A new immigration circular in Greece has raised serious concerns among the Albanian community, as it is expected to directly affect the renewal of residence permits for thousands of migrants. According to expert Edmond Guri, until 2025 Greek legislation followed a more humane approach toward migrants, allowing even those who had lived in the country for many years to apply for residence permits.
However, after that period, there has been a noticeable tightening of policies, especially regarding irregular migration.
In July and August 2025, Greece approved two new laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Under these measures, any person without proper documentation who is detained by authorities is initially sent to detention centers and may then face penalties ranging from fines to 1–2 years of imprisonment. Deportation is accompanied by a ban on re-entry to Greece and other EU countries for a period of 5 to 10 years.
Another controversial element, experts say, is that even if a deportation decision is appealed, it can still be executed immediately, while the appeal is reviewed afterward.
The new circular particularly affects migrants who lost their residence permits over the past year. It does not introduce new opportunities to regain legal status for other vulnerable categories, such as individuals with health problems or those who have lacked documentation for long periods.
Reactions from the Albanian diaspora have been strong. Various organizations and individuals have raised concerns about the high legal costs and the growing legal uncertainty faced by migrants.
Currently, around 500,000 legal migrants live in Greece, of whom approximately 140,000 are Albanians with residence permits. Meanwhile, it is estimated that 70,000–80,000 Albanians have lost this status—a figure that remains concerning, even though it is declining. Experts note that difficulties in obtaining documentation, along with more favorable opportunities in other European Union countries, are contributing to the gradual departure of Albanians from Greece.
Guri emphasized that the new circular mainly introduces faster processing for those who already have valid documentation, while offering no new solutions for undocumented migrants. He added that the broader shift in policy reflects a stricter approach by the current government toward immigration.
Victoria Beckham planted a kiss on husband David’s cheek as he kicked off his 51st birthday celebrations with a lavish meal at The Dorchester in London on Friday. The former footballer enjoyed an evening out complete with a cake and candles on the night before his big day.
He was joined by his mother Sandra, father Ted and his partner Hilary, as well as sisters Lynne and Jojo for the pre-birthday dinner. Victoria’s parents Jackie and Anthony Adams also attended.
Sharing a series of photos to Instagram, Victoria wrote: ‘The first of many celebrations. Happy birthday eve!’
While none of the Beckham children appeared to be present for this occasion, Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz will no doubt fail to celebrate with David at all this weekend.
David and Victoria haven’t spoken to Brooklyn since last May, when he and his wife snubbed the former footballer’s 50th birthday celebrations.
Victoria addressed her ‘challenging’ past year amid her feud with son Brooklyn in a rare TV interview last week.
When asked on the Today show by hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones about the tumultuous recent time for the family Victoria didn’t specifically reference her son, 27, but said she will ‘always protect’ her kids.
Jenna directly asked her in the interview: ‘You have had a pretty public challenging year – we have talked about it on this show. How do you get through the tough times?’
She replied: ‘You know, myself and David, we’re so close and we have incredible people around us.
‘We’re close to my parents and David’s parents. We support each other through everything that we do.
‘We love our children so much and have always really focused on protecting our children. But we laugh a lot. David is really, super funny.’
Brooklyn cut ties with his family in a scathing social media statement in January, declaring he has no plans to reconcile with his famous parents and accusing them of ‘controlling him for most of his life’.
David and Victoria have not been seen with their son since.
Victoria also said in the new interview that her and her husband rely on each other to navigate tough times.
She said: ‘We support each other through everything that we do. We’ve grown together. And that’s where I feel so blessed.
‘We really have grown together. We support each other. We’ve both got big dreams. We’re both very, very ambitious and we support each other. I want him to be the best version of himself and that’s what he wants for me.’
Victoria Beckham planted a kiss on husband David’s cheek as he kicked off his 51st birthday celebrations with a lavish meal at The Dorchester in London on Friday The former footballer enjoyed an evening out complete with a cake and candles on the night before his big day – pictured with his mother SandraHe was joined by his dad Ted and his partner Hilary (pictured), and sisters Lynne and Jojo for the pre-birthday bash as well as Victoria’s parents Jackie and Anthony AdamsSharing a series of photos to Instagram, Victoria wrote: ‘The first of many celebrations. Happy birthday eve!’Victoria’s parents Jackie and Anthony Adams (pictured) also attended David’s sister Lynne posed for a sweet photo
A tired mom was rushed into emergency surgery after doctors discovered a potentially dangerous infection in her kidney that she says stemmed from her weekly energy drink habit. Alison Dunn, 25, had been drinking one 12oz can of an energy drink four times a week for just seven months when she began feeling an excruciating pain in her right side.
She said she had started buying energy drinks to combat her early morning starts after getting a new job in a warehouse, as well as tackle the ‘exhaustion’ of being a busy mom-of-two.
But in March 2025, Dunn showed up for her shift and began feeling a dull ache in her lower right side.
Eventually, the pain became excruciating, describing it as ‘worse than childbirth,’ and she began vomiting.
As Dunn’s symptoms worsened, she was rushed to the hospital where tests revealed she had a 6.5mm kidney stone – which is considered large – blocking her ureter, the tube through which urine passes.
She also had an enlarged, infected kidney, which can be serious if not treated. It can lead to kidney disease, irreversible kidney damage, kidney failure requiring transplant, and sepsis – a deadly reaction to an infection.
