LIMP Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers shared a final glimpse of his life just weeks before his sudden death aged 48.
The late star posted a picture of himself relaxing in the back of a limo during a trip to London.
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Rivers shared a final image of himself relaxing in a limo in London weeks before his deathCredit: InstagramRivers playing at Reading Festival earlier this summerCredit: Richard Isaac
The August 22 Instagram post, now flooded with tributes, showed the rocker leaning back in the plush seat, looking calm and content as he soaked up the moment in the UK capital.
“I hope everyone is having a great day. In London with my fav and and the LB Fam #limpbizkit #limpbizkitstyle #limpbizkitfamily #nothingbutlove,” Rivers captioned the photo.
The laid-back, joyful snapshot has now taken on heartbreaking new meaning after his death.
His bandmates confirmed the news in an emotional statement to fans.
They wrote: “In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers. Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.
“Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”
They added: “From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.
“We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.
“He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam.
“We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal.”
DJ Lethal shared his own heartfelt message, writing: “We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the family’s privacy at this moment. Give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day! We are in shock.
“Rest in power my brother! You will live on through your music and the lives you helped save with your music, charity work and friendships. We are heartbroken enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed.”
Rivers, born in Jacksonville, Florida, co-founded Limp Bizkit in 1994 alongside frontman Fred Durst and drummer John Otto, later joined by guitarist Wes Borland and DJ Lethal.
Sam Rivers, Wes Borland, DJ Lethal and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit backstage at Grant Park in 2021Credit: GettyHis band members paid tribute to their “brother” on social media after he passed away on Saturday eveningCredit: Instagram
Together they reshaped late-’90s rock with hits like Break Stuff, My Way, Behind Blue Eyes and Take a Look Around, and their albums — including Significant Other and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water — became era-defining records, with four going platinum or multi-platinum.
The band earned three Grammy nominations and a Billboard Music Award, cementing their status as one of the most influential rock acts of their generation.
He left Limp Bizkit in 2015 after being diagnosed with liver disease caused by excessive drinking, later revealing he underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2017.
He rejoined the band in 2018 after recovering, continuing to perform with them until his death.
SAM Rivers, bassist for rock-rap group Limp Bizkit, has died aged 48, according to an emotional statement from the band.
His fellow band members paid tribute to their “brother” on social media after he passed away on Saturday evening.
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Sam River was a founding member of the bandHis band members paid tribute to their “brother” on social media after he passed away on Saturday eveningCredit: InstagramSam Rivers performed onstage at KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau at Doheny State Beach in 2019Credit: Getty
Announcing the news to fans on Instagram, the band wrote: “In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers. Today we lost our brother.
“Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.
“The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.”
They added: “From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced.
“His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous. We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.”
“He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends,” the statement continued.
“And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.”
The band concluded: “We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. — Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal.”
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The 48-year-old’s cause of death is yet to be revealed.
In 2015, Rivers left the band after being diagnosed with liver disease due to excessive drinking.
He revealed that he had undergone a liver transplant before rejoining the band in 2018.
Rivers was a founding member of Limp Bizkit, having formed the band with Fred Durst and John Otto in 1994.
The band then added guitarist Wes Borland and DJ Lethal in 1996.
The group dropped six albums, including critically-acclaimed “Significant Other” and “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water”.
Rivers has played on all six albums, four of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum.
Limp Bizkit are best known for songs including “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Take a Look Around.”
Rivers was a founding member of Limp Bizkit having formed the band with Fred Durst and John OttCredit: GettyIn 2015, Rivers left the band after being diagnosed with liver disease due to excessive drinkingCredit: GettySam Rivers, Wes Borland, DJ Lethal and Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit backstage at Grant Park in 2021Credit: Getty
We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
Sixteen-year-olds now have the right to vote in all UK elections, as part of sweeping election reforms. Supporters believe this change will modernise democracy and say the young generation is already engaged with issues like climate change, education, and the economy. Opponents, however, argue that 16 is too young to make such weighty political decisions and warn that it could weaken the integrity of the electoral system.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
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Cameron Holt – Member of Youth Parliament, Bassetlaw
Thomas Brochure – Co-director, Make It 16 NZ
Nuurrianti Jalli – Researcher, Oklahoma State University
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth has slammed people who are using her brother’s death for fameCredit: Roo0900/InstagramLiam died on October 16, 2024 after falling from his hotel balcony in ArgentinaCredit: PAHis girlfriend at the time of his death, Kate Cassidy, shared a video of their last dance on the anniversary of his deathCredit: Instagram
Taking a swipe about people “using his death for fame” in her moving tribute for Liam on the one year anniversary of his death, Ruth didn’t hold back.
“Everyone only seems interested in the public side of this.
