thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Megan Fox slams ex Brian Austin Green for 'feeding rumour she's an absent mum'

Megan Fox has hit out at her ex Brian Austin Green for posting a photo on Instagram that she claims helps to `` feed '' the rumour she is an `` absent mother '' .
The 34-year-old Transformers star said that there was no need to include their four-year-old son Journey , in a pic that Brian posted on Instagram which shows his Halloween outfit .
Megan and Brian were married for 10 years before splitting in May , with the actress since hooking up with rapper Machine Gun Kelly , in a whirlwind romance so far .
She shares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ransom , six , and Journey with Brian but there have been claims that she has n't been there for her children as much since the split .
Megan was riled after 47-year-old Brian shared a photo of himself in a furry onesie for Halloween .
In the pic , their son Journey is seen in his own costume but Megan believes he could have easily been cut from the snap before Brian posted it on social media .
She took aim at Brian in the comments , writing : `` Why does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
It 's not hard to crop them out .
Or choose photos that they are n't in.
” Megan continued : ” I had a great halloween with them yesterday , and yet notice how absent they are from my social media .
“ I know you love your kids .
But I do n't know why you ca n't stop using them to posture via Instagram .
`` You 're so intoxicated with feeding the pervasive narrative that I 'm an absent mother , and you are the perennial , eternally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In case Brian was n't getting the point , Megan continued her onslaught against her ex , writing : `` You have them half of the time .
Congratulations you truly are a remarkable human !
“ Why do you need the internet to echo back to you what should be inexhaustibly evident in the way your children love you ? ''
In response , Brian deleted the photo from Instagram but it was n't before Comments by Celebs had captured the outburst .
He then uploaded the photo again but this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the caption : `` Hope you all had a happy Halloween !
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Megan Fox has ripped into her ex husband Brian Austin Green after he posted a pic of him in his Halloween costume with one of their sons also in the frame
Megan Fox has hit out at her ex Brian Austin Green for posting a photo on Instagram that she claims helps to "feed" the rumour she is an "absent mother".
The 34-year-old Transformers star said that there was no need to include their four-year-old son Journey, in a pic that Brian posted on Instagram which shows his Halloween outfit.
Megan and Brian were married for 10 years before splitting in May, with the actress since hooking up with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, in a whirlwind romance so far.
She shares sons Noah Shannon, seven, Bodhi Ransom, six, and Journey with Brian but there have been claims that she hasn't been there for her children as much since the split.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Megan was riled after 47-year-old Brian shared a photo of himself in a furry onesie for Halloween. In the pic, their son Journey is seen in his own costume but Megan believes he could have easily been cut from the snap before Brian posted it on social media.
She took aim at Brian in the comments, writing: "Why does Journey have to be in this picture? It's not hard to crop them out. Or choose photos that they aren't in.”
Megan continued: ”I had a great halloween with them yesterday, and yet notice how absent they are from my social media.
“I know you love your kids. But I don't know why you can't stop using them to posture via Instagram.
"You're so intoxicated with feeding the pervasive narrative that I'm an absent mother, and you are the perennial, eternally dedicated dad of the year."
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In case Brian wasn't getting the point, Megan continued her onslaught against her ex, writing: "You have them half of the time. Congratulations you truly are a remarkable human!
“Why do you need the internet to echo back to you what should be inexhaustibly evident in the way your children love you?"
In response, Brian deleted the photo from Instagram but it wasn't before Comments by Celebs had captured the outburst.
He then uploaded the photo again but this time with his son cropped out and with the caption: "Hope you all had a happy Halloween!!!"
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thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Trump says 'patriots' who surrounded Biden bus 'did nothing wrong'

Donald Trump says a group of supporters who tried to run a Biden campaign bus off the road are `` patriots '' who `` did nothing wrong . ''
Supporters of the President were accused of trying to `` intimidate '' Biden campaigners on a highway near Austin , Texas .
At one point , one of the 4x4s hits another car - reportedly being driven by a Biden campaign staffer - which had been following the bus - pushing it out into the middle of the three-lane highway .
The FBI has launched a probe into the incident , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement they confirmed : `` FBI San Antonio is aware of the incident and investigating .
No further information is available at this time . ''
But in response , President Trump appeared to excuse their behaviour .
He tweeted : `` In my opinion , these patriots did nothing wrong . ''
And he went on to suggest the FBI investigate anti-fascist protests instead .
Yesterday he tweeted a video of the incident and wrote : `` I LOVE TEXAS ! ''
Frontrunner Joe Biden today told reporters : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At least we 've never had a president who thinks it 's a good thing . ''
Describing the events , yesterday , Historian Dr Eric Cervini tweeted : `` I flew down to Texas to help with the Biden/Harris bus tour , intended to drum up enthusiasm at polling locations .
Instead , I ended up spending the afternoon calling 911 . ''
He said the trucks were waiting to `` ambush '' the bus when it left San Antonio .
`` These Trump supporters , many of whom were armed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted to drive it off the road , he said .
`` They outnumbered police 50-1 , and they ended up hitting a staffer ’ s car .
`` The police refused to help .
When I flagged down one officer , he said his hands were tied : “ not my jurisdiction.
” He was wearing a blue stripe bandana .
`` Understandably , though nobody was hurt , the rest of the tour was cancelled . ''
He added : `` And as a historian who studied the rise of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : this is how a democracy dies .
`` While Germany still had elections and Hitler was merely a disgraced politician , his militia of Brownshirts interrupted his opponents ’ political meetings and incited violence on the streets .
`` You know what happened next . ''
Approached for comment by the Texas Tribune , Texas Republican Chairman Allen West said : “ It is more fake news and propaganda .
Prepare to lose ... stop bothering me .
”

Supporters of the President were accused of trying to "intimidate" Biden campaigners on a highway near Austin, Texas
Donald Trump says supporters who surrounded Biden bus are 'patriots' who 'did nothing wrong'
Donald Trump says a group of supporters who tried to run a Biden campaign bus off the road are "patriots" who "did nothing wrong."
Supporters of the President were accused of trying to "intimidate" Biden campaigners on a highway near Austin, Texas.
Shocking footage shows a group of vehicles carrying Trump flags surrounding the battle bus.
At one point, one of the 4x4s hits another car - reportedly being driven by a Biden campaign staffer - which had been following the bus - pushing it out into the middle of the three-lane highway.
The FBI has launched a probe into the incident, which took place on Friday.
In a statement they confirmed: "FBI San Antonio is aware of the incident and investigating. No further information is available at this time."
But in response, President Trump appeared to excuse their behaviour.
He tweeted: "In my opinion, these patriots did nothing wrong."
And he went on to suggest the FBI investigate anti-fascist protests instead.
Yesterday he tweeted a video of the incident and wrote: "I LOVE TEXAS!"
Frontrunner Joe Biden today told reporters: "We've never had anything like this. At least we've never had a president who thinks it's a good thing."
Describing the events, yesterday, Historian Dr Eric Cervini tweeted: "I flew down to Texas to help with the Biden/Harris bus tour, intended to drum up enthusiasm at polling locations. Instead, I ended up spending the afternoon calling 911."
He said the trucks were waiting to "ambush" the bus when it left San Antonio.
"These Trump supporters, many of whom were armed, surrounded the bus on the interstate and attempted to drive it off the road, he said. "They outnumbered police 50-1, and they ended up hitting a staffer’s car.
"The police refused to help. When I flagged down one officer, he said his hands were tied: “not my jurisdiction.” He was wearing a blue stripe bandana.
"Understandably, though nobody was hurt, the rest of the tour was cancelled."
He added: "And as a historian who studied the rise of the Third Reich, I can tell you: this is how a democracy dies.
"While Germany still had elections and Hitler was merely a disgraced politician, his militia of Brownshirts interrupted his opponents’ political meetings and incited violence on the streets.
"You know what happened next."
Approached for comment by the Texas Tribune, Texas Republican Chairman Allen West said: “It is more fake news and propaganda. Prepare to lose ... stop bothering me.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Trump reads eerie poem 'The Snake' and critics can't help but point out irony

