Queen's secret speech to nation that she never gave - and it would have been 'hardest ever'

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThe pop-music world, in many ways, has only gotten angstier (it would be hard to imagine a mood-poet chanteuse like Billie Eilish commanding arenas 20 years ago). But even back in the ’90s, Sheryl Crow was the kind of straight-up, middle-of-the-strike-zone, tasty-licks virtuoso of rock ‘n’ roll good times who seemed to have been put on earth to make people happy.She was at the forefront of a revolutionary wave of women in pop — the Lilith Fair generation, from Alanis Morrisette to Sarah McLachlan to Shawn Colin to Paula Cole — but she was also, you could argue, one of the last great rockers to work in the heart-on-the-sleeve, guitar-riffs-on-air tradition of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

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Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has slammed his character Imran Habeeb as 'selfish' and 'self-serving' amid handing in his notice to the ITV soap.Charlie first stepped into Imran's shoes back in 2017 when he joined the cobbles as the ladies' man lawyer - torn between Battersby sisters Leanne and Toyah in his early days on the soap.Since then, he has had a one night stand with Abi Webster, helped foster Kelly Neelan before she ultimately ended up homeless, and told countless lies to partner Toyah as they attempt to care for foster daughter Elsie.And, later this year, Charlie will bid farewell to the Street after announcing his intention to quit after an incredible five years.But not before slamming his character while speaking to Daily Star and other press.Charlie said: "I certainly think Imran is [a selfish character]. I think he’s far more selfish than he would let on."One of the few things you’re told when you’re starting out as actors is that you’re never really supposed to judge your characters, you’re supposed to go into it with a neutral head.

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Safiyya Vorajee has spoke of the emotional moment she first saw the necklace she designed in honour of her daughter Azaylia. It's been nearly a year since Safiyya and Ashley Cain tragically lost their eight month old daughter Azaylia following an arduous battle with leukaemia.

AC Milan during their charge to the top of the Serie A table, he has also shown English footballers how to properly do interviews in foreign countries.The defender moved to Milan in the January transfer window of 2021 initially on loan before making the deal permanent last summer.He has gone on to become a key part of Stefano Pioli’s side and has also now won plaudits for giving an interview after his side’s win over Napoli in fluent Italian.Tomori answered several questions, impressing many, though later tweeted that he’s “not perfect yet”.Here, Daily Star Sport looks at some who have not mastered the language of their new country as successfully as Tomori has..Then-England number one Joe Hart opted to join Serie A side Torino in 2016 after Pep Guardiola made it clear he had no future at Manchester City.Hart began his first press conference by delivering a message to journalists and fans in Italian.The keeper appeared to do well in fairness, though it did seem as if he was reading the message off a card.The loanee revealed he had been learning Italian, saying things such as “Me. You.

Real Madrid are now keeping close tabs on Scotland international Kieran Tierney, having initially started scouting Arsenal due to their interest in Bukayo Saka.Tierney has made 19 appearances for the Gunners so far this season, not only impressing with how strong he is defensively but with his attacking prowess and ability to create chances from out wide.Since making the move to Arsenal from Scottish giants Celtic, the 24-year-old has also shown his versatility in being able to play as a left back as well as a centre-back – and his desire to bomb forward suggests that the left wing-back role would certainly suit as well.According to 90min, La Liga side Madrid are fond admirers of Tierney and are keeping tabs on him as the season draws to a close.They go on to state that Real’s chief has already been and watched Tierney for himself and ‘liked what he saw’, leading to the club to seriously consider a move for the defender.Initially, it is believed that Los Blancos had been intending to scout the Gunners to monitor the progress of England international Saka, but Tierney continued to catch the eye.The left-back has established himself as a fan favourite at the Emirates and former Scotland legend Ally McCoist believes his fellow countryman has all the makings of a future Arsenal captain.Would Kieran Tierney be a success at Real Madrid? Let us know in the comments section."I saw it at Celtic and how the lad developed there," McCoist told The Sun. "Even then, I knew he would be a leader.