“Some sadly seem more interested in the fame they can gain off this, but on the human side people need to remember when they speak, there is a son without his Dad, parents without their child and I am lost without my brother,” she said.
This comes after a video was shared of Liam lifting his girlfriend Kate Cassidy in a final dance before his tragic death.
On the one-year anniversary of Liam’s death in Argentina, Kate wrote: “This video was taken during the last hour and last day Liam and I shared in this lifetime.
“I am forever grateful for the beautiful moments we shared. I will miss you for the rest of my life Liam.”
Elsewhere in Ruth’s tribute for her late brother, she said: “1year, 12months, 52weeks, 365days… whichever way I say it, it still means the most heartbreaking truth that you’re not here any more.
“When you used to go away on tour, and l’d cry that you’d be gone for a while, I always knew you’d come back, but now I can’t get you home, I can’t meet up with you somewhere in the world, I can’t facetime or text to see how you’re doing, it’s an eternal homesick feeling because we can’t go back.”
She continued: “I underestimated grief, woah did I underestimate it.
“I am paralysed by it daily. I thought I had felt it before but I know the losses before you were just intense sadness, you are the loss of my life, the one person who l will miss at every single occasion in my life.
“I’d taken for granted that my little brother would be there through life, what a cruel lesson to learn in our 30s, that a sibling is not guaranteed to be a lifer, that I have to face this without you.”
Ruth went on: “Your death will never make sense, no matter how much I study it, whatever angle I look at it, it never makes sense. You shouldn’t have died.
“I have a reoccurring nightmare where I am in your hotel room just before it happened and you can’t hear me screaming for you, my brain is locked on your last minutes on this earth, the unaccounted minutes, the minutes I will never have the answers to, the minutes that changed everything.
“So much has happened in a year, so much to tell you, our kids have changed massively, you would continue to be in awe of your son!
“I’ve definitely got funnier (I know you’re thinking how is that possible right?!) – some of the jokes I make really make me smile because I know they would have earned me a ‘ruuu’ off you, l’ve visited some beautiful places but each place has confirmed, no matter the view, I will still feel your void from all corners of the earth.”
She later added: “I think of my grief as a clock, I explained to you years ago when I was nagging you to be better at answering your phone, that my head was like the ‘Weasley’s clock’ out of Harry Potter, where it would check everyone in our family in before I could switch off and with you travelling the world, it’d really need your confirmation of being safe and sound before I’d settle.
“Only now, there is a number missing off the clock, which means nothing in my days makes sense and it feels like noone is safe and sound.”
Liam’s sister Ruth shared an emotional and lengthy tribute on the anniversary of his deathCredit: Instagram/@roo0990Kate Cassidy has also been sharing multiple tributes about his passingCredit: Snapchat
JoJo Siwa became emotional on stage at her last gig of the tourCredit: TiktokThe star became overwhelmed and choked up as she sang one of her songsCredit: TiktokJoJo is currently loved up with Chris HughesCredit: Instagram / chrishughesofficial
At her last gig of the tour, JoJo appeared to become overwhelmed.
The Dance Moms star broke down in tears as she took to the stage for the final show of her Infinity Heart Tour.
In a video shared by a fan on TikTok, JoJo was seen welling up during her performance of Back To That Girl.
She then told the audience at the Klub Proxima in Warsaw, that she doesn’t usually get “so emotional”.
Continuing, JoJo said: “It’s been a while since I’ve done what I love which is being on stage being in front of you.
“And, most of you won’t really care, but today’s the last day of this tour.
“You don’t have to pretend you care, you came here because I’m in your city, you didn’t come here because it’s the last one.
“We’re all sobbing right now. But, it just, just to anybody who A, is in this building, B, came to any of these shows, or C, whether it be a good comment or a bad comment, left a comment, hit a like, watched a video, anyone who supported anything just a big massive thank you.”
An emotional JoJo then added: “I finally had myself pulled together and then I saw all these hearts in here.
“That caught me off guard that was good!’
The star’s emotional moment on stage followed a heartfelt Instagram post where JoJo paid a tribute to everyone on her tour who had supported her, which included Chris who has been cheering her on at the side of the stage.
She wrote: “I’ll definitely have a lot more to say once I’ve gathered some thoughts, but tonight is the final show on the Infinity Heart Tour and I am incredibly emotional.
“The amount of work that has gone into creating the show from choreographing it myself to all the creative direction to actually executing it on stage, the show represents who I want to be as a person and the artist that I wanna be in this lifetime, and it’s translated so well to the crowd and hearing your reviews that have been so positive, it just makes me flood with happiness and gratitude.
“Thank you so much for all the love on this tour, to everyone who showed up to the concerts, and to everyone who supported from the distance online.
“Means so very much.”
