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      Doja Cat ticket updates — Seating plan revealed as fans ‘fume’ after general sale for UK tour ‘sells out’ in minutes

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      FANS have fumed after being unable to get their hands on tickets for Doja Cat’s upcoming UK tour.With general sale now live via Ticketmaster and Live Nation, thousands of dedicated fans are attempting to grab tickets.
      The star’s Scarlet Tour will see four UK shows come to the UK in June 2024.
      These shows will take place in Glasgow, Birmingham, London and Newcastle.
      But some fans were unable to get tickets, claiming they were “sold out” after minutes.
      One angry fan wrote on X: “#Ticketmaster how is it possible that I’ve been in the queue with only 14 people ahead of me that there’s not even ONE standing, seated or isle ticket available for Doja cat when they’ve literally just gone on sale? I’m fuming”
      Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      Where is Doja Cat playing?
      Doja Cat is hosting four UK shows in 2024.
      These are:

      Glasgow – June 11
      Birmingham – June 12
      London – June 14
      Newcastle – June 15

      What songs will Doja play?
      Doja Cat has not released her set list yet, but we can get some idea of her choices based on the star’s recent US shows.
      According to SeatUnique, here’s what we should expect:

      WYW Freestyle
      Demons
      Tia Tamera
      Shutcho
      Agora Hills
      Attention
      Often
      Red Room
      Balut
      Gun
      Ain’t Shit
      Woman
      Say So
      Get Into It (Yuh)
      Need to Know
      Kiss Me More
      Paint the Town Red
      Streets
      F*ck the Girls (FTG)
      97
      Can’t Wait
      Get Off
      Ouchies

      Simply head over to the links below to grab your tickets:

      Fans fume as London ticket’s ‘sell out’
      Doja Cat fans have taken to social media to rage about the speed at which standing tickets for her London show sold out.
      “Bro i was 200th in the queue how are all the london doja cat tickets GONE?” One X user said.
      While another added: “#Ticketmaster how is it possible that I’ve been in the queue with only 14 people ahead of me that there’s not even ONE standing, seated or isle ticket available for Doja cat when they’ve literally just gone on sale? I’m fuming”
      How much do tickets cost?
      We’ve made it passed the queue so we can now share the ticket prices for Doja’s London show.
      As you can see, standard tickets cost between £81 and £142.
      There are also VIP packages that go for much more.
      Credit: TICKETMASTER
      London seating plan revealed
      Here is the seating plan for Doja Cat’s London show at the O2.
      Doja is coming to the capital on June 14, 2024.
      Tickets are already live so you need to be quick if you don’t want to miss out!

      General sale available now
      Tickets for Doja Cat’s UK tour are officially on sale via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
      They are likely to go fast so you’ll want to be as quick as possible.
      The dates on sale are:

      Glasgow – June 11
      Birmingham – June 12
      London – June 14
      Newcastle – June 15

      Who is joining Doja Cat?
      Doja Cat is yet to announce her UK support acts.
      However, in the US leg of the Scarlett Tour, Doja has been supported by Munch hitmaker Ice Spice and Florida-based rapper Doechii.
      Who would you like to see when Doja comes to the UK next June?
      Presale is now CLOSED
      Presale is officially closed for Doja Cat’s 2024 UK tour.
      But fear not, general sale opens in just an hour.
      Simply head over to the links below to grab your tickets:

      Tips for the queue during sale
      Ticketmaster has shared three tips that fans may find helpful to use while waiting in the queue.
      They say:

      Stay Signed In

      Remain signed in to your account for the entire sale.

      Keep Browser Opened

      Leave your browser window open until the order is confirmed.

      Stick With One Account

      Use only one account to purchase your tickets.

      Fans unimpressed by prices
      Doja Cat fans have taken to social media to complain about the prices of her upcoming UK shows.
      One fan said: “Doja Cat why are your tickets £105 wtf I’m too broke for this.”
      While another added: “Why are doja cat tickets so pricey.”
      You can purchase presale tickets now on Ticketmaster.
      How to check if Ticketmaster is down
      Down Detector is the most effective technique to investigate problems with an app or website.
      In cases where the site is slow to update with complaints, users might check Twitter to see if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem.
      The number of complaints they’ve received about the app will be reflected on another website, Service Pro
      Presale live now
      Presale tickets are available for Doja Cat’s UK shows until 11am today.
      Just head over to Ticketmaster and, if you are registered, you can get access before the general public.
      General sale goes live an hour later…
      Get to know Doja Cat
      Doja Cat is an American rapper, singer, and composer born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini.
      She was born and raised in Los Angeles and began composing and sharing music on SoundCloud.
      Her song So High piqued the interest of Kemosabe and RCA Records, who signed her to a combined record deal. Purrr!, her debut EP, was published in 2014.
      Throughout her career, he has garnered various honors, including one Grammy Award from sixteen nominations, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, and four MTV Video Music Awards.
      In 2023, Time named her one of the world’s 100 most important individuals.
      Where is Doja Cat playing?
      Doja Cat is hosting four UK shows in 2024.
      These are:

      Glasgow – June 11
      Birmingham – June 12
      London – June 14
      Newcastle – June 15

