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    Rita Ora wows in silver bra and pink bikini bottoms over tights at free festival in Lithuania

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    RITA Ora has her knickers in a twist as she gets animated backstage at a music festival.The singer, 33, performed in a silver bra and pink bikini bottoms over tights at the As Young As Vilnius Festival in Lithuania. Rita Ora has her knickers in a twist as she gets animated backstage at a music festivalCredit: SplashThe singer, 33, performed in a silver bra and pink bikini bottoms over tightsCredit: SplashRita was about to take to the stage at the As Young As Vilnius Festival in Lithuania – a free bash celebrating the 701st birthday of the city of Vilnius.Credit: SplashRita said: “50,000 people, in the pouring rain, I appreciate every single one of you.”The free bash celebrated the 701st birthday of the city.It’s not the first time the singer has been wowing fans, she recently went braless in a very daring see-through dress at a Girls Aloud gig in London.The singer looked incredible as she posed up a storm at the O2 Priority gig in London, exclusive for Priority members, just before watching the band perform.READ MORE ON RITA ORARita, 33, rocked a glitzy tight-fitting midaxi dress for the show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.The star wore nude pants underneath the sheer dress, but opted for no bra.The I Will Never Let You Down songstress accessorised with a black of black boots.Rita completed the look with brown eye shadow, pink blush and a nude lip.Most read in CelebrityRita Ora goes braless in very daring see-through dress for Girls Aloud gig in London More

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      Stunning Kate Upton shows off bust as she poses in revealing candy cane striped bikini

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      ACTRESS and model Kate Upton shows she has stardom licked — as she poses in a candy cane striped bikini.She recently starred in comedy movie Sweet Dreams and kept the confectionery theme going with this outfit for a Sports Illustrated photoshoot in Mexico.Kate Upton wore this sexy candy cane striped bikiniCredit: GettyStunner Kate also donned this gilt dress at a posh do for V Magazine last weekCredit: Cover ImagesLast week Kate, 32, took the golden opportunity to wear a gilt dress at a posh do for V Magazine.And she’s just launched reality TV show Dress My Tour in the US.Sounds like her career is a pick ’n’ mix.In May the model-turned-actress wore a slinky backless dress at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island bash to mark the magazine’s 60th anniversary.READ MORE ON KATE UPTONAnd Kate was joined by the original Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley, now 70 — who starred in the video of her ex-hubby Billy Joel’s No1 UK hit in 1983.Loved-up Kate previously called American baseball player Justin Verlander her “perfect partner” and the pair welcomed their daughter, Genevieve, a year after they wed in 2017.She and Verlander met while working on Major League Baseball 2K12 video game in 2012 and officially started dating in January 2013.Their relationship ended for about six months in mid-2013, but they were back together by January 2014.Most read in CelebrityIn 2016, Verlander popped the question and after winning the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017, they set off for Tuscany, Italy to get married.The three-time cover girl is one of SI Swimsuit’s most celebrated models.Supermodel Kate Upton strips off in two new commercials for the ‘Perfect Fit’ range from Italy-based lingerie firm Yamamay Upton has just launched reality TV show Dress My Tour in the USCredit: Getty More

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      Sandra Bullock fans stunned as they find out her ‘real age’ as she celebrates milestone birthday

