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      TV presenter secretly gets engaged to actor boyfriend after months of rumours as they plan ‘classy’ summer ceremony

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      CONGRATULATIONS to model Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge, who I can confirm are engaged.They have been surrounded by rumours for several months that he had popped the question, but I’ve learned she has told the happy news to her nearest and dearest — and is gearing up to tie the knot.Model Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge are engagedCredit: GettyAlexa is said to be ‘over the moon’ and is ‘head over heels’ for TomThe couple are expected to get married in the summer, two years after they went public with their romance.A source said: “Alexa has confirmed to her friends that she is indeed engaged to Tom and she is over the moon.“She is in a great place and seems completely head over heels for him. They’re a great match.“They have been hard at work planning a wedding with all of their close pals there.Read More on Showbiz“It won’t be a massive over-the-top affair but a smaller, classier and cooler bash.”Alexa has had a few famous partners over the years, but this is the first time she has got serious enough to become engaged.In the early Noughties she dated fashion photographer David Titlow, before a four-year romance with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.She went on to have a two-year relationship with hunky actor Alexander Skarsgard and later dated confectionery heir Orson Fry.Most read in BizarreTom, who has starred in movies including The Boat That Rocked and Far From The Madding Crowd, was previously with actress Sienna Miller from 2011 to 2015 and they have an 11-year-old daughter together.Awkward photosThankfully though, they all play happy families, as Sienna revealed during an interview with Vogue mag last year.Sienna, who is now with actor Oli Green, said of their situation: “It’s genuinely very loving and cosy and great. It’s ideal. It’s incredible. We are very lucky.”That’s very understanding, given there were awkward photos in 2022 when Alexa and Tom confirmed their romance with a snog at the Wimbledon tennis — in seats directly behind Sienna.Not many exes would be able to laugh that off quite as easily . . . Alexa Chung speechless as Portrait Artist of The Year contestant urges her to sit with her legs open in dress More

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      Sam Fender gives major update on his third album after fearing he rushed his chart topping second record

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      IT has been a while since Sam Fender dropped his chart-topping album Seventeen Going Under but don’t expect to hear the follow-up any time soon.The Geordie rocker has admitted he feels like he rushed the release of that record in 2021 and wants to take his time with his third album – so it surpasses all expectations.Sam Fender admitted he feels like he rushed the release of that record in 2021 and wants to take his time with his third albumCredit: Tom FarmerSam said: “We have been recording and recording and making loads of stuff but it got to the point where I thought, ‘We don’t need to get this out yet. We need to get it right’.“For the second one we rushed to get that out and the third one we started rushing and I thought, ‘No, we have got to take the time’.“I want to do the best I possibly can. I’d rather it be late and great than early and s**te.”But he added: “What we have got so far I am absolutely over the moon with but I want to give it that bit more time and more thought.”Read More on ShowbizDuring an interview on Johnson And Knopfler’s Music Legends,on Sky Arts, 10pm tomorrow, he revealed being bullied at school gave him the drive to succeed.Sam said: “Schoolyard bullying is what makes a rock star. It is either going to put you down or it is going to make you work harder for it.”Vera fans open-mouthed after unearthing forgotten pop star cameo that ended in disasterGirls are red-dy for reunionGIRLS ALOUD have their glad rags on, ready to kick off their reunion tour this month.Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle have been locked in rehearsals for weeks ahead of opening night in Dublin on May 17.Most read in BizarreGirls Aloud have their glad rags on, ready to kick off their reunion tour this monthCredit: Shark BeautyIt will be the first time they have toured since 2013 and comes 22 years after they were put together on TV talent show Popstars: The Rivals, so it’s been a long time coming.They posed in red and pink gowns as they announced Shark Beauty as the official hair sponsor of their tour.It means the brand’s tools will be used for all 30 dates across the UK and Ireland, but luckily they still have a glam squad on hand, so they won’t have to sort their barnets themselves.The girls looking better than ever, so I am expecting big things from this comeback.Blue Ivy hopes for roaring successBEYONCE and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter Blue Ivy is striking out on her own after landing her first movie role.Just 12, she will voice the character of Kiara in upcoming live action movie Mufasa: The Lion King.Jay-Z with his eldest daughter Blue Ivy, who has landed her first movie roleCredit: AFPIt’s not her first foray into showbiz, as Blue Ivy earned a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the youngest person to have made the US Billboard chart when her baby coos featured on Jay-Z’s song Glory.Then she won a Grammy for featuring on Bey’s 2020 song Brown Skin Girl and in 2023 joined mum on stage. Beats going to school like the rest of us had to.Insta slip up leaves fans in Mel-t downWE all know someone who has made slip-ups on social media or sent messages to the wrong people.So spare a thought for superstar Barbra Streisand, who did just that in front of millions of people – and left Melissa McCarthy mortified.Barbra Streisand left Melissa McCarthy mortified in the processCredit: CBS Sunday morningMelissa with director pal Adam ShankmanCredit: Instagram/melissamccarthyThe Bridesmaids actress, who is noticeably slimmer, shared the snap on Instagram on Monday of herself attending a gala for artistic director Matthew Bourne with director pal Adam Shankman.Babs commented on the snap with what was clearly supposed to be a private message, writing: “Give him my regards, did you take Ozempic?”Fans were gobsmacked by the remark about the weight loss jab and Barbra later deleted it, but not before thousands of people had “liked” it and taken screenshots.Neither Babs nor Melissa have said anything about the faux pas, but I doubt Babs will be making that mix-up again.But good on her for being able to use social media aged 82. Not everyone is that clued up. READ MORE SUN STORIESTime to get her on TikTok doing some dances.Perhaps Melissa can join her to bury the hatchet. More

