Archive May 2, 2025

Despite the rumored fallout with son Brooklyn, football legend David Beckham has officially celebrated his 50th birthday by expressing a giddy tribute to his family.

David Beckham said he felt “blessed” as he turned 50. In a heartfelt post, the football legend thanked his family, calling them his “biggest accomplishment”, including wife Victoria and their four children, as birthday wishes flooded it from his A-list pals.

He also looked back at his illustrious career, which saw him captain Manchester United and England. A reflective Becks posted: “I’m very grateful for many things in my life.

I feel incredibly blessed because of the teams I’ve played for, my team mates, managers, fans, MY COUNTRY, and being England captain. I also have met many children through the various charities I work for, my team in my business, and my friends who I have around me.

He continued, “My family, my mum and dad who gave up so much for me to pursue my dream of playing football, my sisters who had to put up with following my brother around in the freezing cold while watching me play football, and my amazing nan and grandad are all the things that have always been my biggest accomplishments.”

He continued, “My wife and best friend of 28 years and my beautiful children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz & Harper, you are the reason I get out of bed every day. Thank you for making me smile and thank you for making me a better man… “

“I love you all so much and thank you for making today so special for me… You are my world.”

Victoria, a 51-year-old woman, shared a collection of images and videos that spans the era from childhood to the present.

She continued, “I think, Wow, how lucky am I! when I look at this video. You are everything and more than I could have imagined. Happy 50th at David Beckham! I adore you and our lovely family without end. You give me everything.

Son Romeo shared a photo of him and his father yelling, “Happy birthday to the most amazing role model, love you so much.”

Cruz also sent his wishes to his dad with an Instagram post – but Brooklyn remaining silent on social media and rumours of a family feud continued to rumble.

Beckham’s Man Utd teammates Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Gary and Phil Neville posted their birthday wishes, as did current England stars Jude Bellingham and Kyle Walker.

Victoria’s bandmates all added their tributes to the star, as did chef Gordon Ramsay, a good pal of David’s.

This weekend, he is scheduled to celebrate his significant birthday at the chic restaurant Core by Claire Smyth in Kensington, west London.

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Once a titan of hip-hop and fashion, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of masterminding a violent sex trafficking ring that has already seen his billionaire career end in disgrace.

Rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will take his seat in a Manhattan federal court next week in what is being billed as America’s celebrity trial of the century. The 55-year-old star, who was once a titan of hip-hop and fashion, is accused of masterminding a violent sex-trafficking ring that has already seen his career end in disgrace and seen him go from mogul to monster.

After rejecting an 11th-hour plea deal offer from prosecutors, Combs believes the jury due for selection on Monday will clear him of the devastating accusations made against him. Those 12 people are set to hear shocking evidence that could put him away for life with allegations that he drugged and abused countless victims during drug-fuelled sex parties dubbed “freak-offs”.

Combs is accused of an array of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

His eight-week trial, scheduled to begin on Monday with the jury selection from hundreds of prospective jurors, hinges on allegations the I’ll Be Missing You hitmaker orchestrated and directed drug-fuelled sex parties involving both female victims and male sex workers.

Court documents detail what the indictment refers to as “freak-offs” – marathon sex events allegedly arranged and supervised by Combs. The ­performances were produced with precision, during which Combs is said to have watched, masturbated and recorded participants, according to federal prosecutors.

“These were not consensual parties,” one ­investigator said. “These were coercive, ­manipulative events designed to break down victims and keep them dependent.”

Combs’ victims were allegedly administered powerful controlled substances – often without their knowledge – to keep them ­“obedient and compliant” during the ­sessions, which sometimes lasted days.

In one harrowing detail, the ­indictment alleges Combs and the participants were so drained after the parties that they “typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use”.

In one of the most significant pieces of evidence revealed in pre-trial hearings, ­investigators disclosed nearly 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant were seized during raids on Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

Federal agents described the raids in March last year as “unprecedented in scale and disturbing in content”.

Combs, who rose to prominence in the 1990s as the founder of Bad Boy Records, has denied all ­the allegations.

He has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn – where convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell was also detained – since September. After his arrest, his lawyer Marc Agnifilo blasted the federal case as a “witch hunt”, calling the decision to prosecute “deeply disappointing”.

“Mr Combs is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” he said outside the courthouse. “We look forward to clearing his name.”

The scale of the government’s case argues a different story, however. Prosecutors claim Combs ran a decades-long criminal enterprise masquerading as a music empire, where abuse, ­coercion and exploitation were allegedly baked into his business and personal life.

The trial could hinge on the testimony of key witnesses, including Combs’ former partner Cassandra Ventura, 38 – better known by her stage name, Cassie.

Ventura, a singer and model, filed a bombshell civil suit against Combs in 2023, accusing him of rape and a decade of physical and emotional abuse.

