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Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Worship news: Mother-daughter high tea and speaker series
Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — Bethel Church will begin a women's summer bible study on June 10. Bethel women are invited to join at the Crown Point campus every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to explore accounts of Jesus and watch videos filmed on location in Israel. Register here: The church will have 'Steps' beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 2. Steps is a 12-step care and recovery ministry that offers practical steps, care, encouragement, accountability and community to anyone struggling with life hurts. There are groups designed to tackle and overcome addiction, anxiety, trauma, family issues and a host of distress. There will also be a limited online option. Register online St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a 'Growing in Grace' mother-daughter high tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 1. For more details or to register, visit St. Matthias will have a 'Pick 7' food distribution event on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Those interested will be able to pick seven items from available options, and the shopping order will be determined by a random draw. For more information, call 219-663-2201. Faith Church: 100 W. 81st Ave. — There will be a 'Men of Faith' event from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 7 to provide an opportunity for men to grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other. For more information, visit Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — Cathedral of the Holy Angels will have a 'Hope Does Not Disappoint: Understanding the Jubilee Year' mass at 10 a.m. on June 1. The Jubilee will feature mass and be followed by light food and refreshments, and a powerful message from speaker Paul Jarzembowski, Associate Director for the Laity USCCB and Co-Coordinator of Jubilee Resources for the U.S. For more information, visit: The cathedral will have a day of service and 'Neighborhood Cookout with Christ in the City' from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31. There will be volunteer training at 11 a.m., prep for lunch at 12 p.m., lunch from 1-3 p.m. and cleanup from 3-4 p.m. Those interested can register here: Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Bethel Church: 704 W. County Road 700 North — Bethel Church Hobart-Portage campus will have a women's morning Bible study from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings beginning on June 5. The Bible study will go for eight weeks and will be reading through 'When You Pray' to explore different types of prayers modeled in Scripture. Childcare is available for $25 per child. To register, visit: River Pointe Country Club: 6700 Country Club Rd. — Bethel Church will have a Men's Golf Scramble beginning at 12 p.m. May 31 at the River Pointe Country Club. All levels of golf are welcome to attend for fun, food and fellowship. The cost is $60 per person and includes greens fee, a cart, prizes and dinner. Register here: The Gathering Church: 360 E. Lincoln Hwy. — The Gathering Church will have its Worship Night, held on the first Friday of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 6. The event is a night of worship and prayer. For more information, call 219-765-2124. St. John Evangelist: 11301 W 93rd Ave — Young adults aged 18 to 39 are invited to the 2025 Young Adult Summer Speakers Series, held each Wednesday evening from May 28 to June 25. The next session will begin at 7 p.m. on June 4 with speaker Sister M. Josetta Rose O.S.F. who will discuss 'hope and ceaseless adoration.' Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for food and fellowship, with a bonfire to follow, pending weather.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Faye Tozer looks radiant as she gives first TV interview since split from husband of 16 years - but H steals the show with jaw-dropping reveal about his famous blond hair
Faye Tozer looked radiant as she gave her first TV interview since her split from husband of 16 years - but H stole the show with a jaw-dropping reveal about his famous blond hair. Pop group Steps appeared on Tuesday's instalment of Lorraine to chat about Here & Now - The Steps Musical with host Lorraine Kelly, 65. The band - who is made up of Faye, Ian "H" Watkins, Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards and Lisa Scott-Lee - looked seriously chic for their telly appearance. Faye looked incredible in a pink sheer shirt, white trousers and pink open toe heels. She opted for a natural glamorous make-up look and styled her blonde locks into loose curls. The singer failed to discuss her husband Mick Smith's relationship after sparking fears for their 16-year marriage after posting a cryptic post about his heartbreak. