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The 1975 covered Take That‘s 1992 single ‘A Million Love Songs’ in the Live Lounge today (October 11) – check out the video below.Matty Healy and co. recorded a special session for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month ahead of releasing their fifth album, ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, this Friday (October 14).To begin, The 1975 played their recent single ‘I’m In Love With You’.

Tour life! Sean Kingston has been traveling from city to city performing — and he exclusively invited Us Weekly to see what his routine is like.

Tameside will become the first borough outside London to work with a charity to help vulnerable youngsters who ‘keep professionals awake at night’ out of a life of crime.

Machine Gun Kelly performed an acoustic rendition of Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Thinking Out Loud’ during an intimate London show yesterday (October 3).The rapper-turned-punk rocker performed three shows at Kingston nightclub Pryzm to celebrate the release of his sixth studio album ‘Mainstream Sellout’ earlier this year.According to Setlist.FM, the singer performed his track ‘Why Are You Here’, leading into ‘Thinking Out Loud’, and following with his songs ‘Banyan Tree (interlude)’, ‘Jawbreaker’ and ‘Sid & Nancy”‘.“See I came here I think I’m Ed Sheeran all of a sudden,” the singer joked on stage.Watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.QUERO VERSÃO ESTÚDIO AGORA! No show de ontem (01/10) em Londres, Machine Gun Kelly cantou 'Thinking Out Loud' de Ed Sheeran pic.twitter.com/P3rDYtAluZ— MGK Brasil (@MGKBRA) October 2, 2022Reviewing MGK at Wembley Arena, the first UK date of his world tour, NME wrote: “It’s a swaggering bravado that dominates the two-hour, 29-track show from its first seconds, when he appears on Wembley Arena’s stage via pink helicopter.”“Making Wembley Arena feel intimate, Machine Gun Kelly owns the stage for the duration of the concert. Backed by a five-piece band, the aggressive moments from his past two albums shake the foundations of the venue while cuts from the rap-heavy ‘Hotel Diablo’ inspire countless moshpits.“The last time he was in London, it was at Brixton Academy, ‘and it didn’t look like this,’ laughs MGK before promising, ‘We are just beginning’.

Gwen Stefani pushed away the Monday blues by celebrating her 53rd birthday, and shared an assortment of clips on Instagram that captured a few memorable moments.The Voice judge excitedly showed a couple gifts she had received, including a mini Balenciaga bag that she stated was from 'my boys.' Her husband and singer, Blake Shelton, paid a tribute to his wife on his own Instagram page, wishing her a 'happy birthday' and expressing, 'I love you so freakin much!!!!'   Birthday girl: Gwen Stefani, 53, shared a few clips on her Instagram story earlier Monday to show her fans some of the gifts she received for her birthday In one short reel, Gwen could be seen holding a yellow Balenciaga mini bag, happily explaining to the camera that, 'my boys got me this.'  The beauty could possibly be referencing to her three sons, Kingston, 16, Zuma, 14, and Apollo, 8, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale. Blake might have also helped out with the special gift. 'It's so cute!' she added before the video ended. The It's My Life singer was seen wearing a warm, flannel shirt on top of a plain white T-shirt. Her blonde hair was pulled back into a tight ponytail, while her side bangs bordered one side of her face.  Special gift: During the short video, the singer explained that the Balenciaga bag was from her 'boys' Happy smile: The It's My Life hitmaker appeared to be excited to receive a Balenciaga bag as a special birthday gift To accessorize her ensemble for the day, Gwen added an assortment of gold necklaces.

Later… With Jools Holland kicked off with a stylish performance from The 1975.Showcasing two singles from their upcoming fifth album, ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, The 1975 dimmed the lights and suited up for a swaggering playthrough of ‘Happiness’, breaking out an acoustic guitar for frontman Matty Healy to strum on as he melted hearts with ‘I’m In Love With You’.Take a look at the clips for both performances below:‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’ is primed for release on October 14 via Dirty Hit. In addition to ‘Happiness’ and ‘I’m In Love With You’, the album will feature singles ‘Part Of The Band’ and ‘All I Need To Hear’.Following the album’s release, The 1975 will embark on a supporting world tour.

