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Charl is currently a US Showbiz Reporter for The Mirror US, Daily Express US, and Irish Star.

She focuses on TV, movies, music, celebrities, and pop culture content.

Charl also has five years' experience as a journalist, and holds a BJTC-accredited MA in Broadcast Journalism.

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It's time: Here are the best and worst dressed celebrities at the Oscars 2025

It’s back, the Academy Awards. The most coveted award show in film took place last night in LA, and it really was something. But, many of us aren’t here for the awards but to see who was the worst or best dressed at the 2025 Oscars.

Before the show, many of the celebs in attendance took to the red carpet to show off their outfits for the evening.

Some stunned, leaving jaws dropped to the floor, but some were questionable, to say the least.

So, let’s have a look at the best and worst dressed cele...
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UK gym bans women over 24 from training at peak times, and people aren't happy

A British gym has banned women aged over 24 from training there during peak hours, and people aren’t happy.

Mumsnet user @whenlifegivesyouoranges took to the site to ask fellow parents their thoughts on the situation.

Posted on the thread, AIBU [Am I Being Unreasonable?], the 36-year-old said she received a text from her gym saying that women over 24 could not train there from 4pm to 7pm.

The user, who explained she joined...
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These are the stages of the Love Island application process, and how to pass them

It’s summer, which means our lives are filled with unbearable heat, pub garden drinks, and of course, Love Island.

Gen Z’s guilty pleasure is back, and as usual, full of drama, romance, and comedy. And with the return of Britain’s most beloved dating show, many of us sat there wondering how to actually wrangle our way into the villa.

We’ve all joked about applying, you’ve maybe even signed your mate up for a laugh but how do you really get on Love Island?

Well, let’s take a look at the applicati...
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Zhenhao Zou: UCL student sentenced to life in prison for raping 10 women

A former UCL student who was convicted of 11 counts of rape has been sentenced to life in prison.
He will serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars.

Zhenhao Zou was convicted in March of 35 offences and today is being sentenced for 28, which include the rapes of 10 women, some of whom have not yet been identified.

The 28-year-old drugged and abused the women both in London and in his native China.
According to prosecuto...
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Restaurant owner slams influencers for breaking unspoken rule at luxury dining experience

A London restauranteur has slammed TikTok influencers for breaking his unspoken rule.

Chris D’Sylva, who owns Tuna Fight Club near Notting Hill, has spoken out after his dining experience blew up on social media.

Chris aims for Tuna Fight Club to be one of the most exclusive dining experiences for fish lovers in London. However, to keep it exclusive, he has an unspoken rule, and you guessed it, the first rule of...
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MAFS Australia's Lauren Dunn allegedly attacked and smothered with pillow by ex boyfriend

MAFS Australia’s Lauren Dunn was allegedly attacked and smothered with a pillow by her ex boyfriend.

Former footballer Ryan Crowley has appeared at Perth Magistrates Court after being charged with assaulting her

The court heard how Crowley supposedly attacked the reality star after becoming jealous over messages between her and another man.

Lauren was said to have been strangled by Crowley, then smothered with a pillow until she passed out.

7News reported that the pair got into a ve...
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These are all the UK festivals you can see your favourite pop girlies at this summer

Summer is approaching, and with that, so is festival season.

The UK is the ultimate European hotspot for festivals, with an incredible array of events across all genres.

The British festival experience is truly like no other. It rains, it pours, shoes get stuck in waterlogged grass, and festival goers’ hygiene is left at the door.

We still love it though, and you truly haven’t lived until you’ve experienced one of these fera...
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Here's what happened in both of Sinners' post-credit scenes, in case you missed them

Michael B Jordan’s new horror flick has put horror fans across the globe in a chokehold, with its vampiric storyline and stellar cast.

Sinners, is a movie about two twins, Stack and Smoke, both played by our beloved Michael, and their cousin, Sammie, as they open a new blues joint in their hometown.

It’s set in the early 1930s and not only provides viewers with vampiric, gory horror, but also with the horror of Deep South racism...
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Here's what'll happen in HBO's The Last of Us season two if it follows the game's plot

HBO’s The Last of Us is back on 13th April, two years after Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay burst onto our screens as Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel as he transports teenager Ellie through a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a virus which turns its hosts into zombie-like creatures.
Fans of the game will know that the first season pretty closely followed the plot of the game. All major parts of the game were portrayed in the series, and...
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The complete relationship timeline of J-Lo and P Diddy, 23 years after their split

J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship was an iconic moment for Hollywood. The two musical mammoths were truly in their prime when they struck up a relationship at the end of the 90s.

So, from a New York shooting to THAT green Versace dress, here’s a look at J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship.
More than two decades ago, when Jennifer Lopez, or J-Lo, as she was known back then, was an up and coming artist, she met producer, P D...

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Revealed: These are the most affluent Russell Group uni student areas in 2025

Student areas aren’t normally known to be in the nicest parts of town. They’re often a bit dingy, lacking gentrification, and not so pretty, but we love them nonetheless.

