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LL COOL J has spoken about the reaction he got when he revealed his intention to record a new album.In an interview with Variety published yesterday (September 13), the veteran rapper – real name James Todd Smith – talked about how people reacted to his desire to work on ‘The FORCE’, which was eventually released on September 6. It marks his first studio album in eleven years.“When I told people, ‘Yo, I wanna do a culturally relevant album’ in the midst of all these [younger artists], people looked at me like I had nine heads,” Smith told the publication.“They looked at me like I was a hydra – a hydra! – looking at me crazy like that, not because of any ill will, but just ‘How can you do that?’”The rapper, who turned 56 this year, followed through with the project, which was mainly produced by A Tribe Called Quest‘s Q-Tip.

Jack White played an explosive, last-minute and intimate show at London’s Assembly Hall last night (September 13). Check out photos, footage, the setlist and more below.Details of the gig at the 890-capacity venue were only shared four days before it took place.

Emily Atack looked 'glowing' as she basked in the sunshine during her first family holiday with her baby boy and boyfriend Dr Alistair Garner. Posing by the pool in blue swimsuit with white outlines around the body of the swimwear, Emily confidently flaunted her curves showing off her post-partum body just 3 months after giving birth.The Inbetweeners star, 34, gave birth to their son Barney in June this year and has shared some adorable snaps from their Spanish getaway.Taking to her Instagram, she posted the bikini picture with a caption that read: “I’m more comfortable in myself as each year passes.

Oasis fans are once again divided in their reaction to the private ballot sale for the remaining Wembley Stadium reunion shows.Ahead of today’s (September 14) sale, the band clarified how the process would work in a post yesterday. Fans who signed into their Ticketmaster UK accounts on August 31 – the dates tickets originally went on sale – and joined a queue but didn’t manage to buy a ticket were able to register for a ballot, which was used to send codes to a select number of fans.“Fans selected in the private ballot have now been contacted with on-sale information and the code for the ticket sale,” the band send said on X/Twitter.Following the previous dynamic pricing controversy, a representative for Oasis confirmed to the Metro that there is a ticket price cap for the extra London dates, which means dynamic pricing won’t be an issue for fans hoping to get lucky in today’s private sale.Everyone who successfully got a code was entered into staggered sales, which began this morning at 8:30am – 11am, and will continue between 1pm – 3:30pm and 5:30pm-7pm.pic.twitter.com/HBbi54oKK3— Oasis (@oasis) September 13, 2024“Codes were sent via the email address associated with their Ticketmaster account and ballot registration,” they continued.

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has explained how the ‘Eras’ tour “completely changed” her relationship with the band’s 2009 hit ‘The Only Exception’.Taken from their third album ‘Brand New Eyes’, ‘The Only Exception’ is one of Paramore’s most well-known songs and is believed to have been written about Williams’ then-boyfriend Chad Gilbert. They married in 2016 and separated 16 months later.In a new interview with Dork, Williams admitted to feeling a sense of discomfort performing it live in the past, but her vocal coach helped to alter her perception of it.

Michelle Keegan had fans all flustered as she posted a photo of herself in the bath after a night out in Manchester at the weekend. The 37 year old shared a monochrome photo of herself indulging in a relaxing soak in her hotel room's bathtub, after an evening filled with dinner and drinks with pals at the Mnky Hse restaurant.

The autumn and winter seasons are the perfect time to escape on a weekend away in the countryside, with Airbnb reporting a spike in bookings for quaint country escapes. Imagine invigorating walks, cosy local pubs and returning to the warmth of a delightful cottage or modern house. Airbnb's top trending UK destinations this autumn features must-visit gems like Grasmere in the Lake District, Broadway in the Cotswolds, and Bakewell in the Peak District.

After Kate Middleton’s incredibly moving cancer update in which she discussed her “new perspective on everything”, a source tells OK! that her words have given Prince Harry and Meghan Markle renewed hopes for a fresh start. Last week The Princess of Wales released what is probably the most intimate look at her life with Prince William and their kids that we’ve ever seen, as she updated the world on her cancer treatment after what had been “an incredibly tough” nine months.

Queen Elizabeth II is widely remembered for her longevity, her dedication to duty and, of course, her wicked sense of humour. It was her zest for life and love of making cheeky and unexpected quips that resulted in so many brilliant stories being shared about her long life. One of these anecdotes was recently shared by former MP and popular TV presenter, Gyles Brandreth.