      General sale begins today
      General sale for Doja Cat’s upcoming UK tour goes live in just under 2 hours.
      You can grab tickets on via Ticketmaster and Live Nation this afternoon.
      Meanwhile, presale is already available for a select few on those sites. More

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      Andre Braugher death updates — Tributes pour in after Brooklyn Nine-Nine star died at 61 as cause revealed

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      ANDRE Braugher has died at 61.The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star died Monday following a brief illness, according to Deadline.
      Fans are taking to social media to pay tribute to the two-time Emmy winner after his passing.
      “I’m in total shock! Amazing in Homicide, hilarious in Brooklyn Nine Nine. R.I.P. Legend,” one fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      Actor Terry Crews, who co-starred with Andre Braugher on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, took to Instagram to remember his former co-star, writing in part: “Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent.
      “This hurts. You left us too soon. You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you.”
      Andre is best known for his work on Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
      The actor is survived by his wife, actress Ami Brabson, and his three sons.
      Read our Andre Braugher blog for the latest updates… More

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      Norman Lear death updates — Iconic producer behind famous TV shows dies at 101 as Jimmy Kimmel leads tributes

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      LEGENDARY producer Norman Lear has died at the age of 101.The All in the Family producer died at his home in Los Angeles.
      His death was confirmed to The New York Times by Lara Bergthold, a spokeswoman for his family.
      Celebrities and fans are paying tribute to the legend, with Jimmy Kimmel leading: “The privilege of working alongside Norman and the opportunity he gave me and my wife to get to know him and his beautiful family has been among the great honors and pleasures of my life.
      “We were all very lucky to have him.”
      Read our Norman Lear death blog for the latest updates…
      The star continued creating in his later years
      Lear lent his talents to a variety of South Park episodes in the 2000s.
      He rebooted his classic sitcom, One Day at a Time, for another run on Netflix on January 6, 2017.
      The series starred Rita Moreno and Jane the Virgin alum Justina Machado, before it ended in June 2020.
      Norman Lear earned a massive fortune
      Norman Lear’s career resulted in an estimated fortune of $200million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
      He took home 22 Emmy wins, and was nominated for 57 just for his groundbreaking show, All in the Family.
      His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is located at 6615 Hollywood Boulevard.
      Rob Reiner calls Norman Lear ‘my second father’
      In a heart wrenching tribute to Norman Lear, actor Rob Reiner called him his second father.
      I loved Norman Lear with all my heart. He was my second father. Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family.— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) December 6, 2023

      More on All in the Family
      All in the Family premiered on January 12, 1971.
      Norman Lear’s show covered social and political issues, which were deemed controversial at the time.
      All in the Family revolves around two working-class white families – the Stivics and the Bunkers- representing the real-life clash of values between the greatest generation and baby boomers living in Queens, New York.
      Fans react to news
      Fans have flooded social media to respond to the death of Norman Lear.
      Aww Rest Peacefully Norman Lear 🕊️ Thank you for the laughs. 📺 #Legend— Ken Preston (@unKleBING) December 6, 2023

      Norman Lear’s early life
      Lear was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised primarily in Massachusetts.
      The producer started out as a public relations official in the early 1950s.
      Lear got his big break as a television writer when CBS picked up his show, All in the Family.
      Al Roker pays tribute
      In a heartbreaking post on Instagram, Al Roker penned: “What a giant of comedy and a genuinely nice man.
      “@thenormanlear will be missed. 101 years of funny.”
      Norman married a Hollywood producer
      Lyn Davis Lear is a Hollywood producer, mainly known for her work in documentary film making.
      She wed Norman back in 1987 and they remained together until his death.
      Lyn previouslyspoke to EW about life with her famous husband, and said: “Being married to someone well-known, there’s an adjusting that goes on.”
      The couple established the Lear Family Foundation.
      Norman Lear’s marriage and children
      Norman Lear was married to his third wife Lyn Davis and they welcomed three children together.
      The producer also has one daughter named Ellen from his first marriage to Charlotte Rosen.
      Additionally, he has two more children from his second marriage to late publisher Frances Loeb. More

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      Shane MacGowan dead updates — The Pogues star known for Fairytale of New York with Kirsty Maccoll dies from encephalitis

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      THE POGUES singer Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 after having been in critical care for the past several months.The Fairytale of New York singer, who had been diagnosed with viral encephalitis – a serious condition which leads to brain swelling – passed away today.
      Shane’s wife Victoria shared a heartbreaking statement announcing the star’s death.
      She shared a throwback black and white snap of her beloved husband and shared her shock at the loss of “the love of my life”.
      Follow our Shane MacGowan death updates blog for news and updates…
      The Pogues song covered in 2022 to support Ukraine
      New York singer Jesse Malin and Eugene Hütz, the Ukrainian-born frontman of the gypsy punk band, Gogol Bordello, filmed a music video covering The Pogues’ If I Should Fall From Grace With God. 
      When the cover was released in 2022, Hütz said in a statement: “Universe knows Jesse and I bonded over Pogues years ago.” Jesse Malin told Rolling Stone at the time: “ I have always believed in global unity through music. The universal heartbeat that brings us together.”
      The Pogues members
      The Irish band featured a number of members over the years, including: 

