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    Adele’s romance with Rich Paul to be made into a film after he lands big money deal to make movie of his life

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    SHE is used to being the centre of attention in their relationship and is six days away from starting her huge residency in Munich.But Adele will play a more supporting role when her fiancé, American sports agent Rich Paul, begins work on a new film about his life.Adele’s romance with Rich Paul is set to be made into a filmCredit: GettyInsiders tell me he is set to have his dramatic memoir, Lucky Me, turned into a feature film for release in 2026. A script for the book — which told how he over-came huge adversity to become one of the biggest players in the US sports business — is in the early stages.My source said: “Rich’s book has been a major success and his rise is a huge source of inspiration.“He had a difficult childhood with a mother who struggled with drug addiction and a house in an area riddled with crime. But he managed to turn it all around.READ MORE ON ADELE“Adele was so moved by Rich’s book and after he was approached about it being made into a film, she has been backing him. She wants people to see how amazing Rich is and the film will reach people that his book didn’t.”My source said Jay-Z and US basketball legend Lebron James, who helped Rich change his fortunes, are also backing the movie.It comes as Adele starts her residency in Munich this Friday.Bizarre’s Howell will be in Germany for the first night — and the Someone Like You singer will be in good spirits after she finally got engaged following months of speculation, The Sun revealed yesterday how Rich popped the question last Thursday with a massive four-carat diamond ring.Most read in BizarreI’d love to see the cost of the insurance policy on that sparkler.XXNOT TO BE REUSED XX Adele makes rare public appearance with husband Rich Paul as couple enjoy night out in LondonGaga’s in on the actLADY GAGA explains the, er, obvious when discussing her role as Harley “Lee” Quinn in upcoming musical- thriller movie Joker: Folie à Deux.Gaga, inset, said: “People know me by my stage name. But that is not what this movie is, I’m playing a character.”Lady Gaga made an obvious point when discussing her role as Harley ‘Lee’ Quinn in upcoming musical- thriller movie Joker: Folie à DeuxCredit: GettyThat’s what acting is, no?Speaking to Empire magazine, she added: “I worked a lot on the way I sang, to come from Lee and not me. When I breathe to sing on stage, I have this controlled way, to make sure I’m on pitch, but Lee would never know to do that.”Maybe no Oscar for this one.Ste’s fab festCAT Burns, AJ Tracey, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ezra Collective have been announced as performers at a festival celebrating the life of the late Stephen Lawrence.They will take to the stage at London’s O2 Arena on September 13, which would have been the 50th birthday of Stephen, who was 18 when murdered in 1993.D Double E, Ghetts and Wretch 32 are among acts previously confirmed for the event More Life – Pass The Mic.Tickets on sale now.Kit’s got his kit offKIT HARINGTON has been getting strong reviews for his West End show Slave Play – and I can see why.He strips completely nude in the gritty play and, by the looks of it, has been putting plenty of hours in at the gym to prepare.Kit Harrington has been getting strong reviews for his West End show Slave PlayCredit: instagram/@jeremyoharrisThe show’s writer, Jeremy O. Harris, shared this snap of Kit from backstage, and the Game Of Thrones heart-throb’s rippling muscles are on full display.Now I can see why Madonna was so keen to get tickets when she was in London recently.Halsey looks NoughtieHALSEY looks every bit the Noughties pop star in this photo to promote new single Lucky.The tune is modelled on Britney Spears’ track of the same name, which is about how a girl in the spotlight isn’t as happy as people think, and Halsey echoes that in her lyrics.Halsey poses to promote her new single LuckyUS star Halsey, who posed in a pink miniskirt and purple top, left, sings: “I shaved my head four times because I wanted to. And then I did it one more time ’cos I got sick. And I thought I changed so much, nobody would notice it, and no one did.“And I left the doctor’s office full of tears. Became a single mom at my premiere and I told everybody I was fine for a whole damn year. And that’s the biggest lie of my career.”She recently revealed she had been diagnosed with autoimmune disease lupus and has been struggling with her health privately.It’s good to see she seems to be on the up again now.Aisle’s well, KatyKATY PERRY is finally about to make it down the aisle.The US singer was due to marry Orlando Bloom in 2020 but the pandemic meant the couple had to put their plans on hold.Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are finally set to get marriedCredit: GettyBrit movie heart-throb Orlando popped the question in 2019, on Valentine’s Day.But now Katy, who is in the UK to promote new single Woman’s World, says plans are in motion again.She told Heart Radio Breakfast: “We are engaged, yes. I was going to get married and then Covid happened and now I have a really large credit at a venue that I am going to use.“I was pregnant then, so the dress is different now. We are going to rework the whole thing.”It’s a huge year for Katy.As well as releasing seventh album 143 in September, her first since 2020’s Smile, she is busy planning an epic 40th birthday bash.Katy, currently in London with Orlando and their three-year-old Daisy, added: “I’m putting together a massive tour, which is being announced soon, and am going to see the world again.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I had my daughter and Covid happened before that, so it’s been an extended time away, but I am excited to bring my joy and light to the world again.“Also, I am turning 40 at the end of October so am going to be celebrating that.” More

