Author: Molly Atherton

Paul Danan paid tribute to Heavy D following his death Image Source/ Heat World [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The former Hollyoaks actor admitted he is in “total shock” after it was revealed that the Celebrity Big Brother star – real name Colin Newell – died this week aged 43 or 47 depending on the source. He tweeted: ‘My good friend nooooo! I am in total shock…… this is too much to actually take in right now. ‘Love you brother. Sleep well with the angels… You will never be forgotten you absolute gorgeous man #RIPHeavyD #Booom (sic)’. Before landing a place in the…

It’s Christmaaaaaaas. Christmas, when we were little, was one of the most magical things you could ever imagine. Christmas films, chocolate for breakfast, then one day, presents would just magically appear. It. Was. Epic. [bpltd_primis_video] Nowadays, we’re more about that mulled wine than anything else but we still love our traditions and the comfort and joy they bring us. Well, to keep the magic alive, especially in this 2020 chaos, it’s time to take a trip back to our childhoods. See how many of these you did! Finishing Your Advent Calendar Advent calendars meant that we could eat chocolate for breakfast…

The stars of Celebs Go Dating 2021 will stay at a £30 million Surrey mansion Image Source/ Closer Online [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] As per The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column, the celebrity singletons, including the likes of former Love Island star Curtis Pritchard, Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson, Made In Chelsea star Sophie Hermann, DJ Tom Zanetti and Gary Lineker’s brother Wayne, will live for four weeks at the luxury property to ensure the filming of the E4 show is Covid-secure. Curtis, whose most recent romance was with dancer Amber Pierson, told the tabloid: ‘I’m really looking forward to learning more…

[bpltd_primis_video] Bake off fans, brace yourself and hold your trifle because we are unveiling the absolute PERFECT Christmas present that may just redeem 2020 (a little). Bake Off subscription boxes are now a thing! That’s right folks, you are now able to get your hands on a monthly subscription service where yummy recipes developed by the Great British Bake Off team will be delivered to your doorstep! [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] Image Source: /The Guardian

Linda Barker “wasn’t asked” to star in the Changing Rooms reboot Image Source/ Ideal Home [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 59-year-old interior designer fronted the iconic BBC One show between 1996 and 2004, but she has revealed she wasn’t asked to return to the show, which is returning on Channel 4. Asked why she isn’t taking part, she said: ‘I don’t know. I wasn’t asked. I don’t know. I think it’s nice that it’s coming back. I don’t think you could repeat exactly what we had. It’s just one of those things really’. However, Linda insists she will still be watching her…

In the run up to Christmas, the school nativity play was a highly anticipated event; fraught with stress and safety spins. [bpltd_primis_video] The preparation for a constant battle with glue, disappointment and lots of tinsel springs to mind when we remember our nativity plays, as well as hating the kids who always landed the leading roles of Mary and Joseph. Still, we can’t help but feel a warm nostalgia at the memories of those festive productions and how excited we were to show off our acting skills to family and friends! What were your favourite memories from the school Nativity?…

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to be offered their own show by the BBC Image Source/ The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The TV couple were recently axed by ITV’s This Morning, and the BBC is now looking to sign them up for their own programme. A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: ‘Eamonn and Ruth have a huge fanbase and are very experienced. ‘They can easily carry any number of shows, so producers at the Beeb are considering handing them a format to front’. The celebrity duo – who have been married since 2010 – are being replaced…

Bloody Mary in the haunted school toilets? Sunny D turning children yellow? Rumours of all sorts spread like wildfire around primary schools. Not that we ever believed them of course. We just aired on the side of caution when it came to Bloody Mary… Why risk it? [bpltd_primis_video] No matter where you’re from, you’re bound to have heard some of these weird school rumours… Sunny D Turned A Child Yellow It didn’t put us off drinking it, though. If anything, we wanted to drink as much as possible to try and turn ourselves into a Simpson. It is actually claimed…

[bpltd_primis_video] If there was ever a year where the strongest gin in the world was needed, it would be 2020. In time for Christmas, gin distillers Anno Gin have created supposedly ‘the world’s strongest gin’; with a whopping alcohol volume of 95%. Well, that’s one way to feel merry! Image Source: /Unsplash [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

There is a definite deluge of Christmas films but we all have our own festive favourite. And if Home Alone isn’t at least in your top five then… you’re wrong. It makes us feel all warm and nostalgic (and inspires us to booby trap the house). But believe it or not the film was released in 1990 meaning that this year is its THIRTY year anniversary… That’s not very festive. [bpltd_primis_video] The film is even getting a reboot for Disney+ as the Disney chief, Bob Ifer, announced that it would be ‘reimagined for a new generation.’ Well, as far as…

Katie McGlynn is to train to be a comedian in new show Stand Up and Deliver Image Source/ Hello! Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The former Coronation Street star and several other famous faces will team up with a stand-up comedian to work on a comedy set, before taking to the stage to help raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. A source told The Sun’s Bizarre TV column: ‘It’s a real eclectic mix of celebs. They’re all from very different backgrounds and hopefully will be able to work with some of the country’s top comics, such as David Baddiel, Jason Manford…

During our time at school, it’s only natural that we go through several phases, as it is all about discovering our true identity. That means trying out at least seven different things before looking back and wondering what on earth we were doing… [bpltd_primis_video] One of those phases was undoubtedly the emo phase… Whether you settled on being emo or merely dabbled in its culture, you’ll remember all of these things. Massive Side Fringes We’d straighten it to death, backcomb it, sweep it across our faces so we couldn’t see, then lather it in hairspray. Perfection. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Russell Watson and Ruthie Henshall are to join I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here Image Source/ Metro [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The classical singer and the West End star will be introduced to the 10 current campmates – including Sir Mo Farah and Shane Richie – during Wednesday night’s (18.11.20) Stage Fright trial. Speaking about joining the show, Russell said: ‘I am excited about going on this show especially as I have spent most of the year not doing what I normally would do! ‘If I am being honest, I thought it would be really difficult. I wasn’t sure…