Dunn said that doctors suggested her sudden kidney issues may have been due to her regular consumption of energy drinks and advised her to stop drinking the beverages immediately.
The Florida native said: ‘I work in the warehouse industry and I work really early hours. I was waking up at 5am, so on the way to work I would stop at the gas station and get [an energy drink].
‘This was four days a week. I’d only drink it those days. It was only for the job. I’m also a mom so I’m always tired. Even on my days off I was exhausted most of the time. It became a habit.
I wouldn’t say I was addicted – I didn’t crave it on my days off, but I was definitely reliant on it when I knew I had a long day.’
The day she went to the hospital, Dunn said it was ‘a regular day for me.’
‘I had my [drink] that morning, got to work and I started to have a dull ache in my lower right side,’ she added.
‘Then it continued to get worse and I started to feel really nauseous. I left work and then threw up all over my car and all over myself. After I took a shower, the pain became excruciating.’
Dunn’s partner drove her to the hospital where a CT scan revealed the kidney stone, enlarged kidney and infection.
Kidney stones affect approximately 600,000 Americans a year. The stones are pebble-like clumps of minerals that form in the urinary system.
Kidneys filter waste from the blood, producing urine to carry it out, but when certain minerals from food and drink – most commonly calcium and oxalate – become too concentrated in the urine, they can begin to crystallize.
Normally, these tiny crystals are flushed out without notice. But when urine is concentrated – often due to dehydration – they can stick together and grow. Over time, they form hard, jagged stones.
Trouble begins when a stone moves into the ureter. The tube is narrow, and as the stone scrapes along its lining or blocks it entirely, pressure builds behind it in the kidney.
That is what triggers the hallmark symptom: intense, wave-like pain that radiates from the lower back to the groin, often leaving sufferers pacing, sweating and unable to find relief.
Some notice blood in their urine or feel a constant urge to urinate despite passing very little. Others experience nausea so severe that they begin vomiting.
There is a possible connection between energy drinks and kidney stones, Dr Veeraish Chauhan, a kidney specialist, wrote for Very Well Health. The main concern with these types of drinks is that they can be high in sugar and high-sugar intake is linked to kidney stones.
A 12-ounce can, which is considered one serving, of a popular brand contains about 39 grams of sugar. The daily recommendation for sugar intake is about 30 grams.
He also said the caffeine and sodium content of the drinks can contribute to kidney stones as well.
Additionally, if people are drinking energy drinks, they may be less likely to drink water and dehydration is also linked to an increased risk in kidney stones.
Dunn was rushed into surgery where a laser broke down her kidney stone into smaller pieces. This allows the body to naturally pass the stone in urine. She was discharged from the hospital four days later.
Now, she is urging others to be ‘mindful’ of their own energy drink consumption and has vowed never to touch energy drinks again.
Dunn said: ‘I was super shocked. I drink water on a regular basis. I’d never had any kidney issues prior to this.
‘The first thing my urologist asked me was “Do [you] drink energy drinks?” They were confident that was the cause. He said I definitely need to stop. I’m very lucky the infection in my kidney didn’t spread to my blood.
‘Once you get kidney stones, it’s very easy for you to get them again so if I were to begin drinking energy drinks again, I would definitely encounter the same issues.
‘I’ll never drink energy drinks again. It was the worst pain of my life; it was worse than childbirth. I don’t think a few hours of energy is worth the toll it takes on your body.’
A woman has launched a scathing rant after she took a closer look at her McDonald’s burger and discovered it was raw. Carla Dolby demanded an explanation from the fast food giant after she was reduced to a diet of plain toast and Hydralyte following the ordeal.
‘Maccas, please explain, what is this?’ she asked in a TikTok video, while holding the remainders of the undercooked burger.
‘I know it’s my fault for not looking when I was eating it, but I was so hungry.
‘I was eating away, looked down and noticed it wasn’t cooked. I think you should just trust that your food is cooked if you’re purchasing from a fast food restaurant.
‘My insides are literally still ruined, I’ve had to call in sick, I’ve had to cancel my plans on the weekend. I’m feeling so lethargic, but lesson learned.’
Ms Dolby lodged a complaint with McDonald’s and was told the fast food giant would launch an investigation, which could take up to 10 business days.
‘We will engage the restaurant management team to commence an investigation,’ the fast food giant said in the response.
‘Our restaurant teams will complete an in-depth review, which may include reviewing CCTV, as well as records from other customers during the time of this visit.
‘Please know that this may take up to 10 working days, and you will be contacted by the store upon completion of this process.’
Aussies were quick to share their own fast food horror stories.
‘I got a sundae from Maccas last year, got about halfway and realised my spoon was tapping something metal. Turns out it was the top of the handle for the sundae sauces,’ one person wrote.
‘I had a milk carton lid in my Maccas coffee,’ another said.
But others stuck up for employees at the chain, suggesting they were new.
Respect the workers, their jobs are stressful enough with training and learning new stuff is hard,’ they said.
One person who claimed to be a McDonald’s manager also chimed in.
‘We take food safety complaints very seriously. More than likely someone will be fired. I hope it gets resolved,’ they said.
‘Genuinely, as a manager at Macca’s, this makes me so annoyed. It’s not hard to check if the grills are working and it’s also not hard to check if the meat isn’t cooked.
