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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I was pressured into calling myself a lesbian. This is the truth about me and Chris Hughes: In her only interview JOJO SIWA reveals what REALLY happened after Celebrity Big Brother - and the ex she publicly dumped
JoJo Siwa is sitting in a high chair, having her make-up done for the YOU photoshoot. The process doesn't take long: some eyeshadow, mascara, foundation – it's all finished in less than 20 minutes. A metre or so away I am on the sofa with her publicist. 'God, she's got such good skin,' I say. There's a pause. 'Well, yeah,' replies the PR, 'she's only 22'. For the unaware, the dancer-turned-entertainer-turned-singer is arguably the most successful child star born in the 21st century. (And this year JoJo has become known for her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother and her consequent relationship with the former-er . But more on that later.) Hers is a staggering, spangled story. That of a girl who went on reality television when she was nine; by 13 had released albums and acted in films; at 15 presided over a billion-dollar business and sold 90million hair bows to children across the world; who sold out 's O2 Arena aged 16; and who now – at 'only 22' – has to work out what to do next.
Time Out
14 hours ago
- Time Out
London's cable car is launching an incredible glass floor experience
Swaying in the wind and dangling 90 metres above the Thames, London's cable car is already one of the hairier ways of getting about the capital. But from today (June 20), you're able to book an even more thrilling way of experiencing the service. The IFS Cloud Cable Car – as it's officially called – has launched a 'Glass Floor Experience', which means travellers can see even more of their surroundings. As well as sights such as the City's skyscrapers, the Isle of Dogs, the O2 Arena and the Olympic Parks, cable car riders will be able to peer down into the murky Thames. Two cabins on the cable car service are fitted out with glass floors, and they'll open to the public on Monday June 23. Getting a go in a glass-bottomed cable car cabin won't simply be a case of turning up and hoping you get one. You'll be able to book the experience in advance, and it will cost more than a normal IFS Cloud Cable Car trip. During peak times (weekends and school holidays), it'll cost £35 for adults and £17.50 for children (age 5-15), and off-peak it'll be £25 for adults and £12.50 per child. London's cable car – previously known as the Emirates Air Line – opened in 2012 and runs between Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula. It takes 15 minutes each way and a regular, non-glass-bottom cabin costs £7 one-way for adults (£13 return) and £3.50 for children (£6.50 return). To get the Glass Floor Experience up and running TfL is offering 20 percent off for visits between June 23 and August 31 if you book online. You'll need code 'GFE20' to get that discount.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I was pressured into calling myself a lesbian. This is the truth about me and Chris Hughes: In her only interview JO JO SIWA reveals what REALLY happened after Celebrity Big Brother - and the ex she publicly dumped
JoJo Siwa is sitting in a high chair, having her make-up done for the YOU photoshoot. The process doesn't take long: some eyeshadow, mascara, foundation – it's all finished in less than 20 minutes. A metre or so away I am on the sofa with her publicist. 'God, she's got such good skin,' I say. There's a pause. 'Well, yeah,' replies the PR, 'she's only 22'. For the unaware, the dancer-turned-entertainer-turned-singer is arguably the most successful child star born in the 21st century. (And this year JoJo has become known for her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother and her consequent relationship with the former-er . But more on that later.) Hers is a staggering, spangled story. That of a girl who went on reality television when she was nine; by 13 had released albums and acted in films; at 15 presided over a billion-dollar business and sold 90million hair bows to children across the world; who sold out 's O2 Arena aged 16; and who now – at 'only 22' – has to work out what to do next.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hilarious moment father is mobbed by screaming fans after being mistaken for Pitbull at rapper's O2 concert
This is the moment a father was mobbed by screaming fans after being mistaken for Pitbull at the rapper's concert. Phil Mansford, 49, went to the O2 Arena in London last week to see the real Mr. Worldwide but ended up becoming the star of the night himself. As he strolled through the busy queue, people began screaming, pointing and leaving their spots in line to follow him, convinced they were in the presence of the rapper. Phil, wearing a suit and aviator sunglasses, played along and waved his arm around which further added to the excitement. People lined up on either side of them and recorded Phil with their phones as his friend pretended to be his bodyguard. Starstruck screams could be heard in the background. Phil's daughter, Niamh, 23, shared the video online on June 11 where it quickly attracted a staggering 2.6m views. 