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      Kate Moss rakes in eye-watering sum after launching canny side hustle involving daughter Lila and Rita Ora

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      KATE MOSS has made a fortune as one of the world’s most successful fashion models – but it turns out she’s a canny entrepreneur too. New accounts show she has banked £4.3MILLION in profits by managing other models including her daughter Lila and singer Rita Ora.Kate Moss has banked £4.3MILLION in profits by managing models including her daughter LilaCredit: GettyRita Ora has also signed with the Kate Moss AgencyCredit: SplashKate also manages model Thomas Eblen, aka Blondey McCoyCredit: GettyFigures for Kate Moss Agency, which she set up in 2016, have soared.As well as looking after her own career, the talent agency represents Ella Richards — granddaughter of Rolling Stones’ Keith — and model Thomas Eblen, aka Blondey McCoy. Its profits to the year ending July 31, 2023, include £831,000 earned last year.The accounts were signed off by Kate last week and filed at Companies House.They show the firm held £5.9million in assets, including £2.6million in cash, and owed £1.5million in bills.read more on kate mossClever Kate, who is a director of the company, owed just £13 in bank loans and overdrafts.Its net assets have jumped from £3.5million in July 2022 to £4.31million.A source said: “Kate started the business at the time Lila was starting to model.“It was also at the time Kate herself was changing her lifestyle and stopping her renowned partying.Most read in Bizarre“So it has been a roaring success and she has other high-profile stars, like Rita, on the books. “Kate has so much experience in the industry and has been able to apply it to what she knows best — modelling.”Kate Moss, 50, wows with lookalike daughter Lila Grace, 21, as they pose for designer bag ad campaignCroydon-born Kate, who started modelling aged 14 in 1988, runs six private firms, including her agency and her wellness brand Cosmoss.On her daughter’s career, she previously said: “She understands she can say no, for one thing, which I never did, and she has the right people around her — I’ve made sure of that.“And let’s face it, she’s a lot more sensible than I was back then. “I mean . . . thank God.”These figures are worth raising a glass to, but reformed party animal Kate no longer drinks after overhauling her lifestyle. Perhaps a cuppa and a salad will have to make do when toasting her success.LOVE THE NEW LOOK, MAISIEMAISIE WILLIAMS looks a world away from her Game Of Thrones days in this structured tweed dress in New York.Sporting eyebrows that would make Cara Delevingne’s look thin, the English actress – who found fame as GoT’s Arya Stark – was at a Q&A for her Apple+ series The New Look.Maisie Williams posed in structured tweed dress in New YorkCredit: GettyMaisie found fame as GoT’s Arya StarkCredit: HBOOut now, it centres on the life of designer Christian Dior and is set in the 1940s.Maisie plays his sister Catherine and revealed she ditched her mates to concentrate on the role.She said: “I let go of a lot of my responsibilities in my own life in preparation. “I came away from all of my friends and my family and from my phone. “I don’t think I looked at my phone for a month.”A high-paying job where you don’t even have to check your emails sounds like a dream.SAB’S SINGLE
      SABRINA CARPENTER is giving Taylor Swift a run for her money in the charts with her single Espresso.
      It has gone from No5 to No1 in the midweek update and looks likely to knock Taylor and Post Malone’s collaboration Fortnight off the top spot after a week.
      But there are fewer than 1,000 copies separating the two, so it is all to play for.
      Taylor doesn’t have much to worry about, as her songs from album The Tortured Poets Department are still hugely popular.
      According to the sales figures, Fortnight is at No2, I Can Do It With A Broken Heart is at No7 and Down Bad is at No8.

