THIS is the moment Katie Price’s marriage to Lee Andrews was finally legalised – after weeks of rumours.
The new couple got hitched again in a secret ceremony just five days ago.
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Katie Price seen marrying her husband Lee AndrewsCredit: BackGridThis is the couple’s marriage certificateCredit: BackGridThey hugged after saying ‘I do’Credit: BackGrid
Katie and Lee could be seen holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes as they repeated their wedding vows.
Towards the end of the ceremony, instead of sealing the marriage with a kiss Lee leaned and embraced the mum-of-five.
It seems it was a very casual second ceremony with the pair opting to wear jeans, jumpers and trainers.
Katie and Lee faced have faced concerns about the legitimacy of their wedding last month, but The Sun can now reveal Katie and her fourth husband’s real marriage certificate.
The 47-year-old officially said “I do” again inside Abu Dhabi’s judicial department despite her family and friends voicing their fears over Lee.
Self-proclaimed businessman Lee, 41, and former glamour model Katie signed on the dotted line to formally register their marriage on February 17.
Katie’s whirlwind marriage to the Dubai-based Lee marks the fourth time she has walked down the aisle after her marriages toPeter Andre,Alex ReidandKieran Hayler.
In the exclusive snaps obtained by The Sun, Katie and Lee appear to be the only ones present for the ceremony – no one attended their first wedding either.
It’s believed that podcaster Katie wanted the official marriage documents ahead of her return to the UK for a shock third ceremony.
Reality TV star Katie married Lee in a quickie ceremony last month after shocking the world with her unexpected engagement that came just weeks after she split from her long-term boyfriend JJ Slater.
Lee touched his wife’s face after saying their vowsCredit: BackGridLee and Katie wed last monthCredit: BackGrid
Katie been spending time in the UAE on honeymoon following a brief return to the UK since their wedding – despite warnings from her pals.
And it’s been far from smooth sailing for the ex-glamour model.
After meeting up with close pal Kerry Katona and her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione in Dubai, the day descended into chaos following a row.
Katie was then seen slurring in a video hours after claiming she’s having Lee’s baby .
It triggered a reaction from her sister Sophie Price who shared an emotional post about “pain” and “coming to your senses” amid Katie’s out of the blue marriage.
The video dived into the complexities of family relationships, following claims their once close relationship is strained.
After the dramatic Dubai trip, which saw Kerry and Paolo leave early, Katie and Kerry’s friendship is also said to be on thin ice.
James Van Der Beek passed away after a cancer battle last weekCredit: instagram/vanderjamesIt has now been revealed that James and his wife renewed their wedding vows before he diedCredit: GettyJames and his wife are seen here with their six childrenCredit: James Van Der Beek/Instagram
Along with his wife, Kimberly, James is survived by their six children Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabel, 10, Emilia, 8, Gwen, 6, and Jeremiah, 3.
Now his heartbroken wife has revealed how the couple renewed their vows shortly before he died.
Kimberly revealed they managed to quickly put together a small ceremony with the help of close friends and family.
Speaking to People, she said: “We decided two days beforehand, and our friends got us new rings, filled our bedroom with flowers and candles, and we renewed our vows from bed.”
Kimberly described their vow renewal as ‘simple and beautiful and moving’Credit: Getty
The heartbreaking statement read: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.
“There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time.
“Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
Cruz Beckham proved he’s no nepo-baby as he made his live radio debut on Chris Evans’s TFI Unplugged with The Breakers, showing off his impressive guitar skillsCredit: SuppliedProud parents David and VictoriaCredit: Getty
Their new track, For Your Love, is packed with promise — gentle and lilting before it ramps up to an Indie-anthemic chorus.
The video is also out now and features a special appearance from Victoria’s dad, Tony Adams.
Cruz said: “Tony is my grandad, he is an amazing human. He was in a band when he was younger. I love talking to him about music and playing songs.
“Once I found out he was part of a band I got a lot more into it. I found out about The Beatles because of him.”
It’s clear the Fab Four are a big influence for Cruz, along with a smudge of Oasis and a large splattering of The Stone Roses — his dad David’s favourite band.
Chatting after their performance, Cruz said: “I’ve always wanted to be in a band. Growing up, listening to so much band music, it was always important to me.