      Shane MacGowan
      Terry Woods
      Spider Stacy
      Joe Strummer
      Jem Finer
      Darryl Hunt
      Jamie Clarke
      James Fearnley
      Andrew Ranken
      Cait O’Riordan
      Dave Coulter
      Philip Chevron
      James McNally

      Shane MacGowan on his 2015 fall
      In an interview with Vice at the time of his injury, Shane said: ”It was a fall and I fell the wrong way.”
      “I broke my pelvis, which is the worst thing you can do. I’m lame in one leg, I can’t walk around the room without a crutch.
      “I am getting better, but it’s taking a very long time. It’s the longest I’ve ever taken to recover from an injury. And I’ve had a lot of injuries.”
      Why was Shane in a wheelchair?
      The Pogues legend had been confined to a wheelchair since a brutal fall in 2015. 
      Shane fractured his pelvis when leaving a studio in Dublin.
      He went on to struggle with other health issues over the years prior to his death.
      Shane’s early life
      In 1975, when he was 17, his family committed him to London’s Bethlem psychiatric hospital for six months.
      After his release, the first gig he attended featured the Sex Pistols as a support act: “And that’s when I saw God.”
      He recalled years later: “The punk thing f***ing changed my life. It didn’t matter that I was ugly. Nothing mattered.”
      In October that year he had his first brush with notoriety when he was photographed at a punk show, one sticky-out ear gushing with blood where a fellow fan had bit it.
      The headline in music mag NME was: “Cannibalism at Clash gig”.
      He began calling himself Shane O’Hooligan and joined punk band The Nipple Erectors – later The Nips – as frontman in 1977.
      Shane MacGowan latest news

      Everything you need to know about Victoria Mary Clarke
      Born on January 11, 1966, Victoria Mary Clarke is a writer and journalist from Ireland.
      She has contributed articles to several British and Irish newspapers and periodicals.
      Growing up in the Irish countryside, Clarke attended Renaniree’s national school.
      Her mother, who was born in Herbert Park, became pregnant at the age of 19 with Victoria.
      Songs that feature Shane MacGowan
      Here are the songs Shane MacGowan featured on:

      What a Wonderful World (with Nick Cave, 1992)
      The Church of the Holy Spook (with The Popes, 1994)
      That Woman’s Got Me Drinking (with The Popes, 1994)
      Haunted (with Sinéad O’Connor, 1995)
      My Way (1996)
      I Put a Spell on You (Haiti Charity Song) (with Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie, Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones with actor Johnny Depp, Glen Matlock, Paloma Faith and Eliza Doolittle) (2010)

      Films that feature Shane MacGowan
      Here are more films Shane MacGowan featured on:

      If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story – 2001
      The Clash: Westway to the World – 2002 (archive footage appearance as himself)
      The Story of Fairytale of New York – 2005
      The Libertine – 2005
      Harry Hill’s TV Burp – 2007
      Harry Hill’s TV Burp – 2010
      The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary concert at the Olympia (DVD) (November 2012)
      Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan – 2020

      What to know about Shane MacGowan
      Singer and songwriter Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan was born on December 25, 1957.
      He was the main vocalist and composer of the Celtic punk band the Pogues.
      He was born in Kent, England, to Irish parents. Along with creating his own solo music and working with musicians including Kirsty MacColl, Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Steve Earle, Johnny Depp, Sinéad O’Connor, and Ronnie Drew, he was also a member of the Nipple Erectors and Shane MacGowan and the Popes.
      President Higgins releases statement
      Irish President, Michael D. Higgins, has released a statement following the death of Shane MacGowan.
      He said: “Like so many across the world, it was with the greatest sadness that I learned this morning of the death of Shane MacGowan.
      “Shane will be remembered as one of music’s greatest lyricists. So many of his songs would be perfectly crafted poems, if that would not have deprived us of the opportunity to hear him sing them.
      “The genius of Shane’s contribution includes the fact that his songs capture within them, as Shane would put it, the measure of our dreams – of so many worlds, and particularly those of love, of the emigrant experience and of facing the challenges of that experience with authenticity and courage, and of living and seeing the sides of life that so many turn away from.
      “His words have connected Irish people all over the globe to their culture and history, encompassing so many human emotions in the most poetic of ways.
      “Shane’s talent was nurtured from a young age by his mother Therese, herself an award winning folk singer in her own right. Therese, who lost her life in such tragic circumstances on New Year’s Day 2017, inspired in Shane the love of Irish music and traditions which resulted in the wonderful music and lyrics which have been a source of such joy for so many people.
      “Born on Christmas Day, there was perhaps some form of destiny which led Shane to writing ‘Fairytale of New York’, the timeless quality of which will surely mean that it will be listened to every Christmas for the next century or more. Likewise songs like ‘Rainy Night in Soho’, ‘A Pair of Brown Eyes’, ‘If I Should Fall from Grace with God’ and so many others will live on far into the years and decades to come.
      “I think too of ‘Haunted’, and the particular poignancy that both Shane and Sinéad O’Connor have left us in such quick succession.
      “It was a great honour for me, as President of Ireland, to present Shane with a lifetime achievement award in the National Concert Hall in January 2018 as we marked his 60th birthday. A richly deserved honour.
      “On behalf of Sabina and I, may I extend my deepest condolences to Shane’s wife Victoria, his sister Siobhán, his father Maurice, his bandmates in the Pogues and other projects, and to all his many friends and family.”
      Beyond The Pogues
      In 1992, Macgowan formed the band Shane Macgowan and The Popes.
      In addition to touring abroad, the trio released two studio albums, a live CD, three tracks for The Popes Outlaw Heaven (2010), a live DVD, and a live DVD.
      MacGowan had an appearance on Lou Reed’s Perfect Day in 1997, which was recorded by several musicians to benefit Children in Need.
      It spent three weeks—two distinct spells—at the top of the UK single charts.
      With over a million copies sold, the song helped the charity raise the most money in six years.
      Shane MacGowan and The Popes had a lengthy tour of the UK, Ireland, and Europe from December 2003 to May 2005.
      Fans share tributes
      Tributes have flooded in for Shane MacGowan this morning following his tragic death.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter one fan said: “‘Fare thee well, gone away, there’s nothing left to say’ The songs were brilliant, the writing even better. RIP Shane MacGowan.”
      A second said: “Jesus. I knew he wasn’t well but this is still a big shock! RIP Shane MacGowan, greatest ever Irish songwriter!”
      Final pic of Pogues icon Shane MacGowan following death
      The last ever picture of Shane MacGowan shows the Pogues legend in good spirits.
      The Fairytale of New York singer tragically passed away today after an eight-year long health battle.

