Archive July 2, 2025

Singer Lily Allen has revealed to pal Miquita Oliver that she can’t remember how many abortions she has had, saying she ‘used to get pregnant all the time’

Lily Allen has said she cannot remember how many abortions she has had. The singer opened up to best friend Miquita Oliver as the pair discussed birth control.

The shock confession by the 40-year-old star came on their Miss Me? podcast. Lily claimed her reproductive system was a ‘complete disaster area’ and said she would fall pregnant “all the time. “

As the duo discussed contraception, Lily said: “I just remember I have an IUD [contraceptive coil] now. I think I’m on my third, maybe fourth, and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. “

She then said: “Yeah, I’d get pregnant all the time, all the time,” before Miquita, 41, revealed she didn’t know her best pal had terminated a pregnancy previously.

Joking, Lily then started to sing Frank Sinatra’s My Way. She changed the words as she sang: “Abortions I’ve had a few… but then again… I can’t remember exactly how many. “

She then chuckled as she tried to recollect. Lily went on: “I can’t remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five. “

And the mum-of-two’s confession led to Miquita sharing her own journey. “I’ve had about five too! ” she said. “Lily, I’ve never. I’m so happy I can say that, and you can say it, and no one came to shoot us down, no judgment. We’ve had about the same amount of abortions. “

As Lily continued, she admitted an ex had once paid for her to have an abortion. She claimed she thought it was “so romantic” at the time.

Miquita responded: “I actually think that is romantic! Do you not think that’s romantic? ,” leading Lily to reply “Am I an idiot? What? Getting rid of the problem? ‘

“No but if you’re both like ‘let’s not do this. I don’t want it no neither do I, I don’t have any money well I can sort that out… ‘” Speaking of her own experience, Miquita said she felt “very excited” after her first abortion. “I felt like I was like a woman. “

Lily later expressed her annoyance at feeling the need she had to justify terminating a pregnancy. “It actually irritates me, and I’ve said it before on the record,” she said.

“I’ve seen memes going around sometimes, on Instagram from pro-abortion accounts or whatever, whenever this conversation comes up, and suddenly you start seeing people posting things about extraordinary reasons for having an abortion.

‘Like: “My aunt had a kid that had this disability,” or whatever, “if she went full term it was going to kill her, so we have to. ” It’s like, shut up! Just: “I don’t want a f***ing baby right now. ” Literally: “Don’t want a baby” is enough reason. “

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of Melanie Brown’s wedding this weekend, there had been reports that two Spice Girls stars had been snubbed, but the Mirror can now reveal the truth

Spice Girls icon Melanie Brown MBE will marry her fiancé, Rory McPhee, this weekend, with one of her bandmates in attendance. Rory, a hair stylist, got down on one knee and proposed to the Leeds-born icon in October 2022, four years after the pair started dating one another.

The singer who found fame as one-fifth of the chart-mauling girl group has never shied away from discussing her love for Rory, with the pair often posing for loved-up social media snaps. Even at Melanie’s 50th birthday party, the couple looked smitten with one another as they danced in front of guests, including bandmates Melanie C and Emma Bunton, who had travelled to West Yorkshire for the occasion.

Now, the couple are preparing to say “I do” in one of the most iconic landmarks in the UK, St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Each year, only a handful of couples are given permission to marry at the same location where the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and now King Charles tied the knot.

But reports had suggested that some of Melanie’s bandmates would be attending the ceremony due to a feud. Now, the Mirror can reveal the truth behind the speculation. A source close to the band told us: “There’s no snub, the girls are all on friendly terms with one another, but it’s no secret that Geri is busy with Christian at Formula One and Victoria is extremely busy with her fashion brand.”

It’s believed that Victoria, who has since carved out a name as one of the biggest fashion designers, has work commitments in another country. Meanwhile, Melanie C, known as Sporty Spice, is currently on tour and will be performing in Rødovre, eastern Denmark.