Donald Trump read out a disturbing poem called 'The Snake ' during a campaign rally and critics could n't help but point out the irony .
The US President repeated the odd composition before hundreds of supporters during an election event in Hickory , North Carolina , on Sunday - but the meaning appears to have been skewed .
He has recited it before - most prominently during his 2016 campaign - but also since taking up his post at the White House , including at a conservative CPAC forum in February 2018 .
For Trump it serves as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrants , with the lyrics featuring a woman who foolishly embraces a dangerous predator .
After taking the dying serpent into her home and nursing it back to health , it thanks her with a `` vicious bite '' , infecting her with poison .
Realising she is going to die , she accuses the snake of tricking her , and it responds that she is a `` silly woman '' who `` knew damn well '' what it was when she took it in .
It is actually a song recorded first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having been penned by civil rights activist Oscar Brown .
It has been characterised as a `` celebration of black culture and a repudiation of racism '' , with two of Brown 's children previously urging Trump to stop using it .
Brown 's family said in a statement `` he 's perversely using 'The Snake ' to demonise immigrants '' and that Brown had `` never had anything against immigrants '' .
A cease and desist letter was even issued , though Trump has continued reciting the lyrics at rallies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the election , he sits well behind rival Joe Biden in the polls and his latest reading appeared to be a warning against Americans voting for the Democrat .
Sunday 's reading has been shared across Twitter , with many users saying the lyrics are ironically a warning against the President himself .
One person said : `` 'You knew I was a snake when you took me in ' , and these Covidiots will vote for him again . ''
While another said : `` His reading of that story could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any he 's ever spoken . ''
And a third added : `` Playing the part of both the narrator and the snake , Donald Trump . ''
Last month , while the President was recovering from coronavirus at Walter Reed National Military Center , several supporters played Bruce Springsteen 's 'Born in the USA ' outside .
The 1984 track has often been adopted by Republicans over the years as being about American patriotism - though the lyrics tell a different story .
Superficially a flag-waving paean to America , the song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American soldiers to their country after the Vietnam War .
It presents a veteran as a tragic figure alienated upon his return from the war .
There are no jobs available and the narrator is left with `` nowhere to run , ai n't got nowhere to go '' in a country that is supposed to be the Land of Opportunity .
The progressive message of the song being used by conservatives has often been mocked , while Springsteen himself has encouraged Americans to vote out Trump on Tuesday .
The rocker has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rudderless and joyless '' in a recent interview .

Trump reads the"The Snake" poem during one of his final rallys
Trump reads the"The Snake" poem during one of his final rallys
Donald Trump has been mocked for repeatedly reading out the lyrics penned by a black civil rights activist and skewing the meaning to suit his anti-immigration and anti-Democratic values
Trump reads disturbing poem 'The Snake' and critics can't help but point out irony
Donald Trump read out a disturbing poem called 'The Snake' during a campaign rally and critics couldn't help but point out the irony.
The US President repeated the odd composition before hundreds of supporters during an election event in Hickory, North Carolina, on Sunday - but the meaning appears to have been skewed.
He has recited it before - most prominently during his 2016 campaign - but also since taking up his post at the White House, including at a conservative CPAC forum in February 2018.
For Trump it serves as a cautionary tale about the danger of illegal immigrants, with the lyrics featuring a woman who foolishly embraces a dangerous predator.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
After taking the dying serpent into her home and nursing it back to health, it thanks her with a "vicious bite", infecting her with poison.
Realising she is going to die, she accuses the snake of tricking her, and it responds that she is a "silly woman" who "knew damn well" what it was when she took it in.
It is actually a song recorded first by soul singer Al Wilson in 1968, having been penned by civil rights activist Oscar Brown.
It has been characterised as a "celebration of black culture and a repudiation of racism", with two of Brown's children previously urging Trump to stop using it.
Brown's family said in a statement "he's perversely using 'The Snake' to demonise immigrants" and that Brown had "never had anything against immigrants".
A cease and desist letter was even issued, though Trump has continued reciting the lyrics at rallies.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
With just a few days to go before the election, he sits well behind rival Joe Biden in the polls and his latest reading appeared to be a warning against Americans voting for the Democrat.
Sunday's reading has been shared across Twitter, with many users saying the lyrics are ironically a warning against the President himself.
One person said: "'You knew I was a snake when you took me in', and these Covidiots will vote for him again."
While another said: "His reading of that story could potentially be the most glaring projection of any he's ever spoken."
And a third added: "Playing the part of both the narrator and the snake, Donald Trump."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Last month, while the President was recovering from coronavirus at Walter Reed National Military Center, several supporters played Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' outside.
The 1984 track has often been adopted by Republicans over the years as being about American patriotism - though the lyrics tell a different story.
Superficially a flag-waving paean to America, the song is a commentary on the return of American soldiers to their country after the Vietnam War.
It presents a veteran as a tragic figure alienated upon his return from the war.
There are no jobs available and the narrator is left with "nowhere to run, ain't got nowhere to go" in a country that is supposed to be the Land of Opportunity.
The progressive message of the song being used by conservatives has often been mocked, while Springsteen himself has encouraged Americans to vote out Trump on Tuesday.
The rocker has described the last four years as "rudderless and joyless" in a recent interview.


thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Mel B 'asks for more child support from Eddie Murphy after earnings crash'

Mel B has reportedly asked her ex Eddie Murphy to contribute more child support for their 13-year-old daughter , Angel .
The Spice Girl has seen her earnings `` dramatically reduced '' after she was hit hard financially this year due to the coronavirus pandemic , says The Sun .
The former X Factor judge had hit it big in 2019 as the Spice Girls ' reunion tour had proved to be very lucrative but this year has been the complete opposite with much live entertainment postponed due to the spread of Covid-19 .
It has now been reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an increase in the £21,000-per-month support that he currently pays as she looks to maintain Angel 's lifestyle .
Mel and Eddie had met in 2006 after he had divorced Nicole Mitchell .
The singer fell pregnant at the beginning of their relationship and Eddie refused to believe that the unborn child was his until a paternity test had been done .
When asked about the pregnancy in December 2006 , he told RTL Boulevard : `` I do n't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conclusions , sir . ''
The dad-of-ten has now been asked to reveal all about his income in new legal papers filed by Mel , as well as a request to pay her legal costs .
In 2009 , the pair had agreed that Mel would have sole custody of Angel and Eddie was ordered to pay every month along with extra for health insurance and education costs .
The Sun reports that the new court documents sees Mel claim she has made `` numerous efforts to resolve this case without court intervention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now requested a new hearing in January .
Explaining the request , Mel 's lawyers said : `` Eddie and Melanie have both established careers in the entertainment industry .
`` Unfortunately , Melanie ’ s income has dramatically reduced , such that she must consider modifying child support for the first time.
” It had previously been shown that the Spice Girls made around £3.2 million each from their successful reunion , as they played a number of stadium shows during 2019 .
Mel and Eddie are thought to be on amicable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved from the United States back to her native Leeds .
Mel is now living with her mum Andrea and is planning to rebuild her career again after a difficult year .
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Spice Girls star Melanie B has reportedly asked her ex Eddie Murphy to up his child support for their daughter Angel from the £21,000 a month he pays at the moment
Mel B 'asks for more child support from Eddie Murphy after earnings crash'
Mel B has reportedly asked her ex Eddie Murphy to contribute more child support for their 13-year-old daughter, Angel.
The Spice Girl has seen her earnings "dramatically reduced" after she was hit hard financially this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, says The Sun.
The former X Factor judge had hit it big in 2019 as the Spice Girls' reunion tour had proved to be very lucrative but this year has been the complete opposite with much live entertainment postponed due to the spread of Covid-19.
It has now been reported that 45-year-old Mel has turned to Eddie for an increase in the £21,000-per-month support that he currently pays as she looks to maintain Angel's lifestyle.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Mel and Eddie had met in 2006 after he had divorced Nicole Mitchell.
The singer fell pregnant at the beginning of their relationship and Eddie refused to believe that the unborn child was his until a paternity test had been done.
When asked about the pregnancy in December 2006, he told RTL Boulevard : "I don't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir."
The dad-of-ten has now been asked to reveal all about his income in new legal papers filed by Mel, as well as a request to pay her legal costs.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In 2009, the pair had agreed that Mel would have sole custody of Angel and Eddie was ordered to pay every month along with extra for health insurance and education costs.
The Sun reports that the new court documents sees Mel claim she has made "numerous efforts to resolve this case without court intervention without any success."
She has now requested a new hearing in January.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Explaining the request, Mel's lawyers said: "Eddie and Melanie have both established careers in the entertainment industry.
"Unfortunately, Melanie’s income has dramatically reduced, such that she must consider modifying child support for the first time.”
It had previously been shown that the Spice Girls made around £3.2 million each from their successful reunion, as they played a number of stadium shows during 2019.
Mel and Eddie are thought to be on amicable terms at the moment and she has moved from the United States back to her native Leeds.
Mel is now living with her mum Andrea and is planning to rebuild her career again after a difficult year.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Trump sparks fresh fears of election night chaos with threat to 'send lawyers'

