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Molly-Mae reveals she’s having Botox again – two years after ‘make-under’ and dissolving fillers
MOLLY-MAE Hague has revealed she’s having Botox again two years after paring back her look with a “make-under.”
The Maebe fashion brand founder, 25, opened up on her cosmetic tweaks in her latest Vlog, as she was parked up outside the clinic.
Previously, Molly-Mae spent more the £5K reversing her previous procedures including fillers and veneers in order to achieve a more “natural” look.
Yet now she has told how she has Botox injected into her forehead – and is contemplating having them in her crow’s feet – as she “smiles so much more since having baby Bambi.”
The Love Island alum – who had fake tan, jaw filler and pearly white veneers during her time in the ITV2 show villa – told how she doesn’t talk “too heavily” about her cosmetic procedures on her vlog in case it is triggering for her followers.
Molly-Mae said: “I want to be transparent about the fact I do sometimes get Botox.
“Because [bringing her forehead to the camera] literally just because of this situation here.
“It’s not even bad but I have always had … my Botox is still in there a bit … I’ve always had quite a liney forehead.
“So I literally just get a bit of Botox in my forehead so my make-up sits smoother.
“Because I find when my lines come back, my make-up just goes so creased on my forehead and when I’m doing photoshoots and a lot of stuff on my face, I really like having a smooth forehead.”
The mum of one, who split with baby-daddy and Love Island alum Tommy Fury this summer, then let slip she was looking into getting more Botox.
Speaking outside KLNIK in Cheshire, the £30 million clinic led by Dr. Rosh in Wilmslow, she added: “I think I might be getting a little bit of Botox in my crows feet.
“Ever since having Bambi I just smile so much more, which is an amazing problem to have.
“Look – they never used to be there! I’m getting old, I’m getting old.”
Molly-Mae then filmed herself awaiting the treatment in the clinic and discussing with the doctor, before rounding off her segment in the clinic.
Molly-Mae's glow-down from ‘glamour model’ to ‘yummy mummy’
Celebrity PR Expert, Ed Hopkins told Fabulous: “I believe Molly-Mae Hague‘s new look is more than just a style change but a powerful statement of who she is becoming.
“It underscores her journey towards authenticity, maturity, and sophistication and is likely to enhance her success and influence in the years to come.”
Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede agreed, and told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae has transformed herself into a yummy mummy who has ditched the glamour model style for a more relaxed and natural look.
“She’s becoming more down to earth and relatable to people and cleverly showing a softer side which will win her legions more fans in the process.”
According to Ed Hopkins, Molly-Mae’s chic new look could be “highly lucrative” for the star.
Ed told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae Hague’s transformation towards a more natural, chic look seems to be a testament to her personal growth and evolving style.
“This change, which has become more pronounced since she became a mother, appears to reflect her journey towards embracing authenticity and sophistication.
“It’s possible that this new image could be highly lucrative for Molly-Mae.
“Her chic, understated style might appeal to a wider audience, including more mature demographics and high-end brands, potentially opening up lucrative endorsement deals and partnerships.
“By adopting a more elegant look, she seems to align herself with premium and luxury brands that favour natural beauty and sophistication, which could lead to higher-paying collaborations.
“Additionally, with consumers increasingly valuing authenticity and natural beauty, her new image could be both timely and marketable.”
Nick Ede agreed and told Fabulous: “She has started to promote some really great luxury brands including the cosmetics brand Tatcha and with her laid back look she will make a lot of money from brands looking to align with her.”
Ed also noted that Molly-Mae’s transformation may be a sign that she is looking to step away from her reality show past.
He continued: “Molly-Mae’s transformation also seems to symbolise her desire even more so to well and truly step out of the shadow of her Love Island persona.
“The shift to a more mature and unique style appears to demonstrate her growth and her wish to be seen as an individual beyond her reality TV beginnings.
“By shedding the bold, flashy look associated with her time on Love Island, she might be rebranding herself as a serious businesswoman and influencer who is carving out her own identity.
“This new look helps her stand out in the crowded influencer market, showcasing her as a trendsetter with a distinctive, refined aesthetic.”
Nick agreed and claimed: “Shedding the flash looks she previously went for, she’s also detaching herself from the Love Island stereotype and stepping out as her own person with a cool look that’s not flashy but totally on trend.
“Gone are the ‘look at me’ posts and in are family style posts and trend led fashion statements.”
A source addressed her Botox appointment at the Cheshire venue and said: “Dr Rosh is highly respected and is the silent expert behind figures including top politicians, royalty, sports stars and Hollywood icons.
