Australian mom seeks to 'cryogenically preserve' her son after tragic loss
Australian actress Clare McCann is trying to raise funds to "cryogenically preserve" her 13-year-old son's body after he died by suicide. McCann spoke with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about her son being affected by bullying and the possibility of the science of cryogenics in the future. May 29, 2025
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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
JoJo Siwa breaks silence on Chris Hughes romance, split with Kath Ebbs and her sexuality saying she's ‘head over heels'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOJO Siwa has broken her silence on being "head over heels" for Chris Hughes - as she admitted their previously platonic connection has now "developed." The Dance Moms star, 22, was candid in addressing her feelings for the Love Island alum after they were spotted cosying up on a night out with pals. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 JoJo Siwa has addressed falling 'head over heels' for Chris Hughes Credit: Rex 6 The 22-year-old told how the pair's previously platonic connection had 'developed' Credit: Instagram 6 The CBB co-stars were seen snuggling in bed this weekend Credit: Snapchat It came shortly after the duo shared an intimate video together before snuggling up in bed - in a snap which has since been deleted. The actress and singer - who formed a blossoming connection with ITV Racing pundit Chris, 32, in Celebrity Big Brother this year - has now opened up on the "genuine" nature of their bond. She said: "People can see our chemistry, and they got to see it develop "I think everyone's just curious, and I can't blame them." Clarifying the pair's exact relationship status she told The Guardian: "It's not platonic any more, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way." She added: "I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now. "Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I've never been in pain from smiling so much." SHOCK SPLIT The Boomerang songstress was dating partner Kath Ebbs when she stepped foot in the ITV spy house. Yet Kath, 27, revealed they had been dumped by the US TV alum during the wrap party for the reality series. Watch as JoJo Siwa makes Chris Hughes blush with cute tribute as he proudly watches her perform in London Taking to Instagram at the time, Australian content creator Kath, said they were in "complete shock" and felt "numbed out and humiliated" after being dumped by JoJo. Yet she has now told how she is "preserving her piece" - and not hitting back at her former partner's social media post. After revealing she was no longer a lesbian in the CBB compound during the show's live stream she said she now wants to identify as queer. During a private chat in the bedroom, she confessed: "I feel so queer,", as co-star Danny then responded: "I'm queer!" JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs' relationship We look back at JoJo Siwa's romance with Kath Ebbs: JoJo Siwa went public with hers and Kath Ebbs' relationship in January 2025. The Dance Moms star had been introduced to 27-year-old Australian content creator Kath by a mutual friend called G-Flip six months earlier. JoJo had split with her girlfriend Dakayla Wilson in November 2024 and it is believed she hooked up romantically with Kath soon after. Speaking in March at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, JoJo said of her relationship: 'I am so happy. I am in a very mature relationship, and it's beautiful. It's taught me so much about life. 'It's taught me so much about love and respect, and it's a beautiful thing. 'It's different in more ways than I can count. I wouldn't even know what to say the biggest is 'cause just everything is so different and special.' Kath even claimed they had talked about marriage together. However, JoJo's romance with Kath abruptly hit the skids on April 25, 2025, at the Celebrity Big Brother wrap party. JoJo dumped Kath at the bash after spending 19 days in the CBB house - where she had grown close to Love Island star Chris Hughes. In her new interview, she told how the phrase "encompasses how I am, and who I am." She added: "I do live this very, very big public life that has so many eyeballs on it, and it can get really hard to navigate. "But I'm also living a human life. You can't help who you love." The term queer is defined by LGBTQ charity Stonewall as "a term used by those wanting to reject specific labels of sexual orientation and/or gender identity". JoJo's sexuality was already a subject of conversation on CBB when American actor Mickey Rourke made a homophobic slur when talking to her earlier on in the series. 6 The pair have been packing on the PDA since their time in the CBB compound Credit: Snapchat 6 She is 'protecting her peace' amid her split with Kath Ebbs Credit: Getty
Metro
3 hours ago
- Metro
Boardwalk Empire actor Devin Harjes dies aged 41 after cancer diagnosis
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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Miley Cyrus breaks silence on dad Billy Ray's romance with Liz Hurley as she reveals her ‘pain at parents' divorce'
Miley reveals how her 'child self has caught up' after her initial reaction STAR'S STRUGGLES Miley Cyrus breaks silence on dad Billy Ray's romance with Liz Hurley as she reveals her 'pain at parents' divorce' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILEY Cyrus has broken her silence over dad Billy Ray's relationship with Liz Hurley — after reconciling with him following a family rift. The Wrecking Ball singer, 32, opened up that she was handling the blossoming romance like 'an adult'. 3 Billy Ray's relationship with Liz Hurley is blossoming Credit: The Mega Agency 3 Miley Cyrus has broken her silence over how she's now handling the romance Credit: Getty 3 Miley fell out with her country star dad in 2023 Credit: AFP Miley fell out with the country star, 63, after the end of his 30-year marriage to her mum Tish Purcell, 58, in 2023. But she now wishes 'happiness' to her three-times wed dad and Liz, 59, despite struggling with the 'pain' of seeing her parents go their separate ways. Miley said: 'I'm being an adult about it. 'At first it's hard, because the little kid in you reacts before the adult in you can go, 'Yes, that's your dad, but that's just another person that deserves to be in his bliss and to be happy'. Read more on Miley Cyrus RED CARPET RAGE All the times celebs have SNAPPED on the red carpet after Denzel's outburst "My child self has caught up.' The former Disney Channel star said she puts her now-resolved issues down to her closeness to her mother — who had been Billy Ray's second wife after he divorced Cindy Smith in 1991. She told the New York Times podcast: 'My mum really loved my dad for her whole life, and I think being married to someone in the music industry and not being a part of it is obviously really hard. 'I think I took on some of my mom's hurt as my own because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult, and so I owned a lot of her pain.' Confirming she was fully reconciled with her dad, Miley added: 'There's been enough bridges now of time to get us all reconnected. I think timing is everything.' Billy Ray met Austin Powers star Liz on the set of their 2022 film, Christmas in Paradise. Elizabeth Hurley shares loved-up new video with Billy Ray Cyrus hinting at MARRIAGE after revealing secret romance They went public with a loved-up picture in a field in April. We previously revealed Billy Ray had turned to Liz for help when his third marriage to Australian singer Firerose crumbled after seven months last year. An insider said: 'Everyone said they are world's apart but they are very similar — they have a lot in common and have the same interests and Billy is also very much her type.' Liz revealed last month that she is taking their relationship to the next level, by preparing to introduce him to her family. Billy is due to meet them next week in England when she celebrates her 60th birthday.
