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In a deeply emotional and heartbreaking confession, Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of former One Direction star Liam Payne, shared her devastation following his tragic death. Cassidy, who had been by Liam’s side during some of his toughest times, revealed the emotional struggle she had endured as she tried to help Liam in the lead up to his untimely death.

Through tears, Kate opened up about the weight she has been carrying, trying to protect and support Liam through his darkest times. In a raw and honest statement, she shared: “I’ve been trying to stop this from happening for so long, but today it slipped away.” Her words have left fans and loved ones deeply moved, shedding light on the hardships the couple faced behind closed doors.

Kate’s confession has added a layer of poignancy to the already tragic news of Liam Payne’s death. As fans around the world mourn the loss of the beloved singer, Cassidy’s words have revealed the invisible battles Liam was fighting in his personal life. Despite the fame, success and adoration he garnered from millions of fans around the world, it’s clear that Liam was struggling with challenges that even those closest to him were unable to prevent.

According to sources close to the couple, Kate had been heavily involved in trying to help Liam overcome his emotional issues. The pair had reportedly grown closer in recent months and Kate had offered unwavering support as Liam navigated his personal and professional life. But despite her best efforts, the heartbreaking outcome was something neither she nor anyone else could prevent.

“She loved him so much,” said a friend of Kate’s. “She was always there for him and did everything she could to keep him safe. But sometimes, as much as you love someone, you can’t save them from themselves.”

Liam Payne’s fans have expressed their grief and sympathy for Kate and Liam’s family during this difficult time. Messages of support have flooded social media, with fans offering their condolences and sharing memories of how Liam’s music and spirit touched their lives.

One fan tweeted: “My heart goes out to Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne’s family. It’s heartbreaking to know how much they tried to help him. Rest in peace Liam.” Another posted: “Kate’s words are so sad. They just show how much she cared for him. We have lost an amazing person too soon.”

Kate Cassidy’s emotional revelation has sparked further discussion about mental health and the unseen battles that many people face, especially those in the public eye. The pressures of fame, combined with personal challenges, can be overwhelming, and Liam’s story is a tragic reminder of how important it is to reach out for help.

 

In the wake of Liam’s death, those closest to him, including Kate, have asked for privacy as they process the immense loss. The Payne family released a brief statement, saying, “We are heartbroken beyond words. Liam was a bright light in our lives, and we will forever miss him. “We ask for privacy as we navigate this incredibly difficult time.”

 

As the world continues to mourn the loss of Liam Payne, the words of Kate Cassidy will undoubtedly stay with those who loved and admired him. Her confession of having tried so hard to protect him from his struggles serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities of mental health and the importance of supporting those in need.

 

Liam Payne’s legacy as a talented musician and beloved public figure will live on, but his passing is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the hidden challenges many faces behind closed doors

Malgré les embûches concernant sa santé, Florent Pagny va de l’avant. Alors qu’il sera coach dans “The Voice” en 2025, le chanteur reviendra en novembre avec un livre partagé avec sa fille Ael, photographe.

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Comment va Florent Pagny ? Depuis la médiatisation de son combat contre le cancer, l’état de santé de l’artiste préoccupe ses très nombreux fans, lui qui a déjà été touché par deux récidives ces derniers mois. L’échec des différents traitements a poussé le chanteur à prendre la décision d’arrêter les soins, comme il vient de le révéler dans le podcast “Addiktion”. « Là, il n’y a plus de traitement. Même l’immunothérapie. On s’est rendu compte un jour que ça ne marchait pas, il y avait des rechutes, on a laissé tomber » explique l’interprète de “Savoir aimer”, qui s’est tourné vers « la médecine chinoise » pour atténuer les symptômes et douleurs liés à la maladie. Le chanteur vit désormais avec « des perspectives de trois mois », rythmées par des examens médicaux pour suivre l’avancée du mal qui le ronge. Pour autant, Florent Pagny ne veut pas mettre sa carrière entre parenthèses. Après le beau succès de l’album “2bis”, écoulé à plus de 200.000 exemplaires, et son retour surprise sur scène, il reviendra siéger dans le fauteuil rouge de “The Voice” en 2025, dont il sera l’un des coachs avec Zaz, Vianney et Patricia Kaas.