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      FANS of A-list actress Sandra Bullock have been left utterly stunned as she celebrated her birthday. The Hollywood movie star first made her film debut in the 90’s and has achieved significant success over three decades. Sandra Bullock turned 60-years-old, much to the shock of fansCredit: GettyShe is one of the biggest and highest paid actresses in the worldCredit: Getty – ContributorShe won the Oscar in 2009 for her role in The Blind SideCredit: HandoutBorn in the US state of Virginia in 1964, Sandra now turned 60-years-old, and fans simply could not believe it. She is known for her stellar roles in hit films such as Oceans 8, The Lost City and Miss Congeniality. Sandra was also known for her dramatic work in thrillers such as Premonition (2007) and the Netflix series Bird Box in 2018. She won an Academy Award in the Best Actress category for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side in 2009.READ MORE ON SANDRAFive years later in 2014, Sandra received a nomination in the category for her role in Gravity, alongside George Clooney. But as she celebrated her milestone 60th birthday, her devoted fans from across the globe took to X – formerly known as Twitter. They posted well wishes on the social media platform in their droves as they struggled to comprehend her ageless appearance. One shocked fan wrote: “I’m just learning Sandra Bullock is 60 omg!!!!”Most read in FilmA second user gasped: “Wait Sandra bullock is 60. What how what???””Time is weird, how is Sandra Bullock 60 already?”, asked a third moviegoer. Iconic 90s movie featuring Sandra Bullock could return for sequel- but fans rage ‘no one asked for this’As a fourth exclaimed: “Damn sandra bullock turns 60 today………wow.”Whilst another fan commented: “No way is Sandra Bullock 60??,” along with a shocked face emoji.And a sixth added: “How is Sandra Bullock turning 60?”Alongside her Oscar win and nomination, she has also been nominated for a BAFTA, five Golden Globes, five Critics Choice Awards, and three Screen actors Guild Awards. In both 2010 and 2014, she was named as the world’s highest-paid actress. Sandra Bullock’s JourneySandra Bullock first made her film debut in the 1987 film, Hangmen. She first came to prominence six years later with her supporting role in Demolition Man in 1993. The actress worked with the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes before her 1994 breakthrough role in Speed. Her work gained the attention of Hollywood as she bagged a leading roles in While You Were Sleeping (1995). A Time to Kill was released in 1996 where she worked alongside legendary names such as Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Spacey and Donald Sutherland. Since then, Sandra has gone from strength to strength with roles in huge projects such as Miss Congeniality (2000), Two Weeks Notice (2002), The Proposal (2009), The Heat (2013). Recent projects have included Ocean’s 8 (2018) and The Lost City (2022).Sandra Bullock is also known for comedies such as Miss CongenialityCredit: Warner BrothersShe starred in the heist film Oceans 8 alongside the likes of Cate BlanchettCredit: AlamyHer most recent movie came in 2022 alongside Channing Tatum and Daniel RadcliffeCredit: Alamy More

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      Celine Dion holds back tears as she performs at Paris Olympics opening ceremony in comeback show during health battle

