2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Harry Potter star Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, to reprise role on Broadway
TOM Felton slithers in to his role as Draco Malfoy again — for a spell on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
The actor, 37, has played the Slytherin wizard since the first film in 2001.
Harry Potter star Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, is set to reprise his role for a spell on BroadwayPAPATom, now 37, has played the Slytherin wizard since the first film in 2001[/caption]
The stage play features the characters later in life.
Tom said of the New York shows: “Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
“Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me.
“Because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play.”
As he gave insights into his new theatre play, viewers took toXand expressed how they were left distracted by theHarry Pottersensation’snew lookyears after he was last seen in the films.
“Omg, that is not Tom Felton on The One Show”, one user wrote.
“Genuinely didn’t recognise Tom Felton on The One Show, makes me feel old lol,” a second echoed.
A third cruelly swiped: “Tom Felton looks knackered.
“Like a pint of milk left outside on a piping hot summer’s day.”
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Beloved luxury chocolate brand RETURNS to supermarkets after five years with new viral bar
A LUXURY chocolate brand is marking its return to supermarkets with a limited edition flavour.
Godiva, which is exclusively sold at high-end retailers like Harrods, will be flogging its Dubai-style chocolate bars at Tesco.
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Dubai-style chocolate features layers of rich pistachio cream and crunchy kadayif pastry, encased in smooth milk chocolate.
The 100-year-old Belgian brand is now owned by Pladis, which also has McVities and Jacob’s in its repertoire.
It was quick to jump on the Dubai chocolate bandwagon and in 2024, Pladis Türkiye launched it’s own range which sold 3,000 tones in the first four months of launching.
Godiva goodies haven’t been available to the masses for five years and were only available in Harrods, Selfridges, and its Covent Garden flagship store.
A Godiva spokesperson, said: “Global influences are increasingly reshaping the snacking industry, as consumers seek more adventurous and authentic culinary experiences.
“The popularity of Dubai-style chocolate is a clear example of how international flavours are crossing borders and becoming mainstream.”
Godiva’s Dubai-inspired chocolate bar will be £10 or £7.95 for Clubcard customers in Tesco stores across the country.
Back in 2017, Sainsbury’s customers were treated to the luxury Belgian chocolate for just £1.50 per bar.
The Godiva Masterpieces range included three chocolate bars – two milk chocolate treats with a smooth caramel filling and a creamy hazelnut praline filling and one dark chocolate bar with a ganache filling.
This comes as Lidl launched a Dubai Style Chocolate Cream spread and it was in such high demand that the store placed a three-jar-per-person limit.
The Della Sante Dubai Style Chocolate Cream spread combines the flavours of the insanely popular chocolate but in spreadable form.
That means you can slather it on toast, pile it onto pancakes, dip fruit in it or even spoon it from the jar.
The sweet and salty pots cost £4.99 or £3.99 for Lidl Plus members, which is far more expensive than the store’s other chocolate spreads.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Pixie Lott cradles her baby bump in green dress days after announcing second pregnancy live on stage
PREGNANT Pixie Lott proudly showed off her baby bump for the first time since announcing she’s expecting her second child.
The pop star, 34, surprised fans at the Mighty Hoopla festival in London at the weekend by sharing her happy news while performing on stage.
InstagramPregnant Pixie Lott held her burgeoning bump in a new photo shoot[/caption]
InstagramThe Voice Kids star dressed in an eye-catching 60s style[/caption]
InstagramPixie smiled as she held her son Albert, one[/caption]
Pixie, who is five months into her pregnancy, had plenty of energy as she danced around the stage and sang tracks from her new album, Encino, as well as old classics.
Now, in a new photo shoot, she placed her hand on her tummy as she knelt in the grass wearing a floaty green mini dress.
She wore 60s style shades, tied her blonde hair back and broke into a big smile as she was joined by son Albert, one.
She and husband Oliver Cheshire, 36, revealed they call their son Bertie after celebrating his Christening in 2023.
Pixie sent her fans into a frenzy on Sunday when she declared: “I’m having another baby!”
And she’s not slowing down any time soon with performances scheduled at Foodies Festival, Kendal Calling and a Formula E race weekend in the coming months.
Pixie and Oliver married in 2022 inside Ely Cathedral – two years after being forced to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic.
The couple met at a Select Models event in 2010 – with Oliverpopping the question in November 2016.
She told The Sun: “I have already been working on some new music. I don’t want it to be as big a gap as it was before.
“It was a really long time. It won’t be as long this time. I am excited about some of the tracks already.
