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With an indictment possibly looming for Trump’s alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, another one of the investigations into the twice-impeached former president appears to have taken a turn he might not like. And at this point, Al Franken feels for Trump’s lawyers — especially considering the fact that this development indicates Trump lied to them.According to ABC News, the investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents — one of at least five investigations into the man — has recently started leading to the conclusion that Trump “knowingly misled his attorneys so that they would file a sworn statement last June that he knew was false.”“Can you imagine being a lawyer for Donald Trump, and finding out he set you up?” Franken joked on “The Daily Show” on Wednesday night.

Rupert Murdoch just announced that he’s engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, less than a year after finalizing his divorce from model Jerry Hall.

Joe McElderry looks almost unrecognisable 14 years on from his The X Factor success. Joe, now 31, won the once-popular singing contest in 2009, with his first track, The Climb, hitting the top spot in the charts in both the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Chart.Two years after his The X Factor success, Joe embarked on a slight career change and took part on British TV show Popstar to Operastar and won the season series. Since then, the singer has focused on theatre work and has starred in the likes of Cinderella and Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat while still releasing his own music.

Jay Blades has revealed the secret behind blissful married life with his new wife. The Repair Shop star married Lisa Zbozen – as exclusively revealed by HELLO! magazine – in a secret ceremony in Barbados in November last year and he says that married life is 'really, really good'."I think what we had in Barbados, we've created in our house and every time I go back home on a Friday [from filming The Repair Shop] we play music and dance for hours," he said. "The other day we danced for four hours.

While we should really be celebrating our mothers all year round, it’s always nice to go the extra mile once a year… Sunday 19 March is Mother’s Day, and as the average working person, we’re planning on treating our mum to a bouquet of flowers, a Moonpig card, a box of chocolates, and if we can stretch the budget, a Groupon spa day. If though, you’re amongst the celebrity elite, this yearly celebration enters a whole different ball game.

Montana Brown has shared a sweet gender reveal video, which confirms her and her partner are expecting a baby boy.The former Love Island star, 27, who announced she's pregnant with her first child with beau Mark O’Connor on Christmas Eve 2022, shared a video to Instagram which showed her popping a balloon filled with blue confetti. In the caption, she wrote: "Baby O’Connor is a…. gender reveal weekend at Huntlington House @uniquehomestays so grateful also for the beautiful decorations and set up by @twooakevents".

Those who want to blow their mum away for Mother's Day this year could pick up a 'mystery holiday' at a discounted rate.

Manchester Airport says it is set for a strong summer as passenger numbers return to near pre-pandemic levels and holidaymakers increasingly look to far flung destinations.

Oscars 2023 telecast — but was he wrong? Throughout the show, Kimmel was heard introducing the first time nominee as “Rih-Ann-uh,” which didn’t sit right with some of the “Bad Girl” icon’s fans. As per usual, rabid social media watchdogs promptly logged onto to Twitter to snap at this year’s Oscars host for mispronouncing the pop superstar’s name. “I will be haunted by Jimmy Kimmel’s pronunciation of ‘Rihanna,'” @hannahkritz complained.

The Barbados native placed her hand on her stomach as she posed for pictures.

Bitch better have her money! As the founder of not one but two multi-billion-dollar companies, it’s understandable why fans want to know more about Rihanna’s net worth and how much she makes from her music career and businesses.

Rihanna is taking the stage at the 2023 Oscars!

Eric Cowell, 9, and his step-brother, Adam Silverman, 17, have a close bond.The half-brothers have been spotted holidaying together on several occasions – even wearing matching swim shorts on a family trip to Barbados. If that doesn't say brotherly love, we don't know what does.