I’m assuming it might’ve been a newly trained employee or someone who wasn’t paying attention.’
Daily Mail contacted McDonald’s for comment and a spokesperson said: ‘We contacted the customer to apologise and processed a full refund and store credit.’
‘Restaurant management have retrained the employees involved on the correct procedures to ensure we’re serving food to the highest standards of taste and quality,’ the spokesperson said.
Barry Keoghan has finally broken his silence on rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter. “I feel in a safe space to say this … but I have been avoiding stuff,” the Irish actor admitted during Tuesday’s “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast with Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco while talking about his split from the pop star.
“I have been like, you know, I came off Instagram … and social profiles. I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped, you know, just socializing.”
Keoghan said his absence was prompted by a “not true” narrative that was out there, which he had “never really even spoken on” until now.
I never confirmed or said anything about it … I just disappeared,” the “Saltburn” star explained.
When Dicky (born David Burd) asked if infidelity was the “narrative” the actor was speaking about, he confirmed that those were indeed the rumors he was referencing.
“I don’t want to ever bring anyone else into it, but like, you know, unfortunately, having a relationship in the public eye, it’s — we all know this — you know, from our own stories,” Keoghan said.
“It gets put out there and it’s like … it’s amplified.”
“It’s a hard one because I never want to speak on behalf of other people and also never want to mention other people or involve them.”
The “Batman” actor said it’s not his place or his ex’s “to come forward and speak” on his behalf because he feels like it’s “unfair to them.”
“They’re also in a relationship. It’s also both of us being out there for like … I’m very aware of that,” he said.
Carpenter, 26, and Keoghan, 33, were romantically linked in December 2023 after they were spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles.
The pair seemingly confirmed their romance one month later when they shared a “little kiss” while visiting an interactive museum in LA.
In December 2024, Page Six confirmed that the “Please Please Please” singer and the “Banshees of Inisherin” actor called it quits.
Rumors then surfaced that Keoghan cheated on Carpenter with an influencer named Breckie Hill, which prompted the Oscar nominee to deactivate his Instagram account due to all the backlash.
Hill shot down allegations that she ever hooked up with the “Crime 101” actor, claiming they had never even met in real life and she had only just seen him on TV.
What direction do you face when you shower? It’s likely not a question that you’ve spent much time pondering. But it turns out the way you answer says a lot about you. The internet seems to be struggling to agree on whether we should be facing the spray of the water or facing our backs towards it.
In a recent TikTok, a Canadian creator went viral for responding to a claim that neurodivergent people apparently shower backwards.
User Canadian Ginger argues that it’s actually individuals with neurodivergence who are “showering the right way.”
Her comment section revealed there’s confusion on what we’re meant to be doing.
Wait, what? Everyone showers with the water facing your back… right? Right?” one user questioned.
Another shared: “I asked my husband, and he said he showers sideways, facing the shower curtain, and I don’t know what to do with this information.”
“I always thought that facing the shower head was a fake movie thing,” a third pondered.
However, a middle ground was able to be found.
Are we not rotating? Tell me we’re rotating,” a comment said.
“I just be in there rotating like a rotisserie chicken,” another admitted.
According to Doctor Vincent, founder of Renovatio, the decision is generally influenced by sensation and how well we can cope with it.
“A lot of it comes down to sensory preference and nervous system regulation. The face is one of the most sensitive parts of the body, packed with nerve endings. Direct water hitting your face can feel overstimulating, especially if the pressure is high, the temperature is hot and you’re already stressed or fatigued,” Vincent told news.com.au.
Facing away can feel more calming and controlled. It reduces sensory input and gives a sense of relaxation, which is why many people instinctively turn their back when they want to unwind.”
As for the direction that is “correct” — well, he says there isn’t one.
“Your body doesn’t biologically require you to face one way or the other. What matters more is how you shower: water temperature, duration and how your skin responds,” he said.
However, he warns there could be a mistake in favoring one side too much.
“Facing directly into hot water for prolonged periods can dry out your skin (especially your face), worsen conditions like eczema, rosacea or sensitivity, and irritate your eyes.
“On the flip side, always facing away might mean you’re not properly rinsing shampoo or cleanser from your face or chest, which can lead to irritation or breakouts. So it’s less about wrong and more about balance,” he explained
It’s a conclusion he shares with dermal therapist, Isabella Loneragan, who believes facing away from the shower serves as a “practical skincare habit” a lot of people don’t realize they’re doing.
“Avoiding constant water contact helps preserve natural oils, particularly for those with sensitive, dry or reactive skin,” Loneragan told news.com.au.
She also advises that we should shower “alternating your position throughout your routine.”
“Face the water when you’re actively cleansing the face or rinsing product thoroughly from the front of the body. This helps remove residue more effectively and prevents build-up that can lead to irritation or congestion,” she said.
“Once you’ve finished cleansing, turn away from the stream to limit prolonged exposure on more delicate areas like the face and chest, which are often the first to show signs of dryness and sensitivity.”
She also recommends keeping the water warm, as opposed to scalding hot, even though the steaming temperature often feels like heaven.
“The skin on the face and décolletage is more delicate, so that prolonged exposure can compromise the barrier,” she explained.