Fans have been left dejected after discovering Oasis tickets for next September's Wembley shows available listed for resale - minutes after the first ballot sale opened. Ballot codes were sent out to lucky Oasis fans by Friday before three ballot slots on Ticketmaster today (September 14).

Tom Cruise had two conditions for his participation in the Olympic Games closing ceremony: that he got to do everything himself in the epic secret stunt, and that he took part for free. 

Lorraine Kelly's daughter Rosie Smith has bought her first home – a £865,000 apartment that she has called a “doer upper”.The 30 year old, who hosted the What If? Podcast with her TV legend mum, announced the news with a picture of her posing proudly outside the two-bedroom property in Islington, London. Rosie said it will be quite some time before she and her mini dachshund Ruby move into the apartment, which was listed online for £865,000, because it needed some work.

The Cure‘s new album has appeared at the Crawley pub where they played their first gig.The poster was displayed in a frame at The Railway Inn in the band’s hometown, where the band first performed in 1978. It features the title of their new album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.According to a fan on X/Twitter, who called the pub to ask about it, it was delivered on Thursday (September 12) and has since brought many fans of The Cure to visit. A fan meet-up is apparently planned for later today (September 14).This week, The Cure sent fans postcards seemingly confirming their new album title and release date.

Recent data reveals that shoppers are still not over Givenchy's iconic shark boots from last season, with searches skyrocketing by a staggering 4000% since the end of August. Retailing for over £1700, these iconic foldover boots with lock detail have been a hit with celebs like Molly Mae-Hague, who've been seen rocking them on social media.

A former Tesco worker has revealed some of the funniest customer requests they came across while working as a picker for online grocery orders.

Meghan Markle has been labelled "Duchess Difficult" by an insider said to be close to the mum-of-two. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been accused of being demeaning with staff and causing "grown men cry", in a damning report on the former Suits actress.

New recruit Jota reckons he won't face the same expectations at Rennes as he did at Celtic after drawing a line under his nightmare spell in the Saudi Pro League.

Pink Floyd are reportedly in talks to sell their catalogue at a price that’s apparently between $400million and $500million.Sources have stated in a Variety report that Sony Music is in “advanced” talks to acquire the band’s recorded music rights for a hefty price.Variety claims that the deal has been complicated in recent years due to former bassist Roger Waters‘ political statements, most recently against Israel and Ukraine. In response, Gilmour had attacked Waters with claims of anti-Semitism.Earlier this month, Gilmour spoke about selling the band’s catalogue in an interview with Rolling Stone.

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing professionals James Jordan and Ola Jordan showed off their weight loss transformations during a night out on the town this week.The couple, who were in London for work, seized the opportunity to enjoy a rare night out without their toddler daughter.The dancing duo, who both featured on the BBC competition show James from 2006 to 2013 and Ola departing two years later in 2015 have battled with weight gain over the past few years due to reduced dancing and various lockdown factors. Ola, 41, expressed her disappointment in herself in a poolside photo shared last summer, revealing that she had gained some weight after her pregnancy.

Robert Rand was anxious as he knocked on the door on 722 North Elm Drive. Four weeks earlier, owners Jose and Kitty Menendez had been brutally murdered inside. Journalist Robert, was there to speak to their grieving sons Lyle, 21, and Erik, 18. The interview had been arranged by their aunt. He thought it strange the boys were still living there but things felt even more surreal when he stepped inside the Beverly Hills mansion.

TOWIE heartthrob Dan Edgar is set to dazzle on the ice as he's reportedly signed up for Dancing On Ice.The reality TV hunk has been in talks with ITV bosses and can't wait to swap Essex drama for the rink, aiming to carve out a new name for himself beyond the show that shot him to fame. A source told The Sun: "Dan has agreed to appear on Dancing On Ice." They added: "He had meetings with ITV this week and is excited to start his training." It seems Dan is eager to step out of his comfort zone, with the source noting: "Dan is best known for reality TV but he's never done anything outside of TOWIE so he is excited about trying something new." The news comes just a few weeks after it was claimed another face familiar to TOWIE viewers had signed up for the show, Ferne McCann.