The New Pornographers drummer charged over child sex abuse pictures as band speak out

The New Pornographers drummer, Joseph Seiders, has been charged with possessing child sex abuse images with the band saying they are ‘absolutely shocked’ by the news

Drummer Joseph Seiders and The New Pornographers perform in 2015(Image: WireImage)

Indie rock band The New Pornographers have spoken out after their drummer, Joseph Seiders, was charged with possessing child sex abuse images.

The 44-year-old musician was arrested for allegedly filming young boys in a Chick-fil-A bathroom on multiple occasions, according to police. His band mates have released a statement following the arrest, in which they expressed their horror at his alleged crimes.

A spokesman for the New Pornographers said in a statement: “Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges against Joe Seiders – and we have immediately severed all ties with him. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted… “

Joseph Seiders has been charged with sexual offences against children
Joseph Seiders has been charged with sexual offences against children(Image: WireImage)

The spokesman also added that the arrest did not affect the band’s plans moving forward and they will continue with their schedule without Seiders.

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The drummer was arrested after an employee at Chick-fil-A reported to the police that a man had been going in and out of the toilets at the restaurant with underage children. This followed an 11-year-old boy reporting two days earlier that he was filmed by a man while using the toilet at the same restaurant, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in California.

After police allegedly found evidence linking Seiders to the two incidents as he was taken into custody. Search warrants were issued on April 9 and police went to his home and seized his car and mobile phone.

Joseph Seiders
Bail has been set at $1 million for Joseph Seiders(Image: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)

The sheriff’s department confirmed after the search that Seiders was charged with possession of child sex abuse materials, molesting a child, and invasion of privacy. The drummer has been held behind bars with a $1 million bail set, and will be due again in court on April 22.

Seiders became drummer for the New Pornographers in 2014, after playing with a number of other bands. The authorities have said that they are still investigating whether there are any more victims in the case.

The latest single by the band, called Ballad Of The Last Payphone, was released a week before their drummer’s arrest. Describing the inspiration behind the tune, the band wrote on Instagram: “This song was inspired by a Raymond Carver story called ‘Fat’, and tells the story of a person visiting the last payphone in NYC where it currently sits, in the Museum of the City of New York. The narrator doesn’t know why they are so fascinated by it, but to us it should be obvious. Obvious to me, at least. “

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Rochelle Humes looks incredible in pink bikini on Maldives trip as fans all say same thing

Rochelle Humes has showed off her stunning toned body in sensational snaps from her family holiday in the Maldives

Rochelle Humes looks incredible in pink bikini on Maldives trip as fans all say same thing(Image: Instagram)

Rochelle Humes has showed off her stunning toned body in sensational snaps from her family holiday in the Maldives. The 36-year-old TV presenter posted the photos to her Instagram as she showed that she was enjoying a sun-soaked holiday, with her sharing a number of bikini photos from a tropical getaway.

The former Saturdays pop star posed in a black bikini along with a black and orange beach skirt. In another pic, Rochelle proved that her gym routine was tantamount, as she joined sister, Lili Piper, 29, for a workout. The family holiday also saw Rochelle’s husband Marvin join them, along with children Alaia-Mai, 11, Valentina, seven, and son Blake, four.

Rochelle Humes showcases her toned physique in a pink bikini
Rochelle Humes showcases her toned physique in a pink bikini (Image: Instagram)
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This is the couple’s fourth holiday this year after they were slated by fans for enjoying 12 getaways abroad during 2024. This year, Rochelle and Marvin have jetted off to the Maldives for New Year before heading to Dubai in February. The following month, the family were in Miami before heading to the Maldives again this month. This has led to accusations about their carbon footprint due to the their jetset lifestyle.

Rochelle previously responded to her critics saying that they are having renovations on their property and once they have been completed, then they would be staying in the UK more. She wrote on Instagram: “Once it’s ready that might be a different story. “

The This Morning presenter said they had an unexpected offer on their house which they couldn’t turn down and have bought a plot nearby where they are having a house built. She said at the time: “We are moving. Can you believe? I actually must be crazy. And I’m moving in every single sense of the word. So first of all, with the house, we’ve found ourselves in a position where we got an offer on our house. Anyway, crazy. It happened out of the blue, but we have found a plot that is in a spot that we have always loved so badly.”

