, safety training and a flight walkthrough.
Who are the crew on Virgin Galactic flight Galactic 01?
27/06/23 11:03Virgin Galactic will perform its first commercial flight, 'Galactic 01', at the end of June, with a target flight date of Thursday June 29. Here is what you need to know about each of the four passengers on board
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic successfully sends four people into space in key final test flight before opening space tourism to the public next MONTH - for $450,000 a pop
25/05/23 19:45Virgin Galactic was barred from launching space tourists due to mishaps during Richard Branson's maiden flight in 2021, but Thursday's mission could mean paying customs will launch to space in June.
British billionaire Richard Branson meets Ukraine's wartime leader Zelensky as Russian forces pound Bakhmut with missiles
10/04/23 20:52The Virgin Galactic founder met Ukraine's president in Kyiv, where he became a new ambassador for UNITED24.
The man who reached the stars... but it wasn't always plain sailing: Billionaire Virgin founder Richard Branson's huge successes from music to flights to the disasters from cola to bridal gowns
10/04/23 12:09Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's (pictured) space bound enterprise Virgin Orbit failed unceremoniously last week as the satellite launch company filed for bankruptcy.
Richard Branson's history of failed rocket launches: As historic Cornwall mission is scuppered, MailOnline reveals how the billionaire's Virgin space ventures have been plagued by setbacks - including the death of a pilot in 2014
10/01/23 17:48Analysis by MailOnline reveals that the British billionaire, 72, trails rivals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos when it comes to launch success rate percentage.
Virgin Orbit's failed space launch EXPLAINED: How LauncherOne rocket carrying nine satellites experienced an 'anomaly' while travelling at more than 11,000mph, forcing Richard Branson's firm to call off the Cornwall mission
10/01/23 00:29MailOnline explains exactly what did - and what didn't - happen last night, from the takeoff at Newquay to the moment we received the news of the devastating failure.
Probe begins after Virgin Orbit mission to deploy satellites in space in the first launch of an orbital rocket from the UK ends in failure in devastating blow to Richard Branson
09/01/23 21:59The team behind the launch announced they had succeeded in reaching orbit. But then moments later said an 'anomaly' had actually stopped the rocket from getting far enough into space.
Historic first orbital launch from British soil FAILS: Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket suffers 'anomaly' that scuppers bid to deliver nine satellites to space from Cornwall
09/01/23 21:12Britain's historic first ever orbital space launch on UK soil ran into difficulties on Monday night, after Virgin Orbit announced that an 'anomaly' had prevented its LauncherOne rocket from reaching orbit.
What time is the Virgin Orbit launch in Cornwall? What are Richard Branson and co looking to achieve on this galactic mission? How can I watch it on live stream?
09/01/23 11:17A former Virgin passenger plane is scheduled to take off from Newquay Airport tonight, before heading out to the Atlantic and dropping a rocket that will fly nine satellites into space.
Britain's first ever orbital space mission explained: MailOnline's step-by-step guide to Virgin Orbit's launch of its 70ft-long LauncherOne rocket from Spaceport Cornwall on Monday
07/01/23 09:23How exactly will the launch work, what is being fired into orbit and could humans one day travel to space from Spaceport Cornwall's Newquay Airport base? MailOnline has all the answers.
First EVER orbital mission from UK soil could take place next WEEK: Virgin Orbit will attempt to launch its 70ft-long LauncherOne rocket from Spaceport Cornwall on Monday
05/01/23 10:24Virgin Orbit has selected Monday, January 9 as a potential lift-off date from Spaceport Cornwall - more than 70 years after the British Space Programme was established in 1952.
Spaceport Cornwall gets the green light for lift off! Virgin Orbit secures licence to launch its 70ft-long LauncherOne rocket in the 'coming weeks' - marking the first EVER orbital mission from UK soil
21/12/22 07:27Virgin Orbit has finally been awarded both the licences required to operate the UK's first space launch by the Civil Aviation Authority.
