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Max Verstappen endures a nightmare qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix as Red Bull fail to make the final session while Carlos Sainz claims pole position ahead of Mercedes star George Russell
16/09/23 14:41
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE Max Verstappen qualified a 'shocking' 11th for the Singapore Grand Prix - a halt to his majestic procession - as Lance Stroll walked away from a shudding 110mph shunt and Carlos Sainz took pole for Ferrari. The world champion, impregnable through a winning streak of 11 races, was out of sorts all weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit, and was eliminated in Q2, as was Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez , who will start 13th in sapping humidity on Sunday....read
Kim Kardashian pens essay to urge Joe Biden to 'stop another Armenian genocide' by cutting aid to Azerbaijan - as she accuses the UN and EU of perpetuating the crisis with their 'collective silence'
08/09/23 20:49Kim Kardashian has urged president Joe Biden to prevent another Armenian genocide by economically sanctioning its enemy nation Azerbaijan.
Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in this break
08/09/23 17:56Every English top-flight side has players jetting overseas and the air miles are quickly racking up for individuals travelling the globe to compete in international fixtures.
Youri Tielemans ALREADY unhappy with Unai Emery for a lack of action since joining Aston Villa from Leicester, as Belgian hits out just four league games into the new season
08/09/23 15:06Youri Tielemans is already unhappy with Unai Emery over his lack of game time at Aston Villa, just four games into the latest Premier League season.
Ruben the lion enjoys first taste of freedom after he was abandoned in an Azerbaijan zoo following the death of its businessman owner
04/09/23 00:23With a nervous glance and a hesitant paw, Ruben the lion has his first taste of freedom.
'Blood on your hands!': Dynamo Kyiv accuse Fenerbahce of having 'no honour, no shame and no conscience' after Turkish club went to Russia for pre-season tour... a year after their fans chanted Vladimir Putin's name
10/07/23 06:50The Turkish team played out a goalless draw with Zenit St Petersburg at the Gazprom Arena on Sunday, before eventually suffering a 4-3 defeat via the lottery of penalties.
Arachnophobes, look away! New spider species is discovered on Brighton beach - and experts warn it's likely to spread across the UK
12/06/23 14:08The jumping spider, Heliophanus Kochii, is normally found in warmer parts of the world, but it has now turned up on Brighton Beach, in East Sussex.
Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell get a tour of Red Bull's garage at the star-studded Spanish Grand Prix while Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele also takes in qualifying as they make the most of their summer holidays
03/06/23 16:37In a post on Red Bull's Instagram account, the pair could be seen chatting with Team Principal Christian Horner inside the garage ahead of FP3 on Saturday.
'How it looks at the moment, I think we can': Max Verstappen believes Red Bull are capable of winning every race this season after starting the campaign with six successive victories
02/06/23 07:51It has been a superb start to the campaign for Red Bull, who have won the first six races, triumphing in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Miami and Monaco.
'His role is bigger than a world champion': F1 boss Stefano Domenicali urges Lewis Hamilton to keep going for his eighth title, slams 'selfish' drivers after Max Verstappen threatened to quit and discusses the tragic flood in Imola
20/05/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JONATHAN McEVOY: Domenicali insists Hamilton is now more than a world champion, as he urges the 38-year-old to continue fighting for glory.
Eurovision 2023: Ireland, Malta, Latvia, Netherlands and Azerbaijan crash out of semi-final while King Charles, Queen Camilla and late Paul O'Grady make cameo as the contest comes to Liverpool
09/05/23 21:14Ireland, Malta, Latvia, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan are out of the running for Eurovision 2023.
'We NEED to do better as a sport': Lewis Hamilton pleads with Formula One bosses to make racing more 'exciting' for fans as Red Bull's dominant start to the season looks set to continue in Miami
06/05/23 08:49Lewis Hamilton understands criticism from Formula One supporters who have labelled the early stages of the season as 'boring' following Red Bull's early dominance across races.
George Russell insists there's NO need to clear the air with Max Verstappen after the Brit was called a 'd***head' by the world champion during an extraordinary bust-up in Azerbaijan
04/05/23 21:57The pair clashed on track on the opening lap of the sprint race, causing the world champion to call the Englishman a 'd***head' in an angry confrontation afterwards.
Toto Wolff insists Mercedes remains '100 PER CENT committed' to Lewis Hamilton amid talk of a stunning move for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc... as team principal puts rumours down to those who 'only want a headline'
04/05/23 08:16Hamilton's deal with Mercedes is up for renewal at the end of 2023, and amidst frustrations with the W14 this season, rumours have swirled that the driver may be looking to move on.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner insists that Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are 'free to race' in their battle for the championship... 'until the team's interests becomes bigger than the drivers' interests'
02/05/23 15:53Red Bull boss Christian Horner has declared that Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen are 'free to race,' as the team mates look to be on collision course for this year's title.
Oscar Piastri's shocking health problems at Baku Grand Prix revealed: Aussie young gun lost 3kg and only ate four pieces of toast over the entire race weekend
30/04/23 23:17Oscar Piastri has won praise for his fighting spirit in securing some 'pretty bloody impressive' results in Azerbijan, where he finished 11th in the main race despite being in a world of hurt.
