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Thomas Tuchel to England live updates – former Chelsea boss ‘SIGNS’ contract to become Three Lions boss – latest

THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly SIGNED to become the new England manager.

The former Chelsea boss has been out of work since left Bayern Munich at the end of last season.

Lee Carsley took over as interim Three Lions boss following Gareth Southgate’s departure following the Euro 2024 final.

And now Tuchel’s appointment by FA chiefs is said to be imminent.

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Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing makes cut-throat move as he launches bid to crack America

THEY say you must be cut-throat to get to the top – just ask Jamie Laing.

The ex-reality star, who made his TV debut on Made In Chelsea in 2011, has ditched his entire team of two years in a bid to go global.

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Jamie Laing has ditched his entire team of two years in a bid to go global

Jamie has split from UK talent management heavyweight YMU, which looks after some of the leading names in UK TV, including Davina McCall, Emma Willis and Stacey ­Solomon.

The agency helped guide Jamie to new showbiz heights and a prime-time slot co-hosting BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime show alongside Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton.

But that hasn’t been enough to keep him on its books.

I’m told Jamie, co-founder of sweet brand Candy Kittens, is keen to follow in Mark Wright‘s footsteps and ­bidding to crack America.

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Former Towie star Mark moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to pursue his Hollywood dream, after securing a slot on US telly presenting entertainment news and gossip show Extra.

Now Jamie has signed to leading LA- based managers United Talent Agency.

A source said: “Jamie had been with YMU for years, and on a personal level he gets on with the team.

“But in recent months things have become more and more complicated and strained, in terms of the ­direction he thinks he should go and the direction they think would work for him.

“Ultimately Jamie wants to go global and YMU isn’t the best fit for that.

“His deal with UTA is really exciting but many of his old team are gutted to see him go.”

UTA has also snapped up Jamie’s wife Sophie Habboo, his co-host on hit podcast NewlyWeds.

Jamie and Sophie met while filming E4’s Made In Chelsea before tying the knot in Spain in May last year.

Good luck to him with his new move.

But just make sure you don’t forget those people who helped you on your way to the top, Jamie.

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Francis Ngannou to fight for ‘lineal’ MMA heavyweight title in return against Renan Ferreira with all-new belt on line

MMA star Renan Ferreira says he is fighting Francis Ngannou to determine the true and “lineal” heavyweight champion of the world.

Ngannou walked out on the UFC in 2022 without losing the title to pursue a switch to boxing.

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Francis Ngannou facing off with Renan Ferreira
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They fight it out for the all-new PFL title

Now, he returns to the cage on Saturday against 6ft 8in Brazilian Ferreira in his Professional Fighters League debut.

The PFL have unveiled an all-new heavyweight belt to be at stake between the two in Saudi Arabia.

But as Ngannou never lost his UFC gold in the octagon, Ferreira believes the title for world’s best MMA heavyweight is also up for grabs.

He said: “Obviously, he didn’t lose his title so it means a lot to have this victory.

“It was great to see the belt and I actually got to hold the belt today. The PFL did a great job in making an incredible belt.

“I got to hold it today and to already feel that it will be mine.”

Ngannou, 38, defeated Ciryl Gane, 34, in his last UFC fight in 2022 and was later stripped of the belt after his contract expired.

American great Jon Jones, 37, inherited it in his absence as Ngannou went onto suffer losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in boxing.

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Now he comes back to the cage, the question still remains who is the best MMA heavyweight in the world.

But Ngannou has refused to be drawn into the debate as he heads into his first bout in the cage for over two years.

He told SunSport when probed on lineal status: “Honestly, I haven’t thought about it. I don’t think about that.

“I’m focused on one thing, which is the fight, the guy in front of me. I think I have my personal fight to fight to be focused about stuff like that.”

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Latest Dragon Ball game sells more than 3million copies in a day

THE first Dragon Ball game in a couple of years proved to be a massive success, selling over 3million copies in just 24 hours.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the first new game in the Budokai Tenkaichi fighting series in more than 15 years.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero sold more than 3million copies in the first day since its release[/caption]
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The fighting game comes just as a new Dragon Ball anime series begins[/caption]

The game was expected to be a hit, but even die-hard fans of the franchise couldn’t predict the numbers we are seeing.

Stats on PC’s biggest digital store Steam, reveal that the game is the best-selling title on the platform.

With a peak of 122,554 concurrent players on Steam, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero managed to beat other big releases this week, like Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake.

