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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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The Mirror US •

What happened to Eloá Cristina Pimentel? Netflix's new true crime focus

Warning: Article contains spoilers for Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV

Following the success of The Perfect Neighbor, Netflix is continuing to release more top-tier true crime documentaries, and the streaming site's next focus is on a case that rocked Brazil.

On November 12, Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV is dropping on Netflix, with the documentary showing never-before-seen excerpts from Eloá Pimentel's diary, as well as testimonies from her brother Douglas and her friend Grazieli Oliveira, who sp...
Daily Express US •

Netflix's upcoming murder-mystery doc leaves true crime fans saying same thing

True crime fans are all saying the same thing as they wait in anticipation for Netflix's upcoming murder-mystery documentary. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118702"){...
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Inside the last words of Eloá Pimentel ahead of Netflix's next true crime doc

Warning: Article contains spoilers for Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV. Eloá Pimentel is the focus of Netflix's next true crime documentary, and the story behind her kidnapping continues to haunt Brazil to this day. In 2008, 15-year-old Eloá and her school friend, Nayara, were taken hostage by the former's ex-boyfriend, Lindemberg Alves, 22. Eloá was held for 100 hours, but after police attempted to storm the São Paulo apartment she was being held in, she was shot twice by Lindemberg. The Brazilia...
The Mirror US •

Inside Jaafar Jackson's life as he takes on the role of his famous uncle

Jaafar Jackson has been revealed to be starring as his uncle, Michael, in a new biopic about the star's life.

The movie, titled Michael, is expected to be released in April 2026, with 29-year-old Jaafar stepping into his uncle's shoes for the highly anticipated film.

Michael is said to focus on the star's early career through to the 1980s. Originally three-and-a-half hours long, the biopic is rumored to be split into two parts, with the latter focusing on the late star's final years, but this...
The Mirror US •

David Harbour's cheeky comment to Millie Bobby Brown exposed

The entertainment world came to a standstill last night as Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour appeared at the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere together.

Millie, 21, and David, 50, have been in the spotlight recently after it was alleged the British actress filed a harassment and bullying claim against her on-screen dad. It was alleged that the investigation "went on for months," with David supposedly facing an internal inquiry from Netflix.

And whilst the outcome of the investigation has no...
The Mirror US •

Inside the real reason Aileen Wuornos robbed and killed her seven victims

Following the release of Netflix's Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial Killers, experts have revealed why they believe the famed murderer slaughtered her seven victims.

Aileen Wuornos had a year-long reign of terror between 1989 and 1990, before being caught at The Last Resort Bar in Florida in 1991.

During her active period, she robbed and fatally shot seven men, receiving six death sentences for her crimes. After numerous trials, one of which included testimony from one of her survivors, Ail...
Daily Express US •

Blake Lively 'lost $161 million' due to devastating Justin Baldoni legal drama

However, it has been noted that these estimates could change with further analysis from experts.This new stage in Blake's legal situation comes nearly one year after she named Justin in a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed her multiple times. She claimed that he body shamed her, then led a PR campaign against her.But Justin filed his own lawsuit months later. In January, the 41-year-old filed a lawsuit against Blake as well as her husband Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and the New York...
Daily Express US •

Prince Harry's true feelings exposed as Meghan Markle returns to acting

A studio insider revealed to The Sun yesterday, "This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves."Regarding Harry's perspective, the insider further noted, "Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy." freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({placementName:"the-express_fs-in-line-secondary-slot",slotId:"the-express_fs-in-line-secondary-slot"}) This mirrors Harry's stance on his wife's other profess...
Irish Star •

Melania radiates 'confidence' without Trump as she attends Fox awards solo

Melania Trump was reportedly glowing with "confidence" as she attended the seventh annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards in New York.

On November 6, Melania received the Patriot of the Year award for her international advocacy for children. Wearing a flowing black gown, Melania took to the stage to receive the award, in front of the audience, which did not include her husband.

However, Melania may have let her true colors show when she stepped on stage and exuded confidence and regality without Don...
The Mirror US •

Scott Jennings slammed as Mamdani's mayoral win leaves CNN host lost for words

Viewers have blasted Scott Jennings online after the CNN host was outwardly shocked at Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral win on Tuesday night.

On November 4, Mamdani won New York City's mayoral election with more than 50% of the vote. The 34-year-old will be the first Muslim and millennial leader of the East Coast city, beating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to first place.

Unsurprisingly, not everyone is happy with Mamdani's election, including CNN's Scott Jennings, who appeared rather stonefa...
The Mirror US •

CNN issues Donald Trump with humiliating blow as host halts show for urgent news

President Donald Trump's popularity is taking a hit, with his approval ratings on a downward spiral, as per a recent CNN poll.

The survey, conducted via web and telephone on the SSRS Opinion Panel for CNN, reveals that Trump's approval rating stands at a dismal 37%, marking the lowest point in his second term, according to the recent polling.

This figure is roughly on par with his 36% approval rating at the same juncture in his first term. His disapproval rating, however, has soared to 63%, se...
The Mirror US •

Diddy's humbling birthday in jail - unglamorous meal to new dormitory-style cell

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs turned 56 yesterday, but this year's birthday dinner wasn't exactly like what the disgraced music producer was used to.

The star-turned-convict is now residing in prison following his recent conviction for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He is currently living at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he was transferred days before his birthday.

Diddy is serving 50 months in jail, meaning this could be the first of many...
The Mirror US •

CNN coverage highlights GOP humiliation following Trump setback

CNN's data expert Harry Enten has stated that the Republicans "really had no chance" as they faced a humiliating defeat in the recent elections. On November 4, several major elections resulted in significant victories for the Democrats. In New York, Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming the city's first Muslim mayor, while New Jersey, California, and Virginia saw the Democrats dominate their races.

