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Charl is currently a US Showbiz Reporter for The Mirror US, Daily Express US, and Irish Star.

She focuses on TV, movies, music, celebrities, and pop culture content.

Charl also has five years' experience as a journalist, and holds a BJTC-accredited MA in Broadcast Journalism.

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Irish Star •

Actor predicted to be the next James Bond 'has been telling friends role is his'

The actor tipped to be the next James Bond has reportedly been telling his friends the "role is his."

Callum Turner, 35, who is best known for his role as Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, is said to have told his closest pals that he's set to be the next 007, beating out other favorites such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and James Norton.

According to a source close to the British actor, "He's been blabbing all over town. Callum is the new Bond, it's been confirmed. Everyone in h...
Irish Star •

Jessie Buckley thirsts after costar Paul Mescal: 'I could drink you like water'

Jessie Buckley showed her love and appreciation for her Hamnet co-star, Paul Mescal, during her Critics' Choice Awards speech.

Jessie, 36, sang the 29-year-old's praises as she accepted the award for Best Actress at the event on Sunday, January 4. After receiving the award from Jurassic Park star Jeff Goldblum, the Irish actress poked fun at Paul's internet boyfriend status, telling the crowd, "Paul, I bloody love you, man. And I know loads of other women do in this room too, but tough s--t."...
Irish Star •

CBS News fans 'heartbroken' as they send prayers after Swiss fire update

CBS News viewers have expressed their "thoughts and prayers" following the network's update on the devastating New Year's Eve fire in Switzerland.

A catastrophic blaze erupted at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana during the early morning hours of January 1, 2026, claiming 40 lives and leaving more than 100 people injured. Numerous victims have sustained third-degree burns, and authorities anticipate that identifying the deceased could take days or even wee...
Irish Star •

Will Smith hit with lawsuit as violinist alleges grooming and exploitation

Will Smith is facing a lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment, with the claim stating he supposedly "primed" a tour violinist for "sexual exploitation."

The 57-year-old acclaimed actor and his management company are being sued by Brian King Joseph, who has leveled accusations of sexual harassment and wrongful termination against Will and his company. The lawsuit, filed on December 30, 2025, lists Will and Treyball Studios Management as defendants.

As per the filing, which The Mirror US has revi...
Irish Star •

Fox viewers slam border patrol chief who admits ICE is arresting citizens

Fox News watchers have vented their fury on social media after a network guest confessed that ICE has been detaining American citizens.

Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol Chief, appeared alongside Tomi Lahren, who was standing in for Sean Hannity on the December 31 edition of Hannity, when he made the startling admission.

Speaking to Tomi, as social media clips of ICE agents making arrests rolled in the background, Gregory declared: "Tomi, these talking points are indeed tired. I get tired of liste...
Irish Star •

Megyn Kelly has public meltdown after Fox News host mentions blackface scandal

Megyn Kelly had a tantrum on social media after one of her former Fox News colleagues brought up her blackface scandal.

The 55-year-old former news anchor slammed Fox News' Mark Levin, calling him an "old, bitter, angry man," after he mentioned the widely-covered incident. Taking to X, the host of Sirius XM's The Megyn Kelly Show, fumed, "You're an old, irrelevant, bitter, angry man who could never make it in the Fox News primetime. We used to laugh at you there for your red-faced tantrums over...
Irish Star •

James Nesbitt gushes that working on Netflix's Run Away drama was a 'dream'

James Nesbitt has revealed that working on Harlan Coben's latest Netflix series, Run Away, was a "dream."

Speaking at a recent preview screening, attended by the cast and crew, the Northern Irish actor couldn't help but gush about the author and his latest TV series.

The series, which drops on Netflix on January 1, 2026, is inspired by Harlan's 2019 book of the same name and follows Simon, who desperately wants to find his daughter, Paige, who ran away following a difficult time with substance...
The Tab •

It's time: Here are the best and worst dressed celebrities at the Oscars 2025

It’s back, the Academy Awards. The most coveted award show in film took place last night in LA, and it really was something. But, many of us aren’t here for the awards but to see who was the worst or best dressed at the 2025 Oscars.

Before the show, many of the celebs in attendance took to the red carpet to show off their outfits for the evening.

Some stunned, leaving jaws dropped to the floor, but some were questionable, to say the least.

So, let’s have a look at the best and worst dressed cele...
The Tab •

UK gym bans women over 24 from training at peak times, and people aren't happy

A British gym has banned women aged over 24 from training there during peak hours, and people aren’t happy.

Mumsnet user @whenlifegivesyouoranges took to the site to ask fellow parents their thoughts on the situation.

Posted on the thread, AIBU [Am I Being Unreasonable?], the 36-year-old said she received a text from her gym saying that women over 24 could not train there from 4pm to 7pm.