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. But Ian "H" Watkins (pictured) stole the show with a jaw-dropping reveal about his famous blond hair while chatting on the live programme Meanwhile Ian AKA H raised some eyebrows when he made a shocking revelation about his locks. Right at the start of the interview, Lorraine praised the band for their co-ordinated outfits, with all of them wearing pink. She turned to H and said: 'Well, you go without saying!' Claire confessed: 'We're calling him Simon today. He's got his Simon Cowell glasses on.' H added: 'They are rose-tinted.' Lorraine told him: 'I'm loving the hair!' H clapped back: 'None of it is real,' leaving the host open-mouthed and his bandmates in stitches of laughter. It comes after the band took to the Britain's Got Talent stage to open the show. The group performed with the cast of their new musical, Here & Now, which is based on the band's biggest songs. The jukebox musical follows the workers and customers of a seaside superstore and is packed full of tunes from the group's back catalogue, which includes 14 consecutive UK top five singles. Taking to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes snaps from their BGT show, Ian posted a snap of the band together in a lift, looking incredible in matching black and sparkly outfits. Captioning the glamorous shot, he wrote: 'Serving @bgt realness. Shoutout to our glam squad'. Ian also filmed a video of the group backstage addressing their fans, as he began: 'Hi, we're Steps and we are super excited to be opening BGT tonight.' Claire took over to add: 'We are going to be performing with the cast of our brand new musical, Here & Now.' Lisa continued: 'So, tune in from 7pm. It's gonna be a party!' before Ian signed off: 'See you soon!' Fans were thrilled to see the group together, writing: 'OMG cannot wait for this'; 'We missed you so much'; 'Yay! My favourite 5 people on the planet together again'. While even Rylan Clark couldn't hide his excitement, commenting on the post with a string of heart-eyed emojis. Steps ruled the charts after forming in 1997, with mega-hits such as Tragedy, 5, 6, 7, 8, and Deeper Shade Of Blue, before parting ways in 2001. The fivesome reunited in 2011 and then again in 2017 in celebration of their 20th anniversary, going onto release their fifth album, Tears on the Dancefloor. Here & Now was written by Shaun Kitchener and is produced by the band themselves in collaboration with theatre company ROYO and music mogul Pete Waterman. Announcing the project in January last year, the group said: 'We've been lucky to do many things together as a band, but the question we get asked again and again is "where is the Steps musical?" Well…it's finally here and we couldn't be more excited. 'We've searched for the perfect story for our music and we've found it in the aisle of a seaside superstore where four friends set out on their own Summer of Love. 'It's a story of friendship, romance and community; packed with our biggest hits and sure to have everybody laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles. We can't wait to open the doors this year, and see you there!' Fans went wild for the announcement, with one quipping on X: 'Not getting a ticket would be a Tragedy.' The musical follows in the footsteps of other jukebox musicals such as Greatest Days, which is based on Take That's songs, and ABBA's global smash hit Mamma Mia which is the sixth longest-running show in West End history.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Carol Vorderman says 'we were absolutely spoiled' as she holidays with Welsh celebrity
Carol Vorderman says 'we were absolutely spoiled' as she holidays with Welsh celebrity Carol Vorderman joined another famous Welsh star on holiday Carol had a fantastic holiday (Image: Carol Vorderman/Instagram ) Welsh presenter Carol Vorderman has enjoyed a stunning holiday with another Welsh celebrity. Taking to Instagram, Carol said they were "absolutely spoiled". Carol went on holiday to Florence, in Italy, with BBC weatherman and presenter Owain Wyn Evans. Sharing gorgeous pictures, Carol and Owain were also joined by another friend, Bridget Curnow. Carol said: "A few days in Florence... we were absolutely spoiled, we laughed until we cried, ate the best food, drank amazing wines, minced through the piazzas, camped it up for Christmas and loved every minute". She finished by saying: "Can't wait to go back and do it all again" followed by four red love heart emojis. Owain commented on the post: "what a sensatioenale weekend meine CYNTAF dahling! I'll miss the mincing today xxxxx" Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Steps star Ian H Watkins, also commented four red love heart emojis on the post. Carol is set to be part of a huge new TV quiz show, which will be made in Wales. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Celebrity Puzzling will include a regular line-up of Carol Vorderman, Madame Blanc creator and star, Sally Lindsay, and host Jeremy Vine. The Cardiff-made show will air on Channel 5 and feature a line-up of celebrity guests from Strictly, EastEnders, I'm a Celeb, and more. Hosted by well-known broadcaster Jeremy Vine, it will put a range of stars through a series of intricate puzzles. Each week, the captains of each team will be accompanied by a new famous guest. Article continues below Together, the teams take on an assortment of entertaining yet brain-twisting puzzles, assessing their logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills, all in pursuit of the ultimate goal: demonstrating their superior puzzle-solving prowess in showbusiness. There will be an array of celebrities taking part in the game show. You can read more here.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Steps stars now - from heartbreak, reality TV and unusual career move
