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Lady Gaga’s dogwalker, Ryan Fischer, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund the purchase of a new van, with which he’ll continue the cross-country road trip he embarked on two months ago.The GoFundMe campaign was made public on Monday (August 16), after Fischer ceased travels with his previous van “Trudy”, a 1991 Ford Falcon rental that he said “drove like a boat in high wind”.Fischer began his six-month journey trekking across the US back in June, citing a need to recover from the trauma he sustained from being shot while he was walking three of Gaga’s dogs in February.“At times I was scared,” he wrote in a statement alongside his GoFundMe. “I was lonely.

Liam Gallagher made his live return last night with an anticipated show for NHS workers at London’s O2 Arena.The show, which marked the first public gig from the former Oasis gig in eighteen months, rewarded NHS workers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, and marked the first of two sold-out nights at the venue.Liam kicked off his live comeback with Oasis staple ‘Hello’, before heading straight into a barnstorming rendition of ‘Morning Glory’.While the rest of the gig saw Liam flitting between Oasis’ back catalogue and his own solo albums, a special encore saw him performing ‘Go Let It Out’.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterKourtney Kardashian has been showing off her stunning figure in some sizzling snaps while she enjoys the sunshine while in Mexico.Taking to Instagram to show off her toned physique, Kourtney wowed her fans and followers as she wore a bright multicoloured bikini. The minuscule bikini featured colours like mustard, red, black, green and peach, which all complemented the stunning star's skin tone and complexion.With her hair in an up-do and large shades covering her eyes, the stunning Kardashian sister leant to the side with one leg in front of the other and posed.

MADONNA celebrated turning 63 with a typically lavish bash in Italy. The music icon was joined by her children, Lourdes, 24, Rocco, 21, Mercy James, 15 David Banda, 15, and twins Estere and Stella, eight, for the no expenses spared trip.

EVER struggle to remember the lyrics to your favourite song? Turns out you’re in good company – as even Britpop legend Noel Gallagher has revealed he sometimes forgets the words to his classic Oasis tunes. He told The Sun: “I’ve played Don’t Look Back In Anger a billion times and sometimes I think, ‘What is the first line?’” So how good is your music memory – pop perfect, or a bit rocky? We’ve picked out some all-time favourite pop and rock songs.

HE was once a Grammy-winning R&B superstar with millions of adoring fans - but for over two decades R Kelly has faced allegations of sexual abuse. Now 54, the singer - who has consistently denied any wrongdoing - will stand trial tomorrow.

A post shared by Bobbi Brown Makeup Artist (@justbobbidotcom)When it comes to colour, less is more, particularly if your frames are heavy and already accentuating  your eyes. Steer clear of  high shines and intense  shimmer, and opt for powder or a subtle foil.

Arsenal have reignited their push for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.Negotiations appeared to have brought to a grinding halt for the Englishman earlier this month over his £35m fee.But ‘mediations’ between representatives of the club have seen them revive the deal, which has seen a new figure emerge.Another player that has been a long-term target is Manuel Locatelli, with the North London side entering a transfer battle with Juventus.But the Serie A giants have made a late move which would scupper Mikel Arteta’s plans.

Blake Shelton may need to brush up on his wife Gwen Stefani's discography. Shelton, 45, made an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" recently and filmed a segment in which he paired up with his fellow "The Voice" alum Nick Jonas to play against Kelly Clarkson and John Legend for a game called "Throw Me a Line." For the game, a disembodied voice would say a line from the middle of a popular song and the singers would have to buzz in and sing the title of the song.

Carrie Underwood is facing backlash for her response to a speech addressing mask mandates for children. As cases of coronavirus have once again begun to rise and schools pick up for the fall semester, mask mandates have been a hot topic, specifically whether children should be mandated to wear masks at school.

thinking about it, because I know I should just be grateful to get my health back.”It’s an experience sure to resonate with thousands of other women who only fathomed the extent of their lockdown weight gain or loss when they tried on a favourite pair of jeans after a long hiatus, and found they didn’t fit. Size fluctuation may not be the sexiest topic, but it happens to everyone. When it does, women are faced with a choice until (and if) they return to their previous size: make do with clothing bought to fit a defunct body shape, or shell out for new clothes. At least, those used to be the only options.

Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga’s dog walker, admits he’s facing a difficult road to recovery to overcome wounds both physical and mental.

Kourtney Kardashian looked absolutely sensational in a tiny two-piece as she posed for a series of mirror selfies while vacationing with her beau Travis Barker in Mexico.Just days after her drummer beau boarded his first flight since surviving a deadly plane crash in 2008, the 42-year-old reality star looked ready to hit the beach in her patterned swimsuit, which showcased her incredible curves on Tuesday afternoon.As she flaunted her toned bikini body with her 138 million Instagram followers, the beauty oozed confidence as she stood proudly in a pair of black wedges.

Naomi and Wynonna Judd are soon to be members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association held a virtual announcement, hosted by hall of fame member Reba McEntire on Tuesday morning, to reveal the 2021 inductees, which included Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles, Peter Drake and The Judds, who will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category.ET spoke with the mother-daughter duo about their historic induction and what this moment means for them as country music singers and as a family.«I'm a 10 on the one to 10 scale.

Grimes is giving fans a super rare glimpse of her 1-year-old son!

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterJesy Nelson has sent her fans wild with a sizzling snap of herself in a bikini teasing her first single as a solo artist.The 30-year-old singer has been hard at work for months on creating her new solo album after leaving Little Mix in December after feeling like she was under "too much pressure".And now she has appeared to give her followers a sneak peak at her debut single by taking to Instagram to share a sexy polaroid.Jesy looked sensational as she slipped into a Union Jack pattered bikini that showed off her ample cleavage and toned legs and abs.She wore her long brunette tresses cascading over her shoulders under a matching headscarf, and added a sporty element

Chris Willman Music WriterSome performers end up having more lively discographies posthumously than they ever did in life. Anderson .Paak does not mean to be one of them.

Carrie Underwood drew harsh criticism online for liking an anti-mask mandate tweet made by conservative blogger Matt Walsh.The 38-year-old singer showed her support for Walsh's words with a simple heart reaction to his two-minute long clip addressing the Nashville School Board last week.Fans were not pleased upon realizing their American Idol supported anti-mask sentiments despite the ongoing global pandemic where COVID-19 has killed more than four million people worldwide, with cases of the highly contagious Delta variant surging throughout the world.

Alicia Silverstone shared a passionate kiss with a handsomemystery man after lunch at the Mexican eatery Gracias Madre on Monday afternoon in West Hollywood.The44-year-old Clueless actress looked smitten as she draped one arm around her new suitor as they locked lips.Following lunch at the vegan, plant-based restaurant, the pair packed on the PDA as they looked lost in conversation while walking back to their cars. New beau? Alicia Silverstone shared a passionate kiss with a handsome mystery man after lunch at the Mexican eatery Gracias Madre on Monday afternoon in West HollywoodFor their outing, the mother-of-one sported a long navy blue jumpsuit with a tie around her trim waist, a long gold pendant and a pair of yellow chunky heels.

Barbra Streisand has opened up about how she really feels after watching Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s version of the acclaimed film A Star Is Born.The legendary actress known for her iconic roles in Funny Girl, Yentl, Hello Dolly and the 1976 version of A Star Is Born, decided to comment on the latest production, describing the storyline as the “wrong idea.”Barbra went on to explain that when she prepared for her role, she was nervous about her performance after seeing how great Judy Garland did, thinking “Oh my God, how am I going to do this? I have to change it.

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