“I love music documentaries, they are so fascinating. I love where you get to see the real behind the scenes stuff so I think that would be really fun to do.”
The singer made the announcement live at Mighty HooplaCorinne CummingInstagramPixie and Oliver married in 2022[/caption]
MEGAThe couple got together in 2010[/caption]
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Pub chain Young’s sees profits rise by 25 per cent to over £70million
PUB and hotel chain Young’s is booming because Brits still want traditional boozers, its boss has told The Sun.
Simon Dodds trumpeted a 25 per cent profit rise to £71.4million in the last 12 months for the near-200-year-old business.
Times Media LtdYoung’s has seen profits rise to £71.4million in the last 12 months (pictured CEO Simon Dodds)[/caption]
The chief executive said: “We have unique pubs which are the heart of the community and all our food is fresh and seasonal.”
Founded in 1831, Young’s boasts more than 800 hotel rooms as well as 277 pubs and bars.
Mr Dodds said sticking to traditional ways of serving customers is helping the group to be a rare British hospitality success.
He added: “We’re good at running pubs and good at running bedrooms.”
Not that the business is living in the past.
He went on: “Our heritage is important but we’re not standing still, we invest a lot in our pubs and invest a lot in our people.”
He pointed to 80 per cent of its general managers having worked their way up within the firm.
It also splashed out £41million in the year to March to keep pubs looking good.
Revenue rose 24.9 per cent, from £388.8million to £485.8million.
That was helped by an extra 50 pubs and more than 200 hotel rooms from the City Pub Group, which Young’s bought for £162million in November 2023.
Its dividend was also up 6 per cent, with the year’s total 23.06p.
The boss said: “Everything within our control is going to plan.”
IT’S DOC SMARTIN’
PROFITS at British footwear and clothing firm Dr Martens fell to £8.8million in the year to the end of March.
It continues the Northampton-based brand’s woes since its stock market listing in 2021.
PAProfits at Dr Martens fell to £8.8million in the year to the end of March[/caption]
PAThe business blamed ‘a challenging market’[/caption]
Profits dropped around 90 per cent from £93million in 2024, after sales fell 10 per cent in the year.
The business blamed “a challenging market” and warned unfavourable foreign exchange rates would hit sales and profits in the current financial year.
It said hard-up Brits are looking for bargains, but it will not discount stock.
IT’S A WISE MOVE
FINTECH firm Wise is the latest business to ditch the London Stock Market and switch to New York.
The £12billion money transfer firm said the move would “bring substantial strategic and capital market benefits”.
It follows a growing number of businesses choosing to list in the US.
Paddy Power owner Flutter, mining group BHP, building materials group CRH and construction rental firm Ashtead have all made the change in recent years.
Wise’s share price climbed 6 per cent on the news.
CHECKS IN POST…
WATCHDOGS have launched a global crackdown on posts by illegal financial influencers.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has joined regulators in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Italy and the UAE to tackle rogue promotions.
Some social media personalities claim to have lavish lifestyles in videos to flog products or services illegally.
Meanwhile, the Treasury Committee wants social media giant Meta to explain why it took up to six weeks to respond to FCA requests to take down dodgy posts.
GROUND DOWN FOR WIZZ AIR
BUDGET airline Wizz Air said having a fifth of its planes grounded over the last year has hit its profits.
It was forced to mothball an average of 44 planes – almost a fifth of its entire fleet — over the year because of issues with the engines, which were made by Pratt & Whitney.
ReutersJozsef Varadi, CEO of Wizz Air, who has seen profits fall to £141million[/caption]
The US aircraft-maker was forced to pay compensation last year over the grounding of Airbus A320neo planes.
Profits for the year at Wizz Air fell two-thirds from £368.7million to £141million.
But despite the “significant challenges” it faced, the Hungarian airline said it was flying more passengers than ever.
It carried a record 63.4million during the year, which helped revenues for the group edge up 3.8 per cent.
The airline, led by chief exec József Váradi, did not provide a forecast for the year ahead owing to “uncertainties”.
That hit its share price, which dived more than a quarter yesterday.
JOBS in construction have been cut at the fastest rate since 2020, but experts say “the worst may have passed”.
The S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index showed activity slowed in May for the fifth consecutive month.
NEW CAR SALES UP
THE new car market returned to growth last month as registrations increased by 1.6 per cent, figures show.
There were some 150,070 new listings — up from 147,678 the year before — and marks the best May performance the market has seen since 2021.
Registrations of pure battery- electric new cars rose by a quarter to take a market share of 21.8 per cent.
It is partly down to manufacturers offering discounts to boost sales.