First EVER orbital mission from UK soil could take place next week: Virgin Orbit's 70ft-long LauncherOne rocket will attempt launch from Spaceport Cornwall from December 14
07/12/22 10:37Virgin Orbit's 70-foot-long LauncherOne rocket is set to finally blast off from Spaceport Cornwall near Newquay after 10pm GMT Wednesday, December 14.
Ride a balloon into SPACE from a floating spaceport: Specialised capsule will launch passengers to the stratosphere from 2024 at a cost of $125,000 per ticket
17/11/22 13:49Florida-based firm Space Perspective has acquired a 292-foot-long shipping vessel, which it plans to turn into a 'marine spaceport' for luxury human spaceflights.
Spaceport Cornwall gets the green light for lift off! Virgin Orbit's 70ft-long LauncherOne rocket will launch in the 'coming weeks' - marking the first EVER orbital mission from UK soil
16/11/22 07:14Spaceport Cornwall has been awarded an operating licence by the Civil Aviation Authority, which announced that the site in Newquay can be used for sending satellites into space.
British billionaire Richard Branson is ordered to face lawsuit by shareholders who claim he hid problems with Virgin Galactic spaceship program - and sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock at inflated prices
07/11/22 19:40Shareholders sued the billionaire for 'deliberately sending faulty rockets to space' after he claimed his Unity flight in July 2021 was 'flawless' despite straying from assigned airspace.
Seraphim Space Investment Trust has been brought back down to earth… but does its 51% discount offer investors a high risk opportunity?
22/10/22 06:35Last year Seraphim Space Investment Trust became the first focused on space technology to list in London. Unfortunately it has not been immune to market volatility.
Raise a toast in SPACE! Mumm unveils a futuristic champagne bottle that dispenses small spheres of bubbly which astronauts can gulp down as they float in zero-gravity
19/10/22 09:45The Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar can dispense champagne in zero-gravity conditions, and a bottle will join the upcoming Axiom Space crewed missions into low Earth orbit.
Virgin Orbit's rocket arrives in Cornwall! 70ft-long LauncherOne vehicle will be carried into space on-board a modified plane next month - marking the first EVER orbital mission from UK soil
17/10/22 08:46LauncherOne, the 70-foot-long launch vehicle, is due to be packed full of satellites and tucked into the belly of Virgin Orbit's space plane, 'Cosmic Girl', next month. It arrived in Newquay on Friday night.
Cornwall gets ready for lift off! Virgin Orbit's space plane will arrive in Newquay THIS WEEK ahead of historic first ever orbital launch from British soil
11/10/22 15:16As early as next month, Sir Richard Branson's Cosmic Girl will take off from Newquay with a 70-foot-long rocket packed full of satellites.
Moment giant 'slingshot' hurls payloads 25,000 feet above Earth's surface: Colossal accelerator with an arm that spins 5,000 miles per hour is set to launch satellites into orbit by 2026
05/10/22 19:19The accelerator, which stands taller than the Statue of Liberty, hurled payloads provided by NASA and Airbus 25,000 feet into the air using a giant rotating arm that moves at 5,000mph.
Countdown to UK's first space launch: Virgin Orbit plane will arrive in Britain within WEEKS as Cornwall prepares to host historic maiden flight as early as October 29
28/09/22 10:22Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl plane will take off from Newquay with a 70-foot-long rocket packed full of satellites, which will then be flown to high altitude, dropped, and ignited before flying into space.
NASA's Artemis I mission: How £19 billion Space Launch System rocket will blast off on a 42-day journey around the moon - with Snoopy and Shaun the Sheep on board - paving the way for humans to return to the lunar surface by 2025
29/08/22 07:11NASA was due to launch its new moon rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida today (Monday, August 29), but an engine issue forced engineers to delay lift-off until Friday at the earliest.
Who will snap up a piece of the multi-QUADRILLION-pound moon pie? How Earth's biggest conglomerates will soon battle it out to mine precious water, helium and metals beneath the lunar surface
25/08/22 12:53Firms will all be hoping for a piece of the pie, which includes an estimated £168 billion ($206 billion) worth of water, billions of pounds of gold and £1.2 quadrillion ($1.5 quadrillion) of helium.