With Black Friday just around the corner, I think we all deserve to treat ourselves after the year we’ve had – and with these slashed prices – who can say no?! [bpltd_primis_video] A lot of companies have unveiled a huge of range of premature Black Friday deals. Amazon currently have an early Black Friday sale which ends on 19th. We’re here to give you some tips and tricks in preparation for entering the minefield that is Black Friday weekend, as well as provide you with a heads up on some cracking Black Friday deals of 2020 so far! The Best…

Curtis Pritchard has signed up for Celebs Go Dating Image Source/ BT TV [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 24-year-old star is no stranger to dating shows after he appeared on Love Island last year, but after splitting from Maura Higgins – who he met on the ITV2 show – he looks set to go looking for a potential suitor on the new E4 series. A TV insider told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: ‘As one of the Pritchard brothers, he’s now one of the most sought-after celebrities on the box and, thanks to being in the villa, has proven he’s a…

When we think of our childhoods, there are always certain films that come to mind and hold a special place in our hearts! Here are some of our top favourite childhood films to get you feeling nostalgic! [bpltd_primis_video] 1. Matilda Based on the classic Roald Dahl novel of the same name, Matilda will always be one of the first films a nineties’ kid will think of. The iconic Bruce Bogtrotter chocolate cake scene will go down in history. Image Source: /The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford have been dropped from their weekly slot on This Morning Image Source/ The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The real life couple are reportedly being replaced by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary on the show each Friday, but the move is said to have left Eamonn and Ruth “furious and upset”. Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, a source shared: ‘They have real warmth. It’s time for a change and they are perfect. Eamonn is pretty furious and everyone feels for him and Ruth, they are well liked on the team, but sometimes tough decisions have to…

[bpltd_primis_video] A savoury cheesecake? It sounds barbaric but wait for it; what if we told you that this cheesecake comes with a very special festive addition? It’s the cheesecake we never knew we needed until now – a savoury cheesecake filled with pigs in blankets! Ahhhh! Image Source: /Daily Mirror [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones have had to leave Strictly Come Dancing after Katya tested positive for COVID-19 Image Source/ The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] Under this year’s rules, the pairing – who made history on the BBC One ballroom show as the first same-sex couple – will exit the competition with immediate effect in accordance with coronavirus protocols put in place to ensure the series could ahead in the middle of the pandemic. Professional dancer Katya, 31, is asymptomatic and the pair are now self-isolating separately following the latest government guidelines. Speaking about her unfortunate exit, retired boxer Nicola,…

[bpltd_primis_video] Putting on your sparkly tights to eat cocktail sausages in the school hall, making glittery cards and doing no work. As Stevie Wonder said, that’s what Christmas means to me, my love. There is nothing else that could fill us up with festive spirit quite as much as Christmastime in Primary School. It was insanely magical as our whole days were filled with Christmas crafts, events, plays, films and everything else you can imagine. As we’re nearing December and looking to get the magical feeling back in our bones, see how many of these things you can remember from…

Yes folks, you read that right! The Great British Bake Off has inspired a spin-off series where recipes will be designed specifically for our canine friends. [bpltd_primis_video] The Great Doggy Bake Off will be taking place over the next four weeks and will involve participants undertaking a variety of challenges whilst using some tasty recipes for dogs. Image Source: /Dog Furiendly [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are to feature in a new documentary, Dancing on Thin Ice with Torvill & Dean Image Source/ Hello Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The Dancing on Ice judges will travel to Alaska in the upcoming special to make their dream of skating outdoors a reality, but they will also see the effects of climate change first hand. Jayne said: ‘I’ve always dreamed of being out in nature, skating outside and this was the most perfect opportunity to achieve that, whilst also seeing the reality of climate change with our own eyes’. Ever since they were younger, the…

Back in the day, there were plenty of 00s heartthrobs that made our ultimate crush lists. We’d have a sleepover at our friend’s house and stay up all night watching our fave films and discussing and finalising our lists of our top ten fitties. [bpltd_primis_video] Looking back, these ‘best films ever’ may have been pretty questionable but our love for these stunners is everlasting… See how many of these fellas were on your list back in the day… Robbie – Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging It just had us questioning why on earth two fit boys didn’t join our school…

Craig Revel Horwood has used the coronavirus lockdown to plan his wedding Image Source/ Yahoo News UK [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The Strictly Come Dancing star is set to marry Jonathan Myring in 2022, and Craig has revealed he’s been using his spare time to organise their upcoming wedding. He shared: ‘We’re now planning to tie the knot in 2022. ‘As you know, much of 2020 went out the window, it just disappeared. But it’s been good for us for wedding planning. We know that we definitely want to have our big day at home, here in England’. Craig has also been…

The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge has been postponed following a positive coronavirus case Image Source/ BBC Children in Need [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The six youngsters on the BBC One programme’s Children in Need eight-day annual charity challenge have been sent home due to safety concerns, but it is hoped Matt Baker and the Team Rickshaw members will be able to continue “safely from home”. An update posted on the BBC Children in Need website read: ‘The safety of the young people on Team Rickshaw is of paramount importance. ‘As a precautionary measure, a decision has been made to send the young…

