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Iconic pop singer Britney Spears hit out at her ex-husband Kevin Federline after he made bombshell claims in his memoir, You Thought You Knew

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Britney Spears hit out at her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s ‘constant gaslighting’ after he made bombshell claims about her in his new book. In K-Fed’s upcoming book, You Thought You Knew, he claimed the Born To Make You Happy singer used to stand over their sleeping sons while holding a knife.

Kevin – who divorced the Toxic singer in 2007 following three years of marriage – has claimed that on multiple occasions their sons Sean Preston, 20, and 19-year-old Jayden James would wake up to discover their mum watching them. He said she would then leave the room without any explanation.

A year after their divorce, the former backing dancer was granted full custody of the boys in the wake of Britney ‘s mental health battles.

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In a new post shared on her Instagram page, Britney responded to Kevin’s ‘constant gaslighting’ as she told fans she “always pleaded and screamed to have a life with my with my boys”.

She wrote over a white background: “The constant gaslighting from ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting. I have always pleaded and screamed to have a life with my boys. Relationships with teenage boys is complex.

“I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life. Sadly, they have always witnessed the lack of respect shown by own father for me.

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“They need to take responsibility for themselves. With one son only seeing me for 45 min in the past 5 years and the other with only 4 visits in the past 5 years. I have pride too. From now on I will let them know when I am available.

“Trust me, those white lies in that book, they are going straight to the bank and I am the only one who genuinely gets hurt here. I will always love them and if you really know me, you won’t pay attention to the tabloids of my mental health and drinking.

“I am actually a pretty intelligent woman who has been trying to live a sacred and private life the past 5 years. I speak on this because I have had enough and any real woman would do the same.”

In another section of the book shared with the New York Times, Kevin discussed his worry that “something bad” could happen to his troubled ex-wife.

He penned: “The truth is, this situation with Britney feels like it’s racing toward something irreversible.

“It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK. From where I sit, the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour. Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my biggest fear is that our sons will be left holding the pieces.”

A representative for Britney told us: “With news from Kevin’s book breaking, once again he and others are profiting off her and sadly it comes after child support has ended with Kevin. All she cares about are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James and their well-being during this sensationalism. She detailed her journey in her memoir [The Woman In Me].”

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Two men accused of supplying Liam Payne with cocaine remain imprisoned in Argentina one year after his fatal balcony fall, as authorities continue to sift through hundreds of hours of evidence from the singer’s final days

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One year after Liam Payne’s tragic death in Buenos Aires, two men accused of supplying the former One Direction singer with cocaine remain behind bars as Argentina’s complex investigation continues with no sign of a trial.

The 31-year-old British star died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Palermo Hotel, shortly after 5pm local time. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Liam was pronounced dead at the hotel. A post-mortem later ruled the cause of death as “polytrauma”, meaning multiple traumatic injuries to the body.

Payne had been in Argentina for a short holiday with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, 26, as the couple attended Niall Horan’s concert in Buenos Aires before spending several days in the city. Kate returned to the US three days before his death, while Payne chose to extend his stay alone.

In the hours before he died, Payne was seen on hotel CCTV speaking to staff and visitors. Witnesses said he appeared “calm” but had been drinking. According to local reports, Payne hired two women to his room earlier that day and was later seen leaning over the balcony moments before falling.

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Toxicology results later revealed traces of cocaine, alcohol and prescription antidepressants in his system at the time of his death.

Two men, waiter Braian Paiz, 25, and hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra, 22, were arrested in connection with the case and later charged with selling cocaine to the singer in the days leading up to his death. Both men deny the charges but have been in custody since January. If they are convicted, they could face up to 15 years in prison.

The pair were formally accused in June, with prosecutors alleging they supplied Payne with drugs at least twice in the fortnight before his death. CCTV footage is said to show Payne asking Pereyra for “seven grams more” during a brief lift exchange at the hotel on the day he died.

Pereyra is being held in Marcos Paz Prison, a high-security facility outside Buenos Aires that houses several of Argentina’s most dangerous offenders, including convicted drug traffickers.

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Meanwhile, Paiz remains in a city police cell but is expected to be transferred to federal custody before the trial begins.

