How to become a celebrity: The wild ways stars have cultivated their fame from fake relationships to outrageous PR stunts - as Priyanka Chopra is accused of 'hiring fans'
This week Priyanka Chopra was accused of hiring fake fans after footage resurfaced of her being approached twice by the same pair of autograph seekers at LAX in 2017. Speaking on an episode of her sister's podcast Khloé in Wonder Land in January, Kim confessed: '[Fame] is all I wanted. 'We got out and they were like, 'Kim, Kim, Kim, are you here to visit Britney?' But Ali had a very unusual path to fame after was propelled into the limelight with a genius hoax that fooled the world. Steve-O previously claimed his 'fling' with Nicole Richie in 2006 was fake, saying 'It was a big publicity stunt.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 20:16 UTC
Portsmouth’s relegation worries continue after being hit for six by QPR
Rangers, who had lost three home games in a row, were on top from the start and went in front after seven minutes. Kolli doubled Rangers’ lead on 24 minutes, collecting Smyth’s pass and firing a low, right-footed shot beyond goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid from 25 yards. Portsmouth appeared to be finding a way back into the game, but Kolli’s 55th-minute goal essentially sealed Rangers’ win. Kone made it 4-1 with an 86th-minute penalty after Esquerdinha was adjudged to have been tripped by Colby Bishop on the left-hand side of the box. The striker netted again just over a minute later, racing onto Vale’s through-ball and thumping home.
Source:The Herald
March 21, 2026 20:13 UTC
Chelsea suffer 3-0 humbling by superb Everton as Blues implode on Merseyside - Liam Rosenior could only sit and scribble in his notebook while this latest horror show unfolded, writes KIERAN GILL
Beto scored twice at the other with Iliman Ndiaye burying their third. The worry for Chelsea is, if Fernandez is having those thoughts, then what are others such as Palmer and Moises Caicedo thinking? That is a major concern for Chelsea as they contrive to throw away their chances of Champions League football next season. He charged forward and found Beto, who scored on the spin, his shot going straight through Sanchez. It involved yet more mistakes – Santos for his poor pass, Sanchez for how he was beaten, and Fofana for not following Beto.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 20:09 UTC
Nick Griggs finishes ninth in 3000m at World Indoor Championships
It can be a daunting thing, taking on the world’s best, and while Nick Griggs learned on Saturday night that he is not yet at their level, there was enough evidence in the 21-year-old’s first world final to show that he one day might be. Griggs came home ninth in the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, clocking 7:39.03, while his Irish teammate Andrew Coscoran had a race to forget, finishing 13th of the 15 athletes in 7:43.89. Still, it was a decent showing for Griggs in his first world final. Maeve O’Neill made a bold bid to make the 800m final but in the end, the Cork woman came up short, finishing sixth in her semi-final in 2:02.46. O’Connor is looking to win a medal at her fifth straight championships while Lavin is hoping to reach her third world indoor final in the 60m hurdles.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 21, 2026 20:06 UTC
Liverpool get red card verdict as Steven Gerrard weighs in on Brighton controversy
Liverpool get red card verdict as Steven Gerrard weighs in on Brighton controversyLiverpool were furious that Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh was not shown a second yellow card for diving after going down under pressure from Jeremie Frimpong in the boxView 2 Images Yankuba Minteh went over in the box looking for a penalty (Image: AFP/Getty Images)Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes that Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh should have been shown a second yellow card for diving on Saturday. Minteh had already been booked in the Premier League's early kick-off when he threw himself to the floor. Brighton played the ball in behind Jeremie Frimpong and Minteh raced to get there first before flopping to the ground. England waved away the Brighton winger's appeal for a penalty, but also didn't take action for diving. After Minteh avoided a red card - and Fabian Hurzeler opted against replacing him - Brighton took the lead again in the 56th minute.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 19:56 UTC
Newcastle United star kicked door off hinges after being axed for Sunderland game
The former Newcastle star was in the dressing room when Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson discovered they were dropped in 1999 by Ruud Gullit. In a game that was played in monsoon conditions, Sunderland triumphed 2-1 as Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips broke Geordie hearts at St James' Park. Solano said: "If I didn't know much about the rivalry between Newcastle and Sunderland before, I did after that night. "Shearer discovered Ferguson had got their first and pretty much taken the hinges off the closed door. "It made me understand exactly what this game meant.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 19:49 UTC
Photo story: Airfield Estate’s ‘life-changing’ course where people can grow
Yet he “pulled through, somehow” and has now found himself attending the GROW (Growth, Respect, Opportunity and Wellbeing) programme in Dublin’s Airfield Estate. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd/ The Irish TimesRafferty Cross is half way though the course in Airfield Estate that provides opportunities for further employment for those with intellectual disabilities. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd/ The Irish TimesAsa Kearney, 23, from Kiliney, is learning about gardening and hospitality at Airfield. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd/ The Irish TimesFresh produce is grown on Dublin's Airfield Estate and sold in the on site cafe. Photograph: Enda O'Dowd/ The Irish TimesStudent Asa Kearney, 23, and head chef, Paul Lee, in the kitchens in Airfield Estate.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 19:41 UTC
Dirty protestor's disgusting vandalism in TWO Forth Banks cells after being arrested in Newcastle
Dirty protestor's disgusting vandalism in TWO Forth Banks cells after being arrested in NewcastleRichard Hunter, who has 200 offences on his shocking record, had taken exception to being PAVA sprayed while being arrested in NewcastleView Image Richard Hunter leaves Newcastle Magistrates' Court. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A vile dirty protestor smeared his own faeces across two separate Forth Banks police cells after he took exception to being PAVA sprayed. Richard Hunter was arrested after officers caught him with drugs in the back of a taxi in Newcastle but he immediately began to be aggressive. A court heard that the 50-year-old was PAVA sprayed before being taken to Forth Banks Police Station, in Newcastle City Centre, and being placed in a cell. But, rather than calm down, the disgusting lout smeared his own excrement all over the cell's walls and hatch in an apparent dirty protest, prosecutors said.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 19:34 UTC
Live National League updates: Limerick and Cork win to set up Division 1A final
60 Mins: Tipperary 2-22 Kilkenny 3-2161 Mins: Galway just keep reeling them in, time and time again. 40 Mins: Tipperary 2-14 Kilkenny 1-1541 Mins: Ethan Hurley comes on for Cian Lynch and immediately pops one over. Limerick 0-7 Galway 0-612 Mins: Limerick are getting on top of Galway’s puckouts consistently now. 2 Mins: Carlow 0-0 Dublin 0-1The final day of the 2026 Division 1B campaign is underway! In Division 1A, Limerick and Cork occupy the top two spots, while Tipperary and Galway could both squeeze into the league final should they win tonight.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 19:30 UTC
Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81
Robert Mueller conducted a criminal inquiry into interference by Russians and possible collusion by Donald Trump’s campaign. Photograph: Charles Dharapak/APRobert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated links between Donald Trump and Moscow, has died aged 81. “Second, the investigation did not establish that members of the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian Government in its election interference activities. In analysing whether Trump had committed the crime of obstruction of justice, Mueller looked at a series of actions. Mueller, a long-time Republican, faced unremitting attacks by Trump and his allies on his integrity as they tried to discredit the investigation and the special counsel himself.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 19:29 UTC
Brooklyn Beckham enjoys dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood with singer Cody Simpson after missing out on LA reunion with his estranged dad David
Brooklyn Beckham enjoyed dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood with singer Cody Simpson after missing out on an LA reunion with his dad David. Joined by Australian singer Cody, 29, who released his first album when he was just 15 years old, Brooklyn went for dinner at Sushi Park - an unassuming strip mall sushi spot popular with celebrities. Brooklyn kept it laid-back for dinner in a simple white T-shirt paired with a dark baseball cap, light brown shorts, and white socks. 'The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.' A source told the publication: 'Brooklyn and Nicola are disheartened they chose to make public Instagram posts for his birthday.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 19:29 UTC
Irish border will feature in EU–UK ‘reset’ if Reform wins power, MP says
Mr Kruger said Reform is not “picking sides” in Northern Irish politics and “supports the commitment of every unionist to sustain the union”. The East Wiltshire MP was former prime minister Boris Johnson’s political secretary for a period in 2019 and defected from the Conservatives to Reform in September last year. “There clearly is an open border, an open back door to the United Kingdom, that is the north-south border in Ireland. Power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland were not operational for around two years as the DUP boycotted in protest against post-Brexit trading arrangements, known as the Northern Ireland Protocol and later the Windsor Framework. The East Wiltshire MP added that “the principle of cross-community consent has been junked”.
Source:The Herald
March 21, 2026 19:27 UTC
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd, 29, wows in feathered green cocktail dress as she joins Strictly stars for gala performance of Hadestown
Ruth Codd made another public appearance since her second leg amputation at the end of last year as she attended a gala performance of Hadestown in London on Friday night. The Celebrity Traitors star, 29, looked incredible as she stepped out in a green feathery cocktail dress. Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd, 29, wowed in feathered green cocktail dress as she joined Strictly stars for gala performance of Hadestown on FridayThe Celebrity Traitors star looked incredible as she stepped out in a green feathery cocktail dressAlso in attendance, Vanessa Bauer looked incredible in a red slip dress, which featured a square neckline and spaghetti straps. Traitors star Stephen Libby wore a red, yellow and black jacket as he joined Daniel Quirke for the sensational performance. Weeks later, the actress confirmed she had undergone a second leg amputation.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 19:26 UTC
Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
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Source:The Herald
March 21, 2026 19:24 UTC
British Airways statement after passengers '13 hour flight with dead body'
British Airways statement after passengers '13 hour flight with dead body'Airline issue statement after reports claim a woman died an hour into a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London HeathrowView Image British Airways have released a statement (Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images)British Airways has released a statement following reports a dead passenger remained in a galley for 13 hours during a flight. The woman, reportedly aged in her 60s, passed away an hour into a journey from Hong Kong to London Heathrow. The pilots of the Airbus A350-1000 reportedly proceeded with the flight, with passengers now claiming there was a "foul smell" emanating from the area. A British Airways spokesman told the Express: "A customer sadly passed away on board and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. If there is no body bag, then the body should be covered with a blanket up to the neck.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 19:19 UTC