It’s the time of year where all the retailers are releasing their Christmas adverts with just 7 weeks left until Christmas! This year, more than ever, they’re bound to make us sob… and Disney have certainly ticked that box. [bpltd_primis_video] With the tale of a grandmother, her granddaughter and a loved Mickey Mouse toy, you can bet it is an absolute tear-jerker. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Maisie Smith hasn’t ruled out a romance with HRVY Image Source/ Hello Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 19-year-old EastEnders actress revealed she would consider dating her Strictly Come Dancing co-star and called the 21-year-old singer and presenter a “beautiful looking guy”. Speaking about dating HRVY – whose real name is Harvey Cantwell – Maisie said: ‘Not right now. He is a beautiful-looking guy. ‘But I have only seen him for a couple of hours a week so I am still enjoying getting to know him. ‘I don’t know what would happen in the future, but for now we are getting along…

This Is Us Cast Return For Season 5 That’s right, folks! The This Is Us cast will return in the coming weeks for a fifth instalment of the Emmy-award winning show! NBC have released the official key art for the upcoming season with the tagline ‘This season changes us forever’ – provoking many questions from eager fans. *Warning – Season 4 spoilers ahead* Image Source: /TV Insider The This Is Us Cast Will Return For Season 5 Since the series first burst onto screens in 2016, This Is Us has garnered international success and boasts a collection of prestigious awards; including wins at the Emmys…

Sam Heughan: Wife? Girlfriend? Or Is The Actor Single? Sam Heughan is a seriously hot commodity right now and we just have one thing on our minds to ask Sam Heughan: Wife? Girlfriend? Or Single? Rising to fame on Outlander,  has gone from strength to strength, playing Jamie Fraser in the time travel drama and has even progressed to films such as The Spy Who Dumped Me. His success even has people talking about whether he could follow in Daniel Craig’s footsteps to play the new James Bond. But the question on everyone’s lips, what is his relationship status? Image…

The Changing Rooms reboot has been postponed Image Source/ The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] Channel 4 were set to bring back the popular home makeover show – which originally aired on the BBC from 1996 to 2004 – but have now delayed filming due to the coronavirus pandemic, because it’s been too difficult to arrange due to the new lockdown guidance in England. A show insider said: ‘It was all storming ahead and filming was due to start on the new version in the coming weeks. But Covid has now completely scuppered that. ‘There are some bits they can work…

Was there anything more exciting than flicking through the pages of the Argos catalogue and circling all the things we wanted? Shopping online just doesn’t give the same thrill… [bpltd_primis_video] Then, we would all write up our Christmas lists and be on our best behaviour as our parents probably wondered where they were going to get a unicorn from last minute… In the days before iPads and technology, these are all the things we had on our Christmas lists (and still kind of want). Nintendo DS This was the absolute top of our list. The one we behaved extra good…

Susannah Constantine is an alcoholic Image Source/ Wise Living Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 58-year-old TV presenter has been in recovery for nearly seven years and admitted she felt an “immense” feeling of relief when she realised she had an issue with drink. She said: ‘It’s not something I’ve spoken about before really, but it’s important. I’m in recovery, so I’m an alcoholic. ‘I’ve been in recovery for nearly seven years. ‘It was so liberating. I felt a lot of shame most of the time. But when I realised, the relief was immense’. The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant used to…

Ahh lockdown. We remember it well. Boris basically grounded us all and we all didn’t know what we were going to do for those dreaded 3 weeks! Then, instead, 3 months passed and we all couldn’t believe how long it had been since we’d gone to the pub… [bpltd_primis_video] Now with lockdown part 2 pending, here are all the most iconic lockdown memories we have from the first time around as we get ready to go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance all over again. PSA: NO. MORE. BANANA. BREAD. No Toilet Roll For some reason, it was the…

With the recent government announcement of a national four-week lockdown, this means closing time for many businesses that are not deemed ‘essential’. [bpltd_primis_video] However, aside from supermarkets, what does that mean for homeware stores like B&M and Home Bargains? Image Source: /Retail Week [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Caroline Flack’s loved ones are filming a documentary about her life Image Source/ The Independent [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The former Love Island presenter – who took her own life in February at the age of 40 – will be remembered in a “moving” film that retells her public and personal life by those who were closest to her. Channel 4 commissioning editor Becky Cadman said: ‘This film is about and for Caroline. A sister, daughter, friend and one of the most successful TV presenters in the country. She openly and honestly shared her struggles with fame and how it impacted her…

Percy Pig fans listen up! Marks & Spencer have launched a creation so wonderful that you will hardly be able to contain yourselves! [bpltd_primis_video] Introducing…the Percy Pig Mini Bites and Percy Pig Swiss Roll! *Internal screaming* Image Source: /Entertainment Daily [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Coronation Street and Emmerdale will continue filming throughout England’s second lockdown Image Source/ Hello! Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The two ITV soaps were previously forced to axe filming plans over the spring when the UK was plunged into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, and after it was announced last week that England will head back into a four-week lockdown from Thursday (05.11.20), doubts were cast over the soaps. But fans won’t have to worry about missing out on episodes of their favourite shows, as both ‘Corrie’ and Emmerdale have confirmed they will be pushing on with filming throughout the new lockdown.…

Pets may be able to live freely in rented accommodation, according to a new proposed law. [bpltd_primis_video] Unfortunately, there is a risk that this may mean that landlords will raise rent and/or add extra charges to accommodate our furry friends. Image Source: /Unsplash [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

It’s November. And it’s 2020. So – this year especially – we NEED to start getting festive. Luckily, there are enough weird and wonderful Christmas to last us for the rest of the year and beyond. We could tussle all day to try and establish the best Christmas film of all time – Miracle on 34th Street, obvs – but instead we’ve narrowed it down to just 8 of the most classic films that we need to start watching NOW! [bpltd_new_playbuzz] If there is anything that can get us feeling all holly jolly (and like the world isn’t imploding) it’s…

