Jason Chester

Courtney Love said she was hospitalized in England in 2019 after an undisclosed illness left her severely unwell, causing her to lose her hair and substantial weight while doctors reportedly told her she might die. She said she ultimately recovered and is now healthy. Love, who had previously discussed substance and alcohol abuse, also said she had been sober for 18 months in February 2020. Her comments came while discussing a completed new record and hopes of reviving her music career after the poor commercial performance of her 2004 album America’s Sweetheart.

Channel 5 has commissioned a 60-minute ITN Productions documentary examining Nigel Farage’s personal wealth, political donors and estimated outside earnings. The programme will focus on the £5 million gift Farage received from technology investor Christopher Harborne in 2024 and Harborne’s subsequent £12 million donation to Reform UK. Farage faces renewed scrutiny from the Parliamentary Standards Commission after reclaiming his Clacton seat, while allegations involving George and Fiona Cottrell are reportedly being examined by the Metropolitan Police. Critics, including Bridget Phillipson, argue that Farage has failed to adequately explain the donations and related questions; the documentary is scheduled to air on 22 August 2026.

Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel shared an Instagram selfie with 15-year-old Harper Beckham from the Beckham family’s holiday on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, captioning it “Built in bestie.” The reported friendship comes amid continuing tensions between Brooklyn Beckham, his wife Nicola Peltz and the rest of the Beckham family. Harper was reportedly distressed after being denied entry to Brooklyn and Nicola’s Los Angeles home, while Brooklyn has publicly said he does not want to reconcile with his family, though he is understood to remain protective of Harper.