Petition launched to replace Christopher Columbus statue with one of Prince

Kaley Cuoco is the latest star supporting Pete Davidson after Kanye West appeared to bury him alive in the music video for his new song, Eazy.The Praise God rapper, 44, sparked intense backlash for the clip, released earlier this week, with fans branding it ‘disgusting’.The Saturday Night Live star – who is currently dating Ye’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian – has yet to address the video publicly, but a string of famous faces have lined up to defend him on social media, including pal James Gunn.Taking to Twitter, the Suicide Squad director penned: ‘For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. ‘A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect.’The CommentsByCelebs Instagram account highlighted that Kim had ‘liked’ his post, sharing a screenshot on their official page – where Kaley also slipped in to add her name to his supporters.Sliding into the comments below, the Big Bang Theory actress simply wrote: ‘Fact ❤️.’The pair have grown close since working on the upcoming comedy, Meet Cute, which wrapped last year.Pete has been embroiled in drama with Kanye over the last few months, following his budding relationship with Kim.Things have escalated in recent weeks, with the dad-of-four taking aim at the comedian in now-deleted Instagram posts, branding him a d**khead and begging for his ex-wife back.The Grammy-winner was met with fury this week when he released the music video for Eazy, and could be seen burying the actor in animated scenes.‘God saved me from the crash, just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass,’ he rapped as the accompanying video showed his animated character dragging what appeared to be a restrained Pete with a bag over his head.After removing the bag

Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton have reportedly ‘tied the knot’ in a secret ceremony after being together for 10 years.The actor, 43, whose film credits include Pearl Harbour, Black Hawk Down and The Black Daliah, has been in a relationship with Tamsin, 33, since 2012. The pair are parents to three children, age six, four and two, and can now finally call themselves husband and wife.

Taron Egerton left fans concerned after he fainted on stage during the opening night of his new West End play, Cock.The 32-year-old was performing in a new production of Cock at the Ambassadors Theatre, in London on Saturday, when he passed out.According to reports, one of his co-stars stopped the performance and the safety curtain came down while he was treated.A doctor in the audience rushed backstage to help, with director Marianne Elliott appearing on stage with an update after a 40-minute break.She took the moment to quell everyone’s fears, explaining that Taron was ‘absolutely fine’ after the incident.Understudy Joel Harper-Jackson stepped in to his role when the play eventually continued.A statement from the play’s production read: ‘During this evening’s first preview of Mike Bartlett’s play Cock at the Ambassadors Theatre, Taron Egerton fainted towards the end of the performance.‘A doctor who was in the audience attended to Taron immediately after the incident, and whilst he felt fine, it was decided that Taron’s understudy, Joel Harper-Jackson would continue in the role to complete the performance.’Taron has yet to speak out publicly over his health scare.Cock will return to the stage for the next scheduled performance on March 7, and will run until June 4.Damian Hurley pays tribute to 'father figure' Shane Warne following his death aged 52Charli XCX gets real about perils of social media expectations: 'People see me as tough''Gutted' Ed Sheeran spoke to Shane Warne on phone days before 'amazing' friend's deathThe production, a rendition of Mike Bartlett’s 2009 play, also stars Jonathan Bailey, Jade Anouka and Phil Daniels.The synopsis reads: ‘John (Jonathan Bailey) is happy in himself, and with his boyfriend

UFC 272 on Saturday.Covington secured victory via unanimous decision after outmanoeuvring his opponent at a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but the feud between the fighters looks anything but over."He’s a b***h. The b***h can wrestle, though," Masvidal said in his post-fight press conference."To lose to a b***h like that, obviously no one wants to lose to a coward like that.

workout.The 53-year-old made headlines last month as she said she's often hit on by men half her age thanks to her hot body.And she showed exactly why that is in her latest Instagram post.Fitness coach Andrea was seen showing off her muscles as she wore a teeny outfit at the gym.This included a black sports bra, which displayed her cleavage as well as some tiny patterned shorts.Andrea was also rocking a white baseball cap and hand guards and accessorised her outfit with a silver heart-shaped necklace.The gran appeared to be makeup-free as she worked up a sweat, however kept it glam with bright red nails.Andrea also displayed her washboard abs in other snaps as she got to work on the machines.Captioning the post, Andrea, who is soon set to celebrate her 54th birthday, wrote: "Tic tac, tic tac, soon a new cycle starts in my life."Every new life cycle brings a lot of reflection at least for me."Life is wonderful and very exciting if you are believer."I am a believer, I am a prayer, I am connected with high sources of energy and exercising a lot the positive mindset and unconditional love. I am not better, not either worst, I am just my self, and as much I care for peoples life’s, I expect the same back…"Who says you get old with years are completely wrong.