Sparking! Zero’s player count is impressive even when compared with the same stats of other fighting games, like the recent Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6.

Mortal Kombat 1 peaked at 38,129 players 13 months ago, while Street Fighter 6 amassed 70,573 players around launch in June last year.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero marks the first game in this subseries since Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 was released in 2007.

It is also the first time a Budokai Tenkaichi game has been released with its Japanese title “Sparking!” worldwide.

Sparking! Zero is a 3D arena fighter with more than 180 playable characters from the Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball GT series.

On review aggregator Metacritic, the game boasts an 83 rating for its Xbox version, and after more than 23,000 user reviews on Steam, players are “Very Positive”.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launched on October 11, 2024, for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at a high point for the Dragon Ball franchise.

The new Dragon Ball Daima anime series starts on October 18, 2024, and will be streamed by Netflix in the West.

For more on the latest and upcoming game releases, check out our Life is Strange: Double Exposure preview.

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Watch as Tommy Fury reignites bitter feud with KSI by slamming his BGT job – and swerves I’m A Celeb question

TOMMY Fury has reignited his bitter feud with KSI while taking a swipe at his new job on Britain’s Got Talent.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer has landed a spot on the judging panel of BGT, replacing Italian choreographer Bruno Tonioli.

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Tommy Fury has reignited his feud with KSI[/caption]
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The boxer took a swipe at KSI’s new job on Britain’s Got Talent[/caption]
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But Tommy, who won a fight in the ring against KSI last October, is not ready to let sleeping dogs lie.

During a radio interview, the former Love Island star, 25, has lashed out at KSI. 31, and his new gig on ITV1.

Tommy was asked by Heart FM Breakfast host Amanda Holden – who is a long-standing BGT judge herself: “What do you think he’s going to be like on Britain’s Got Talent?”

Hitting out, Tommy replied: “If his judging skills are anything like his boxing skills, he’s going to be absolutely useless isn’t he?

“I doubt he’ll do too well to be honest, but let’s wait and see.”

Tommy went on to tell Amanda and her co-star Jason King that he has never taken even a sip of Prime – the hugely popular drink created by KSI – in his life.

“I’ve not drunk Prime , I’ve not even looked at Prime,” he said.

“When I go into the petrol station to buy my fuel, I tend to look the opposite way. I don’t even want to see him in my vision.”

The pair asked Tommy about the chances of a rematch between himself and KSI – whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji.

“Listen, I’ll beat him for a load of money again why not,” Tommy told them. “That’s if we can get him off Britain’s Got Talent though.”

Meanwhile, last month we revealed how Tommy has been in talks to appear on the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.

The Love Island star, who is the half brother of heavyweight fighter Tyson Fury, is said to have caught the eye of ITV bosses once again following his hugely publicised split from Molly-Mae Hague.

The couple announced their break-up in August and Tommy has been accused of cheating on Molly – a claim which he denies.

A show insider told The Sun: “Tommy is a great name as a potential campmate as he’s already known to the ITV audience and he’d be brilliant in the Bushtucker Trials.”

Tommy was also grilled about the possible I’m A Celebrity appearance during his chat with Amanda and Jason on Tuesday morning.

And notably, he dodged the question about whether he is set to take part in the hugely popular show, which will air in Australia in November.

Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's split

After five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.

At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.

An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.

The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.

On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday.

Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.

Molly-Mae and Tommy's relationship timeline

June 2019: Molly and Tommy first met on Love Island.

July 2019: Tommy makes things official by asking Molly to be his girlfriend.

July 2019: Molly and Tommy finish Love Island in second place.

September 2019: The couple move in to a three-bedroom apartment in Manchester.

December 2019: Molly supports Tommy at his first boxing match since leaving the villa.

May 2020: Molly and Tommy both turned 21 and pulled out all the stops with dozens of balloons and lavish cakes to mark each other’s milestone days.

June 2020: The loved-up couple moved to a new apartment just outside of Manchester city centre.

October 2021: Molly and Tommy fell victim to burglars. Their rented flat was targeted by professional thieves while they were away and they lost £800,000 worth of possessions.

March 2022: They bought their first ‘dream home’ together. Molly and Tommy warned they would only ‘share snippets’ of their pad following the burglary.

September 2022: Molly and Tommy announce they are expecting their first baby together. Alongside a sweet video, Molly said: ‘I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet.’

October 2022: It’s a girl! The couple confirm they are having a daughter.

January 2023: Molly gives birth to baby Bambi on January 23rd.