Donald Trump plans to send lawyers into key states as soon as voting ends , amid growing concern he 'll try to claim victory before the votes are counted .
The US President has repeatedly refused to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power if he loses .
And he has called for the result to be announced `` on the night '' despite many states still counting postal votes that arrive after election day .
US Elections are never officially called `` on the night '' - in fact , it can often take weeks to certify the result .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' a winner based on exit polls and other factors .
Reports published today suggested the President planned to claim victory if it appears he is `` ahead '' of Biden on election night .
But polls suggest more people who vote by mail are likely to vote for Biden - which could mean the projected result for key swing states could change after polling day .
This has been nicknamed the `` red mirage '' - in that it may appear that Republicans have won a state , but in reality they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed without evidence that votes received after polling day are vulnerable to fraud - particularly singling out the state of Pennsylvania .
Trump , it was reported , plans to claim he 's won if he has a 'commanding lead ' in Texas , Iowa , Georgia , Ohio , Florida , North Carolina and Arizona .
He dismissed the report as `` false '' .
But he admitted he intends to send lawyers into key states to `` dispute '' ballots as soon as polls close .
We 're going in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election is over - we 're going in with our lawyers , '' he said ahead of a rally in North Carolina .
`` If people wanted to get their ballots in , they should have gotten their ballots in long before that . ''
Some seven counties in Pennsylvania announced yesterday they were to wait until the day after the election to begin processing postal ballots .
This is likely to delay when US TV networks will be able to project a winner in the state - a key battleground in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 44,000 votes in 2016 - less than 1 % of the total .

The US President has spent months preparing the ground for him to claim victory before results are counted - branding the election a fraud and questioning the process
Donald Trump plans to send lawyers into key states as soon as voting ends, amid growing concern he'll try to claim victory before the votes are counted.
The US President has repeatedly refused to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power if he loses.
And he has called for the result to be announced "on the night" despite many states still counting postal votes that arrive after election day.
US Elections are never officially called "on the night" - in fact, it can often take weeks to certify the result. But TV news networks usually "project" a winner based on exit polls and other factors.
Reports published today suggested the President planned to claim victory if it appears he is "ahead" of Biden on election night.
But polls suggest more people who vote by mail are likely to vote for Biden - which could mean the projected result for key swing states could change after polling day.
This has been nicknamed the "red mirage" - in that it may appear that Republicans have won a state, but in reality they haven't.
And the President has claimed without evidence that votes received after polling day are vulnerable to fraud - particularly singling out the state of Pennsylvania.
Trump, it was reported, plans to claim he's won if he has a 'commanding lead' in Texas, Iowa, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.
He dismissed the report as "false".
But he admitted he intends to send lawyers into key states to "dispute" ballots as soon as polls close.
We're going in the night of - as soon as the election is over - we're going in with our lawyers," he said ahead of a rally in North Carolina.
"If people wanted to get their ballots in, they should have gotten their ballots in long before that."
Some seven counties in Pennsylvania announced yesterday they were to wait until the day after the election to begin processing postal ballots.
This is likely to delay when US TV networks will be able to project a winner in the state - a key battleground in the election.
Trump won Pennsylvania by just over 44,000 votes in 2016 - less than 1% of the total.


thedailymirror--2020-11-02--American Idol's Nikki McKibbin spoke of her 'everyday struggles' before death

Nikki McKibbin had previously revealed her `` struggle every day '' when she reflected on her life since reaching the final of American Idol in its first season .
Nikki died aged 42 over the weekend after suffering an aneurysm and she had opened up in an interview with People last year , in which she spoke about how her life changed after finishing third in the talent show in 2002 .
She revealed at the time that there had been a `` lot of ups and downs in my career , but also in life in general , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with substance abuse before her stint on American Idol .
Nikki said : `` I ’ ve battled substance abuse and I ’ m winning , but it ’ s still a struggle every day .
For a long time , I wasn ’ t taking care of myself .
`` I wasn ’ t being the person I should be .
I ’ m in a better place now.
” Speaking about the instant fame she found after appearing on the show , Nikki admitted that she had no idea how big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 years ago .
She said : `` Then the show blew up and became a big thing and before I knew it , I was on magazine covers and being recognized everywhere I went .
`` It was a good thing , but obviously my career never became what Kelly [ Clarkson ] 's was .
Which is okay , but I was hoping that the exposure would be more for me.
” One myth she dispelled was that the show had made her extremely wealthy .
Nikki continued : `` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I was in the show , and nothing could be further from the truth .
`` A couple of years later , I was still struggling financially , but people expect that you ’ re living this glamorous life and I ’ m like , ' I ’ m just trying to pay my electric bill ! '
” Despite social media not being about when she appeared on the show , it did n't stop the contestants being hit with `` brutal '' comments from viewers .
Speaking about the height @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The worst was when Tamyra [ Grey ] was voted off before me .
`` There wasn ’ t social media , but there were message boards that basically said I should quit the competition because I was a fraud .
`` The worst ones were saying that I should kill myself . ''
She said that the hateful comments continued when it `` came out that I had been a stripper before Idol .
I did it for like five weeks and it became a scandal after I became famous .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with drug and alcohol abuse over the years , which led her to appear on VH1 ’ s Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew in 2008 .
She said : `` I did deal with addiction and that was hard , and I , unfortunately , made that a public thing with Dr Drew .
`` So then I had to explain to people that I was ok , that I was recovering , that I was fine .
`` But now people always assume that I ’ m on something even when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though .
I lied so much and was in such denial that how can you possibly believe me ?
I get it.
” Before her death , Nikki said that she had finally found herself in a good place with an `` amazing '' husband .
She continued : `` I ’ ve got a good life now .
My husband is an amazing man .
`` Tristen is all grown up but he ’ s the best son a mom could want .
“ Just because life is hard doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blessings along the way . ''
Her husband Craig shared an emotional tribute to Nikki on Saturday , telling her fans : `` Many of you already know something is wrong .
The love of my life Nikki Sadler suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday .
`` She would already be gone , but she 's an organ donor and has been kept on life support to make that possible .
`` That should n't be a surprise to us .
Even at the end she is still giving . ''
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Nikki McKibbin was a finalist in the first series of American Idol and sadly passed away at the weekend after suffering an aneurysm - she previously spoke about her struggles
Nikki McKibbin had previously revealed her "struggle every day" when she reflected on her life since reaching the final of American Idol in its first season.
Nikki died aged 42 over the weekend after suffering an aneurysm and she had opened up in an interview with People last year, in which she spoke about how her life changed after finishing third in the talent show in 2002.
She revealed at the time that there had been a "lot of ups and downs in my career, but also in life in general," as she admitted that she had battled with substance abuse before her stint on American Idol.
Nikki said: "I’ve battled substance abuse and I’m winning, but it’s still a struggle every day. For a long time, I wasn’t taking care of myself.
"I wasn’t being the person I should be. I’m in a better place now.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Speaking about the instant fame she found after appearing on the show, Nikki admitted that she had no idea how big American Idol would be before it premiered 18 years ago.
She said: "Then the show blew up and became a big thing and before I knew it, I was on magazine covers and being recognized everywhere I went.
"It was a good thing, but obviously my career never became what Kelly [Clarkson]'s was. Which is okay, but I was hoping that the exposure would be more for me.”
One myth she dispelled was that the show had made her extremely wealthy.
Nikki continued: "People automatically assumed that I was some millionaire because I was in the show, and nothing could be further from the truth.
"A couple of years later, I was still struggling financially, but people expect that you’re living this glamorous life and I’m like, 'I’m just trying to pay my electric bill!'”
Despite social media not being about when she appeared on the show, it didn't stop the contestants being hit with "brutal" comments from viewers.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Speaking about the height of the abuse, Nikki said: "The worst was when Tamyra [Grey] was voted off before me.
"There wasn’t social media, but there were message boards that basically said I should quit the competition because I was a fraud.
"The worst ones were saying that I should kill myself."
She said that the hateful comments continued when it "came out that I had been a stripper before Idol. I did it for like five weeks and it became a scandal after I became famous."
Nikki opened up about her struggles with drug and alcohol abuse over the years, which led her to appear on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew in 2008.
She said: "I did deal with addiction and that was hard, and I, unfortunately, made that a public thing with Dr Drew.
"So then I had to explain to people that I was ok, that I was recovering, that I was fine.
"But now people always assume that I’m on something even when I’m not. I get it, though. I lied so much and was in such denial that how can you possibly believe me? I get it.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Before her death, Nikki said that she had finally found herself in a good place with an "amazing" husband.
She continued: "I’ve got a good life now. My husband is an amazing man.
"Tristen is all grown up but he’s the best son a mom could want.
“Just because life is hard doesn’t mean that there aren’t blessings along the way."
Her husband Craig shared an emotional tribute to Nikki on Saturday, telling her fans: "Many of you already know something is wrong. The love of my life Nikki Sadler suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday.
"She would already be gone, but she's an organ donor and has been kept on life support to make that possible.
"That shouldn't be a surprise to us. Even at the end she is still giving."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Frontline staff and vulnerable in virus hotspots need weekly tests, Labour urges