Ross Kemp is considering a return to EastEnders Image Source/ NME [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 56-year-old actor has made a number of brief returns to the BBC soap since he first quit in 1999 – after 10 years as hardman Grant Mitchell – and Ross admitted he would be happy to make a comeback as the Covid-19 pandemic has affected his documentary work. He told Entertainment Daily: ‘I don’t think you ever rule it out. But that would be down to the BBC, that’s not down to me. ‘I would never say no to going back to anything. I’ve always enjoyed…

THIS Is How To Win £6,000 Worth Of Tech For Just £3.99! Pryzbox is offering people the chance to win £6,000 worth of tech for just £3.99. The prize draw website, Pryzbox, gives customers the chance to win big prizes, from televisions to laptops to holidays and their launch draw is incredible! With a home tech bundle worth £6,000 on offer, you could get everything you need to deck out your home. Plus, there are even incredible tech prizes for second and third place. Image Source/Pryzbox What Can You Win? You can enter the draw by purchasing a ticket -…

The cheesy teen magazines we were obsessed with growing up are super cringey if we were to whip them out now, but back then this was top quality entertainment and basically a 90s teenage girl’s bible. [bpltd_primis_video] With all the first world problems we had as teenagers – from acne to unrequited crushes – we needed to paw our way through these sensationalist mags to make us feel better about our lives. Here are some our favourites! Image Source: /Throwbacks [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Pick ‘N’ Mix was undoubtedly the most exciting thing when we were a kid. We wanted ALL the sweets as we shoved them into the massive cone and our mum screamed ‘THAT”S ENOUGH!’ Did you ever sneak one or two into your mouth when no one was watching? We felt like master criminals… [bpltd_primis_video] See if you remember these absolute classics or if your favourite is on the list! Teeth and Lips 8/10. These were definitely a top 5 sweet. We didn’t necessarily want it to be full of them but just enough to get us by. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Montana Brown suffered a secret miscarriage last year Image Source/ CelebsNow [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The Love Island star has recalled how she got pregnant while on the pill in 2019, and she was “shocked” when she had a positive test to show she was pregnant, but she “naturally miscarried” soon after. Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: ‘I’ve been on the pill since I was about 15. I’m sometimes just a bit bad with taking it. To be fair, I’m now very particular with my pill because I got pregnant on the pill last year. ‘It was so bad.…

School days were some of the best – and worst – days of our lives. We could hang our with our mates, do stupid stuff and occasionally learn something too. But let’s be honest, the best things we remember about school wasn’t the lessons – sorry teachers – it was all the weird stuff that happened outside. See how many of the these stupid crazes you can remember from your school days. Shag bands They were multicoloured and didn’t match our outfit but that’s not what it was all about. They came in all different colours and you had to…

Here’s How You Can Get Half Price McDonald’s This Month McDonald’s are providing customers with a 50% discount off their menu for ordering food via the app, the fast-food chain recently announced. [bpltd_primis_video] Until 1st November, McDonald’s customers can enjoy money off their next orders – but you have to make sure you have the McDonald’s app! [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] Image Source: /The Sun

Shane Richie has reportedly signed up for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Image Source/ Yahoo Finance [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The EastEnders star – who is best known for playing Alfie Moon on the BBC One soap – is set to go into isolation for two weeks as part of the ITV reality show’s measures against coronavirus ahead of the programme’s launch next month. The 56-year-old actor – who is “an early favourite” to win the competition – is usually busy starring in pantomimes in the winter months, but he “jumped at the chance” to take part in the…

Ah, the simplicity of youth is something we all miss. Remember back in the good ol’ days when the only difficult decision we had to make was choosing between a chocolate bar or a bag of tooth-rotting sweeties from the local tuck shop? [bpltd_primis_video] What sweets were you obsessed with when you were a kid? Here are some of the classic popular choices for every nineties child! 1. Flying Saucers Even though they look and taste like plastic, these things were worth it for the sweet sherbet centre! [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] Image Source: /Pinterest

Primary School itself was a blast. We traded football cards, had school discos and just ran around like maniacs at lunch times. If that wasn’t enough, then came the days where something a little different would happen and seven year old us would absolutely lose our minds! [bpltd_primis_video] See how many of these you remember… The Parachute It was a PE lesson like no other. Forget your hockey or running about. It was time to waft the multi-coloured sheet. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Camilla Thurlow has given birth to a baby girl Image Source/ Liverpool Echo [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The former Love Island star and her boyfriend Jamie Jewitt are now proud parents to a baby girl named Nell Sophia Jewitt, after she was born in the early hours of Tuesday (27.10.20) morning. Sharing pictures of her newborn baby, Camilla wrote on Instagram: ‘Nell Sophia Jewitt, 4:32am, 27th October, 6lb 5oz. There may be a thousand new photos on my camera roll, but none of them could ever do justice to the way you have lit up our lives (sic)’. And Jamie also shared…

[bpltd_primis_video] Many of our school photos are buried deep in our parent’s attic because, let’s face it, no one wants to see spotty teens with dodgy hairstyles and even dodgier braces. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] To make the rest of us feel a bit better, here are some school photos of celebs from before they were famous (and before they had enough money to make themselves look half decent)… Taylor Swift I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Well because she’s grown up now! Image Source

Clare Balding has lost 90 percent of her hearing Image Source/ Daily Mirror [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 49-year-old sports presenter has admitted she currently has “about 10 percent” of her hearing left, and often resorts to “guessing” what people are saying to her because the quality of her hearing is so poor. She said: ‘I really need to get my ears done. I’m at about ten per cent and I guess the rest. ‘My wife keeps saying to me, “Stop shouting!” because I’m clearly over-projecting because I can’t hear myself’. Clare made her confession during an episode of the upcoming Dave…