Vladimir Putin’s forces are making less progress than he expected in Ukraine, and the Russian leader is facing a battle at home too as he bids to control public and political criticism. Despite public protests being illegal in Russia, many Russians have risked arrest to demonstrate against the war in the streets of Moscow and other major Russian cities.

Ghost hunters have been called in after the gobby ghoul began to abuse people soaking up the scenery.The spook - said to be a woman in white - shouts and whispers swear words, telling them to leave Dead Woman's Ditch in the Quantock Hills of Somerset.It got its name after the murder of local woman Jane Walford by her husband John back in 1789 - and now ghost hunters say the ghoul is back angrier than ever.Robert Pulme said: "I came down to have a look after I saw so many reports being made online in forums, and I can't quite believe what I found."There is definitely a presence and it is definitely angry. This is a woman scorned and she doesn't want anyone near where she is.

Coronation Street, as she begins stalking him and members of his family.Intent on destroying his relationship with wife Sarah, what lengths will Lydia go to in future weeks? Only time will tell.Adam Barlow has become one of Coronation Street's most familiar faces, ever since returning to look after grandfather Ken Barlow in 2016, following Ken's stroke.He is one many Barlow family members to call Weatherfield their home throughout the years, but will Lydia's reign of terror rising, will he remain in the street for long?As viewers wait to see what happens, Daily Star takes a closer look at the famous Barlow family and the stars who play them.Ken Barlow is one of the original Coronation Street residents, becoming a familiar face to viewers throughout the generations.From the death of his first wife Valerie Tatlock, to the birth of his children and a longstanding feud with Mike Baldwin, fans have gone through all of Ken's ups and downs throughout the years.Not only is he one of Coronation Street's longest serving actors, but he also holds the Guinness World Record as the longest serving television star in a continuous role.

COULD this be an unlikely supergroup? Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? singer Rod Stewart, 77, and wife Penny Lancaster, 50, enjoyed a slap up dinner date with Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, 74, his wife Sally, 44, and Spice Girls’ star Geri Halliwell, 49, and her partner Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner, 48. The motley crew headed to swanky members’ club Annabel’s, in London, on Friday night.

ALL eyes were on Lottie Moss at Wednesday’s NME Awards, including those of a certain rocker du jour. We hear that Sam Fender, who picked up a gong for Best Album In The World, was quite taken with the model, who has just finished a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction, and he has been busy ogling her sexy snaps on ­Instagram.

KIM Kardashian showed off major cleavage with her latest pictures in which she wore a black bikini top and no bottoms. In a series of photos shared on Instagram, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star looked fresh from the beach, wearing just a white towel and a tiny bikini top.  The SKIMS founder shared the saucy snaps with the caption: “Always ready!” Kim, 41, added an unusual accessory for this latest look -  a black motorcycle helmet - while her hair looked gorgeous in beachy waves.

CHLOE Ferry showed off her famous bum in a pair of nude leggings for a windy walk at the weekend. The Geordie Shore star, 26, posed for snaps from behind giving fans a glimpse of her perky derriere.

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio hit a California beach to show off her new swimwear collection. The former Victoria Secret angel, actress and TV personality turned founder of beach wear brand GAL Floripa donned on her ‘New Horizons’ collection for photoshoot.

