MARK Wright has revealed it has not been easy helping best mate James Argent lose weight after he ballooned to 27 stone. Former Towie star Arg is desperately trying to shed weight after doctors warned him his life was at risk. Fitness enthusiast Mark, who has a training app with brother Josh, is doing all he can to help Arg make progress. He said: "It's not been easy but, you know, it's just what you've got to do for mates and family - you've got to be there for them. Just got to do it as a friend. "No matter how hard it can get at times, making him lose weight and helping him lose weight is nothing as hard as what it was and everything that he went through last year, you know? "That was tough, and it's been tough now, but he's getting there. Now he's made a decision on what he's going to do to change it and hopefully it works out for him." Arg is set to undergo £10,000 gastric surgery to help his weight loss effort too, but he is till putting in the hard yards. … [Read more...] about Mark Wright reveals ‘tough’ battle to help best mate Arg lose weight after crying over his ballooning 27 stone weight
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Gary Oldman’s tongue turned black and he’d ‘sweat vodka’ at height of alcoholism battle
Gary Oldman has shared the "hell" of his two decades as an alcoholic. The Oscar-winner has been sober for 24 years, but vividly recalls what life used to be like when he drank to excess. He told the LA Times : "I used to sweat vodka. It becomes such a part of you. "My tongue would be black in the morning. I blamed it on the shampoo. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy, to be in the grip of it. It’s hell." Oldman developed what he calls a self-effacing humour to "mask the inadequacy", and used to joke about his heavy drinking. The father-of-three recalls: "I would sit down and tell the waiter, ‘I’ll have a large vodka tonic. And can you bring it now because I’m an alcoholic. I need it quicker.’” Even during his worst years, the London-born California-based star still managed to memorise his lines and work, making him seem functioning. But after two decades of alcoholism, and two rehab stays, the Darkest Hours star stopped "romanticising" his addiction. Oldman, 62, … [Read more...] about Gary Oldman’s tongue turned black and he’d ‘sweat vodka’ at height of alcoholism battle
Geoffrey Scott dead: Dynasty and Dark Shadows actor dies aged 79 after battle with Parkinson’s disease
DYNASTY star Geoffrey Scott has died aged 79 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. The beloved actor's wife, Cheri Catherine Scott, revealed he passed away at his home in Broomfield, Colorado, on February 23. Geoffrey was best known for playing tennis pro Mark Jennings, the first husband of Krystle Carrington (played by Linda Evans), on the hit '80s soap, Dynasty. He also played Sky Rumson on the TV series Dark Shadows in 1970 and the President of the United States in 2003's Hulk. The screen star also appeared in more than 100 commercials, including adverts for Marlboro, Old Spice and Camel cigarettes. Geoffrey is survived by Cheri - who he married in 1983 - and their twin sons, Christopher and Matthew. The actor was born in LA in February 1942, with his father Reed working as a manager at Lockheed, manufacturing planes, while his mother Jayne was a housewife. Geoffrey was immersed in the showbusiness lifestyle from a young age. He and his brother Don, now a … [Read more...] about Geoffrey Scott dead: Dynasty and Dark Shadows actor dies aged 79 after battle with Parkinson’s disease
Dustin Poirier ready to accept Conor McGregor rematch… but UFC star insists it should not be for the lightweight title
DUSTIN POIRIER says he is up for a Conor McGregor rematch - but UFC star insists it should NOT be for the lightweight title. The Diamond destroyed Notorious last month at UFC 257 with a series of calf kicks that resulted in a shock second victory on Fight Island. That win saw fan favourite Poirier avenge his 2014 defeat to the former two-division champion, who knocked him out in just under two minutes at UFC 178. A summer trilogy fight is already in the works, although it's understood McGregor is eager to return to action in May. However, should Khabib Nurmagomedov remain retired and decide to vacate his title , the American DOES NOT believe his clash against McGregor should determine the next champion. Speaking on the Joe Rogan podcast about the rematch, he revealed talks are already underway. He said: “We’re just trying to get the right deal structured. “This is going to be a big fight. He knocked me out, (and) I knocked him out. The trilogy. “For … [Read more...] about Dustin Poirier ready to accept Conor McGregor rematch… but UFC star insists it should not be for the lightweight title