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2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Drivers blast towing company for using shady ‘deal’ trick to yank cars & charge $260 – operator’s ‘loophole’ was illegal
A COUPLE has accused a towing company of ‘violation’ after removing their car and charging $260 in cash for its return.
Colby Slate and Ruby Gilas were forced to walk miles to a gas station to withdraw money to retrieve their vehicle.
KENS 5Atlas Towing (pictured) removed Colby and Ruby’s car while they were at a Post Malone gig[/caption]
They had been at a Post Malone gig in San Antonio last month, but when they returned to the parking lot, they were horrified to find that their car was gone.
They weren’t the only victims – more than two dozen other motorists had their cars removed on the same evening.
Ruby told KENS 5: “We had to walk at least two miles to a gas station to get the money because they told us it was cash only.”
Colby added: “It was so violating, because then you’re just kind of like, ‘what the hell am I supposed to do now?'”
They took Atlas to court after discovering the tow hadn’t been approved, and a judge ruled in their favour.
Colby said: “Yes, we’re getting our money back, but that’s the bare minimum.”
A representative for the tow company appeared via video link in court and claimed they had a deal with the property manager that allowed them to tow the vehicles.
But the owner of the property argued that they did not have an agreement.
“We’ve never even heard of Atlas Towing,” he told the judge.
“Never authorized them, would never have authorized this,” he added.
After the company was asked to provide proof of the agreement, the representative asked for “additional time.”
But the judge did not delay the case and stated that the tow was illegal and the couple should be reimbursed.
Melanie Viveros was also charged by the company after she was unable to park at the Alamodome for the gig.
Attendants were waiting outside the venue and advertised parking for $40.
“There were literally police officers across the street,” Melanie told Fox San Antonio. “We thought we were good.”
Manda Isbell said she watched as an Atlas Towing truck driver took vehicles away.
“The driver that came to tow the last vehicle flat out told my daughter they do this all the time,” she said.
“He sat and watched the parking lot fill up.”
She called the San Antonio Police Department and was accompanied by an officer to pay the tow fine.
This comes after a group of angry drivers tracked down a towing company that had taken their cars from an empty parking lot.
Heartland Towing, a tow company located in Omaha, Nebraska, was the cause of much frustration this week, with owners arguing theircarshad been held behind a locked gate for too long.
The first issue for the drivers was that the tow company refused to work on public holidays, with Memorial Day falling on Monday.
They discovered that, when they called the towing company’s phone, a recorded message said: “If your vehicle was towed away from private property, please call back during normal business hours from 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday.”
But there was no mention of public holidays.
Speaking to WOWT, vehicle owner Hernan Hernandez said: “He had a bunch of people over the weekend he was towing, and when people came to claim their cars, he more or less said I’m closed, I don’t work holidays.”
Car owners found that vehicles in the tow lot were stacked up from first towed to last.
“You have to wait hours or come back later or come back tomorrow because he can’t get them out because he’s got so many piled in there that he can’t get to them,” Justin Ewing, a vehicle owner, said.
“So until everybody in front of you picks up their car, you can’t have yours back.”
KENS 5Atlas Towing argues they had an agreement with the landowner, but were unable to prove this in court[/caption]
The couple said they felt violated by the companyKENS 5They took the company to court and got their money back[/caption]
What to do if your car is towed
Wrongfully or not, retrieving a towed vehicle can be a hassle.
If your vehicle is towed after parking in a “No Parking” zone or other legitimate reason, there are a few steps to take to get it back.
Steps to take when your car is towed:
Try to figure out why your car was towed. Did you not see a posted “No Parking” sign? Did you miss a car payment? Did you return to a lot where you have unpaid citations? Finding the reason can narrow down the phone numbers to dial.
Locate the vehicle. Most states, cities, or counties require towing companies to leave some form of contact information via a posted sign or sent by mail.
Recovery dates and times depend on the company that towed the vehicle, but those times will be posted to the website or can be recited by a representative.
Pay the fees. Be careful to be as prompt as possible, as some tow yards may charge storage fees by the day.
If you feel your vehicle was wrongfully towed, contesting the action can be done with the following steps:
Be prompt – many states have a small window of time where it’s acceptable to file a complaint against a company that wrongfully towed the vehicle.
Gather supporting documents: photos, emails, receipts, police reports, and witness statements if applicable. The more evidence, the better.
Get familiar with your local laws, as laws for towing companies vary per state.
Try speaking with the towing company. Sometimes it may have been a simple oversight, and the matter can be resolved quickly.
