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Britney Spears has quashed reports that she got into a physical altercation with her rumoured boyfriend while at Chateau Marmont.The speculation arose last night (May 2), after the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that paramedics were dispatched to the hotel, after a call was received at 12:42am, claiming that a woman had been injured (via NBC News).“We received a 911 call reporting an adult female, who had been injured,” an LAFD rep confirmed to Page Six. “The caller did not have much information regarding the nature of the injury.

Cheryl has given a glimpse at her 'late night' with her Girls Aloud bandmates ahead of many late nights to come as they prepare to tour the country for the first time in 11 years. The singer along with Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts were on stage at the Music Week Awards on Thursday night (May 2).

Manchester business leaders have said that 'prestige and hype created around Co-op Live being the largest indoor venue in the UK has no doubt added pressure on the venue owners to get things rolling'.

Vampire Weekend and Sabrina Carpenter are set to perform on Saturday Night Live this month.The hit NBC variety show has confirmed the hosts and musical guests for the final two episodes of season 49.Next week’s edition (May 11) will see Maya Rudolph on presenting duties as Vampire Weekend return to the SNL stage for the fourth time, following appearances in 2008, 2010 and 2013. They’ll showcase music from their fifth album ‘Only God Was Above Us’.SNL is then due to wrap up its current season on May 18, with actor Jake Gyllenhaal hosting for the third time.

Olly Alexander made a cameo appearance in last night’s episode of EastEnders (May 2) – watch below.The Years & Years frontman starred in a scene on the BBC One soap ahead of representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11).Alexander visited the iconic Queen Victoria pub on Albert Square, where he was introduced as a friend of Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff). The latter character explained that the pair “go way back”, adding: “Years and years, in fact.”The singer added: “We met in a bar in Manchester.

NIKI has announced her upcoming third album, ‘Buzz’.READ MORE: NIKI – ‘Nicole’ review: 88rising star revisits her teen years in Jakarta with folk-pop confessionals‘Buzz’ will follow 2022’s ‘Nicole’ as NIKI’s third full-length offering under 88rising. It is due for release via the Asian artist-centric label on August 9.

Nicki Minaj surprised fans at her recent concert in Brooklyn by bringing out pop icon Cyndi Lauper to perform ‘Pink Friday Girls’ – watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.While performing at the Barclays Center on May 1 in Brooklyn, New York, Nicki Minaj performed a hit-filled setlist that contained fan favourites like ‘Pink Friday’, ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’, ‘Barbie World’, ‘Roman’s Revenge’ and more.However, it was towards the end of her 31-song setlist that Nicki Minaj surprised fans by bringing out Cyndi Lauper. Together, they performed ‘Pink Friday Girls’, which featured on Minaj’s latest album, ‘Pink Friday 2’.The original version of ‘Pink Friday Girls’ featured samples of the chorus of Lauper’s hit song ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer In the promotional blitz running up to her third album “Radical Optimism,” Dua Lipa continuously waxed intellectual about self-realization and the freedom that comes from growth, spurred by situations both good and bad. “I think it’s important that we just learn to walk through the fire and not hide away from it,” she told Variety in March.

We really hope this Olivia Rodrigo fan is okay!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, two nonprofit groups favored by pop icons and Hollywood stars are merging to get out the vote. I Am a Voter has been absorbed by HeadCount.

Niall Horan recently brought out Angus & Julia Stone for a cover of their track ‘Big Jet Plane’ at his show in Australia.While performing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia yesterday (May 1), Horan brought out the Australian folk and indie pop duo for a rendition of their 2010 hit ‘Big Jet Plane’ from their second LP ‘Down The Way’.“Night Twenty-Seven Sydney. Thank you to Australian legends @angusandjuliastone for coming out to perform one of my favourite songs,” wrote Horan in an Instagram post of the trio performing the song on stage.A post shared by Niall Horan (@niallhoran)Horan is currently on the Australian leg of his world tour in support of his third album ‘The Show’.

