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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.

World champion Luke Littler has set up a new project away from the sport, which is expected to see him rake in a very heft bank balance, the Mirror can reveal

Darts sensation Luke Littler is aiming to hit the bullseye with his new side hustle – as he ventures into property development. We can reveal the 18-year-old world champ has set up a new firm.

It’s called D16 Property Group Ltd. Luke – whose nickname is The Nuke – has taken inspiration for the company’s name from his World Darts Championship win in January. That’s when he defeated Michael Van Gerwen with a winning throw from a double 16 to become the youngest ever PDC World Champion, aged just 17. According to filings, Luke is the sole shareholder in the investment firm.

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His agent Martin Foulds is named as director. It states the nature of business as “buying and selling of own real estate” – plus letting and management.

Luke moved into a fancy £6,000-a-month rental mansion in Warrington’s “Millionaire’s Row” last October. Taking his parents with him, they previously lived in a more modest £180,000 two-bed semi. The five-bedroom detached pad is in a leafy village on the outskirts of his hometown in Cheshire. It boasts a swimming pool, large garden, home cinema and six bathrooms.

Considered one of the most exciting young players darts has ever seen, Luke has enjoyed huge success since bursting on the scene at the World Darts Championship in 2023. Since then, he’s won more than £1. 5million in prize money and another £1. 5 million from other events – plus his lucrative sponsorship deals and telly appearance on top of that.

A source said: “A multi-millionaire at just 18, Luke’s earning potential knows no bounds. It comes as no surprise he wants to invest in property, like a lot of successful businessmen and sportspeople do. ”

Luke has just returned from the US, where he was competing in the US Darts Masters. The world number two was sent packing in the quarter-final.

The opportunities just keep rolling in for Luke, who is topping the bill at the first pro and celebrity darts match of its kind in London’s Hyde Park. Luke will play alongside Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock – along with singer Olly Murs, radio Roman Kemp, footballer-turned-presenter Dion Dublin and actor Joe Swash on Tuesday.

Luke was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List last month for his services to darts. One person who wasn’t impressed was darts legend Dennis Priestley, who said he and fellow player Luke Humpries hadn’t “done enough to earn their MBEs just yet.” “Littler has been recognised for raising the popularity of darts which is great, but he can still do so much more. If he is getting an MBE this soon then you’d have to think he is on the right path to a knighthood, nothing would surprise me now.”

Littler responded in an Instagram post: “Don’t deserve the MBE but done more in 12 months than he ever did…that’s what I would say anyway.”

American songstress Olivia Rodrigo swapped performing to crowds to being in them as she cosied up with partner Louis Partridge at Wimbledon on Wednesday

Hot on the heels of her impressive Glastonbury set, Olivia Rodrigo has enjoyed some downtime in the UK. The American songstress, 22, might have had the crowd in the palm of her hand on Sunday at Worthy Farm, but on Wednesday it was her turn to play onlooker.

Sitting with her boyfriend Louis Partridge, 22, Olivia looked every bit in love as the duo shared a kiss in the stands at Wimbledon. They also held hands and cuddled up to each other as they took in day three’s action at SW19.

The Drivers Licence star looked amazing as she turned up in a scarlet and cream checkered dress. Her man matched her attire too, rocking a navy suit with a striped scarlet tie.

Olivia looked to be enjoying the action as she was seen cheering and smiling. And the duo seemed to be adoring time together in their busy schedule as they remained close and packed on the displays of affection court side.

It comes after she amazed a jam-packed crowd on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday. Playing her biggest hits, including Drivers Licence, Vampire and Traitor, Olivia showcased her talents with flawless vocals and impressive piano skills. However, it was a surprise guest appearance that had fans gobsmacked on the night.

Olivia welcomed singer-songwriter Robert Smith to perform a double of duets mid-way through her set. And it was their performance of Friday I’m In Love that had fans gasping.

Taking to Twitter/X, one stunned user wrote: “Jfc I didn’t realise I needed Olivia Rodrigo singing Friday im in love so much.” Another added: “Robert Smith coming out to sing Friday I’m in Love with Olivia Rodrigo is a pure Glastonbury moment.”

A third said: “Olivia Rodrigo bringing Robert Smith on and doing Friday I’m in Love was not on my Glasto bingo card but wow,” while a fourth claimed: “I NEED TO GO TO AN OLIVIA RODRIGO’S CONCERT. “

Other famous faces at Wimbledon on Wednesday included Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum. The rock legend arrived with his wife and both opted for sharp tailored looks, complementing each other with their power suits.

Leslie Mann also chose the colour of the season for her appearance as she sported a butter yellow tailored blazer and white lace maxi skirt. Tom Daley also braved the rain in what appeared to be a Paul Smith teal suit.

The Olympic diver followed the popular tailoring theme we’ve already seen a lot of as he kept the look chic and monochromatic with a similar shade green shirt and tie underneath.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also looked more loved-up than ever as they posed for snaps.

