Megadeth’s David Ellefson praises “tireless warrior” Dave Mustaine

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran heavy metal quartet Megadeth have released a statement regarding sexual misconduct allegations against bassist David Ellefson, who recently denied that he was “grooming” an underaged girl via online messages and videos.“We are aware of the recent statements regarding David Ellefson, and are watching developments closely,” the band wrote in a statement posted on social media accounts on late Monday.

A nine-year-old girl who lives in Dubai is scratching her way to the top as a DJ in world competitions. Michelle Rasul was already spinning turntables, scratching hip-hop records and making the beats drop four years ago, when she was just learning how to read and write.

Megadeth have issued a statement on bassist David Ellefson, who recently denied allegations that he was grooming an underage girl online.“We are aware of the recent statements regarding David Ellefson, and are watching developments closely,” the band wrote in a statement shared on their social media accounts on May 11.“As it relates to creativity and business, we are all familiar with one another,” the statement continues.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Michelle Rasul had just learned to read and write and was already spinning turntables, scratching hip-hop records and making the beats drop. Four years later, at the age of 9, she’s one of the world’s top DJs and competed in this year’s global championship.At her home in the skyscraper-studded city of Dubai, the turntable whiz from Azerbaijan nodded her baseball cap-adorned head to the beat and showed off her skills scratching, cutting and fading.

Rock band Megadeth is issuing a statement following the band’s bassist, David Ellefson’s denial of social media allegations he "groomed" an underage fan. "We are aware of the recent statements regarding David Ellefson, and are watching developments closely," the metal group began in a post shared to its social media profiles on Monday.

Megadeth’s David Ellefson has denied allegations that he was grooming an underage girl online.The allegations surfaced after several explicit screenshots and videos, which Ellefson said were “some private and personal conversations and interactions”, were shared on social media with some alleging they were with an underage girl.Speaking about the images and videos, Ellefson said the media was “released with ill intention by a third party who was not authorised to have them or share them.

Nicole Bass has said her close friend Yazmin Oukhellou is “happy” in Dubai after quitting The Only Way Is Essexto become an estate agent earlier this year.TOWIE star Nicole, 29, shared an exclusive update on her good friend Yaz, 27, as she settles into a new life in the UAE. Nicole has told OK!: “Yaz is doing amazing she’s happy living in Dubai.

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Chloe Lewis concerned fans after sharing a photo of her living room which features a huge mirror that appears to be freestanding. As she is a mum to baby son Beau with boyfriend Danny Flasher, some of her followers were quick to express their worry that the mirror could be dangerous.The former TOWIE star quickly jumped in to explain that the mirror is perfectly safe and attached to the wall at the back.

Laura Anderson has revealed her former Glasgow flat has been targeted by thieves who have stolen packages left on her doorstep. The Love Island star, who recently relocated from Scotland to Dubai, took to social media as she made a plea for people to stop sending freebies to her old address after parcels were stolen.

A man has been jailed after he was caught with more than £800,000 in cash at Glasgow airport. Lukas Pokorny, from the Czech Republic, was arrested by Border Force officers after he checked in three suitcases for a flight to Dubai on 8 November 2020.When officials searched his luggage, they found rolls of cash totalling £867,520, 360 euros and 700 koruna.The 42-year-old was unable to provide keys to unlock the luggage, say who they belonged to or what they contained.

After six months together, Joe Garratt has called it quits with his model girlfriend Desiree Schlotz.The Love Island star, who previously said he wants to be the next Mark Wright as a presenter, has split up with his lady-love. A source told The Sun: "Over lockdown Joe went to America to be with Desiree and was there a few months and then went Dubai together again for a couple of months.