The US singer is on a tour around the UK and EuropeCredit: Getty
Chris then thrilled fans when he wrote in the comments: “Smashed it my love.”
Now, she has given a candid insight into the negative reactions and “extreme amount of hate” for being currently “in a hetero relationship”.
The dancer and singer opened up in a radio interview on Sirius XM’s Smith Sisters Live.
JoJo said: “From the very, very, very beginning of our relationship. He said, ‘So you can be anything you want. I just love you. I don’t want you to change. I just love you.’
“And I don’t know, I think we got to see on episode two of Big Brother, he was the only person in fact that stood up for me right away.
YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes before the company resolved the issue.
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YouTube says it has resolved problems with its website and app after hundreds of thousands of users worldwide self-reported issues with its streaming services.
“This issue has been fixed – you should now be able to play videos on YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV!” YouTube wrote on X on Thursday morning in Asia.
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YouTube did not disclose why users reported problems streaming videos for about 60 minutes on Thursday morning, or the global extent of the problem.
Disruptions began just before 7am in East Asia (23:00 GMT, Wednesday) for YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube TV, according to Downdetector, a website that aggregates website disruptions in real time.
Users from Asia to Europe and North America soon reported problems streaming, accessing the website, and using the apps of YouTube and its affiliates, though error reports were most heavily concentrated in the US, according to Downdetector’s user-generated error map.
Major disruptions were also reported in Japan, Brazil and the United Kingdom, although the extent of the problem is unknown because Downdetector data is based on user-submitted reports and social media.
The number of error reports peaked at 393,038 reports in the US at 7:57am (23:57 GMT) before falling off sharply, according to Downdetector data.
Downdetector reported a smaller number of disruptions for YouTube Music and YouTube TV, which both peaked at fewer than 5,000 error reports in the US over the same period of time.
THEY say an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – and in the case of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter it could hardly be more appropriate.
Yesterday we revealed Apple Martin’s first photoshoot, posing with a python in an ad campaign for fashion brand Self-Portrait.
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Apple Martin’s recent fashion roles have fuelled accusations she could be this year’s Ultimate Nepo BabyCredit: Gap Studio/Mario SorrentiShe recently collaborated with her famous mum Gwyneth Paltrow for a high profile Gap shootCredit: Mario Sorrenti / Gap / BEEMApple with her famous dad, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin
And last week saw her collaboration with her mum for a high-profile Gap shoot.
But the 21-year-old model, singer and socialite insists we should all forget the nepo baby label — because it’s all thanks to her parents “instilling a work mentality in her”.
“I should not be entitled to anything, I have to work,” she said in a recent interview.
But what Apple means by “work” is raising a few eyebrows in the world of showbiz.
Singing on records by her dad’s band Coldplay, cameos in her mum’s Netflix documentaries, and even a movie role — despite having zero acting experience — are only fuelling accusations that she could well be this year’s ultimate nepo baby, or the child whose success is seen as resulting from their parents’ connections.
A showbiz insider said: “Apple has all the qualities to be the new It girl.
“She’s got girl-next-door looks and has a sweet and innocent demeanour, but deep down she has a wild side.
“She’s sure to ruffle a few feathers as she makes her way in the modeling world.
“And whether she likes it or not, she’s definitely one of the nepos to watch.”
But showing she is not afraid to hit back at the naysayers, the fiery model said: “I constantly remind myself how grateful I am to have these opportunities. I know this is not a normal way to grow up, by any means.
“But my parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything.”
Apple claims she always wanted to be a model, recalling how she “did run runway walks” in her bedroom while dressed for school, practising her version of Ben Stiller’s Blue Steel pose from the film Zoolander.
She said: “I’ve always been obsessed with fashion. I remember when my mum would do fittings for photoshoots when I was younger, I’d love to just hang out while she was getting her make-up done on set.”
My parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything
Apple Martin
Given that dad Chris is the super-clean frontman of the world’s most inoffensive band, Apple’s personality — as well as her looks — is perhaps more aligned with her Hollywood-star mum, who knows all too well about divisive images.
Gwyneth — herself the nepo baby of film director Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner — was a self-confessed party girl in the Nineties and famously bragged about loving the buzz of “doing cocaine and not getting caught” during her twenties in New York.
It’s yet to be seen how Apple gets her kicks on a night out, but her parties have certainly gained quite a reputation after police were forced to shut down one particularly raucous bash in 2022 with 50 of her pals at Gwyneth’s estate in the Hamptons — the affluent seaside resort on New York’s Long Island.
Apple insists her parents have ‘instilled a work mentality’ in herCredit: The Mega AgencyApple with mum Gwyneth Paltrow in 2016Credit: gwynethpaltrow/instagramApple’s first photoshoot was for a new Self Portrait fashion campaignCredit: Ryan McGinley
Mum was out of town at the time but according to neighbours, the revellers were “partying like rock stars” and made so much noise, angry locals had no choice but to call the cops.