Rochelle Humes showcases her toned physique in a pink bikini
Rochelle Humes has shown that her gym routine has been paying off(Image: Instagram)

Rochelle continued to say that they had taken inspiration from Grand Designs: “So we’re going to build a house. I’ve never built a house before. I’m so excited but we are now in a rental for eighteen months to two years. I think more two years probably… plus, whilst we build hopefully the forever home.

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“We love moving. It’s become our favourite pastime. I’m not sure why, how or whatever but we’re definitely a little bit gypsy at heart. I love embarking on a new adventure. “

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Travis Scott’s most controversial moments as he performs last night at Coachella

Astroworld star, Travis Scott, who is performing at Coachella again today, is best known for his music and for dating Kylie Jenner – but he’s also hit the headlines for other reasons

Travis Scott’s career has been marred by controversy

Travis Scott fans can’t wait to watch the Astroworld star perform at Coachella again tonight. The dad-of-two, 33, will be on stage at the Californian festival for the second time this week having performed to a starry-eyed crowd in the Colorado Desert last Saturday.

Having had five number one hits on the US Billboard chart as well as an impressive 10 Grammy nominations, Travis – born Jacques Bermon Webster II – is also well-known for dating Kylie Jenner with whom he shares daughter, Stormi, and son, Aire. However, he’s also hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons reasons, including the devastating Astroworld tragedy…

Travis Scott
Travis Scott is one of the most successful rappers in the world right now(Image: WireImage,)

Astroworld tragedy

In 2021, the music world was left in mourning when 10 people died and hundreds of people were injured following Travis’ Astroworld festival.

The rapper founded the annual festival in his hometown of Houston, Texas in 2018, and had headlined every year since. But in 2021, the crowd surged during his performance, tragically leaving 10 people dead, aged from 14 to 27.

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A criminal investigation was launched following the tragedy, with Travis and the festival organisers facing criticism for not having stricter security measures.

Astroworld festival
In 2021, the music world was left in mourning when 10 people died and hundreds of people were injured following Travis’ Astroworld festival(Image: Getty Images)

Following the tragedy, the rapper made a public statement on Twitter, now, X about the fatal festival – but didn’t apologise, saying: “I am absolutely devastated by what took place last night,” he tweeted, adding: “My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.”

Attends Astroworld after-party

In the wake of the tragedy, it was soon revealed that Travis attended an after-party immediately after the Astroworld festival.

However, the Nightcrawler star defended himself, claiming not only was he not able to see what was going on in the crowd while on stage, he said he also didn’t know the gravity of the injuries and fatalities until after he’d already arrived at the star-studded after-party.

Arrested at Lollapalooza festival for ‘inciting chaos’

Astroworld wasn’t Travis’ first music festival, which was marred with trouble. In 2015, he made headlines after reportedly encouraging fans to jump the barricades during his performance.

Billboard said he “fled the scene” shortly after the concert but was arrested soon after. Travis was then charged with disorderly conduct.

He was sentenced to one year of court supervision after pleading guilty to reckless conduct charges handed down after the incident in Chicago at the Lollapalooza music festival. At the time, Chicago officials said Travis encouraged fans to jump security barricades. However, no one was injured.

Charged with causing a commotion at his concert

In May 2017, Travis was accused of causing a commotion at his concert after a riot broke out while he was performing in Rogers, Arkansas. Things got out of hand, leaving multiple audience members injured.

Travis was held responsible for the riot that broke out, with authorities claiming he encouraged the commotion while addressing the crowd.

Travis was charged with three counts “of inciting a riot, disorderly conduct and endangering the welfare of a minor after he invited fans to overpower security and rush the stage. ”

Several people were injured during the concert, including a security guard and a police officer. Travis pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and he was ordered to pay court fees to two injured people.

Sued after Travis’ security allegedly assaulted fan outside his concert

Earlier this year, the Mirror reported that Travis was being sued by a man who claims one of the music star’s security guards violently injured him.

Legal documents obtained by the Mirror US reveal that a man named Omar Muhanna claims he was outside of a “concert venue” where Travis was performing when one of the rapper’s security guards allegedly made violent physical contact with him.

Travis Scott
Earlier this year, the Mirror reported that Travis was being sued by a man who claims one of the music star’s security guards violently injured him.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Omar claimed in the lawsuit that he was allegedly assaulted “without cause, provocation, or justification.” Court documents listed that Omar alleged the attack, which he said left him “seriously and permanent injured,” happened on Aug. 17, 2024 in Manhattan.

The Sicko Mode rapper was performing at Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in Manhattan on that day. Omar claims that the alleged assault occurred a few blocks away from the venue.

