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Madonna, 63, has taken to Instagram to promote her new single Frozen with a string of pictures.The singer can be seen posing with rapper Fireboy DML, with the last picture sparking a frenzy as the actress posed in cut out trousers, exposing her rear.Madonna has been classed as the Queen of Pop, with a career spanning an astonishing five decades.The singer shows no plans of showing down as she took to Instagram to share news about her new song.Madonna showed off her incredible youthful appearance in the pictures, as well as her ageless figure.In the last picture, the singer can be seen crouched down in a black outfit, full of cutouts, giving her followers a view of her derriere.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)In view of her 17.7 million followers she captioned the post: "Frozen Remix song and video featuring @fireboydml."She added a trio of fire emojis and continued, "Music drops March 3rd………".In the other pictures the singer showed off her youthful style as she posed in a black corset like top, fishnet leggings and tiny leather shorts.She piled on the silver jewellery that includes diamond chokers and cross pendants.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)She wore a large pair of black sunglasses and her long blonde tresses were perfectly straight.The stunner wore a full face of makeup, showing off her youthful appearance.Many social media users took to the comments to express their view on Madonna's latest risque snaps.Sharoff12 said: "You're the best! Idol!"Brunnocher added: "Who made this outfit Madonna??"Hausoflandon commented: "QUEEN OF POP!"Madonna has also been showing her support for Ukraine, as she posted a fanmade video to her song Sorry.In the caption last week she penned: "Putin has violated every Human rights

Amanda Holden has revealed that her eldest daughter, Lexi, has signed with Kate Moss' modelling agency Storm Management.MORE: Amanda Holden poses with lookalike daughters as she shares intimate glimpse inside 51st birthdayThe mother-of-two proudly spoke of her daughter's latest achievement to the Daily Mail, revealing that although they had signed her this week, the 16-year-old won't be doing anything official until she turns 18.WATCH: Amanda Holden shares cute clip with her lookalike daughtersIn an exclusive interview with the newspaper, Amanda revealed: "They came after her and they're very lovely and nurturing and it will be a soft, slow thing and she won't do anything until she's 18 but they want her and that's what she wants to do."READ: Amanda Holden wows in tiny bikini in gorgeous beach photoRELATED: Amanda Holden makes fashion statement in leather mini-skirtThe 51-year-old went on to reveal that more than one modelling agency had shown interest in her teenage daughter but ultimately Lexi chose Storm. Amanda often shares pictures of her two daughter, Lexi and Hollie"She has made the decision to sign with them and Chris and I support her, and we are very protective but they're very keen," she said.Despite her new modelling career on the rise, Amanda still hopes that Lexi will go to university, and has encouraged her to "defer university for a year" if she wants, to see "where life takes her".Amanda, who also shares ten-year-old daughter Hollie with husband Chris Hughes, also joked about becoming a "momager", like Kris Jenner, but praised Chris for being the most "savvy" when it comes to business.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to visit Wales today to mark St David's Day - and it's a place which holds lots of special memories for the couple.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMeta, the tech giant that controls the Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram social media platforms, said that it has restricted access to Russian state media within the European Union. The moves are intended to limit the spread of Russian propaganda during the country’s invasion of Ukraine.“We have received requests from a number of governments and the European Union to take further steps in relation to Russian state-controlled media.

EXCLUSIVE: The excitement surrounding Steven Knight’s upcoming big-budget BBC war thriller Rogue Heroes has ramped up another notch with buyers in Europe, Canada and Australia acquiring the drama.

CORONATION Street fans called out a "schoolboy error" in the soap's recent plotline which saw Chesney Brown say goodbye to his son. The busy dad bid farewell to eldest Joseph, who he shared with now-deceased Katy Armstrong, as the youngster prepared for a life in Portugal with his gran.

Dancing On Ice star Connor Ball has updated fans after suffering a fall and injury during Sunday night's live show.

Meena Jutla has been getting away with murder, quite literally, for a long time and it appears she still is - despite being behind bars.

Springholm Nursery held a coffee morning and table top sale on Sunday to raise some funds.

Dundee’s Stobswell community is set to make a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Falkirk bus builder Alexander Dennis has been award a £62 million contract to build 137 zero emission buses, as part of the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund.

A Lanarkshire nurse is fronting a poignant stand against those who direct any form of abuse to health and social care professionals.

Beloved Rangers hero Brian Laudrup fears his former team's transfer business in January is having a sizeable impact on their stuttering title bid.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

Anthony Joshua has opened up the possibility of a second domestic dust-up against Dillian Whyte, with a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk currently hanging in the balance.The 32-year-old is due to face Usyk for a second time later this year after losing his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts via a unanimous points decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. However, that appears to have been throw into doubt after it emerged Usyk, who is Ukrainian, had enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence in a bid to defend his country against Russia.

Arsenal have earned a reputation for releasing top-of-the-line merchandise since the club agreed a deal with Adidas. But their latest reported collaboration has left fans unimpressed with the final product after images were leaked online.The Gunners announced their lucrative £300million kit deal with the German sportswear giant in 2018 after leaving Puma, with the agreement set to run until the end of the 2023-24 season.The north London outfit have released some eye-catching kit and clothing since linking up with Adidas, although their collaboration with Transport for London proved to be a huge flop with fans.And now, the club have reportedly teamed up with fashion guru Stella McCartney to bring out a new collection which includes t-shirts, hoodies, leggings and trainers.McCartney has worked closely with the sportswear giant since 2004 on a range of collections, including working with Paul Pogba for a special edition of Predator boots last year.This is the first time that the fashion brand has worked directly with a football team to design actual teamwear.

Chelsea supporter tagged Popworld Liverpool while trying to insult Virgil van Dijk - and got a memorable response from the baffled nightclub admin.Popworld shared an image of the Dutchman with a corner flag but with the nightclub's logo photoshopped on.A Blues fan then took to Twitter following his side's Carabao Cup final defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men on penalties, a game in which Van Dijk was named man of the match.It's fair to say the loyal Chelsea supporter did not agree with that assessment, saying that the Netherlands skipper allowed his side several golden chances to score.But Popworld's response got more than 36,000 likes on the social media platform - causing the aggrieved Chelsea fan to delete his initial message.In a now deleted tweet, the Twitter user wrote while tagging Popworld: "You conceded about 100 chances to a bang average Chelsea attack, you only got motm because you're the media's golden boy."You're not a patch on 37 year old Thiago Silva now get back in your box."Popworld Liverpool replied: "We’re a nightclub mate."Was Virgil van Dijk the star performer at Wembley? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHaving officially being named as the Carabao Cup Final 2022 Man of the Match, Van Dijk became the latest player to pick up the Alan Hardaker Trophy.He follows Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Jerzy Dudek and Stewart Downing in picking up the award as a Liverpool player, having helped keep Chelsea at bay for 120 minutes.The Alan Hardaker Trophy is named after a former EFL secretary who oversaw the launch of the cup in 1960 having conceived the idea.Van Dijk said after scoring his penalty in the 11-10 success from the spot: "Very special.

Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song is set to be named as the new Cameroon national team manager, under the orders of the country’s president Paul Biya.Sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi confirmed on Monday that Biya wanted manager Toni Conceicao replaced by Song.Kombi released a statement saying: “On very high instructions from the President of the Republic, the coach of the men's national football team, Mr Antonio Conceicao, has been replaced by Rigobert Song.“The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) is invited to take the necessary measures for a rapid and harmonious implementation of these very high directives."Fecafoot have also confirmed that Conceicao had seen his contract terminated.Their statement read: “This is an opportunity to thank all his staff for the work done without our national selection. The upcoming deadline for our national team requires new orientations and a new breath.

Twitter an article that showed new photos of her smiling and “putting a brave face”.Fans appeared delighted to see the singer doing well as they commented on the pictures.Linda was hailed as “an inspiration” to other people facing adversities.LoveforLindax said: “She looks so good though it’s so nice to see her smiling and enjoying herself.”HelenRe38536426 added: “@LindaNolan_ is an inspiration to everyone but i do not doubt for one minute how vulnerable she feels in the face of her diagnosis BUT how she feels with it and how she battles and presents herself with it is amazing and helps everyone with cancer. Go Linda! X”PaulaDefriez typed: “Linda is an inspiration in my battle against incurable cancer.”PAK1 wrote: “Linda you look beautiful!“You are an inspiration to everyone.“Even people not suffering from cancer but anyone who is ill or is feeling down or depressed! God bless you all!”Redfernjess1 chimed in: “You're so brave Lin my beautiful.“Smiling through it all you've done marvellously well xxxxxxxxxxx”Linda has recently supported a fellow celebrity who was also diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.She reached out to comedian Janey Godley, 61, after she was told in November last year about her diagnosis.Janey had uploaded a picture to Twitter showing her getting her hair cut by her husband.Linda replied to the post, saying: “He did an amazing job and so are you…“Took me a few G&T’s before I could go through with the cut!”Linda said in August last year that the hair loss she suffered after receiving cancer treatment had left her “traumatised”.She explained during an appearance on BBC Breakfast: “I’ve got certain side effects from the chemo.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe fast-growing Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s revenues soared in its first full year of business, climbing to $81 million in the 12 month period ended in March 2020 from around $8.9 million in the preceding period. The firm, which has been on an unprecedented acquisition binge of hit songwriter and producer catalogs —  been buying up catalogs by hitmakers ranging from Timbaland and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart to Jack Antonoff and Jeff Bhasker —  began trading on the London Stock Exchange in July of 2018.