The user, who explained she joined...
The Tab •

These are the stages of the Love Island application process, and how to pass them

It’s summer, which means our lives are filled with unbearable heat, pub garden drinks, and of course, Love Island.

Gen Z’s guilty pleasure is back, and as usual, full of drama, romance, and comedy. And with the return of Britain’s most beloved dating show, many of us sat there wondering how to actually wrangle our way into the villa.

We’ve all joked about applying, you’ve maybe even signed your mate up for a laugh but how do you really get on Love Island?

Well, let’s take a look at the applicati...
The Tab •

Zhenhao Zou: UCL student sentenced to life in prison for raping 10 women

A former UCL student who was convicted of 11 counts of rape has been sentenced to life in prison.
He will serve a minimum of 24 years behind bars.

Zhenhao Zou was convicted in March of 35 offences and today is being sentenced for 28, which include the rapes of 10 women, some of whom have not yet been identified.

The 28-year-old drugged and abused the women both in London and in his native China.
According to prosecuto...
The Tab •

Restaurant owner slams influencers for breaking unspoken rule at luxury dining experience

A London restauranteur has slammed TikTok influencers for breaking his unspoken rule.

Chris D’Sylva, who owns Tuna Fight Club near Notting Hill, has spoken out after his dining experience blew up on social media.

Chris aims for Tuna Fight Club to be one of the most exclusive dining experiences for fish lovers in London. However, to keep it exclusive, he has an unspoken rule, and you guessed it, the first rule of...
The Tab •

MAFS Australia's Lauren Dunn allegedly attacked and smothered with pillow by ex boyfriend

MAFS Australia’s Lauren Dunn was allegedly attacked and smothered with a pillow by her ex boyfriend.

Former footballer Ryan Crowley has appeared at Perth Magistrates Court after being charged with assaulting her

The court heard how Crowley supposedly attacked the reality star after becoming jealous over messages between her and another man.

Lauren was said to have been strangled by Crowley, then smothered with a pillow until she passed out.

7News reported that the pair got into a ve...
The Tab •

These are all the UK festivals you can see your favourite pop girlies at this summer

Summer is approaching, and with that, so is festival season.

The UK is the ultimate European hotspot for festivals, with an incredible array of events across all genres.

The British festival experience is truly like no other. It rains, it pours, shoes get stuck in waterlogged grass, and festival goers’ hygiene is left at the door.

We still love it though, and you truly haven’t lived until you’ve experienced one of these fera...
The Tab •

Here's what happened in both of Sinners' post-credit scenes, in case you missed them

Michael B Jordan’s new horror flick has put horror fans across the globe in a chokehold, with its vampiric storyline and stellar cast.

Sinners, is a movie about two twins, Stack and Smoke, both played by our beloved Michael, and their cousin, Sammie, as they open a new blues joint in their hometown.

It’s set in the early 1930s and not only provides viewers with vampiric, gory horror, but also with the horror of Deep South racism...
The Tab •

Here's what'll happen in HBO's The Last of Us season two if it follows the game's plot

HBO’s The Last of Us is back on 13th April, two years after Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay burst onto our screens as Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel as he transports teenager Ellie through a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a virus which turns its hosts into zombie-like creatures.
Fans of the game will know that the first season pretty closely followed the plot of the game. All major parts of the game were portrayed in the series, and...
The Tab •

The complete relationship timeline of J-Lo and P Diddy, 23 years after their split

J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship was an iconic moment for Hollywood. The two musical mammoths were truly in their prime when they struck up a relationship at the end of the 90s.

So, from a New York shooting to THAT green Versace dress, here’s a look at J-Lo and P Diddy’s relationship.
More than two decades ago, when Jennifer Lopez, or J-Lo, as she was known back then, was an up and coming artist, she met producer, P D...

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Irish Star •

CNN fans hail Zohran Mamdani 'sane among the crazies' after ICE shooting comment

CNN viewers are commending Zohran Mamdani after he stood firm on his position regarding the Minneapolis ICE shooting during a live broadcast. The New York Mayor appeared on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins, where he discussed the recent Minneapolis incident that resulted in the fatal shooting of a 37 year old mother of three by an ICE agent.

Renee Nicole Good was watching an ICE protest from her vehicle on January 7 when federal agents confronted her. Footage of the encounter shows Good tr...
Irish Star •

Fox News viewers fume 'voters hate you' as Trump admits defeat live on air

Fox News viewers have slammed Donald Trump after he prematurely accepted defeat in the upcoming midterm elections.