'My parents went to see Pitbull at The O2 with some friends,' Niamh, from Bedfordshire, said. 'He didn't sign any autographs, but he took selfies with people. 'People were grabbing him and high-fiving him.' She added: 'It was mad. 'He was a bit shocked to begin with but then he thought, "You know what this is brilliant", and just went with it. 'Everyone was cheering him through the O2.' As other concert-goers stopped dead in their tracks at the sight of the Mr Worldwide lookalike, he made his way up some escalators. Phil's friend filmed a video himself as attendees swarmed the floor below them. Phil, also from Bedfordshire, attended the concert on June 10. Since Niamh shared the video, she has received 390,900 likes and tonnes of comments from viewers. One viewer said: 'This is the funniest thing ever. Everyone screaming at the bottom.' Steph said: 'Omg I have a video of everyone going mad, all convinced Pitbull just strolled through the crowd.' 'Stop this is so funny,' Beth added. Fran said: 'I am dead this is brilliant.' 'Phil really said uno, dos, tres, cuatro,' The O2 joked. It comes after a Paul Weller fan told how staff at a curry house mistook him for the singer - and said he was forced to deny being the Modfather after being asked for his autograph eight times. Martin Carroll had gone to see his idol in Wolverhampton last year when he found himself at the centre of a bizarre case of mistaken identity. By the end of it, the 56-year-old, who has dead straight blonde hair just like the star, was screaming 'I'm not Paul Weller, I'm just Martin from accounts' but no one was listening. The saga began as Martin from Stratford-upon-Avon, was waiting for his mate near the concert hall when a chef appeared from a nearby restaurant and asked him to sign his apron. 'I told him, "I'm not Paul Weller",' said Martin, 'but that was just the start of it. 'My friend Carl likes a curry before going to a gig so when he arrived we asked if they were open, went in and sat down. 'One member of staff came over and asked for a picture when we got out starters and I told him that I wasn't Paul Weller but they weren't listening. 'When the bill came, it was about £110 so my mate and we went halves on it and I showed them my card. 'I even got out my phone to show them a picture of me with Paul Weller to show them what he really looked like. 'At the end of the meal, the restaurant owner came over with her daughter asking for an autograph and I told them too that I was Martin. I must have told them eight times.' But this was not enough to convince Bilash Restaurant that they had not just served a star. Within minutes of the snap being taken they had uploaded it to their Facebook page with the words: 'The legend Paul Weller here dining tonight just before performing at the halls. 'Thank you #paulweller for choosing us for your dining experience.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen ‘80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: ‘They're Both Still So Gorgeous'
Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen '80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: 'They're Both Still So Gorgeous' originally appeared on Parade. When Cyndi Lauper, 71, skyrocketed to fame in the early '80s with She's so Unusual, people were captivated by her unique style, fun tunes and signature speaking voice. That first album contained hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "Time After Time," which are two songs that are etched into the fabric of American music culture artists, no matter how prolific, are inspired by the people who came before them. Just one year prior to Lauper's debut, Culture Club released their debut album Kissing to be Clever, and their single "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" became a huge international hit. In a recently shared video, Lauper shared that frontman Boy George, 64, with his flashy makeup and wild style, inspired her to be her true self. On June 14, for Boy George's birthday, Lauper shared a video from February 2025 where she acknowledged just that. "If it wasn't for you when you came out looking how you look, I would have never had the courage to look like I look." This was just as Lauper brought out the icon to sing "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" with her while performing at London's O2 arena. George complimented her back with the praise""I could listen to you [redacted] all night talking let alone singing, you're amazing." People were obsessed with seeing the duo together. "And boom. All of my dreams just came true," wrote one fan. "My two favorite artists from my childhood gassing each other up and being incredible humans together!? Perfection," wrote another. "I adore you both so much!" The two icons were also praised as "still so gorgeous" and "still looking great" by several folks in the comments as well. Turns out, being authentically yourself keeps you young and fresh, and we're taking these two as living proof. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Cyndi Lauper, 71, Wishes Rarely Seen '80s Icon, 64, a Happy Birthday With Touching Video: 'They're Both Still So Gorgeous' first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