Omar’s lawsuit doesn’t allege that Travis personally did anything wrong to him. Instead, he claims that, since Travis hired the company, he is the one, “liable” for the alleged conduct — accusing that security guard of “violently contacting [Omar] without cause, provocation, or justification while in the course of his employment as those acts were committed within the scope of the employee’s employment,” according to court documents.

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The Mirror has contacted Travis’ reps for comment on this story.

Gogglebox’s Izzi Warner sends sweet message to lookalike sister Ellie on huge milestone

Googlebox star Izzi Warner shared a touching tribute to her lookalike sister Ellie Warner as she gave an insight into their lives off the popular Channel 4 show

Sisters Izzi and Ellie Warner are popular with Gogglebox viewers

Izzi Warner has shared a look at her life away from the Googlebox sofa with her sister Ellie as she shared a touching message. The TV stars have been on screens for 10 years and have entertained the nation with their close bond and sassy remarks to each week’s telly.

They were initially worried about whether viewers would be interested in them when they joined the hit Channel 4 show back in 2015. However, the Leeds based sisters have racked up their own fans and share insights into their life off the show.

Ellie works as a hairdresser while Izzi is a qualified mortgage advisor and runs her own business. Their closeness carries on off Googlebox as Izzi made sure to share a gushing tribute to her sister on her birthday.

Izzi and Ellie Warner
Izzi shared a sweet tribute to sister Ellie(Image: Instagram/ @izziwarner)

Izzi, 31, shared a series of snaps of the lookalike pair throughout the years alongside a sweet message as Ellie turned 35. She shared: “A huge happy birthday to my favourite sister! !

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“If you have a sister you understand there’s no relationship like the one you have with your sister, you can hate them and love them in equal measures all at the same time! “

Izzi added: “Hope you have a clucking fantastic mid 30s style weekend! Love from us all always xxx. ” She included photos of the pair looking stunning as they dressed up for a fancy event and posed in front of a balloon and flower display.

Izzi and Ellie Warner
She shared snaps with their children(Image: Instagram/ @izziwarner)

Moments from their trips away together and time with family were also shared to mark the occasion. Ellie and long-term partner, Nat Eddleston, welcomed their first child, Ezra, into the world in 2023 while Izzi also shares son Bobby and daughter Bessie Rose with ex Grant.

Izzi made sure to include photos with their children as Ellie was flooded with birthday messages. The pair have had their challenges while they have been on screens, as Izzi has been there to support sister Ellie.

In 2022, Ellie’s partner Nat was left fighting for his life when he was hit outside the Woodman Pub in Halton in March 2022. He needed life support after being thrown onto the bonnet of a Seat Ibiza and into the air.

Izzi and Ellie Warner
They are celebrating Ellie’s 35th birthday(Image: Instagram/ @izziwarner)

CT scans in the hospital revealed fractures to his neck, damage to his brain nerve fibres and bruising to both lungs. Nat spent 11 days in intensive care before being fitted with a surgical halo brace. The sisters took time off the Channel 4 show so they could be there to support their family.

Ellie has also provided support to Izzi, as she helped her with her heartbreak following the breakdown of her relationship with the father of her two children. Izzi shocked viewers in October last year when she dropped the bombshell she had split from her boyfriend of 10 years.

And what was even more surprising was that she’d kept it a secret for 18 months. Viewers only found out the mortgage advisor was single again after she shared her ‘ideal man’ criteria with Ellie, which she dubbed her ‘Mary Poppins’ list.

However, Izzi has found love once more as she revealed her new man to viewers in February. She shared her new beau’s name is Toby as she excitedly told big sister Ellie: “Wait till you see what Toby got me for Valentine’s – a card in a box!”

Ellie read out the card: “To Izzi, our first of many. Thank you for being the absolute best. I bloody adore you. Happy Valentines Day. I love you loads and lots more. Toby. ” Izzi hugged the card to her chest and asked Ellie: “How sick are you feeling now? “

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WI miss out on Women’s World Cup by 0.01 run-rate

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ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Lahore

Thailand 166 (46. 1 overs): Chantam 66 (98); Fletcher 4-20

West Indies 168-4 (10. 5 overs): Matthews 70 (29)

West Indies won by six wickets

West Indies have failed to reach the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 25 years after finishing their qualifying games 0. 01 behind Bangladesh on net run-rate.

After restricting Thailand to 166, West Indies needed to chase their target down in 10 overs to overhaul second-placed Bangladesh’s net run-rate advantage.

