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KIMBERLEY Walsh gave a fans a look at her sunny family holiday – where she rocked several designer swimsuits.

The former Girls Aloud star soaked up the sun at a lush resort in Cadiz, Spain with her three sons and hubby Justin Scott.

They looked tanned and relaxed on their holiday where the lads tried their hand at golf, they ate lots of yummy food and Kimberley looked sensational.

One of her eye-catching bikinis included an electric blue triangle set which showed off her incredible figure.

Kimberley sipped on a frozen margarita while wearing the suit and relaxing on a sunlounger.

The singer shared a photo dump from her holiday which showed the happy family having a great time.

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“Sotogrande [resort] you were the perfect way to round off the summer! The resort is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and we had the most gorgeous few days!” she captioned the post.

Last year, Kimberley had a mini-reunion with some of her Girls Aloud bandmates and paid a touching tribute to Sarah Harding who died from cancer in 2021.

She caught with Nicola Roberts and Cheryl to celebrate the opening night of musical Hadestown UK in London’s Lyric Theatre – where Nicola was one of the stars.

The evening also marked Cheryl’s return to the spotlight and it was more recently announced that she would become a judge on The Voice UK.

The former X Factor judge has not been on prime-time TV for six years, with filming for the new series of the ITV show beginning on September 11 in Manchester.

It would be her first prime-time TV role since she was a dance captain on BBC1 show The Greatest Dancer in 2020.

It would also be the first time Cheryl has been in the limelight since her ex, One Direction singer Liam Payne, died in October 2024 aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

The pair shared nine-year-old son, Bear.

VICKY Pattison looked incredible in a tiny yellow bikini as she enjoyed a sunny trip to Montenegro with husband Ercan Ramadan.

Reality TV legend Vicky, 38, took to Instagram to share stunning photos from the couple’s holiday.

She captioned her post: “Chasing the summer…

“Montenegro has absolutely blown us away so far… the most beautiful country and people!!!!

“Also I will be coming back the size of a small semi detached as the food is INSANE!!!!”

Among the snaps were a smiling Vicky in a tiny yellow bikini, while another saw her posed while sitting on rocks.

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One person commented: “The most gorgeous ever!!!!!!!”

Another added: “Wow so gorgeous hope your having the best time girlie.”

A third wrote: “Wowzaaaaa!! So beautiful!! Love these pictures.”

While a fourth penned: “Amazing photos! So many beautiful memories.”

Vicky and Ercan began dating in 2019, with the couple becoming engaged in 2022.

They went on to tie the knot in 2024, in front of 150 guests including Vicky’s close pal Pete Wicks.

CHRISTINE McGuinness has shown off her incredible abs and tan in a tiny bikini – before declaring she refuses to let summer be over yet. 

The 38-year-old model and TV personality shared a new video lounging on a sun bed in the garden, soaking up the last of the UK’s heatwave before this weekend’s rain. 

Donning sunglasses and a deep bronze tan, Christine posed to show off her chiselled muscles in a sparkly lime green string bikini as she faced the sun to get most of its rays. 

Across the clip, she wrote: “Summer doesn’t officially end until 23rd September! Respectfully, keep your Pumpkin Spice lattes and Santa hats away from me!” 

She then added: “😎 This summer has been one big holiday for Mummy and her mini Mc’s 🥰 … Respectfully, we’re not ready for the school run!☀️😂🥹” 

The mum-of-three has always been a proud lover of the sun, enjoying holiday getaways as often as possible. 

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But there’s set to be some big changes in her household after her ex-husband, Paddy McGuinness, went public with a new romance. 

The former couple split four years ago, but have continued to live together in their £2million family home in “separate wings” of their Cheshire mansion. 

This was done for the sake of their three kids – twins Leo and Penelope, 13, as well as nine-year-old daughter Felicity – who are all on the autism spectrum. 

However, now he’s dating BBC publicist Emma Carey, Christine has acknowledged that she will learn how to live without him. 

Asked by Virgin Media Television host Lucy Kennedy, 50, about her and her ex-husband’s “current living arrangements”, she said: “He’s been a huge part of my life. I met him at 19. Which was 19 years ago, which is crazy… yeah, half of my life.”

Christine then added: “I suppose it will be strange living without him one day.

“But right now, the last three years we’ve been separated and it just works.

“We’ve got our own space. We do our own thing. We get on really well and we love our children.”

LOUISE Redknapp has shown her toyboy ex what he’s missing as she posed in a green bikini on the beach after the split.

The Eternal star, 51, took to Instagram to share a sneak peek into her holiday as she posed up a storm in the green number.

Louise looked beach ready in the bikini which she paired with a cream and brown monogrammed skirt as she gave a peek of her midriff.

She wore a chocolate brown long-sleeved top which she left unbuttoned to reveal her two-piece.

The singer accessorised with some chic sandals and a black bag with tassels.

She went make-up free for the beach day as she popped a pair of sunglasses on her head as well as several necklaces around her neck.

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The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared to be moving on from her break-up as she flashed her pearly whites for a sweet snap.

She captioned the post: “Making the most of the last days of Summer, happy bank holiday.”