Both men claim they are being scapegoated for the singer’s death last October. Speaking from his cell, Paiz said: “I’m just a working lad who crossed paths with a star. Today I’m paying for that coincidence with my freedom. I wish he hadn’t died and things were different.”

He has previously said he met Payne while working at a restaurant in Puerto Madero, where the pop star dined days before his death.

“He asked for my Instagram in front of his girlfriend,” Paiz told Gente magazine. “We spoke on a private account. There was intimacy, but not sexual intimacy.”

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His lawyer, Juan Pablo Madeo Facente, maintains Paiz did not profit from giving drugs to Payne, saying: “He is totally convinced of his innocence. He should not be held responsible to this extent.”

Despite the pair being charged, the case remains stalled. Investigators are still reviewing 800 hours of CCTV footage, Payne’s laptop, and the mobile phones of several people linked to the case.

One suspect’s phone, reportedly used to message Payne before his death, was not searched until March despite being seized the previous November.

A legal source told The Sun: “The process is painfully slow. The likelihood of a trial seems a long way off, and there’s real frustration about how long it’s taking to complete the evidence review.”

Payne’s family, including his former partner Cheryl Tweedy, mother to their son Bear, 8, are being kept informed of developments and are said to be hopeful the two suspects will eventually face trial.

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Former Big Brother host and The Masked Singer panellist Davina McCall shared why now is the right time for her latest career move, an idea she first contemplated 20 years ago

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Davina McCall has opened up about her latest career move, following a challenging year concerning her health. In November 2024, the presenter, who turns 58 today, announced that a colloid cyst had been discovered on her brain during a health check-up, related to her menopause advocacy work.

Thankfully, the benign tumour was detected early and successfully removed, and recent scans show no signs of recurrence.

During her health ordeal, Davina experienced short-term memory loss and expressed feelings of anger over the tumour “taking over her life”.

As she gradually got better over the months that followed, the presenter threw herself back into work which includes the release of her latest book, Birthing.

The book is aimed at supporting new mothers at every stage of pregnancy – a journey Davina knows well as a mother of three.

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Sharing why she chose to focus on this subject later in life, The Masked Singer panellist shared: “So when I was actually birthing children, I really wanted to in some way help women then with their journey, because I found it such an extraordinarily weird day.

“I couldn’t write it then because I was Big Brother Davina and everyone was like, ‘Big Brother Davina writing about birth, well that’s weird’.

“But, after menopausing, everybody was like, ‘What would you like to write now?’ So, this is the book I’ve wanted to write for 20 years and I’ve been thinking about what it would be like, and in fact, menopausing was kind of birthing.”

Additionally, Davina said she has found joy in a whole new hobby.

“After I had my operation, music became really important to me, and I started having singing lessons every week,” she shared.

“The Masked Singer got me singing lessons and I thought, ‘I actually love this’, and after my operation, it helped me recover.

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“I had singing lessons every week,” the newly engaged star added to Woman’s Weekly magazine.

While reflecting on her health ordeal last month, Davina issued a health update during her appearance on Loose Women.

Speaking to panellists, the presenter gleefully revealed that she was “feeling amazing,” though admitted she can’t “stop crying” due to the trauma.

She shared: “I think, it’s about a trauma. It was traumatic, the experience. I feel amazing now! I really do.

“I am so happy, I can’t believe I am here, with you, everything is a joy. Getting up in the morning, having a coffee. I’m still in the joys of it.

“I want to put it behind me. I feel great. I want to stop crying! I want to stop,” she added.

Run, don’t walk– Bella Freud is back with another M&S collaboration

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Marks & Spencer is teaming up once again with one of Britain’s most sought-after designers, and this time, the collab is even bigger and better. The high-street favourite has announced its second range with London designer Bella Freud, launching online and in selected stores from today, Thursday 16th October 2025. Though looking at the offerings, we’re certain the range won’t be in stock for long!

After the sell-out success of last year’s debut, the new drop takes things up a notch, expanding from fashion into a full lifestyle collection that spans womenswear, lingerie, menswear, kids and homeware. It’s the perfect combination of M&S’ wearability and pricing, and Bella’s cult, tongue-in-cheek aesthetic.

Bella Freud, known for her iconic slogan knits (think 1970 and The Last Poets), has once again brought her unique quirk to this second collection. And with prices starting from £10 for accessories and going up to £300 for a coat, you’re getting her charm for a lot less than it would cost on her own website.