July 2023: Tommy whisks Molly and Bambi on a family holiday to Ibiza. The couple get engaged after Tommy pops the question on a cliff top.

September 2023: At Home With The Fury’s drops on Netflix. The couple feature in Tommy’s cousin Tyson’s reality show with his wife Paris. Tommy and Molly come to blows over their parenting plans.

November 2023: Tommy is caught on camera partying with Chris Brown and unknown women in Abu Dhabi. Molly removes her engagement ring.

December 2023: Molly admits she’s ‘been through it’ but puts her engagement ring back on.

January 2024: Bambi turns one. Molly and Tommy celebrate with a lavish party at home.

March 2024: Bambi goes on her first skiing holiday to France with her parents.

April 2024: Molly and Tommy treat Bambi to a family holiday to Disneyland Paris.

Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's split

After five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.

At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.

An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.

The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.

On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday.

Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.

Comparing his life to a “rollercoaster”, Tommy said: “There’s so many things that I might do, or could be doing this, or could be doing that.

“To be honest with you, I don’t know what I’m doing this afternoon.

“I mean, I just take it literally an hour at a time. I don’t know, there’s a lot of things going on in my life right now so I’m not sure on anything.”

Tommy found fame on the 2019 series of Love Island and left the show in a relationship with fellow finalist Molly-Mae.

The couple’s romance went from strength to strength and they welcomed baby daughter Bambi into the world in January last year.

Several months later, they got engaged after Tommy whisked her to Ibiza.

Last week, we revealed how Molly is also eyeing up a new TV gig after secretly filming a new project amid the fallout from their break-up.

The star, who has recently launched her new Maebe collection, is said to be in a bidding war with two major streamers.

“Molly is very astute and will make sure she picks the perfect partnership to get her show out there,” an insider told The Sun.

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The pair fought in the ring last year with Tommy winning on the night[/caption]
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Tommy recently split with his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague
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‘I’m thrilled’ rave beauty fans snapping up £125 worth of beauty essentials on sale for £45

BEAUTY fans are raving about an amazing value, limited edition bundle of beauty must-haves from online retailer Lookfantastic.

The Lookfantastic Trending Beauty Edit is a specially curated box filled with £125 worth of best-selling beauty items, but it retails for just £45.

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The eight-piece collection contains skincare, haircare and fragrance essentials[/caption]

LOOKFANTASTIC Trending Beauty Edit, £45 (worth £125)

The Lookfantastic Trending Beauty Edit is filled with eight beauty favourites from Sol de Janeiro, Olaplex, Laneige, Perricone MD, Kiko, Ole Henriksen, Mario Badescu and Natasha Denona.

The bundle features a mix of full and travel sized skincare, haircare, and make-up products, so fans can create a head-to-toe pampering session at home.

What makes it such a bargain is when you compare how much the total value of the contents is worth versus what you are actually paying.

Despite the grand total of buying each item separately coming to £125, beauty fans can grab the limited edition haul for £45.

There are several items in the eight-piece set I have tested, loved and repurchased over time.

I have tried the Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo Brightening Moisturiser SPF30 and it is super gentle on the skin.

My skin drinks in the lightweight and non-greasy formula and I love that it instantly brightens my complexion.

Plus the SPF protection is a non-negotiable for me.

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I rate both these beauty must-haves that are included in the bundle

LOOKFANTASTIC Trending Beauty Edit, £45 (worth £125)

Another firm favourite of mine in this bundle is the Laneige Bouncy and Firm Lip Treatment.

The Bouncy and Firm Lip Treatment does the same as the viral Lip Sleeping Mask.

It is hydrating, soothing and nourishing for chapped lips (perfect for winter), and it is infused with a blend of skin-loving ingredients like ceramides, peptides and hyaluronic acid.

Lookfantastic shoppers are already impressed with this bundle.

One reviewer gushed: “This is so worth the money!

“All products I’ve used before so knew they would be great.

“Perfect for people that want to to try some new products.”

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Check out what is inside the limited edition LOOKFANTASTIC Trending Beauty Edit.

  • Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist 30ml (Travel-Size) – worth over £12
  • Olaplex Volume Blow Dry Mist 150ml (Full-Size) – worth £28
  • LANEIGE Bouncy and Firm Lip Treatment 2g (Travel-Size) – worth £4
  • Kiko Milano 3D Hydra Lip Gloss in shade Clear 6.5ml (Full-Size) – worth £11.99
  • Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo Brightening Moisturiser SPF30 30ml (Travel-Size) – worth £31
  • Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème 3ml (Travel-Size) – worth over £7
  • Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater 118ml (Full-Size) – worth £8
  • Natasha Denona I Need A Rouge Lip Crayon in shade Gigi (Full-Size) – worth £23

Buy here from Lookfantastic.com

Another fan gushed, “I’m thrilled with it!”