“When I was in the studio, there was always something missing. I always wanted stuff around me.
“We met through my girlfriend [Jackie Apostel] who is a songwriter. I went to see one of their gigs and the sparks flew from there.”
The group have already put out tracks including Optics and Lick The Toad, but like Cruz, For Your Love is my favourite by far. Cruz added: “Optics wasn’t my favourite song.
“I wanted to put For Your Love out first. I just think it was a different way into it.”
Cruz and The Breakers have just finished their debut run of shows with Welsh indie group, The Royston Club, and are now preparing to head out on their first solo tour — with almost all of the 14 dates nearly sold out.
“The Royston boys hadn’t heard anything that we were playing,” Cruz explained.
Cruz’s new single, For Your LoveCredit: instagram
“They didn’t know if we could play a tune to be honest and they just accepted us and it was nuts. It was a whole new thing for me, I’d never really gigged in front of people. But every night it got easier and a lot less stressful.”
Opening up about their influences, Cruz, alongside his bandmates Dan Ewins, Telmo Seixas and Dario Scotti, all cited rock bands — including Machine Head, Rage Against The Machine and Born Of Osiris — as their first shows.
Cruz was more true to form though, joking with Chris: “Other than Spice Girls age two?
“My dad took me to a Stone Roses gig at Old Trafford.”
Chris then revealed David had been listening from home and told Cruz: “Now you’ve mentioned your mum and dad.
“We played Stone Roses at 6:45am and your dad texted me and said: ‘You can’t get enough Stone Roses.’”
True that, David.
I think there’s an exciting future ahead for Cruz and co, so take a look at their performance on Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube channel to see them singing live for yourself.
Millie looks ace
Millie Bobby Brown models her latest Florence By Mills range on court during a break from the final Stranger Things tourCredit: Instagram
It’s game, set and matching outfit for Millie Bobby Brown as she poses on a tennis court to model her latest fashion range.
The Brit actress was promoting her clobber for fashion brand Florence By Mills, while taking a break after a mammoth tour for the final series of cult Netflix show Stranger Things.
The tennis ball in an ice-cream cone was certainly a stranger thing – but she serves up a good look.
Scott backing UK Eurovision hope
Radio 1’s Scott Mills is backing the UK’s newly chosen Eurovision entry, revealing the BBC will play him the track next weekCredit: PA
The UK’s Eurovision entry has finally been chosen and Scott Mills has high hopes.
The Radio 2 DJ, who goes to the contest every year, has revealed the BBC are playing him the chosen song next week ahead of a grand announcement later this month.
And he insists we have a good chance, despite mixed results recently, as the standard of our tunes has improved.
Asked in an exclusive chat if he has heard it, Scott said: “No, but I know they’re going to play it to me next week. But I’m really in the dark about it this year.
“I don’t feel embarrassed by any of the artists or songs that we have sent recently.
“I’m not gonna say when, but I’ve worked on Eurovision so long that when they would play me the song I’d be like ‘OK, right then, I’ve got to sell this now….’
“It was quite a while ago now. And that doesn’t really happen any more.
“But I say that now…”
Yesterday Scott was named in Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley, in it’s annual list of 100 LGBTQ+ trailblazers.
Scott, who attended the glitzy lunch with his husband Sam, explained: “I’ve never had a gay honour.
“This magazine is iconic, and also, I have mad imposter syndrome so I’m like, ‘Why am I on this list?!’”
But he is thrilled that homophobia, for him, is in the past.
He said: “When we did Race Across The World, I thought that there might be, like, ‘Oh, God, a gay couple,’ because that’s kind of where I’m from, and that’s what I’m used to.
“And I think it’s all in our heads. That’s what really made me go, ‘Oh, OK, there has been a shift here.’”
And although they aren’t considering it now, having a child isn’t off the table.
He added of becoming a dad: “It’s a huge thing. I would like to, but my schedule is so unpredictable and ridiculous still.
“I thought by this time in my career, things would have kind of calmed down a bit, but it’s got busier than ever.”