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      Ryan Reynolds mocks Hugh Jackman divorce in savage Deadpool & Wolverine gag

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      RYAN REYNOLDS always hits close to the bone as movie superhero Deadpool.But the Hollywood A-lister delivers a brutal blow to Australian co-star Hugh Jackman, in their new film Deadpool & Wolverine which hit cinemas on Thursday.Deadpool and Wolverine stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been bantering ahead of their movie releaseCredit: GettyIt sees Ryan make a gag about Wolverine actor Hugh’s 2023 split from his wife of 27 years, Aussie actress Deborra-Lee Furness.Referring to Wolverine’s yellow costume, red-clad Deadpool jokes: “This is Logan. He’s usually shirtless but he’s let himself go since the divorce.”But that isn’t the only gag made at Hugh’s expense in the movie, which is packed with surprises that will thrill Marvel fans.Deadpool goes on to poke fun at the fact Hugh’s Wolverine was killed off in 2017’s 21st Century Fox film Logan, before Disney later got the rights to the franchise.READ MORE ON RYAN REYNOLDSDeadpool says: “Fox killed him but Disney brought him back. They’re going to make him do it till he’s 90.”If the movies are as fun as this one, I certainly won’t be complaining about that.Earlier in the week The Sun revealed Wrexham owner Ryan and partner Rob McElhenney are in talks with the ECB about making a shock move into cricket.SunSport has learned that the Hollywood pair are considering buying into Hundred franchise Welsh Fire.Most read in BizarreReynolds and Rob McElhenney are understood to have had meetings with ECB representatives and been invited to attend matches at this summer’s competition, which kicks off with Oval Invincibles playing Birmingham Phoenix on Tuesday.The Welsh Fire would one of be cheapest of the eight teams to buy, with sources involved in the talks valuing half the franchise at around £20m.Hugh Jackman forced to wear cast after he ‘snapped his finger’ while filming action movie Deadpool & Wolverine on LiveReynolds and McElhenney have transformed Wrexham since buying the non-league club three years ago, winning two successive promotions and gaining a worldwide fanbase on the back of the smash-hit documentary Welcome to Wrexham. More

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      Adele finally engaged to Rich Paul after telling friends she’s found The One & flashing huge ring on night out in London

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      SUPERSTAR Adele has secretly got engaged to American sports agent Rich Paul, The Sun can reveal.Despite months of speculation that they had wed already, Rich actually proposed last Thursday.Adele has secretly got engaged to American sports agent Rich PaulCredit: GettyAdele was seen out in London with Rich wearing a huge ring on her fingerCredit: Click News and MediaMake You Feel My Love singer Adele immediately said “Yes” — then FaceTimed friends and family to share the happy news.Pals expect the pair to host an elaborate bash towards the end of next year.Last night, a source said: “Rich planned for the proposal to be in her hometown, and gave her an incredible four carat diamond ring.“They celebrated with champagne at Chiltern Firehouse the following evening.”read more on adeleAdele, 36, sparked rumours among fans by referring on stage to 42-year-old Rich as her husband and calling herself his wife.The source went on: “Adele thinks it’s hilarious that fans reckon they’re already married. “It’s been an in-joke.“Now everyone is joking that she could make the ultimate wedding singer.”Most read in BizarreAdele was married to entrepreneur Simon Konecki from 2018 to 2021.They have an 11-year-old son, Angelo.She began dating dad-of-three Rich, said to be worth £100million, after the split and, in 2022, were reported to have bought a sprawling mansion in Beverly Hills.Adele fans spot her celebrating England’s Euros win in Rio Ferdinand’s video Later, she wore a huge rock on her finger at the Brit awards — but that turned out to be a false alarm.Last year she told fans at her Las Vegas residency: “I really want to be a mum again soon. “I’ve actually been writing a list of baby namesAdele was married to entrepreneur Simon Konecki from 2018 to 2021Credit: Getty ImagesAdele and Rich celebrated their engagement at Chiltern FirehouseCredit: Click News and MediaAdele had been joking to fans that she and Rich were already marriedCredit: Click News and Media More

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      Inside J Lo’s lavish Bridgerton party complete with full orchestra and stunning costumes… but no husband Ben Affleck

