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Beyonce announces UK dates for Cowboy Carter tour – here’s how you can get tickets

BEYONCE has confirmed four huge shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

The Single Ladies superstar will kick off a mini residency at the North London stadium on June 5, 7, 10 and 12.

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour promotional image.
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Beyonce has announced her UK tour dates[/caption]

She will then play three more dates at the 62,000 seater venue.
The shows will be part of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour in support of her eighth studio album Cowboy Cater.

There will be multiple presales ahead of the general on-sale. The general on-sale will take place starting Friday, February 14 at 12pm local time at beyonce.com.

Mastercard cardholders also have special access to Presale tickets in London & Paris. Mastercard Presale starts February 12 at 12pm and ends February 13 at 11am.

This can be accessed at  priceless.com/music .

There is also a separate presale known as the BeyHive presale, which starts at February 11 at 12pm and ends the following day, February 12 at 11am.

Fans can sign up for this presale from now until February 6 at 12pm UK time at livemu.sc/beyonce for both her U.S. + UK shows .

The album, which includes mega hit Texas Hold Em, hit No 1 when it was released last year.

Beyonce last played the stadium in May 2023

The Sun first exclusively revealed Beyonce would be announcing a run of tour dates in the UK back in September.

We reported that she would go head-to-head with Oasis for ticket sales – with millions of fans expected to rush to get seats to the shows.

A music source told us at the time: “Beyoncé is about to raise the roof. The demand for tickets will be just like Oasis’ and will rival the rush of fans to get their hands on a seat.

“2025 is going to be an incredible year for live music.”

Last year, Beyoncé’s eight-date UK stadium tour helped boost the economy by £8billion, with billions more set to come next year thanks to fans splashing cash on travel, hotels and eating out.

A source added: “Oasis and Beyoncé are top tier and demand for tickets will be fierce. Over seven million people tried to get Oasis tickets — and Beyoncé’s fans will be out in force too.

“This summer, major artists like Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Usher and Sabrina Carpenter are booked to play UK arena shows too.

“The boost to the economy is going to be phenomenal. This is what the public needs right now — something to look forward to.”

Catherine Shuttleworth, chief executive at marketing consultancy Savvy, said: “Cities fight to have Beyoncé playing because she sparks a huge influx of visitors ready to spend.

“Her tours boost hotels and restaurants and even salons as people want to look their best.”

Iconic rock star Steven Tyler made his comeback tonight at his Grammys fundraising event Janie’s Fund at The Palladium, LA.

He had retired from singing it was thought after they canceled their final tour.

It is the first time he has sung publicly.

As well as the huge UK shows, Beyonce will also play multiple dates in Paris,France.

She will also play seven cities across America including Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas.


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Virgin Media customers receive free TV upgrade after closure of popular channel is announced – check your emails now

VIRGIN Media customers should check their emails for a bittersweet TV upgrade in light of a major channel’s imminent closure.

Last week, Eurosport announced that it will disappear from UK screens at the end of February after 35 years on-air.

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Virgin Media customers should check their emails
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Some customers being offered TNT Sports at no extra cost[/caption]

Fans have been left in despair about the future of free-to-air sport, with Eurosport home to tennis, the Tour de France, winter sports and more.

Much of the content is expected to move to TNT Sports channels, which is owned by the same company, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

However, TNT packages for Virgin Media and Sky customers cost £30 per month.

To soften the blow, selected Virgin Media customers who regularly watch Eurosport are being offered TNT Sports at no extra cost, the firm has confirmed to The Sun.

The offer is being issued for the remainder of the customer’s contract – after that, they will have to pay full price.

Customers have reported already receiving an email alerting them of the upgrade, so others should also check.

“Following Warner Bro Discovery’s decision to stop broadcasting Eurosport channels in the UK from later this month, in cases where we know customers regularly view Eurosport content, we will provide access to TNT Sports for the remainder of their contract at no extra cost,” a Virgin rep told The Sun.