Megan Thee Stallion has confirmed she will depart Moulin Rouge! The Musical earlier than originally planned, sharing the news directly with fans. “Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in @moulinrougebway will be May 1 ❤️🩹,” she wrote in an Instagram post on April 27. “It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater!
Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work!”
“I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful,” she continued. “And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey! I LOVE YALL🥹 See you soon 💙.”
The three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actress made her Broadway debut as Harold Zidler, the impresario of the famed Parisian nightclub, beginning March 24. Her run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City had initially been scheduled through May 17.
Her casting marked a milestone for the production, as she became the first female-identifying performer to take on the role of Zidler in any production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical worldwide.
The role was originated on Broadway in 2019 by Danny Burstein, who previously spoke to PEOPLE exclusively about Megan’s reception among the cast and audiences.
“All my friends who are still in the show, the people backstage, they all are crazy about her. They all love her so much,” Burstein said. “And the producers are telling me that the audiences are going nuts. I’m so, so incredibly happy for her. I just want her to succeed and shine. And I want the show to succeed and shine.”
Megan’s Broadway run has included both high points and challenges. After missing two performances due to a hospitalization on March 31, she returned to the stage on April 2, later describing the experience as “a real wake-up call.”
“I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough,” she wrote in an April 1 Instagram post. “It honestly scared me.”
“I just need one day to rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have,” she added. “I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve.”
She also made headlines in recent days after confirming her breakup from Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson, saying in a statement to PEOPLE that “trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable” and that she is choosing to “prioritize” herself moving forward.
Despite the early departure, Megan previously spoke about her excitement in taking on the role and exploring a new creative space.
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” she said in a statement when her run was announced. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace.”
Inspiration can come in the most unlikely of places for Taylor Swift. The 36-year-old singer-songwriter is detailing the stories and process behind some of her biggest hits in a new profile for The New York Times Magazine.
From hits like “Love Story” to “Clara Bow,” the Grammy winner and chart-topper gets candid about the moments that led to the tracks and the meaning behind some of her best lyrics.
“There are so many different ways that a song begins in my world,” Swift says in the profile.
She then gives an insight into the song “Elizabeth Taylor” off her most recent studio album,The Life of a Showgirl.
“I’m riding in the car with Travis,” she began, referencing her fiancé, Travis Kelce. “I go on and on in explaining to Travis, like, why I love Elizabeth Taylor so much. She fought for artists’ rights. She was exploited in so many ways, and yet she kept her humanity. She kept her humor. She kept her passion for life.’ I was just going on and on.”
The impassioned rant continued, and Swift recalled, “I was like, ‘Her eyes were violet. Some people said they were blue. Some people said they were violet. I think they were violet.’ We get home. He gets out of the car and I’m just in my head just this intrusive melody…. And I’m just scrambling to open my record app on my phone.”
The song, which features the lyrics, “I cried my eyes violet, Elizabeth Taylor,” is the second track on the pop star’s 12th studio album, which was released in October.
During her album promotion, Swift shared that she’d reached out to Taylor’s estate to get permission to release the song, which features multiple lyrical references to the actress. Swift called the estate “lovely” during an interview on the Scott Mills on Radio 2’s Breakfast Show.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Taylor’s son Christopher Wilding praised the song, saying he listened to it “the day it became available.”
She and my mom do seem like kindred spirits. They are both the very embodiment of female empowerment,” he shared. “The way [Swift] has deftly captured the similarities and parallel tracks in their careers and personal lives is delightful.”
Much of Swift’s latest album is believed to be about her romance with Kelce, whom she started dating in 2023. The couple announced their engagement last August.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26.Credit : Christopher Polk/Billboard via GettyTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce step out in New York City in Dec. 2024.XNY/Star Max/GC ImagesElizabeth Taylor circa 1950.Silver Screen Collection/Getty
We’re in love with the shape of… Ed Sheeran’s new hairline? The “Shivers” singer debuted a shocking shaved-head look via Instagram on Tuesday in a “Life Update Dumpington” post. “Yes I’ve shaved my hair. I wanted to shave it to signify a fresh start,” Sheeran, 35, explained in the caption. “A lot of new beginnings in my life [at the moment].”
He added that he personally “love[s]” the ‘do and is “thinking of keeping it this way.”
Ed Sheeran debuted a shocking new shaved-head look via Instagram on Tuesday, as pictured above.
Elsewhere in the post, Sheeran — who is best known for his messy ginger locks, often kept cut to a medium-length style — revealed that he’s had a case of the shingles “for the last month.”
“Wouldn’t recommend it, but on the mend now,” he reassured his followers, many whom praised him for the buzzcut in the comments section.
The four-time Grammy winner has been on hiatus during his ongoing Loop Tour, which kicked off in January and runs through December with dates around the globe.
“Can’t wait to get back cracking on that,” he said of returning to the stage. “See you lovely people there.”
This certainly isn’t the first time Sheeran has surprised fans with a new look, however.
Back in December, the “Thinking Out Loud” singer showed off an impressive 30-pound weight loss transformation on the cover of Men’s Health UK.
Sheeran posed shirtless and showed off his ripped abs for the publication, sharing that he embarked on the fitness journey for his family.
The musician — who shares daughters Lyra, 5, and Jupiter, 3, with wife Cherry Seaborn — credited a “consistent” workout routine and cutting back on alcohol for his fitness glow up.