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      JENNIFER Lopez hosted a Bridgerton-themed party for her 55th birthday — but husband Ben Affleck was nowhere to be seen.The Jenny From The Block singer arrived in a ­Cinderella- style white carriage pulled by two white stallions.J-Lo hosted a Bridgerton-themed party for her 55th birthdayCredit: InstagramLopez blows out the candles on her four-tier cakeCredit: InstagramShe wore a duck egg blue gown with her hair in a plaited bun — a look inspired by the Netflix show’s Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan).Guests tucked into a three-course dinner underneath floating chandeliers and were serenaded by a full orchestra.J-Lo later changed into a plunging green sheer gown to dance the night away and blow out the candles on a four-tier cake.Mum Guadalupe Rodríguez, son Max, 16, and manager Bobby Medina joined J-Lo in the Hamptons, New York.READ MORE ON J-LOBut, amid rumours of their marriage being on the rocks, actor Ben, 51, clutched a coffee 2,500 miles away in Los Angeles.He was joined by the children he shares with actress Jennifer Garner — Violet Anne, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12.J-Lo and Ben were engaged from 2002 to 2004 but called it off. They rekindled their love and held two 2022 weddings in Las Vegas and Georgia.Most read in BizarreThe pair have not been seen together for several weeks and J-Lo cancelled a tour which was set to be all about how she found “The One” in Ben.Despite the rumours, she remained in good spirits at her birthday bash, telling fans: “I have so much love for you. I want you to know on my birthday that YOU are my biggest gift.Bennifer 2.0: Is the Fairytale Ending Over?“Besides my family and friends, you have always been there for me in the good times and in the tough times.“I can always count on you. And I want you to know that you can always count on me.”Ben Affleck was not at the celebrationsCredit: BackGridJen’s look was inspired by Bridgerton’s Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan)Credit: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX More

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      Russell Crowe forced to flee as fight breaks out between his team and over zealous fans at his London gig