Trump joined Sean Hannity on his Fox News show for an interview on January 8, during which he seemingly admitted Republicans would fare poorly in the 2026 midterms. In the upcoming elections, which will take place on November 3, all 435 House of Representatives seats are up for grabs. Additionally, roughly one-third of the Senate, 39 governorships, as well as some state and local s...
Irish Star •

Fox News viewers slam 'delusional old man' Donald Trump after Mamdani comments

Fox News viewers have torn into Donald Trump after he claimed he and Zohran Mamdani have a "very nice relationship."

Speaking during an interview with Sean Hannity on January 8, the 79-year-old shared his thoughts on the New York Mayor, 34, criticizing the administration for capturing Nicolás Maduro.

It came as Trump and Hannity were discussing Jewish voters, with the president saying, "I don't know how Jewish people can vote for Biden and Obama. They were absolutely on the side of Iran. They...
Daily Express US •

Fox News viewers turn on Donald Trump after he makes Mamdani remark

Trump's response suggested a cordial rapport with Mamdani, though he expressed disappointment that the mayor hadn't backed him across the board on his latest policy initiatives. "He hit me on the attack on Venezuela, which is pretty unusual because not too many people -" Trump began before his thought drifted. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe then continued, "It was a perfect attack. Think of what we've done. I mean, we've taken over a whole country. We're going to make the country strong...
Daily Express US •

Prince William stepped up as a 'protector' after Kate's topless photo scandal

13 years after the scandal took place, a royal expert has shared how Prince William stepped up to protect his new wife, Kate Middleton, after topless photos of her were published in a French magazine. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el);if('onscrollend' in window){...
Irish Star •

CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil slammed by Megyn Kelly, Sean Spicer for 'total B.S.'

Several of MAGA's most prominent online figures have criticized CBS' new primetime anchor, claiming he's trying to ingratiate himself with their movement.

Tony Dokoupil took over as CBS Evening News' lead anchor earlier this month following a network restructuring by new chief, Bari Weiss. He was slated to begin the position on Monday, January 5, but was brought in ahead of schedule for breaking coverage of Nicolás Maduro's arrest by US authorities.

Tony's appointment comes as CBS appears to b...
Irish Star •

Fox News viewers slam 'stupid' Jesse Watters for 'pathetic' ICE shooting report

Fox News viewers have torn into Jesse Watters for his reporting on the Minneapolis shooting.

Yesterday, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was killed after she was shot in the head by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had been observing a protest from her car when she was approached by three agents. Video footage of the incident shows her supposedly attempting to leave the area in her car before she was shot at multiple times through her windshield.

Speaking on January 7, hours after the...
Irish Star •

'Appalled' Marvel actor slams ICE agents after Minneapolis shooting

Marvel star Simu Liu has spoken out to condemn ICE after a woman was fatally shot by an immigration agent on January 7.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was killed after she was shot in the head by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had been observing a protest from her car when she was approached by three agents. Video footage of the incident shows her supposedly attempting to leave the area in her car before she was shot at multiple times through her windshield.

Right-wing commentators, along...
Irish Star •

Fox News anchor destroys Kristi Noem after woman shot in face three times by ICE

A Fox News host has torn into Kristi Noem's explanation for the January 7 Minneapolis shooting, which saw a mother of three killed.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was killed yesterday after she was shot three times in the face by an ICE agent. She had been observing a protest from her car when she was approached by three agents. Video footage of the incident shows her supposedly attempting to leave the area in her car before she was shot at multiple times through her windshield.

However, despite the f...
Daily Express US •

Elvis Presley's doctor believes he died from 'embarrassing' chronic constipation

Elvis Presley's doctor has claimed that the star died from an "embarrassing" case of chronic constipation. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118702"){if(window.document....
Daily Express US •

Ariana Grande fans deeply concerned after she posts photo looking distressed

Ariana Grande shared some photos on her social media this week, which have left fans concerned about her well-being. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118702"){if(window...
Irish Star •

Fox News fans slam Trump ally as he begs for donations during on-air interview

Fox News viewers have torn apart one of Donald Trump's closest allies after he asked for donations during a live interview.

Lindsey Graham, US Senator for South Carolina, appeared on Hannity alongside fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to discuss global conflicts and the recent American offensive in Venezuela. However, while on the show, Graham appeared to beg viewers for donations to his personal fundraising website, LindseyGraham.com, to support two specific causes: Donald Trump and Repu...
Daily Express US •

Why 'henpecked' Harry is 'absolutely done' living in US, according to reports

Insiders have revealed the reason they believe Prince Harry has grown tired of his life in the USA. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118702"){if(window.document.getElem...
Daily Express US •

MAGA influencers rip into 'ridiculous' CBS host for trying to fit in with them

Responding to Tony's comments about relating to Americans feeling failed by the media, Sean said on his podcast, The Huddle, "You gotta go back to what he said, 'I was you.' No, dude, you were the problem."This isn't some — you know, guy that was there was shouting from the rooftop. Tony is the problem, and for him to gaslight us and act like he was somehow that understands and identifies with is total B.S."Continuing, Sean added, "He sat around on the round table on their morning show and was p...
Irish Star •

TODAY host Savannah Guthrie shares health update after vocal cord surgery

TODAY's Savannah Guthrie has shared a health update with fans after undergoing surgery on her vocal cords.