During election night coverage, Abby Phillip and Harry Enten analyzed the results, with Harry u...
The Mirror US •

Inside the Florida bar where serial killer Aileen Wuornos was finally caught

Aileen Wuornos is back on true crime fans' radar with Netflix's recent release of Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers.

Aileen Wuornos murdered seven men over a one-year period in Florida, receiving six death sentences for her crimes. She was put to death by lethal injection in 2002, but continues to be a topic of conversation among true crime enthusiasts.

The Michigan-native worked as a sex worker and killed her victims by shooting them before robbing them and fleeing. She claimed she murdered...
Daily Express US •

DWTS' Carrie Ann Inaba apologizes to Danielle Fishel for 'tiny' body comment

However, Danielle's pro Pasha took Carrie Ann's critique into account when choreographing their most recent dance to Aerosmith's Dream On."Carrie Ann wants her to fill out the space more," Pasha explained, "which contemporary is the perfect style to put [that] into action." And it was for this dance that the pair received 34 from the judges. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({placementName:"the-express_fs-in-line-secondary-slot",slotId:"the-express_fs-in-line-secondary-slot"}) Following their p...
Irish Star •

CNN host says Republicans 'had no chance' as Trump handed embarrassing loss

CNN's data guru Harry Enten has claimed the Republicans "really had no chance" as the party was handed an embarrassing result in last night's elections.

On November 4, numerous major elections saw the Democrats take huge wins. New York saw Zohran Mamdani become the city's first Muslim mayor, as New Jersey, California, and Virginia took clean sweeps across their races.

Speaking on election night, Abby Phillip and Harry Enten discussed the results, with Harry using data to show how brutal the Re...
The Mirror US •

CNN host delivers hard truths to Donald Trump amid poor Halloween party 'optics'

CNN's Jake Tapper has delivered some harsh truths to the Trump administration as he questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the "optics" of the president's Halloween party.

During the Sunday, November 2 episode of Jake's show, State of the Union, Jake, 56, attempted to hold Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies to account after the 79-year-old hosted a Great Gatsby party at his Mar-a-Lago resort, despite the government shutdown.

President Trump has faced significant backlash for the them...
The Mirror US •

ABC's David Muir halts show for 'heartbreaking update' as he makes return

David Muir is back in his World News Tonight studio, having been forced to deliver a "heartbreaking update" about the death of a beloved film star.

Speaking on November 3, David told ABC viewers that actress Diane Ladd had passed away at the age of 89. Diane had appeared in over 120 films and shows, but was best known for her work in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Chinatown." Her career spanned approximately seven decades.

Opening the segment, the veteran broadcaster said, "Hollywood i...
The Mirror US •

Nancy Pelosi slams 'vile' Donald Trump as 'worst thing on the face of the earth'

Nancy Pelosi has issued a brutal takedown of Donald Trump as she called him the "worst thing on the face of the earth" during an interview with CNN.

Speaking to CNN's Elex Michaelson in San Francisco ahead of California's vote today over Proposition 50, Nancy slammed the president, calling him a "vile creature." Proposition 50, if passed, would allow the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional maps in a way more favorable to Democrats.

The former Speaker of the House of Repre...
The Mirror US •

Chris Martin and Sophie Turner defy their 19-year age gap with 'definite spark'

Chris Martin and Sophie Turner are said to be defying their nearly two-decade age gap with a series of cosy dates in London.

Chris, 48, and Sophie, 29, reportedly have a "definite spark" with an insider claiming there's "a lot of chemistry" between the two of them.

The Yellow singer recently broke up with Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, 36, following a nine year relationship. The pair were first linked in 2016, with them supposedly having been engaged for five years. Sophie also went through...
The Mirror US •

Jon Stewart brutally rips apart Donald Trump as he says he doesn't 'give a f--k'

The Daily Show's Jon Stewart has torn into Donald Trump for pretending to 'give a f--k' in regards to the optics of his Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party.

Speaking on the November 3 episode of his Comedy Central show, Jon slammed Trump for partying the night away while ordinary Americans continued to struggle with the effects of the government shutdown and the removal of SNAP benefits from 42 million people.

Calling out his event, titled "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody," Jon said, "That’...
Irish Star •

Nancy Pelosi labels Donald Trump 'worst thing on face of Earth' in CNN rant

Nancy Pelosi has delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump, labeling him the "worst thing on the face of the earth" during a CNN interview.

In conversation with CNN's Elex Michaelson in San Francisco, ahead of California's Proposition 50 vote, Pelosi didn't hold back in her criticism of the former president, referring to him as a "vile creature." If passed, Proposition 50 would enable the Democrat-dominated legislature to redraw congressional districts in their favor.

The ex-Speaker of the...
Irish Star •

David Muir halts ABC's World News Tonight over 'heartbreaking' announcement

David Muir has returned to his World News Tonight studio, where he was compelled to share a "heartbreaking update" regarding the passing of a cherished movie star.

Broadcasting on November 3, David informed ABC audiences that actress Diane Ladd had died at the age of 89. Diane had featured in more than 120 films and television programs, but was most recognized for her performances in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Chinatown." Her professional journey extended across roughly seven decade...
The Mirror US •

George Clooney says it was a 'mistake' to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris

George Clooney has doubled down on his claim that it was a "mistake" to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election.

The Ocean's Eleven star, a vocal Democrat, also lamented the "real attack" on American institutions that "hold truth to power". In a New York Times opinion piece, Clooney called on Biden to withdraw and proposed that the party choose a fresh nominee at its August 2024 convention, acknowledging the process would be "messy" but could "wake up" voters i...
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