They made a blistering effort but fell just short, reaching 156-3 after 10 overs – the highest powerplay total in women’s ODIs.

Hayley Matthews’ side completed victory on 168-4 just five balls later to finish level with Bangladesh on six points. However, West Indies ended with a net run-rate of 0. 63, meaning Bangladesh squeezed through on 0. 64.

West Indies began the final day of qualifying in third position in the table, with only the top two teams advancing to this autumn’s 50-over World Cup.

Matthews kickstarted the brave attempt with a 21-ball fifty – the second-fastest in women’s one-day internationals – before she was dismissed for 70 from 29 balls.

Elsewhere, Pakistan won all five of their matches to qualify comfortably, while Bangladesh will also compete at the eight-team tournament.

Scotland and Ireland failed to qualify.

The World Cup, which starts on 29 September and runs for around a month, is being hosted by India, with Australia defending the title.

West Indies memorably beat England in last year’s T20 World Cup to reach the semi-finals, but defeats by Scotland and Pakistan in their opening matches of these qualifiers meant they had to win all of their remaining games, and still rely on other results to swing net run-rate in their favour.

The match against Scotland proved decisive, a tense 11-run defeat where captain Matthews scored an unbeaten century and took four wickets but had little support from her team.

With the tournament taking place in India, Pakistan’s qualification means that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will adopt a hybrid hosting model.

As part of India men’s agreement to play in this year’s Champions Trophy, all of their matches were played in the United Arab Emirates rather than in Pakistan, where the tournament was originally due to be hosted in its entirety.

In turn, the Pakistan Cricket Board only accepted this hybrid model if they could guarantee that their sides – male and female – would not be required to play in India during the 2024-2027 ICC event cycle.

The likely location for Pakistan’s matches – a minimum of seven – will either be in the UAE again, or Sri Lanka.

Political tensions mean the two countries have not faced each other outside of men’s major tournaments since 2013, while India have not played in Pakistan since 2008.

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WI miss out on Women’s World Cup by 0.01 run rate

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ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Lahore

Thailand 166 (46. 1 overs): Chantam 66 (98); Fletcher 4-20

West Indies 168-4 (10. 5 overs): Matthews 70 (29)

West Indies won by six wickets

West Indies have failed to reach the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 25 years after finishing their qualifying games 0. 01 behind Bangladesh on net run-rate.

After restricting Thailand to 166, West Indies needed to chase their target down in 10 overs to overhaul second-placed Bangladesh’s net run-rate advantage.

They made a blistering effort but fell just short, reaching 156-3 after 10 overs – the highest powerplay total in women’s ODIs.

Hayley Matthews’ side completed victory on 168-4 just five balls later to finish level with Bangladesh on six points. However, West Indies ended with a net run-rate of 0. 63, meaning Bangladesh squeezed through on 0. 64.

West Indies began the final day of qualifying in third position in the table, with only the top two teams advancing to this autumn’s 50-over World Cup.

Matthews kickstarted the brave attempt with a 21-ball fifty – the second-fastest in women’s one-day internationals – before she was dismissed for 70 from 29 balls.

Elsewhere, Pakistan won all five of their matches to qualify comfortably, while Bangladesh will also compete at the eight-team tournament.

Scotland and Ireland failed to qualify.

The World Cup, which starts on 29 September and runs for around a month, is being hosted by India, with Australia defending the title.

West Indies memorably beat England in last year’s T20 World Cup to reach the semi-finals, but defeats by Scotland and Pakistan in their opening matches of these qualifiers meant they had to win all of their remaining games, and still rely on other results to swing net run-rate in their favour.

The match against Scotland proved decisive, a tense 11-run defeat where captain Matthews scored an unbeaten century and took four wickets but had little support from her team.

With the tournament taking place in India, Pakistan’s qualification means that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will adopt a hybrid hosting model.

As part of India men’s agreement to play in this year’s Champions Trophy, all of their matches were played in the United Arab Emirates rather than in Pakistan, where the tournament was originally due to be hosted in its entirety.

In turn, the Pakistan Cricket Board only accepted this hybrid model if they could guarantee that their sides – male and female – would not be required to play in India during the 2024-2027 ICC event cycle.

The likely location for Pakistan’s matches – a minimum of seven – will either be in the UAE again, or Sri Lanka.

Political tensions mean the two countries have not faced each other outside of men’s major tournaments since 2013, while India have not played in Pakistan since 2008.

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