She settled the case one day later, but the fallout was immediate. In May last year, CNN aired ­surveillance footage from a California hotel, showing Combs hitting, kicking and dragging Ventura by her hair in a chilling 2016 incident.

His legal team unsuccessfully tried to exclude the footage from the criminal trial, arguing it had been edited for dramatic effect, but the court ruled the footage admissible.

The prosecution has hinted other alleged victims – some of whom worked within the Bad Boy organisation or were part of Combs’ inner circle – are expected to testify, adding weight to the government’s portrayal of a systemic culture of abuse.

Combs’ inner circle has largely fallen silent, though reports suggest former ­collaborators have been subpoenaed or ­interviewed by ­investigators.

Federal prosecutors have remained tight-lipped about whether additional charges are pending. If convicted, Combs faces decades behind bars – potentially a life sentence –given the federal sentencing guidelines around human trafficking and racketeering.

In a final procedural hearing this week, Judge Arun Subramanian confirmed that Combs had been offered a plea deal but turned it down. When asked directly whether he had reviewed and rejected the offer, Combs replied flatly: “Yes, Idid, your honour.”

The court also ruled this week that Combs will be allowed to wear non-prison clothing during the trial, albeit with restrictions. He may wear five shirts, five pairs of trousers and two pairs of lace-free shoes.

The man once hailed as a “mogul, kingmaker and visionary” faces the possibility of dying behind bars. With opening arguments due on May 12, the trial promises to be one of the biggest and most consequential celebrity court cases in decades.

Once a titan of hip-hop and fashion, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of masterminding a violent sex trafficking ring that has already seen his billionaire career end in disgrace.

Rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will take his seat in a Manhattan federal court next week in what is being billed as America’s celebrity trial of the century. The 55-year-old star, who was once a titan of hip-hop and fashion, is accused of masterminding a violent sex-trafficking ring that has already seen his career end in disgrace and seen him go from mogul to monster.

After rejecting an 11th-hour plea deal offer from prosecutors, Combs believes the jury due for selection on Monday will clear him of the devastating accusations made against him. Those 12 people are set to hear shocking evidence that could put him away for life with allegations that he drugged and abused countless victims during drug-fuelled sex parties dubbed “freak-offs”.

Combs is accused of an array of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution.

His eight-week trial, scheduled to begin on Monday with the jury selection from hundreds of prospective jurors, hinges on allegations the I’ll Be Missing You hitmaker orchestrated and directed drug-fuelled sex parties involving both female victims and male sex workers.

Court documents detail what the indictment refers to as “freak-offs” – marathon sex events allegedly arranged and supervised by Combs. The ­performances were produced with precision, during which Combs is said to have watched, masturbated and recorded participants, according to federal prosecutors.

“These were not consensual parties,” one ­investigator said. “These were coercive, ­manipulative events designed to break down victims and keep them dependent.”

Combs’ victims were allegedly administered powerful controlled substances – often without their knowledge – to keep them ­“obedient and compliant” during the ­sessions, which sometimes lasted days.

In one harrowing detail, the ­indictment alleges Combs and the participants were so drained after the parties that they “typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use”.

In one of the most significant pieces of evidence revealed in pre-trial hearings, ­investigators disclosed nearly 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant were seized during raids on Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

Federal agents described the raids in March last year as “unprecedented in scale and disturbing in content”.

Combs, who rose to prominence in the 1990s as the founder of Bad Boy Records, has denied all ­the allegations.

He has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn – where convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell was also detained – since September. After his arrest, his lawyer Marc Agnifilo blasted the federal case as a “witch hunt”, calling the decision to prosecute “deeply disappointing”.

“Mr Combs is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” he said outside the courthouse. “We look forward to clearing his name.”

The scale of the government’s case argues a different story, however. Prosecutors claim Combs ran a decades-long criminal enterprise masquerading as a music empire, where abuse, ­coercion and exploitation were allegedly baked into his business and personal life.

The trial could hinge on the testimony of key witnesses, including Combs’ former partner Cassandra Ventura, 38 – better known by her stage name, Cassie.

Ventura, a singer and model, filed a bombshell civil suit against Combs in 2023, accusing him of rape and a decade of physical and emotional abuse.

She settled the case one day later, but the fallout was immediate. In May last year, CNN aired ­surveillance footage from a California hotel, showing Combs hitting, kicking and dragging Ventura by her hair in a chilling 2016 incident.

His legal team unsuccessfully tried to exclude the footage from the criminal trial, arguing it had been edited for dramatic effect, but the court ruled the footage admissible.

The prosecution has hinted other alleged victims – some of whom worked within the Bad Boy organisation or were part of Combs’ inner circle – are expected to testify, adding weight to the government’s portrayal of a systemic culture of abuse.

