Music fans are set to be elated as The Rolling Stones are ready to perform in the UK once again.
The iconic rockers haven’t performed on home soil in three years following their brilliant Hyde Park concerts in 2022. But now, they are said to be returning to play four UK dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The band, including Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, have decided to bring their Hackney Diamonds tour to Europe. It comes on the back of a successful run of shows stateside.
It’s claimed they have been planning their UK return “for months” with the legendary musicians reportedly “itching to get back out on the road”.
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (Variety via Getty Images)
“All three of them feel so alive when they are in front of a stadium full of fans. It keeps them young,” according to an insider who was speaking to Mail Online. “They want to show everybody that they have still got it. It is going to be amazing. “
It’s said an official announcement will be due in the coming weeks. As well as concerts in the UK, the band is reported to be ready to take in dates in Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam and Paris.
Last month it was revealed the band bring in more money per gig than Taylor Swift. Pollstar’s annual Voice of Live year-end review found the rockers’ Hackney Diamonds tour was the most lucrative. Sir Mick, 81, Keith Richards, 80, and Ronnie Wood, 77, took £10,345,659 in revenue per night. The total even eclipsed pop sensation Taylor Swift, 35, in single night takings. Music analysis firm Pollstar’s annual Voice of Live year-end review estimated Taylor raked in £10,332,133 a night on her record-breaking Eras Tour. It took a total of £1. 74billion.
Coldplay were third on the list, earning £6,186,482 per gig, although the band’s Music of the Spheres tour sold more tickets than Eras – 10. 3 million compared with 10. 05 million
Last year, following the death of drummer Charlie Watts, guitarist Keith said giving up on their music was never an option. He said: “Basically, we love each other and we love our music and when you’re doing it, you don’t really think about it.
“But I think with Charlie going, I have realised more and more how special that is. I mean, there is something about the Stones and there is something about us all that sort of says, ‘No, we stick together’. And then you can’t just drop it. You’ve, you got to follow it right down to the end, down the tunnel. ”
Justin Baldoni has released new footage from It Ends With Us as he continues to deny sexual harassment allegations.
The actor has been accused by co-star Blake Lively of acting inappropriately. Lively’s legal action last month against her It Ends with Us co-star and director alleged not only sexual harassment but a concerted effort by shadowy PRs to smear the actress after she complained.
Court documents also claim that the “emotional impact on Ms. Lively has been extreme” with her husband Ryan Reynolds and four children all affected.
However, Baldoni hit back with his own lawsuit against Lively and her actor husband Ryan Reynolds – claiming they are smearing him. The documents also claimed Lively’s PR “escalated the false narrative by telling…[a] reporter that Blake was ‘sexually assaulted’—an unsubstantiated accusation that not even Lively had gone so far as to claim, designed to destroy Baldoni and his reputation. ”
Baldoni’s team believe the footage shows he is innocent of the allegations (Courtesy of Bryan Freedman)
And now, Baldoni’s legal team has shared a 10 minute video in a bid to further refute sexual harassment claims. They believe the footage now shows there was no wrongdoing from Baldoni and think the words back up their claims. They have previously said the star has ‘nothing to hide’ and feel the footage backs this up.
The footage, obtained by Page Six, opens with a statement from his team. They state that Lively claimed in her suit that he was “behaving inappropriately” during a slow dancing scene.
However, the footage, which was filmed in May 2023, has been shown to try to deny her claims. Lively had previously insisted the footage had no audio.
The statement read: “The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another. Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism. These are all three takes filmed in sequence. ”
The clip showed the pair filming a slow dance scene for the movie. It also shared audio of the duo engaging in small talk. As the actress told her co-star she felt it was “more romantic” to talk while they danced, the actors later embraced and put their heads together. Lively then joked that she felt “so nosey,” referring to their noses touching. Baldoni joked back: “I know. And my nose is so big. ”
Other comments heard in the footage had Baldoni joking he was probably “getting beard” on Lively. She responded that she was probably getting spray tan on him before he told her: “It smells good. “
Lively then tells him: ‘Well it’s not that, it’s my body makeup. ’
Katie Price’s TV documentary, Making Babies, goes behind the scenes of her relationship with ex-boyfriend Carl Woods, and features the Love Island star giving his reasons for their split.
