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SHAKIRA’S lips don’t lie — as she talks about life after her split.The Colombian Hips Don’t Lie singer, 47, wore a sheer playsuit and a chunky black and gold belt for an interview with magazine Marie Claire.Shakira wore a sheer playsuit and a chunky black and gold belt for an interview with magazine Marie ClaireCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie ClaireShakira separated from ex-footballer Gerard Pique in June 2022 after 11 yearsCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie ClaireShakira separated from ex-footballer Gerard Pique in June 2022 after 11 years.She said: “I always thought I was a weak and fragile person.“Now there are less things I fear.”The singer has now reportedly found love with British actor Lucien Laviscount after he played the love interest in her latest music video.read more on shakiraLucien, 31, appeared alongside Shakira in the video for her single Punteria with rumours quickly swirling that they were more than just co-stars.Now insiders have revealed the duo are an item – but pals are worried the Emily in Paris actor is only in it for fame.A source told the Daily Mail: “Shakira is desperate to fall in love – but her friends are concerned because Lucien has slowly crept his way up the celebrity ladder while dating women who were all less famous than Shakira.”Her friends fear he just wants people to know his name and she provides that. Most read in Celebrity”They are seeing each other but are not heavily involved yet.”Shakira ‘looks 26’, fans say as she body-pops in white string catsuit while performing new song on Jimmy Fallon_Instagram_fallontonightShakira covers the ‘Power Issue’ of Marie Claire magazineCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie Claire More

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    Shakira, 47, stuns in unbuttoned sheer playsuit and chunky gold belt as she talks divorce

    SHAKIRA’S lips don’t lie — as she talks about life after her split.The Colombian Hips Don’t Lie singer, 47, wore a sheer playsuit and a chunky black and gold belt for an interview with magazine Marie Claire.Shakira wore a sheer playsuit and a chunky black and gold belt for an interview with magazine Marie ClaireCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie ClaireShakira separated from ex-footballer Gerard Pique in June 2022 after 11 yearsCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie ClaireShakira separated from ex-footballer Gerard Pique in June 2022 after 11 years.She said: “I always thought I was a weak and fragile person.“Now there are less things I fear.”The singer has now reportedly found love with British actor Lucien Laviscount after he played the love interest in her latest music video.read more on shakiraLucien, 31, appeared alongside Shakira in the video for her single Punteria with rumours quickly swirling that they were more than just co-stars.Now insiders have revealed the duo are an item – but pals are worried the Emily in Paris actor is only in it for fame.A source told the Daily Mail: “Shakira is desperate to fall in love – but her friends are concerned because Lucien has slowly crept his way up the celebrity ladder while dating women who were all less famous than Shakira.”Her friends fear he just wants people to know his name and she provides that. Most read in Celebrity”They are seeing each other but are not heavily involved yet.”Shakira ‘looks 26’, fans say as she body-pops in white string catsuit while performing new song on Jimmy Fallon_Instagram_fallontonightShakira covers the ‘Power Issue’ of Marie Claire magazineCredit: Nicolas Gerardin / Marie Claire More

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    Freya Allan wows in barely there outfit at premiere of her new film

    ACTRESS Freya Allan goes from apes to gapes at the premiere of her latest film.The 22-year-old’s top left little to the imagination at the first UK showing of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in central London’s South Bank.Actress Freya Allan is snapped at the premiere of her latest filmCredit: GettyFreya features in new film Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesCredit: GettyShe plays Mae/Nova, a feral woman who joins a chimpanzee on a journey to determine apes and humans’ futures.Freya is a British actress born on September 6, 2001.In The Witcher, Freya plays Cirilla, Princess of a fallen kingdom, who is the under the protection of The Witcher.She has also been featured in the AMC series, Into the Badlands.READ MORE CELEB NEWSThis week Netflix announced that its upcoming fourth series of The Witcher would be its last.Following The Witcher’s success on the streaming platform, Netflix had devised a spin-off series titled The Rats.It would have focused on the group of renegades Ciri (Freya) joined at the end of season three.However, plans for the spin-off, intended to be a prequel series with six to eight episodes, have now been shelved.Most read in CelebrityHaving premiered in December 2019, a total of 24 episodes have aired to date.The story comes from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series of the same name, spanning six novels and 15 short stories.Big Brother host AJ Odudu stuns fans as she goes topless before modelling denim co-ord in sizzling videoAllan plays Mae/Nova, a feral woman who joins apes on a journeyCredit: AP More

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    Iconic Noughties rock stars reunite ahead of UK tour – and fans are convinced they’ve ‘worked out’ new member