      WHO COULD THIS BIE?HE has sold more 150million records in a career spanning 15 years – but I can’t blame you if you don’t recognise Justin Bieber here.The Canadian singer has grown a long, scraggly beard and showed off photos of his new facial hair on Instagram, as he continues a musical hiatus.Justin Bieber looks unrecognisable with a beardCredit: Instagram/Justin BieberHe quit his tour in 2022 citing health issues and has been having time out ever since, although he did pop up at Coachella earlier this month to perform with singer TEMS.Fingers crossed, new music is on the way. But shaving the beard might be a good idea before that.ZARA: GIVE ME MORE HATERSMOST singers surely want more fans – but not Zara Larsson.She claims you are only truly loved when you have got a load of people slating you as well.Zara Larsson claims you are only truly loved when you have got a load of people slating you as wellCredit: SplashThe So Good singer said: “I want more haters.“Just a few, because that truly means you also have a lot of lovers and the haters are really dedicated people. “If someone is indifferent to you, that’s actually worse.”Zara, whose third album Venus peaked at No15 in February, says she is no longer obsessing over numbers or chart places.On the podcast Great Company with Jamie Laing, she added: “I’m doing it because I love it.“And I’m doing it because I like to perform and I like to write songs and I like to sing.“Then everything that comes with it, it’s amazing and it’s beautiful and it’s fantastic . . .  but I can’t do it.” I have to agree. In the age of streaming, it’s so easy for artists to get bogged down in plays and views.First and foremost, it should be about the music.
      I ENJOYED a nostalgic trip to see Blue last week during their Greatest Hits tour.
      But before they even took to the stage, I was hooked.
      Vegas-born rising star Max Rae is opening for the boys, bringing with her an array of Glasto-worthy sequin catsuits.
      Max performed a cover of Spice Girls hit Wannabe as well as her latest single Keep You Waiting.
      She is one to watch.

      U2 ADAM MARRIAGE BREAK-UPU2’s Adam Clayton has split from his wife Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho after a decade of marriage.The bass player has a six-year-old daughter with the Brazilian human rights lawyer. U2’s Adam Clayton has split from his wife Mariana Teixeira de CarvalhoCredit: AlamyThey married in September 2013 but have now divorced. READ MORE SUN STORIESA spokesman for the couple, right, said: “Both will continue to be fully involved in the care of their daughter and they request that the family’s privacy be respected.”Adam, who previously dated Naomi Campbell, was living in Las Vegas from September until early March during U2’s concert residency in the city. More

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      Inside the Beckhams’ love for art as family pose for pic in London home next to £3m artwork to mark Victoria’s birthday