Apple reportedly ended up receiving a fine for hosting a gathering without a permit. Her parents have a combined worth of £320million, so it’s unlikely she would have struggled to pay it.
Apple, who was born in London, was educated in California, attending the £30,000-a-year Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, where she graduated in 2022.
She is now studying English and history at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her taste for fashion has been evident since she got a job in a clothes shop aged 15.
I don’t think we need another celebrity child in the world
Apple Martin
She attended her first runway show in 2023, sitting front row at the Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris, and said afterwards she was developing her own style, a mix of “classic ’90s and cool grandpa”.
Apart from brief appearances in her mum’s Netflix shows and Instagram pictures, as well as singing on Coldplay songs — including 2021 single Higher Power — Apple has only entered the limelight in the last few years, when signs of her personality have begun to shine through.
In April this year she gave a bolshy take on growing up in the public eye for high-end fashion mag Interview — where she worked as an intern — in which she admitted she used to be “anxious about making mistakes”.
She added that she had been put off showbiz because “I don’t think we need another celebrity child in the world.”
She continued: “I just try to do what feels right and block out anything regarding me in the news to the best of my ability.
“And I’m getting a lot better at being like, ‘F*** it’. I’m not going to be scared. I just want to do what seems fun and figure my life out.”
But Apple’s steely approach was put to the test last year when she made her debut at the high-society Le Bal des Débutantes — a modern version of the old debutante ball — in Paris.
The bash at the $1,000-a-night Hotel Shangri-La was supposed to signal her arrival, in a stunning Valentino gown, as a new Hollywood power player.
But instead Apple suffered an online backlash after she was accused of deliberately photobombing a fellow guest and forcing her out of the frame, then pouting and posing for several photos.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin with their children Apple and Moses
After the footage went viral, social media users branded her “obnoxious”, “entitled” and “giving Regina George” — a reference to the notorious queen bee in the 2004 movie Mean Girls.
But rather than give a mature response, Apple instead poked fun at the situation, posting a video on TikTok with a pal jokingly stating that they are both “a delight” and “very funny” — which only served to earn her the nickname “Rotten Apple”.
Gwyneth was also at the ball with ex-husband Chris and Apple’s 19-year-old brother Moses, who is the lead singer in up-and-coming band Dancer.
She has previously admitted that despite Apple’s recent claims that her parents don’t want her to be “entitled”, there is little doubt that she is — but Gwyneth sees it as positive.
Talking about Apple and her pals, she said: “They have, and I mean this word in the best possible way, a sense of entitlement that’s beautiful.
“It’s not spoiled . . . I find it very uplifting and heartening that we all seem to be going in this direction together.”
Even so, Gwyneth knows Apple’s spiky side too, having received a ticking off from her for posting a snap of her on Instagram when she was 14.
Apple commented under Gwyneth’s post, ranting: “Mom we have discussed this. You may not post anything without my consent.”
Sassy response
She later deleted the remark after her mum replied: “You can’t even see your face.”
Apple also gave a sassy response when her mum posted a picture of herself making breakfast while topless, writing: “Did I steal your shirt by accident”.
And she also ripped into Gwyneth’s morning routine while trolling the TikTok account of her lifestyle brand Goop, saying: “She eats nothing except for dates and almond butter,” adding that Gwyneth had been on a cleanse “since the day I was born, apparently”.
But when asked how she stays grounded, Apple said: “Hanging out with my friends and trying to have a normal college experience makes me feel more normal.
“That’s how I like to unwind. We’ll sit down and do little guitar playing sessions, one person will play and the others will sing.
“I also love watching reality TV with my friends. There was one day we spent five hours on the couch and just watched old episodes of America’s Next Top Model.”
Normal? Or nepo? You decide.
Apple made her debut at the high society Le Bal des Débutantes in ParisCredit: tiktok/@parismatch
The State Department says the US has ‘no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans’ after revoking visas over critical social media posts.
The US Department of State says it has revoked the visas of six foreigners over remarks they made on social media about Charlie Kirk, the conservative political activist who was shot dead at a rally in September.
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans. The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” the department said in a post on X on Tuesday evening in the US.
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The post was followed by a list of screenshots and critical remarks from six social media accounts, which the State Department said belonged to individuals from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay and Mexico.
“An Argentine national said that Kirk ‘devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric’ and deserves to burn in hell. Visa revoked,” the State Department tweeted along with a screenshot that had the username blacked out.
The screenshot post said Kirk was now somewhere “hot” – an allusion to religious descriptions of hell.
The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.
