thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Plus-Size Porn models expose disturbing requests - incest, squashing and beans

With super-sized porn becoming an overcrowded market , sex workers are having to come up with creative ideas to stand out .
BBWs ( big , beautiful , women ) regularly challenge the perception of what 's acceptable in the industry .
There is competition to keep clients coming back and the girls get some bizarre requests from randy punters .
From water sports to face-sitting , squashing to spanking , and even sexual acts with baked beans - they are willing to indulge a wide variety of strange desires .
Vicky , a 52-year-old mum-of-two , reveals that one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a detailed incest fantasy with clients as young as 20 .
Initially , the Hull-based plus-sized model found it troubling when she realised her size made her a sexually desirable mother figure .
`` It 's so common I get asked to be the mother .
It 's just every day , it is really common .
That was quite shocking how common it is , '' she says on Channel 5 's Plus-Size Porn : Adults Only !
.
`` I was like , ' I ca n't do that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's wrong ' . ''
But Vicky warmed to the idea of playing out mother-son sexual fantasies after speaking to other cam girls and realising it was more about `` domination and submission '' .
`` They 're not actually wanting to be with their mother .
It 's that mother figure they see - their friends mum or the woman in the shop that they fantasise about , '' she said .
`` It made me feel a bit easier then as it was a bit strange to be asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual things . ''
In one strange request , the client wanted Vicky to teach him how to make a baby using medical terms and gave a list of words and phrases she had to use .
Vicky has also relied on her daughters to help film some of the more bizarre requests , including having beans rubbed on her , as well as to go shopping for Surprisingly , it was actually her daughter who suggested she should try plus-sized porn after she was suddenly left without a job .
Vicky even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , picking out sex toys to use in her videos .
`` Some of the videos she gets requested she ca n't film on her own , '' explains her daughter .
`` She had a splodging video where she had to stand there and put beans and sauces and all that stuff on herself .
`` So I was filming it and we had such a laugh because all of the smells of it mixed together I had to keep my mouth and nose closed .
Every time we had a pause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air .
`` I suppose it 's like a bonding thing as well .
It 's really strange . ''
She does have boundaries on what she will do - and wo n't tell her daughters about some of the really filthy requests .
Elsewhere , Lisa is a BBW dominatrix who gets a rush out of dominating her clients and helping them fulfil their fantasies .
The Glaswegian caters to a specialised sector of the sex market - for those that like super-sized big women .
She says people like being squashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspect of BDSM that should only be attempted by experienced practitioners , as well as spanking .
`` Face-sitting is essentially a form of breath play .
It 's done fully clothed so they do n't touch or lick you or anything like that , '' explains Lisa .
`` A lot of people really like the feeling of being squashed .
I 've got the upper part of my belly and the bottom part and the guys like that .
During the show , Lisa starts preparing to rebrand as Lady Voluptua @ @ @ @ @ @ @ size and place in the crowded BBW market .
Lady Voluptua helps men who are often embarrassed about their desire to be dominated by BBWs and combat the `` nasty image '' associated to dominatrix .
`` They see it as titulation .
It 's dirty and nasty .
When at the end of the day all we 're doing is catering to people 's fantasies and fetishes , '' explains Lisa .
`` Fulfilling a need they ca n't get at home or worried they 're family will reject them .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lisa admits it 's not all about sex , and is more about getting into someone 's mind and exploring what turns them on as a form of therapy .
Meanwhile , Saskia has been working as a successful porn star for almost 10 years , but had had to find her place within the sub culture of bigger sex workers .
She admits people liked her boobs when she was smaller , but now attention has turned to her bum , with more money coming now she is bigger .
Saskia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep her fans hooked , but does draw the line at certain paid-for sexual practises .
`` I do cuckold , I do interracial , I do water sports , normal boy/girl , domination , foot , shoe , toys , '' says Saskia .
All three women like the term BBW and find it empowering that larger woman can be found sexy .
Vicky always thought she was too big to be sexy , so was shocked to find men found her `` wobbly bits '' sexy .
`` It is scary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They know your ' e new but they guide you in slowly .
I came off buzzing and thought this is great , '' says Vicky , who has been in the industry for a year .
Becoming a sex worker had a `` mind-blowing '' effect on Vicky 's perilous finances , as she now earns more in a week than she did in a whole month in previous jobs .
She says : `` I wo n't shave my legs until someone pays me to shave them .
If I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tip is only fair .
Mutual respect . ''
Vicki has an international fanbase , so gets up at 4am for the American market , goes back to bed , then goes back online to get Brits before they start work .
Her new job initially made balancing family life difficult and she did n't tell anyone because of the stigma attached to porn work .
Lisa is very open with her career and wants to `` f*** s*** up '' in terms of how fat people are perceived .
`` We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fat is wrong , '' explains Lisa .
`` It 's a bold thing to actually come out and say I 'm fat , I 'm here , I 'm taking up space , I think I 'm glorious and I do n't give a toss what anyone else thinks .
She values one-to-one relationships with her real world clients and tries to make the experience less intense by laughing and being approachable .
Lisa , who has the support of girlfriend Vixen , has has come to terms with years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy with her body .
She adds : `` I 'm not asking every Tom , Dick and Harry to find me attractive , because of course they 're not , but oh my god I 'm sexy .
I know the people that come to visit me love the way I look .
I 've got it . ''
Posing for the camera is another way for Saskia to feel confident about her size .
When she was outed as a sex worker the discovery sent shock waves through her middle-class family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the years .
Something I did n't have before .
I think there are a number of broken people in the industry and a lot of people hide behind their character , '' says Saskia .
`` I think for somebody who is broken it allows you to create an alter-ego and separate that from who you really are . ''
She believes freely available BBW porn on internet is affecting how much money she can make - and is sad that porn viewers do n't think about how much work goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if guys thought about this rather than trying to get a quick w*** , '' adds Saskia .
`` It would support us all to make great content . ''
*Plus-Size Porn : Adults Only !
is available on My5

PLUS-SIZE PORN VIEWERS LEFT DISTURBED AS MUM GETS DAUGHTER TO FILM HER X-RATED VIDEOS
PLUS-SIZE PORN VIEWERS LEFT DISTURBED AS MUM GETS DAUGHTER TO FILM HER X-RATED VIDEOS
Three empowered BBW sex workers have unveiled some of the awkward and embarrassing things they get asked to do on camera and in person - and the bizarre requests they turn down
With super-sized porn becoming an overcrowded market, sex workers are having to come up with creative ideas to stand out.
BBWs (big, beautiful, women) regularly challenge the perception of what's acceptable in the industry.
There is competition to keep clients coming back and the girls get some bizarre requests from randy punters.
From water sports to face-sitting, squashing to spanking, and even sexual acts with baked beans - they are willing to indulge a wide variety of strange desires.
Vicky, a 52-year-old mum-of-two, reveals that one of her most disturbing roles is playing out a detailed incest fantasy with clients as young as 20.
Initially, the Hull-based plus-sized model found it troubling when she realised her size made her a sexually desirable mother figure.
"It's so common I get asked to be the mother. It's just every day, it is really common. That was quite shocking how common it is," she says on Channel 5's Plus-Size Porn: Adults Only!.
"I was like, 'I can't do that. It's incest, it's taboo, it's wrong'."
But Vicky warmed to the idea of playing out mother-son sexual fantasies after speaking to other cam girls and realising it was more about "domination and submission".
"They're not actually wanting to be with their mother. It's that mother figure they see - their friends mum or the woman in the shop that they fantasise about," she said.
"It made me feel a bit easier then as it was a bit strange to be asked to be someone's mother and do sexual things."
In one strange request, the client wanted Vicky to teach him how to make a baby using medical terms and gave a list of words and phrases she had to use.
Vicky has also relied on her daughters to help film some of the more bizarre requests, including having beans rubbed on her, as well as to go shopping for
Surprisingly, it was actually her daughter who suggested she should try plus-sized porn after she was suddenly left without a job.
Vicky even goes shopping for equipment with her daughters, picking out sex toys to use in her videos.
"Some of the videos she gets requested she can't film on her own," explains her daughter.
"She had a splodging video where she had to stand there and put beans and sauces and all that stuff on herself.
"So I was filming it and we had such a laugh because all of the smells of it mixed together I had to keep my mouth and nose closed. Every time we had a pause I had to turn to get fresh air.
"I suppose it's like a bonding thing as well. It's really strange."
She does have boundaries on what she will do - and won't tell her daughters about some of the really filthy requests.
Elsewhere, Lisa is a BBW dominatrix who gets a rush out of dominating her clients and helping them fulfil their fantasies.
The Glaswegian caters to a specialised sector of the sex market - for those that like super-sized big women.
She says people like being squashed in 'breath play', a dangerous aspect of BDSM that should only be attempted by experienced practitioners, as well as spanking.
"Face-sitting is essentially a form of breath play. It's done fully clothed so they don't touch or lick you or anything like that," explains Lisa.
"A lot of people really like the feeling of being squashed. I've got the upper part of my belly and the bottom part and the guys like that.
During the show, Lisa starts preparing to rebrand as Lady Voluptua in a bid to fully embrace her size and place in the crowded BBW market.
Lady Voluptua helps men who are often embarrassed about their desire to be dominated by BBWs and combat the "nasty image" associated to dominatrix.
"They see it as titulation. It's dirty and nasty. When at the end of the day all we're doing is catering to people's fantasies and fetishes," explains Lisa.
"Fulfilling a need they can't get at home or worried they're family will reject them. They can come to a safe place."
Lisa admits it's not all about sex, and is more about getting into someone's mind and exploring what turns them on as a form of therapy.
Meanwhile, Saskia has been working as a successful porn star for almost 10 years, but had had to find her place within the sub culture of bigger sex workers.
She admits people liked her boobs when she was smaller, but now attention has turned to her bum, with more money coming now she is bigger.
Saskia has to constantly create new content to keep her fans hooked, but does draw the line at certain paid-for sexual practises.
"I do cuckold, I do interracial, I do water sports, normal boy/girl, domination, foot, shoe, toys," says Saskia.
All three women like the term BBW and find it empowering that larger woman can be found sexy.
Vicky always thought she was too big to be sexy, so was shocked to find men found her "wobbly bits" sexy.
"It is scary but the men are so nice. They know your'e new but they guide you in slowly. I came off buzzing and thought this is great," says Vicky, who has been in the industry for a year.
Becoming a sex worker had a "mind-blowing" effect on Vicky's perilous finances, as she now earns more in a week than she did in a whole month in previous jobs.
She says: "I won't shave my legs until someone pays me to shave them. If I know they're w***ing then I think a tip is only fair. Mutual respect."
Vicki has an international fanbase, so gets up at 4am for the American market, goes back to bed, then goes back online to get Brits before they start work.
Her new job initially made balancing family life difficult and she didn't tell anyone because of the stigma attached to porn work.
Lisa is very open with her career and wants to "f*** s*** up" in terms of how fat people are perceived.
"We're taught from a very young age that being fat is wrong," explains Lisa.
"It's a bold thing to actually come out and say I'm fat, I'm here, I'm taking up space, I think I'm glorious and I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks.
She values one-to-one relationships with her real world clients and tries to make the experience less intense by laughing and being approachable.
Lisa, who has the support of girlfriend Vixen, has has come to terms with years of negative stereotyping about her size and feels happy with her body.
She adds: "I'm not asking every Tom, Dick and Harry to find me attractive, because of course they're not, but oh my god I'm sexy. I know the people that come to visit me love the way I look. I've got it."
Posing for the camera is another way for Saskia to feel confident about her size.
When she was outed as a sex worker the discovery sent shock waves through her middle-class family.
"It's built my confidence over the years. Something I didn't have before. I think there are a number of broken people in the industry and a lot of people hide behind their character," says Saskia.
"I think for somebody who is broken it allows you to create an alter-ego and separate that from who you really are."
She believes freely available BBW porn on internet is affecting how much money she can make - and is sad that porn viewers don't think about how much work goes in.
"It would be great if guys thought about this rather than trying to get a quick w***," adds Saskia. "It would support us all to make great content."
*Plus-Size Porn: Adults Only! is available on My5