“When it comes to procedures like botox and fillers, Dr Rosh is undeniably the number one choice.
“His clientele value absolute discretion as well as world-class treatments.”
MAKE-UNDER
Previously, experts estimated the social media influencer had spent over £5,800 on regular procedures and then paid thousands to have them reversed.
She is previously believed to have had her lip filler and jaw filler reversed as well as being in the process of having her veneers or composite bonded pearly whites ‘toned down’.
It has been estimated that Molly-Mae could have spent over £6,000 on injecting filler and removal procedures and at least another £2,000 on her teeth.
The influencer then had her perfectly pearly white teeth ‘toned down’ to make them look more natural.
Last year, she showed off the results of her new smile.
CEO ‘assassin’ Luigi Mangione praised Unabomber & wrote ‘violence is necessary’ months before ‘killing’ Brian Thompson
THE suspected assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO praised the deranged Unabomber months before he allegedly killed Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with murder as a number of chilling revelations have emerged since his identity was uncovered on Monday.
Mangione was revealed to be a wealthy and privately educated man with online sleuths quickly noticing his love for reading and online books.
This has led people to discover he appeared to use a book recommendation website called Goodreads prior to being arrested.
One harrowing review left behind by the suspected masked murderer was on a 1995 essay by Ted Kaczynski – the man known as the Unabomber.
Kaczynski launched a 17-year terror campaign starting in 1978 that saw him send bombs in the mail across the US.
What we know so far…
- Luigi Mangione charged with murder of Brian Thompson
- Suspect may have turned “absolutely crazy” after agonising back surgery, pals claim
- A person of interest was arrested at McDonald’s with a ghost gun, silencer, and the same fake ID used by the killer at a NYC hostel
- Police found the ‘assassin’s’ backpack at Central Park and discovered Monopoly money inside
- Photos showed the suspected killer smiling as he pulled down his face mask to flirt with a hostel receptionist
- An expert said the killer’s gun malfunction may have been ‘for show’ and linked to a secret message on bullets
- The shooter milled around the entrance for minutes before sneaking up behind the CEO and unloading a barrage of bullets into his back and leg, eerie surveillance revealed
He killed three people and left another 23 injured before he was captured and jailed for life.
Mangione – who may face a similar fate – appeared to have taken a liking to the Unabomber’s work titled “Industrial Society and Its Future”.
He left the essay a four-star rating on the website alongside a haunting message seemingly in support of the domestic terrorist.
It read: “You may not like his methods, but to see things from his perspective, it’s not terrorism, it’s war and revolution.”
Kaczynski’s work was speaking on the subject of fossil fuel companies, widely criticising the way these organisations work.
Mangione’s review showed he strongly agreed as he blasted certain companies for “actively suppressing” negative comments.
He added that people need to start to understand that peaceful protests are “outright ignored”.
And that “violence against those who lead us to such destruction” should be “justified as self-defense”.
The account has not been confirmed as Mangione’s but the username was the same as what has been seen on his other social media sites.
Another similar sinister message from the account quoted a separate post from another user about how “violence is necessary to survive”.
Mangione shared the original quote and called them “interesting” on a thread about the work of Kaczynski.
The suspected CEO assassin did label the Unabomber as a “violent individual – rightfully imprisoned” in a message on Goodreads.
But he also said he should be viewed as an “extreme political revolutionary” opposed to a lunatic.
Mangione left his own strongly worded and threatening manifesto which cops uncovered during his arrest on Monday.
Police swooped on him in a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania as they found a ghost gun similar to the murder weapon and documents that appeared to be linked to the killing on him.
One handwritten document is said to have indicated “motivation and mindset” and scolded the healthcare industry, according to police.
The manifesto reportedly said: “These parasites had it coming.
“I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done.”
A note also saw him reportedly admit that he acted alone and was self-funded, cops who saw the document told CNN.
Investigators are said to have had no hunch that Mangione could have been the killer with him not even being on their wanted suspect list.
His capture was a complete surprise as the NYPD thanked a McDonald’s worker who phoned the cops alerting them of his presence.
It comes as cops are continuing to look into a number of leads following Mangione’s capture.
One of the latest theories behind why he may have become a killer involves his pals claiming he turned “absolutely crazy” after an agonising back surgery.
X-ray pictures posted by Mangione show he suffered with a misaligned spine which was reportedly made severely worse following a surfing accident.
