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    Beyoncé slams Grammy Awards and reignites Jay Z cheating claims on savage country album

    If “Becky with the Good Hair” thought she had a close shave on Beyonce’s explosive 2016 album Lemonade, she might want to run for cover.The American superstar has used her new country record, Cowboy Carter, to dig her spurs into the mystery woman, who she first took aim at in track Sorry, when she wrote about the rumours of cheating in her marriage to Jay-Z — again.Beyonce has used her new country album Cowboy Carter to dig her spurs into the mystery woman over cheating claimsCredit: beyonce.comWith Dolly’s permission, Beyonce has also reimagined Jolene to great effect, adding – no offence, Dolly – some much needed fire and fury to the lyricsCredit: GettyAs well as her marriage, Beyonce hints at her sizzling sex life with Jay – sorry Becky – in Desert EagleCredit: GettyAnd in a classy touch, Beyonce — who has just had a huge hit with No1 single Texas Hold ’Em — pulled in country music legend Dolly Parton, far right below, to help her do the dirty.Appearing during an interlude on the 27-track record, out today, Dolly references lyrics from her 1973 hit Jolene and says: “You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminding me of someone I knew back when.“Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair.”With Dolly’s permission, Beyonce has also reimagined Jolene to great effect, adding — no offence, Dolly — some much-needed fire and fury to the lyrics.READ MORE ON BEYONCEWhile Dolly’s version painted her as being pretty wet, Beyonce’s is fierce, with her snarling: “I know I’m a queen, Jolene. I’m still a Creole banjee bitch from Louisiana — don’t try me.”Appearing to reference her 16-year marriage to Jay, Beyonce also changes the lyrics and sings: “The games you’re playing, nothing new, I know you don’t want no heat with me, Jolene.“We been deep in love for twenty years. I raised them man, I raised his kids. And I know my man, better than he knows himself.”Beyonce, below with Jay-Z, also pulled in big-gun collaborators in Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson and Post Malone for Cowboy Carter, and covered Blackbird by The Beatles to beautiful effect.Most read in BizarreThe record is steeped in country, but smacks of Beyonce at her best, with her searingly honest lyrics cutting through on tracks such as II Hands II Heaven, Alligator Tears, II Most Wanted, which features Miley, and Bodyguard, which nods to Jay once again.On the latter, Beyonce appears to try to shut down the cheating rumours for good, singing: “I’ll defend you in the gossip.Beyonce steals Super Bowl spotlight by abruptly dropping two singles and announcing new album after Halftime Show“You know how people like to start s**t. I don’t like the way she’s looking at you. Somebody better hold me back.“Turning tear for a double and talking, I’m about to lose it, turn around and John Wayne now.”In Spaghetti, Bey also fires out a warning, singing: “They call me the captain, the catwalk assassin.Thе games you’re playing, nothing new, I know you don’t want no heat with me, JoleneBeyonce“Would name on that’s snapping, then here come the yapping.“All of the snitching, and all of this bitching.“Just a fishing expedition, dumb ambition in the kitchen. C**ty, country, petty, petty, petty. “All the same to me, Plain Jane, spaghetti.” As well as her marriage, Beyonce hints at her sizzling sex life with Jay — sorry Becky! — in Desert Eagle and her Post Malone collaboration Levi’s Jeans, and opens up about her relationship with her dad Mathew Knowles in Daughter.The album, like most of Beyonce’s recent records, will, of course, divide opinion.But most importantly, thanks to the unyielding power of her music and influence, Cowboy Carter will see Queen Bey retake the genre for the African American community who made country music what it is today.Tracks such as Ya Ya — which references The Beach Boys’ 1966 hit Good Vibrations — and Sweet Honey Buckin’ speak volumes.Despite holding the record for the most-ever Grammy wins with 32 gongs, Beyonce has never clinched Album of the Year — a fact called out by Jay-Z at last month’s ceremony when he picked up the Global Impact Award.And the point is hammered home by Bey on Sweet Honey Buckin’, with her singing: “A-O-T-Y, I ain’t win, I ain’t stung by them, turn that s**t on the chin.”If that didn’t make it clear enough, Cowboy Carter’s opening song, American Requiem, ought to do the trick.Opening up about her struggle to be heard and recognised, Beyonce sings: “They used to say I spoke, ‘too country’.“Then the rejection came, said I wasn’t, ‘country enough’.“Said I wouldn’t saddle up, but if that ain’t country, tell me, what is?“Tread my bare feet on solid ground for years.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They don’t know how hard I had to fight for this.”Trust me, Beyonce. They do now.TRACK-BY-TRACK…ALL 27 OF ’EM