Former Love Island star Montana Brown has followed in Rihanna's footsteps by proudly showcasing her baby bump in public.The American singer, 35, is well known for displaying her growing baby bump in all its glory, most recently whilst out on a date with beau A$AP Rocky, but yesterday (March 4) it was Montana's turn. The reality star, 27, was papped at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in a rust-coloured two-piece. Beaming into the cameras she posed in her off the shoulder crop top and matching floor-length skirt.The series three contestant slicked her dark locks back and accessorised with gold hooped earrings, gold strapped heels and a selection of gold bracelets.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have been making the most of the sun after jetting off to Barbados with their two children.The family flew to the island to celebrate Lucy's father Paul's 60th birthday, and have taken the opportunity to bask in the Caribbean heat as they headed out for the stroll.The doting parents stepped out for a sunny stroll with their children Roman, two, and Lilah, almost one, with Lucy, 31, and Ryan, 38, and each pushed one child in a pram. Making the most of the gorgeous weather, Lucy donned a white shirt which she wore over a blue and white floral printed swimsuit.

Note: The following contains major spoilers for “Outer Banks” Season 3.After the sprawling treasure hunt in “Outer Banks” transported John B, Sarah, JJ, Pope and Kiara to Barbados and beyond, Season 3 sees the “daunting” return home as the Pogues anticipate their reunion with their hometown and their families — or what’s left of them at least.“Coming home was pretty daunting for Kiara after the way she left — not knowing what parents she was coming home to like not knowing how they were going to feel,” Madison Bailey told TheWrap. “[She] didn’t know what she’s coming home to.

Ryan Thomas gained a few fans as he shared some holiday snaps on social media. The former Coronation Street star ditched the UK and has been basking in the Caribbean sun as he headed to Barbados with his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh and their two young children.

Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have given fans a glimpse into their Caribbean holiday.The pair, who got engaged back in 2019, jetted off to Barbados to celebrate Lucy's dad's 60th birthday and spend quality time with their family.The loved up couple were also joined by their son Roman, two, and nine-month old daughter Lilah Rae.They took to Instagram to document the family holiday. Ryan, 38, who is best known for playing Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street between 2000 and 2016, posed with Roman on the beach in a pair of swimming trunks and an open white shirt, which showed off his impressive six pack.

Super Bowl Halftime Show performance drew in over 112 million viewers – some of whom couldn’t handle her sexy dance moves. Outraged fans complained about the pregnant 35-year-old’s show to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing her production was full of sexualized choreography and lyrics.TMZ got ahold of 103 complaints from angry viewers who moaned about the “Lift Me Up” singer’s Feb.

Rihanna will perform at the 95th Academy Awards next month, it has been announced.The pop superstar will perform her Oscar-nominated song Lift Me Up, written for Marvel’s blockbuster sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The song picked up a nod for best original song, alongside Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, and is Rihanna’s first Oscar nomination. Hosted by US comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars is set to take place on March 12.The Academy will be announcing more talent participating in the show in the coming weeks.

Mark Wahlberg is opening up about his faith and why he refuses to deny it, even though religion is not a popular subject in Hollywood.

electric Super Bowl halftime performance earlier this month, Oscar nominee Rihanna will perform at the awards ceremony on March 12.The “Shut Up and Drive” crooner, 35, will sing “Lift Me Up” — the theme from the Marvel film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday.Rihanna — who is pregnant with her second child — wrote the song with Tems, “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson.The track is nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar. It’s Rihanna’s first Academy Award nomination.The other nominees for Best Original Song are “Applause” from “Tell It Like a Woman” by Diane Warren, “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick” by Lady Gaga and BloodPop, “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR” by M.M.

Lift her up! Ronald Fenty is “ecstatic” that daughter Rihanna is expecting baby No. 2 — an announcement that he heard along with the rest of the world during her Super Bowl LVII performance.

Rihanna is not taking fan criticism quietly!

A special memory! Rihanna and ASAP Rocky revealed during the Fenty founder’s Super Bowl LVII halftime performance that they are expecting baby No. 2 — and they couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news.

