GRAMMY viewers were left stunned after a 2018 Love Island star rocked up on the Red Carpet.

The prestigious annual event, this year held at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, saw famous faces including Bianca Censori, Willow Smith and Sabrina Carpenter strutting their stuff on their arrival.

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Grammy viewers were left stunned after they spotted a Love Island alum on the Red Carpet[/caption]

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Eyal Booker dressed to impress for the Los Angeles event[/caption]

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The Love Island 2018 alum looked handsome in a black blazer with embroidered lapels[/caption]

Espresso singer Sabrina pulled out all the stops to showcase four breathtaking looks as she scooped the award for Best Pop Album.

And Grammys fans were left branding Charli XCX’s X-Rated performance as “the best in the show’s history” – but what they didn’t expect was a reality TV star to be in the midst of the A-List bunch.

Eyal Booker, who entered the Love Island villa five years ago, was spotted posing up a storm before he entered the Grammy’s ceremony.

The model, who coupled up with Megan Barton Hanson during his series before being dumped on Day 25, was seen as he posed next to hoardings raising money for the LA wildfires.

The Londoner, 29, who trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, donned a chic black blazer emblazoned with patterned detail on the lapels.

He paired it with matching suit trousers and black shoes, along with a white shirt and black tie.

The catwalk star looked effortless as he struck a series of looks for the camera before heading inside.

On his Instagram Stories, Eyal re-posted one snap and wrote: “Grateful to be here.

“Thank you for having me.”

Eyal then uploaded a snap showing Stevie Wonder performing at the event.

One fan took to X to note their surprise and wrote: “What on earth is Eyal Booker doing at The Grammys?”

Yet another supportive Instagram follower put: “Have the best time!!”

One then added: “You literally look sooooooo handsome.”

In a lengthy caption Eyal wrote: “What a beautiful, inspiring night watching the music community come together to not only support and lift each other up but also support LA, the communities that lost everything and raise an incredible amount of money to give back to those in need.”

He then admitted he was: “Truly inspired by tonight.

“Don’t let others put you in a box.”

Continuing his inspirational message, he added: “Work hard, stay focussed and kind.

“Go do, be and achieve all that you want. The sky is the limit and you can do it.

“PS I got to watch Stevie Wonder perform We Are The World.

“A truly remarkable night and I may be biased but I think it was the best Grammys to date.

“Thank you for having me.”

Eyal is no stranger to the Hollywood lifestyle, after having previously dated model Delilah Belle Hamlin, daughter of Harry Hamlin.

WILDFIRE HORROR

Eyal was addressing the terrifying wildfires that broke out through Los Angeles County last month, devastating lives and homes and areas in their wake.

A horror 3D map then showed LA subsumed by the blazes.

A chilling 3D map shows how quickly the blaze – the largest of the fires and one of the most destructive in California’s history – decimated the area.

Homes have been reduced to smouldering ruins, while an apocalyptic landscape is all that remains in some neighbourhoods.

The Palisades Fire erupted on January 7 – and by that evening had spread across almost 3,000 acres.

It then roared across more than 17,000 acres by the following night.

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Model Eyal rubbed shoulders with the likes of Bianca Censori and Kanye West[/caption]

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He posted a clip of Stevie Wonder singing at the event, which raised funds for the LA fire department[/caption]

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Eyal was booted off Love Island on day 25[/caption]

DEADLINE DAY has ARRIVED in the UK – with teams now having limited time to complete their final transfers of the January window.

But when is it closing this year, and is it the same deadline across European leagues?

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Marcus Rashford moved to Aston Villa in one of the biggest moves of the January window[/caption]

When did the January transfer window open?

English football clubs opened their January transfer window this year on Wednesday, January 1.

The rules state that new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.

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When time does the transfer Deadline Day window show?

The transfer deadline for British clubs is on Monday, February 3 at 11pm GMT.

After the transfer window closes, clubs are required to submit a squad list.

Elsewhere the winter transfer deadlines are also on February 3 but have different finish times (all GMT):

• Bundesliga (5pm)
• Serie A (7pm), Ligue 1 (10pm)
• La Liga (11pm)
• Premier League / EFL (11pm)

Is the transfer window different for the Premier League and EFL?

The transfer window is the same for the Premier League and EFL.

Premier League clubs cannot register more than two players on loan at any one time.

Emergency loans are allowed to be made for EFL clubs if all their professional goalkeepers are unavailable due to injury, suspension or international call-ups.

Are there any other transfer windows still open?

In short, yes – lots of ongoing transfer windows are open for days, weeks and even months after today’s deadline.

