The stars escaping lockdown for luxury breaks in Dubai and the Maldives as UK faces toughest Covid challenge

BMG has acquired a whole load of music rights from the estate of blues musician John Lee Hooker. This includes his entire publishing catalogue – in a joint deal with Fujipacific Music – all of his royalty income from his recordings, and a sizeable chunk of his actual recorded music catalogue, spanning releases put out from 1980 and posthumously since his death in 2001.The Hooker estate is managed by JAM Inc.

An LA judge has declined to dismiss the negligence and wrongful death claims made by the mother of the late rapper Lil Peep against her son’s former management company First Access Entertainment. Lawyers for the management firm had argued that those claims were too weak to proceed to trial, but judge Teresa A Beaudet does not concur.Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr, died in November 2017 of an accidental drugs overdose, aged 21.

A New York judge has significantly cut back a defamation lawsuit filed against Mariah Carey by her brother in relation to the star’s 2020 memoir ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey’. However, his defamation claim in relation to allegations he sold drugs at New York clubs in the 1980s will be allowed to proceed.Both of Carey’s siblings – Alison and Morgan – sued their sister over claims she made about them in her 2020 book.

David Beckham, 46, left fans swooning on Thursday after sharing a steamy shirtless photo from inside a sauna.SEE: Victoria Beckham's £6million country house is a family party pad – with a lakeIt's likely the star took the snap from his £12 million Cotswold's estate, where David and Victoria Beckham escaped to the countryside with their family this week while their youngest daughter, Harper Seven, is on half term. The Beckhams have decked out the country retreat with everything they'd need for an indulgent break, where David invested in an extra-special log cabin for the garden.WATCH: See inside David and Victoria Beckham's gorgeous Cotswolds bathroomThe structure is fitted with a sauna and steam room. Perfect for some rest and relaxation.Taking to Instagram to share a moody selfie, David revealed several of his tattoos, many of which are dedicated to his family."Early morning sauna.

Fans were quick to jump on to the post and express their well wishes and condolences.In response to Lorraine's quote Tweet, @Feesbabe said: "So very sorry for your loss Heather."He looked a gorgeous little fur baby. May he rest in peace over the Rainbow Bridge."@Grierson_Judy wrote: "Sleep tight little one."@SuePerkins said: "The pain is equal to the love.

Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley, 51, has been married to his wife and now co-star Zoe Henry, 48, since 2003. In an unearthed column, Zoe admitted that there are benefits to working together, as when Zoe has "upsetting" story lines, Jeff will always "completely understand" her if she is having a "bad day".Jeff was cast as Cain Dingle on Emmerdale in 2003, before having a short break from the show between 2006 and 2009.His wife, Zoe, who plays Rhona Goskirk, has had a permanent role on the show since early 2010.Zoe wrote a column back in March 2019, giving an insight to her daily life.The actress detailed her heavy storylines and how she deals with them.She said to The Sun: "Tough storylines can be heavy going."Rhona, my character on Emmerdale, has been through a lot, including rape and a hysterectomy."But when we cover difficult subjects there’s a really good rapport between the actors and crew as soon as the camera stops rolling."Zoe then continued to praise her husband, and how they both understand each other on set.She continued: "It’s important to have a laugh in-between takes so upsetting stories don’t get you down too much."Working on the same show as Jeff, who plays Cain Dingle, also helps because if one of us is having a bad day then the other will completely understand."Jeff recently addressed his long standing career and why he appeared to have gone on a television hiatus after not being on-screen for some years.It comes after the Cain Dingle actor had made the decision to leave Emmerdale 16 years ago.Speaking on Mike Artistik's Ego Podcast last year, the Dales star admitted that he had his fair share of setbacks.Jeff explained: "It's about knockbacks.

Just because Mark Wahlberg got COVID, his family wasn’t about to give up their vacation.

Lucy Fallon made a cheeky dig at reality stars enjoying their Dubai holidays with some savage Instagram posts.

Formed by the same team that managed the Spice Girls 1997, more than 3,000 hopefuls responded to a newspaper advert seeking to put together the hot new boyband that would become Five.

Former Britain’s Got Talent stars are fronting a rival show to try and topple Simon Cowell in a ratings war.

Simon Cowell has been spotted enjoying the Barbados sunshine, four months after he broke his back in an electric bike incident. The reality TV star, known for his work on America’s Got Talent and The X Factor, was seen aboard a yacht in Bridgetown, Barbados on December 30 with his partner Lauren Silverman. A shirtless Simon was also joined by friends and family, as he rocked white board shorts and blue-tinted aviator sunglasses.

Simon Cowell is feeling better after months of recovery.

Like many other famous faces, footballer Peter Crouch and his wife Abbey Clancy have jetted off to soak up the sun in Dubai. Abbey, 34, took to Instagram to share snaps of hers and Peter’s lavish trip, which also saw the couple joined by their four children, Sophia, nine, Liberty, five, Johnny, two, and Jack, 18 months.

ABBEY Clancy has deleted pictures from her lavish holiday with Peter Crouch after coming under fire from Brits stuck at home. The 34-year-old model shared a string of pictures from their Christmas at the five-star Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort while much of the UK is trapped in Tier 4 lockdown.

Simon Cowell has unveiled a huge scar down his spine while he was enjoying a relaxing holiday in Barbados.

ABBEY Clancy and Peter Crouch have come under fire from Brits stuck at home after posting their lavish Dubai holiday snaps online. The 34-year-old model shared a string of pictures from their Christmas at the five-star Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort while much of the UK is trapped in Tier 4 lockdown.

Abbey Clancy made the decision to delete a number of her holiday snaps after negative comments from fans. Some of her followers kicked up a fuss as she jetted off to Dubai for Christmas with her family.The model, her husband Peter Crouch and their four kids were enjoying their luxury getaway - and she posted a few photos to show what a great time they were having in the Middle East.

Abbey Clancy has removed a number of snaps from her Instagram after some of her followers kicked up a fuss.

Gallery: The Hit List's Rochelle Humes' home with Marvin belongs in Hollywood - inside (Hello!)In a message to her mother, Sophia texted: 'Thank you mum for the best holiday ever you have made me happy in all sorts of ways you are amazing and I can't of wished any better for a perfect caring mum like you. 'To which Abbey gushed over the message with: 'From my baby' followed by crying emojis.

Britain's Got Talent is facing 'huge delays' after bosses decided to postpone the first auditions due to Covid restriction changes.

FILMING for the next Britain’s Got Talent is being held up for weeks because of Covid rule changes, we can reveal. The auditions, at which Simon Cowell was to return after breaking his back, will not now go ahead next month.