      Major comeback in 2019
      On June 13, 2019, MacGowan returned to the stage as a guest of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders at Dublin’s RDS Arena.
      MacGowan was scheduled to appear on July 7th with a number of guests for the Feis Liverpool 2019 finale, following the success of Feis Liverpool 2018’s finale, which featured him alongside Imelda May, Paddy Moloney, Albert Hammond Jr., and many more.
      However, the event was ultimately cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales and funding issues.
      According to reports, MacGowan went back into the studio in 2020 to record a few new songs with the Irish indie band Cronin, which is headed by brothers Johnny and Mick Cronin.
      More about The Pogues
      In 1987 Shane co-wrote Fairytale of New York which he performed with Kirsty MacCall.
      The Christmas single reached number one in the Irish charts and number two in the UK charts.
      They also had a No8 hit with The Irish Rover and two top-five albums – If I Should Fall From Grace With God and Peace and Love.
      About the formation of The Pogues
      Drawing from his heritage in traditional Irish music, Shane founded The Pogues in 1982.
      Shane on vocals, Peter “Spider” Tracy on tin whistle, and Jem Finer on banjo were the original members.
      James Fearnley, the accordion player for the Nips, Andrew Ranken on drums, and Cait O’Riordan on bass completed the lineup.
      The band’s initial name, Pogue Mahone, was an anglicization of the phrase “kiss my arse,” póg mo thóin.
      Shane had been receiving treatment for months
      The 65-year-old singer had been undergoing treatment for viral encephalitis, a dangerous illness that causes swelling in the brain, for several months.
      Since the diagnosis, Shane has been taken to the hospital many times.
      It is believed that he was readmitted in June, although Victoria hadn’t disclosed the precise cause of his admissions.
      Shane’s wife pays tribute
      Shane’s wife Victoria paid a touching tribute to Shane, who was “the start and end of everything that I hold dear”.
      She said: “I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it.
      “Shane who will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the moon and the start and end of everything that I hold dear has gone to be with Jesus and Mary and his beautiful mother Therese.”

      Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
      The Pogues star Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65 after losing an eight year health battle.
      The Fairytale of New York singer, who had been diagnosed with viral encephalitis – a serious condition which leads to brain swelling – passed away today. More

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      Girls Aloud ticket updates — Fans left furious by Ticketek as presale goes live ahead of group’s London & Liverpool tour

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      PRESALE tickets for Girls Aloud’s upcoming UK tour are live on Ticketmaster this morning as fans rush to attend.Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts are reuniting and will be marking the band’s 21st anniversary next summer.
      Presale tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster at this link, with general sale beginning on Friday.
      Fans have been left furious this morning with Ticketek after many spent long periods of time in the waiting lounge.
      Taking to social media one user said: “It’s been 3 hours and i’m still not able to access the girls aloud Aberdeen presale can you help”
      Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      ‘Very odd’ without Sarah
      Presenter Roman Kemp asked the group how they felt about “stepping forward into a new journey” without Sarah, who sadly died aged 39 following her terminal breast cancer diagnosis two years ago.
      Cheryl, 40, responded, saying: “It’s very odd, if I’m completely honest.
      “We’ve found every step of the way of this a bit weird. Being totally honest it will never be the same as it was.”
      Tickets still available
      Fans can still sign get their hands on presale tickets.
      Girls Aloud announced this morning on their official X account informing fans to follow the link to their website to sign up for the presale.
      Girls Aloud set to perform at Glastonbury
      Girls Aloud are set to hit the road next year after more than a decade of reunion rumours.
      But aside from their stilettos and sequins, Girls Aloud will also need to pack their wellies before getting on the tour bus.

