Rapper Aitch Apologizes for Painting Over Mural of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis

“The Fabelmans” made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, and a new trailer offers a glimpse of the latest film from acclaimed director Steven Spielberg.

It was the reunion to end all reunions — the new Prince and Princess of Wales mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.  With the highly anticipated gathering of Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with one another, as their tumultuous relationship still remains center-stage.  However, in viral video shared across multiple platforms, social media users erupted with criticism for the Prince of Wales, the next royal to inherit the crown, for his apparent lack of chivalry with wife Kate Middleton, whilst praising the Duke of Sussex for his treatment of wife Meghan Markle. As the two couples prepare to depart the massive crowd outside of Windsor Castle gathering to pay their respects to the queen, Prince Harry can be seen ushering his wife to their shared car, attentively opening and closing the door for her, while the Prince and Princess of Wales separately enter the car.

and joined and for a walk outside Windsor Castle to take in the floral tributes left on the grounds in honor of . According to , the Prince and Princess of Wales invited the Sussexes to join their walk and the group appearance was a surprise to everyone—including palace security. Prince Harry shared some tender words about his late grandmother with visitors.

Ray J followed up and is sticking to the claims that it was Kris Jenner's 'idea' to release his and her daughter, Kim Kardashian's, sex tape, in 2007. The singer, 41, shared a 30 minute Instagram post on Saturday where he threatened to sue both of the stars for defamation, and uploaded a shorter clip where he states, 'You have f***ed with the wrong person.'The star's recent fiery rants came after the 66-year-old reality star took a lie detector test on The Late Late Show With James Cordon on Thursday, and denied that she 'helped' Kim release the sex tape.  Doubling down: Ray J, 41, uploaded a series of videos on his Instagram earlier on Saturday doubling down on claims that Kris Jenner, 66, was involved in releasing his and Kim Kardashian's sex tape in 2007 The TV personality uploaded a short, black and white clip, where he was heatedly heard saying, 'You have f***ed with the wrong person.'  He then went on to say, 'I was just gonna handle this s**t legally and just hit you in court and get what I deserve from all of y'all being foul and trying to defame me, trying to make me look bad.' The star concluded his short reel by calling out to Kris and Kim that, 'We are going through receipts tonight,' adding, 'Everything that I got, Imma let them see.' Ray J added an extensive rant in the caption of the clip in order to 'clear my name' and emphasized that 'this is for my kids.'   Sex Tape: In 2007, a sex tape from 2002 of Ray J and Kim was released by Vivid Entertainment on a DVD called Kim Kardashian, Superstar; the two seen together in 2006 Ray J began his statement by clearly expressing that both Kris and Kim have messed with the wrong person, and stated that the two allegedly 'stole' money from his family. 'AND NOW ITS

Jennifer Garner was spotted grabbing a post workout coffee with friends on Saturday in Brentwood, California.The Yes Day star looked fit in blue yoga pants, a black t-shirt and Brooks running shoes.The 50-year-old actress went make-up free and looked energized after her workout. Friendly wave: Jennifer Garner was spotted waving to her friends after gabbing a coffee in Brentwood, California on SaturdayHer long auburn hair was tucked under a grey baseball cap and she accessorized her workout look with simple gold hoop earrings and a black smartwatch on her left wrist.

Rihanna rocked a denim look as she enjoyed a late night nosh with friends in New York early Sunday. The 34-year-old looked sophisticated but casual in a Balenciaga oversized men's denim pullover hoodie and baggie jeans. The top retails for more than $2,000.The Grammy winner's hair was styled with bangs and her long dark locks were smooth and straight.  Rockin': Rihanna,34, rocked a denim look as she enjoyed a late night nosh with friends in New York early Sunday in a Balenciaga oversized men's denim pullover hoodie and baggie jeansThe Diamonds singer accessorized asymmetrically, wearing a long dangling diamond earring on one ear and a large solitaire stud on the other.  She stepped out in sunglasses with chartreuse frames, and pumps of the same color and completed the ensemble with a black clutch.The superstar has been enjoying Fashion Week in the Big Apple and decided to share a late night nosh with some friends at the Bowery Hotel.

Ray J is going off on Kris Jenner for denying her role in the infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian.

Manchester United have been told who should become their next captain by former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit.

She played much-loved Coronation Street character Kylie for six years, until the wife of David Platt was dramatically killed-off in harrowing scenes that prompted tears across the nation. After winning hearts as the reformed gobby cage dancer, soap star Paula Lane will be playing a 'Kylie-esque' character in Oldham Coliseum Theatre's stage production of Road, Jim Cartwright’s powerful snapshot of Lancashire life during Thatcher’s England in the 80s.

