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Taylor Swift has broken several chart records in the UK with the release of her new 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl as she celebrates her most successful debut yet

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Taylor Swift has broken multiple UK chart records after the release of her 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl.

The US pop superstar has had the biggest opening week of her career so far after shifting 423,000 combined chart units, according to the Official Charts Company. The success also marks the biggest overall opening week for an album in the UK since Ed Sheeran ’s Divide in 2017, as well as the biggest for an international album in the UK this century.

Taylor, 35, has now racked up 14 number-one albums, overtaking Elvis Presley ’s record as international artist with the highest number of chart-topping albums in the UK. She is now level with The Rolling Stones, who also have 14 number-one albums.

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Taylor has been producing more than one chart-topping album a year since 2012, taking just under 13 years to achieve her 14th number one. That achievement is a record in itself, marking the fastest time for any artist to get 14 number one albums, according to the Official Charts Company.

The only artists who have more number one albums now are The Beatles and Robbie Williams, with 15 each. The Life Of A Showgirl has also won the title of being the UK’s fastest-selling album on vinyl this century, as well as achieving the most UK album streams in a week.

Meanwhile, in the UK singles chart Taylor has three out of the top 10 positions. Lead single from the album, The Fate Of Ophelia, made its debut in the top spot, and earned the biggest first week for any song from Taylor, with 132,000 chart units, the Official Charts Company said.

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Number two in the singles chart is Opalite, a track which is reportedly written about her fiance, NFL star Travis Kelce.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was born in October, making his birth stone an opal. Several other tracks on the album are also thought to have been penned about Travis, including including Wood and Eldest Daughter.

The Life Of A Showgirl is the first body of work Taylor has released since she announced her engagement to Travis back in August, and revealed in May that she had regained control over her back catalogue after a lengthy legal battle with Scooter Braun.

Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts, told the Standard, “What an incredible week for Taylor Swift, which has topped the many other incredible weeks of her career.

“Her list of achievements this week is extraordinary, not least the fact that The Life Of A Showgirl has just registered comfortably the biggest first week in the UK of her career.

“Taylor is bigger than she has ever been in the UK – and shows absolutely no sign of letting up.”

Former Coronation Street star Steven Arnold, known for his role as Ashley Peacock, was seen talking to security ahead of the funeral

Former Coronation Street star Steven Arnold, best known for his role as Ashley Peacock on the long-running series, was said to be turned away from Ricky Hatton’s funeral on Friday. The iconic boxer was laid to rest today, with the streets of his home city of Manchester lined up with mourners as his coffin made its way to the cathedral.

Ricky was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, in September, aged 46, sending the nation into mourning. Many big names attended the sombre event to pay their respects, including ex-partner Claire Sweeney, Tyson and Tommy Fury, Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen, comedian Paddy McGuinness and Dean Gaffney.

The star’s entire family gave emotional speeches, including son Campbell Hatton, who fought back tears during his father’s funeral service in Manchester.

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“Never has a father and son had so much in common,” he said. Campbell said he “looked up to my dad in every aspect of life. All of that was fuelled by the love I had and always with have for him.

“I can’t explain how much I’m going to miss you dad. I can’t believe we’re not going to make any new memories together. But the ones I have I will treasure forever.”

While there were many of his nearest and dearest at the service to say goodbye, it is understood some people may have been turned away from the service.

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On Sky News’ live stream, fans noticed Steven Arnold – who was on Corrie between 1995–2010 – appeared to have been turned away. He was seen approaching the security staff and pointing behind them.

He was then guided to another woman, who seemed to be holding a clipboard. While she was skimming through the paper on the board, he stood behind her to help. After chatting for a short while, he was seen grabbing his phone to text someone.

The camera then panned towards Tyson Fury, who was chatting away with a number of people. It is unknown whether Steven soon entered the cathedral or not.

The Mirror have contacted Steven’s representatives for comment.

Manchester-born champion Ricky was discovered dead at his home in Hyde with Greater Manchester Police confirming that his passing is not being treated as suspicious. News of his death sent shockwaves across the nation given how much he was adored thanks to his exploits in the ring and his cheerful personality outside it.

The former boxer, who was 46 at the time of his death, would have celebrated his 47th birthday on Monday which was just four days before the funeral.