9 Cereals That Remind Us Of Being Kids If only we could go back to sitting on a Saturday morning, mid cartoon binge, surrounded by bowls of cereal. What a life. And no matter what anyone says, it did taste different depending on whether you put the milk in first or last. [bpltd_primis_video] See how many of these you remember… Nesquick It was all about the choc. Only the most elite would have ever thought to mix cereals. Nesquick and coco pops? Incredible. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Asda Opens New Sustainable Store With Refillable Tea Bags And Vimto [bpltd_primis_video] Asda has launched its very first sustainability store; with shelves stocked full of everyday household essentials in refillable containers! Image Source: /Asda Corporate [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Joe Wicks is to attempt a 24-hour workout for BBC Children in Need Image Source/ BT.com [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The 34-year-old fitness enthusiast, who is known as The Body Coach, will begin his exercise regime for ‘The Joe Wicks 24 Hour PE Challenge’ at 9.25am on Thursday November 12th and finish a day later on Friday November 13th at 9.25am. Joe, who announced the news on this morning’s ‘Zoe Ball Breakfast Show’ on Radio 2, said: ‘2020 has been a challenging year for us all, so what better way to end it than by raising money for BBC Children in Need,…

Victoria Derbyshire has signed up for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Image Source/ BBC [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_ZIkz”] The BBC journalist is said to have accepted an offer to appear in the show after the location moved from Australia to a castle in Wales – due to the coronavirus pandemic – so she wouldn’t be too far away from her family. An insider said: ‘Victoria is always game for a challenge so when she was approached for ‘I’m A Celebrity’ she jumped at the chance. ‘It’s always something she’s wanted to do but because of her family she’s never…

Legally Blonde 3 Now Hitting Cinemas In May 2022 Omigod you guys, it’s the news we’ve been waiting for since we finished watching Legally Blonde 2 in cinemas… Legally Blonde 3 is on it’s way! Reese Witherspoon, is reprising her role as sorority-girl, Elle Woods: Our favourite Gemini vegetarian. [bpltd_primis_video] MGM Studios have revealed that the film is due to hit screens on May 20, 2022, confirming the return in a Twitter post. Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case. #LegallyBlonde3 #ElleWoods @ReeseW pic.twitter.com/WnxI1YEfqD — MGM Studios (@MGM_Studios) October 20, 2020 Image Source/Twitter [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

A Look Back At Our School Lunchboxes Through The Decades Lunch was the highlight of our school day. We couldn’t wait to see what our parents had packed for us to munch on before we ran around the playground and made ourselves feel sick from it. There had to be a bit of sweet and savoury; some of your favourite crisps followed by a choccy biscuit. Even at a young age we were obsessed with a starter, main and dessert. [bpltd_primis_video] See how many of these treats you had in your lunchbox… Seventies Snacks Growing up in the seventies, you…

Mary- Kate And Ashley’s New York Minute Is Coming To UK Netflix Next Month Netflix are bringing back the iconic 2004 Mary-Kate and Ashley film New York Minute; a story that follows teen twin sisters Jane (Ashley) and Roxy-Ryan (Mary-Kate) who never spend any time together because of their very different personalities. [bpltd_primis_video] However, everything changes when the dynamic duo travel to the big apple to achieve their respective dreams. Image Source: /Goss.ie [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Dessert is quite literally the cherry on top of the cake of life. There’s nothing better than going out for a fancy meal and perusing the dessert menu afterwards; trying to decide whether you want the chocolate fudge cake or an ice cream sundae. Brits most certainly have a sweet tooth and have voted for their favourite and least favourite desserts. Does your dessert come out on top or do you have an acquired taste? Let’s take a look… 1. Sticky Toffee Pudding – Winner Our mouths are salivating at the sight of this glorious dessert. A sticky toffee pudding…

Weird Games We Played As Kids To Entertain Ourselves When we were younger, we didn’t have iPads or phones and we still had to dial up to the internet. So to pass the time we played some of the strangest games! Looking back, we have no idea why or how they kept our attention but at the time, they were the be all and end all of the school playground. [bpltd_primis_video] How many of these did you used to play? Blind Man’s Bluff We normally ended up just falling over our own feet as we couldn’t see a thing! And…

Dad Selling Harry Potter Hardback He Bought 20 Years Ago For £60k [bpltd_primis_video] A first edition hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold at an auction for a whopping £60,000 after gathering dust on a shelf for the last two decades. Image Source: /SWNS [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

At the time, we would complain about getting out of bed early and why on earth we had to wear a uniform! Nowadays, we would kill for a 9-3 day with a lunch hour and a mid morning break – and we can never bothered to choose an outfit. We just hung out with our friends and waited for the bell to ring so we could head to the park. [bpltd_primis_video] But there were also plenty of weird things that we have either forgotten or suppressed! See how many of these things you can remember! [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] That ‘Temporary’ Building…

You’re Only A True ’90s Kid If You Remember These SIMS Memories Playing The Sims consumed hours of our lives as we loved creating our families, building a nice house for them and then wreaking havoc in their little lives. We did our best to keep them happy, in good jobs and paid their bills but then we got bored and just decided to cause catastrophe. [bpltd_primis_video] Did you know that the little, green, floating diamond on top of their head is actually called a ‘plumbob’? See how many of these things you can remember from playing The Sims! Motherlode…

