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With another Taylor Swift album topping the charts, Matty Healy was the latest of her exes to be targeted with a diss track – and his mother Denise Welch reacted to their rift.

Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department was released to rave reviews but Denise Welch isn’t a fan of her latest work as it targets her son, Matty Healy.

Despite only briefly dating the pop star last year following her split from Joe Alwyn, the 1975 frontman is the source of inspiration behind multiple songs on the album, including Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) and The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.

But when the Loose Women panellists briefly spoke about the American hitmaker this Thursday, April 25, 2024, Denise, 65, was coy with her words as she simply said: “I wasn’t aware she had an album out at all… Anyway I wish her all the best.” Before remaining tight-lipped about the apparent row between both artists.

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When questioned about the album digs aimed at him, Matty, 35, also opted for a short and cordial response. “My diss track?”, he told Entertainment Tonight, “I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.”

Swfities were divided when reports of a romance between Taylor and Matty first emerged in 2023, due to the extensive amount of controversies he’d been embroiled in. Rumours were sparked for the first time in 2014, when she attended one of his band’s shows. He later admitted to exchanging numbers with the pop star.

The pair remained on good terms for a number of years and even collaborated on a track in 2022 before sparking romance rumours once again as the singer performed Anti-Hero for the first time during a surprise appearance at a 1975 show in London. Denise herself had even posted a behind-the-scenes snap alongside Taylor on X. Less than one month after Taylor’s split from fiancé Joe Alwyn, in May 2023, reports confirmed she had moved on with Matty.

But after sources claimed they were “inseparable”, Matty and Taylor’s romance fizzled out as quickly as it started in June, 2023, with one insider stating that they were “both extremely busy and realised they’re not really compatible with each other” Later on, a source told People Magazine that their relationship had never been serious: “She had fun with him, but it was always casual.”

In Taylor’s words, however, Matty had actually ghosted her as she sings in The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived: “Was any of it true? Gazing at me starry-eyed in your Jehovah’s Witness suit,” she sings. “Who the f**k was that guy? You tried to buy some pills from a friend of friends of mine. They just ghosted you. Now you know what it feels like.”

Despite putting him on the spot as another ex to expose, Taylor allegedly gave Matty a heads up before the release of the Tortured Poets Department, much to his relief. “He was worried that their story would be shed in a negative light”, one source said. But while he had concerns that “the public wouldn’t get the full story”, he was “very nervous about the Swifties”, Taylor’s ferocious army of fans.

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Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford enjoyed a lovely meal as she ‘treated herself’ after her split from TV presenter Eamonn Holmes

Ruth Langsford teases ‘meal for two’ as she plans to ‘treat herself’ after Eamonn Holmes split

Ruth Langsford made sure to ‘treat herself’ with a meal for two after announcing her split from Eamonn Holmes.

The Loose Women panellist, 64, and GB News star Eamonn, also 64, who tied the knot in 2010, sent shockwaves through the UK showbiz industry last Saturday when it was revealed they had called time on their marriage and were headed for divorce courts. The two started dating in 1996 and welcomed a son in 2002.

Since the announcement, Ruth has been sharing little glimpses into her life as a single woman on her social media pages. In a new video posted on her page, the TV presenter shared her meal ideas for two as she discussed preparing and cooking meals for her and her mother.

She said in the collaboration: “You all know I love cooking, but sometimes it’s nice to treat myself to something easy to prepare that I know will be absolutely delicious. So, I’ve partnered with @tescofood to show you their fantastic Finest Dine In Summer menu for two.”

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Fans rushed to the comment section to share their support for the presenter. One user posted: “Keep smiling lovely lady,” while another commented: “You go girl keep your chin up and don’t let negative people pull you down.” One fan added: “You are truly an amazing woman. My heart is with you through your difficult time at the moment. Love also to Eamonn who is a kind man.”

Whispers of a shock announcement began circulating on Saturday before the sad news was finally confirmed by the couple’s representatives over the weekend. The joint statement read: “Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing.”

They had been together for 27 years and share a 22-year-old son, Jack. Eamonn returned to work on Tuesday as he presented his GB News show with his wedding ring still on. Meanwhile, Ruth was spotted running errands in Surrey while still wearing her wedding ring.

