Jesy Nelson swerves Little Mix BRIT nomination excitement to plough on with solo record

Two severe flood warnings have been issued in south Manchester which could pose a 'danger to life'.

Metallica have announced that their annual ‘Metallica Night’ event with the San Francisco Giants baseball team will be returning for an eighth year.The event, which has previously seen Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield perform the national anthem and drummer Lars Ulrich throw out the ceremonial first pitch, has been cancelled for the past two seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.This year’s ‘Metallica Night’ will take place on May 24 at Oracle Park – formerly AT&T Park – in San Francisco, as the Giants take on the New York Mets. Tickets are on sale here.“It’s a tradition that we’ve missed the last two seasons, so we’re really excited for the return of Metallica Night at Oracle Park with our hometown baseball team, the San Francisco Giants,” the band said in a statement.“This year marks the eighth time we’ll take the field for the National Anthem, first pitch, and a few other pre-game shenanigans, and it all takes place on Tuesday, May 24th against the New York Mets.”A post shared by Metallica (@metallica)Special packages for the event include a ticket to the game and a limited-edition Metallica/Giants T-shirt; a portion of the proceeds from every Metallica Night Special Event ticket sold will benefit the band’s All Within My Hands foundation.In 2020, Metallica‘s All Within My Hands Foundation donated $350,000 to a series of charities providing aid and care during the coronavirus crisis.“In the wake of the spread of the coronavirus, the most vulnerable people in our communities need help now more than ever,” Metallica said in a statement at the time.

dinosaurs, has been spotted by scientists in an unexpected location.“It’s kind of hiding in plain sight in the human genome,” says Aris Katzourakis at the University of Oxford.There are two examples of the long-extinct virus hidden inside every living human.The fossil viruses are very unlike the ones that infect us with everything from Covid-19 to the common cold.Modern viruses tend to be retroviruses, which actively insert DNA copies of their RNA genes into the genomes of the cells they infect. Between 5 per cent and 10 per cent of the human genome consists “junk DNA” from retroviruses.The recently-discovered fossil viruses belong to an ancient group of DNA viruses known by scientists as Mavericks.Traces of fossil Mavericks have been identified in fish, amphibians and reptiles in the past, but the only previous known example of Maverick DNA inside mammals is in cast, and is thought to have been cross-contaminated from fish.But these very ancient viral traces have been with us all along.Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here.In a new paper documenting the discovery, Katzourakis and his co-author Jose Gabriel Nino Barreat, write that one of the Maverick viruses was introduced into the genome of one of our distant ancestors at least 105 million years ago.“We further estimate the age of the viral ancestor around 268 [million years],” they write.“Our results provide evidence for some of the oldest viral integrations in the human genome and insights into the ancient interactions of viruses with the ancestors of modern-day mammals”.“There aren’t that many non-retroviral viruses in our genome,” Katzourakis told New Scientist.

Sunday Brunch viewers have called for a show shake-up after regular host Tim Lovejoy was replaced during the latest edition of the Channel 4 show.The 53-year-old presenter was replaced by Celebrity Gogglebox star Miquita Oliver on Sunday morning (February 20).She joined Tim's co-host Simon Rimmer in the studio and viewers seemed to love her presenting style.Some fans of the programme even called for her to be a permanent addition to the show.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "A much warmer interview technique with Miquita #SundayBrunch."Another added: "Miquita is doing a fine job... I much prefer her doing this."A third person posted: "Who is hoping Tim takes an extended break so Miquita can stay?"While a fourth social media user said: "So happy Tim’s off and @miquitaoliver is presenting!"However, some appeared to miss Tim and couldn't wait to have him back on their screens.""Just me missing Tim then? #SundayBrunch." one fan wondered.A second person wrote: "As much as i like this Miquita bird, i think i prefer Tim Lovejoy's complete indifference to his guests #sundaybrunch." Last month, Tim jokingly branded Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke "a terrible judge" after the TV presenter jumped into an impromptu dance on air - before ordering him off-set.Tim and Simon Rimmer welcomed Tom Read Wilson, Anton Du Beke, Tanya Moodie, Kerry Godliman and Robert Bathurst onto the show on January 16.