'If I missed the braking point it could have been a big disaster': Esteban Ocon SLAMS 'crazy' pit-lane scare after the Alpine driver almost hit Formula One staff during Azerbaijan Grand Prix
30/04/23 21:32The Alpine driver was moving in for new tyres on the last lap of Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix only to find dozens of people at the pit-lane entrance.
Lewis Hamilton flashes his muscled stomach in a snazzy white Tommy Hilfiger co-ord as he arrives at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
30/04/23 18:14The race car driver, 38, flashed his muscled stomach on Sunday in a Tommy Hilfiger co-ord as he arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
'Absolute SHAMBLES': Scary scenes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Esteban Ocon comes in for his stop only to find people blocking the pitlane BEFORE the race was over... as they have to dart out of the way to avoid getting hit by the Alpine driver
30/04/23 13:39Shambolic scenes marred the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Esteban Ocon came in for a late pitstop only to come across a number of people blocking the track.
Oscar Piastri narrowly misses out on another points finish in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as McLaren's botched pit-stop condemns young Australian to 11th place in Baku
30/04/23 13:15Oscar Piastri just missed out on the points as he finished 11th in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Sunday.
Sergio Perez powers to win in duel against his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen at Azerbaijan GP, with Charles Leclerc in third and Lewis Hamilton back in sixth place
30/04/23 12:49JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: A title fight that was lying half-dead on the floor was provided a kiss of life here in Baku, Sergio Perez winning ahead of his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen.
Red Bull's Sergio Perez claims Sprint win at Azerbaijan Grand Prix after passing pole sitter Charles Leclerc who edges out Max Verstappen for second... but Lewis Hamilton can only struggle to seventh in Baku
29/04/23 14:34Red Bull's Sergio Perez has won the first sprint race of the season at the Azerbaijan grand prix after passing Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. Leclerc held on for second with Max Verstappen third.
'Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari with a yellow helmet would slap': Fans let their imaginations run wild after the seven-time champion was spotted talking to rival team principal Frederic Vasseur
29/04/23 12:32Fans have reacted with wild imaginations to pictures of Lewis Hamilton talking to the Ferrari boss at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Williams' Logan Sargeant WITHDRAWS from Azerbaijan Sprint after the American crashed during qualifying as he appears to blame the Ferraris for 'playing games on the track'
29/04/23 12:16The Williams driver crashed out of SQ1 the first segment of qualifying for the Sprint, as he hit the barriers out of Turn 15. He will now not participate in the 100km Sprint.
'He's found a bit of Blank Space there ahead of him': Sky Sports pundits drop hilarious references to Taylor Swift during Fernando Alonso's qualifying lap in a 'Getaway Car' at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix amid the pair's romantic link
29/04/23 11:29Sky Sports pundit, Chandhok, couldn't help but reference the pop sensation as Alonso made his way around the street circuit on Friday afternoon.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole for Sprint race ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - despite late crash - with Sergio Perez second ahead of Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen... but Lewis Hamilton is only sixth in Baku
29/04/23 09:27JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: Charles Leclerc made it a qualifying double on the weekend of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after taking pole in the Sprint Shootout session for Ferrari in Baku.
Oscar Piastri shrugs off illness to make the top 10 in qualifying for Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Charles LeClerc claims another pole position in Baku
28/04/23 21:21Oscar Piastri says he has not been feeling well during his trip to Azerbaijan but Australia's F! new boy looked to have perked up after another impressive day behind the wheel of his McLaren
Charles Leclerc sees off Max Verstappen's Red Bull to put his Ferrari on pole position for the third year in a row at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix... as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could only qualify fifth-fastest
28/04/23 14:45JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: The Ferrari man took the honour ahead of Sunday's 51-lap race by pipping world champion and championship leader Max Verstappen by 0.188sec.
Lewis Hamilton seeks first win in 17 months after return to form, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out to impress amid Mercedes links and a new sprint race format... SEVEN things to look out for as F1 returns in Baku for the Azerbaijan GP this weekend
28/04/23 12:04Plenty has been happening in the wild world of F1 recently, with rumours about Fernando Alonso's dating life and a startling admission from world champion Max Verstappen.
Pierre Gasly's Alpine catches FIRE during Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice, with flames forcing the session to stop before Max Verstappen edges out Charles Leclerc to go quickest... but Lewis Hamilton is only down in 11th
28/04/23 09:59Following a four-week break, Formula One has returned and the drivers were getting some practice laps in prior to this afternoon's qualifying session.
Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri delivers some grim news on struggling McLaren's upgrade package for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the team play catch-up after shocking start to the season
28/04/23 08:46Oscar Piastri has provided an insight on McLaren's upgrade package, and while he believes it is a step in the right direction, he insists it isn't the 'magic bullet' that will deliver race wins.
'He looks like he has been attacked by SHREK': Lewis Hamilton's latest outfit causes a stir as the seven-time world champion arrives in Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - as fans hail the return of 'Lewis Hamilton fashion week'
27/04/23 17:24The striking green shade of Hamilton's outfit had some asking if the driver was signposting a move to Aston Martin, as rumours continue to swirl about his future at Mercedes long-term.
POLE POSITION: More sprint races in Formula One would thrill us... but the relentless grind may drive double world champion Max Verstappen AWAY from the sport at a young age
27/04/23 16:11One thing to celebrate here by the Caspian Sea is that there's just one hour of practice and nothing more at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
'Either pack up and LEAVE or accept it as it is': Ralf Schumacher tells Max Verstappen to quit MOANING over sprint races - insisting it 'won't kill Formula One' if the two-time world champion decides to quit for good
27/04/23 11:11Former Formula One star Ralf Schumacher has told two-time world champion Max Verstappen that he should either accept more sprint races in the sport or 'pack up and leave'.