    Ameriican Requiem – Beyonce claps back at criticism
    Blackbiird – Cover of the Beatles’ 1968 song hits a sweet spot
    16 Carriages – Telling all on the hard work behind her career
    Protector – A nod to her kids, Blue Ivy, Sir Carter and Rumi
    My Rose – Interlude that tells of her love for her family
    Smoke Hour – Willie Nelson’s fake announcement for KNTRY Radio strikes a fun note
    Texas Hold ’Em – Tailor-made for the dancefloor
    Bodyguard – About standing by Jay-Z
    Dolly P – Country legend Dolly Parton’s interlude sees her dissing her own Becky
    Jolene – A feisty reworking warning any woman who comes near Bey’s man
    Daughter – A nod to her fiercer side, saying she’s more like her dad than people think
    Spaghettii – Firing shots again and mocks “Plain Janes”
    Alliigator Tears – Tribute to her relationship with Jay-Z and what they’ve built
    Smoke Hour II – Another fun KNTRY radio announcement
    Just For Fun – Heartbreaking piano ballad about trying to move on from pain
    II Most Wanted ft. Miley Cyrus – Making her devotion to Jay-Z clear, saying she’ll be his shotgun until she dies
    Levii’s Jeans ft. Post Malone – Sexiest song on Cowboy Carter, it might make Jay-Z blush
    Flamenco – Upbeat and stripped back, a must-listen
    The Linda Martell Show – Interlude featuring Linda, the first commercially successful black female artist in country music
    Ya Ya – Listen out for references to the Beach Boys’ Good Vibrations with lyrics steeped in Bey’s family history
    Oh Louisiana – Another interlude but with powerful lyrics
    Desert Eagle – Like Levi’s Jeans, she gets sexy, singing about what makes Texan women the best
    Riiverdance – Baring her soul on love and heartbreak
    II Hands II Heaven – Lyrics reveal how Beyonce believes Jay-Z is her one and only soulmate
    Amen – A powerful song which sees her asking for mercy
    Sweet Honey Buckin’ – Taking aim at the Grammys
    Tyrant – Doing what she does best, with empowerment at its core More

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    Who is Francesca Amewudah-Rivers?

    FRANCESCA AMEWUDAH-RIVERS is a multitalented artist from the United Kingdom.She has written, composed, and acted in British television shows and movies, and will soon take the stage alongside Tom Holland in London’s West End. Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is set to star aside Tom HollandCredit: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesWho is Francesca Amewudah-Rivers? Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is a British writer, composer, and actress. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in music from Oxford University and attended the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.She has worked on projects with Shakespeare’s Globe, the Actors Touring Company, and the National Theatre, and more.In 2022, she co-wrote the short film Medea and composed its soundtrack.That year, she also did composition work for the short film Minutes, according to her IMDb.What is Francesca Amewudah-Rivers famous for? Francesca Amewudah-Rivers became well-known for her roles in the British sitcom Bad Education.She played Blessing on the BBC show for 13 episodes.Francesca is set to make her West End debut in an upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet.Most read in CelebrityFrancesca will play the female lead, Juliet, opposite Tom Holland’s Romeo.Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is a multitalented entertainerCredit: Helen Murray 2021When will Francesca Amewudah-Rivers star in Romeo & Juliet?Romeo and Juliet will run for 12 weeks at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End.Francesca is expected to star as Juliet for the entire affair, alongside the beloved Spiderman actor.The curtain is set to rise on May 11, 2024, and the show will continue through August 3. More