Keane and Take That have become the latest artists to have their shows at Manchester’s troubled Co-Op Live Arena affected by ongoing “technical difficulties” at the venue.Keane were supposed to play the new 23,500-capacity arena on Sunday (May 5) as part of a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’, while Take That were supposed to be playing five gigs at Co-Op Live from May 7-12.In a disastrous week for the venue, Co-Op Live had to cancel A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s gig last night (May 1) just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”, which was later revealed to be caused by part of an air conditioning unit falling from the gantry inside the venue during soundcheck. Later that evening, the venue confirmed Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on Friday and Saturday (May 3-4) would also be postponed, which the artist said she was “so disappointed” about.A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show has been rescheduled for Saturday (May 4) at the nearby AO Arena.Now, Keane have confirmed that their show will not be going ahead as planned.

Selena Gomez has revealed why she has turned off her Instagram comments.The singer opened up about her personal journey with Mental Health at the third annual Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit in New York City on Wednesday (May 1). While speaking to Today‘s Hoda Kotb, Gomez shared the steps she’s taken to protect her headspace.As per Billboard, she revealed that one of the steps she’s taken has been to reel back on her online presence despite being the most followed woman on Instagram.“I disabled all my comments on my photos on Instagram for only my friends,” she said.

Britney Spears is sharing her side of the story following worrying reports about her personal life.

Pop sensation Britney Spears has sparked concerns among her fans after she was spotted exiting a Los Angeles hotel barefoot shortly before being rushed to an ambulance.The Gimme More singer was seen on Thursday morning heading to emergency services after reportedly sustaining an injury. At around 1 am on Thursday morning Britney was seen looking dishevelled as she was escorted out of the Chateau Marmont hotel after reportedly getting into a heated fight with her ex-boyfriend. In pictures taken at the scene, the 42-year-old was seen wearing very little clothing and covering herself up with a blanket and pillow as her security guard escorted her into a waiting ambulance.

According to a new report, both police and paramedics were called for Britney Spears on Wednesday night (May 1) followed an alleged argument with her rumored boyfriend.

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Keane have announced theit Co-op Live show on Sunday is CANCELLED following a week chaos for Manchester's newest arena.

Lana Del Rey has spoken out about her friendship with Camila Cabello, and quashed rumours about why she brought the singer out during her Coachella set.Speculation about the relationship between the two came into the spotlight once again following Del Rey’s recent headline set at the 2024 edition of Coachella. During her performance during the second weekend of the California festival last month, the ‘Candy Necklace’ singer surprised fans by bringing out Cabello as a surprise guest.The moment saw them come together to perform a rendition of the latter’s recent single ‘I LUV IT’, and caught some fans off guard as it was widely thought that it would be Taylor Swift who would be joining Del Rey as a guest on the night.Some viewers also questioned why the headliner chose to bring out Cabello, particularly because the track they duetted is unlike anything in Lana Del Rey’s discography and not the obvious choice when it comes to a collaboration.For some devoted fans, a consensus emerged that the appearance at Coachella may have been somewhat of a peace offering, following the ‘Video Games’ singer seemingly calling out the pop star in a past post.The alleged tension between the two arose back in 2020, when Lana Del Rey shared a now-infamous post on Instagram titled ‘Question for the culture’.

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh is busy preparing to tour the UK - 21 years since she and her bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding won Popstars: The Rivals. But away from fame, the 42-year-old star is a doting mum to her three sons, Bobby, nine, Cole, seven, and two-year-old Nate and shares the same relatable struggles as any busy mum. Taking a break from her hectic schedule, Kimberley sat down with OK! for a catch-up where she detailed the challenges of parenthood, her "tough childhood" and the upcoming Girls Aloud tour.

It’s totally, totally, totally over for Britney Spears and Sam Asghari.

Britney Spears isn’t the only one leaning into her family feud!

Beyoncé‘s first name will be included in the new edition of the French encyclopaedic dictionary Le Petit Larousse.As Sky News reports, more than 150 new words have been added to the 120th version of the book this year.The ‘Cowboy Carter’ star will appear as an entry alongside celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, French actor Omar Sy, Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, and French rugby captain Antoine Dupont.Many additions “reflect concerns, developments or strong movements” in 2024, Carine Girac-Marinier, director of the dictionaries and encyclopaedias department, told French news magazine Le Point.As Marie Claire notes, “Beyoncé” will be accompanied by the definition “American singer of R&B and pop”.Many fans have responded to the nod on social media, with one writing: “That’s when you know you’ve succeeded.” Another person said: “Beyoncé’s influence knows no bounds!” A third user commented: “Star power.”“Creole French queen,” wrote someone else, referring to Beyoncé’s Louisiana Creole ancestry (via Nola).In 2004, the term “bootylicious” – featured in Destiny’s Child 2001 hit single of the same name – was added to the Oxford English Dictionary with the definition “(of a woman) sexually attractive”.Other new additions to the Le Petit Larousse include the English phrases “fast fashion” and “skate park”, as well as “platisme” (the French term for the Flat Earth theory).In February, Beyoncé made history by becoming the first Black woman to reach Number One on the US country chart with ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’.

performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24. However, following a test event with Rick Astley, the comedian’s gigs were moved to April 29 and 30 due to a failed power test.

Coronation Street fans have said who they think Steve McDonald should hook up with after his first date since splitting from Tracy Barlow didn't go to plan. As fans of the ITV soap know, the taxi driver was gutted when his wife left him for his hero.

Peter Andre, 51, and Emily MacDonagh, 34, have finally announced the name of their newborn baby daughter -Arabella Rose Andréa - almost a month after she was born on Tuesday, 2 April.The couple are now proud and doting parents to three children - including Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven - as well as Peter's older children, Princess, 16, and Junior, 18. Their fans have been waiting with baited breath for an official announcement from the pop star, after he previously revealed they were struggling to choose a name and had taken to calling her 'bubba' for the first few weeks of her life. Emily was the one who shared the news of the newborn's name, with a sweet photo on Instagram.

Cher has explained why she once turned down a date with Elvis Presley.The pop icon, 77, spoke about why she prefers younger men during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.“I’m really shy when I’m not working, and kind of shy around men,” she explained. “And the reason I go out with young men is because men my age or older – well, now they’re all dead – but before they just never… they were always terrified to approach me.”Cher went on to agree that younger men are “bolder”, adding: “[They’re] raised by women like me.”The conversation about the singer’s love life arose after she revealed that she once turned down a date with Elvis.“It was because I was nervous and I knew of the people around him,” Cher told Hudson.

Kate Garraway was told to 'shut up' during an awkward exchange on Thursday's Good Morning Britain when the ITV show was hit with breaking news.

Ayra Starr has announced her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ – find out more below.Last night (May 1), Starr took to social media to announce the record, sharing its release date, cover art and tracklisting in the process. The album is due for release on May 31 via Mavin Records.

Dua Lipa has said she “manifested” headlining Glastonbury with her third album early on in her career.The pop star is due to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage at the legendary Worthy Farm event next month alongside Coldplay and SZA. She previously played on the John Peel Stage (now Woodsies) in 2016 and 2017.Lipa’s set will follow the release of her “psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop”-inspired third album ‘Radical Optimism’, which is out tomorrow (May 3).During a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the singer explained how she “believe[s] in manifestation big time”.

Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out about her upcoming shows at Manchester’s Co-Op Live being postponed at the last minute, saying that she is “so disappointed” by the news.The pop star was set to perform at the new arena in Manchester tomorrow night (May 3) and Saturday (4) as part of her ongoing ‘GUTS World Tour’.However, just two days before the shows were set to go ahead, an update was shared from the venue organisers, confirming that the dates had been pushed back due to ongoing technical issues at the arena.It marked the latest in a series of shows that have been delayed due to ongoing issues with the opening week for Co-Op Live. Originally, the 23,500-capacity arena, located opposite the Etihad Stadium, was supposed to open with performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24.

Olivia Rodrigo told her fans she is 'so bummed' after her Co-op Live shows were cancelled with just 48 hours notice.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are reportedly one step away from being officially divorced.

Lenny Kravitz is addressing his viral TikTok.

Dua Lipa has reflected on the hate she received after winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2019 – see what she had to say below.Last night (May 1), Apple Music released Dua Lipa’s near hour-long chat with Zane Lowe to speak of her upcoming third album, ‘Radical Optimism’, which is due for release on Friday, May 3 (pre-order/pre-save here).During her chat with Lowe, Dua Lipa spoke about overcoming criticism over the course of her career, particularly after she won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2019. Lipa said to Lowe: “I think everything comes in stages and waves. There can be a moment where people really love you and you feel so supported and you’re like, ‘Oh, this is great.’ Especially in the beginning.