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Sabrina Carpenter has responded to the ‘pearl clutching’ criticism of her new album cover which features the singer on all fours with a suit-wearing figure behind her, as well as defending her sexually provocative lyrics05:31, 29 Aug 2025Sabrina Carpenter has hit back at her critics as she defended her “really bold” lyrics(Image: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Im)Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has fired back at detractors of her forthcoming album Man’s Best Friend after they slammed the risqué nature of her lyrics and album artwork, branding her guilty of ‘exploiting the male gaze. ‘.”It is not for the pearl clutchers. The album is not for any pearl clutchers no,” the 26 year old songstress declared to Gayle King on CBS Mornings. “But I also think that even pearl clutchers can listen to an album like that in their own solitude and find something that makes them smirk and chuckle to themselves”.Sabrina acknowledged that her songwriting can be “really bold” and not necessarily something you’d “want to sing in front of other people.” Yet this was precisely the draw she believed would captivate audiences.”It’s like it’s almost TMI,” Carpenter observed”But I think about being at a concert with, you know, however many young women I see in the front row that are screaming at the top of their lungs with their best friends and you can go like, “Oh, we can all like sigh of relief, like, this is just fun and and that’s all it has to be. “‘”.Sabrina admitted it’s ‘almost TMI’ during an interview with Gayle King(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The two-time Grammy winner has also faced backlash for the provocative choreography she performs whilst singing her track Juno during her Short n’ Sweet Tour, alongside controversy surrounding the album’s cover image, which depicts Sabrina positioned on all fours whilst an anonymous suited figure grasps her hair. Glasgow’s Women’s Aid was among the critics, labelling the image as “regressive” , reports the Mirror.They expressed their disapproval online, stating: “Picturing herself on all fours, with a man pulling her hair and calling it ‘Man’s Best Friend’ isn’t subversion. It’s a throwback to tired tropes that reduce women to pets, props, and possessions and promote an element of violence and control.”Despite the backlash, fans have rallied around Sabrina, suggesting that the contentious image is a satirical commentary on how she is perceived.One fan defended her on X, writing: “I’m seeing a lot of discourse about Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover… for those of you who may lack critical thinking skills, the cover is clearly satirical with a deeper meaning, portraying how the public views her, believing she is just for the male gaze,”.Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover and provocative lyrics recently came under fireHowever, another fan disagreed, arguing: “Satire only works when it clearly exposes, exaggerates, or critiques the thing it’s referencing. Rn, Sabrina’s cover recreates sexist imagery without disrupting it, so it reads as compliance, not commentary.”Regardless of the controversy, Sabrina’s career continues to flourish as Taylor Swift has revealed that they’ve collaborated on the title track of her forthcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl.Announcing the news on August 11, Taylor disclosed that the track is the sole duet featured on the album, which includes several songs titled Cancelled and Ruin the Friendship that are widely speculated to reference Taylor’s former best mate Blake Lively.Lively embroiled the 35 year old pop sensation in her acrimonious legal battle with her It Ends with Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni last year – who coincidentally had previously worked with Carpenter on the 2020 Disney+ musical drama Clouds.However, whilst Lively may have had grievances with Baldoni, the Espresso sensation felt quite differently, having only praise for Justin during their collaboration.”No one else could have made us also feel secure enough to give the performances that we did. [Plus] our editors and our cinematographer, like, I love the way the movie was shot,” Sabrina enthused to Access Hollywood .Sabrina Carpenter had a very different experience of working with Baldoni, to Blake Lively(Image: Samir Hussein/Getty Images)”It looks so beautiful. It makes everything come to life. I mean, the score, everything is done so beautifully. He paid attention to everything. Nothing was left unattended and I think that that’s a hard thing to do.”Blake had previously levelled accusations against the 41 year old director, alleging sexual harassment during production of his 2024 film It Ends With Us, whilst also claiming he orchestrated a vindictive smear campaign across social media and mainstream press following her takeover of his project.In the midst of a bitter dispute both inside and outside the courtroom, Lively’s legal team is accused of trying to blackmail Taylor into publicly supporting Blake in the disagreement. They allegedly threatened to leak ten years’ worth of text messages unless she complied, according to claims made by Baldoni’s defence lawyer Bryan Freedman.Article continues belowLively and Baldoni are set to go head-to-head in Manhattan US District Court next March, but it seems the public has already thrown their support behind him.In other news, Sabrina is due to take the stage at the fan-voted MTV Video Music Awards, which will be broadcast on September 7 on MTV and Paramount+. This year, the singer is in the running for an impressive eight awards, including video of the year (for Manchild), best pop artist, best pop (for Manchild), and best album. More