“The selection of products is fantastic, featuring everything from skincare to makeup.

“I loved trying out some new brands that I hadn’t used before.

“The sizes are perfect—some full-size products and some deluxe samples, which is great for testing things out. It feels like a fun little surprise every month!

The reviewer concludes, ” Overall, it’s a great way to keep my beauty routine fresh and discover new favourites!”

Beauty fans looking for more great beauty deals from the retailer may want to turn their attention to the new Lookfantastic advent calendar for 2024.

Or check out the best beauty boxes we have tested that offer the greatest value for money.


My shopping list: the best beauty deals

There is nothing better than a little retail therapy, says beauty and fashion journalist Maisie Bovingdon.

I’ve always been a shopaholic, and I absolutely thrive on scoping out the best deals – especially bargains on my personal favourite beauty items.

Here’s my pick of the best deals available right now:

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, £21.60 (was £27), Lookfantastic – buy here
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Medium, £30, Charlotte Tilbury – buy here
  3. Clarins Eau Des Jardins Treatment Fragrance, £42 – buy here
  4. Lash Slick Mascara, £20, Glossier – buy here
  5. Heliocare 360° Oil-Free Gel Sunscreen Protector Original SPF 50, £31, Lookfantastic – buy here
  6. Shark Beauty FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler and Hair Dryer with Storage Case, £299.99, Lookfantastic – buy here
  7. L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Pure Exfoliating Pre-Shampoo Scalp Serum for Oily Scalp & Roots, £8.44 (was £12.99), Boots – buy here
  8. K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, £30, Space NK – buy here
  9. 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturiser SPF50, £36.80 (was £46), Paula’s Choice – buy here
  10. Indeed Labs Snoxin II Under Eye Patches, £19.99, Boots – buy here

Head to The Sun’s beauty deals and fashion deals hubs for more news and discounts.

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I may NEVER bring back Borat after gun rally crowd turned on me and I had to go on the run, admits Sacha Baron Cohen

SACHA Baron Cohen has amassed a fan base of millions with his hit comedy alter egos Borat, Ali G and Bruno.

But he says that the situations he put himself in to film undercover became so risky that he doesn’t think he will ever play a character like that again.

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Sacha Baron Cohen amassed a fan base of millions with his hit comedy alter egos such as Borat[/caption]
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But the Ali G actor says the situations he put himself in to film undercover became too risky[/caption]

He returned as Borat for a second movie in 2020, but was shaken after part of the crowd turned on him at a gun rally in the US.

Sacha recalled: “The last one became so extreme. After that gun rally, I was essentially on the run.

“I had a militia kind of following me.

“I was going from safe house to safe house for about four days.

“It became so crazy that you realise there’s a certain amount of skill and preparation, but also you’re going to be lucky.

“And at some point, your luck runs out.”

Sacha told the SmartLess podcast in the US that he only revived Borat to mock the dire state of American politics before the 2020 election.

He added: “I think the danger element meant I just didn’t want to do it again.

“I felt I had to do it for that election. I had to do it.

“I was terrified about what’s going to happen.”

Oh for pleat’s sake, Paul

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Actor Paul Mescal skirts with danger with this look to promote upcoming movie Gladiator II[/caption]
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Normal People hunk Paul poses in pleats for the November issue of GQ mag[/caption]

PAUL MESCAL skirts with danger with this look to promote upcoming movie Gladiator II.

He posed in pleats for the November issue of GQ mag – as he revealed his mum was left mortified by an internet rumour claiming he likes to go on walks with one-night stands then run away from them.

The fake gossip spread on TikTok earlier this year, and while he can see the funny side, Paul’s mum is less impressed.

The Normal People hunk said: “We were looking at the videos and ping ourselves.

“Categorically untrue. I remember my mum looking at the videos and she was getting upset.

“I was like, ‘Oh, it’s funny to us’ – my brother, me, my sister – because we know that this is the way the internet works. It’s hilarious.

“If it was true, it’d be fing bad – but as a rumour, it’s funny.”

Book's a Swift read

TAYLOR SWIFT has announced her Official Eras Tour book – featuring more than 250 pages of behind-the- scenes goodness from her sell-out shows.