Steps, the beloved British pop group, have come a long way since their split over 20 years ago - from switching fame to become a teacher and reality TV stints British pop group Steps rose to fame during the 90s with their hits, Tragedy, Chain Reaction, and 5, 6, 7, 8. But a lot has happened since the beloved band split in 2001, with many seeking fresh starts away from the spotlight and others going through their fair share of heartbreak. Just this week, it emerged that singer Faye Tozer has reportedly moved out of the family home she shared with husband Michael Smith and their teenage son in South Tyneside. Rumours about the state of her 16-year marriage began swirling after Michael, 43, took to social media last year to post a cryptic message about heartbreak. One post read: 'I met you when I was not looking for you and lost when I loved you the most.' Not long afterwards, he shared an image of the iconic Banksy artwork showing a broken heart patched up with a plaster, captioned 'closed for repairs.' When contacted by MailOnline for comment on the status of their relationship, Michael offered only a vague explanation, saying: 'We're going through some things and trying to work some stuff out. That's all I will say.' Faye, 48, is best known for being one-fifth of '90s pop group Steps with fellow popstars Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, and Ian 'H' Watkins. Together, they sold over 20 million records worldwide and reunited three times over the years - but what are they up to now... Faye Tozer Following the original Steps split, Faye made waves in musical theatre with roles in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Me and My Girl, and Tell Me on a Sunday. She also appeared on The Celebrity Chase. Though currently facing a rocky patch in her marriage, Faye has previously described husband Michael as 'the best thing that ever happened to me', but it seems the spark has gone out for the former lovebirds. The pair share a teenage son, Benjamin. In 2018, she was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing, dancing alongside Giovanni Pernice. The connection between the pair sparked a flurry of speculation but was dismissed by Faye and her husband. Faye herself later hinted that Strictly had spiced up things at home, revealing: 'It's really exciting now. My husband couldn't make it to the live show on the first week but when I got home, he couldn't wait to see me. Let's just say that.' Before tying the knot with Michael, Faye was married to Danish drummer Jesper Irn. The pair were together for nearly a decade and wed in 2002, but their relationship ended after five years. Lee Latchford-Evans Since Steps first disbanded, Lee has made a name for himself on stage, starring in Grease in the West End and winning the military-style reality show Commando VIP. At 49, he's also a qualified personal trainer and last year launched The 5,6,7,8 Method, a workout based on the group's hits. He's been married to actress and dancer Kerry-Lucy for 12 years, and the couple share a two-year-old son, Leo. 'We've wanted a baby for so long,' Lee said following the birth. Lisa Scott-Lee Lisa, now 48, lives in Dubai where she runs a performing arts school. She shares two teenage children, Jaden and Lily, with husband Johnny Shentall, formerly of Hear'Say. 'Steps has been my life for the last 24 years but being the principal of the school is my day job,' she explained. 'I'm mainly office-based now but still teach the kids singing and dance sometimes. I'm really proud to be able to tell people I'm a teacher.' Lisa has also dabbled in solo music and reality TV, starring in Totally Scott-Lee, Dancing On Ice, and CelebAir. Claire Richards After the band broke up, Claire paired up with H to form H & Claire before stepping back from the spotlight to raise children Charlie and Daisy with husband Reece Hill, who also happens to be Steps' former publicist. Claire, 46, later reappeared on Celebrity Big Brother and as a guest on Loose Women. She has since released her second solo album, Euphoria. Ian 'H' Watkins Known for his high energy, H went into musical theatre post-Steps, starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and countless pantos. He shares twin boys Macsen and Cybi Ryder-Watkins with ex-partner Craig Ryder. In 2020, he broke boundaries by being one-half of the first same-sex duo on Dancing On Ice with skating partner Matt Evers. They made it to week five.
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
BGT viewers make same comment moments into live semi-final
The show opened with a live performance from Steps and the cast of 'Here & Now', a new jukebox musical that uses the music of Steps. Together, the band and cast sang 'Tragedy' to mark the last live semi-final of this series of BGT. Following the act, BGT viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the performance. True POP PERFECTION! 👌 We were living for our opening Guest Act, the cast of 'Here & Now' with none other than pop music icons, Steps! #BGT #BritainsGotTalent — BGT (@BGT) May 24, 2025 Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one ITV viewer said: 'Claire's voice from steps still incredible.' Another fan said, 'The Steps musical looks like a blast.' A third said: 'Wow, they really nailed this steps thing on #BGT.' When is Britain's Got Talent final 2025? The live final of Britain's Got Talent will air next Saturday (May 31) at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. It is the first year that the popular show hasn't aired semi-finals every weeknight at the end of May, as scheduling changes were changed to weekly slots by ITV bosses earlier this year. The iconic golden buzzer now also appears during the live shows, with one act being sent straight to the final each week. Previously, the golden buzzer had only featured during audition rounds since it was launched back in series eight. Recommended Reading What does the winner of BGT get? Through the years there have been 16 winners of BGT, from comedian Viggo Ven to dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey and dance group Diversity. This year the winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000 and they are given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family. In the ITV show's first three years, winners won a prize of £100,000 while the biggest winners were Ashleigh and Pudsey with a prize pot of £500,000 in 2012.