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Teenager found dead on hotel bed by staff near Stansted Airport

A teenager was found dead in a hotel room close to Stansted Airport .
The body of Lewis Calmus was discovered by a member of the management staff at the Skyline Hotel in Stansted , Essex , on August 10 .
Emergency services rushed to the hotel but despite all their efforts , they were unable to save the man 's life , Essex Live reported .
The teenager was a19-year-old from Hatfield in Hertfordshire .
At an inquest into his death at Essex Coroner 's Court this morning coroner 's assistant Marianne Robson said : `` On August 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skyline Hotel by a member of management .
Do you know Mr Calmus ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk '' On gaining of entry , he found Mr Calmus lying on the bed unresponsive and called 999 .
`` Police and paramedics attended and confirmed his death at 9.26am . ''
On August 19 , a post-mortem examination was carried out by Dr McKenzie at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow .
Dr McKenzie recorded Mr Calmus ' cause of death as a drugs overdose .
Ms Robson also confirmed that police are not treating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Area coroner Lincoln Brookes adjourned the hearing and scheduled a full inquest for December 11 at 2pm .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Paige Ingram, Milo Boyd)

Lewis Calmus, from Hatfield, Hertfordshire was found dead by a member of staff at the Skyline Hotel in Stanstead, Essex. The cause of death has been ruled to be drugs overdose.
Teenager found dead on hotel bed by staff near Stansted Airport
A teenager was found dead in a hotel room close to Stansted Airport.
The body of Lewis Calmus was discovered by a member of the management staff at the Skyline Hotel in Stansted, Essex, on August 10.
Emergency services rushed to the hotel but despite all their efforts, they were unable to save the man's life, Essex Live reported.
The teenager was a19-year-old from Hatfield in Hertfordshire.
At an inquest into his death at Essex Coroner's Court this morning coroner's assistant Marianne Robson said: "On August 10, Mr Calmus was discovered at the Skyline Hotel by a member of management.
Do you know Mr Calmus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
"On gaining of entry, he found Mr Calmus lying on the bed unresponsive and called 999.
"Police and paramedics attended and confirmed his death at 9.26am."
On August 19, a post-mortem examination was carried out by Dr McKenzie at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.
Dr McKenzie recorded Mr Calmus' cause of death as a drugs overdose.
Ms Robson also confirmed that police are not treating Mr Calmus' death as suspicious.
Area coroner Lincoln Brookes adjourned the hearing and scheduled a full inquest for December 11 at 2pm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Worker sacked after performing sex act on Zoom call thinking camera was off

A worker has been sacked after allegedly performing a sex act on a work Zoom call - thinking his camera was switched off .
Legal commentator Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended by New Yorker and is stepping away from his job as a CNN senior legal analyst following the incident .
He told media he thought he had 'muted ' the work call .
Sources told Vice 's tech site Motherboard Mr Toobin was seen masturbating during the call , in what has become known as the 'Zoom d*** incident ' .
Reports claim two people said they saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book on the O.J .
Simpson case , masturbating .
“ Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended while we investigate the matter , ” a New Yorker spokesperson said in a statement to Variety .
According to Motherboard , Mr Toobin exposed himself during an election simulation Zoom call last week with New Yorker staffers and the radio station WNYC , as they prepared for coverage of the race between President Donald trump and rival Joe Biden .
Mr Toobin has been granted time off from the network , according to Reuters .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off while he deals with a personal issue , which we have granted , ” a CNN spokesperson said in the statement to Variety .
In a statement to Motherboard , Toobin said , “ I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake , believing I was off-camera .
I apologize to my wife , family , friends and co-workers .
`` I believed I was not visible on Zoom .
I thought no one on the Zoom call could see me .
I thought I had muted the Zoom video.
” Toobin wrote a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1997 , titled “ The Run of His Life : The People v. O.J .
Simpson.
” FX adapted the book into the hit true-crime anthology series : “ The People v. O.J .
Simpson : American Crime Story.
” The series won nine Emmy awards out of 22 nominations .
Actor Chris Conner portrayed Mr Toobin in the series , which also starred Cuba Gooding Jr , David Schwimmer , and John Travolta .

Legal expert Jeffrey Toobin - who wrote the OJ Simpson book that inspired the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - claimed he thought his video was 'muted'
Pundit suspended after 'performing sex act on Zoom call' thinking camera was off
A pundit has been suspended after reportedly performing a sex act on a work Zoom call - thinking his camera was switched off.
Legal commentator Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended by the New Yorker magazine and is stepping away from his job as a CNN senior legal analyst following the incident.
The author, who wrote a book on the O.J. Simpson case that the hit TV show starring John Travolta was based on, told US media he thought he had 'muted' the work call.
Sources told Vice's tech site Motherboard Mr Toobin was seen masturbating during the call, in what has become known as the 'Zoom d*** incident'.
“Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended while we investigate the matter,” a New Yorker spokesperson said in a statement.
Image: Getty Images for The New Yorker) Getty Images for The New Yorker)
According to Motherboard, Mr Toobin exposed himself during an election simulation Zoom call last week with New Yorker staffers and the radio station WNYC, as they prepared for coverage of the race between President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden.
Mr Toobin has been granted time off from the network.
“Jeff Toobin has asked for some time off while he deals with a personal issue, which we have granted,” a CNN spokesperson said in the statement to Variety.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
In a statement to Motherboard, Toobin said, “I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake, believing I was off-camera. I apologize to my wife, family, friends and co-workers.
"I believed I was not visible on Zoom. I thought no one on the Zoom call could see me. I thought I had muted the Zoom video.”
Toobin wrote a novel about the O.J. Simpson trial in 1997, titled “The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson.”
FX adapted the book into the hit true-crime anthology series: “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”
The series won nine Emmy awards out of 22 nominations.
Actor Chris Conner portrayed Mr Toobin in the series, which also starred Cuba Gooding Jr, David Schwimmer, and John Travolta.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--PlayStation 5 Black Edition teased in new DualSense controller images

After months of anticipation , the PlayStation 5 will finally go on sale next month .
While the main version of the console is predominantly white , new leaked images suggest that an all black version could be on its way .
The images were shared on the weekend , and show all-black versions of the DualSense controller .
Twitter user @ welltest789 shared the images on Twitter , where they 've garnered lots of attention from eager fans .
One user replied : “ This is likely a pre-production *white* controller .
Note it has no screen printing/markings yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the white controller , and the product code ends in a ' W ' .
White plastic is a pain , it would be no surprise they did that last or not for a test run.
” Another added : “ The white looks better to me.
” And one joked : “ This looks like someone just took the white one and spray painted it black.
” While Sony is yet to comment on the rumours , back in June the tech giant teased that gamers can expect several PS5 special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-requested matte or glossy black finish .
Thankfully , there ’ s not long to wait before keen fans can get their hands on the PlayStation 5 themselves .
The official release date is November 12 , with fans in the US , Japan , Canada , Mexico , Australia , New Zealand South Korea able to get their hands on the console on that date .
However , it ’ s not good news for British PlayStation fans , who will have to wait another week to buy the PS5 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In terms of pricing , the PlayStation 5 is priced at £449.99/ $ 499.99 / AU $ 749.95 , and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is slightly cheaper at $ 399.99 / £359.99 / AU $ 749.95 .