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      THEY posed in their finery for the perfect family portrait last weekend.Victoria Beckham was turning 50 and, in true Posh Spice style, lit up Instagram by posting a snap of her with husband David and their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper in the hallway of their £30million West London home.Victoria Beckham posted a snap of her with husband David and their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper in the hallway next to a painting by Richard PrinceCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskBut despite splashing out an estimated £250,000 on the party at swanky private members’ club Oswald’s, in London’s Mayfair, it seems Posh likes her money where she can see it — hanging on her walls.David is stood proudly in the family portrait next to a huge painting which depicts a nurse dripping in blood.It is understood that this work is by one of the Beckhams’ favourite artists, American painter and photographer Richard Prince. The canvas, reckoned to have a £3million price tag, is said to be from Prince’s series of artworks Nurses, which show white-uniformed figures based on 20th-century pulp novels.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZElsewhere, a drawing believed to be by Salvador Dali and worth an estimated £100,000 hangs beneath their stairs.The provocative piece shows two bodies merging together when the Spanish artist began experimenting with erotica themes. Our art insider told us: “The pencil drawing appears to be from Dali and shows the body parts entwined in a provocative manner.’Taken seriously’“It is a statement that the Beckhams want to be taken seriously as collectors — especially given where it is placed.Most read in Bizarre“People hang their favourite art in two places — above the fire-place and near a staircase — so everyone will see it.”They added: “David and Victoria clearly enjoy surrealism, and provocative pieces, and are interested in street art, pop art and American culture. David Beckham broke major rule at Victoria Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday bash with video of Spice Girls performing Stop”But the Beckhams are also keen to support up-and-coming artists.”They now frequent some of the major international galleries.Our source added: “Their taste is evolving from commercial Mayfair galleries to the likes of Gagosian and White Cube, which is considered a step up in the art world.”Speaking last year about her growing interest in art, Victoria told Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “It’s not football, it’s not fashion, it’s not music — it’s something totally different that David and I are enjoying learning about together.“I’m not pretending to be the greatest expert but I’m really enjoying learning.”The Beckhams are clearly huge fans of Richard Prince’s work, after they commissioned a piece by him which showed Posh in the Spice Girls video for the band’s 1996 hit, Say You’ll Be There.David was in a hotel room with his then Manchester United and England teammate Gary Neville when the video was showing on TV at the time and it was at this moment that he pointed at Victoria on the screen and said: “I’m going to marry that one.”She added: “We have a few of Richard’s pieces but this one is especially cool because it’s of me as Posh Spice.”I have no doubt Victoria will be picking up her own paintbrush very soon.MICK JAGGER looked out of this world in this Instagram of his visit to Nasa HQ.Mick Jagger dropped by the Nasa HQ in Houston ahead of the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds tourCredit: InstagramThe Rolling Stones frontman dropped by at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas before the band kicked off their Hackney Diamonds tour of North America in the city.He captioned his snap: “Thanks @nasa for being so welcoming to us and great to be shown around by astronauts Josh Cassada, Bob Hines and Jessica Meir.”BLUE IS NEW JADEJADE THIRLWALL was feeling far from blue, although wearing a whole load of it, as she appeared on set to film the video for her debut solo single.The Little Mix star looked unrecognisable in a huge faux fur coat and blonde beehive wig for the shoot in London.Jade Thirlwall looked unrecognisable in a blue faux fur coat and blonde beehive wigCredit: SplashThe star was seen filming the video for her debut solo singleCredit: SplashShe was joined by her Rizzle Kicks singer boyfriend Jordan Stephens.It comes after I revealed the name of her upcoming single, Angel Of My