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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ricki Lake's amazing transformation and talk show legend's surprising new career
Ricki Lake's chat show was a staple on British TV screens in the late 90s and early 00s and she has since gone on to have a remarkable career and personal transformation A familiar face on televisions worldwide in the late 90s and early 00s, Ricki Lake is perhaps most recognised for her role as the original Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 film Hairspray, which later became a musical and was subsequently remade into a movie. Following the film, she rose to household fame with her eponymous daytime talk show. However, decades after the show's conclusion, Ricki is back in the limelight due to an impressive career shift and personal transformation. From the 90s until 2004, Ricki's talk show was a regular feature in homes across America and beyond, discussing real-life issues across a variety of topics, often delving into relationship disputes and dilemmas. The show premiered in 1993 when Ricki was just 24-years-old and enjoyed a successful run of 11 seasons. A year after the show's debut, Ricki married her first husband, Rob Sussman, a New York Times illustrator who found it challenging to cope with the pressures of being married to a celebrity. In a conversation with People magazine at the time, Sussman expressed that being financially dependent on Ricki was "really unhealthy and emasculating", reports the Mirror US. He added: "I don't want to become Mr Ricki Lake." The couple had two sons before their marriage ended in 2003. In the ensuing years, the former actress and host has embarked on a diverse range of ventures. In 2011, she took to the dance floor on Dancing with the Stars, and her television credits also include appearances on reality shows such as Drop the Mic, The Masked Singer, and The X Factor: Celebrity. Meanwhile, she also explored documentary-making, serving as the executive producer of 2008's The Business of Being Born, which examined childbirth, and contributing to 2018's Weed the People, a documentary focused on the use of marijuana in treating children with cancer. In 2020, she opened up about her long-standing struggle with alopecia and her determination to improve her overall health. Recently, she revealed that she and her second husband, Ross Burningham, have collectively shed more than 30 pounds in the past four months. Taking to Instagram, Ricki shared: "Hi friends. I've been wanting to share with you what I've been up to these last four months. On October 26, 2023, I made a commitment to myself to get healthier," she wrote. "My husband, Ross, joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ pounds. I really want to share, because we did this without relying on pharmaceuticals. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)". Now 55 and going through perimenopause, Ricki admitted she was initially uncertain whether her body would respond to weight loss efforts as it had in the past, but expressed pride and amazement at their progress, saying: "Being 55 and in perimenopause, I was a bit worried that my body would not drop the pounds like it had in the past. I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong." She teased a future post in which she would elaborate on her approach, stating, "I will go in-depth in another post about what I did exactly, but suffice to say, this is the healthiest way I've lost weight in all of my years." She accompanied her reflection with contrasting photos from her initial weight loss journey 17 years earlier, when she cut her weight by half. She remarked: "I held onto this #NormaKamali one-piece for all these years wondering if I would ever be able to wear it again."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gretchen Wilson reveals she was in a wheelchair for 6 MONTHS after horrific injury at her wedding
Gretchen Wilson revealed she had an accident at a wedding that left her leg 'shattered.' The Redneck Woman singer, 51, recently opened up about her leg injury left her wheelchair-bound for many months. She said the 'setback' happened while circle dancing with a six-year-old boy to Ring Around the Rosie when she lost her footing. During an appearance on Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul this week, she recalled: 'We were at a wedding reception and it was on the beach, so they had thrown one of those Astroturf carpeting things over the sand.' The country music star, who was the latest winner of The Masked Singer, said she was 'doing the spin at 100 mph' when her ankle twisted in one of the holes from the Astroturf. 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. 'It was ugly,' she admitted. 'You seen those videos online with the foot hanging the wrong way? It was one of those. Once I went down, I did not get back up.' She told the outlet that in the moment, she thought that she wouldn't be able to perform again. Wilson also recalled how it took nine months before she could even put any pressure on that foot following her injury. She said that after months of recovery, she received the offer to join The Masked Singer — which would require her to not only sing but also dance again. She admitted that she previously rejected that call in the past but wanted to get back on stage again and welcomed the opportunity. 'All the choreography, it was stressful, but it was good for me,' she said. 'It was hard work. It was really good for me and I proved a lot to myself,' she said while reflecting on her time on the singing competition series. Wilson appeared on the 13th season of Fox's reality show and won as the character Pearl. She said the 'setback' happened while circle dancing with a six-year-old boy to Ring Around the Rosie when she lost her footing; pictured November 2019 in Nashville Earlier this month, the country singer, who had been caught up in scandal and arrests in prior years, said she 'felt bad' that she won the Golden Mask trophy over Boogie Woogie, who was revealed as singer Andy Grammer. 'I was absolutely positive that Boogie won. I thought he was just the most amazing singer,' Wilson, whose last album was her 2017 release Ready To Get Rowdy, told People. 'In my head, he had won it weeks before,' she confessed. 'I was so stunned because I had myself ready to hear that I was second place. I was so ready for it, I had already decided that that's what it should be in my head.' After she was announced as the winner, she admitted: 'But being a mom, I felt bad. It was like, "No, no, no, no, no, no, I'm happy with second! He won! 'I think that's probably how he would've felt too. He's just such an incredibly, incredibly likable person. I wished I could have shared it with him.' After being unmasked she said that she felt her win was the 'career comeback' she was waiting for. Wilson first rose to fame with her first single Redneck Woman in 2004 as her debut album became certified 5x platinum. 'I've had a rough couple of years. I was injured. I was in a wheelchair,' she said. 'And there was a moment where I didn't think I'd ever get back to this place,' Wilson admitted. 'And I worked really hard, I prayed really hard, and I got so far. But this opportunity has really proven to me that there's nothing I can't do.'