Former classmates have appeared to tell reporters that an operation went wrong and that this could have driven the Maryland man to the brink.
Who is Luigi Mangione?
MANGIONE, 26, was regarded as a beloved, clever and wealthy man by his family, friends and all who knew him.
He was born and raised in Maryland where he was valedictorian of his high school graduating class at Gilman School in Baltimore.
He had no prior criminal history and was said to have been a model student, footballer and all-round athlete at high school.
One former student from the Gilman School told The U.S. Sun Mangione was “popular” and had a “big circle of friends.”
The former student, who asked not to be identified, said: “We went to the same school but didn’t really have the same friends. I’m really shocked by this whole thing.
“I think he played soccer, it was an all-boys school, so being a good athlete got you social currency for sure.”
After, Mangione graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Computer and Information Science, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He also got his masters from the Ivy League school.
Mangione was reportedly a data engineer at a car company in California before moving to Hawaii.
His cousin is also Republican Maryland House of Delegates member Nino Mangione.
‘It’s almost like he’s been playing with a handbrake on’ – Jermain Defoe slams Man Utd for tactical disaster
JADON SANCHO has been “playing with a handbrake on”, according to Jermain Defoe.
Sancho, 24, proved to be nothing more than an expensive disappointment during his time at Manchester United after signing from Borussia Dortmund.
However, the winger has turned a new leaf and seems to have recaptured some of the form he showed in Germany while on loan at Chelsea this season.
The loan transfer taking Sancho from Old Trafford to Stamford Bridge is understood to contain a clause that will see the Blues pay £25million as long as they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League.
With Enzo Maresca‘s side up to second place after a 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday, that clause looks all-but certain to be triggered.
Sancho himself played a big part in the comeback win, scoring Chelsea’s first to get them back into the game after the home side went 2-0 up early on with a stunning goal after cutting inside from the left wing.
Defoe was astonished by the sequence given he never showed such quality while playing for Man Utd, with the club ultimately deciding to cut their losses after his fallout with Erik ten Hag last year.
Speaking on Sky Sports Monday Night Football, he said: “I thought he looked really sharp yesterday.
“It’s almost like he’s been playing with a handbrake [on], you’d see him too many times he’d receive it and it would go back and you’re sort of like, ‘Just go at people!’.
“But this is Jadon Sancho, 100 per cent. It’s not an easy finish, to be honest, but from that angle, it’s a really easy finish.”
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Sancho has scored twice in the league for the London side, also adding three assists across nine appearances.
He has added two more assists in the Conference League, with Maresca praising him following the Spurs game.
The Chelsea boss said: “Since we started, the reason why Jadon came here is because we think Jadon is going to help us.
“Unfortunately he had small problems so he was out for a while.
“Now he is back and the only thing he has to do is continue in the same way. He cannot drop, otherwise he is not going to play. His performance and Pedro Neto, on and off the ball was very good.
“Off the ball, they were running, following [Destiny] Udogie and defensively they were very good. This is what we need.”
Speaking to Super Sport TV, Sancho said: “From day one, they made me feel welcome at Chelsea.
“I know that I have a lot of people to prove wrong. I’ve been working very hard.
“Let me say thank you to the staff and the team for believing in me and giving me the opportunity.”
The Blues next game on Thursday sees them enduring a long trip to Kazakhstan to face Astana in the Europa Conference League at 3:30pm GMT.
The repercussions of the 7,000-mile round trip have seen the Blues Sunday clash with Brentford move to an unprecedented 7pm kick-off time.
Chelsea ratings vs Tottenham
CHELSEA came from two goals behind to beat Spurs 4-3 in a chaotic game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,
Here’s how the Blues players rated…
Robert Sanchez – 4
The home fans were on to him for the entirety of the first half after he lumped the ball out of play early on.
Not an awful lot he could’ve done about the goals, and he did recover well in the second half.
Moises Caicedo – 6
Chelsea’s best defender on the day, he put in some strong challenges inverting into midfield and put in a solid performance once again.
Fortunate to escape a card for a late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr, before a brilliant second half.
Benoit Badiashile – 4
Looked uncomfortable playing as a left-footed centre-back on the right-hand side.
Often didn’t help Robert Sanchez by playing him into trouble, and looked awkward when trying to progress from the back.
Levi Colwill – 6
Allowed Solanke to get in front of him and finish brilliantly at the near post for the opening goal.
Didn’t have an awful lot to do in the second half, which was perhaps a good sign, as the whole defence was improved.
