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A former girlfriend of R Kelly yesterday recalled how the musician’s one time business manager once remarked that he should just have had her killed after she took a videotape that featured a threesome involving her, Kelly and a young teenage girl, rather than paying her for the tape’s safe return.Lisa Van Allen was the latest witness to testify in Kelly’s current criminal trial in relation to the many allegations of sexual abuse that have been made against the musicianShe talked about her own relationship with Kelly, echoing a lot of what was said by other ex-girlfriends who testified during his earlier trial in New York last summer, especially regarding how he directed their sexual encounters and sought to exert control over various other aspects of their lives.But the real focus of Van Allen’s testimony was the videos of her having sex with Kelly and Jane, the musician’s god daughter and the star witness of the current trial, who testified last week. Van Allen says that she first met Jane in 1998, and that she had three sexual encounters with her and Kelly over the next three years.Jane would have been around fourteen in 1998, although Van Allen claims Kelly lied at the time and said that the younger girl was sixteen.

As she ramps up her legal battle with her label 1501 Certified Entertainment, Megan Thee Stallion has asked a court to force Warner Music to release documents that might reveal who leaked her latest album ‘Traumazine’.In an updated lawsuit last week, the rapper – real name Megan Pete – accused 1501 of leaking the album in early August, forcing her to fast track its release. The leak, the lawsuit says, “occurred within only a few days” of the album being sent to 1501, meanwhile the label has “not taken any action to help investigate” what happened.Warner Music is the distributor of the new album via its 300 Entertainment division, and – the new filing confirms – “was one of the few companies that received a copy of ‘Traumazine’ in advance of its formal release”.

DEALSThree Six Zero has announced a partnership with artist management company Forward Motion Artists, run by Jazz Spinder. “I’m THRILLED Jazz and his Forward Motion Artists team will be another fantastic addition to the Three Six Zero ecosystem”, says Three Six Zero CEO Mark Gillespie. “Their commitment to creatively evolving and amplifying their artist’s vision is immensely impressive and I am excited to see their contribution to our expanding management business globally”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSLil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment has appointed Karen Civil as General Manager.

Britney Spears and Elton John have released their much anticipated single together – ‘Hold Me Closer’ – a rework of John’s 1971 song ‘Tiny Dancer’.In a statement, Spears says: “I was so honoured when the incredible Sir Elton John asked me to join him on one his most iconic songs. We are so excited for the fans to hear it! Thank you, Elton, for having me! I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to work with you and your legendary mind”.Speaking to The Guardian about the recording, John says: “She sang fantastically.

Offset has sued the label to which his group Migos are signed – Quality Control Music – accusing it of interfering in his current solo output, and in doing so breaching an agreement that was reached last year.According to Rolling Stone, a lawsuit filed this week states that Offset’s original deal with Quality Control as part of Migos was very wide-ranging, giving it control over any of his recordings, whether they were made as part of Migos or otherwise, as well as an interest in all his publishing.However, it claims in January last year a deal was done in which Quality Control gave up any claims to Offset’s solo material, in return for “valuable consideration paid by Offset to Quality Control”.But, it then says, when Offset released his new solo single ‘54321’ last week via an alliance with Universal Music’s Motown label, Quality Control became “hostile” and demanded that Motown list it as “holding an ownership interest” in the new track.“Offset now brings this action to vindicate his rights and make it clear to the world that Offset, not Quality Control, owns Offset’s music”, the lawsuit then states, seeking as it does court confirmation that Quality Control has no claim over any of the rapper’s solo releases.Quality Control is yet to formally respond to the new litigation, although its CEO Pierre ‘P’ Thomas referenced it in a since deleted tweet, where he basically complained about having to deal with “this lame shit”, and adding: “Everyone knows the real problem”.Hitting back on Twitter, Offset responded: “I paid millions to get my rights back … you blackballed me”.

"(Was becoming impossible to hide and if one more person asks me if I've had my t*ts done in LA I'm gonna scream)"Here goessssssss," she ended the post.Stacey's celebrity friends and fans flocked to the post to leave congratulatory messages.Her Strictly Come Dancing beau Kevin was among the first to comment, writing "Love you," alongside a red heart.Kevin's Strictly colleague Dianne Buswell wrote: "Congratulations", while Graziano di Prima commented: "Whaaaaaaatttt?!!! OMG SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU."Nancy Xuxi penned: "THIS IS AMAZING", as Amy Dowden added: "Yayyyyyyy the best news for two beautiful souls! So happy for you both."Former Strictly pro Motsi Mabuse commented: "Oh wowww, so happy for you and @keviclifton, congratulations my friend."As Joe Sugg wrote: "Omg amazing news!! Congrats to you both."Kevin Clifton also took to his own Instagram page to share the happy news.He told his 358,000 followers: "We’re having a baby!"And I think my girl @sjdooley looks beautiful pregnant."Stacey looked radiant in the snap which saw her affectionately cradle her bump.Once again, Kevin was inundated with well wishes from his friends and dedicated followers.Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid simply left a row of red hearts, while Christine McGuinness wrote: "Oh wow congratulations @sjdooley you look beautiful."While Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova added: "Congratulations so happy for you both."A Place In The Sun's Lee Juggurnauth commented: "Congrats".

Alternative MacTaggart lecturer Rose Ayling-Ellis has revealed the crushing pressure of feeling like “the poster girl for the deaf community” as she urged the TV world to “be braver and have the courage to make changes.”

