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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been the ultimate celebrity golden couple since they confirmed their relationship in late 2023. However, last week, representatives for Travis, 34, had to deny rumours that the NFL champion has imminent plans to end his relationship with the pop singer, also 34, after a purported post-breakup PR strategy document was leaked on Reddit. The document appeared to have been printed on Travis’ public relations firm Full Scope’s management letterhead. Its headline read: “Comprehensive Media Plan for Travis Kelce’s Public Relations Following Breakup with Taylor Swift”. According to the paperwork, the anticipated announcement date of the couple’s alleged split is September 28. It also outlined communication strategies following the “initial media frenzy” of the break-up, including that any language should be “gracious” and “respectful”. A…

Sir Elton John insists he is on the mend after a “severe eye infection” left him partially blind in one eye. The ‘Rocket Man’ hitmaker, 77, shared the worrying health update on social media, explaining he’d been dealing with the issue privately, and that it had left him with “limited vision”. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye,” Elton continued. He also said he was “feeling positive” about the recovery process. Many of Elton’s famous friends, including singer Carnie Wilson, fashion designer Donatella Versace and actor Billy Porter, quickly replied in the comments with “get well soon” wishes.…

David and Victoria Beckham’s second son, Romeo, has forgone renewing his Premier League football contract with Brentford FC in order to re-enter the world of fashion! “Romeo has recently signed with a top fashion agent in Paris and has his sights set on working with some massive brands,” a source revealed. Romeo, 22, has previously dabbled in modelling for luxury labels like Burberry and Yves Saint Laurent. He also had a $2.4 million deal with sports brand Puma. In recent years, he appeared to be focused on pursuing a football career like his dad. But now it seems he’d rather follow in the footsteps of his fashionista mother!…

Kate Ritchie appears to be in a good place with ex-husband Stuart Webb, as the former couple recently united at their daughter Mae’s soccer game. An eyewitness told New Idea that Kate “looked very happy and comfortable” as she and ex-rugby league player Stuart cheered on Mae at her end-ofseason gala and presentation day. “It seems like they have a good relationship as they chatted easily for a while,” the source added. “They have always put Mae first.” The positive co-parenting display comes after Kate, 46, and Stuart, 44, were also seen celebrating Mae’s 10th birthday together in August. Nova FM radio host Kate parted ways with Stuart in 2020. While their separation wasn’t easy, the pair are “amicable now”, a source tells New Idea. Although Kate rarely discusses her…

Denmark’s Crown Prince Christian has enjoyed his first solo royal engagement abroad at the Paris 2024 Paralympics! The 18-year-old travelled to France without his parents, King Frederik and Queen Mary, to meet members of Denmark’s team and watch some events, including wheelchair rugby and table tennis. Christian, who graduated high school in June, appears to be getting the hang of his future working royal life. He seemed confident and assured as he visited the Paralympic Village to eat lunch with Danish athletes – just like Fred, 56, and Mary, 52, did during the Olympics. “He’s obviously been set an excellent example as to what’s expected from him by his parents, and he handled his official duties in Paris with aplomb,” says an insider. “It’s hard to believe he’s only 18.”…

After filing for divorce on their second wedding anniversary, Jennifer Lopez is continuing to take subtle – and not so subtle! – swipes at ex-husband Ben Affleck. The ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ singer officially broke her silence on the split by sharing a new photo on Instagram of herself wearing a T-shirt with the slogan ‘she’s in bloom … and at peace’. J.Lo, 55, also quipped on the same post: “Oh, it was a summer.” The pointed social media jibes came hot on the heels of headlines that linked Ben, 52, to Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy. “She’s angry about how this has played out,” a source said. “Ben just wants to move on.”…

Rebecca Gibney used her recent whirlwind trip to New York City to have an overdue catch-up with long-time friend, Deborralee Furness! Rebecca shared photos of them hanging out on social media, calling Deb a “dish of a human”. The Packed to the Rafters star, 59, has known Deb, 68, for decades after co-starring together on the ’90s Aussie crime drama series, Halifax f.p. In fact, Bec gave Deb’s now ex-husband Hugh Jackman his first on-screen kiss while they were filming the show! Both Deb and Hugh, 55, made a special joint appearance in 2022 on Rebecca’s episode of This Is Your Life.…

Britney Spears is being pursued by a string of Hollywood ‘It’ actresses who desperately want to play the singer in an upcoming biopic based on her 2023 memoir, TheWomaninMe. “Britney’s phone has been blowing up nonstop with calls about the casting,” one source tells New Idea. Emma Roberts is the latest star to toss her hat in the ring. Emma, 33, says getting to play Britney would be a “true dream”. As for Britney, 42, our source says she is “revelling in her popularity among the cool kids”.…

For more than four decades, Dreamworld has promised to give its many visitors “happy memories that last a lifetime”. However, these days, the Gold Coast theme park is more remembered for its string of negative headlines, the latest of which involved one veteran animal handler being savagely attacked. Melissa Reynolds, 47, was reportedly walking a five-year-old tiger on the morning of September 2, when she was mauled, suffering “deep lacerations to her arm and puncture wounds”. She was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment. At the time of going to print, Melissa remains in hospital and in a stable condition. 2019 BIG BROTHER HOUSE FIRE A spokesperson for Dreamworld labelled the incident as “isolated and rare”. Yet the attack has prompted new calls for legislative and safety changes…