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Edinburgh Reporter
42 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Podium place for Ruby cheerleaders in Florida
Black Diamonds cheerleaders' Ruby group (aged 12-16) have returned in triumph from the prestigious Summit competition in Florida where they finished in bronze medal position. Just ahead of the Musselburgh-based outfit were England's Top Gun organisation and Stingrays from the host nation. Gillian Samuel, who coached the Rubies along with her daughter, Natalie, was overwhelmed by the success, saying: 'After twice finishing in the top 10 we finally made it on to the podium which was the culmination of nine months putting together routines and fund raising with projects such as supermarket bag-packing. 'To reach these heights out group of 18 had to see off competition from Japan, Germany, Canada, Ireland and Mexico.' It was a costly exercise with each girl having to raise a four figure sum just to get on the plane and Gillian paid tribute to a string of sponsors who assisted. Sponsors included Bold Autos, Artemis, East Coast Scaffolding, TCM Conservation and Masonry, WB Joinery Ltd and Howdens. Based at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Gillian says that as word of the club's success spreads – they cleaned up in the six UK competitions entered to have their bid accepted for the Florida event which is one step below world championship level – bigger premises may soon be required. Settled accomodation has been a struggle for Black Diamonds in recent years but priority will be returning to the Summit competition next year to try to improve on third place. Clearly there will be no sitting on any laurels. The successful Ruby contingent comprised: Ella Lockett, captain, Casey Harcus, vice captain, Poppy Welsh, Isla McKenzie, Myla Mcveigh, Rhia Jude, Evie Dickson, Tillie Allison, Macy Harper, Harper McMillan, Charlotte Burden, Lexi Gardiner, Harmony Froude, Brookly Lye, Harmoni Gray, Elly Menshi, Maia Dickson, Rumeur White. Coaches – Gillian and Natalie Samuel. The Ruby group who did Black Diamonds cheerleading proud in Florida. Like this: Like Related
Metro
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Strictly star says show left her in more pain than childbirth
A Strictly Come Dancing star has detailed the horror injuries she sustained from competing on the BBC series. Angela Scanlon took part in the 21st season of Strictly in 2023 alongside dance partner Carlos Gu. In week 10, she left the show, finishing in sixth place, after being voted out following her Cha-cha-cha performance of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive. However, according to the Irish TV presenter, 41, competing in the series was absolute agony, and she said she would often have 'raw bleeding blisters'. Speaking to former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison on their Get A Grip podcast, Angela explained: 'I've had two children without pain relief and would do that 10 times over in a day than have raw, bleeding blisters. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'You have to put the goddamn shoes on and do a Viennese waltz – my heels have never had so much action. 'You put a plaster on and, because you're sweating like a donkey, it falls off. You put socks on with your ballroom shoe, and you're still rub-a-dubbing. 'You're raw.' Angela married her entrepreneur husband, Rory Horgan, in 2014 and has two daughters with him – Ruby, seven, and Marnie, three. She also gave birth to her first daughter, Ruby, in 2018, while Marnie was delivered in 2022. Angela is far from the first Strictly contestant to suffer a bit of wear and tear. In last year's series, Nick Knowles revealed how he was forced to undergo two operations after an emotional elimination. The DIY SOS star, 62, explained that he had a 'rollercoaster' of a time. 'I think it was the right result in the end, and it means I can now get the various bits of me that are falling off sorted out,' he shared, having needed a week off ahead of his departure due to injury. Nick shared that he's still keep to maintain his rhythm, though, including by dancing with his pro. 'I might have an operation on the arm this week, then another operation on the knee in a couple of weeks, so I can get myself sorted. More Trending 'I genuinely fell in love with dancing. After I've had my operations, I'm gonna do some more training with Luba (Mushtuk), and I've got important things to do… I'm getting married next year and Luba is gonna help choreograph the first dance.' Proving that Strictly is no easy feat, during the same series, professional Nadiya Bychkova was left with a 'swollen and bruised' thumb when it 'snapped' during training. View More » The 35-year-old had been partnered with Olympian Tom Dean, but they became the first pair eliminated from the competition. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Is Ncuti Gatwa leaving? Our Doctor Who experts know who should take over MORE: Doctor Who is wasted on Disney – ditch it or it risks dying MORE: Ashley Walters calls out BBC's Who Do You Think You Are for rejecting him after 'year of research'
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale's Ruby star Beth Cordingly faces agonising decision over soap future
Ruby Fox-Miligan actor Beth Cordingly is up for two gongs at the British Soap Awards - just as she faces a huge dilemma related to her future on the soap Drama is picking up a pace in the Dales, with a body being dredged out of the lake - and Ruby believing she may face consequences for Anthony's murder. She's only been in Emmerdale for 18 months, but Beth Cordingly has made a big impression as firecracker Ruby Fox-Miligan. Now she's nominated for Best Leading Performer in this year's British Soap Awards alongside castmate Eden Taylor-Draper, and EastEnders stalwarts Kellie Bright and Lacey Turner. On top of that she's up for Best On-Screen Partnership with William Ash, who plays Caleb Miligan. 'I was quite blown away to be nominated as Best Leading Performer,' says Beth. 'I love the fact it's four women. I'm really chuffed to be one of those four. It's amazing to be there with Kellie Bright, who I massively admire, and Lacey Turner is a powerhouse of an actor, and Eden is just brilliant.' When Beth was offered the role of Ruby, she was worried about commuting between Brighton and Leeds, and sought her daughter's opinion. Together they decided she would take the job for 12 months. That deadline has passed and Beth is agonising about her future on the show. 'The problem is, I never intended to do more than a year,' confides Beth. 'I took the job for lots of reasons. When my daughter and I decided I would take the job, I didn't know I would fall in love with it the way I have. I don't know if Emmerdale Village is built on a ley line or something but there is something really magical about that place.' As for working with Will, she couldn't wish for a better onscreen husband. 