The Chinese Grand Prix was cancelled back in December after being scheduled to take place this weekend, with Formula One fans now having to wait another two weeks before the next event... but why was the race pulled from the 2023 calendar?
14/04/23 10:52Mail Sport breaks down why this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix was cancelled by the governing body as well as when the next race will take place.
Haas chief Guenther Steiner rejects a need for F1 rule changes amid Red Bull dominance, admitting the sport is a priority and 'the show is secondary'
10/04/23 17:12Haas team principal Gunther Steiner has rejected concerns that Red Bull's dominance should bring forth consideration for rule changes to perhaps create a more fascinating spectacle.
Another 20 Iranian schoolgirls are rushed to hospital after latest wave of mysterious poisoning attacks that have hit thousands of pupils within weeks
04/04/23 17:59Twenty schoolgirls were treated on Tuesday after suffering shortness of breath in Tabriz, capital of the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan, reported the news agency IRNA.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen sensationally threatens to quit if organisers mess around with the 'DNA of F1' by making one huge change: 'I'm not a fan of it at all'
02/04/23 03:29He might be shooting for a third championship and enjoying a cruisy life at the top of the grid, but Max Verstappen has threatened to quit F1 if organisers insist on messing with the 'DNA' of racing.
'You stand here and talk c**p, who do you represent?': Sweden coach Janne Andersson in hot water after questioning Serbian-born ex-Man United player Bojan Djordjic's loyalty to the country during heated argument live on TV
28/03/23 08:08The lively exchange happened on Swedish television network Viaplay after their 5-0 win over Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Stockholm on Monday night.
Man United's on-loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer picks up knee problem while away on international duty for Austria - but former interim boss Ralf Rangnick says he could still play in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia tonight
27/03/23 13:27Marcel Sabitzer was taken off after 74 minutes of Austria's opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Azerbaijan at the Raiffeisen Arena on Saturday evening amid fears of a knee injury.
'The change did him good': Ralf Rangnick says Marcel Sabitzer is playing with 'a lot more confidence' since joining Manchester United on loan from Bayern Munich
26/03/23 11:55Sabitzer scored twice as Austria beat Azerbaijan 4-1 on Friday in a Euro 2024 qualifier. The midfielder also got his first goal for United recently in their 3-1 success against Fulham in the FA Cup.
Ruben gets his roar back! Lonely lion who fell silent for years in abandoned zoo has a whole new life in store
18/03/23 13:10Ruben the lion's roars went unanswered as the last animal in an abandoned zoo. Soon, he will be taken to a sanctuary in South Africa who are 'confident that he will roar again'.
Southampton interim boss Ruben Selles wants the job permanently... he has had to wait patiently for his opportunity, but will now get the chance to prove himself against football's biggest spenders Chelsea
18/02/23 09:30ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Selles has been a fitness coach, assistant manager, data analyst and caretaker. He is well-travelled and multi-lingual having worked across the globe.
Gunman kills one and wounds two others after storming Azerbaijan embassy in Iran 'where his wife vanished eight months ago'
27/01/23 11:44The attacker gunned down the head of the security at the diplomatic post in Tehran today because of 'personal and family problems', police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi said.
Karen Khachanov strikes back after being accused of committing a 'hateful act' by writing messages of support on TV cameras at the Australian Open
24/01/23 23:16Russian tennis star Karen Khachanov has been publicly accused by the Azerbaijan Tennis Federation of committing a 'hateful act' during his impressive run at the Australian Open.
Passenger reveals the full chaos of travel nightmare when Qantas flight was forced to land in Azerbaijan causing travellers to miss Christmas celebrations
27/12/22 03:23Kylie Palmqvist and her family were on-board the flight from Singapore on their way to London when they became stranded in Azerbaijan.
Qantas flight from Singapore to Heathrow is diverted to BAKU in Azerbaijan before they are due to arrive on Christmas Day - 48 hours late
24/12/22 17:41The flight from Singapore to London Heathrow had been due to land shortly after 6am on December 23, but stopped in Baku due to a warning light indicating a possible fire in the cargo hold.
Qantas flight forced into emergency landing sparks travel chaos for Aussies desperate to see their family for Christmas
24/12/22 04:09The A-380 aircraft was heading from Singapore to London when the plane was forced to change course to Heydar Aliyev International Airport at Baku on Friday.
Qantas flight to London is forced to make an emergency landing in Azerbaijan
23/12/22 05:03A Qantas flight from Singapore to London has made an emergency landing in Azerbaijan.
Formula One chiefs confirm venues for the SIX sprint races of 2023... with Austria, Qatar, Belgium, Azerbaijan, USA and Brazil set to host next season's Saturday events following success in the format
07/12/22 12:18Azerbaijan, Qatar, Austria, Brazil, Austin in the USA and Spa in Belgium have been announced as the venues for the six sprint races in the Formula One calendar from the 2023 season.
Azerbaijan 'tries to advance' into Armenia, with clashes breaking out across the border between the two enemies as Armenia's ally Russia is tied up with its own conflict in Ukraine
13/09/22 08:12Both sides have blamed each other for the flare up over the Nagorno-Karabakh region amid claims Azerbaijan is targeting civilian infrastructure (file image).