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Steve Irwin’s son Robert sent fans into a frenzy after ripping his shirt open on Dancing With The Stars, but has now set the record straight on whether stripping is in his future

Robert Irwin, the son of Steve Irwin, has set the record straight on whether he has a future in stripping. The Australian star set the rumour mill ablaze after ripping his shirt off in a strip tease on Dancing With The Stars.

Last week, 21-year-old Robert and his pro dance partner Witney Carson performed a Salsa to Tommy Richman’s Million Dollar Baby. Halfway through the performance, the TV presenter and zookeeper pulled open his shirt and took it off before continuing the rest of the dance without it.

Fans were quick to suggest that Robert strip professionally and rumours spread that he could soon host his own male dance troupe or an event for the Chippendales.

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But Robert has now put those rumours to bed. He told Entertainment Tonight that he was “going to draw the line” with his Dancing With The Stars performance.

When asked by if it was true that he had been approached by the Chippendales, the star said: “That is true. The Aussie boys too – Thunder Down Under also reached out.

“Mate, more power to them. Not for me. Not right now. I will take the shirt off every now and again but I’m going to draw the line there.” He then did a shimmy and added: “Hips don’t lie.”

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba gushed over Robert’s Salsa last week. She told the 21-year-old and his partner that he is “all grown up.” “Robert Irwin is all grown up! Wow, you’re making me feel like a grandmother. Put your shirt back on. Great performance.”

Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli, who used to be a judge on the UK’s show Strictly Come Dancing, agreed with Carrie Ann and likened Robert to Chris Hemsworth.

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However, not all the judges like the performance and Derek Hough called it “rigid”. To a round of boos from the audience, he said: “You’re strong, assertive, a great performer – but I wasn’t fooled by them abs.”

In total, Robert and Witney scored 22 out of 30 and ended the show in third place. That week, Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui was eliminated after dancing a Cha Cha Cha to her own song, Work From Home and scoring 18.

In Tuesday’s (7 October) episode, Robert and Witney scored 22 again as they danced a Cha Cha Cha to Try Everything from Zootopia. As it was Disney Week, all dances were too songs from either films owned by the Disney company.

Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated, even though their Quickstep to Cantina Band from Star Wars: A New Hope scored higher than Robert and Witney with 23 points.

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The reality TV star and wife of the pop singer behind Sky Sports’ iconic Super Sunday theme tune has tragically passed away at the age of 52. Lisa Knapp, a mother-of-two who gained fame on the original version of Survivor, died suddenly on Wednesday (8 October) due to a ruptured aorta.

She was married to Swedish pop-rock singer Andreas Johnson, known for his international hit ‘Glorious’ in 1999, which later became the main theme for Super Sunday during the early 2000s as part of Sky’s Premier League coverage.

Her heartbroken family released a statement saying: “Lisa’s aorta ruptured, and her life could not be saved.

“She had an underlying connective tissue disorder that she knew carried a risk, but no one could have foreseen when or how it would affect her.

According to the attending doctor, it was not triggered by any external factors. There was nothing she or we could have done differently.”, reports the Daily Star.

Lisa was diagnosed with the rare condition in 2012 and spoke to local media about her experience: “I wrote my farewell letters then. It was really critical – I was in intensive care over Christmas and New Year.

“It was a tough period, but when I came out and realised that I was still alive and could live a normal life, even if I had to take medication, you start to appreciate things in life in a different way.”

Lisa shot to fame overnight in 1999 after appearing on Swedish reality programme Expedition Robinson – the original version of Survivor, according to NeedToKnow.

She once remembered: “I couldn’t step outside after eight in the evening. My friends had to act as a shield and form a circle around me if we went out to a bar.”

The track Glorious also appeared in commercials for Vauxhall, Volvo and Nutella.

The pair shared daughter Ella and son Tim.

In a heartfelt tribute, the family said: “Our beloved mother, wife and best friend. She always put others before herself, lived intensely, loved deeply and gave more than most.”

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Boyzone star Stephen Gately died at the age of 33 at his holiday home in Majorca due to an undiagnosed heart condition

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Ronan Keating has paid tribute to late Boyzone star Stephen Gately 16 years after his death in a sweet post shared on social media. Stephen died when he was 33 at his holiday home in Majorca.

It was found that the star had an undiagnosed heart condition which caused his death. On the anniversary of his death, Ronan shared a tribute for the singer who he used to perform with alongside fellow bandmates Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham.