M&S Launch New Harry Potter Range Including Chocolate Sorting Hats And Wands There’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a warm blanket and hot chocolate, watching The Philosopher’s Stone for the bajillionth time. [bpltd_primis_video] M&S have launched their very own Harry Potter themed treat collection; including Chocolate Sorting Hats, an edible Milk Chocolate Elder Wand and Milk Chocolate Frogs. Image Source: /Product Reviews Net

Remember These Happy Meal Toys? Only A True ’90s Kid Will Remember the good ol’ days of being desperate to order a Maccies Happy Meal simply for the cheap, plastic toy that would be unveiled in every mystery box? [bpltd_primis_video] Whilst you’re munching on your nuggets and fries, Nestled at the bottom of the box will be a toy (often not the one you wanted but a toy nonetheless!). What were our favourite Happy Meal toys? Time to take a trip down memory lane… 1. Happy Meal Cars Not just any ordinary car, Happy Meal cars would be McDonalds themed!…

Here’s What The Most Iconic X-Factor Winners Are Up To Now Somehow, One Direction, Tesco Mary, Wagner and Cher Lloyd were all on the same year of X Factor. What a year 2010 was… Back in it’s heyday, X Factor was prime Saturday night television and we all wanted to be in to watch Simon Cowell sass and say things like ‘It wasn’t even good enough for a hotel lobby.” [bpltd_primis_video] We had winners like Shayne Ward, Matt Cardle and Joe McElderry, so just where are the X Factor sensations now? Shayne Ward – THEN Shayne won the talent show…

Here’s How You Can Get Paid £400 To Drink Cocktails At Home Yep you read that right – you can actually get paid to drink cocktails. We know what you’re thinking: this is the job I was born to do! [bpltd_primis_video] It turns out that there is genuinely a company that will pay people up to £400 to make and taste cocktails all from the comfort of their own home! Image Source: /Unsplash [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Forget iPhones, back in the day, the Blackberry was the phone of choice as you either had BBM or you were pushed out into social oblivion. Blackberrys were phones used by elite businessmen… and 14 year olds. They somehow became the most popular phone to have in any high school. iPhone? Who is she? If you had a Blackberry, you will definitely remember most of these things. If only we could have our BB Curve back! [bpltd_primis_video] BBM Forget MSN, we’d moved on to BBM and it was the best place to be. If you had to text someone instead…

Halloween is about to roll around again and whilst trick or treating and house parties are a total no this year, it doesn’t mean we’re not prepared to still dress for the occasion from the comfort of our living rooms. And for this year, what is better than some nostalgic Halloween costumes to take us on a trip down memory lane and remind us of a better time? [bpltd_primis_video] See how many of these you remember – and start planning how you’re going to make them you’re own! Wednesday Addams Simple but effective, this is a great way to dress…

Trick or treat! Trick or treating was one of the best things about Halloween. We had a big decision on our hands trying to figure out which route to take with our pals (or parents) and which houses would offer up the most sweets. Those were the days! What were your favourite Trick-or-treating memories? Here are some classics that are certain to bring out all the nostalgic spooky feels! [bpltd_primis_video] 1. Getting Money Instead Of Sweets Sometimes, you’d get lucky when you were trick or treating and hit the jackpot! If someone was kind enough to offer up some hard…

“I’m going to have to take a minute, that’s just blown my mind!”  Whilst Ant & Dec are currently getting ready to host the first ever UK-based I’m A Celeb series, they’ve found themselves distracted by a revolutionary new product… The Multipen! via/ TheSun

Disney Store Launches New Christmas Range And We’re Loving It Disney fans will be thrilled to hear the news that the Disney Store has launched its Christmas range with Mickey Mouse and Tinkerbell homeware, gifts and decorations priced from £8! [bpltd_primis_video] An eager shopper shared the news on Facebook bargain hunter group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, captioning the post: ‘Christmas has arrived at the Disney Store.’ Image Source: /The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

You’re Only A True ’90s Kid If You Watched All These Disney Films Disney was – and TBH still is – the absolute peak of our lives. As a kid we spent our time watching the absolute classics as we laughed, cried and rewound our tapes to live it all again. Now, with Disney+ we can relive it all, except this time, we actually get that adult humour that gets thrown in too! [bpltd_primis_video] There were plenty to choose from but to be a true ’90s kid, you have to have watched all of these Disney films… Monsters Inc In…

Simon Pegg And Nick Frost Star In Prime Series Truth Seekers Dynamic duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are back once again with a brand new paranormal comedy series called Truth Seekers. How about that for a slice of fried gold?! Image Source: /Comic Book The Creators Behind Truth Seekers – Simon Pegg and Nick Frost- Will Also Star In The Series Created and written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Truth Seekers is said to be a supernatural comedy and of course, when it comes to the dream team behind Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End, this usually…

Our school lunchbox was definitely the most exciting part of our day! That is, unless, that old square television or the weird PE parachute got brought out. [bpltd_primis_video] We couldn’t wait to see what our parents had packed us in our action man or Barbie lunch box as we prayed for our fave choccy biscuits. WARNING – May cause distress and some of these heartbreakingly no longer exist. [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] Echo The discontinuation of these biscuits were one of the biggest travesties in British history! Whether you were team original or team mint, these need bringing back ASAP.

