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Cruz Beckham, age 20, has enlisted the assistance of a number of songwriters, including Jackie’s girlfriend, as he gears up for his first performance with his new band The Breakers.

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Cruz Beckham has officially launched his music career after announcing a one-off gig in London with his band The Breakers. The 20-year-old has been working with a team of songwriters to help him create “fairly decent” music, in the hope of making it as a musician.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Cruz share a montage of him performing on stage at various gigs, writing: “15 unannounced shows around the UK. Now it may be time to officially invite you to one night of fairly decent music.

“Cruz Beckham & The Breakers. 1 night in London. Show announcement on Monday.”

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His 30-year-old girlfriend Jackie Apostel praised her and wrote, “Play the album play the album, play the albummmmmmm,” in response to his fans. Others claimed they were prepared to witness Cruz play in person.

Jackie, a Brazilian-German songwriter, reportedly assisted Cruz in his songwriting, despite the controversy surrounding his most recent debut double single EP, Optics / Lick The Toad. The lyrics, which are supposed to set the tone for Becks’ upcoming album, may have left Mum and Dad red-faced due to the explicit content of the tracks.

In addition to his relationship with girlfriend and collaborator Jackie, his relationship with drugs and sex is rife with in his October film Optics. Cruz sings the lyrics to “Take a thousand selfies in your bed while I trip in mine/I love me some mushrooms, good head, and an erotic 69” in one track.

You want to know how it looks, I want to know how it feels, but the chorus continues, “Stay high fashion, no comedown, no crashing.” His second single, Lick The Toad, places a focus on “mother nature,” which he uses for its less provocative lyrics.

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Let me lick you, Mother Nature, and lick you, mama. Let me take a hit from you, Mother Nature, and I will also take a hit.

Cruz has performed in a number of small venues throughout the UK to make his musical debut. He has also enlisted the assistance of Luke Pritchard, The Kooks frontman. However, the Beckhams reportedly rented out the former Laylow venue in Notting Hill after a special family and friends concert.

The Beckham clan, minus Brooklyn, stepped out to support Cruz and his new band in order to keep the audience focused on his music rather than his incredibly well-known family. Cruz’s parents, friends, and even his little sister Harper were present to cheer him on at the intimate concert, which was his first time seeing him perform with his band The Breakers.

A clip of his son playing lead guitar and vocals with the band was shared by David, 50, and read “Family &amp, friends night with Cruz.” We are so proud of you, Mate, and we are so proud of the journey you are taking. The Breakers, CruzBeckham &.

Becks said, “Love you Cruzie! ” before finishing his loving post. It’s claimed that Sir David had reserved the entire space so that the family wouldn’t get too much attention.

Cruz’s first foray into the music industry came in 2016 when he was just 11, with his catchy track If Every Day Was Christmas. It was released to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise, a charity which aims to help disadvantaged youngsters across the UK.

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With her partner Stevie Thomas and son, singer Paloma Faith, who is expecting her third child in 2026, has been proudly displaying her growing baby bump.

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Paloma Faith won over fans with her bulging baby bump before returning to her dancing days. The chart-topping singer is expecting her third child, which will be her first with her business partner Stevie Thomas.

Since March 2025, Stevie and the 44-year-old Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer have been intimately linked to one of Stevie’s music venues since making their first official red carpet appearance at the BRIT Awards. And as they continue their romance together, the due will soon be parents to a bundle of joy.

Taking to Instagram Stories as the weekend kicked off, Paloma uploaded a black and white snap of her and Stevie holding hands. With the flies to her jeans undone and her t-shirt hiked up, the singer proudly showed off her bump – while also reaffirming her love for her partner as she tagged him in the post.

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In a photo taken at the end of the last century, a second image showed Paloma a more recent version of the singer. The actress danced in front of the camera while her hands were elevated and her tanned and toned midriff was on display.