Her loyal fans flocked to the comments section to compliment her as one gushed: “Beautiful as always Louise.”

Another person enthused: “You’re literally sunshine personified!”

Somebody else wrote: “Oh jeez, you look phenomenal.”

While a fourth social media user added: “Stunningly beautiful.”

The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this month that she had split from boyfriend Drew Michael earlier this year after two years together.

They had been dating since autumn 2023 but called time on the relationship and he is believed to have left the UK.

It was her first serious romance since the breakdown of her 19-year marriage to football pundit Jamie Redknapp, 53, almost a decade ago.

A source said: “Louise and Drew decided to end things a little while ago.

“Things had been really good between them but it felt like their relationship had run its course and they both thought it was best to move on.

“It was all very amicable and although it’s never fun when a relationship ends, Louise has thrown herself back into her social life and her busy work schedule.

Drew’s thought to have moved abroad for work so it’s been a clean break.

“She’s in no rush to jump back into another relationship because she feels very fulfilled with her life right now, but she’ll see what happens.”

A TOWIE legend, 62, left fans stunned after she stripped down to a bikini on holiday in Italy.

She looked beautiful in a black and beige striped two-piece as she posed for snaps on a sandy white beach.

The TV star styled her bikini with a pair of black aviator sunglasses and had her white-blonde hair tousled around her shoulders.

The icon in question is, of course, Debbie Bright, who made her debut on series two of The Only Way Is Essex back in 2011.

Debbie is a mum-of-four, and is best known for being mum to 35-year-old Lydia Bright, who left TOWIE in 2017.

Debbie is currently away on holiday, soaking up the sun as she admitted her body was “craving rest” and “recharge”

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Taking to Instagram, she shared a trio of snaps of her enjoying some time with the “sand between her toes.”

She captioned the post: “I think my mind and body have an Italian timer. As we reach the final weeks of school runs, endless reports, housework, cooking and all the everyday chaos, I can feel something inside me beginning to shut down.

“My body is craving rest. My mind is begging me to unplug, recharge and simply breathe. And all I want is sunshine on my face, sand between my toes and the sea surrounding my body.”

Debbie continued: “If I believed in reincarnation, I’m quite sure I was a mermaid in a previous life… or perhaps a dolphin, swimming freely through open waters.

“There is something about the sea that makes me feel completely and utterly myself.

“Since the day I was born, summers have been spent in Italy, near the little village where my beloved Dad was born. It is more than a place to me. It is sanctuary. It is freedom. It is home.

“It is where I feel deeply connected to my Dad, to my roots, and to a part of myself that gets lost amongst the noise of everyday life.”

“And perhaps the greatest gift of all these years of sharing this place, this feeling and this freedom with my children is watching them fall in love with it too,” she added.

“My greatest dream is that they carry this love in their hearts forever. That they always remember the feeling of these summers, the sea, the sunshine, the laughter, the family and the freedom. Because roots run deep.

“And I hope ours never die.”

Kate Ferdinand penned in the comments: “You look incredible,” followed by a red love heart emoji.

One fan wrote: “Wow, how hot is she?” Another fan said: “You look fabulous, beauty inside and out.”

“Absolutely stunning,” added a third fan.

DUA Lipa has shown off her incredible figure as she shared a slew of bikini snaps from a girls trip abroad this week.

The singer has been spending the last few days in Portofino on a girls’ trip to celebrate her pals’ engagement.

And sharing pictures from the getaway, Dua showed off her toned torso as she posed in a striped colourful bikini.

In the carousel of snaps, the singer lay on a sunbed while smoldering to the camera.

She also shared selfies with her pals as they soaked up the sun at the five-star Splendido, A Belmond Hotel.

The trip comes after she tied the knot with Callum Turner over the summer in a stunning Italian wedding.

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The smitten couple legally tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall. 

They later celebrated their wedding with a huge three-day celebration in Italy, attended by stars including Elton John, Charlie XCX and Mark Ronson. 

And Callum spoke out on the nuptials for the first time this week, telling Esquire of the first legal ceremony: “It was amazing, and it was… it was the most beautiful day of my life.”

He added that it’s a “weird feeling” that so many people across the world are talking about them getting married. 

Callum said: “We went to the park yesterday, and everyone who walked past said, ‘Congratulations’. It was pretty surreal.”

On the subject of having children, he continued: “Obviously, yeah, I’m 36. I’d like to have a family and raise some kids.”

MADISYN Shipman has shown off her stunning curves in a very tiny bikini.

The former Nickelodeon child star, now 23, lounged outside in a $655 Burberry bikini while boasting about doing “absolutely nothing.”

“Currently unavailable… I’m busy doing absolutely nothing,” she captioned her hot photos.

She also showed off her new short haircut, encouraging her fans, “Girl, cut the bob!”

After her spending her childhood starring on Nickelodeon kids’ show Game Shakers, Madisyn released her own music and later ditched Hollywood entirely.

Now, she works as a nutritionist, according to her Instagram bio.

She also now is a content creator for Playboy, posting sexy photos with the mens’ magazine.

“Over the years I’ve really evolved into a space that’s more about personal growth, wellness, and being authentic online,” she recently told Naluda magazine.