The fact that we can’t eat a Jaffa Cake without going ‘full mooon, half moooon’ shows us that the power of advertising is immense. Some are hilarious, some are hilariously awful and then we have our ultimate favourites which we still remember to this day. See how many of these have stuck in your brain! McCain Chips Sophie, what do you prefer? Daddy or chips? We’d have gone chips over family every day of the week too. https://youtu.be/aHA4-5N5AzA Jaffa Cakes Full moon, half moon, total eclipse! You actually can’t eat a Jaffa Cake without doing this. It’s just impossible. https://youtu.be/-dtmRmOHK78…

We’re still waiting to receive that special call that brings out the revelation that we’re actually a princess. It’s been 15 years and we still haven’t given up hope! There were some iconic films we adored growing up and you’d be lying if you said you hadn’t wished you could stepped inside the telly and join the characters in their wonderful world! [bpltd_primis_video] That being said, here are some of our favourite films growing up that we so desperately wanted to be apart of! 1. The Princess Diaries When unpopular teenager Mia Thermopolis learns from her estranged grandmother Clarisse (Julie…

Was Jess In Gilmore Girls Who Rory Should Have Married? Jess in Gilmore Girls was the ultimate bad boy turned good as he blossomed from a troubled teen to a published author and we begged Rory to take him back. Miss Gilmore’s three fine fellas were all flawed yet perfect in their own way and everyone has their own opinion on who Rory should have ran off into the sunset with. But we’re backing Jess Mariano and after his mum, Liz Danes, shipped him off and Luke kicked him out, someone needs to be god dammit! Rory revealed that she…

You’re Only A True ’90s Kid If You Watched All These Nickelodeon Shows If you didn’t watch Nickelodeon when you were a kid, did you even have a childhood?! Jam-packed with classic TV shows we all loved – from Drake & Josh to iCarly and Victorious in later years – Nickelodeon provided us with top quality entertainment! Time to take a trip down memory lane…do you remember these iconic Nickelodeon shows? [bpltd_primis_video] 1. The Amanda Show (1999-2002) After a breakout performance on sketch comedy show All That, Amanda Bynes catapulted to fame and landed her own comedy sketch show The Amanda…

ASOS Selling Groovy Chick T-Shirts And We NEED Them ASOS have come through and brought back something we never thought we’d see again…noughties icon Groovy Chick is back people! [bpltd_primis_video] ASOS is now selling t-shirts with Bang on the Door’s Groovy Chick character printed on them in all her chic glory! This bring us back a sense of nostalgia we had forgotten we even had! Image Source: /Cosmopolitan [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Memories We’ll All Remember From ’90s Birthday Parties Birthday parties were the biggest things in our social calendar as a nine year old. What were we going to wear? Was our BFF going? What flavour cake was it going to be?! SO many questions! We were either really excited (if it was our best mates) or begged our parents to just let us stay at home (if it was that kid in the class who we’d spoken to once). [bpltd_primis_video] There are SO many things we had forgotten about those ’90s birthday parties so get ready to take a walk…

The Best ’90s Couples You Might Have Forgotten About We just love everything about the 90’s. Make up, hairstyles, fashion and even those ’90s couples whose flame later sadly died out. We’ll never get over the heartbreak of Brad and Jen breaking up. Turning back the clock and throwing on our rose-tinted spectacles, we’re remembering the best couples of the nineties and we can’t believe some of these actually dated! [bpltd_primis_video] Remember when Tom Cruise dated Cher? Yeah, us neither… Kate Moss And Johnny Depp What a gorgeous couple. These two dated for four years from 1994-1998 and even got…

90s Beauty Products We Were Obsessed With And Their 2020 Equivalents With us all panicking about the present pandemic, is there a better time to return to the 90s and swathe ourselves in nostalgia? Watching Friends and the rest of our 90’s favourites just returns us to a time where things were less complicated and it’s not just us searching for the past. Revolution is collaborating with Friends to create eye shadow palettes and lipsticks inspired by Phoebe, Rachel and Monica. [bpltd_new_playbuzz] So, in the interest of the general public and our mental wellbeing, here are the top trends that we couldn’t get enough…

This Is What Mary- Kate And Ashley Olsen Are Up To Now Mary-Kate and Ashley were the twins that became a joint-face of the nineties after first rising to fame playing the adorable Michelle Tanner in ’90s sitcom Full House. The twins went on to become successful child stars and starred in many iconic TV movies including It Takes Two (1995) and Passport to Paris (1999). [bpltd_primis_video] Since then, the Olsen sisters have stayed out of the limelight and expressed a shared interest in 2012 to quit acting to focus on their fashion careers.  The last film Mary-Kate starred in independently…

Dancing On Ice winner and former X Factor finalist Ray Quinn has been notoriously successful when it comes to entertainment shows. He first rose to prominence portraying the role of Anthony Murray in Channel 4 soap opera Brookside from 2000 until 2003. He then entered ITV singing competition The X Factor in 2006, finishing in second place after Leona Lewis. [bpltd_primis_video] A man of many talents, Ray went on to win Dancing On Ice in 2009 and then win the ninth and all-star version of the show in 2014 with partner Maria Filippov. Image Source: /The Sun [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Phillip Schofield To Share £9m Fortune With Wife In Amicable Divorce When Phillip Schofield came out in February of this year, it made headlines. The This Morning presenter had been married to wife, a former TV production assistant, Stephanie Lowe since 1993 and the couple have two daughters together. [bpltd_primis_video] Image Source: /Hello Magazine [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

Remember Matilda? This Is What The Cast Looks Like Now Matilda was one the BEST films when were younger. We might have had some scary teachers but we were grateful that our school didn’t have a chokey. We just wished that we did have powers… Believe it or not, the film came out in 1996… yep, we feel old too. So 24 years later, we’re wondering what the cast are up to now. [bpltd_primis_video] Mara Wilson (Matilda) – THEN This child actor already had some pretty serious acting credits to her name having already starred in Miracle on 34th Street and Mrs Doubtfire.…