Protesters led by Shia Muslim group storm Azerbaijani embassy in Kensington: Eight men are arrested
04/08/22 20:14Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests tonight after video footage showed a group of men from the Mahdi Servants Union on the balcony of the government building, based in Kensington.
'It's not the most natural look, but this was the end goal': Jessica Alves shows off results of her latest facelift - after sporting painful-looking bruises under her eyes while arriving at TV studios
01/08/22 12:46It comes after the Brazilian TV personality travelled to Azerbaijan for the procedure, which she claims has given her the same almond shaped eyes as supermodel Bella Hadid.
'Corruption is Moscow's best foreign policy instrument': Bulgarian Prime Minister hits out at Russia for 'stoking opposition in parliament'
27/07/22 01:08Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov (pictured) resigned a month ago after his government lost a no-confidence vote, but he believes Russia interfered.
Jessica Alves reveals her 'Bella Hadid' eyes as bruised and swollen star makes a first public appearance since jetting to Azerbaijan for MORE surgery
18/07/22 15:15Jessica, 38, was back in the UK after travelling to Azerbaijan for the procedure, which she claims has given her the same almond shaped eyes as supermodel Bella Hadid.
UK has given £310m to Strasbourg body that blocked Rwanda flight... while officials repeatedly reject requests to reveal judge's identity
03/07/22 23:34Britain is spending millions of pounds a year on the human rights body whose judges grounded Priti Patel's Rwanda asylum flight.
ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Goodie two-shoes Gord holds his nose in Baku
03/07/22 00:56ANNA MIKHAILOVA: Brown has been a guest of Ilham Aliyev, the strongman who's run the former Soviet republic since taking over from his dad following an 'election' in 2003.
AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost claims it is '100% confirmed' that Pierre Gasly will STAY with the team in 2023, despite his unconvincing start to the season which has seen him pick up just 16 points from eight races
18/06/22 17:16Gasly has had a quiet start to the 2022 season, picking up just 16 points from the opening eight races. However, he managed to finish in the top five in Azerbaijan last week.
Daniel Ricciardo defends Lewis Hamilton after Red Bull boss accused seven-time champ of having a 'b**ch' about bouncing cars to get F1's rules changed in Mercedes' favour
18/06/22 00:51Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has backed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton after the British star was slammed by Red Bull boss Christian Horner for 'b***hing' about back pain.
Charles Leclerc hit with 10-place grid PENALTY either at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix for taking new engine component - and he may need further changes which could result in more punishment!
17/06/22 21:32Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's title hopes received another blow last night when he was hit with a 10-place grid penalty for taking a new engine component.
Charles Leclerc MUST stop Red Bull going six in a row, pointless Mick Schumacher needs a statement performance, and will Lewis Hamilton's bad back hold out amid porpoising row? Seven things to look out for at the Canadian Grand Prix
17/06/22 19:00With speculation in the paddock swirling around drivers and championship points vanishing quicker than a Ferrari engine, Montreal is another hugely important weekend on the calendar.
Lewis Hamilton returns to running as he steps up his recovery for Canadian Grand Prix after back trouble in Azerbaijan... with 'stretching, acupuncture and cryo each day'
17/06/22 12:27The seven-time Formula One world champion had to be dragged from his car after finishing fourth in Azerbaijan last week as Mercedes continued to experience extreme porpoising with their cars.
'We want change': George Russell backs F1's decision to 'reduce or eliminate' porpoising on medical grounds even if it HARMS Mercedes' chances of catching Red Bull in championship race
17/06/22 07:01George Russell has welcomed the FIA's decision to 'reduce or eliminate' porpoising after Lewis Hamilton suffered with severe back pain in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Relief for Lewis Hamilton as Formula One chiefs vow to 'reduce or eliminate' porpoising on medical grounds - just days after his agonising back pain in Baku... but it could slow down the struggling Mercedes cars even more!
16/06/22 18:32Seven-time world champion Hamilton, 37, grimaced in pain as he struggled to get out of his Mercedes after his car bounced up and down at high speed throughout Sunday's 51-lap race in Baku.
Lewis Hamilton was NOT exaggerating his back injury in Baku, insists Daniel Ricciardo - after Red Bull chief Christian Horner accused him of following Mercedes' orders to 'b****' as much as possible
16/06/22 11:20Daniel Ricciardo insists Lewis Hamilton was not exaggerating his back injury after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and believes Formula One drivers do not deserve to go through 'unnecessary' pain.
Mercedes take the blame for Lewis Hamilton's back problem in the Azerbaijan GP by admitting they pushed him 'too far' and caused 'significant discomfort'... but team confirm he WILL race in Montreal
15/06/22 13:00The seven-time world champion suffered in the championship standings at the weekend, losing further ground on the likes of Max Verstappen by finishing down in fourth at the Baku City Circuit.
'Back to it': Lewis Hamilton gets back behind the wheel following fears he would miss the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling with back pain in Azerbaijan... as Mercedes star looks to get season off and running in Montreal
15/06/22 10:12There were fears over the Brit's participation at the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend after being seen nursing his injury following another miserable race in Azerbaijan last Sunday.