It makes sense that university students would want to live in areas with cheaper rent, but did you know that some student areas are actually pretty wealthy?

The Tab analysed data from Crystal Roof to see which student areas really are the most affluent. The site measures af...
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TikTok's latest trend explained: What is the 'Nicki Minaj pose'?

Surprise, surprise, there’s another TikTok trend, and this time it’s surrounding Nicki Minaj.

TikTokers are taking to social media to show off their interpretation of one of Nicki’s most iconic poses.

This latest video idea sees people posing like the famed rapper, but in the most unusual way possible. I’m talking posing on tightropes, balancing on bottles, or sitting on top of weights.

But, what actually is TikTok’s fav...
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UK gym bans women over 24 from training at peak times, and people aren't happy

A British gym has banned women aged over 24 from training there during peak hours, and people aren’t happy.

Mumsnet user @whenlifegivesyouoranges took to the site to ask fellow parents their thoughts on the situation.

Posted on the thread, AIBU [Am I Being Unreasonable?], the 36-year-old said she received a text from her gym saying that women over 24 could not train there from 4pm to 7pm.

The user, who explained she joined...
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Singer of viral TikTok hit Pretty Little Baby dies following short illness

Pretty Little Baby singer, Connie Francis, has died following a short illness.

Her death was announced by longtime friend Ron Roberts, who said: “It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news.”

Earlier this month, Connie was hospitalise...
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Influencer dragged for calling Manchester Oasis gig 'filthiest' concert she's ever been to

An influencer has been slammed for saying Oasis’ recent Manchester gig was the “filthiest” concert she’d ever attended.

TikToker Alexis Nido-Russo took to social media to criticise the iconic band’s concert after she went to see the Gallaghers at Heaton Park.

During the travel influencer’s video, she told her 244,000 followers that she thought the event was full of “riff raff” and that it was “the filthiest concert I’ve ever been to”.

Alexis also complained about the lack of bins and the suppose...
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Nottingham Trent University graduate accused of killing father of two in Western Australia

A Nottingham Trent University graduate has been accused of killing a father of two in Australia.

Alice Kemp allegedly hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan in Perth with an e-scooter whilst reportedly under the influence of alcohol.

The 25-year-old who hails from Worcestershire has since been charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm under the influence of alcohol.

In...
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These Russell Group universities are the best value for money in 2025

Going to university can be an expensive experience, from renting a room, to paying off loans, it feels like your bank account is constantly crying for help.

So, it could soften the blow slightly to know you’re actually getting value for money at the uni you attend.

With this in mind, StudentCrowd has ranked universities based on their value for money, with actual students giving them scores out of five.

So, which Russell Group universities are the bes...
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These are the stages of the Love Island application process, and how to pass them

It’s summer, which means our lives are filled with unbearable heat, pub garden drinks, and of course, Love Island.

Gen Z’s guilty pleasure is back, and as usual, full of drama, romance, and comedy. And with the return of Britain’s most beloved dating show, many of us sat there wondering how to actually wrangle our way into the villa.

We’ve all joked about applying, you’ve maybe even signed your mate up for a laugh but how do you really get on Love Island?

Well, let’s take a look at the applicati...
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The Big Four are shrinking their grad schemes, with one company cutting roles by 30 per cent

The Big Four are shrinking the size of their graduate schemes, with one of them cutting early careers roles by 30 per cent.

The Big Four includes KPMG, EY, Deloitte, and PWC, and have long been known as proprietors of some of the UK’s most exclusive graduate schemes.

All four of the aforementioned companies are cutting their early careers roles, with KPMG dropping its graduate intake by 30 per cent,...
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Ranked: These are the best Russell Group universities in 2025, according to students

It’s summer, which means it’s the season where we get to see where all our favourite Russell Groups unis ranked in 2025.

We’ve had some big names releasing their university tables, such as Complete University Guide and QS, but what about rankings decided by students?

Well, StudentCrowd, which used over 32,000 student reviews to compile its rankings, has just released its 2025 data.

The company compiled a list of the best UK unis for 2025,...
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Who is Nathan Louis-Fernand, the man Rachel Zegler has been spotted kissing?

Recently, actress Rachel Zegler has been spotted getting cosy with her potential new boyfriend, Nathan Louis-Fernand.

The pair were seen kissing at Sabrina Carpenter’s BST Hyde Park performance, and have since gone Instagram official.

But who actually is Nathan Louis-Fernand? Let’s see.

Nathan works as a professional dancer and has starred in a number of big-hitting musicals. He’s been a cast member for Hamilton, & Juliet, and the Lion King.
H...
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London’s failed bomb plot: Where are the four 21/7 extremists now?

July 2025 marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings, and the failed 21/7 plot.

On 7th July 2005, 52 innocent people were murdered by four extremists who set off liquid bombs on three London tube carriages and on one bus. Two weeks later, a similar plot was set to take place on 21st July. However, fortunately, the potential bombing failed, leading to the arrests of the four wannabe bombers.