The two-part Channel 4 documentary series follows the 46-year-old mum of five and her then-partner Carl, 35, as they embark on a fertility journey together in 2023. The second episode, airing on Tuesday 21 January, shows the couple having IVF treatment that sadly fails. An IVF counsellor suggests that Katie can try IVF with her own egg and Carl’s sperm once more, although there is just a 1% success rate at her age, or they can use a donor egg, and the documentary shows the pair choosing a potential donor online.
However, just before Katie is due to undergo treatment with a donor egg, she reveals to the cameras that Carl has “blocked” her and their relationship is over. “We’ve had a failed IVF and then he can drop me just like that,” Katie says. “Don’t care about my feelings, don’t care about the fact that in my head I thought we were having a donor egg going in me. So for him now to decide, ‘nah, I’m just going to block her. ’”
Carl and Katie’s IVF attempt failed (PA)
Carl then gives his side of the story. “It was the hardest decision of my life to tap out on it,” he explains. “She will just think that I’m out of order, ‘he’s left me when we’re having a child,’ but it’s not about that at all. What it is about is having stability in my life. ”
“Kids need a stable home,” he adds, “and there’s no sign of it changing. I don’t have the fight left in me, I’ve fought for three years. ”
Carl goes on to reveal how hard it was to leave Katie. “I never wanted it to go this way. An IVF journey is hard anyway, really difficult with the drugs and the mood swings, it’s been absolute hell. I’ve sat on the end of the bed, I’ve cried to her. I have done everything I can do, and the only last thing is to walk away. ”
Carl reveals why he and Katie split up in the documentary (Channel 4)
The saddest moment comes when he shares a picture and message he received from Katie’s oldest son, Harvey. “I even had Harvey messaging me, he drew me a picture that says, ‘Best mummy’s boyfriend, daddy Carl Woods, Best daddy in the world. ’”
“That’s hard mate, that is. It’s been three years with the boy, heartbreaking that is. But sometimes loving somebody is just not enough. ”
After the first episode of Making Babies was shown on Monday 20 January, the couple came under fire for having “no respect” for people who have gone through the IVF process. One viewer wrote: “Watching Katie Price Making Babies – Absolutely disgusted! All about me! ! ! No respect for those who have been on the IVF rollercoaster. I treasure my precious miracle who took 6 transfers. She makes a mockery of the IVF process. Shame on #Channel4 for giving her a platform. “
Another added: “You’re disgusting giving rancid Katie Price IVF treatment for viewing figures. Give it to couples who may never get the chance to become parents! “
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Lauren Laverne was delighted to share news close to home.
It was revealed on Tuesday that the radio presenter’s home city of Sunderland became only the second city in the UK to achieve Music City status. And Lauren beamed as she shared the announcement on social media.
In a post on Facebook, The One Show presenter, 46, said: “Just popping up to share some wonderful news from my home town Sunderland. It is officially as of today a music city. That means it’s joining a global network including places like Berlin, Valencia, Sydney and Manchester. Huge congratulations Sunderland Music City. “
Lauren praised her home city
She congratulated the city
The Music Cities Network, established in 2016, connects cities worldwide to promote the music industry’s growth, economic development, and cultural exchange. Inclusion in the network gives members access to collaborative opportunities, resources, and advocacy that will help the city build on its music ecosystem and support cultural, social, and economic development.
Andrew Dipper, Marketing Director at Sunderland Music City, said: “Being part of the Music Cities Network helps put a flag in the ground to show that this is the place to be for music lovers, musicians, and anyone wanting to make a career for themselves in music. Sunderland has always been a Music City, and now we’re in the best possible position to share that fact with the world. ”
Lauren’s video showcasing the announcement comes weeks after it was announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music’s breakfast show, after taking time away for cancer treatment. The presenter, who also hosts Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, is set to hand the reins to Nick Grimshaw, who has been presenting the show in her place since August.