Sally has played Sally Metcalfe on Coronation Street for almost 40 years, admitting she’s ” not getting the stories that I used to get” but reveals she and real life husband Tim have bigger ambitions

Corrie stalwart Sally Dynevor has an uncanny amount in common with her Weatherfield character – starting with sharing the same name.

Like Weatherfield’s Sally Metcalfe, she was diagnosed with breast cancer 15 years ago – so she was going through the experience both on and off screen.

And like the interfering knicker factory supervisor, who she will have played for four decades next year, she is devoted to her real-life husband, writer and actor Tim Dynevor, 63.

Like Sally and her screen hubby, another Tim (Metcalfe) – who are considering fostering on the soap – in real life the Dynevors are keen to enjoy new experiences and take on exciting challenges.

Not least because they are both cancer survivors – after Tim, 63, was diagnosed in 2023 and, thankfully, like Sally, made a full recovery.

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Determined to make the most of every moment, earlier this year, they enjoyed a dream holiday – from their ‘bucket list’ wish list – to Japan.

“Going through something like that makes you want to embrace life all the more,”

Sally tells The Mirror. ”We’d love to do more travelling. We’re trying really hard to just do lots of lovely things while we can.

“You just don’t know what’s round the corner, do you? That’s why we’ve decided we should do a couple of our bucket list things.

“We all put stuff off and think ‘it’s too expensive, I’m not going to do that. ’ But we’re in our 60s now and this is the time to be doing these things. ”

As Sally, whose storylines over the years have included fights, affairs and even a stint in prison after being wrongly convicted of fraud, fulfils her dreams off-screen, she admits that she is getting fewer of the dramatic Corrie stories these days.

She says: “Obviously, I’m not getting the stories that I used to get, but when I do get a story, I really look forward to doing it and really enjoy it. ”

But, despite reaching her 60s, she remains an important character and when she is not working, her sense of adventure has increased with age. An avid breast cancer fundraiser, she is planning a daunting week-long trek climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa – in September, alongside her 28 year-old son Sam, a PR, in aid of Prevent Breast Cancer.

“I am quite nervous about it,” Sally admits. “We’re camping in the middle of nowhere and it’s very cold when you get up to the top.

“But I’m determined and I’m definitely going to do my very best to get to the summit. I know people struggle with altitude sickness, but we’ve got a great guide and I think it’ s important to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Life is exciting when you challenge yourself. It’s a big wide world out there.”

On her last major climb to Everest base camp for the charity, in 2019 – a challenge that raised £100,000 – at 5,364 metres Sally was taken ill, with altitude sickness. “It was tough and I was six years younger then,” she says. “We walked up to the top of Mount Kawakita during the night, so we could see Everest in the morning. Walking back down I was delirious.

“I didn’t know where I was, I couldn’t breathe properly and every step felt like walking on the moon. I could hear people around me saying: ‘get her back down,’ ‘don’t let her go to sleep. ’ And all I wanted to do was sleep. ”

Altitude sickness, which happens when people quickly climb to a place higher than 2,500 metres above sea level, causes symptoms including sickness, exhaustion, confusion, dizziness, sleepiness and shortage of breath and can be life-threatening.

But Sally – devoted to fundraising for Prevent Breast Cancer – is undeterred, saying: “It’s the only charity in Europe committed solely to predicting and preventing breast cancer.

“We’re currently building a training hospital at the Nightingale Centre where we train radiographers for screenings and mammograms, so they can go and work around the country because there’s a shortage.

“We need to be preventing these diseases, not living with the consequences when they’ve happened. ”

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, ironically at the same time that her Corrie character had the disease, Sally had a lumpectomy and six months of chemotherapy before making a full recovery.

But she says it was also very difficult for her family. She says: “That’s one of the worst things – the impact on families. It affects everyone in your circle. ”

Discussing both herself and Tim getting the all-clear after cancer, she adds: “You walk out and you just feel so grateful.

“While it’s been awful, we look at in a positive way and think ‘we’ve both been through it now, that’s our blip. ’ Hopefully now we’ll live long and happy lives, with nothing more happening to us. ”

Also parents to Phoebe, 30, and Hattie, 21, who are both actors, Phoebe won a BAFTA Rising Star nomination last year, starred in the first two series of the period drama Bridgerton and is currently filming alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Ashley Walters in the upcoming film Remain, while Hattie starred in Waterloo Road.

Meanwhile, Sally is looking forward to celebrating 40 years on the Cobbles in 2026 – and she has dropped big hints at her screen daughters making a comeback. She says: “It’s a very different show now to the show I started in; it’s a much bigger cast, but I still love it and I still get excited. ”

Still in touch with her Corrie daughters Helen Flanagan (Rosie) who left the show in 2018, and Brooke Vincent (Sophie) who departed the following year, she says: “I’ve always wanted them to come back, so I’d be thrilled.

“It would be great if they came back at Christmas, even if it’s just for Christmas Day – just to have them around the table again would be wonderful. So, I’m hoping that might happen, you never know.”

Currently involved in a fostering storyline with Tim, while she is enjoying the plot, there is no danger of her following suit in real life

She laughs: “I looked after my niece’s two little boys recently. They’re seven and four and Tim and I were exhausted.