Mrs Brown's Boys is reportedly returning for a new series for the first time in almost a decade.The Irish sitcom stars show creator Brendan O'Carroll as Agnes Brown with several close friends and family members making up the rest of the cast.It adopts an informal production style where production mistakes and tomfoolery, mostly instigated by O'Carroll, are edited into each episode.Despite being lambasted by critics, the show has become a ratings success in both Ireland, where it is set, and the United Kingdom, where it is recorded.It also receives high ratings in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The show has won numerous awards.The last full series run of Mrs Brown's Boys aired in 2013.

JESY Nelson ignored Little Mix's Brit Award nomination tonight as she continued recording her solo music after quitting the group. The pop trio - Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock - were over the moon to be up for Best British Group - which they have yet to win.

Great British Bake Off star has revealed that Jade Thirlwall's appearance in the tent had a NSFW scene that was cut before its airdate. Jade became the latest Star Baker in the Celebrity Bake Off series benefiting Stand Up to Cancer this week with an incredible 3D Biscuit and Meringue showstopper.

Little Mix couldn't contain their excitement as they discovered that they had been nominated for Best British Group for the BRIT Awards.

Little Mix fans have called out Bake Off for their ‘cruel’ tweet about Jesy Nelson leaving the band.The Twitter post came during Jesy’s former bandmate Jade Thirlwall's winning appearance on the show on Tuesday night.The tweet featured a sketch of Jade’s Showstopper bake which was called: “Jade’s Can’t Live Without a Little Mix Concert” made out of gingerbread and featured all four members of the girl group. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Little Mix fans were left in tears after Jade Thirlwall made all four members of the band out of biscuit on The Great Celebrity Bake Off. During Tuesday (30 March) night’s episode of the Stand Up To Cancer spin-off series, the celebrity contestants were tasked with making a scene out of biscuits and meringue for the showstopper challenge.

Paul Hollywood is famed for his bewitching blue eyes – and his steely gaze wasn't lost on Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall.The singer, 28, appeared on Tuesday's edition of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer, trying her best to whip up the best desserts for charity.However, before filming in the legendary Bake Off tent, Jade confessed she had a soft spot for celeb baker Paul.She said: "I think I will be a bit starstruck when I see Paul and Prue."I am a proper fan and Paul's eyes are something else, aren't they? I'm getting all hot and bothered."And, after meeting the pair, Paul's eyes had the desired effect, leaving Jade struck by how "intense" his peepers appeared to be in real life.Meet the Great Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up

THE Great Celebrity Bake Off fans were left in tears this evening when Jade Thirlwall made Little Mix biscuits - including former bandmate Jesy Nelson. The 28-year-old star chose her own group as inspiration for her show-stopper in the Stand Up To Cancer special, which was filmed before Jesy sensationally quit the group in December.

THEY are the UK’s biggest girl group but Little Mix will become a boyband for their next video. I can reveal Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards will transform into men in their new video, their first without Jesy Nelson, who quit in December.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer was back for another round of celebrity bakes this evening (March 30), with four more stars vying to follow in the footsteps of recent Star Bakers Reece Shearsmith, James McAvoy and Alexandra Burke. The batch of famous faces braving the Bake Off tent this week were TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing champion Stacey Dooley, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall, comedian Katherine Ryan and musician and internet influencer KSI.

Little Mix have filmed their first music video without their former bandmate Jesy Nelson.

Jesy Nelson has pleaded with her fans to not be nasty as they bicker over what to call themselves.

Little Mix star says she is a 'proper fan' of the Bake Off judge as she tries her best to get a special Paul Hollywood handsake from him on the show. Jade appears on the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer tonight on Channel 4, the Mirror reports.

LITTLE Mix's Jade Thirlwall has admitted she was left all a fluster after coming face-to-face with judge Paul Hollywood in the Bake Off tent. The Sweet Melody hitmaker, 28, is set to appear on tonight's episode of the Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer where she jokingly reveals that she was left "hot and bothered" by the Liverpudlian's eyes.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall says Paul Hollywood ’s eyes made her “hot and bothered” as she joins him on Channel 4 Tuesday night. Appearing on the Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, she tries to instigate a handshake with him.

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock revealed that the band has returned to the music studio for their latest project months after Jesy Nelson quit.

LITTLE Mix's remaining members are not only back in the recording studio making new music, they're have a fun time while doing it. Singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 29, shared a cute video of her dancing alongside bandmates Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards during a break from songwriting and recording.