Tate’s Can do attitude
Tate McRae’s fans are sticking by her after she sparked a backlash for backing Team USA over her native Canada at the Winter OlympicsCredit: SplashTate in an Olympic adApologising, she shared a sweet picture of herself as a child, waving a Canadian flag, and wrote: ‘Y’all know I’m Canada down’Credit: Instagram
Tate McRae’s fans are still right behind her, it seems, despite the singer causing a storm after backing Team USA in the Winter Olympics rather than her native Canada.
Die-hards mobbed her as she enjoyed a night out in Paris with mates.
But Tate, who looked chic in a black leather jacket and miniskirt, happily signed autographs and posed for selfies.
It’s the first time she has been seen out since she made a very Gen Z apology for getting behind the Yanks.
She shared a sweet picture of herself as a child, waving a Canadian flag, and wrote: “Y’all know I’m Canada down.”
I’m sure the cash Tate got for this gig more than made up for the criticism.
Tom’s on hand for proposal
My favourite pop star Tom Grennan helped pull off a heart-melting proposal on Capital Breakfast yesterday.
Show hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby have spent the past fortnight dropping hints about their “secret fiance” (Darren Spencer) during their shows but his girlfriend, Sophie Black, who listened every day on her commute was none the wiser.
Sophie believed she was a competition winner who had bagged a night’s stay at the Jumeirah Hotel in London.
But at breakfast a flash mob of choir singers got up and started performing, Tom popped out to sing his hit, Little Bit Of Love, and Darren got down on one knee.
Sophie, who said yes, said: “Never in a million years did I think he could pull off something like that.”
Katherine Ryan shows off her facelift while cradling daughter Fenna at the launch of London’s Mundo Pixar ExperienceCredit: Getty
Katherine Ryan looked as smooth as the cartoon characters at London’s new Pixar attraction.
She showed off the results of her facelift as she cradled daughter Fenna at the launch of the Mundo Pixar Experience in Wembley on Thursday.
Mermaid is little bit naughty
The tale of the Little Mermaid is tipped on its head in a new musical – telling the story from the villain’s perspective.
Camp and hilarious show Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch is packed with naughty gags and belting songs, and sees Sam Buttery play the deliciously wicked protagonist.
It launched at London’s Other Palace theatre . . . although drag queen Tiara Skye caused quite a stir in the audience.
The TikTok star, who it seemed had enjoyed a few drinks, repeatedly heckled the actors and left some of them clearly miffed.
It’s fair to say that Doctor Who’s Yasmin Finney, who was unfortunately sat next to Tiara, looked absolutely mortified by the crazy outbursts.
THE CHARTS
Taylor Swift scores her sixth No1 single with Opalite, after originally peaking at No2 last year.
Olivia Dean stays top of the album charts, ahead of Bad Bunny, whose Super Bowl show has propelled Debí Tirar Más Fotos up to No2 and his single DtMF is at No4.
Singles
Opalite – Taylor Swift
Raindance – Dave & Tems
Where Is My Husband! – Raye
DtMF – Bad Bunny
Rein Me In – Sam Fender & Olivia Dean
So Easy (To Fall In Love) – Olivia Dean
Lush Life – Zara Larsson
Man I Need – Olivia Dean
I Just Might – Bruno Mars
Stateside – Pink Pantheress with Zara Larsson
Albums
The Art Of Loving – Olivia Dean
Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny
The Fall-Off – J Cole
50 Years: Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
The Highlights – The Weeknd
Piss In The Wind – Joji
Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter
The Essential – Michael Jackson
You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1) – Alex Warren
+–=÷×– (Tour Collection – Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift scores her sixth No1 single with Opalite, after originally peaking at No2 last year. Olivia Dean, right, stays top of the album charts, ahead of Bad Bunny, whose Super Bowl show has propelled Debí Tirar Más Fotos up to No2 and his single DtMF is at No4.
Rodríguez received Wright at Miraflores Palace on Wednesday. (Presidential Press)
Caracas, February 12, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez hosted US Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on Wednesday.
Wright is the highest-ranked US official to be received at the presidential palace in over 25 years. The high-profile visit took place a little over a month after US forces bombed Caracas and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3.
Rodríguez and Wright, who was accompanied by US Chargé d’Affaires Laura Dogu, held a private meeting before briefly addressing the press.