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SHOP IT: M&S X Bella Freud Wham Bam Wool with Cashmere Jumper, £130

“This year’s collection is based on the idea of entertaining at home,” Bella says. “You want to be a bit dressed up and feel glamorous, but you also want to feel at ease.” The result? Pieces that feel both laid-back and luxe, or, as Bella puts it, “dressing down that’s dressed up.”

Bella’s latest line brings her signature word sweaters back to M&S, this time with a fresh set of phrases and a focus on luxury fabrics like 100% cashmere and wool with cashmere blends. The palette stays true to her roots: deep navy, black and cream, offset by autumnal brown and burgundy, with flashes of pink and green running through for contrast.

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SHOP IT: M&S X Bella Freud Wham Bam Jumper, £130, Shirt, £120 and Trouser, £120

It’s a clever update of the pieces that made her a cult favourite on the British fashion scene: jumpers with personality that still slot seamlessly into everyday wardrobes. And considering her own jumpers retail for around £295, the fact that M&S is bringing her knit designs for £130 –better than half price– is a real treat.

For 2025, the range also expands beyond womenswear into menswear, lingerie, kidswear and home. The kids’ jumpers mirror the main collection, offering mini versions of the classic knits in sizes age 3–10– a smart move ahead of gifting season. Over in homeware, the designer’s playful sensibility comes through in ceramic nibble bowls, bold bedding sets and small details that add character to any room.

M&S is also keeping sizing inclusive, with the women’s range running from 6–24, knitwear in XS–XL and multiple leg lengths across trousers. The new silk shirts, pyjamas and tailored separates sit alongside the knits, rounding out a collection that feels grown-up but not boring.

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SHOP IT: M&S X Bella Freud Women’s Dreamers Pyjamas, £50, and Cashmere Socks, £35

As we say, the range won’t be in stock for long, judging by how fast last year’s collection sold out, so make sure you’re speedy if you want to add something to your basket!

If you’re interested in other hot style collaborations, do check out Debenhams x Ashish’s collection with Kim Cattrall. Our fashion writer Faith says: “When Debenhams announced its latest Designer collaboration was with Ashish, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. When they announced the face of it was Kim Cattrall, well, you better believe I was counting down in my calendar to snap up some items from it.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, are exploring new business avenues – both together and separately – following the end of their contract with Netflix

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Meghan Markle has been backed to reinvent herself in the world of fashion because it is something she “does very well”.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, was praised for her “first positive PR” in several years following her visit to Paris Fashion Week, where she was pictured modelling numbers by Balenciaga. She asked the label’s Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, if she could attend because of her huge admiration for him, one of the industry’s new kings.

And now critics believe the stunt will serve as a reminder to the couture industry that Meghan “is a power player” in the field. Jane Tippett, royal biographer and fashion commentator, said: “This was a trip to remind the world that she is a power player in the fashion world. The way she dressed and moved seemed to indicate that she had a real and new interest, it was like her baby shower without the royal criticism.

“Meghan really hasn’t landed on anything that has stuck yet, so perhaps fashion and beauty are the next step forward for her as it is something she does very well.”

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Both Meghan and Prince Harry are thought to be exploring new avenues following the end of their Netflix contract, which led to short-lived media appearances. Meghan has carried out a flurry of engagements recently, which one leading PR guru described as her way to introduce “Meghan 3.0.” They continued: “She’s on manoeuvres and looking for yet another relaunch.”

And fashion could offer the Duchess of Sussex this new platform, it is understood. The mum of two, who was an actress before meeting Harry, was snapped alongside the style world’s most powerful players at Paris Fashion Week. She donned immaculate tailoring including, for the Balenciaga show, a white, button-down tunic with a cape and matching slacks.

Speaking to the Daily Mail about Meghan’s attire at the functions, Ms Tippett continued: “She will be aware that brands are profiting from her appearances, so she will be thinking about how she can monetise them too.

“Meghan is hidden for months and then there is a collection of hyper glamorous moments. A bombardment of appearances are yet another attempt to remind the world that she is a power player. She clearly wanted to be photographed, these were highly orchestrated moments of Meghan looking at her best.”