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One thing is certain when Wimbledon rolls around each year – aside from, y'know, the tennis. It's that the crowd at the tournament is inevitably dotted with famous faces , be they Hollywood stars, influencers or icons of the sporting world. Some are even lucky enough to wind up in the famous Royal Box , sitting in the presence of actual royalty at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. READ MORE:  The Aussie dressing royalty: 'Often they'll buy things themselves' After seeing the photos, you might have quietly pondered: how, exactly, does a David Beckham or an Olivia Rodrigo end up in the prestigious section when they aren't a royal? The hottest ticket in town The Royal Box, a Wimbledon institution since 1922, is a strictly invite-only section next to the stadium's Centre Court that sits 74 people, with no tickets available to the public. As you can guess from the name, members of the British and overseas roy...

Wimbledon 2025 day four is underway and the royal box is already packed with a star-studded guest list made up of TV presenters, actors and sports stars. Day four of the world-famous tennis tournament features a packed schedule with a raft of British players in action, including Jack Draper and Dan Evans , the latter taking on Novak Djokovic on Centre Court . Yesterday, Emma Raducanu headlined a brilliant day for British tennis at Wimbledon that also saw wins for Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. Beyond the tennis, there have been plenty of famous faces for fans to spot, with the likes of Dave Grohl , Olivia Rodrigo and John Cena showing up on day three . The opening day at SW19 saw England football icons Sir David Beckham and Gareth Southgate rub shoulders with actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs. Perhaps the biggest draw on day four is Bear Grylls , the infamous adventurer and TV presenter. The royal box, situated in the prime-vi...

Lizzo is working on her fitness after debuting a shocking weight loss . The "Juice" singer, 37, gave a glimpse inside her gym routine in a Wednesday, July 2, video. The pop star flaunted her slimmed-down physique as she performed ball slams, bicep curls, skater hops and battle rope exercises. She alternated between several athleisure looks, including a red, long-sleeve cut-out top and tiny black biker shorts. Lizzo later donned a white bodysuit and sweatpants while performing step-ups onto a stool. The Instagram video was set to one of the musician's recent releases, "CRASHOUT." Lizzo posed for the summer 2025 Women's Health cover, holding a rope while extending her back leg into a lunge. "The Covergrrrl is BACK 💪🏾😤," she captioned a July 2 post announcing the feature. Lizzo's Weight Loss In January, the Grammy Award winner shared that she reduced her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 points a...

Michael Madsen , a stoic actor who worked frequently with director Quentin Tarantino and appeared in various acclaimed films from the 1980s onward, has died, according to his publicist Liz Rodriguez. He was 67. Rodriguez told CNN that Madsen had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu, USA home Thursday morning. "Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many," said a joint statement from his managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith of Bohemia Entertainment and Rodriguez. READ MORE: Photo that fuelled Beckham family feud rumours Sgt. Christopher Jauregui, watch commander for Los Angeles Sheriff Department Lost Hills Station confirmed to CNN Thursday that deputies responded to Madsen's home in Malibu this morning and found him "unresponsive." He was pronounced dead at 8:25am local time and no foul play is suspected, Jauregui added. Illustrious body of work Madsen was a pr...

One of OJ Simpson’s attorneys has explained how a single “smart move” made by Sean “Diddy” Combs’s defense team may have been why the rapper was found not guilty on two of the more serious charges in his sex trafficking trial. Alan Dershowitz, part of the Simpson “Dream Team” that got the late disgraced athlete acquitted in the killing of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994, said Combs’s defense team was right not to put him on the stand. “Ultimately, the smart decision was not putting OJ on the witness stand. The smart decision here was not putting Combs on the witness stand,” Professor Emeritus Dershowitz told Fox News Digital. “The difference is we want a complete victory. They got a partial victory, but an almost complete victory, so I commend them for excellent work.” “I think this was a good day for justice today, and it showed the power of juries to stand up against the federal government,” he added. “And that's a nec...

Actor Michael Madsen , best known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 , has died aged 67. Born in Chicago , Illinois, in 1957, Madsen’s mother, Elaine, was a filmmaker and author, while his father, Calvin, was a World War II Navy veteran and a firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department. After appearing on screens for the first time in the 1980s, Madsen went on to earn over 300 credits to his name throughout his career. It has been confirmed by his manager, Ron Smith, that the actor died Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest and being found unresponsive in his Malibu home. ‘In the last two years, Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems c...