While the main version of the PlayStation 5 console is predominantly white, new leaked images suggest that an all black version could be on its way
After months of anticipation, the PlayStation 5 will finally go on sale next month.
While the main version of the console is predominantly white, new leaked images suggest that an all black version could be on its way.
The images were shared on the weekend, and show all-black versions of the DualSense controller.
Twitter user @welltest789 shared the images on Twitter, where they've garnered lots of attention from eager fans.
One user replied: “This is likely a pre-production *white* controller. Note it has no screen printing/markings yet, it has the same product code as the white controller, and the product code ends in a 'W'. White plastic is a pain, it would be no surprise they did that last or not for a test run.”
Another added: “The white looks better to me.”
And one joked: “This looks like someone just took the white one and spray painted it black.”
While Sony is yet to comment on the rumours, back in June the tech giant teased that gamers can expect several PS5 special editions in the future, including the much-requested matte or glossy black finish.
Thankfully, there’s not long to wait before keen fans can get their hands on the PlayStation 5 themselves.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
The official release date is November 12, with fans in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand South Korea able to get their hands on the console on that date.
However, it’s not good news for British PlayStation fans, who will have to wait another week to buy the PS5.
The official UK release date is November 19.
In terms of pricing, the PlayStation 5 is priced at £449.99/ $499.99 / AU$749.95, and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is slightly cheaper at $399.99 / £359.99 / AU$749.95.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Learning to play guitar in lockdown - how Fender Play turned me into 'rock god'

As a kid I always dreamed of playing Wembley in a rock ' n ' roll band performing a screaming guitar solo in front of tens of thousands of fans .
So I got my first electric guitar at the age of 11 and began to have lessons - the first step on my path to rock stardom .
My guitar teacher Andy was brilliant and extremely patient , gently encouraging me in each lesson to persevere and not give in .
Before long I had basic rhythm guitar skills and then came the lead guitar theory and the key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning the major and minor pentatonic scales .
Exactly .
Me neither .
As far as I was concerned I could now play rhythm guitar and just wanted to learn how to play my favourite songs .
I could be a lead singer who plays rhythm guitar .
After all , they get all the glory do n't they ?
For several weeks my guitar teacher wrote guitar tab after guitar tab ( musical diagrams that show you where to put your fingers ) for numerous Oasis , Blur and Top 10 hits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep practising my scales .
Eventually , my parents pulled the plug on a very expensive 'kareoke ' session and ended my guitar hero journey .
Every now and again I 'd dust off my electric acoustic for a couple of hours and then put it away again never to be seen for another two years .
A few years later I formed a band and became ... the frontman .
My blues , rock n roll and soul outfit RoadRunner spent more than 15 years touring venues across the south east @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My two incredibly talented guitarists Matt and Kiran reignited my passion for the instrument but again this was short lived .
Then lockdown happened and I was 'shielding ' .
My whole world came crashing down around me and I spent my days inside my bedroom locked away from my family .
I needed an escape - something to take my mind off things .
With hours to fill in the evenings and at weekends I decided now would be a good enough time as any to learn lead guitar .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there but I 'd seen numerous adverts for Fender Play .
Eric Clapton , Jimi Hendrix , Ronnie Wood and John Mayer are just a few of the guitar greats that use Fender guitars but can the firm also teach you how to play the guitar ?
Fender claim that after just three short lessons `` you 'll be playing '' and they reckon you 'll be able to play a riff in seven minutes .
So I thought I 'd put it to the test and downloaded my free three-month 'lockdown ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation get through the difficult time .
And it seems I wasn ’ t alone .
During lockdown a new audience of guitar players emerged as people around the country searched for new hobbies with Fender Play seeing almost a 500 % growth in users in a month .
To help achieve my goal I was loaned a Fender Duo-Sonic electric guitar and a Mustang LT50 amplifier which came with 60 onboard presets , giving you the guitar tones you need for almost any type of music .
It was almost as though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what awaited me if I could master lead guitar .
And it worked .
With days I had become addicted to the app which is very intuitive and easy to use .
You can choose one of three instrument styles - guitar , bass or ukulele - before picking your 'path ' .
These are the skills and songs that you will learn based on your favourite genre including rock , pop , blues , folk or country .
Real instructors take you through step-by-step lessons in a short video lasting anywhere from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever feels too daunting and you can dip in and out of lessons in between your daily routine .
You play along with the instructor using tablature ( tabs ) which are musical diagrams that show you were to place your fingers on the guitar 's fret .
The great thing I found is how versatile the app is .
You get to learn at your own pace and can watch the same lesson over and over again until you 've mastered it or simply move on to another lesson and come back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really confident you can go to Fender 's song library where you can choose from 100s of songs to start playing under instruction .
Fender Play works for all standards of players .
If you 're a complete novice they will talk you through the different parts of a guitar and teach you how to pluck and strum .
If , on the other hand , you 've been playing for a while and want to brush up on your technique or learn new playing styles then you can also do this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strength and dexterity you need in your fingers to play lead guitar and this does n't happen overnight .
Regular practice means faster progress and so Fender Play has a 'streak ' system to encourage you to do just this .
It 's based on the theory that to retain muscle memory you should practice at least three times per week .
Every time you play a song or learn a new skill for at least seven minutes that adds to your streak .
But I did n't need a streak system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nailed a new skill it pushed me on to learn the next stage .
I chose the Blues 'path ' and quickly ramped up several streaks in a matter of hours and was soon playing Johnny Lee Hooker 's Boom Boom thanks to the precise tuition .
Each level has a troubleshooting guide halfway through to iron out any little problems before you take a self assessment at the end of the level before progressing onto the next .
If you 're stuck on a tricky chord or riff and need a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fender Play community on Facebook .
There you can share your journey with others as you learn .
When you 're brave enough you can upload videos of you playing and get tips , advice and support from other guitar players .
You can also quiz Fender Play instructors on any issues you may be having with lessons and every Wednesday there are live lessons for all levels .
Sadly , due to my tinnitus flaring I was n't able to practice as much as I had wished for but the time I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on in leaps and bounds and one step closer to the Wembley 'rock god ' I had dreamed of becoming as a youngster .
Fender has just launched its three-month free subscription again until the end of the year .
Then it 's just £9.99 a month to keep learning .
Visit https : //try.fender.com/play/playfreeplayon/ for more information .

When the UK was put in a national lockdown I was one of the 1.4 million people who were asked to shield and so it seemed that it would be a good enough time as any to learn lead guitar.
Learning to play guitar in lockdown - how Fender Play helped me become a 'rock god'
As a kid I always dreamed of playing Wembley in a rock 'n' roll band performing a screaming guitar solo in front of tens of thousands of fans.
So I got my first electric guitar at the age of 11 and began to have lessons - the first step on my path to rock stardom.
My guitar teacher Andy was brilliant and extremely patient, gently encouraging me in each lesson to persevere and not give in.
Before long I had basic rhythm guitar skills and then came the lead guitar theory and the key to my Wembley ambition.
I began learning the major and minor pentatonic scales. Exactly. Me neither.
As far as I was concerned I could now play rhythm guitar and just wanted to learn how to play my favourite songs.
I could be a lead singer who plays rhythm guitar. After all, they get all the glory don't they?
For several weeks my guitar teacher wrote guitar tab after guitar tab (musical diagrams that show you where to put your fingers) for numerous Oasis, Blur and Top 10 hits, trying in vain to convince me to keep practising my scales.
Eventually, my parents pulled the plug on a very expensive 'kareoke' session and ended my guitar hero journey.
Every now and again I'd dust off my electric acoustic for a couple of hours and then put it away again never to be seen for another two years.
A few years later I formed a band and became...the frontman.
My blues, rock n roll and soul outfit RoadRunner spent more than 15 years touring venues across the south east - albeit a little smaller than Wembley.
My two incredibly talented guitarists Matt and Kiran reignited my passion for the instrument but again this was short lived.
Then lockdown happened and I was 'shielding'.
My whole world came crashing down around me and I spent my days inside my bedroom locked away from my family. I needed an escape - something to take my mind off things.
With hours to fill in the evenings and at weekends I decided now would be a good enough time as any to learn lead guitar.
There are various online guitar learning apps out there but I'd seen numerous adverts for Fender Play.
Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Wood and John Mayer are just a few of the guitar greats that use Fender guitars but can the firm also teach you how to play the guitar?
Fender claim that after just three short lessons "you'll be playing" and they reckon you'll be able to play a riff in seven minutes.
So I thought I'd put it to the test and downloaded my free three-month 'lockdown' trial which they offered to help the nation get through the difficult time.
And it seems I wasn’t alone. During lockdown a new audience of guitar players emerged as people around the country searched for new hobbies with Fender Play seeing almost a 500% growth in users in a month.
To help achieve my goal I was loaned a Fender Duo-Sonic electric guitar and a Mustang LT50 amplifier which came with 60 onboard presets, giving you the guitar tones you need for almost any type of music.
It was almost as though Fender were dangling a carrot to show what awaited me if I could master lead guitar. And it worked.
With days I had become addicted to the app which is very intuitive and easy to use.
You can choose one of three instrument styles - guitar, bass or ukulele - before picking your 'path'. These are the skills and songs that you will learn based on your favourite genre including rock, pop, blues, folk or country.
Real instructors take you through step-by-step lessons in a short video lasting anywhere from 90 seconds to seven minutes so nothing ever feels too daunting and you can dip in and out of lessons in between your daily routine.
You play along with the instructor using tablature (tabs) which are musical diagrams that show you were to place your fingers on the guitar's fret.
The great thing I found is how versatile the app is. You get to learn at your own pace and can watch the same lesson over and over again until you've mastered it or simply move on to another lesson and come back later.
Or if you're feeling really confident you can go to Fender's song library where you can choose from 100s of songs to start playing under instruction.
Fender Play works for all standards of players. If you're a complete novice they will talk you through the different parts of a guitar and teach you how to pluck and strum.
If, on the other hand, you've been playing for a while and want to brush up on your technique or learn new playing styles then you can also do this.
One thing I had forgotten about is the strength and dexterity you need in your fingers to play lead guitar and this doesn't happen overnight.
Regular practice means faster progress and so Fender Play has a 'streak' system to encourage you to do just this.
It's based on the theory that to retain muscle memory you should practice at least three times per week.
Every time you play a song or learn a new skill for at least seven minutes that adds to your streak.
But I didn't need a streak system to motivate me because every time I nailed a new skill it pushed me on to learn the next stage.
I chose the Blues 'path' and quickly ramped up several streaks in a matter of hours and was soon playing Johnny Lee Hooker's Boom Boom thanks to the precise tuition.
Each level has a troubleshooting guide halfway through to iron out any little problems before you take a self assessment at the end of the level before progressing onto the next.
If you're stuck on a tricky chord or riff and need a bit of encouragement then head over to the Fender Play community on Facebook.
There you can share your journey with others as you learn.
When you're brave enough you can upload videos of you playing and get tips, advice and support from other guitar players.
You can also quiz Fender Play instructors on any issues you may be having with lessons and every Wednesday there are live lessons for all levels.
Sadly, due to my tinnitus flaring I wasn't able to practice as much as I had wished for but the time I did spend on the app brought me on in leaps and bounds and one step closer to the Wembley 'rock god' I had dreamed of becoming as a youngster.
Fender has just launched its three-month free subscription again until the end of the year. Then it's just £9.99 a month to keep learning. Visit https://try.fender.com/play/playfreeplayon/ for more information.
And to help all guitar newbies on their journey Fender has launched FindYour.Fender.com — an interactive guitar matchmaking experience that helps people buy the right guitar and amp for them.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Woman's photo goes viral after friends spot unfortunate reflection in mirror