Dreams, which also includes a dig at her former boss, X Factor king Simon Cowell.It features the telling line: “Sold my soul to a SyCo” – a reference to Simon’s now- defunct record label, which the pop band quit in 2018.I expect lots of Easter eggs in the video.SHE had a Top 10 hit with her debut solo single Forget About Us two weeks ago, but Perrie Edwards is now plotting her next big offering.Perrie Edwards is now planning a video for follow-up single TearsCredit: GettyThe Little Mix singer, who is engaged to former Liverpool footie ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, is planning a video for follow-up single Tears.A source reveals: “It’s an upbeat ballad, emotive and personal.“She had a great reception to Forget About Us and wants to keep the momentum.”Let it all out, Pez.BEY UP TO NAUGHTY BUSINESSNAUGHTY BOY had a hit with 2015’s Runnin’ (Lose It All) featuring superstar Beyonce – and now has pulled off the collab AGAIN.The I’m A Celeb star, real name Shahid Khan, has a track with her on his second album, out later this year.Naughty Boy has pulled off another collab with Beyonce on his second albumCredit: Andrew Sims – The TimesAn industry insider tells me: “The collab has been under wraps but the label are excited. “Shahid has a special relationship with Beyonce, they respect each other musically. Runnin’ was huge, they hope to recreate that.”When producer Naughty was in the I’m A Celeb castle in Wales in 2021, he opened up about Bey. He said: “I’d met her in Beverly Hills and (her husband) Jay-Z. They were playing Backgammon.“Fast-forward six months, she got my number from the label and called. “I didn’t believe it. But this is why she’s a queen – she wanted to speak to me directly.“My friend was driving, we stopped at a service station because I had the call. It was Queen B. “After, I was like, ‘Store this number!’. I stored it as ‘Queen B’. She’s so caring, no diva-ness.”STARVING TIME AT THE ZUUTELLY chef and rapper Big Zuu is the latest celebrity to sign up to upcoming Netflix reality show Bear Hunt.He will get £150,000 to fly to Costa Rica to film the series, hosted by Bear Grylls and Holly Willoughby.It will see celebs, also including Jesy Nelson and Danny Cipriani, pitted against survival expert Bear as they try to live in the wild.A source tells me: “Netflix were keen to land Big Zuu, he is larger than life. He has never done anything like this and loves his comforts.”Hopefully he will rustle up some tasty jungle grub.CAUGHT LIVETake That, London O2WITH an arena packed full of screaming women for Take That’s This Life On Tour show, you could have been forgiven for thinking a new boy band was in town.But more than three decades after they first hit the charts in the early Nineties, Take That proved they can still cast a magical spell over their adoring fans.During a show designed to resemble a TV special about their glittering career, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen went back to their roots with anthems Back For Good, Relight My Fire and a stunning solo piano performance of A Million Love Songs.The trio did not hold back when it came to putting on a spectacle – pyrotechnics lit up the stage, while there was flawless dance choreography. The show even had a cheesy moment with blushing fans during a kiss-cam style segment.Instead of performing an encore, the band wrapped things up with their 2007 hit Rule The World – as their die-hard fans worshipped the three gods before them.★★★★☆YOUR TIME, DUADUA LIPA showcased her talent after she was named in the top 100 influential people of 2024 by Time magazine.The Training Season singer wore a plunging printed dress as she performed at the Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.Dua Lipa stunned in this plunging printed dress as she performed at the Time 100 Gala at Jazz in New YorkCredit: GettyGuests in the audience included her actor boyfriend Callum Turner.Time’s sparkling bio on Dua reads: “She left home at 15 to propel her music dreams into action. She is driven, independent, and possesses a desire for knowledge.“She appeals to future artists to be mindful of the world around them.”I couldn’t agree more with those sentiments.PARTY OF THE WEEK
      DIVA AWARDS: Celebrating 30 years of the magazine run by LINDA RILEY at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London
      WHAT WE ATE: Salmon mousse, chicken and sweet potato with a panna cotta dessert
      WHAT WE DRANK: Pink champagne
      WHO WAS THERE: Dannii Minogue, Sandi Toksvig, Anna Richardson and Sophie Ward.