Rihanna smashed it during her Super Bowl LVII performance when she revealed she was pregnant with her second baby. However, one question that many fans still have for the “Umbrella” singer is when she will drop a new album.

youngest self-made billionaire, fashion mogul and mom, just to name a few.But she hasn’t forgotten about the one that made her famous: popstar.In a new interview for British Vogue’s March cover story, Rihanna, 34, opened up about motherhood, her Super Bowl gig and the ever-present question of new music on the horizon.The Barbadian singer hasn’t released an album since “ANTI” in 2016, and confessed in the new interview that there’s a lot of “pressure” to put out a follow-up record, saying “that if it’s not better than that then it is not even worth it.”“I realized that if I keep waiting until this feels right and perfect and better, maybe it’s going to keep taking forever and maybe it’ll never come out and no, I’m not down to that. So I want to play.

A beautiful family. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are showing off their baby boy in style. 

pic.twitter.com/zzt0H4CsE1— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) February 13, 2023Videos of Adele made the rounds on the internet as the Super Bowl was taking place, but she wasn’t the only one who was living their life to RiRi’s performance.Billie Eilish was also spotted dancing and lip-syncing along from her box as well.Adele and Billie Eilish’s reaction to Rihanna’s performance pic.twitter.com/nbSINSSEjY— Fer ³⁰ (@adeleisbaee) February 13, 2023Rihanna took the stage for the first time in seven years and immediately revealed that she was pregnant with her second child.During her 13-minute performance, the Grammy winner and current Oscar nominee delivered some of her biggest hits, including “Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Work,” “Diamonds,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “We Found Love,” “Rude Boy,” and “Umbrella,” all while sporting her baby bump in a bright red outfit.Adele’s support of Rihanna is not surprising given their close friendship. In 2018, Adele wrote a profile of the Barbadian pop chart-topper for Time, calling her a “gracious, loyal and funny goofball of an icon.”The “Rolling in the Deep” talent also described Rihanna as fearless and full of the right kind of attitude.Adele’s appearance at Super Bowl 2023 is the latest that saw her having a good time thanks to another well-known musician.

Howard Stern has never been one to bite his tongue.

Rihanna owns the news cycle, this time thanks to her incredible Super Bowl performance on Sunday night.MORE: Rihanna had the best response to question about Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleThe Diamonds hitmaker not only blew millions of viewers away with her hit-packed halftime show, but used the opportunity to announce her second pregnancy to the world.The star had yet another reason to celebrate after the show as well, thanks to a historical musical feat.VIDEO: Inside Pregnant Rihanna's family life with A$AP Rocky and their baby sonImmediately after her performance, Rihanna's Apple Music listeners worldwide jumped up a staggering 331 per cent - notably more than any of last year's Super Bowl performers, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. MORE: A$AP Rocky's reaction to Rihanna's baby reveal is going viral on TikTok - watchREAD: What is Rihanna's baby son's name? All we know about the singer's first childIt was also the biggest hour in Apple Music history an hour after her halftime show, according to Apple, the new sponsor of the halftime show. But that's not the only history Rihanna made last night. The Barbados-born singer was also the first-ever singer to perform at the Super Bowl while pregnant.The Fenty founder - who shares a son - born in May 2022 - with A$AP - was supported by her family during the night too, with her little boy and partner in the stadium cheering her on.

She calls the shots! Rihanna didn’t bring out any special guests during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show performance despite several of her collaborators being in the stadium for the game.

Chris Brown has seemingly congratulated his ex-girlfriend Rihanna on her pregnancy announcement. The Barbadian singer, 34, revealed her bump on stage during her highly anticipated headline slot at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. She sent fans into a frenzy by singing a medley of all her music from the last decade as she was suspended high above the stadium.

Rihanna had her reasons for keeping her pregnancy a surprise right up until the Super Bowl!

Rihanna opened Super Bowl 2023 with "B---h Better Have My Money." The musician levitated above the Super Bowl stage on hanging platforms along with background dancers. Rihanna was dressed in all red for her first live performance in seven years. She flowed into "Where Have You Been" as she performed choreography with her backup dancers dressed in white.

Friends support friends. Cara Delevingne showed her love for Rihanna at Super Bowl LVII with an epic fashion statement.