A Bridgerton actress who was criticised for her weight after posting images of her Golden Globes outfit on Instagram has called for actors to be judged for their work, not their body. Nicola Coughlan posted a photo of her wearing a pastel yellow Molly Goddard evening dress and cropped black cardigan for the Golden Globes virtual red carpet on Sunday night. Despite a host of likes and positive responses - including from the designer herself - a comment from one journalist calling the 34-year-old "the fat girl from Bridgerton" quickly took the conversation in a negative direction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) Big Calf podcast host Amanda Richards wrote: "The fat girl from Bridgerton is wearing a black cardigan at the Golden Globes [because] no matter how hot and stylish you are, if you're a fat girl there will always be a black cardigan you think about … [Read more...] about Bridgerton star hits back at podcast host’s ‘fat’ jibe after Golden Globes appearance
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has ‘slightly improved’, Camilla says
Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said. The Duke of Edinburgh is being treated at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London for a pre-existing heart condition and an infection. He was moved there by ambulance from the King Edward VII's Hospital on Monday. Camilla was asked by a volunteer about the duke's condition as she visited a vaccination centre in Croydon, south London. She told Anne Sheehan, who works as a receptionist at the centre, that the duke "hurts at moments" but did not give any more details. Advertisement Buckingham Palace said after Philip was moved that the duke was comfortable, adding "doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition". The 99-year-old has spent 15 nights in hospital now - his longest ever stay. More from Duchess Of Cornwall 'Pure … [Read more...] about Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has ‘slightly improved’, Camilla says
Boris Johnson’s offer to host all of Euro 2020 welcomed by European football chiefs with 10 English stadiums on standby
BORIS JOHNSON'S offer to stage the whole of Euro 2020 has been welcomed by European football chiefs. Wembley is already due to stage SEVEN games at the tournament, including all three of England’s opening group matches, both semi-finals and the July 11 final. But the PM’s invitation, exclusively revealed by The Sun , has opened the way for the ultimate summer of football across the country. One source told The Sun: “It is great for us that England is so keen to play its part this summer.” European football’s governing body Uefa plans to confirm the schedule for this summer’s delayed tournament by April 7. That is the date Euro bosses have ordered the current 12 planned host cities to confirm their willingness to host games. But Uefa is demanding that ALL hosts commit to staging games with fans inside grounds. The Government announced last week that all Covid restrictions will be ended from June 21, opening the way for Wembley to allow a 90,000 full house … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s offer to host all of Euro 2020 welcomed by European football chiefs with 10 English stadiums on standby
Juventus sign Weston McKennie in permanent £16m transfer from Schalke after US midfielder impress during loan spell
JUVENTUS have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Weston McKennie for an initial £16million. The 22-year-old American has spent the season on loan at the Old Lady from Schalke. He has emerged as an important player under Andrea Pirlo making 33 appearances across all competitions. Juve included a clause as part of the loan that would automatically make his switch permanent if he met performance incentives. The fee will also be payable over three years and could rise to £20.5m. McKennie came through the youth system at FC Dallas but opted to join Bundesliga side Schalke in 2017. He played three full seasons for the club, making 91 appearances before switching to Turin at the beginning of this season. McKennie went viral over the weekend after he was caught red-handed oggling at stunning sports reporter Diletta Leotta. Most read in Football Gossip SKINTER MILAN Inter 'MISS Lukaku payment and must pay Man Utd full £43m … [Read more...] about Juventus sign Weston McKennie in permanent £16m transfer from Schalke after US midfielder impress during loan spell
Gianluigi Buffon reveals he might extend playing career AGAIN until aged 45 but will retire by end of 2023 season
GIANLUIGI BUFFON could extend his career yet again this summer - but will finally hang up his gloves by 2023. The Italian goalkeeper, who boasts a World Cup, ten Serie A titles and a host of other trophies and records from a long playing career, turned 43 in January. Yet he continues to be a part of a Juventus side challenging on multiple fronts, coached by old team-mate Andrea Pirlo. In ten appearances this season, the veteran has kept six clean sheets including a 3-0 romp past Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the Champions League group stage. Buffon's contract expires at the end of the campaign but the prospect of a new deal is on the horizon. The keeper told the Guardian : "I’ve learned nothing is certain in life." He added: "Look, in my head, there truly is a final stop sign. "A maximum bar, which is June 2023, that is the maximum, really, really the maximum. BET OF THE DAY: BEST PRICES AND ODDS BOOSTS ON THE MARKET TODAY You never know, … [Read more...] about Gianluigi Buffon reveals he might extend playing career AGAIN until aged 45 but will retire by end of 2023 season