“I’m a certified nutrition and wellness coach, and I’m passionate about helping people feel good from the inside out, mentally, physically, and emotionally.

“Right now, I’m focusing on my music career that blends real-life experiences with empowerment while also posting content that’s honest, a little unfiltered, and hopefully makes people feel less alone.”

JENNIFER Lopez showed off her incredible figure in a satin white bikini for a new photoshoot.

The actress and singer, 57, confidently flaunted her taut abs in the two-piece, which she paired with polka dot court heels for a 1950s-esque look.

Donning black sunglasses and a patterned headscarf, Jennifer posed up a storm for the selection of snaps as she channelled the past.

Sharing the pictures to Instagram, the star captioned the post: “Leo season continues🦁”.

Fellow celebs such as Jessica Alba and Jenna Dewan took to the comment section to praise Jennifer’s looks.

It comes as the star has spent the summer enjoying a road trip around Italy with her children – documenting the trip with a post to Instagram last week.

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Jennifer shares twins with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

She is currently thought to be single following her split from Ben Affleck, whom she divorced in 2024.

Last month, it was claimed that her marriage to Ben, which began in 2022 following their reunion after calling off a wedding 20 years prior, was a ‘publicity stunt’.

Speaking out, her first husband, personal trainer Ojani Noa, slammed in an interview: “That marriage was a publicity stunt. She needed people to talk about her again.”

Jennifer married Ojani in February 1997, following a whirlwind romance.

His claims came after The Sun on Sunday revealed how Jennifer’s marriage to Ojani ended after he accused her of cheating on him with her ex, disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs.

DIANA Vickers has been branded “unreal” by adoring fans as she stripped to a bright red bikini.

The X Factor alum, who recently revealed to The Sun the impact of celibacy on her life, was seen soaking up the sunshine on a beach holiday to Portugal.

She flashed a smile as she crouched down on the sands in her two-piece, with her blonde locks blowing in the sea breeze.

Diana, 35, went make-up free for the sizzling snaps, which captured her toned figure and glowing holiday tan.

She added a simple red Emoji love heart for her caption, though fans were quick to comment.

One wrote: “Hahahaa yes babe,” as a second simply put: “Unreal”.

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A fan then added: “You’re so fit,” as another gushed: “Looking amazing and so gorgeous”.

One follower then put: “Always flawless”.

Recently, The Sun exclusively reported how she celebrated her 12 months of celibacy by having sex with a colleague.

Opening up about her sex journey, Diana – who has appeared in BBC sitcoms Josh and Not Going Out – says she swore off sex to concentrate on her career and social life.

“I went celibate for a year just to see what would happen and I really thrived,” she says.

“I had such a great year with work and got every job I went up for.

“And then it got to the year mark, which I wanted to reach and I celebrated it by sleeping with someone I worked with.

“I was like (mimes pointing): ‘You! You have won the competition.’ And it was great.

“It was a really lovely experience with a really lovely guy, who I’ve stayed friends with since”.

HAILEY Bieber licked her pal’s thong at Kylie Jenner’s birthday party before slipping into a sexy bikini.

The model, 29, took to her Instagram stories on Saturday evening to share a sneak peek into the festivities for Kylie’s birthday.

In one snap, the Rhode skincare founder licked her pal’s lower back, which had a pink G-string poking out next to it.

Hailey was seen wearing a princess tiara on her head as well as some pink feathers around her neck as she poked her tongue out for the picture.

Kylie is all set to turn 29 on Monday but decided to throw herself a party at home on Friday evening.

Her sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were in attendance as well as Hailey’s husband Justin Bieber.

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As well as her behind the scenes look at Kylie’s birthday, Hailey shared an August dump on her feed.

In one picture, she slipped down to a striking yellow bikini as she posed for a selfie.

She showed off her toned body and bronzed skin in the snap as she tied up her hair in a chic bun.

Hailey also posted a video of herself working out as well as a photo of a meatball dish loaded with cheese.

She simply captioned it: “August so far.”

Her followers flocked to the comments section to compliment her as one gushed: “The prettiest girl ever.”

Another loyal fan enthused: “She just gets prettier and prettier everyday, it’s insane.”

While a third added: “Justin is seriously the luckiest man alive.”

Last week, Hailey once again showed off her enviable figure as she posed in a tiny pink bikini.

She shared snaps from a recent getaway as she was seen sitting on the floor in the barely-there two-piece.

The mum-of-one appeared to be fresh from taking a dip as she went make-up free, with her brunette hair looking slightly damp. 

Hailey showed off her rock hard abs as she posed for the selfie with her orange iPhone.

RETIRED Instagram model Demi Rose has been spotted flaunting her famous curves for the first time in three years.

The OG influencer, now 31, made sure to turn heads in Ibiza as she stripped to a sexy bikini.

Demi, who shot to fame ten years ago, reminded fans why they used to love her so much, as she strutted along the beach.

Known for her enviable curves, all eyes were on the model as she enjoyed her time on the famous Party Isle.

Proving she’s still got it, Demi flaunted her figure in a bright orange bikini.

The social media star also wore her long brunette hair in braids.

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Despite her last Instagram post being in 2023, Demi still boasts a whopping 17m followers.