The ultimate balloon ride...to space! Florida-based Spaceship Neptune unveils luxury pod - complete with a bar - that travels 20 miles above Earth for $125,000 per person (but at least drinks are included!)
27/07/22 16:13If you ever wanted to have a martini in space - here's your chance. Space Perspective finalized its design for Spaceship Neptune, a capsule that will offer epic views 20 miles above Earth.
Virgin Orbit's first nighttime launch is DELAYED due to 'slightly out of bounds' propellent temperature on LauncherOne rocket and will now take place 'in the coming days'
30/06/22 09:29The launch will take place from Mojave Air and Space Port in California 'in the coming days', says Sir Richard Branson's aerospace company.
UK will finally join the space race this summer... 70 YEARS after programme began: Cornwall site will launch two shoebox-sized satellites equipped with state-of-the-art MoD kit
11/05/22 00:18The so-called cubesats will lift off on the Virgin Orbit Launcher One rocket (pictured) from Newquay Airport equipped with Ministry of Defence observation kit.
How amateur astronomers became the new NASA: Back garden sky watchers using basic telescopes are finding asteroids, supernova and ALIENS as they help real scientists map out space
06/05/22 15:14One firm, Unistellar, has taken a new approach to astrophotography, effectively building a camera telescope that is as easy to use as the YouTube app.
'Reduce speed limit to 60mph on UK's motorways to save fuel', says airline-owing billionaire Sir Richard Branson whose Virgin Galactic space program emits 300 tonnes of carbon dioxide per rocket launch
21/04/22 08:22Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson said the upper limit on Britain's motorways should drop from 70mph to 60mph so that drivers reduce their fuel consumption and the UK's reliance on Russia.
Space BALLOON company offers first look at its luxury cabins with 5ft-high windows, moody lighting and a drinks bar - but it will cost you $125,000 for a six-hour trip
13/04/22 11:23Space Perspective has so far sold more than 600 tickets at $125,000 (£96,000) each and hopes to begin launching its balloon from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida by late 2024.
Virgin Galactic will re-open ticket sales TOMORROW for its commercial space flights 'later this year' - but a seat will set you back an eye-watering $450,000
15/02/22 16:28Operating out of Spaceport America, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the firm plan to send its first paying customers to space before the end of this year.
Branson sells another £224m of his space flight firm to prop up Covid-hit travel and leisure businesses
16/11/21 21:53Billionaire Branson (pictured) got rid of 15.6m shares in Virgin Galactic - 6 per cent of the space travel company - leaving him with 11.9 per cent.
Virgin Galactic has sold around 100 tickets for its commercial space flights in 2022 since Sir Richard Branson launched in August - with each seat costing an eye-watering $450,000
08/11/21 22:48Sir Richard Branson's company, which flies out of Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert, hopes to begin its first commercial space flights at the end of next year.
Virgin Galactic delays commercial space flights until the end of 2022 after test flagged problems with its spacecraft: Stock falls 13% after announcement
15/10/21 02:00Virgin Galactic's shares fell down 13 percent after closing hours today, after announcing that it will be delaying the beginning of its commercial space flights to the fourth quarter of 2022.
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is cleared by FAA to resume launches after rocket veered off course for 1 minute and 41 seconds during historic passenger flight
29/09/21 22:22Virgin Galactic said the FAA has cleared it to resume launches after the government agency approved corrective actions it will take to prevent future flights from veering off course.
Sir Richard Branson is dealt ANOTHER blow as Virgin Galactic has to delay its first commercial mission after finding a potential manufacturing flaw... days after a probe was launched into his flight to the edge of space
13/09/21 09:34It means the 'Unity 23' research flight with the Italian Air Force, which was originally scheduled for September or early October, will now not take place until the middle of next month at the earliest.
Virgin Galactic is BARRED from flying again by US officials until it finds out why firm's SpaceShip Two veered off course and triggered cockpit warning light during flight that took founder Richard Branson into space
02/09/21 20:46The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday that Virgin Galactic can not fly its SpaceShipTwo until the agency approves its final mishap investigation report.