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been pictured together for the first time since the couple announced their engagement, as they attended a college football game05:12, 29 Aug 2025Their engagement took the world by storm(Image: Instagram: @taylorswift/@killatrav)Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been spotted for the first time since their engagement sent shockwaves around the globe.Kelce proposed after two years of dating Swift, with the pair sharing the announcement across both their Instagram accounts alongside the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” – a nod to Swift’s track ‘So High School’.Ed Kelce, Travis’s dad, has since disclosed that the engagement occurred around the period of the renowned New Heights podcast collaboration, whilst Patrick Mahomes revealed the duo contacted him and his spouse Brittany to break the news at roughly the same time.READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s spooky marriage confession resurfaces after Travis Kelce announcementTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift are beginning engaged life by taking in a college football game involving Kelce’s alma mater(Image: ESPN)On Thursday, the pair returned to the spotlight at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – home to Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs – for a Week 1 college football clash between Nebraska and Cincinnati, where both Kelce and brother Jason previously played during their university careers.Travis and Jason strolled the sidelines throughout pre-game preparations, soaking up the atmosphere for the Bearcats’ season kick-off, before linking up with Mahomes in a VIP box for the match. Shortly afterwards, Swift joined the group in their suite, with the delighted couple featured on ESPN’s coverage, reports the Mirror US.Following their explosive Instagram revelation – which has garnered 28 million likes, 2 million reposts and 9.6 million shares – Kelce was beaming as he made his comeback to the football scene. Swift has been spotted at numerous Chiefs matches over the past two seasons, building relationships with players as well as their partners.While Mahomes was already in the loop about the engagement news, it seems many others were completely in the dark, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday(Image: Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)Jones revealed: “I’m told via sources with the Kansas City Chiefs that this offseason Travis Kelce has seemed to compartmentalize a lot better to really kind of hone in and focus in a lot more on football, to kind of keep the outside stuff on the outside and the inside stuff on the inside.”So much so Hailey [Sutton] and Pete [Prisco] that I can tell you that this came as a big surprise to a number of folks within the Chiefs organization. They found out off of Instagram and so this hasn’t been known over there and they weren’t whispering about it.”Earlier this month, Swift appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast for a marathon two-hour episode where she chatted about her latest album and her growing passion for the sport since dating the NFL sensation.She gushed about how much she relishes attending matches and her admiration for the game, with expectations she’ll be present at several Chiefs fixtures this season during her touring hiatus.Swift was pictured sitting alongside Donna Kelce during a 2023 Chiefs clash with the Chicago Bears, following months of rumours swirling about the pair’s romance. She is expected to be present at several Chiefs matches this season, whilst she wraps up her new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ set for release in October.