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An iconic drummer who performed in the band Squeeze and with Jools Holland’s band has died. Gilson Lavis died at the age of 74. The news of his death was announced by his musician pal Jools, 67, who paid tribute to him on social media.

Lavis rose to fame in the 1970s as the drummer in the hit rock band Squeeze, known for hits such as Cool for Cats, Up the Junction and Labelled with Love. He joined the band after seeing an advert in the paper.

The band then split in the 1980s, before reforming in 1985 and eventually splitting once again in 1999. Squeeze then sensationally got back together again in 2007 and toured across the UK and US, later releasing two albums, Cradle to the Grave in 2015 and The Knowledge in 2017. He later joined Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra before retiring from drumming last year.

Musician Jools shared the sad news on his Instagram page as he posted a photo of himself alongside Gilson. Jools penned in the caption: “I’m very sad to report that Gilson Lavis my dear friend and long-standing drummer passed away at his home in Lincolnshire last night.

“On behalf of my Orchestra, Squeeze, the many musicians who have worked with and befriended Gilson over the years and all the people he has supported through the AA fellowship, I send our love and sympathy to Nikki and Gilson, his dear wife and son.”

Meanwhile tributes from fans poured in on social media. One wrote: “RIP Gilson and thanks for the music”. Another added: “His contributions to music made my life more worth living. No one can top that. You did well, Gilson.”

And a third said: “Oh so sad to hear. Rest in Peace, Gilson. Thank you for the wonderful music you gave the world.”

Lavis was also a keen artist, having discovered his passion while on the road. Last year, Gilson revealed how he had been trying to retire from music, but struggled to do so.

He told LincsOnline: “I was trying to retire and trying to get out of the business and thought I would live in the country and give some drum lessons.

“The phone went and it was Jools who said he’s got a gig – and I said I’d rather not.

“But I played a charity gig in London, then another and another one and it gradually grew into the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra – and I am still doing it.”

Gilson met his wife Nikki, who founded the Pinchbeck Tappers, while she was working as a PA for Jools Holland.

The drummer leaves behind his wife Nikki and their son, also named Gilson.

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Jeremy Clarkson has opened a new pub near his Oxfordshire farm and has shared some of the challenges he has faced since he decided to venture into the hospitality industry

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Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed that his co-star Kaleb Cooper ejected a patron from his pub, The Farmer’s Dog, on launch day after asking him a single question.

Fans have loved watching Clarkson and Kaleb tackle the many challenges of running Diddly Squat Farm on his acclaimed Amazon Prime programme.

In 2024, the former Grand Tour presenter chose to open a new pub near his Oxfordshire farm.

In his latest book, Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog, the 65-year-old revealed that the establishment had a bumpy start even before its official launch.

Clarkson explained that the finishing touches were hampered by setbacks, red tape, and costly blunders, reports Wales Online.

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From deciding whether to fit a defibrillator behind the bar to navigating fire safety rules for a chrome vintage tractor intended to hang from the ceiling, Clarkson admitted the process was full of unforeseen difficulties.

When The Farmer’s Dog finally opened, Clarkson had devised a distinctive approach—an upstairs bar reserved exclusively for agricultural workers.

“Only farmers would be allowed in here,” he declared. “Many had asked how we’d be able to tell. Ha. Because you just can.”

However, that rule was quickly tested.

During the trial opening, a man who looked the part ventured upstairs.

“His wardrobe was pretty convincing,” Clarkson wrote. “But his shoes were wrong.”

Clarkson decided to interrogate him. “I asked him, ‘What’s glyphosate?’ He said, ‘Weedkiller,’ and I let him past. But Kaleb still wasn’t convinced.”

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Kaleb, known for his straightforward approach, challenged the alleged farmer with a decisive question: “How many acres are there in a hectare?”

When the man hesitated and guessed, “Er… twelve?”, Kaleb was quick to respond: “Out,” he commanded.

That unlucky guest wasn’t the only mishap of the day. Clarkson revealed that shortly afterward, “the water had run out, the power was flickering again, and cooking had stopped. It was our opening day, and it wasn’t an opening day at all.”

Things have since improved, but Clarkson warned future patrons to manage their expectations. “Your lunch, if it arrives at all, is costing us a lot more than it’s costing you. So please be kind.”

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The pub, formerly known as The Windmill, is located in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire, and was reopened by Clarkson on August 23, 2024.

Clarkson stocks his own Hawkstone lager at the venue and aims to source all produce from British farmers.