Marc Cucurella – 4
Slipped at the vital moment to practically set Spurs through and open the scoring within five minutes, before slipping AGAIN which saw Kulusevski double the lead.
Recovered really well after swapping his ice skates for football boots, nabbing the assist for Sancho’s goal and giving a solid showing for the whole second half.
That said, he has to be marked down for the two goals.
Romeo Lavia – 8
Energetic, strong and smooth on the turn in midfield, with some brilliant line-breaking passes too.
Much the same as Caicedo, he is becoming a dependable, impressive body in the Chelsea midfield.
Came off at half-time for Malo Gusto, which must have been a tactical switch.
Enzo Fernandez (c) – 9
Didn’t misplace a single one of his 28 passes in the first half, the same as Lavia – before adding a stunning, game-winning, left-footed volley to his myriad of impressive actions.
His best game in a Chelsea shirt came in one of their biggest matches of the season, as he continues his remarkable run of goal contributions.
Pedro Neto – 7
A threat on the right wing in the first half for Chelsea, he pressed well and came close to scoring Palmer’s deflected effort.
A constant danger, he was creative but slightly lacked in end product if you’re being critical.
Cole Palmer – 9
Mis-kicked a chance in the first twenty minutes you would usually bet your house on him scoring, before coming close again with a shot from range moments later.
Calmly dispatched his equalising penalty into the bottom corner, before setting up Enzo Fernandez to put his side in the lead.
Added the cherry on the Chelsea cake with an ice-cold panenka from the penalty spot.
Jadon Sancho – 8
Excellent finish to pull one back for the Blues and spark hope among supporters.
Generally sharp in build-up, and tricky feet as always, with a great slide-rule pass to see Caicedo win the penalty for Chelsea’s equaliser.
Nicolas Jackson – 6
Looked a threat going forward for Chelsea in spells, but failed to get himself on the scoresheet on this occasion.
Seemed troubled as he departed the pitch for the oncoming Christopher Nkunku.
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Malo Gusto (Romeo Lavia, HT) – 5
Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank.
However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.
Christopher Nkunku (Nicolas Jackson, 76)
Got in some good positions and pressed well, remaining an outlet for the Chelsea attack when they countered.
Ultimately not enough time to have the impact he would’ve liked.
Noni Madueke (Pedro Neto, 86)
Not enough time to impact the game in any way.
Renato Veiga (Marc Cucurella, 90)
Not enough time to give a solid review, hardly touched the ball.
Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 90)
Came on with seven minutes to go, in which Chelsea were defending for the most part.
From dishonesty and cheating to rape claims: inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z relationship scandals and why they won’t walk away
THEY were once the most admired couple in the world.
But ever since Beyoncé released Lemonade (her sixth studio album) in 2016 which suggested Jay-Z had been unfaithful, cracks in their marriage began to show.
And now the music mogul, 55, is facing allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs at a party in 2000.
Jay-Z has been named in an anonymous lawsuit alleging he took turns in the attack with fellow rapper Combs, who is currently facing charges of sex trafficking by force and transportation for purposes of prostitution.
The victim claims she was handed a drink that made her feel “woozy” after arriving at an MTV VMAs after-party in New York on September 7, 2000.
She then recalls lying down in a bedroom and claims Combs and Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, raped her. An unnamed female celebrity was also said to have been in the room.
The lawsuit, filed against Combs in October, was resubmitted on Sunday to also list Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z as a defendant.
The claims cast doubt on Beyonce’s planned Christmas Day comeback and huge 2025 tour.
She is due to perform at the NFL’s festive clash between her hometown Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens.
A source said: “Even though the claim has nothing to do with her, Beyoncé has been dragged into the speculation.”
It’s not the first time she has had to weather a public storm due to allegations against her husband, though.
In fact, their relationship has been embroiled in controversy since the very beginning.
AGE GAP QUESTIONS
Jay-Z is 12 years older than Beyoncé – and the couple have given varied reports on exactly how old she was when they first met.
Jay-Z said in a 2007 interview that he met Beyoncé “10 years ago”, which would’ve made her aged 16 at the time and him aged 28.
But in an interview with Seventeen magazine in 2008, she claimed that she was 18-years-old when they met and started dating a year later.
On The Carters 2018 track 713, Jay-Z raps about meeting Beyoncé by the pool in Cancún, Mexico, when she was performing with Destiny’s Child at the MTV Spring Break Festival in 2000.
She would’ve been 18 at the time, and him 30.