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      HE played hard-as-nails Maximus in Ridley Scott’s epic Gladiator, but Russell Crowe didn’t show any fighting spirit when one of his ­entourage got into a scrap outside the star’s gig in West London.Cops were called at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday after his tour ­promoter became embroiled in a row with fans and autograph hunters who had queued to meet the Hollywood star.Hollywood legend Russell Crowe watches as a fight breaks out between his team and fans outside his band’s gig in LondonCredit: GREG BRENNANRussell in flip-flops with his promoter on the night of the gigCredit: GREG BRENNANRussell’s promoter appeared to be grappled to the ground in the fracas outside London’s Shepherd’s Bush EmpireCredit: GREG BRENNANRussell has been touring the UK with his band, The Gentlemen Barbers, and was playing the Shepherd’s Bush Empire.An onlooker told me the Oscar-winner looked bemused at the unfolding brawl, then turned and legged it back inside through the stage door when things turned nasty.A feat made all the more impressive because he was wearing flip-flops.They said: “Russell came out to meet about 30 fans who had gathered outside the gig.READ MORE ON RUSSELL CROWE“A man who we believed was the tour promoter was shouting at a few people for pushing, but out of nowhere it turned a bit nasty.“This bloke started shouting and swearing and calling one of the fans a c***. He then saw he was being filmed and ­grabbed the guy’s phone then ran off down the street.“The man who’d had his phone taken chased him down the road.“They ­grappled and the promoter ended up on the ground.Most read in Bizarre“Russell looked absolutely horrified at what was happening and made a quick U-turn back inside the venue.“It was absolute chaos. Four police cars turned up and the coppers were talking to people about what happened.Where Are They Now? The Gladiator Cast 23 Years Later “The promoter seemed pretty badly winded but no one had much sympathy for him because he seemed to be acting a bit aggressively.“Ultimately none of this would have happened if he’d kept his cool when he was asking people not to push.“Russell never came back outside again.“He must have been pretty ­embarrassed by the whole thing. It was a proper commotion.”Four police cars arrived at the scene, with cops talking to people about what had happenedCredit: GREG BRENNANRussell has been touring the UK with his band, The Gentlemen BarbersCredit: AlamyRussell’s Indoor Garden Party tour, which also features Irish singer Lorraine O’Reilly, headed to Leeds last night.The actor is due on stage in Inverness tonight for his final gig of the UK tour.I hope he’s got his fighting trousers ready . . . just in case.Cover girl JadeJade Thirlwall posed with just a copy of Polyester magazine over her boobs as she opened up about life after Little MixCredit: Polyester MagazineIt’s good to see Jade Thirlwall supporting print media, even though she is using this mag to cover herself up rather than for reading.She posed with just a copy of Polyester over her boobs as she opened up about life after Little Mix.Speaking to the mag, which is out later this summer, she said: “From 18 until now, my whole life had been scheduled. Little Mix always had a year-long diary in place. To not have that any more was so scary. But once I got over that, I was like, this is really exciting.”She is set to hit the top ten with debut solo single Angel Of My Dreams today and told Apple Music 1 about her mum Norma’s reaction to the track.Jade said: “She went, ‘Oh, I don’t get it.’ And I thought, ‘Well, perfect. Hun, Norma, you’re not me demographic.’“Now she’s listened to it a million times – she’s obsessed.”Celine is Gaga for OlympicsFans will see Celine Dion will make her live comeback at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris on FridayCredit: The Mega AgencyCeline Dion will make her live comeback during Friday’s Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris.The My Heart Will Go On singer is set to be joined by Lady Gaga for a special performance of classic 1947 Edith Piaf song La Vie En Rose.Lady Gaga covered the song in 2018 in the remake of hit film A Star Is Born.I first told last month how Celine, right, who will be dressed by legendary French fashion house Dior, had been formally asked to perform by Olympics bosses.It will be her first live performance in four years after battling the crippling neurological condition stiff person syndrome, or SPS.Celine has also been tipped to announce a Las Vegas residency, to kick off at the end of the year.The UK will return to compete at Eurovision next year, despite yet another dismal result in ­Sweden in May.Olly Alexander finished 18th out of 25 with his song Dizzy and faced ­criticism from some for not pulling out of the contest in protest over Israel’s participation.But the BBC has insisted we will send an act when the event goes to Switzerland next year.Fingers crossed we can break the top ten this time.Jenn’s fun and gamesJenni Falconer will meet some of the country’s most highly decorated athletes on her RunPod podcastCredit: GettyFans of Jenni Falconer’s podcast RunPod are in for a treat, as she has launched a spin-off series to coincide with the Paris Olympics.The radio presenter, above, will meet some of the country’s most highly decorated athletes, who will tell all about their experiences of the Games and lift the lid on what it is really like to win gold for your country.Jenni’s RunPod got me through Couch To 5k two years back and I have been listening ever since. If you are going to be sitting down to catch some of the contests, RunPod: Going For Gold is well worth a listen when the events launch tomorrow.It’s Billy vs. the sharksFormer racing driver Billy Monger will attempt to break the record for the Ironman World Championship triathlon for a double-leg amputeeCredit: Sam Riley/Comic ReliefSports commentator and former racing driver Billy Monger is used to challenging himself, but his next task will put him to the ultimate test – with the risk of being eaten by sharks.The daredevil has announced he will attempt to break the record for the Ironman World Championship triathlon for a double-leg amputee and become the youngest ever to complete the course this October at Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.It will include a 112-mile bike ride, 26.2-mile ­marathon, and 2.4-mile swim in the Pacific, which is home to all manner of critters, including sharks.In an exclusive chat ahead of the challenge, in aid of Comic Relief, Billy said of the sharks: ­“Hopefully they take one look at me and think that if they are going to go for someone, there’s ­somebody else that’s a bit more juicy. But that is an element of this challenge.”Billy, whose legs were amputated after an F4 car crash in 2017, has already been training for nine months and is being followed by cameras for a BBC documentary.It follows his stint on BBC One show Celebrity Race Across The World last year, which he believes made him stronger for this challenge.Billy – who you can support with donations at comicrelief.com/billy – said: “In a weird way it does translate to this sort of training because of the mental endurance needed for those long days where we were left to our own devices with no connection to the outside world.“When I’m doing long training sessions I’m not listening to music because you’re not allowed to do that when you do the Ironman event.“So I’m ­trying to use my training as a bit of a detox and escape from technology. Race Across The World was me stepping out of my comfort zone, and this is that – taken to the next level.”They spent eight weeks at No.1 last summer with Miracle, and now ­Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding have teamed up again. Today they drop their new song Free, in which Ellie sings: “What do I say now? Don’t want to fall in love. I’m not afraid now.”Aitch is also back with a D-Block Europe collaboration called Gold Mine, while Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak have teamed up for their Paris Olympics anthem Hello World.Charli XCX hoping Brat lands votesCharli XCX’s Brat has turned into one of the year’s hottest albums, after a social media campaign praised US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris for being ‘so Brat’Credit: GettyCharli XCX’s Brat has become one of the most talked-about albums of the year, after a social media campaign which praised US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris for being “so Brat.”Now the Brit singer-songwriter has another reason to smile because she leads the list of albums shortlisted for the ­prestigious Mercury Prize.The full run-down of the 12 records up for the award, which aims to celebrate the most critically acclaimed British releases of the past 12 months, was announced yesterday.It included records from The Last Dinner Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Nia Archives, and Cat Burns.Barry Can’t Swim, Berwyn, Beth Gibbons, Corto.Alto, Cmat, and English Teacher are also in the running.Rapper Ghetts is the final nominee for his album On ­Purpose, With Purpose, three years after he was last shortlisted for the prize.Asked in an exclusive chat whether it means more to him this time around, he said: “It means I want to win it more.”And despite the record ­featuring acts including Kano and Sampha, he didn’t tell ­anyone about the nomination.He admitted: “I kept it schtum. I didn’t even tell the missus until this morning.“She asked me, ‘Where are you going so early?’”But it was bad news for the Rolling Stones, Blur, and Dua Lipa, who were all snubbed for the prize which will be presented, along with a £25,000 award, in September.READ MORE SUN STORIESI’d say better luck next year, but I think it’ll be a while until any of them drop more music.Michelle Keegan and Clara Amfo will speak to fans at Glamour mag’s Empowerment Summit in Manchester next Saturday. The pair are the stars of a variety of panels where they will talk about career highs and lows and the women and experiences that influenced them. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, everyone at the event at the Aviva Studios will get a Glamour goody bag worth £300 which is included in the cost of the £32 ticket. See eventbrite.co.uk. More

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      Dua Lipa and Robbie Williams lined up for Live Aid style charity concert alongside world’s biggest music stars