I Love Jamaica Concert is being held in London on November 13th with some big performances and all proceeds will go towards relief efforts in Jamaica from the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa

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A benefit concert for Jamaica is set to take place with all the proceeds going towards Hurricane Melissa recovery. The concert is being organised by promoter Rob Hallett and UB40 singer Ali Campbell, who have pulled together renowned artists to raise money for the country.

On October 28th, Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica leaving 32 dead and destroyed infrastructure, leaving the majority of the island without water, electricity and other basic essentials. Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, said that the hurricane has caused damage that is equal to a third of the country’s GDP, with 12,000 homes flooded.

Huge names in the music industry are set to perform at the fundraiser concert, which is being held in London’s Koko on November 13th. The headliners include Ali Campbell, Boy George and British rapper Sneakbo. The show will be hosted by MC and artist Big Narstie and comedians Chris Savage and Kane Brown. There are more artists that are yet to be added to the line-up.

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The Honorable Olivia “Babsy” Grange OJ, CD, MP, Jamaica’s Minister Of Culture, said: “I am extremely moved by the outpouring of goodwill towards Jamaica in this moment of great need.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, we are deeply appreciative of this very kind gesture by Rob Hallett and the many Artistes who have graciously agreed to come together to raise much needed Hurricane Relief funds. We ask the wider public in the UK, Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica, to support this noble effort,” he added.

The organiser Rob Hallet shares: “The response from the Artistic community has been overwhelming at such short notice. Please support Jamaica in its hour of need. Buy tickets, donate at the website, do whatever you can ‘Many a mickle makes a muckle’.”

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Tickets for the concert can be found here with a general admission costing £43.75. The concert is for 16 and over only.

People are urged to donate directly to the Hurricane Melissa Relief initiative coordinated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPDEM).

More details about the concert is yet to come, including which further artists will be performing.

The couple formerly known as Brangelina are embroiled in a bitter court dispute over their shared French winery following their divorce, initiated by Angelina Jolie in 2019

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Brad Pitt is reportedly suing his ex-wife Angelina Jolie for $35million and pushing for undisclosed communications between them to be released, as the bitter court battle following their divorce continues.

Both actors have been involved in a lengthy dispute after Pitt accused Jolie of breaching their prior agreement regarding their French winery, Chateau Miraval.

The winery was bought by the couple in happier times back in 2011 for roughly $60 million. Following their divorce proceedings, initiated by Jolie in 2019, she is thought to be considering selling the property, but the former power couple are said to have made a pact to never sell their shares without the other person’s consent.

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New court documents submitted on 29 October and obtained by PEOPLE detail an email exchange between the legal teams for the former married couple and reveal that Pitt filed to sue Jolie for $35 million as a result of the alleged breach.

One extract of the exchange read: “The burdensome nature of any production is a matter of Mr. Pitt’s own creation – he is suing Ms. Jolie for $35 million in damages. As a result, he has to incur the expense of producing the documents that will show (or not show) those damages.”

The court filing for Pitt’s lawsuit also pushed for 22 documents relating to a potential sale of Miraval to be released. Jolie has claimed attorney-client privilege in her refusal to submit the documents, and Pitts attorneys argued that she is “abusing the privilege to bury critical documents that go to the heart of the case”.

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An earlier email from Jolie’s legal representatives spoke about a non-disclosure agreement Pitt is alleged to have “needed”. The email spoke about, “Pitt’s continuing refusals to produce documents relating to the reasons why he needed his four-year NDA covering his personal misconduct” and they insisted that those documents “must be produced”.

Jolie has claimed that Pitt wanted her to sign an NDA that would prevent her from speaking publicly about his alleged abuse of the actress and their children.

Pitt and his legal team have instead said that the NDA they wanted was standard business protection in relation to Miraval and its sale. Proceedings against Jolie for breaching the terms of their agreement not to sell shares without dual consent were launched by Pitt in 2022. Jolie has said no such agreement exists and launched a counter-suit.

The former couple first met as co-stars of the film Mr & Mrs Smith in 2005. At the time, Pitt was married to actress Jennifer Aniston. After his split with the Friends star, Pitt married Jolie in 2014, but the pair separated just two years later in 2016. Their divorce was finalised in 2019. During the course of their marriage, they became parents to six children.

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A public hearing has been set for 17 December. Paul Murphy, Jolie’s counsel told the Daily Mail that they were “looking forward to the upcoming hearing”. “Mr. Pitt’s reply brief does not address our arguments and continues to rely on conjecture and speculation – all for the purpose of invading her privileged communications with her lawyers.

“This once again confirms that this lawsuit is the manifestation of Mr. Pitt’s years-long effort to harass and control Angelina. We look forward to the upcoming hearing.”

The Mirror has reached out to Pitt and Jolie’s respective representatives.

