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Ed Sheeran performed with The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers in Las Vegas on Saturday night (28.10.23) with the pair teaming up for a rendition of the band’s hit ‘Mr Brightside’

Comic genius often comes with a dark side, as Matthew Perry knew all too well. The Friends star, who died on Saturday, aged 54, battled against addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol for decades. And yet, he was known as a funny man – whose biting wit and mastery of sarcasm made him an icon in the eyes of millions. These two distinct, yet intrinsically linked, sides of his character no doubt helped him empathise with another legend of the big and silver screens: Batman. Indeed, Perry’s last Instagram post, shared just five days before his death referenced the comic book character – with the 54-year-old dubbing himself “Mattman”. Mourning fans were also quick to point out that the accompanying photo of Matty (as his friends called him) showed him relaxing in his outdoor hot tub at home in LA. On 28 October, that same jacuzzi would become the scene of his death, according to law enforcement sources. But this final post wasn’t the only indicator of the 17 Again actor’s fixation with Batman – his previous six were all allusions to the caped crusader. The first of the series, shared a week before his death, showed a home cinema room, with three screens set up to show the latest film in the franchise: The Batman. Others showed the iconic bat symbol in various settings, including carved into a Halloween pumpkin, with Perry repeatedly referring to himself as Mattman. The American-Canadian actor had long, and openly, celebrated his love of the comic book character. In a 2022 interview with GQ, he admitted that he once bought a 10,400-square-foot LA penthouse simply because it resembled the home of Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight. Perry’s reasoning at the time was apparently: “Bruce Wayne had a penthouse – I’m going to have one.” During the interview, he also revealed that he was building a dedicated Batman room in his new house (which he branded “a Matt cave”), with a pool table, large TV, and black sofa surrounded by shelves of his Batman paraphernalia. Probed on the reason for his obsession, Perry replied: “I am Batman.” He then explained: “Well, he’s a rich loner. We both drive black, cool cars.” He then conceded: “I don’t solve crime. But I’ve saved people’s lives.” In one of GQ’s ‘10 things I can’t live without’ segments, Perry shared further insight into his batty mania, saying that it began with the Christopher Nolan movies but extended to the latest instalment, staring Robert Pattinson. During the deadpan runthrough, he admitted that he had “too much Batman stuff”, but then ended the video by joking that after seeing all his essential items, viewers “should probably know by now that I'm Batman.” 10 Things Matthew Perry Can't Live Without | GQ www.youtube.com Perry’s fans and many of his 8.1 million Instagram followers speculated whether his most recent run of themed posts was more than just another outpouring of adoration for the franchise. They thought it was a hint that he’d been cast in a new Batman role, particularly given that one of the captions penned by Perry read: “Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?” Still, all we know for sure is that Perry saw a lot of himself in Batman – or should that be, he saw a lot of Batman in himself? Regardless, the similarities are striking, especially when you consider what Perry once responded when asked what he’d like his legacy to be. “I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker and his paramount thing is that he wants to help people,” he replied. The sentiment is an undeniable echo of one of Batman’s most famous quotes: “It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” And what Perry did was make people laugh and cry and, ultimately, save lives. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings

Ronan Keating thinks it was a "mistake" for Boyzone to carry on without the late Stephen Gateley following his death in 2009.

It's that time of year again: Yep Halloween when we all attempt to outdo each other with our best Halloween costumes at whatever house party you are attending this year. 2023 has not been short of inspiration for anyone. Maybe you could go dressed as the 'Barbenheimer' meme or Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. If you aren't that into pop culture you could always purchase an outfit (spaghetti and meatballs, anyone?) However, if you aren't into dressing up yourself it's undeniable that the celebrity outfits that appear each year are always worth talking about. The likes of Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and many, many others go above and beyond in their efforts to put on the best possible display for their fans. This year is no exception with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Kim Petras and Adele all getting in on the act early. Here are the best from the celebrity world so far. Ice Spice as Betty Boop October 29, 08:56 The rapper left little to the imagination with this outfit. Heidi Klum teases her 2023 outfit October 28, 14:32 The model, known for her extravagant and over the top Halloween outfits, has teased what she'll wear this year on Instagram saying her motto is 'go big or go home.' Chris Brown as the Grinch October 28, 14:30 How did they know it was him? Chloe Bailey as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones October 28, 14:21 The singer/actor did her best rendition of a Song of Fire and Ice. Hailey Bieber as Rachel from Friends October 28, 13:38 Not content with one outfit, Hailey Bieber also did a take on one of Jennifer Aniston's looks from Friends. Ariana Grande as a cat October 28, 13:34 Pop superstar Ariana Grande kept things simple by dressing as a cat. Kim Petras as Cherry from Planet Terror October 28, 12:18 German pop star Kim Petras dressed as Rose McGowan's character from the cult classic movie Planet Terror (complete with machine gun leg). North West as The College Dropout Bear October 28, 12:10 North West dressed as the bear from the front cover her dad, Kanye West's iconic 2004 album. Hailey Bieber as a vampire October 28, 12:07 Hailey Bieber dressed as a vampire for a milkshake tutorial on her YouTube channel. Keke Palmer as The Bride of Frankenstein October 28, 11:49 Nope actor Keke Palmer channeled the Golden Age of Hollywood for her outfit. Adele as Morticia Addams October 28, 11:43 Adele actually performed as the matriarch of The Addams Family during her Las Vegas residency on Friday. Kourtney Kardashian as Pregnant Kim Kardashian at the 2013 Met Gala October 28, 11:40 Heavily pregnant Kourtney Kardashian used her bump to maximum effect by dressing as her own sister Kim in the outfit she attended the 2013 Met Gala in. Paris Hilton as Britney Spears October 28, 11:40 Celebrities dressing as each other seems like a theme as Paris Hilton as dressed as Britney Spears in her iconic 'Toxic' music video. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Miley Cyrus has admitted Billie Eilish is at the top of her wish list of people she wants to work with.