The lyrics go: “Me, I played my room, let the fools have they say/ Fate had me sittin’ next to you on the plane/ And I knew straight away, uh.
“The next time we would speak was like two years away/ You had a man, you shut it down until you two had a break/ I bet that dude rued the day/ You kept me up on the phone while you were away.”
The musical couple hard launched their relationship in 2003 song Crazy in Love, which appeared on Beyoncé’s debut solo studio album, Dangerously in Love.
They then went red carpet official at the VMAs in 2004.
On April 4, 2008, they tied the knot in a secret ceremony in front of a mere 40 guests, when Beyoncé was aged 26 and Jay-Z was aged 38.
They welcomed their first child, Blue Ivy Carter, on January 7, 2012.
On now-defunct social network Tumblr a month after the birth, Beyoncé thanked fans for “respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives”.
ELEVATOR-GATE
Beyoncé’s younger sister Solange Knowles, 38, was captured thumping Jay-Z in a lift following the 2014 Met Gala.
The three had attended a rooftop after party at the popular New York City hotel, The Standard, in May of that year.
But leaked footage inside their lift ride down the building showed Solange punching and kicking Jay-Z with Jackie Chan inspired thumps during a furious row.
A security guard is then seen restraining her and appears to attempt to stop the lift.
At the time, a statement was released by the family saying: “Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred.
“They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.”
Over a decade after the row – which was dubbed ‘elevator gate’ – fans still speculate on what provoked Solange.
The most long-standing theory is that she was addressing the rapper’s infidelity, which Beyoncé herself even seemingly confirmed on her 2016 album Lemonade, with songs like Hold Up and Sorry.
LEMONADE CONFESSIONS
Beyoncé dropped the full album in April 2016 without any promo or press, and in it confirmed that Jay-Z had cheated on her during their relationship.
The singer-songwriter talks about “tasting the dishonesty”, smelling another woman’s perfume on her husband and outright asking: “Are you cheating on me?”
Her reference to “Becky with the good hair”, Jay-Z’s alleged mistress, has become a pop culture phenomenon and is still referenced by betrayed women today.
After the release of the album, Beyoncé made several solo public appearances, including at the Met Gala and the VMAs.
The following year, Jay-Z confirmed his infidelity – but he also discussed what kept the couple from calling time on their marriage.
He told The New York Times’ T Magazine in 2017: “You know, most people walk away. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone’s face that you caused, and then have to deal with yourself. So, you know, most people don’t want to do that. You don’t want to look inside yourself. And so you walk away.
“We were using our art almost like a therapy session. And we started making music together. And then the music she was making at that time was further along. So, her album came out as opposed to the joint album that we were working on.”
On February 1 2017, the couple shared that they were expecting twins, with Rumi and Sir being born in mid-June of that year.
RAPE ACCUSATIONS
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been intensely private about their marriage since the cheating scandal in 2017.
But when Combs was charged with sex trafficking and racketeering in September, internet sleuths theorised that it was only a matter of time until Jay-Z was linked to it due to the pair’s well-documented friendship.
The disgraced rapper was charged with racketeering, ‘sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion’ and ‘transportation to engage in prostitution’.
Now, billionaire Jay-Z has been named in the scandal after an unnamed woman accused him of raping her alongside Combs when she was 13.
INSIDE DIDDY'S DOWNFALL
By The U.S. Sun's Senior Reporter Forrest McFarland, who has been reporting on Diddy's legal battles for years
BEFORE Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest on Monday night, it had been highly speculated that the rap star would find himself in custody after he was repeatedly hit with disturbing accusations – and had two of his mansions raided by the feds.
His mounting legal troubles finally came to a head on September 17, when he was charged with three federal counts, including sex trafficking, for allegedly forcing victims to take part in drug-fueled sex parties he called “Freak Offs.”
Hours before his arrest, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed the feds investigating Combs were secretly liaising with Tupac Shakur murder prosecutors on gangland activities.
The development also came after Combs was named 77 times in documents submitted by prosecutors in the Tupac murder case.
Aside from the Tupac probe, Combs was already facing a slew of lawsuits, including one he settled with his ex, Cassie Ventura, after she accused him of rape and abuse.
Disturbing hotel surveillance video from 2016 showed Combs chasing Cassie down and then punching, kicking, and beating her in a hallway.
Two months earlier, in March 2024, two of Combs’ mansions were raided by federal investigators, who seized three AR-15s, drugs, and 1,000 bottles of lube which were part of his “Freak Off” supplies.