The failed bombing is covered in Netflix’s Attack on Lond...
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Student who was banned from every pub in England and Wales for biting bouncers avoids jail

A university student who was banned from every pub in England and Wales, after biting security staff, has avoided jail.

Jack Higgins-Burnett, who studies finance at Bournemouth University, bit multiple bouncers before his conviction.

Due to the biting incidents, the second year student had been banned from entering any pubs in England and Wales for six months.

However, shortly after the ban was lifted, Higgins-Burnett bit another bouncer on the cheek and thumb. According to Metro, he assaulted h...
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From increased Islamophobia to new police powers: How 7/7 changed Britain, 20 years on

Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings, a tragedy which saw 52 people lose their lives.

On 7th July 2005, four co-ordinated suicide attacks took place in London, three on the Underground and one on a bus.

Since the tragedy, the British Government has taken steps to prevent a similar attack happening again. However, what has actually changed in the 20 years since the 7/7 bombings?

Following the 7/7 bombings, the UK Government creat...
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Resident who lived in flat where Grenfell fire started says he's a 'ghost of a man'

The resident within whose flat the Grenfell fire started has said he is now a “ghost of a man”.
Behailu Kebede, a taxi driver, survived the blaze which killed 72 people in 2017.

He had moved into the flat 25 years previously, and was in the process of buying it off the council when the tragedy occurred.

The fire was started by a faulty fridge freezer in Behailu’s flat, but ended up spreading due to the cladding in the building.
He calle...
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These are the Russell Group universities where you're most likely to get an offer

It’s that time of year, where first year A-Level students are deciding which uni to visit, and second year students are finishing up their exams.

Keen first year beans already have their shortlist on where to apply, they’re checking out stats, eyeing up modules, and praying to God they actually get in.

But, have they taken into consideration which unis hand out the most offers to their applicants?
Well, The Tab recently ob...
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Ranked: The Russell Group universities which hand out the most unconditional offers

Applying to university is a daunting experience for all of us. Writing out statements, answering questions, and making sure you’ve got the grades to get in can all be overwhelming.

This is all made worse when you hear about fellow A-Level students receiving unconditional offers to study at the UK’s top institutions.

So, if you fancy increasing your change of securing a place at a Russell Group, then read this ranking as T...
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Zhenhao Zou: UCL student sentenced to life in prison for raping 10 women

A former UCL student who was convicted of 11 counts of rape has been sentenced to life in prison.
He will serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars.

Zhenhao Zou was convicted in March of 35 offences and today is being sentenced for 28, which include the rapes of 10 women, some of whom have not yet been identified.

The 28-year-old drugged and abused the women both in London and in his native China.
According to prosecuto...
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Watch the full YouTube video filmed on the OceanGate Titan sub days before its implosion

If you’ve seen Netflix’s new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, you’ll know that days before the sub’s implosion, a YouTuber was invited on board.

This YouTuber, Jake Koehler, filmed his experience on the vessel after being invited to join OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush on a dive.

Jake, who features in the Netflix documentary, has a YouTube channel called DALLMYD, and goes professionally by the name Scuba Jake.

In his videos, he often shar...
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Here's what happened to the remains of the five OceanGate Titan victims

The OceanGate disaster is back on people’s minds with the release of Netflix’s latest documentary.

In June 2023, five people died after a voyage to the Titanic’s wreck ended in tragedy. The sub, named Titan aimed to take the passengers and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush to the ocean floor. However, during its journey, it imploded, killing all on board.

The single episode documentary, named Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster, explores all angles...
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TikToker Khaby Lame breaks silence after being detained by ICE in US

Khaby Lame, TikTok’s most followed content creator, has broken his silence after he was detained by ICE in the United States.

This comes as Donald Trump has cracked down on people remaining in the US illegally.

It was also announced last month that ICE officials should be making 3,000 arrests per day across the agency.

But, what does this have to do with Khaby Lame?

Well, Khaby had been visiting the United States recently, and was detained for...
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Forensic pathologist reveals cause of death as American tourist dies after taking ayahuasca

A forensic pathologist has revealed the cause of death of an American tourist who died after taking ayahuasca.

Aaron Wayne Castranova, who was visiting a spiritual retreat in Peru, died after drinking the drug-infused tea.

The 41-year-old was taking part in a shamanic ritual in Loreto, during which he took ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic which is banned in the United States.

However, after taking the drug, he died on 2nd June.

A forensic pathologist working on the case told the Daily Mail that after...
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This is the real reason one Harry Potter film faced a boycott, and it's honestly wild

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a classic and it continues to be a family favourite over 20 years after its release.

But, did you know that a bunch of fans actually boycotted the film when it came out in cinemas?
In 2002, one group refused to watch the film due to a number of characters wearing fake beards. Yes, you read that right.

The Beard Liberation Front (BLF) opposed the release because of Robbie Coltrane and Richard Har...
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