    NOUGHTIES rock fans are moshing for joy after an iconic band finally reunited on stage before they prepare to head to the UK. Heavy metal band Slipknot were spotted performing together at a tiny ‘honky tonk bbq restaurant’ called Pappy + Harriett’s in California last weekend. Rock band Slipknot is heading to the UK this yearCredit: RexThe band has a new drummer after Jay Weinberg was droppedCredit: GettySlipknot has been teasing his identity with pictures like theseCredit: INSTAGRAMThe wild group are gearing up for a tour across America and Europe – including the UK – to celebrate their 25th anniversary. And they have a brand new member to boot. Staying true to form, Slipknot head-banged away during the energetic and chaotic performance in California and they kept their faces hidden behind their trademark masks.Drummer Jay Weinberg was the second drummer of the band from 2014 but he was reportedly ‘fired’ last November due to “creative issues”. READ MORE ON NOUGHTIES MUSICWeinberg’s replacement was on stage performing in California and fans are convinced they have worked out his identity. Rumours are rife that Brazilian drummer Eloy Casagrande has taken over from Weinberg – and the band has been fuelling the fire. Last month, they shared a photograph of snapped drumsticks on Instagram with the caption: “Rehearsal.”Writing on Reddit, one Slipknot fan said: “As most of you probably know Slipknot fired Jay Weinberg last year. Most read in Music”Some have speculated that Eloy Casagrande (ex drummer for Sepultura) would be replacing him. “This morning the official Slipknot X page posted a photo of Casagrande’s signature sticks broken in half with the word ‘Rehearsal’ above it. Iconic Nineties band reveal new music and tour as they reunite with Oasis star 30 years after split”I don’t know about you, but it seems like Slipknot just confirmed he is the drummer. Or they’re just trolling.”Replying, another music lover said: “Hard to say. This would be the first actual bit of evidence to suggest it is Eloy, but considering how hard the fanbase has been rising the theory over nothing at all, the band could also be doing this as a troll. “Be nice if it was him though. He’s a killer drummer.”Slipknot was formed in the US in 1995 and it has seen several lineups over the years. For a decade, they performed as a nine-piece and enjoyed success the world over despite their aggressive image. Several band member swaps took place following the death of bassist Paul Gray in 2010. Another member, former drummer Joey Jordiso, passed away in 2021. Slipknot still has nine members, with five longstanding ones, and will be travelling to the UK later this year. The rock artists will perform at Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham in December, before finishing up at London’s O2 Arena on December 20 and 21. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey will also be visiting Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland and France during their European leg. The tour, which will see them perform in Mexico and Brazil, marks Slipknot’s 25th anniversary. Jay is said to have left Slipknot over ‘creative’ issuesCredit: RexSlipknot fans are convinced Brazilian drummer Eloy Casagrande has replaced JayCredit: AlamySlipknot celebrates its 25th anniversary this yearCredit: Rex More

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    Britney Spears ‘gets nothing’ from dad Jamie as she settles years-long court war and is forced to pay his $2m legal fees