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      CELINE Dion seemed emotional during her comeback performance at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday.Celine, 56, left fans speechless after her first performance in two years following her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.Celine Dion singing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, FranceCredit: APCeline Dion performing at the Paris OlympicsCredit: GettyCeline Dion performing at the 2024 Paris OlympicsCredit: APCeline closed the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony by performing in the Eiffel Tower after the lighting of the torch. The iconic singer wore a sparkly white dress while giving it her all singing in French, despite dealing with her health issues. She also had her hair slicked back in a low bun with her makeup touched to perfection while performing Edith Piaf’s L’Hymne à l’amour.’AN INSPIRATION’As Celine performed, fans flocked to X to share their thoughts on her emotional performance. “Celine sounded amazing! So proud to see her up there,” one said. A second said, “This is so legendary.” “What a performance from our queen Celine. She worked so hard to be able to sing again,” a third said. Celine Dion wows fans by singing Edith Piaf’s L’Hymne à l’amour at the Paris Olympics opening ceremonyCredit: NBCBefore heading to the ceremony, Celine Dion took pictures with fans and received cheers from the crowd outside her hotel roomCredit: BackGrid”After everything she’s experienced, this is such a wonderful, beautiful thing to see. Celine Dion. An inspiration,” someone else said.Most read in CelebrityTHE ICONIC OPENINGOn Friday afternoon, countries from all around the world came together in Paris, France to celebrate the huge event. Many A-list celebrities were in attendance including Zendaya, 27, Ariana Grande, 31, John Legend, 45, Chrissy Teigen, 38, and Snoop Dogg. 52.Celine Dion fans ‘in tears’ as singer stuns in surprise appearance at NHL draft as she battles Stiff Persons SyndromeAmerican singer Lady Gaga, 38, opened the show with a French cabaret and sang Zizi Jeanmaire’s Mon Truc En Plumes.This year’s Olympians proudly waved their country’s flag while traveling down the River Seine and ending at the glistening Eiffel Tower. Team U.S.A. was the second to last country to arrive with Paris coming in last. NBA star Lebron James, 39, and tennis player Coco Gauff, 20, held the huge American flag while nearly 600 proud Olympians cheered on their country. Everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics The Paris Olympics opening ceremony occured on Friday, July 26Click here for all the events taking place at Paris 2024 todayFollow everything going on at The Games on our LIVE blogLebron James and Coco Gauff ‘majestically’ holding the American flag during the Opening CeremonyCelebs attending the Opening Ceremony Fears Putin is behind co-coordinated arson attack on France’s rail network after Moscow spy was arrested over Olympics plotLady Gaga opens the ceremony while a backup dancer falls off the stage and another tech blunderWho lit the torch at the opening ceremony Learn all about the full Olympics scheduleLearn more about the Paris Olympics 2024 logoThe Olympics will run for 16 days on NBC with a variety of sports including gymnastics, archery, beach volleyball, and surfing.Keep up to date on everything Olympics with our live blog. ARRIVING IN PARISThis isn’t the first time Celine has made an appearance at the Olympics. The singing superstar sang The Power of the Dream in 1996 at the games in Atlanta, Georgia. On July 22, Celine touched down in Paris which sparked rumors about a possible performance. The singer waved to fans and appeared in good spirits when she arrived at the Royal Monceau hotel.This is the first time Celine has performed publicly since she canceled her tour in 2023.Celine was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in August 2022 and it has affected her ability to sing and tour.Stiff Person Syndrome is a condition that causes muscle stiffness and spasms throughout the body.SHOCKING DIAGNOSISCeline announced in December 2022 that she was diagnosed with SPS earlier that year.She made an emotional Instagram video, telling them she had to cancel her tour and why.”Hello everyone, I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to reach out to you. I miss you all so much and can’t wait to be on stage talking to you in person,” Celine said as she sat in a chair in her home.The hitmaker went on to say that she was finally ready to talk about her medical condition.“I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time and it’s been really difficult for me to face my challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through,” she went on.“Recently I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome which affects one in a million people.”She explained that she was having spasms that were affecting her vocal cords.Celine then went on to tell her followers that she had to cancel the rest of her tour dates.“All I know is singing, it’s what I’ve done all my life, and it’s what I love to do the most,” she ended.However, Celine revealed that she was working with a team of doctors to get her through the pain.’BACK ON THE HORSE’Aside from the Olympic Games, Celine is also planning a comeback in Las Vegas.Sources exclusively told The U.S. Sun she is planning a limited run of shows this fall.Celine is rumored to be performing her greatest hits for a 70-minute show.The U.S. Sun learned that the shows will most likely take place at the Resorts World Theatre at around the time of the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix. An insider revealed if Celine’s health gets worse the plan is to push the residency back.Concert promoter AEG would host the shows, with a “short run at first” to see if Celine can handle performing live.READ MORE SUN STORIESA source told The U.S. Sun that Celine, who lives in Sin City, has been rehearsing musicians and voice therapists for the last eight months.“Her desire to return and entertain has been a huge driving force in her health battles,” the source said.Celine Dion arrived in Paris, France, on Monday, and was seen leaving her hotel in good spiritsCredit: SplashThe singer, seen leaving her hotel after rehearsal, had her first performance since she canceled her tour in 2023Credit: The Mega AgencyCeline Dion, greeted by fans before the opening ceremonies, is also planning a short Las Vegas residency for the fallCredit: Splash More

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      Katy Perry’s preacher parents are among Donald Trump’s biggest fans & have donated 79 times to GOP from $2.8m LA mansion