It was reported by the MailOnline that Geri would not be attending due to a fractured relationship with Melanie, but this isn’t the case, according to our source. Instead, Ginger Spice will be alongside her F1 husband, Christian Horner, at the British Grand Prix, which is being held at Silverstone Circuit between July 4 and July 6.

Melanie is said to have known Rory for decades, describing him as a “family friend”. Speaking about their relationship, she revealed they grew close after she returned to her hometown of Leeds after previously living in Los Angeles.

The For Once In My Life songstress said: “When I went back to England, he would come over and give me hair treatments… And as he was nurturing my curls back, I guess he was nurturing my trust and belief in a relationship. “

The singer recently delighted fans after celebrating her hen do in Tunisia alongside some of her closest friends, beloved mum Andrea, sister Danielle and her eldest daughter, Pheonix. Dressed in her iconic leopard print bikini, the star, who was awarded an MBE for services to charitable work and supporting vulnerable women through Women’s Aid, described the event as her “Zen party. “

Melanie’s bandmate, Victoria, was originally set to design her wedding gown, but instead, another designer has now been given the honour. And although she’s known for her flamboyant personality and leopard print, the Mirror understands that Melanie will be going for a traditional white dress for the stunning occasion.

British designer Josephine Scott is believed to be the designer behind the dress for Melanie’s UK ceremony, while she will be wearing another dress, believed to be by American designer Justin Alexander, for her ceremony in Morocco, which will take place later in the month.

Speaking about the occasions, Melanie told Women’s Wear Daily: “This will be a very formal, English wedding where I want to feel regal and very proper. All the ladies will wear hats or fascinators. Then, I’m having a second ceremony abroad, which will be more informal, sexy and beautiful. “

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fans were elated at the jury’s decision on Wednesday and caused wild scenes outside the New York courthouse after the verdict was announced

Supporters of Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs were elated outside the courthouse after rulings announced the former rap mogul’s acquittal on three of five charges. Chaos erupted outside of the New York courthouse as the musician, 55, was found not guilty of two charges of sex trafficking and one charge of racketeering conspiracy.

Combs was, however, found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. As the scenes unfolded outside the court, some fans went so far as to drizzle baby oil on each other’s bodies outside the Lower Manhattan establishment.

Footage shows how one supporter removed her bright blue wig and danced around in her underwear while she was covered in oil. The videos also showed how baby oil was being sprayed on a large crowd.

The baby oil is a reference to the drug-fuelled sex parties, or “freak-offs,” that had been a frequent topic of discussion during the case. During raids of Combs’ LA and Mimi homes in March last year, thousands of bottles of baby oil were found. Police swiftly had to step in to remove some of those taking part in a bid to retain the peace.

In the footage, obtained by The Mirror US, a group of people can be seen dancing in celebration. They cheered after stripping down and dousing each other with baby oil with onlookers watching in shock.

The musician’s mother, Janice Combs, was also seen doing a celebratory jig while the court was adjourned. Combs had earlier thanked his mum after the verdict reading.

He had dropped to his knees in the gallery as he propped up his elbows on his chair and buried his head into his hands in prayer. Kicking off a round of applause that saw his family and legal team join in, Combs said: “”Thank you. Love you mom. I love you. I love you. I love you. “

Throughout the case, Combs had pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Additionally, he vehemently denies all allegations of wrongdoing against him, including those alleged in civil lawsuits.

Following the verdict, Combs’ son, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, was asked how his dad was. He replied with a short response saying: “Great,” while his daughters added: “Good, happy.”

Combs’ attorney also told the court that his client had been given “his life” by the jury. He had faced the prospect of spending the rest of it behind bars.

However, Marc Agnifilo added that the musician would be “nothing short of a fool” if he violated any of the conditions laid out by the court, should he be released from custody.

Agnifilo said: “He treasures, I assure you, the opportunity that he has been given, and he will not run afoul of anything this court imposes on him. ” He went on to say that he should be “released on appropriate conditions,” as he had been acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking.