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Adele has made a shocking swipe at the BRIT Awards' new gender-free category change, blasting: "I’m proud to be a woman."The Hello songstress slated the new format during her gushing thank you speech, claiming that while she "understands" the change, she is still very proud to represent her gender.As the star wrapped up her acceptance speech, she said: "And also, I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman and being a female artist, I do, I'm really proud of us, I really am, thank you so much."Fans took to Twitter to react to the controversial comments."Female it's not a dirty word the Brits and other award shows need to start using it again. Females we exist," said one viewer.

BRIT Awards, has celebrated his win with a lavish afterparty.The star, 27, won the award for Best Rock/Alternative Act after his incredibly impressive stint in the music industry - and his plans for the celebration are already underway.Following the news that there are no official label after parties, Sam decided to make his own as he treated his friends.Sam, who famously landed the Greggs 'gold card', has put in a huge order for his afterparty with some of his absolute favourite snacks.Sources told Daily Star that a huge order for Greggs had been loaded onto Sam's party bus which is filled with multiple celebrities and taken to the secret after party location.The after party is taking place to allow the celebrities to truly celebrate in style after another successful year at the BRITs.Sam's decision to pick Greggs as his main food source comes as no surprise after the singer previously confessed he landed a gold card.Otherwise known as the 'Greggs High Roller' card, he added that multiple celebrities had also proudly donned the gift.Sam's BRITs success won't just be filled with sausage rolls, with the star confessing that his gongs will be going straight to his local pub The Low Lights Tavern.He was first discovered in the pub by his now manager when he was 18-years-old when he was pulling pints behind the bar.The star joked that the awards would be turned into pumps at the pub as a homage to his local boozer.Although he did land an award, he had solid intentions for his after party regardless.Speaking to Daily Star, Sam joked: "If you don't win, you have a party anyway and then if you do win, you have an even bigger party."Before the show, he said: "It's out of my hands, it's not like we're going to get on stage and

Manchester City will host the Bees on Wednesday night, still licking their wounds from having dropped two points at Southampton last time out in the Premier League.The draw enabled Liverpool to close the gap on the Premier League leaders and offer Jurgen Klopp's men hope that the champions can still be caught in the race for the title.But City know a win on Wednesday would give them a 12-point lead again, before Liverpool have to host Leicester 24 hours later.Walker admits the dressing room was a miserable place to be at St Mary's, because his side dropped below the standards expected of them.And the England star knows the visit of Thomas Frank's side is the perfect chance for them to get rid of some of that frustration.Walker said: "It's the standard we set ourselves as a team - we make sure that each game we go out there and the minimum we want is the three points."I've never been in a team where we draw a game and it's like someone has died in there."The training ground for the next couple of days is down, but that's the standards we've set over the last five seasons since I've been here."We want to win every game and when we do drop points, it's not acceptable, because we know we can do better."You should set your own standards and want to achieve those standards day-in, day-out."City have 15 League games remaining in which to claim what would be a third title in four seasons, and also remain in the Champions League and FA Cup.Will Man City win the treble this season? Make a prediction in the comments section.Few would back against them landing a 'treble', and Guardiola admits he can 'smell' success in the air as the big trophies start to loom large on the horizon.The Spaniard, who will be without Gabriel Jesus,

murdering four members of his family, including his own parents, before turning the gun on himself once wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the message that his mum was “awesome".Kevin Milazzo, 41, told police in Texas that he had shot multiple members of his family dead last Friday (February 4).Among the dead were his mother Connie Mimms, 61, who was found riddled with multiple gunshot wounds as well his stepfather William Mimms, 68.Milazzo also claimed he had shot his 21-year-old son Joshua and a four-year-old boy named Hunter Freeman – the son of his ex-girlfriend.Two other unknown people were reportedly injured in the shootings that occurred in the Corsicana area of Texas.One of them, an adult woman was also found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a major trauma centre. Her condition is unknown.Police were called to the first shooting just after midnight where they discovered the bodies of Milazzo’s parents.Then, in an area 20 miles of Corsicana, police officers made their second grim discovery in the bodies of Joshua and young Hunter.Cops eventually tracked Milazzo down through his car’s GPS system and found him severely injured with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.Detectives were able to track Milazzo down by the GPS navigation system in his vehicle, according to police reports.He was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injury.In the bloody aftermath, local police are continuing to investigate the precise circumstances of the shooting.A photo shows Milazzo wearing a jumper that states: "Yes, I'm a spoiled son but not yours.

Newcastle United star Joelinton produced a shot so bad he hit himself in the head with the ball during his side's win over Everton.Eddie Howe's side came from behind to beat the Toffees 3-1 at St.