Gwen Stefani will be 53 years old on 3 October - especially when you look at her latest photos. The No Doubt singer looked amazing in a series of snapshot she shared on social media days before her big milestone.READ: Meet The Voice US stars' families: Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton and moreFans were amazed at her appearance in the images which included a close-up of the mom-of-three wearing bright red lipstick and with the most sensational eyelashes. WATCH: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's love story Gwen's followers immediately began commenting and marveled at how youthful she looked writing: "So pretty," and, "love you Gwen," as a third asked how she maintains her vibrant platinum locks.A number of her fans also said they'd love to see her without her makeup with one commenting: "I already know she’s beautiful inside but I’d love to see the natural beauty that is Gwen….one day."READ: Gwen Stefani confesses she was nervous to reunite with Blake Shelton on The Voice​MORE: Fans are left on the edge of their seats as Camilla Cabello blocks Gwen Stefani on The VoiceGwen will likely spend her special day with her loved ones, including husband, Blake Shelton, and her sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. A post shared by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani)Gwen's fans want to know her beauty secretsWhile she looks fantastic, Gwen has been honest about how her thoughts on aging, admitting she struggles with it at times. In conversation with Luisa via Roma's magazine, she said the aging process was one of the catalysts for the launch of her beauty brand, GXVE, admitting: "I just want to look as good as I can at any age, like we all do, and share that quality makeup truly does make a big difference in how you feel."MORE: Blake Shelton reveals

The 1975 have announced details of a special album release show in Kingston-upon-Thames next month – get all the details on how to purchase tickets below.On October 13, the band will play the Pryzm venue just hours before they release their fifth album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’.Tickets for the intimate gig will go on sale over the counter at Banquet Records in Kingston this Sunday (October 2) from 9am, with ticket and album bundles available alongside ticket-only options. Find all you need to know on tickets for the gig here.Three days later (October 16), the band are set to make an appearance at a signing session at London’s Rough Trade East.

Primark as the company is introducing a self-service system at its stores - but there are concerns at how shoppers get out of the shops.Budget shoppers are about to see big changes at the fashion store, as the project is set to be rolled out across further branches.The retailer has been trialling self-service check-outs, similar to the types seen in supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's, at certain branches - but now the scheme is set to be rolled out at even more stores.READ MORE: Woman tries full face of Primark makeup and result leaves people 'running to shop'At first the scheme was tested out at Primark's Sheffield and Northampton stores, but now the system is being expanded to try and help customers cut time if they don't want to wait in lengthy queues.The next phase of the trial will see three more stores try out the self-service system.According to the Mirror the reaction to the idea so far has been "positive."A spokesperson for the retailer said: "Earlier this year we launched a trial of self-service checkouts in our Sheffield and Northampton stores. "The response so far has been really positive, especially from customers who are short on time or making smaller purchases."We’re rolling the trial out to our West Bromwich, Kingston and Coventry stores in the coming weeks to help us understand further the benefits that self-service checkouts bring."The tills have already been installed in the stores, and have also got people talking on social media.TikTok user @samirahhxoxo posted a video of the tills, and said it all looked "bougee."In other words, it looks quite fancy.

Declan Donnelly.Oliver Hart, 30, appeared at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court on Friday where he admitted conspiracy to steal in relation to an alleged car theft operation running between January and July last year.He also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle in connection with 11 electric bikes from Velospeed, in Thatcham, Berkshire, between June 14 and June 17, 2021.Hart appeared at the south-west London court alongside several co-defendants, speaking only to confirm his name and enter guilty pleas.He is one of a number of defendants who have pleaded guilty to charges in relation to the alleged car theft operation.Other defendants, including Ryan Crafts, 29, from Wokingham, Berkshire, and Charlie Kavanagh, 27, from Ashford, Surrey, have pleaded not guilty.Judge Anne Brown listed their trial date for September 4, 2023.Those who have pleaded guilty, including Hart, are expected to be sentenced after the trial has concluded, the court heard.Police were called to Dec’s west London home in the early hours of April 6, 2021.The I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! presenter, his wife and their three-year-old daughter were reportedly asleep at the time.No vehicles were taken.On Thursday, Ant and Dec revealed the ‘worst kept secret in telly’ as they confirmed a new all-star series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is filming in South Africa.The iconic duo revealed the news on Twitter today, writing: ‘South Africaaaaaaa! That’s right, we’re filming a very special version of I’m A Celebrity in South Africa which is coming to your tellies in 2023.’In the clip, they both begin: ‘We’ve got news,’ with Dec adding: ‘It’s probably the worst kept secret in television, but we can confirm we’re doing a very special series of I’m