Sortie le 6 novembre

En parallèle des tournages de l’émission, Florent Pagny assurera très prochainement la campagne promotionnelle d’un projet inédit réalisé avec sa fille Ael, âgée de 25 ans et fruit de ses amours avec l’artiste peintre argentine Azucena Caamaño. Un an après l’énorme succès de son autobiographie arrachée à plus de 200.000 unités, le musicien dévoilera le 6 novembre un nouvel ouvrage en libraires. Intitulé “Pagny par Ael”, il s’agit d’un livre de photographie retraçant les trois dernières années de la vie du chanteur, vues à travers l’oeil de sa fille. L’idée est née en 2021, alors que Florent Pagny débutait sa tournée des 60 ans. Sauf qu’un événement imprévu est venue bouleverser les contours du projet : la découverte de son cancer des poumons. S’en est suivi des mois de combat, d’apparitions médiatiques scrutées, l’enregistrement de “2bis”, une tournée des festivals… Autant de moments « aussi rares que précieux » immortalisés par l’objectif d’Ael. « Pudique, elle trouve le moyen, grâce à ses photos, de rester auprès de son père à chaque instant et de lui dire tout son amour » indique un communiqué des éditions HarperCollins, qui publiera ce livre préfacé et légendé par le chanteur lui-même.

Un projet commun à travers duquel « une histoire se raconte » entre Florent Pagny et Ael. Père et fille prennent d’ailleurs la pose côte à côte sur une publication de Mathieu Johan, ancien candidat de la “Star Academy” devenu agent artistique et attaché de presse dans le monde de la littérature. Le livre “Pagny par Ael” est d’ores et déjà disponible en précommande.

Prince William is set to appear on screen on Wednesday and Thursday this week in a documentary about homelessness, a subject about which his late mother was passionate

Princess Diana would be angry with Harry for leaving Prince William to carry on her legacy alone, a royal expert claims.

Phil Dampier also believes the two warring brothers will never reconcile – despite William mentioning Harry by name for the first time in six years in a new documentary set to air tonight.

The Prince of Wales, 42, features in the ITV programme, called Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, which concludes on Thursday. In it, he hears stories from those in need as he tackles homelessness, something about which Diana was also passionate.

But Mr Dampier believes Diana would be furious Prince Harry has not followed the legacy with his brother. The journalist and author said: “She was determined to show them that not everybody lived in palaces, and not everybody was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Diana let them sleep rough overnight when they were younger, to show them what it was actually like.

“It’s been seen by some as an olive branch to Harry because he’s mentioned him for the first time in six years in this documentary. I don’t see it that myself. I think the rift between them is still as wide as ever, unfortunately.

“They both could have done so much good for something which she was very anxious for them to to do and so I’m sure she’d be absolutely devastated.”

Prince William is pictured in the documentary which starts on ITV1 tonight ( 
Image:
Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace)

Homelessness was close to Diana’s heart, and she once took both her sons as young boys to a homeless shelter in London. William said he wanted to focus on the subject in the documentary because he said he has faced criticism about his privileged lifestyle and many residences.

It’s thought the Prince has not mentioned his brother’s name in public or in an interview since 2018, when the two, alongside the Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle, were interviewed at the Royal Foundation Forum, The Sun reports.