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      IT was the massive Knebworth gig that helped fund the creation of the Brit School, which has produced stars including Adele and Amy Winehouse.Now I can reveal there are plans for another mammoth show to replicate that 1990 Silver Clef Winners concert.Dua Lipa is one of the superstars that will be asked to performCredit: EPARobbie Williams will also be asked to take partCredit: GettyThe original charity gig saw music icons Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton and Sir Paul McCartney take to the stage in front of more than 120,000 fans.Profits from the show helped set up the Brit School and the Nordoff and Robbins music therapy centre a year later.The new concert is scheduled for 2026, which will mark 50 years of the Silver Clef awards — and is a year that Glastonbury takes a break.I’ve been told that Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams, Sir Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Coldplay, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith are going to be asked to take part.READ MORE ON DUA LIPANordoff and Robbins CEO Sandra Schembri told me: “We are talking to all the people that love us and we are seeing what might be possible.“We have someone who is working out who, where and what is possible, who would be willing to come back and who would be willing to support us.“When we did Knebworth, there was not a penny to raise.“Sometimes, when you work with artists, the artists will do it for free. There is always the production costs and all the get up, but with Knebworth, they paid for everything.Most read in Bizarre“The artists laid back on all their costs. We were very lucky.”Lynyrd Skynyrd play iconic song Sweet Home Alabama live at Knebworth in 1976She added: “Knebworth 2026 would be great as that is how we and The Brit School got our centres.“About £6million was raised — £3million bought us our Nordoff and Robbins London centre. I think it is Europe’s largest music therapy centre because of that concert.”Asked if she would like to see the 1990 line-up return, Sandra said: “We would like every one of them.The new concert is scheduled for 2026, and could feature Kylie MinogueCredit: GettyThe original gig saw Sir Paul McCartney take to the stage in front of more than 120,000 fansCredit: Getty“There will be 49 Silver Clef winners by the time we get to the gig.“Some have passed away, like David Bowie, but it would be great to have as many as we can back. Can they help us get to the next generation?”And revealing a Knebworth revamp could cost £2million, Sandra added: “If they chipped in again, that would be lovely, right?”Given the incredible work Nordoff and Robbins do, I am sure artists will dig deep to help make this happen. More

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      Danny O’Donoghue reveals sad reason he quit alcohol for good and why he’s started therapy

