Mel C risks Spice Girls feud as she slams Qatar after David Beckham's controversial £10m deal

Indonesian movies had racked up close to 55 million admissions in their home market as of December 18, according to local box office analyst Bicara Box Office, overtaking the previous record of 51.9 million admissions set in the pre-pandemic year of 2019. 

Megan Thee Stallion's boyfriend Pardison 'Pardi' Fontaine released a statement about women speaking out, as jury deliberations began in her assault case against Tory Lanez.The songwriter, 32, took to his Instagram Story with words of support, after the rapper, 27, shared that her partner of two-years is 'embarrassed' by the situation while taking the stand on Tuesday.'To any woman especially ones of color that has suffered an injustice I feel for you.. when you do find the courage to speak up..

The music world is in mourning just before Christmas, with the passing of iconic producer and songwriter Thom Bell. The Jamaican-born Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter, best known as one of the architects of the 1960s and 1970s soul songs collectively known as 'The Sound of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday at 79 in Bellingham, Washington. The musician's death was confirmed by his attorney Michael Silver, though no cause of death was given.  R.I.P.: The music world is in mourning just before Christmas, with the passing of iconic producer and songwriter Thom Bell Death: The Jamaican-born Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter, best known as one of the architects of the 1960s and 1970s soul songs collectively known as 'The Sound of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday at 79 in Bellingham, WashingtonBell was born in Kingston, Jamaica but moved to West Philadelphia with his family, where he quickly honed his musical gifts.He received his first drum kit at just 4 years of age, and met future collaborators Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who he performed with as teenagers along with Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame.  He worked as a staff writer and touring conductor for Chubby Checker, before working at Cameo Records in Philadelphia as a session player and arranger.

Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, 18, enjoyed the affections of her longtime beau Aris Rachevsky, 19, ahead of Christmas.She posted an Instagram snap this week of her throwing her arms around him during what appeared to be a night out on the town.Leni, who has followed her mother's footsteps into the modeling business, gushed in her caption that she was 'with my favorite person.' Heidi Klum's daughter: Leni, 18, enjoyed the affections of her longtime beau Aris Rachevsky, 19, ahead of ChristmasAris, who has reportedly enrolled at Harvard, is the son of Los Angeles talent agent Rhea Rachevsky according to W magazine.Although Aris and Leni are said to have been dating for three years, they are assiduously private and he rarely appears on her Instagram. Her latest picture with him comes about two months after the showbiz legacy responded to allegations she is a 'nepo baby.' 'It's just a fact.

Latto showcased her stunning physique while sporting a sparkling bikini in a new Instagram post shared on Thursday to celebrate turning 24. The rapper, whose real name is Alyssa Stephens, posed for numerous, winter-themed photos to ring in her December birthday. The Big Energy hitmaker has had a successful year with her career, from making a show-stopping appearance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards to recently receiving a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG LATTO

Meghan Trainor celebrated her 29th birthday on Thursday by going to Target for a family shopping trip.The pop star – who recently praised TikTok for saving her career – rocked a very casual look for her masked outing with husband Daryl Sabara, 30, and their adorable one-year-old son Riley. Trainor is rarely seen out in public and attempted to fly under the radar in a large red flannel shirt and black leggings.  Happy Birthday: Meghan Trainor celebrated her 29th birthday on Thursday by going to Target for a family shopping tripThe Grammy winner wore her blonde hair in bedraggled curls and adorned her neck with a gold necklace.  She appeared to have minimal makeup on her face, which was largely covered by a blue surgical mask.Sabara trailed his wife in a gray-blue jacket, USA ball cap and black sweats. The former child star – who starred in the Spy Kids franchise – pushed a Target shopping cart with the couple's red-haired son Riley sitting in the front. Wearing a car onesie and sporting blue-framed glasses, Meghan and Daryl's only child kept his eyes on his mother as she walked ahead. But the little boy might not be sitting alone in shopping carts for too much longer.  Under the radar: The pop star rocked a very casual look for her masked outing with husband Daryl Sabara, 30, and their adorable one-year-old son Riley Spy Kid style: Sabara trailed his wife in a gray-blue jacket, USA ball cap and black sweats.

David Beckham has shared a selfie of himself at the World Cup in Qatar as the event continues to face criticism.