After ditching Insta, the stunning star has since switched her attention to OnlyFans.

Demi shot to international fame when she was pictured on a date with Kylie Jenner‘s first love Tyga in Cannes back in 2016.

It was shortly after the Kardashians star had split from the rapper.

Demi also briefly dated DJ Tom Zanetti in 2017 and DJ Chris Martinez in 2018.

But It hasn’t all been plain sailing though and Demi has previously revealed she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.

The condition causes those affected to become tired often – and she started skipping school to stay at home.

She was bullied so badly at school, she quit lessons too.

“Boys, girls, and so I wasn’t really able to learn.

“Everyone just used to like to pick on me, put chewing gum in my hair, like, just to wind me up for their own entertainment,” she said.

AMANDA Holden sizzled in a tiny green bikini as she posed up a storm on poolside in sunny Corfu.

The Britian’s Got Talent judge, 55, showed off her amazing figure as she wowed in the skimpy swimwear on holiday.

Amanda looked incredible as she was snapped getting out of the pool.

She completed her look with a straw sun hat, oversized sunglasses and gold jewellery.

The telly favourite posted the pictures on her Instagram and tagged fashion designer Melissa Odabash in the caption.

Many rushed to the comments section to share how stunning she looks.

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One said: “Perfect.”

Another wrote: “Just beautiful.”

A third chimed in: “Swimwear queen.”

“Sensational,” a fourth chimed in.

A fifth commented: “So gorgeous xx.”

Last month Amanda flashed her toned figure in a bright red bikini as she relaxed on a swing.

The star was all smiles as she swayed in the summer sunshine, accessorising her matching two-piece with a pair of sunglasses.

She kept her blonde hair in loose natural waves and was clearly relishing her tanning time.

Amanda uploaded a series of snaps to Instagram showcasing her Melissa Odabash swim gear as well as a video showing her on the wooden playground equipment.

In her caption, she revealed how she had teamed up with her BGT co-star Alesha Dixon for her sun-soaked day.

She later captured a snap showing fashion brand founder Melissa and Alesha, who had chosen a nude swim top paired with a chunky gold necklace.

Amanda then wrote: “The best day in this beautiful weather! Wearing @melissaodabash of course.

“Swipe to see the bikini queen herself along with my lovely @aleshaofficial – what a fab lunch all together – with our girls too”.

Brand founder Melissa was then quick to reply: “OK officially red is my fav colour on you looking insane and so great catching up with the girls”.

GEMMA Atkinson has shown off her washboard abs in a thong bikini after her fiancé Gorka Marquez made a cheeky joke about her job.

The soap actress left fans’ jaws on the floor as she soaked up the sun on holiday.

She cut an incredibly toned figure as she posed up in a mismatched bikini.

In one snap posted to Instagram, Gemma smiled at the camera, flashing her bum in tiny, red, tie-side bottoms.

She went make-up-free in the pictures, looking happier than ever to be spending time with her family.

Gemma wore a plunging black bikini top and matching sunglasses as she threw up a peace sign.

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The former Hollyoaks star and model sizzled in the slew of photos, which showed off her light-hearted side.

She looked fresh out the water with her damp locks clinging to her back.

The mum-of-two captioned the post: “Vitamin D, time on a beach & family = Bliss!”

Fans could not get over Gemma’s sexy snaps and they took to the comments to share their thoughts.

“Looking incredible! Absolute body goals,” wrote one fan.

Another fan said: “Wow Gem looking absolutely gorgeous.”

Strictly pro Diane Buswell penned: “Stun,” followed by a red heart and fire emoji.

Meanwhile, another fan wrote: “Your figure is incredible! You look amazing and so happy.”

Gorka also commented the heart eyes emoji under Gemma’s post after he made a daring joke on their podcast Lost In Translation.

Gemma, 41, was asked by a fan: “What is Gemma Atkinson famous for?”

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka, 35, couldn’t resist jumping in with: “Flashing her t*ts. Actually no, sorry, actress…”

Laughing, Gemma replied: “I’ve done every soap you can imagine, my darling.

“I run a business and I was FHM’s Sexiest Woman back in the day. Your dad will know.”

SELENA Gomez has bent over in a cheeky thong bikini and flashed her bare butt while enjoying her vacation with husband Benny Blanco.

The singer is celebrating her 34th birthday as she took to Instagram today to share some behind the scenes content from her trip to Italy.

She posted a few pictures of herself wearing a stunning blue bikini as she and Benny, 38, relaxed on a yacht.

In one snap, Selena bent over on her knees and showed off plenty of cleavage as she went bare-faced for the excursion.

In another, the performer showed off her perky bum as she held onto her brunette locks, with a view of the yacht and the blue seas in the back.

The couple appeared to be having the time of their lives as they enjoyed delicious meals, horse riding and spending some time inside a church.

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One picture showed the husband and wife twinning in white outfits as she rocked a satin number.

She accessorised with matching open-toed heels, a beach bag, sunglasses and a multi-colored bandana.

Meanwhile, Benny looked cool in a t-shirt and shorts with paint splatters all over it.

He opted for animal-print shoes with bright-blue laces and wore some blacked out sunglasses.