Frontline workers and vulnerable people living in coronavirus hotspots should be tested every week in a bid to identify asymptomatic carriers and protect those most at risk , Labour has urged the Government .
NHS staff and those working in education , transport , retail and hospitality , as well as at risk groups in areas with high infections , should be given access to rapid saliva tests , the party said .
Labour has urged ministers to use the November lockdown to expand testing and fix contact tracing , saying that a plan to rollout strategic mass testing would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said ministers should use the four-week period of stringent restrictions to speed up the roll-out of quick testing , deploying it in all high-risk workplaces and high-transmission settings .
He said : `` Coronavirus is growing with ferocity and urgent action is needed to bring the R below one nationwide which is why Labour urged Boris Johnson to use the opportunity of the half term holiday for a time limited circuit break .
`` This did n't happen , and Test and Trace have been overwhelmed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ensuring the quick turnaround of tests and introducing regular , weekly testing to identify the 70 % of carriers who may not have symptoms but can still spread the virus .
`` We have seen rapid saliva tests used effectively in UK universities .
`` The Government has no excuse to delay their introduction across the country and we 're calling on ministers to roll out these testing innovations now , starting with key workers including all NHS staff , those in care homes and those most at risk .
`` Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late lockdown buys him otherwise all the inevitable sacrifice and economic damage will have been in vain .
`` He must use this time to fix Test and Trace putting local public health experts in control , instigate retrospective contact tracing and expand mass testing using the saliva-based testing innovations our Universities have developed . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that `` rapid turnaround tests '' for coronavirus will be rolled out in `` a matter of days '' , with the Army being brought in to help distribute the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press conference : `` We now have the immediate prospect of using many millions of cheap , reliable and above all rapid turnaround tests . ''
He added : `` Over next few days , weeks , we plan a steady but massive expansion in the deployment of these quick turnaround tests , applying them in an ever-growing number of situations from helping women to have their partners with them in labour wards when they 're giving birth , to testing whole towns and even whole cities . ''

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Labour is putting pressure on the Government to use the November lockdown to offer a strategic road map for regular testing to identify asymptomatic carriers
Frontline workers and vulnerable people living in coronavirus hotspots should be tested every week in a bid to identify asymptomatic carriers and protect those most at risk, Labour has urged the Government.
NHS staff and those working in education, transport, retail and hospitality, as well as at risk groups in areas with high infections, should be given access to rapid saliva tests, the party said.
Labour has urged ministers to use the November lockdown to expand testing and fix contact tracing, saying that a plan to rollout strategic mass testing would give a roadmap for containing the virus.
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said ministers should use the four-week period of stringent restrictions to speed up the roll-out of quick testing, deploying it in all high-risk workplaces and high-transmission settings.
Image: PA) PA)
He said: " Coronavirus is growing with ferocity and urgent action is needed to bring the R below one nationwide which is why Labour urged Boris Johnson to use the opportunity of the half term holiday for a time limited circuit break.
"This didn't happen, and Test and Trace have been overwhelmed.
"Controlling Covid-19 depends on fixing tracing, ensuring the quick turnaround of tests and introducing regular, weekly testing to identify the 70% of carriers who may not have symptoms but can still spread the virus.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"We have seen rapid saliva tests used effectively in UK universities.
"The Government has no excuse to delay their introduction across the country and we're calling on ministers to roll out these testing innovations now, starting with key workers including all NHS staff, those in care homes and those most at risk.
"Boris Johnson cannot waste the time his late lockdown buys him otherwise all the inevitable sacrifice and economic damage will have been in vain.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He must use this time to fix Test and Trace putting local public health experts in control, instigate retrospective contact tracing and expand mass testing using the saliva-based testing innovations our Universities have developed."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that "rapid turnaround tests" for coronavirus will be rolled out in "a matter of days", with the Army being brought in to help distribute the swabs.
He told the Downing Street press conference: "We now have the immediate prospect of using many millions of cheap, reliable and above all rapid turnaround tests."
He added: "Over next few days, weeks, we plan a steady but massive expansion in the deployment of these quick turnaround tests, applying them in an ever-growing number of situations from helping women to have their partners with them in labour wards when they're giving birth, to testing whole towns and even whole cities."


thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Prince William 'struggled to breathe' with Covid just month after spreader joke

Prince William was reportedly left `` struggling to breathe '' while secretly battling coronavirus , just weeks after joking he was spreading the bug during a tour of Ireland .
The Duke of Cambridge was determined to continue working despite being `` knocked for six '' by the killer virus in April , it has been claimed .
Royal staff were said to be panicked as the heir to the throne began showing significant Covid-19 symptoms but he was able to continue phone and video engagements .
Weeks before , while visiting Dublin with wife Kate , he had poked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paramedic about whether he thought coverage of the illness was `` being a little hyped up '' in the media .
William talked about the infection as he chatted to emergency workers at a reception hosted by Britain 's Ambassador to Ireland Robin Barnett in the Gravity Bar at Dublin 's Guinness Storehouse in March .
He asked Joe Mooney , an advance paramedic with the National Ambulance Service : `` I bet everyone 's like ' I 've got coronavirus , I 'm dying ' , and you 're like 'no , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Does it seem quite dramatic about coronavirus at the moment ?
Is it being a little bit hyped up do you think in the media ? ''
Later he grimaced with mock horror as he said : `` By the way , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus , Sorry .
`` We 're keeping an eye on that , so do tell us if we need to stop . ''
The couple shook hands with dozens of people on the first day of their tour after being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engagements despite the emerging threat of the virus .
It is understood the 38-year-old father-of-three contracted the virus soon after , sometime after his own dad Prince Charles who isolated separately from wife Camilla in Aberdeenshire .
William 's diagnosis was kept a secret in order not to cause alarm and it is not clear how long it took him to recover .
According to The Sun , William said he did not tell anyone about his positive test result because `` there were important things going on and I did n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was treated by palace doctors and followed government guidelines by isolating at the family home Anmer Hall , in Norfolk .
A source told the newspaper : `` William was hit pretty hard by the virus - it really knocked him for six .
`` At one stage he was struggling to breathe , so obviously everyone around him was pretty panicked .
`` After seeing medics and testing positive - which was obviously quite a shock given how fit and healthy he is - William was determined it should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his dad , the Duke of Windsor , 71 , admitted during an interview in June that he had been `` lucky '' compared to the many who lost their lives .
`` I was lucky in my case and got away with it quite lightly , '' he said .
`` But I 've had it , and I can so understand what other people have gone through .
`` I feel particularly for those who have lost their loved ones and have been unable to be with them at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most ghastly thing . ''
When contacted , Kensington Palace declined to comment but did not deny the claim .