Ruth was notably absent from her Loose Women gig. However, she did appear on the shopping channel QVC on Thursday, promoting her clothing range – while wearing her wedding ring. The presenter shared a mirror selfie taken in an elevator, wearing an outfit from her line with the caption: “Yes… It had to be done!” as she added Naughty Boy’s popular song with Emeli Sande, Lifted, onto the Instagram Story post.

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Ruth Langsford is said to be taking an extended break from her Loose Women commitments after it emerged that her estranged husband Eamonn Holmes is being consoled by a female pal

Ruth Langsford has made a huge career decision following her split from Eamonn Holmes.

The Loose Women star won’t be returning to the panel this week after it was claimed Eamonn was being “consoled” by a divorcee following their split. Since the news of their decision to divorce was made public, Ruth has been absent from the ITV panel show and has only been carrying out work for her QVC obligations, during which, her wedding ring was notably on display.

Now, sources claim the star is set to take additional time away from the panel after being left shocked by the claims Eamonn was being consoled by the marriage counsellor. However, it is not known when Ruth is planning to return to the show alongside the likes of Denise Welch, Judi Love and Charlene White.

A source said: “Ruth will not be back on screen this week.” They added to The Sun: “She has decided to extend her break from ITV so will not yet be making a return to the Loose Women panel.” One week after the news was shared through a shock joint statement, the presenter, 64, is reportedly consoled in his separation heartbreak by a blonde divorcee in her forties, working as a relationship counsellor. Both Eamonn and his lady friend are said to have met one another last year and their friendship is blossoming.

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“She works for a charity Eamonn is involved with from time to time”, an insider close to Eamonn said. Meanwhile, Ruth is said to be fuming as she was only made aware of the connection recently. “Ruth was obviously aware that her marriage was crumbling, but as details emerge, her upset has turned to anger. Eamonn’s friend is bowled over by being lavished with attention and kindness from him”, a source told The Sun on Sunday.

While Ruth is yet to address their separation publicly, Eamonn has thanked fans for their continued support. Just days after following his return to GB News, he said: “So here we are on this Tuesday morning and a lot of politics. Just before we move on I would just like to thank people for your support for Ruth and I over the last few days as to the news of our separation. Your support for both of us is very much appreciated.”

Earlier in the morning show, Eamonn made a cryptic comment about the past weekend as he shared: “What a weekend it was.” Co-star Isabel added: “Indeed.” Eamonn continued: “It was. It was marvellous, marvellous, marvellous. The FA Cup Final, one of the greatest cup finals there have ever been. It just got me there [pointed to his chest], it was emotional. Anyway, Paul will be here with your sports news I don’t know if he’s looking back at the cup final but we are looking ahead to a lot of things as well.”

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be making a last-ditch bid to rescue their £80million Netflix deal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning “unscripted” shows and a film after experts dubbed their deal with the streaming giant a “ticking time bomb”.

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The Netflix doc ‘Harry & Meghan’ hit screens last year as part of an £80milion dealCredit: AP

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The couple gave an ‘insight’ into their lives in the doc – but it’s claimed it was a flopCredit: AP

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The couple then cosied up with Paramount CEO Brian Robbins and wife Tracy James at a film premier in JamaicaCredit: Getty
Harry, 39, and 42-year-old Meghan signed a deal with Netflix in 2020, but rumours have been swirling that it had been a flop.

The couple then last week headed along to a film premiere for a Paramount Pictures film – the streaming giant’s opposition – with experts claiming they were “desperate to be seen”.

However, a Netflix boss has now said the Sussexes “actually have a bunch in development”.

The Times reported chief content officer Bela Bajaria said the new projects were linked to Archewell, and included “a couple of unscripted things”.

She was speaking at one of the streaming giant’s promotional events when she added Harry and Meghan were also working on a film and a series – which are in “very early development”.

Last year the couple’s six-part soul-baring series was the streaming giant’s most-viewed documentary.

But Harry and Meghan are believed to have been paid only half of their reported £78m contract.

It was said they will get the rest only if they produce content of real interest before the end of 2025.

Last month comedian Jo Koy roasted the pair at the Golden Globes saying they were “being paid millions by Netflix for doing nothing”.

At the time royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said the couple could lose everything if they don’t knuckle down and get producing before their contract ends.

He told The Sun: “It’s important also to remember the Netflix contract goes on to 2025.

“Netflix is no longer producing The Crown, and from that point of view it may well be, if the Sussexes, don’t produce what they want.

“If they lost that, they really would be losers in every sense.”

The couple launched their documentary Harry and Meghan last year, offering an insight into their relationship.

Released in two parts, the explosive docuseries lobbed bombs at The Firm – seeing it torn apart by royal experts.

But, despite the attention it drew, it didn’t even rank in the top 200 most-watched Netflix shows from January to June.

Months later Harry’s series Heart of Invictus about the Olympic-style games he started for wounded ex-service competitors flopped.

And Meghan’s animated series Pearl, about a girl inspired by historical female figures, was dropped while still in the development stage.

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Their attendance sparked rumours they were ‘blatantly’ pushing for a dealCredit: Getty
Last year the couple faced a public split from Spotify.

Their Archewell company’s £18million deal with the platform was ended by mutual agreement after Meghan, 41, produced only 13 broadcasts in two-and-a half years.

It comes as royal experts yesterday claimed the couple were clutching at straws by trying to cosy up with Paramount’s boss.

They said Harry and Meghan were “blatantly” after a deal with the media giant just as one of Archewell Productions key members quit.

Bennett Levine – who worked on the flop docuseries Harry and Meghan – confirmed he was quitting, after less than two years in the role.

The Archewell Foundation operated at a £536,357 loss but kept in the black thanks to earlier donations.

A single donation of $10m — 77% of Archewell’s total 2021 income — came from one unidentified wealthy donor.

Archewell claimed it is not unusual for donations to drop off after the first year and say they have $8m in the bank.

Mr Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “I don’t think this is good news at all.

“The fact their manager is leaving, very clearly Archewell you could say is not so well, its accounts for 2022 were singularly unimpressive.”

The Sussexes much-hyped foundation Archewell, revealed a hole in the accounts in December last year after it received almost £9m less in donations than in a previous year.

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Meghan’s Archetypes podcast was dropped by Spotify last yearCredit: PA

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The Sussexes posed with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and wife Juliet Holness on the red carpet last weekCredit: Getty

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An expert claimed they were ‘blantantly’ trying to be seen at the eventCredit: The Mega Agency

Prince Harry said he arranged a ‘secret meeting’ with Prince William and King Charles in April 2021, one month after he and Meghan Markle were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

Prince Harry said he asked for a “secret meeting” with his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William, to discuss “the state of things” when he travelled to the UK to attend Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021.

The Duke of Sussex wrote in his memoir, ‘Spare’, that when he flew back to London to attend his grandfather’s funeral, he also thought it could be a good time to meet his father and brother for a chat. It was the first time Harry travelled England since he and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals and moved to the US, where they now live with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

It was also the first time Harry met his family since he and the Duchess of Sussex took part in a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they shared details of their struggles within the Royal Family and opened up on the reasons that brought them to step away and move to another country. In his book, which was published in January 2023, Harry admitted he felt anxious, while waiting for William and Charles to arrive at their meeting – and at some point, he thought they had changed their mind and would no longer meet him.

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However, he said that at some point he saw his father and brother with a “grim, almost menacing” look as they headed towards him. The Duke recalled that when he gave them “a weak smile”, they did not smile back, which made him feel “a hugely intense vulnerability” and made him think of his late mum, Princess Diana, with the hope she could give him strength during the meeting.

Harry revealed that when he said hello to his brother “Willy” and his father, whom he affectionately called “Pa”, they replied with a single and “painfully tepid” word: “Harold.” Harry wrote: “At last, I saw them. Shoulder to shoulder, striding towards me, they looked grim, almost menacing. More, they looked tightly aligned. My stomach dropped. Normally they’d be squabbling about one thing or another, but now they appeared to be in lockstep – in league. The thought occurred: Hang on, are we meeting for a walk…or a duel?

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‌”I rose from the wooden bench, made a tentative step towards them, gave a weak smile. They didn’t smile back. Now my heart really started thrashing in my chest. Deep breaths, I told myself. Apart from fear, I was feeling a kind of hyper-awareness, and a hugely intense vulnerability, which I’d experienced at other key moments of my life. Walking behind my mother’s coffin. Going into battle for the first time. Giving a speech in the middle of a panic attack.