It is tipped for release on November 29 – the same day she puts out The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology for the first time on vinyl.

Taylor said: “We’ll be kicking off the final leg of The Eras Tour this week, which is hard to comprehend.

“This tour has been the most wondrous experience and I knew I wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way.

“Excited to announce the Official Eras Tour book, filled with my own personal reflections, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos, all the magical memories you guys brought every single night.”

No doubt both the book and vinyl release will top the Christmas lists.

A Monet exhibition

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US singer Vic kissed rapper Stormzy on the lips as he saw her off at Heathrow Airport
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VICTORIA MONET is all smiles – and no wonder, after her recent snog with Stormzy.

The Sun revealed last week how US singer Vic kissed the Croydon-born rapper on the lips as he saw her off at Heathrow Airport, three months after his split from stunning Maya Jama.

And Victoria was quickly back to business as she went on US TV’s Jennifer Hudson Show, grinning from ear to ear in a beige jacket and skirt.

She was speaking about her upcoming kids’ book Everywhere You Are, which she reckons is perfect for children experiencing separation anxiety.

Perhaps Stormzy should read it now she’s back in the US.

Victoria, who has young daughter Hazel by an ex, said: “Writing this book healed a portion of mom guilt for not being able to be in two places at once.

“For a lot of moms, if we had the option, we’d spend every waking hour loving on our children in their presence. But for the modern-day working woman, it just isn’t very realistic.”

Lauryn's 'Meghan' brag as she runs late for gig

LAURYN HILL compared herself to “controversial” Meghan Markle as she finally brought her Fugees tour to London – albeit with a key group member missing.

The Ready Or Not singer arrived on stage at London’s O2 Arena 45 minutes late for Monday’s show, performing for over an hour before finally being joined on stage by Wyclef Jean.

But their third bandmate, Pras Michel, was noticeably absent, after recently suing Lauryn because their US tour was axed at the last minute.

Pausing the show at one point, Lauryn read out a poem she had written in London, in which she said she has “been dealing with jealousies and sabotage”.

Referring to Meghan, the singer – who had pink beads in her hair and wore a fur coat – joked: “I’m controversial in these streets like the motherf***ing Duchess.”

Following recent criticisms about her tardy timekeeping, she added: “They say I don’t care about my fans, no. I don’t care what they think of us.”

Some gig-goers weren’t too chuffed and left the show before she even got on stage, while others were frustrated as the gig ended 25 minutes after the O2’s 11pm curfew.

Maybe she should splash her tour earnings on an alarm clock.


SAM FENDER has launched a countdown ending at midnight on Friday, hinting he is about to return with new music.

He recently revealed he had completed work on a third studio album and is now expected to drop a single on Friday, while his website has another countdown ending on November 13.

His record will be the follow-up to 2021 release Seventeen Going Under, which was his second No1.


PERRIE EDWARDS, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade ­Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson hit dizzying heights with Little Mix – thanks to the fact they are all 5ft 3in.

The group won the 2011 series of the X Factor, but the judges originally couldn’t decide who should be included. In the end, the band members were quite literally brought together based on how they measured up.

Perrie told Radio 2’s Tracks Of My Years: “We were actually in two separate groups. Me and Jesy were in a group with two other girls, and Jade and Leigh-Anne were in a different group with another girl.

“They tried so many different formulas on the show. It just didn’t work. We all got nos. Then they were like, ‘Actually can you four come back?’.

“They based it on our heights. They were like, ‘These four girls will work because they’re all the same height’.”

Expressing her joy over the opportunities the TV singing contest created, she added: “I’m so grateful. It changed our lives completely.”

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EastEnders’ fan fury after character serves fry up that ‘looks like something you’d give a dog’

EASTENDERS bosses look to have made a rash-er decision when it comes to the food served on set.

The BBC One soap appeared to be using veggie options of bacon and sausages for a scene that played out earlier this week.

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Jack Branning actor Scott Maslan cooked a fry up for his estranged partner Denise, played by Diane Parish[/caption]

Jack Branning actor Scott Maslan cooked a fry up for his estranged partner Denise, played by Diane Parish, in the opening of Monday night’s episode of the show. 

But it wasn’t the ongoing rekindling of this estranged pair’s relationship that had fans at home most in shock. 

Instead, they were left up in arms at the sight of the plate, taking to social media to complain about the “uncooked” looking bacon, sausage, and eggs that flashed across the screen.