Eboni Elektra , friend of the late Kim Porter , broke her silence on the Sean “Diddy” Combs verdict, where he was ruled guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty on one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of s-- trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. The socialite, who often posts about her fond memories with Porter — Diddy’s ex-girlfriend of nearly 17 years — shared a photo of the rapper to her Instagram , where she questioned, “Who are we to judge? That’s God’s job.” Eboni Elektra's Reaction to the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict Elektra elaborated on her faith in God, whom she credited for Combs’ favorable ruling. “PRAISE GOD,” she wrote. “OPINIONS ....we are all entitled to them. MISTAKES... we all make them JUDGING... we all do it. GOSSIP .... we are all guilty of it. GOD’S WILL... is higher than any opinion, mistake, judgement, or gossip.” Elektra’s caption continued, “If this is God...

Katie Price is seemingly back with the digs at her ex-husband, Peter Andre . The reality TV icon, 47, was married to the Mysterious Girl hitmaker , 52, from 2005 to 2009 – who could forget that giant pink wedding dress? Together, they share son Junior, 20, and daughter Princess, who turned 18 just days ago. In the years since their separation, there’s been plenty of mudslinging between them, but it seems Katie now has a fresh bone to pick with her ex regarding their daughter. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show , Katie vented to her sister, Sophie, about Pete’s alleged behaviour, claiming she wasn’t allowed to attend Princess’s bday bash. Katie began: ‘Princess is now officially an adult, so mummy and Princess can now go out together… if certain people would let her be seen with me.’ Sophie then chimed in: ‘I noticed in her 18th birthday pictures, she was wearing the shoes you bought her for Christmas.’ ‘Oh, did sh...

On June 4, Meghan Markle shocked the world when she shared a video of herself twerking with Prince Harry in a hospital delivery room, while heavily pregnant with their daughter. She posted the lighthearted clip on Instagram as a tribute to Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday. Just weeks later, on June 25, reality TV stars Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing made a parody video, mocking Harry and Markle's Baby Mama Dance. The royal family’s cheeky response to the same, which threw major shade at Harry and Markle, left royal fans unimpressed and rushing to defend the Sussexes. Laing and Habboo filmed the parody video on the Buckingham Palace Grand Staircase while attending an event for King Charles’ charity, The King’s Trust. The couple, who are expecting their first child, were seen twerking and dancing to the same track used by Markle. The video prompted a comment from the royal family’s official Instagram, which read, "We see you 👀😉." The King’s Trus...

In the world of K-pop, where idols are often held to a sleek, controlled, and consensual image, Nayeon, a member of the group TWICE, stands out as an exception. At 29, the South Korean artist cultivates an image of a free, confident, and sometimes provocative woman, some would say. This stance has earned her the admiration of many fans, but also accusations of narcissism from a segment of the public. A declaration of love to oneself Her debut solo album, "IM NAYEON," released in 2022, already sets the tone. The title is a play on words: "I am Nayeon" but also her real name, Im Na-yeon. This double meaning perfectly sums up her intention: to assert herself without hesitation. One of the most iconic tracks on this project takes this approach even further. In "MEEEEEE," Nayeon describes herself as irresistible, bold, and the master of her destiny. She sings about her beauty, her inner strength, and her ability to play with the codes of seduction w...

Heather Rae El Moussa , who shares son Tristan with husband Tarek El Moussa , isn't opposed to potentially expanding their family one day. "It's been the best experience of my life. I was someone that didn't think I was going to have my own kids. I never thought I would date a man that had kids, to be honest. As a woman, you think you're going to meet someone in your twenties and you're going to get married and have kids — but life doesn't go as predicted! I met Tarek at 31, and he had two kids [he shares Taylor and Brayden with ex Christina Haack ]. He had an ex-wife that he was working with. Having those kids in my life made me want my own, and then I had Tristan and it was just a better experience than I could have ever imagined. I love everything about Tristan. He's so cute. I would have 10 if I could!" the 37-year-old starlet exclusively tells OK! while talking about her partnership with SHEIN , the ...

Star Wars star Kenneth Colley has died at the age of 87, his agent of 10 years has confirmed to . The English actor, most famous for his role as Admiral Piett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, died from pneumonia after contracting Covid , on Monday June 30 in Ashford, Kent. In a statement to , his agent Julian Owen said he was admitted to hospital after a fall with an injured arm, however he ‘quickly’ contracted Covid which developed into pneumonia. ‘He passed away peacefully with friends at his bedside,’ Julian said. With over 150 TV and film acting credits to his name, aside from his Star Wars role, Colley portrayed Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian and Ken Uttley in 13 episodes of 90s show Moving Story. Colley, whose career spanned over 60 years in film, television and theatre, also portrayed eccentric characters in Ken Russell films, and the Duke of Vienna in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure for the BBC. Colley was born on 7 Dece...