'She is TOTALLY qualified... we need to change attitudes': Lewis Hamilton leaps to the defence of Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff against trolls who slammed her credentials and opinions
15/06/22 09:37Schiff has competed in racing events since 2010 and recently became a diversity and inclusion ambassador for the all-female W-series before being offered a punditry role on Sky Sports.
Jos Verstappen claims 'a challenged Max is an EVEN BETTER Max' after F1 world champion comes from third to win in Baku... with the Red Bull driver extra 'motivated' to right the wrongs of Monaco, according to his dad
14/06/22 06:20Despite extending his championship lead ahead of Charles Leclerc, Max was frustrated at his third-placed finish and his dad believes that extra motivation took him to greater heights in Baku.
'Stop acting like a panto dame!': F1 grandee John Watson says Lewis Hamilton's back pain is just a sign that age is catching up with him after Mercedes driver struggled to exit car at Azerbaijan GP
13/06/22 21:30In danger of being a 'pantomime dame', as Formula One grandee John Watson suggested last night of Lewis Hamilton, or a victim of seriously incapacitating injuries? Or, indeed, both?
Leclerc on pole is no problem for Verstappen, Mercedes and Hamilton may be lumbered with their porpoising issue and Alonso still shines at 40 after breaking Schumacher's record... seven things we learned from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
13/06/22 17:00There was lots to get stuck into regarding the post-race fall-out as Sportsmail looks at the seven things we learned from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after an entertaining race in Baku.
Christian Horner accuses Mercedes of telling Lewis Hamilton to 'b****' as much as possible about his back pain during the Azerbaijan GP... as the Red Bull chief insists it would be 'unfair' for F1 officials to change safety rules over porpoising complaints
13/06/22 14:48Hamilton (left and right) looked to be in some discomfort during the weekend's race in Baku, where he lost further ground in the F1 championship by finishing down in fourth place.
'It looks terrible and feels 100 times worse': Lewis Hamilton admits he is struggling with back pain but says he WILL be fit for Montreal after he was seen nursing his injury following yet another miserable race in Azerbaijan
13/06/22 07:31The 37-year-old was seen holding his lower back as he walked away from his vehicle after Sunday's race in Baku, and even in interviews with media later on, his hand remained behind him.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Lewis Hamilton says he suffered the most painful race of his CAREER in Baku... but if his bouncing horror of a Mercedes 's***box' was the cause of the discomfort, his 37 years hardly helped him as he battled to finish fourth
12/06/22 21:30JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: Even if there was a hint of Olivier playing Lear about Lewis Hamilton's agonised climb out of his car, the damage done to his back may see him miss the Canadian Grand Prix.
'S*** happens': Max Verstappen feels no sympathy for Charles Leclerc after taking advantage of his Ferrari rival's engine failure to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and open up a 21-point lead at the top of the drivers' standings
12/06/22 18:55Max Verstappen spared no sympathy for Charles Leclerc after he took advantage of a race-ending engine failure for his Ferrari Formula One rival to cruise to an unchallenged win in Baku.
'Disappointed' and 'hurt' Charles Leclerc calls on Ferrari to find the cause for his engine failure to make sure Azerbaijan Grand Prix nightmare does NOT 'happen again'
12/06/22 17:05Disaster struck for the Monegasque driver as a plume of smoke started to come out of his Ferrari after 20 laps, just as he was battling with Verstappen at the front.
'It's KILLING me': Lewis Hamilton gives Mercedes an injury scare as he climbs out his car holding his back after finishing fourth in Baku to make him a doubt for the Canadian Grand Prix next week, with bouncing Mercedes causing the Brit pain
12/06/22 15:08Lewis Hamilton was left holding his back in pain after getting out of his car following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and is a doubt for next week's Canada GP.
Lewis Hamilton makes another bold style statement in a garish silk Versace co-ord as Formula One ace makes an appearance at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
12/06/22 13:57The Formula One star, 37, teamed his silk, pink and blue floral button-up - which featured ornate yellow designs - with matching shorts.
Ferrari suffer Azerbaijan GP horror-show as Charles Leclerc joins team-mate Carlos Sainz in failing to finish the race after his engine failed... leaving way clear for Red Bull to dominate Baku race
12/06/22 12:00Ferrari endured a major setback in their hopes of winning the constructors' and drivers' championship after suffering a double DNF at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen WINS Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz crash OUT in a disastrous double-DNF, with Sergio Perez second and George Russell taking third ahead of Lewis Hamilton
12/06/22 09:00JONATHAN McEVOY IN BAKU: The Dutchman triumphed after his Red Bull team made his success easier by shuffling Sergio Perez out of the way. Verstappen leads his garage-mate by 21 points.
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Ewan McGregor ends 10,000-mile journey after he is spotted driving a bright yellow VW Beetle through town
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Tyson Fury appears in 'good spirits' as he breaks cover following brother Tommy's shock split from Molly-Mae Hague - after dad John's brutal swipe
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Sharon Osbourne, 71, takes a swipe at Donald Trump and recreates an iconic X Factor moment as she attends Taylor Swift's London show
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King visits Southport to speak to knife attack survivors: Charles will hold private sit down with children during trip to Merseyside today
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Sir Ian McKellen, 85, reveals he's scared to leave the house after he 'chipped his vertebrae and fractured wrist' during shock fall at West End show
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Inside Leigh-Anne Pinnock's woodland party for daughters' third birthday - from an inflatable bubble house to personalised Hamleys teddy bears
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I went on Dragons' Den and discovered a bombshell family secret - I thought I was delusional at first but it changed my life forever
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Jason Manford's new game show The Answer Run slammed as 'cheaply-made nonsense' as BBC viewers beg for series to be axed
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Richard Hammond is 'happy to be doing something meaningful' as he highlights men's mental health issues ahead of The Grand Tour final episode
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These now-£13.45 exfoliating pads will leave your skin brighter and clearer: 'Helps keep skin clear and bump free' (save 40% off today)
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Stacey Solomon slips into a figure-hugging gold dress as she poses with daughters Rose, 2, and Belle, 18 months, on lavish £3k Turkey trip
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Hollywood star shocks fans by eating ultra-poisonous berry from London garden while asking fans 'what is this?'