The pair looked more loved up than ever as he held his arms around her waist and gave her a smooch on the cheek in yet another photo.

She simply captioned the post with a blue heart emoji.

Her followers rushed to the comments section as one gushed: “Happiness looks SO good on you. You are absolutely loved.”

Another person wrote: “Oh my god, you look gorgeous and so happy. This is what you have always deserved and will always deserve.”

Somebody else cheekily penned: “OK lil juicy butt.”

Yet another commented: “This is the dump the world needed.”

While a fifth added: “Love these pictures and seeing your happy moments.”

Selena officially turned 34 on Wednesday as she shared a photo of herself blowing out a candle in a tiramisu on her Italy trip.

She expressed: “First, I have to thank each of you immensely for your support, kindness and all the bday wishes.

“Every single day I get to create because of all of you. Thank you for always making me the happiest girlie in the world.”

OAKLAND — The 17th year of Mosswood Meltdown at Oakland’s Mosswood Park brought with it a parade of free-thinking freaks on stage and in the crowd that descended on a punker’s picnic paradise for its annual outing of 20 bands over three days last weekend.

Hosted by the pencil-mustachioed art film icon John Waters, it began with a “pre-party” that exploded with main-event energy courtesy of lo-fi indie rock heroes Pavement, along with Wednesday and Vivian Girls on Friday night. The main fest lineup, topped by underground legends Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill, brought wild music with a message of unity among generations of punks to the tree-lined stages surrounded by a city that knows how to throw a good-time rager while staying deathly serious about its musical taste. Here are 10 moments that stood out at this year’s fest.

John Waters hosted the entire weekend, bringing his cackle-inducing foul-mouthed band intros to nearly every set at Mosswood Meltdown.

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Singer/guitarist Toyozo (Yusuke Toyoshima)of The Fadeaways at Mosswood Meltdown

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The Fadeaways stand out early

Performing Saturday in Mosswood Park was a homecoming for Japanese revival rockers the Fadeaways. It was barely a year ago that they played a guerilla-style set by the festival entrance for a crowd of unsuspecting new fans. Going from ground level to being introduced on the main stage by Waters was a bucket-list achievement. “Their intense leaps in the air remind me of a throwback ricocheting tear-gas canister landing in a crowd of ICE agents,” the fabulously filthy host told the crowd before bringing them up. When they took the stage, the band wasted no time exploding into a searing 10-song set led by “That Girl” and including a screeching cover of the Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie.”

Snooper lead singer Blair Tramel performing on the Field Stage at Mosswood Meltdown

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Snooper and its puppeteers of chaos

Performing its third set at the festival since 2022, this Nashville four-piece band has quickly become a staple of this fest thanks to a larger-than-life-size puppet show and an electro-shock energy that helped it rumble through an early set on the Field Stage Saturday. Frontwoman Blair Tramel let the creativity of her paper-mache puppets made for the show match her highly caffeinated caterwaul on songs like “On the Line” and “Long Way,” where blown-out guitar tones, glitchy beats and shrieking vocals took Saturday’s decibel level unapologetically into the red.

The Spits performing on the Amphitheater Stage at Mosswood Meltdown.

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The Spits went full throttle

The sunken Amphitheater stage was a tough place to see anything if you didn’t show up to grab a spot at least 20 minutes early (or just climb a tree). But sweating in the sun to watch a band like the Spits, another Mosswood favorite, was worth pre-planning to get into the pit. The four-piece from Kalamazoo, Mich., hilariously clashed with the all-pink game show backdrop of the stage. Entering in sleeveless denim vests backed with a hailstorm of machine samples and maniacal Vincent Price laughter, the band clearly wasn’t playing any games as the members pounced on the crowd with 26 songs performed at breakneck speed, with dirty, piston-pumping rhythms on “Spit Me Out,” “Rip Up the Streets,” “Bring” and “SK8.”

Mannequin Pussy singer Missy Dabice and bassist Colins “Bear” Regisford on the Field Stage at Mosswood Meltdown

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Mannequin Pussy end with a loud bark

Blissfully ferocious and never short on words from the stage, frontwoman Missy Dabice didn’t get to say as much as she wanted to between songs due to the brevity of a festival set. But after a well-received set full of songs off 2024’s “I Got Heaven” and 2019’s “Patience,” Dabice still left room for some fiery parting words that embodied the tone of the weekend before wrapping things up with the band’s seething battle cry “Loud Bark.” “Don’t forget to celebrate the beauty of life while in every breath in turn fighting against fascism in every section of this country, good night!”

Otoboke Beaver drummer Emi “Leo” Morimoto performing on Saturday at Mosswood Meltdown

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Otoboke Beaver’s fury lights a fire

This quartet from Kyoto, Japan, put the Mosswood crowd in a stranglehold at the Field Stage and didn’t let up once during its entire set of math-rocky, manic, candy-colored fury. Even if you had no idea of the meaning behind song titles like “Don’t Light My Fire” or “I Am Not Maternal” or “Hey Where’s the Thank You?” sung mostly in Japanese, its joyous hell-raising energy left a lasting impression with the crowd. You couldn’t help but smile watching the members shred as an inflatable, beaver-shaped inner tube bounced around the mosh pit while they did their best to sound like a satanic garage band.