She will, however return to the airwaves in a different role. Speaking alongside Nick, Lauren revealed earlier this month: “I am coming back to 6Music, I am delighted to say. But not to breakfast. I am making a change, it is the right time and the 6Music breakfast show has a new host. ” Nick added: “It does and it’s going to be me, as it has been for the past couple of months.
In August, Lauren revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer in a shock update. She explained the diagnosis was caught “early and unexpectedly during a screening test. “
Despite Sam Thompson’s happy-go-lucky attitude to life, the star admits life isn’t always so cheery.
The reality star, who split from girlfriend Zara McDermott last month and admitted to having a ‘tough’ time over Christmas, was refreshingly honest during a new chat with Mirror.
“I’m really, really lucky to be in an industry that I absolutely adore. It taps into a part of me that allows me to access joy and happiness and energy. But, you know, that does not mean for one second that I don’t have days like everybody does where I’m down and I’m having a tough time,” says Sam, 32.
“Of course, we all do and I’m no different at all. Sometimes I, I’m a victim of people saying ‘Oh he never turns off’, of course I turn off but I’m just very lucky to do what I do. I talk to people about struggling a lot actually. I go to therapy, I’ve been going to therapy for years, I do loads of stuff. For someone like me, it’s really better to talk about how I feel and I’ll never, I’ll never stop that. ”
Sam recently admitted to having a difficult time over the Christmas period (Instagram)
He lauds his sister, Louise Thompson, for being a support blanket (samthompsonuk/Instagram)
As we applaud Sam on his open attitude to talking about mental health, the TV star jests that he’s always been one to let it out. “One thing about me, I’m a moaner, always in my entire life, always moaned! That’s actually quite healthy for me because I, you get things out and you don’t internalise things. ”
One thing Sam is clearly grateful for is his support system, with the star living next door to his sister, Louise Thompson, her partner Ryan Libbey and their son, Leo. Clearly treasuring his relationship with Louise, Sam explains, “It’s amazing having Louise there and she’s an amazing mum. One of my biggest comforts, if I’m ever going through a hard time, is my neighbours next door. I live my life at a very fast pace and there’s a lot going on, so when I go to their place it’s just such a family unit and it’s a beautiful place to be. Louise is running after Leo, my nephew, and Ryan’s running after Louise – it’s all manic madness, but it’s so warm and cosy and lovely. ”
“I’m very, very lucky to have my sister as my neighbour, and long may that continue,” continues Sam. While you may think the siblings couldn’t get any closer, Sam isn’t stopping at neighbours, as he quips, “I hope at one point I’m gonna knock a hole in the wall and create a connecting door. At the moment, I’m having to sort of break in, and no one wants to be doing that! The thing is, when you break in, you don’t know what they’re going to be doing! I’m having to loudly announce my arrival, just in case! ”
Sam not only finds comfort in his family unit, but he also has a string of famous friendships, including with his fellow I’m A Celeb campmate Marvin Humes. At the time of our interview, Sam has just returned from a trip to Jamaica alongside JLS star Marvin, as he gushes, “I was just away with Marvin and he’s just the nicest guy you’ll ever meet in your life, he is such a lovely human being.