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley in bank fraud, tax evasion case
'Chrisley Knows Best' reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley may soon leave life in federal prison behind, thanks to President Trump. The White House announced Tuesday that the president was set to pardon the imprisoned reality TV personalities nearly three years after they were convicted in 2022 of tax evasion and bank fraud. The Georgia couple gained popularity for their USA Network series, which showcased their luxurious lifestyle and zany family dynamic. The White House posted a video of Trump on the phone with Todd and Julie's 27-year-old daughter, Savannah Chrisley, who has publicly decried her parents' conviction and the toll it has taken on their family. He called the younger Chrisley, who also starred in 'Chrisley Knows Best,' 'to inform her that he will be granting full pardons to her parents.' 'Trump Knows Best,' the tweet said. A legal representative for the Chrisleys did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment on Tuesday. A federal grand jury in Atlanta indicted the Chrisley parents on several charges including tax evasion, conspiracy and wire fraud. Prosecutors alleged the charges stemmed from a scheme, which lasted from 2007 to 2012, that involved the stars submitting fake financial statements to financial institutions to get loans worth millions of dollars. A second indictment was filed in February, and Todd, 56, and Julie Chrisley, 52, were convicted on all charges in June 2022. In November of that year, the reality TV stars were sentenced to prison: Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and Julie received seven years. They also received 16 months probation each. In September 2024, Julie Chrisley was resentenced, but a federal judge upheld her seven-year sentence. Since her parents' convictions, Savannah has spoken out, strongly challenging the verdict. Over the years, she has alleged corruption in the court proceedings, described the alleged 'nightmare' conditions of her parents' prison facilities and touted plans to appeal their convictions — airing her grievances and hopes on her 'Unlocked' podcast, 'The Masked Singer' and even at the Republican National Convention in July, where she threw her support behind Trump. During the political event, she alleged her family 'was persecuted by rogue prosecutors in Fulton County due to our public profile ... and our conservative beliefs.' 'Donald J. Trump has only one conviction that matters, and that is his conviction to make America great again,' she added elsewhere in her RNC address. On Tuesday, Savannah brought news of Trump's intentions to pardon her parents to Instagram. Wearing a white and gold MAGA hat, Savannah shared her side of her call with President Trump. 'I have shed so many tears. The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing ... pardon paper[s] for both of my parents,' she said. 'So both my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow. I still don't believe it's real. 'The fact that the president called me — I will forever be grateful for President Trump, his administration and everyone along the way,' she said, adding later in her video she 'vows' to stand alongside Trump and continue to expose 'corruption.'
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts debuts footballer fiancé after secret engagemen
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts has finally shared a snap with her fiancé Mitch Hahn a year on from their secret engagement. The singer, 39, is currently in Monaco with her family to celebrate her father's milestone birthday and shared a variety of snaps with her followers of her holiday. The caption of the post on social media read: 'The most gorgeous Monday in Monaco for my dad's 60th with the whole family. The bestest trip 💙' Among the images was a snap of Nicola sitting at a table across from her fiancé Mitch. Mitch is a semi-professional footballer, and the couple has been together for three years, but this marks the first time the star has shared a snap of her partner. The snaps come a year after the singer flashed an engagement ring during an on-stage performance for the Girls Aloud reunion tour. Reports suggested that Mitch got down on one knee during a holiday in the south of France in July 2024. A source previously told The Sun last year that the singer was completely besotted with Mitch but preferred to keep her relationship out of the spotlight. 'Nicola has met her soulmate in Mitch. She couldn't be happier. 'The couple first made their relationship public when seen together at a Sir Elton John concert in 2022, but tend to keep their romance away from the spotlight and social media.' More Trending The Masked Singer winner and Strictly Christmas special star previously dated businessman Charlie Fennell for six years, before the relationship 'fizzled out'. Fans loved the images from the star, and many commented with their compliments. Nicola even took the time to help out when a fan commented asking for recommendations. The star replied: 'Wear trainers or comfy slides for the hill. I love lunch at cafe de Paris. Coffee or a cocktail at hotel du Paris if you want to be super boujee. Have a lovely time ✨🤍' 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: Jamie Foxx addresses wild conspiracy theory Diddy tried to kill him with stroke MORE: Justin Bieber shares warm message for Chris Brown after singer was bailed MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial shown shocking pictures of Kid Cudi's charred car after Molotov cocktail attack
