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shows rising star Willie Spence singing just hours before he was fatally killed in a car accident.In one of Spence’s final posts to Instagram — posted a day ago — he is belting out the Christian song “You Are My Hiding Place” while he sits in his parked car.Spence looks emotional as he soulfully sings the song with his eyes closed.The 23-year-old was killed when his car slammed into the back of a parked trailer that was pulled over in the emergency lane on the side of Interstate 24 in Tennessee on Tuesday afternoon.Spence was the runner up on Season 19 of “American Idol,” which aired last year, with Chayce Beckham taking the top spot.Tributes for the young singer have flooded social media, with friends remembering him as a “kind soul” and “true talent.”His “American Idol” mentor Katharine McPhee Foster posted a series of Instagram Stories about the tragedy.“I received very tragic news tonight,” she wrote in an Instagram Story, alongside a clip from “Idol.”“Sweet @williespenceofficial passed away in a car accident. Only 23 years old,” she wrote.

A driver climbed over his partner as she lay in the passenger seat with life-threatening injuries to escape from the scene of a crash. Craig Hirtle then returned later to try drag her injured body through a window before fleeing again, a court heard.

American Idol finalist Willie Spence posted a heartbreaking video of him belting out a Christian song in his parked car hours before he died in a horror crash. The 23-year-old shared now chilling footage of him singing 'You Are My Hiding Place' before he slammed his 2019 Jeep Cherokee into a parked semitruck in Marion County, Tennessee.The talented singer kept his eyes closed as he tilted his head back and blared out the emotional anthem from earlier yesterday.It came just hours before his car left the road and slammed into the back of the parked truck on the side of Interstate 24.He had earlier suffered a flat tire while leaving the state on his way home to Atlanta, Georgia but got it fixed.The 68-year-old driver of the tractor trailer was pulled over in the emergency lane of the highway and was uninjured.American Idol officials acknowledged their beloved star on social media claiming they are 'devastated' while sharing a photo of Spence performing on stage during season 19. 'We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence. He was a true talent who lit up every room and will be deeply missed.

Gemma Atkinson gave her loyal followers a glimpse into her morning routine which included stripping off for a freezing ice bath. The Hits Radio host took to Instagram early on Wednesday morning (October 12) as she and her beau Gorka Marquez had a quick coffee before heading out ot their home gym for a training session.

Megan Thee Stallion looked sensational as she arrived for a Saturday Night Live Dinner on Tuesday night in New York City. The 27-year-old rapper posed up a storm for the cameras in her belly-baring chocolate brown dress with fringe accents.Megan's night out on the town comes ahead of her pulling double duty this weekend as Saturday Night Live's host and musical guest.  The calm before the storm: Megan Thee Stallion, 27, arrived for a Saturday Night Live Dinner on Tuesday night in New York City. The rapper's night out on the town comes ahead of her pulling double duty this weekend as Saturday Night Live's host and musical guest Fringed and fabulous: Megan posed up a storm for the cameras in her belly-baring chocolate brown dress with fringe accentsThe multi-platinum rapper made her SNL debut back in 2019, performing the song Handsome with guest host Chance the Rapper. She returned to the show in 2020 for its season premiere as an official musical guest, performing her hits Savage and Don't Stop.  Megan electrified the SNL stage with her politically-charged performance of Savage, rapping in front of a background that prominently displayed the message 'Protect Black Women.' After playing back powerful audio from Malcolm X and activist Tamika Mallory, the hitmaker delivered an impassioned speech of her own.  'We need to protect our Black women,' she declared.

A neonatal nurse allegedly murdered a ‘resilient’ baby girl after a fourth attempt before sending her parents a sympathy card, a trial has heard. Lucy Letby, 32, is charged with murdering seven babies and faces 15 attempted murder charges involving ten more children.

The two suspects charged in the brutal slaying of a Georgia high school football star Elijah DeWitt gunned down in a Dave & Buster’s parking lot last week are expected to make their first court appearance Wednesday morning following their extradition back from South Carolina.  The hearing for Kemare Bryan, 18, and Chandler Richardson, 19, both from Lawrenceville, Georgia, was scheduled to begin around 8 a.m. in Gwinnett County Magistrate Court – hours before mourners are expected to gather for the funeral of 18-year-old DeWitt at Jefferson High School at 6 p.m.  Bryan and Richardson are facing charges of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies in connection with the murder of DeWitt – a standout wide receiver nicknamed "Eazy E" by NFL legend Cam Newton himself.  In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on Tuesday, DeWitt’s longtime girlfriend, Bailey Reidling detailed the aftermath of the harrowing shooting that unfolded during the couple’s date night with friends on Oct.