      Venue plan for Aberdeen
      Presale tickets have gone live for Girl Aloud and fans desperately seek to get their hands on them for a chance to see the stars live.
      With that in mind, here is the seating plan for their Aberdeen show at P&J Live, courtesy of Ticketmaster.

      When did Girls Aloud split?
      Cheryl, Nadine, Nicola, Kimberley and Sarah formed Girls Aloud on TV show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
      They enjoyed a hugely successful career with a string of Number 1s and sell out concerts before going their separate ways in 2013.
      Tragically, Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. She passed away in September 2021, leaving the girls devastated.
      Who confirmed the tour?
      Confirming their big return to music, Cheryl said: “We all started talking about the possibility of doing something to celebrate Girls Aloud’s 20-year anniversary a few years ago.
      “The anniversary seemed like an obvious thing that we would celebrate.
      “But when Sarah fell ill all priorities changed. She passed away a year before the anniversary and it just didn’t feel right, it felt too soon.
      “But now, I think there is an energy that does makes it feel right. It’s the right time to celebrate Sarah, it’s the right time to celebrate the band and the right time to celebrate the fact we can still do this 21 years later. That’s a big honour in lots of ways.”
      Tour dates availability
      Here are all the dates and locations with their availability:

      Saturday, May 18 – 3Arena Dublin – Tickets available
      Monday, May 20 – SSE Arena Belfast – Tickets available
      Thursday, May 23 – Manchester AO Arena – Tickets available
      Friday, May 24 – Manchester AO Arena – Tickets available
      Monday, May 27 – Cardiff Utilita Arena – Tickets available
      Friday, May 31 – Newcastle Utilita Arena – Tickets available
      Saturday, June 1 – Newcastle Utilita Arena – Tickets available
      Tuesday, June 4 – Aberdeen P&J Live – Tickets available
      Saturday, June 8 – Glasgow OVO Hydro – Tickets available
      Wednesday, June 12 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – Tickets available
      Saturday, June 15 – Leeds First Direct Arena – – Tickets available, Limited for Premium packages
      Tuesday, June 18 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena – Tickets available
      Saturday, June 22 – London The O2 – Tickets available
      Sunday, June 23 – London The O2 – Tickets available
      Saturday, June 29 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena – Tickets available

      You can get presale tickets at Ticketmaster here.
      Ticket prices revealed
      Tickets for the Girl Aloud tour vary depending on the seats that you can get your hands on.
      Birmingham offers several packages ranging from £240 per person. to £160.
      Birmingham ticket prices start at £58.90 and go up to £110.10, with another option at £71.80.
      For Liverpool, prices start from £58.71 and go up to £208.75, with two other options at £101.75 and £208.75.
      For Nottingham, prices start at £58.81 and go up to £213.05.
      Cheryl’s emotional conversation with Sarah
      Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, 42, Nadine Coyle, 38, and Nicola Roberts, 38, are doing it without their fifth bandmate, Sarah Harding, who died aged 39 from breast cancer in 2021.
      It is only now, two years on, that the group say they finally feel ready to return to the stage, which they also revealed was one of Sarah’s dying wishes.
      Recalling an emotional conversation with Sarah during her final months, Cheryl said: “She turned to me once and said, ‘You know, when I’m not here, you girls should do something’.
      “But when you’re face to face with someone that’s dying . . . we just thought some miracle was going to occur. We all thought we might be able to do something together.”
      Seating plan for Leeds
      Presale tickets have gone live for Girl Aloud and fans desperately seek to get their hands on them for a chance to see the stars live.
      With that in mind, here is the seating plan for their Leeds show at First Direct Arena, courtesy of Ticketmaster.

      Fans urged to remain patient
      Fans have flooded social media this morning giving advice to each other on how to get tickets.
      One fan wrote: “For those trying to get Girls Aloud tickets have patience! I sat in the Ticketek lounge for over an hour but eventually got through and got tickets to @fdarena. What a website though – Ticketmaster doesn’t seem so bad now.”
      A second posted: ”
      FINALLY got Girls Aloud tickets!!! @GirlsAloud. I abandoned Ticketek and went back to the presale page. Took me to Ticketmaster instead and worked #GirlsAloud.”
      How can you sign up to the presale?
      Fans can still sign up to the presale in order to access tickets early.
      Girls Aloud announced this morning on their official X account informing fans to follow the link to their website to sign up for the presale.
      Presale launched in style
      Girls Aloud announced their presale in style this morning.
      The group announced that fans can still sign up to the presale.

      Seating plan for Manchester AO Arena
      Presale tickets have gone live for Girl Aloud and fans desperately seek to get their hands on them for a chance to see the stars live.
      With that in mind, here is the seating plan for their Manchester Arena shows, courtesy of Ticketmaster.