Gwen Stefani had a big reason to celebrate recently when she rang in her niece, Ryan's, 16th birthday and her heartfelt tribute had some fans seeing double. The Voice judge was delighted to share an adorable snapshot of the birthday girl looking like she'd taken a leaf out of her famous aunt's book with a cute but edgy look. MORE: Gwen Stefani baffles fans with 'unrecognizable' appearance on chat show In the image on Instagram stories, Ryan was standing proudly in front of an array of gorgeous pink, purple and silver balloons with a jeweled sign which read: "Sweet 16." She had her arms crossed and her hair perfectly curled, with a tiara placed on her head. The teenager wore a pair of ripped, denim hotpants which Gwen would have loved for herself, and a sweet butterfly sweater, complete with a pair of purple, heart-shaped glasses which hung on her pocket. MORE: Gwen Stefani looks so different with bobbed hair and glassesMORE: Gwen Stefani shares divisive sneak peek of The Voice"Ha Happy Sweet 16 to our niece!!! Ryan we love u," wrote Gwen. The star adores being both a mom to her three boys, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo, and an aunt to her brother's children too.  Gwen's niece turned 16Gwen doesn't have any children with her husband, Blake Shelton, as she shares them with her ex Gavin Rossdale. But Blake adores being a stepfather to Gwen's sons and spoke about it earlier this year in an interview with Country Countdown USA host, Lon Helton.MORE: Blake Shelton reveals exciting news about his tour: 'Here we go'"What I've been looking forward to doing for the last four or five years is eyeing that timeline, that part of my career, where I just need to start stripping some things away," he said.

Married At First Sight. Paul is currently lighting up our screens coaching the brides and grooms, and now the Daily Star is taking a deep dive into Paul’s own life, including his own relationship with wife, Jill, and his stunning net worthAs we watch the latest batch of married hopefuls fight to make their marriages work, let’s take a look inside the glamorous life of matchmaker Paul C BrunsonHe is often see dishing out marriage advice to hopeful singletons on Married At First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating, but what’s the state of Paul’s own marriage when he’s off-camera?American star Paul is married to his gorgeous wife Jill, with the couple meeting over two decades ago back in 2000 at Virginia’s Old Dominion University in America while they were both studying there.Via an Instagram post, Paul said the one thing which made them “instantly attracted to each other” was their mutual “transparency” and “no games were played”.During their time together, they’ve welcomed two sons Liam and Kingston, with Paul often offering fans a glimpse into family life with some sweet snaps on Instagram.

The Queen had been vandalised just a short while after he had finished putting on the finishing touches.Vandals left a message taking a jab at the "inheritance tax" of the Royal Family as well as colouring in a tooth from the smiling mural of Her Majesty. READ MORE: Harry and Meghan 'ordered to apologise to royals' for infamous Oprah interview comments But the Somerset-based mural was not long up when vandals ruined the Queen's image, with black paint covering up the fresh piece from Gaden. The Kingston Road-based project now has "pay inheritance tax" emblazoned across the face of the Queen, with the vandalism criticised by Somerset Live editor David Shepherd.

Suede have postponed their scheduled in-store performances on Monday (September 19) due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.The band, who are set to release their ninth album ‘Autofiction’ this Friday (September 16), will hit the road for a string of record shop performances this week ahead of an intimate UK and European tour.Brett Anderson and co. will take to the stage at Banquet Records in Kingston this Thursday (September 15) before visiting Rough Trade East in Shoreditch (16), Brudenell Social Club in Leeds (17) and The Fleece in Bristol (18).Suede were due to continue their record store tour on Monday with shows and signings at HMV in Liverpool and Manchester.

