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London nightclub Fabric has announced the launch of new record label, Fabric Originals, which aims to release “special projects from the artists that form the present and future of boundary pushing club music globally”.The first release on the label with be a split twelve-inch from Eris Drew and Octo Octa. Other records from DJ Bone, Helena Hauff, I Jordan, Sherelle, Lcy and Marcel Dettmann are also on the way.Eris Drew’s contribution, ‘Day After A Night With U’, says Fabric, “draws on elements of the artist’s classic keyboard orchestrations within the context of acid breaks, adding chest-rattling bass notes to anchor the track’s eyes-down 4/4 rhythm”.“The track’s spiritual sensibilities push to the fore further with an infectious soul vocal sample and vintage feeling synths”, it adds, “alongside an almost spiritual mysticism that permeates the song’s skittering production and upbeat melodics”.“A sensual reverberation of shared love breaking the shackles of anxiety, the track’s acid line rips through the centre of the ornamental keyboards, just like the coming together that inspired the night that ripped open Eris’ heart to fill her with love during a personally difficult time”.Meanwhile, Octo Octa’s ‘Stars & Water’ was created in reaction to Drew’s track, and, says the label, “takes on a similarly heartfelt tone.

Kim Kardashian is recording a true crime podcast. The Skims founder - who is training to be a lawyer - is "obsessed" with the subject and very excited to have partnered with Spotify to take an in-depth look at "really crazy" cases, with the first series exploring a triple homicide. She said: "I’m doing a true crime podcast on Spotify.

JEFF Brazier has paid a touching tribute to his son Bobby on his EastEnders debut last night. The 18-year-old arrived in Albert Square as cheeky chappy Freddie Slater, and it was a big moment in the Brazier household. Writing on Instagram, proud dad Jeff said: "So proud.

Singer Mark Morrison has said that he is abandoning plans to run as the next mayor of Leicester adding that “it feels my home town doesn’t want my help”. Current mayor Peter Soulsby expressed surprise at the decision, though mainly because he didn’t realise that Morrison was running against him.Morrison – who is best known for his 1996 single ‘Return Of The Mack’ – first expressed an interest in standing in the 2023 mayoral election back in 2020, following a dispute with Soulsby over the building of a recording studio.The musician had opened up a temporary recording space in his home, offering free sessions to 100 young musicians, and saying that he hoped that the initiative would reduce knife crime and gang violence in Leicester.

Rio Ferdinand says Erling Haaland’s mission to break scoring records this season will be aided by the fact he will be resting for the duration of the World Cup.

A new documentary series will reveal what really happens on Love Island as stars of the hit ITV show tell-all. Channel 4 are set to air the explosive new series, which will feature exclusive interviews with Islanders dishing dirt on at the sometimes controversial reality show. Ex contestants will expose what really goes on behind the scenes as well as how they deal with instant fame and what happens when they go back to a normal life after their time in the Spanish villa.The Sun, which first broke the news, revealed the show will be titled Reality Check: Life After The Limelight.The reports come just a couple of weeks after Love Island host Laura Whitmore shocked fans by announcing she was quitting the show, after finding "certain elements" of the series "very difficult", including the travel requirements.

EastEnders star Danny Dyer has opened up about his decision to leave the show after nine years. The 45 year old actor confessed that he decided to leave the show after his relationship with wife Joanne Mas began to spiral. He reveals that he went to EastEnders bosses and told them he was “going to die” if he didn't take time out.

Jeff Brazier has sweetly praised his son Bobby Brazier's EastEnders debut on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old, who is the son of the late Jade Goody, has joined the hit BBC One soap as the "chaotic" Freddie Slater and the latest episode saw his character ruffling some feathers amongst the Bridge Street market traders. And later in the episode, Freddie dropped the bombshell that his mother is Little Mo and even introduced himself as Billy Mitchell's son, leaving him speechless.Taking to Instagram, Jeff, 43, posted a sweet tribute to his son as he declared he was "so proud".

Danny Dyer has revealed he "sobbed his f***ing heart out" after an ego problem left him at rock bottom.The EastEnders star, 45, is set to bow out as Mick Carter in a dramatic Christmas storyline.Ahead of his exit from the BBC One soap, Danny appeared on Jaime Winstone's Greatest Night Ever podcast where he revealed the pressures of fame had led him "down the wrong path".READ MORE:When does Danny Dyer leave EastEnders – and what will he do next?Danny candidly admitted to abusing drugs after feeling "wounded" and "vulnerable".The actor also revealed he had sought professional help after opening up to EastEnders bosses about his struggles.Danny said: "Fame never suited me; I was always f***ing gonna be going down the wrong path. "So, I lost the plot for many years and I was a f***ing lunatic."I became a sort of a cartoon character.

Liz Truss has appointed her new Cabinet after taking over from Boris Johnson as Prime Minister - and her pals have secured all the top jobs.

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Maroon 5's Adam Levine and his model wife Behati Prinsloo are expecting their third child together after she was spotted showcasing her baby bump during a recent outing. The couple already shares daughters Gio Grace, 4, and Dusty Rose, 5. and now the family are looking forward to their third arrival with People magazine confirming the news.