Viewers suggested that the unappetising plate was so bad, it looked like something they would feed their pets.   

Posting a picture of the breakfast plate, one fumed: “What is that bacon?!”

Another added: “That doesn’t even look cooked.”

A third said: “Since when has Denise been veggie? Bacon looks like something you’d give the dog.”

In 2020 EastEnders bosses brought in an “eco consultant” to cut down on the show’s carbon emissions, who suggested that the caff go green.

It meant that the meals served up in Ian Beale’s greasy spoon were swapped for vegetarian meals. 

An insider revealed at the time: “When Ian Beale tucks into a full English at the caff, not a rind of bacon will pass his lips – it’s Quorn sausages and bacon, and kidney beans for black pudding.

“EastEnders’ bosses want to do their bit for the environment and this is all part of a massive ongoing drive to reduce carbon emissions.

“It means less food is wasted as veggie or vegan items can be re-heated — and obviously pigs, cows, and sheep aren’t being slaughtered.”

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Princess Kate ‘sends love, strength and hope’ to anyone who’s felt the ‘devastation’ of baby loss in touching message

PRINCESS Kate has shared a hand written message during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

The mum-of-three is “sending love, strength and hope” to anyone who has felt the “devastation”.

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Princess Kate with Prince William and their kids, George, Charlotte and Louis, at Trooping the Colour in June[/caption]

At 7pm on Tuesday, people around the world who have suffered pregnancy or baby loss will light a candle to remember the little lives.

In a message of support for families affected by the tragedy of losing a baby, Kensington Palace shared Kate’s emotional note alongside an image of a candle.

The heartfelt post read: “Baby Loss Awareness Week is such an important moment to support those who have experienced the devastation of baby loss.

“Sending love, strength and hope to anyone affected. #WaveofLight C.”

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place from October 9 until October 15.

Last year, the Palace shared links to organisations offering support to those affected.

They have done the same again following The Princess’ message.

For anyone struggling, charities Child Bereavement UK, Tommy’s and Baby Loss Awareness Campaign can help.

Last week, Kate joined husband Prince William to meet with victims of the Southport attack.

Bebe King, six, was killed along with Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town on July 29.

In her first public engagement with Wills since her cancer diagnosis, Kate met privately with the families of the three tragic children, and dance teacher Leanne Lucas who was present when the attack happened.

Leanne, 35, nearly died after being stabbed in the neck, back and arms as she bravely fought to protect her class.

Will and Kate also met with the fire, ambulance, air ambulance and police services at the Southport Community Centre.

The Princess of Wales was seen hugging tearful emergency service workers as they told her of their ordeal responding to the Southport stabbings.

And she was so moved by their traumatic experience that she broke off from the engagement to go back and hug crews who had told of their anxiety and the toll on their mental health since that day.

The Prince and Princess then greeted mental health practitioners who have been working to deliver long term support to the blue light community.

Emergency crews also asked the couple how the families of the three slain little girls were coping, after their private meeting with the victims just minutes before.

Kate, 42, told them: “They’re OK. They’re managing it differently. All the families are so different. Individually too they are managing it and processing this tragic event in very different ways but they’re getting support from families and officers and things like that.

She added: “I can’t underestimate how grateful they all are for the support you provided on the day.

“On behalf of them, thank you.”

In a heartwarming post on X, formerly Twitter, the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote: “We continue to stand with everyone in Southport.

“Meeting the community today has been a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting one another in the wake of unimaginable tragedy.

“You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. W & C.”

The moving post was accompanied by a picture of William and Kate speaking with those involved in the Southport tragedy.

It comes after Kate last month announced she is now “cancer free”.

The Princess announced she had finished her chemotherapy course in a heartfelt video on September 9.

Kate, 42, said she was entering “this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life”.

Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery

Jan 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery

Jan 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery

Jan 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside

Jan 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week

Jan 29: Kate leaves hospital

Feb 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health

Mar 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate

Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo

Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William

Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor

Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport

Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior

Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis

April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos

June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but letter she penned to Irish Guards reveals she said: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”

June 14: Kensington Palace announces the princess will attend the King’s Birthday Parade

June 15: Kate beams as she joins her family at the annual Trooping the Colour event

July 14: The royal attends Wimbledon with sister Pippa and Princess Charlotte to hand out trophies to players

July 15: Kate shares a touching photo of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watching England in the Euro 2024 final

August 11: She joins a bearded Prince William in a video to congratulate Team GB in the Olympics

September 9: Kate reveals her treatment for cancer has finished

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