      CAUGHT LIVEBlue, London PalladiumJUST One Love was felt in the crowd at The London Palladium as four Noughties hunks in the shape of Blue took to the stage for their Greatest Hits tour.Beforehand, Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan and Antony Costa were supported by American singer Max Rae who oozed glamour with both her sequinned catsuit and her intoxicating vocal.The lads of Blue are still just as fresh as in their boy band heydayCredit: PAThe lads, are still just as fresh as in their boy band heyday, albeit with huskier vocals. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey serenaded the sold-out venue which housed more than 2,000 of their die-hard fans as well as celeb pals such as Denise Van Outen and Gok Wan.The group’s anthem All Rise didn’t need the crowd to stand and dance – fans were already on their feet following Blue’s rendition of a nostalgic setlist including Fly By, Breathe Easy and Guilty – and among the old favourites was new single My City.★★★★☆ More

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

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      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

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      Inside Lewis Capaldi’s new life in London as he settles in £3m pad and talks about starting football team

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      HE only bought a fancy new house in a leafy part of North London last month but Lewis Capaldi is already one of the area’s most popular celebs.Insiders at his favourite boozer told me that the Scottish Beyonce has already enamoured himself with residents — who have branded him their favourite famous face.Lewis Capaldi has settled into London livingCredit: GettyCapaldi has a load of famous mates like Harry StylesCredit: GettyAnd it seems the Someone You Loved singer is keen to ingratiate himself further into the fold by getting involved in the local footie scene.A source said: “Lewis has found a home for life here and everyone loves him.“He is a regular in a few of the local pubs and has got great banter with the locals.“Lewis is a big football fan and has said he’d be keen to get involved if the chance came up.READ MORE ON CELEBS“He’s got a load of famous mates like Harry Styles, in the area, and Liam Gallagher and Patrick Kielty live nearby too, so he could band together a whole team to take on the locals.“He seems really happy and is in such a great place.“Everyone who sees Lewis is so pleased to see how well he’s doing.”We told last month how Lewis had splashed out £3million on a house close to Harry’s in the capital.Most read in BizarreHe has been spotted in recent weeks hanging out with his girlfriend, actress Ellie MacDowall, as he takes time out of the spotlight.Lew’s second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, went straight to the No1 spot last year.Lewis Capaldi struggles to continue during Glastonbury set during Tourette’s battle as audience step in to help during emotional momentHe later went on an extended break after struggling with his mental health.But in January he treated fans to an extended version of the record with five new songs.Lew said at the time: “I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.“I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100 per cent before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything.”I can’t wait to see Lewis back on stage again but looking after himself is the most important thing.Patrick Kielty is another of Lewis’s palsCredit: GettyLiam Gallagher is also the Scot singer’s friendCredit: GettyIt’s all change for ZenZENDAYA has nailed the four-hand smash on her Challengers junket tour.The Hollywood actress plays a tennis coach in the new film and showed off four amazing outfits as she promoted it in New York.Zendaya has nailed the four-hand smash on her Challengers junket tourCredit: GettyZen kicked off the day in a smart white top and trousers for a fan screening of ChallengersCredit: GettyAlthough she admitted earlier this week she had no idea about tennis before starting work on the film, Zendaya has clearly been using Wimbledon for style inspiration.She kicked off the day in a smart white top and trousers for a fan screening of Challengers at AMC Lincoln Square before changing into a Kylie Minogue-style hooded dress.Zendaya then switched up for her look again – and wore a tennis ball-coloured dress at Zero Bond in the Big Apple, before putting on a grey top and trousers for a well-earned dinner at Mamo.Given how hard Zendaya has been working on the promo trail for Challengers, I hope for her sake it’s ace.The actress wore a tennis ball-coloured dress at Zero BondCredit: SplashThe star donned a grey top and trousers combo for a well-earned dinner at MamoCredit: BackGridScott has Swift replyTAYLOR SWIFT’s new record The Tortured Poets Department has broken records since its release this time last week and today is at the No1 spot in the album chart.Despite this, Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant says he cannot understand the Taylor “phenomenon”.Neil Tennant, middle, says he can’t understand the Taylor Swift phenomenonCredit: GettyTaylor released a new album this monthCredit: GettyI told you on Wednesday that Neil had questioned whether she really had hits, saying: “What is Taylor Swift’s Billie Jean?“Shake It Off? Is it though? I even know that is the answer but I listened to that the other day and it is not Billie Jean, is it?”In my eyes, Neil couldn’t have been more wrong.And now Scott Mills has agreed with me.He said on his Radio 2 show yesterday: “Neil from Pet Shop Boys has questioned the success of Taylor Swift.“Taylor Swift, the biggest pop star on the planet.“But, apparently, Neil can’t name any famous Swifty songs.”Reeling off her accolades, including the No1 position today, Scott added: “She was 2023’s Person of the Year, she’s won 14 Grammy awards and has so far had eight UK No1s. She’s quite big, Neil.”Jokingly, Scott added: “You know she will now write a song about you, Neil, I hope you realise.”Be warned, Neil. The Swifties have quite the bite.Scott Mills disagrees with the Pet Shop Boys frontmanCredit: BBCRicky is stage struckJIM and Barb reunited in Stockport after Sue Johnston surprised her Royle Family hubby Ricky Tomlinson.He is appearing in a new UK-wide production called Irish Annie and was stunned when Sue walked out on stage this week.Sue Johnston surprised co-star Ricky Tomlinson on stageShe was in character as the BBC sitcom’s long-suffering Barb and she strolled on mid-performance to shock Ricky and then said: “I thought I would find you in Irish Annie’s pub”Afterwards, Ricky admitted: “I had no idea Sue was making an appearance and it was a wonderful surprise.”The Royle Family is one of my stepdad Alan’s favourite telly shows, and we were both gutted when the final special was screened in 2012.In 2028, it will be 30 years since it first came out, so I’m holding out hope for an anniversary special.Madonna ex in Rio gig snubMADONNA’s ex Jesus Luz will swerve her huge beach concert in Brazil after a major falling out.The pair managed to stay friends following the end of their two-year romance in 2010.Madonna’s ex Jesus Luz will swerve her huge beach concert in BrazilCredit: RexBut now he won’t be going to her huge May 4 gig.The model told local press in Rio De Janeiro, where Madonna will wrap up her Celebration tour: “There’s no way to pretend that everything is fine. I had a disagreement with her last week, via text. And I’m not going to the show.”Oh to be a fly on that WhatsApp chat.More than a million fans are expected to be heading to Copacabana Beach for the concert, which Madge is putting on for free, so I doubt Jesus will be missed.As Liam Gallagher would say, it’s going to be biblicalChris is short on styleDON’T worry, Chris Pine has not gone a little bit strange and sacked his stylist.The Hollywood actor, who usually looks pretty hot, top, dressed up as the leading character from his new film Poolman during the Toronto International Film Festival.Chris Pine dressed up as the leading character from his new film Poolman during the Toronto International Film FestivalCredit: APChris is normally very smartly dressedCredit: Getty Images – GettyChris, who appears in the film alongside Danny DeVito and Jennifer Jason Leigh, went full method with shaggy hair and shorts – and even drove up to the red carpet at the Vista Theatre in his character Darren Barrenman’s Awesome Aquatics pool cleaning van.I’d need a few G&Ts before I’d be persuaded to do that.Penguin power
      WE celebrated the brilliant Brentford Penguins FC last year at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards – and got David and Romeo Beckham to surprise founder Allan Cockram with the Unsung Hero gong.
      Now children in the club, who have Down’s Syndrome, are now going to be seeing a little bit more of Romeo after he became an ambassador for the Penguins.

