'I get funny looks because of where I live': Inside the Manchester community hit by sudden Covid-19 surge - and how it's fighting back

Avril Lavigne says she can appreciate and relate to Olivia Rodrigo and her musical journey in a big way.The songstress spoke with ET's Lauren Zima this week, ahead of the launch of her new album, and the pop superstar reflected on her recent meeting with the «Drivers License» singer.«I met her a [few months] ago and it's like she's kind of going through what I went through,» Lavigne shared. «I wrote my first album when I was 16 and experienced crushes and like dating or whatever for the first time and how intense that feels, and then writing songs and putting that into music.»«It’s so great because you’re putting all that into your art and it’s so real and people relate to that, and she’s great,» she added. «It was so lovely meeting her and she’s doing amazing stuff.»Lavigne has never shied away from incorporating her personal life into her music — which is actually where the title track of her new album came from.«So my new album is called because that was how I've been feeling at the beginning of making this record,» she said.

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David Beckham is a proud dad of four and can often be found sharing photos of his and Victoria's kids, Brooklyn, 22, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17 and ten-year-old Harper, on his social media – much to the delight of his 71 million followers.MORE: Harper Beckham's £1.5K ski jacket will blow your mindOn Thursday, the former footballer shared an adorable picture of his only daughter hugging the new family pet, her bunny Coco, and we can't help but notice how much she looks like her eldest brother.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shares adorable video of daughter Harper with new family memberIn the picture, the ten-year-old is wearing a silk blue and white pyjama set whilst smiling for David, who is behind the camera.READ:  I tried Victoria Beckham's go-to beauty products - this is what's actually worth itRELATED: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper Seven"Bunny love," the 46-year-old simply captioned the photo.David has a great relationship with his daughter and recently treated her and Cruz to a ski holiday during the school break. In the new picture, Harper could be seen bonding with her bunny CocoDavid and his two youngest children had fun in the snow but seem to have reunited with mum Victoria in their Cotswolds home since.Victoria was unable to join them as according to David she was working hard on her latest fashion collection.

Love Island's Camilla Thurlow revealed her growing baby bump on social media as she reached her 26th week of pregnancy.32-year-old Camilla has shared that this pregnancy has been a little tougher the second time round as she's experienced discomfort.The mum of one shared a photo of her growing bump while wearing a long-sleeved beige jumper dress on Instagram.The reality TV star opened up about the pain she's experiencing during this pregnancy.Her caption read: "Can't quite believe how quickly the time is going"Or how different this pregnancy (has been basically a lot more uncomfortable, if you have any tips for pelvic pain I would love to know them) #26weeks."After sharing the update many mothers were quick to advise Camilla with helpful tips and solutions to help with the pain.One follower penned: "The only thing that helped me was a support belt."Another added: "Pillow between knees when sleeping on your side." Camilla met husband Jamie Hewitt, 31, on Love Island in 2017 and the pair already share daughter Nell who is 14-months-old.The duo announced they were expecting their second child in December and revealed their joyous news on Instagram.The adorable announcement read: "We had an early gift this year and we couldn't be more grateful… 3 soon to be 4, June 2022."The Christmas-themed video announcement began with Jamie and little Nell creating gingerbread baubles that had their birth year written on itTheir unborn child was marked with a question mark, followed by "June 2022".The Love Island duo's second bundle of joy will arrive in summer, giving Nell a younger sibling.They have decided to keep the gender of the baby secret for now.Camilla struggled to find a romantic connection when she first entered the Love

Princess Charlotte helped bring Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle closer together after the two had a strained relationship from the start, according to a biography.Kate and Meghan reportedly did not see eye-to-eye from the beginning as revealed in the biography Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.However, it was Charlotte who helped the two bond while Meghan was living round the corner from Prince William, Kate and the children.The book says that Kate is an "extremely guarded person" with a tight group of friends so it was difficult for Meghan to get to know her.Prince Harry first introduced Meghan to his brother and Kate at Kensington Palace just a few months into their relationship.

BTS have clinched the IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year for 2021, beating out Adele and Taylor Swift.Yesterday (February 24), the International Federal of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced BTS’ win during a countdown on Twitter. This new accolade makes BTS the first artist to win the Global Recording Artist Of The Year two years in a row, having first won the title in 2020.“We are truly honoured to receive the IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year award,” said leader RM.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are jetting off on a tropical royal tour next month.Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday (February 24) that theDuke and Duchess of Cambridge will embark on a week-long trip to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The tour will see them visit Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas from March 19 to March 26.