      When do tickets go on general sale?
      Tickets for all venues will go on general release sale this Friday at 9am.
      Customers who qualify for Artist or SSE pre-sales can grab there tickets now.
      Inside Girls Aloud’s career
      Cheryl, Nadine, Nicola, Kimberley and Sarah formed Girls Aloud on TV show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
      They enjoyed a hugely successful career with a string of Number 1s and sell out concerts before going their separate ways in 2013.
      Tragically, Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. She passed away in September 2021, leaving the girls devastated.
      How much are tickets?
      Tickets range in price from venue to venue.
      For example, the Birmingham show offers tickets from £58.90 which go up to £110.10.
      And in Liverpool, prices start from £58.71 and go up to a whopping £208.75.
      Follow this link to purchase tickets.
      What have Girls Aloud said about their tour?
      Confirming their big return to music, Cheryl said: “We all started talking about the possibility of doing something to celebrate Girls Aloud’s 20-year anniversary a few years ago.
      “The anniversary seemed like an obvious thing that we would celebrate.
      “But when Sarah fell ill all priorities changed. She passed away a year before the anniversary and it just didn’t feel right, it felt too soon.
      “But now, I think there is an energy that does makes it feel right. It’s the right time to celebrate Sarah, it’s the right time to celebrate the band and the right time to celebrate the fact we can still do this 21 years later. That’s a big honour in lots of ways.”
      Tour dates confirmed as presale goes live
      Here are all the dates and locations confirmed for Girls Aloud’s upcoming tour:

      Saturday, May 18 – 3Arena Dublin
      Monday, May 20 – SSE Arena Belfast
      Thursday, May 23 – Manchester AO Arena
      Friday, May 24 – Manchester AO Arena
      Monday, May 27 – Cardiff Utilita Arena
      Friday, May 31 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
      Saturday, June 1 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
      Tuesday, June 4 – Aberdeen P&J Live
      Saturday, June 8 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
      Wednesday, June 12 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
      Saturday, June 15 – Leeds First Direct Arena
      Tuesday, June 18 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena
      Saturday, June 22 – London The O2
      Sunday, June 23 – London The O2
      Saturday, June 29 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

      You can get presale tickets at Ticketmaster here.
      Girls Aloud is back!
      Girls Aloud is returning for a massive tour next year and presale tickets are already live.
      You can head over to Ticketmaster now to get your hands on some.
      Just follow the link here. More

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      Annabel Giles death updates — TV presenter dies at 64 following battle with stage 4 glioblastoma as children pay tribute

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      ACTRESS and TV host Annabel Giles passed away following a brain tumour diagnosis, her distraught family revealed in a statement.At the age of 64, Annabel, who had previously participated in an ITV series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, passed away quietly at Martlets Hospice in Hove yesterday.
      Her kids, Molly and Tedd, honoured their “one of a kind” mother, who was identified in July of this year as having stage 4 glioblastoma, a kind of brain tumour.
      After receiving her diagnosis, Annabel had radiation therapy and brain surgery.
      She also developed a “passion” for spreading awareness of her ailment as part of her “lifelong commitment to helping others.”
      Her kids added that their mother “kept her spirits high and maintained her quick wit until the very end” and that she “will leave us inspired to live life to the fullest.”
      Follow our Annabel Giles death blog for news and updates…
      More on Annabel’s time on  I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here
      She arrived as a late arrival alongside former Strictly Come Dancing professional Vicent Simone.
      Despite her late entry and after only two Bushtucker trials, Anabel became the first celebrity to leave the jungle.
      The tv star has died at the age of 64 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in July.

      How did Annabel do on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here
      Annabel was part of the 13th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here back in 2013, entering the jungle on day five.
      She came out of the show in 12th place after failing to impress viewers at home, who voted her out of the show.
      In 2018, Annabel returned to TV as she took to a role in ITV programme Our Shirley Valentine Summer. 

      More on Annabel’s love life
      Annabel had been married to Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure.
      The couple tied the knot in 1985 – but split in 1989.
      In 2013, Annabel was in a relationship with a woman, but it is not known how long the relationship lasted.
      Glioblastoma explained
      One kind of glioma, or brain tumour, that arises from glial cells in the brain are termed glioblastomas.
      Grade four brain tumors known as glioblastomas, can go by the names glioblastoma multiforme, GBM, GBM4, or grade four astrocytomas.
      The Brain Tumour Charity states that they are expanding quickly, have tendrils that resemble threads and reach into different areas of the brain, are likely to spread throughout the brain, and may recur.
      In the UK, they account for approximately 78% of malignant brain tumours in adults, and glioblastomas are detected in about 3,000 people annually.
      Annabel died of cancer
      Actress and TV presenter Annabel Giles passed away following a stage four glioblastoma diagnosis.
      Brain tumours come in a variety of forms and can be categorized as low- or high-grade.
      Children ask for donations made to go to hospice facility
      Annabel’s children asked that any donations go to Martlets Hospice, adding: “We thank you for your love and support and kindly request that you respect our privacy at this challenging time.
      “In lieu of flowers or other gifts, we would be grateful for donations to Martlets Hospice, whose exceptional care was a great source of comfort throughout this journey.
      “With heartfelt thanks, Molly & Tedd x.”
      Annabel Giles pictured
      Annabel Giles has died at the age of 64 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in July, her family announced this evening.
      Annabel Giles picturedCredit: Brian Roberts – The Sun
      Annabel had two children
      The former The Wright Stuff guest had one daughter with ex-husband and Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure, who she was married to between 1985 and 1989.
      Annabel also had a son Ted, who was born in 1998.
      Not a stranger to TV
      In 2018, Annabel returned to TV as she took to a role in ITV programme Our Shirley Valentine Summer. 
      The mum, who was best known as co-presenter of ITV’s Posh Frocks and New Trousers, has also appeared on Have I Got News For You, Through the Keyhole, and Noel’s House Party.
      Annabel’s early career
      The star, who was born in Pontypool, Wales, started her media career in the 1990s for ITV show’s Razzmatazz and Night Network.
      She went on to chase a career as a television and radio presenter, a novelist, and a model.
      The star died at the age of 64 yesterday afternoon her family announced.
      Annabel was an I’m A Celebrity star
      Annabel had been part of the 13th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here back in 2013, entering the jungle on day five.
      She came out of the show in 12th place after failing to impress viewers at home, who voted her out of the show.
      Family confirms death, part two
      The statement continued: “In her final weeks, she was passionate about raising awareness for Glioblastoma, embodying her lifelong commitment to helping others.”
      “Her humour and laughter will leave us inspired to live life to the fullest, just as she always did.”
      Family confirms death
      Annabel Giles’ family announced her death in a statement posted to Instagram.
      Her children wrote: “In July, Mum was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma, a fast-growing and highly aggressive malignant brain tumor.”
      “In the four months that followed, she displayed remarkable resilience and strength, despite undergoing brain surgery and countless radiotherapies.”
      Annabel’s tragic final post
      The mum’s tragic final post on social media came just weeks before her cancer diagnosis.
      She was lad pictured in the months beforehand – beaming with bright red hair.
      Annabel Giles has died
      Television presenter and actress Annabel Giles has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in July.
      The family shared the devastating news on Annabel’s Instagram today, revealing the I’m A Celeb star passed away yesterday afternoon.
      Giles was 64 years old. More