      Roman: nice side of nepoROMAN KEMP is embracing his “nepo baby” label and says he isn’t alone.On The Brits Podcast, which is back for a third series, the radio DJ said that being the son of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp has its upsides – despite the fact he regularly gets the mickey ripped out of him.Roman Kemp is embracing his ‘nepo baby’ labelWhen asked if he’s got a nepo WhatsApp group, Roman said with a laugh: “Yep. Me, Brooklyn Beckham and Lily Allen,” before adding:“It’s the best. People go, ‘You haven’t worked’. Well, actually I have worked but I’ve had really nice things.”Roman told host Jordan Stephens he is now working to get his FA football badges after quitting Capital FM’s Breakfast Show.When asked about his plans for the future, Roman said:“Football coaching. I’m going to do One Show as well but I’m going to do my coaching.”As a joke, he added: “Nepo ref.”I can hear the chants already.Mabel gets a vitamins boostMABEL is back today with her new song, called Vitamins.The track is inspired by her early R&B roots and she told me: “It is my family and friends’ favourite out of all the music I’ve made over the past couple years.”Mabel is back today with her new song, VitaminsCredit: GettyIn a nod to her boyfriend, Sony executive Preye Crooks, Mabel added: “It’s a reminder to the man I love to take care of himself, but also that in difficult times I’ll always be there in his corner.”Meanwhile, Griff has announced her debut album Vertigo, out on July 19, and a world tour that includes dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol and London.Today, Florence And The Machine reveal a special BBC Proms performance on September 11, celebrating 15 years since debut album Lungs.READ MORE SUN STORIESMadness will drop an expanded version of their first No1 studio album, last year’s Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, with five new tracks.And Jess Glynne’s third, self-titled album, also drops today. More

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      Taylor Swift’s outspoken ex Matty Healy DIDN’T sign NDA & is currently penning secret album amid backlash from her fans

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      TAYLOR SWIFT could be about to get a taste of her own medicine – and I think it could be a pretty bitter thing to swallow.Insiders say outspoken Matty Healy, one of the targets on tracks from Taylor’s record-breaking new album The Tortured Poets Department, is secretly working on The 1975’s sixth album.Taylor Swift’s outspoken ex Matty Healy didn’t sign a Non-disclosure agreementCredit: GettyAnd given he didn’t sign a non-disclosure agreement following his brief fling with Taylor last year, he could be ready to lift the lid on what it is really like to date the American superstar.I mean, after being branded the “smallest man who ever lived” by Taylor on her album’s title track, it’s fair to say Matty could have quite a lot to say.To add insult to injury, those who know Matty told me he had no idea he was going to be referenced and only found out when his name started trending on social media last Friday.A source said: “Matty is currently keeping a low profile working on The 1975’s next album.Read More on Showbiz“This time last week he had no idea he was about to become one of the most talked about men on the planet. “He has opted to keep silent, but no NDA has been signed. “Like Taylor, he uses his music as a form of release and storytelling. “It’s naturally caused him to think about their time together and he’s never been one to hold back when speaking his mind.Most read in Bizarre“Also like Taylor, he’s moved on and is very happy with his current relationship with Gabbriette Bechtel.“But there is nothing stopping him from writing about his romance with Taylor and having his say on what she said about him.“Fans of the band should be keeping an eye out when that album drops.”Fans spot six clues that Taylor Swifts song Tortured Poets Department is about The 1975’s Matty Healy – not ex Joe AlwynNone of us would be surprised if Matty did decide to put pen to paper about Taylor as he’s got form when it comes to writing about his love life.He previously wrote about his relationship with American star HALSEY, after she hammered him on her 2016 single Colours.On the song, she said of Matty: “You’re only happy when your sorry head is filled with dope/I hope you make it to the day you’re 28 years old.”Watch out, Taylor. This can of worms is well and truly open.In 2014, Taylor and Matty briefly dated but the timings didn’t work out, a source claimsCredit: GettyTaylor slammed Matty on the title track of her last albumCredit: Getty More

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      British 90s legend teases chart comeback ahead of one of the biggest year’s of his career

