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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 •

Sydney Sweeney warned to tread carefully amid continuous 'genes' backlash

Sydney Sweeney is continuing to make headlines months after she starred in American Eagle's controversial jeans ad.

This summer, the 27-year-old actress featured in a denim ad, which had the tagline, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My jeans are blue."

People criticized the advert for having a "eugenics-like" tone, with the campaign also saying, "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" about the blonde-haired,...
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Donald Trump tells NBC to fire Seth Meyers 'immediately' after his latest roast

Donald Trump is once again targeting late-night comedians, this time demanding that NBC fire Seth Meyers.

The US President took to social media after the Late Night host delivered another biting critique of him on his show. During his November 14 episode, Meyers roasted Trump, discussing the 79-year-old's dwindling approval ratings within his own party. He attributed these issues to various factors, including Trump's recent remarks about H-1 B visas and the ongoing discourse over the Jeffrey Ep...
Irish Star •

Tributes pour in as 'incredible' Emmy-winning 'The Simpsons' writer dies at 61

Dan McGrath, one of The Simpsons' Emmy-winning writers, has died at 61 after suffering from a stroke.

His sister, Gail McGrath Garabadian, announced his passing on Facebook on Saturday, November 15, stating, "We lost my incredible brother Danny yesterday. He was a special man, one of a kind. An incredible son, brother, uncle, and friend. Our hearts are broken."

Dan passed away on Friday at NYU Langone Hospital following a stroke. He leaves behind his mother, Eleanor; his brother Michael and wi...
Daily Express US •

The Simpsons writer Dan McGrath dies aged 61 as tributes pour in

Other memorable The Simpsons episodes written by Dan include "Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood, Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"The Devil and Homer Simpson," and "Time and Punishment." Interestingly, Dan claimed he had been let go from the show twice.Beyond The Simpsons, Dan contributed to King of the Hill, earning writing credits on 11 episodes. His work included "Full Metal Dust Jacket" and "The Minh Who Knew Too Much."He also received producing credits across 28 episodes that broadcast from 2002...
Daily Express US •

Fans flood Grey's Anatomy star with support as he announces cancer diagnosis

James, who has been on Grey's Anatomy since the show's first episode in 2005, explained that he had been proactive about his health, considering his family's history with the disease.He said he started getting annual physicals and began PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing at the age of 41, remarking, "My urologist said, 'Because you were so diligent in that piece of your health, it was to your advantage. We were able to catch it so early because you were being tested.'" freestar.config.enabl...
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Country singer Todd Snider dies aged 59 after cancelling show due to assault

Country star Todd Snider has died aged 59, mere weeks after cancelling one of his shows due to a "violent assault." 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....
The Mirror US •

Iconic SNL character returns for tongue-in-cheek sketch about the Epstein files

A much-loved Saturday Night Live character has made a reappearance for a segment about the Epstein files.

In the episode, hosted by actor Glen Powell, viewers were blessed with the return of MacGruber, a Special Agent character played by Will Forte, who performed three different sketches. In the first sketch, Glen Powell and Chloe Fineman are in a race against the clock with MacGruber as they attempt to defuse a bomb, which is believed to have been planted to stop the team from releasing the Ep...
The Mirror US •

Sydney Sweeney sent stark warning after American Eagle ‘genes’ ad controversy

Sydney Sweeney remains in the spotlight months after appearing in American Eagle's divisive denim campaign.

Over the summer, the 27-year-old star featured in an advertisement with the tagline, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My jeans are blue." Critics slammed the commercial for its "eugenics-like" messaging, particularly the phrase, "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" alongside images of the blonde-haired...
The Mirror US •

Colin Jost issues brutal takedown to Donald Trump in risky SNL sketch

Colin Jost has brutally mocked Donald Trump in his latest SNL segment, giving his latest project a hilarious new nickname.

