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Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Alysa Liu comes from a tight-knit family, all of whom were in the stands to cheer her on as she performed a gold medal-winning Olympic performance. The 20-year-old powerhouse figure skater grew up alongside her four siblings and was raised by their hard-working, supportive father, Arthur Liu. Now that the world is getting acquainted with Alysa, many are wondering if she has a mother and what happened to her. Arthur welcomed Alysa and her brothers and sisters via surrogacy. His ex-wife, however, helped him raise his kids before they divorced. Below, learn what we…

Bluewater has announced that global fashion brand Stradivarius will open its first Kent store on Thursday, February 26. The new store will be located on Lower Thames Walk, next to Marks & Spencer, in an 8,488 sq ft unit. Originally a family-owned business, the Spanish womenswear brand joined retail giant Inditex in 1999. Known for its trend-led collections, Stradivarius offers clothing, footwear, and accessories designed to inspire young people to express their individuality and embrace the latest fashion trends. James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: “Stradivarius has been our most requested brand for some time now, and our original…

Image Credit: Billboard via Getty Images Nicole Polizzi, a.k.a “Snooki,” is battling stage 1 cervical cancer, and she’s ready to fight it. The Jersey Shore star revealed her diagnosis in a February 20, 2026, TikTok video, just weeks after announcing that doctors found cancerous cells in her cervix after she underwent a colposcopy and biopsy. “It came back stage 1 cervical cancer called adenocarcinoma,” Snooki said in her TikTok post about her official diagnosis. “Obviously not the news I’ve been hoping for, but also not the worst news just because they caught it so early. Thank freaking God!” Get updates on Snooki’s…

Image Credit: Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock Tom Holland and Zendaya quickly became one of Gen-Z’s “It” couples after co-starring together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movies.As their characters Peter Parker and M.J. fell in love on screen, fans couldn’t help but notice sparks flying off screen, too. Over the years, the pair kept their romance mostly private, with Tom once telling The Hollywood Reporter in June 2023, “Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it…

Graham Manser was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison in March 2024 after he was confronted by paedophiles at his family home in Bromley.  The 39-year-old has since been released from prison but in recent months police discovered he was in possession of a phone they were not aware of and had been messaging a person under the age of 16 on TikTok.  At Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (February 2) Manser, now living in Sydenham Road in Croydon, pleaded guilty to two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order.  District Judge Smith remanded Manser in custody…

A town centre Poundland store has taped off and a person has been arrested after a small fire broke out in one of the aisles.It happened inside the branch in St George’s Street, Canterbury, at around 3pm today (February 20).Poundland in Canterbury town centre is taped offA spokesperson for the discount retailer said: “Thanks to the quick action of colleagues and nearby security staff, the fire was quickly extinguished and the store rapidly evacuated.“We’re grateful for the prompt attendance of the fire brigade and that none of our colleagues or customers were injured.“We will re-open the store once we’ve carried…

View gallery Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart‘s marriage came with many ups and downs, but in the end, she stayed by his side in sickness and in health. The late Grey’s Anatomy alum, who died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 53, was married to his wife from 2004 until they announced their divorce in 2018. Nearly seven years later, Rebecca filed to withdraw her divorce petition from Eric to support him throughout his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) battle. Hollywood Life breaks down Rebecca and Eric’s past divorce and reconciliation before he died. Why…

This is due to planned maintenance work scheduled to take place. The closures, affecting both the QEII Bridge and the two tunnels, will take place from Friday, February 20, 2026, to Monday, February 23, 2026. The Dartford Crossing, part of the M25, is a key route for drivers connecting Kent, Essex, and the wider south-east of England. National Highways is asking drivers to look at live traffic updates before going on their journey, to carefully follow diversions, and to plan for more travel time during the closures. The following itinerary breaks down the specifics of the closures drivers should be…

Image Credit: FilmMagic Rebecca Gayheart has spent years in Hollywood as an actress and former model, but in recent years, public attention has largely focused on her enduring bond with husband Eric Dane. The Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star married Gayheart in 2004, and together they raised two daughters. Though the couple separated in 2018, they remained legally married and closely connected, especially after Dane was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane died on February 19, 2026, at age 53. His family confirmed the news in a statement to People, writing, “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed…

Image Credit: WireImage Hilary Duff is reflecting on a broken bond in her new song “We Don’t Talk” from her 2026 album, luck … or something. After performing the track for the first time on stage earlier this year, fans immediately took to TikTok to speculate about her bond with her sister, Haylie Duff. Sure enough, Hilary confirmed that the track was, indeed, inspired by her fractured relationship with Haylie. “It’s definitely about my sister and just absolutely the most lonely part of my existence,” Hilary said during a February 2026 CBS Mornings interview. “It’s not having my sister in…