Newcastle United ace Allan Saint-Maximin is a breath of fresh air in a world where footballer’s social media accounts are controlled by PR companies.While the likes of Gary Neville demand authenticity from players who post the typical ‘thank you’ message to supporters after matches, Saint-Maximin keeps his followers entertained with many hilarious tweets.The Frenchman is still sidelined by injury, but that does not stop him from replying and posting messages on Twitter.His presence in the Premier League today reminds many of a time footballers, free from the shackles of nosey communication teams, were completely unhinged on social media.Daily Star Sport looks back on eight of the best tweets to have been posted by footballers or individuals connected to clubs.Sometimes the constant “disappointing result yesterday but we go again tweets” infuriate fans more than the result themselves.The authenticity of footballer’s tweets are always under question as some messages sound mysteriously like they are coming from the keyboard of someone else.And former Sunderland and Everton striker Victor Anichebe is a huge reason for this skepticism.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich the ‘green light’ to press ahead with the sale of the Stamford Bridge outfit.Abramovich has been sanctioned due to his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his assets have been frozen.However, The Athletic have revealed that talks between Raine, who are the US bank in charge of selling the Blues, and the government have been held and the process of selling the club can now resume.They go on to state that the club are confident that they can get a deal over the line within the ‘next four to six weeks’ due to the high levels of interest from potential buyers.Chelsea are currently operating under a ‘special licence’ which means that staff are still being paid and season ticket holders are still able to attend home fixtures.However, the club are not able to sell tickets (home and away), sell merchandise, buy or sell players and they are also unable to negotiate contracts with players already on their books.Thus, some of their star players could now leave at the end of the season as their current deals are coming to a close.Understandably, the sanctions on Abramovich has shaken Chelsea. But Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has continued to be open about the situation and has even confirmed his desire to remain in the Stamford Bridge dugout despite the ongoing saga, says the Telegraph.

Coronation Street's Imran Habeeb is set for more turmoil next week after finding out the true parentage of Abi Webster's new baby.Abi's world was sent spiralling when she gave birth to her son Alfie on what would have been Seb Franklin's birthday - and she immediately knew the baby wasn't Kevin's.Instead, her one night stand with Imran had come back to bite her.And now Imran actor Charlie De Melo has insisted that his character "would sacrifice" his existing relationship with Toyah Battersby and their new foster daughter Elsie to be with his biological son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, the star explained: "In these initial few scenes in the neonatal care unit, when he sees his son for the first time - he’s premature, he’s tiny, he’s hooked up to wires and has machines that are helping him breathe and feeding him."He’s this little guy who is so helpless and needs help, not just from the medical staff, but also his family unit."Imran makes an instinctive snap decision that this is where I need to be, this is the only thing that matters.

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Kanye West sat courtside with his new girlfriend Chaney Jones to watch the Lakers face off against the Washington Wizards on Friday evening.While enjoying a date night atCrypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the44-year-old rapper flashed a beaming smile as his team took home a win.For the game, the22-time Grammy winner worea hoodie, faded black jeans and his signature Balenciaga galoshes. Smiling: Kanye West sat courtside with his new girlfriend Chaney Jones to watch the Lakers face off against the Washington Wizards on Friday His24-years-old lover, who bears an undeniable resemblance to his ex Kim Kardashian, wore black sunglasses,a plunging top and skintight black leather pants.

Ashton Kutcher was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.The 44-year-old actor was dressed in a white long sleeve shirt and a pair of chocolate brown trousers.During his outing, Kutcher swung byJayde's Market in LA's affluent Bel Air neighborhood to grab a refreshment. Errand run:Ashton Kutcher was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoonHe completed his errand run ensemble with some coordinating Nike sneakers.With the COVID-19 pandemic still at large, the Butterfly Effect star masked up while in public.

Kimora Lee Simmons sported a fresh-faced look as she left a gym in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Friday.Thetelevision personality and businesswoman, 46, looked radiant without no makeup, and showed off her trendy style with a vintage Pulp Fiction T-shirt.The Baby Phat owner appeared to tote a luxury green ostrich Hermès bag in her hand, with the brand'sGeegee Savannah black and white zebra charm. Natural: Kimora Lee Simmons, 46, sported a fresh-faced look as she left a gym in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on FridayKimora paired the laid-back gym look with tight-fitting black leggings that showed off her toned legs, and white sneakers.

We’re finding it hard not to laugh whilst picturing the Queen leaping into a bush to avoid a controversial guest, after a television documentary said that the Monarch once did just that.The royal documentary shows that the Queen is, sometimes, all of us, as it explained that she hid in a bush on the grounds of Buckingham Palace in a bid to avoid Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. Nicolae Ceaușescu came to the UK during a controversial state visit in 1978 and royal biographer, Robert Hardman, has now dished details on the Queen taking the decision to hide in a bush during the documentary Our Queen: Inside the Crown on ITV.

Forever the diplomat Queen Elizabeth has had to entertain some of the world’s most hated world leaders on behalf of the British Government.