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 Atlanta-born Rapper Lil Keed has died at just 24-years-old, leaving behind a young daughter. His brother confirmed the sad news in an emotional tribute on social media. The rising star, whose real name is Raqhid Render, leaves behind a grieving family. On social media his brother wrote: "Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy." (sic)The star has collaborated with musicians like Young Thug, Chris Brown and Kylie Jenner's boyfriend Travis Scott.A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.Raghid was signed to Young Thug's record label, YSL (Young Stoner Life), as well as 300 Entertainment.The star’s song, Nameless, reached number 42 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Songs Airplay chart.He worked with Travis and Chris on his last album, Trapped on Cleveland 3, which came out in 2020. Before he broke into the music industry, Raghid briefly worked at Subway and McDonald's during his teenage years. The rapper was also the youngest of seven children and leaves behind a young daughter named Naychur.Fans and friends took to social media to pay tribute to the artist following his tragic death. Musician, Lil Gnar, wrote: “rip lil keed … wtf can’t believe I’m seeing dis rn.

Ukraine as she shared a rare photo of her three sons.The singer marked Mother’s Day on Sunday with a special post dedicated to mums in the war-torn country.For the occasion, she uploaded a makeup-free snap surrounded by her sons Rene-Charles, 21, and 11-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson.In view of her 5 million followers, Celine wrote: “This Mother’s Day, I feel very fortunate to be able to be with my children, and I think about mothers in Ukraine and around the world who have lost their children… and for those mothers who constantly worry about how to keep their children safe... and for those mothers who devote every ounce of their energy just to provide their children with the bare necessities of life.“These mothers truly are the courageous ones, and I dedicate this Mother’s Day to all of them.“We pray that they will find peace and comfort for their families.”Celine signed off her message with her name and a love heart and added a French translation of her caption.Fans of the My Heart Will Go On singer took to the post’s comment section to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day.Jessicaknicole penned: “My mom looked up to you.

Instead, Paul has now decided on the "next best way to celebrate” his big 6-0.The post featured a picture of the musician sipping a drink as he looked straight into the camera.He wrote: "To celebrate my 60th birthday (on Monday 9th May) I’d originally intended to do another bicycle tour, visiting & performing at 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland."However, due to recording delays caused by the pandemic, I’ve had to shelve these plans for the time being."Instead, I’ve decided that the next best way to celebrate this coming of age is to handpick 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland and put a given amount of money behind the bar of each one.“Then, both regulars and yourselves can enjoy a birthday drink on me (until the money runs out, or the bar runs dry!)"Paul went on to explain that his idea aimed to “bring people together” and also acknowledge those who have supported him throughout his career.He said: "The hope is to bring people together on the day, whilst recognising that many folk who bought my records or showed me support over the years, could do with a wee party, as we come out of Covid and hit potential financial struggles.“I’ll announce the full list of pubs and locations tomorrow, so if there’s one near you please head over on Monday, show your support and raise a toast to me on my birthday!"In a follow-up post, Paul prompted fans to share pictures of themselves having a toast in his honour.He penned: "It would be great to see photos of you all enjoying your free drinks and celebrations at each pub throughout the day!"Paul was born in Bromborough, Cheshire on May 9 in 1962.He formed the Housemartins in the early 1980s, with Stan Cullimore on guitar, Ted Key on bass and Hugh Whitaker on drums.The Housemartins released a

Since she announced she was planning on re-recording and re-releasing her first six albums, fans of Taylor Swift have been wondering when she’d get around to doling out the updated take on her celebrated full-length 1989.While the singer-songwriter hasn’t exactly promised that the project is on the way, she has revealed that a new single is set to drop in just a few hours, and it gives her followers reason to believe the title they’ve been waiting for might be on the horizon.Swift took to her social media on May 5 to announce that at midnight EST on May 6, her new single would become available everywhere.Well, not exactly “new.” The superstar is planning on dropping “This Love (Taylor’s Version),” and fans only need to wait a few more hours before they get to hear the reworked cut.A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) The Grammy champion previewed “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” on Instagram by uploading the trailer for the upcoming TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is based off of the novel of the same name.

“He was a brilliant song writer, with such vibes of fusion that opened the gates to many singers.“The below album was one of my favourite of his.“Rest In Peace Taz.”DalitModiBhakt added: “You will be missed dear lovely my 90's fav singer...“Heaven must be beautiful now…”Bbobbyfriction said: “Absolutely shocked & saddened by this news.“@tazstereonation has passed away.Taz AKA Johnny Zee AKA Tarsame Singh Saini.“Changed the Desi Music game back in the 90s & lived a life full of joy, emotion & good vibes whenever I met him.

Alfie said: “I was ­separated from my wife after being married for 18 years.“We have two ­beautiful ­children but unfortunately our journey wasn’t to last a lifetime.“Even though we’re close and we’re friends it’s not the same. It’s been nearly two years now but it still feels so raw.”The singer concluded to The Mirror: “I miss her.