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EXCLUSIVENick Knowles, 61, packs on the PDA with fiancée Katie Dadzie, 33, at the gym as he continues to slim down for Strictly after 3.5 stone weight loss
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Minnie Driver, 54, shows off her incredible figure in a cut out swimsuit from idyllic tropical beach - but all is not what it seems
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Antiques Roadshow expert yelps in pain as he accidentally slices hand with pen knife - and gasps 'I just stabbed myself!'
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Lauryn Goodman gives son's bedroom a makeover with £200 lamps and bespoke curtains at her home as Celebs Go Dating Salary is revealed
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This Morning fans blast Josie Gibson for 'tuning out and staring into space' - accusing her of 'playing Candy Crush' when she thinks the cameras are off
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It Ain't Half Hot Mum actor John Clegg dies aged 90 as tributes pour in for beloved BBC star
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Richard Madeley pulls out of Good Morning Britain - with familiar face forced to step in to host alongside Kate Garraway
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I found 13 new ME+EM pieces to add to your basket now - including a chic trench coat, black eyelet belt and winter clogs
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Emily Atack cradles baby son Barney as she takes him to his first family BBQ with boyfriend Alistair Garner and mother Kate
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EXCLUSIVEJLS star JB Gill hits back at 'fix' criticism after facing backlash for previous dance experience as he prepares to go on a certain show
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Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat empire grows: Presenter reveals plans to open 'new shop' at his £1million pub The Windmill
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Mrs Hinch chokes back tears as she returns to social media following her father's death and details her struggle to manage her 'rollercoaster of grief'
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Eamonn Holmes reveals truth behind GB News absence after disappearing from screens - and confirms when he'll return to his morning show
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Dating show dubbed 'wilder than Geordie Shore' axed - despite plans for it to 'take on Love Island and Ex On The Beach' as summer staple
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The Jam's Bruce Foxton, 68, is forced to quit his band due to health reasons as he shares heartbreaking statement with his 'lifelong wonderful fans'
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Jesy Nelson wears tummy-flashing white top while teasing new release in Milan as she suffers major snub from Little Mix in 13th anniversary post
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Strictly Come Dancing lands three nominations at the National Television Awards despite sea of scandals as the full shortlist is revealed
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Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean shares peek inside secret love bubble with Tony Hawk's son
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This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard are snubbed an NTA nomination as co-star Alison Hammond throws them out the category
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Mel C reveals she broke down in tears as she discovered her family's history with activism and struggles to survive the Great Famine
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Charlotte Dawson says 'my world has come crashing down' as she recalls the moment she found out her fiancé had been sexting another woman
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Paul Hollywood sends fans wild as he teases Deadpool special of Bake Off with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman by sharing throwback snap
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Salma Hayek looks chic in a black pencil dress as Zoe Kravitz celebrates her directorial debut with dad Lenny at Blink Twice afterparty
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Who is Paul Mescal's new girlfriend Gracie Abrams? Meet Taylor Swift's best friend and daughter of famous movie director as they are seen strolling around London
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Strictly's Amy Dowden is the latest star to snub Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima as she wades in on tarnished show's bullying row
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Myleene Klass puts on a busty display in a plunging swimsuit as she models her latest Next collection
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Melanie Griffith, 67, shows off her trendy sense of style in a fun Blondie T-shirt as she heads out for a stroll in Beverly Hills
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Ashley Graham goes skinny dipping during naughty weekend away with husband Justin Ervin
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Charlie Sheen's rarely seen twins support troubled mom Brooke Mueller after Matthew Perry investigation
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Cara Delevingne cuts a trendy figure in a glitzy leather jacket with girlfriend Minke - after hitting the red carpet at Blink Twice premiere
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EXCLUSIVETom Cruise's daughter Suri, 18, moves into Carnegie Mellon dorm with mom Katie Holmes - as actor films Mission Impossible
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Kylie Jenner is almost busting out of her low-cut swimsuit as she debuts 'sexiest Khy drop yet'
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FKA Twigs flashes her panties beneath sheer shorts as she gets dinner with Julia Fox in NYC
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Celebs Go Dating returns! Helen Flanagan flirts with a gay man and calls herself 'a psycho b****' as she struggles to re-enter dating world
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Teen Mom Farrah Abraham prepares daughter Sophia for big milestone ahead of 16th birthday
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Taylor Swift meets two young girls injured in Southport knife rampage at Wembley gig
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Blake Lively snapped at ANOTHER reporter over 'unclassy' 2008 Penn Badgley question - amid It Ends With Us drama
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Star Wars' $180M-budget prequel series The Acolyte CANCELED by Disney+ after one season
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Kourtney Kardashian shares loved up throwback snaps with husband Travis Barker in Milan
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Taylor Swift gushes that she has 'the best view in London' before 'struggling with her piano' as rain falls during night seven of her Wembley Eras Tour
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BBC Radio 2 reveals six-hour tribute to Steve Wright on what would have been his 70th birthday after star's 'unexpected' death
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Strictly star Annabel Croft's joy as her son gets engaged to jewellery firm heiress a year after tragic death of her beloved husband
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The secret signals of Meghan Markle's £90,065 Colombia 'tour-drobe'
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Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon is pregnant! Actress reveals she's expecting second child with footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson
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Lara Worthington shows off her incredible figure in a swimsuit as she goes surfing with husband Sam in Costa Rica
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Chappell Roan slams her 'weird' fans for asking for photo in angry F-word rant on TikTok
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Janelle Monáe is scorching hot in red bikini while posing on a yacht during summer getaway to idyllic Italy
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Katy Perry looks edgy in leather jacket and shorts while promoting her album 143 after her lead single flopped
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MAFS star Ella Morgan's bold claim leaves Celebs Go Dating fans in disbelief as they declare 'You've only been on one show!'