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    50 Cent denies his ex Daphne Joy’s ‘rape’ claim as she addresses ‘lies’ in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy

    RAPPER 50 Cent has denied allegations by his ex Daphne Joy that he raped and abused her as the two are locked in a feud triggered by a lawsuit against fellow artist Sean Combs.Joy, who shares son Sire with 50 Cent – real name Curtis James Jackson – shared a scathing statement on social media on Thursday. Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson has denied claims by his ex, Daphne Joy, that he raped and abused herCredit: Getty50 Cent said that the accusations ‘are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son’Joy made the allegations in an Instagram Story and post on Thursday while also slamming claims about her in a lawsuit against DiddyCredit: InstagramJackson strongly denied the accusations in a statement his rep sent to The U.S. Sun on his behalf.His statement came after Joy wrote on Instagram, “Everything is a joke to you until our safety is compromised, which is happening now. “You are wreaking real havoc, frenzy, and chaos onto people’s lives. “Let’s put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me. You are no longer my oppressor and my God will handle you from this point on.”Joy also claimed that Jackson had only seen their son a handful of times in two years, despite them living about a mile from him.”I am tired of upholding and protecting an image to our son that you have never earned,” she wrote.Jackson said in the statement through his rep, “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my 12-year-old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire.”The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. Most read in Entertainment”My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.”Joy and Jackson broke up in 2012 after two years of dating.SHOCKING LAWSUITThe public spat comes after Joy was named in a bombshell $30 million lawsuit that accused her of being a sex worker in an alleged sex trafficking ring operated by rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs.The lawsuit was filed by Combs’ former employee, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who helped produce his most recent album.Jones claimed that Combs, 54, sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him while they worked together.P. Diddy’s rep slams raids as ‘unprecedented ambush’ with new pics showing busted open safe and rooms torn apart at mansionJones also alleged that he was told to recruit prostitutes and have sex with them for the artist’s pleasure.Combs allegedly “bragged about” paying Joy and two other women a “monthly stipend” for sex work, according to the complaint.Jones also claimed that he has hundreds of hours of video documenting Combs’ alleged “serious illegal activities” between 2022 and 2023.Joy responded to the allegations in another statement on Instagram, writing she was “deeply hurt by the lies in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit” and called the claims “100% false and character assassination.””I am retaining an attorney to explore all legal remedies against both Rodney and his attorney,” she wrote. Jackson shared a post on Instagram regarding Joy’s mention in the lawsuit, saying that he would see her “in family court!”In a separate post, Jackson referred to Joy’s claims of him not seeing his son along with a photo of Joy and Combs touching hands.”You moved a mile away in hopes of having another baby with me but I was busy,” wrote Jackson.He then accuses her of “receiving money” from Combs.Jackson seemingly was the first to post about the situation, writing on Wednesday, “I didn’t know you was a sex worker …. Yo this shit is a movie.”COMBS SPEAKSThe battle between Jackson and Joy comes after Combs’ mansions were raided this week as part of a federal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking.Combs’ attorney, Aaron Dyer, labeled the raids an “unprecedented ambush” with an “overuse of military-level force.””Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way,” Dyer wrote.He said the police action was “nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name,” the lawyer said.Recent lawsuits against DiddyDiddy was hit with a wave of lawsuits in late 2023 and early 2024 with allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault. He has denied all claims against him.