“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour.“I performed six live shows but it took a real toll on me."The singer, who is married to model Hailey Bieber, continued: "This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil.“After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now."So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being.“I’m going to be okay but I need time to rest and get better.”Justin finished off his announcement by reflecting upon the part of the tour he was able to complete as he thanked fans for their support.He concluded: “I’ve been so proud to bring this show and our message of Justice to the world."Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this! I love you all passionately."In June this year, Justin sparked health concerns among fans after sharing images and a video of his facial paralysis due to his Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome diagnosis.The syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterised by paralysis of the facial nerve (facial palsy) and a rash affecting the ear or mouth.In a three-minute video, the musician asked fans to pray for him as he explained the symptoms that were affecting him.He said in the footage: “Hey everyone Justin here, I wanted to update you guys on what's been going on.“Obviously as you can probably see with my face.“I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome.“It is from this virus that attacks the nerves in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis.”

READ MORE: Teledildonics are the new 'tools of the dominatrix' as sex tech gets kinkyAs well as the electrical stimulation, the suit can also be equipped with temperature controls that allows it to simulate temperature changes - creating even deeper and more convincing immersion in the virtual reality environment.The BBC’s Sarah Cox experienced the world’s first “digital hug” while wearing a Teslasuit. Although the man hugging her was a few yards away, she felt the intimate embrace through the suit."I could feel it all down my back, and on my shoulders, and on my stomach," she said "And it's just really exciting."It’s no surprise that a lot of people have already hailed it as the future of sex.Ben Barnes, writing in The Future of Sex, says: “Users might go online, chat with a sex worker via webcam, agree on terms, and then synchronise their Teslasuits for a completely tactile sexual experience - all the while being thousands of miles away.”Teslasuit's Paul Nickeas sees far wider uses for his company's product.

Bobby Brazier had EastEnders fans making the same remarks as he made his debut. The son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody made his first appearance in Walford during Tuesday night's edition of the BBC One soap.

Just four days after revealing she has been diagnosed with cancer, screen icon Jane Fonda offered her fans an update.The 84-year-old legend tweeted a link to her official blog on Tuesday, revealing how thankful she was for all of the support in the days since she announced she had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.She revealed that she has never felt stronger, adding she is just three weeks away from her first chemotherapy treatment.  Updated: Just four days after revealing she has been diagnosed with cancer, screen icon Jane Fonda offered her fans an update Cancer: The 84-year-old legend tweeted a link to her official blog on Tuesday, revealing how thankful she was for all of the support in the days since she announced she had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma'I have been deeply moved and uplifted by all the expressions of love and support since I made public the fact that I’ve been diagnosed with B-cell Non-Hodgins Lymphoma. My heartfelt thanks to all.

Tamara wears: Tweed blazer, £79.99, Mango; Ribbed t-shirt, £40, Jigsaw; Trousers, Raey, Tamara’s own; Suede Mary Jane shoes, £79, John Lewis; Vintage earrings, £38, Susan CaplanThe Dryrobe – a towel-coat hybrid designed for warming up after a dip in the sea – became the most wanted outerwear last winter, after innumerable Britons took up wild-swimming. Add in the switch to remote working and the blending of leisure into the working day, and the Dryrobe is now increasingly being worn as a mainstream accessory, at the supermarket or walking the dog. Hit BBC television show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof also contributed to rising sales of changing robes, which have doubled in the past year. You may be hitting the local lido rather than risking a river full of sewage, but the middle-class obsession with cold water dips isn’t waning. “Outdoor swimming is not only good for the body, but also for the mind,” says Jo Bennett, head of buying at John Lewis. “We have seen customers searching and shopping for the essentials; from waterproof robes and swimsuits to stylish goggles and winter warmers.”It wasn’t just the return of wedding season this year – it was Ascot, the jubilee and a summer of events which required a hat.

weather is forecast to return by the middle of the month, according to new maps.Higher than average temperatures are being predicted for the South of England and Midlands in coming weeks after many Brits have seen torrential rain, thunder and lightning in recent days, reports The Express.Such conditions are rarely cause for celebration in this country, but they were welcomed in the many regions that have suffered droughts this summer.READ MORE: Politician makes epic Twitter blunder as they congratulate wrong Liz TrussJuly was said to be drier than any year since 1935 with only a measly 23.1mm falling across the entire month and Netweather maps are now showing temperatures reaching up to 22C on September 17.Temperatures in the East Midlands and South East are also forecast to hit 22C, while the West Midlands and South West are expected to see temperatures of between 19C and 21C.The Met Office said: "From the middle of September, there’s a trend for low pressure to the north and high pressure to the south of the UK."Showers remain possible at times, and temperatures are likely to remain above average for the time of year, although it’s not possible to assign specific values for individual days with any certainty at this lead time.

Michele Amabile Angermiller After examining the dynamics of competing businesses like Netflix and Blockbuster, Coca Cola and Pepsi and Facebook and Snapchat, superstar Taylor Swift’s well-publicized rivalry with music mogul Scooter Braun over ownership of master recordings of her music is the subject of the latest season of “Business Wars,” a podcast hosted by David Brown on Wondery. “Business Wars: Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun” debuted three episodes at midnight ET (Sept. 7) on Amazon’s Wondery+ with the titles “On the Outside” (available on all podcast platforms), “Bad Blood” and “Revenge of the Swifties.” The wide release of the second episode arrives on Sept. 14, concluding with episode three a week later. An episode of bonus material is also in the works.