Gary Neville claimed that the former Manchester City defender ‘burst off the scene’ rather than on to it.Richards regularly talks about how he shot into the spotlight at the Etihad Stadium and quickly emerged as a bright, young English talent.The Sky Sports pundit’s newfound best mate Roy Keane has consistently shot down that story, and although Neville didn’t disagree with the statement, he returned with a corker of a comeback.Speaking on LADbible’s Agree To Disagree series, the pair were asked: “When Micah was a youngster, did he ‘burst onto the scene’?”To which the former Aston Villa defender replied: “Without a doubt, I burst onto the scene.“People laugh at this, people laugh. But if you play for your country at 18, and to get there I’d only played 20 odd games of first-team football and I was in the England team.“I remember my debut against (Arjen) Robben.

coronavirus victims. The former British colony has reached a record of 361,000 confirmed cases in the past 14 days, with many hospitals and clinics stretching their maximum load to take in patients.Video shared on social media shows ambulances queuing up outside hospitals where patients are lying on stretchers at the car park.Nurses and doctors in protective gear and visors are seen tending the patients as first-aid workers unload more patients at the parking bay.David Chan Kwok-shing, a representative of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance, told South China Morning Post that the medical system is "completely overwhelmed".In the past week, at least three public mortuaries had reached 90% capacity as an exponential rise in infections brought a record number of death.Pictures taken inside Queen Elizabeth Hospital reveal dozens of body bags being put in the A&E department where patients are waiting to be assessed.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...In some areas, two body bags are placed on one stretcher to make space to fill up more bodies.Another photo shows a doctor in white protective robe, accompanied by a nurse, pushing a body to an outdoor tent.Local media reported that some funeral parlous refused to accept bodies of coronavirus patients while officials stepped up the process of cremation.For more

Coronation Street fans have seemingly worked out a shock pregnancy twist for Sarah Platt, after Lydia Chambers lied about having an affair with Sarah's husband Adam Barlow.Sarah confronted Lydia during Friday's episode of the ITV soap, and was left devastated when Lydia pretended to be in a relationship with Adam.Although Adam pleaded to his wife that Lydia was lying, Sarah kicked him out of their home - but fans have now predicted that a twist might be in store for the couple.After Sarah and Adam recently tried for a baby, fans took to social media to say that they think Sarah will find out she is pregnant soon, with one viewer asking: "Is this where Sarah finds out she's pregnant?"Other fans seemed to be in agreement with the suggestion, with one viewing saying: "More than likely!" while a second added: "Obviously!"If the theory is correct, what does this mean for Sarah and Adam's relationship? And will Adam be able to prove the truth that Lydia is lying?In a cobbles confrontation following the shock lies, fans were quick to point out that Adam should have recorded his argument with Lydia to prove his innocence.Lydia could be heard saying to Adam: "You messed up my life, you dismantled me bit by bit."Tell you what I’m going to do, Adam, I’m going to dismantle your life like you dismantled mine. Piece by piece.

Saturday Night Takeaway fans have been left wondering where regular star Stephen Mulhern is, after he failed to appear for the second week in a row. The ITV presenter is a familiar face on the show, hosting segments including the yearly competition between lead stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

plane begin to break apart in midair as it plummeted like a “shot-down bomber” before crashing into Mount Fuji in Japan, killing all 124 people on board. The Boeing 707, run by British Overseas Airways Corporation, took off from Tokyo International Airport just 25 minutes before it began “spinning down” towards the slopes of the dormant volcano on March 5 1966.Investigators found debris 10 miles away when analysing the wreckage, as witnesses claimed to see pieces break off the Boeing while it was in the air.One told the BBC at the time: "The aircraft was flying as high as Mount Fuji and I could see smoke at its tail.

Black Lives Matter demonstrations.

The appeal was set up by Minnesota locals, pleading with officials to take down the current statue of Columbus in Saint Paul, outside the State Capitol building.Residents want the tribute taken down as it ‘glorifies a man who wanted to extinguish Black and Native peoples’.Instead they want to celebrate the Purple Rain singer – who hails from Minnesota – as he ‘represents’ their values.‘Across the nation, city governments are choosing to remove statues of white supremacists, slave owners, and those who threatened the livelihood of Black people,’ the petition read.‘Here in Minnesota, communities are reigniting the demand to bring down state’s monument to Christopher Columbus, a man who murdered, raped and enslaved Black and Native peoples in

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