David Starkey apologises and says he's 'paid heavy price' for 'damn blacks' comments

We’re so sad to report that Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski has tragically passed away at the young age of 31.

Amazon has exclusively slashed the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Pet Hair Kit to just £199 which was previously priced at £399.99. Spring clean season is almost upon us, so now is the perfect time to get your hands on a lightweight, cordless Shark vacuum that boasts all the features you'll need for an effortless once over of your home.The scarlet red limited edition, Amazon exclusive Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum is ideal for homes with pets as it has a unique bristle-guard that actively separates and removes hair as you clean, helping to leave the bristle brush-roll tangle-free.The Twin Tech Floorhead–DuoClean easily glides from carpets to hard floors so you will be able to zip around your home without having to change the attachment heads.You'll be able to reach, store and charge anywhere thanks to the Flexology feature that enables the vacuum to bend so that you can clean under furniture and get to all those hard-to-reach places.It also transforms into a handheld cordless vacuum allowing you to clean up high, upholstery, stairs and sofas for a super versatile clean.And with up to 40-minutes run-time, there's no need to worry about the battery dying mid clean, and with the removable battery, this means you'll be able to charge your Shark anywhere.

Instagram where she shares her positive energy among her fans.Now in her latest upload, Megan shared two snaps, one of which is unfiltered with a series of words.She wrote in her caption: "When I think about the time in my life where I couldn't upload a photo without a filter."It wasn't because I wanted to be more beautiful, have flawless skin or fit into the societies idea of what was physically attractive."She also revealed how not allowing herself to be seen as "normal" created an anxiety deep within her.Megan added: "I was fighting against reality every single day, denying myself the grace to just be a messy, raw, imperfect woman."When you remove the shame, you make space to expand into your fullest, realest self."And as time goes on, the shame is replaced with genuine pride and so much inner peace."The influencer ended the post: "Taking off the mask isn't always just about removing a silly Instagram filter to embrace your face/skin."For some of us it's so much more. "It's the reclamation of our power and full permission to be who we truly are, physically, emotionally and spiritually."In the first photo, Megan can be seen without make-up as she labelled herself "human" and "not perfect".

coronavirus in spring 2020 and the number of people having Covid-19 recorded on their death certificate has now risen to more than 183,000 according to the Office for National Statistics.

Emmerdale star Jessie Elland has had quite the journey onto screens.The actress joined the ITV soap as Chloe Harris last year.The Dales newcomer was introduced as the sister of Gemma Harris, who memorably donated the heart received by Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) in her heart transplant surgery.This week, the flame-haired beauty is set to devastate Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) by bedding another villager.Chloe will reveal that she spent the night with Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) in scenes which are set to alarm the fragile youngster, but who is actress Jessie Elland?And, what does her life look like away from Emmerdale?Jessie made her Emmerdale debut last year.Speaking ahead of her first appearance on the soap, the actress confessed that she initially auditioned for the show with her mother at home.She told The Northern Echo: "The initial audition was a self-tape that I filmed at home with my Mum - who insists it's down to her acting prowess in that tape that I got the part. "Then a week later I was asked to come into the studios for a screen test."While Jessie is a burgeoning actress, her career path at one time in her life looked very different.Speaking last year, the soap star candidly revealed that she initially studied Anthropology - the science of human development - at university before switching to drama after a week.Jessie previously explained: "Drama school wasn't really an option so I went to the University of Manchester to study Anthropology and audit their Drama course, though after a week I decided to switch to Drama full time.

August is growing up! Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith sweetly celebrated their son’s 1st birthday with family and friends.

It’s over. Sam Hunt and his pregnant wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, have split after nearly five years of marriage, Us Weekly confirms.