A woman 's innocent post on Instagram has gone viral after she failed to spot a very unfortunate reflection in the mirror behind her .
Connie White , from Falkirk , Scotland , posed for a photo wearing a red dress and standing in front of a mirror at her flat on Saturday night , before uploading the snap to social media .
But it was n't until others took a look at the picture and left messages in the comments that the 22-year-old realised something was a little off about the image .
The mirror behind Connie reflected the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appear in between her legs , which caused some people to double take as they thought it resembled something far more inappropriate .
Being a great sport and fully embracing the hilarious photo fail , Connie shared the photo on Twitter with the caption : `` Cani believe a posted this on insta & someone commented abt how it looked like a had a d**k inbetween my legs . ''
It racked up more than 23,000 likes and 1,200 retweets as it left other users in hysterics .
Some still could n't work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Connie replied to inform them it was simply the back of her leg .
One commented to say : `` Yes I spotted it now after about a minute looking .
Yes they 're right , it looks like a big one alright . ''
A second wrote : `` Connie , should have said - obviously it 's funny when you notice the 'penis ' but you 're a stunning girl .
Well done for sharing this - so many girls would n't do so they 'd be too embarrassed !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Thank u so much .
Too funny not to share x . ''
Another added : `` When you see it , then ca n't unsee it . ''

Connie White shared a picture on Instagram before friends took to the comments to point out the hilarious photo fail - and it's gone viral after the 22-year-old said it was "too funny not to share"
A woman's innocent post on Instagram has gone viral after she failed to spot a very unfortunate reflection in the mirror behind her.
Connie White, from Falkirk, Scotland, posed for a photo wearing a red dress and standing in front of a mirror at her flat on Saturday night, before uploading the snap to social media.
But it wasn't until others took a look at the picture and left messages in the comments that the 22-year-old realised something was a little off about the image.
The mirror behind Connie reflected the back of her ankle and foot to appear in between her legs, which caused some people to double take as they thought it resembled something far more inappropriate.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Being a great sport and fully embracing the hilarious photo fail, Connie shared the photo on Twitter with the caption: "Cani believe a posted this on insta & someone commented abt how it looked like a had a d**k inbetween my legs."
It racked up more than 23,000 likes and 1,200 retweets as it left other users in hysterics. Some still couldn't work out what the reflection actually was, as Connie replied to inform them it was simply the back of her leg.
One commented to say: "Yes I spotted it now after about a minute looking. Yes they're right, it looks like a big one alright."
A second wrote: "Connie, should have said - obviously it's funny when you notice the 'penis' but you're a stunning girl. Well done for sharing this - so many girls wouldn't do so they'd be too embarrassed!"
And Connie replied to say: "Thank u so much. Too funny not to share x."
Another added: "When you see it, then can't unsee it."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Strictly's Max George wears wrist support after injury from gruelling workouts

Strictly Come Dancing hunk Max George was spotted wearing a wrist support as he headed to rehearsals earlier today .
The 32-year-old musician , who made his Strictly debut just days ago , needed some extra support for his wrist after suffering a sprain in the gym a few weeks ago .
A BBC spokesperson has reassured the MirrorOnline that the injury is `` nothing serious '' .
Earlier today , The Wanted star cut a casual figure as he arrived at the studios ready for his dance practice with Strictly professional Dianna Buswell .
Max opted for a checkered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his look off with a black beanie and a face mask to keep him safe .
He had a nude wrist support tightly wrapped around his right arm .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news Dianne , who was also spotted entering the rehearsal room at the same time , opted for a casual black ensemble alongside a light coloured sporty jacket and face mask .
Max also later took a selfie on Instagram where he also showed off the wrist support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy because of his wrist injury , the singer has just days to prepare to take to the dance floor with Dianne on Saturday .
Having confirmed their partners during the launch show and also enjoyed a group dance , this weekend will mark the first time that the couples will get judged on their performances .
Ahead of the show , Max also shared a hilarious video that featured the Strictly stars showing off their favourite dance moves .
In the clip , that Max unveiled yesterday , the musician teased his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has n't performed it in over 8 years .
The singer the rolls backward and shows off his 'Floppy Fish ' but noted he was a little rusty .
`` Anyone reckon they ’ ve got the ‘ Floppy Fish ’ down ?
... .
It ’ s an extremely technical dance move which has required years of training so don ’ t be disheartened if you ’ re a little off , '' he wrote alongside the entertaining clip .
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THE STRICTLY PARTNERS DANCE TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME
THE STRICTLY PARTNERS DANCE TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Strictly Come Dancing's Max George was spotted wearing a wrist support after he suffered an injury while in the gym a few weeks ago. Max has just days before he goes up in front of the judges
Strictly Come Dancing hunk Max George was spotted wearing a wrist support as he headed to rehearsals earlier today.
The 32-year-old musician, who made his Strictly debut just days ago, needed some extra support for his wrist after suffering a sprain in the gym a few weeks ago.
A BBC spokesperson has reassured the Mirror Online that the injury is "nothing serious".
Earlier today, The Wanted star cut a casual figure as he arrived at the studios ready for his dance practice with Strictly professional Dianna Buswell.
Max opted for a checkered shirt and grey pants, while finishing his look off with a black beanie and a face mask to keep him safe.
He had a nude wrist support tightly wrapped around his right arm.
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Dianne, who was also spotted entering the rehearsal room at the same time, opted for a casual black ensemble alongside a light coloured sporty jacket and face mask.
Max also later took a selfie on Instagram where he also showed off the wrist support.
While Max may be taking it easy because of his wrist injury, the singer has just days to prepare to take to the dance floor with Dianne on Saturday.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Having confirmed their partners during the launch show and also enjoyed a group dance, this weekend will mark the first time that the couples will get judged on their performances.
Ahead of the show, Max also shared a hilarious video that featured the Strictly stars showing off their favourite dance moves.
In the clip, that Max unveiled yesterday, the musician teased his 'very technical' dance move and revealed that he hasn't performed it in over 8 years.
Image: PA) PA)
The singer the rolls backward and shows off his 'Floppy Fish' but noted he was a little rusty.
"Anyone reckon they’ve got the ‘Floppy Fish’ down?.... It’s an extremely technical dance move which has required years of training so don’t be disheartened if you’re a little off," he wrote alongside the entertaining clip.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Piers Morgan on what he'd say to 'ruthless' Meghan Markle after her brutal snub

Piers Morgan has poured fuel onto his already fiery spat with with Meghan Markle as he revealed exactly what he 'd say to 'the ruthless social climber ' if he ever bumped into her again .
The pair have not spoken in four years with Piers making no secret of his disdain for the duchess for 'ghosting ' him as soon as she got together with Prince Harry .
In a tell-all interview with OK !
Magazine , the outspoken TV host was asked how he 'd react if ever bumped into the former Suits actress again following their rift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How are you , then did your messages get lost in the post ? ''
.
She wo n't have given me in a moments thought in the rear-view mirror ! ''
scathed Piers .
`` In my opinion she 's one of the most ruthless social climbers I 've ever seen in my entre life .
She 's even prepared to disown her own father it 's quite extraordinary . ''
Piers also lashed out at Meghan 's recent claim that she is the most trolled person in the world .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you 'll see I get 10 times worse than she gets , '' he responded .
According to Piers , he and Meghan struck up a friendship back in 2016 when she messaged him on Twitter admitting to being a 'fan ' of his .
The duo enjoyed drinks at Piers ' local pub in Kensington , where he ordered a pint of bitter and the US actress a dirty martini .
The very next night Meghan was spotted at Soho House with Prince Harry , on what was later revealed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims that the actress 'ghosted ' him and turned her former Suits co-stars against him to .
`` She ghosted me .
I am not impressed , '' he told the Mirror last year .
`` The moment she met Harry she cut everybody off who she thought might be no longer desirable in her friend and family circle .
It is extraordinary behaviour . ''
Elsewhere in this latest interview , Piers opened up about the recent rumours he has been asked to Britain 's Got Talent .
Piers had been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the show for a further four years before leaving in 2011 .
The TV star revealed he was approached 'several ' times to go back when Simon Cowell injured his back year but refused as he only wanted to make a comeback if the talent show mogul would be appearing in person himself .
Instead ITV producers turned to Diversity star Ashley Banjo who happily stepped in for Simon for the live semi-finals .