“We have already contacted these customers to advise them of the channel closure and of the options available to them to continue to access Eurosport content.”

Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will cease broadcasting on February 28.

The channel will continue to exist in other markets outside of the UK.

Some content will be moved to WBD’s free channel Quest.

Quest will air every MotoGP Sprint race, as well as a new weekly cycling show, highlights of the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a España.

WBD Sports Europe chief Scott Young has said “parts” of the Tour de France will be shown on Quest too.

The changes won’t impact the Olympics, with WBD set to continue sharing the rights with the BBC going forward.

Even more changes expected soon

Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun

Broadcasting is going through an almighty shift at the moment with the push toward streaming at a key point.

Despite this latest move, Discovery+’s days are likely numbered.

The streaming service has closed in several countries already to make way for a replacement, Max, bringing HBO and Discovery content under one roof.

The UK is one of the few big markets where Max hasn’t launched yet because of existing agreements with Sky, allowing Sky Atlantic to air big HBO-made hits like Game of Thrones and The White Lotus.

But the pair recently announced a new deal that will pave the way for Max’s launch in the UK early 2026 as a standalone app, while Sky customers will get access at no extra cost.

So expect even bigger changes in the TV and streaming world next year.

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David Tennant reveals he was born with a rare disorder as he opens up on condition for the first time

David Tennant in a patterned jacket.

DAVID Tennant has confirmed for the first time that he was born with a rare genetic disorder. 

The 53-year-old actor opened up on the condition after speculation from fans started circulating online. 

David Tennant at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024.
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The actor has revealed he has six toes[/caption]
David Tennant and Georgia Tennant at the Olivier Awards.
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David celebrated his 13th anniversary with wife Georgia in December[/caption]

In particular, a group of die hard fans on Reddit had grown to believe that he had an extra toe on one of his feet. 

Speaking to Metro.co.uk, David actually confirmed that he did, in fact, have six toes on his right foot, explaining it was “sort of like a nubbin”.  

When asked if people knew that, he joked back: “Well, they do now.” 

The revelation comes as the actor prepares to return to the BAFTAs as host for a second year in a row. 

“It was a slightly mad thing to be asked to do, not something I ever aspired to or imagined would come my way,” he said of taking on presenting duties,

“When you’re standing on that stage looking out at all the most famous people in the world, you just think ‘How did I end up doing this?'”

David joked that he had a “free pass” when standing on the Bafta stage as “noone thinks he’ll be any good” as a host.

The Scottish star is preparing for another busy year at work as well, with the return of the raunchy rompfest Rivals as well as the final installment of Good Omens with Michael Sheen. 

In December, the actor celebrated his 13th anniversary with wife Georgia, whom he met on the set of Doctor Who. 

Georgia is the daughter of Peter Davison, who played the fifth regeneration of The Doctor, and appeared as a leading character in a 2008 episode, The Doctor’s Daughter.

In a twist of fate, David was starring as the titular character at that time – the tenth regeneration.

The couple married in 2011, and together they have five children. 

Ty, 21, is following in their parents’ footsteps as an actor, most recently appearing as a young Aegon Targaryen in smash-hit House Of The Dragon. 

Georgia had Ty in a previous relationship, with David officially adopting him shortly after they were married. 

They also have another son, 10-year-old Wilfred, as well as daughters Olive, 12, Doris, 8, and four-year-old Birdie. 

What is polydactyly?

Polydactyly is a condition when a baby is born with digits – either fingers or toes.

According to Hopkins Medicine, this tends to only occur on one hand or foot, and is not normally fully formed or functional.

While it is a rare condition, it is the most common form of congenital limb difference.

Though its cause is not officially known, in some cases it is seen to be genetic, with members of the same family having polydactyly.

Treatment for polydactyly often takes place when a child is still in their infancy, around the age of one or two, and would be the removal of the extra extremity.

However, depending on size, and how formed it is – with skin, tissue and bone all being a factor – some opt to leave it, and it places no extra burden on the body besides a cosmetic one.

