2 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Cruz Beckham hits the studio with British indie legends as he looks to finally launch music career
HE is revamping himself into a guitar hero and now Cruz Beckham has found the perfect mentor.
Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard told me he’s struck up a close friendship with the youngest son of Posh and Becks and is helping to guide his career.
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SplashThe Kooks frontman has struck up a friendship with Cruz Beckham[/caption]
Luke, whose brilliant new single with The Kooks, Sunny Baby, is out now, said: “He has really good taste in music.
“We chat about early Bee Gees – there aren’t many people I can do that with.
“We started writing songs together and we’ve become mates.
“I’d just love to help him navigate [a career in music].
“He’s naturally going to come under criticism because of who his parents are.
“He’s aware of that.
“It was great when he said ‘Jesus was a nepo baby too.’
“I thought that was quite a funny response.”
I caught up with Luke back in January ahead of the release of their new album Never/Know which is out on 9 May.
Sunny Baby is the perfect summer jam and with any hope will cheer up the weather.
I’m sure it’ll hit the spot with fans of the indie group but Luke told me his son Julian is already a massive fan.
He added: “Julian sings Sunny Baby and he’ll say, ‘It’s daddy’s song.’
“It’s cute.”
JENNA’S SPECS AND THE CITY
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2 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Inside Britain’s luxury tiny homes that are covered in marble, offer a ‘mansion’ feel for £169k & are fully portable
BRITS now have the chance to live in a house fit for a Hollywood star but for a fraction of the price.
A family-run UK business is now selling tiny homes in a lavish finish for as little as £48,000.
Instagram/@csvanguardltdCS Vanguard Park Homes sells luxury tiny homes in the UK which are fully portable[/caption]
Instagram/@csvanguardltdThe homes are created to look like luxurious mansions[/caption]
Instagram/@csvanguardltdSome of the homes – which have swanky interiors – are 60ft wide[/caption]
Instagram/@csvanguardltdSome of the homes offer marble finishes with gold accents[/caption]
CS Vanguard Park Homes are completely mobile, meaning they can be placed in a flexible number of spaces, depending on council permission.
While static homes have been popular among the Traveller community for years, the affordable abodes could also help people struggling to get on the ladder.
They could also be ideal for those keen to ‘live the high life’, without having to fork out for a pricey mortgage.
While you may think the homes will be poky, some designs are as wide as 60ft, which is more than twice the size of the average UK house.
The luxury pads – which take six months to construct – start in price at £48,000, and customers can customise the interior.
This includes choosing the bedroom number, kitchen look and layout.
After a consultation, which includes a workshop tour and design discussion, the business creates a tailored plan.
They also share the quotation for the design, with houses typically costing under £169,000.
The website states: “If you are happy to go ahead, we will offer you an available building slot and take a small deposit.”
The company advises that homeowners should contact local planning consultants to ensure there are no issues with the new home.
The last stage of the process is the delivery of the stylish home, and it is the customer’s responsibility to organise this and provide insurance.
The CS Vanguard Park Homes website added: “It is your responsibility to make sure there are no issues that may affect the delivery and siting process.
“Your home is checked and photographed before it is handed over to the delivery team.
“CS Vanguard Ltd except no responsibility for any damage caused during the delivery process.”
Instagram/@csvanguardltdYou can ‘live the high life’, without having to fork out for a pricey mortgage[/caption]
The insides of the homes are fully customisableInstagram/@csvanguardltdInstagram/@csvanguardltdYou can add large baths and marble decor to the interior for a luxe feel[/caption]
Instagram/@csvanguardltdThe luxury pads take six months to construct and start from £48,000[/caption]
The home price comes with a 20-year waterproof warranty, along with a combi gas boiler, integrated kitchen appliances.
Some of the popular added extras that can be purchased include mirror televisions and air conditioning.
CS Vanguard Park Homes have racked up a large following on social media, with one video of the £169,000 55ft by 22ft three-bedroom Houghton House, catching people’s attention.
Instagram/@csvanguardltdOne of the homes they created had a pretty pink bath[/caption]
Instagram/@csvanguardltdWhether you prefer a modern feel or more classic, you can create a design with the team[/caption]
One fan wrote on their page: “Omg why [can’t] you be in the States. So many of us would purchase, me being first.”
