Archive May 10, 2025

Widow Kelsey Parker has vowed to keep the memory of the late Tom Parker alive since his death in 2022 despite being expecting a baby with her new man Will Lindsay

Kelsey Parker, who is the widow of the late Tom Parker, has revealed that she is determined to keep his memory alive despite being pregnant for her new man, Will Lindsay. Tom, who was part of The Wanted, lost his battle in 2022 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Now, Kelsey is hosting the third charity football match in a bid to raise awareness and funds for research into brain tumours.

Kelsey went public with her pregnancy back in January but in a recent interview, she defiantly claimed that the arrival of her new baby will not overshadow the legacy of the late singer. The Mum’s The Word podcast host, 34, was married to Tom for four years and the couple share two children together. Two years on, Kelsey revealed that she had found love again with her tree surgeon beau Will.

In an interview with The Standard, she said: “Me being with Will and having a child with Will would never take away the love that we have for Tom and the love that even Will has for Tom, because Will ultimately loves Tom’s kids.”

She added: “It’s about us as a family and Will’s a massive part of their life now.”

This will now be the third Tom Parker Celebrity Football match in his memory at Bromley F.C stadium in Kent.

The annual event promises to be a family affair that will also include food stalls, raffles and live performances.

The celebrities that took part include Ryan and Scott Thomas, former TOWIE star Dan Osbourne and ex Love Island stars Finley Tapp and Ronnie Vint.

In addition, Coronation Street’s Alex Bain, EastEnders’ Jaden Ladega had also signed up to be part of this year’s charity match.

She told the publication: “For my kids [these annual football matches are] a day to remember their dad. “

She added: “When you get diagnosed like Tom did, it rocked our whole world and our family to know how underfunded brain tumours are and just raising that awareness that we’re gonna do on Saturday will go such a long way.”

She continued: “Even talking about it now, people have no clue that brain tumours are the biggest killer for under 40s and children and we only get one per cent of national funding. “

“That’s it. That’s all that goes towards brain tumours so more needs to be done and I feel like Tom’s left me the legacy to continue for him because he did so much in his 18 months of getting sick that now it’s my time to go you know what? I’ll continue shining a light on it for him”, she said.

She went on to say: “It’s a [big responsibility] but I’m doing it all for him because what we went through as a family you just wo9uldn’t wish that on your worst enemy. So it’s all about just helping other people now.”

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Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died aged 73, with his family describing him as “irreplaceable”. The singer was best known for his hit song Ridin’ My Thumb To Mexico.

Sharing a statement on Instagram, Johnny’s daughter Aubry revealed that he died at home on May 9. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by family,” she said. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world, but also a deeply loved husband, father, uncle, and brother whose warmth, humour, and compassion shaped the lives of all who knew him.

“While the world has lost an extraordinary talent, we have lost someone irreplaceable – and we ask for privacy as we navigate this painful moment together.”

Fans and followers flooded the comments section with condolences and memories. One fan wrote, “Oh honey 🙁 I’m so sorry. I love you and I’m praying! ! !” Another shared a personal memory, saying, “He was always very kind to me. He left a great legacy.”

A third added, “I am so sad to hear this and so very sorry for your loss. I will always be a fan of his music. Praying for you and your family.”

A devastated fan lamented: “The world lost a great one tonight. God Bless you all,” while another offered their condolences: “Sorry for yours and your families loss. Johnny was a great man.”

Johnny’s illustrious career was marked by chart-toppers like ‘Pass Me By’, ‘I’m Not Up to Feelin’ Down Tonight’, and ‘You Always Come Back to Hurting Me’, his first country number one hit.

Known for his distinctive fusion of Spanish lyrics with country melodies, the singer set a pioneering trend in the 1970s music scene.

Johnny broke out into the country music scene with his first single Pass Me By (If You’re Only Passing Through) in 1973, before topping the American country music charts with songs You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me), Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico and That’s the Way Love Goes.

His most recent musical endeavours include his 2012 album Live from Texas, while throughout his lifetime, he was honoured by presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.

Two years after the release of his final single in 1998, the singer was charged with murder after shooting and killing a man in his Texas home who he believed to be a burglar. A year later, he was acquitted of murder by a jury.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces trial on charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He denies the allegations

The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is under way, with jury selection taking place this week. However, it’s already faced a delay with selection having been postponed until Monday due to concerns that jurors might drop out over the weekend if the panel was finalised on Friday as originally planned.

Combs’s defense team had requested the delay, but prosecutors had opposed the postponement. Now, a US legal expert has revealed the “significant complexity” to the case.

Potential jurors in the trial had to answer written questions in a test to see what they knew and heard about the case and whether they could be fair. They were also asked if they could handle a two-month trial which may feature sexually explicit evidence.

The rapper, 55, is accused of a number of charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex ­trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has continued to deny all allegations since he was charged and put behind bars, with his multiple bail pleas rejected.

Legal expert and Managing Partner of Sweet James, Bobby Taghavi, admits Combs’ case is “absolutely” more complex due to the accused being such a prominent figure in the public eye.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Taghavi said: “When a defendant is a high-profile public figure like Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, it adds significant complexity to a criminal case—especially during jury selection.”

He went on: “Public notoriety means that most potential jurors have already heard about the allegations, and many may have formed opinions based not on evidence, but on media reports, social media, or the defendant’s public persona.

“Some jurors may feel a sense of admiration or loyalty to the figure, while others may harbour skepticism or bias due to prior controversies. This creates a minefield of implicit and explicit biases that both sides must navigate carefully.”

Taghavi said that when the charges involve sexual assault, there is a greater difficulty in picking a fair and impartial jury. “Sexual assault is a uniquely personal and emotionally charged issue,” he said.

“Many jurors bring deeply rooted beliefs or lived experiences to the courtroom—whether they’ve survived assault themselves or know someone who has. These experiences can shape how they view credibility, power dynamics, and trauma. As a former Sexual Assault Prosecutor, navigating these topics with potential jurors was extremely complex in and of itself.”

He continued: “The intersection of celebrity status and the emotionally complex nature of sexual assault allegations makes every stage of the trial—particularly jury selection—extraordinarily challenging.

“Both the defense and prosecution must work diligently to seat jurors who can genuinely put aside personal views and public perceptions, and decide the case solely on the facts and the law.”

Combs believes the jury will clear him of the devastating accusations made against him. The 12 people on the jury are set to hear shocking evidence that could put him away for life with allegations that he drugged and abused a number of victims during drug-fuelled sex parties dubbed “freak-offs”.

Federal prosecutors in New York alleged the rapper “abused, threatened and coerced women” into long, drug-fuelled orgies with male prostitutes he called “freak offs” and even threatened them into silence.

The indictment against Combs said: “After Freak Offs, Combs and the victims typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”

Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges, which is five counts in all. His defence attorneys, who include Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, claim his sexual encounters were all consensual and said Combs is a swinger who occasionally invited people into his bedroom.