Charli XCX‘s ‘Beg For You’ featuring SEVENTEEN’s Vernon has finally arrived.The new version of ‘Beg For You’ rework features a brand-new English-language verse from the K-pop idol, as well as additional production from PC Music head A.G. Cook, in the form of more ore electronic flourishes to the original’s instrumentation.

SEVENTEEN member Vernon has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to his label Pledis Entertainment.Today (February 25), the entertainment company confirmed the K-pop idol’s positive test in a statement posted to the group’s Twitter page. It noted that Vernon had begun experiencing a sore throat on February 24, which resulted in a positive result following the use of a self-test kit.“He promptly took a PCR test and was confirmed with COVID-19 on the morning of Friday, February 25,” wrote Pledis Entertainment, as translated by Soompi.

UFO expert has accused NASA of a huge cover-up after finding a "boot" on the surface of Mars.Scott C. Waring has claimed that he has "100% proof that NASA is hiding facts" from the public about the Red Planet.On February 24, Scott discovered "ancient alien artefacts" that would cause people to "doubt" NASA, when looking at images supposedly taken on Mars.He said: "I came across some ancient alien artefacts.

Kehlani has shared an emotive new single titled ‘Little Story’, coming as the second track shared from their forthcoming third album, ‘Blue Water Road’.Gentle atmospherics and warm, strummed electric guitars build the soundscape, with Kehlani employing a more restrained and laidback – though still typically enrapturing – vocal style. Opening the track, they sing: “Wouldn’t say I’m a liar, but I’m not always honest / I ain’t come through, but that’s why I ain’t promise / You got a face that I couldn’t lie to / Light blue lights in a white room / And you’re fine too.”‘Little Story’ was released alongside a black-and-white video, directed by Alexandra Thurmond in tandem with Kehlani theirself, that evokes the arthouse films of decades past.

direct to your inboxResidents in parts of Harpurhey and Moston are being invited for immediate Covid tests after a mutant strain was discovered in the area. Thousands of people will be invited for testing in the coming days as health chiefs work out how the E484K mutation has developed and spread.

direct to your inboxA woman was cut free from the wreck of a car after a nasty crash in Stretford last night.Firefighters, police and ambulance crews responded to the incident at The Quadrant roundabout just after 10pm.One car was involved in the crash on Great Stone Road.Firefighters spend several hours working to free the woman from the vehicle before she was taken to hospital.It is not believed the injuries were life-threatening.Police said no arrests were made.

direct to your inboxThree men have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug dealing after police seized £300,000 from a house in Moss Side.The arrests came after police were called to reports of men acting suspiciously at a car park off Moss Lane East in Moss Side on Saturday evening.When police arrived the men ran off, but were detained on nearby Playfair Street and Fairbank Avenue.A property on Moss Lane East, believed to be linked to the men, was then searched where £300,000 in cash was found in a suitcase alongside cannabis.Three men – aged 37, 33 and 30 – were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.They remain in custody for questioning.Four vehicles were also

Mohamoud Mohamed was just 17 when he was killed.Two weeks before his tragic death, a chilling message was passed between some of the gang members who would later be convicted of his killing.Lyrics to a rap track said: "I swear that's Mo let's kill him, kill him..."His death happened against the backdrop of rivalry between a Moss Side-based street gang, known as AO or Active Only, and the Rusholme Crips, with whom he was associated.It's the latest case when rap and drill lyrics have been the dark undercurrent to shocking crimes on the streets of Manchester.The murder of 18-year-old Sait M'Boob in Moss Side, back in 2017, came after gang rivalry fuelled by rap videos posted on YouTube.Just like in the case of Mohamoud Mohamed, rap lyrics

convicted of manslaughter after the death of 17-year-old Mohamoud Mohamed in Moss Side.

direct to your inboxA new Covid-19 surge testing centre will be set up at Moss Side leisure centre after a new variant of coronavirus was discovered in the area.The facility is expected to open by Thursday along with a mobile testing unit at the Arrahman Mosque on Bedwell Street.Testing centres have already been established at Our Lady’s RC Church on Raby Street and in the car park of the Gurdwara Temple on Monton Street.More than 10,000 people are being offered immediate PCR tests after four cases of a new ‘variant of concern’, known as E484k, were found in two households in Moss Side.

direct to your inboxThousands of people in Manchester are to be offered immediate Covid-19 tests after a new variant of the virus was identified in the area. Manchester City Council will be inviting everyone living or working within a specific footprint for tests from tomorrow after four cases of a new strain were identified in two households on Moss Side.