On December 19, Savannah revealed that she would be having surgery to remove nodules and a polyp from her vocal cords, explaining that the procedure was the reason for her several-week absence from the TODAY show.

Following the procedure on January 5, the 54-year-old broadcast journalist shared a photograph of herself on Instagram to update concerned fans on her well-being. In the image,...
Irish Star •

Fans shocked this controversial star won one of the first Critics' Choice Awards

Movie fans have been shocked to learn that one ultra-controversial celebrity was among the first winners of the Critics' Choice Awards.

The first event took place in January 1996, to celebrate the 1995 film season, with notable winners including Nicole Kidman, who won Best Actress, Mel Gibson, who won Best Director, and Ed Harris, who was tied with another celebrity for Best Supporting Actor. That celebrity was Kevin Spacey, a man who has been ostracized from Hollywood after facing numerous sex...
Daily Express US •

Nick Reiner off suicide watch ahead of court hearing for parents' murder

Despite being removed from suicide watch, a source from the sheriff's office has said that the 32-year-old will not be released from High Observation Housing unless a judge or a court hearing determines otherwise, and he will continue to be monitored and housed alone.On January 7, Nick Reiner will appear at the Los Angeles Superior Court for his formal arraignment on charges that he murdered his parents, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70.The arraignment had been postponed after a jud...
Daily Express US •

Fox News fans slam Machado for 'begging' Trump to make her Venezuelan president

Fox News viewers have slammed Venezuela's opposition leader, saying she appeared to be "begging" Donald Trump to allow her to be her nation's president.  const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118702&vp_content=plembed43eavlpjgoyi&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118702');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.deta...
Irish Star •

Actor predicted to be the next James Bond 'has been telling friends role is his'

The actor tipped to be the next James Bond has reportedly been telling his friends the "role is his."

Callum Turner, 35, who is best known for his role as Theseus Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, is said to have told his closest pals that he's set to be the next 007, beating out other favorites such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and James Norton.

According to a source close to the British actor, "He's been blabbing all over town. Callum is the new Bond, it's been confirmed. Everyone in h...
Irish Star •

Jessie Buckley thirsts after costar Paul Mescal: 'I could drink you like water'

Jessie Buckley showed her love and appreciation for her Hamnet co-star, Paul Mescal, during her Critics' Choice Awards speech.

Jessie, 36, sang the 29-year-old's praises as she accepted the award for Best Actress at the event on Sunday, January 4. After receiving the award from Jurassic Park star Jeff Goldblum, the Irish actress poked fun at Paul's internet boyfriend status, telling the crowd, "Paul, I bloody love you, man. And I know loads of other women do in this room too, but tough s--t."...
Irish Star •

CNN host slams Trump ally's reasoning for Venezuela attack with brutal jab

Dana Bash has ripped apart her guest's reasoning for the president's attack on Venezuela with a simple five-word comment.

Speaking on January 4, House Representative and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan (R-OH) joined Dana on CNN's State of the Union to share his thoughts on Donald Trump's offensive in Venezuela. He claimed the 79-year-old captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an effort to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

After Dana asked him how Trump i...
Irish Star •

Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted over Holocaust comments and Nick Fuentes ties

Marjorie Taylor Greene was confronted about her previous comments about mask-wearing and the Holocaust during an appearance on NBC.

Greene appeared on Meet the Press on Sunday, January 4, to discuss numerous topics, such as Nick Fuentes and his role in the Republican Party. Fuentes, who is a white nationalist and alleged anti-semite, has gained notoriety on the internet for his vile rhetoric about women, Jewish people, and immigrants. He has pushed an ideology which would see women's bodily aut...
Irish Star •

Marco Rubio has on-air meltdown when confronted by CBS host on Venezuela attack

Marco Rubio was less-than-impressed as he was grilled by Margaret Brennan about Venezuela on Face the Nation.

Appearing on Sunday, January 4's episode of the CBS show, Rubio appeared to become irritated when Brennan reminded him that, despite Maduro being taken prisoner by the U.S., his regime is still in power in Venezuela.

"I'm curious why the Trump administration decided to leave [Maduro's regime] intact and only arrest Nicolás Maduro and his wife," Brennan asked the Secretary of State. "I'...
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