Back in the day, there were so many things that would completely ruin your day, your week, your month or even your year. Now, looking back, they were completely trivial and, TBH, some of these things don’t even exist anymore… Not to make you feel old or anything. [bpltd_primis_video] But at the time they were our ENTIRE lives so get ready to be filled with nostalgia. 1. When You Were In The Middle Of A Game And This Happened Remember moving it round like this to fill the screen and make patterns? It was quite therapeutic until we were hit…

British cuisine is particularly distinctive, delectable and downright elite… except to anyone outside of Britain of course. It might look questionable and pretty beige as we pile different carbs onto the same plate (chip butty is genius) but it means a lot to us and we will never stop eating it. [bpltd_primis_video] So grab a snack as we take a tour through the meals that will only make sense if you grew up in Britain. 1. Square Pizza and Chips Remember running through the school corridors to try and get to the front of the canteen queue? This Friday special…

Lindt Opens World’s Largest Chocolate Museum With 30ft Chocolate Fountain Chocolate fans listen up! We have exciting news for the Lindt lovers out there as Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, is set to open the largest chocolate museum in the world; home to a whopping 30ft chocolate fountain! [bpltd_primis_video] The 65,000-square-foot Lindt Home of Chocolate museum has the world’s largest Lindt chocolate shop, a ‘Chocolateria’ where you can create your own Lindt inventions as well as many interactive exhibitions. Image Source: /Fox News [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”]

The sugarier, the better was the philosophy we had when we were kids and that applied to anything – both food and drink! [bpltd_primis_video] With that in mind, here’s a list of some of our classic favourite delicious drinks that every nineties kid will know! 1. Capri Sun Trying to pierce a hole correctly into a Capri Sun pouch was a challenge that we didn’t always succeed in. You also could have about five sips of it before you’d drained the whole thing but we loved them nonetheless! [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_qw1q”] Image Source: /Pinterest

Jameela Jamil Boyfriend: Who Is She Dating? Jameela Jamil’s boyfriend is award-winning singer and producer James Blake, and the pair make quite the celebrity power couple (up there with Stormzy and Maya Jama who are sadly no more). Having started their relationship back in 2015, the couple have never kept their relationship private but have also never had it plastered all over the media. In spite of being hugely successful and famous individuals, they have managed to keep their high-profile relationship relatively low-key. Check out the official relationship timeline of Jameela Jamil and James Blake! Image Source: /PopSugar Jameela Jamil…

Eat Out To Help Out Extended – Here’s The Restaurants That Are Taking Part The ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ campaign encouraged people across the country to visit their local restaurants, lured in by a whopping 50% discount on their meals. To familiarise yourself, the government set up the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme in a bid to boost the food and hospitality sector by encouraging people to – as the name suggests – eat out to help out! Selected restaurants taking part in the scheme slashed menu prices, offering half price meals and soft drinks on Mondays, Tuesdays…

Elisabeth Moss: Who Is The Handmaid’s Tale Star? Playing June in the Hulu series, the Handmaid’s Tale, Elisabeth Moss is enjoying the peak of her career but who is the actress behind the scenes? From initially wanting to become a dancer to her first appearance on screen at just eight year’s old, the actress was destined for a career in the limelight in one area or another. Brimming with success, the actress has managed to bag Golden Globes and an Emmy for her work on Top of the Lake and The Handmaid’s Tale. And now that the Kardashian’s are off the air, we’ll…

11 Things You’ll Only Remember If You Had Bebo The things that were important to us as kids seems crazy now but at the time we had to get it right or it was cataclysmically the end of the world. Bebo was one of those very important things. One of the OG, noughties social networking sites, this paved the way for us to be addicted to Instagram and Facebook. See how many of these things you can remember from having Bebo back in the day. Share the luvs! Spending hours pondering the positions on your top friends list You had…

Remember when your family first made that move away from dial up internet? Or got a brand new snazzy computer instead of the white square one? It opened up a whole new ball game in terms of online games. Houuuurrrrss  of our time was spent in front of the computer while our siblings complained that we were hogging it and our mums nagged us to go outside and look at a tree. [bpltd_primis_video] We all had out own favourites so how many of these online games can you remember being obsessed with as kids? Stardoll We basically made that doll…

Government Set To Launch ‘Seat Out To Help Out’ Scheme To Help Save Theatres With the end of the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme set up by the government in a bid to aid restaurant establishments across the UK, government officials are reportedly considering launching a similar scheme to help the theatre and live entertainment sectors. [bpltd_primis_video] A proposal of a ‘Seat Out to Help Out’ scheme is being considered to encourage people to attend theatres and live entertainment venues. Across the UK, theatres have been allowed to reopen since 15th August with the exception of Greater Manchester and…

Here’s What The Sugababes Are Up To Now Sugababes where THE hottest girl band of the 00s. Which ones I hear you cry? Well, when we say Sugababes, there were admittedly about 75 different combinations of the British pop group and we all have our own opinions on who was the best. Who remembers the OG trio? But – believe it or not – it has been about nine years since we were last gifted with a Sugababes song (if we’re ignoring the whole 2019 comeback which is now on hold with the Coronavirus pandemic) so where have the Sugababes…

Munroe Bergdorf: The Transgender Model Changing The World Munroe Bergdorf is the transgender model and activist who was awarded ‘Changemaker of the Year’ at the 2018 Cosmopolitan Awards. Born and raised in Essex (where the TOWIE cast and the likes of Mark Wright, Sam Faiers, Chloe Sims and Chloe Brockett first made a name for themselves) Munroe Bergdorf is mixed race and advocates against racism and fights for the rights of black and transgender people. Image Source: /Fast Company How Did Munroe Bergdorf Start? After working in Fashion PR for three years, Munroe begins gender transitioning from a man to…