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Loose Women presenter set the record straight, explaining that “no one set Jamal’s mural alight”. Brenda, 53, took to Instagram this afternoon to share new information with her 113,000 followers. “Why must people speak on what they know NOTHING about?” she wrote.“Contrary to misinformed and unfactual social media posts, we would like to clarify that the simple explanation is…“No one set Jamal’s mural alight.” She continued: “Some candles got out of hand and the black smoke reached the bottom of the mural.“It was cleaned the very next morning and is as good as new.“Thank you for the concern,” she concluded with a blue heart emoji. Jama, who was a British music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of online music platform SB.TV, died in February aged 31.Jamal was also an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a youth charity which helps young people set up their own businesses.In 2021, he set up Jamal Edwards Delve, a project aimed at refurbishing and reopening youth centres.Widely respected in the music industry, the young entrepreneur helped launch the careers of huge artists like Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Stormzy and Emeli Sandé.He was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list in 2014 for his services to music.In her Instagram post, Jamal’s mum Brenda included a screenshot of the article that she described as “unfactual”, which showed a picture of the mural looking blackened by smoke.In the next photo, the mural was shown with its colour restored as a man dismounted a ladder after cleaning it.Brenda’s friends and followers took to the comments section to send her messages of support. Gina wrote: “Sorry these people have upset you my lovely x.” Lorni penned: “People thrive on gossip Brenda, nothing better to do.”David commented: “A

Naga Munchetty, 47, has been working with the BBC since 2010 and has become a main fixture of the channel.She is known for having an active Twitter account and today was no different when she responded to a BBC Breakfast viewer's comment about her outfit choice for this morning's early breakfast show.Naga presented on Thursday's BBC Breakfast with Charlie Stayt, however many viewers were distracted by her outfit.She sported a satin style maxi style shirt dress, with her signature dark red lipstick.Having seen her on the show, social media user C0tts10 jibed on Twitter: "That reminds me @TVNaga01 I must put the black bin bags out today."Naga quickly quipped back in view of her 274,500 followers: "that's funny."NealWatts reassured the presenter as he commented: "Naga you look gorgeous."However, many other viewers took to Twitter to share their view on Naga's dress choice.BCollier2012 asked: "Is Naga going to wear her dressing gown all day?"LizzieAnnette added: "I love that black satin, said no woman ever."Naga wears some gorgeous clothes but today is not one of those days."JamesMason1 chimed: "Did Naga get up late this morning?"Can't understand why she is still in her pajamas."This comes after it was recently revealed that Naga had taken a pay rise of over £100,000, making her one of BBC's biggest earners.Her increase was the second-highest for the channel, with Amol Rajan enjoying the biggest pay rise.The BBC Breakfast presenter is still behind Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, the only presenter to earn over £1 million annually.Earlier this week, Naga also had to issue an apology for failing to deliver a promised interview on her BBC Radio 5 Live show.She revealed she was unable to air her anticipated interview with

Comedian Rhod Gilbert, 53, has shared a statement to his Facebook page explaining that, after years of raising funds for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, he is now receiving treatment there. He has not detailed which type of cancer he has been diagnosed with but praised the “incredible” staff looking after him. He took to Facebook, writing: “As a proud patron of Velindre Cancer Centre, I’ve trekked the world, hosted chaotic quizzes and star-studded comedy nights. “I’ve met and made friends with so many inspirational staff, patients and their families. “It has been a huge part of my life for the last ten years."So while I never imagined that I would be a patient here, I know better than anyone that I am in the best possible hands. “The NHS care I’m receiving is incredible,” he continued. "I wouldn't wish this on anyone… But who knows, maybe I'll come out the other end with a new stand-up show and a 40 minute rant about orange squash.”He ended the statement with: "Thank you everyone for your support over the last few weeks and months (and years). “I’ll be disappearing for a while and won’t be commenting further, at least not for now, whilst I focus on my recovery.

Drake has announced October World Weekend, a series of three live shows taking place in Toronto at the end of the month and the start of August. The three-day event will begin on July 28 with a show promising "All Canadian North Stars" before Lil Baby and Chris Brown play live on July 29.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist.

Kehlani (they/them) was at the center of a bizarre row moment on Wednesday when social media personality Christian Walker, son of football player Herschel Walker and self-described "free-speech radicalist", filmed himself confronting the R&B singer in line at a drive-thru branch of Starbucks. Kehlani later explained that they were on FaceTime with their therapist when Walker approached their car and called them an "asshole." Walker posted a video of himself on Twitter in which he confronts Kehlani for insulting him and telling a barista to "be safe" around him.

After debuting the track in his recent BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Four Tet has officially released new song "Scythe Master." The track follows "Looking At Your Pager," released under Kieran Hebden's KH moniker in May. Check out "Scythe Master" below.