Combs’ inner circle has largely fallen silent, though reports suggest former ­collaborators have been subpoenaed or ­interviewed by ­investigators.

Federal prosecutors have remained tight-lipped about whether additional charges are pending. If convicted, Combs faces decades behind bars – potentially a life sentence –given the federal sentencing guidelines around human trafficking and racketeering.

In a final procedural hearing this week, Judge Arun Subramanian confirmed that Combs had been offered a plea deal but turned it down. When asked directly whether he had reviewed and rejected the offer, Combs replied flatly: “Yes, Idid, your honour.”

The court also ruled this week that Combs will be allowed to wear non-prison clothing during the trial, albeit with restrictions. He may wear five shirts, five pairs of trousers and two pairs of lace-free shoes.

The man once hailed as a “mogul, kingmaker and visionary” faces the possibility of dying behind bars. With opening arguments due on May 12, the trial promises to be one of the biggest and most consequential celebrity court cases in decades.

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll who suggested he had cheated on his former wife Ruth Langsford after he was rushed to hospital following a fall

Hospitalised Eamonn Holmes has hit out at claims he cheated on his ex-wife Ruth Langsford as he responded to a troll. The broadcaster, 65, was rushed to hospital earlier today after suffering a fall at his home.

He has long been open about his multiple health woes, and has been providing fans updates throughout the day. Eamonn had shared a snap from inside an ambulance as he was rushed to get medical attention. The former This Morning host then posted an update from his hospital bed. He told fans: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew.”

Eamonn later admitted: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend but life’s not easy these days.” He was flooded with support from his followers as they wished him a speedy recovery.

However, one follower wasn’t so supportive as they said: “Eamonn your falling apart since you done the dirt on @ruthlangsford.”

It wasn’t long before the GB News presenter hit back as Eamonn quipped: “Says the man whose profile reads ‘Be kind and be Nice’.”

His fans also rushed to defend the star as one added: “No need to say anything at all about Ruth!” Another commented: “You need to change your bio, you obviously don’t know the meaning of kindness or nice.”

Someone else wrote: “What a stupid comment you no nothing about the situation its private.” Eamonn and Ruth announced their split last May after 14 years of marriage.

He has since moved on with girlfriend Katie Alexander, while Ruth has remained single and still wearing her wedding ring. Eamonn’s health issues started in 2016 when he had a double hit replacement.

After years of back issues, he had spinal surgery in 2022 however just two months later he had a fall at home. Eamonn broke his shoulder while recovering from his back surgery and needed a new operation.

The TV star then had a spine and neck procedure in 2023, but he still suffers from pain which has led him to having sleepless nights. It has been reported Eamonn has been ‘wheeled in and out of the studio’ where he hosts GB News Breakfast.

Earlier this year, Eamonn shared an update on his health – revealing he’s still living in pain as he asked for prayers. He shared: “Even when the sun shines there’s pain.

“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life ….. so pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.”

Despite their split, a source told OK! Magazine that his ex-wife Ruth has expressed sadness over his health. “Ruth honestly doesn’t talk about Eamonn, she’s really moved on from that part of her life,” they said.

“But of course, she does care about him, because they share a child and they were married for a long time. She has seen that he is struggling, and it’s sad to see anyone in that situation. Of course, she fears for him and doesn’t want to think of Eamonn battling with his health – but she has to focus on herself and her own life now.”

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Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has hit back at a troll who suggested he had cheated on his former wife Ruth Langsford after he was rushed to hospital following a fall

Hospitalised Eamonn Holmes has hit out at claims he cheated on his ex-wife Ruth Langsford as he responded to a troll. The broadcaster, 65, was rushed to hospital earlier today after suffering a fall at his home.

He has long been open about his multiple health woes, and has been providing fans updates throughout the day. Eamonn had shared a snap from inside an ambulance as he was rushed to get medical attention. The former This Morning host then posted an update from his hospital bed. He told fans: “An unexpected journey this morning ….. bit of a fall on the bathroom floor. Gosh it hurts. Thank you Ambulance crew.”

Eamonn later admitted: “Not how I wanted to be spending The Holiday weekend but life’s not easy these days.” He was flooded with support from his followers as they wished him a speedy recovery.

However, one follower wasn’t so supportive as they said: “Eamonn your falling apart since you done the dirt on @ruthlangsford.”

It wasn’t long before the GB News presenter hit back as Eamonn quipped: “Says the man whose profile reads ‘Be kind and be Nice’.”

His fans also rushed to defend the star as one added: “No need to say anything at all about Ruth!” Another commented: “You need to change your bio, you obviously don’t know the meaning of kindness or nice.”

