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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Arabella Chi gives birth and shares unique name for daughter
Former Love Island star Arabella Chi has announced that she's given birth. The reality TV star also shared with fans the name that herself and her partner Billy Henty have chosen for their newborn daughter. Arabella took to social media on Friday evening to share a photo of her baby girl snug in a 'Hello world' baby grow, announcing her birth date as 20 May. The couple have lovingly named their daughter Gigi Harper, with Arabella expressing her elation: "Our worlds are complete. Gigi Harper Henty. 20/05/2025. 6.2 lbs." Messages of congratulations flooded in from celebrity friends and followers alike, with Claudia Fogarty, who's also expecting, commenting: "Aww congratulations gorgeous girl she is just beautiful. sending lots of love to you both xxxx" and Samira Mighty exclaiming: "Congratulations sweetheart." Arabella and Billy first shared their pregnancy news last December with a charming Instagram post, capturing "Due May 2025" etched into the sands of a Dubai beach, followed by footage of Billy tenderly embracing Arabella's blossoming bump, reports OK!. Arabella captioned the moment: "Dreams do come true ... Baby Henty due May 2025. You already make our hearts full and we can't wait to meet you little one." Earlier this year, Arabella shared the delightful news that a baby girl was on the way. In a heartwarming video posted on 4th January, she treated fans to a sneak peek of her stunning apartment, beautifully decorated for the gender reveal with a vibrant blue and pink cake, a bunting, balloons, and adorable baby bottles on display. During the video, a special moment was captured when Arabella and her partner, Billy, whom she has been dating since March 2024, popped a pair of balloons which burst open releasing a rain of pink confetti. The overjoyed parents-to-be then let out a scream of delight. Arabella penned an enthusiastic caption to accompany the sweet announcement: "It's a ...... We cannot wait to meet our little princess." Prior to this, the star confessed to having long-awaited dreams of becoming a mum. Speaking candidly to the Daily Mirror, she shared: "I've always wanted kids and I feel like it's just finding the right person." She also expressed her views on age pressures when considering starting a family. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pressure on age and I am 33 going on 34 next month. But it was one of those things where I wasn't going to rush into it until I met the right person." She further mentioned her calm approach towards the future. "At the back of my mind, I thought, 'I do hope that I find that person.' But if it didn't happen, it didn't happen. But I'm so lucky that it happened by chance."
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Billy Connolly's life from net worth to health and return to screen after six years
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sir Billy Connolly has been bringing a smile to people's faces for more than 50 years, thanks to his long career in comedy. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname The Big Yin, meaning The Big One. Despite being recognised as one of the finest comedians, the much-loved star initially entered the entertainment industry as a folk singer with the Glaswegian group The Humblebums. However, by the mid-70s, he transitioned from being the band's humorous frontman to a full-time stand-up comedian. His debut solo album, a blend of music and comedy sketches, featured one of his most renowned routines, The Crucifixion, where he compares the Last Supper to a boozy night out in Glasgow. The success of the album and subsequent live performances catapulted him to UK fame, making his first appearance on BBC's flagship chat show, Parkinson, in 1975. (Image: Luke MacGregor/PA Wire) Is Billy Connolly married and does he have children? In 1968, at the age of 26, Billy married his first wife, fellow Scot Iris Pressagh and together the pair had two children. They divorced in 1985, and in 1989, Billy went on to tie the knot with New Zealand-born writer and psychologist Pamela Stephenson. The couple are still married and also have three children together. (Image: David M. Benett/for Audi) Billy Connolly's health battle Billy has been battling Parkinson's disease, a degenerative brain condition, since 2013. In 2018, he released a documentary titled Made In Scotland, where he reflected on his life, career, and illness. At the time he said that when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he felt like his life was "slipping away". He was dealt a devastating blow when he was diagnosed with both prostate cancer, which he later received the all-clear on, and Parkinson's at the same time. Last year, he teased that he may return to screens after retiring from the scene six years ago. He took a break from doing sketches when he started to forget his routines. At the time, Mike Reilly, who has collaborated with Sir Billy for over a decade, has revealed that the comedian has approached him about working on a new project. (Image: BBC) He remained secretive, telling the Metro: "I've been asked about doing something else with him, which we're in conversations about that. "But I'm not allowed to say what it is. But it'll be nice if it happens, it'll be great if it happens." Mike insisted that he was not putting pressure on the actor and comedy legend, saying they are working on new ideas at a pace that works for him. What is Billy Connolly's net worth? Billy has an impressive wealth thanks to his long career as an actor and comedian. It is reported that he has a fortune of £16.5M. This has been earned through Billy's work as a movie actor and stand-up comedian.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"There were elements of me that were afraid": Ryan Phillippe on playing gay teen in 'One Life To Live' in early 1990s