Fans of Disney+‘s “Loki” may need to wait a while for the premiere of season two, but Owen Wilson‘s next superhero adventure will be out before the summer is over. And this time, Wilson gets to be the one with the superpowers.

Covid-19 deaths in Scotland have jumped by more than a third in the most recent week, according to new figures. National Records of Scotland (NRS) revealed there were 83 cases where Coivid-19 was mentioned on someone's death certificate in the week ending July 10.

A teenager initially told by doctors that she was experiencing growing pains was later diagnosed with a rare degenerative condition. Abria Lewis, 15, was found to have chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, an auto-immune disorder which prevents her from walking, talking and even breathing properly.

Motherwell Concert Hall is preparing to host a performance of 'Ireland: The Show'.

A family-of-10 has been left heartbroken after a horror blaze ripped through their home just one day before they were due to move in. Parents Hester and Nathan Hadfield had been staying a property where six of members of the family were forced to sleep in the same room before they were able to secure a larger council house in South Reddish, Stockport.

Towie star Yazmin Oukhellou has been pictured with her arm in sling as she returns home following a horror car crash in Turkey. The reality TV star landed back in the UK after being discharged from hospital where she underwent surgery due to her arm being seriously injured.

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are premiering a docuseries together. The show is based on a book written by the two and inspired by women who have inspired the Clintons themselves.

Katie Holmes traveled to Connecticut to celebrate alongside Christian Siriano his new store. The actress enjoyed the fashion designer’s new retail concept, called The Collective West, in Westport, wearing a white shirt dress paired with a black bag and white and black strappy sandals.In addition, Siriano also welcomes other A-Listers, including Debra Messing, Coco Rocha, and Laura Linney.

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, telling People: ‘Joe and Sophie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby girl.’Joe, 32,  and Sophie, 26, welcomed their first child, daughter Willa, in July 2020.Sophie and Joe were first linked in 2016 and have kept their romance firmly behind closed doors ever since.They tied the knot in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas in 2019 and started their family the following year.The rumour mill was sent spinning with speculation that they would be adding to their family once again but – true to form – didn’t speak on the reports publicly until they confirmed it by their loved-up appearance at the Met Gala. Sophie told Elle UK that she was ready to focus on her growing family. ‘It’s what life is about for me–raising the next generation,’ she told the magazine. ‘The greatest thing in life is seeing my daughter go from strength to strength. We’re so excited to be expanding the family.

Noah Schnapp has put a stop to the drama surrounding his feud with Doja Cat, after the Stranger Things star shared private messages with the singer on TikTok.In the conversation, the two stars were talking about Noah’s co-star Joseph Quinn, with the 26-year-old musician asking the 17-year-old actor to ask Quinn to “hit her up,” and Noah encouraging Doja to contact him directly. After the messages were leaked, Doja went on TikTok live to rant about the teenager, describing him as a snake and weasel.

Former model Kate Fischer sobbed as she told a court of the horrors she went through when a video of her screaming naked was aired on television.Fischer, who legally changed her name to Tziporah Malkah after she converted to Judaism, faced Sutherland Local Court in Australia on Thursday for a sentence for breaching a court order.The 48-year-old, former fiancee of billionaire James Packer, took to the witness stand where she told the court she got into an argument with a man while naked, which she said he filmed without her knowledge.Months later, the former Vogue cover girl was at the pub when the video came on television.“We were eating fish and chips and a big screen they had came on and it was footage he had filmed of me unbeknown to me without my permission,” she said.“It was me naked flailing my arms around looking like a lunatic.”Malkah sobbed as she described the betrayal and humiliation she felt as she watched the footage.“I was in a puddle of disbelief and feeling that the world turned upside down and the world that I thought that I lived in wasn’t true,” Malkah said as tears rolled down her face.The former model said the footage still haunts her.“When I walk into the shopping mall and this is on my mind, I’m getting bread and milk and eggs like a normal person and I feel so ashamed,” Malkah told the court.“I think ‘who’s seen that? who’s looking at me? who’s thinking I’m crazy and dangerous and unstable?’”Malkah has had multiple jobs including in traffic control and aged care, but is currently unemployed.“I live from hand to mouth week to week, I borrow money from my family and friends.

sudden shark problem, officials are also keeping a wary eye out for another potential menace — Will Smith.The top politico in Nassau County felt compelled Thursday to promise comedian and actor Chris Rock that he won’t get slapped when he performs at Jones Beach next Thursday.“I understand Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are performing in Nassau County. On behalf of the 1.4 million residents of Nassau County, I want to welcome you both,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a Facebook post.Blakeman, tongue firmly in cheek, then alluded to “Independence Day” star Smith slapping Rock, who was hosting the Academy Awards, after the comedian cracked a bald joke about the actor’s wife, Jada -Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia.“And I want to assure you Chris Rock that my police department will make sure that nobody slaps you while you’re in Nassau County.