    BRITNEY Spears and her father Jamie have reportedly settled their legal dispute. From 2008 to 2021, the pop music sensation was under a strict conservatorship, due to the series of public meltdowns, with her father. Britney Spears’ court case with her father Jamie has reportedly come to an endCredit: GettyAccording to TMZ, Britney owes her father Jamie Spears more than $2 millionCredit: AFPThe news outlet reported that Britney is ‘furious’ with the outcomeCredit: GettySince her conservatorship was terminated in 2021, Jamie, 71, and Britney, 42, have still butted heads. The dad-daughter duo was still in a fight regarding his legal fees and his management of her finances during the conservatorship. Jamie was seeking approval from the court for more than $2 million for hiring lawyers during the 13-year conservatorship as well as his current lawyer’s hefty bills. In the end, Britney was ordered to pay her father’s legal bills of more than $2 million, according to TMZ. Sources told the news outlet that Britney is “furious” by the outcome after her lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, told her she has a good chance of winning the case. During his time as the Toxic hitmakers lawyer, Britney has reportedly paid him approximately $4 million.BRIT’S MAJOR WIN In February 2021, a court ruling revealed that Jamie would not have sole control over Britney’s finances. At the time, Britney petitioned the court that she wanted a financial institution to take the place of her father to handle her massive net worth and assets out of fear of her father. Most read in CelebrityJudge Brenda Penny denied Britney’s petition but did appoint Bessemer Trust as a co-conservator. Months later in August, Jamie stepped down as conservator of her estate, meaning that he can make no more decisions when it comes to her money. Britney Spears says she ‘likes making people uncomfortable’ as she poses in see-through dress at LA mansionIn court docs, Jamie’s lawyers state, “There are, in fact, no actual grounds for suspending or removing Mr. Spears as the Conservator of the Estate. And it is highly debatable whether a change in conservator at this time would be in Ms. Spears’ best interests.”Nevertheless, even as Mr. Spears is the unremitting target of unjustified attacks, he does not believe that a public battle with his daughter over his continuing service as her conservator would be in her best interests.” At the time, Jamie wanted to work with the court to find a new conservatorship. “Regardless of his formal title, Mr. Spears will always be Ms. Spears’ father, he will always love her unconditionally, and he will always look out for her best interests,” the lawyer said. For more than a decade, Jamie had full control over Britney’s estateCredit: GettyTHE END OF A LONG BATTLE In September, Britney’s case returned to a Los Angeles courtroom where Judge Penny ruled to rid Jamie of his daughter’s conservatorship, however, it did not mean the end of the conservatorship altogether.In court, Judge Brenda Penny said, “Based on what I read in the filings, and I read everything. I do believe the suspension of Jamie Spears is in the best interest of Britney Spears.”The current situation is unattainable. The court finds the toxic environment Jamie Spears has created needs to be removed today.”Following the judge’s history-making decision, a temporary conservator was put in Jamie’s place for about a month.Since then, Britney has had more control of her estate. THE FREE BRITNEY MOVEMENTEver since her conservatorship started, fans created a website called FreeBritney.net that launched in 2009. Since the court cases of Britney aiming to rid her father of the conservatorship, fans have been standing beside her to aid as much help as possible. They even started a change.org petition to help Britney pay for a lawyer and got #FreeBritney trending on social media. One month after being freed from her father’s power, Britney took to X, formerly Twitter, to share her thoughts on the Free Britney Movement. She took time to thank her fans for taking the time to raise awareness of her conservatorship.She wrote, “#FreeBritney movement … I have no words. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Because of you guys and your constant resilience in freeing me from my conservatorship. My life is now in that direction !!!!! I cried last night for two hours cause my fans are the best and I know it.”In 2021, Jamie stepped down as Britney’s conservatorCredit: GettyNow, Britney has more control over her estateCredit: GC Images More

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    Burlesque star Dita von Teese, 51, looks like she’s ageing backwards as she wows in see-through lingerie in sexy shoot

    BURLESQUE star Dita Von Teese poses in a window — and makes it clear to see why her fans love a curtain call.The 51-year-old dancer and model loves to drape herself in lingerie from her own Playful Promises range.Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese draped herself in lingerie from her own Playful Promises rangeDita stepped outside in another frame from the shootDita stepped outside in another frame from the photoshoot.And she looked the perfect door belle too.Speaking previously about how she stays looking so young, Dita revealed: “To be fair, my 92-year-old grandmother is very youthful, so there are some good genes there but I do my best to take care of myself.“I exercise and try to sleep well.READ MORE CELEB NEWS“I take care of my skin and use sunscreen.“I don’t smoke cigarettes and I never drink more than two glasses of alcohol.“A lot of it is common sense.”Dita is now raking in even more cash by selling old stage outfits on second-hand clothing site Depop.Most read in CelebrityItems for sale include her worn French stockings, which have been laddered and snagged, for £90 a pop.Jean Paul Gaultier reveals why he is retiring after his breathtaking finale show in Paris More

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    Nineties rock frontwoman, 70, has barely aged a day 34 years after her cult band inspired Kurt Cobain