The outspoken GMB host opened up about 'former friend' Meghan Markle and his demands for returning to Britain's Got Talent in a tell-all interview
Piers Morgan explains what he'd say to 'ruthless' Meghan Markle if he ever saw her again
Piers Morgan has poured fuel onto his already fiery spat with with Meghan Markle as he revealed exactly what he'd say to 'the ruthless social climber' if he ever bumped into her again.
The pair have not spoken in four years with Piers making no secret of his disdain for the duchess for 'ghosting' him as soon as she got together with Prince Harry.
In a tell-all interview with OK! magazine, the outspoken TV host was asked how he'd react if ever bumped into the former Suits actress again following their rift.
"I'd say, "How are you, then did your messages get lost in the post?". She won't have given me in a moments thought in the rear-view mirror!" scathed Piers.
"In my opinion she's one of the most ruthless social climbers I've ever seen in my entre life. She's even prepared to disown her own father it's quite extraordinary."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Piers also lashed out at Meghan's recent claim that she is the most trolled person in the world.
"Spend an hour on my Twitter feed and you'll see I get 10 times worse than she gets," he responded.
According to Piers, he and Meghan struck up a friendship back in 2016 when she messaged him on Twitter admitting to being a 'fan' of his.
The duo enjoyed drinks at Piers' local pub in Kensington, where he ordered a pint of bitter and the US actress a dirty martini.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
The very next night Meghan was spotted at Soho House with Prince Harry, on what was later revealed to be their first date.
Piers then claims that the actress 'ghosted' him and turned her former Suits co-stars against him to.
"She ghosted me. I am not impressed," he told the Mirror last year. "The moment she met Harry she cut everybody off who she thought might be no longer desirable in her friend and family circle. It is extraordinary behaviour."
Elsewhere in this latest interview, Piers opened up about the recent rumours he has been asked to Britain's Got Talent.
Image: Ken McKay) Ken McKay)
Piers had been a judge on the original series and stayed with the show for a further four years before leaving in 2011.
The TV star revealed he was approached 'several' times to go back when Simon Cowell injured his back year but refused as he only wanted to make a comeback if the talent show mogul would be appearing in person himself.
Instead ITV producers turned to Diversity star Ashley Banjo who happily stepped in for Simon for the live semi-finals.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Henderson details "ridiculous" Liverpool change in absence of Van Dijk

Jordan Henderson says Liverpool have little choice but to try and turn Virgil van Dijk 's devastating injury into a positive for the rest of their season .
The Dutchman may not kick another ball in 2020/21 after sustaining an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury following a wild challenge from Jordan Pickford in Saturday 's Merseyside derby .
Plenty have been quick to write-off Liverpool 's chances of retaining the Premier League title or progressing to the latter stages of the Champions League in Van Dijk 's absence , and while Reds skipper Henderson admits the blow is difficult to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined to respond strongly .
“ Yeah , it ’ s a tough one .
It ’ s a big blow for us .
For him personally , obviously .
But for us as a team , a massive blow , ” he told the Liverpool website .
“ I ’ m just gutted for him .
So , it ’ s been a tough couple of days , I spoke to him yesterday .
And yeah , it ’ s a difficult moment , but that ’ s when you need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll be there as much as I possibly can for him , I ’ m sure the lads will do the same and his family certainly will , to help him through the journey he ’ ll go on .
“ But I ’ m sure he ’ ll be back stronger .
In the meantime we ’ ve got to do everything we can to help make us stronger and basically go and win as many games as we can for him , really .
“ That ’ s down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that when he is back and he is fit that we ’ re still fighting to be successful and fighting for trophies .
“ You ’ ve got to use times like this to be stronger and to be even more together than we already are .
And use it as a positive in some way – I know it sounds ridiculous at the moment , but that ’ s what you need to try to do .
`` We need to try to look forward and try to help us in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out for .
“ And also stick by him and be there for him whenever he needs us .
But he ’ s a strong character , he ’ s strong mentally and he certainly will be back stronger and hopefully it ’ s not too long.
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The Liverpool captain admits that the Dutchman ACL injury is a huge blow to the Reds' hopes this season, but he is determined that his teammate will move on from it
Jordan Henderson says Liverpool have little choice but to try and turn Virgil van Dijk's devastating injury into a positive for the rest of their season.
The Dutchman may not kick another ball in 2020/21 after sustaining an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury following a wild challenge from Jordan Pickford in Saturday's Merseyside derby.
Plenty have been quick to write-off Liverpool's chances of retaining the Premier League title or progressing to the latter stages of the Champions League in Van Dijk's absence, and while Reds skipper Henderson admits the blow is difficult to take, he says the squad are determined to respond strongly.
“Yeah, it’s a tough one. It’s a big blow for us. For him personally, obviously. But for us as a team, a massive blow,” he told the Liverpool website.
Image: PA) PA)
“I’m just gutted for him. So, it’s been a tough couple of days, I spoke to him yesterday. And yeah, it’s a difficult moment, but that’s when you need to be there for each other.
“I’ll be there as much as I possibly can for him, I’m sure the lads will do the same and his family certainly will, to help him through the journey he’ll go on.
“But I’m sure he’ll be back stronger. In the meantime we’ve got to do everything we can to help make us stronger and basically go and win as many games as we can for him, really.
“That’s down to us as players to make sure that when he is back and he is fit that we’re still fighting to be successful and fighting for trophies.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“You’ve got to use times like this to be stronger and to be even more together than we already are. And use it as a positive in some way – I know it sounds ridiculous at the moment, but that’s what you need to try to do.
"We need to try to look forward and try to help us in the next however many months Virgil will be out for.
“And also stick by him and be there for him whenever he needs us. But he’s a strong character, he’s strong mentally and he certainly will be back stronger and hopefully it’s not too long.”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Nicola Adams shuts down Strictly Curse and claims she's happy with girlfriend

Nicola Adams does not believe in the infamous Strictly Curse .
The former professional boxer , 37 , has insisted the rumoured curse is nonsense and believes previous Strictly relationships have formed when celebrities were unhappy with their partner at the time .
Olympic champion Nicola is dancing with Katya Jones in this year 's series and could not be happier about the pairing as they are making history as the show 's first same-sex couple .
It 's thought that Nicola being paired with a straight woman will dispel any rumours of a Strictly Curse .
She has revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship as she is happy enough dating beauty blogger girlfriend Ella Baig .
Shunning the curse , Nicola told Grazia : `` It 's not a big deal .
It 's not even a curse .
You 're either happy with your partner or you 're not . ''
Nicola 's other half Ella recently admitted she has every bit of confidence Nicola would not leave her for someone else on the show .
She also insisted she is `` not worried '' about the Strictly curse .
Speaking to The Sun on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not worried about the curse .
Nicki and me are best friends so I do n't really see anyone as competition and she does n't either .
`` We did have a conversation about the 'curse ' and we agreed I would meet her dance partner so there are no hard feelings or jealousy there . ''
She concluded : `` The grass is never greener on the other side and me and Nicki have a lot of history together , so I do n't think anyone is going to steal her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are making Strictly history in 2020 as the first ever same-sex pairing on the long-running BBC competition .
The boxer admitted she ca n't wait to get to work with Katya on the show .
`` I 'm super-excited to work with Katya .
She 's so creative and really good at choreography .
She 's unbelievable , '' Nicola told Grazia .
Over the years , a number of stars that have featured on Strictly have seen their marriages and romances collapse while starring on the show – or soon after .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already struck the 2020 series as contestant and Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh announced her marriage had ended before she had even slipped into a sequin dress .
The 43-year-old political expert revealed in September that she had split from husband , Ramjet Dehal , just days after she was unveiled as a 2020 contestant .
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Nicola Adams has shut down the infamous Strictly curse and insists nothing will happen as she's happy with her beauty blogger girlfriend Ella Baig
Nicola Adams shuts down Strictly Curse and says she's happy with girlfriend Ella Baig
Nicola Adams does not believe in the infamous Strictly Curse.
The former professional boxer, 37, has insisted the rumoured curse is nonsense and believes previous Strictly relationships have formed when celebrities were unhappy with their partner at the time.
Olympic champion Nicola is dancing with Katya Jones in this year's series and could not be happier about the pairing as they are making history as the show's first same-sex couple.
It's thought that Nicola being paired with a straight woman will dispel any rumours of a Strictly Curse.
She has revealed nothing romantic will come of their professional relationship as she is happy enough dating beauty blogger girlfriend Ella Baig.
Image: PA) PA)
Shunning the curse, Nicola told Grazia: "It's not a big deal. It's not even a curse. You're either happy with your partner or you're not."
Nicola's other half Ella recently admitted she has every bit of confidence Nicola would not leave her for someone else on the show.
She also insisted she is "not worried" about the Strictly curse.
Image: PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com) PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com)
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Ella declared: "I'm not worried about the curse. Nicki and me are best friends so I don't really see anyone as competition and she doesn't either.
"We did have a conversation about the 'curse' and we agreed I would meet her dance partner so there are no hard feelings or jealousy there."
She concluded: "The grass is never greener on the other side and me and Nicki have a lot of history together, so I don't think anyone is going to steal her off me."
Nicola and Katya are making Strictly history in 2020 as the first ever same-sex pairing on the long-running BBC competition.
The boxer admitted she can't wait to get to work with Katya on the show.
"I'm super-excited to work with Katya. She's so creative and really good at choreography. She's unbelievable," Nicola told Grazia.
Over the years, a number of stars that have featured on Strictly have seen their marriages and romances collapse while starring on the show – or soon after.
It has been suggested the curse may have already struck the 2020 series as contestant and Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh announced her marriage had ended before she had even slipped into a sequin dress.
The 43-year-old political expert revealed in September that she had split from husband, Ramjet Dehal, just days after she was unveiled as a 2020 contestant.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Dawn French confronted by Ruth and Eamonn after 'rude' Strictly dig at Anton