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson have seemingly ended their relationship, but fans are feeling ‘betrayed’ as it has been revealed they were never actually together23:33, 28 Aug 2025The latest Hollywood couple turned out to be a simple PR stunt (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Liam Neeson’s fans are feeling “betrayed” and baffled, as the truth behind his rumoured romance with Naked Gun co-star Pamela Anderson has been revealed.The Hollywood pair have been the talk of the town for weeks whilst publicising their upcoming film, but their blossoming connection appears to be “over”.However, there never was a romance to begin with.According to an exclusive report from Rob Shuter’s Substack, Anderson and Neeson have called it quits – despite never actually being an item in the first place. The duo’s flirty red carpet appearances, which many took as evidence of a budding romance, were actually part of a carefully orchestrated publicity campaign for Naked Gun.Fans were really hoping the pair had found love again(Image: Tristar Media/WireImage/Getty Images)Sources close to the production revealed to Shuter that Anderson and Neeson’s “romance” was entirely fabricated to boost box office sales.Fans are now expressing their fury over the revelation.One incensed supporter, who had clearly been rooting for the couple, established a Reddit forum titled “Betrayal: Pamela Anderson and Liam Were Never Together,” where other devotees shared their views on the non-existent relationship.Below a photograph of Neeson and Anderson at a premiere, the original poster declared: “It was a PR stunt. We should have known.”In the comments, someone shared the insider’s remarks to Shuter, which stated: “Their chemistry was real on camera, but off? It was strictly business Pamela Anderson is a pro, Liam Neeson is a pro – they knew leaning into the rumors would get attention.”Beneath the post, one devastated fan penned: “I can’t believe it, how dare they break our hearts! !”Social media users called the plan “weird” (Image: Getty Images)A second supporter confessed: “I’ll admit it – I was all in. I’m disappointed because I just love the idea of two older people finding each other and having a connection (eg Meryl Streep and Martin Short). It just feels cruel.”A third person expressed their frustration: “God I don’t ask for much,” whilst a fourth questioned angrily: “Damn, weren’t people cheering for him because he’d finally found love again after his wife passed?”.Neeson’s beloved wife, Natasha Richardson, died tragically at just 45 following a devastating brain injury from a skiing accident, leaving behind their 15-year marriage and two sons, Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28.Responding to the heartbreak, another fan revealed: “I was rooting for it for that reason, plus I was glad for her that she’d finally found a guy who wasn’t a skeevy dirtbag.”Meanwhile, another outraged viewer declared: “I don’t care what people say. This is plain f****** weird. There’s pretending to be flirty but saying ‘I’m madly in love with her’ is diabolical. LOL. IM MAD.”Additional reactions poured in, with fans writing: “I was always skeptical, but, at the same time, I wanted so badly to believe this one was real,” and “I, by default, presume that every Hollywood couple paraded in front of us is fake on some level.”Another chimed in: “Didn’t his son and his deceased wife’s sister make a comment about it too? That’s kind of… Idk, it seems a bit bizarre but maybe I’m just clutching my pearls.”The fan was alluding to Joely Richardson, the sister of Neeson’s late wife, who had posted several heart emojis on one of Anderson’s posts about Naked Gun, reports the Irish Star.In the meantime, Neeson’s son Daniel publicly endorsed his father’s apparent blossoming romance with Anderson. During their appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen noted that all of Neeson’s friends are “very much stanning this relationship” before turning to Daniel in the audience and asking, “right, Danny?” To which Daniel responded affirmatively from the crowd.Article continues belowHowever, fans continued to express their surprise, with one stating: “Nah, it’s weird. I’m kind of side eyeing both of them now.”Shuter’s source wrapped up by saying, “It was clever marketing. People want to believe in romance, and Hollywood knows love stories move tickets.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement this week, and fans have been left stunned by a resurfaced interview in which the singer spoke about getting married22:07, 28 Aug 2025Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after getting engaged.(Image: taylorswift/Instagram)Archive footage from over a decade ago has emerged showing Taylor Swift discussing her future marriage plans, gaining fresh attention this week after news broke of the singer-songwriter’s recent engagement to Travis Kelce.Taylor, 35, and NFL sensation Travis, also 35, revealed their engagement through a shared Instagram post on Tuesday. The romantic proposal occurred in the garden of the Kansas City Chiefs star’s residence, with additional details since emerging.In the wake of this announcement, old clips of Taylor hinting at her eventual wedding plans have resurfaced online. The interview footage spans back 17 years, recorded during her meteoric rise following her debut album two years earlier.The clip, now circulating across social media platforms, captures her appearance on GAC Nights in 2008. At the time, Taylor was promoting her sophomore release, Fearless, when she discussed the challenges of romance in the spotlight with presenter Suzanne Alexander.Taylor and her mum Andrea(Image: Getty Images North America)Reflecting on celebrity relationships, Taylor expressed admiration for country star Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman. She noted