In addition to his federal criminal charges, Combs also faces a handful of lawsuits with allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and sex trafficking dating back to the early 1990s.
Music producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones filed one suit in February 2024, claiming Combs forced him to hire sex workers and participate in sex acts while he worked on his latest album.
Combs has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the federal sex trafficking charges against him, but his battle is far from over.
He faces life in prison if he’s convicted on all counts.
The accuser claimed in a lawsuit that she had been asking limousine drivers for help getting into the MTV Video Music Awards in New York or an after-party in September 2000.
One driver allegedly told her that he worked for Combs and that she “fit what Diddy was looking for”.
The lawsuit states that the driver drove her for 20 minutes to a white house, where she was asked to sign a document she believed was a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
After being offered a drink that made her feel “woozy, light-headed and [like] she needed to lie down”, the woman says she went into an empty bedroom to rest.
Shortly afterwards, she claims both rappers entered the room with an unnamed female star, and that Combs “aggressively approached [her] with a crazed look in his eyes, grabbed her and said, ‘You are ready to party!’”
At that point, Jay-Z allegedly started undressing her before pinning her down on the bed and raping her first
She says that fought back and when Combs backed away in surprise, she was able to escape.
The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, says the plaintiff still suffers from depression and PTSD as a result of what happened.
JAY-Z BITES BACK
Jay-Z has denied the accusations and even accused the plaintiff of blackmail.
Last night, he asked for his accuser’s request for anonymity to be denied or the case dismissed.
His legal team claimed lawyer Tony Buzbee, who represents some alleged victims of Combs, had waged an “extortionate plot”.
In a statement yesterday, on X (formerly Twitter), Jay-Z said: “My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’.
“What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion.
“These allegations are so heinous that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?”
The rapper even brought his family – including his three children Blue Ivy, 12, and seven-year-olds Rumi and Sir – into the controversy.
He continued: “My only heartbreak is for my family.
“My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will see the Press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people.
“I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age.”
How struggling Arsenal compare to this stage last season with Arteta only able to start favourite backline FOUR times
ARSENAL’S title charge last season was based on solid defensive foundations.
Between the first-choice back four of the 2023/24 campaign – Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel and Oleksandr Zinchenko – they missed just 14 Premier League games.
White made 37 appearances. Gabriel made 36. Zinchenko had some injury issues but still managed 27, while Saliba played every minute of every game.
Yes, their attack was pivotal – scoring 91 goals, a club record across a 38-game season.
But they also produced one of their best defensive displays since the Invincibles, conceding 29 – only three more than that historic title-winning side of 2003/04.
Ultimately, it brought them mightily close to the Prem crown – taking Manchester City all the way to the final day back in May but falling short by just two points.
Seven months on, and Mikel Arteta’s Gunners find themselves on the outskirts of this title race, six points off leaders Liverpool who have a game in hand heading into the festive period.
And once again, we can look to the defence for answers, where a lack of consistency is hurting them in the Prem.
Due to another bout of injuries in an injury-hampered season so far – missing Gabriel, Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori last weekend – Arteta was forced, not for the first time, to put out a makeshift back line in the 1-1 draw at Fulham.
Thomas Partey, Saliba, Jakub Kiwior and Jurrien Timber was Arsenal’s NINTH different back four combination already this campaign.
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It is understood that Arteta’s first-choice back line this term is Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori, but that quartet has started together just FOUR times so far – winning three and drawing one.
The most games on the spin Arsenal have used the same backline is just THREE, between game week two and four with White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber – winning twice and drawing once.
In total, Arsenal have had the same backline for back-to-back games on just THREE occasions, unbeaten when they do so (played seven, won five, drawn two).
Between game week six and game week 12, Arteta put out SEVEN different combos in a row, winning just three times (drawn two, lost two).
All of this has had an impact, even if only slightly.
Last season at this stage, Arsenal had conceded 14 goals and produced six clean sheets.
That came about through naming the same back four for six successive game weeks, winning four and drawing twice in that time.
This time around, they have let in 15 goals and notched five clean sheets. Given the disruption, it is perhaps impressive that the stats are almost identical.
But the big difference comes from results.
After 15 games in 23/24, Arsenal had won 11, drawn three and lost once, compared to this term where they have won eight, drawn five and lost two.
Four of those draws have seen Arsenal throw away points from winning positions against Chelsea, Liverpool, Brighton and Man City – spending most of the latter two games down to 10 men.
And within those four results, there were three different backlines on show.