Stacey Solomon has shown just how much difference a single piece of bargain makeup can make to her appearance, and jokes that she’s “a catfish” when she’s in full glam.The Loose Women star looked very fresh-faced on a new Instagram Stories demo as she appeared minus her signature lashes to show an impressive 60-second makeover. “I’ve got no lashes on, I know shock horror! I never don’t wear lashes,” the bare-faced beauty tells her 5.4m followers.

Martine McCutcheon has shared that she’d been discussing her late brother’s wedding with him soon before his passing, and the Love Actually star had been asked to be a bridesmaid. Martine, 46, announced the devastating news of her brother Laurence John (LJ)’s passing yesterday, 11 October, and said that there was “no medical explanation” for his untimely death aged 31. “My heart is forever broken…" she began the devastating Instagram post.

Premium documentaries, co-productions and the changing streamer landscape are set to dominate next week’s Mipcom Cannes as thousands of buyers descend on the Croisette after three years off, according to a wealth of senior sales bosses.

Elon Musk has taken to Twitter as he denied a report that had claimed he'd spoken to Vladimir Putin directly. A report written by Ian Bremmer was cited on the social media app as the user asked whether it was true, to which Musk replied: “No, it is not"."I have spoken to Putin only once and that was about 18 months ago.

A beautiful bride in 30 minutes or less! Nikki Bella revealed she did not select her wedding dress until right before walking down the aisle with Artem Chigvintsev.

John Lennon. The Beatles star was born on October 9, 1940, and spent the best part of his early years in Liverpool, England. Just before his assassination in 1980, Lennon was approached by an old friend from Liverpool who wanted to rekindle their relationship and do some work together.

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Martine McCutcheon opened up on tough times just weeks before her brother's sudden death aged 31. The Love Actually star, 46, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her brother LJ's devastating death, as she explained a cause of death has not yet been determined since LJ's passing two weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the heartbreaking death of her brother Laurence John (LJ) at the age of 31.The actress, 46, took to her Instagram feed to share the devastating news with her 536,000 followers alongside a snap of herself posing with her late sibling before detailing what happened. With a broken heart emoji, she started her emotional message by sharing: "My heart is forever broken…" She continued: "My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago.

Martine McCutcheon has revealed her younger brother Laurence John has died suddenly just weeks before his wedding day.The 46-year-old actress, who famous played Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders, shared devasting news on her Instagram page on Tuesday (October 11) alongside snaps of her sibling.In a lengthy message, she began: "My heart is forever broken.READ MORE: EastEnders beauty Martine McCutcheon issues gushing tribute to famous husband"My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, two weeks ago.

Instagram and TikTok influencer decided to bury the last 10 years in a rather dramatic way.READ MORE: Body positive babe tries sexy Halloween costumes and says it's 'sl*tty season'In a clip posted to social media, Jessica wrote: "Episode 30: mourning my 20s."She rocked a one sleeved glittery gold mini dress that featured an elegant drape feature and posed in front of black balloons with a grin.The decorations said: "RIP Jessica's twenties.""We're mourning my 20s in my apartment turned funeral home", Jessica explained as she shared a snap of candles and decorative gravestones positioned in her home.To fit in with the theme, the influencer had a black cake decorated with flying bats .Instead of a cheery birthday message, the sweet dessert read: "RIP Jessica's twenties."And, lets not forget the blood red coloured punch she served to guests. Although the influencer opted for a gold dress, her friends were given slightly different instructions.Jessica shared: "The dress code is 'widow grieving her rich ex husband."With their top notch acting skills, the pals pretended to weep in their skin-tight dark attire.At the end of the night after they had eaten, Jessica planned out a murder mystery type game and then watched a "scary" movie.But, this is a party after all (even though it has a morbid theme) so the influencer gave out some goody bags.

Martine McCutcheon has announced the sad death of her 'baby brother' just weeks before he was due to marry.MORE: Martine McCutcheon looks phenomenal in slinky micro mini dressTaking to Instagram, the actress shared two photos, one showing her hugging her brother Laurence John, and another showing him smiling at the camera.WATCH: Martine McCutcheon fans respond to hilarious silk underwear illusion - and we can't believe our eyesCaptioning the post, Martine revealed her heart was "forever broken" after losing him "so soon" at the age of 31.READ: Martine McCutcheon stuns in skintight leggings as she reveals her diet secretsRELATED: Martine McCutcheon stuns in figure-hugging neon green swimsuit during Turkish getaway"My heart is forever broken… My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old.