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The star is famed for his role in Doctor Who[/caption]
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The actor has a busy year ahead with the return of Rivals and the finale of Good Omens[/caption]
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Shoppers flock to Home Bargains as celeb favourite skincare brand scans for £3.50 instead of £15

KEEPING on top of your skincare regime can be time consuming, not to mention pricey.

But bargain hunters have tracked down a cult beauty product with an incredible £11.50 saving.

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Scarlett Johansson is a fan of the brand

A range of skin care essentials from top brand The Inkey List – which is a favourite with celebs – have gone on sale at Home Bargains for just £3.49.

Posting on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, which has 2.6million followers, an eagle-eyed shopper said: “The Inkey List £3.49 At Home Bargains.”

And the label reveals this is a massive saving on the £14.99 recommended retail price.

The post racked up more than 800 likes and nearly 1,000 of comments as people were stunned by the bargain.

Among the products on offer are Fulvic Acid Cleanser, which helps to brighten skin and gently remove make-up, Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser, which hydrates skin, and Tranexamic Acid Serum, which smooths out uneven skin.

Meanwhile, Supersolutions Express Oil, which improves texture, is also on sale alongside Q10 and Retinol serums, which both target signs of ageing.

Shoppers took to social media, stunned by the incredible buys.

One said: “This is simple and effective skincare, usually fairly reasonable but these are really good prices.”

Another gushed: “This stuff is fantastic.”

While another was stunned by the price-tag, saying: “Look at this price!”

And one mum was gutted she’d already bought elsewhere, commenting: “I’ve just spent £50 buying this for my daughter from the makers! “

The beauty brand was founded in 2018 in a bid to simplify skincare and help people understand their needs.

They make sure quality is prioritised but also try to make the goods as affordable as possible – and they’re even more pocket-friendly now with the Home Bargains buy.

A number of top Hollywood celebs have said they swear by The Inkey List products.

Scarlett Johansson is apparently a fan of the brand’s  Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Meanwhile, the ever youthful Reese Witherspoon preps her face with a number of the Inkey List’s potions including the Q10 Serum and Caffeine Eye Cream.

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A TikTok viral 10p Botox tip is a load of rubbish – it won’t make you look 10 years younger overnight

A POPULAR anti-ageing method has been debunked by a medical professional.

The cosmetic dermatology and aesthetics specialist shared the truth behind the viral hack.

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Dr Nora, who specialises in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetics, debunked a popular skincare step
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Speaking on The School Runway podcast, Dr. Nora explained the myth behind the beauty technique.

When asked by hosts Bronagh and Cara about the concept of face taping, she revealed why it isn’t the miracle solution most people think it is.

In fact, it only works as a preventative method rather than an age reversing step.

Dr. Nora described the supposed science behind face taping as “a load of rubbish.”

Instead, she recommended using steps such as facial massaging to help boost your skin’s elasticity.

“[People] do Gua Sha and lymphatic drainage, which is amazing for circulation,” she explained.

The medical expert added that these techniques help to “reduce fine lines and wrinkles.”

She also swears by FaceGym, which involves stimulating the facial muscles to temporarily improve tone and make the skin appear plumper.

“I try to do a couple of Face Gyms every now and then because I’m someone who retains water and my face does get puffy,” she said.

“Especially if I’ve eaten a lot of salt or been out drinking or partying because I haven’t slept very well.”

Dr. Nora explained that these activities “really show” on her face.

“So lymphatic drainage is important for genuine contouring and definition and maintaining that elasticity in your face,” she explained.

On the other hand, she explained why face taping is not a solution to existing fine lines or wrinkles.

“I guess if you’re going to sleep and you’re rubbing your face on a pillow, over time and over the years, you are going to develop fine lines and wrinkles on the sides that you sleep on,” she said.

“However, face taping is not going to make you look 10 years younger, which I think some people are trying to claim it does.”

