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Jeff Bezos’ satellite internet service hits huge goal as bitter rivalry with Musk heats up – and it could boost speeds

JEFF Bezos has overcome a major hurdle in his bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.

Billionaires are turning to the skies to beam broadband to people’s homes from above.

Elon Musk speaking at a town hall.
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Elon Musk is currently leading the way on satellite internet[/caption]
Jeff Bezos speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit.
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a diagram of how starlink works shows a network of thousands of small satellites in low earth orbit
How satellite internet works

The Amazon founder’s Project Kuiper competitor has received the green light to operate an earth station by the UK watchdog.

“This decision means Kuiper will be authorised to provide satellite connectivity services such as high speed, low latency broadband to customers in the UK,” regulator Ofcom said.

The move could boost connectivity, particularly in rural areas that suffer with poor speeds.

And the greater competition could ultimately bring down costs for satellite internet services too.

Expert Paolo Pescatore, from PP Foresight, told The Sun: “Satellite remains the next and last frontier in connectivity.

“There’s a frenzy of activity around satellite connectivity. This in stark contrast to a few years ago as users switched from satellite TV to streaming services.

“Ultimately this is good news for consumers to ensure they are able to receive connectivity in hard to reach areas.

“It is encouraging to see a vast of providers starting to get serious about using satellite for the last mile. Ultimately reliable and robust connectivity is still highly sought after among all users.”

Elon Musk, 53, has led the way so far with Starlink which has almost 7,000 satellites now in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

The SpaceX-operated service has been used by Ukraine to maintain communications in the war against Russia.

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, 61, has similar space ambitions and the two billionaires have been competing over Nasa contracts to fly to Mars.

But where satellite internet is concerned, Bezos’ Project Kuiper has so far lagged behind.

No fully functional Kuiper satellites are in space yet, only two prototypes.

But Bezos plans to launch more than 3,000.

Amazon says the UK will be among the first countries to receive service once Kuiper is available.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has already granted Amazon permission to launch 3,236 satellites across five phases – and now Ofcom has granted an earth station network licence.

Nina Beebe, Kuiper Regulatory Senior Lead, said: “There are still too many places in the UK where broadband access is unreliable or where it doesn’t exist at all, and LEO systems like Project Kuiper can play an important role in helping connect those beyond the reach of existing networks.”

How does Elon Musk's net worth compare to his Premier League rivals?

By Joshua Jones

ELON MUSK is said to be interested in buying Liverpool FC.

He’s the world’s richest man – but incredibly, he WOULDN’T be the wealthiest owner in the Premier League.

Here, we run down the 10 richest owners, and where Musk would slot in…

1. Newcastle United – Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund – £538bn

Far and away at the top of the pile is the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. The PIF invests on behalf of the country’s government and therefore has astronomical cash reserves, with a latest estimate of around £538bn.

2. Manchester United – Sir Jim Ratcliffe – £29.7bn

Sir Jim successfully obtained 25 per cent of Manchester United just over a year ago. The lifelong supporter made his billions through his petrochemicals company Ineos, which has delved into sport to buy stakes in Ligue 1 side Nice, Lausanne in Switzerland and F1 team Mercedes.

    3. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – £17bn

    Sheikh Mansour purchased the club in September 2008 and has transformed them into a trophy-winning machine, culminating in the 2022-23 Treble. Mansour comes from the royal family in the United Arab Emirates and is both vice president and deputy prime minister of the gulf state.

      4. Arsenal – Stan Kroenke – £12bn

      Weighing in fourth is Arsenal boss Stan Kroenke at £12bn. The Gunners chief made his money through real estate development, particularly shopping centres and apartment buildings.

        5. Fulham – Shahid Khan – £9.7bn

        Like Kroenke, Shahid Khan has plenty of interest in American sports as the owner of NFL side Jacksonville Jaguars. He also co-owns All Elite Wrestling with son Tony.