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      Shakira court updates — Singer in SHOCK deal with court over £12.7m tax evasion as she avoids jail time

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      POP sensation Shakira has admitted to six counts of £12.7m tax fraud as she reached a settlement with prosecutors to avoid jail time.A lengthy trial was set to begin today, but the pop star struck a last-minute deal to end proceedings.
      The singer said her children played a key role in her decision to settle.
      Speaking this morning she said: “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal wellbeing in this fight.”
      She had been summoned to a Barcelona courthouse and faced spending eight years behind bars for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax officials between 2012 and 2014.
      Following the deal, the Colombian singer will now face fines, rather than jail time, Reuters reports.
      Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      Why did Shakira and Gerard Pique split?
      On June 6, 2022, Shakira and Gerard Pique announced they had split up.
      The revelation came after reports that the footballer had strayed.
      A statement released via Shakira’s publicist read: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways.
      “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
      ‘This is in the best interest of my children’ – Shakira breaks silence
      In a statement, Shakira told the PA news agency: “Throughout my career, I have always strived to do what’s right and set a positive example for others.
      “That often means taking the extra step in business and personal financial decisions to procure the absolute best counsel, including seeking the advice of the world’s pre-eminent tax authorities PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and Ernst & Young Global Limited, who have been my advisers during this whole process.
      “Unfortunately, and despite these efforts, tax authorities in Spain pursued a case against me as they have against many professional athletes and other high-profile individuals, draining those people’s energy, time, and tranquillity for years at a time.
      “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal wellbeing in this fight.
      “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love – my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career, including my upcoming world tour and my new album, both of which I am extremely excited about.
      “I admire tremendously those who have fought these injustices to the end, but for me, today, winning is getting my time back for my kids and my career.”
      Who else has been in the line of (Spanish) fire?
      Spanish authorities have pursued other famous people over tax evasion, including the footballers Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
      Both settled and paid large fines.
      What happened at Shakira’s hearing?
      Shakira told the presiding magistrate, Jos Manuel del Amo, that she accepted the agreement reached with prosecutors.
      She answered yes to confirm her acknowledgement of six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros (about $15.8 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014, reports Reuters.
      Under the deal, Shakira is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of 7 million euros ($7.6 million).
      Shakira has her day in court (all eight minutes of it …)
      Superstar Shakira sparked a media frenzy when she arrived at court in Barcelona.
      During her appearance, which lasted just eight minutes, the Colombian singer and her legal team announced they had reached a deal with prosecutors.
      Wearing a pink suit, Shakira, 46, had arrived at court shortly before 10am (09.00 GMT) accompanied by her lawyers, amid a scrum of journalists and photographers.
      Credit: EPA/SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE of CATALONIA
      Credit: Europa Press/MEGA
      Credit: Europa Press/Mega
      What is Shakira’s net worth?
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shakira has an estimated net worth of approximately $300million, as of July 2022.
      She is one of the world’s best-selling Latin American artists and one of the best-selling artists of all time with 70million album sales globally.
      Her English albums Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (2005), She Wolf (2009), and Shakira (2014) were all certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum in various countries worldwide.
      Fans hail ‘generational s***housery’ as Sergio Ramos gives Shakira award for Gerard Pique ‘diss track’
      Football and music fans came together to hail Shakira and Sergio Ramos’ “generational s***housery” this week.
      The Colombian singer, 46, wowed on the red carpet in Spain as she scooped three prizes at the Latin Grammy Awards last night.
      Several of Shakira’s most recent singles appear to be swipes aimed at her ex Pique, including The Boss.
      And fans couldn’t believe it when Pique’s longtime rival Ramos presented Shakira with an award for the song.