It all came in at the same time of wanting to be a responsible dad, wanting to feel and look good,” he explained.
At the time, Sheeran admitted he was “worried” about how his fans would react to his magazine cover.
“I’m the guy people relate to and I did think, ‘F–k, is it weird me being super in shape on a Men’s Health cover?’” he shared, adding that he decided to do it in the hopes of inspiring others to achieve their goals. Sheeran previously revealed that he lost 50 pounds and quit smoking in 2019.
Jennifer Lopez was up early on Sunday working out in the gym, and she shared a slideshow of snaps of her impressively sculpted abs as proof. The 56-year-old Bronx-born pop diva flexed her etched six-pack while clad in a plunging white-ribbed cropped sweater over a black sports bra, matching low-rise leggings and white sneakers.
Lopez – who boasts 392.6 million social media followers – captioned her Instagram posts with a bicep emoji and wrote: ‘Rise and grind!’
The four-time divorced mother-of-two’s longtime trainer Tracy Anderson commented: ‘Those abs!!!’
In 2023, Lopez presented the outstanding achievement in fitness trophy to the 51-year-old fitness guru at the 5th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards in Los Angeles, California.
‘Tracy Anderson stands out as the original creator whose methods and dedication to her craft keep her at the top of her game,’ the Save Me Tonight singer said in her speech.
‘There is no madness to the method – just 25 years of pure dedication to her clients and health.’
According to Town & Country – Anderson charges a $1,500 initiation fee plus annual dues for VIP access to her gyms where celebrity clientele includes Olivia Wilde, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham.
Lopez – who’s also trained with Dodd Romero and David Kirsch – shared her fitness philosophy in a prior gym slideshow from February 10: ‘The goal is simple. Better than yesterday. Every. Single. Day.’
The two-time Grammy nominee executive produced and starred as Air Cruz CEO Jackie Cruz opposite her ‘best onscreen kisser’ Brett Goldstein in Ol Parker’s rom-com Office Romance, which premieres June 5 on Netflix.
The 45-year-old Englishman co-wrote the script with Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly, and he portrays the sexy lawyer Daniel Blanchflower, who falls for Cruz despite her rigid anti-fraternization policy.
And if the characters wind up wedding, it will mark Lopez’s 10th time playing a bride in a movie.
Betty Gilpin, Edward James Olmos, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale and Jackie Sandler will also be featured in Office Romance.
The Nuyorican co-founder needs a hit after the box office failures of Unstoppable only earning $3,966 in 2024 before streaming on Prime Video, and The Kiss of the Spider Woman only earning $2 million last year after a $30 million budget.
Lopez will also star in Robert Zemeckis’ thriller The Last Mrs. Parrish for Netflix and she’ll produce Bob the Builder for Amazon MGM Studios.
Lopez – who boasts 392.6 million social media followers – captioned her Instagram posts with a bicep emoji and wrote: ‘Rise and grind!’
Antonio Banderas and ex-wife Melanie Griffithcozied up to each other after enjoying dinner in Los Angeles over the weekend. The 65-year-old actor and 68-year-old actress proved they continue to be on friendly terms as they walked arm-in-arm 12 years after announcing their split.
The ex-couple was joined by their 29-year-olddaughter Stella Banderas, who was spotted walking closely behind them.
Banderas wore black trousers, a silver bomber jacket, and black clogs while holding a baseball cap in his hand.
Griffith was stylish in a pair of straight-leg blue jeans and a black moto jacket, along with lacy black fingerless gloves.
Stella, their only child together, was effortlessly fashionable in wide-leg white pants and a coordinating ivory coat.
The 65-year-old actor and 68-year-old actress proved they continue to be on friendly terms as they walked arm-in-arm 12 years after announcing their split. They were joined by their 29-year-old daughter Stella Banderas
The former lovebirds tied the knot in May 1996.
The blonde beauty tattooed her husband’s name inside a heart on her arm during their 18-year marriage.
Days after the announcement, she covered her estranged spouse’s name with makeup while attending a film festival awards ceremony in Italy.
She would eventually go on to replace the ink with the names of her four children.
Griffith was previously married to Don Johnson, with whom she shares daughter Dakota Johnson, 36.
The marriage also made her a stepmother to Johnson’s son Jesse Johnson, 43.
And she shares son Alexander Griffith Bauer, 40, with her second husband, Steven Bauer.
Banderas and Griffith’s divorce was finalized in December 2015.
The exes fell in love while shooting the 1995 romantic comedy Two Much, married in May 1996, and welcomed Stella that September.
In a statement announcing their split, they said, ‘We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty-year marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together – Melanie & Antonio.’
Banderas referred to his ex-wife as ‘family’ and ‘one of my best friends’ in a 2019 interview with Vulture.
‘I am not married with Melanie anymore, but she is my family,’ he declared. ‘She is probably one of my best friends, if not the best friend that I have. My family is there, Dakota, Little Estella and Alexander.’
The Zorro star admitted he was smitten by the Hollywood vet the first time he saw her, at the 1989 Oscars.
He recalled: ‘The first time I went to the Academy Awards after we got a nomination for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, we got on the red carpet and I saw this blonde woman and I knew her because I saw movies of her, but I didn’t remember [her name] at the time.