She wrote, “Throwback to being a dancer @lovedoughevents in Leeds in about 1999 hahahahah!” in an accompanying caption. I appreciate you sending me @junior. cunning”. After her heartbreaking breakup with French artist Leyman Lahcine in 2022, Paloma’s fans have been receptive to the actress’s upbeat and happy outlook.

The couple, who have two daughters, ended their nine-year romance when Paloma briefly mentioned it in an interview with The Independent in 2023. According to reports, Stevie is now happier than ever and is happily embracing life.

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According to a source, “Stevie and Pauloma are absolutely in love with each other, but she’s been telling people it’s also her healthiest relationship ever.” She adores how tall he is over her because he’s 6’6″.

Even Paloma herself has suggested that getting married might be possible. This is a strange thing, she told Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo on their March New York podcast. Because the history of it is that it involves women being owned by men and that I am the child of a feminist, I wasn’t married to my kids’ father, and I’ve always been a very opposed to marriage.

I’m not sure what’s changed in me, but this guy kind of makes me feel like “Oh well,” I say. When I first met him, I said to him, “I’m never going to marry, so don’t ever ask.” And then I’m like, “Ok, I don’t know, I’ll keep an open mind,” over time. I can already feel my softening.

She continued, “What the hell is happening with you if my mother hears this?” Is there a midlife crisis here? From my experience, I do believe having children with someone is more powerful than marriage.

Rian Haynes, a chef from New Zealand, and Paloma exchanged vows with in 2005. However, the union ended abruptly, and they eventually parted ways.

She previously claimed that the marriage had ended because it was “just a young, frivolous thing.” When we made a mistake, we quickly realized it was our early 20s. But we’re still close.

I’m still friends with him, she said at the time. Not that relationship, but all of my other relationships, which caused me to fail.

Jackie St Clair, a former Page Three girl, is now the home of the Britain’s Got Talent judge, known for keeping up friendships with his old flames.

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Simon Cowell has the ex-factor – his former lover has moved in next door.

The music mogul, who he dated more than 40 years ago, now resides close to former Page Three girl Jackie St. Clair, who he dated for more than 40 years. The former girlfriend of Lauren Silverman, who is currently the Britain’s Got Talent judge, is now living in one of the most exclusive Cotswolds with Jackie, who was once glamour girls.

A local said last night that Jackie had purchased a property that shares Simon’s. Jackie can be seen if Simon looks out of his kitchen window, and vice versa. There is definitely some one-upmanship going on because she is married well and her home is larger than his.

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Jackie and Simon, 66, had a fiery romance in the 1970s, and they stayed close after splitting, including on vacation. The exes’ previous homes in London’s Holland Park were a stones’ throw from where they once resided.

Jackie’s most recent action, however, is likely to stir up people because she is reportedly fighting with Sinitta, Simon’s close friend. In 2010, Jackie allegedly accused the 62-year-old of “vil lying” following rumors about Simon’s relationship with then-girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy. She once remarked, “Jackie St. Clair, you are the source of all lies and false information.” I’m sorry, but you still continue to harass and bully people after 25 years.

When Sinitta arrived at Jackie’s house to attend a party with her dog, who was not welcome, things reportedly erupted once more in 2023 when things started to deteriorate. Everyone around them felt incredibly awkward because Sinitta didn’t seem to understand what kind of party you couldn’t bring your dog with them, according to an insider. When the security team hired to oversee Jackie’s party made it clear that Scarlett was welcome, but she had barely made it past the threshold.

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In 2021, Simon and other celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres and the Beckhams, made the move to the Cotswolds. Following Simon’s plans to construct a party barn in the grounds of his Grade-II listed country pile, Jackie learned of her move. Building agents describe the new extension as “minor in scale,” but it covers 793 square feet, roughly the size of a typical new-build house in the UK.

Simon’s representative declined to comment.

After sharing significant career news online, Coronation Street fans are concerned that a dear friend might be headed for a cobbles exit.