how the couple maintained privacy around their romance until marriage, whilst prioritising their individual professional pursuits, reports the Mirror.Taylor continued: “I’m single right now, but it’s like if I was dating somebody… I think it’s important to make sure that the focus is on your music. My music is where I’m always gonna be personal. I don’t hold anything back in that category.”Suzanne hinted that Taylor might not tie the knot until her thirties, based on her recent remarks. The host playfully brought up Taylor’s mum, Andrea Swift, who was present during the chat, and speculated about Taylor’s matrimonial future.The presenter quipped: “So we’re not gonna find out until you’re married and your mom’s here so … mom, [she’s] not allowed to get married until she’s 35, right? That’s the way it works.”Taylor, who was just 18 at the time of the interview, seemed to concur with the idea, replying: “I’m not … no. It’s gonna be late.”She further clarified: “Late in life.”Fans commented on the saga online(Image: Getty Images)This old footage has resurfaced and is making waves this week, being widely shared across social media platforms and sparking reactions from fans. One Instagram user commented: “All the stars are alligned.” While another simply posted: “Wild.”Taylor and Travis recently revealed their engagement news in a joint post featuring snaps from the romantic proposal. The lovebirds, surrounded by a floral paradise in his garden, proudly displayed the ring, which Travis reportedly had a hand in designing.In the caption accompanying a TNT emoji, they excitedly told fans on Tuesday: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”Article continues belowThe post also featured Taylor’s track ‘So High School’ from her album ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’, which dropped last year.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Jessie J has disclosed that she needs additional surgery following her cancer diagnosis. Earlier this year, the pop icon revealed she had been diagnosed with early breast cancer and underwent an operation after finding a 4 – 5cm lump, putting her career on hold during her recovery. Previously speaking about her experience, she said that […] More

Ramona Alaggia, a social work professor at the University of Toronto, argued others can be inspired by Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher’s reconciliation21:32, 28 Aug 2025The Gallagher brothers are currently on tour for the first time in 16 years(Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)The triumph of the Oasis reunion tour shows that even the “most fractured” and “long-standing” family conflicts “can be healed”, an expert claims.Ramona Alaggia, a professor in social work at the University of Toronto, said Noel and Liam Gallagher are a beacon of “universal hope”. She said they have been “showing each other genuine brotherly affection on stage” which “once seemed impossible”.The family psychology specialist thinks others can be inspired by the way they’ve achieved a sincere “measure of reconciliation” as they continue their global comeback. She said: “After years apart, their return to the stage shows that reconciliation is possible and that even the most fractured relationships can find a way forward.“Watching the Gallaghers side by side on stage, frequently laughing and embracing, it seems clear that resilience, combined with a genuine desire to reconcile, has helped bring them back together. Their reunion is more than a comeback tour; it’s a story of overcoming adversity that speaks to a universal hope. The Gallaghers are showing that even long-standing family conflicts can be healed.”The band reunited earlier this year(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)Back in 2009, the Britpop legends imploded when elder brother Noel announced he could no longer deal with Liam’s drug-fuelled revelry and onstage absenteeism. The breaking point came with an infamous altercation at Rock en Seine festival in Paris, where the two came to physical blows. Noel declared he “simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer”.The chance of any reconciliation looked highly unlikely for the next 16 years, until they finally reformed the band last year.Prof Alaggia, a longtime fan of the group, believes their former animosity can be explained by the turbulent childhood that both brothers experienced. It was marked by their father’s alcoholism, violence, and abuse.Article continues belowShe wrote on The Conversation: “Their conflict isn’t surprising when you consider their childhood. Research shows that family violence and abuse can have lasting effects on sibling relationships. Growing up with these adversities can make close family bonds harder to sustain and may help explain the long rift between them.”But the pair’s highly-successful comeback, with plenty of displays of onstage affection and admiration, shows for her the importance of “not looking back in anger”.