‘So, I said to Pedro Almodóvar, “Who is she? Who is she? What is her name?” Pedro said, “That’s Melanie Griffith!” I said, “That’s it. Oh my God.” Six years later, I was married to her.’
Former fashion model-turned-noughties rom-com queen Cameron Diaz is back. And if we’re being honest, looking a little more bushed than her bombshell best. Papped last week in New York on the set of Stephen Merchant’s new film, The Sham, the 53-year-old mother-of-two doesn’t look a day over 55 – as the crinkles and crow’s feet attest.
After a decade-long Hollywood hiatus, this return is welcome. Yet while Diaz, a well-known diet and exercise fanatic, has a figure that could put women half her age to shame, her visage is in dire need of a refresh.
Perhaps, a shot of neurotoxin to smooth out that furrowed brow?
Oh no! Cameron Diaz wouldn’t think of it. Not anymore, at least.
‘I’ve tried [Botox] before, where it was like a little tiny touch of something,’ the Something About Mary star told Entertainment Tonight back in 2014.
It changed my face in such a weird way that I was like, “No, I don’t want to be like that.” I’d rather see my face aging than a face that doesn’t belong to me at all.’
Easy for you to say, sweetie. Let’s not forget, Diaz, who made her debut alongside Jim Carrey in The Mask almost 30 years ago, won the genetic lottery and remains striking even with a little wear and tear.
As only the third-ever female actor to hit the $20 million movie salary mark – for Gangs of New York and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003) – Diaz is still an A-list power player able to make a successful comeback in her sixth decade and on her own terms.
The laughter lines aren’t so bad when you have been laughing your way to the bank for decades.
Diaz, however, doesn’t half rub every average gal’s scrunchy mug in it.
‘I literally do nothing. I like never wash my face,’ Diaz said of her beauty regime in 2022. ‘Twice a month, if I’m lucky, I’ll be like, “Oh, I better put this on. One time works, right?”‘
She doesn’t do Botox and she’s dirty? That’s just not fair. But where Diaz goes too far is her reported judgment of those who have met the forces of gravity face-first and fought back.
‘[Diaz] feels quite sorry for some of those peers that she’s still in touch with when she meets them for lunch and sees their faces contorted, full of fillers and looking puffy and weird,’ a source told OK Magazine in 2024.
There’s bare-faced bore Pamela Anderson, another poster girl blessed with a pretty privilege and full of worthier pretensions. She ‘bravely’ started stepping out free of warpaint in 2019, following the death of her longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel.
‘I really didn’t know anyone would notice it,’ she told People in 2023 somewhat implausibly. ‘But I’m glad it became a positive message.’ Cue much gushing from the fashion press and an overenthusiastic Drew Barrymore, who interviewed the star on her chat show in 2024.
‘You really own this space, you’re a real pioneer,’ she drawled to Anderson, who on this occasion had waivered slightly by sporting pale brown eyeshadow.
Ditching the lippie has given Anderson her long-awaited credibility and a new lease of life, not to mention saved her a fortune in cleanser, but in truth, the fangirling adulation around the 58-year-old’s pared-back look has become as tired as her mascara-free eyes.
Barrymore, then in raptures over how Anderson told her she had started ‘a movement,’ but I don’t see too many others following suit. And there’s a good reason for that.
Most of us know we’d look anemic or shattered attempting to compete with the glam squad in front of the flash bulbs with little more than a slick of Vaseline.
Let’s not kid ourselves that any of this represents some wider revolution in how women are represented in Hollywood or treated by society.
For now, at least, self-acceptance and authenticity are for a select few with the right bone structure, and even that isn’t enough to stop father time.
Let’s not forget, Diaz won the genetic lottery and remains striking even with a little wear and tear. Above, with Drew Barrymore, left, and Lucy Liu, right, in Charlie’s Angels – Full ThrottleThe laughter lines aren’t so bad when you have been laughing your way to the bank for decadesWhere Diaz goes too far is her reported judgment of those who have met the forces of gravity face-first and fought back. Above, Diaz at the Met Gala in 2007
Hold off with the smug sanctimony for a second, Cam. Yes, we all know the over-filtered fright shows, like Kylie Jenner and Chrissy Teigen, who give tweakments a bad name. But there are others, whether they admit it or not, who have plumped artfully and can still be identified in a line-up.
Of course, for women, especially those in Hollywood, when it comes to cosmetic surgery, you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
Recent weeks have reminded us of the frozen-faced time warps that trap many established stars.
Former Practical Magic co-stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock have never admitted to cosmetic surgery and they may be telling the truth. They may also be sorceresses. On the promotion trail for Practical Magic 2, the sequel to the 1998 hit, it seems the greatest trick is looking smoother than their 30-something selves in the original flick.
And where to even start with the wrinkle-free 50th anniversary reunion of the original Charlie’s Angels stars earlier this month. Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd, with a combined 231 years, were seemingly not so much touting the wind-tunnel effect face lifts as a force ten gale…
But there is certainly an achievable middle ground. And those women, dare we say, they look a whole lot fresher than you, Cameron.
Diaz’s au naturel stance can be seen as a refreshing antidote to Hollywood’s often skewed beauty standards. But perhaps, in common with some other second-act A-listers, she’s riding the self-acceptance bandwagon a little too hard.