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Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard, 27, has revealed she is considering having more surgery following the terrifying accident that left her with third-degree burns.Abbie, who is also a professional dancer, is still scarred from her injuries which she sustained whilst making a social media video with AJ in January last year.The couple tried to make a “life hack” by transforming an old wine bottle into a vase.They dipped a rope into a flammable chemical, wrapping it around the bottle and lighting a flame.However, the glass exploded and the fire blew up which engulfed Abbie’s hair, face and upper body.She was admitted to hospital, underwent three skin grafts and will have to wear a compression vest and stay out of the sunlight over the next couple of years to help her skin to heal.Over one year since the horrific accident, Abbie says she is still undergoing treatment.She told OK!: "I still get treatment every six weeks, I actually get to see my surgeon in March so she will be able to tell me what we can do next.“Whether that's having another operation or what we can do to help my scars."So I'm looking forward to seeing her again to see where I stand really."She explained that boyfriend AJ had been a great support during her recovery.The dancer explained: “It's been a hard year, but I've had AJ by my side all the way through and he's been absolutely amazing.So I just feel really lucky really."Abbie added that the ordeal brought the couple "closer together" and she realised how much AJ truly loves her.She continued: "I honestly looked horrific."I don't know how he had to look at me everyday and was still there, feeding me my 27 tablets a day and was by my side and still told me that he loved me when I looked that

The stars of Global’s “Celebrity Big Brother” are patching things up.

Sea Power could be heading for their first Number 1 album with Everything Was Forever, as they lead a very close Top 5 on the Official Albums Chart Update.

LeBron James struggled to keep it together during Macy Gray’s rendition of the National Anthem during the NBA All-Star Game. A clip showed the Los Angeles Lakers player pursing his lips together to try to stop a cackle from coming out as Macy sang “gave proof through the night.” By the time she got to “that our flag was still there,” LeBron had to keep his head down so that his fellow players and spectators wouldn’t catch him breaking. Watch the moment unfold below.

Looks like Britney Spears will soon be able to add author to her list of accomplishments. The 40-year-old pop star has reportedly agreed to write a tell-all memoir in a landmark deal worth $15 million, according to Page Six. After a bidding war from multiple publishers, Simon & Schuster landed the rights to the book that will cover Britney’s life, including her career, romances and the family drama that ensued during her controversial conservatorship.

K.J. Yossman James Cullen Bressack (“Fortress”) is adapting the play “Murder, Anyone?” into a feature film, Variety can exclusively reveal.“Muder, Anyone?” was originally written by Bressack’s father, Emmy Award-winning “Pinky and the Brain” writer Gordon Bressack.

Ellise Shafer SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not seen the first six episodes of “Euphoria” Season 2.Labrinth doesn’t necessarily consider himself a composer.“I know I am, but I don’t look at myself that way,” the 33-year-old tells Variety. “I’m just transmitting energy that I hear and see and feel.”Indeed, when most people think of a score, they likely hear music that is purely instrumental and orchestral.

READ: Victoria and David Beckham's outlandish wedding day was another level - photosThe couple's grand nuptials in 1999 no doubt took meticulous planning, with over 200 guests in attendance as they celebrated at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. As well as celebrity names such as best man Gary Neville, Victoria's Spice Girls bandmates and David's Manchester United and England teammates, there was also reportedly a whopping 437 extra attendees in the form of staff to help the day run smoothly.WATCH: David Beckham shares rare wedding day footage on 21st anniversaryIn keeping with the regal venue, Victoria wore two wedding dresses on her big day.

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Historian and TV presenter David Starkey has issued a statement apologising for his 'damn blacks' outburst which cost him several of his prestigious university appointments.The TV historian had declared slavery cannot be considered genocide because "so many damn blacks" survived in an online interview with conservative commentator Darren Grimes.Speaking on an online show called Reasoned, Starkey, 75, was asked to give his though on slavery and made a series of controversial comments.He said: "Slavery was not genocide otherwise there wouldn't be so many damn blacks in Africa or Britain would there? An awful lot of them survived..."The TV star has now issued a lengthy apology - calling his remarks a "bad mistake".He wrote in a statement: "On

David Starkey has been dropped from two of his prestigious university positions after being caught up in a racism row this week.

Piers Morgan has branded David Starkey "disgusting" after he was plunged into a fresh racism row yesterday.

Historian David Starkey has become embroiled in a fresh race row by declaring slavery cannot be considered genocide because "so many damn blacks survived".