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Camilla tucked into ice cream, Prince William served burgers out of a van and Kate tried local food in the Bahamas... but Charles said no to insect cake
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Euphoria star Jacob Elordi admits he felt 'disenfranchised and directionless' after series made him a celebrity
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Catfish star Nev Schulman breaks down as he discusses horror accident in which he broke his neck
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EXCLUSIVEChris Kamara is making his TV comeback after his devastating speech apraxia diagnosis as he joins forces with close friend Ben Shephard
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EXCLUSIVEInside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's family home as star reveals BOTH his daughters, their partners and grandkids live at his manor
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Jessica Alba displays her cleavage in a busty black top and matching high-waisted trousers in New York City
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Channing Tatum plants a kiss on Zoe Kravitz as they enjoy a date night at Taylor Swift's London concert
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EXCLUSIVEQueen Elizabeth II said Donald Trump was 'very rude': Astonishing claim revealed in new book
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Mark Hamill gets emotional over death of Star Wars castmate Carrie Fisher and reveals how he feels about sci-fi franchise now
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Jeans Queen: Camilla looks effortlessly fabulous in denim and a puffer jacket as she wraps up on family day out
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Ben Affleck is 'very focused' on getting daughter Violet ready for college amid Jennifer Lopez divorce rumors
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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department tops the Billboard Hot 200 for 15th week... and it's NOT due to digital variants
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Machine Gun Kelly says his daughter Casie, 15, convinced him to stop using drugs: 'That was step one for me'
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The simple mistake teenage LA 'gangsters' made that saw them charged with murder of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor
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Paris Hilton accounts for damage after her music video trailer caught fire: 'Literally melted and burned to a crisp'
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Love Island couple in 'shock SPLIT' just weeks after leaving the villa - after she was spotted looking VERY cosy with a rival hunk
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Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen, 66, 'is arrested for domestic violence after shoving his wife'
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Channing Tatum plans to sell Taylor Swift's Eras Tour guitar picks 'for charity' after singer's dad gifted them to him during London show
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Why do the videos of the Sussexes' faux royal tour to Columbia not have sound?
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Suki Waterhouse is '70s chic in a cropped pink top and flares as she supports friend Zoe Kravitz's new movie Blink Twice at London premiere
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Chappell Roan admits she does not care about being a success and reveals the one job she is most scared to do
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Larsa Pippen makes barbed remark about THOSE Marcus Jordan sniffing snaps - three months on from split
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EXCLUSIVEMolly Mae-Hague takes her daughter Bambi to a petting farm as she focuses on motherhood in wake of split from Tommy Fury
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Tommy Fury's publishers 'try to save boxer's upcoming memoir' following shock split from Molly-Mae Hague as they slash the price
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Millie Bobby Brown's debut WWII novel Nineteen Steps is being developed into a Netflix movie
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Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Jolie officially DROPS actor's surname amid rift and bitter Angelina Jolie divorce
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Strictly star Pete Wicks refuses to quit BBC show despite training with three broken ribs after horror injury on another reality show
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Salma Hayek puts on a leggy display in a little black dress as she attends the premiere of Blink Twice in London
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Taylor Lautner arrives at ex Taylor Swift's Wembley show as fans speculate the singer's former flame Harry Styles could join her on stage
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Zoe Kravitz and fiancé Channing Tatum put on a loved-up display at the European premiere of her directorial debut Blink Twice - starring her beau
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Michael Keaton reveals how he feels about Batgirl axe - after reprising Batman role for shelved $100m film
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Looking shipshape! Queen Mary of Denmark is elegant in nautical stripes as she joins King Frederik for annual summer cruise
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Halle Berry reveals Bond star Pierce Brosnan 'restored her faith in men' amid rollercoaster Eric Benet marriage
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Madonna, 66, holds hands with new love Akeem Morris, 28 and poses with her children at birthday party in Roman amphitheater
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Taylor Swift hails Maisie Peters 'the most amazing opening act possible' as she takes to the stage at Wembley
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EXCLUSIVE'He's lost it': Taylor Swift breaks silence after Donald Trump shares AI generated images claiming singer is endorsing him for 2024 election
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EXCLUSIVEWhat Jennifer Garner's 'look of love' at Ben Affleck REALLY means: Body language expert reveals all as exes reunite amid JLo marriage misery
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Inside Celebs Go Dating's raunchiest series to date - from 'sackable' scandal and 'missing' star to teary heart-to-hearts
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Olivia Wilde displays her toned abs in a black sports bra and leggings as she leaves the gym in Los Angeles
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Lauren Goodger left heartbroken as she reveals family and friends 'vanished' from her life following the tragic death of baby daughter Lorena