Prince William told a paramedic in Dublin "the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus, Sorry" just weeks before contracting the bug
Prince William was reportedly left "struggling to breathe" while secretly battling coronavirus, just weeks after joking he was spreading the bug during a tour of Ireland.
The Duke of Cambridge was determined to continue working despite being "knocked for six" by the killer virus in April, it has been claimed.
Royal staff were said to be panicked as the heir to the throne began showing significant Covid-19 symptoms but he was able to continue phone and video engagements.
Weeks before, while visiting Dublin with wife Kate, he had poked fun at himself after he questioned a paramedic about whether he thought coverage of the illness was "being a little hyped up" in the media.
Image: PA) PA)
William talked about the infection as he chatted to emergency workers at a reception hosted by Britain's Ambassador to Ireland Robin Barnett in the Gravity Bar at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse in March.
He asked Joe Mooney, an advance paramedic with the National Ambulance Service: "I bet everyone's like 'I've got coronavirus, I'm dying', and you're like 'no, you've just got a cough'.
"Does it seem quite dramatic about coronavirus at the moment? Is it being a little bit hyped up do you think in the media?"
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Later he grimaced with mock horror as he said: "By the way, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are spreading coronavirus, Sorry.
"We're keeping an eye on that, so do tell us if we need to stop."
The couple shook hands with dozens of people on the first day of their tour after being advised they were safe to continue their engagements despite the emerging threat of the virus.
Image: PA) PA)
It is understood the 38-year-old father-of-three contracted the virus soon after, sometime after his own dad Prince Charles who isolated separately from wife Camilla in Aberdeenshire.
William's diagnosis was kept a secret in order not to cause alarm and it is not clear how long it took him to recover.
According to The Sun, William said he did not tell anyone about his positive test result because "there were important things going on and I didn't want to worry anyone".
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
The newspaper said he was treated by palace doctors and followed government guidelines by isolating at the family home Anmer Hall, in Norfolk.
A source told the newspaper: "William was hit pretty hard by the virus - it really knocked him for six.
"At one stage he was struggling to breathe, so obviously everyone around him was pretty panicked.
"After seeing medics and testing positive - which was obviously quite a shock given how fit and healthy he is - William was determined it should be business as usual though."
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Meanwhile, his dad, the Duke of Windsor, 71, admitted during an interview in June that he had been "lucky" compared to the many who lost their lives.
"I was lucky in my case and got away with it quite lightly," he said.
"But I've had it, and I can so understand what other people have gone through.
"I feel particularly for those who have lost their loved ones and have been unable to be with them at the time.
"That to me is the most ghastly thing."
When contacted, Kensington Palace declined to comment but did not deny the claim.


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thedailymirror--2020-11-02--Corrie's Victoria Ekanoye is pregnant with first child with beau Jonny Lomas

Former Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye has announced that she is pregnant .
The actress , 37 , who used to play Angie Appleton in the ITV soap , has shared that she is due to welcome a tot with boyfriend Jonny Lomas in January and admitted that the pregnancy `` came as a surprise . ''
Speaking to Hello !
magazine , she said : `` We thought we would try next year .
So when this pregnancy came along we were like : 'It 's happening . '
`` It did come as a bit of a surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Victoria - who was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia when she was 22 - explained that she and Jonny decided to wait until three-months into the pregnancy before they shared the news due to her health woes .
She told : `` We know friends that have miscarried and so we waited until we were 12 weeks before we even told our parents .
`` Then , with my health condition , we wanted a little bit more security and stability in knowing that everything is okay with baby and with me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have sickle cell , this is regarded as a high-risk pregnancy but the team at St Mary 's Hospital in Manchester are amazing and I see my sickle cell specialist , my obstetrician and my midwife every month and they really look after me . ''
The pair have decided that they will have a planned hospital birth and that Victoria will be induced around week 39 .
The mum-to-be added that she will need to have a blood transfusion straight after the birth .
According to the NHS , sickle cell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sickle cell disease , which is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells .
Victoria told the Mirror in May that she suffered from crippling leg pain and fatigue as a result of the inherited disorder .
In 2004 , at 22 , she was so racked with physical pain and fatigue she cut short a contract as an entertainer in Alcudia , Majorca , and returned home to Manchester to get medical attention .
She said : “ I was disappointed in myself that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body more and been aware of this life-threatening condition .
`` That ’ s 100 per cent what I do now .
“ I couldn ’ t get involved in playing out in the snow as the pain in my hands was excruciating.. “ Even now , if I take something out the freezer , I ’ ve got to be quick.
” Read the full interview in Hello !
magazine , out now .

Victoria Ekanoye - who played Angie Appleton in Coronation Street - has announced that she is set to become a mum
Former Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye has announced that she is pregnant.
The actress, 37, who used to play Angie Appleton in the ITV soap, has shared that she is due to welcome a tot with boyfriend Jonny Lomas in January and admitted that the pregnancy "came as a surprise."
Speaking to Hello! magazine, she said: "We thought we would try next year. So when this pregnancy came along we were like: 'It's happening.'
"It did come as a bit of a surprise but it's so unbelievably exciting."
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Victoria - who was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia when she was 22 - explained that she and Jonny decided to wait until three-months into the pregnancy before they shared the news due to her health woes.
She told: "We know friends that have miscarried and so we waited until we were 12 weeks before we even told our parents.
"Then, with my health condition, we wanted a little bit more security and stability in knowing that everything is okay with baby and with me."
Victoria added: "As I have sickle cell, this is regarded as a high-risk pregnancy but the team at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester are amazing and I see my sickle cell specialist, my obstetrician and my midwife every month and they really look after me."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The pair have decided that they will have a planned hospital birth and that Victoria will be induced around week 39.
The mum-to-be added that she will need to have a blood transfusion straight after the birth.
According to the NHS, sickle cell anaemia is the most serious type of sickle cell disease, which is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells.
Victoria told the Mirror in May that she suffered from crippling leg pain and fatigue as a result of the inherited disorder.
In 2004, at 22, she was so racked with physical pain and fatigue she cut short a contract as an entertainer in Alcudia, Majorca, and returned home to Manchester to get medical attention.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She said: “I was disappointed in myself that I hadn’t listened to my body more and been aware of this life-threatening condition.
"That’s 100 per cent what I do now.
“I couldn’t get involved in playing out in the snow as the pain in my hands was excruciating..
“Even now, if I take something out the freezer, I’ve got to be quick.”
Read the full interview in Hello! magazine, out now.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Biden leaves nothing to chance as he urges Philly suburbs to get out and vote

Joe Biden rolled into Philadelphia for the last time yesterday - leaving nothing to chance as he urged voters in the city suburbs to get out and vote .
Biden 's birth state of Pennsylvania is crucial to Tuesday 's election gameplan for both him and Donald Trump .
Trump won the state in 2016 by less than 1 % of the vote - the narrowest result in the state since 1840 .
But the former Vice President is leaving nothing to chance .
He arrived at Sharon Baptist Church shortly before 3pm to deliver remarks at a 'souls to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become expected from Biden 's campaign , access is strictly limited to invited supporters and guests .
It 's a measure campaign staff say is all about keeping things Covid-19 safe .
But it has the added advantage of keeping the environment under greater control .
`` We have to earn our democracy .
We have to get out and vote , '' Biden said outside the church .
`` We 're at an inflection point .
So we have to vote like we never did before .
`` Every day - every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how high the stakes are , of how far the other side will go to try to suppress the turnout , especially here in Philadelphia . ''
Biden was ahead 51 % to 43 % nationally in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll , taken Oct. 27-29 .
But Ron , a local taxi driver who grew up in Northern Philly before moving out to the suburbs with his family , put little stock in the polls , predicting a Trump `` landslide .
He said he was bucking the trend of the local area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second term .
`` I 'll be voting for the President , '' he said .
`` He 's done such a good job with the pandemic , the economy and a bunch of other things .
And he lines up with my Conservative , Christian views .
He said the city of Philadelphia leans to the Democrats - but he 's not convinced by Pennsylvania state polls , which put Biden over the line by as many as seven points .
He thinks it 'll be close in Pennsylvania , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` landslide . ''
`` The polls were wrong last time , '' he said .
But Shannon , a Biden supporter who lives in the neighbourhood of Franklin D Roosevelt Park , where his second rally of the day was to be held , would n't make a prediction for Tuesday 's result .
`` I 'm superstitious .
I do n't want to put a hex on it , '' she said .
`` But from my 83-year-old father down to my relatives who are 18 , they 're all Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good about it . ''
She said she came from a `` Democrat family '' - her father is a working class union member .
`` He 's excited about Joe Biden , '' she said .
`` We 're all excited .
So we 've got our fingers crossed . ''
She said she thought a lot of people across the country did n't vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016 because she 's a woman - and accused those people of taking their vote for granted .
`` And they 've seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , '' she said .
`` They 're not taking it for granted now . ''