Ruth Langsford confronted Dawn French on This Morning today after the comedian 's awkward comments about her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton du Beke .
The 63-year-old previously said that she had turned down the BBC dancing show because she would be paired Anton and `` not any of the nice ones '' .
Dawn had said that most years they approach her `` in a circling way '' and that if she did it she 'd want to do it properly and dance .
“ At this age , you ’ re not taken seriously .
Also if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to shoot you out of a cannon like Ann Widdecombe and I don ’ t want that , '' she said on her new podcast with Jennifer Saunders .
So it was a little awkward when she appeared on This Morning and spoke to Ruth , who had been paired with Anton in 2017 .
Dawn appeared to backtrack as Eamonn said : `` I pick up the paper and you 're there all the time - either saying you wo n't take part in Strictly and that you could n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the movies - Death in the Nile - tell us about that first of all . ''
However , Dawn responded first by saying : `` First , let me clear up the thing about Strictly - I love Strictly , let 's get that straight .
`` That was a casual comment I made with Jennifer on a podcast that we did recently where she said , 'Oh , I know what would happen if we did Strictly , we 'd be put in the oldies section and no one would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said , 'Yeah , because I 'm a brilliant dancer so I would want to be taken very , very seriously and I would want to win , so that 's why I 'm not doing it . '
'' Dawn awkwardly laughed as Eamonn turned to Ruth and said : `` She does n't want to be like you . ''
`` No , she does n't want to be like me , '' Ruth responded as she shook her head .
Dawn interjected , exclaiming : `` No , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's like the kiss of death , '' Eamonn continued .
`` Oh stop it , '' Ruth reprimanded her husband as she laughed .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

DAWN FRENCH CONFRONTED BY RUTH AFTER SAYING SHE TURNED DOWN STRICTLY BECAUSE SHE'D BE PAIRED WITH ANTON
DAWN FRENCH CONFRONTED BY RUTH AFTER SAYING SHE TURNED DOWN STRICTLY BECAUSE SHE'D BE PAIRED WITH ANTON
Dawn French previously said that she had turned down Strictly Come Dancing because she would be paired Anton and 'not any of the nice ones'
Ruth Langsford confronted Dawn French on This Morning today after the comedian's awkward comments about her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton du Beke.
The 63-year-old previously said that she had turned down the BBC dancing show because she would be paired Anton and "not any of the nice ones".
Dawn had said that most years they approach her "in a circling way" and that if she did it she'd want to do it properly and dance.
“At this age, you’re not taken seriously. Also if you’re from comedy, they want to shoot you out of a cannon like Ann Widdecombe and I don’t want that," she said on her new podcast with Jennifer Saunders.
Image: ITV) ITV)
So it was a little awkward when she appeared on This Morning and spoke to Ruth, who had been paired with Anton in 2017.
Dawn appeared to backtrack as Eamonn said: "I pick up the paper and you're there all the time - either saying you won't take part in Strictly and that you couldn't think of anything worse. That you're in the movies - Death in the Nile - tell us about that first of all."
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However, Dawn responded first by saying: "First, let me clear up the thing about Strictly - I love Strictly, let's get that straight.
"That was a casual comment I made with Jennifer on a podcast that we did recently where she said, 'Oh, I know what would happen if we did Strictly, we'd be put in the oldies section and no one would take us seriously.'
"And I said, 'Yeah, because I'm a brilliant dancer so I would want to be taken very, very seriously and I would want to win, so that's why I'm not doing it.'"
Dawn awkwardly laughed as Eamonn turned to Ruth and said: "She doesn't want to be like you."
"No, she doesn't want to be like me," Ruth responded as she shook her head.
Dawn interjected, exclaiming: "No, that's not the case!"
"It's like the kiss of death," Eamonn continued.
"Oh stop it," Ruth reprimanded her husband as she laughed.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Loose Women's Saira Khan loses it at Matt Hancock for not wearing a face mask

Saira Khan lost her temper at Matt Hancock on Loose Women on Tuesday .
The Health Secretary was spotted not wearing a face mask when he was in the back of a chauffeur-driven ministerial car on a trip to the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday .
While you can be fined £200 for not wearing a mask in a taxi , chauffeur-driven cars are exempt but you are still advised to wear one .
Despite this , Saira , 50 , said politicians should have to wear face masks whenever they are in public after telling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Struggling to keep her voice down , Saira said : `` I 'm a busy mum , I work , I 'm trying to get through all of this .
`` Sometimes I watch the news and I might see Matt Hancock getting a car and visually think 'It 's alright he 's not wearing his so i do n't need to wear a face mask . '
'' In a comment to the show , a spokesperson for Hancock pointed out that it 's not a legal requirment .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for chaffeur driven cars to private hire cars and taxis .
`` Ministers are advised to wear face coverings but it is not a legal requirement . ''
The government has also said that face coverings are put into all ministerial cars and ministers are advised to wear them .
Last month , the Prime Minister 's spokesman said Government cars were not classified as private hire vehicles `` but the PM and ministers will be wearing face coverings in line with the guidance '' .
But this was n't good enough for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point is wherever you obliged or not , if you want to drum home the message that a face mask is a necessity wear it at all times because you are setting an example to the nation . ''

Matt Hancock was spotted without a face mask when he was in the back of a chauffeur-driven ministerial car on a trip to the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday
Loose Women's Saira Khan loses it at Matt Hancock for not wearing a face mask
Saira Khan lost her temper at Matt Hancock on Loose Women on Tuesday.
The Health Secretary was spotted not wearing a face mask when he was in the back of a chauffeur-driven ministerial car on a trip to the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday.
While you can be fined £200 for not wearing a mask in a taxi, chauffeur-driven cars are exempt but you are still advised to wear one.
Despite this, Saira, 50, said politicians should have to wear face masks whenever they are in public after telling the public how important it is to wear them.
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Struggling to keep her voice down, Saira said: "I'm a busy mum, I work, I'm trying to get through all of this.
"Sometimes I watch the news and I might see Matt Hancock getting a car and visually think 'It's alright he's not wearing his so i don't need to wear a face mask.'"
In a comment to the show, a spokesperson for Hancock pointed out that it's not a legal requirment.
Image: ITV) ITV)
They said: "There are different rules for chaffeur driven cars to private hire cars and taxis.
"Ministers are advised to wear face coverings but it is not a legal requirement."
The government has also said that face coverings are put into all ministerial cars and ministers are advised to wear them.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Last month, the Prime Minister's spokesman said Government cars were not classified as private hire vehicles "but the PM and ministers will be wearing face coverings in line with the guidance".
But this wasn't good enough for Saira.
She ranted: "My point is wherever you obliged or not, if you want to drum home the message that a face mask is a necessity wear it at all times because you are setting an example to the nation."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--People freaked out by huge "terrifying" portrait in very "boring" hotel room

When staying overnight in a hotel , you often enjoy some nice artwork in your hotel , which is often related to the local area .
But one woman got a big surprise recently after looking at a hotel room before deciding to book .
She took to social media to share her discovery and left people in stitches over the unusual art .
Historian Elizabeth tweeted a picture of the hotel room - which includes a painting of King George III on the wall .
She added : `` Got to admire the balls of this hotel to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & then be like , f*** it let 's put a massive golden George III on the wall lol . ''
The incredible artwork went viral - and led to a lot of great history jokes .
One man replied : `` Nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a nasty Hanover . ''
George III reigned from 1760 to 1820 and was deemed unfit to rule for the final ten years of his life due to mental instability .
He is described by the British Monarchy 's official website as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing the American colonies and going mad . ''
Another joked : `` I don ’ t know where this hotel is , but I hope it is in Britain .
`` And I hope that when ever a US guest books a room , the hotel puts them in here . ''
`` I hope there 's glow in the dark paint along select lines of that face so when you turn off the lights a ghastly apparition leers out of the wall , '' a woman added .
But some people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` I could not go to sleep with that guy on the wall , even if he is looking away from the bed . ''
A second person agreed , replying : `` This is terrifying .
It 'd induce nightmares , sleeping in this room . ''
But there were a decent number of people lining up to book the room .
A fan raved : `` This is the best hotel room I have ever seen .
`` I would sleep like a baby with the elegant face of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me & protecting my dreams from filthy Am*ricans . ''
Another made a very '2020 ' joke : `` I would leave lockdown for this hotel .