‌”There was that same sense of embarking on a quest, and not knowing if I was up to it, while also fully knowing that there was no turning back. That Fate was in the saddle. OK, Mummy, I thought, picking up the pace, here goes. Wish me luck. We met in the middle of the path. Willy? Pa? Hello. Harold. Painfully tepid.”

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In the book, Harry also revealed that he got the nickname “Spare” by his father, Charles. Harry revealed that after Princess Diana gave birth to him, his dad said: “Wonderful! Now you’ve given me an heir and a spare – my work is done.”

The Guardian newspaper noted that Prince Harry has always felt resentful of his nickname, and aired his frustration in his memoir. The newspaper said: “Harry’s resentment of being the ‘spare’ is the underlying theme of his book, through chapters on his childhood, his schooling, his career as a royal and in the British Army, his relationship with his parents and brother, and his life with Meghan through courtship, wedding and marriage, to their own experience of parenthood. ”

Before jetting off to Nigeria with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry spent the afternoon with 50 bereaved military children at a special event organised by Scotty’s Little Soldiers

Prince Harry looked “totally relaxed” and “without royal restrictions” as he paid a special visit to children whose parents have died.

The Duke of Sussex was pictured chatting and playing games with 50 bereaved military children and young people, aged between six and 22, as part of an event organised by Scotty’s Little Soldiers. He also spoke to nine members from Scotty’s Council, a group of young people who represent the charity.

Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror Harry looked “enthusiastic” during the visit as he wasn’t restricted by royal protocols. She said: “Harry has always been one of the royals who can look totally relaxed and playful with young children he’s visiting and he looks in his element here.

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“Without royal restrictions in terms of formality and perhaps because he is still very much in touch with his own inner child, he seems able to use mirroring, leading and then empathy to generate enthusiasm and fun behaviour in them.

“His eye-engagement is skilful as he raises his brows, widens his eyes and grins to prompt them to enjoy the fun. Getting down to their height, his expressions make him look more like a child himself as he joins in with all the activities.”

Judi said it wasn’t just the young people who seemed to enjoy the visit. She explained: “The pleasure seems to be very much two-way here. Not only is Harry encouraging the young people to enjoy themselves, he looks buoyed up and genuinely delighted by the interaction here too.”

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During the visit, Harry didn’t acknowledge his father’s decision not to meet with him while he was in London. King Charles is believed to have been too busy to see his estranged son.

A spokesperson for Harry released a statement to confirm the Duke of Sussex would not be meeting with his father during his UK trip. They said: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme. The duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”

After visiting Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Harry flew to Nigeria with Meghan Markle. Here, he gave a passionate speech as he spoke about mental health struggles.

The couple are in Nigeria to visit the country’s military headquarters and promote the Invictus Games. They arrived in Abuja on Friday morning and will spend 72 hours in the African country.

Meghan Markle had a proud wife moment during her trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry as she sweetly praised the Duke of Sussex for his passionate speech on mental health awareness

Meghan Markle was reminded why she fell in love with Prince Harry as she sweetly praised her “inspiring” husband for the moving speech he gave about mental health in Nigeria.

This week, both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave heartwarming welcome addresses at the inaugural mental health summit put on by the GEANCO Foundation at the Lightway Academy in Abuja during the first stop of their Nigeria tour. This marks the first stop on the couple’s trip following Prince Harry’s solo journey to the UK, during which his father King Charles refused to meet with him. Despite the recent snub, Prince Harry moved forward with giving a passionate speech urging the importance of mental health awareness.

After the touching speech, Meghan was beaming and filled with admiration for her husband as she said to the crowd: “You see why I’m married to him?” And lovingly added: “He’s so smart. And so inspiring because he speaks the truth.”

Prince Harry delivered an inspiring speech about mental health in Nigeria
In Meghan’s speech she gushed over how honoured she was to visit the country of Nigeria and spoke about mental health awareness and the importance of expressing your emotions from a young age. The mother of two said: “As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well. So it is a complete honour to have our first visit to Nigeria, be here with all of you.”