    NINETIES icon Kim Gordon appears to have stopped the clock since her cult rock band stormed the charts. Kim and her Sonic Youth bandmates made huge waves in their heyday and were even credited for inspiring the late Kurt Cobain.Kim Gordon was the frontwoman of 90s band Sonic YouthCredit: GettyThe singer turns 71 this weekend but has barely aged a dayCredit: InstagramThe singer was widely considered a mentor figure to the Nirvana frontman, who tragically took his own life in 1994.Kim, who turns 71 this weekend, has taken part in a new interview for Instagram and she doesn’t seem to have aged a day. In the chat with podcasters The Daft Hunks, the singer – who released a new solo album called The Collective last month – has talked all things music to the pair.Kim was 14 years older than Kurt and their bands shared the same management company. READ MORE ON 90S MUSICNirvana supported Sonic Youth on tour in 1991 and Kim also went on to grow close to Kurt’s wife Courtney Love.This month marked 30 years since Kurt’s death. The musician battled with a drug addiction and depression. He also struggled with pain and chronic bronchitis due to an undiagnosed stomach condition. On April 8, 1994, Kurt was found dead at his home in Washington having suffered a gunshot wound to his head several days previously. Police found a note nearby and confirmed the music star’s death was a result of suicide.Most read in MusicKim, who divorced from her Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore in 2013, recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the milestone anniversary of Kurt’s passing.She said of the 30 years: “That is hard to believe, but it makes sense. My daughter was born that year and she’s 29 now. “I still have very vivid images of him laughing, smiling, and goofing around backstage. And doing these amazing shows, throwing himself into his drum kit. Really just going for it in a way I’d never seen anyone quite do.” Kim has one child, daughter Coco, and she lives in Los Angeles.
    The rock icon also works as an artist following the disbandment of Sonic Youth in 2011.
    Kim has enjoyed a hugely successful music careerCredit: RedfernsThis singer and her band Sonic Youth inspired Kurt Cobain and NirvanaCredit: GettyLead singer Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994, looked up to KimCredit: GettyKim has just released a solo album and also works as an artistCredit: Instagram More

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    Motley Crue reveal upcoming album is inspired by Channel 4 hit series after bandmate was ‘dumped’ from group’

    THREE years after their last release, rock legends Motley Crue are back with a growling new tune, Dogs Of War.The group, now made up of Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Nikki Six and John 5, dropped the new song yesterday after signing a major new deal with Big Machine Records.Mötley Crüe’s new album has a surprising source of inspiration — feminist TV show The Handmaid’s TaleCredit: Ross HalfinSong Dogs Of War was inspired by the hit Channel 4 series starring Elizabeth MossCredit: AlamyAnd while the ferocious track is steeped in Motley sounds, the band’s co-founder Nikki said he got inspiration for the song from something totally unexpected.“I was watching A Handmaid’s Tale,” Nikki explains.“There was a phrase in Latin that said, ‘Don’t let those b******s grind you down’.“So I wrote it all, and then came back to the studio and I was like, ‘Hey, what about this?’”read more on showbizJohn added: “He had all the lyrics and the melody done, and sang it over the drum beat, and I was like, ‘That’s really impressive’.“It’s very cool to be in a room with that much creativity flying around.“So it all came really quick, and we had a great time doing it – and a lot of laughs.”John 5 joined the group after Mick Mars’ messy departure two years ago, which has them now locked in a rather unsavoury legal row.Most read in CelebrityWhile the band insisted in statements that they only have love for Mick, who said he wanted to step back from touring over health issues, he claims his bandmates ousted him from the group entirely.Putting that behind them, the group are now focused solely on new music and worked with their long-time producer Bob Rock for the record. Kardashians slammed by Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee who exposes Khloe’s ‘natural chin’ after she admits to plastic surgeryAnd although Nikki said creating the tune was simple, they ran into trouble when Bob suggested they lay down some lead vocals – a job usually reserved for Vince.Nikki said: “He goes, ‘You, Tommy and John are all going to sing a lead vocal, and then we’re going to have Vince join you.“I said no. I think all you could hear were my knees knocking.”In the end, and after some persuasion, the lads did give it a go and Dogs Of War sounds great for it.After forming in 1981, Motley have now sold over 100 million records worldwide and have no plans to slow down.But could they go on for as long as The Rolling Stones, who are preparing to kick off a massive tour in the US on Sunday night?READ MORE SUN STORIES“It depends on the medical and technology,” Nikki laughed.“They could maybe cut our heads off, and put us on new bodies.” More

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    Ellie Simmonds reveals hard hitting TV doc plans after bagging her first Bafta nomination

