Footballers 'turning down transfers' to avoid initiation song in front of new team-mates

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has warned the NSW’s minority Dominic Perrottet government that he would withdraw his support if the Premier continued to make comments against the transgender community.The Perrottet government, which does not have a majority in the NSW Parliament, relies on the support of Independents, including out gay MP Greenwich. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Perrottet is likely to meet Greenwich and trans advocates next week. Trigger Warning: This story discusses transphobic comments made by political leaders, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Premier Perrottet had earlier this week waded into the debate on trans sportspersons in female sports, while supporting Liberal candidate Katherine Deves.

A Polish-born Wishaw woman is helping Ukrainian refugees arriving in her homeland by giving free language tutorials.

Megan Thee Stallion has officially released her new single ‘Plan B’, after debuting it live at Coachella last weekend.During her set at Coachella, Meg introduced the track as “very motherfucking personal” to her and said it was addressed “to whom the fuck it may concern”. Prior to the performance, she tweeted that “every time I play it for a woman they start jumping and clapping”.“Ladies, love yourself, ’cause this shit could get ugly,” she raps over a ’90s hip-hop beat that samples Jodeci, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah‘s ‘Freek’n You (Remix)’.

Shakira and Rauw Alejandro have teamed up for a new song!

So many stars are featured in Rodarte‘s portrait series for the Fall/Winter 2022 collection!

"We did it, baby. World’s Strongest Man,” Tom shouted down the phone to me from California in June last year. I knew he was going to win, but I still instantly burst into tears of joy and relief.

Bus services across Greater Manchester are heading for a revamp with extra funding in the pipeline and mayor Andy Burnham's plans to take them under public control. But we want to know which changes you think should be a priority?

The cost of living crisis shows no sign of slowing down and food prices are increasing rapidly.

Once classified tunnels built in the event of nuclear war lie deep beneath Manchester's city centre.

A man threw a wine glass at his girlfriend hitting her in the face before biting another diner during a celebratory meal which ‘turned sour’. Michael Davey, 22, and his partner were dining at the Hyssop restaurant in Glossop after he had got a new job, and she got a job interview.

A firm has been slapped with a hefty fine after a worker lost a finger in an industrial accident at a factory in Oldham. The dad in his 30s underwent a 10 hour operation to try and save his middle finger but doctors ruled that it needed to be amputated.

Chrishell Stause was the belle of the ball as she arrived toLA Family Housing's 2022 Awards in Los Angeleson Thursday night.The Selling Sunset star, 40, gave a peek at her toned abs in a billowing bright yellow skirt with a matching one-shoulder top.LA Family Housingis a non-profit organization that 'helps people transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services.' Star-studded:Chrishell Stause was the belle of the ball as she arrived to LA Family Housing's 2022 Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday night.The Selling Sunset star, 40, gave a peek at her toned abs in a billowing bright yellow skirt with a matching one-shoulder topChrishell rocked a glowing tan for the evening event and styled her lengthy honey-toned tresses in curls.She toted her essentials in a yellow clutch as she posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony. As for makeup, the real estate agent wowed in a pair of fluffy faux eyelashes and drenched her pout in pink lip gloss.She was decked out in sparkling diamonds from her earrings to her rings.

Meghan Markle was nicknamed 'Me-Gain' and the 'Duchess of Difficult' behind closed doors by Palace staff, a royal author has claimed.The sharp monikers came after the Duchess of Sussex left courtiers in the royal households unimpressed with her behaviour within only weeks of arrival — especially when it came to her "rude" attitude towards servants.Biographer Tom Quinn made the shocking claims in his book Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir From Queen Mary To Meghan Markle after speaking to several staff at Kensington Palace following the departure of Meghan and Prince Harry to the US.One servant told him that the American's background likely influenced how she interacted with the courtiers, saying: “'Like many people not used to dealing with servants, Meghan overdoes the imperiousness.“So on the one hand she wants to be like Diana, a people's princess and on the other she wants people to stand to attention when she clicks her fingers.”Tom says this led them to come up with their own not-so-endearing ways of referring to Meghan among themselves, writing: “This cut no ice with the staff who, according to reliable reports, began using rather unflattering nicknames for her within weeks of her arrival: 'Me-Gain', the 'Duchess of Difficult' and even 'Di 2' or 'Di Lite’.“Meanwhile, the royal courtiers at Kensington — the same tweedy, British, public-school, ex-army aristocrats they've always been — simply didn't know what to make of Meghan.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.Her bad reputation around Kensington Palace while staying in Frogmore Cottage contrasted with their warmer feelings towards Kate Middleton, who is described as

Nicholas Cage has revealed that his first child with wife Riko Shibata will be a baby girl.The 58-year-old actor announced the news during his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday (April 21), saying: "I'm gonna have a little girl."Cage also revealed that he and Shibata, 27, are going to name the child after The Beatles star John Lennon.Their daughter is set to be called Lennon Augie, Lennon after the late singer-songwriter and Augie after Cage's late father August Coppola.Explaining the name, Cage recalled how his father - a DJ who worked in radio - would often play tunes from The Beatles' album Let It Be. Across The Universe was a particular favourite, he added, and has now become Cage's "favourite song ever written".He said: "Because of Across The Universe, her name is gonna be Lennon Augie, Augie after my father.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has taken a break from his busy filming schedule to visit his boyfriend in Cyprus.Steve Mail, who has been in a relationship with the TV favourite for almost 28 years, updated fans with a touching tribute to his partner on social media.In an Instagram post Steve said: "So good to have you home my love even if only for a break #happydays #sunshine #letsparty".Lee regularly travels to the Mediterranean island, where Steve lives, to spend quality time with his long-term boyfriend.Loving fans jumped on the comments section to wish the happy couple well.One wrote: "Hope you both have a great time in Sunny Cyprus", while a second added: "Enjoy, wish I was there now."A third, referencing Lee's sidekick on the Channel 4 programme Jenny Newby, remarked: "Have lots of fun you two. Has Jenny joined you?"Lee and Jenny have established themselves as fan favourites on the hit programme with their hilarious observations on the week's best TV.They returned to the nation's screens for the latest series of Gogglebox in February.Lee left his Instagram followers in hysterics earlier this year after he caught Jenny in bed with Steve.Lee shared a video with his and Jenny's 669,000 followers in which he took them around the static caravan he stays in while filming the show. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . In it, he says: "So, you wonder where Jenny is.

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Tom Grennan has suffered a series of horrific injuries after being subjected to an "unprovoked attack and robbery" on Wednesday 20 April.The 26 year old singer, who rose to fame for being the guest vocalist on Chase & Status's All Goes Wrong song, has since cancelled his Washington DC gig as he takes time to recover. His manager John Dawkins announced the news and gave his 260,000 followers an update on his health on Instagram following the attack.

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Cannabis Mermaid" has been forced to deny that she had links to a deadly drug cartel after spending six weeks behind bars. Gaby Castillo, better known online as Briela Sanz, initially rose to fame in Mexico on reality TV show Falling In Love.

Real Madrid winds down to its inevitable end.The Welshman is certain to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season after another injury-ravaged campaign. He has been at Los Blancos since 2013, but has fallen out of favour under a succession of managers and the club's notoriously demanding fan base.He has been frequently linked with retiring from club football completely when his contract at the La Liga table-toppers expires.

Ed Sheeran has a new song out!