The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk. Here are just a few examples of aliens who are no longer welcome in the U.S.:
The news from the State Department came as Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday by President Donald Trump.
Kirk, who was 31 at the time of his death, was a cofounder of the conservative Turning Point student organisation. He was credited with driving young voters to vote for Trump during last year’s US presidential election.
His death led to a wave of social media commentary on the US left and right about his politics, as Trump elevated him to the status of a “martyr for truth” during a memorial service.
More than 145 people were fired, suspended, or resigned over social media posts or comments about Kirk, according to a New York Times investigation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously said the Trump administration could revoke the visas of foreign nationals over comments on Kirk, while Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau urged internet users to report social media comments of people applying for US visas.
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalising, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action,” Landau tweeted in September. “Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the [State Department] can protect the American people.”
In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country. I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light…
While the State Department has required visa applicants to share their social media handles on their applications since 2019, in June, it added the provision that student applicants must make all their social media accounts public for government vetting.
The move follows a crackdown on international students who supported pro-Palestine protests on university and college campuses across the US under the Trump administration.
In August, a State Department official told Fox News it had revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year.
About two-thirds of visas were revoked because students reportedly broke US law, the Fox News report said, while “200 to 300” were cancelled because they supported “terrorism” or engaged in “behaviour such as raising funds for the militant group Hamas”.
ICONIC mustard company Colman’s have launched a mouthwatering new snack which are set to fly off store shelves.
Punters will be racing to their local store to nab the mustard manufacturer’s Honey Mustard Flavoured Peanuts and Cashews.
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Colman’s Honey and Mustard Flavoured Peanuts and Cashews are set to drop this monthCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
“Crack into bold flavour, brand new Colman’s nuts,” the company wrote on its Instagram account.
“Roasted, seasoned and ready to shake up your snack game.
“Are you nuts enough?!”
A bag of the moreish treats will start at £3.
And snack lovers are clearly excited for the bags to drop.
“I need those,” one wrote.
A second weighed in: “These look so good!”
It comes after news that family favourite Turkey Twizzlers have been quietly axed — two decades after TV chef Jamie Oliver’s campaign saw them banned in school canteens.
The controversial snack disappeared from shop shelves without an official announcement from makers Bernard Matthews Foods.
Twizzlers launched in 1997, but got the chop in 2005 after Jamie’s healthy-eating “Feed Me Better” campaign for school meals.
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He highlighted how they only contained 34 per cent meat, but lots of other additives.
An online petition for their return gained 28,000 signatures in 2018, before a healthier version was relaunched in 2020, containing 63 per cent turkey.
The relaunch saw a statue of a Twizzler erected outside Bernard Matthews Foods’ headquarters in Norfolk.
THIS is the head-scratching moment a food delivery cyclist can be seen pedalling along the M4 in rush hour traffic.
The bizarre video of the delivery rider was captured by a passerby on a bridge running over the motorway.
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Footage captured shows a delivery rider pedalling along a busy motorwayCredit: Caters
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The scene occurred on the M4 during rush hour trafficCredit: Caters
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A cop car signals for the rider to pull overCredit: Caters
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He is then seen on the side of the road with a number of officers and vehiclesCredit: Caters
Desperately trying to keep up with the traffic, the rider furiously pedals down the motorway road.
Cars speed past on both sides of the road as he takes up an entire lane.
A police car then steers up to the bike with its siren blaring to pull up to the rider.
Unfazed, the man on the bike takes a quick glance over looks over.
A following angle then shows the rider pulled to the side of the motorway.
He is surrounded by three cops, with two more who can be seen approaching.
Three police vehicles are also spotted parked along the roadside to attend the incident.
The video was shared on social media, with a caption which read: “Absolute scenes on the M4.”
Text on the video also says: “I hate to tell you your McDonalds might be cold.”
Several viewers questioned why so many cops were needed for the delivery rider.
One wrote: “Why do they need 3 cop cars for one bro on a pushbike…sure this is overkill? Motorway or not.”
“3 cars vs 1 just eat man on his bike. Sounds legit.”
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Others joked about the wait for the food delivery: “Estimated delivery time 6 hours. Yeah.”
“When you set your just eat account to car not bike by mistake,” another wrote.
“Still waiting for my big mac meal…”
Some were more sympathetic to the rider: “He deserves a tip!”
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Users responded to the video posted on social mediaCredit: Caters
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Cops can be see berating the cyclist on the side of the motorwayCredit: Caters
“I feel so bad for him. Cycling his whole way through all the for some food,” another added.
It comes after another delivery rider was spotted passing motorists on the M6 earlier this year.
The Just Eat employee was filmed by a driver on the M6 in Birmingham, West Mids., which was shared to X.