    Cassie, Diddy’s longtime girlfriend, sued him in November 2023, claiming she endured “a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” until their relationship ended in 2018. Diddy and Cassie settled the suit the day after it was filed.
    Diddy was hit with two more lawsuits a week later. Joi Dickerson accused Diddy of drugging and raping her and filming the attack when she was a 19-year-old college student in January 1991.
    A second accuser in a separate lawsuit claimed that Diddy and another man sexually assaulted her and a friend in 1990 or 1991 then showed up at her apartment and beat her several days later.
    Diddy was sued again in December by a woman who claimed he and two men gang-raped her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
    In February 2024, Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones, who helped produce Diddy’s most recent album, claimed that the mogul sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him from September 2022 to November 2023 as they worked together.

    Joy was named in a lawsuit regarding Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ accusations of running a sex trafficking ringJackson said that he is seeking custody of his son with JoyCredit: Getty More

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    Steve Mac will bless The Night Bazaar Music Show Live with Acid House

    THE original Bless This Acid House album was released in May 2023 and was overflowing with extraordinary collaborations with original house music icons such as Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Irvine Welsh and the late Sleezy D. Made with a variety of music-making analogue hardware machines, it was designed to transport you back to a time when house music was fresh, raw and underground.A year on, his new release Bless This Acid House Remixed does exactly what it says on the tin. Thirteen on-point, contemporary remixes of the original album tracks reworked by some of the most respected names in electronic music including Bushwacka, ITHURTZ, Jonny Aux, Black Octopus, Jon Carter, Serge Santiago, Redraft Memories & Chip-E, Une, Horatio, ASOY, Sound Klash and Transparent Sound.Steve Mac at work in ‘The Bunker’Steve Mac is the artist behind the album. A UK house music heavy-hitter, he has been a pillar of the international house community virtually from the beginning. The DJ/producer is also the label boss of Jack Said What Records in partnership with infamous Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh. With over 25 years’ experience, Steve is respected and revered for his analogue production style. Mac has also released tracks for labels such as Nervous, MoS, Cr2, Toolroom, Saved, Underwater and Ovum, and produced a number of artist albums for other people as well. You can read an interview we did with Steve last year around the release of the album HERE. We are very pleased to be welcoming Steve Mac as our next special guest for The Night Bazaar Music Show Live streaming series on Mixcloud on Friday 29th March from 8pm. Steve will be playing an exclusive 2 hour showcase of music from his Jack Said What label, the new Bless This Acid House remix album and much more. To tune in all you have to do is head HERE at 8pm on Friday 29th March. Steve told us;“Live streams are a great opportunity to build your fanbase and reach a global audience which is especially important for our label Jack Said What accessing a new generation of dance music lovers in the process”. CLICK OR TAP THE IMAGE TO HEAD TO THE LIVE STREAM ON MIXCLOUD AT 8PM ON FRIDAY 29TH MARCH More

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    We were really nervous about working with Noel Gallagher… he’s the chord lord!, say The Black Keys ahead of new album