The Mirror's followed the election frontrunner as he returned to his home state of Pennsylvania - which could be crucial to Tuesday's Presidential election gameplan
Joe Biden leaves nothing to chance in Philadelphia as he urges suburbs to get out and vote
Joe Biden rolled into Philadelphia for the last time yesterday - leaving nothing to chance as he urged voters in the city suburbs to get out and vote.
Biden's birth state of Pennsylvania is crucial to Tuesday's election gameplan for both him and Donald Trump.
Trump won the state in 2016 by less than 1% of the vote - the narrowest result in the state since 1840.
But the former Vice President is leaving nothing to chance.
He arrived at Sharon Baptist Church shortly before 3pm to deliver remarks at a 'souls to the polls' rally.
As has become expected from Biden's campaign, access is strictly limited to invited supporters and guests.
It's a measure campaign staff say is all about keeping things Covid-19 safe.
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But it has the added advantage of keeping the environment under greater control.
"We have to earn our democracy. We have to get out and vote," Biden said outside the church.
"We're at an inflection point. So we have to vote like we never did before.
"Every day - every day - is a new reminder of how high the stakes are, of how far the other side will go to try to suppress the turnout, especially here in Philadelphia."
Biden was ahead 51% to 43% nationally in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, taken Oct. 27-29.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But Ron, a local taxi driver who grew up in Northern Philly before moving out to the suburbs with his family, put little stock in the polls, predicting a Trump "landslide.
He said he was bucking the trend of the local area and voting to give the President a second term.
"I'll be voting for the President," he said.
"He's done such a good job with the pandemic, the economy and a bunch of other things. And he lines up with my Conservative, Christian views.
"Biden does not."
He said the city of Philadelphia leans to the Democrats - but he's not convinced by Pennsylvania state polls, which put Biden over the line by as many as seven points.
He thinks it'll be close in Pennsylvania, but the country will vote for Trump in a "landslide."
"The polls were wrong last time," he said.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But Shannon, a Biden supporter who lives in the neighbourhood of Franklin D Roosevelt Park, where his second rally of the day was to be held, wouldn't make a prediction for Tuesday's result.
"I'm superstitious. I don't want to put a hex on it," she said.
"But from my 83-year-old father down to my relatives who are 18, they're all Joe Biden. So that makes me feel good about it."
She said she came from a "Democrat family" - her father is a working class union member.
"He's excited about Joe Biden," she said.
"We're all excited. So we've got our fingers crossed."
She said she thought a lot of people across the country didn't vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016 because she's a woman - and accused those people of taking their vote for granted.
"And they've seen what has happened in the last four years," she said. "They're not taking it for granted now."


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Amber Gill angry at 'fat-shaming trolls' after 'living off takeaways all year'

Amber Gill has hit out at 'fat-shaming trolls ' who she claimed targeted her online after she gained weight during lockdown .
The 23-year-old Love Island winner has spoken out on social media after she gained a stone in weight after `` living off takeaways '' during the coronavirus pandemic .
The reality star said that she was left `` shocked '' by how her figure had changed over the year but decided to share her experience in the hope of helping others who had also been targeted by trolls or who had gained weight .
Amber uploaded a photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green trousers alongside a lengthy caption , in which she shared her anger at being targeted .
She wrote : `` Not me on tiktok being fat shamed ?
!
What ?
First of all we are in a pandemic .
`` Second How do people look so closely that they notice before I even notice .
`` I 've been living in hoodies and sweatpants for the whole of this year and ended up putting on a whole stone ! ''
Amber continued : `` I ca n't lie I was shocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life so it was takeout breakfast lunch and dinner so I do n't know what I expected And with another lockdown potentially on the horizon it could happen again .
`` I 'm sure the people that commented are the image of perfection so thank you for that .
Whoever put on weight this year do n't worry I 'm with you . ''
( sic ) Amber has been praised by her fans during the summer after she looked to promote a `` healthy body image '' with an unedited photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed the Love Islander having to deny that she 'd had implants in her bum after she shared a photo that had shown off her curvy figure .
The Geordie beauty hit back at the time : `` It 's really flattering that you lot think my Bum is FAKE .
`` But I can confirm it is not .
I really do just have an a** that defies gravity # sorryBoutIt .
No Surgery , No Bumlift , No Photoshop . ''
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Love Island winner Amber Gill has hit out at online abusers who targeted her after she put on a stone in weight after enjoying takeout meals during the pandemic
Amber Gill has hit out at 'fat-shaming trolls' who she claimed targeted her online after she gained weight during lockdown.
The 23-year-old Love Island winner has spoken out on social media after she gained a stone in weight after "living off takeaways" during the coronavirus pandemic.
The reality star said that she was left "shocked" by how her figure had changed over the year but decided to share her experience in the hope of helping others who had also been targeted by trolls or who had gained weight.
Amber uploaded a photo of herself wearing a bodysuit and khaki green trousers alongside a lengthy caption, in which she shared her anger at being targeted.
She wrote: "Not me on tiktok being fat shamed?! What? First of all we are in a pandemic.
"Second How do people look so closely that they notice before I even notice.
"I've been living in hoodies and sweatpants for the whole of this year and ended up putting on a whole stone!"
Amber continued: "I can't lie I was shocked but I cannot cook to save my life so it was takeout breakfast lunch and dinner so I don't know what I expected And with another lockdown potentially on the horizon it could happen again.
"I'm sure the people that commented are the image of perfection so thank you for that. Whoever put on weight this year don't worry I'm with you." (sic)
Amber has been praised by her fans during the summer after she looked to promote a "healthy body image" with an unedited photo from her time in Ibiza.
This followed the Love Islander having to deny that she'd had implants in her bum after she shared a photo that had shown off her curvy figure.
The Geordie beauty hit back at the time: "It's really flattering that you lot think my Bum is FAKE.
"But I can confirm it is not. I really do just have an a** that defies gravity #sorryBoutIt. No Surgery, No Bumlift, No Photoshop." (sic)
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Bayern Munich withdraw David Alaba contract offer to increase transfer chances

Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to David Alaba , says the club 's president Herbert Hainer .
Alaba has made almost 400 appearances for Bayern and won 17 major honours since making his debut at the Allianz Arena in 2010 .
However , the 28-year-old is out of contract next summer and there are a host of Premier League clubs vying for his signature on a free transfer .
Bayern had hoped Alaba would extend his stay after he helped the club to the treble last season - but any hope of the versatile defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone as Hainer confirmed the offer is no longer on the table .
`` We presented him with a really , very good , very fair , competitive offer - especially during these times , '' the Bayern chief said , as per Bavarian outlet BR24 .
`` We told David 's agent during the last meeting that we wanted clarity and an answer by the end of October because we want to plan for such an important position and player .
But we have n't heard anything until Saturday .
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`` Our sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the answer was that the offer is still unsatisfying and that we should think more .
`` We then decided to take the offer off the table completely .
That means there is no longer any offer . ''
The news will come as a boost to Alaba 's host of suitors , while further reports from Germany claim the player and his representatives were surprised by Bayern 's decision to withdraw their offer .
Sport1 reports the player is continuing to push for improved terms but notes `` there are hardened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as never before '' .
Alaba has continued to feature prominently for Bayern this season , making eight appearances across all competitions , but he was dropped to the bench for Saturday 's 2-1 victory at Koln .
A natural left-back , the Austria international has often been deployed in central defence by manager Hansi Flick , while he can also play in midfield .
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Alaba is out of contract next summer and has been linked with a move to the Premier League - and his potential exit from Bayern has just taken a significant step forward
Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to David Alaba, says the club's president Herbert Hainer.
Alaba has made almost 400 appearances for Bayern and won 17 major honours since making his debut at the Allianz Arena in 2010.
However, the 28-year-old is out of contract next summer and there are a host of Premier League clubs vying for his signature on a free transfer.
Bayern had hoped Alaba would extend his stay after he helped the club to the treble last season - but any hope of the versatile defender penning a new deal appears to be gone as Hainer confirmed the offer is no longer on the table.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We presented him with a really, very good, very fair, competitive offer - especially during these times," the Bayern chief said, as per Bavarian outlet BR24 .
"We told David's agent during the last meeting that we wanted clarity and an answer by the end of October because we want to plan for such an important position and player. But we haven't heard anything until Saturday.
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"Our sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic then contacted the agent and the answer was that the offer is still unsatisfying and that we should think more.
"We then decided to take the offer off the table completely. That means there is no longer any offer."
The news will come as a boost to Alaba's host of suitors, while further reports from Germany claim the player and his representatives were surprised by Bayern's decision to withdraw their offer.
Sport1 reports the player is continuing to push for improved terms but notes "there are hardened fronts [between Alaba and Bayern] as never before".
Alaba has continued to feature prominently for Bayern this season, making eight appearances across all competitions, but he was dropped to the bench for Saturday's 2-1 victory at Koln.
A natural left-back, the Austria international has often been deployed in central defence by manager Hansi Flick, while he can also play in midfield.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Travis Scott deletes his Instagram after he is trolled over Batman costume