People have been left in stitches by this hotel room in Somerset thanks to the unusual artwork hanging in the bedroom - with some claiming they couldn't sleep there
People freaked out by huge "terrifying" portrait in very "boring" hotel room
When staying overnight in a hotel, you often enjoy some nice artwork in your hotel, which is often related to the local area.
But one woman got a big surprise recently after looking at a hotel room before deciding to book.
She took to social media to share her discovery and left people in stitches over the unusual art.
Historian Elizabeth tweeted a picture of the hotel room - which includes a painting of King George III on the wall.
She added: "Got to admire the balls of this hotel to create the most boring-looking room in the world & then be like, f*** it let's put a massive golden George III on the wall lol."
The incredible artwork went viral - and led to a lot of great history jokes.
One man replied: "Nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a nasty Hanover."
Image: @EJBrand/Twitter) @EJBrand/Twitter)
George III reigned from 1760 to 1820 and was deemed unfit to rule for the final ten years of his life due to mental instability.
He is described by the British Monarchy's official website as "widely remembered for two things: losing the American colonies and going mad."
Another joked: "I don’t know where this hotel is, but I hope it is in Britain.
"And I hope that when ever a US guest books a room, the hotel puts them in here."
"I hope there's glow in the dark paint along select lines of that face so when you turn off the lights a ghastly apparition leers out of the wall," a woman added.
But some people weren't so keen.
One person wrote: "I could not go to sleep with that guy on the wall, even if he is looking away from the bed."
A second person agreed, replying: "This is terrifying. It'd induce nightmares, sleeping in this room."
But there were a decent number of people lining up to book the room.
A fan raved: "This is the best hotel room I have ever seen.
"I would sleep like a baby with the elegant face of His Majesty King George III watching over me & protecting my dreams from filthy Am*ricans."
Another made a very '2020' joke: "I would leave lockdown for this hotel.
"Quite extraordinary."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Tier 2 lockdown borders are cutting villages in half barring locals from pubs

Villages across the country are being split in two as lockdown tiers throw residents living just yards apart under different rules .
The border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire runs straight down the middle of Portland Road in the quaint village of Langwith .
It 's positioning means residents on the east side are in Derbyshire under tier one restrictions , while those on the west side are in Nottinghamshire under tier two .
According to latest guidelines people to the west of the road can meet socially in groups of six indoors while to the east people are prohibited from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or support bubble .
This is despite the fact their properties sit just 25ft apart .
One villager told Birmingham Live : `` Tier one ends at my garden wall . ''
And in Bures , which straddles the border of Suffolk and Essex , residents are allowed to socialise in one pub , but at the other just 350 yards down the road , they are not .
Bures is home to around 1,400 residents , and now invisible divide , with Suffolk in Tier 1 area , and Essex Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in Essex , and Three Horseshoes , in Suffolk , now face different rules .
Willy Amos , 83 , landlord of the Eight Bells , told Mail Online : `` It is a bit confusing , they can come over here and we ca n't go over to there - it 's a tale of two villages .
`` We have only really had one day of it , we do n't have a clue what is going to happen , it certainly is not going to help . ''
Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bedroom terraced house on the Derbyshire side of Portland Road in Langwith .
He said : `` The whole thing is absolutely crazy - tier one ends at my garden wall .
`` I can go out of my front door and walk four or five feet then find myself in a different tier , it 's very odd .
`` I have friends who live across the street from me that I ca n't see anymore , I just have to shout to them from over here .
`` Considering we live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street I do n't see how that makes any sense .
`` The village has been divided in two , that 's not right .
`` The whole thing is silly . ''
Grandad-of-three Dave has lived in Langwith his whole life and in the same house for 43 years .
He said he had `` never seen anything '' like what 's happening now and has called for a change in the way the tier system is implemented .
The retired miner said : `` The people across the road should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tier as us .
`` It 's quite a simple fix that would make life easier for everyone . ''
The village was split in two last week when Nottinghamshire was plunged into tier two , with the city recording the highest coronavirus rates in the country .
Meanwhile Derbyshire remains in tier one .
Parish councillor Kath Sharpe , 72 , has slammed the implementation of restrictions and called for `` common sense '' to be applied .
She said : `` The situation is bizarre .
`` We should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to two separate groups .
`` We 're a tiny little rural village that has found ourselves stuck in the middle .
`` The people here do n't want or deserve to be split up like this , everyone has behaved impeccably throughout the pandemic . ''
According to the new tier system guidelines , areas in tier one must abide by the same rules previously enforced across the country .
People there can not meet in groups of more than six unless they 're part of a larger household or in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two restrictions are prohibited from meeting indoors socially with people they do not live with , including in pubs and restaurants .
They can meet friends and family outside , but no more than six people at a time are allowed to congregate .
As in tier one , people in support bubbles can continue to see each other .

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People living just metres apart can either socialise with other households or not, depending on which side of the county border they live as coronavirus lockdown tiers come into effect
Villages across the country are being split in two as lockdown tiers throw residents living just metres apart under different rules.
The border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire runs straight down the middle of Portland Road in the quaint village of Langwith.
It's positioning means residents on the east side are in Derbyshire under tier one restrictions, while those on the west side are in Nottinghamshire under tier two.
According to latest guidelines people to the west of the road can meet socially in groups of six indoors while to the east people are prohibited from socialising indoors with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
This is despite the fact their properties sit just 25ft apart.
One villager told Birmingham Live : "Tier one ends at my garden wall."
Image: Eastnews Press Agency) Eastnews Press Agency)
And in Bures, which straddles the border of Suffolk and Essex, residents are allowed to socialise in one pub, but at the other just 350 yards down the road, they are not.
Bures is home to around 1,400 residents, and now invisible divide, with Suffolk in Tier 1 area, and Essex Tier 2.
It means that The Eight Bells, in Essex, and Three Horseshoes, in Suffolk, now face different rules.
Willy Amos, 83, landlord of the Eight Bells, told Mail Online: "It is a bit confusing, they can come over here and we can't go over to there - it's a tale of two villages.
"We have only really had one day of it, we don't have a clue what is going to happen, it certainly is not going to help."
Image: Eastnews Press Agency) Eastnews Press Agency)
Dave Mather, 69, owns a three bedroom terraced house on the Derbyshire side of Portland Road in Langwith.
He said: "The whole thing is absolutely crazy - tier one ends at my garden wall.
"I can go out of my front door and walk four or five feet then find myself in a different tier, it's very odd.
"I have friends who live across the street from me that I can't see anymore, I just have to shout to them from over here.
"Considering we live in the same village on the same street I don't see how that makes any sense.
"The village has been divided in two, that's not right.
"The whole thing is silly."
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
Grandad-of-three Dave has lived in Langwith his whole life and in the same house for 43 years.
He said he had "never seen anything" like what's happening now and has called for a change in the way the tier system is implemented.
The retired miner said: "The people across the road should be considered Derbyshire and therefore in the same tier as us.
"It's quite a simple fix that would make life easier for everyone."
The village was split in two last week when Nottinghamshire was plunged into tier two, with the city recording the highest coronavirus rates in the country.
Meanwhile Derbyshire remains in tier one.
Parish councillor Kath Sharpe, 72, has slammed the implementation of restrictions and called for "common sense" to be applied.
Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) Tom Maddick / SWNS)
She said: "The situation is bizarre.
"We should have been looked at as a community as opposed to two separate groups.
"We're a tiny little rural village that has found ourselves stuck in the middle.
"The people here don't want or deserve to be split up like this, everyone has behaved impeccably throughout the pandemic."
According to the new tier system guidelines, areas in tier one must abide by the same rules previously enforced across the country.
People there cannot meet in groups of more than six unless they're part of a larger household or in a support bubble.
Those living under tier two restrictions are prohibited from meeting indoors socially with people they do not live with, including in pubs and restaurants.
They can meet friends and family outside, but no more than six people at a time are allowed to congregate.
As in tier one, people in support bubbles can continue to see each other.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Three-year-old child rushed to hospital after being shot in drive-by attack

A three-year-old child has been rushed to hospital after being shot in a drive-by attack at a laser tag centre , police have confirmed .
A heavy police presence has gathered outside Zap Zone Laser Tag Fun Center in Delta Township , Eaton County , Michigan , following the incident sometime after 9pm local time on Tuesday .
Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich , speaking at the scene , said : `` We 're investigating a shooting that occurred at the Zap Zone here in Delta Township .
`` We have a three-year-old that 's currently in the hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on some leads and hopefully those leads will follow us on a suspect or the persons responsible for this shooting , '' he added .
Video shared by Lansing State Journal reporter Christian Martinez shows multiple cars parked in bays outside the centre , which is partially cordoned off with police tape .
While the journalist 's photos show police cars at the scene .
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A heavy police presence has gathered at the scene outside Zap Zone Laser Tag Fun Center in Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan - with the toddler rushed to hospital
A three-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after being injured in a drive-by shooting at a laser tag centre, police have confirmed.
The child was reportedly at a birthday party with her family when someone open fired from outside the Zap Zone Laser Tag Fun Center in Lansing, Michigan.
Many people dived for cover or ran into the toilets, and the toddler is understood to be have been the only person injured, according to reports.
A heavy police presence gathered outside the centre in Delta Township, Eaton County, with the incident reported after 8pm local time on Tuesday, according to local media.
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In a Facebook live video, WLNS reporter Brittany Flowers said she spoke to the child's grandmother who told her children were playing in the centre's arcade when the firing started.
"All of a sudden they heard gunshots and they didn't know where they were coming from," said the reporter.
"She's not sure where the person was standing, but the people inside heard gunshots, many of them got down on the ground to take cover.
Image: WILX) WILX)
"Many of them ran into the bathroom."
Ms Flowers described how the child's grandmother picked her up and fled to the toilets when the child's mother noticed she was bleeding.
"The grandma said she lifted up her shirt and saw that the child did have a gunshot wound," continued the reporter.
Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich confirmed to the Lansing State Journal shots came from outside the building - in the 900 block of Mall Drive East - while the victim was inside.
Speaking at the scene, Mr Reich said: "We're investigating a shooting that occurred at the Zap Zone here in Delta Township.
"We have a three-year-old that's currently in the hospital and undergoing surgery.
"We're following up on some leads and hopefully those leads will follow us on a suspect or the persons responsible for this shooting."
Video shared by Journal reporter Christian Martinez shows multiple cars parked in bays outside the centre, which is partially cordoned off with police tape.
Mr Martinez tweeted: "Heavy police presence near Zap Zone Laser Tag Fun Center in Delta Twp."
Ms Flowers' video also shows a fire engine at the scene and she described how an ambulance reportedly arrived within minutes of the incident.
Following initial reports of the incident, dozens of police units were stationed near entrances and exits to the nearby Lansing Mall and along streets in the area, reports the Journal.
The child's current condition is unclear.
No arrests appear to have been made.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--'Sweet and loving' boy, 13, who fell 20 floors while doing homework, pictured

