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Brooke Shields has reflected on her brief cameo in Friends, and the prank Matthew Perry played on set that she awkwardly attempted to copy. The late actor played Chandler Bing across all 10 seasons of the beloved comedy, alongside cast members David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston. The series, which officially ended in 2004, also welcomed in a string of famous guest stars over the years, including Bruce Willis, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Ben Stiller and Brad Pitt to name a few. During an appearance on the View earlier today, the 59-year-old unpacked…

It seems James Haskell is off the market once again, as he has a new love interest following his split from Chloe Madeley. Rugby player James, 39, and personal trainer Chloe, 37, who is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, announced their separation in October 2023. The pair have remained amicable as they continue co-parenting their daughter Bodhi, who was born in August 2022. But it now appears James has another new lady in his life, with their relationship becoming ‘more serious in recent months.’ Enter 34-year-old Helen Barclay, a single mum to two children who has reportedly been seeing James for…

Netflix subscribers who enjoy Shaun of the Dead need to act fast as soon it will be removed from the platform. The British horror comedy written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will depart from the streamer on February 1 giving you 18 days to do some rewatching. The film begins with Shaun (Simon), a slacker living in London being dumped by his frustrated girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) after he fails to plan an anniversary date. After drowning his sorrows in the pub with his best friend Ed (Nick), things begin to get strange. His housemate Pete (Peter Serafinowicz) has been bitten by…

The Traitors winner, Meryl Williams, has exposed one harsh reality of living with dwarfism. In 2022, Meryl made her TV debut as part of the original Traitors cast, with Claudia Winkleman hosting the brand new BBC reality show for the first time. Meryl went on to win a share of the £101,050 prize pot after she and fellow Faithfuls Hannah Byczkowski and Aaron Evans ousted all Traitors from the game. Following her Traitors triumph, Meryl has spoken openly about her experiences with dwarfism, which, as per the NHS, is also known as restricted growth. It’s a condition characterised by unusually…

After a year of live service flops how is it that Marvel Rivals has become such a massive hit? GameCentral talks to the game’s director to find out. Marvel Rivals has been a huge success since it was released in early December. The Overwatch-esque hero shooter has carved out a place for itself in the crowded world of live service games and the initial signs right now suggest that it will have staying power. That’s a minor miracle, given how many high profile failures there have been recently, including last year’s Concord and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.) That…

Will we know the price this week? (Nintendo) The Tuesday letters page wants to know about the best games on Netflix, as one reader wonders how Dragon Age: The Veilguard will influence Mass Effect 4. The high cost of switchingThere seems a good chance the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be unveiled this week, so let’s ask the most important question. Not about the hardware or the software but the one thing that can make or break a sale: the price. The original Switch launched at £279.99 but I think it’s obvious this will be more, thanks to inflation…

Ronnie O’Sullivan described his withdrawal from the Masters as a ‘nightmare decision to make’ and said it was down to a build-up of pressure ahead of the tournament. The Rocket pulled out of the defence of his Masters title on Friday after, with Neil Robertson replacing him in the draw and taking on John Higgins on Sunday. The 49-year-old had been playing in the Championship League on Wednesday and Thursday, appearing very frustrated with his game, so much so that he snapped his cue after a defeat to Robert Milkins. After pulling out of the event in Leicester, O’Sullivan then…

Bayern Munich are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the teenager’s future at Old Trafford still in doubt. The 19-year-old remains an important part of the Red Devils’ team after bursting onto the scene last season and the club want to keep hold of him. The England international is under contract until 2027, but he wants a new deal on a vastly improved salary as he is currently paid £20,000-a-week. Obviously that is a huge amount to the vast majority of people, but not if you play for Manchester United, as many of his teammates have wages which…

Judd Trump feels his brilliant achievements in snooker do not get the recognition they deserve and he feels more underappreciated now than ever. The world number one is enjoying another fantastic season, winning the UK Championship, Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters and Shanghai Masters this season. At 35-years-old has has racked up 30 ranking titles, with only Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and John Higgins boasting more. While Trump is clearly rated extremely highly by any sensible snooker judge, he does not feel like he is getting the credit he deserves, noting his record six ranking titles in a season as a…

Chelsea have held initial talks with Bayern Munich over a possible swap deal including Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel. The Blues are interested in the 19-year-old who has started just two Bundesliga games so far this season for Bayern. The French forward has been hampered by fitness issues, but he is also down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany, starting on the substitutes’ bench 12 times in the league and only coming on five times. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Tel has spoken with Kompany and hopes for a successful future in Bavaria, but Chelsea are hovering. The report…