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic will charge customers £324,000 to fly into space
06/08/21 20:50The figure is £143,000 more than the company was charging in 2014 before it suspended sales after the crash of its first space plane, VSS Enterprise, during a test flight.
Two big feet for mankind! Shoeless Richard Branson makes himself at home on The Late Show and brushes off backlash against his 'inappropriate' billionaire space race with Bezos
14/07/21 06:34A shoeless Richard Branson hit back at the woke backlash to his Virgin Galactic spaceflight after left pundits questioned if it was a 'misuse of resources'.
Virgin Galactic slumps 15% on plan to sell shares and build more spaceships following Branson's successful test flight
12/07/21 20:50Virgin Galactic said it may sell up to £360m of shares after completing a successful space trip. The company says it plans to use the cash raised to develop its spaceship fleet and infrastructure.
Richard Branson wins the billionaire space race: Virgin Galactic founder, 70, takes off on flight to the edge of earth's atmosphere in VSS Unity plane - beating rivals Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk with record-breaking stunt
11/07/21 15:19Sir Richard Branson has become the first billionaire to make it into space after the Virgin Galactic founder took off on a flight to the edge of earth's atmosphere.
Future Virgin Galactic astronaut Namira Salim cheers on Sir Richard Branson ahead of his flight on Sunday, as she hopes to be the first Pakistani person in space when she flies in 2022
10/07/21 09:00EXLUSIVE: Namira Salim, one of the first people to sign up to fly with Virgin Galactic, spoke to MailOnline ahed of Richard Branson's flight this Sunday
'It's time to turn my dream into a reality': Sir Richard Branson will fly to space with Virgin Galactic this SUNDAY - beating billionaire rival Jeff Bezos to the post by just nine days if the launch is a success
09/07/21 08:45Branson will travel to space on VSS Unity on Sunday July 11, with a live stream of the event starting at 14:00 BST (09:00 ET) from Spaceport America in New Mexico.
'I'm grateful for Richard Branson's vision to democratize access to space': Meet the Florida mom, 32, who has fulfilled her dream of becoming a citizen astronaut for Virgin Galactic - without a science or engineering background
27/06/21 14:48Kellie Gerardi from Jupiter, Florida, is still in somewhat of a daze after being announced as a research specialist on an upcoming Virgin Galactic flight ahead of commercial journeys running.
Liftoff! Virgin Galactic stock soars 39% in best day ever after company gets go-ahead to take paying customers to the edge of space
26/06/21 02:21Virgin Galactic's stock jumped 39 percent on Friday - it's largest single-day increase ever - after the FAA gave the space tourism firm the go ahead to take paying customers to the edge of space.
Branson's one step closer to the stars! Virgin Galactic gets go ahead to take paying customers to the edge of space... so will Sir Richard now try to beat Amazon's Jeff Bezos into space?
25/06/21 10:54Virgin Galactic said there are still three test flights to go from New Mexico before it takes the first commercial astronauts to space next year, but getting approval from the FAA is an important step.
Virgin Galactic reveals plans to launch a scientist into space as soon as next year on a $600,000 mission to test spacesuit UNDERWEAR
03/06/21 10:45Kellie Gerardi, an bioastronautics expert for the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) will travel on VSS Unity from New Mexico when commercial flights begin.
'Delighted' Richard Branson hails Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight in two years as rocket ship VSS Unity becomes first to reach orbit from New Mexico base
22/05/21 16:31Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo spacecraft successfully made its first rocket-powered spaceflight in two years after ascending from New Mexico's Spaceport America.
Virgin Galactic announces it will test its SpaceShipTwo Unity tourism ship on Saturday causing shares to jump 25% in early trading
20/05/21 15:15Shares of Virgin Galactic soared nearly 25 percent in early Thursday trading after it assuaged fears and confirmed that it would complete its next test flight on Saturday.