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      DANNY O’DONOGHUE has told how the death of his The Script bandmate Mark Sheehan drove him to finally go sober – and rediscover the church.Danny, frontman for the Irish rockers, spent years abusing alcohol but hit the bottle big time after Mark passed away from a short illness in April last year.Mark Sheehan’s tragic passing drove Danny O’Donoghue to finally get soberCredit: GettyThat resulted in an extremely boozy Christmas back home in Ireland, which then gave him the kick he needed to clean up his act.Danny said: “I’ve never been into hard drugs but I smoked a bit over the years, but alcohol was a big one and depression was a massive one.“Because Mark passed away, I’ve had this epiphany, I guess. I called a therapist straight away.”Recalling the moment he realised he needed to fix things, he added: “I said, ‘If I stay in Dublin much longer, this is just so bad for me’. I cut it short, went home to the UK where I have my studio and where my girlfriend lives.READ MORE ON THE SCRIPT“I said, ‘That’s it, I’m finished drinking, I’m finished smoking, I’m finished with any stimulant like caffeine – anything’.“That was 27th December. I gave up everything that day. On top of that, I bit the bullet and I went back to church.”Danny, whose band’s new album Satellites is out next month, also told the How To Fail podcast about his faith and belief in something greater.He said: “When you’re a teenager and in your twenties, it’s sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, and that’s the last thing you’re thinking of.Most read in BizarreHe added: “I know that I’m smart enough to know that I’m dumb enough to know that I’ll never know.”The Script spotted in popular Glasgow pub as they perform ‘secret’ gig for adoring fansKendall pose is daylight robberyKendall Jenner lies around by the pool in a see-through Latex dressCredit: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott / Vogue FranceKendall poses in a slinky silver number while lifting a boulder above her headCredit: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott / Vogue FranceKendall Jenner knocks spots off the competition on the cover of Vogue FranceCredit: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott / Vogue FranceKENDALL JENNER is doing exactly what I love to do when it’s hot and sticky outside – lie around by a pool.Unlike me, she wrapped herself up in a see-through Latex dress, which is far more revealing than my swimsuits – and far sweatier. But it didn’t stop her getting into a series of poses for Vogue France.In one, she hoisted a huge boulder aloft, while rocking a slinky silver number by the sea. And she knocked spots off the competition on the front page in a polka dot bikini.Kendall is determined to ensure her career will last for decades. She told the magazine: “I dream, above all, of longevity. Even when I’m older, I hope people will still think of me. I’d like to stay in the limelight as the years go by.”Speaking about where she sees herself in ten years, she added: “I would love to have a family, become a mother and have children.”Pete: I”m still an addictHE has overcome battles with drink and drugs, but The Who’s Pete Townshend has revealed he is hooked on online shopping.The guitarist said: “I go on Amazon and I buy things that I’ve already got. I don’t know why I do that. It’s an encumbrance. I’ve got an electric toothbrush, why did I buy another one?“I think everybody is an addict, so I don’t blame addiction on anything but the fact I’m a human being.“So if I have addictions now, and I think I do, although they’re not alcohol and drugs, it’s because I’m a human being. I need dopamine.”Pete, right, who has been sober for over 30 years, believes the glorification of drink and drugs in the group’s heyday led to stars dying prematurely.His bandmates Keith Moon and John Entwistle both died from accidental drug overdoses.He told the What It Takes podcast: “Keith, in one show in San Francisco, he took two elephant tranquillisers before he got on stage to perform with us.“Literally, went one, two, three, four, and collapsed. The idea that it was all a fantastic game . . . “I just drank. I had an experience later in life with drugs, I had my little stab at it, but it was a very short period.“As of today, I haven’t drunk alcohol for nearly 32 years.”Jen’s riding out the stormJennifer Lopez cycles away from divorce rumours on a break in The HamptonsCredit: TheImageDirect.comJENNIFER LOPEZ leaves her troubles in the dust as she cycles away from divorce rumours on a break in New York holiday spot The Hamptons.Maybe I’m a cynic, but I think the only reason J-Lo and Ben Affleck haven’t shut the marriage speculation down is because it takes the heat off her comeback tour flopping so badly she had to cancel it.Someone give Bennifer’s publicity team a pay rise.Get Japan festival for freeGIVEN how bloody expensive gig tickets are these days, it can be a nightmare trying to watch your favourite artists live.So it’s great that as official supporters of the Fuji Rock Festival this weekend, Amazon Music is livestreaming acts including The Killers, Fontaines DC, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party.Fans around the world will be able to tune in on Prime Video and Amazon Music to watch the action from the Naeba Ski Resort in Japan from Friday to Sunday.If you already subscribe, it’ll be in your package. If not, you can sign up for a free trial.Just don’t forget to cancel.Bum’s the word… it’s a glass actGlass Animals released their new album I Love You So F***ing MuchCredit: GettyFans can get their hands and bums on cassette copy toilet seat lidsCredit: SuppliedMOST acts aim for a No1 with a new album, but Glass Animals are going for a No2.The Brit four-piece released I Love You So F***ing Much on Friday and have now turned three cassette copies into toilet seat lids – which fans can get their hands, and bums, on.They have already shifted two online for £1,100 each.The third will be given away at random to anyone who orders a CD, cassette or vinyl from their online shop before the end of today.The see-through lid, which has the cassette suspended in the middle, was made by artist Bailey Hikawa in Los Angeles.A description on the band’s website says: “Highest quality durable resin that will last a lifetime.“It’s pretty much a family heirloom that you can pass down to your kids.”If you say so, lads.Perfect time for BlossomsBLOSSOMS have dropped new single Perfect Me, which will be on album Gary, out on September 20.Singer Tom Ogden and co are in good company, as Pixies have also released their latest song, Chicken, from The Night The Zombies Came, which will be released on October 25.Pixies’ world tour arrives in the UK on August 20, with a first stop in Glasgow before they play All Points East festival in London and Victorious festival in Portsmouth over the following few days.Arriving tomorrow, Kamille’s new single Freak will be available to stream. The funky track is taken from her upcoming project K2.Riri has a smalls secretRihanna looks like she dashed through a jumble sale – but still pulls it ofCredit: GettyI DON’T know how she does it, but Rihanna comes across as effortlessly cool in practically anything.She looked like she had dashed through a jumble sale to put together this outfit, but still pulled it off.It turns out she does think about her outfits quite carefully, though – right down to the smalls detail.Rihanna wrote on Instagram: “Since I clearly won’t be achieving my six-pack till next summer, I switched my summer goal to matching my shoes to my panties!”I doubt I could even achieve that.lSHE went in disguise in this hat, sunglasses and silver bomber jacket, but there was no mistaking Lady Gaga while she was out and about in Paris.The singer is expected to be one of the star performers at the Olympics opening ceremony, which is set to kick off at 5.45pm on BBC One on Friday.That’s not the only thing making this week special for Gaga – the trailer for her movie Joker 2: Folie A Deux premiered on Tuesday and racked up more than nine million views in its first 24 hours.The film, due out in October, will see her play The Joker’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn, and even belt out a tune.CHER is so iconic she needs TWO memoirs to tell the story of her life.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Believe singer has announced Cher: The Memoir, Part One will go on sale on November 19 after years in the making.But after struggling to fit everything in, it will be followed at a later date by a second instalment. 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      Olly Murs reveals secret perk of becoming a dad for the first time