Another added: “Listen this looks better than a closet in NYC for $2,300 a month. Spacious enough for me and mobile, [so] I can move wherever and whenever.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “That’s a beautiful home. I wish I had one.”
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
TINY houses can be in the UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
According to Planning Geek, constructing a granny annexe in your garden usually means you’ll need planning permission, especially if it has a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
This is because it’s seen as a separate living space rather than just an extension of your main home.
However, if you’re thinking about converting an existing outbuilding, like a garage, into a granny annexe or a tiny home, you might not need planning permission.
That said, it’s important to make sure the space doesn’t end up being a fully self-contained unit – for instance, if the converted area doesn’t include cooking facilities, it might not be classified as a separate dwelling.
It’s also worth noting that, while certain small outbuildings can be constructed under permitted development rights, the NAPC points out that this usually applies to structures like sheds or garages, rather than self-contained annexes.
According to The Tiny Housing, a tiny home on wheels must not exceed 2.55 meters in width to be road-legal in the UK. Also, with a standard car licence, the length cannot be more than seven meters.
While tiny homes offer an alternative living solution, they must comply with local planning and building regulations.
Always check with your local council to ensure compliance with all regulations.
Getty Images - GettyBBC Sport is set to undergo a major shake-up to its programming[/caption]
BBCSportsday is set to be axed under the plans[/caption]
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The proposal will involve the closure of 27 positions, but those impacted may be able to apply for 27 newly created jobs, reports The Times.
The BBC said the changes would be subject to consultation with trade unions and that the savings were being delivered as part of its Value for All strategy.
Voluntary redundancy will also be offered to the majority of staff on the sports desk.
One insider claimed the move will “effectively kill sports news on television” as the BBC switches to a more modern output.
A BBC Sport spokeswoman said: “The proposed changes would allow us to enhance our storytelling and live event coverage to ensure we remain relevant and deliver more value for audiences across the UK.”
The new jobs at the Beeb are expected to see more resources given to football coverage and the BBC’s digital output on its website.
These are all likely being done to try and improve the reach of the broadcaster.
One of the proposed new roles is for a “Football Correspondent (Tactics)” who will be responsible for “delivering tactical insights to football fans”.
The BBC News Channel will see the majority of its sports bulletins axed, with a greater focus on placing breaking sports stories on the website.
However, sports bulletins on BBC One’s network news at 1pm, 6pm, and 10pm will remain unchanged in terms of the amount of sports news provided.
In the short-term, three presenters and two correspondents are expected to be made redundant, reports MailOnline, and there are also expected to be job cuts to some producers.
A source told the Mail: “It feels like they are killing sports news on television.
“Those involved are distraught. It came as a shock and it’s fair to say that none of them saw it coming. They’re basically decimating the output of sports news on television.”
Sportsday was first broadcast in 2001 and airs 12 times each day from Monday-Thursday, and 11 times on a Friday.
More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online
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2 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Man Utd vs Real Sociedad LIVE SCORE: Red Devils welcome La Real to Old Trafford for Europa League last-16 second leg
MANCHESTER UNITED are set for another fierce night under the Old Trafford night as they host Real Sociedad for the second leg of their last-16 Europa League tie.
United, who have meagre around the lower reaches of the Premier League table for much of the season, have found solace in European action with an unbeaten record in the competition so far.
Their Spanish opposition have had a comedown since their Champions League campaign last season. Imanol Alguacil’s side are currently 11th in LaLiga but boast a commendable homegrown squad that would revel for a chance in the final in Bilbao.
The winner will likely face Olympique Lyonnais in the next round, who are 3-1 up in their tie against FCSB.
Plus, SunSport will bring you all the latest from Spurs’ blockbuster second leg against AZ Alkmaar.
“Those involved are distraught. It came as a shock and it’s fair to say that none of them saw it coming. They’re basically decimating the output of sports news on television.”
Sportsday first broadcast in 2001 and airs 12 times each day from Monday-Thursday, and 11 times on Friday.
A BBC Sport spokeswoman said: “The proposed changes would allow us to enhance our storytelling and live event coverage to ensure we remain relevant and deliver more value for audiences across the UK.”
The shake-up comes amid major change for sport on the BBC.
Long-time Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is stepping down from his role as host with three new presenters filling the void.