Venezuela’s acting leader centered her statements on a joint “energy agenda” between Caracas and Washington that could be “mutually beneficial.” The talks reportedly included discussions on oil, natural gas, electricity, and mineral projects.
“The main point in our agenda is the establishment of a long-term productive alliance, with an energy agenda that becomes the engine of our bilateral relations,” Rodríguez told reporters. “This energy agenda should be effective, complementary, and beneficial for both countries.
Defending the recent rapproachment, she pointed to Venezuela and the United States’ energy ties dating back 150 years.
“Our relationship has had its ups and downs in political terms, but I am confident that through diplomacy we can overcome our differences,” Rodríguez added. She made no mention of Maduro in her public remarks.
Rodríguez, who served under Maduro as vice president, assumed the presidency on an acting basis on January 5 as directed by the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Chamber. Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to charges including drug trafficking conspiracy.
Venezuelan authorities have fast-tracked a diplomatic reengagement with the Trump administration since the January 3 attacks. In a recent interview, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, brother of the acting president, emphasized the prospect of establishing a “win-win” relationship with Washington.
The parliamentary leader stated that Venezuela was “adapting” legislation to attract US investment. The Venezuelan legislature recently overhauled the country’s Hydrocarbon Law to grant increased incentives to foreign corporations. Under the reformed law, private corporations will enjoy reduced taxes and royalties, as well as expanded control over operations and sales and the prerogative to take disputes to external arbitration bodies.
For his part, Wright said that he brought “a message” from Trump, that the US president was committed to a “broader agenda to make the Americas great again.” The Energy Secretary praised a “wonderful and candid dialogue” with Venezuelan leaders and spoke of “tremendous opportunities” in the Caribbean nation’s energy sector.
Wright highlighted the Trump administration’s recent sanctions waivers allowing US companies to return to the Venezuelan oil sector and permitting exports of diluents, other inputs, and technology for oil operations to the South American country.
“We have been working to issue licenses to existing businesses, to new businesses that want to enter Venezuela, for Venezuelan companies to buy [US] products and raise oil production,” he continued. “We want to set the Venezuelan people, and the economy, free.”
On Thursday, Rodríguez and Wright visited Petroindependencia, a crude upgrader in the Orinoco Oil Belt. According to reports, Wright is also scheduled to visit Petropiar. Chevron is a minority stakeholder in both joint ventures. The US official will also hold meetings with business executives, and claimed he wants to “improve the management” of PDVSA.
Since January, the Trump administration has exerted control over Venezuelan oil exports. Commodity traders Vitol and Trafigura have lifted Venezuelan crude to resell to other customers, while depositing proceeds in US-run accounts in Qatar. Washington has thus far returned to Caracas US $500 million out of a reported $2 billion initial agreement.
The recent licenses likewise mandate that payments be made to accounts designated by the US Treasury and block transactions with companies from China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Russia. US forces have maintained a naval blockade and seized several tankers for allegedly transporting Venezuelan crude. PDVSA also remains under financial sanctions.
Former President Hugo Chávez (1999-2013) had a confrontational relationship with Washington, repeatedly denouncing US interventions abroad, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria. He likewise promoted several regional integration projects.
Maduro severed diplomatic ties with the US in 2019 after the first Trump administration formally recognized the Juan Guaidó-led self-proclaimed “interim government” as the country’s legitimate authority.
Despite the rapid rapprochement, the White House has yet to recognize the acting government of Delcy Rodríguez. The formal recognition could pave the way for a restructuring of Venezuela’s sizable foreign debt.
LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan’s 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised to cut taxes and keep her cabinet intact as she celebrated her Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) landslide victory in Sunday’s general election.
Takaichi’s pledge on Monday came as projections by the NHK broadcaster showed the conservative LDP securing 316 seats in the 500-member National Assembly and winning a “historic” two-thirds majority in the lower house.
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The results marked the best result for the LDP since its founding in 1955, surpassing the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 under then-Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.
LDP’s junior partner Japan Innovation Party won 36 seats, while the main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance managed to keep only 49 of the 172 seats it previously held.
Analysts credited the LDP’s triumph to the extraordinary popularity of Takaichi, who is Japan’s first female leader, and say it will allow her to pursue significant changes in Japan’s security, immigration and economic policies.