'He is one of the best actors of his generation and I feel incredibly lucky to be working with him,' says Beth. 'Every day is just easy and joyous.' When she joined the soap, Beth, 48, had no idea about the trauma that would unfold for her alter ego, who has this year revealed years of sexual abuse at the hands of her father Anthony. When she auditioned for the role, she was told Ruby would shake things up, but had no idea about her trauma or the repercussions the storyline would unleash. 'When I joined the show, I had no idea that would be her journey,' says Beth. 'You join the show and you're given your biography, and it kept using the word 'firecracker'. So I knew she was going to be trouble and that there was going to be tension and drama.' It was that promise of tension and drama that made Beth pitch hard for the role in the Yorkshire-based soap, despite living in Brighton with her 11-year-old daughter. 'You really want to be a character who is driving the drama rather than a reactive character,' says Beth. 'The problem with being nice is that you often become a victim because you're reactive to circumstances rather than driving the story.' In real life, Beth is dating former Emmerdale star Ian Kelsey, 58, who played Dave Glover for two years until he was killed off in 1996. The pair are very happy, though Beth says she's often warned against dating a fellow actor. 'Some people go, 'Oh God, I'd never go out with an actor.' And there's a joke among actors where you'll say, 'Is your partner an actor or a normal person?' But I'm lucky that I'm with someone where there is zero jealousy and only support.' The pair have been together for four years and Beth credits Ian with boosting her career by filling her with confidence. 'I'm sure it's no coincidence that my career has gone on a new trajectory since I got together with Ian four years ago,' she says. 'If someone is making you feel gorgeous and talented, then you walk into a room differently, don't you?' She even thinks she looks more attractive since meeting Ian because her contentment shines through. 'Happiness lifts your face,' smiles Beth. Not that there has been much to smile about lately in Emmerdale, but Beth has no problems turning on the tears. 'The hilarious thing is that even though I'm happy, I'm a deeply emotional person and I'm also a perimenopausal woman,' says Beth. 'I've always been very emotional. My daughter doesn't even notice when I'm crying any more!' Beth is no stranger to soaps, having broken through with Family Affairs before becoming a regular on The Bill. She briefly played Shirley Carter's cellmate in EastEnders. However, she says Emmerdale trumps them all. 'When you walk into the building, it's a well-oiled machine and all the departments like costume and make-up, they're always upbeat,' says Beth. 'Some shows I've worked on, there has been more of a divide between crew and cast, but at Emmerdale it's very much one team.' However, while she's 'fallen in love' with Emmerdale, Beth isn't about to move up north. 'I spend a lot of time thinking maybe we should move up to Leeds,' she says. 'But I'm from Brighton. I moved back in lockdown and I love that my daughter is growing up in the place where I grew up – and there's the sea and we're always on the beach. 'In the evening you're sitting on the beach eating chips with a beer and music playing, and you think, 'People go away to look for this – and I live here.' But I do go around in circles about it most days.'
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-pop star's contribution to support future doctors, compassionate health care leaders
Jennie of Blackpink has donated 100 million won ($73,000) to the Seoul National University's College of Medicine. The university's development fund committee announced Friday that the K-pop star made the contribution to help nurture future medical professionals with 'warm hearts to heal the world.' Seoul National University plans to use her contribution toward strengthening its educational and research environment while fostering medical leaders who combine clinical excellence with empathy and social awareness. 'We deeply appreciate Jennie's generosity, which goes beyond financial support and embodies positive influence,' said Kim Jeong-eun, dean of the university's medical school. 'We will do our best to cultivate future leaders who possess compassion, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility to earn the public's trust.' In 2023, Jennie's label Odd Atelier also donated 100 million won to the same institution, highlighting her ongoing support for the development of future health care professionals. Meanwhile, Jennie launched Odd Atelier in 2023 as her own management company in support of her solo career. Her first full-length solo album, 'Ruby,' topped various global charts, showcasing her wide-ranging artistic potential and marking a new chapter in her career. The album's main song 'Like Jennie' entered the Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, at No. 83 on the chart dated March 22, while B-side 'Handlebars (Feat. Dua Lipa)' debuted at No. 80.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Blackpink's Jennie donates 100 million won to SNU Medical School
K-pop star's contribution to support future doctors, compassionate health care leaders Jennie of Blackpink has donated 100 million won ($73,000) to the Seoul National University's College of Medicine. The university's development fund committee announced Friday that the K-pop star made the contribution to help nurture future medical professionals with 'warm hearts to heal the world.' Seoul National University plans to use her contribution toward strengthening its educational and research environment while fostering medical leaders who combine clinical excellence with empathy and social awareness. 'We deeply appreciate Jennie's generosity, which goes beyond financial support and embodies positive influence,' said Kim Jeong-eun, dean of the university's medical school. 'We will do our best to cultivate future leaders who possess compassion, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility to earn the public's trust.' In 2023, Jennie's label Odd Atelier also donated 100 million won to the same institution, highlighting her ongoing support for the development of future health care professionals. Meanwhile, Jennie launched Odd Atelier in 2023 as her own management company in support of her solo career. Her first full-length solo album, 'Ruby,' topped various global charts, showcasing her wide-ranging artistic potential and marking a new chapter in her career. The album's main song 'Like Jennie' entered the Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, at No. 83 on the chart dated March 22, while B-side 'Handlebars (Feat. Dua Lipa)' debuted at No. 80.