In Europe, notable windows still open include in the Netherlands and Portugal (both tomorrow, February 4).

Turkey’s transfer window is open until February 11.

Switzerland and Croatia have another two weeks to sign players (February 17).

Many smaller leagues European leagues are also open until the end of March.

Players wanting to move to the MLS have until April 23, but the Saudi Arabia transfer market has already closed, on January 31.

THE GRAMMYS are always an excuse for an outlandish fashion statement – and this year was no exception.

The music industry’s biggest names took to the red carpet and, for the women, it seemed the trend of the season was baring all.

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Julia Fox also exposed her butt while posing for pictures[/caption]

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Willow Smith showed off her incredible legs in an oversized blazer and underwear[/caption]

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Chrissy used carefully placed panelling to protect her modesty[/caption]

No one channelled this more than Bianca Censori, Kanye West’s wife who is famed for wearing sheer clothing, as she dropped a fur coat to completely expose her naked body.

The Yeezy architect turned her back to the cameras to expose her behind as she made the reveal, before turning around and revealing she was wearing no bra and no underwear.

She instead was wearing a tiny piece of flesh-coloured sheer fabric that was completely see-through.

Showing off her entire hourglass figure, the stunt was reportedly so severe that it was believed she and Kanye had been kicked out of the event.

However, The US Sun later revealed that Kanye was invited to the event, and left after walking the red carpet.

A source revealed: “He doesn’t care [that he was kicked out]. He went to get photographed on the carpet and is now having a watch party.”

But Bianca was not the only star to show off their daring side on the carpet, with fashionista Julia Fox – who had previously dated Kanye – exposing her butt in sheer black tights and a black thong with a leather jacket.

Willow Smith made a statement on the carpet wearing a matching black and sparkling silver bra and pantie set under an oversized blazer.

Showing off her killer legs in matching heels, Willow chose to complete the look with her hair in an afro and by opting to black out some of her teeth.

Olivia Rodrigo wore a sensible looking black gown from the front, but the back was completely exposed and plunged to the base of her spint.

Chrissy Teigen went the extra mile by wearing not one but TWO different daring looks as she posed with husband John Legend.

Starting on the red carpet, Chrissy wore a mesh black dress with panelling and decor twisting to cover her essentials, but exposing her lack of underwear and bra.

Once inside, Chrissy switched things up to a mint green negligee-style outfit comprised of a body suit and matching nightgown-inspired throw over her shoulders which draped to the floor.

Madison Beer wore a floorlength gown that matched her skin tone, giving a nude illusion around the front and back as she posed on the carpet.

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Charli XCX wore tiny denim hotpants and bra for her performance[/caption]

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Shakira got pulses racing during her performance[/caption]

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The sheer gold outfit left fans stunned as she performed on stage[/caption]

Once inside, the on-stage outfits also proved quite the talking point, with Charli XCX – who won two awards during the event – taking to the stage in a denim bra, panty and jacket co-ord.

Keeping her eyes hidden behind sunglasses, she completed the look with black hold-up stockings to her knees.

The legendary Shakira opted for a skintight gold bodysuit for her performance, showing off her famed curves as she writhed on stage.

Adoring her tummy in gold decor, the Whenever Wherever Singer sent shockwaves through the audience as she performed.

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Madison Beer wore a flesh colored gown that exposed her figure[/caption]

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Chrissy later switched things up wraing a negligee-inspired corset[/caption]

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The star showed off her legs as she cheekily posed for cameras[/caption]

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Willow blacked out her teeth as part of her bare-all look[/caption]

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Olivia Rodrigo wore a black gown with a plunging that almost exposed her behind[/caption]

HE has duetted with Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez to name but a few – but if you haven’t heard of Rauw Alejandro already, you should expect to see a lot more of him.

The Puerto Rican singer is rocketing in popularity and is coming to the UK this summer for his first gig here — a decade after jacking in a flourishing football career to make it in music.

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Rauw sat down with Bizarre’s Howell to talk about his journey to stardom, which includes amassing more than 20million followers online and selling millions of records around the globe.

He has released five albums in five years and worked with Pharrell Williams on his most recent, Cosa Nuestra — but he originally dreamed of becoming a footballer.

And now his idols on the pitch are fans of his.

Rauw, who will kick off his European tour with a show in London on June 17, explained: “Puerto Rico is more focused on other types of sports.

“Football was my sport since I was a kid, but I have to pay the bills.

“I have to live and it’s not enough for me.

“When I was 21, I moved to the States. I was like, man, I love this sport, but maybe it’s not for me.

“I was doing music because it was my hobby and it was my escape from my problems.