There have been some positives. The successful pairing of Saliba and Gabriel has started 12 of 15 games, but the constant change around them has taken its toll.
It is chalk and cheese when compared to Liverpool – who have used six different back lines.
But the Reds’ first-choice option of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konata and Andy Robertson has started eight of their opening 14 games.
In their opening 10 outings, that same back four started seven times (winning eight, drawing one and losing one).
Trent started the first 11 games on the spin, missing just two. Van Dijk has started every game. Konate has started 11 of the first 14.
Their longest run of constant changes to the backline is six, between game week nine and game week 14 (winning four and drawing two).
But within that period, Trent, Van Dijk and Robertson were a constant presence.
Not for the first time this season, Arteta’s biggest task is clearing the medical room and keeping it that way.
Consistency is vital if they are to chase down another title charge.
Arsenal ratings vs Fulham
ARSENAL lost the chance to go four points behind leaders Liverpool after Fulham held Mikel Arteta's side to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.
See how the players rated…
David Raya – 6
Couldn’t do much about his one-on-one with Jimenez and was rarely threatened after that.
Thomas Partey – 5
Started from right-back but it quickly became clear just how missed the Ghanaian’s presence was in midfield.
Often looked disjointed and uncomfortable in carrying out his defensive duties up against the explosive Adama Traore.
William Saliba – 6
Brought his side level with a tap in from six yards from another profitable Arsenal corner. It’s two goals in one week for the Frenchman.
Jakub Kiwior – 4
Terrible afternoon filling into Gabriel’s big shoes as his performance showed why the Pole is only used in emergency situations.
Easily outmanoeuvred by Raul Jimenez’s inside run for the Fulham No.9’s sleek low finish opener inside 11 minutes.
Jurrien Timber – 5
Forced to move into left-back but undoubtedly a greater influence on the right side of defence.
Dutchman was quiet by his standards and was dragged narrow for Jimenez’s opener.
Martin Odegaard – 6
Grew into the game as Fulham sat back and fed Saka with some intricate through balls, but nothing came off.
Replaced by 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri with 10 minutes remaining when Arsenal were chasing a winner.
Jorginho – 6
Largely did his job in nullifying Emile Smith Rowe before the Arsenal youth academy star was replaced inside 60 minutes.
But some wayward long balls saw a frustrated Arteta turn away in the opening half.
Declan Rice – 6
Tasked with bailing out the makeshift left hand side of Timber and Kiwior out and again lethal from corners. Didn’t stop running and linked up well with Saka and Odegaard.
Booked for a professional foul in the dying embers.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Every time you looked at the TV, Saka was crossing. Great corners from the right hand side.
He thought he’d won it for Arsenal in the 87th minute, but his back post header was ruled out for Martinelli’s offside in the build up.
Leandro Trossard – 6
Handed a shock start ahead of Gabriel Martinelli but it failed to come off.
More of a threat in the second-half before he looked disappointed to be subbed off for Martinelli on the hour mark.
Kai Havertz – 5
It was his header from Rice’s corner that Saliba prodded home to put Arsenal on level terms. Didn’t have much of a sniff other than that.
Out-duelled by Diop for much of the first half and rarely tested former Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno in his 73 minute appearance.
Think it’s hard to pass your driving test? Watch scientists teach team of RATS to drive with ‘surprising precision’
A TEAM of researchers have taught rats how to drive – and now the rodents seem to relish getting behind the wheel.
Scientists in Virginia, US, first succeeded in training rats to drive small cars made out of plastic cereal containers in 2019.
The mini motors, which were powered by grasping a small wire acting like an acceleration pedal, were designed to dispense the rats with Froot Loops cereal for successfully getting the device to work.
Kelly Lambert, a professor of behavioural neuroscience at University of Richmond, said: “Before long, they were steering with surprising precision to reach a Froot Loop treat.”
As the experiment evolved, so too did the cars, with Professor Lambert describing their new vehicles as “akin to a rodent version of Tesla’s Cybertruck”.
Equipped with rat-proof wiring, “indestructible tyres and ergonomic driving levers”, these new sets of wheels appear to be highly favoured by the rodents.
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Lambert said: “Unexpectedly, we found that the rats had an intense motivation for their driving training, often jumping into the car and revving the ‘lever engine’ before their vehicle hit the road.”
She added: “The rats also taught me something profound one morning during the pandemic.
“When I walked into the lab, I noticed something unusual: The three driving-trained rats eagerly ran to the side of the cage, jumping up like my dog does when asked if he wants to take a walk.
