Annabel Rackham

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Culture Reporter at BBC

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Dyer continued rehab after letter from daughter

4 days ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Dyer continued rehab after letter from daughterAnnabel RackhamBBCDanny Dyer said he was ready to leave rehab but stayed after receiving a letter from homeDanny Dyer has said receiving a letter from his daughter Dani while at a rehab facility in 2016 was what convinced him to continue his treatment. "Then they read a letter out from home, from my daughter Dani, and it made me sit back down in that seat," he told presenter Lauren Laverne.
Taylor Swift criticises being pulled into Lively-Baldoni row

4 days ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summonsAnnabel RackhamGetty ImagesTaylor Swift and Blake Lively, seen here in 2023, have been close friends for many yearsTaylor Swift's representatives have told the BBC she is being brought into a legal row between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively to create "tabloid clickbait".
Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Annabel Rackham

I Put Taylor Swift’s Posture-Correcting Sports Bra to The Test on My ScoliosisAfter two months, here’s how my spine fared. Welcome to Retail Therapy by Prevention! In this series, our editors provide thoughtful, honest reviews of …
Marvel and Disney's Thunderbolts proves hit at the box office

1 week ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Marvel's Thunderbolts* proves hit at box officeAnnabel RackhamDisneyFlorence Pugh stars as part of a star-studded cast, taking on the role of Yelena BelvaMarvel and Disney's newest release Thunderbolts* has proved a hit at the box office, after taking an estimated $162m (£122m) internationally.
Marvel's Thunderbolts* proves a hit at box office

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Annabel Rackham

6 hours agoIt can sometimes feel like Florence Pugh emerged into the world a full-formed movie star. One day, she was getting some light awards buzz for roles in indie roles on the festival circuit; the next, she was headlining major films and strutting down red carpets in designer fashion. Now, for another …
Lorraine Kelly reassures fans ahead of keyhole surgery

1 week ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Lorraine Kelly reassures fans ahead of surgeryAnnabel RackhamGetty ImagesLorraine Kelly told fans on social media that she needed surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubesTV presenter Lorraine Kelly has revealed that she needs to undergo surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. The 65-year-old shared a video on social media from her hospital bed on Saturday, saying she had not been "feeling all that well for a little while".
Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Men should be let carry out mammograms - expertsAnnabel RackhamGetty ImagesMammograms can only be undertaken by female radiographers currentlyMale health workers should be allowed to perform breast screening examinations to help relieve staff shortages, say experts. X-rays called mammograms are offered to women between the age of 50 and 71 every three years to check for signs of cancer, but can currently only be performed by female staff.
Men should be let carry out mammograms - experts

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Annabel Rackham

Why Is the Internet Suddenly Obsessed With the Labia Minora? The labia minora are having a moment—and it’s about time. The labia minora are having a moment—and it’s about time. It started with an Instagram video …
The Labubu toy doll fashionistas are loving

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Annabel Rackham

Found on celebrity bags and in viral videos: The toy fashionistas are lovingAnnabel RackhamJames WelshJames Welsh, 36, is a YouTuber with thousands of views on his Labubu unboxing videosJames' reaction as he unboxes a rare, limited edition Labubu toy can only be described as pure, unadulterated joy. The YouTuber delightedly holds up a brown plush monster, which has been described by collectors as "cute", "ugly", "creepy" and everything in between.
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Annabel Rackham

Annabel Rackham - Health reporterWed, April 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM UTC3 min readThe popularity of disposable e-cigarettes or vapes has fallen ahead of a UK-wide ban on their sale on 1 June, a study has found. Researchers believe vape users are switching to refillable and rechargeable vapes in anticipation of the ban. The percentage of people aged 16-24 who mainly use disposable vapes has dropped by nearly half in the last year from 63% to 35%, according to University College London (UCL) research.