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      ROBBIE WILLIAMS is sick of downtime and is gearing up for a huge six months – including new music. He told his mate Andy Goldstein on Virgin Radio: “I’ve got loads of plans. Robbie Williams is gearing up for a huge six months – including new musicCredit: The Mega Agency”I’ve written loads of songs, I’ve got my film (Better Man) at the end of this year and I’m doing Hyde Park in the summer.“I have never been busier, I’ve never been as ambitious as I am right now. I am full of purpose and I am loving life.”Robbie’s biopic, being made by The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey, is out at the end of the year. And Robbie revealed Michael has big plans for the wacky film when it comes to awards season.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZOf the big-budget movie, which will see a CGI monkey playing him, Robbie, who hasn’t released an album since 2022, said: “Big film companies are putting money into it and lots of big American film companies are putting money into the marketing – they’re talking about awards season.“I think I am about to get lucky again but I don’t know if I’ll be winning an Oscar.”We’re backing you all the way, Robbie.STRICTLY WAS WILL HORRORWILL YOUNG says pulling out of Strictly Come Dancing is still the hardest moment of his career.Most read in BizarreThe singer had to quit the BBC dancing show in 2016 after struggling with panic attacks and PTSD.Will Young says he quit Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 after struggling with panic attacks and PTSDCredit: BBCWill, who is back with new track Falling Deep, said: “I love dancing. I was actually really excited about doing the show [but] just leaving the house going 20 yards to the corner shop was hard.”Robbie Williams hints at shock career move during interviewHe added on Elizabeth Day’s How To Fail podcast: “I was in the middle of a protracted breakdown and PTSD. Imagine having panic attacks 24 hours a day.“I see it as probably the hardest point of my career.”Will is back to his best now and is heading out on a 50-date UK tour in September, with tickets on sale tomorrow.FILM director Taika Waititi has turned to Future to help him tease Belvedere Vodka’s luxury Belvedere 10 edition. The superstar said: “There is no doubt Belvedere is one of the coolest alcohol brands in the world.”It certainly beats my Aldi own-brand.Aitch’s one for the ladiesMY favourite rapper Aitch releases new track Famous Girl today – and if you’re a famous woman, you’re going to want to listen to see if he gives you a shout out.Stars including Michelle Keegan, Katy Perry and Lizzo get name-checked in the song, which comes out at 7:30pm tonight.Aitch releases new track Famous Girl todayCredit: GettyPop star Anne-Marie– who he collaborated with on her hit Psycho – also gets a nod from the Manchester-born star, along with Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue.Aitch, above, went on to make it clear he’s got his eyes on Raye, who he thinks is “sexy as s***.”I can’t say I’m not jealous. I am jealous as hell. Aitch, I’ve got a mad crush on you.DUA LIPA is keeping it casual before the busiest summer of her life.The pop star was out in New York as she gears up for her performance at Glastonbury.Dua Lipa was spotted out and about in New York ahead of her performance at GlastonburyCredit: GettyWe revealed yesterday how Dua was working on one of the most ambitious sets in Worthy Farm history.Dua is heading into tough rehearsals in the coming days and won’t be distracted after handing control of her social media to her team.She said of not having access to X: “It was a hindrance to my confidence, getting up on stage and thinking people didn’t like me or they hated the music . . . I work so hard, why should I not be able to enjoy it?”Camila’s Cat tailCAMILA CABELLO’s latest modelling job is out there.The singer posed in swimming goggles and a weird plastic hat for one snap, then on all fours with a blonde tale which looks like it was borrowed from Doja Cat’s outfit at Coachella.Camila Cabello was on all fours with a blonde tale for a snapCredit: @kingkongmagazineThe singer also appeared to cry blue tears as she sipped a warm drinkCredit: @kingkongmagazineShe also appeared to cry blue tears as she sipped a warm drink for King Kong mag. I’ve seen similar breakdowns when Starbucks got a name wrong.Camila posed in swimming goggles and a weird plastic hat for King Kong magCredit: @kingkongmagazineIT’S CRAWL OVER NOW AS ANTS HIT STONES GIGYOU might be one of the biggest bands on the planet, but You Cant Always Get What You Want.Roadies working on the first night of the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds tour in the US say the NRG stadium in Houston, Texas, has had an invasion of critters.One staffer, who shared a backstage catering document, revealed “rampant ants” were on the loose.Another warning sign on handouts for the roadies warns them to “pay attention for ants” – which I have no doubt will get Sir Mick Jagger moving with more vigour than usual.Alongside Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, Mick will take to the stage for the first night on Sunday before playing 18 more dates across America, wrapping up the shows in California on July 17.I’ll be putting on my best cowboy hat and boots on Saturday and will fly out to Houston to watch them in action, which you can read all about next week. I’ve packed some Raid . . . just in case.Lily’s rapper fling hit a bum noteLILY ALLEN is like a brilliant broken tap – once you turn her on she just won’t stop.The actress and singer has confessed to telling a hilarious porky to one of her conquests because she didn’t want to tell him she had cosmetic surgery.Lily Allen appeared on Dish podcast with her pal Miquita OliverCredit: SuppliedShe said: “I once got off with a rapper and we were in a hotel room. He was behind me.“Well, I’d had lipo-suction in my early twenties on my bum and my thighs, and I have a couple of scars.“He was behind me and remarked on the scars. He said, ‘What are those from?’“I was too embarrassed to reveal that I had had liposuction, so I said I had a hip replacement – somehow thinking that was sexier than lipo.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe told her story while appearing on Nick Grimshaw and chef Angela Hartnett’s Dish podcast with her pal Miquita Oliver. Her weird fib is the kind of thing I would blurt out, so I’m glad to see I’m not alone. More