Billie Lourd is pregnant with her second child. The Scream Queens actress put her growing baby bump on display as she posed for photographers at the Ticket to Paradise premiere in London on Wednesday night. Billie, who attended the event alongside her husband Austen Rydell, walked the green carpet in a formfitting pink sequin dress with tulle sleeves.

Billie Lourd is going to be a mom of two! On Wednesday, the 30-year-old actress debuted her baby bump at the world premiere of her upcoming flick, , in London, England.Lourd, wearing a sequin pink dress with tulle sleeves, was glowing as she posed for pics at the event. The actress cradled her baby bump in several shots, and smiled next to her suit-clad husband, Austen Rydell, in others.ET has reached out to Lourd's rep for comment.Lourd and Rydell, who've been romantically linked on-and-off since 2015, announced their engagement in June 2020. They welcomed their first child, Kingston, in September 2020. In a January 2021 interview with SiriusXM’s Bruce Bozzi for , Lourd praised Rydell as both a partner and a father.«Now we know each other better than anybody could ever know each other… We just became even closer friends, even better partners.

K.J. Yossman “Dodger,” the high-octane family drama based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” is set to return to the BBC for three specials. Production has just wrapped in Bristol on the three one-off episodes, which include a Christmas-themed offering, with Christopher Eccleston (“Doctor Who”) returning as Fagin and Billy Jenkins (“Peaky Blinders”) returning as the eponymous child pickpocket. Also returning for high jinks in Victorian London are Ellie-May Sheridan (“Call The Midwife”), Aabay Ali, Connor Curren, Mila Lieu, David Threlfall (“Shameless”), Alex Kingston (“Doctor Who”), Rhys Thomas (“The Fast Show”), Javone Prince (“No Time To Die”), Lucy Montgomery (“Disenchantment”), Saira Choudhry (“Life”), James Fleet (“Vicar of Dibley”), Lenny Rush (“A Christmas Carol”) and Sam C Wilson (“Hanna”).

police in south west London on Friday night when officers noticed him in an argument with a woman "who was known to him".The Met Police said an allegation of theft was made and when officers were in the process of arresting the man "he entered the water".READ MORE: US Army veteran on Ukraine frontline slammed for posing with soldier wearing Nazi patchHe wasn't placed in handcuffs, the Met added. The Mirror reported that the labourer was standing on steps outside Bill's Kingston restaurant on Riverside Walk when he entered the water just after 10.30pm.Two hours later, Liam's body was pulled from the Thames and despite the best efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead, MyLondon reports.Liam's family say he had been drinking but they believe he was "calm" while talking to police.Body-worn camera footage is currently under review to see how he entered the river.The incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), a standard procedure with any death that happens following police contact.In a heartbreaking tribute, Liam's dad James Allen said: "I am broken.

A man has died after falling into the River Thames during a police arrest. Officers patrolling Kingston-upon-Thames, southwest London, were alerted by a member of the public of a verbal altercation between a man and a woman who were familiar with each other.

Blake Shelton has had quite the prolific career as a country music and TV star, and continues to do just that, picking up new fans along the way.MORE: Blake Shelton teases his new controversial hairstyle is here to stayThe singer also hit a major milestone in his personal life last year when he married his co-star Gwen Stefani and became stepfather to her three sons, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo.VIDEO: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton share heartfelt backstage momentIn a recent interview with ET, he spoke about prioritizing his family over his career and how he balances the two out in his life."Look, I love music and I love The Voice," he said. "I love all the cool things I get to do with my job, but those things all take a backseat now to Gwen and the kids and it's just a new phase of my life."MORE: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton sleep in a rainbow bed of dreams - watchHe expanded upon his thought, saying that while it didn't imply he would be taking a step back from music altogether, he was definitely going at a more relaxed pace.