    ELLIE SIMMONDS has won five golds at the Paralympics – and now she has got her eye on a different award that is just as shiny.The Strictly star – who blew me away on the BBC dance contest in 2022 – is up for a TV Bafta on May 12 for her brilliant ITV documentary, Finding My Secret Family.Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is already lining up her next documentary projectsCredit: GettyThe show saw Ellie looking into the relationship between disability and adoption, and tracked down her birth mother during filming.And now the former Paralympian swimmer told me that she has got a taste for documentary making and is already lining up her next projects.In a chat backstage at the FEVO Sports Industry Awards in London, Ellie said: “Documentaries is what I want to do.“I love working in sport and TV and interviewing people but to do documentaries is my focus. READ MORE ELLIE SIMMONDS”It is something that we are working on now. For me disability is close to my heart so I’d like to do another one focusing on that.”The country’s favourite reality TV star Harry Clark was also at the event, which was held in Evolution London.And after winning BBC show The Traitors, he is eyeing up a return to the celebrity version of the show alongside host Claudia Winkleman.Harry told me: “I’d love to work with Claudia in some way, even if I was in the tunnel with the Traitors and helping them come up with a game plan.Most read in Bizarre“It would be a game in a game and become a tournament over who could win.”But could he beat Claudia if he took her on?Ellie Simmonds Finding My Secret Family viewers break down in tears as she meets her birth mum for the first time“She is amazing but up against her, I would win,” laughed Harry.“Confidence all the way.”Go get them, Haz.AFTER Spencer Matthews said he would run 30 marathons in 30 days in the Jordanian desert, we thought he’d gone crazy.And it turns out his wife, model Vogue Williams, agrees.“He’s lost his mind,” Vogue said about the charity feat, which will see Spencer raising money for charity Global’s Make Some Noise.Talking to the Radio Times, she added: “It’s also going to be a world record. “He’s trying his best but it’s a really tough race. “It’s 30 marathons, 30 days in 45-degree heat.”I think it’s time Spenny gave endurance athlete Russell Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, a call for tips – he’s gonna need them.Best of luck, Spencer.Spencer Matthews announces huge World Record attempt Harry’s primed for trek challengeHE won Strictly in 2011 and last week ran the London Marathon in just under three and a half hours.But McFly drummer Harry Judd’s next challenge is likely to be his toughest yet.In June he will head off on a 100km trek of the Brecon Beacons in Wales to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel.On Chris Evans’ Virgin Radio Breakfast Show on Thursday, Harry said: “It’s going to be an epic challenge. “McFly have a gig with James Arthur and I’m getting off stage and going straight to Wales trekking for five days.”Harry admitted in his younger years he would have hit the bar after his Marathon efforts.He said: “How times have changed. “I quit drinking just under 13 years ago – the positives definitely outweigh the negatives.“Looking back, we had fun before that. “Maybe too much fun.”Harry, I salute you.Theo James was seen heading to the gym in Venice Beach, CaliforniaCredit: BackGridTheo was showing some of the dodgy tattoos he had in his younger daysCredit: BackGridHE is one of the hottest blokes on the box at the moment. But it turns out even Theo James got some embarrassing tattoos as a teen.My exclusive pictures of the actor – who stars in Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix series The Gentlemen – show some suspect inkings on his legs when he headed to the gym in Venice Beach, California.The tatts included a hummingbird and something I assume is meant to be a fish.They’re not great, but they’re as bad as a tattoo one of my exes had across his back which read: “Pain is temporary, pride is forever.”What a berk.EMINEM is killing off alter ego Slim Shady – 25 years after releasing his album of the same name. The rapper will return with a new record later this summer which will be called The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).In a trailer for the album, 50 Cent has a cameo and says: “He’s not a friend, he’s a psychopath,” before Eminem adds: “I knew it was only a matter of time for Slim.”Dazzling duo at NYDua Lipa was reunited with Kylie Minogue on the Time red carpetCredit: GettyDua had handed Kylie the Global Icon award at the Brit awards in LondonCredit: ReutersIT was all smiles and sparkles as Kylie Minogue and Dua Lipa reunited on the carpet at the Time 100 Gala.The pop pals have both been named on the US magazine’s list of influential people and were clearly in good spirits as they were celebrated at the New York bash.It came just weeks after Training Season hitmaker Dua handed Kylie the Global Icon award at the Brit awards in London.While single Kylie was flying solo, Dua later headed out hand in hand with her British actor boyfriend ­Callum Turner for a late bite to eat.With all this go­ing on, and her headline slot at Glastonbury just weeks away, it’s no wonder Dua couldn’t stop beaming.Tour has put N-Dubz back in the moneyN-Dubz earned very well from their comeback tour last yearCredit: RexN-DUBZ’s finances used to leave accountants scratching their heads, but now the group are rolling in it again.Ten years ago things were so bad, band member Fazer was declared bankrupt, but since returning in 2022, the trio have been coining it in.The trio – also including Dappy and Tulisa – banked almost £50,000 a week from their pop companies last year.Updated figures show they now sitting on a fortune of £2.5million from their firms LRC Entertainment and LRC Live. When they announced a comeback with their Back To The Future Tour, the dates sold out so quickly, seven extra gigs were added to cope with the demand.During their career, N-Dubz enjoyed four Top 10 albums and 13 UK Top 40 hits, including I Need You, Best Behaviour and my fave, Playing With Fire.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey also bagged the top spot with 2009 single Number 1 alongside the rapper Tinchy Stryder.With a long summer ahead of them, I’m sure they will enjoy splashing the cash. More