Travis Scott appears to have the hump after fans criticised his Batman costume .
He has deleted his Instagram account after the trolling reportedly got too much .
The 29-year-old , make-up mogul Kylie Jenner 's ex , apparently deactivated his account on Sunday .
Travis dressed up and posing next to his vehicles to show off his Halloween efforts .
But he did n't get the credit he felt his outfit deserved .
According to ComicBook.com , the star was met with jabs and mean comments from fans online .
It is claimed he lost it when one compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the caped crusader .
His fans hope he will be back before long - and with new music said to be around the corner , his absence is n't expected to be a long one .
Travis ' former love Kylie got a much better reaction for her October 31 efforts .
Kylie and her pals dressed up as the Power Rangers for her epic Halloween party in a throwback to the classic '90s kids show .
They left fans feeling all nostalgic - and demanding a re-boot .
She may not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American franchise , but that did n't stop the star and her pals rolling back the years for those who know all about the Mighty Morphin gang and their evil-fighting ways .
The make-up mogul , 23 , transformed into the no-nonsense Red Ranger , but she could n't do it all on her own .
Her friends joined her to roll back the years with six Rangers all ready for action .
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It is claimed Travis, 29, lost it when a fan compared his costume more to a cockroach than the caped crusader - and he hit the delete button after it all good too much for him
Travis Scott deletes his Instagram account after he is trolled over Batman costume
Travis Scott appears to have the hump after fans criticised his Batman costume.
He has deleted his Instagram account after the trolling reportedly got too much.
The 29-year-old, make-up mogul Kylie Jenner's ex, apparently deactivated his account on Sunday.
Travis dressed up and posing next to his vehicles to show off his Halloween efforts.
But he didn't get the credit he felt his outfit deserved.
According to ComicBook.com, the star was met with jabs and mean comments from fans online.
It is claimed he lost it when one compared the costume more to a cockroach than the caped crusader.
His fans hope he will be back before long - and with new music said to be around the corner, his absence isn't expected to be a long one.
Travis' former love Kylie got a much better reaction for her October 31 efforts.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Kylie and her pals dressed up as the Power Rangers for her epic Halloween party in a throwback to the classic '90s kids show.
They left fans feeling all nostalgic - and demanding a re-boot.
She may not be old enough to to remember the cult American franchise, but that didn't stop the star and her pals rolling back the years for those who know all about the Mighty Morphin gang and their evil-fighting ways.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
The make-up mogul, 23, transformed into the no-nonsense Red Ranger, but she couldn't do it all on her own.
Her friends joined her to roll back the years with six Rangers all ready for action.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Eddie Hassell dead: NBC's Surface star shot aged 30 in Texas

Actor Eddie Hassell has died after being shot , according to reports .
The 30-year-old - who starred in NBC 's TV series Surface - was killed early Sunday morning in Texas over what appears to be a carjacking , TMZ has told .
The actor was yet to become a breakout star but had starred in a number of TV shows such Devious Maids , The Kids Are All Right , Family Weekend .
Eddie had a number of cameos in American series such as 2012 , Longmire , Jobs , Bones , Southland and Warrior Road .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a Critics ' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble .
Hassell also had a bit role in the Golden Globe-winning 'The Kids Are All Right ' in 2010 , which also earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination .
Tributes to the star were being shared on social media as news of his passing began to spread .
Producers of Bomb City film shared their sorrow at Eddie 's death .
Posting on Twitter , they wrote : `` We are devastated to learn that one of our lead actors and family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way too soon .
`` Please keep us and Eddie ’ s family in your prayers .
# eddiehassell # bombcity # punkangel '' Away from acting , Eddie was an keen surfer and skateboarder .
He spoke about his passison in a 2013 interview with Elle : `` Skateboarding ’ s been a huge part of my life , it also got me cast in commercials .
`` I was into horseback riding and rodeos in Texas and when I moved to LA , I got into skating .
`` I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m into anything with a board : surfing , wakeboarding . ''
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American actor Eddie Hassell has died after being shot, reports claim
Actor Eddie Hassell has died after being shot, according to reports.
The 30-year-old - who starred in NBC's TV series Surface - was killed early Sunday morning in Texas over what appears to be a carjacking, TMZ has told.
The actor was yet to become a breakout star but had starred in a number of TV shows such Devious Maids, The Kids Are All Right, Family Weekend.
Eddie had a number of cameos in American series such as 2012, Longmire, Jobs, Bones, Southland and Warrior Road.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
During his acting career, Eddie was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble.
Hassell also had a bit role in the Golden Globe-winning 'The Kids Are All Right' in 2010, which also earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination.
Tributes to the star were being shared on social media as news of his passing began to spread.
Producers of Bomb City film shared their sorrow at Eddie's death.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Posting on Twitter, they wrote: "We are devastated to learn that one of our lead actors and family members was taken from us this morning way too soon.
"Please keep us and Eddie’s family in your prayers. #eddiehassell #bombcity #punkangel"
Away from acting, Eddie was an keen surfer and skateboarder.
He spoke about his passison in a 2013 interview with Elle: "Skateboarding’s been a huge part of my life, it also got me cast in commercials.
"I was into horseback riding and rodeos in Texas and when I moved to LA, I got into skating.
"I did all my own stunts. I’m into anything with a board: surfing, wakeboarding."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Grandmother lucky to be alive after driver ploughs into her on day dad died

A grandmother-of-three is lucky to be alive after being ploughed down by a dangerous driver on the same day her dad died .
Patricia Mellors was on the way to collect her dad 's belongings when Sigits Ceburs crashed into her while trying to evade police , Nottinghamshire Live reports .
The 64-year-old was struck in the car park of Red Oaks Care Home , Clipstone Road West , Mansfield , on July 12 , 2019 and suffered serious head injuries , a broken pelvis , ankle ligament damage and a number of cuts and bruises .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They could have been doing my father 's and my funeral at the same time .
`` My father had passed away that morning and I went to clear dad 's room .
`` I packed the car up and the next thing I heard police sirens and saw blue lights at the entrance and I turned round and this car was coming straight at me .
`` The car hit me and threw me up in the air and he just drove off .
He did n't stop .
`` The witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so many there who thought I was dead .
I 'm lucky I did move to the side a bit because otherwise I think he would have gone over me . ''
Stunned passers-by thought she had been killed by the impact , Patricia revealed .
Patricia , of Forest Town , was taken to King 's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield for treatment and has since made a full recovery .
Ceburs , 38 , had been spotted driving the silver Renault Espace with false registration plates .
Officers chased him on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away after he crashed into a fence in the driveway of the care home and ran off .
Detective Constable Tim Baker , who led the investigation , said : `` We are pleased Ms Mellors has made a full recovery .
`` It was a horrific day for her , having just lost her father and then being involved in this serious collision and I 'm glad Ceburs has now been brought to justice .
“ This is yet another example of how Nottinghamshire Police officers are actively patrolling each and every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the county ’ s roads safer for everyone .
“ This case also shows how we will be there for the victims like Ms Mellors who sustained particularly nasty injuries due to the driver ’ s reckless actions – and that we will make every effort to bring those responsible for these offences to justice.
” Ceburs , of Recreation Street , Mansfield , pleaded guilty to dangerous driving , fraudulent use of a registration mark and driving without insurance or a licence , at a previous hearing at Mansfield Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight months in prison when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday .
He was also banned from driving for 16 months .