Iggy Pop headlining Saturday night at Mosswood Meltdown.

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Iggy Pop’s eternal lust for life

Iggy Pop’s ability to stay shirtless and savage at 79 goes beyond scientific explanation. One can only assume he’s made a deal with the devil that he’ll never stop performing. That seemed OK with the packed crowd that watched him headline Saturday night, rolling through all the Stooges and solo classics that made him the king of the underground. He kicked off his 18-song set with “T.V .Eye” and continued ripping into “Raw Power and “I Got a Right” before anyone in the crowd had a chance to catch their breath. With the Los Tropicanos backing band behind him, Iggy’s energy was transferred through the players who bolstered his catalog of Detroit-bred proto punk with tight precision and the right amount of stumbling sleaziness. Though he ended the set in a cage from “Wild One” to “Mass Production,” it’s clear that he’ll never be confined and that should give us all a bit of extra hope for ourselves.

A crowd surfer at Mosswood Meltdown.

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Sunday

Peaches Christ performing on the Field Stage at Mosswood Meltdown.

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Peaches Christ sings with punk pride

The fire on stage for Day 2 of the fest started early by a pack of drag queens led by Peaches Christ. She sauntered on the stage with electrified green and purple hair and Vivienne Westwood-style chic to perform a cover of the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen.” Showing the true rainbow colors of the punk scene has always been an important aspect of Mosswood’s ethos and as a staple of the fest, Christ compelled everyone in the crowd to sing loud and proud as she and her squad each took turns performing classics from the canon of mosh pit hits including “New Rose” by the Damned and “Add It Up” by Violent Femmes. Following her was fellow queen Kochina Rude who came out dressed as Pee-wee Herman to perform the Germs’ “Lexicon Devil” before stage-diving into the crowd. Between flamboyant showmanship and a strong commitment to the vocals on tough songs like Suicidal Tendencies’ “Institutionalized” (slayed by Trixxie Carr) the LGBTQ community’s spirit was on display throughout the set.

Drummer Nick Aguilar and bassist Nikki Piclle of Frankie and the Witchfingers.

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Frankie and the Witchfingers leaves the crowd spellbound

Casting a spell on the crowd with their sharp synth-laden aggression and bouncy ‘80s dance punk rhythms, Frankie and the Witch Fingers arrived with a bang in the late afternoon sun. With a guitar hiked up to his clavicle, frontman Dylan Sizemore convulsed with energy that saw the power of every chord electrify his bones during the jam-heavy “Conducting Experiments” while the rhythm section of drummer Nick Aguilar and the neon green-haired bassist Nikki Pickle kept the crowd bouncing and magnetized the attention of eyes all around the fest. The best crowd surfing of the day came thanks to a seasoned, white-haired fest attendee in a bike helmet who was getting tossed around like a white-water rafter. The head gear was definitely a smart idea.

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of the Return of Jackie and Judy perform on the Field Stage at Mosswood Meltdown.

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The Return of Jackie and Judy revive the Ramones

It’s one thing to perform a set of cover songs, but it’s another thing to play tunes that ensure the vibe of an entire festival is covered as well. “I hope you like the Ramones ‘cuz that’s all we’re playing,” said Carrie Brownstein of Sleater Kinney. Alongside SK bandmates Corin Tucker, Toko Yasuda and “Portlandia” co-star/“Saturday Night Live” comedian Fred Armisen, the quartet formed Ramones tribute the Return of Jackie and Judy. From the thunderous opening chant of “Blitzkrieg Bop” (“Hey! Ho! Let’s Go!”), the all-age crowd strapped in for a roller-coaster ride of leather-clad punk classics that had everyone shouting along. Brownstein did a good job of meeting the moment with both joy and reverence, at various points talking to the crowd about the enduring spirit of the songs as well as dedicating “Rock-n-Roll Radio” to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who died Saturday.

Kathleen Hanna and Tobi Vail of Bikini Kill performing on Sunday at Mosswood Meltdown.

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Bikini Kill passes the torch

The entire vibe around Sunday was fueled by female empowerment thanks to riot grrrl godmothers Bikini Kill. Throngs of young girls in Day-Glo punk garb and face paint mashed against the barricade to see the roots of revolutionary aggression come crashing through the chords of classics like “Carnival,” “Alien She” and, of course, “Rebel Girl.” But frontwoman Kathleen Hanna was just as stoked to see them having a good time in front of her. “I can’t wait to open for you in 10 years,” Hanna said to inspire all the girl bands yet to form in the crowd. . Giving a shout-out to female-fronted young bands like Bitchfit that played one of the most impressive ground-level sets of the weekend was a warm and fuzzy torch-passing moment that summed up the reason a festival like this is still so vital to the survival of punk culture.

MOLLY-MAE Hague showcased her flat stomach while she sported a bikini — just six weeks after giving birth.

The reality TV stunner and her boyfriend Tommy Fury welcomed son Midas, their second child, last month.

Taking to Instagram, the Love Island alum, 27, posed for mirror selfies wearing a green bikini top alongside an open white shirt and trousers.

