Wiley apologises for antisemitic remarks and says 'I'm not racist'

Harry Styles dropped «As It Was» on Friday and already fans catapulted the track to great heights.The 28-year-old GRAMMY winner's new single off his third album,, became Spotify's most-streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history with 8.3 million streams. That record previously belonged to Olivia Rodrigo's «drivers license,» which had 8 million streams back in January.But that's not all.

Made In Chelsea is about to get more explosive than ever. The latest series kicks off Monday night (April 4) and it is set to be packed with drama.Verity Bowditch and Maeva D’Ascanio are among the stars back for more.

Sheridan Smith had to wipe away tears as a Frankie - a Billie Eilish lookalike - took to the stage to perform on the final of the talent scout ITV hit programme Starstruck.The 40-year-old TV and Westend star wrestled with her emotions as she watched the final from the judges table alongside her co-star's Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford.It isn't unusual for Sheridan to moved by many of the singers who have performed on the show and comedian Jason had certainly picked up on it as he landed an hilarious swipe.Turning to his co-star as the young Billie Eilish act left the stage, he said: "That was the closest I'd come to doing a Sheridan."Fortunately, Sheridan saw the funny side of things declaring that she was "always crying".Later on in the programme, Sheridan found herself emotional for a second time as she became choked after mum-of-one Keeley transformed into Barbara Striesand.She blew the judges away with her powerful vocal range, leaving Sheridan sobbing as she mentioned Keeley's daughter Willow - who was watching in the audience. In spite of a number of incredible acts on the programme in was Rachel who channelled pop icon Cher who took to winners crown and the £50,000 prize fund.While many fans were delighted that Rachel had swooped up the win, other online users complained about the result.One tweet read: "Tina or Barbara should've won for me great show @JasonManford #Starstruck."Another agreed: "Barbara was robbed! #Starstruck."A third grumbled: "#starstruck on @ITV what a waste of time...

Ukrainian woman has shot down two Russian jets and an attack helicopter with a shoulder launched rocket.The 22-year-old woman, who until a few weeks ago was studying at university, destroyed the aircraft with an Igla infrared surface to air missile.It is understood she was only taught how to use the device two weeks ago but is now regarded as an expert.Her identity is being kept a secret amid fears Russian agents will try to assassinate her.The Igla is Russian-made and has existed in various forms since the 1980s. The missile can fly at twice the speed of sound and to a height of 11,000ft.

Kerry Katona has left fans swooning after she paid a sweet tribute to her adorable daughter Dylan-Jorge ahead of her 8th birthday next week.Taking to Instagram to gush over her daughter, Kerry posted a sweet snap and penned: "This little bunny is gonna 8 on Monday!!!!!! Where has the time gone!!!"Dylan-Jorge is Kerry's youngest child, and is set to turn eight on Monday (April 4).Licking her lips as she pulled apart a croissant, Dylan-Jorge can be seen donning bunny ears and a stylish jacket as she posed for the snap."She is so beautiful like her mummy and sisters," one fan penned in the comments section.Another added: "Stunning photo. The image of her mum."A third person commented: "I just love her little face! So sweet."Kerry welcomed Dylan-Jorge in 2014 when she was with her late ex George Kay.George, who was a former rugby league player, was just 39 when he passed away from a drug overdose, five years after DJ was born.Kerry has recently opened up about her young daughter meeting her now-step-dad, Kerry's partner Ryan.

Marcus Rashford was spotted going nuts at Anthony Elanga after his Manchester United team-mate denied him the chance to score a late winner against Leicester City on Saturday.With just seconds left on the clock, Rashford darted into the box and was about the pull the trigger before Elanga foolishly tried to nick the ball off him and take the shot himself. The two clattered into one another with Elanga accidentally hacking the back of his team-mate's legs before also being flagged for offside.Incensed, Rashford threw his arms in the air and smacked the turf before shooting some serious daggers at the young Swede, who stayed stiff as a board like a man who'd just knocked a vase off a coffee table.Rashford had words with the youngster, questioning why he had denied him the chance to finish off his mazy run with a shot in the final moments of the contest."Not sure anything sums this season up more than Elanga tackling Rashford in the box when he was through on goal, what a club," one United tweeted in response."That should have been a red card for Elanga after taking out Rashford in a clear goalscoring position," tweeted another, while a third said: "Tell me you're trying to keep your team-mate out of the team without telling me you're trying to keep him out."Even Gary Neville said on commentary for Sky Sports: "Rashford wants to know why Elanga took it off him.

Lucy Verasamy dazzled her adoring legion of Instagram fans with snaps from her latest wintery getaway. The 41-year-old Good Morning Britain star took to the stunning French Alps for a lavish ski trip away.Lapping up the sunshine while on the snowy slopes, the ITV weather expert sizzled as she held up her phone to capture a beautiful selfie.In one picture, Lucy is shown with her eyes closed while smiling but later got her angles right with the second post as the bombshell is shown staring straight into the lens like a modelling professional.Showing off the scenery and her incredible physique in tight-fitted ski gear, the meteorologist looked scorching in further upload.The TV star could be seen wearing matching items which included figure-hugging black trousers and snug looking jacket that boasted a chic fur trim around the hood.Going for glam, she popped on a mirrored pair of goggles as she prepared to take on the mountains.Along with a trio of pictures, Lucy captioned: "Springtime skiing from 2 weeks ago - ft.