          6. Aston Villa – Nassef Sawiris – £5.8bn

          Nassef Sawiris invested in Aston Villa in 2018 following their play-off defeat to Fulham. He is the youngest of Egyptian billionaire Onsi Sawiris’ three sons – with his dad launching the Orascom engineering and construction conglomerate.

            7. Crystal Palace – Josh Harris – £5.7bn

            Harris may only have 18 per cent of Crystal Palace but the American owner of Apollo Global Management is a big-time player. He has teams in the NBA, NHL and NFL on top of his involvement in a motorsport racing side.

              8. Joe Lewis – Tottenham – £5bn

              Joe Lewis first got into business through helping at his dad’s London catering company before selling it off and delving into currency trading. He is now worth around £5bn and invests in many companies, including the ENIC Group, co-owned by Daniel Levy who is worth £500m, that has full possession of Spurs.

                9. Chelsea – Todd Boehly – £5bn

                Boehly is the face of the new era at Stamford Bridge after fronting the £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea in May 2022. The American oversaw a staggering £1bn worth of spending in just three transfer windows in West London.

                  10. Liverpool – John Henry – £4.2bn

                  John W Henry is Liverpool’s current owner and heads up the Fenway Sports Group that runs the Merseyside club as well as the Boston Red Sox. Henry grew up as the son of soya bean farmers and used that expertise to get into business and went on to become a multi-billionaire.

                  NEW ENTRY: Elon Musk – £339bn

                  The outspoken entrepreneur’s net worth fluctuates on the value of his companies Tesla and SpaceX but he’s currently the world’s richest man. He also owns Twitter and more recently has become a political player after cosying up to President elect Donald Trump. At his current worth, he would rank as the SECOND richest owner in the Premier League.

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                  ‘Willie Mullins’ proven Cheltenham winner looks ideal at 25-1′ – Templegate tips five Festival eyecatchers

                  IT was easy to get caught up in the razzmatazz of all the A-list winners at Dublin Racing Festival.

                  But while Galopin Des Champs, Kopek Des Bordes and State Man did their thing, a whole host of potential superstars were lurking in the handicaps and elsewhere.

                  Willie Mullins on his phone at Leopardstown Racecourse.
                  Willie Mullins dominates the Graded races at Cheltenham Festival – but not all of his winners have come from his first string
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                  Here, Sun Racing’s very own Templegate throws up four names who caught his eye – plus one more he really fancies to go close in the Champion Hurdle.

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                  And he picks out where he thinks they could be aimed at the Festival.

                  JASMIN DE VAUX (Albert Bartlett) 25-1 several places

                  It’s easy to forget that he won the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last season as he hasn’t exactly set the world alight over hurdles.

                  Jumping seems to be a bit of an issue but I thought he ran a decent race when fourth in the Grade 1 Golden Cygnet.


                  Templegate’s 80-1 Cheltenham Festival acca made up of favourites


                  Returning to Cheltenham will suit him and the Albert Bartlett on the New course with its few hurdles in the closing stages should be ideal.

                  Some firms are as low as 14s but Betvictor are 25-1 and paying four places.

                  FIREFOX (Arkle Trophy) 25-1 several places

                  Firefox’s best efforts have come when he’s been up near the pace so I’m not entirely sure why he’s been held up on two of his past three starts.

                  It was a solid enough effort again out the back in the Irish Arkle and his jumping was again excellent.

                  I don’t think Gordon Elliott had anything fully wound-up at the meeting and this seven-year-old can perform better in the Arkle.

                  At 25-1, he looks solid for third spot behind Sir Gino and Majborough.

                  He’s not in the Grand Annual Chase betting but his current mark of 151 wouldn’t rule him out of that lesser contest so watch the entries on February 18.

                  BURDETT ROAD (Champion Hurdle) 25-1 Paddy Power

                  I know James Owen’s improving hurdler didn’t run at the DRF but nothing that did enhanced their Champion Hurdle chances.

                  Willie Mullins is still leaning toward this race for Lossiemouth and let’s hope she’s over her horrible fall at Leopardstown by then.

                  But it was a really crashing one and it wouldn’t be a shock if it knocks her confidence for Cheltenham.

                  Either way, I still think Burdett Road is a good bet to finish third and stand by my earlier each-way recommendation.

                  He was excellent in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and landed a hot handicap at Cheltenham in November so we know he likes the track.

                  MCLAUREY (Martin Pipe Hurdle) 16-1 Betfair, 12s elsewhere

                  JP McManus looks set to have a fantastic Cheltenham team and this six-year-old booked his place with a battling win in the Listed handicap hurdle.

                  He even had the luxury of idling in front as he looked a bit green in the closing stages.

                  https://twitter.com/RacingTV/status/1886082132323315830

                  He’s had just five spins over hurdles so should have a lot more to offer and hopefully the handicapper won’t go mad after this success.

                  He looks perfect for the Martin Pipe and, while it’s a risk as he could go another way, the 16-1 with Betfair is very tempting.

                  WILLY DE HOUELLE (Fred Winter Hurdle) 10-1 Betfair

                  Willie Mullins and Rich Ricci aren’t particularly known for handicap winners at the Festival but this nice four-year-old looks a little short of the Grade 1 Spring Juvenile he contested at the DRF.

                  It was still a decent effort just under five lengths behind Hello Neighbour and he enjoyed being held up before making his challenge out wide.

                  The Fred Winter would seem to be the target after this with the fast pace likely to bring plenty of improvement.

                  He’s a fair 10s with Betfair sportsbook and would be a lot shorter on the day thanks to his connections.

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                  A responsible gambler is someone who:

                  • Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
                  • Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
                  • Never chases their losses
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                  Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.

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                  Дрони атакували енергооб’єкти РФ: виникла пожежа (ВІДЕО)

                  Фото: Російські ЗМІ (ілюстративне фото) Росавіація під час атаки призупиняла польоти в аеропортах кількох міст Росії Російські провладні Telegram-канали повідомили про атаку на газопереробний завод поблизу Астрахані. Безпілотники атакували паливні та енергетичні об’єкти в Астраханській та Волгоградській областях Росії в ніч на 3 лютого. Про це заявив губернатор Астраханської області Ігор Бабушкін в Telegram. За його […]

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                  У Великій Британії загорілася величезна вітряна турбіна: що відомо (фото)

                  Фото: The Telegraph/Terry Harris | У Британії спалахнула вітряна турбіна   За словами представника пожежно-рятувальної служби, причиною загоряння на вітряній електростанції став «нещасний випадок». У неділю, 2 лютого, на вітряній електростанції Колдхем, розташованій у британському графстві Кембриджшир, сталася пожежа. Про це пише BBC. Повідомляють, що приблизно о 10:00 за місцевим часом загорілася одна з турбін, […]

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                  Ніколи б не додумалась, якби не винахідливий друг: як посіяти моркву, щоб вона росла рівно без проріджувань

                  Той, хто займається городництвом, знає, що посіяти моркву — не така вже й легка справа, бо насіння у неї мізерне, розсипається будь-куди, а потім доводиться витрачати час на виснажливе проріджування. Саме тому городники роками шукають спосіб зробити це простіше: змішують із піском, наклеюють на смужки туалетного паперу, купують спеціальні механізми для рівномірного висіву… Але всі […]

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                  Mike Brewer reveals fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air

                  MIKE Brewer reveals the fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air.

                  The petrol head has given an update on the future of the popular classic car TV series in a post on his Instagram.

                  Wheeler Dealers World Tour announcement with Mike Brewer and Edd China.
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                  Presenter Mike Brewer reveals the fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air[/caption]
                  Mike Brewer standing by a vintage car.
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                  Mike revealed he had been scammed by a buyer last year[/caption]
                  Wheeler Dealers hosts Mike Brewer and Elvis Priestley unveil a car part.
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                  Mike Band ‘Elvis’ transform battered ‘super rare’ car into ‘state-of-the-art’ motor[/caption]

                  Mike posted a photograph of himself and his co-host Elvis standing in what appears to be a garage beside a classic car.

                  He captioned the image: “BIG NEWS! We’re hitting the road again!

                  “@f1elvis and I are bringing the Wheeler Dealers World Tour back to you, and we can’t wait to experience your incredible cars and culture along the way. See you soon!”

                  Fans were quick to respond to the welcoming news with one stating: “Excellent news! Come to Cyprus please!”

                  “Hey @mikebrewer .. if you guys ever go through France, it me up” said another.

                  A third exclaimed: “Awesome, cannot wait for this to air!”

                  “Woohoo!!!! Awesome news fellas!! The Brewer suite has soft towels and Yorkshire tea waiting x” said another fan of the show.

                  Another said: ” Come to Brazil and discover our Classic cars.”

                  While one fan said: “Very cool! I hope one day to meet you mike! Greatings from the netherlands!”

                  There were also calls for the pair to visit other parts of the world with car enthusiasts hoping to meet the pair.

                  In the popular show, car dealer Mike along with mechanic Marc ‘Elvis’ find and restore iconic cars to sell for a profit.

                  But last year Mike issued an urgent warning after revealing he was scammed.

                  He took to YouTube to explain details of what happened and how he was conned after selling a motor over the phone.

                  The petrolhead said a buyer used fake information to fraudulently buy a car from him.

                  Car Auctions: How To Nab A Bargain

                  Car auctions are a way to sell vehicles based on a bidding system with the highest offer securing the deal.

                  Auctions aren’t restricted to the rich and famous as thousands of cars are sold at motor auctions in the UK each week.

                  Here’s what you need to know before attending an auction:

                  1. Be prepared: Do your research on the car you would like to purchase beforehand.
                  2. Check the car: Cars will usually be lined up before the start, so make sure to arrive early to inspect the desired car thoroughly.
                  3. Have a back-up: Be ready for disappointment as your desired motor may be sold to someone else and select a few back-ups.
                  4. Be realistic: Realise that there won’t be a “perfect” car at an auction and adjust expectations accordingly.
                  5. Set a budget: It is easy to overspend in the heat of the moment during bidding. Ensure you have set a budget and do not go over it.

                  Key phrases to look out for:

                  • ‘No major mechanical faults’ – suggests that there shouldn’t be any issues with the car’s drivetrain, gearbox, suspension, or engine. 
                  • ‘Specified faults’ – the auctioneer will read out specific faults.
                  • ‘Sold as seen’ – the vehicle is sold with any problems it may have. The auction company will rarely entertain complaints regarding the mechanical or cosmetic condition of these vehicles after sale.
                  • ‘Sold with a warranted mileage’ – The car is being offered based on the report, which confirms the mileage through an independent check.

                  He told his followers: “We think we’ve been scammed not only once but possibly twice.

                  “Once by a customer who scammed somebody with their ID to buy a car but the second time quite possibly by the car provider.”

                  Mike explained how his One Automotive group had advertised a white VW Golf Mk7 GTD for just over £10,000.

                  An interested driver rang up and promptly offer to buy it and arranged a collection service to pick up the vehicle at Mike’s Leamington Spa base.

                  Mike admitted that before letting the vehicle go they ran various checks on the buyer’s personal information to process the sale.

                  Everything appeared to be legitimate and the courier then arrived to pick up the vehicle.

                  But later, Mike was contacted by his bank who revealed the person charged for the vehicle had disputed the sale.

                  He explained: “He’s been scammed by somebody who has stolen his ID and stolen his card details and used that to buy a car from me and James at One Automotive.”

                  Mike finished by offering a warning to anyone selling their car.
                  He said: “If you’re going to sell a car make sure the customer is there in person with ID and with a drivers’ license.

                  “Check the address, check where they live, and check everything.”

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                  ‘Katie Price’s BBL doctor nearly KILLED me’ – Self-styled celeb ‘beauty consultant’ charging women £2k for ops exposed

                  A MUM has told how she allegedly nearly died after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift from a self-styled celebrity “beauty consultant”.

