Freddie Mercury wrote Elton John heartbreaking final note days before he died

Stockport council leader Elise Wilson has hinted Labour could support proposals for a ‘cost of living rebate’ at this week’s annual budget setting meeting.

Meghan Markle's former co-star Patrick J Adams revealed she "made fun of" him after seeing him naked.The Suits actor opened up about the time Prince Harry's wife saw the 40-year-old with no clothes on.Meghan, also 40, played Patrick's on-screen partner as he revealed while filming the first season of the hit legal drama series Suits she watched him perform in a LA production of Bill Cain's play 9 Circles.In 2011, Patrick starred in the show which featured full-frontal male nudity.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Patrick revealed: "She certainly was at the play where I was naked and she had a good time making fun of me after."He then joked: "So, maybe she’d like a repeat performance."Next month, the actor will once again strip off in his Broadway debut as he stars in Take Me Out which is well known for its nude scenes. The Tony Award-winning play has delayed its opening for almost two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Instagram on Wednesday night, he found the courage to speak."I haven’t posted anything coz I can’t find the words, I can’t reply coz I don’t know what to say" he penned solemnly."Jamal is my brother. His light shone so bright."He only used it to illuminate others and never asked for anything in return."A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)He went on: "A star’s light shines for millions of years after they go, and his will continue to light up every dark moment, we are all witnessing his power."I would not be here without him, professionally and personally."There will never be anything close to what he is, but I’m so grateful to have existed within his orbit.

Piers Morgan, 54, has been watching very closely the events unfolding between the Ukraine and Russia, and now Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion, it's made many question whether WW3 is on the cards.The former Good Morning Britain presenter branded the President a "ruthless dictator", as he offered up some potential solutions for halting the terrifying events.Taking to Twitter, he penned: "Putin’s doing this because he got away with it last time in Crimea."And if he gets away with it again in Ukraine, he’ll keep invading other countries until he restores the Soviet Union."The world must unite to stop this ruthless dictator - before it’s too late."In a separate tweet, he shared: "This is an act of war by a bully-boy thug who doesn’t think the rest of the world has the guts or will to stop him."Shameful."It comes after Russian forces launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.In a TV statement, President Putin said Russia "did not plan to occupy Ukraine" but confirmed if any opposed their mission, Moscow's response would be "instant".Shortly afterwards, attacks were reported on Ukrainian military targets.In a video statement on Thursday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed martial law was now being imposed across the country, urging people "not to panic".He spoke calmly as he said: "No panic. We're strong. "We're ready for anything.

(G)I-DLE have unveiled details for their forthcoming comeback, including a release date as well as the record’s title.On February 24 at midnight KST, the South Korean girl group announced their debut full-length studio album through their official social media pages.

Charli XCX and SEVENTEEN’s Vernon are officially teaming up on a new remix of the English singer’s recent single ‘Beg For You’.The British pop star took to Twitter yesterday (February 23) to share a 30-second snippet of an upcoming remix of ‘Beg For You’, which originally featured Rina Sawayama. Preview of the rework sees Vernon harmonising with Charli XCX on its chorus.On top of tagging SEVENTEEN’s official Twitter page, Charli XCX also tagged Sawayama, signaling that the Japanese-English singer will remain on the remix.

Squid Game breakout star Anupam Tripathi has been cast in a new scripted audio series titled Scammers. Tripathi will protray a telemarketer-turned-phone scammer from India, with the series set to a chronicle of his journey as he creates a new identity, as reported by Deadline.

Troye Sivan has linked up with fellow Australian singer-songwriter Gordi for a collaborative single titled ‘Wait’.The shimmering, nostalgic pop cut sees Sivan and Gordi trade verses before harmonising on its pre-chorus and refrain, singing: “One thing I am sure of, for you I’ll wait.”‘Wait’ is lifted from the soundtrack for new film Three Months, which was released yesterday (February 23) on Paramount+. The coming-of-age film, written and directed by Jared Frieder, stars Sivan as protagonist Caleb, a South Florida teen who “finds love in the most unlikely of places” as he waits three months for test results following an exposure to HIV.Listen to ‘Wait’ – and watch the trailer for Three Months – below:‘Wait’ is the second collaborative single Sivan has released from the soundtrack of Three Months.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSF Studios has boarded “Forever,” a football-themed film directed by Anders Hazelius, the award-winning director of “Thunder in My Heart” and the popular TV series “Tunna Blå Linjen.”Tackling friendship, love and football, “Forever” is based on a script by Jessika Jankert (“So Damn Easy Going”) and produced by Stefan Lindén (“Eagles”) and Erik Lundqvist (“Pink Cloud Syndrome”) for SF Studios.“Forever” stars emerging actors Flutra Cela and Judith Sigfridsson as Mila and Kia, a pair of teenage best friends and aspiring football professionals. When the girls get a new demanding football coach Lollo (Agnes Lindström Bolmgren), they slowly start to drift apart.

