Gerard Pique Is 'Suffering' Amid Split from Shakira, Says President of His Soccer Club

Blake Appelqvist, one of the stars of the musical Bonnie & Clyde, currently playing at the revered Hayes Theatre, had a flying chat with Star Observer. We quickly got down to business when Appelqvist replied to a question asked about any possible differences in how they, as a non-binary actor, approach the role of a storied, married, heterosexual man from America’s past compared to other roles they’ve tackled, such as Oaken in Frozen or an Angel in Kinky Boots.“So it is a little bit of a freedom to be non-binary and playing a role that is not necessarily specified as whether or not he’s non-binary or if he’s binary presenting but I think it’s good and I feel like there should be more non-binary and gender non-conforming people playing cis-presenting roles.

In an interview with Variety magazine on Thursday, actor Noah Schnapp confirmed that his Stranger Things character Will Byers is gay.In a past interview, Schnapp described public opinion as wanting to label his character’s sexuality and that there wasn’t a need to rush to such conclusions. “I find that people do reach to put a label on him and just want to know, so badly, like, ‘Oh, and this is it.’ He’s just confused and growing up and that’s what it is to be a kid,” Schnapp explained. Following the release of season 4 volume 2, Schnapp confirmed Will’s sexuality, explaining that he wanted to prevent any spoilers from coming out until things became clearer in the newer episodes. Schnapp told Variety, “Now that he’s gotten older, they made it a very real, obvious thing.

Jenna Bush Hager made the most of her weekend and the warm weather, spending the day on the beach.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager wows in striking swimsuit photo during vacationThe Today star took to Instagram on Saturday to share some stunning photos from her outing, including a loved-up snap with her husband Henry Hager.The pair were all smiles as they posed for a selfie while taking a boat ride, and Jenna captioned it: "Loving part 2."VIDEO: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's rise to fameThe Read with Jenna star and her husband live in New York with their three young children, Mila, Poppy and Hal.MORE: Hoda Kotb discusses co-star Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry's relationshipMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights Today fans after time apartThe family enjoyed a week away together earlier in the month, with Jenna sharing some seriously sweet snapshots from their trip on social media.While Jenna was off work, her co-star Hoda Kotb hosted the show with sub hosts including Michelle Collins and Justin Sylvester, Jenna is incredibly close to her Today co-stars, and recently opened up about working on the NBC daytime show while talking to HELLO!.

Frenkie de Jong’s arrival would not be a statement signing by Erik ten Hag, according to Manchester United hero Teddy Sheringham.

As the UK gets ready to bask in record-breaking temperatures, Showcase Cinemas is offering free entry to its fully air-conditioned cinemas so people can keep out of the hot sun. But there's a catch - only people who have red hair can enjoy the offer.

Axl Rose has shared a statement dedicating Guns N’ Roses‘ most recent tour to Taylor Hawkins and criticising Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine.READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the showGuns N’ Roses played their last show of a European tour on Friday (July 15) and shortly afterwards, vocalist Axl Rose took to Twitter to dedicate the run of shows to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March.“It’s just a simple gesture n’ it’s awkward dealing with the gravity of something like this but in an effort to pay our respects, we’d like to dedicate this tour to our friend Taylor Hawkins,” wrote Rose.“Taylor was a really great guy and it was always great to see him! He was a great n’ always welcome part of touring these last few years! This is such a horrible thing and our hearts go out to his family, friends, band mates and everyone who loves him.”pic.twitter.com/2XARyYUtTO— Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 16, 2022In 2019, Hawkins revealed he was once approached by Rose to join Guns N’ Roses following the exit of the original members but turned him down, following advice from Queen drummer Roger Taylor.“He said, ‘I see you and Dave (Grohl) onstage and there’s something you can’t buy there. There’s something between you guys that might not be there with Axl Rose.’ And he was right,’” Hawkins explained.The Foos sticksman continued: “For all our trials and tribulations, Dave is like a brother.

Pink Floyd‘s Roger Waters has hit out at The Weeknd and Drake, saying that he is “far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be”.In a recent interview with Toronto’s The Globe and Mail, Waters asked the interviewer why his recent shows in the Canadian city weren’t reviewed by the publication or any others in the area.He was then told that The Weeknd was set to open his ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ tour in Toronto on the same night (the show ended up being cancelled due to power outages in the region).Waters then responded: “I have no idea what or who the Weeknd is, because I don’t listen to much music. People have told me he’s a big act.

The Met Office is warning people about the dangers of extreme heat over the next few days with temperatures potentially topping 40C in some places. A 'national emergency' has been declared in England and a red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for the first time.

A British man has been found dead alongside a woman with serious injuries at a hotel in Italy. The couple, who are from Manchester according to reports in MailOnline, were found at the four-star Hotel Continentale in Florence on Saturday morning.

The proposed development of Ryebank Fields has been protested against for years. The grassland, owned by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), has been used by residents of both Chorlton and Trafford as a place to walk dogs and enjoy nature since the university stopped using the land for sports and recreation back in 1996.

Francesca Allen has shared that she likes Adam Collard amid the backlash he’s received since making his Love Island return. Francesca, 26, starred on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2019 as one of the bombshells, with the brunette beauty coupling up with Curtis Pritchard and Michael Griffiths. She didn’t find love in the villa, but has since got engaged to boyfriend Ed Crossan.

A good moisturiser is an essential part of most people’s skincare routine, but your usual rich face cream may feel too heavy in the hot weather. If this sounds familiar, swapping your usual go-to for one of these best new gel moisturisers will keep your skin feeling fresh and hydrated this summer.

Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra has said a forthcoming reissue of the band’s 1980 debut album ‘Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables’ was done “intentionally” behind his back.The band announced the reissue earlier this month, which has been mixed by Grammy-winning studio engineer Chris Lord-Alge. It’s slated for release on September 30 via Manifesto Records.Though the reissue was approved by the band’s current lineup, Biafra, who hasn’t been part of the outfit since their 1986 disbandment, made his disapproval of the project clear.“People are asking, so I guess I have to say something,” he wrote on Alternative Tentacles, the website for his independent record label. “LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY!!”Read his lengthy statement below in full:“This was done almost totally behind my back.

announcing his forthcoming EP ‘Red & White’, Lil Uzi Vert has shared a new single titled ‘Space Cadet’.Vert dropped the track on SoundCloud yesterday (July 16), which boasts pounding bass, rapid bars and a fiery, true-to-form energy. Though it hasn’t yet arrived on Spotify or Apple Music, the song sports the same artwork as his ‘Red & White’ EP, signalling that it’s one of the cuts on the project.Check out ‘Space Cadet’ below.‘Red & White’ is yet to receive an official release date, though it’s expected to arrive in the coming weeks, ahead of his forthcoming LP ‘The Pink Tape’.

dementia in 2004.The legendary presenter spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about when he "realised she needed help" with her close family.Angela recalled when she first got in contact with the Alzheimer's Society.She said to Express.co.uk: "My late mother Edna, was diagnosed with vascular dementia back in 2003 or 2004, after my father's sudden death from a massive heart attack."At that time I knew little about dementia, and I realised I needed a bit of help because I was going to be her primary carer right at the beginning."So I rang the Alzheimer's Society, and asked them for some help and advice and they were very, very supportive."She continued: "And I felt that I wanted to give something back to them."So I became an ambassador for them and then have chaired various committees and things that they've done."So I now co-chair the Prime Minister's Champion group for dementia."This has been something I've been involved with really since 2004 and I remain an ambassador for them."She also recalled a memory with a journalist that stood out to her from some years ago.Angela explained: "I've told this story so many times, talking to a journalist from the national press when I first became an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society."I was happy to talk about the condition and how I personally was involved with it and the effect that it was having on my mum."And I remember the journalist saying to me, 'Aren't you embarrassed to be talking about this in public?'"She continued: "Why would I be? I mean that but you have to understand that we're talking 10, nearly 20 years ago knowing that there was a stigma attached to dementia, people did not talk about it."Because they didn't talk about it there was a lack of information and a

Gerard Piqué and Shakira are living separate lives, Spanish media outlets assure that the Colombian singer and businesswoman is considering moving back to the United States. Spain’s national daily sports newspaper Marca reports a legal battle between Shakira and the Spanish soccer player.Although the pair never tied the knot, Shakira and Piqué might bring their disagreements before a judge to decide their rights with their two sons, Milan and Sasha.The publication also informed that a journalist of Televisión Española claims that the “Waka Waka” singer wants to move to Miami, Florida, for a while and bring them with her for at least two months.Allegedly the Barcelona Club athlete refused to allow Shakira to leave Spain with their kids and sign the necessary paperwork giving her permission.Shakira and Chris Evans are the internet’s favorite fantasy coupleShakira reappears shaking her hips weeks after calling it quits from Gerard PiquéCreepy messages were spray painted in front of Shakira’s family home in BarcelonaThe singer’s decision to leave Barcelona for a while comes after creepy messages were left right outside her family home.

Shakira didn’t appear to be her usual cheerful self as she was spotted out and about after what has been a challenging time. The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker has been dealing with high-pressure situations in her personal life after splitting from longtime boyfriend Gerard Pique, and concerns over her father’s health after he suffered a fall. So it’s no surprise Shakira, 45, looked a little downbeat when she was seen out in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday. She appeared to be alone while driving back to her home in the city and had a strained look on her face. Earlier in June, the Whenever, Wherever singer announced the end of her 11-year relationship with Barcelona footballer Gerard, 35. In a joint statement released via Shakira’s publicist, the former couple said: ‘We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. ‘For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.  Thank you for your understanding.’Gerard and Shakira met in 2010 while she filmed the video for her iconic World Cup song Waka Waka for the competition in South Africa.

Shakira seems not to be able to can’t catch a break lately. After making headlines following her split from Gerard Piqué and the accident, her father had in which she was later seen inside an ambulance. Now the Colombian singer is dealing with creepy messages right outside her family home in Barcelona.The superstar had to call the police and cleaning services to get rid of several graffiti written in English.

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Gerard Piqué began making headlines, Shakira reappeared on social media looking better than ever. Although she is going through a hard time, the Colombian superstar is still part of the jury of her new reality show, Dancing with Myself.In a recent video shared by the official NBC account, Shakira invited her fans to participate in the #ShakiraChallenge.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that Gerard Pique is 'suffering' in the aftermath of his split from wife Shakira, but has given his full backing to the defender.Pique and the Colombian singer announced they would be separating last month, having spent 11 years together. Reports in Spain placed the blame for the split at Pique's door, with claims that he had strayed from the pop star.But neither Pique nor Shakira have addressed those allegations, with new reports that they had been in an 'open relationship'.