From left, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, with a combined 231 years, were seemingly not so much touting the wind-tunnel effect face lifts as a force ten galeOf course, for women, especially those in Hollywood, when it comes to cosmetic surgery – you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Above, Diaz in Charlie’s Angels – Full Throttle)
There’s bare-faced bore Pamela Anderson, another poster girl blessed with a pretty privilege and full of worthier pretensions. She ‘bravely’ started stepping out free of warpaint in 2019, following the death of her longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel.
‘I really didn’t know anyone would notice it,’ she told People in 2023 somewhat implausibly. ‘But I’m glad it became a positive message.’ Cue much gushing from the fashion press and an overenthusiastic Drew Barrymore, who interviewed the star on her chat show in 2024.
‘You really own this space, you’re a real pioneer,’ she drawled to Anderson, who on this occasion had waivered slightly by sporting pale brown eyeshadow.
Ditching the lippie has given Anderson her long-awaited credibility and a new lease of life, not to mention saved her a fortune in cleanser, but in truth, the fangirling adulation around the 58-year-old’s pared-back look has become as tired as her mascara-free eyes.
Barrymore, then in raptures over how Anderson told her she had started ‘a movement,’ but I don’t see too many others following suit. And there’s a good reason for that.
Most of us know we’d look anemic or shattered attempting to compete with the glam squad in front of the flash bulbs with little more than a slick of Vaseline.
Let’s not kid ourselves that any of this represents some wider revolution in how women are represented in Hollywood or treated by society.
For now, at least, self-acceptance and authenticity are for a select few with the right bone structure, and even that isn’t enough to stop father time.
Former fashion model-turned-noughties rom-com queen Cameron Diaz is back. Above, the actress filming upcoming movie The Sham in New York City on April 13
Victoria Beckham was somewhat less than in fits of hilarity when she became the butt of a joke at the star-studded Time100 Gala in New York. She and her husband Sir David Beckham were jointly featured on this year’s list and oozed high-octane glamour during its celebratory event at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
But when comedian Nikki Glaser took the stage, she skewered Victoria’s well-known penchant for posing with a severe look on her face.
‘One of the most impressive people on the list is Victoria Beckham, of course. She was a global pop star, now a serious fashion designer,’ Glaser began.
‘She’s married to David Beckham. She’s rich, successful, stunning – what’s it gonna take to get you to smile? I mean, really, please, smile! You’re one of the only British people who should,’ said Glaser, in footage obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.
Victoria, 52, on the other hand, wore a pinched, forced-looking half-smile while David, 50, sat beside her, grinning and chuckling nervously.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for the Beckhams for comment.
Victoria cut an ethereal figure at the event, draped in a off-white silk gown that highlighted the lithe figure she achieved with a diet David described as consisting almost entirely of ‘grilled fish’ and ‘steamed vegetables.’
Meanwhile David, who was knighted by King Charles only this past November, glowed as he posed proudly beside his wife in a classic suit and tie.
It comes after Victoriaaddressed her ‘challenging’ past year amid her feud with son Brooklyn in a rare TV interview on Tuesday.
When asked on the Today show by hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones about the tumultuous recent time for the family Victoria didn’t specifically reference her son, 27, but said she will ‘always protect’ her kids.
Jenna directly asked her in the interview: ‘You have had a pretty public challenging year – we have talked about it on this show. How do you get through the tough times?’
She replied: ‘You know, myself and David, we’re so close and we have incredible people around us.
‘We’re close to my parents and David’s parents. We support each other through everything that we do.
‘We love our children so much and have always really focused on protecting our children. But we laugh a lot. David Beckham is really, super funny.’
Brooklyn cut ties with his family in a scathing social media statement in January, declaring he has no plans to reconcile with his famous parents and accusing them of ‘controlling him for most of his life’.
David and Victoria have not been seen with their son since. Victoria also said in the new interview that her and her husband rely on each other to navigate tough times.
She said: ‘We support each other through everything that we do. We’ve grown together. And that’s where I feel so blessed.
‘We really have grown together. We support each other. We’ve both got big dreams. We’re both very, very ambitious and we support each other. I want him to be the best version of himself and that’s what he wants for me.’
After the TV appearance Victoria shared snaps with the presenters and a glimpse of herself getting ready backstage.
As the interview dropped Brooklyn posted a snap on Instagram with his dogs as he continued to ignore the drama.
Just last week Victoria said it’s important that her children behave ‘appropriately’ amid the family’s ongoing feud with eldest son Brooklyn.
The Spice Girl was asked about her son before talk turned to her youngest child Harper.
Describing her 14-year-old daughter, Victoria said: ‘She’s very sweet, she’s very kind, she works hard, and she’s also very appropriate, which I think is really important as well.’
Her remarks followed Brooklyn’s explosive statement about their estrangement, in which he claimed that Victoria had danced ‘inappropriately’ with him at his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz.
She also addressed the feud directly, saying: ‘I think that we’ve always — we love our children so much. We’ve always tried to be the best parents that we can be.
‘And you know, we’ve been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we’ve ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children. And you know, that’s all I really want to say about it’.
Victoria was also asked about whether she feels ‘remorse’ about bringing her family, including her four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 14, as well as her parents, into the public spotlight.
She told The Wall Street Journal: ‘I wouldn’t say it comes with guilt, I’d say that there was a lot of adjusting from my mum and dad, when all of a sudden there were paparazzi outside their house,’ she replied. ‘We’ve really taken our families on this ride with us’.