“Had the rats always done this and I just hadn’t noticed? Were they just eager for a Froot Loop, or anticipating the drive itself?
“Whatever the case, they appeared to be feeling something positive – perhaps excitement and anticipation.”
This led to the scientists exploring the more positive events that affect the brain when anticipating something enjoyable.
In a programme called Wait For It, rats were made to wait for rewards – which improved their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.
To this end, rats forced to wait for rewards showed signs of optimism and performed better than those who got instant rewards.
“One day, a student noticed something strange: one of the rats in the group trained to expect positive experiences had its tail straight up with a crook at the end, resembling the handle of an old-fashioned umbrella,” said Prof Lambert.
This “Straub tail” is said to be linked to the “feel-good” hormone dopamine.
In another test, rats could choose to drive to the Froot Loop or walk.
“Surprisingly, two of the three rats chose to take the less efficient path of turning away from the reward and running to the car to drive to their Froot Loop destination,” Prof Lambert wrote.
“This response suggests that the rats enjoy both the journey and the rewarding destination.”
This comes as another group of scientists are on their way to creating the world’s most perfect car – with help from artificial intelligence.
By looking through the data of 8,000 3D car designs and their aerodynamics, the tech experts are many steps closer to designing a more efficient and eco-friendly motor.
Trolls say we’re going to hell this Christmas because we’re a throuple, it can be awkward but Santa doesn’t discriminate
A THROUPLE who regularly get hate for their unusual relationship have shared how they celebrate Christmas.
Five years ago, Alana, 27 and Kevin, 33, decided it was time to make a drastic change by adding a third person to their romance.
The duo welcomed Megan, 37, after matching on the dating app 3Fun and officially becoming a trio.
They now lovingly refer to themselves as “Camp Throuple” online, where they have 180,000 followers.
The throuple have no regrets about their dating lifestyle but it’s not been an easy ride, with judgemental trolls saying they are going “straight to hell.”
And while most people only have to battle with two sets of in-laws, they have three – a situation they admit can be “awkward” during Christmas time.
“As a throuple, we sometimes face challenges with family during the holidays,” Alana told What’s The Jam.
“There have been misunderstandings and awkward moments from those less familiar with our relationship.
“It’s definitely all eyes on us whenever we attend a festive event together.
“Whether people already know about our relationship or are just meeting us for the first time, you can often feel the tension in the room.
“The funny thing is, our Christmas doesn’t actually look as different as people think.
“There just happens to be three of us but we celebrate just like everyone else.”
Thankfully, this Christmas, the trio – who live in Colorado, USA – don’t need to make the dinner rounds, so are spared any tricky conversations.
“Since we live in another state, we don’t spend the holidays with our families in person,” Alana said.
“We do video calls or send gifts instead, and plan visits at other times of the year.
“It just helps avoid any stress of splitting the time and lets us enjoy the holidays together.”
The trio plan to spend Christmas Day going to the cinema and hanging out at home, wearing matching onesies.
What is polyamory?
Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties.
It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple.
According to You Gov, 6.8% of people in the UK have been in a polyamorous relationship.
“Alana loves decorating, so she sets the scene in the house,” Kevin said.
“Megan is the cook and prepares whatever fantastic meal we have.
“We go to the movies in the morning and then spend the rest of the day together, snuggling, relaxing, having some hot cocoa, and, of course, watching football.”
When it’s time for bed, the trio make sure to keep things fair.
“We rotate [who is the middle spoon] every night,” Kevin revealed.
“We use the MAK and cheese method to stay in order.”
“This simply means Megan, Alana and Kevin – this is how we remember who is in the middle, just the order we rotate in.”
“One of us may let out a little snore here and there, but a quick nudge stops that.”
Most people on the internet say that we’re going straight to hell.
Kevin
Above all, Alana, Kevin, and Megan want to normalise their relationship and help people embrace that Christmas is a holiday that should welcome all types of love.
“The holidays don’t have to look a certain way to be meaningful –what matters most is the love and intention behind how we spend them,” Megan said.
“Being able to forge new traditions together has been one of the most rewarding parts of our journey as a throuple.”
Previously, Alana, Kevin, and Megan have shared tidbits of their day-to-day lives including that they wait in line to kiss and sleep in the same bed.
They also admit they are often asked if they want to add a fourth person to their trio – and the answer is no.
“Most people on the internet say that we’re going straight to hell,” Kevin explained.
“But Santa Claus doesn’t discriminate.”