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A Coronation Street favourite has issued a huge career update – but fans reckon it could mean they are set for a cobbles exit.

Summer Spellman made her debut on the ITV soap back in 2017, played by Matilda Freeman. And as the adopted daughter of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), Summer has been involved in several big moments.

Now portrayed by Harriet Bibby, the character has been left heartbroken in recent weeks following the tragic death of Billy.

The vicar was killed off during the multi-vehicle crash in the Corriedale episode, which was believed to have been caused by Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) when in reality it was because of Carl (Jonathan Howard).

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A devastated Summer has been facing serious difficulties since her father’s passing. She even slapped Debbie across the face this week after claiming she had killed Billy.

But away from the soap, actress Harriet recently shared some huge career news with her fans. Taking to her Instagram on Friday (January 16) Harriet revealed she is starring in an award-winning play, My Name Is Rachel Corrie.

The play, which is being co-produced by Take Back Theatre and 53Two, entirely based on a young American peace activist’s diaries and emails. We’ve been working on a beautiful project, Harriet said! @53two @reddoormanagement @takebacktheatre @ijkershaw @. “Ticket link in bio”

And it didn’t take her Corrie co-stars to show their support in the comments section. Toyah Habeeb star Georgia Taylor replied: “So excited for this my darling.” Jane Hazlegrove – who plays Bernie Winger – penned: “Now then… this will be fabulous…”

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However, following the news of Harriet’s new job, fans can’t help but think she could be set for a Corrie exit. Reacting to a post about her career news on Facebook, one person said: “Is she leaving Corrie?”

Another remarked, “I will miss her, glad she’s not leaving.” She has a good personality. Wishing you the best of luck in the future. Don’t want to see her leave, wrote another person! Love the summer.

After the couple’s deaths were both declared natural causes, the sprawling Southwestern-style mansion has been listed for $6.25 million.

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A year after the tragic discovery of Gene Hackman and his wife’s bodies, their Santa Fe home is up for sale. The renowned actor’s final residence, a sprawling Southwestern-style mansion, has been listed for a cool $6.25 million.

The property, according to Realtor.com, has six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The home is located within a gated community despite having a 53-acre plot.

The rustic dwelling underwent extensive renovations in 1990 and was featured in Architectural Digest that same year. Hackman, aged 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found lifeless in the house on 26 February last year.

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Arakawa was the victim of hantavirus, while the famous actor succumbed to heart disease brought on by Alzheimer’s. A rare but potentially fatal pulmonary condition that is spread through the rodents’ droppings is called hantavirus.

Rodent faeces were found in several outbuildings but not the main house, according to a report from the New Mexico Department of Health. According to Dr. Heather Jarrell, the chief medical examiner of New Mexico, both deaths were ruled to be natural causes.

She concluded that Hackman passed away on 18 February due to unusual activity on his pacemaker, while Arakawa likely died in the days preceding. Official records reveal that in her last days, Arakawa had been searching for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.

Arakawa searched for coronavirus and flu-related symptoms on her laptop throughout the week of February 8 through the morning of February 12 .

She additionally researched whether dizziness and nosebleeds were symptoms of Covid. On February 12, Arakawa repeatedly rang a medical practice seeking advice about “congestion,” according to Dr Josiah Child, who headed the clinic.

“There were a couple calls back and forth to just schedule that appointment for the afternoon, but she never showed up,” Dr Child revealed to the BBC. Our office called back several times and never got an answer.”

Police uncovered the pair’s remains a fortnight afterwards. Officers found Arakawa’s body in the bathroom, whilst Hackman was discovered in the home’s entrance hall. One of the couple’s pet dogs was also found deceased in a cage beside Arakawa’s body.

Hackman left his $65 million estate to Arakawa in his will, excluding his three children. His descendants could now stand to receive his wealth if no other heir was specified in his will because authorities had determined Arakawa had passed away before the two-time Oscar-winning legend.