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      Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood reveals best high of his life after ditching drugs & how music legend has been advising band

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      HE was known as one of rock’s most prolific party animals who wrote the rulebook for hedonism.But Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood is now more likely to be found sipping on a green juice and bingeing episodes of Ripley on Netflix.Ronnie Wood pictured with The Sun’s Ellie HenmanRock legend Mick Jagger leads the Rolling Stones as they perform in HoustonCredit: Suzanne CordeiroIn fact, Ronnie admits the best highs he’s ever had are after playing to tens of thousands of fans — many of whom have flown from the UK to the US, like me, to watch the band kick off their huge Hackney Diamonds tour in Houston, Texas.In an exclusive chat from the NRG Stadium, where more than 72,000 of us were packed in for the first night of the 19-date US tour, Ronnie says: “The adrenalin high is stronger than any drug or alcohol.“The natural high is the best one you can have, it exceeds drugs or alcohol.“I like to have my green juices now and I do workouts with my trainer just light workouts and stretches to keep my circulation going, which is what you need when you’re older. READ MORE ON ROCK MUSIC“It’s always a big party on the road but I like to have my quiet time. I’m addicted to Ripley.”Alongside bandmates Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Ronnie tore through a mega 18-song set list on Sunday night, with Angry and Sweet Sounds Of Heaven the only two tracks from Hackney Diamonds which made the set list of classics.It’s an impressive feat, given Mick and Keith were 80 last year while Ronnie turns 77 in June.“We owe it to our fans to include as many big songs as we can,” explains Ronnie. Most read in Bizarre“But we like to mix up the old and the new, that is what we love to do.”The trio have spent the past month rehearsing in Los Angeles and Ronnie reveals they had a little help from old pal Sir Paul McCartney, who features on Hackney Diamonds track Bite My Head Off.Loose Women’s Denise Welsh reveals son Matty Healy missed her wedding to Lincoln Townley to support Rolling StonesOld pal Sir Paul McCartney has been a big help for the StonesCredit: Splash News“Paul is so great and really supportive,” Ronnie tells me. “He came to a few rehearsals and gave us some really nice input.“Paul threw me and (my wife) Sally a going away party from LA. “He invited Neil Young as my surprise guest at the dinner. “It was so lovely.“He is an old buddy of mine and I haven’t seen him in years.“We’re going to get together again in Louisiana and go to the New Orleans blues festival.”He adds: “We really had our noses to the grindstone in LA and we rehearsed for five weeks.“We have been getting back into the mode of playing stadiums.”This tour, which celebrates No1 album Hackney Diamonds, comes two years after the Stones last played in the UK on their 60th anniversary tour, which included a massive show at BST Hyde Park.And although we are 5,000 miles from home, Ronnie — who has six kids and six grandchildren — is making the gigs a family affair, with his seven-year-old twin girls with Sally joining him on the road.Ronnie says: “My little twin girls, they are both just so lovely.“I’ve got all my family out here, all my elder kids and the grandkids as well. It is amazing.“Everyone is so keen to see Grandad play with his mates.”To make the tour even more memorable, Ronnie reveals his son Tyrone will also be getting married this summer, to American businesswoman Faye Harris.“Ty and Faye are getting married straight after the tour,” Ronnie says with a smile. “That is going to be amazing.”After six decades on the road together, you’d forgive most bands for needing to spend more time apart.But the camaraderie among the Stones is clear to see, with Mick grabbing hold of Ronnie and squeezing him so tightly I thought his eyes might pop out as they took a final bow on stage.After losing drummer Charlie Watts in 2021, the trio are now joined on the road by Steve Jordan, who more than earns his stripes on stage, while backing singer Chanel Haynes gives Lady Gaga a run for her money with her vocals on Sweet Sounds Of Heaven.And it is obvious to see that the friendship between Mick, Keith and Ronnie, who have sold 200million records worldwide and notched up eight No1 singles and 14 No1 albums as the Stones, is only getting stronger.Drummer Steve Jordan, far right, has joined the Stones on the road after they lost Charlie Watts in 2021Credit: Suzanne Cordeiro“Being with Mick and Keith, I’ve learned about the ups and downs of true friendship,” Ronnie says with a laugh. “But with all the ups and downs, with being misread, you just sort it out. “As long as you address things and keep it fresh and honest, that is all that you can do.“Mick rang me yesterday and we were talking about the production rehearsal and it was like fresh, it was like he was a new pal and we’ve known each other for all those years.“The funny thing is, we are always trying to get better. We are always trying to brush up. “It is all from the heart, that is where we get everything.”