But though he name drops Harry in the programme, Mr Dampier believes royal fans shouldn’t get too excited by this. He added: “It’s just a rather sad indication of the fact that something which they could have worked together on, and something which they both experienced at a young age, they’re no longer doing. It’s just left William on his own, and Harry’s not joining in, so I don’t see this as an olive branch.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s brand was branded ‘toxic’ by a PR expert, as the couple appear to take on a new approach.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not been seen together publicly in weeks (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new approach to promoting their projects separately is down to the fact that their Sussex brand has become “toxic” through the years, a PR expert has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a string of solo appearances this month in what has been seen as a new take on their “dynamic”.

Harry went on a solo tour to New York, London and Southern Africa to promote his own causes, while Meghan was seen attending events on her own which held special links to her projects.

Now PR expert Ed Coram James claimed that the Sussex couple’s brands are stronger as individuals rather than as a couple after their joint ventures turned out to be “toxic and thus commercially untenable”.

He told GB News: “Since their marriage, Harry and Meghan have had a distinct brand. That brand is based on a duo.

Prince Harry tours Southern Africa (Image: Getty)

“Call it ‘Harry and Meghan’, call it ‘the Sussexes’, call it whatever you like. The fact is that for years they have become synonymous with one another.

“And, since the famous Oprah interview, in which they took a simmering disagreement between themselves and the rest of the Royal Family and essentially declared all-out-war, that brand has been steadily becoming more toxic and thus commercially untenable to the point where not that many major brands are going to be rushing to write them a large cheque based on their brand value.

“When combined, the Sussexes brand is, from a PR perspective, toxic. But, when separate, they have a genuine chance of creating an entirely separate brand, with completely different labels.”

Meanwhile, Sky News Australia senior reporter Caroline Marcus agreed and said Harry and Meghan’s initial strategy of jointly speaking against the royals made the public perceive them negatively, which is a scenario that is unlikely to change any time soon.

Meghan Markle attends a children’s hospital gala in LA (Image: Getty)

She said: “The contrast [between Harry and Meghan’s ventures and the King and Queen’s latest royal tour] is so stark because that sense of duty the King and Queen have compared to these two pretenders who couldn’t even master enough enthusiasm for the Royal Family, the traditions that Harry was lucky enough to be born into and Meghan to be married into, it’s just put off so many people”.

However, the latest shift in the couple’s business strategy was dubbed as a “twin-track approach” by one of their friends, according to People.

An insider echoed the statement and told the publication: “The Duke and Duchess have now hit their stride as individuals – not just as a couple. The Duke appears focused on his patronage work, and the Duchess focused on her entrepreneurial track.”

« Si on ne fait rien pour lui, l’humanité va avoir des problèmes », déclare Florent Pagny à propos de Paul Watson. Boyer David/ABACA

L’interprète de Ma Liberté de Penser a enregistré une chanson afin de soutenir le militant écologiste détenu au Groenland depuis juillet 2024.

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« La cause est bonne, le mec est dans un traquenard ». Dans une interview donnée au Parisien , dimanche 13 octobre, Florent Pagny a annoncé avoir prêté sa voix dans une chanson en soutien à Paul Watson. Le fondateur de Sea Shepherd est en détention au Groenland depuis juillet 2024 et sous le coup d’un mandat d’arrêt international émis par le Japon.

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« Si avec ma petite voix je peux être utile, je le fais », déclare le chanteur. À l’image de We Are the World en 1985, qui avait réuni des artistes contre la faim en Afrique, ou de l’hymne des Enfoirés, Florent Pagny serait accompagné de plusieurs artistes, dont le chanteur Cali, formant ainsi un véritable groupe de musique caritatif. L’objectif est clair : faire la pression sur les autorités afin d’obtenir la libération du militant écologiste Paul Watson. Fin juillet, l’homme de 73 ans a été arrêté par les autorités danoises alors qu’il était en route avec son navire, le John Paul DeJoria, pour intercepter un nouveau navire-usine baleinier nippon. Il est désormais maintenu en détention au Groenland jusqu’au 23 octobre dans l’attente de son extradition et son arrestation a depuis fait l’objet d’une forte vague de soutien. « Ce mec-là, il se bat depuis les années 1970 pour défendre les baleines. Si on ne fait rien pour lui, l’humanité va avoir des problèmes », soutient le chanteur de 62 ans.

