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Fontaines D.C. have shared the brand new single and title track from their forthcoming new album ‘Skinty Fia’ – listen to the track below.The song is the third to be lifted from the record, which is set for release on April 22 via Partisan Records, after previous singles ‘I Love You’ and ‘Jackie Down The Line’.According to a press release Skinty Fia is an Irish phrase which means “the damnation of the deer”, which is used to display disappointment or annoyance.

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Kylie Jenner is giving fans a peek inside her second pregnancy. On Monday, the 24-year-old reality star posted a YouTube video titled «To Our Son,» in honor of her and Travis Scott's baby boy, Wolf Jacques Webster. The nearly 10 minute-long clip features highlights from Kylie's second pregnancy, from finding out she was expecting to the newborn's February arrival.The video starts with a look at Kylie's positive pregnancy test, Travis' sweet reaction to the news, and the first visit to the doctor alongside the couple's first child, 4-year-old Stormi.After confirming the baby on the way, the growing family shares the happy news with grandma Kris Jenner, who proclaims, «This is one of the happiest days of my life.»Footage of Kylie hearing her baby's heartbeat, showing off her growing belly, and soaking in the excitement with Stormi follows, before the video takes fans inside the mom-to-be's elaborate baby shower.«You're the best mom in the world,» Kris tells Kylie while giving a toast at the event.

Dancing on Ice star Liberty Poole looked radiant as ever as she caught some rays in a plunging top as she posed in a series of sexy snaps on Instagram.The 22-year-old beauty posed in a low cut black strappy top to bare her flesh to the sunlight, smiling for the camera while posing in front of a beautiful Birmingham backdrop.In a bid to tackle the cool weather, Liberty covered up with an oversized black and red football jacket emblazoned with LA, an abbreviation of Los Angeles."Sunshine on my mind," she captioned the post.The star accessorised with her trademarks long blond locks cascading down her back with a full face of glam makeup.Fans flocked to the comments to compliment the star on her gorgeous look.Fellow Love Island star Lucinda Strafford gushed: "Omg wow," follow by a heart emoji.Other commented: "West Mids representing!!" followed by love heart eye emojis, while another added: "Queen of Brum, you look beautiful!"Liberty recently joined a slew of stars celebrating St Patrick's Day by posting a stunning snap online.Clad head-to-toe in green, the happy star flashed her gorgeous smile as she posed in an oversized Guinness Hat and sipped on a large pint of the Irish stout beer in a pub to celebrate the occasion.The former Nando's waitress accessorised with a matching green bag and long pink nails as she bared cleavage in her revealing top.Captioning the snap, the stunning reality star said: "Top of the morning to ya!" followed by an Irish shamrock emoji.The reality star was in good company as Irish Love Island host Laura Whitmore joined in on the fun posting a series of fun snaps as she celebrated the landmark day.The blonde bombshell recently hit the headlines after rumours claimed she’s been enjoying a string of

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Olympic gold medallist Dean Woods read his own eulogy as he briefly raised the spirits of mourners with a video message at his own funeral. The Australian cyclist was the one to tell his own life story ahead of his death, aged just 55.The 1984 cycling champion tragically died of cancer earlier this month. Woods' funeral took place in Wangaratta in the Australian state of Victoria, and he appeared via video wearing the suit he was buried on.“I’m well prepared, even though I’m in the box in front of you,” he said, drawing laughter from some in attendance.

ON The Buses star Anna Karen has died in a blaze apparently started after she dozed off while smoking. Anna, 85 — Olive in the 1970s sitcom — was heard screaming “Help me, help me” as the fire engulfed her terraced home.

Anna Karen's neighbours believe the soap star died in a house fire that was started by a lit cigarette.The EastEnders star, who was known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell – on the soap, died at the age of 85 in a fire at a home on Windsor Road, Ilford, as firefighters were called to scene at 10:30pm on Tuesday 22 February. While a London Fire Brigade spokesperson said at the time that the "cause of the fire is under investigation", Anna's neighbours believe it could've been caused by a cigarette.

ON The Buses star Anna Karen has died in a blaze apparently started after she dozed off while smoking. Anna, 85 — Olive in the 1970s sitcom — was heard screaming “Help me, help me” as the fire engulfed her terraced home.

Mail Online: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna."A London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Mirror: "Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford."Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire."Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene."The Brigade was called at 2240 and the fire was under control by 2338.Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations attended the incident.The cause of the fire is under investigation."Anna was the only surviving cast member left who had worked on the legendary 1960s and 1970s sitcom On The Buses, which ended in 1973.The actress played Olive and she featured in all 74 episodes of the hit show.She also appeared in the highest-grossing film in 1971 - Mutiny on the Buses and Holiday on the BusesHowever, she was not known solely in that role.The British-South African actress also became an Eastenders star.She had been a close pal of Barbara Windsor's after first meeting her when the pair were aspiring beginners starring together in the hit classic Carry on Camping back in 1969.They then met again on the showbiz circuit when they featured in Eastenders together in 1996.Anna had taken on the role of the sister of Barbara's character Peggy Mitchell, meaning the pair spent a great deal of time together on-set.Off-screen, Barbara preceded her in death by just over two years.The Carry On legend died in December 2020 at the age of 83 after a battle with Alzheimer's.Anna is said to have enjoyed an eventful romantic life as the wife of fellow actor, Terry Duggan, prior to his death back in 2008.However, at the time of her death, she was widowed and had no children.Her agent Shane

DANNIELLA Westbrook has said she is "devastated" after her screen aunt Anna Karen died in a house fire. The former Sam Mitchell actress, 48, appeared alongside the Aunt Sal star in EastEnders.

EastEnders cast and crew have come out in their droves to share tributes to the late actress Anna Karen, who played the beloved Aunt Sal on the BBC soap.The On The Buses star sadly died Tuesday night, February 22, at the age of 85 in a devastating house fire. The news has sent shockwaves throughout her former colleagues. EastEnders was one of the first to pay tribute to the fan-favourite Walford staple, as a spokesperson for the soap shared everyone has been “deeply saddened” by the news of her death.

EastEnders have shared a statement confirmed the death of actress Anna Karen.

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Anna Karen has been killed in a house fire in east London.

Anna Karen has tragically passed away aged 85 in a house fire. Anna was known for starring in TV shows like EastEnders, where she played Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, and 70s comedy, On The Buses. Her EastEnders character was last seen on the hit BBC soap in 2017.

EASTENDERS and On the Buses star Anna Karen died in a house fire aged 85 last night. The 70s actress, who found fame for her role as Olive in the TV sitcom based around the number 11 bus, died in the blaze at her home in Ilford, east London.

Actress Anna Karen has died aged 85 following a devastating hour fire in east London.The television legend is best known for playing Olive in 70s comedy On The Buses and Peggy Mitchell's sister Aunt Sal in EastEnders.Firefighters were called to the blaze at her home in Ilford on Tuesday (February 22) evening.20 firemen and three fire engines rushed to the fire at around 10.20pm after neighbours raised the alarm after smoke was spotted from Anna's front door.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.