2 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Katie Price stuns fans as she strips down to TINY bikini for sizzling high fashion campaign with boyfriend JJ
KATIE Price has stunned fans as she stripped down to a barely-there bikini for a sizzling high fashion campaign.
The former glamour model, 46, returned to her roots for the racy shoot alongside boyfriend JJ Slater.
DieselKatie Price has stunned fans as she stripped to a tiny bikini for a high fashion shoot with a major brand[/caption]
Pricey sizzled as she showed off her body tattoos as part of Diesel’s SS25 collectionDiesel The former glamour model was spilling out of a denim bikini for the shootDiesel DIESELThe chaotic campaign also featured her boyfriend JJ Slater[/caption]
DIESELJJ, 31, posed as a waxer in the snaps, which were set in a chaotic salon[/caption]
Katie could be seen posing in a tiny grey denim bikini for a brand new campaign with clothing company Diesel.
The snaps left her fans hot under the collar as Pricey showed off her body tattoos, including a giant one running across her stomach.
Mum-of-five Katie was snapped standing in front of an upright tanning bed as she wore her jet black hair up in a gigantic bun.
The photoshoot appeared to be set in a beauty saloon, decorated with pink walls as well as a pink beautician’s chair.
Her MAFS star boyfriend JJ, 31, was also included in the shot as he sported a grey gilet which appeared to be the same material and acting as a waxer.
The shoot is part of Diesel’s SS25 collection, with a video for the newly launched campaign showing various different rooms before arriving into the chaotic salon that features Katie and JJ.
Sharing one snap from the shoot showing her clutching a black bag as her breasts spill out of the tiny bikini, Katie wrote: “Who says the Pricey can’t do high fashion.”
Fans flooded her with comments, with one writing: “Never underestimate the Pricey.”
A second swooned: “Absolutely beautiful Katie! Have lovely weekend.”
“Congratulations ANGEL best pics yet,” said a third fan.
While a fourth commented: “Insane level of gorgeousness.”
In her latest TikTok video with her daughter Princess, 17, she can be seen lip-syncing to Jessie J‘s song, Price Tag.
But it wasn’t their performance that got fans talking, it was Katie‘s face.
In the video, she had a very snatched jawline, that is the result of recent surgery on her face.
But fans were concerned by the change in the way her face looked, with one saying: “Is Katie ok?”
Katie Price's Surgery: A Timeline
1998 – Katie underwent her first breast augmentation taking her from a natural B cup to a C cup. She also had her first liposuction
1999 – Katie had two more boob jobs in the same year, one taking her from a C cup to a D cup, and then up to an F cup
2006 – Katie went under the knife to take her breasts up to a G cup
2007 – Katie had a rhinoplasty and veneers on her teeth
2008 – Katie stunned fans by reducing her breasts from an F cup to a C cup
2011 – Going back to an F cup, Katie also underwent body-contouring treatment and cheek and lip fillers
2014/5 – Following a nasty infection, Katie had her breast implants removed
2016 – Opting for bigger breasts yet again, Katie had another set of implants, along with implants, Botox and lip fillers
2017 – After a disastrous ‘threading’ facelift, Katie also had her veneers replaced. She also had her eighth boob job taking her to a GG cup
2018 – Katie went under the knife yet again for a facelift
2019 – After jetting to Turkey, Katie had a face, eye and eyelid lift, Brazilian bum lift and a tummy tuck
2020 – Katie has her 12th boob job in Belgium to correct botched surgery and a new set of veneers
2021 – In a complete body overhaul, she opts for eye and lip lifts, liposuction under her chin, fat injected into her bum and full body liposuction
2022 – Katie undergoes another brow and eye lift-and undergoes ‘biggest ever’ boob job in Belgium, her 16th in total
2023 – Opting for a second rhinoplasty, Katie also gets a lip lift at the same time as well as new lip filler throughout the year
2024 – Katie has her 17th boob job in Brussels after revealing she wanted to downsize. She performed at Dublin Pride just days later and surgeons warned the lack of recovery posed a risk of infection
2 days agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘A dog is a weapon – so don’t thank me for avoiding yours’
In MetroTalk: A reader would like you to know that the correct response is to apologise not thank him when he waits for your dog to vacate the vicinity.
