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The Shape Of You singer Ed Sheeran has shared a rare insight into his home life as he confessed that he “mourns” one thing in a recent interview with Louis Theroux

Renowned musician Ed Sheeran has opened up about one aspect of his family life as he admitted that he mourns the fact that he can’t do one thing.

Having scaled the heights of fame for over a decade, Ed has attracted crowds wherever he has travelled with a number of his concerts seeing over 100,000 fans in attendance.

Before his sell-out shows, Ed’s first foray into the world of music came when he was a teenager, but it wasn’t until years later when he moved to London that his career began to take flight. It was on the back of his debut single, The A Team, that released in 2011 that he began to see his stock grow and grow.

Now boasting an array of chart topping hits and billions of streams on Spotify, Ed is now firmly placed among the UK’s biggest artists currently.

However, among the many benefits that his fame has afforded him, there have been some downsides for the 34-year-old, with him recently sharing how his notoriety has had a knock-on effect on his family life.

Explaining further during a recent appearance on the Louis Theroux podcast, Ed shared how the attention due to his fame has meant that he has struggled to do some of the most ordinary family activities.

He told the documentary maker: “I’m very, very private about my children’s image. And for me, I can’t take them to zoos or parks or anything really without someone trying to film them. And I don’t want my kids’ image out there on a stranger’s phone or device.”

Adding that he made this decision to protect his children, he admitted that he “mourns” not being able to enjoy the simple luxury of spending time in public with them: “Those are the times — the normal parts of life — that I kind of mourn for, and sort of wish I could push my kid on a swing in a public park and it not be weird.”

Having met his wife, Cherry Seaborn, while the pair were both at school together in Suffolk, it wasn’t until years later after getting back in touch for the first time that the pair finally got together.

After their friendship was rekindled in 2015 thanks to a mutual friend, they soon started dating before eventually going on to tie the knot in 2019.

Since then, the couple have had two daughters: Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, born in 2020, and Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran, born two years later.

Rod Stewart has revealed the cost of playing Glastonbury’s Legends slot this year – and it’s a staggering amount for the rocker to stump up

Singer Rod Stewart has revealed how playing at Glastonbury is costing him a staggering £300,000. The star – who it’s thought is being paid significantly less to perform in the Legends slot – says: “It’s actually cost me £300,000 to do the show because I’ve got to bring all the band back from America and I’ve got to take them all the way back to America.”

He added to the Sidetracked podcast that he couldn’t even get any free tickets, saying: “Believe it or not, my kids, three of them, all bought their own tickets, because Glastonbury give nothing away. Nothing.Everybody asks me for tickets. All the time. Everywhere. People just come out of the woodwork. ‘Oh, you haven’t spoken to me for 25 years. Any chance I could have a ticket?’”

Rod also opened up about his 80th birthday in a separate interview with Zoe Ball. He said: “I love a shindig – we had a 280ft yacht – I rented it out for 10 days for all my kids and their kids and their husbands, 16 of us all together, and it cost me a fortune, but you can’t take it with me.”

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The rail-enthusiast singer, who is married to Penny Lancaster, added that he wasn’t easy to buy presents for unless it was “from the model railway world…and then I am very happy.”

The rocker also spoke about his training to stay in shape.

He said: “I’m making this documentary about all my training and what I do. I can run 100 meters in 19 seconds. The record is 17 seconds.”

His comments come after he was forced to cancel a series of shows, including those at his Las Vegas residency, as he was ill.

While he recently announced that his current tour will be the end of the ‘large-scale’ world tours, he has no intention to quit the music scene.

The rock legend previously wrote on Instagram : “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire. I love what I do, and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 metres in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.”

Yesterday Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said they’d sold “a few thousand less tickets” this year in a bid to avoid overcrowding,

The music festival, which usually has capacity for 210,000 people, sees British pop band The 1975, folk star Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop singer Olivia Rodrigo topping the bill.

She added: “We’ve also sold a few thousand less tickets, so it will be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site.”

The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November, with the second lot selling out in fewer than 40.

Eavis said times have changed, adding: “There were years where you just couldn’t sell out, you just couldn’t give them (the tickets) away.”

The line-up features a number of acts listed as TBA, as well as a mysterious act called Patchwork, who will take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday.

If you’ve ever wanted to copy celebrities’ cosy and casual style with their classic Uggs slippers, but don’t want to splash too much cash, this £17 pair may be just the ticket

Princess Andre is always sharing her beauty and fashion tips with her fans, sharing outfit inspo and make-up must-buys. This week, she’s shared some snaps of her early morning outfit, which included a pair of classic Ugg slippers, which retail for £90.