Madonna, 63, left nothing to the imagination as she stripped down to just a corset and a lace thong in a recent TikTok video.The Material Girl singer caused a stir among the social media platform’s users as she danced in front of the camera.Madonna accessorised the racy ensemble with a number of silver chains and necklaces with crucifix pendants.The clip was posted in the early hours of the morning but has since been taken down.Some online users questioned the timing of the upload, while others pointed out that the pop star was using a feature-altering filter.The filter appeared to add some colour to her face as well as freckles.One person commented: “She looks about 16.”Another user pointed out that the singer had a “baby face”."Madonna it's 5 in the morning," another user penned.A fourth person enquired: “It's almost 6 am Madonna, What're ye dooin?" (sic)Another added: "I LOVE Madonna but seriously - what is going on with her lately!?"Madonna has recently come under fire after fans noticed a change in her appearance in one of her TikTok posts.In the clip, which has also been deleted, some expressed concerns over her face, which appeared to be swollen. Madonna uploaded the video ahead of the 2022 Grammy Awards, prompting fans to take to the comments to discuss her looks.She moved into the camera and panned out again, showcasing her swollen cheekbones and puffy lips.The singer could be seen going braless in a mesh top, accessorised with silver and sparkly jewellery.Her long, blonde hair was plaited and fell either side of her face, with small gold butterfly clips holding her fringe in place.User Mike Mulloy said: "What happened to you?"AmyLeweez commented: "This is completely unsettling."Erica Lynne LoConto typed: "I've

 Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey could be seen in tears as she followed the hearse ahead of her husband’s funeral today.The couple share a daughter named Aurelia, three, and a one-year-old son named Bodhi, who were kept at home. However, Tom’s beloved kids were there in spirit, in the form of their own personal, and beautiful, tribute. As Tom's coffin was carried by his The Wanted bandmates Max George, Jay McGuinness, Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes, while multi-coloured roses spelling the word 'Daddy' were carried out too.On top of the floral arrangement sat two cardboard photo frames carrying the word 'Daddy' once more, featuring the tiny handprints of both Aurelia and Bodhi in yellow paint.The late singer was laid to rest today at the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Petts Wood, South East London.More to follow…

 Tom’s loved ones gathered to say goodbye to The Wanted star today in Petts Wood, London.His wife Kelsey had welcomed fans to join on his final journey to the church, sharing the address for mourners to attend from 10am. The singer’s widow could be seen clasping the hands of her loved ones for support as she made her way through the streets. She wore a black garment with a dark brown blazer that sparkled in the sun as she made the difficult journey. Kelsey wore shades on her eyes along with other family members as they walked in solidarity. Screens were outside so fans could also watch the emotional ceremony. As the hearse travelled along the roads, floral displays spelling out “Tom” and the Wanted’s song “Glad You Came” were also spotted.Kelsey said in an earlier statement: "Thomas Anthony Parker.There will be a private celebration of life on Wednesday 20th April.“We know many of you would like to pay your respects as well, so would love for you to join us in Petts Wood from 10am.“It would be beautiful to have everyone line the route as we head to our private service.“You are then welcome to join us outside the church for the duration where the service will be relayed on screens."The much-loved boy band member died last month aged 33 from a brain tumour called glioblastoma. 

Radio Times: “Yes. More so if it involves children.“Last night I watched The Revenant on Netflix.

She is still receiving treatments in a specialist kidney unit and has been told by doctors she will be permanently scarred.Jay has spoken out on Josie’s “devastating” battle with the disease, as she described her “good-willed” daughter’s personality.She said: “It’s been absolutely devastating. We were told it was 50/50 whether she would pull through.“We still don’t know when she’ll be coming home.”She continued to the Mirror: “I sat by her bedside night after night willing her to make it.“I couldn’t believe this was her fate, because she’s such a lovely person.“She’s outgoing, kind, good-willed and full of life.

Express.co.uk late last year, Harry explained his argument against Tom competing in the dance contest.He did, however, throw his support behind Tom once he realised the singer was in it for the "right reasons".Harry had won the Glitterball trophy in 2011 when he participated with professional dance partner Aliona Vilani.He recounted: “He rang me and said, 'Listen, I've been asked to do Strictly again, what do you think?'"And I said, 'Look, you know, we've got a tour coming up, you're busy with your books and family, do you really want that?"'It's really full on,'" Harry advised his bandmate.Harry went on: “‘Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun but maybe this year's not the right year but things are going well for you.’”Tom and his dance partner Amy Dowden were eighth to be voted off the show following their performance in Musicals Week.The duo danced an emotional Couple's Choice routine to On My Own from Les Misérables.

"We've tried absolutely everything that we can to pull it together in time."We've been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and Covid.“Half my team are down with Covid, they still are. It's been impossible to finish the show.”The Grammy Award-winning singer highlighted that she and her team had been working to find a solution but there had been no choice but to reschedule the dates."We've tried absolutely everything that we can to pull it together in time."We've been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and Covid.“Half my team are down with Covid, they still are.

The huge move comes after the couple spent more than a decade "living in hotels and in rental homes".He shared a candid video of their move where they could be seen parked up in the car.Donny said: "So after 14 years of living in a hotel and a couple of rental places, Debbie and I have decided to buy a little place in Las Vegas."We're on our way down there right now."Debbie interjected: "With our little U-Haul truck."He chuckled: "We've got a U-Haul trailer back there. We've got a bed, some furniture back there.