During last night's Saturday Night Live episode, Colin ripped into the president's request that the Washington Commanders' upcoming football stadium be named after him. However, it has been alleged that Trump didn't ask for the venue to be named after him; he threatened to sabotage the project if the request was denied.

"President Trump told the owners of the Washington Co...
The Mirror US •

Emmy-winning writer of iconic The Simpsons episodes dies aged 61

Dan McGrath, one of The Simpsons' Emmy-winning writers, has died at 61.

Confirming his death on Facebook on Saturday, November 15, Dan's sister, Gail McGrath Garabadian, wrote, "We lost my incredible brother Danny yesterday. He was a special man, one of a kind. An incredible son, brother, uncle, and friend. Our hearts are broken."

Dan died on Friday at NYU Langone Hospital after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor; his brother Michael and wife Caroline; his brother Peter;...
The Mirror US •

Iconic SNL character returns for tongue-in-cheek sketch about the Epstein files

A much-loved Saturday Night Live character has made a reappearance for a segment about the Epstein files.

In the episode, hosted by actor Glen Powell, viewers were blessed with the return of MacGruber, a Special Agent character played by Will Forte, who performed three different sketches. In the first sketch, Glen Powell and Chloe Fineman are in a race against the clock with MacGruber as they attempt to defuse a bomb, which is believed to have been planted to stop the team from releasing the Ep...
Irish Star •

Sydney Sweeney's 10 lowest-rated movies on Letterboxd after her Christy flop

Sydney Sweeney is back with a new movie, Christy, which follows the life of Christy Martin, a small-town girl who becomes a world-class boxer.

The biopic, directed by David Michod, has received rather negative reviews and a lackluster box office reception following its release earlier this month.

Over the weekend, Christy ranked among the top 12 worst-performing films ever to open on more than 2,000 screens, grossing only $1.3 million from 2,011 theaters and averaging $649 per venue. It has al...
Irish Star •

CNN contributor slams 'stupid' Megyn Kelly over Epstein 'not a pedophile' claim

A CNN anchor has ripped into Megyn Kelly after she claimed Jeffrey Epstein was "not a pedophile."

Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show on November 12, the political commentator said the disgraced financier preyed on "barely-legal types" such as "15-year-old girls," saying she wasn't as disturbed by cases like this as she was by ones involving elementary school children.

However, people from across the political spectrum were quick to speak out against the 54-year-old's opinions, with CNN sharing a...
Irish Star •

Fox News viewers call Trump 'village idiot' following latest embarrassing gaffe

Fox News viewers have blasted Donald Trump, calling him a "village idiot" after he made an embarrassing comment during a press conference yesterday.

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump admitted that he had "no idea what they analyzed" following a recent MRI scan at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland.

Trump revealed last month that he underwent the scan, which the White House claimed was "standard" for routine physicals. Karoline Leavitt, the president's press secret...
Daily Express US •

David Muir shares military update as viewers divided on 'sad' news

ABC viewers seemed split after David Muir revealed details about America's strategy for Venezuela. During his World News Tonight broadcast on November 14, David told his audience that the Pentagon had released footage of the USS Gerald Ford carrier positioned near Latin America while a B-52 bomber and fighter aircraft soared above.Broadcasting  from Washington, DC, on this development, Martha Raddatz described the maneuver as a "major display of force" as she informed viewers that "the US [is] n...
The Mirror US •

Nina Dobrev shares brutal video after ex Shaun White 'flirted with Brooks Nader'

Nina Dobrev has posted a scathing video online after it was reported that her ex-fiancé, Shaun White, "flirted with Brooks Nader."

In September, it was revealed that Nina and Shaun ended their engagement, with the actress supposedly being "devastated" by the end of their five-year relationship.

Two months on from their heartbreaking split, Shaun was seen "flirting" with Brooks outside an Alice + Olivia event in New York. The snowboarder was seen standing outside the 28-year-old model's car, ch...
The Mirror US •

Ray J sues Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner alleging they violated sex tape deal

Ray J has countersued Kim Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner, claiming they violated their $6 million sex tape settlement agreement.