      Start Me Up
      Get Off Of My Cloud
      Rocks Off
      Out Of Time
      Angry
      Beast Of Burden
      Mess It Up
      Tumbling Dice
      Can’t Always Get What
      You Want
      Little T&A
      Sympathy For The Devil
      Gimme Shelter
      Honky Tonk Women
      Miss You
      Paint It Black
      Jumpin’ Jack Flash

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      Sweet Sounds Of Heaven
      (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

      CAUGHT LIVEROLLING STONES @ The NRG Stadium, Houston★★★★★IT’S 80 and not out for the Rolling Stones, who proved age really is just a number as they kicked off the first night of their Hackney Diamonds tour.Frontman Mick was on top form as he repeatedly flashed his rock-hard stomach muscles, much to the delight of the deafening crowd, including one woman who repeatedly shrieked: “Mick, I want to have your babies,” in my left ear.It’s clear that Ronnie and the Stones still have it – in spadesCredit: Suzanne CordeiroThe group set the tone from the off, with Start Me Up whipping their fans up into a frenzy before the Stones took them on a whistlestop tour of some of the best songs from their sprawling back catalogue.Hackney hits Angry and Sweet Sounds Of Heaven already sound like classics, with the killer vocals of Chanel Haynes bringing everyone in the crowd to their feet.Her incredible range and energy pairs perfectly with Mick and I felt shivers when they performed Gimme Shelter, and watching her parents’ reaction next to me in the crowd made it all the more special.Keith and Ronnie’s excellence in their craft shines through on Beast Of Burden and Miss You, with the former nailing his vocals on Little T&A.And those green juices seemed to have done Ronnie the world of good, as he ran up and down a huge central platform with ease while lapping up the cheers from the crowd.(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction was the perfect ending to a brilliant night of live music.Their wrinkles might be deeper and their knees a little achier but the Stones are still giving musicians a quarter of their age a run for their money when it comes to playing live.There is nothing else to say but, the Stones still have it. In spades.SIR Mick gives a sweet nod to his late partner L’Wren Scott on the tour, wearing clothes, including jazzy sequined jackets and blazers from one of her favourite designers, Jayne Hayward.L’Wren and Mick dated for around 13 years until her death in 2014.Keith chose classic pieces from Dior and Celine and, like Mick, also wore some from Dries Van Noten’s archive.While Ronnie had a wardrobe handmade for him by designer Daniel James, who interprets keen artist Ronnie’s work into his clobber.FRONTMAN Mick was supported at the show by his long-term girlfriend Melanie Hamrick and energetic son Deveraux.The former ballerina shared videos on Instagram account, including one of the seven-year-old doing dance moves as his dad strutted in front of him on stage.He said on stage: “It’s been a great few days in Houston.“I took an amazing trip to the space center. That was great.”Then referencing an obscure brand of Texan cereal, he added: “I was a bit disappointed there were no Beaver Nuggets there.”Catastrophe for DojaDOJA Cat was all fur coat and just knickers as she made a kooky appearance on a red carpet.She turned up carrying a battered old suitcase and holding a half- drunk glass of wine – which isn’t far off what I looked like as I made it to the airport in Houston today to fly back to London after a night with the Rolling Stones.READ MORE SUN STORIESDoja Cat sported a rather odd look to the Daily Front Row Awards in Los AngelesCredit: APDoja wore this quirky get-up to the Daily Front Row Awards in Los Angeles, which is supposed to be an event celebrating fashion.If that’s what the catwalks are after this season, perhaps I’ve got a future as a model after all. More

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      Top 90s pop star reveals huge comeback as she releases first solo single in 12 years

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      MELANIE BLATT is going it alone, hoping third time’s a charm for her solo career.She achieved five chart-topping singles as a member of All Saints, including Never Ever and Pure Shores.Melanie Blatt is ready to release her first single in more than a decadeCredit: GettyMel with former bandmates Natalie Appleton, Shaznay Lewis and Nicole AppletonCredit: GettyNow I’ve learned Mel has been back in the studio and is ready to release her first single in more than a decade after teaming up with British producer KDA.He scored a No1 in 2015 with the song Turn The Music Louder, which was a collaboration with Katy B and Tinie Tempah, so there are high hopes.A source said: “Mel isn’t a very confident singer and it has taken a lot for her to get back in the studio. “But she has seen her bandmate Shaznay Lewis do it this year and wants to push herself.read more on showbiz“The plan is for her song with KDA to come out soon and everyone around her is hoping it will encourage her to continue with more music.”Her first major effort as a solo artist came in 2003 with a single called Do Me Wrong. But she was dropped after it failed to become a major hit. There were a few other tracks released but her last tune was in 2012, when she sang on electronic DJ Fur Coat’s track Fall’s Away.Most read in BizarreShe has plenty of experience under her belt, so it will be interesting to see what happens.Celebrity MasterChef’s Melanie Blatt serves up ‘horrific’ dish More

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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