Author: Savanah Al Badri

Savanah is the Fashion news correspondent for WTX News. She has over 15 years experience in journalism and communications on a range of organisations, with roles that range from Reporting and Editorial to Brand Account Manager and production roles. She regularly writes features in Middle eastern Fashion and the latest trends coming through the world of fashion.

Cliff Notes – Hit new Netflix show racks up 9,800,000 views to topple Adolescence "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing" has gained 9.8 million views in just five days, surpassing "Adolescence" in Netflix’s UK rankings. The three-part series explores allegations of abuse faced by child stars, focusing on video creator Piper Rockelle Smith and her mother, Tiffany Smith, who have denied the claims. Despite a $1.85 million settlement reached in October 2022, the series…

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Cliff Notes – Celebrity Big Brother fans rage over ‘vile’ comments about Jack P Shepherd’s appearance Fans have condemned comments made by Tiffany Pollard and Patsy Palmer regarding Jack P Shepherd’s appearance, particularly given his past struggles with an eating disorder. Viewers expressed outrage on social media, questioning the show’s commitment to mental health support for its housemates amid such derogatory remarks. The incident has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of body-shaming comments in reality…

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Cliff Notes – Celebrity Big Brother viewers imagine ‘terrifying parallel universe’ after housemate almost became Harry Potter Jack P Shepherd revealed during a game that he reached the final auditions for the role of Harry Potter, narrowly losing out to Daniel Radcliffe. The revelation sparked a flurry of social media reactions, with fans imagining an alternate reality where Shepherd played Harry Potter and Radcliffe portrayed David Platt. In addition to his near-casting as Harry Potter,…

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Cliff Notes – Moment Roger Daltrey halts show and kicks off at The Who drummer weeks before sacking The Who have parted ways with drummer Zak Starkey after 29 years, following frustrations during their recent Royal Albert Hall performances. Lead singer Roger Daltrey expressed dissatisfaction with the sound quality, leading to multiple interruptions during the concert, including a halt during “The Song Is Over.” Starkey hinted at Daltrey’s unhappiness with his drumming on social media…

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Cliff Notes – Nintendo Switch 2 videos show exactly how strong the magnetic Joy-Cons are The Switch 2’s magnetic Joy-Cons can be detached with force, but they remain securely attached during normal use, even when the console is dangled by a single controller. The new design aims to improve durability for children, addressing previous issues with Joy-Con drift and attachment stability seen in the original Switch. Concerns remain about the long-term strength of the magnetic…

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Cliff Notes – All the heartbreaking details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s death after couple’s funeral Gene Hackman, aged 95, died from heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, while his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, is believed to have succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, with both passing in their New Mexico home. A private funeral was held in Santa Fe, attended by family, including Hackman’s three children, with no further details disclosed about the ceremony. Investigations…

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Cliff Notes – Switch 2 shows Nintendo is ‘losing their identity’ says ex-PS5 boss Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, criticises the Nintendo Switch 2 for lacking innovation, suggesting it is merely a straightforward hardware upgrade rather than a bold new direction for the company. He expresses disappointment that the console aligns with expectations, arguing that Nintendo is losing its unique identity by following industry trends instead of creating new experiences. Yoshida questions Nintendo’s decision to…

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Cliff Notes – The ‘mindless’ film that saw Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke exiled from Hollywood Mickey Rourke, once a leading man in Hollywood, faced a career downturn following the box office flop of "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man," which grossed only $7 million against a $23 million budget. Recently, Rourke was removed from Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behaviour, resulting in a loss of his £500,000 fee and further tarnishing his…

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Cliff Notes – Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies aged 73 Les Binks, former drummer of Judas Priest from 1977 to 1979, has passed away at the age of 73, with the band expressing their deep sadness over his death. Binks contributed to the band’s influential albums, including Stained Class and Killing Machine, and was known for his unique drumming techniques and precision. Prior to joining Judas Priest, Binks worked with notable acts such as…

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Cliff Notes – School of Rock star Nicky Katt’s tragic cause of death revealed Nicky Katt, aged 54, died by suicide at his home after a long battle with depression, as confirmed by his sister. His family hopes to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of compassion for those struggling silently. School of Rock star Nicky Katt’s tragic cause of death revealed Nicky Katt’s cause of death has been revealed following his…

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Cliff Notes – Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha’s cause of death revealed in medical negligence inquest Samantha Davis, aged 53, died from cardiac arrest due to complications following essential surgery, as confirmed by an inquest at Inner West London Coroner’s Court. Warwick Davis has sued University College Hospital for alleged medical negligence, although the coroner noted that the care provided was excellent despite the tragic outcome. Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha’s cause of death revealed in ‘medical…

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Cliff Notes – Tiffany Pollard’s ‘David’s dead’ Celebrity Big Brother moment can never be topped Tiffany Pollard returns to Celebrity Big Brother nearly a decade after her infamous ‘David’s dead’ moment, where she mistakenly confused David Bowie with housemate David Gest. Now 43, Tiffany will present the spin-off show Late and Live, following a series of celebrity hosts leading up to the new season. Despite her past controversies, Tiffany has solidified her status as a…

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