In response to the incident, a Just Eat spokesperson said: “Most delivery drivers delivering food to customers’ doors are employed directly by independent restaurants.
“We do work with third-party courier companies, agency couriers and self-employed independent contractors in certain areas.
“We hold ourselves to the highest standards and in line with these, we would expect all drivers associated with Just Eat to act responsibly and respectfully at all times.”
STRICTLY viewers have spotted a last minute wardrobe change as George Clarke danced his first Couple’s Choice – but did you see it?
Podcaster and social media personalityGeorge, 25, is competing on the show alongside new pro partner,Alexis Warr, 25.
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Strictly viewers have spotted a last minute wardrobe change as George Clarke danced his first Couple’s Choice – but did you see it?
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Viewers noticed that he had removed his blue wig before taking to the dance floorCredit: x/@Imogen_Alanah
George and Alexis took the floor tonight with their couple’s choice accompanied by Soda Pop from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
The lively hip-hop dance thrilled the audience but viewers spotted a last minute costume change.
Taking to social media one wrote: “Thank GOD the wig changed.”
Another added: “WHYD THEY GET RID OF THE WIG.”
While a third exclaimed: “Not George taking that ugly blue wig off.”
“The fact he said NO WIG for the show,” added another.
Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo praised the dancers and declared: “I am so proud of you because earlier I felt you were not taking yourself as seriously as you could.”
Shirley Ballas agreed and said: “You were flying like an angel.”
However, Anton Du Bekestated: “You came alive…but I thought it lacked a bit of edge.”
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But Oti Mabuse added: “You’re doing a beautiful job and keep going.”
When the scores came in George and Alexis received 6 points from Criag, 8 from Oti, 9 from Shirley and 8 from Anton giving them a respectable total of 31 points.
Cheers rose from the audience and the adorable pair looked very happy with their scores.
Cynthia has spent the week working with the celebrities and their partners to help them with their performance and offering up her advice during their training.
However, when the live show kicked off, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirmed that despite the huge hype surrounding Cynthia being on the panel, the actress was barred from scoring the couples.
As she wasn’t allowed a paddle to mark the pairs, Cynthia found herself sitting awkwardly among the judging panel as the other four judges offered up their scores.
It left fans at home begging the BBC to let Cynthia have a paddle last-minute after branding her inclusion on the panel “awkward”.
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The judges were conflicted about the standard of the dance
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However, the couple were very happy with the judges overall score of 31 points
CELEBRITY Traitors fans have been left in disbelief, as Alan Carr gave away a huge clue that he’s a traitor.
The first ever all star edition of the BBC programme kicked off last night as fans saw Claudia Winkleman chose her THREE celebrity traitors to play the game.
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Celebrity Traitors fans have been left in disbelief, as Alan Carr gave away a huge clue that he’s a traitorCredit: BBC
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Viewers of the show have had their doubts about Alan’s ability as a traitorCredit: BBC
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Jonathan said he might have to have a word with Alan after the winkCredit: BBC
Comedian Alan alongside TV presenter Jonathan Ross and singer and Brit nominee Cat Burns were chosen to be the devilish three to cause mayhem in the game.
This sentiment was highlighted even more during Thursday evening’s episode, as Alan winked at Jonathan after committing the first murder.
After wondering around in a mild panic, he eventually headed into the kitchen with his friend Paloma Faith and actress Ruth Codd.
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He committed the deadly act before heading down to the fire outside with other celebrities and winking at Jonathan to let him know he had fulfilled the brief.
He also said in another very telling move: “It’s done,” while subtly trying to let Jonathan know that he’d committed the murder.
Fans took to X to share their shock at Alan’s wink and ‘it’s done’ statement.
One person penned: “Oh wow, Alan has to be the worst traitor to have ever existed.”
Another questioned: “Did he really just wink at Jonathan?” while a third said: “Absolutely howling. As if Alan just winked at Jonathan in front of everyone.”
Celebrity Traitors fans left shocked by Alan Carr’s first victim as he commits murder in plain sight
A fourth person penned: “Oh Alan, talk about making it obvious.”
And someone else quipped: “I’m in disbelief at Alan as a traitor so far. He’s making Linda look like James Bond.”
Later in the turret, Jonathan and Cat asked him who he had chosen, and Alan revealed he had been forced to pick his friend Paloma.
The Traitors viewers were shocked that Alan had betrayed his pal, with one writing on X: “Noooooo Alan! Not Paloma!”
Another added: “Paloma girl. You was GOT.”
A third commented: “I cannot believe Paloma Faith is going to be dead by the end of the day…”
After committing the murder, all the celebrities turned up to breakfast, before Claudia arrived and told them to get ready for a funeral.
The celebrities than joined the procession before arriving at three coffins.
They were then given clues to work out which three celebrities the Traitors had put in the coffins.