If you want to steal the celebrity-approved look without breaking the bank, you’re in luck. We’ve found a pair of £17 slippers that match the classic Ugg look without the hefty price tag.

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These fuzzy slippers are currently retailing for £16.99 on Amazon, and if you act fast, there’s even a 10% discount voucher to sweeten the deal. Inside these affordable slippers is a wool-like faux fur lining and super soft coral fleece, emulating Ugg’s iconic comfort and design.

The Women’s Scuffette II Slipper from Ugg boasts a soft suede exterior with plush sheepskin lining, insole, and collar. Designed with a moulded rubber outsole, these Ugg slippers are designed to keep up with your everyday, whether it’s relishing in cosy comfort or going about your daily tasks in style.

Offering a more wallet-friendly price tag, these Amazon slippers are similarly crafted from breathable suede and feature a plush collar that helps ensure your feet stay toasty and comfortable all day long, without skimping on Ugg’s iconic style.

Coming in sizes UK 4 to 9, with half sizes available, these Amazon slippers have amassed plenty of praise from thrilled shoppers who have skipped Ugg’s steep prices for a more budget-friendly pair. One 5-star reviewer raves: “These are my second pair. The others lasted really well, for over a year, but my foster pup got to them. They are so comfortable, good quality and offer great support. Hopefully these ones won’t get chewed but if they do, I’ll buy a third pair for sure!”

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Soul singer, Joss Stone, who adopted son, Bear, at the end of last year, is just days away from giving birth as she prepares to meet her fourth child

Joss Stone has admitted she’s in for a “crazy” day on Saturday as she gets ready to give birth. The soul singer, 38, from Dover, who adopted son, Bear, at the end of last year, is pregnant with her third child, who will be a little brother or sister for Violet, three, and Shackleton, two, who Joss shares with her partner and former US Marine, Cody DaLuz.

Updating fans on baby number four, Joss reckoned she ‘looks massive’ as she revealed there had been a slight change of plan regarding her C-section. Showing off her baby bump, sporting a multi-coloured silk dress, she said: “Ok, bump update: I look massive today. This is a big belly. We are four days away pretty much. Baby is coming out on Saturday.”

Explaining that her daughter has a dance recital the same day, she continued: “So, I said to my doctor who came to the gig in Nashville: ‘I’m so sorry but we’ve got to change the C-section date because baby girl has a dance recital’ and he said ‘don’t worry. I’ll just move it.’

“So it moved from 10am to 4pm. So now Vi is going to dance around 1:10pm then I have to be at the hospital for about 2pm.

“So, it’s going to be a crazy day.” The singer captioned the clip: “Happy mummy Mondays!! I am so excited. Not long now. Eeeeekkkk!!!”

Just before Christmas, Joss – whose real name is Joscelyn Eve Stoker – revealed she was ‘shocked’ after discovering that she was pregnant again after the couple had recently become parents to Bear.

The singer officially adopted their son when when he was just a month old and weighed just 4lbs 12oz – with Joss being advised to keep the tot indoors during the early months of his life because of premature lungs.

In a video posted on Instagram, the Have Little Faith star was seen sitting in her car with Bear, explaining: “I am sat in the car with him because he is so little that he can’t go out because he was so premature his lungs are a little bit vulnerable. I’m just here with little man hanging out.”

Joss told HELLO! magazine that her partner, Cody, was adopted, which made the couple keen to repeat the process in their own family.

She said on social media: “The reason why Cody even exists is because his bio mum loved him enough to make an adoption plan for him and the same goes for Bear.

“Honestly bio mothers do not get the gratitude they deserve. It is a more selfless love than I knew existed. Truly. We are just so happy to be part of this beautiful cycle.”

Just weeks later, Joss, found out that little Bear was about to become a big brother as she shared a snap of herself with a pregnancy test, saying: “Honestly. Shocked was an understatement. Nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!! Maybe we should call the ‘Less is More’ tour the preggo tour.”

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Former This Morning star Fern Britton says she tries not to ‘bad-mouth’ her ex for he sake of their daughter, as she revealed the brutal timing of him stopping speaking to her

Fern Britton says her ex-husband Phil Vickery stopped talking to her after her mum died. The 67-year-old TV presenter and the This Morning chef were reported to have maintained a “basic” level of communication after they split in 2020, but Fern has now revealed she didn’t hear another word from her him since her mum Ruth died in 2018.