Someone else wrote: “What a stupid comment you no nothing about the situation its private.” Eamonn and Ruth announced their split last May after 14 years of marriage.

He has since moved on with girlfriend Katie Alexander, while Ruth has remained single and still wearing her wedding ring. Eamonn’s health issues started in 2016 when he had a double hit replacement.

After years of back issues, he had spinal surgery in 2022 however just two months later he had a fall at home. Eamonn broke his shoulder while recovering from his back surgery and needed a new operation.

The TV star then had a spine and neck procedure in 2023, but he still suffers from pain which has led him to having sleepless nights. It has been reported Eamonn has been ‘wheeled in and out of the studio’ where he hosts GB News Breakfast.

Earlier this year, Eamonn shared an update on his health – revealing he’s still living in pain as he asked for prayers. He shared: “Even when the sun shines there’s pain.

“Sometimes I feel I’ll never beat this disc immobility but I’m determined to have a life ….. so pray for me, help me or get out of the way social media haters.”

Despite their split, a source told OK! Magazine that his ex-wife Ruth has expressed sadness over his health. “Ruth honestly doesn’t talk about Eamonn, she’s really moved on from that part of her life,” they said.

“But of course, she does care about him, because they share a child and they were married for a long time. She has seen that he is struggling, and it’s sad to see anyone in that situation. Of course, she fears for him and doesn’t want to think of Eamonn battling with his health – but she has to focus on herself and her own life now.”

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The Northern Irish rap group has been embroiled in a number of controversies over the last few days, following the political messaging at the end of their Coachella set

Kneecap hit back at Sharon Osbourne with a savage response after she told them to ‘be more like Bono’. The Northern Irish rap group caused a stir on the internet when they ended their set at Coachella music festival in California on April 18 with three messages on a large screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.

The messages read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people”, “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes” and “F*** Israel. Free Palestine.” The group have long been pro-Palestinian but their Coachella statement set the internet ablaze, with the likes of Sharon Osbourne chiming in to condemn their message.

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Following their set, Sharon became one of the public figures to condemn the performance, advocating for their US work visas to be revoked. Amid the uproar, fans and other musicians – including Massive Attack and Garbage – have been quick to show the West Belfast musicians their support.

Kneecap responded to Sharon’s initial comments with a statement that read: “Statements aren’t aggressive, murdering 20,000 children is though.” And now, Sharon appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored and shared her thoughts on Kneecap using Coachella to share their stance, despite them openly voicing their beliefs since the band’s formation.

“My whole stance is have your own stance politically, couldn’t give a damn what you believe in but don’t bring it to a musical festival where there’s peace. Music unites people, music doesn’t separate people,” she claimed.

“It’s all insane that this should be allowed to continue where there are young people, drinking or doing whatever they want to do, it’s their business, but don’t try to incite violence with their fist, attitude. Their whole attitude is one of anger, it’s not of peace.”

She repeated her demand to have their US working visas revoked and added: “There are enough problems. We don’t need, in America, this coming in.

“They are uneducated, when was the last time they went to the Middle East? They are using cliched slogans, nothing they are saying is original. They are not bringing anything to the table. Nothing except anger.”

She then told the group to be more like U2, telling Piers: “They should follow the masters, who are U2. Bono goes on, he talks about Palestine. He does it in peace. He’s pro-Palestine, that’s his opinion Bono, god bless him, but he does it in such a way that it doesn’t incite violence from a crowd.”

Upon seeing her comments telling the band members, including Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, to be more like Bono, they took to X/Twitter to respond.

They wrote: “Would rather be a Rangers fan tbh…”

It comes after the counter-terror police announced that they would be investigating the rap trio after video resurfaced of the group allegedly saying “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” and “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP”.

Following their Coachella set, they released a statement hitting out at the ‘coordinated smear campaign’ against them. They said: “Since our statements at Coachella – exposing the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people – we have faced a coordinated smear campaign. For over a year, we have used our shows to call out the British and Irish governments’ complicity in war crimes.

“The recent attacks against us, largely emanating from the US, are based on deliberate distortions and falsehoods. We are taking action against several of these malicious efforts. Let us be absolutely clear.

Kneecap continued: “The reason Kneecap is being targeted is simple – we are telling the truth, and our audience is growing. Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter. They weaponise false accusations of antisemitism to distract, confuse, and provide cover for genocide.

“We do not give a f**k what religion anyone practices. We know there are massive numbers of Jewish people outraged by this genocide just as we are. What we care about is that governments of the countries we perform in are enabling some of the most horrific crimes of our lifetimes – and we will not stay silent.

“No media spin will change this. Our only concern is the Palestinian people. The 20,000 murdered children and counting. The young people at our gigs see through the lie. They stand on the side of humanity and justice. And that gives us great hope.”

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