“One day, a friend of mine said, ‘Bro, all these songs that you have in your archive, put it out for the world. You have nothing to lose. Check your bank account’. So that was the moment when I switched.”

And since then, there has been no looking back.

He added: “Ten years now after that decision, it’s been the right one.

It’s crazy because I know all the players around the world.

“A lot of players write to me like, ‘Bro, I love your music. I put your music on before the game, after the game, if I lose a game . . . ’

‘Secret sauce’

“I feel that I’ve made it and I’ve been able to play in celebrity games with footballers — idols for me growing up, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.”

I challenge you not to move your hips to the reggaeton beat of his latest single Que Pasaría which he created with Bad Bunny, who has spent two weeks at No1 in the US with his own album.

And it’s clear that Spanish language music is having a moment here like never before.

There’s something about Latin music that is special. We’ve got some secret sauce in it

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Rauw explained: “There’s something about Latin music that is special. We’ve got some secret sauce in it.

“It’s a lot of passion and romantic and energetic in a way, and puts you in a good mood.”

He has been working out every day in the lead-up to his tour and says he does so for his female fans.

Rauw — who said he’s inundated with flirty messages online “every hour” — admitted: “I’m a ladies man. I sing about sex and romance. So I have to be in good shape.”

And away from his love life, he has his work cut out for him on stage.

Describing his upcoming tour he said: “People have to dress up because we’re going to a 1970s party in New York.

“It’s like a Broadway show, West Side Story.”

Rauw will release his next album Cosa Nuesta Part II in the coming months and might just have some superstar pals join him on it.

He said: “The top of my list is still Bruno Mars. I’m a big fan of him.”

And he may well work with Madonna after she revealed she likes his songs.

Rauw said: “She’s amazing. I grew up with her music.

“I’ve seen her on stage — she is powerful.”

They say talent recognises talent, so I’m excited to see where things go for Rauw.

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East London meets west London as Premier League rivals Chelsea and West Ham United do battle at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

Enzo Maresca’s side had briefly been considered the closest challengers to Liverpool for the Premier League title.

But they’ve since dropped down to sixth position after disappointing draws against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, followed by last weekend’s 3-1 defeat at Manchester City.

Having taken just five points from a possible 15 on offer over the last five league matches (15th in the form table), the Blues will be desperate to return to winning ways and return to the Champions League qualification spots.

And West Ham might just be the ideal opposition.

Chelsea have won their last two Premier League meetings with West Ham by an aggregate score of 8-0, while the visitors have won just one of their last 18 top-flight away games against Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter also returns for the first time in the opposition dugout since his Chelsea departure in April 2023.

And that – unfortunately for West Ham – isn’t a good omen either.

Eight former Chelsea managers have taken charge against the Blues at Stamford Bridge after leaving the club in the Premier League and none have won across those 22 games (D8 L14).

The Hammers head into the London derby with just one win to their name in the last six matches (D1, L4) in all competitions.

They did, however, put in a good display to draw with Aston Villa last time out and could possibly welcome back talisman Jarrod Bowen, who’s been sidelined since December.

“He’s obviously got a few more days to train, but it’s looking hopeful,” Potter said ahead of this one.

“He’s had more time, with the nature of the injury. He’s trained the last two days, and we’ve still got some more training sessions to go so, as I said, we’re hopeful for him.”

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BREXIT Britain could dodge Donald Trump’s latest trade war as the US President suggested a deal can be struck between London and Washington.

The Republican firebrand is gearing up to slap brutal tariffs on the EU but hinted the UK could be spared.

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US President Donald Trump hinted the UK could be spared from his brutal tariffs[/caption]

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Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Brussels today[/caption]

Asked if he would target the UK, the US President told the BBC: “UK is out of line but I’m sure that one… I think that one can be worked out.”

The comments fuel hopes Brexit could be the UK’s get-out clause as Trump confirmed America’s trade deficit with the EU means Brussels will “definitely” be hit.

UK ministers have often argued the country could avoid tariffs since the US does not have a trade deficit with Britain.

Trump added that talks with Sir Keir Starmer had been “very nice,” saying:  “We’ve had a couple of meetings. We’ve had numerous phone calls. We’re getting along very well.”

Responding to Trump’s threat, the EU has warned it is ready to retaliate against “hurtful” tariffs.

It comes after the US President announced a 25 per cent levy on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, and a 10 per cent trade tax on Chinese goods, arguing his trade war would be worth the “pain” to create a “golden age of America”.

Both Canada and Mexico vowed to hit back with levies on US goods, while China threatened to take the US to court and hinted at further retaliation.