    When The Black Keys were looking for guest artists for their new album, they aimed high. Very high.First, the duo of singer/ guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Pat Carney contacted one of their abiding inspirations, the genre-hopping Beck.When The Black Keys were looking for guest artists for their new album, they aimed high – signing up Beck and Noel GallagherCredit: Larry NiehuesThe duo of singer/ guitarist Dan Auerbach, right and drummer Pat CarneyCredit: Larry NiehuesOf the 14 tracks on Ohio Players, seven are co-writes with Beck and three resulted from a whirlwind trip to London for sessions with Noel GallagherCredit: Image credit: Matt CrockettThen they decided to “hit up” Noel Gallagher, Britpop hero and primary songwriter in Oasis.Both their targets responded brilliantly, helping them make their 12th studio record, Ohio Players, a vibrant, freewheeling triumph.Of the 14 tracks, seven are co-writes with Beck and three resulted from a whirlwind trip to London for sessions with Noel.Reflecting on Beck’s involvement, Carney says: “I’ve had negative experiences of meeting my heroes, but he is a really funny guy, very dry and so cool.”MORE BIG MUSIC INTERVIEWSOn working with the older Gallagher brother, Auerbach adds, “We were really nervous because he is the chord lord.“But he’s so likeable and man, we hit it off instantly.”The pair found out later that this is the first time Noel has written songs for a band outside of his High Flying Birds and Oasis.In anticipation of their new album’s imminent release, Auerbach and Carney are speaking to me from their adopted hometown of Nashville.Most read in MusicAs Americans would say, both are stoked by their efforts.‘Dive into Memphis rap blew my mind’Carney reports: “I’m excited to hear the reaction. We’ve worked harder on this than anything else we’ve ever made.”Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Council Skies, official video, first 17 secondsWhile the title Ohio Players is a nod to their formative years in Akron, it is also a reference to the funk/soul band of the same name who were big in the Seventies.Maybe it also acknowledges the Midwest state’s diverse music scene that produced Chrissie Hynde, Guided By Voices and Carney’s early favourites Devo.I’ve been a lifelong rap fan. Ever since we were kids, it’s been the most popular type of musicDan Auerbach Auerbach says: “The original Ohio Players always seemed to have a woman’s backside prominently displayed on their album covers.“Often being touched by pieces of ice,” laughs Carney, adding that their more modest cover shows a clothed rear view of Auerbach’s girlfriend in a bowling alley.And Auerbach again: “That is about as gratuitous as we could get.”There’s also room on Ohio Players for contributions by Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia (Paper Crown) and Lil Noid (Candy And Her Friends), continuing The Black Keys’ infatuation with rap and hip-hop.“I’ve been a lifelong rap fan,” confesses Auerbach. “Ever since we were kids, it’s been the most popular type of music.“But only recently did I get introduced to the Memphis underground scene of Tommy Wright III, Lil Noid and Three 6 Mafia.“I’d never even heard of them but I took a deep dive and they blew my mind.”When The Black Keys sent Paper Crown to Juicy J, he sent his vocal contribution back two days later.“J also put the scratching on the top of the song,” says Auerbach. “We would never have thought to do that but he felt compelled. It’s a collaborative record!”Ohio Players keeps up a creative streak that began with 2019’s Let’s Rock, continued into 2021’s collection of Mississippi hill country blues covers, Delta Kream, and then on to 2022’s Dropout Boogie.“We’ve been working at a high level recently,” Auerbach tells me. “Sharpening the blade for the last five years.”The new album confirms the duo’s growing willingness to let other artists into their world, something that never happened when they first set out from their childhood stomping ground hoping to make it big.Auerbach remembers how it used to be: “Well, here’s the thing,” he says. “In the past, we were never able to collaborate.“A) because we were from the middle of nowhere and didn’t know anybody. B) because we were always too insecure to ever truly collaborate in a meaningful way.”By the time of Delta Kream, however, Auerbach and Carney opened the door to authentic hill country blues musicians who greatly enhanced their endeavours.Then Dropout Boogie ushered in cameos by ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Reigning Sound’s Greg Cartwright and their producer pal Angelo Petraglia, best known for his work with Kings Of Leon.‘Beck was integral in our early development’Auerbach picks up the story again: “When the time came to do our next album, we just continued with the process.“Pat said, ‘Maybe we should dig into the Rolodex a little deeper’. And Beck was the first name.”Why him in particular? I venture. “Because we’d been such huge fans for so long and he was integral in our early development,” he replies.In 2003, The Black Keys were introduced to Beck at a Saturday Night Live after-party in New York. They gave him a copy of their newly minted second album, Thickfreakness and, to their delight, he responded by asking them to be the support act on his next tour of the States.“Beck gave us a really good shot early on,” says Auerbach. “It was huge for us. We’d never played big beautiful outdoor places like Red Rocks before.“He was right in the middle of the Sea Change record, which I absolutely loved, so I got to hear those songs every night in these echoey amphitheatres — it was amazing.“He also introduced us to all these people in the music world who we’re still in contact with to this day.”Among those playing in Beck’s band on that tour was Greg Kurstin, who went on to produce albums by Macca, Adele, Foo Fighters, Gorillaz and many more big acts. He co-writes the Ohio Players emphatic finale, Every Time You Leave.We could understand where he was coming from. It was snotty, it was bratty, it was smart, it was stupidThe Black Keys on BeckThe Black Keys had been Beck fans since the mid-Nineties when, as teenagers, they started making music in a dingy basement in Akron.They marvelled at the creative spark behind albums such as Mellow Gold and Odelay which were wonderfully unconstrained by convention.Auerbach continues: “He showed us possibilities because we grew up in the hip-hop generation.