The Celebrity Traitors rich list has been revealed ahead of tonight’s finale and it may come as no surprise that presenter Jonathan Ross is one of the celebs at the top of the list

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Celebrity Traitors quickly became one of the most talked about TV shows this year and tonight’s final will see the remaining five contestants compete to win the jackpot for their chosen charity, with Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga still in the game.

Ahead of the highly anticipated finale on Thursday, 6 November, it has been revealed which celebs have the biggest bank balance. It may come as no surprise that long-standing talk show presenter Jonathan Ross is one of the celebs at the top of the list.

Jonathan Ross’s production firms filed their accounts with Companies House and revealed he has £1,462,005 in reserves. These are made up from BFQ Ltd, which has £768,607, while Hot Sauce T.V. Ltd has £693,398. The companies paid approximately £181,500 in corporation tax, which suggests a £726,000 profit for the year.

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Another celeb high up on the rich list is Alan Carr. Despite his UK firms being dissolved, it has been reported that his overall net worth would be upwards of £20 million.

Cat Burns, who has made it to tonight’s final as one of the last standing Traitors alongside Alan, also has an impressive bank balance. The singer has two music-related firms: CB Collaborations Ltd accounts, which reveal an overall profit of £237,817, and Homegrown Live Ltd which shows a profit of £192,790, giving a profit of £430,607 for the last year.

Comedian Nick Mohammed’s Riddikulus Ltd has £843,338 in equity and reportedly paid £32,506 in corporation tax last year, suggesting a profit of £130,000.

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Fan favourite of the show, former rugby union player Joe Marler, might have retired last year but he still boasts a hefty bank balance. Joe Marler Ltd had reported reserves of £746,490 last year.

The BBC show released a teaser trailer earlier this week, giving fans a sneak peek at the tense finale to come. The clip saw Alan, Cat, Joe, Nick and David walk through the eerie halls of the Traitors ‘ castle as a clock strikes twelve.

Sitting at the final roundtable, we watch as host Claudia Winkleman tells them: “Players, this is it. Who can you trust? Who is on your side? For the final time then, the floor is yours.”

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Earlier today, ex contestants Kate Garraway and Clare Balding reflected on their Celebrity Traitors feud live on Good Morning Britain, with Kate accusing Clare of calling her a Traitor behind her back. Clare interrupted: “She kept arguing with me Ed, she kept arguing if somebody put your name down – I never put your name down.”

To which Kate fired back: “But you told everyone you thought it was me?”

After Clare said that she said that at the roundtable, Kate responded: “Jonathan and David both said it was you. Let’s carry on.”

Singer Cat Burns, who recently appeared on Strictly, appeared to give away a huge secret about who won The Celebrity Traitors, just hours before the final episode is due to air

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Cat Burns appeared to give away a huge Traitors secret ahead of the the big final, which is due to air tonight in the UK. She appeared on BBC Radio 2 where she caught up with presenter Scott Mills and discussed her new album and, of course, The Traitors.

Tonight’s final will see the remaining five contestants compete to win the jackpot for their chosen charity, with Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga still in the game.

Speaking about her experience on the BBC show, Cat said: “I’m really glad I did it, it’s such a crazy experience. It’s crazy that we are just a bunch of adults who want to go and play a murder mystery game. It’s just so fun.”

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Cat added: “I don’t think I am that great of a liar, my mum watches me and she says ‘I can just tell that you’re lying”.

While discussing the show, Cat appeared to hint that she knew who won the show, and it could be her. Scott playfully asked, “You don’t really know who wins, you’ve not seen the edit, they could have changed it, a different person could have won”.

Cat suspiciously responds, “Could they?” in a high-pitched voice and laughing. Obviously, her response it completely down to interpretation, but any reaction is likely to send fans into a frenzy this close to the final.

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Cat was also asked what her ritual was for watching the show, to which she answered: “I watch, usually through one eye, covered with the volume really low.”

It comes as the Celebrity Traitors finale has been leaked online just hours before airing on BBC One, causing chaos across the internet.

While the big final is due to air tonight in the UK, Canadian streamer Crave reportedly uploaded the episode yesterday evening, with hundreds of people watching it and finding out who wins the game.

The BBC has addressed the Celebrity Traitors’ final being leaked online ahead of its broadcast tonight, with the broadcaster sending an urgent message to fans.

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Responding to the leak, a spokesperson for the BBC said: “We kindly ask anyone who thinks they know the outcome of The Celebrity Traitors to keep whatever they believe they know to themselves.

“Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the series can enjoy the final this evening.”

The Mirror understands that the leaked episode has now been removed and that it was not a mistake made by the BBC. The episode will be airing in the UK at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer tonight.