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      KATY Perry’s parents have made dozens of donations to the Republican Party – in contrast to their daughter’s outspoken support of Democrat candidates, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. The preachers and their church have also received over $1 million in donations over the last five years as they enjoy a jet-setting lifestyle.Katy Perry poses with her father Keith Hudson and mother MaryCredit: GettyDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives with singer Katy Perry during a campaign rally in 2015Credit: ReutersAnd they do it all from a luxury mansion next to the rich and famous – including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – in celeb-studded Montecito, California. Pentecostal preachers Keith and Mary Hudson have been touring the country for over 40 years as a “strong prophetic ministry,” according to their website, with Mary speaking in tongues and “healing” audience members. While the pair have undoubtedly done some great charity work, especially in their native Santa Barbara, their faith has repaid them with a tidy fortune. They reside in a stunning $2.82 million one-story pad in Montecito, whose famous residents include Ellen DeGenres and Oprah Winfrey. They share the same zip code as their daughter Katy and fiancé Orlando Bloom, who live just three miles up the road, moving there four years ago to, perhaps, be nearer her mom and dad. Keith and Mary, both 76, bought the ocean-view pad for in December 2016 – without a mortgage – but it’s unclear whether it was millionaire Katy who paid for it.It was purchased through a trust, which lists Katy’s business manager Jeff Hinkle as the trustee, who is tied to all of her properties. The house features four en-suite bedrooms, an outdoor fireplace and BBQ area, and 2,440 sq ft living space over 0.48 acres. Most read in CelebrityThe extravagant abode is listed as the address for their “church” Keith Hudson Ministries Inc. It is a religious organization, which is tax-exempt, and has been filing 990 annual returns – the latest for 2022. Katy Perry says music video for Woman’s World is ‘satire’ – but fans think singer is ‘reaching’ after song backlashWhile their nonprofit has raked it in over the years, they’ve also been giving some of it back – to the Republican party. Federal Election Commission records show that Mary has donated 78 times to the GOP since 2019 including Trump’s presidential campaigns – Keith donated just once. Donations range from 34 cents to $1,000. Mary is a keen political activist and ran in the Santa Barbara County Elections in March. She narrowly missed out, coming fourth in the district with a 12 percent share of the vote, but the winner only received 16 percent. They’ve never hidden their conservative allegiances, which are in contrast to Katy’s Democrat-leaning stance, although she’s only donated once to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, but has publicly backed her and successor Joe Biden.  Her parents have stuck with Trump throughout all his controversies – Mary tweeted in May after his criminal conviction for fraud: ‘Jesus was a convicted felon’. NON-PROFIT EXPENSESFrom 2018 to 2022, the Hudsons’ nonprofit received $1,117,955, according to public records.All of this was spent on expenses of some kind – they didn’t hand out any grants, per the records.  For example, in 2022, their expenses came from paying themselves a $28,974k-a-year salary, travel, hotels, their own merchandise distribution, a religious TV show, and hosting conferences in the most exotic of locations. In 2022, Keith Hudson Ministries Inc expenses were approximately $313k – while revenue was just $205k.Among their $134k reserves, they had $114,358 stated as ‘investments – coins’. Unclear if this is related to the likes of gold or bitcoins. People can give a one-off donation – or weekly/monthly – via their website keithhudson.org and become ‘partners’, which will ‘advance the work of the Kingdom of God’.Katy Perry’s preacher pastKaty Perry was raised by evangelical pastor parents in a strict household, She has said she did not “always seen eye to eye” with her church pastor father.Katy has previously said she was not allowed to listen to rock music, eat certain foods or go out with her friends due to their “connotation with the devil.”In 2016, The Sun reported that Keith had made a series of sermons condemning his daughter’s career.In one sermon, Keith ranted: “They ask how can I preach if I produce a girl who sang about kissing another girl?“I was at a concert of Katy’s where there were 20,000. I’m watching this generation and they were going at it. It almost looked like church.“I stood there and wept and kept on weeping and weeping. They’re loving and worshipping the wrong thing.”Keith is a Pentecostal pastor from Santa Barbara.However, he was not always a devout preacher – Perry told journalist Katie Couric in 2009 that her father was pals with sixties psychologist Timothy Leary, who advocated the use of psychedelic drugs.She said: “He was part of the Strawberry Fields Forever.”They found God, you know? They needed to find God. Not that they needed to find God, God found them, really.”However, Keith claims to have been spoken to by God 49 years ago in an apple orchard, an experience which he says “transformed” his life.From then on, Keith has been a devout Christian.Katy has spoken about how her family used to picket rock concerts together, including a Marilyn Manson gig, where they handed out leaflets about “How to find God”. Keith is married to Katy’s mother, Mary Christine Hudson.As previously stated, Keith and Mary do good in the Santa Barbara community. In November, Mary was pictured packing up meals and other necessities for homeless and local veterans, as the VP of the Adam’s Angel charity. They also hold an annual charity 5km walk/run, which this year is in aid of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission – Bethel House. But their calling to God has also meant the couple have been able to travel to some very glam places. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe monetary gifts help to fund Mary hosting her own women’s “Arise Conferences” in luxury hotels, usually in Hawaii.The next one is in September and will be at the four-star Marriott Wailea Beach Resort in Maui – costing $40 for a one-day conference pass and a special discount rate of around $440 per night. Singer Katy Perry speaks at Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night party on November 8, 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a campaign rally with her husband former President Bill Clinton and singer Katy Perry in 2015Credit: Reuters More

