KURT Cobain’s smashed guitar is one of several iconic “axes” set to make thousands at a rock ’n’ roll auction. The late Nirvana frontman’s Fender Stratocaster is expected to fetch £45,000 despite him snapping its neck on tour in Argentina in 1992. He also wrote his name on it, plus a speech bubble saying “help […]
EVERY football fan on the planet felt the ground shift beneath their feet when they heard this news. Maradona was everything: brilliant, flawed, funny, tragic, loveable, dislikeable, admirable, pitiable, you name it — he had it all going on. It was all there in the handball goal against England in Mexico in 1986. We loathed […]
DIEGO Maradona was shaking the Hand of God last night as the football world mourned one of its greatest. Argentina’s World Cup-winning skipper, 60, died of a heart attack at home weeks after brain surgery. He became a hate figure for his Hand of God goal in 1986 but will be remembered as one of […]
OH yes you can! Panto fans will be able to heckle stars this year — by clicking fingers and stamping feet instead of shouting. Covid-secure performances mean no booing or yelling “He’s behind you” when theatres reopen. Government guidance says: “Discourage activities which can create aerosol (such as shouting, chanting and singing along).” Ruth Eastwood, […]
McDONALD’S has been accused of “cultural appropriation” over its Jerk Chicken Sandwich. The fast-food restaurant announced the new burger as part of its festive menu. But snowflake critics blasted the firm for cashing in on a “minority culture”. One ranted on social media: “The more I think about it, the more I’m bothered by the […]
RICKY HATTON has revealed he felt ‘suicidal’ after hanging up his gloves. The former world champion, 42, has reflected on life after boxing ahead of Mike Tyson’s comeback. Tyson, 54 will return to the ring for the first time since 2005 when he faces Roy Jones Jr, 51, later this month. Like Tyson, Hatton felt […]
WITH the weather cooling rapidly, many of us layer up to keep cosy. And, as a nation of animal lovers, we are unlikely to let our beloved pets feel the chill. But, you needn’t fork out a fortune to keep your furry friend toasty. Check out these items I found. They’re effective, and great value […]
THE versatile Dyson Airwrap Volume + Shape styler, loved by the likes of Millie Mackintosh and Sam Faiers, will curl and blow-dry hair without causing any heat damage – but it costs a frightening £399.99. Now BaByliss has brought out the Air Style 1000 which claims to do exactly the same but for a tenth […]
A BRITISH man jumped to his death from a seventh-floor balcony in Ibiza just hours after telling his family he was looking forward to coming home. Christopher Neate, 36, went to the Spanish island after problems with drugs and mental health issues. But his dad John told an inquest he spoke to his son the […]
FOR many of us, there is nothing like a good old-fashioned pub – one where the only special on the blackboard is a guest ale. No avocado on toast, no burger and chips at the bar, no fancy pizza oven in the spot where the pool table and darts board used to be. But pubs […]
TV host Mario Lopez has been married to Courtney Laine Mazza since 2012. Mario and Courtney have three children: Gia, 10, Dominic, 7, and Santino Lopez, 1. Who is Mario Lopez’s wife Courtney Laine Mazza? Courtney Laine Mazza, 38, is a dancer, actress and producer. She is best known for starring in the movie Pittsburgh […]
The Duchess of Sussex revealed her miscarriage heartache yesterday, saying she held on to firstborn Archie knowing she was losing her second child. She called July’s tragedy “an almost unbearable grief”. In an article for the New York Times, Meghan, 39, said she felt a painful stomach cramp and dropped to the floor with one hand still […]
A FIVE-year-old boy had his forehead and ear ripped off by a pack of pit bulls in a vicious attack. Mickele Allen was scalped by the six dogs as he walked home from a sweet shop in Jamaica. Mickele was found covered in blood with chunks of flesh after he was mauled by the beasts […]
PETER SHILTON always refused to shake hands with Diego Maradona. Former keeper Shilton was beaten by Maradona’s Hand of God goal, which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup after a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat in Mexico City. In an interview earlier this year the 125-capped Shilton said: “The whole England team suffered because he […]
I’M A Celeb fans were shocked tonight as Jordan North decided to shave off his beard. The Radio 1 DJ looked completely different as he showed off his freshly shaved face. Jordan said in the Telegraph: “I know my mum and grandma will watching it going, ‘You could have had a shave, you scruffy sod!’” […]
I’M A Celeb fans have declared they are ‘bored’ as Shane Richie is voted for ANOTHER trial – this time with Hollie Arnold. The EastEnders actor has been a favourite choice among viewers for the last few trials, taking on Cruel Jewels by himself before being joined by Jessica Plummer on tonight’s show for Sickening […]
BRITAIN has a “50/50 chance” of becoming the first country in the world to approve a Covid vaccine — with a decision expected as early as next week. NHS staff will be first in the queue for the jab under plans being finalised by health bosses. Frontline workers are now expected to be immunised ahead […]
IT was a tight squeeze in Barry Island last Christmas as Uncle Bryn cooked up a festive feast for more than 13 people and the Gavin and Stacey clan piled into Gwen’s terrace house. Seven households united for the big day – including Smithy and Pam and Mick Shipman, who travelled over the Welsh border […]
A WIDOWED dad looking for a fresh start after his wife died of cancer has a won a £1million house in a £10 charity draw. Ian Garrick, 56, from Lincs., won this stunning home in Cheshire four years before his retirement as a civil servant. The dad-of-three said the win was the boost he needed […]
MIKE TYSON is ending a 15-year hiatus from the ring as he returns for a legends exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. Iron Mike has got himself into peak physical shape after losing SEVEN stone for the bout, while former four-weight world champ Jones Jr is himself fighting for the first time since 2018. Already breaking […]
WITH his rippling abs and bulging biceps, Gareth Gates looks a million miles away from the baby-faced singer who wowed us all on Pop Idol. His new bronzed body has served him well. Ater breaking up with former Corrie actress Faye Brookes, 33, in August last year he is now living with DJ Chloe McLennan, […]
THIS pandemic will leave Britain strapped for cash and on its uppers. There will have to be cuts to services and tax rises, probably coming next year. But no matter how bad it gets there will still be those happy to spend our dwindling money on flabbergasting idiocies. Loads of money. All to make them […]
SAUDI GP bosses deny they want to ‘sportswash’ the country’s human-rights record by paying to host a race next season. Amnesty International criticised Formula One for adding the Grand Prix to form a 23-race calendar in 2021. Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, president of the Saudi Arabian motorsport federation, hopes he can change people’s […]
MARCUS RASHFORD is to be honoured with a Special Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. But the Manchester United and England striker, 23, will not be included in the shortlist for the main prize. The Special Award has been made on behalf of the judging panel in recognition of Rashford’s exceptional impact […]
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to have found the key to getting 11 stars working together on the pitch. Donny van de Beek must have been thinking ‘I’m a redundant footballer . . . get me out here’ since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer. But he was king of the castle in United’s 4-1 Champions […]