Casualty fans are gushing over Dylan and Paula's sweet bond as Last Leg comedian Rosie Jones returns to the much-loved medical drama.Comedian and actress Rosie Jones plays Paula Kettering in the popular BBC medical soap opera, and on Saturday (April 2) she returned to her role.Rosie joined the cast of Casualty last year in February 2021, and has since been a huge hit with viewers.On Saturday when she returned to her role, fans of the programme were quick to swoon over Paula's sweet relationship with consultant Dylan Keogh.Taking to Twitter to discuss this week's episode, fans of Casualty were quick to gush over the pair's sweet bond that was clearly depicted throughout."The dynamic between Dylan and Paula is SO good! #casualty," penned one viewer. Another added: "Dylan is so nice to Paula #Casualty.""I love this side of him #Casualty," said someone else who also posted a short clip of the consultant.A fourth added: "We love Dylan #Casualty."In tonight's episode of Casualty Dylan found Paula lashing out to a pharmacist before consoling her and then sorting out her prescription for her.

Camila Cabello took to Instagram on Saturday (April 2) to reveal she is often “self-conscious” about wearing bikinis in public because of the “unrealistic” images of women in today’s culture. “I reminded myself when it impacted my self-esteem that I was thinking the culture’s thoughts and not my own,” she wrote. “A culture who has gotten so used to an image of what a ‘healthy’ woman’s body looks like that is completely not real for a lot of women.”

Love Island's Sharon Gaffka has shared her breast cancer scare, following her mother's battle with the disease.The 26 year old, who recently said there's a rift between the Love Islanders, opened on finding a "really painful" lump near her underarm so she went to the GP after the discovery. Sharon told The Sun: "I remember feeling discomfort in my right breast between my breast and my underarm.

Boris Johnson has warned up to 30 places in Britain are at risk of "tough local lockdowns" as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

Wiley has apologised for directing his rage at “all jews and Jewish people” after being challenged over the flood of antisemitic posts he made to social media last weekend. However, in a somewhat erratic interview with Sky News, he failed to properly retract many of his controversial statements, meaning his apology hasn’t really placated anybody.The rapper, of course, has faced strong criticism from Jewish community groups, the music industry and many politicians over his lengthy tirade on Twitter and some subsequent posts to Instagram and other social media.

A second wave of coronavirus is "starting to roll across Europe", the UK Health Secretary declared today.

Wiley has refused to distance himself from the majority of the antisemitic comments he made on social media last week – defending them by saying it is simply how he feels.During an explosive interview with Sky News the grime rapper apologised for generalising but stood by the majority of his comments.The broadcaster explained how he made further comments of a same nature but they were too offensive to air on TV.Wiley said: "I am not racist you know.

Wiley has apologised for "generalising" during his tirade of antisemitic tweets and insisted he is not racist. The musician, whose real name is Richard Cowie, was widely condemned for the anti-Jewish posts on Twitter starting on Friday, and was initially given a temporary ban from the social media site, with the majority of his tweets remaining visible.

Wiley has denied being racist and apologised for “generalising” after posting a series of antisemitic comments to his social media pages.In an interview with Sky News which is set to air in full this evening (July 29), the London rapper addressed the widely condemned messages he shared online over the weekend, which resulted in him being permanently banned from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.“I just want to apologise for generalising and going outside of the people who I was talking to within the workspace and workplace I work in,” he said, claiming that a disagreement with his manager, who is Jewish, had prompted the tirade.“My comments should not have been directed to all Jews or Jewish people.

Rapper Wiley has insisted he is not racist as he apologised for “generalising” in a series of anti-Semitic tweets.

Wiley has denied being racist, apologising for ‘comments that were looked at as antisemitic’. The 41-year-old rapper has been suspended from Twitter following a shocking rant in which he compared the Jewish community to the Ku Klux Klan and tweeted ‘Israel is not yours’.The tweets, which went on for a day before the grime star was suspended, sparked a boycott of Twitter and were investigated by the Metropolitan Police.However, Wiley – real name Richard Cowie Jr – has denied that he is racist, and said his words should have stayed between himself and his former manager, who is Jewish.He told Sky News: ‘I just want to apologise for generalising and going outside of the people who I was talking to within the workspace and workplace I work

immediate quarantine rules for anyone returning from Spain.The Government announced late on Saturday that anyone returning to the UK from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days, due to Covid-19 second wave fears. The sudden timing of the announcement has been criticised but Mr Raab said the Government was right to take “swift” action.

A court in the United Kingdom heard on Friday that Amber Heard had serious cuts on her arms from her elbows to her wrists from a fight with Johnny Depp while they were in Australia. Sky News reported on the libel trial this week in which Raquel Pennington, a friend of Heard, said she was “scared for Amber’s life” following her purported fight with Depp in March of 2015.

Dive right in! Like the weather, the Daily Star's FREE newsletter is a scorcherEducation Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that every child who can return to school must do so in September.He stressed that parents who fail to get their kids into school for the start of the Autumn term can expect to face a fine.The only exception will be childrens who are "shielding", because they have a serious medical condition. Pupils will also be sent home if they begin to show coronavirus symptoms.Appearing on Sky News, Mr Williamson said: “We are making schools compulsory.