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      Dua Lipa takes drastic step to avoid neighbour row as she builds new pool at £6.75million London mansion

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      POP star Dua Lipa is having her new pool dug by hand to avoid upsetting neighbours.The Hotter Than Hell singer, 28, has ordered workers to use picks and shovels during works on her £6.75million mansion.Dua Lipa is having her new pool dug by hand to avoid upsetting neighboursCredit: GettyIt follows a two-year battle with a local council for permission to build the extension after locals complained.The new pool and basement at her home in Hampstead, North West London, will also include a gym and recording studio.Architects will fit detection devices designed to pick up any movement in the earth.Her team assured planners: “A basement dig would typically have potential for noise and vibration to pass through to neighbouring properties. In this case, as the existing house is completely detached and the dig would be a manual operation, the extent of noise transmission would be mitigated.READ MORE ON DUA LIPA“As a safety measure, movement monitoring would be undertaken to give early warning of any building movement.”There was opposition to Dua’s 2021 proposals to add a pool, steam room, cinema, relaxation zone and a studio waiting area and lobby.Plans included “a replacement single storey rear extension and enlargement of existing basement including formation of pool”.A neighbourhood forum objected to the felling of a willow tree — which it said was planted to soak up water from an underground stream.Most read in MusicLocals also warned about potential harm to boundary wall bricks, which are “a very important feature” to the area.This week, we told how One Kiss singer Dua raked in £1million a week last year from her music — swelling her fortune to around £100million.Glastonbury fans all have the same complaint about Dua Lipa’s headline set as they blast ‘it’s terrible’She made £21.8million in profits, and paid herself £11million. More

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      My days are numbered but I’ve got no fear, says Rod Stewart as he lifts lid on wild parties and reveals future plans