                  Ricky Sawyer specialises in liquid BBLs, charging £2,000 for the dangerous procedure – with clients including Katie Price.

                  Woman in white shirt speaking.
                  Mum-of-two Joanne nearly died
                  Man in scrubs holding papers in a room.
                  Ricky Sawyer is a self-styled celebrity ‘beauty consultant’
                  Person looking at a suggestive image on their phone.
                  Joanne had spotted ads promising the perfect ‘hour-glass figure’

                  A BBC investigation has spoken to more than 30 women who claim to have been left with serious complications, including sepsis and necrosis (tissue death).

                  BBLs involve injecting dermal filler into buttocks to lift them and make them appear bigger.

                  It comes after Brit mum Alice Webb died in October last year following a botched procedure at a clinic in Gloucester.

                  One of Sawyer’s patients, mum-of-two Joanne, from south Wales, spotted an advert on Instagram promising an “hour-glass figure” and booked an appointment.

                  She travelled seven hours to his Essex clinic for the treatment, persuaded by his celebrity endorsements in the hopes of achieving a “peachy bum”.

                  However, as soon as she arrived she began having second thoughts, the BBC reports.

                  The postcode she was given led her into an industrial estate before she found a small door into a block of flats.

                  “I should have turned and ran,” she told BBC programme Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare.

                  She had already paid a £600 deposit before counting out the rest of the £2,000 in cash as she waited to begin the procedure.

                  Joanne was injected with a litre (1.8 pints) of filler and the pain was unbearable.

                  She said: “I felt dizzy, sick and like shaky. My legs didn’t even move properly. And that was all within a minute of him starting.

                  “I remember looking round and he had white gloves on that were full of blood.”

                  She added that by the end she was in “so much pain” and her bum was “completely disfigured”.

                  Joanne says she messaged Sawyer multiple times in the aftermath and he advised her to take antibiotics.

                  However, just days later she was blue lighted – “dripping with sweat and screaming” – to hospital with her temperature soaring.

                  Sepsis was spreading so quickly, initially doctors thought they would need to cut out a large section of her bum.

                  Joanne claims after messaging Sawyer to say she was in hospital, he blocked her on Instagram.

                  Katie Price at Lift Aesthetic; 500mls £1499.
                  Katie Price has previously promoted Sawyer
                  Woman with gray hat and long white hair standing in front of a red door.
                  Joanne had second thoughts as soon as she arrived
                  Man in scrubs sits in front of a window.
                  More than 30 people have spoken to the BBC claiming Sawyer botched their procedures

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                  Bianca Censori backlash over her sheer dress is ridiculous and misogynistic – I wonder if all the criticism is jealousy?

                  WHEN Bianca Censori dropped her fur coat to reveal a completely see-through mesh dress at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, she sparked a global barrage of abuse. 

                  Many onlookers claimed to be horrified by the flesh-flashing display and the model was swiftly kicked out of the A-list event – along with her proud husband Kanye West.

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                  Bianca Censori bared it all in a completely sheer dress at the Grammys[/caption]
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                  Bianca and Kanye have been together a long time and she has worn other outfits like this in the past, this is not a new thing for her
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                  Proud Kanye posted pictures of himself and Bianca on X[/caption]

                  But others are hailing Bianca, 30, as a feminist icon for daring to bare all.

                  Here, outspoken campaigner Patsy Stevenson passionately defends Bianca’s right to wear what she wants.

                  Patsy hit the headlines when she was pinned to the ground during a clash with cops at a vigil for Sarah Everard in 2021 – but was later awarded damages by the Met police who faced criticism for their heavy-handed approach. 

                  PATSY SAYS: I wish people would stop criticising women for their outfit choices.

                  This is a glamorous red carpet event and Bianca Censori looks absolutely gorgeous.

                  The backlash against her is ridiculous.

                  Bianca has a fantastic figure and should be allowed to wear whatever the hell she wants.

                  None of us should ever have the right to comment on any woman’s clothes or body.

                  I think that Bianca looks great but this outcry has become a judgement on her character too.