Ronan shared a throwback snap with his friend on his Instagram page. In the caption, he wrote: “Years are passing fast. Miss you my friend my brother my Wing man.

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“I’m sure you are laughing at the fact we have decided to approach this next chapter. Kills me to do it alone. But I know you are there. X.”

Keith Duffy also shared his own tribute along with the other stars from the height of the band’s fame in the 1990s. He penned: “16 years an Angel Remembering our brother Steo today, forever in our hearts, voices, and every song we sing. 1976–2009.”

Stephen died of natural causes at the age of 33 on October 10 2009 at his holiday home in Majorca. At an inquest into his death, officials told the court that the singer suffered a pulmonary oedema or a build up of fluid in the lungs, which ultimately results in respiratory failure.

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After Stephen died, the group continued as they released a farewell album called Thank You & Goodnight in 2018. It was recently announced by the band that they would be reuniting once again for a UK show.

They will perform One For The Road: Live At Emirates Stadium in London on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 and it will feature a tribute for Stephen.

Boyzone recently released a tell-all documentary called Boyzone: No Matter What on Sky. In a statement, they said: “We’ve been truly blown away and humbled by the response to the documentary this year.

“The love we’ve felt from fans all over the world has inspired us to create the ultimate experience together, headlining our own stadium show. The four of us can’t wait to stand together again and enjoy One For The Road.”

Tickets for the London shows have set fans back £150 for front standing. With booking fees, the price goes up to £168.75. The cheapest comes in at £60, or £67.50 with booking fees, for upper tier seats.

Boyzone first broke up in 2000, as their members went on to pursue solo careers, before reuniting in 2007.

They performed their Thank You And Goodnight farewell tour between 2018 and 2019 and have not returned to the stage since.

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Marc Jacobs’ iconic Daisy perfume is ‘fruity and floral’ and usually priced at £102, but you can now get your hands on it for just £51 in a limited time beauty sale

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When it comes to perfumes, few are quite as iconic as Marc Jacobs Daisy range. The fragrance line has expanded well beyond its original Daisy perfume, and every new iteration just keeps getting more and more popular.

One that’s proved a hit with shoppers is the Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Eau de Toilette , with the 100ml bottle usually priced at £102 on LookFantastic. However the beauty retailers site is currently running a major sale that has it slashed by 50%, bringing it down to just £51.

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There’s no word on how long the discount will last for, so you might want to check out quickly before it ends. The Daisy Love Eau So Sweet has fruity and floral notes, with top notes of white raspberries and heart notes of daisy tree petals (very apt for the fragrance). The base notes are sugar musks, making it a sweet, feminine and warm scent that’s perfect for every season.

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Just like all of Marc Jacobs’ Daisy perfumes it comes in in a rounded bottle with a statement cap embellished in oversized flowers. The Daisy Love Eau So Sweet is clearly one of shoppers’ top picks from the Daisy range, racking up a 4.8 star rating on LookFantastic.

One reviewer said: “Can never go wrong with any Marc Jacobs. All bottles are stunning and all fragrances are delicate, sweet and feminine. Always pleased with these perfumes.”

Another agreed: “This is a beautiful fragrance. It’s long lasting and you don’t need to use much per wear. I will say that it is super sweet so if this isn’t your thing maybe pass. I personally adore it.”

Some were less thrilled with their purchase of the Daisy Love Eau So Sweet , writing: “This perfume is a lovely scent, however it is exactly as it says on the bottle.. It is a very sweet scent. Beautiful bottle with a large daisy for the lid but this can take up a lot of space. It is a long lasting scent therefore it doesn’t require a lot when put on.”

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A different reviewer wrote: “It’s the only Marc jacobs that I like. The scent is clean and florals but doesn’t last very long. I got it 50% off but I would not buy it at full price! The bottle is super cute though.”

However others absolutely loved the scent, and disagreed about its longevity, saying: “Lasts all day, I’ve had so many compliments wearing this. Lovely floral scent, would definitely buy again!!”

Someone else agreed: “This perfume lasts all day and evening without having to reapply, so it lasts ages. I always get comments when wearing”

For other scents that maybe lean a little more fruity than sweet, Kayali’s Eden Sparkling Lychee Eau de Parfum is a great alternative that you can pick up for £73 for 50ml. You could also pick up a more affordable option with Phlur’s Vanilla Nectar Body Mist which is just £28 for 88.7ml.