“So hearing hip-hop drums with slide guitar, I was like, ‘Oh, s**t, I understand both those things’.”He also loved the “thrift store chic aesthetic” of Beck’s videos which, he says, had a “skater, handheld quality”.“Being two kids from Akron everything about it was appealing to us.“We could understand where he was coming from. It was snotty, it was bratty, it was smart, it was stupid.Carney recalls the first time he heard Beck’s breakthrough song Loser.“I was 14, in my mom’s car, and my ears perked up but it was Odelay that blew me away. My uncle Ralph Carney, a musician who played with Tom Waits and a bunch of people, had been sending me cassettes in the mail of really far out stuff.“He was introducing me to Can, The Shaggs, Sixties comedy routines and lounge music. It was a broad, eclectic mix.“And Odelay was like hearing someone taking a lot of these influences and making something amazing and pleasing to the ear.”Since touring together in 2003, Beck and The Black Keys “always talked about working together” and, 20 years later, they finally managed it.From day one at Auerbach’s Easy Eye Studios in Nashville, they knew they were onto something special.They wrote This Is Nowhere, which became the opening song on Ohio Players.It starts with a gloriously scuzzy baseline before flowering into a rip-roaring singalong. “That set the album in motion,” says Auerbach. “It was music discovery, interaction and collaboration — everything that we’ve been into recently.“We’ve always gotten along with Beck. We’re studio rats and so is he. We’re there to serve the songs. That’s why we wrote so many with him and why it felt like second nature.”Carney loved working with him, too, and says: “He’s the kind of guy who will actually listen to a CD if you hand it to him. He’ll follow through.‘Studio the size of a broom closet’“If you write a song with him, he’ll call you two weeks later just to change two words.“He’s a perfectionist. It was a good combination because Dan and I are the opposite,” he adds, alluding to The Black Keys’ desire to keep things rough round the edges.This brings us to the other very special guest on Ohio Players, a certain Noel Thomas David Gallagher.“He was also at the top of our list but we didn’t know him,” admits Auerbach.“We reached out and his people said, ‘He doesn’t do that type of thing but we’ll ask’.“We crossed our fingers and a few days later, we heard he’d be interested but we’d have to go to him. So we booked flights and a week at our favourite hotel in London.”They spent three days with Gallagher at Liam Watson’s Toe Rag studios in Hackney, known for its old-school recording techniques.Auerbach says: “It’s the size of a couple of broom closets. Noel was sat to my left playing his Gibson 335, Pat was on the drum kit and our friend Leon Michels was on a weird little German keyboard.”The sessions produced a song a day, the Beatlesesque On The Game, the down and dirty Only Love Matters and airy You’ll Pay with a great Auerbach falsetto.“Pat and I were absolutely comfortable sitting back and letting Noel do his thing, to flex his superpower,” continues the singer. “He would endlessly cycle through chords and we would wait until he was satisfied with the sound.”Carney offers his perspective: “Of course Dan and I are fans of Oasis, not just for their music but for the brothers’ sense of humour.“Even when Noel was really focusing, he would make everybody laugh.“Watching him cycle through transitionary chords, you could see his insane talent — and he lets you know he has it!”Carney reveals that they considered pushing for a fourth track with Gallagher but decided that three was enough.He says: “My biggest fear was trying to do another song and it sucked — and that being Noel’s last memory of us.”As a postscript to their fruitful trip to Britain, Auerbach tells this funny anecdote.“Toe Rag Studios is very cold and dingy but in a heartwarming way. The fact that it’s bare bones is its appeal and it’s why we had so much success there.“But as Noel was leaving on the last day, the owner said, ‘Well, we’ll see you next time Noel!’ And he replied, ‘You’re not going to see me again, mate!’ ”Auerbach accepts that the combination of The Black Keys and Fab Four superfan Gallagher was likely to produce a song with a Beatles vibe, hence On The Game.“I came from a Beatles household,” he says. “Before I’d even heard Oasis, I knew every Beatles song. Before I knew I wanted to be a musician, I knew them — they’re part of my vocabulary.”Having focused on their guest musicians, it’s time to ask Auerbach and Carney about their enduring relationship with each other.The older I get, the more I appreciate the special connection that Pat and I have. It’s like we won the lotteryOhio Players arrives at the same time as an unvarnished, officially sanctioned documentary about their journey called This Is A Film About The Black Keys, charting euphoric highs and crashing lows.“It’s very squirm-worthy,” says Auerbach. “I’m glad I don’t have to watch it again. Ha! Ha!“It tells our story, more or less, and maybe it’s interesting to young bands who can learn from the ups and downs. We didn’t want to make a movie that’s boring.”Of Carney, he says: “The older I get, the more I appreciate the special connection that Pat and I have. It’s like we won the lottery.Reflecting on Beck’s involvement, Carney says: ‘I’ve had negative experiences of meeting my heroes, but he is a really funny guy, very dry and so cool’Credit: Getty Images – GettyOf Auerbach, Carney, left, says: ‘We’re closer now than we’ve ever been’Credit: Larry Niehues“We didn’t know how to wield the power when we started. Then things got too big and we didn’t know how to pump the brakes and take care of ourselves.“But now we’re in such a good place that I feel we can do this indefinitely. We’re in the groove.”Of Auerbach, Carney says: “We’re closer now than we’ve ever been.“Moments of success can be overwhelming and highly stressful but we’ve been lucky enough to figure things out.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s not just about support and understanding. We have a similar work ethic, similar tastes and we’re not afraid to express an opinion.”Those teenage wannabes have come a long way. They are from Ohio and they are certainly Players.The Black Keys, Ohio Players is out April 5Credit: PRTHE BLACK KEYSOhio Players★★★★★ More