The circumstances surrounding Hackman’s children, who he had a father with his ex-wife Faye Maltese, have remained silent about the situation. Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 62, and Leslie, 58, are Hackman’s children.

After being separated from his children for a while, the famous Hollywood star had previously spoken out about the difficulties of fatherhood.

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He admitted to The New York Times in 1989 that “you become very selfish as an actor.”

Eve “Eve Despite having a family, I accepted roles that would force us to be apart for three or four months.” The poor boy in me couldn’t resist the lure of the recognition and money.

Who will profit from the sale of the property owned by Hackman and Arakawa is still a mystery.

On the Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, Charlie Ireland, who is best known as “Cheerful Charlie,” has shared the story of his father’s battle with motor neurone disease and eventual passing.

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Charlie Ireland, a star of Clarkson’s Farm, revealed the tragic death of his father. The reality TV personality has stated that he lost his father in 2011 to motor neurone disease (MND), and that he is now campaigning to raise awareness of the terminal illness.

Charlie is a member of the cast of Jeremy Clarkson’s well-known Amazon Prime documentary series, which examines the former Top Gear host’s trials and successes. Before finding “accidental” fame on the hit series, the land expert worked with Jeremy, 65, as an advisor for years.

When his father, Chris, passed away at the age of 67, leaving Charlie and his family with the burden of watching him get worse for four years due to MND, tragedy struck them. The brain’s nerve cells gradually deteriorate, affecting one’s ability to move, communicate, and breathe.

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Charlie told The Times: “Christopher – Chris was just the most wonderful person I had the pleasure to meet.” More than anything else, he was fair. He never raised his voice at me, in my opinion. When I first started playing rugby, I probably did something I shouldn’t have done, but it was more of a disappointment than an angry or cross person.

He revealed: “Then in September 2007 we were at a good friend of mine’s wedding. And Dad came off the dance floor and said ‘my foot feels a bit weird’. His foot had gone a bit floppy.”

Charlie took his father to the hospital where he received the diagnosis as his health didn’t improve for a while. The Amazon Prime star recalled that when a consultant asked, “We’re pretty sure you have motor neurone disease,” they said right away. Although I was aware that it wasn’t good, neither of us actually understood what was meant. And the consultant responded, “No, no, let me explain… “. He was the most wistful, compassionate physician. Throughout the entire process, empathy and care were at the forefront.

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Charlie then went on to discuss the assistance Chris and his family received from the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), who the TV star is currently campaigning for as an ambassador. Charlie continued to cite the charity’s “dignity” as evidence of how challenging it was to watch his father’s physical decline while maintaining his mental clarity.

He stated, “There were some dark times. The psychological impact is significant when you have used all of your limbs or been able to use them. He occasionally raised his voice, which was unusual for the time when we were younger. The outside assistance is crucial because it gives the family a sense of security.

He continued, “You do your part,” and explained how he and his family were there to help support his father. However, it’s a lot of work, which is the year’s understatement. It is brutal. However, the bravery of those going through it stands out. because they are aware of its arrival.

Charlie has been supporting MNDA and participating in a running challenge this month to raise money and awareness for the organization. It’s not too late for others to get involved, as he and many others have pledged to run 31 miles in the 31-day period of January.

Taking to Instagram this week, he explained: “January, let’s run things off with a new challenge. 31 miles, 31 days. It doesn’t matter where you run, but we’ve just got to have a go. Do it all at once, all on the first day, all on the last day, but let’s do 31 miles this January to support a great cause.”

The Clarkson’s Farm star also updated his audience with an update following his first year on the road by saying, “Happy new year everyone. Still, this morning was surprisingly challenging. The first one down is that. One more hundred yards.

He continued, “I was going to sneak in a few extras, but honestly, I thought that was cheating on the first day.” Anyway, we’ll update you with the latest news and wish you the very best of luck.