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Mama June: Family Crisis: June's husband Justin calls her surprise vow renewal 'embarrassing' and was 'caught off guard' during season finale
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'He's adorable': Kim Zolciak recalls 'deep conversations' with Chet Hanks while filming Surreal Life - after trailer teased potential hookup
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Dani Dyer cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during romantic getaway following England's Euros defeat
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'I miss his kindness and his humour': Reese Witherspoon shares sweet tribute to her Legally Blonde 2 co-star Bob Newhart following his death at 94
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Sean Kingston, 34, and mother Janice, 61, are INDICTED on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme... one month after rapper was released from jail
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'It's fun to be young': Madonna's son David Banda, 18, is 'scavenging' for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite mom's $850M fortune
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Nicolas Cage, 60, steps out with son Kal-El, 18, on vacation in Italy - as his other son Weston, 33, is investigated by police
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Lily-Rose Depp sizzles in a red off-the-shoulder top and jeans as she enjoys summer outing with girlfriend 070 Shake in LA
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Pregnant Margot Robbie surprises diners at The Ivy Chelsea Garden as she and husband Tom Ackerley treat them to a round of drinks
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Eminem hits HUGE UK milestone and draws level with David Bowie and U2 after release of The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album
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Ellen DeGeneres surfaces with wife Portia de Rossi... after announcing she is 'done' with showbiz once her Netflix special drops
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Lindsay Lohan gives peek at son Luai's racing themed 1st birthday party as she shares sweet tribute: 'I love you more than anything in this world'
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Lily Allen, 39, admits she gets her mother and children to do her laundry and she has no idea how to use a washing machine
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman match in pastels while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine in NYC
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Anna Faris wishes she got to know Matthew Perry better when she guest-starred on Friends... and says he suggested her for the role
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Christine Lampard says her husband Frank is like 'the son my mum and dad never had' as she confesses he loves being doted on by his in-laws
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Jordin Sparks says she 'wouldn't be a mean judge' if picked to take over Katy Perry's job on American Idol
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Adele 'set to live it up in £25k-a-night hotel' after announcing 'big break' from music - but the luxury suite doesn't include breakfast
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Meadow Walker wishes a happy birthday to her late father Paul's co-star Vin Diesel... proving they are still close 11 years after actor's death
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Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing complaint amid misconduct scandal
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Miley Cyrus enjoys wild party at Chateau Marmont for VERY star-studded Gucci launch alongside Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek and Rumer Willis
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Love Island fans in shock over Josh and Mimii's 'low budget' market date before demanding to know where all the money has disappeared to
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Clint Eastwood's tumultuous marriages and on-set love affairs laid bare - before finding long-lasting romance with Christina Sandera, as she dies at age 61
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Beyonce continues to embrace her cowgirl era as she promotes hair care brand Cecred during lavish helicopter ride over Manhattan skyline
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Victoria's Secret model Emily DiDonato continues to shows off postpartum weight loss - one year after welcoming son Oliver
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Ulrika Jonsson 'was offered Strictly Come Dancing presenting job but lost out to Tess Daly because she was pregnant'
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Lady Gaga smiles during a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Michael Polansky in NYC... after revealing she is working on new music
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Scarlett Johansson names the job she refused to take for the sake of her kids... and the 'disturbing' twist after she said no
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EXCLUSIVEBen Affleck's harsh warning to daughter Violet revealed - as 18-year-old struggles to deal with 'ridicule' over her pro-mask speech
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Richard Simmons' cause of death at 76 still unknown amid police probe into fitness guru's final hours - as star's final resting place is revealed
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Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn
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Katie McGlynn packs on the PDA with TOWIE star boyfriend Ricky Rayment as they hit the beach during sun-soaked Greek Island getaway
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Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, 52, is spotted on a grocery run in Los Angeles... after shaving her head while battling 'rare' cancer
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety HOURS after Trump's shooting after security spotted a mysterious person on a nearby roof