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    Dani Dyer reveals TV return as she opens up about meeting fiance Jarrod Bowen when her son was eight months old

    DANI Dyer reveals she’s returning to TV after giving birth to twins.The Love Island star has opened up about working alongside bringing up her family after meeting fiance Jarrod Bowen when her son Santi was eight months old.Dani Dyer has spoken out about motherhood and going back to workCredit: InstagramDani with her ex-EastEnders dad Danny DyerCredit: InstagramJarrod Bowen with Dani’s son SantiCredit: InstagramThe pair went on to have twins – with Dani left to hold the fort while footballer Jarrod is at work.In a Q&A with fans, Dani said: “I think you just learn how to manage.. the kids always keep me busy, but yeah it is hard and I become a bit clingy when he’s home.”Asked if she found it easy to meet someone as a single mum to her first child, Dani replied: “Santi was about eight months. I honestly think if you meet the right person they will make it the most easiest experience for you.”The 27-year-old was also quizzed on when she’s going to be back on TV screens – and if her podcast with her dad Danny Dyer is returning.READ MORE ON DANI DYERDani said: “Soon I promise.. motherhood has completely eaten me up since having the twins, but I’ll be back this year.””I’m so glad you all loved [the podcast]. Something is happening this year.”Dani won Love Island in 2018 alongside her former boyfriend Jack Fincham. they split soon after in 2019.Most read in CelebrityDani was then in a relationship with Sammy Kimmence and the pair had a baby together in 2020.The Love Island winner was heartbroken when Kimmence was jailed for 42 months after scamming OAPs out of £34,000.Dani later found love with footballer Jarrod Bowen.Mum-of-three Dani Dyer admits she has nightmares about nits & reveals her mum’s trick to ensure they never came backDani with baby Santi More