Actor Ryan Phillippe admitted that a part of him was "afraid" when he accepted the role of Billy Douglas on the popular daytime soap opera 'One Life to Live' in the early 1990s, reported People. The character was the first gay teenager in daytime television history. Phillippe played Billy for a year on the show and said it was a "really profound experience" for him. In an interview with People, the actor admitted that he was "afraid" when he was young while accepting the role of a gay character in the series. "I was so young that there were elements of me that were afraid because it was such a different time," Philippe said, adding that people close to him also advised him to turn down the role and discouraged him from accepting the part, as quoted by People magazine. "I think there were some fears associated with the point in time that we were at and it being before so many walls and ceilings have been broken in that regard. But I know that any fears that anyone had about me doing it immediately went away once I saw the reaction that it got from the people who viewed it," said Philippe as quoted by People magazine. However, despite the fear, the actor chose the role that rewarded him handsomely. Phillippe was widely loved by the fans of the show and the people of the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview with People, the actor said that the feedback from 'One Life to Live' viewers about his role as Billy was "almost instantaneous," as fan mail started pouring in. ' He remembers hearing from fans who had "never seen someone represent me in any entertainment before in my life." Phillippe would also get mail from parents saying: "Watching this show on my lunch break gave me a way to connect with my LGBTQ child," reported People. "And I was only 17 years old, so you don't really have a sense of that. It was such a different time, but I very much matured through having had that experience and seeing the impact that it had for others," added Phillippe as quoted by People. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Perth Now
3 days ago
- General
- Perth Now
K9's longest-staying resident hits sad milestone
The K9 Rescue Group is looking for someone to adopt their longest-staying resident, who just spent his third year at the kennel. The four-year-old staffy mix known by Billy first came to the Nambeelup-based organisation in May 2022 when he was eight months old. He was surrendered by his owners and taken to a pound before securing a spot at K9. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Long-time volunteer Maddi Barwise believed his misfortune with finding a forever home stemmed from his shy nature. Billy was surrendered at eight months old. Credit: Supplied 'He's not a very social dog but he's great with training and super receptive,' Ms Barwise said. 'He's so beautiful but just generally overlooked. I think people come in here looking for an immediate connection which you're unfortunately not going to get with Billy — he's shy but completely worth it.' Ms Barwise said Billy would be the perfect fit for a homebody environment or a trucker who could take Billy on his much-loved long car rides. 'He's a perfect inside dog,' she said. 'Billy's just a lazy couch potato who can entertain himself and would be happy with one small walk a day.' A social media post pleaded for someone to adopt Billy. Credit: Supplied K9 Rescue currently encounters up to 12 surrender inquiries a day and is always at capacity with the amount of dogs it can keep. K9 committee secretary Jenny Bestwick said the facility was always 'chock a block', which is why long-time stays such as Billy were so disheartening. 'Unfortunately, the kennel is an environment where dogs lose sociability very quickly,' Ms Bestwick said. 'So for the likes of Billy, he avoids other dogs now because they make him uncomfortable. He's great with people, just not with other dogs.' Last week, the K9 group posted a call-out to find Billy a forever home which generated more than 600 shares. 'We've had a couple of people inquire about Billy from our post but no adoptions set in stone yet,' Ms Barwise said. 'We just hope someone will give him a chance.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amy Childs' wedding chaos from last-minute change to 'overwhelming pressure'
Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq have 'called off' their wedding as the reality star is said to be 'gutted' over the last-minute changes that mean cameras won't follow their journey down the aisle Amy Childs has dramatically called off her wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq after a number of setbacks left her feeling "overwhelmed" and under intense pressure, according to reports. The TOWIE star, 34, had been planning a lavish big day for later this year - with cameras set to follow the build-up for a new show - but those plans have now reportedly been scrapped. "Amy's gutted," a source told Closer. "Everything was heading towards a September wedding, but real life got in the way - it's all been too much." Amy and Billy, 42, who share two-year-old twins Amelia and Billy, got engaged in April 2023 in a sweet family moment that saw Billy dress their newborns in matching suits, reading "Mummy, will you marry my Daddy?" The couple, who got together during lockdown, had even started dress shopping and discussing venues. But in recent weeks, the wedding has been thrown into chaos - and now, completely 'cancelled' Back in February, Amy was full of excitement, saying she had the "wedding body" and was eyeing up a September or October date. But by April, she admitted the pressure was getting to her: "I still don't know if it will be this year... I feel overwhelmed!" "One week we're talking about it non-stop, the next we don't mention it at all," she said. Things took a darker turn earlier this month when Amy and Billy's £1.7million Essex home was targeted in an attempted break-in, leaving the couple shaken. Days later, Amy's mum, Julie, suffered a heart attack and needed emergency surgery - something Amy said "tipped our world upside down." In April she took to Instagram and said her mother, 59, collapsed from the health scare leaving her terrified. Amy revealed at the time that Julie was "doing ok" but needed rest and was in hospital waiting for a stent to be fitted. "With everything that's gone on - the break-in, her mum nearly dying - Amy's decided it's just not the right time," the source added. "She and Billy are still together, but the wedding is off. It's all just become too stressful." Back in 2023, Amy admitted to questioning her relationship after confessing she wasn't sure that Billy still wanted to marry her. "Since he proposed, he hasn't mentioned it once," she told The Sun. "I actually asked him the other day if he still wanted to marry me!" "There are no plans for a wedding at the moment," she admitted at the time. "I don't feel like I could even plan it right now. We don't need to get married to prove anything." Amy also shares daughter Polly, eight, with builder Bradley Wright, and Ritchie, five, with her ex of the same name.