Martin and Shirlie Kemp are set to release their album In The Swing Of It this month.The pair have spoken about their tough time apart back when Martin was away on tour, and detailed the romantic way they stayed in touch. The pair revealed that they once romanced each other through the magic of postcards, which is worlds away from the dating apps and Instagram DMs of today.Martin, 60, was first introduced to Shirlie, 59, by late pop icon George Michael, who was her old school pal.While the couple’s relationship has stood the test of time, they admitted that it wasn’t always easy. “I was away a lot on tour,” the Spandau Ballet star remembered.“There were no mobile phones, and you couldn't use a hotel phone because it would cost you a fortune. “The only form of contact was postcards, ridiculous when you think of it really,” he reflected during his interview with the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine.Shirlie even admitted she had kept the postcards from Martin, proving that romance certainly isn’t dead.“I'm not sure I sent any – it was a very Martin thing – but I'm in tears when I read them now,” she confessed.Shirlie revealed Martin also sent postcards to her parents, asking them to tell her how much he missed her.She added that it was "upsetting" now, because she had lost her parents since. In his new BBC series, Rock Till We Drop, Martin and grime artist Lady Leshurr take on mentoring duties for amateur musicians aged 64 and over who will form a band with the aim of performing at the Isle of Wight festival.Speaking about Rock Till We Drop, Martin said: “I loved the driving force behind the show, because it’s so heart-warming: to help people realise a dream that they’d all but given up on and put them on stage in front of

The star explained that she was recommended by the band's drummer Ira King to the Sledge sisters, who went on to invite her to audition.Tanya went on: "And I believe it was our drummer Ira who recommended me."He told Dominic, our music director, about me.

Cricket legend Shane died on Friday at the age of 52 while on holiday in Thailand.Robbie, 48, has admitted that the sudden loss of his friend Shane has made him “terrified” of death. The singer has since been forced to contemplate his own mortality, as he and Shane were a similar age. The musician explained: “His passing has inspired me to think about life in a different way – and the fragility of life is terrifying."The star went on to add that he had always admired the cricket legend. “If you don't love Shane Warne, you're an a***hole,” he continued in his interview with Herald Sun.Robbie is set to be filming for his biopic Better Man in Melbourne and will perform a one-off show at Rod Laver Arena in April.The star has been married to actress and model Ayda Field, 42, since 2010. The pair share four children together: Theodora, nine, Charlton, seven, Colette, three, and Beau, two.Cricketer Shane died on Friday, leaving behind daughters Brooke, 24, and Summer, 20, as well as son Jackson, 22. The star shared his three children with ex-spouse Simone Callahan, to whom he was married between 1995 and 2005. There has been an outpouring of tributes to Shane following the news of his death and various flowers and cars have been left outside Melbourne Cricket Ground in his memory.On Sunday, Shane’s ex-fiancée Liz Hurley posted pictures of herself with the late sportsman to Instagram, writing in view of her 2.3 million followers: “I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever.”Shane was said to have been enjoying a 'lads' holiday' in Koh Samui when friends found him unconscious in a villa at the resort on Friday.The former Australian leg-spinner died from "natural causes", his autopsy has confirmed, and the world has been

Host Kate Thornton chimed in: “I mean, for so many of us because, you know, I got the call to come and do the show, then went on to do the X-Factor and it put my career in a completely different space and place.”During her years in the music business, Nicki became close friends with X Factor star Simon Cowell.Speaking about Simon’s enigmatic off-screen personality, Nicki said he used to like playing a “cat and mouse game” with people.She explained: “He just used to like crush [people] – and it was mainly women, let's be honest.“Most of the women would really give it back and he would love it."It was cat and mouse with him.“I was lucky because we had that reputation together because we'd worked together.”Nicki highlighted: “I knew him, it was done in jest."She also revealed how the TV star was perceived as “really intimidating” by people who had worked with him.Nicki added: “But he loves it.

Madonna, 63, has shown her fun-loving side in a new clip shared yesterday with her 17.6 million Instagram followers.The pop star could be seen riding a stair lift as she held up her middle fingers and swore at people presumably behind the camera.The bizarre clip also features her playing the guitar and telling the camera: "I'm not gonna quit my day job.”She added: “I mean, or maybe I should."Count her in for talking, count her in for singing. And then count me in for fun."The post was captioned: "I'm a social anthropologist, I'm a film maker.

ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus and his wife, Lena Kallersjo, have separated after 41 years of marriage.The former couple, who share two children, have parted ways but “remain good friends.”They released a joint statement confirming the news.They said: “After many fine and eventful years, we have decided to divorce.“We remain close and good friends and will continue to celebrate our grandchildren’s birthdays and other family celebrations together.”Björn shared daughters Emma, 40, and Anna, 35, with his second wife Lena.He also has two children - Linda, 48, and Peter, 44 - from his first marriage to bandmate Agnetha Fältskog, 71.

Adele’s boyfriend Rich Paul was left feeling “spooked” after the singer hinted at their plans to have a baby next year during a TV interview, according to reports.