Naomi Watts on Wednesday commended Tom Holland, who she acted alongside in his very first motion picture, on his career success as Spider-Man.The English beauty, 53, speaking to ComicBookMovie.com's Josh Wilding said she was 'so happy for' Holland, who she appeared with in the 2012 adventure drama The Impossible.Watts, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role as Maria in the film, said she had a premonition Holland, 25, would go on to success in Hollywood. The latest:Naomi Watts, 53, on Wednesday commended Tom Holland, 25, who she acted alongside in his very first motion picture, The Impossible, on his career success as Spider-Man'I always knew that Tom would go on and have a pretty outstanding career,' Watts said.

Kylie Minogue has wine, David Beckham has whisky and George Clooney had tequila.Now teetotal couple Sir Elton John and David Furnish have produced a showbiz beverage: a non-alcoholic apple juice.Their “first vintage” is named Woodside, after their Old Windsor estate, and it comes from apples from their orchard.The pop star’s estate, which spans 37 acres, includes eight acres of woodlands and a veg patch where he grew a prize-winning pumpkin.It’s surprising they have space for apple trees between the several manicured gardens, with a tram carriage that cost £1million to ship from Australia, a T-Rex model (gifted by Beatles star Ringo Starr) and a stable in the shape of Windsor Castle.A source says the couple have no commercial plans for

The Mirror, Elton and David's venture has already got a star-studded waiting list with Victoria Beckham and Elizabeth Hurley expressing interest.The publication reports that the couple's 'first vintage' will be called Woodside and is named after their Old Windsor estate with the apples coming from their orchard.A source said the couple do not have commercial plans for Woodside as of yet but their celebrity pals like Victoria and Elizabeth are eager for a sample.Elton's luxurious estate is said to span 37 acres which includes eight acres of woodlands and a vegetable patch.The estate also features several manicured gardens and a £1million tram carriage Elton had shipped from Australia. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Elton John

Kylie Minogue has wine, David Beckham has whisky, and George Clooney founded his own brand of tequila.

Freddie Mercury had people falling at his feet left, right and centre - but there was only one person he truly loved, Mary Austin.The rockstar fell head-over-heels in love with Mary, who was just 19 when they met in 1969, and he managed to persuade her to go on a date with a then-unknown Freddie.Just four years after their first meeting, Freddie got down on one knee and asked for Mary's hand in marriage on Christmas Day, 1973, with a jade ring.However, despite being deeply in love and engaged, the subject of marriage was never spoken about, which made Mary believe Freddie had started seeing other women.Mary was later heartbroken when Freddie sat her down to reveal he was bisexual.She later supported Freddie and stayed by his side until his

When it came to sex, the late Freddie Mercury was famously unfussy.

Joan Jett performed a cover of T-Rex song ‘Jeepster’ on The Late Late Show With James Corden on Thursday night (September 10).Jett’s reworking of the 1971 single appears on the recently released tribute album ‘AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex’.The album also includes contributions from U2, Elton John, Nick Cave, Father John Misty and more.

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Colin Firth dressed as Sir Elton John is a picture of perfection, as the star celebrates his 60th birthday today. His estranged wife, Livia Giuggioli, wished the Kingsman star a happy birthday on Instagram and shared the wonderful photo of a very feathery Colin.’60th and not feeling it

Queen rockstar Freddie Mercury had a successful life as one of the most famous musicians of all time.But despite all his fame, fortune and women and men all over the globe wanting him, Freddie's life was full of misery.He suffered heartbreak after heartbreak, dealt with a long battle with Aids which tragically killed him and during the final years of his life the disease rattled his body.Freddie went blind, lost lots of weight, lost a foot and was covered in Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions in his final days.Here's the dark side of Freddie's life explored...

Father John Misty has shared a new T-Rex cover – listen to his version of ‘Main Man’ below.The track is lifted from ‘AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex’, a new tribute album that’s released today (September 4).The album includes contributions from U2, Elton John, Nick Cave, Joan Jett and more.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: who is rumoured to be in the line-up?James Argent gets up close and personal with fans in Marbella after Gemma Collins splitGemma Collins poses in designer gear after denying new romance rumoursAs well as decorating her new Essex home to match her personality, Gemma is planning to move her parents in to the house next door as well as building another property at the bottom of her garden. Furnishing her dream home isn’t the only enviable thing Gemma’s been up to lately, the reality star has been keeping her fans up to date with all her luxurious foreign holidays too following her split from James Argent. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment