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Djo – the solo project of Stranger Things star Joe Keery – has released ‘Change’, the latest single to be lifted from the actor-musician’s upcoming sophomore album.The song dropped yesterday (June 22), and marks Djo’s first release since the 2020 track, ‘Keep Your Head Up’. Before that, Djo made its debut with the 2019 album, ‘TWENTY TWENTY’, which followed Keery’s previous run as a member of the since-disbanded group Post Animal.‘Change’ sees Djo continue the psychedelia of ‘TWENTY TWENTY’ while demonstrating the pop-punk sound of ‘Keep Your Head Up’.

Sophie Hughes modelled as a size six from the ages of 15 to 25. After she had liver surgery to save her nephew's life and gained weight at 27, she became a curve model.Now thanks to everything the British lass has learnt while in the industry, she has started her own skincare brand called Glowb Beauty.READ MORE: Woman 'too glam to give a damn' proudly flaunts armpit hair in undiesSophie spoke exclusively to Daily Star about her brand and her best trips for body positivity.“For me, my Instagram is a way of giving back.

fire while cleaning the floor, used sprinklers to keep his burns from worsening.The 24-year-old worker was in a serious condition in hospital and placed into an induced coma after the incident, which saw him suffering critical burns to 30% of his body including his arms, face and chest, the Daily Mail reports.Diners at On Sunset in the Parramatta district of Sydney had to be evacuated on Tuesday night after a spark from a faulty dishwasher caused the cleaning agent the man was using on the floor to ignite.Colleagues were said to have used sprinklers to try and keep the man's burns from worsening while they waited for emergency services to arrive.READ MORE: Heiress blocked from inheriting dad's £7m fortune because she refuses to get a jobThe employee was placed into an induced coma by paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment.The incident at the Lebanese restaurant also led to the evacuation of 150 people living in apartments above the venue.“This patient was in significant pain when we arrived after having suffered burns to around 30% of his body," New South Wales ambulance inspector Brian Parsell told the Daily Mail.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He added: “We were able to stabilise the patient and placed him into an induced coma at the scene before transporting him to Concord Hospital for further care."This is a reminder to the public of the dangers present when working with commercial and domestic gases; we ask that you please take care around open flames and flammable liquids at all times.”NSW Police and fire investigators carried out investigations at the restaurant on Tuesday and Wednesday.Safe Work NSW is also investigating

Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly both on standby with Allan Saint-Maximin potentially leaving Newcastle this summer. Saint-Maximin has established himself as a fan favourite on Tyneside since his arrival from Nice three years ago.

Eagle-eyed Love Island fans think they spotted a problem as latest bombshell Antigoni Buxton entered the villa. The ITV2 dating show hasn't let up throwing in new arrivals to stir up the drama.

Viewers excitedly tuned into the latest episode of The One Show as comedy legend Rowan Atkinson was appearing on the programme. The Mr Bean actor was live in the studio alongside Top Gear host Chris Harris.

A Greater Manchester MP has warned antisemitism is rife even at junior level in football, with reports of seven-year-old Jewish players being hissed at on the pitch as a way to replicate the noise of the gas chambers. Bury South MP Christian Wakeford urged the Government to do 'much more' to ensure that British football players can play their 'beautiful game' without being subjected to unacceptable abuse.

Business leaders battling plans for a surface turnback station at Manchester Piccadilly have slammed a Government continuing to ‘run roughshod’ over the Northern Powerhouse promises made eight years ago.

Rent costs are rising all across the UK, particularly for properties in or near to city centres. The price to rent a home in Manchester is now among the highest in the region because of the increasing demand of people wanting to experience life in the city.

Chelsea stars are reportedly keen for the club to sign Richarlison as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku.The Blues are a striker short after agreeing Lukaku's exit on loan to Inter Milan for next season. And according to The Sun, Everton forward Richarlison is the man being favoured by the rest of the squad to plug that gap.It's claimed the Brazil international's fiery play style makes him an attractive option in the eyes of some players.

thieves have stolen a sleeping angel statue from above the grave of James Bulger, the toddler who was murdered in 1993.Taking to Facebook, his mum Denise Fergus explained that her husband Stuart went to the grave to clean it and lay some flowers yesterday morning (June 22).That's when he realised the statue was missing.Denise, 53, said: "Stuart went and cleaned James' resting place and put down some new flowers."He has come back and told me that this sleeping statue has been taken.READ MORE: Jon Venables 'will kill again when he's let out of prison', warns James Bulger's dad"It's made of concrete and has a bit of weight to it so it hasn't blown off anywhere."How low do some people have to be to actually take from a baby's grave."She also shared images of the grave, one with the statue on top and others with it clearly missing.People were quick to vent their fury and offer Denise support in the comments section.One person said: "They are the lowest of the low, low life scum. Thoughts with you all xx."Another wrote: "Omg absolutely disgusting how can anyone be so cruel as to rob off a dead child’s grave.""Oh scum bags they are, hope karma gets them," said a third.

Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has sent fans wild with a number of her stunning looks throughout the years.The brunnette bombshell and star of hit Sky comedy series Brassic has shared sizzling social media snaps of her eye-catching outfits - from skintight catsuits, to tiny suit dresses, floor length gowns and bronze bikinis on holiday.READ MORE:Michelle Keegan emotional as she's reunited with beloved dog Pip amid filming abroadWhether it is her red carpet looks, clothing collaborations or gym selfies, fans cannot get enough of Michelle's jaw dropping photos.As the actress celebrates her 35th birthday today (June 23, 2022), Daily Star has taken a look at Michelle Keegan's hottest moments.Michelle flaunted her fabulous hourglass figure in a jaw-dropping skintight catsuit on the set of hit Sky comedy series Brassic.The actress' killer curves were highlighted in the catsuit, which featured a pattern design from head to toe, and showed off her toned physique in the eye popping snap.With brunette curls pushed back into a headband, and the actress posing seductively, the snap sent fans wild on social media who praised both Michelle and the TV series.Fans took to social media in March to claim that Michelle Keegan was the 'worlds finest woman', after the actress shared snaps of herself modelling her new range with online catalogue Very.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been blasted for acting childish by his ex-teammate Hakan Calhanoglu - who also claims that Ibrahimovic 'didn't contribute' to AC Milan's Scudetto success this year.Calhanoglu and Ibrahimovic played together at Milan before the Turkish midfielder was lured to Inter Milan last summer. The 28-year-old made the switch to try and win the Scudetto; but ironically, it was his old team who won the Serie A crown and secured bragging rights this year.During the celebrations, Ibrahimovic was seen leading an insulting chant towards Calhanoglu, as well as waving around an inflatable doll with his ex-teammates shirt.

Court, managing director Stephen Jones, 60, denied the manslaughter of his employee Norman Butler by gross negligence.The jury was told how Butler, 60, of Prestatyn, had only worked for the firm for about a month, with his job being to collect cardboard waste and bring it back to Tir Llwyd to put into bales.The court heard how safety was “shockingly bad” at the recycling plant, Wales Online reports.It was so poor that the manager of Recycle Cymru Ltd (RCL) didn’t even have the machine’s 78-page safety manual to hand and lied to a health and safety inspector the day before the accident.Prosecutor Craig Hassall QC said Mr Butler, a father-of-three, collected cardboard in his van on November 30, 2017, and took it back along the A55 to RCL.A conveyor belt sloped up toward the ceiling. Cardboard would go along it and drop into a hopper container, three and a half metres off the ground.