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      Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets proves she’s the immovable Queen of the music industry

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      FIRST REVIEW: THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT★★★★★ON first listen, The Tortured Poets Department could be the first time Taylor Swift’s crown has slipped in years.However, while there is no immediate “radio-friendly single”, that doesn’t mean her reign as queen of the music industry is over.This cover image released by Republic Records show “The Tortured Poets Department” by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)In fact, far from it.It’s fair to say most, if not all, the songs are growers which quickly become stuck in the head after a couple of plays with infectious hooks and loops.Lead single Fortnight, featuring rapper Post Malone, has all the markings to recreate the success of her juggernaut 2022 hit Anti-Hero and then some.Lyrically, Taylor has never been stronger either.In keeping with its name, Tortured Poets is essentially the past two years of Taylor’s life retold as poetry.Peppered with similes and metaphors, the album is easily the most vulnerable, and brutal, Taylor has ever released.Standout tracks include pop number I Can Do It With A Broken Heart, The Prophesy, So High School and heartbreaking ballad Loml.Most read in BizarreThe bridge in savage track Smallest Man Who Ever Lived is also one of the best of her career.As she sings on the final track of the standard edition, Clara Bow: “The future’s bright… dazzling”.And so her reign continues. I predict a 12th UK No 1 album is just around the corner.Taylor Swift is set to kick off her record breaking Eras Tour in just a few weeks timeCredit: AFPTaylor Swift looks set to bag herself her 12th UK No1 with The Tortured Poets Department” by Taylor Swift. More

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      Glastonbury 2024 headliner plans most ambitious set ever with revamped stage and multiple outfit changes

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      HER headline set on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury will be the biggest performance of her career – and Dua Lipa is going all out to impress.I can reveal the Training Season star is putting on one of the most ambitious shows in Worthy Farm history, including moving platforms, a troupe of dancers and very special guests.Dua Lipa will start gruelling dance rehearsals in the coming weeks to make sure she is fully prepared for her slot at GlastonburyCredit: GettyInsiders have told me Dua is starting gruelling dance rehearsals in the coming weeks to make sure she is fully prepared for her slot, which will also feature loads of fast outfit changes.They added: “Dua is the most pop focused headliner Glastonbury have had in years and she is pulling out all the stops to impress.“She knows how to put on a big show and she is planning to bring all of that to Worthy Farm.“Dua will have a dance troupe on stage and will be performing some seriously tricky choreography.READ MORE ON DUA LIPA“She is taking some inspiration from Kylie Minogue and will have moving platforms on the stage like Kylie did during her headline slot in 2019.“Dua will have special guests coming outtoo.“In many ways Dua feels like everything since her debut track New Love in 2015 has been leading up to this moment, so it will be a really emotional night for her.”We first revealed in October how Dua was in talks for Glasto.Most read in BizarreShe was also offered a headline slot at US festival Coachella, but chose the farm because . . . well, who the hell would turn down Glastonbury.Confirming her slot — on Friday June 28 — last month, Dua said: “I have dreamt of this moment all my life.How Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are set to be Hollywood’s hottest item“Something that lived only in my wildest dreams and highest manifestations.“I am so excited to see you all in my favourite place on earth and make it a night to remember.”We’ll see you there, Dua. We can’t wait. More