Selena Gomez celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with her new besties Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz.The trio were among a group of friends who made their way into the kitchen to help in the preparation of their holiday meal, and it was all documented in a TikTok video.Their festive holiday together comes amid the ongoing drama between Gomez and her old friend, Francia Raisa, who's also the woman who donated a kidney to the former Disney star after her long battle with lupus in September 2017.  Holiday cooking: Selena Gomez, 30, spent her Thanksgiving cooking fish and chips with new BFFs Nicola Peltz, 27, and husband Brooklyn Beckham, among a few other pals Playful: Beckham, 23,  got playful with the camera while mixing some ingredients in a bowl dressed pajama bottoms and a t-shirt with The Beatles on the frontOff the top of the TikTok video, Beckham, 23, can be sen mugging for the camera as he mixes some ingredients in a bowl by hand.Dressed in pajama bottoms and a t-shirt with The Beatles on the front, the photographer and model shares several sweet moments with his new wife.

Will Young penned a fierce open letter to David Beckham over his controversial £10million deal to act as an ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar.

David Beckham over his involvement with Qatar.The 43-year-old singer has pushed for the former England captain to take action after he signed a controversial deal with the Fifa World Cup hosts.The location for this year's tournament has caused controversy as homosexuality is illegal out there.Anyone found participating in same-sex sexual activity can be punished with up to seven years in prison.David is said to be a part of a £150m 10-year deal with Qatar and was pictured in the crowd supporting England this week. Taking to his Instagram page today, Pop Idol winner Will told fans he is "disappointed" in David.Baywatch's Donna D'Errico, 54, poses up a storm in sultry underwearA post shared by Will Young (@willyoungofficial)As part of a lengthy post, he urged the father-of-four to make an annual financial donation to help LGBTQIA+ charities in Qatar.In view of his 132,000 followers, he wrote: "Qatar is of course not the only country in the world with appalling records on human rights."The argument that sport is not political is duplicitous and two-faced."What is undoubtedly clear however is a star like you David Beckham who I once sang for (not for any money I hasten to add) at your birthday has disappointed me more than I can say."Our paths crossed a fair few times due to being with 19 Management and you were always friendly and generous.

David Beckham's decision to take a reported $10 million pay packet for promoting the host country of the 2022 World Cup.She insisted that she would be much too "uncomfortable" to perform in the country due to its human rights reputation, exclaiming: "I'm an ally to the LGBTQ+ community!""It's not something I would feel comfortable in doing," the former Spice Girls singer explained."People want to go over there and help to make a change.

Corrie star Kym Marsh has had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend after testing positive for Covid.

JEREMY Vine viewers have slammed Joe Lycett as "reckless" after he "shredded" £10,000 in protest of David Beckham’s £10 million deal with Qatar. The comedian, 34, put his money where his mouth is by destroying the currency after Beckham refused to pull out of his World Cup ambassador role.

Joe Lycett has confirmed that the £10,000 he put through a shredder after urging David Beckham to give up his role as an ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar was actually fake cash.

Joe Lycett, the British broadcaster and comedian, has revealed the £10,000 ($11,800) he shredded in protest of David Beckham’s £150M ambassador role at the Qatari World Cup was not real cash.

"Or did I? I haven't quite told you the whole truth.The truth is the money that went into the shredder was real, but the money that came out was fake. I would never destroy money.

Joe Lycett has remained true to his word by shredding £10,000 of his own money after urging David Beckham to give up his role as an ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar.

David Beckham failed to acknowledge his challenge over the 2022 World Cup Qatar deal.The comedian is yet to receive a response from the former professional footballer.Last Sunday (13 November), the comedian released a video on social media in which he directly addressed David about his deal promoting the World Cup in Qatar.The comic explained he has received "radio silence" from the former Manchester United player.In the video, Joe said that he would give £10,000 to charities that support gay people in football if David pulls out of his reported £10 million deal over to the country’s stance on LGBT+ issues.If the footballer did not, the comic said he would shred his own money (£1,000 for every £1m allegedly earned by the former England player) and live stream it this Sunday at midday on the website BendersLikeBeckham.com.It is illegal to shred, destroy or deface money in the UK, however, Joe said he will come off "more lightly" than if he were to be gay in Doha.In an Instagram Live, the comic stood wearing a rainbow-coloured jacket and captioned the post: "A platform for progress."Joe could then be seen taking wads of cash and throwing it into a shredder.Taking to Twitter earlier today, Joe had started his countdown after sharing a photo of his cash ready to be put in the shredder.In view of his 1.2 million followers, he penned: "3 hours... #benderslikebeckham."In an earlier post, Joe tweeted: "4 hours...

David Beckham has said the Qatar World Cup will be a "platform for progress" amid backlash for his backing of the event's controversial location.