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    Katie Price defends romp with teenage Gareth Gates while pregnant in new revealing interview

    KATIE Price has defended taking Gareth Gates’ virginity while she was six months’ pregnant.The former glamour model has opened up about their romp in a new revealing interview.Katie Price has spoken out about her infamous affair with Gareth GatesCredit: InstagramPop Idol star Gareth had a fling with Katie when he was 17Credit: GettyKatie was expecting her son Harvey when she had sex with 17-year-old Gareth, who strongly denied the fling when it was made public.Speaking on the podcast Anything Goes with James English, Katie said: “I took his [Gareth Gates’] virginity when I was six months’ pregnant.”After the host shook his head, Katie laughed: “What? You’re asking me. What you looking at, because I was pregnant?”Just because I’m pregnant don’t say I can’t have a boyfriend.”READ MORE ON KATIE PRICEOne viewer said: “Are we all gonna just ignore she said she broke Gareth gate’s virginity when she was 6 months pregnant no respect at all.”Another added: “Don’t know why everyone hates on Katie, I love her xxx.”Their one-night stand led Gareth to quit showbiz for while after his lies were exposed.Speaking in 2016, Gareth explained: ““I denied the whole Jordan thing because I was 17, I didn’t want my family to find out about my sex life.Most read in Celebrity”If I hadn’t lied it wouldn’t have been a big deal, my family, friends and fans wouldn’t have felt as let down I guess.”Katie also revealed today she’s set to enter the boxing ring against an opponent 20 years younger than her – and she fully expects to lose.Katie Price reveals ‘regrets’ over getting her ‘biggest ever boobs’ saying ‘surgery is like going shopping for me’The mum-of-five has completed the necessary medical checks and is gearing up to face off against a Jersey Shore star in a bout for Misfits boxing.Misfits is a crossover boxing promotion founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by singer Mams Taylor, and brothers Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.The exhibition fights feature popular influencers and are attracting a new online audience to boxing who have never followed the sport before.Katie, who turns 46 in May, said: “I’m hoping to do this Misfits boxing fight.”I’ve just had all my brain scan, blood tests, and all my things done, so…”I think they want me to fight an American girl from Jersey Shore.” More

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    Model Charly Jordan shows off sensational figure as she ‘marries’ Hollywood A-lister

    MODEL and DJ Charly Jordan clutches at straws — as she pretends to marry a Hollywood superstar.Charly, 25, pictured wearing a straw hat in a photoshoot, slipped into a wedding gown and veil to play a blushing bride in Avengers actor Jeremy Renner’s latest music video Wait.Model, actress and DJ Charly Jordan stunned in this white bikini paired with a straw hatCredit: Mikel Roberts / CMAShe pretended to marry Avengers actor Jeremy Renner in music video WaltCredit: InstagramVegas-based Charly rose to fame thanks to posting videos online and has now amassed eight million followers on TikTok and four million on Instagram.Since then she has become a huge DJ and has a residency in a club in Las Vegas.She also runs a series of businesses, including a rolling papers one.Speaking about her career shift, Charley previously told Forbes:  “I loved doing social media when I first started, but as we all know, social media has changed rapidly over time. READ MORE ON CELEBRITIES“As the times changed, I changed as well.“Music was always a passion of mine, especially being from Las Vegas.“I’ve always been passionate about going to music festivals and seeing so many artists. “I decided that I wanted to build something more long-term for myself, and that’s why I got into music.Most read in Celebrity“It kind of naturally came with what I was doing. I never really planned on it being my career or my job, but it was something that I was extremely passionate about.”Charly recently landed her first big telly acting role.First look at iconic comedy’s spin-off TV series – Ted is just months away from hitting screensShe is in two episodes of Peacock comedy Ted — a spin-off from the 2012 film about a foul-mouthed teddy. More