It ended up being Lucy Beaumont, Paloma and Niko Omilana.
Claudia then walked the line and dramatically closed the lid on Paloma, leaving the remaining celebrities absolutely gobsmacked.
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Paloma Faith became the show’s first victimCredit: BBC
A BBC radio presenter who was sacked for his inappropriate radio segments says he thought he was acting within the guidelines.
Jack Murley, from Bodmin, was employed byBBCRadio Cornwall, inTruro, from 2019 until he was taken off air by the broadcaster in 2023.
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Jack Murley was taken off air by the broadcaster in 2023
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The presenter’s dismissal came after a ‘heated conversation’ with his bossCredit: Getty
His dismissal came after a “heated conversation” with his boss over his social media use.
The presenter was taken off air despite believing he was “acting within the BBC’s social media guidelines”, a tribunal heard.
Since 2022 Mr Murley had offered his views on social media about the BBC’s Local Value For All project, questions were also raised about one of his radiofeatures.
Mr Murley’s Loosest Goose segment, a satirical show that included innuendo, was described at the disciplinary hearing as being “deeply inappropriate” and “well beyond innuendo.”
One of the beebs senior news editors told the tribunal it had been a “clear and straightforward decision” to consider the case as “gross misconduct.”
At the hearing in Exeter Mr Murley explained he would have been willing to make changes or even “undertake training” to keep his job.
He said if concerns were raised with him he would have acted to address them.
The former presenter is now seeking a whopping £48,000 in compensation.
The corporation said they removed the presenter from the airwaves because of the “heated conversation” he had with his manager.
According to Mr Murley the row stemmed from his social media use, which the firm took issue with.
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A senior news editor at BBC Wales was the hearing manager for the disciplinary proceedings brought against Mr Murley.
The senior news editor said social media posts were viewed in the same light as a broadcast.
Speaking at the tribunal he would go on to say Mr Murley: “Should have had the knowledge and experience to be compliant with the guidelines.”
Mr Murley’s disciplinary hearing went to appeal and the hearing manager director of BBC Northern Ireland, Adam Smyth, upheld the decision.
Smyth said the corporation has to “be sure that our presenters are trustworthy.”
Mr Murley is said to have claimed he had several examples of managers endorsing his innuendo in his Loosest Goose radio feature.
He questioned how he was supposed to know that the show breached guidelines given that his seniors endorsed it.
The former presenter explained at the hearing: “I thought I was in the right.”
He added: “I think there was a way back, I wanted to stay at the BBC, I loved the BBC.”
The tribunal continues.
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The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.
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New York City has filed a lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fuelling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media.
The 327-page complaint filed on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan seeks damages from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Google and YouTube owner Alphabet, Snapchat owner Snap and TikTok owner ByteDance. It accused the defendants of gross negligence and causing a public nuisance.
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The city joined other governments, school districts and individuals pursuing about 2,050 similar lawsuits in nationwide litigation in the Oakland, California, federal court.
New York City is among the largest plaintiffs with a population of 8.48 million, including about 1.8 million under age 18. Its school and healthcare systems are also plaintiffs.
Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said allegations concerning YouTube are “simply not true”, in part because it is a streaming service and not a social network where people catch up with friends.
The other defendants did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
A spokesperson for New York City’s law department said the city withdrew from litigation announced by Mayor Eric Adams in February 2024 and pending in California state courts so it could join the federal litigation.
According to Wednesday’s complaint, the defendants designed their platforms to “exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of youth” and drive compulsive use in pursuit of profit.
The complaint said 77.3 percent of New York City high school students admitted to spending three or more hours a day on “screen time” including TV, computers and smartphones, contributing to lost sleep and chronic school absences.
New York City’s health commissioner declared social media a public health hazard in January 2024, and the city, including its schools, has had to spend more taxpayer dollars to address the resulting youth mental health crisis, the complaint said.
The city also blamed social media for an increase in “subway surfing”, or riding atop or off the sides of moving trains. At least 16 subway surfers have died since 2023, including two girls aged 12 and 13 this month, police data show.
“Defendants should be held to account for the harms their conduct has inflicted,” the city said. “As it stands now, [the] plaintiffs are left to abate the nuisance and foot the bill.”
A FOUR-BEDROOM property in Dunfermline, is making the internet laugh for all the wrong reasons.
TheRightmovehome has gone viral for photoshopping cars to a listing photo that look like they’ve been “stuck on with Pritt Stick.”
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The living room that looks like its straight from a video game
What was meant to advertise a family home has instead become an internet meme.
On the market for £295,000 the house should be inviting and comforting but the listing makes it hard to see past the comedic value.
Instead, the photos look like a school art project.
The cars have been awkwardly stuck on the image to look as though they are “parked” on the driveway.