On a timeline for EU tariffs, he said: “I wouldn’t say there’s a timeline, but it’s going to be pretty soon.”

The PM yesterday played down concerns of a trade war with the UK, insisting: “It is early days. What I want to see is strong trading relations.”

The Prime Minister added: “In the discussions that I have had with President Trump, that is what we have centred on – a strong trading relationship.”

The PM will meet EU leaders in Brussels today, urging them to ramp up pressure on Vladimir Putin and match UK and US sanctions.

He is also set to meet Nato boss Mark Rutte.

But his visit risks being overshadowed by Trump’s comments, as well as his past wild claims about annexing Greenland and making Canada the 51st state.

Sir Keir said: “I’m here to work with our European partners on keeping up the pressure, targeting the energy revenues and the companies supplying his missile factories to crush Putin’s war machine,” Sir Keir said.

“Because ultimately, alongside our military support, that is what will bring peace closer.

A TEEN has been mauled to death by a shark while swimming off a tourist hotspot beach in Australia.

The 17-year-old girl was in Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, when tragedy unfolded on Monday.

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The 17-year-old was swimming off Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, when she was attacked[/caption]

Emergency services rushed to Woorim Beach around 4.45pm local time after reports of the attack.

Queensland Ambulance confirmed they were responding to a “serious shark bite incident” and treated the girl for life-threatening upper body injuries.

“The female sustained life-threatening injuries and succumbed to those injuries just after 5pm,” police said.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Woorim Ocean Beach, a popular surf spot, is the closest surf beach north of Brisbane.

The fatal attack follows the death of 28-year-old surfer Lance Appleby, who was killed by a shark off South Australia’s coast in January.

Appleby was playing around in the sea at the popular The Granites beach, near the coastal town of Streaky Bay on the fateful evening.

At around 7:10pm horrified witnesses say they noticed a figure approaching him in the water.

Police later confirmed they found a shredded surfboard belonging to the popular Australian surfer.

Jeff Schumucker, a family friend of the victim who saw the ordeal as it unfolded, gave a harrowing recount of the surfer’s final moments.

He told 7NEWS: “He caught a wave and flipped off the wave and proceeded to paddle back, and he was attacked.”

A frantic search for the man saw several witnesses jump onto jet skis to scare away any potential killers.

Others stayed on the beach and called the cops.

Appleby had come home to the Eyre Peninsula to spend Christmas with his family, locals added.

The beautiful stretch of coastline is said to be a shark hotspot especially around this time of year, according to the Adelaide Advertiser.

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Shark researchers have constantly labelled the area as a playground for great whites due to the water conditions being perfect for the beasts.

The state of South Australia has registered more shark attacks in the past two years than usual.

In December, a school chaplain and keen fisherman was also killed in a horror shark attack on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Luke Walford, a youth pastor, had been spearfishing with his family when he was mauled to death.

Paramedics were able to give the 40-year-old medical attention, but he died about an hour after the attack, the BBC reported.

He and his family had been in the water near Humpy Island in he Great Barrier Reef’s Keppel Bay Islands National Park when the attack happened.

Walford was a school chaplain and pastor at the Cathedral of Praise church in Rockhampton, Queensland.

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CHARLOTTE Crosby’s dad appears to have announced she’s given birth to her second child with an emotional post.

Geordie Shore star Charlotte, 34, has yet to confirm whether or not she and fiance Jake Ankers have welcomed their latest addition.

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But proud dad and grandad Gary took to Instagram over the weekend to tease some exiting news.

He wrote: “What a full filled weekend done in that their London.

“A new addition to our little family and some very exciting years ahead. Feeling very blessed and happy.”

A pal replied to Gary’s post: “Huge congratulations to you all as family. Hope mam and baby are doing well.”

Confirming her second pregnancy in September, Charlotte told fans: “Delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025.”

She and Jake are also parents to two-year-old daughter Alba.

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Charlotte after she put her £1.4 million Sunderland mansion on the market.

Charlotte had the property built in 2015 but was left shaken last year when it was broken into by masked robbers with a machete.

She and Alba were upstairs at the time of the terrifying break-in.

Later Jake took to Instagram to say: “I can’t believe I’m saying this but some little c***s have tried to rob my house with my two-year-old and my partner who is nearly eight months pregnant, armed with a machete.

He added that he chased the four robbers but wasn’t able to catch them.

Charlotte later broke her silence on the break in, with her sharing how she had been taken to hospital.

She wrote on Instagram: “As I’m typing this I’m laid in hospital. Baby is all fine thank you for all the messages.”