Sam also has a close relationship with Pete Wicks, who he describes as his ‘brother’ (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He is thought to have split from Zara McDermott last month (Instagram)
“He’s the perfect mixture of mature but also someone you can have a laugh or a beer with at the end of the day. He’s just like the ultimate good guy. If I could be more like Marvin, I would be. ”
Sam has even been included in Marvin’s family unit with wife Rochelle Humes and their three children, and is hoping to be enlisted as the brood’s babysitter. “I really have been welcomed into the family. But, I’ve got a bone to pick with Marvin and Rochelle, because the kids have asked me to babysit but Marvin and Rochelle haven’t let me yet. They were like, ‘Our kids are going to walk all over you’, but I think they’ll have fun doing it! ”
Alongside Marvin, Sam is often seen working alongside his best friend Pete Wicks, who is his co-host on podcast Staying Relevant. Last year, the duo took the podcast around the country with a string of live shows, something which Sam admits he still hasn’t wrapped his head around. “I adore the podcast, it’s the best. It’s hilarious because it was just two mates with a microphone at the start and now we’re absolutely flying. We’re getting near a million listeners a month now, which is pretty wild because we don’t have a talent! I have no idea how it’s happened, but we love it and don’t take it seriously. ”
While Sam says he and Pete don’t take things seriously, we have seen some softer moments between the pals, who are clearly there for one another no matter what. “It’s lovely when Pete and I have those moments, It’s really nice for people to see Pete in that way as well. He’s my best mate and my brother,” beams Sam. “There have been more times recently where we’ve opened up even more and said like, ‘You’re doing amazing’, which is really nice. It says something about how fortunate I am to have that relationship where you can talk about anything. You can mug each other off a lot of the time, but when it gets serious you know they’ll pick up the phone every time you call. ”
Sam is working with Heinz for their new Comfort Campaign
Continuing to describe Pete as his ‘comfort blanket’, Sam says comfort is something that is key for him. He is currently working with Heinz on their new Comfort Campaign, which proves the brand’s soup is as comforting as a hug. “I feel like this campaign was handpicked for me, because it’s all about comfort and the brain’s response to comfort. So, when they said that soup is Britain’s favourite comfort food and is as comforting as a warm hug, I was like, ‘I’m in’. I adore a hug, I’ve actually broken a record for the most hugs in 60 seconds,” laughs a proud Sam.
“Food is a comfort for 65% of people and I’m the same, food is my go to for that comfortable feeling, especially warm food. I love being warm from the inside out and Heinz soup does that,” Sam continues.
Sam Thompson recently partnered with Heinz on its comfort campaign, proving that Heinz soup is scientifically as comforting as a hug from a loved one.
Jacqueline Jossa may have fuelled fears her marriage to Dan Osborne is over as she was spotted without her wedding ring on.
The 32-year-old EastEnders star has been married to former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan, 33, since 2017 and they share two children together. The couple’s marriage has been rocked by countless rumours that they might not make it – with bitter arguments and Jacqueline even leaving the family home reported over the years.
But the pair have always seemingly managed to navigate through their troubles and stay together. This year, the husband and wife duo have seen their marriage come under renewed scrutiny after unexpected rumours erupted that they had secretly split.
On Tuesday, photos emerged to show Jac and Dan arriving at their local gym separately. The soap actress looked downcast as she was snapped leaving the facilities before Dan arrived.
Photos have surfaced showing the EastEnders star without her wedding ring on (Getty Images for the NTA’s)
The couple, who have been married since 2017, have reportedly put their home up for sale (WireImage)
The snaps – published by The Sun – show that Jacqueline noticeably did not have her wedding ring on as she trudged through the gym car park. The Mirror has contacted representatives of both Jacqueline and Dan for comment.
Reports of a split appear to have been fuelled by news that the couple have put their family home on the market – while Dan is reported to have bought a property in his own name. However, the rumour of a split was seemingly debunked by someone close to the couple.
A source previously told The Sun on Sunday: “Jacqueline and Dan are both shocked, hurt and upset about the rumours of a split. Yes, it’s true they are selling their house, but that doesn’t mean they’re not together. “
Jac seemed to brush off the startling headlines by taking to social media in the wake of the rumours. Seeming unfussed about the speculation, she talked fans through her Sunday morning routine.
Alongside a photo that showed some products, she wrote: “My new routine for the mornings … well I’ve taken revive for ages now … but I’ve added the willpowder products. “
The soap star also gave details of her health, fitness and diet plans as she revealed fans had been asking her for tips. She said in a post: “So people ask me all the time, recently, how I lost a little bit of weight. And there wasn’t like a set thing I did – so I didn’t like join a plan or … I mean, there is something really obvious that I did, which was start going to the gym. That was a massive thing for me. Because I do think once you start going to the gym, you start wanting to eat healthier, right? “
The former I’m A Celebrity campmate continued in one of the videos posted on Sunday: “But also, it’s the little things. It’s really, really small changes that make a massive difference that when you get in a routine of it, it just becomes part of your day. But also, you realise what was part of your day. “
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