The Queen’s coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after leaving her beloved Balmoral Castle for the last time. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Edward watched on in solemn silence.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Presented in its worst possible light, the FN Meka controversy — in which Capitol signed, and then quickly dropped, a virtual rapper that used the N-word in its songs and was depicted in racially stereotypical scenarios in videos — seems like an inconceivable blunder. But a closer look at the details, along with conversations with sources close to the situation, suggests that, while inexcusable and loaded with oversights, Capitol’s role in the FN Meka fiasco may not have been as insensitive as it might seem. However, above all, it is yet another glaring result of the lack of diversity throughout the music industry — not just at Capitol, not just at major companies, but everywhere.

Aitch has said that he was “fuming” after he learned that a mural of Ian Curtis in Manchester had been painted over with an advert for his debut album, ‘Close To Home’, which came out last week.The rapper said that the first he heard about it was on Twitter, telling the BBC: “There was an outrage burst of like, ‘what’s Aitch doing putting his album over Ian’s mural?’, and then I was like, ‘oh god, what’s this?’ I don’t pick and choose where I put my billboards or album promo. I just wake up and drive past it, or see it on the internet, just like everyone else”.“I was fuming for Ian, and his people and what that mural stands for, and then I was fuming for myself, because I was having such a good week”, he went on.

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner debuted a new look as she enjoyed a night out with her friends this weekend. The 31-year-old sported a glamourous fresh hairstyle, with her long, newly-blonde locks softly curled.

Aitch has opened up about the recent row over an advert for his new album, which was painted over an Ian Curtis mural in Manchester.Last week, an advertisement for the rapper’s ‘Close To Home’ was placed over a much-loved mural of the late Joy Division frontman in the city’s Northern Quarter.The mural, based on a photo of Curtis that was taken by Philippe Carly, was painted by Manchester street artist Akse P19. It debuted in 2020 in collaboration with the music and mental health festival Headstock to raise awareness around mental health issues, and was supported by Manchester Council.In a tweet last week, Aitch said: “It’s come to light that the iconic Ian Curtis mural on Port Street has been painted over with my album artwork.

Amazon have issued an apology after a mural dedicated to the iconic Ian Curtis was painted over to promote a new album by Manchester rapper, Aitch.

Peter Hook has said that the uproar over a mural of his late Joy Division bandmate Ian Curtis being painted over with an advert earlier this week should spur on the campaign to put in place some kind of permanent tribute to the singer in Manchester. And, while we’re at it, a permanent tribute for the boss of Joy Division’s label Factory Records, the late Tony Wilson, would be nice too.The Curtis mural on Manchester’s Port Street, which was unveiled in 2020 to raise mental health awareness, was replaced with an advert for Aitch’s debut album, ‘Close To Home’, earlier this week.

Peter Hook has said there should be a permanent memorial to Ian Curtis in Manchester following the removal of a mural to the late Joy Division musician.Earlier this week, a advertisement for Manchester rapper Aitch was placed over a much loved mural of Curtis in the city’s Northern Quarter. Aitch said he would “fix” the issue saying he had no idea that the advertisement was being placed over the mural.The mural, based on a photo of Curtis taken by Philippe Carly, was painted by Manchester street artist Akse P19.

There was outrage in Manchester yesterday when a popular mural of late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for the debut album by fellow local musician Aitch.Unveiled in 2020, the painting of Curtis on Port Street in the city centre by artist Akse P19 was originally created to mark the start of the Manchester music and mental wellbeing festival Headstock that year. As well as paying tribute to Curtis, it also promoted mental health support service Shout and has subsequently become a popular landmark.So there was anger yesterday as a picture circulated on social media showing that the mural was being replaced by an advert for Aitch, apparently commissioned by Amazon Music.“Absolutely gutted to see our Ian Curtis mural painted over”, said Headstock on Twitter.

Rapper Aitch has said he had no idea the iconic Ian Curtis mural in the Northern Quarter would be painted over with his album artwork.

Aitch has promised that he and his team are attempting to make things right after a mural of late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, which had been a fan-favourite landmark in his hometown of Manchester, was painted over with an advertisement for Aitch’s forthcoming debut album.Late on Tuesday (August 16), the rapper retweeted an image of the mural – located on Port Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter – being painted over, saying he had been previously unaware of his album ad being put there. “I don’t just choose locations for billboards, this is the first time I’ve seen it myself.

Mancunians have been left outraged after the iconic Northern Quarter mural of musician Ian Curtis was painted over on Tuesday (August 16). The wall painting, on Port Street in the city centre, depicted a black and white portrait painting of the Stretford Joy Division frontman and was first unveiled back in 2020.