In his November 13 filing, Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., lodged a response and cross-complaint to the reality stars' defamation suit against him.

In his countersuit, Ray J accused Kim, 45, and Kris, 70, of breach of contract for supposedly violating provisions of a $6 million settlement agreement they entered into in 2023 over the famous sex...
The Mirror US •

Biggie Smalls' son sues producer over claim he lured him to Diddy 'freak-off'

Biggie Smalls' son has sued a music producer who claimed he was lured to one of Diddy's "freak off" parties to be sexually assaulted.

Notorious B.I.G.'s son, Christopher "C.J" Wallace, has denied the accusation, which was made by Jonathan Hay during an online interview.

On Wednesday, November 12, Wallace filed a lawsuit against Hay, who was previously known as John Doe, alleging, "Hay acted with actual malice, knowing the statements were false." Wallace is also claiming punitive and compensato...
The Mirror US •

Private investigator drops new bombshell evidence in Amy Bradley case

A private investigator has revealed new evidence in the Amy Bradley case.

Amy Bradley went missing in 1998 while aboard a cruise ship with her family. She was last seen on the balcony of her cabin after attending a party with her brother; however, when morning came, she had vanished. Amy has never been found despite numerous leads, with many theories still circulating as to what happened to her.

Earlier this year, Netflix dropped a documentary about the case, reinvigorating interest in what ha...
The Mirror US •

Trump labeled 'village idiot' by Fox News viewers after latest gaffe

Fox News viewers have slammed Donald Trump, branding him a "village idiot" after he made a cringeworthy remark during yesterday's press conference. Talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump confessed that he had "no idea what they analyzed" following a recent MRI scan at Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland.

Trump disclosed last month that he had undergone the scan, which the White House described as "routine" for standard physicals.

Karoline Leavitt, the president's press s...
The Mirror US •

David Muir interrupts ABC show for 'heartbreaking' story as fans left 'in tears'

David Muir has issued a "disturbing" breaking news update to ABC viewers on his World News Tonight show. Speaking on November 14, David revealed that a young child had died after being shot following a road rage incident in Nevada. This comes as the much-loved news anchor also had to inform viewers last night of a mass evacuation warning in California. The 52-year-old told viewers, "A disturbing story unfolding in Henderson, Nevada. A horrific case of road rage. An 11-year-old son [was] killed...
The Mirror US •

Priest exposes whether Donald Trump and his MAGA pals can really get into heaven

Following Donald Trump's viral comments about whether he thinks he'll get into heaven or not, a priest has revealed what the president would actually need to do to be accepted at the Pearly Gates.

In October, the 79-year-old claimed he didn't think he was "heaven-bound" as he pondered his mortality. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump said, "You know, I'm being a little cute. I don't think there's anything that's going to get me into heaven. Okay? I think, I'm not, maybe, re...
The Mirror US •

11-year-old shot dead in road rage incident while stepdad drove him to school

A young Nevada boy was shot dead during a road rage incident that occurred as his stepfather was driving him to school on Friday.

The 11-year-old boy, whose identity has not been revealed, was riding in the back seat when his step-dad got into a heated confrontation with another driver at around 7:30am on November 14, just southeast of Las Vegas.

An altercation ensued on a "congested" freeway as the 11-year-old's stepfather and a 22-year-old man reportedly tried to pass each other and merge on...
The Mirror US •

ABC viewers divided as David Muir shares 'concerning' Pentagon update

ABC viewers appeared to be divided after David Muir shared information about the United States's plans for Venezuela.

Speaking on his World News Tonight show on November 14, David informed his audience that the Pentagon released images of the USS Gerald Ford carrier near Latin America as a B-52 bomber and fighter jets flew overhead.

"The US military [is] in a major show of force in the Caribbean as new images tonight show the buildup. The USS Ford carrier group, accompanied by a B-52 bomber,"...
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