The photo, presumably there to show the spaciousness of the driveway, has done its job however.
The Emoov agent told Metro that the vendor had organised “quite a few viewings” off the back of the listing.
One social media user even noted: “Room for 4 or 5 cars but they only photoshopped 3 in!”
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A high resolution photograph of the kitchen
The photographs of the interior are so saturated that the glow almost makes them look like stills from a video game.
Another person joked that the photos themselves “look like they were taken on a Game Boy,” in reference to the low-resolution, pixelated quality of some shots.
Reddit commenters called it “the worst Photoshop effort I’ve seen on Rightmove.”
Others compared the images to a “Sims build gone wrong.”
Each photograph showcases another bizarre detail, turning what should be a standard property listing into a hilarious set of meme-worthy pictures.
Rather than envisioning their future in living in the home, viewers are laughing at stuck on cars, gleaming interiors, and grainy, Game Boy–style images.
The Scottish property proves that in the age of social media, sloppy picture editing will get far more views than the actual listing.
A spokesperson for Emoov said: “As an online estate agent, our vendors manage their own property sale—conducting viewings and creating their listings.
“Unless vendors choose our professional photography package, the photos are taken (and, as in this case, edited) by the sellers themselves.
“The images in question were supplied entirely by the vendor and not produced by Emoov.
“Vendors are free to use whichever images they prefer, however creative they choose to be.
“It seems this vendor enjoyed a weekend of virtual arts and crafts and decided to put the results on display!”
Whether or not the comical advertising works and property eventually finds a buyer, this house will be remembered and laughed about for a long time.
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A bedroom with bold interiors
This comes following last month’s Open House Festival during which Rightmove opened the doors to some of London’s most interesting and aesthetic houses.
Each year, over 700properties, buildings and other sites of architectural significance across London’s 33 boroughs open their doors with many said to be a “once in a lifetime visit”.
A surgery addict has spent a jaw-dropping amount of cash to get the ‘world’s biggest bum’Credit: Youtube/Truly
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But Natasha Crown’s ‘before’ photos have now left the internet gobsmacked, with some crying at how “gorgeous” she was before going under the knifeCredit: Youtube/Truly
Natasha, who is 6’1 and describes herself as an “Amazon,” said she first realised she wanted a super-sized bum at the age of 17.
Three years later, she started her cosmetic journey from an “athletic teen to a curvy goddess.”
Now, Natasha has spent over $150,000 [£111,650] going under the knife and has had five Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL).
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A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a painful surgery where fat is taken from the stomach, lips, lower back, or thighs and transferred to the buttocks.
This results in an hourglass figure and a larger bum and can cost up to £8,000.
Not only is it expensive, but it is incredibly dangerous and has in some cases led to death.
But Natasha has no desire to stop surgeries any time soon, as she explained: “When I was 17, I saw a girl with a really big bum, and I was sold.
“I have added 100lbs [7stone 1lbs] to this big bum.
“I love having big curves. Everything needs to be big.
I’m 30 & have had 4 BBL’s – trolls say my bum looks like a wisdom tooth but I don’t care about the risks, I want curves
“I love surgery and I will keep going. I’m growing my bum to be over 100 inches.”
As well as five BBLs, Natasha, who is “famous” for her big bum and believes “the bigger the booty, the better,” has also had breast implants, Botox and fillers.
When I’m out, people stare. Online, people are mean, but it doesn’t affect me
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But she doesn’t have any fears the impact of such procedures will have, as she added: “I don’t have any concerns about my health.”
Getting candid on the public’s reaction to her look, Natasha claimed that her “body shapescares men.”
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She continued: “When I’m out, people stare. Online, people are mean, but it doesn’t affect me.”
Discussing the reality of having such a large derrière, the content creator admitted: “Things that are difficult having this big butt – when I fly, I need to have two seats. I bump into people when I’m at restaurants.”
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Natasha, pictured here before surgeryCredit: Youtube/Truly
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Natasha had her first procedure at the age of 20Credit: Youtube/Truly
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Natasha loves her “big booty” and has also had breast implantsCredit: Instagram
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She claimed that her “body shape scares men”Credit: Instagram
One person said: “I wish she knew how beautiful her natural self was.”
Another added: “The before is better.”
She was gorgeous before
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A third commented: “She was so gorgeous.”
Meanwhile, alongside a crying emoji, someone else sobbed: “She was gorgeous before.”
Not only this, but another user chimed in and claimed: “Delusion at its finest.”
At the same time, another wrote: “The doctors should have their licenses revoked! This is insane! I could find way better things to spend all that money on!”
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YouTube users thought she “delusional”Credit: Barcroft Media.
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Others even claimed “doctors should have their licenses revoked”Credit: Rex Features