BTS against embarking on their previously announced extended break.The association released a statement on June 22, per The Korea Times, where a “concerned” Lee wrote about a personal unease regarding the possible consequences for the K-pop industry stemming from BTS’ break.The K-pop boyband first announced last week that they would be “[taking] time to explore some solo projects” during a live broadcast celebrating their ninth anniversary. The boyband are set to embark on an extended break in order to pursue personal endeavours.“I’m concerned that the Korean wave centring around BTS, which has the strongest cultural soft power in Korea and the world, may fade away … Like a ‘second Beatles’ won’t arrive easily, it is unlikely for there to be a ‘second BTS,’ so I’m worried that hallyu may be cut,” the statement read.Further in the statement, Lee requested for the K-pop juggernauts to “reconsider” their decision to go on the extended break, writing: “You may have made the decision after deep deliberation, but would you reconsider [a withdrawal of the decision] for the sake of Korea’s music industry?”According to The Korea Times, Lee’s statement also posited that without the presence of BTS, there would also be a lack of their fanbase, officially named ARMYs.

Wilco have shared a previously unreleased, alternate version of their 2002 ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ cut ‘Kamera’, lifted from forthcoming deluxe editions of the album that are set to arrive in September.‘Kamera (The Unified Theory of Everything Version)’ is a significantly heavier take on the track, swapping out the primarily acoustic version that ended up on the album for electric guitars and propulsive drums.The new version will feature on both the super deluxe LP and CD reissues, as well as the deluxe LP and digital sets. All will be available September 16 via Nonesuch Records.

VIVIZ are due to make their return with their forthcoming sophomore mini-album ‘Summer Vibe’ next month.Earlier today (June 23), the K-pop trio took to social media to drop a teaser poster announcing their upcoming return to music with a second mini-album, revealed to be titled ‘Summer Vibe’. The image features a beach table with three different coloured cocktails placed atop its surface.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are celebrating a major milestone this week – their eldest daughter Phoebe has passed her driving test!MORE: Tess Daly stuns fans with sultry golden hour selfieThe Strictly Come Dancing presenter marked the incredible achievement by sharing two sweet photos on Instagram.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary change"And to think this one just passed her driving test, how time flies! Congrats Phoebe," she captioned the post.SEE MORE:Tess Daly and Vernon Kay look loved-up in romantic holiday photo taken at special placeSEE: Vernon Kay and wife Tess Daly's show home with pool and gym is another worldThe first picture shows Tess and Vernon holding on to their then-newborn daughter, who is sleeping on Vernon's lap. Tess shared an adorable photo of Phoebe as a babyThe second photo shows the incredible cake the proud parents treated their daughter to on Wednesday.

Shakira and Gerard Pique announced their split after 11 years together.MORE: Shakira shares heartbreaking family update following shock splitThe couple, who share two children together, confirmed the news at the start of the month in a joint statement that read: "We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. WATCH: Shakira dances with family in tiny mini skirt"For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.

The One Show's Alex Jones is no stranger to a candid update with her children Teddy, five Kit, three and baby Annie, and on Wednesday it was no different when she shared her very relatable school-run struggle.MORE: The One Show's Alex Jones looks stunning in picture perfect summer dressTaking to her Instagram Stories, the mother-of-three shared a snap of herself in the back of a car which was sitting in very heavy traffic.WATCH: Alex Jones shares intimate look inside romantic Paris trip with husband Charlie ThomsonCaptioning the post, the 45-year-old penned: "Nooo rushing home to do school pick up!!!!!"READ: Alex Jones shares rare photos of children during dream getawaySEE: Alex Jones shows rare glimpse of morning routineThe star was on her way from a busy day of filming at a stunning country estate, and looked incredible for the occasion in a glamorous green dress. Alex shared the update with her 338,000 followersDocumenting the sunny day, she added a, "work in progress" gif to a fabulous photo on her Instagram Stories, standing inside the impressive doorway of a large country house.Alex also added a clip of herself strutting her stuff as she took on the gravelly driveway in chic tanned strappy heels.Last week, the BBC host was spotted enjoying a very lavish charity lunch on Friday, alongside Holly Willoughby, Chris Evans and David Walliams.

A pet cat was found cruelly hanged by a washing line in Manchester in what is believed to be a deliberate act, the RSPCA has reported. The body of the 10-year-old black and white cat, called Jack, was recovered from the back garden of a property in Northcote Avenue in Wythenshawe on Tuesday, June 21.