David and Victoria haven’t spoken to Brooklyn since last May, when he and his wife Nicola Peltz snubbed the former footballer’s 50th birthday celebrations.
Brooklyn and Nicola’s lawyers wrote to the Beckhams’ legal team demanding that they only converse through them.
Shortly before Christmas, Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram, and in January, he posted a brutal, bombshell six-page letter on the social media platform.
He claimed David and Victoria controlled him for most of his life, tried to split him and Nicola up and left him embarrassed when his mother danced ‘inappropriately’ with him during his first dance at his wedding.
Speaking about all four of her children earlier in the interview, Victoria added that ‘being a parent of young adult children and adult children, gosh, I mean, it’s very different from having little children’.
‘I think that we’re trying to do the best we can,’ adding that the negative press in the past three months has not affected her fashion and beauty business.
‘I think that ultimately people are buying my product because the product is really good. I don’t think they’re buying my eyeliner just because it’s me,’ she said.
Anthony Kiedis’s girlfriend Eileen Kelly addressed their 33-year age gap romance. The 30-year-old writer dished about her relationship with her much-older, rock star boyfriend, who she noted is ‘more than twice [her] age’ in an essay.
Though she did not specifically name Kiedis, 63, in the essay, she has been spotted with the Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman on multiple occasions recently, including at Charli XCX’s post-Grammys party in February.
She penned a piece for Vogue titled ‘My Boyfriend Is Double My Age,’ which was published on Tuesday.
She revealed that her romance with Kieidis is her ‘first time dating someone significantly older’ and jokingly added that she has been ‘missing out my whole life.’
In her essay, she also opened up about receiving ‘unsolicited commentary in public’ including people mistaking him for her dad, which she noted is ‘incredibly awkward every time.’
In her essay, she revealed that they met at a mutual friend’s birthday party and bonded over their shared love of Hawaii, where he owns a house.
She noted that others may perceive their age difference as ‘either alarming or impressive, depending on who you ask.’
‘There is something to be said for a man who’s simply had more time to get his s*** together, and my much older boyfriend seems genuinely excited to be with me,’ she wrote.
She said that their relationship is ‘not like he’s biding his time before he can swipe for someone better.’
‘He is fully aware that he’s one lucky bastard,’ she added.
She also said that there is no power imbalance in their relationship.
‘I have my own money, my own career, and I have my own home,’ she wrote. ‘I love my boyfriend, but I’m not at risk of losing everything if we break up.’
She continued: ‘It’s hard not to see that distance between needing and wanting as part of the balance that makes the relationship possible. If I were 18, or even 21, the scales would be weighted far differently.’
A social media influencer has died after allegedly being run over by a former X Factorfinalist outside a nightclub in Soho. Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, was struck by the car near the Inca venue on Argyll Street in central London in the early hours of Sunday, April 19.
She was taken to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead on Saturday.
Gabrielle Precious Carrington, 29, was charged with attempting to murder the Tiktok and Instagram personality, who was known online as Klaudiaglam.
The Metropolitan Police said on Saturday that charge had now been amended to murder following Ms Zakrzewska’s death.
As a teenager, Carrington, also known as RIELLEUK, made it through to the live finals of The X Factor in 2013.
She was part of girl group Miss Dynamix after impressing Gary Barlow and the other judges.
More recently, she has become an influencer, with some 362,000 followers on Instagram
Det Chief Insp Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation, said today: ‘We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Klaudia’s family and friends in light of this tragic update. Our thoughts are also with everyone impacted by this incident.
‘We recognise that this case has generated significant interest and discussion on social media; however, we would urge the public to refrain from further speculation.
‘We also ask that people do not share graphic footage out of respect for Klaudia’s loved ones and for those who have been injured.
‘The circulation of such material could also undermine our ongoing criminal investigation and potentially prejudice future court proceedings.’
Police were called to the scene in the heart of the capital at 4.30am on Sunday following reports the black Mercedes car had crashed into pedestrians.
A 58-year-old man also sustained life-changing injuries in the same crash and was taken to hospital. A third woman, aged in her 30s, was treated for minor injuries.
The Metropolitan Police has previously said the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
Carrington, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, is also accused of dangerous driving, being nearly twice the drink-drive limit and causing injuries to two other people.
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, known as RIELLEUK, has been charged with attempted murder
She appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday and was remanded into custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on May 19.
Polish-born model Ms Zakrzewska, 30, who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram, had posted videos from the nightclub on Sunday.
When Ms Zakrzewska still remained alive in a critical condition last week, her mother posted on a GoFundMe page set up to help cover legal fees and medical costs.
She wrote: ‘My daughter is currently in a coma and desperately fighting for her life. This is the most devastating time our family has ever faced.
‘Anyone who knew my gorgeous daughter knows how truly wonderful she is.
‘She has touched so many people with her pure heart and kindness.’
Her mother added: ‘If at any time things take a turn for the worst, additional funds will go towards funeral costs and continuous support for the family.’
The fundraiser has now seen nearly £18,000 donated to support Ms Z Ms Zakrzewska’s grieving family.
Instagram and Tiktok star Klaudiaglam – whose real name is Klaudia Zakrzewska – and two other pedestrians were hit in the early hours of Sunday morning