      Shakira previously turned down a settlement deal
      Shakira turned down a deal offered to her by prosecutors to settle her case in July 2022.
      At the time, she said, via her Spanish public relations firm Llorente y Cuenca, that she believed in her innocence and chose to leave the issue in the hands of the law.
      The details of this proposed deal are not available to the public.
      More on Shakira’s settlement
      Under today’s deal, Shakira is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a multi-million euro fine, reports AP.
      The trial, which would have included more than 100 witnesses over the following weeks, was instead called off after just eight minutes.
      Shakira blew kisses to onlookers as she arrived at court this morning, donning a pink suit.
      Do Shakira and Gerard Pique have any children?
      After 12 years together, Shakira and Pique share two children together, Milan and Sasha.
      Following her tax fraud deal, Shakira reaffirmed her commitment to her children.
      She said: “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal wellbeing in this fight.
      “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love – my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career, including my upcoming world tour and my new album, both of which I am extremely excited about.”
      Why did Shakira and Gerard Pique split?
      On June 6, 2022, Shakira and Gerard Pique announced they had split up.
      The revelation came after reports that the footballer had strayed.
      A statement released via Shakira’s publicist read: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways.
      “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
      What has Shakira been accused of 2/2
      In the written document they accuse the artist, real name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, of living in Spain “on a regular basis” during the tax years 2012 to 2014.
      First at former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique’s Barcelona bachelor flat and then at a mansion she bought with her former partner in Esplugues de Llobregat near the Catalan capital through an investment firm.
      They claim her absences from Spain for work and other reasons were “sporadic” apart from a period of 61 days she spent in the States in 2012 when she was a coach on the US version of the singing competition The Voice.
      What was Shakira accused of?
      Shakira had been accused of £12.7m in tax fraud by Spanish authorities.
      Spanish state prosecutors announced in a pre-trial indictment they were seeking an eight-year, two-month jail term for Shakira and a fine of nearly £21 million if judges found her guilty of six counts of tax fraud she allegedly committed in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
      However, the star reached a settlement agreement before the trial could begin.
      Kids played key role in decision to settle
      Speaking after her settlement this morning, Shakira revealed her children played a key role in her decision to not fight for her innocence.
      She said: “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal wellbeing in this fight.
      “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love – my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career, including my upcoming world tour and my new album, both of which I am extremely excited about.”
      Shakira breaks silence after settlement agreement
      In a statement, Shakira told the PA news agency: “Throughout my career, I have always strived to do what’s right and set a positive example for others.
      “That often means taking the extra step in business and personal financial decisions to procure the absolute best counsel, including seeking the advice of the world’s pre-eminent tax authorities PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and Ernst & Young Global Limited, who have been my advisers during this whole process.
      “Unfortunately, and despite these efforts, tax authorities in Spain pursued a case against me as they have against many professional athletes and other high-profile individuals, draining those people’s energy, time, and tranquillity for years at a time.
      “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal wellbeing in this fight.
      “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love – my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career, including my upcoming world tour and my new album, both of which I am extremely excited about.
      “I admire tremendously those who have fought these injustices to the end, but for me, today, winning is getting my time back for my kids and my career.”
      Pop star looked confident ahead of trial
      She was pictured walking into Barcelona’s Provincial Court wearing an eye-catching pink trouser suit and matching pink designer handbag just after 10am local time accompanied by her lawyer Pau Molins.
      She blew a kiss to onlookers before she headed up the court steps and disappeared into the building, looking calm and relaxed.
      The 46-year-old faced six counts of failing to pay £12.7million in taxes between 2012 and 2014.

      Shakira reaches deal to avoid jail time as she admits to tax fraud
      Shakira has this morning reached a deal to avoid jail time as she admitted to six counts of tax fraud in Spain.
      The Colombian singer was set to take part in a lengthy trial but reached a settlement with the courts this morning. More

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      Shane MacGowan health updates — The Pogues singer’s wife shares message after icon’s devastating encephalitis diagnosis

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      THE Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan’s wife has shared a photo of the Fairytale of New York singer in the hospital along with a message of “love and prayers” to those who are “struggling.”In addition to thanking fans on X, formerly Twitter, Victoria Mary Clarke disclosed that she had recently had a visit from the singer’s bandmates, Spider Stacy and Terry Woods.
      Victoria wrote: “Love and prayers for everyone who is struggling right now [red heart emoji] hang in there!”
      She also said, posting a new snap of the 65-year-old rocker, Victoria Mary said the star is “feeling much better today.”
      MacGowan, 65, is said to have been in critical care for the past several months.
      He was diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year.
      Follow our Shane MacGowan health updates blog for news and updates…
      Major update
      The spouse of New York great Shane MacGowan, Fairytale, has provided a heartfelt Christmas greeting along with an update on his health.
      Victoria Mary Clarke expressed her hope to get the legendary member of the Pogues home for the holidays from the hospital, where he has been treated for a life-threatening brain condition.
      Posting a new snap of the 65-year-old rocker, Victoria Mary said the star is “feeling much better today”. More