« Je m’engage rarement, parce que je ne suis pas un militant, je ne fais de politique », souligne Florent Pagny. Cette fois, la cause lui tient à cœur. Au large de la Patagonie, où il vit depuis une vingtaine d’années, le chanteur va parfois observer les baleines. « C’est à 250 km de chez nous, à Puerto Madryn. Entre les jets et les nageoires, je me suis déjà retrouvé à compter soixante baleines autour de moi. Magique », raconte-t-il.

Le chanteur Francis Lalanne est à l’initiative de cette chanson. Ce dernier a connu le succès au Groenland il y a dix ans avec son titre Suli Avunga. Il s’est envolé pour le territoire de la couronne danoise il y a deux semaines pour soutenir Paul Watson et « mobiliser un maximum de personne dans le monde artistique ». Proche de Dieudonné et figure de la sphère complotiste pendant la crise sanitaire, Francis Lalanne est depuis plusieurs années un personnage qui suscite la controverse mais cela n’a visiblement pas freiné Florent Pagny: «Je n’ai jamais adhéré à ses délires. Mais je le connais depuis trente-cinq ans et quand il m’envoie cette chanson, je fais abstraction de tout ça ».

Selon Le Parisien, d’autres artistes seraient prêts à enregistrer leur voix. Parmi eux : Véronique Sanson, Anne Sila, Arielle Dombasle, David Hallyday, Manu Lanvin, Fabienne Thibeault, Yannick Noah, ou encore le groupe Tryo. D’après l’avocat M^e Emmanuel Ludot, l’un des piliers de ce projet, une version japonaise de la chanson a également été enregistrée « pour la diffuser auprès de l’opinion publique là-bas ». Aucune date de sortie de la chanson n’a été précisée.

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« Un héros qui a passé sa vie à défendre les baleines contre les Japonais. »

Brigitte Bardot

Depuis son arrestation, Paul Watson a reçu le soutien d’un grand nombre de personnalités de la culture. «C’est un scandale, je dirai même que c’est une infamie » s’est indigné Pierre Richard dans une vidéo publiée sur les réseaux sociaux. « C’est un type extraordinaire, un héros qui a passé sa vie à défendre les baleines contre les Japonais, contre les harpons japonais », a déclaré Brigitte Bardot. Joe Duplantier, cofondateur du groupe Gojira, était dès le 12 août à Copenhague pour manifester devant le Parlement danois. La pétition créée par le journaliste Hugo Clément, a été signée par plus de 300.000 personnes, dont Pierre Niney et Stéphane Bern.

A catalogue from an auction of Princess Diana‘s dresses that was held just two months before her death is expected to sell for up to £5,000 later this month.

The auction took place on June 25, 1997 – just weeks before the royal passed away following a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France.

The limited edition book from the event – where more than 79 designer gowns raised £2.57 million for charity – is expected to fetch between £3,000 to £5,000.

Purple, Moroccan leather-bound guides were created for the sale, which soon became a collector’s item.

The 250 books were all signed and personally numbered by Princess Diana and she also inscribed that the ‘wonderful’ gathering was inspired by her son Prince William, who was 15 at the time.

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A catalogue from an auction of Princess Diana ‘s dresses that was held just two months before her death is expected to sell for up to £5,000 later this month

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The number 104 catalogue will be sold alongside an official invitation to the ‘Dresses’ from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales’ auction, and other related papers, including the printed sale results.

Elena Jackson, vintage fashion specialist at Ewbank Auctions, described the book as a ‘treasured keepsake’ that is in ‘excellent condition’.

‘This is a wonderful reminder of what a caring person the late Princess of Wales was,’ she explained.

‘And just how skilled she was at creating an event of this type for the benefit of the vulnerable.