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Diddy sex trafficking accuser Adria English files police report against star - after launching $50bn civil suit
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Bella Thorne glows as she cozies up to her fiance Mark Emms at the HollyShorts Fest
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Cara Delevingne is effortlessly stylish in a bejewelled jacket and pinstripe trousers as she hits the red carpet at Blink Twice premiere in London
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Celebrity MasterChef: Chloe Burrows and Danielle Harold lead the new stars battling it out in the kitchen
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Yellowstone producers close Texas casting call for concert scene after 'overwhelming' number of applications
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Sydney Sweeney flashes her toned legs during LA outing - after wowing with cheeky Instagram thirst traps
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Justin Bieber flashes his tattooed chest at dinner without pregnant wife Hailey Bieber - ahead of her due date
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Jenna Ortega puts her cleavage on display in a black-and-white corset as she promotes Beetlejuice sequel in NYC
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Guy Ritchie's wife Jacqui posts a heartfelt tribute as the couple celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary
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Billie Piper looks UNRECOGNISABLE with rotten teeth and scars as she's seen the first time in new trailer for Netflix's star-studded series KAOS
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EastEnders star Vicki Michelle, 73, is seen for the first time since suffering a serious fall sporting a sling for her broken shoulder
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Kelly Brook strips NAKED and teases a glimpse of sideboob while enjoying a scenic bath with very hunky husband Jeremy Parisi on safari getaway
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Chrissy Teigen flashes her tummy when taking the kids toy shopping in Beverly Hills - as John Legend is left carrying the bags
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Kendall Jenner flashes the flesh in nude lingerie under a see-through dress as she talks 'sexy' Tory Burch campaign
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Jude Law bares his chest in a vest and blazer and sports loafers without socks as he strolls through New York City with wife Phillipa Coan
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Kim Kardashian shows off tiny waist as she and daughter North West, 11, go shopping with their dog Sushi in NYC
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EXCLUSIVEMolly-Mae Hague is putting her feelings about Tommy Fury's 'cheating scandal' aside to prioritise on baby Bambi - as star heads for a drive with a friend
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Jeremy Clarkson leaves Kaleb Cooper worried about his health after embarrassing holiday mishap
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Renée Zellweger, 55, looks smitten with toyboy love interest Leo Woodall, 27, as they film scenes for Bridget Jones 4 outside her flat in Borough Market
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Dame Judi Dench breaks down in tears over death of late husband as Jay Blades scrambles to console her on Channel 4 series The Odd Couple
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Abbey Clancy flaunts her incredible figure in a skimpy white bikini for fun clip with husband Peter Crouch before the footballer leaves her speechless with X-rated quip
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Maya Jama flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy bikini and mesh cover-up while celebrating her 30th birthday at boozy bash in Ibiza
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Eamonn Holmes replaced on GB News with no explanation as familiar face drafted in after his fiery clash with guest
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Charli XCX flaunts her incredible figure in VERY racy rain-soaked SKIMS shoot - amid plastic surgery claims
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Loose Women fans slam Kéllé Bryan for 'trolling' Ruth Langsford about Eamonn Holmes split as she defiantly wears wedding ring on ITV show
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Love Island star Harry Baker reveals he ballooned to 20st after gorging on McDonald's and how 7st weight loss gave him confidence to enter as a bombshell
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Kesha flashes her butt in a skimpy miniskirt at the airport... after posing nude
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As Renée Zellweger wraps up filming final scenes for Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - everything we know about the much-anticipated fourth instalment
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Matthew Perry's grieving fans pay tribute to him on what would have been his 55th birthday: 'You didn't deserve this'
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Countryfile file fans 'switch off' in rage as they brand BBC show 'joyless' and 'a waste of time' just minutes into episode
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It Ends With Us fans stunned by Justin Baldoni's powerful speech amid Blake Lively drama: 'Exactly how the film should be promoted'
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Demi Moore's daughter Tallulah, 30, bravely shows off an image from her skin picking disorder battle
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EXCLUSIVEInside Suri Cruise's dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University as she leaves Katie Holmes' luxury NYC pad
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Harry Styles flashes his knee tattoos in shorts as he's mobbed by fans in London - amid speculation he'll join ex Taylor Swift on stage TONIGHT
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Will Harry and Meghan help put a former cartel city to the top of the tourist travel list? How Colombia's Cali was once off-limits before being rebranded as a party capital
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Martine McCutcheon, 48, puts on a busty display in a plunging black bodysuit and skimpy denim shorts amid sun-soaked Marbella getaway
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Emily in Paris is not just for your daughter! Our stylist reveals how over 50s can copy her style - and the one fashion secret she borrows from Diana
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Myleene Klass shares topless throwback getting a pregnancy cast and packing on the PDA with Simon Motson as she shares gushing tribute to her fiancé
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Victoria's Secret model Daniela Braga's home ransacked by burglars who stole $1million of belongings