With Ofgem's announcement that the energy price cap will soar to £3,549 in October, many may be concerned about how their annual energy bills will develop in the coming months.

The energy price cap, which regulates the amount that 24 million households pay for their gas and electricity, will jump by around 80% from this autumn, regulator Ofgem has announced.

Conor Bradley revealed that Jurgen Klopp has kept in touch with him during his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers from Liverpool as he admits it has been a step-up playing in League One from under-23s football.

The draw for the group stage of the 2022/23 UEFA Europa League campaign has been made this lunchtime, meaning Manchester United and Arsenal have discovered who they will face in the opening stage of the competition.

AS WAGs they're their partners' biggest supporters - in more ways than one! Many glam wives and girlfriends actually boast a bigger bank balance than their sportsman other halves, with Coleen Rooney the latest footballer’s wife to be earning big bucks. The 36-year-old mum-of-four has signed a multi-million pound deal with Disney+ for a tell-all documentary about the Wagatha Christie trial.

Pendulum appear to be teasing a secret set at Reading Festival 2022.Today (August 26) marks the first day of music at this year’s Reading & Leeds, which will host headline performances from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The 1975 and Dave across the weekend.As some attendees have noted on Twitter, a cryptic poster displaying Pendulum’s band logo has been spotted at R&L’s southern edition. It features a UK phone number (+44 7888 863751) that, when called, plays a pre-recorded message regarding a mystery show.“Ladies and gentlemen, we understand that you have come tonight to bear witness to the sound of drum and bass,” a voiceover states.

Jennifer Garner is seemingly keeping herself occupied following her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s wedding to Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez.READ: Inside Jennifer Garner's dreamy $14m LA home – as Ben Affleck lists $30m mansion nearbyJennifer, 50, took to her Instagram to hop on the Teenage Dirtbag trend that has gone viral on the internet.Jennifer Garner shares daring videoBut what exactly is this trend that has got the internet buzzing? Simply put, the trend sees people post their embarrassing teenage years with the 2000s hit, Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus, playing in the background - lovely.READ: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck make union 'official' as they marry for second timeMORE: Jennifer Garner pulls out of latest TV project amid family weddingThe Alias actress posted a series of rare snapshots from her teenage years and it's iconic. One picture showed the Golden Globe Award winning actress doing ballet, whilst another sees the star posing with a hilarious facial expression on her.The gorgeous actress can also be seen in a Dorothy costume from the classic musical, Wizard of Oz.

Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson's 16 month old son was rushed to hospital following signs of showing hypothermia. Myles, 30, revealed the news as he spoke to The Sun on Thursday. The X Factor winner shares baby son Shiloh with his professional dancer girlfriend Keli Hall, after confirming he had become a dad with his “mini me” in January.

Sir Elton John and Britney Spears have released their new track Hold Me Closer today — marking the first music release Britney has had in six years. Hold Me Closer remixes Elton’s 1971 classic Tiny Dancer with his 1976 hit The One, transforming the track into a modernised dance anthem perfectly saluting the summer.The song shows off impressive vocals from Britney, 40, singing alongside Elton, 75. Britney secretly returned to a recording studio in LA in July shortly after her wedding with Sam Asghari, where she laid down her vocals for the song, after being convinced by fan Elton to join him on the track, created by himself and music producer Andrew Watt.

From “moisture sandwiches” to applying frozen cucumber over your face, there is no shortage of weird, wonderful and downright wacky skincare trends to be found on TikTok. But the latest to do the rounds – “skin cycling” – looks like it might actually be worth paying attention to. Created by US dermatologist Dr Whitney Bowe, skin cycling is a four-day routine in which you use a different type of skincare product each night.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton are expecting their first child together. Stacey announced the exciting news on Instagram as she shared a picture of her growing baby bump.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan had admitted a "mistake" in her marriage to Shane Richie. The presenter, 57, appeared on Friday's episode (August 26) of the ITV programme where the panel discussed whether it was right for couples to stay together for the sake of their children.Sharing her view, Coleen revealed she had stayed married to her first husband Shane for "two to three years longer than she should have" because of their sons.READ MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan shares 'unbelievable' snap after Denise Welch clashColeen said: "The reason I stayed probably two or three years longer than I should have in both marriages actually was because of the kids."Elaborating on her marriage to the EastEnders star, she said: "Especially, the first time around because the boys were young and I really had this thing about 'being a statistic' - 'the kids are from a broken home' - and I had this terrible guilt."Coleen and Shane were married for nine years and divorced in 1999.They share two sons, Shane Nolan and Jake Roche.Coleen later revealed that she had received counselling before making the decision to end the couple's almost decade-long marriage.She later added: "The decision I made.

One of the jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs has been discharged after phoning in sick for a second day. Former Manchester United ace Giggs, 48, is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex partner Kate Greville and of headbutting her during a row in November last year.

Peter Andre has been flooded with praise for the way he parents his children Princess and Junior, who he shares with ex wife Katie Price. Peter, 49, shared some gorgeous snaps of his children from their family holiday in Cyprus, adding the hashtags: "#family @officialjunior_andre @officialprincess_andre @dr_emily_official @mrmichaelandre1 #amelia #theo." His post was inundated with comments from his celeb pals, including Love Maura Higgins, 31, who wrote: "So so stunning." Lizzie Cundy, 54, penned: "Wow all grown up and looking beautiful," while Keith Duffy, 47, said: "Family is everything." Fans also took the opportunity to write messaged for Pete, with many of them applauding his parenting over the years.