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      AFTER welcoming baby daughter Madison with wife Amelia Tank in April, Olly Murs has been embracing his new role as a dad.But as well as the sleepless nights, dirty nappies and learning to get his Tommee Tippee bottles in a row, the Marry Me singer is enjoying a sexier side to fatherhood — being a Dilf.Olly Murs is embracing fatherhoodCredit: GettyOlly has been hanging out with new dad Joel DommettCredit: GettyThe term — which stands for Dad I’d Like to F*** — is a label Olly is comfortable with after hanging out with new dad Joel Dommett and father-of-four Joe Wicks.I caught up with Olly in an exclusive chat at Flackstock, the festival in memory of Caroline Flack in Berkshire.He told me: “I was chatting today with Joel, whose baby is ten months old, and Joe, who has a six- week-old.“I’m sort of in that ballpark now. We’re like a little Dilf club.”READ MORE ON OLLY MURSOpening up about headlining the show, Olly also paid tribute to TV presenter Caroline, who he was close friends with.Olly said: “In all the gigs I’ve done in my career, this is probably the toughest.“I’m excited to be doing this for Caroline and her family but I sort of wish we weren’t doing this.”Denise Van Outen also played a DJ set at the event, which raises money for charities Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust, as well as humanitarian organisation Choose Love.Most read in BizarrePaying tribute to Caroline, Denise told me: “Even driving here I did feel a bit emotional because you get so caught up that it’s a festival and then you suddenly remember there’s a real meaning behind this one for all of us, as we all knew Caroline.Watch the moment emotional Olly Murs returns to stage just 48 hours after baby’s birth and tells crowd ‘it’s my first show as a daddy’“I was in the car thinking, ‘I wish she could see what everybody’s doing’.“I’ve got two teenagers with me — obviously one is my daughter — but I was explaining to them what the festival is in aid of because I think it’s really important to discuss with young people so they totally understand that you can speak to someone if you’re feeling bad mentally.“For me, more than anything, that is the reason this is a festival I really wanted my daughter to come to because I think it’s important they have an understanding.“It’s the one festival you wish wasn’t happening.“But it is, so we make it brilliant for her and for everybody else that needs the support.”Murs has also befriended father-of-four Joe WicksCredit: AlamyJade’s flying highJADE THIRLWALL is going all out on her first solo album and has enlisted the help of Mike Sabath, the producer behind Raye’s six-time Brit Award-winning My 21st Century Blues.The Little Mix star, who is hoping to hit the Top Ten with debut single Angel Of My Dreams on Friday, said: “I did a lot of speed-dating producers and writers to try and find my own people. In the band there was such a formula, so I tried to push myself with new people.”Jade Thirlwall is going all out on her first solo albumCredit: GettyShe has also written tracks with Raye and Tove Lo for the album.Credit where its DuaBEING one of the hardest-working women in music has certainly paid off for Dua Lipa.I’ve learned she made almost £1million a week in the 12 months to March 2023, with her company, Radical22 Live LLP, turning over £51.6million.Dua Lipa made almost £1million a week in the 12 months to March 2023Credit: EPAAfter expenses, the New Rules singer netted £21.7million, which means £59,000 a day was left in the coffers.The numbers make her one of Britain’s highest-earning musicians, only eight years after launching her career.The figures, filed at Companies House, reflect the ticket and merch sales of her Future Nostalgia world tour.Dua’s latest earnings will massively boost her fortune after she was ranked 21st in The Sunday Times Rich List For Under-35s last year, with an estimated £75million.She is now on a break following a busy summer of shows, including a headline set at Glastonbury.But she will tour Asia in November before two sell-out gigs at Wembley Stadium next June.Fancy lending me a quid or two, Dua?Eminem among top artistsHE landed his 11th No1 album on Friday, but now Eminem has something else to celebrate, too.Today, he becomes the latest artist to receive a Brit Billion Award from the BPI.The accolade is given to those who reach one billion career streams.So far it has been handed out 39 times – and Eminem now joins acts including Queen, Green Day, The Rolling Stones and ABBA.Blake and Gigi are Marvel-lousBLAKE Lively and Gigi Hadid dressed the parts for the New York premiere of Marvel superhero flick Deadpool & Wolverine.Gossip Girl star Blake wore red to channel Deadpool, played by her husband Ryan Reynolds.Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively dressed the parts for the New York premiere of Marvel’s Deadpool & WolverineCredit: GettyRyan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman with Madonna on the red carpetCredit: GettyWhile model Gigi dazzled in a yellow outfit inspired by Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman.Brit Emma Corrin, who also stars in the film – which hits cinemas tomorrow – was bewitching in a black leotard and fur.Ryan and Hugh posed with Madonna, who allowed her 1989 hit Like A Prayer to feature in the film – but only after a visit from its stars.Ryan said: “It was a big deal to ask and a bigger deal to use it.“We met with her and showed how it was being used.”Blake kissing hubby Ryan while he is dressed up as DeadpoolCredit: InstagramRyan and Hugh on the set of the new Deadpool filmCredit: APKieran? Hayl noIT made me chuckle when I saw that The Crown’s Matt Smith had kicked up a stink over appearing on set with Kieran Hayler.Matt was said to have demanded Katie Price’s stripper ex be edited out of scenes they featured in for TV drama The Death Of Bunny Munro.The Crown’s Matt Smith has kicked up a stink over appearing on set with Kieran HaylerCredit: GettyMatt was said to have demanded Kieran be edited out of The Death Of Bunny Munro scenesCredit: The Mega AgencySources close to the former Dr Who star said he was “embarrassed” that Kieran, who was an extra, was on screen at the same time as him –  albeit for a split second.Now, having spoken to Kieran I can’t help but feel sorry for him.He signed up to an extras agency a couple of months ago and landed the very minor part in the background as Matt drove past him on Brighton seafront.Kieran, who has two children with Katie, told me: “I’m not embarrassed, I’m more hurt somebody like that would say something when they don’t even know me.“For him to say what he has apparently said . . . It doesn’t give much hope to young actors. “I’m probably in 0.5 seconds of a scene with him.“For me, it’s like, f***ing hell! “It’s like bullying. It’s mean. “Everybody should support each other.”Production crews reportedly had no idea who Kieran was.His previous credits include four gigs on EastEnders, where he played a stripper.Poor old Kieran.This is certainly up there with one of the strangest showbiz feuds.Kieran Hayler with his ex Katie PriceCredit: GettyAnne and Bandit’s new babyHAVING topped the charts for nine weeks with their 2016 collaboration Rockabye, Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie have teamed up again.They have been back in the studio working on follow-up track Cry Baby, along with David Guetta.Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie have teamed up againCredit: SuppliedAnd that title is something Anne-Marie knows all about, given this will be her first single since she gave birth to her daughter earlier this year.Anne-Marie and the trio – Grace Chatto and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson – posed for this quirky snap, above, on the set of the video, which I’m told is a feast for the eyes.Speaking about the track, which is expected to be released this summer, Grace said: “I can’t express in words how much Cry Baby means to me. “It came out delicate, playful and soft, despite the song’s deep pain.“It still makes me cry sometimes when I listen to it, four years on from when we started it.“I’m so grateful it is going to finally be out in the world.”Vick’s Cal palVICK HOPE looked glowing as she posed for a rare photo with husband Calvin Harris.The pair, who tied the knot last year, are notoriously private about their romance.Vick Hope beams in a rare picture with hubby Calvin HarrisCredit: instagram/vicknhopeBut Radio 1 DJ Vick shared this snap of her grinning from ear to ear when she joined him backstage as he performed in Ibiza on the weekend.Ten months on from their wedding, these two are still in the honeymoon phase.Celine on track for OlympicsSHE hasn’t performed live in four years but it looks like Celine Dion will make her grand return at Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony.I exclusively revealed last month how the superstar had received a formal offer to be part of the showstopper in Paris – and now she has been spotted there.It looks like Celine Dion will make her grand return at Friday’s Olympic opening ceremonyCredit: SplashIf Celine does make it to the microphone, it will be her first performance since she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, which has left her struggling to sing and move.But she isn’t the only big name set to appear.Lady Gaga was spotted returning to a hotel in the city on Monday, following a rehearsal for the ceremony.In 2018 movie A Star Is Born, she covered Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose – so she may well perform that.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, one of France’s most successful living artists, David Guetta, is unlikely to feature.He is scheduled to DJ in Valencia on Thursday, and then Ibiza the next day, when the ceremony is taking place. 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      Beyonce and Blur boost UK economy by £8billion as music industry starts thriving again