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Sharon Stone, 66, exudes glamour in sheer dress with mini slip, as she arrives on the red carpet at the Taormina Film Festival
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Sam Smith reveals they were 'unable to walk' as they open up about traumatic ski accident that left them with 'permanent damage' and anxiety
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Michael Cera pokes fun at his 'weird' blonde locks which the normally dark-haired star is wearing for a new acting role
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Emily Ratajkowski bares her long toned legs in white shorts with stylish motorcycle boots as she gets ready to leave New York City
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Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, 72, looks decades younger as she poses in black leather to promote her single Pink Slip Lollipop
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Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to boycott series over Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe
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Sofia Vergara, 52, flashes her chest in a strapless dress before digging into a HUGE plate of pasta during lunch with friends on the beach in Italy
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Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu takes a swipe at ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti following their bitter split
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Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke unfollows Graziano Di Prima on social media but stands by Giovanni Pernice
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Freddie Flintoff looks in great spirits while smiling out and about in London 18 months after Top Gear horror crash
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Pregnant Jenna Coleman showcases her blossoming baby bump in black lace midi dress during afternoon outing
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Those About To Die is praised by fans who say they are 'hooked already' and compare it to Game Of Thrones
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Twisters star Glen Powell pays tribute to the late Bill Paxton as his reboot hits theaters
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Doja Cat is FLASHED by her male pal during chaotic Instagram live
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Olivia Rodrigo models a tank top and miniskirt as she snacks on cookies and an iced Matcha drink in New York City
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Lady Deadpool's full look is revealed in Deadpool & Wolverine's final trailer - featuring a surprise cameo from Dafne Keen alongside Hugh Jackman
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The 'real reason' behind Strictly 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington's split is revealed
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Sharon Stone says THAT Basic Instinct scene now seems 'very ordinary' compared to raunchy present-day scenes - as star talks on-screen sex
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EXCLUSIVELottie Moss puts on a cheeky display in a TINY pair of Daisy Dukes as she enjoys a night out in London
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Lily Allen fumes she's stranded at Heathrow Airport after missing her flight home due to the Microsoft outage chaos
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh wows in a strapless white dress as she enjoys a night on the town after quitting show with boyfriend Wil Anderson
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Amy Dowden shares emotional post about finally returning to work as she prepares for Strictly comeback amid show's abuse scandal
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EXCLUSIVEAmanda Abbington will break her silence on Lorraine next week as she returns to TV for the first time since quitting Strictly Come Dancing
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Simon Cowell's boyband search is hit by another blow while Amanda Holden reveals the mogul brutally shut down her idea to spice up Britain's Got Talent
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Peter Andre claims he's 'BANNED' from Buckingham Palace after destroying priceless object in epic blunder
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Devon Windsor showcases her fit form in a yellow and orange bikini as she enjoys the beach with 'mini me' daughter Enzo
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Mauricio Umansky's mystery woman is identified as a Russian-born actress who is 20 years younger than Kyle Richards' ex and is in a movie with Alec Baldwin
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Strictly pros reveal FOURTH celebrity clashed with their partner and claim some female dancers 'are even harsher' than the men in rehearsals
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EXCLUSIVEPregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton says she's been contacted by MORE women who claim to have children with Conor Maynard
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Prince Harry's charity chief quits: Duke of Sussex thanks his friend Dominic Reid for 'relentless service, dedication and leadership'
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Strictly's Katya Jones breaks her silence on BBC scandal as she insists the competition isn't about the professionals
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The Boss is a billionaire! Bruce Springsteen, 74, reaches milestone after selling his music catalog for over $500M
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Candice Swanepoel says she ran into SHARKS when posing in a skimpy green bikini while visiting a remote tropical island
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BAFTA and Emmy-winning Channel 4 show to return after 10 years as a 'reimagination' of the original run
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Jess Wright shows off her abs in a plunging white crop top and £900 Lowe jeans as she goes shopping in Mayfair with a pal