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah Chrisley, seeking pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley, films episode with Lara Trump
From a podcast to the president: Savannah Chrisley has used several platforms to discuss freeing her parents, reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for tax evasion. For years, the couple portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons on their hit show "Chrisley Knows Best.' Years later, they had their assets frozen and were each convicted of bank fraud. 'Chrisley Knows Best' documented the Chrisleys' lavish lifestyle in Atlanta and Nashville. The show drew in more than 2 million viewers by its eighth season and inspired spinoffs such as "Growing Up Chrisley" and "According to Chrisley." But on Jan. 17, 2023, the Chrisleys traded their luxurious lifestyle for prison time, turning themselves in to their respective prisons. Prosecutors said the reality TV couple was driven by greed as they engaged in an extensive bank fraud scheme and then hid their wealth from tax authorities. Reality stars' prison release dates, from Julie and Todd Chrisley to a 'Real Housewives' star One of their biggest supporters? "Growing Up Chrisley" star Savannah Chrisley. Below is what we know about Savannah, Todd and Julie Chrisley, their prison sentences and plea for freedom amid tax evasion. It's been more than two years since Julie and Todd Chrisley began their prison sentences for bank fraud. But instead of the respective seven- and 12-year sentences, each has had their prison time slightly reduced. The Chrisleys gained fame on the USA Network reality show "Chrisley Knows Best." However, their image as savvy real estate tycoons was sullied in June 2022, when the pair was found guilty of tax evasion and defrauding community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. Julie Chrisley, 52, is serving her prison sentence at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, with an expected release date of Jan. 8, 2028, according to a May 21, 2025, Bureau of Prisons record check. Todd Chrisley is serving time at FPC Pensacola and is expected to be released April 7, 2032, more than two years before his original 12-year sentence was supposed to be up. Savannah Chrisley is a reality TV star and daughter of embattled reality TV show parents Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley. Her parents are serving prison sentences after a jury found them guilty in 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks, defraud the IRS and commit tax evasion. Savannah Chrisley is also known for her appearances in "The Masked Singer," "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" and "Sharknado: The 4th Awakens." Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, the reality TV star lives in Tennessee, where, in addition to podcasting, she works in real estate. She won Miss Tennessee Teen USA in 2016 and placed in the Top 15 at Miss Teen USA 2016. During her appearance on "The Masked Singer" on Fox, she was revealed as the "Afghan Hound" on the "Wizard of US" night. She starred with her siblings, parents and niece on USA Network's hit "Chrisley Knows Best," which followed the family's life in Atlanta and later Nashville, Tennessee, for 10 seasons from 2014 through 2023. The reality show chronicled Todd and Julie Chrisley in their lives as real estate tycoons in the South. "Growing Up Chrisley," a spin-off featuring the couple's adult children, Chase and Savannah Chrisley, went on for four seasons after its 2019 premiere. The daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley has used her podcast and reality TV show appearances to shine a light on prison reform. The plea for their release has also reached the highest office in the land: Savannah Chrisley was a guest speaker at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July 2024, ahead of the 2024 presidential election. In September 2024, Savannah Chrisley, her brother Chase Chrisley and the family attorney Alex Little attended a resentencing hearing in Atlanta, Georgia, for Julie Chrisley. Savannah Chrisley and Lara Trump, former co-chair of the RNC, is Donald Trump's daughter-in-law. Lara Trump and Savannah Chrisley campaigned on his behalf as part of the Team Trump's Women Tour in fall 2024. After the election, Savannah Chrisley appealed to the Trump administration for Todd and Julie Chrisley's pardon. She visited the White House in February 2025, just over a month after Inauguration Day (Jan. 20, 2025). In May 2025, Savannah Chrisley will appear on "My View with Lara Trump" on Fox News. Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of Todd and Julie Chrisley of "Chrisley Knows Best," will appear on "My View with Lara Trump," which airs at 9 p.m. ET Saturdays on Fox News. "My View with Lara Trump" made its debut Feb. 22, 2025. The "Savannah Chrisley" episode will air May 23, 2025. In Lara Trump's Instagram post, she tags "My View" and Savannah Chrisley, with the caption, the "former TV star, a podcast host, and now a criminal justice reform advocate and guardian to her two young siblings while her parents, Todd and Julie, remain behind bars." She joins Lara Trump "to share her story." Contributing: Joyce Orlando, Tennesseean, and Jay Stahl, USA TODAY Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Savannah Chrisley seeks a Todd and Julie pardon, films with Lara Trump