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      THE music biz has bounced back in style from the dark days of lockdown.Sellout shows by Beyonce, Blur and Harry Styles helped boost the British economy by an incredible £8billion last year.The music biz has bounced back in style with sellout shows including Beyonce’s tourCredit: GettyBlur also helped boost the British economy by an incredible £8billion last yearCredit: GettyAnd 2024’s figures are likely to be even higher following Taylor Swift’s mega successful 15-date UK Eras tour.It’s all a far cry from the lockdown crisis of 2020, when all live gigs were stopped literally overnight. Every musician I interview will recall the pain of the pandemic and the devastating impact it had on the music industry.One in three people lost their jobs and as a team, we talked for hours about how long it would take for the industry to recover.Read More on ShowbizWell, new research has revealed the music business is booming, with 19.2million music fans heading to gigs and festivals, including Glastonbury and TRNSMT, in 2023.It’s a huge bounce back for musicians, and a massive leap forward, with both figures rising more than 20 per cent compared to 2022.Jobs in the music industry are also coming back, with music tourism helping 62,000 stay in work last year — an increase of more than 17 per cent from the year before.The growth isn’t just in London too, with music fans from home and abroad travelling more than ever before within the UK to see their favourite artists.Most read in BizarreJust over £4.2bn of that figure came from ticket sales, travel, accommodation and meals and drinks out — with the remaining £3.8bn spent indirectly, with local businesses getting a much-needed cash boost.The research, compiled by UK Music, shows that the music industry is finally getting back on its feet but there is certainly more work to be done. Beyonce Stuns in Braless TopThe company’s chief executive Tom Kiehl admitted that more money is desperately needed to prevent grassroots venues from disappearing.Artists are listening and are doing all they can to help.Next month Sex Pistols rockers Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones are teaming up with Frank Carter for two special gigs at West London’s Bush Hall in a bid to raise cash to save the venue from closure.The Music Venue trust has also been campaigning for a £1 donation to be added to the price of tickets for arena and stadium shows.The cash would be pumped back into the small venues and clubs — where most headline acts started out. It is a brilliant concept we should absolutely be getting behind.And with huge shows still to come from Janet Jackson, Jonas Brothers and Charli XCX later this year, plus the return of Taylor Swift for a further five shows at Wembley Stadium next month, I fully expect this year’s financial figures to make music history.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe more we can do to help the music industry grow, the better.Long may it continue. More