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Imogen Thomas stuns in a plunging black mini dress as she kisses banker boyfriend Michel Aramouni during intimate al fresco lunch date
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Monty Don reveals his simple three-step plan to defend your garden against slugs and snails
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Jax Taylor heads to the gym as police visit the LA home he shared with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright which now has a $35k tax lien
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Adidas DROPS Bella Hadid from advertising campaign for retro sneakers - following outcry over her pro-Palestine views
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Little Mix fans go wild as Jade Thirwall transforms herself into a range of eccentric personas for the release of her debut single Angel Of My Dreams
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Joe Jonas releases first single from his album Music for People Who Believe in Love after his split from Sophie Turner
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EXCLUSIVEBikini bottoms to avoid and the style that's NOT flattering. Our fashion expert reveals the surprising bikini rules for over-50s
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Ellie Goulding sets pulses racing as she poses topless while frolicking through a field in sexy snaps
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Pregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton showcases her baby bump in a mini dress after revealing she's been contacted by MORE women
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Rachel Stevens looks effortlessly chic in one-shoulder white top and black jeans as she heads out in London on the hottest day of the year
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Fans are convinced pregnant Margot Robbie will call her baby Barbie or Ken - as she awaits birth of first child with husband Tom Acklerey
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Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe reveals she suffered a terrifying health scare after finding a lump in her breast
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FIRST LOOK: Bulked-up Stephen Graham, 50, shows off his muscular physique as he begins filming his Netflix crime drama Adolescence with Ashley Walters
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Graziano Di Prima's rule for Zara McDermott during Strictly training that left her 'hurting and bleeding' is revealed after the dancer admitted to kicking her
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Love Island SPOILER: Grace confronts Reuben for 'embarrassing' her as the final recoupling looms
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Kate Garraway sparks concern with Good Morning Britain absence after her father was 'rushed to hospital following a stroke and heart attack'
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Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas reveals the hilarious moment Amanda Holden stripped off in front of her and her mother
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Norwegian model Frida Aasen showcases her lithe figure in a leopard print bikini and a sheer black dress as she attends a boat party in St Tropez
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James Corden shares major Gavin and Stacey update after delay finishing script with Ruth Jones
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Vanessa Feltz defends former Strictly partner James Jordan after 'abusive' footage of him emerged
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Jennifer Lopez poses makeup free in lingerie before 55th birthday as she frolics in the Hamptons... while estranged husband Ben Affleck works in LA
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Giovanni Pernice brushes off break-up blues as he makes his first appearance since split from girlfriend Molly Brown
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Lauren Goodger reveals her daughter Larose, 2, has been rushed to hospital after struggling with 'breathing problems'
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Giovanni Pernice 'SPLITS from his girlfriend Molly Brown for the second time after they were involved in heated rows following Strictly abuse scandal'
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Kiefer Sutherland admits he feels 'sorry' that he didn't spend more time with his late father Donald as he reflects on the actor's death
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Daisy Edgar-Jones hysterically recalls ending up in an ambulance and wetting herself after trying Marijuana for the first time in Amsterdam
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Sharon Stone, 66, is the epitome of elegance in a dramatic hooded gown at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy - after recreating THAT Basic Instinct scene
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Strictly's Zara McDermott hits back at Graziano Di Prima by insisting it 'wasn't a singular incident' after he downplayed his 'abusive' behaviour
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Ashley Roberts sends temperatures soaring as she flaunts her figure in a skimpy black bikini during her Caribbean getaway
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Brad Pitt looks youthful looks in a green sweatshirt and denim as he arrives at Grand Prix in Hungary to continue filming scenes for F1 film
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Love Island's Jess and Eve Gale put on a VERY leggy display as they step out to Frameless art gallery just hours after soaking up the sun in Ibiza
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Kyle Richards, 55, ditches 'wife' from Instagram after Mauricio Umansky's kiss with mystery woman and celebrates two years of sobriety with sexy selfie
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Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, and Jeremy Strong enjoy girl-dad day together at Copenhagen theme park... before dining with Liam Hemsworth