She continued: “We believe in all of you, we believe in your futures, we believe in your ability to continue telling your stories and to just be honest with each other. There is no need to suffer in silence. Just make sure that you’re taking care of yourselves.”

In Prince Harry’s earlier speech he also spoke on mental health as he told the crowd of young students: “In some places around the world, more than you would believe, there is a stigma against mental health. Too many people don’t want to talk about it because it’s invisible, it’s in your mind and we can’t see it.”

He continued that mental health is “still something we are relatively unsure of” and added: “But guess what, every single person in this room, the youngest, the oldest, every single person has mental health. So therefore, you have to look after yourself in order to be able to help other people, other people have to look after themselves in order to be able to look after you. That’s the way it works.”

The father of two went on to urge that it is normal and healthy for people to have “bad days” filled with stress or grief or sadness and that anyone can suffer from mental health issues “on any given day.” He concluded: “If you take anything away from today, just know that mental health affects every single person.”

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The jam-packed summit began with street-style dancing from the students of the school and was followed by the power couple being greeted and introduced by the school’s director Joyce Agbese. During the outing Meghan was wearing a flattering peach-coloured dress while Prince Harry stepped out in a tight light grey button-down shirt as they both sported matching traditional African necklaces. This summit marks just one of the many stops the pair have ahead of them as it has been announced that they have a busy schedule coming including sporting events and trips to military hospitals and charities in Abuja and Lagos.

When the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, it was widely assumed that he would take the opportunity to pay a visit to his 75-year-old dad, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. However, it was announced on Tuesday that a reunion between the duo was not on the cards, with the King apparently being too busy with “other priorities” to see his son.

According to a source close to the King, he is still reeling from the barrage of explosive claims Harry and Meghan have made about the Royal Family over the last couple of years. Speaking to the Daily Mail, they explained: “He doesn’t need the drama in his life,” adding: “Harry and Meghan have brought him, and the rest of the family, nothing but worries over the past few years.”

According to another insider, King Charles’ cancer diagnosis has made him realise that “his time might be very limited.” With a new determination to make a real difference as quickly as possible, the King is reluctant to get wrapped up in the drama that his son and daughter-in-law bring with them. The source revealed: “Frankly speaking, Harry and Meghan are a painful distraction that he could do without.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touched down in Nigeria earlier this week, with their trip to West Africa poised to ‘boost their popularity and value of brand’, according to an expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria trip is poised to “boost their popularity, value and brand”, according to a royal expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Nigeria in the early hours of Friday morning, following Prince Harry’s short but sweet trip to the United Kingdom. The couple are visiting the West African country on a 72-hour whistle-stop tour.

After Harry’s solo trip to the UK, he reunited with his wife at Heathrow. Meghan landed in the UK on Thursday after she flew in from Los Angeles. She was seen waiting for Harry at the airport in the VIP Windsor Suite.

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Meghan briefly visited the UK to reunite with her husband before they jetted to West Africa

Harry departed the UK and is now in Nigeria
And now royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has revealed that the couple’s trip is “clearly designed to boost the value of their brand”. He exclusively told The Mirror: “The Sussexes are about to embark on a tour of Nigeria, which is linked to the Invictus Games which celebrated ten years at St Paul’s, with Earl Spencer and his sister Lady Jane Fellowes among the guest. No members of the Royal Family attended.”

He added that he believes the couple’s Nigerian trip “is clearly designed to boost the value of their brand, which has clearly diminished since TIME Magazine listed them as one of the world’s most influential couples in 2021”. Noting: “Their popularity is also lower in the United States where William topped a Gallup poll last year.”

Mr Fitzwilliams then said that Meghan’s discovery that she is 43 per cent Nigerian and “some specially selected photo opportunities should be successful, as their South Africa trip was in 2019, before they confessed their unhappiness at being senior working royals whilst on tour which caused shock”.

This comes after the couple touched down in West Africa after they boarded the British Airways overnight flight to Abuja. Their flight was hit with a delay after the scheduled pilot was sick and a replacement had to be found.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were sat in First Class and were kept apart from other passengers by a curtain. When they arrived in Abuja, other travellers were held back as they were escorted off the plane.