Above one of the snaps, Molly-Mae additionally added the caption: “Mommy.”

It comes as fans branded the reality star “irresponsible” as she headed on a holiday to Greece.

She revealed her family — including Midas — were travelling to their trip away via a private plane.

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One wrote: “Babies so young are vulnerable when taken on planes due to their tiny ears and the change in climate can be too much also.

“At least wait until he’s 6 months. Sorry Molly this is irresponsible.”

Another said: “Love you Molly but please stop using private jets. They’re so incredibly polluting, the next generations are inheriting this burning planet.”

A third added: “Why does it have to be in a private jet!!!!

“This is directly affecting the planet your baby will grow up to live in!”

Other comments were more positive, as one said: “Ahhh!!! So unbelievably beautiful, have the best time making special memories.”

PRESENTER Laura Hamilton has stunned fans with sun-soaked bikini pics on the beach.

The TV star, 44, captioned the enviable pictures: “Golden hour understood the assignment.”

Sat on a swing, wearing a khaki green two-piece bikini, the travel guru wore her hair in a messy bun with oversized black sunglasses.

Barefoot, the blonde beauty looked relaxed and at home on the sand as she flashed her toned torso and abs.

Posing in front of the sunset, the star flashed a smile as she soaked up the remaining rays on the beach.

Fans commented: “What an amazing photo. Love the light, the composition. You look phenomenal.”

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A second added: “Stunning as always Laura.”

A third applauded: “Beautiful. Best hour of the day.”

The former Dancing on Ice 2011 star has previously been trolled for her swimwear choices – and was told ‘not to wear a bikini’ because of her age.

She defied haters and hit back that ‘life’s way too short to worry about what other people think’.

Laura split from husband Alex Goward, 45, back in 2022 after 13 years together.

He has since found love with PR Becky Knowles – who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife and is also a regular on the celeb circuit.

Insiders told The Sun that Laura is said to be ‘worried’ about coming face-to-face with her ex’s new girlfriend.

Our source said: “Laura wants her ex to be happy, but she can’t help feeling a bit irked by Becky and all this.

“The last thing she wants to see is him draped all over his beautiful new girlfriend in the press. That’s her world!”

In 2023, Laura opened up about her “tough” divorce from Alex, saying she had to stay strong for their children.

Laura married insurance broker Alex in 2012 – three years after they started dating.

They share two children together, 12-year-old Rocco and a daughter Tahlia, 11.

The TV star has since revealed she has been dating.

Two years ago was linked to married businessman James Pettigrew who was said to be going through a divorce.

The star found fame after working behind the camera for four years on shows including Top Of The Pops and Big Brother.

Following years between jobs, she made her debut as a presenter on A Place In The Sun in 2012.

SOFIA Vergara stunned fans in a bikini snap on her birthday trip to Italy – and looks nowhere near 54.

The actress took to Instagram to post a stunning picture to mark her special day.

Sofia stripped off to a plunging red bikini while on a boat in the sea.

The star enhanced her natural beauty with a smoky eye look and a nude lip.

She captioned the post: “So happy for all the love from u guys yesterday! It was the best bday ever!!! And thank u Italy for all my 300 cakes!

“54 is a good number!!!!”

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Many rushed to the comments section to post their birthday wishes and other shared how incredible she looks.

One said: “Still looking 25.”

Another added: “You look stunning! Red is your color.”

“You are truly breathtaking,” a third chimed in.

A fourth added: “You don’t look a day older than 30 wow.”

A fifth chimed in: “Look fabulous and so beautiful good you having a great time in Italy.”

Yesterday she shared a video of her living her best life getting gifted a huge cake with a fountain candle.

She was all smiles as she danced along to the music in a figure hugging red dress.

“15 cakes later!![laughing emoji], she captioned the post.

Earlier this week she looked stunning in a plunging floral dress as she posed in the sunlight by the sea in Italy.

The Despicable Me 4 actress let her brunette hair flow around her face in the sexy pics posted to Instagram.

Sofia went braless in the red halter dress as she boasted about her wonderful day in Italy while celebrating her 54th birthday.

“Una splendida giornata [a splendid day],” Sofia captioned the post.

OLIVIA Attwood stripped off to a barely-there bikini as she soaked up the Ibiza sun without Pete Wicks.

The sexy Love Island legend, 35, looked incredible as she enjoyed her solo holiday with her boyfriend, 37, nowhere to be seen.

Olivia and Pete started their relationship in March this year, shortly after Olivia split from her ex-husband Bradley Dack, 32.

But for her latest holiday, the former Towie hunk didn’t join his new girlfriend.

Soaking up the sun, Olivia showed off her enviable figure in the tiny bikini.

The plunging two piece also revealed her long legs and toned tum.

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The multi-millionaire TV star also showed off her designer gear haul.

Olivia proudly flaunted that she had been buying some treats from Dolce & Gabbana.

The star also showed off her new expensive Chanel handbag.

Meanwhile, TV star Olivia has kept tight-lipped about her romance with Pete.

The pair were first spotted looking very close while lounging on a boat in Ibiza last summer.

Then in March, following her marriage split, Olivia admitted she was trying to move on from her ex-husband.