                  I expect she had gone through a thousand different outfits before deciding on this one, because she wanted to look her best on the red carpet.

                  And if she feels happy and comfortable in this one, then what an applaudable level of confidence she is showing.

                  I wonder if one reason for all the criticism is jealousy?

                  Because it is interesting to me how Bianca is being singled out for this criticism even though there were plenty of other women at the same event who also had a lot of flesh on display.

                  Paris Hilton also wore a sheer dress, and J-Lo’s dress was plunging at the back and front, yet they’re not facing anything like the same level of criticism.

                  The attitude of both men and women seems to be – how dare a woman wear such revealing outfits?

                  It is a form of misogyny when men think they can decide what a woman should and should not wear – but there is also a lack of women sticking up for other women here.

                  It is 100 per cent unfair.

                  And it feels to me like there is also some snobbery at play here because Bianca Censori is not considered an artist in the same way as someone like Lady Gaga who is allowed to wear all kinds of outrageous outfits and they are considered art?

                  The level of respect for so-called artists is higher.

                  Models don’t garner the same level of respect, which is a horrible stigma when of course they can be just as creative.

                  Lady Gaga performing at the Super Bowl LI halftime show.
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                  Why isn’t Bianca considered an artist like Lady Gaga?[/caption]
                  Paris Hilton at the Grammy Awards.
                  Paris Hilton also wore a sheer dress but she isn’t facing any criticism
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                  They often get a lot of backlash and are hounded for what they wear when in fact they have simply been put in an outfit by a designer.

                  But the human body can be a creative piece of art in itself, and the outfit becomes part of that expression.

                  There are long standing systemic issues in our society of people critiquing every aspect of women’s bodies – if a woman has large breasts and is showing cleavage that often becomes an issue that people want to comment on.

                  Large breasts are seen as more controversial somehow than small ones.

                  People tend not to comment as much on flatter chests.

                  Bianca Censori and Kanye West's relationship

                  Bianca Censori was born on January 5, 1995, in Melbourne, Australia

                  Before her current full-time job, the 30-year-old started a jewellery company called Nylons after leaving high school.

                  After working as a student architect for three years, she completed a master’s degree between 2019 and 2020 ahead of moving to Los Angeles.

                  In a radio interview, a childhood friend of Bianca’s claimed that Kanye slid into her DMs on Instagram, reportedly saying: “Come and work for me.”

                  The designer then moved to LA to join his company, Yeezy, as “head of architecture” – and has stayed in this role since November 2020.

                  WEDDING BELLS

                  In October 2023, The Daily Mail reported Kanye and Bianca wed on December 20, 2022.

                  The couple tied the knot under a “confidential marriage license” in the state of California.

                  The two wed in Palo Alto, California, according to the document.

                  The wedding came just one month after Kanye and Kim Kardashian finalized their divorce.

                  But distinguishing between breast sizes at all is absolutely ridiculous – they’re just body parts so it really is silly that people should be so obsessed with them like this.

                  It’s just as silly as policing every aspect of an outfit.

                  Why does it matter? Your outfit does not affect your decision making.

                  Bianca and Kanye have been together a long time and she has worn other outfits like this in the past, this is not a new thing for her.

                  If this is something that Bianca has chosen to wear, then great.

                  If it turns out that she had not made a conscious decision to wear this outfit then people have a right to be concerned.

                  But we’re basing that assumption off history.

                  We know that Kanye has a history of controlling behaviour, his ex wife Kim said on Keeping Up With The Kardashians that he would comment on her outfits, and it’s a conversation that needs to be had if Bianca is uncomfortable – but we do not know that.

                  Kanye West and Bianca Censori at Milan Fashion Week.
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                  The Bianca backlash proves large breasts are seen as more controversial somehow than small ones[/caption]
                  Kanye West and Bianca Censori walking hand-in-hand.
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                  It is a form of misogyny when men think they can decide what a woman should and should not wear[/caption]

                  If there is a level of coercive control then I hope she seeks help, but that has not been confirmed or denied by either of them.