Contact the Justice of the Peace in your area, as they may have more insight or resources to help. They are often utilized for towing cases.
Talk to a lawyer. Many lawyers have free case consultations, and depending on the case, it may be worth it to utilize a lawyer.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Kylie Jenner ‘got a nose job, chin and jaw remodeling, fillers and fat transfers’ in addition to boob job, experts say
KYLIE Jenner has gone under-the-knife to get her nose done, chin and jaw remodeled, and fat transfers in addition to her boob job, experts predict to The U.S. Sun.
Instagram/kyliejennerKylie Jenner shows off her stunning figure in a skintight black dress[/caption]
Instagram/kyliejennerThe Kylie Cosmetics founder has admitted in the past to getting lip fillers[/caption]
InstagramKylie stuns in a teeny-tiny blue bikini as she poses in her backyard pool[/caption]
The youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan went viral this week for dishing the specifics of her boob job that she previously kept under wraps from the public.
While Kylie, 27, has now revealed that she’s gotten a breast augmentation as well as filler to her lips for years, there appear to be other procedures she may have had done that she has not yet been open about.
Speaking exclusively to The U.S. Sun, RealSelf verified plastic surgeon Dr. Vivek Bansal, MD, said: “While only Kylie can confirm specifics, her evolving facial structure suggests she may have had dermal fillers, lip enhancement, possible rhinoplasty, and non-surgical contouring.
“Her body changes may also reflect fat transfer procedures or body sculpting, which are common among celebrities.”
Fellow RealSelf Plastic Surgeon Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, MD, added: “Kylie is a very attractive lady, it’s my impression that in addition to the Breast Augmentation that she might have had a Rhinoplasty to refine the nose to reduce the appearance of the tip.
“It’s possible that she’s also had fillers to her lips and possibly the zygomatic prominence.
“As well as chin and jaw remodeling either surgically or with dermal fillers to give her a more V-shaped appearance.”
LIFE IN PLASTIC, IT’S FANTASTIC
Kylie nearly broke the internet this week and was applauded for being a “girl’s girl” when she finally revealed the details of her speculated plastic surgery procedure.
kyliejenner/InstagramKylie Jenner shows off curves in floral swimsuit before admitting to getting breast implants[/caption]
Instagram/Kylie JennerThe beauty business owner looks red hot in a rhinestone-encrusted bikini[/caption]
Instagram/kyliejennerThe reality star shows off her chiseled jawline, slim nose and pointed chin[/caption]
A curious fan called out for Kylie to share her plastic surgery details, as the influencer “aspires” to look like the reality star.
In a shock to many, Kylie saw and commented on the video, writing: “445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!! silicone!!! garth fisher!!! hope this helps lol.”
According to Dr. Bansal, a 445 cc implant “generally equates to roughly a 1.5 to 2-cup size increase.”
The size change is dependent on the patient’s body frame and existing breast tissue.
“For someone of Kylie’s more petite build, this would have likely taken her from an A or small B cup to a full C or D,” the respected surgeon said.
While Dr. Alexandrides predicts, based on Kylie’s look, that she is a solid DD cup size.
Dr. Bansal also revealed the benefits of the procedure Kylie chose, explaining: “A dual-plane, or ‘half under the muscle’ placement, allows the upper portion of the implant to be covered by muscle for a more natural slope.
“While the lower half sits under breast tissue to enhance projection.
“This technique reduces the risk of visible rippling and offers a more natural appearance, especially in thinner patients.”
However, breast implants are not lifetime devices, Dr. Bansal warns, and she may need to have future procedures to maintain her health.
“Most require replacement or revision within 10–15 years, sometimes sooner if complications arise.
“Even if the implants are intact, aesthetic preferences change, and women often seek updates for size, shape, or symmetry,especially after major life changes like pregnancy,” the highly renowned surgeon said.
After the TikTokexchange took the internet by storm, fans praised the star for finally being honest about her body-enhancing procedures.
However, others criticized her for not being open about her procedures during all these years of selling clothes and beauty products to young people.
InstagramBusty Kylie Jenner stuns in white dress[/caption]
Instagram/kyliejennerKylie Jenner’s famous curves are put on display[/caption]
GettyTimothee Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers on May 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana[/caption]
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Kristin Chenoweth on Reuniting With Stephen Schwartz in ‘The Queen of Versailles’ and Her New Role as a Fairy Dog-Mother
The 'Wicked' star talks about playing controversial socialite Jackie Siegel, starring in pet food brand Nom Nom's latest campaign and her thoughts on the recent drama among her fellow Broadway stars.