In an interview with Yours magazine, Fern admitted: “He hasn’t spoken to me for six years now. As soon as my mum died, he stopped talking to me.”

The Celebrity Big Brother 2024 contestant insists she tries “very hard” to not “bad-mouth” Phil for the sake of their 23-year-old daughter Winnie.

She said: “Winnie adores him. I’m not going to bad-mouth him in front of her; at least, I try very hard not to. I was the child of divorced parents and my mum never bad-mouthed my father.”

The former This Morning presenter said her divorce from TV executive Clive Jones – which was finalised in 2000 following their split in 1998 after 10 years of marriage – made it easier to write about her new novel, A Cornish Legacy.

Fern – who has 31-year-old twin sons Jack and Harry, and a 27-year-old daughter called Grace with Clive – admitted: “Like many people, I’ve been through divorce so I have an understanding of it.

“And that made it easier to write about in the new book.”

The TV star is thankful for her children’s support after Ruth and her dad, actor Tony Britton, died. She explained: “Mum was in her 90s but, no matter how old you are, you’re still a child to somebody.

“As soon as I heard, I went and told the girls; they were both living with me at that stage.

“‘I’m an orphan,’ I announced and they burst out laughing. “It was exactly the tonic I needed.”

Fern dropped from a size 22 to a size 12 and lost five stone after undergoing gastric band surgery in 2006, but her split from Phil after 20 years of marriage made her gain weight.

She is quoted by Bella magazine: “It took me about a year to realise that I put a lot of weight on. Looking back, I was in a very bad place and gradually I started to pull myself out of it.”

And Fern’s mission is to stay healthy for her children.

She said: “It is my duty to stay as healthy as I can for the sake of my children.

Aimee Osbourne is the eldest child of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, but she’s always shunned the spotlight, unlike her famous sister Kelly and brother Jack

Unlike her famous parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and siblings Kelly and Jack, Aimee has always maintained a low profile, shying away from the limelight. However, after unveiling a surprising new look recently, she seems to be gradually stepping into the public eye through her music career, echoing her father’s rock ‘n’ roll roots.

The Osbournes first hit our screens in 2002, introducing MTV audiences to Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s kids, Kelly, 39, and Jack, 38. However, many fans were unaware that Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy have a third offspring – Aimee, who is now 41.

While her younger siblings basked in the limelight following The Osbournes’ success, Aimee chose to avoid the public eye, leaving the family nest at 16 when they embarked on their reality TV journey.

“I’m not some weirdo depressed daughter that’s afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day; I just didn’t choose to do the show,” Aimee has previously shared with US television.

“I want to be a singer, and I felt if I’d stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Mum] was hurt and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I’m more reserved and my private life is very important.”

Choosing to avoid the spotlight, Aimee moved out of the family home at just 16 when filming began, a decision that Sharon has since expressed regret over. Now, at 41, it seems Aimee is ready to share snippets of her life with the public, often using her Instagram platform to promote her latest music.

Earlier this week, Aimee Osbourne was photographed leaving a hotel in Manchester alongside Wes Leavins from the band Bridgette Calls Me Baby, who are currently on a UK tour – sparking rumours of a new romance for the Osbourne nepo baby.

Last year, Aimee marked a significant career milestone with an emotional Instagram post, sharing her experience of recording at the iconic Abbey Road Studios for the first time. Encouraging her followers to ‘keep going’ during challenging times, she reflected on a year filled with ‘heartbreak and twists and turns’.

Recording under the moniker ARO, Aimee released her latest single, Siren, in collaboration with Fjora Music in November 2024. Her debut single, Raining Gold, was released back in 2015.

Aimee has previously openly admitted that she would have preferred to stay at home a bit longer, with mum Sharon confessing that it broke her heart when her eldest left.

“She felt too that she didn’t want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea – it was appalling to her,” Sharon revealed on The Talk in 2018. “And so she left at 16 and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart when she moved.”

While Aimee’s musical aspirations remain strong, her relationship with sister Kelly has unfortunately faded over time. In a 2021 interview, Kelly confirmed that she and Aimee are estranged and no longer in contact.

“We don’t talk,” Kelly revealed to Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast. “We’re just really different. She doesn’t understand me and I don’t understand her.”

These remarks from Kelly come after Aimee confessed in 2015 that she and her younger sister weren’t exactly close. Speaking to The Independent, Aimee admitted: “I wouldn’t say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialise? No.”