                  I hope she has made this decision for herself, and that she feels happy and comfortable.

                  None of us know what went on behind the scenes.

                  But if the intention was to cause a stir then it’s Bianca – one and the critics – nil.

                  Bianca Censori’s naked red carpet stunt is all part of Kanye’s ‘weird, twisted game’... he parades her like a blow-up doll

                  By Polly Hudson

                  BIANCA Censori is an intelligent woman.

                  She has both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture, and was once a respected member of her profession.

                  Enter Kanye West.

                  Now she is reduced to being paraded around like some kind of blow up sex doll, risking being charged with indecent exposure.

                  What’s most concerning is that Bianca’s outfits have become increasingly risqué and revealing over time, exposing more and more of her body.

                  Surely being entirely naked is the climax of this warped performance piece, so where will Kanye go from here?

                  How will he top it for next time?

                  Demand that Bianca have some of her internal organs removed, and then make her display them on the red carpet, dripping with blood?

                  Although there were obviously more attention-grabbing aspects of her look on the Grammy’s red carpet last night, it was the expression on her face that was the most chilling.

                  Of course no-one really knows what the dynamic is between this couple, but all signs seem to point to Bianca being exploited, objectified, and coerced.

                  As she stood there, fully nude in front of the world, gasps of shock and bursts of laughter clearly audible from all around her, it felt like witnessing abuse – humiliation on a global stage.

                  The kind of situation where years from now, no-one will be able to understand why this was allowed to happen.

                  The cold disdain Kanye looked at her with, as she tried so desperately to please him, was extremely disturbing – especially as a lip reader has since revealed he told her to “drop her coat” and “make a scene”, suggesting rather than a pre-arranged stunt he ordered her to do it on the spot, and she instantly complied.

                  It worked for Britney – can somebody please start a Free Bianca movement?

                  Her family are said to be worried – duh – but they’re on the other side of the world, in Australia, and this is a grown woman of 30. It’s not like they can order her to come home and ground her when she gets there.

                  Kanye has tonnes of previous when it comes to controlling the outfits of the women he’s involved. 

                  His ex-wife Kim Kardashian revealed on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians that he told her she had “the worst style” when they started dating.

                  “Our whole trade-off was that if I got rid of my clothes, he’d fill up my closet. But now I’m freaking out. Like, I could literally cry,” she said.

                  He masterminded every aspect of her appearance, flying all the way to Paris for 24 hours in 2018 so he could re-style her after seeing paparazzi photos of her in an outfit he didn’t like.

                  Even after they broke up, he didn’t stop.

                  Distraught Kim explained on her reality show that when she started dressing herself post split, Kanye called her and told her that her career was over after seeing one of the looks she put together on her own.  

                  Kim has stopped discussing her erratic ex, because they share four children.

                  But the woman he dated for two months after they broke up, Julia Fox, has written about him in her book Down The Drain, and pulls no punches.

                  She details how she felt like “a prop” and a “show monkey” being used for “a publicity stunt”, which certainly sounds familiar.

                   She also wrote that it felt like a ‘weird, twisted game’ that left her feeling ‘used’ and ‘dirty’.

                  Julia now says, “I regret that relationship so much. I hate it! It was only a few weeks but enough to last me a lifetime. I was in probably the most uncomfortable position in my life and that’s saying a lot.”

                  Last January Kanye attended a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony and was directly asked  by a reporter, “if Bianca has her free will. Some people are saying that you’re controlling her.”

                  West snatched the journalist’s phone, ranting “Why do you feel like it’s okay? I’m a human being… Ask me about my wife, talking about if she’s got free will? Are you crazy? Are you insane?… I’m a legend, do you understand that?… Was that a dumbass, disrespectful question to come ask a grown-ass superhero?”

                  And what does the woman at the centre of this storm think? How does she respond to allegations that she is being manipulated and dominated?

                  Hard to say.

                  I have never heard Bianca Censori say a single word. Have you?

                  Sadly in this case, it’s hard not to conclude that her silence speaks volumes.

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