‘This treasured keepsake of one of the final acts of charity that she brought to the world has been kept in excellent condition and is very rare indeed’.

Luxury items from designers Louis Vuitton, Yves St Laurent and Hermès will also be going under the hammer on January 26.

Designs by leading names in British fashion, including Ossie Clark, Zandra Rhodes, and Biba will also be up for sale.

Live online bidding is available at: www.ewbankauctions.co.uk

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The auction took place on June 25, 1997 – just weeks before the royal passed away following a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France

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The limited edition book from the event – where more than 79 designer gowns raised £2.57 million for charity – is expected to fetch between £3,000 to £5,000

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Purple, Moroccan leather-bound guides were created for the sale, which soon became a collector’s item

It comes after it was revealed last year that Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge dress’ is set to go up for auction early this year.

Worn by Diana on the same evening that the then-Prince of Wales admitted adultery on national television in June 1994, the custom-made replica of the black, off-the-shoulder dress by London-based designer Christina Stamboulian is likely to fetch between £,8,000 and £12,000.

Left Bank Pictures, the production company behind the historical drama, is selling the objects at Bonhams in February.

Taking place in London on Wednesday, February 7, the sale will come after the sixth and final series of the popular Netflix show has aired.

The first half of the sixth series of The Crown, covering the period from Diana’s death in 1997 up until the marriage of Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005, was released on Thursday, while the second part will follow on December 14.

Ryan Reynolds and David Beckham had the ultimate #lads #banter #nsfw exchange on Instagram, and fans are absolutely loving it.

The bromance has been around for a while, with the pair sharing social media exchanges since 2018 and starring in a Deadpool 2 trailer later that same year.

And now, some might even say they’re flirting on Instagram in new comments, after David made a tongue in cheek remark on Ryan’s latest post.

The actor was telling his 36.9million followers about the 100 bottles of his Aviation Gin that he had recently signed.

“I signed 100 bottles of @AviationGin for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario,” he put in the caption.

“Weird name for a person but tbh if that were my name, I’d drink that much too. #LCBO.”

David commented on the post, “Wow that’s a sore wrist if ever I saw one 😂.”

Ryan then responded, “I’ve intensely trained my wrist since I was 15. Wait… what are we talking about?”

Can we get a ‘hell yeah’ for the lads lads lads?

This isn’t the first time David Beckham has communicated with a famous friend on Instagram recently. Back in June 2020, he wore a Friends t-shirt out on a walk with wife Victoria, and Matthew Perry posted about it.

The scene was from the episode The One Where No One’s Ready from season three, where Joey puts on all of Chandler’s clothes. Chandler aka Matthew Perry spotted the picture and re-posted it to his own account, alongside the caption, “This guy has really good taste. Whoever that is.”

It didn’t take long for Beckham to reply, commenting on the Perry’s post, “Yes @cruzbeckham got me the shirt but could I be wearing anymore clothes 😂”.

Christmas came early for Victoria Beckham and David Beckham this year!

In an Instagram post on Saturday, Victoria, 49, shared a carousel of photos featuring David, 48, and their children Cruz, 18, Brooklyn, 24, and Harper, 12.

Their son Romeo, 21, who plays soccer for Brentford F.C., was not present in the photo.

But Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, smiled in the photo alongside her mother-in-law and young sister-in-law.

In the family photo session, Nicola and Harper wore matching red buffalo plaid pajamas

and white tank tops while Brooklyn and David matched in a similar set of black pajama pants and white shirts.

Victoria and Cruz chose to stand out from the crowd. He wore an all-white outfit while his mom posed in the middle of the picture wearing a set of black and white silk pajamas.

Everyone donned a red and white Santa hat except Cruz, and Brooklyn and David held glasses of white wine.

“Santa came early in Miami!!! 🎄x I love u all so much xxxx @davidbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @cruzbeckham @nicolaannepeltzbeckham #harperseven we miss u @romeobeckham xx,” Victoria captioned the photos, set in front of a Christmas tree decorated with white lights and filled with presents underneath it.