Patricia Mellors, 64, suffered serious head injuries and a broken pelvis after Sigits Ceburs ploughed into her while trying to evade police in Mansfield on July 12, 2019
Grandmother lucky to be alive after police chase driver ploughs into her on day dad died
A grandmother-of-three is lucky to be alive after being ploughed down by a dangerous driver on the same day her dad died.
Patricia Mellors was on the way to collect her dad's belongings when Sigits Ceburs crashed into her while trying to evade police, Nottinghamshire Live reports.
The 64-year-old was struck in the car park of Red Oaks Care Home, Clipstone Road West, Mansfield, on July 12, 2019 and suffered serious head injuries, a broken pelvis, ankle ligament damage and a number of cuts and bruises.
She said: "I could have been dead. They could have been doing my father's and my funeral at the same time.
"My father had passed away that morning and I went to clear dad's room.
"I packed the car up and the next thing I heard police sirens and saw blue lights at the entrance and I turned round and this car was coming straight at me.
"The car hit me and threw me up in the air and he just drove off. He didn't stop.
"The witnesses there were in shock.
"There were so many there who thought I was dead. I'm lucky I did move to the side a bit because otherwise I think he would have gone over me."
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Stunned passers-by thought she had been killed by the impact, Patricia revealed.
Patricia, of Forest Town, was taken to King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield for treatment and has since made a full recovery.
Ceburs, 38, had been spotted driving the silver Renault Espace with false registration plates.
Officers chased him on foot and caught him a short distance away after he crashed into a fence in the driveway of the care home and ran off.
Detective Constable Tim Baker, who led the investigation, said: "We are pleased Ms Mellors has made a full recovery.
"It was a horrific day for her, having just lost her father and then being involved in this serious collision and I'm glad Ceburs has now been brought to justice.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
“This is yet another example of how Nottinghamshire Police officers are actively patrolling each and every day as part of their ongoing efforts to make the county’s roads safer for everyone.
“This case also shows how we will be there for the victims like Ms Mellors who sustained particularly nasty injuries due to the driver’s reckless actions – and that we will make every effort to bring those responsible for these offences to justice.”
Ceburs, of Recreation Street, Mansfield, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, fraudulent use of a registration mark and driving without insurance or a licence, at a previous hearing at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court.
He was sentenced to eight months in prison when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday.
He was also banned from driving for 16 months.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--PM needs to lead by example to persuade sceptical public to abide by lockdown

Lead us by example.. As inconsistent as he is incompetent , Boris Johnson faces an uphill battle to persuade an increasingly sceptical public to abide by his England-wide lockdown .
MPs on the Right of his party are vowing to vote against the restrictions which further shreds his dwindling authority .
But many reluctantly accept we couldn ’ t continue as before with infections , hospital admissions and deaths rising – possibly to levels dwarfing the first wave of the pandemic .
To get us through this the PM needs to lead by example .
That means no more defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings who should have been sacked over his reckless trip to Durham in March .
Workers and businesses out of pocket because of rules imposed by the Government deserve compensation .
Either we ’ re all in this together , treated equally and fairly , or the lockdown won ’ t work effectively and the Government will be to blame should it be extended .
It may be no coincidence that Sir Bobby Charlton has become the fifth member of the England 1966 World Cup winning team to be diagnosed with dementia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Bobby ’ s brother , Jack , and Manchester United and England team-mate , Nobby Stiles , a pattern appears to be emerging .
They all used to regularly head heavy , soggy balls .
Football , awash with riches at the top , has a duty to support ailing former players and intensify research into making the game safer .
The sincere wish of Sir Bobby ’ s wife Lady Norma that public knowledge of his diagnosis will help others must be fulfilled .
That was the best 90 minutes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
The real stars of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards are people like you : good neighbours , generous and brave who care deeply about our communities and country .

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That means no more defending of the likes of senior adviser Dominic Cummings who should have been sacked over his reckless trip to Durham in March
Voice of the Mirror: PM faces battle to persuade sceptical public to abide by lockdown
Lead us by example..
As inconsistent as he is incompetent, Boris Johnson faces an uphill battle to persuade an increasingly sceptical public to abide by his England-wide lockdown.
MPs on the Right of his party are vowing to vote against the restrictions which further shreds his dwindling authority.
But many reluctantly accept we couldn’t continue as before with infections, hospital admissions and deaths rising – possibly to levels dwarfing the first wave of the pandemic.
To get us through this the PM needs to lead by example.
That means no more defending of the likes of senior adviser Dominic Cummings who should have been sacked over his reckless trip to Durham in March.
Workers and businesses out of pocket because of rules imposed by the Government deserve compensation.
Either we’re all in this together, treated equally and fairly, or the lockdown won’t work effectively and the Government will be to blame should it be extended.
Support them
It may be no coincidence that Sir Bobby Charlton has become the fifth member of the England 1966 World Cup winning team to be diagnosed with dementia.
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Following the recent passing with dementia of Sir Bobby’s brother, Jack, and Manchester United and England team-mate, Nobby Stiles, a pattern appears to be emerging. They all used to regularly head heavy, soggy balls.
Football, awash with riches at the top, has a duty to support ailing former players and intensify research into making the game safer.
The sincere wish of Sir Bobby’s wife Lady Norma that public knowledge of his diagnosis will help others must be fulfilled.
Proud of you
That was the best 90 minutes of TV last night or probably any evening this year.
The real stars of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards are people like you: good neighbours, generous and brave who care deeply about our communities and country.


thedailymirror--2020-11-01--Pride of Britain 'super gran' in tears as Corrie stars delight her with award

A Pride of Britain winner was surprised by her favourite Coronation Street stars on Sunday night ’ s Pride of Britain Awards .
Dena Murphy was left gobsmacked when Corrie stars Jennie McAlpine and Antony Cotton turned up at her beloved allotment earlier this week .
The 91-year-old ‘ super gran ’ put the stars straight to work as they helped her dig up some homegrown leeks from her garden .
But much to Dena ’ s surprise , Jennie and Antony were hiding her well-deserved Pride of Britain awards among the greenery .
The hard-working pensioner immediately burst into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ award for her efforts in helping young offenders get back on track .
“ I am so thrilled .
Thrilled barely covers it , actually .
I can ’ t believe it .
I never expected this ” Dena sobbed after grabbing hold of her incredible award .
Dena , who hails from Moston in Manchester , won the TSB Community Hero Award for her work helping young offenders by putting them to work at her well-kept allotment .
The selfless pensioner has helped to rehabilitate over 300 ex-offenders .
She ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skills as they complete their community service orders .
Super Gran Dena has not only helped the young offenders start new lives ; she ’ s also formed unbreakable bonds with many former criminals .
Dena told The Mirror that some still visit the allotment every Saturday to help her out .
One ex-offender sends her a card every Christmas with a straight line drawn inside to symbolise the way she ’ s straightened him out .
The man , called Stephen , says she ’ s changed his life .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ then my life would never have gone wrong in the first place .
Despite being 91-years-old , Dena is determined to continue her three hours a day of work on the allotment .
According to the incredible woman , it keeps her young and smiling .
“ I can ’ t believe I am 92 this year .
The garden is my legacy .
”

Corrie cast delight ‘super gran’ Pride of Britain winner for helping young offenders get back on track
Corrie cast delight ‘super gran’ Pride of Britain winner for helping young offenders get back on track
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Hard-working pensioner Dena Murphy immediately burst into tears after she was handed the prestigious award for her efforts in helping over 300 young offenders get back on track
Pride of Britain 'super gran' in tears as Corrie stars delight her with 'humbling' award
A Pride of Britain winner was surprised by her favourite Coronation Street stars on Sunday night’s Pride of Britain Awards.
Dena Murphy was left gobsmacked when Corrie stars Jennie McAlpine and Antony Cotton turned up at her beloved allotment earlier this week.
The 91-year-old ‘super gran’ put the stars straight to work as they helped her dig up some homegrown leeks from her garden.
But much to Dena’s surprise, Jennie and Antony were hiding her well-deserved Pride of Britain awards among the greenery.
The hard-working pensioner immediately burst into tears after she was handed the prestigious award for her efforts in helping young offenders get back on track.
“I am so thrilled. Thrilled barely covers it, actually. I can’t believe it. I never expected this” Dena sobbed after grabbing hold of her incredible award.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Dena, who hails from Moston in Manchester, won the TSB Community Hero Award for her work helping young offenders by putting them to work at her well-kept allotment.
The selfless pensioner has helped to rehabilitate over 300 ex-offenders.
She’s done this by teaching them new gardening skills as they complete their community service orders.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Super Gran Dena has not only helped the young offenders start new lives; she’s also formed unbreakable bonds with many former criminals.
Dena told The Mirror that some still visit the allotment every Saturday to help her out.
One ex-offender sends her a card every Christmas with a straight line drawn inside to symbolise the way she’s straightened him out.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The man, called Stephen, says she’s changed his life. “If Dena was my grandma” he says, “then my life would never have gone wrong in the first place.
Despite being 91-years-old, Dena is determined to continue her three hours a day of work on the allotment.
Image: ITV) ITV)
According to the incredible woman, it keeps her young and smiling.
“It keeps me young.
“I can’t believe I am 92 this year. The garden is my legacy.”
Congratulations to lovely Dena, the Super Gran!