Matthew Perry, the actor best known for playing Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom Friends, has died aged 54, according to numerous reports from the United States. Perry was reportedly found dead in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home on October 28th with police being called to his home at around 4pm. Although an investigation is ongoing there is said to be no signs of foul play. NBC, the network which aired all 10 seasons of Friends confirmed Perry's death in a statement. It read: "We are incredibly saddened by the too-soon passing of Matthew Perry. "He brought so much joy to hundreds of millions of people around the world with his pitch-perfect comedic timing and wry wit. His legacy will live on through countless generations." Tributes have since poured in for Perry from across the celebrity and media world as his admirers come to terms with his untimely passing. Elsewhere, fans have been flocking to the actor's final Instagram post which was shared just six days ago. Coincidentally the post features Perry in a hot tub at night with headphones on. The caption for the post reads: "Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman." Mattman was a reference to an apparent obsession that Perry had with the superhero Batman. The post has since been flooded with comments from heartbroken fans, with some pointing out the unfortunate connection between the image and Perry's death. One wrote: "This caption is so eerie now, 6 days later. So scary. Rest in Peace man." Another said: "His last post was in the same place he died. So devastating. Rest in peace." Others shared how much Friends and Perry had meant to them. One fan said: "Rest in peace Matthew. The show F.R.I.E.N.D.S was/is a huge part of my life. Thank you for being in it. I learned English watching it. Now watching the show will be a little sad knowing you are gone." Another added: "Your show was my safe show for many years and I will continue to watch it and appreciate every moment of laughter and brightness you brought to that show. My heart is with your family and friends." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Jacob Elordi's only knowledge of Elvis Presley before signing up to play The King in 'Priscilla' came from 'Lilo + Stitch'.

Ben Wheatley feels as if shooting 'Meg 2' was a "wild-fever" dream but admitted it was nice to have some "distance" from it between filming and release.

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It's that time of year again: Yep Halloween when we all attempt to outdo each other with our best Halloween costumes at whatever house party you are attending this year. 2023 has not been short of inspiration for anyone. Maybe you could go dressed as the 'Barbenheimer' meme or Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. If you aren't that into pop culture you could always purchase an outfit (spaghetti and meatballs, anyone?) However, if you aren't into dressing up yourself it's undeniable that the celebrity outfits that appear each year are always worth talking about. The likes of Heidi Klum, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and many, many others go above and beyond in their efforts to put on the best possible display for their fans. This year is no exception with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Ariana Grande, Kim Petras and Adele all getting in on the act early. Here are the best from the celebrity world so far. Adele as Morticia Addams October 28, 11:43 Adele actually performed as the matriarch of The Addams Family during her Las Vegas residency on Friday. Kourtney Kardashian as Pregnant Kim Kardashian at the 2013 Met Gala October 28, 11:40 Heavily pregnant Kourtney Kardashian used her bump to maximum effect by dressing as her own sister Kim in the outfit she attended the 2013 Met Gala in. Paris Hilton as Britney Spears October 28, 11:40 Celebrities dressing as each other seems like a theme as Paris Hilton as dressed as Britney Spears in her iconic 'Toxic' music video. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Kim Kardashian has just unveiled a new bra as part of her Skims clothing brand that bizarrely features in-built nipples that are permanently hard for whoever is wearing the item. The garment dubbed 'The Ultimate Nipple Bra' was announced in a humourous pastiche video, with the bra giving off the illusion that the person is always cold when wearing the bra no matter the temperature. Although it might sound a bit too strange to be real there is actually a lot of thought gone into the bra which is set to be released on October 31st. The item is actually aiming to raise awareness on climate change, which should be obvious from the promo video. 43-year-old Kardashian says in the ad: "The earth’s temperature is getting hotter and hotter. Sea levels are rising. The ice skeets are shrinking. I’m no scientist, but I believe everyone can do their skillset to do their part. “That’s why I’m introducing a brand-new bra with a built-in nipple so matter how hot it is, you’ll always look cold. Some days are hard but these nipples are harder. And unlike the icebergs, these aren’t going anywhere.” However, despite being for a good cause the odd nature of the ad and the even stranger bra has caused people to question just whether this is real at all. However many hailed the move as genius as it could help many people as well as raise climate awareness. A small proceed of the bra's sales will go to the climate change organisation '1% for the Planet' - which is a global network of businesses all working to build towards a better future for the planet. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Disney is delaying the release of 'Snow White' by almost a year.