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      HE has partied and danced his way through life ever since his hit single Maggie May in 1971.But as Sir Rod Stewart looks ahead to his landmark 80th birthday in January, he insists he has no plans to tone down his rock ’n’ roll ways.Sir Rod Stewart looks ahead to his landmark 80th birthday in JanuaryCredit: Jonas MohrRod with wife Penny LancasterCredit: GettyPenny and Rod with sons Aiden and AlastairCredit: InstagramIn fact, as he kicks off his last run of Las Vegas shows after 13 years there, the Sailing singer plans to make full use of the “final 15 years” of his life and party into his 90s.Speaking exclusively to The Sun from his home in Los Angeles, Rod says: “I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear.“We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket.“I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can.Read More on Showbiz“I say few — probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy.”As he continues his final residency, The Hits, at The Colosseum, ­Caesars Palace, Rod insists he still “goes mad” on the booze after each show, encouraging his dancers and ­musicians to knock it back.Rod says: “I’m not like I was in the ’70s and ’80s and I can’t stay up all night, get drunk and go mad and still have a voice just like that.”Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show.Most read in Celebrity“The older you get, the more you have to do that. Water has a hell of a lot to do with it. But no, you think I just have water on my rider? “You’re talking to Rod Stewart here, mate. We go mad after every show. There are 13 of us, six women, really great musicians and I make them drink. We absolutely love it.”Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster’s lavish yacht adventures”‘I’m f***ing mad’ Asked what his go-to tipple is, rather than his own brand of whisky, Wolfie’s, Rod takes after James Bond and sips Martinis. He says: “Before the show I have a quick Bacardi which I am trying to convince myself is good for my voice. “After a show we all get stuck into the Martinis. Most bands all go home and go to bed but we don’t. We have a big old party.” As well as celebrating backstage, Rod makes sure his gigs get everyone on their feet, with balloons dropping from the ceiling and at least four costume changes in the two-hour set. The musician laughs: “I sweat a lot so I have to change or I get too wet. “We have the change backstage down to a tee. It is funny, I have a bloke take my trousers off who runs over. He is the sound guy and yanks them off. I think it’s all part of showbiz really — you want to turn up and make it special. I can’t just go on in a pair of jeans. I think it’s an attractive side of rock ’n’ roll.” Despite vowing not to tone down his love of a good time, Rod says he is more aware than ever about his health as he approaches his milestone birthday next year. Rod, who has had both prostate and thyroid cancer, says: “I am more aware of my health now than before. I’m f***ing mad, ain’t I? I do enjoy keeping myself fit. Sometimes you don’t want to do it but you’ve got toRod Stewart“You should be when you start ­getting on a bit. It’s very important. “You should be when you start ­getting on a bit. It’s very important. “I am a bit of a hypochondriac. I think men in particular should take advantage of all the wonderful ­medical science out there. “When I come back to the UK I am going to have my blood cleaned as I’ve been told it is a real boost to the system.” Asked if, like many his age, he is on a high amount of prescribed ­tablets, Rod insists: “I’m not on any pills. No nothing. You’ve got to remember I’ve been doing this all my life — I don’t suffer after a show.“Sometimes I take an anti-inflammatory if my knee is playing up but very rarely. I don’t need pills. Rod with rocker pal Ronnie Wood in 1973Credit: RexThe singer performing in 1973Credit: Getty“I keep myself very, very fit. I have had the same trainer for 31 years. We work out three or four times a week.” Keen to put his money where his mouth is, Rod is constructing a running track at his UK home to take on the “f***ing mad” mission of breaking the 100m sprint record for his age.Rod says: “I am currently building a track at my house in Essex and I am going to try to beat the world record for a 79-year-old, which I think is about 17 seconds. I’m f***ing mad, ain’t I?”I do enjoy keeping myself fit. Sometimes you don’t want to do it but you’ve got to.”But while Rod is ­preparing for his final bow in Sin City, he has zero plans to slow down. In fact a UK tour with Jools Holland is on the cards.He says: “Vegas is thriving and 13 years really did slip by quickly and it’s been a privilege — but in terms of ­moving on there’s a lot of things that come into consideration.“I’ve done this album with Jools and we are trying to work out when we can do a short tour.“Also, I don’t want to wear my welcome out in Vegas — we are still selling 90 per cent capacity every night, sometimes 100 per cent. I’ve not really made   my mind up in terms of what’s next.“I am just enjoying the moment. I will continue to do so. I’m pretty sure if I said I wanted to come back they would have me but there is plenty of time for that. I absolutely love the place. “The only thing I don’t like is that if you play more than an hour and a half, which I always do, then I get told off for not letting the fans get back into the casinos to spend their money. The bastards!”Looking ahead, proud dad-of-eight Rod says he is more content than ever.After shifting 120million records and with 11 UK No1 albums under his belt, he says: “I’ve got ­ambitions like touring with Jools but no, I would feel greedy if I asked for ­anything more.“I have had a good time and a good life and I’ve enjoyed myself, so I wouldn’t ask for anything more.“Probably good health and good health for my children and happiness . . . and Celtic doing well.You think I just have water on my rider? You’re talking to Rod Stewart here, mate. We go mad after every showRod Stewart“We beat Man City the other day in a friendly. I am truly fanatical about Celtic still.”In January, Rod will celebrate turning 80 by throwing a huge party.Though keen to keep things a ­surprise, his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, has kept him in the dark about the details.Rod says: “I have left my 80th up to my darling wife Penny but she has big plans afoot which she is not allowing me to talk about.“I don’t even know what they are. I’ve just basically left it to her.“All my kids are in on it — all my children and my grandkids are in on it. They know, and I don’t.”Penny and Rod tied the knot in 2007 in Italy and a decade and a half later are more in love than ever.He says: “I am an old romantic. We enjoy candle-lit dinners and we are still very much in love with each other. She is in England at the moment and I am in LA but she’s coming over on Monday.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My top tips to keep the romance alive is being honest with each other and talking things through.“That, and don’t have an argument just before you go to bed after loads of wine. Penny is amazing. A great, great lady.” More

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

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

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