In her Instagram Story on Saturday, Victoria shared a behind-the-scenes photo of David during the casual family photo session. “Keeping it real with the ice bucket,” she captioned a picture of David sitting in front of a table with white wine on it.

Most of the Beckhams are having quite the whirlwind holiday season together. On Thursday, Victoria shared a video of herself dancing on the beach in the Bahamas with her daughter-in-law on her Instagram Story.

“Love you @nicolaannepelrzbeckham,” she wrote on top of the clip, adding, “We hadn’t drunk much at all!” Nicola responded, “Love you!! 😂🩷,” when she shared the video on her own Instagram Story.

Nicola has also been sharing glimpses into the family vacation on her Instagram page. She recently posted pictures of the family having fun on the beach in the Bahamas.

Victoria Beckham has attempted to set the record straight about her diet after her husband David Beckham revealed she’d been eating “the same thing for the last 25 years”.

Earlier this year, the former footballer revealed that Victoria has “rarely deviated” from her favourite dish of grilled fish and steamed vegetables since he’s known her.

“I get quite emotional about food and wine, when I’m eating something great I want everyone to try it,” he told the River Cafe Table 4 podcast.

“Unfortunately I’m married to someone that has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years.

Since I met Victoria, she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables, she will very rarely deviate away from there.”

In a new interview with Vogue Australia via The Australian, Victoria jokingly accused her husband of making her sound “boring”,

insisting she was simply very “disciplined” when it comes to her diet.

“I mean, talk about making me sound boring!” she told the fashion magazine.

“No. What he meant is that he’s never met anyone who’s more disciplined with the way that they eat. I eats lots of healthy fat: fish, avocado, nuts, that sort of thing. I do drink alcohol, unless I have a reason not to. I’ll detox from anything for three to six months where I won’t drink.

“I’m quite extreme in anything I do, whether it’s eating or working out or drinking or not drinking.”

Posh also revealed her exercise routine, which involves regular pilates, runs for 30-minutes uphill on a treadmill, and “gruelling one-hour weights sessions”.

In the same interview, Victoria called out British TV and radio presenter Chris Evans for weighing her on live TV in the late nineties just two months after she’d given birth to her son, Brooklyn.

Recalling the moment, Victoria said: “I went on a TV show with Chris Evans many years ago and I’d just had Brooklyn and lost a lot of weight after.

“It happened to my mum after her pregnancies. It doesn’t mean you have an eating disorder. And he made me stand on the scales to be weighed.

Romeo Beckham and Mia Regan appear to be back on weeks after they announced that they had split up.

In pictures obtained by OK! Online, the couple were snapped walking hand-in-hand during a shopping trip in west London.

Beckham, who is the second eldest son of retired England footballer David Beckham and ex Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham,

announced on Instagram that he and Regan had called it quits less than three weeks ago after a five-year relationship.

Uploading a picture of him and Regan pully funny faces at each other he wrote: “Mooch and I have parted ways after 5 years of love.

We still have a lot of respect for each other, and still hold a strong friendship and always will.”

Regan also shared a selfie together as she joked that they had “friendzoned each other” after five years.

She penned: “This is Ro, we have grown up with each other since we were 16!! Love takes different forms & paths as you mature. We aren’t together romantically but we do share lots & lots of love for one another… after 5 years we friendzoned each other hehe.”

The Brentford FC footballer and model first began dating in 2019 and share matching tattoos.

News that they had split came as a surprise as they had not long moved in together after engagement rumours surfaced last year. A source told the Mirror at the time: “Romeo and Mia had a fallout… they aren’t together at the moment.

“Mia has apparently moved out of the place they shared and is staying with her parents.

“They’ve split up in the past and got back together again, but this time it feels more serious – Mia moving out obviously points to it being more than just a tiff.”