In a televised interview with NHK on Monday, Takaichi said she will emphasise policies meant to make Japan strong and prosperous.
She told NHK that she will push for the reduction of consumption taxes as promised by the LDP. During the campaign, the governing party had said it would ease household living costs by suspending the 8 percent food sales tax for two years.
“Most parties are in favour of reducing the consumption tax, such as reducing the tax on food items to zero, or to 5 percent, or reducing the tax on all items to 5 percent,” Takaichi said.
“The LDP has also campaigned for a consumption tax cut. I strongly want to call for the establishment of a supra-party forum to speed up discussion on this, as it is a big issue.”
Takaichi also indicated that she will not make any changes in her cabinet, calling it a “good team”.
The head of Japan’s top business lobby, Keidanren, also welcomed the result, saying it will help in restoring political stability.
“Japan’s economy is now at a critical juncture for achieving sustainable and strong growth,” Yoshinobu Tsutsui said.
United States President Donald Trump, who endorsed Takaichi ahead of the election, congratulated Takaichi in a post on social media and wished her “Great Success”.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung also offered his congratulations and said he hoped to see her soon in Seoul.
The leaders of India, Italy and Taiwan also welcomed Takaichi’s win.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok, reporting from Tokyo, said the message from Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te to Takaichi could upset China.
“Remember that Takaichi triggered Chinese anger after suggesting that Japan might intervene in the event of a Chinese attack on Taiwan,” he said, referring to the diplomatic storm the Japanese leader set off last year shortly after taking office.
“How she handles that relationship between Tokyo and Beijing is likely to define Japan’s foreign policy,” Fok added.
China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has been keeping a close eye on Takaichi and the results of the polls.
The strong mandate for Takaichi could also accelerate her plans to bolster military defence, which Beijing has cast as an attempt to revive Japan’s militaristic past.
“Beijing will not welcome Takaichi’s victory,” said David Boling, principal at the Asia Group, a firm that advises companies on geopolitical risk.
“China now faces the reality that she is firmly in place – and that its efforts to isolate her completely failed,” Boling told the Reuters news agency.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, 27 January 2026. File. YONHAP / EPA
Feb. 6 (Asia Today) — President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed a zero-tolerance stance on stock manipulation Thursday, warning that those who undermine market order face severe consequences, as authorities intensify an investigation into alleged front-running by journalists.
Lee posted the message on X after sharing a report that investigators searched the headquarters of Korea Economic Daily, writing that stock manipulation leads to “total ruin.” His remark was widely interpreted as a warning against unfair trading practices as the government’s joint crackdown gains momentum.
Financial authorities said the joint task force raided the newspaper’s Seoul office Wednesday. Five reporters are suspected of front-running – allegedly obtaining market-moving information in advance, purchasing shares, publishing related articles and then selling the stock after prices rose to secure profits.
Front-running is prohibited under South Korea’s Capital Markets Act and is classified as a fraudulent trading practice when information obtained through reporting or other nonpublic means is used for personal gain. Authorities said they are reviewing seized materials to determine whether criminal charges apply.
Lee’s comments align with his repeated warnings in recent weeks. Last month, after the KOSPI index surpassed the 4,700 level for the first time, he cautioned that stock manipulation would bring irreversible consequences, pledging to foster a “healthy capital market.”
At the time, Lee also shared news that the joint task force would expand from one team to two and urged investors to “invest properly.” The move followed his directive to strengthen enforcement by introducing multiple response teams. The Financial Services Commission, the Financial Supervisory Service and the Korea Exchange later agreed to reorganize and expand their market surveillance units.
In a policy briefing last December, Lee cited distrust in market transparency as a key factor behind the chronic undervaluation of South Korean equities and called for tougher enforcement to ensure that illegal trading is met with decisive punishment. He also ordered an expansion of enforcement personnel after learning that fewer than 40 staff members were handling stock manipulation cases at the time.
Thursday’s message was seen as reinforcing the administration’s principle that market abuses will be dealt with strictly and without exception, regardless of the individuals or institutions involved, signaling heightened scrutiny as stock prices continue to rise.