“Yes, I’m dating,” wrote Olivia.

“Yes, I’m getting up every single day even when I have cried all night to film the shows I love filming, record my podcast, record my radio show, shoot campaigns and somewhere in there TRY to move on.”

Since then, Pete and Olivia haven’t been able to keep their hands off each other.

The smitten couple were recently spotted snogging in Saint-Tropez.

The pair are yet to officially confirm their romance, but have been snapped out on several cosy dates.

Olivia’s new romance came straight off the back of her painful split from Bradley, with Olivia accusing him of “cheating”.

The former couple first met in 2015, dated for three months, and then went their separate ways.

Olivia then went on Love Island in 2017, met Chris Hughes, 32, but they soon split, and Liv reunited with Bradley.

The footy star proposed two years later, and they tied the knot in 2023.

Meanwhile, Pete is famous for his Lothario reputation and has dated a string of beauties – including Maura Higgins, 35, Megan McKenna, 33, and Chloe Sims, 44.

BAYWATCH reboot star Brooks Nader wears a bejewelled bikini ahead of the show’s upcoming launch.

The 29-year-old American model-turned-actress sported the jewelled two-piece ahead of a Sports Illustrated show in Miami, Florida.

She won fame by winning the publication’s swimsuit model search in 2019.

Since then she has been cast in the new Baywatch as Selene, captain of the lifeguards patrolling Zuma Beach in California’s exclusive Malibu.

The remake of the Nineties favourite – which starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson – is set to hit screens next January.

Brooks said putting on the show’s famous red swimsuit brought her to tears.

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And she said: “We’re going to pay homage to Pam and all of Baywatch to the best of our ability.”

In addition to her modelling career and stint on DWTS, Brooks stars on the new reality TV series, Love Thy Nader, which premiered on Hulu earlier this year.

The show follows Brooks and her sisters, Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane, as they navigate building careers in the Big Apple.

She has been dating actor Taron Egerton, who starred in Rocketman and Apple TV+ prison drama Black Bird.

GEMMA Collins looked great in a bikini as she makes a bit of extra cash by selling her old clothes for just a tenner.

The former Towie star, 45, took to her Instagram story to tell her 2.3 million followers that she’s uploaded some bits from her wardrobe on app Vinted.

The GC wowed in a blue paisley bikini and matching sarong.

She completed the look with long beach waves.

“Make me crazy prices on Vinted today, it’s all got to go,” she captioned the post.

In the next post she shared a screen shot of her Vinted profile, named “gcwardrobe1”, to display the clothes that she has on the platform for sale

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Gemma has some white shorts, a top and some trousers all on her account for £10.00 each.

She also has an oversized t-shirt dress on there for £15.00.

The self-confessed diva also told fans: “All orders by 3pm before we close the account for summer holidays.”

The reality star has 279 reviews on her profile and has an average of 4.9 rating.

“The wardrobe of the GC items worn once for filming or for a shoot. Enjoy,” the profile bio states.

And now the profile has been closed.

It’s not the first time that Gemma has taken to Vinted to sell her unwanted clothes.

Back in February, there was plenty to pick – from brightly coloured tops to swimsuits and dresses. 

Items ranged from sizes 20 to 30 and prices range from just £3 up to £40.

Just last month Gemma oozed beauty and body confidence rocking a skin-tight swimsuit by the water.

The TV personality posted the stunning snap to her Instagram grid today, alongside an inspirational message for her followers.

In the photo Gemma is sitting on a sun lounger wearing the off-the-shoulder swimwear.

The pink outfit perfectly hugged her curves and featured a sweet bow detail at the bust.

She captioned the post: “Loving the sun. Wishing you all a lovely bank holiday.

“Get your body in the sun, let your soul exhale

“Own your glow, take up space, wear the swimsuit, dive in the pool, laugh louder, live softer.

“The sun was never asking for perfection… only presence.”

SUPERMODEL Irina Shayk runs rings around her rivals in a swimsuit held together by gold bands. 

She also wore gold hoop earrings in a shoot for Spanish department store El Corte Ingles and showed off her wild side in a tiger-print bikini. 

Russian Irina, 40, is mum to nine-year-old Lea — whose dad is Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper. 

She has become one of the modern modelling industry’s greats after being discovered in her small Russian hometown of Yemanzhelinsk. 

Irina, whose full name is Irina Valeryevna Irinahlislamova, received international recognition when she became the first Russian model to appear on the cover of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. 

As a child, she pursued her love of music while her mum Olga worked two jobs to provide for the family.

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While she was training at a beauty school, Irina was noticed by a model talent scout.

In 2004, she won the Miss Chalyabinsk contest, which propelled her into the fashion industry.

She has become a runway staple, working with prestigious fashion houses worldwide.

It’s no surprise that Irina has become the model with the 8th biggest social media presence, as she’s graced numerous magazine front covers, including GQ.

The stunning star has also been ranked first in the 50 Hottest Russian Women list, which was compiled by Complex magazine.

When she’s not busy walking the catwalk or filming, Irina gets stuck in with charity work.

Irina has been heavily involved with the construction of a maternity ward in her hometown, Yemanzhelinsk, as well as helping to renovate the children’s section.