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Sir Terry Wogan’s son has blasted chancellor Rachel Reeves for “killing off the housing market” after failing to attract a single viewing on his late dad’s £3.75m mansion21:27, 28 Aug 2025Terry had an impressive abode(Image: Alamy Stock Photo)Sir Terry Wogan’s son has slammed chancellor Rachel Reeves for “killing off the housing market” after failing to sell his dad’s mansion.Mark Wogan, 51, put the late DJ’s £3.75m family home up for sale in November but said not one person has come to view or make an offer on the gaff.The seven-bedroom pad in Taplow, Bucks, is where Sir Terry moved with his wife Lady Helen in 1975.Mark told TalkTV: “You’d think someone would come round, even just out of interest, thinking, ‘Oh, I’d quite like to go round and see Terry Wogan’s house.The broadcaster’s home is struggling to sell(Image: PA)“But no one’s come to see it. No one, not one single person. That’s how dead the economy is.”Wogan raised Mark and his two siblings, Alan and Katherine, at the property.It was passed on to the ex-BBC Radio 2 host’s wife when he died in 2016 aged 77.When Lady Helen died last year, Wogan’s kids and grandchildren inherited the Hitcham Close property which boasts a pool, tennis court and views of Windsor Castle.Looking back on his time spent in the house, Mark said: “We’re a close family, so the kitchen was central to everything.”Mark is Terry’s son(Image: PA)The ex-Groucho Club chef added Lady Helen had been a “fantastic cook” and the family enjoyed “some lovely long lunches on the terrace in the summer overlooking mum’s beloved garden”.Article continues belowHe added: “It’s a thing of beauty. We’ll miss the house very much. But it’ll [give] someone a great place to raise a family.”Broadcasting icon Wogan, who hosted Wake Up to Wogan on BBC Radio 2 from 1993 to 2009, fell in love with Taplow after visiting a friend in 1969.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Danniella Westbrook shocks fans by saying she’d throw a party if an ex died, taking aim at Angie Bowie’s emotional reaction while reflecting on her own past romances20:05, 28 Aug 2025Updated 20:21, 28 Aug 2025Danniella made a shocking ex admission(Image: BBC)Danniella Westbrook has launched a fiery rant about exes, admitting she’d throw a party if one died as she took aim at Angie Bowie’s tearful reaction on Celebrity Big Brother.The former EastEnders star, 50, reflected on one of the most talked-about Celebrity Big Brother moments from Series 17, which aired in 2016, when Angie Bowie broke down on camera after hearing the news that her ex-husband, music legend David Bowie, had died.Danniella spoke exclusively to Daily Star in collaboration with casino.org and recalled: “Because we had no contact with the outside world, it was so confusing.”I couldn’t understand why Angie was getting so worked up. They hadn’t been together for like 25 years or however long it had been.”Angie broke down on the show after she was broke the news(Image: REX/Shutterstock)She then dropped a line that is sure to raise eyebrows: “If someone said to me, your ex-husband is dead, I’d have thrown a party! Especially if they had tried taking my kid off me and stuff like her ex-husband did. I mean, you know, I love David Bowie, but I didn’t understand where Angie was coming from. It was a bit dramatic.”It is unclear which ex-husband Danniella is talking about here, as she has two, Ben Morgan (1998-1999) and Kevin Jenkins (2001-2014), but her frankness comes as no surprise to fans who have followed her turbulent love life over the years. The star’s romantic history reads like a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with a string of relationships that have all left their mark on her life.Kevin is the dad of Danniella’s daughter Jodie(Image: Getty Images)Danniella’s love life has certainly been headline-grabbing over the years. One of her most notorious relationships was with Brian Harvey, the former East 17 singer, which made waves in the tabloids during the 1990s. Their romance was passionate but turbulent, setting the tone for much of the public interest in her private life.Danniella had a turbulent relationship with Harvey(Image: Getty Images)The star’s love life has kept fans guessing, most recently with bare-knuckle boxer Chasa Symonds, before their brief but intense romance came to an end. Prior to that, she was engaged to cage fighter Tom Richards, and in 2023 she also had a relationship with a wealthy businessman from Turkey, adding yet another high-profile chapter to her colourful dating history.She also told us: “I’d love to meet someone who’s not a clout chaser, someone genuine who isn’t obsessed with social media or has a massive ego. Just someone real, with a bit of drive. Someone who doesn’t want to suddenly be an actor or go on Big Brother once you’ve lived with them, you know, suddenly they want to give up everything they’re doing and become famous.Article continues belowShe recently dated boxer Chasa(Image: BPM)”When you get to 51, and you think you’ve found “the one” – like I thought I had not too long ago – and it doesn’t work out, it knocks you a bit. So now, I’m just trying to find that spark and energy again.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More