A teenager who died after falling 20 storeys from an apartment balcony while doing his homework has been pictured for the first time .
Matthew Pierre , aged 13 , fell from the terrace of his family 's home in a high rise building in Midtown Manhattan , New York City , on Monday morning .
Police reportedly believe the schoolboy may have taken his own life after officers found `` cryptic messages '' on his computer , according to the New York Post .
Matthew 's mum , Jeri Snead-Pierre , and sister , Nyla , are understood to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , when the boy was found outside the complex .
He was pronounced dead at the scene .
The New York City Police Department said he died around 7am on Monday at the Manhattan Plaza at 400 West 43rd Street near Ninth Avenue .
Filmmaker and teacher Ms Snead-Pierre confirmed her child 's death the following evening , describing him as her `` young King '' in a social media post .
`` Rest in Power my handsome sweet young King ! '
she wrote on Instagram .
`` It is with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the HK community the tragic loss of our beloved son Matthew .
`` Thank you all who have been supportive , praying and crying with us .
`` We love you and appreciate you .
We will definitely need you going forward as the road ahead without him will be tough .
`` He always was positive and loving .
We will NEVER FORGET YOU ! ''
Police have previously said Matthew was found with injuries consistent with a fall from a great height .
The 46-storey building is part of Manhattan Plaza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hell 's Kitchen area .
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Police reportedly found "cryptic messages" on 13-year-old Matthew Pierre's computer after the schoolboy fell to his death from a building in the Manhattan Plaza in New York City
First picture of 'loving' boy, 13, who died after falling 20 floors from block of flats
A teenager who died after falling 20 storeys from an apartment balcony while doing his homework has been pictured for the first time.
Matthew Pierre, aged 13, fell from the terrace of his family's home in a high rise building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Monday morning.
Police reportedly believe the schoolboy may have taken his own life after officers found "cryptic messages" on his computer, according to the New York Post.
Matthew's mum, Jeri Snead-Pierre, and sister, Nyla, are understood to have been in the apartment at the time, when the boy was found outside the complex.
Image: Google Streetview) Google Streetview)
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The New York City Police Department said he died around 7am on Monday at the Manhattan Plaza at 400 West 43rd Street near Ninth Avenue.
Filmmaker and teacher Ms Snead-Pierre confirmed her child's death the following evening, describing him as her "young King" in a social media post.
"Rest in Power my handsome sweet young King!' she wrote on Instagram.
"It is with deep sadness The Pierre family, and the HK community the tragic loss of our beloved son Matthew.
"Thank you all who have been supportive, praying and crying with us.
"We love you and appreciate you. We will definitely need you going forward as the road ahead without him will be tough.
"He always was positive and loving. We will NEVER FORGET YOU!"
Police have previously said Matthew was found with injuries consistent with a fall from a great height.
The 46-storey building is part of Manhattan Plaza, a federally-subsidised housing tower in the Hell's Kitchen area.
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Brave woman foils kidnapping shakedown plot by mouthing 'help me' to stranger

A brave woman foiled an attempted kidnapping shakedown by mouthing `` help me '' to a stranger in a car park , US police have said .
Travis Mann allegedly claimed to be a police officer after approaching a parked car in Clifton , New Jersey , knocking on the driver 's window and told the two occupants they were `` breaking the law '' by being intimate .
The 39-year-old convicted sex offender is accused of telling the pair he was armed before ordering them to drive to a cashpoint and draw out money to avoid being arrested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's alleged accomplice , Paul Dunlop , 45 , is said to have followed behind as the driver made his way to an ATM during the incident on Friday , reports the New York Post .
The woman was able to mouth `` help me '' to someone who had just pulled up in their car , who subsequently alerted police .
Mann and Dunlop have been charged with kidnapping , carjacking and robbery , according to Lt Bracken .
Mann also faces counts of impersonating a police officer and criminal coercion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being found to have failed to register as a sex offender after causing a scene in a convenience store and failing to social distance .
He has also been convicted in the past of drug possession , carjacking and robbery , according to court records , reports the Post .

A man impersonating a police officer told a couple they were breaking the law by getting intimate in their parked car and ordered them to drive to a cashpoint and pay up or risk being arrested
Brave woman foils kidnapping shakedown plot by mouthing 'help me' to stranger
A brave woman foiled an attempted kidnapping shakedown by mouthing "help me" to a stranger in a car park, US police have said.
Travis Mann allegedly claimed to be a police officer after approaching a parked car in Clifton, New Jersey, knocking on the driver's window and told the two occupants they were "breaking the law" by being intimate.
The 39-year-old convicted sex offender is accused of telling the pair he was armed before ordering them to drive to a cashpoint and draw out money to avoid being arrested, said Clifton Lt Robert Bracken.
Mann's alleged accomplice, Paul Dunlop, 45, is said to have followed behind as the driver made his way to an ATM during the incident on Friday, reports the New York Post.
Image: Clifton Police Dept.) Clifton Police Dept.)
The woman was able to mouth "help me" to someone who had just pulled up in their car, who subsequently alerted police.
Mann and Dunlop have been charged with kidnapping, carjacking and robbery, according to Lt Bracken.
Mann also faces counts of impersonating a police officer and criminal coercion.
He had been arrested in May after being found to have failed to register as a sex offender after causing a scene in a convenience store and failing to social distance.
He has also been convicted in the past of drug possession, carjacking and robbery, according to court records, reports the Post.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Somehow Donald Trump's dancing to YMCA has got even worse

Somehow , Donald Trump 's dancing to YMCA has got even worse .
The President 's daily , largely mask free rallies , have lately ended the same way - with Trump dancing to Village People 's 1978 disco anthem .
But his moves are solidly rooted in the dad-dancing genre .
The President generally plants his feet solidly and unmovingly on the ground , bending alternate knees and punching the air with only a vague sense of rhythm .
He kind of looks like he 's pretending to be on a cross-trainer .
Occasionally , he leans from side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we say , this is a nightly - and sometimes twice nightly - event at this point in the campaign .
But tonight , at a rally in Pennsylvania , the President somehow managed to take a terrible thing and make it even worse .
It 's hard to put your finger on why tonight 's rendition of the dance was so terrible - though it unquestionably was .
Perhaps it was the weird , jerky start to proceedings , which made the President look like he 'd suffered a short-circuit .
Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his face - a stark contrast to the joyful soundtrack .
Maybe he felt he had something to make up for .
Just moments earlier , the President had essentially told the entire crowd that he would never have visited their town if he was n't trailing in the polls .
Whatever the reason , the President spent a few minutes doing a little dance to a beloved gay anthem , before getting on Air Force One .
And with just 14 days remaining in the campaign , he 's set the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pennsylvania .

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The President's events have lately ended the same way - with Trump dad-dancing to the Village People for some reason. Tonight was the same, only worse
Donald Trump dances to YMCA yet again at rally - and his moves have got even worse
Somehow, Donald Trump's dancing to YMCA has got even worse.
The President's daily, largely mask free rallies, have lately ended the same way - with Trump dancing to Village People's 1978 disco anthem.
But his moves are solidly rooted in the dad-dancing genre.
The President generally plants his feet solidly and unmovingly on the ground, bending alternate knees and punching the air with only a vague sense of rhythm.
He kind of looks like he's pretending to be on a cross-trainer.
Occasionally, he leans from side to side from the waist.
As we say, this is a nightly - and sometimes twice nightly - event at this point in the campaign.
But tonight, at a rally in Pennsylvania, the President somehow managed to take a terrible thing and make it even worse.
It's hard to put your finger on why tonight's rendition of the dance was so terrible - though it unquestionably was.
Perhaps it was the weird, jerky start to proceedings, which made the President look like he'd suffered a short-circuit.
Or maybe it was the particularly glum expression on his face - a stark contrast to the joyful soundtrack.
Maybe he felt he had something to make up for. Just moments earlier, the President had essentially told the entire crowd that he would never have visited their town if he wasn't trailing in the polls.
Whatever the reason, the President spent a few minutes doing a little dance to a beloved gay anthem, before getting on Air Force One.
And with just 14 days remaining in the campaign, he's set the bar for his body-moving performance in Erie, Pennsylvania.