Adele has sparked engagement rumours after eagle-eyed fans spotted the singer sporting a huge diamond ring at the Brit Awards 2022.The 33-year-old hitmaker swept the awards show which took place at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday night.Picking up multiple gongs at the ceremony, the singer also performed her 30 album track 'I Drink Wine' and stormed the red carpet in a fabulous black dress, sparking engagement rumours in the process.Adele looked sensational in the frock, while viewers speculated about the diamond on the ring finger of her left hand.Posting to Twitter, some even suggested the svelte star is now engaged.Adele was previously married to Simon Konecki, with the pair's divorce finalised last year .She is currently dating 40-year-old US sports agent Rich Paul.The pair have been dating for a number of months after meeting last summer and posting to Twitter, BRITs viewers were keen to imply that they may have already taken their relationship to the next level.One viewer wrote: "HELLO??!!! IS ADELE ENGAGED."Another commented: "Is Adele engaged? I swear I just peeped diamond ring."A third said: "Is Adele engaged or is that just a normal ring on her ring finger?" Meanwhile, a fourth commented: "Was that an engagement ring on Adele's Gun Finger.""Adele, please confirm your engagement before the end of the show #brits #brits2022 can’t miss that rock!!!" Another concluded.Cryptically, Adele kept her left ring finger concealed as she performed during the show.The Tottenham-born artist sat atop a piano and belted out her 30 ballad 'I Drink Wine' but during the performance, held her microphone solely with her right hand.She kept her left hand to her side as she moved viewers with the phenomenal performance.Later in the

Kleefeld Art Museum at Cal State Long Beach, which has undergone an ambitious renovation and expansion, will open next month with exhibits by two important and influential abstract artists: Linda Besemer, who identifies as queer, and Mark Bradford, who identifies as gay.

Actress Rashida Jones is likely best known for her work in the comedy realm with the hit series “Parks & Rec” and most recently co-starred with Bill Murray in the Sophia Coppola-directed dramedy, “On The Rocks” that landed at Apple TV+. She’ll be reuniting with Apple for her next high-profile gig after landing a crucial part in their dystopian series “Wool.” Variety reports that Jones is set to lead a new dark comedy series, “Sunny,” produced by A24 Films, and will air on Apple TV+ as the streaming service continues to seek original content and continues their ongoing relationship with the indie studio.

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A person was rushed to hospital on Tuesday evening after they were cut from a car in Bolton.

Pep Guardiola says Gabriel Jesus is “the best in the world” at defending from the front.

Pep Guardiola is delighted by Manchester City's improvement in dead ball situations but wants his team to be even better.

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Sydney Sweeney was spotted out with her longtime boyfriend Jonathan Davino, 37, in Los Angeles on Tuesday as they shopped with friends.The Euphoria star, 24, wore a white baby cropped T-shirt that said 'I cry a lot (and that's ok) and a pair of glamorous gold-rimmed sunglasses. Day out:Sydney Sweeney was spotted out with her boyfriend Jonathan Davino in Los Angeles on TuesdayThe Spokane, Washington native partially pulled her blonde tresses back, letting the bottom half of her hair flow free.She had a pair of stud earrings on, as well as a couple of bracelets on one of her wrists.

Taylor Swift was spotted out in public for the first time in three months on Tuesday.The 32-year-old superstar was seen leaving producer Jack Antonoff's studio in New York City with her parents Scott and Andrea.The 11-time Grammy Award winner, who was last seen at an afterparty following her November appearance on Saturday Night Live, carried a keyboard and a folder under her arm. Rare sighting:Taylor Swift was spotted out in public for the first time in three months on TuesdayTaylor looked stylish in a long black blazer with charcoal gray jeans, black platform Oxford shoes and tan socks.

in a Twitter clip announcing the bad news. “I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready.”The pop star reportedly clashed with the venue and their desire for her to perform with a 60-member choir while she wanted to prioritize keeping shows “low-key” and “all about the voice.”It has also been reported the postponement followed the best-selling artist throwing a fit over a swimming pool stunt.

Cookin’ With Brooklyn,” it took a team of 62 professionals to help him demonstrate how to make a sandwich — including a “culinary producer” who approves the recipes, five camera operators and nine producers.“It’s unheard of,” a senior TV executive told The Post. “It’s the sort of crewing you would expect on a big TV show.”There’s also a big TV budget: Insiders say each episode of the show, which airs on Facebook Messenger and Instagram (where Brooklyn has 13.1 million followers), costs $100,000. The sandwich Brooklyn “makes” is a take on traditional British fish and chips, updated by putting sea bream topped with a hash brown and coleslaw into a bagel.Brooklyn, however, does not make or cook a single element of the sandwich.

Taking the next step? Adele was photographed wearing a large diamond ring at the 42nd Brit Awards in London — and the stunning accessory had people talking.

Keeping her loved ones close. Queen Elizabeth II gave a sweet nod to her late husband, Prince Philip, during her first public appearance of 2022.

He sparked 90s Britpop nostalgia by arriving by helicopter in a dazzling introduction to the stage at The Brits Awards and Liam Gallagher 'smashed' his performance of new song Everything's Electric.

Broadway box office showed some improvement last week, with business for the 19 productions rising 12% from the previous week to a total $16,909,848. Paid attendance was up a commensurate 9% to 152,557, indicating that about 81% of available seats were filled during the week ending Feb. 6.