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EXCLUSIVEJodie Marsh reveals 'bully' Ulrika Jonsson left her 'crying for days' after making 'vile' comments about her appearance while she was suicidal
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Paddy McGuinness reveals his divorce with ex-wife Christine will be discussed in his stand-up comedy show as he embarks on his first tour in eight years
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Strictly's Kai Widdrington seen for the FIRST time since split from co-star Nadiya Bychkova as he dresses up to promote upcoming panto
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Kylie Jenner resembles Audrey Hepburn on her Roman holiday with kids Stormi, six, and Aire, two, as they eat pasta and sightsee
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Sarah Jayne Dunn shows off her abs in black bralet and sparkly sheer mini skirt as she enjoys a night out in Manchester
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Love Island's Jess White endures an awkward run-in with ex Ronnie Vint and new girlfriend Harriet Blackmore
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Maura Higgins is left mortified after unseen Aftersun clip shows her flirting with hunky Love Island USA contestant before confessing her love for him
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As Giovanni Pernice splits from girlfriend Molly Brown, all the reasons their romance hit the rocks - from brief early break-up and Strictly scandal
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Rumer Willis puts on a leggy display in an orange lace mini dress as she's helped through the exit clutching a Gucci goody bag after a night of partying
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EXCLUSIVEChristina Aguilera, 43, showcases her incredible figure amid Ozempic rumors in sexy photos to promote sexual wellness brand Playground
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Was Maya Jama and Stormzy's split inevitable? How their second go at love was thwarted by career progress they made apart
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Daisy Edgar-Jones ruffles fans' feathers as she declares her love for chickens - days after wolfing down wings on Hot Ones
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Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez show off their flexibility in a suggestive stretching video
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Rose McGowan cuts a stylish figure in a black jumpsuit with a fun Aztec print as she attends Frauen100's anniversary party in Berlin
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Judge Rinder says Strictly's pro dancers are more focused on winning than 'the journey' with their partners as abuse claims engulf the show
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Georgina Rodriguez shows off her toned figure in a dark grey bikini as she and her partner Cristiano Ronaldo enjoy a family getaway
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Idris Elba and Jude Bellingham put on a very animated display as the unlikely pals party until 3am with Paul Mescal at the Chiltern Firehouse
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Kym Marsh, 48, shows off her huge new Cruella de Vil tattoo which is covering an old inking - after hitting back at criticism over toyboy lover, 29
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Dani Dyer cuts a chic figure in a blue mini dress as she cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during a loved-up holiday after England's Euros defeat
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Twisters review: Daisy Edgar-Jones' action adventure hailed as the 'blockbuster of the summer'
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Kate Hudson makes surprise personal hygiene confession while being grilled about Matthew McConaughey's refusal to wear deodorant
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Tess Daly lets her hair down on night out with husband Vernon and lookalike daughter Phoebe, 19, after 'vowing to stand by' Strictly amid abuse scandal
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Camila Morrone stuns in a plunging black dress while Naomi Watts opts for a gold mini as they attend Dom Perignon launch party in New York
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Strictly's Graziano Di Prima apologises for kicking dance partner Zara McDermott as he brands abusive rehearsals a 'mistake'
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Lottie Tomlinson is pregnant! Influencer, 25, announces she is expecting her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton as she shares sweet clip
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Maya Jama slips into a sexy white dress as she enjoys a fun car ride with her pals in Ibiza - after stunning in THAT 'revenge' look following Stormzy split
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Twiggy, 74, looks sensational in a hot pink suit as she cosies up to her husband Leigh Lawson at Hello, Dolly! press night
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Kim Kardashian slips her famous curves into sheer bodycon dress alongside busty new BFF Olivia Pierson for steamy SKIMS shoot
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Love Island's Jess Harding puts on a busty display in skimpy black bikini while relaxing in Ibiza as she cozies up to new boyfriend
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley goes braless in a nude vest and chic linen trousers as she enjoys a lavish lunch
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Selena Gomez shows off her glam and teases a hint of cleavage while wearing a plush white bathrobe in new snaps... after receiving first Emmy nomination
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Salma Hayek, 57, is ever the brunette bombshell in busty optical illusion dress as she arrives at Miley Cyrus' Gucci bash in LA
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Sofia Vergara shows off her cleavage and curves in plunging white dress during night out with friends in Italy: 'Happy place'