Biggest skincare trends for 2025

Face The Future’s Head of Clinic, Kimberley Medd, shared the five skincare trends predicted to take off in 2025.

1. Exosomes 

Exosomes are the buzzword for 2025, taking advanced skin regeneration to new heights. These micro-messengers signal skin cells to repair damage, boost collagen, and accelerate recovery, and they’re a gamechanger for targeting ageing.

2. Streamlined Skincare

The age of 12-step routines is fading as consumers shift to more intentional, multi-functional products. Streamlining skincare not only saves time but also reduces the risk of overloading your skin. In 2025, we’ll see a rise in hybrid products that combine active ingredients for simplified, effective results.

3. Vegan Collagen 

Plant-based collagen will dominate the skincare world this year, providing a sustainable, ethical alternative to traditional animal-derived collagen. Expect vegan collagen in everything from moisturisers to serums.

4. The Rise Of AI

AI is revolutionising the beauty landscape, making it possible for consumers to get truly personalised skincare solutions. In 2025, we predict a dramatic shift towards AI-powered tools that help people understand their skin on a deeper level.

5. Hair Loss Solutions – 

Hair loss is an issue that affects more men than we often realise, and it’s no longer just something we’re talking about behind closed doors. This year, expect to see a continued rise in demand for treatments that not only tackle hair loss but also nurture overall scalp health.

Bronagh and Cara also brought up the idea of sleeping with your mouth taped.

While Dr. Nora had never heard of the concept before she disputed the description the hosts gave her.

“So it helps with your circulation because you’re breathing through your nose, you’re not breathing through your mouth,” Bronagh said.

“They’re saying as well that it helps with contouring your cheeks in because they’re not [puffing out] when you’re asleep.”

Dr. Nora confirmed that their is no science to back this claim.

You can purchase 18 pieces of face tape is available for as little as £1.51 from Temu.

Dr. Nora, Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetics, London & Kent.
Dr Nora revealed that taping your face will not help you look 10 years younger overnight
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Iran spy Daniel Khalife who fled jail while clinging to bottom of van before going on 4-day spending spree is jailed

A FORMER soldier who spied for Iran before escaping from Wandsworth prison under a food van has been jailed.

Daniel Khalife cost police more than £250,000 in overtime in a mammoth manhunt involving 150 officers when he fled jail.

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Daniel Khalife has been jailed for spying for Iran[/caption]
CCTV footage of Daniel Khalife escaping from prison.
While he was in jail, he fled while working in the prison kitchen
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Trucks and other vehicles in a narrow street.
He clung to the underside of a food truck to make his escape

The 23-year-old had been held on remand for spying charges after he contacted Iranian security service members within just one month of joining the Royal Corps of Signals.

Former soldier Khalife used fake email addresses for the espionage and sent details about SAS and SBS personnel to his handlers.

The “attention seeker” has now been jailed for 14 years and three months after being convicted of spying for Iran and escaping from Wandsworth.

Khalife left material in public locations in exchange for cash in an old-fashioned spy tactic known as the “dead drop”.

His first payment of £1,500 was left in a dog poo bag for him to collect in August 2019.

Khalife also made a second £1,000 cash pick-up from Kensal Green Cemetery in October 2021.

While being held at HMP Wandsworth for his crimes, Khalife used bed sheets to strap himself to the underside of a food delivery truck.

Footage showed him leaving his cell on September 6 last year as he pulled a catering trolley for his kitchen duty shift.

A white Mercedes sprinter van was then seen parked outside the Category B prison in South West London.

As it pulls away, Khalife was left holding on to the underside using the makeshift sling.

He then “pencil rolled” away from the lorry before heading on a shopping spree across London, Woolwich Crown Court was told.

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The makeshift sling Khalife used to escape
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CCTV image of Daniel Khalife in a newsagent.
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He went on a shopping spree after fleeing[/caption]
CCTV image of Daniel Khalife in a McDonald's.
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Footage showed him buying a coffee in McDonald’s after changing his clothes[/caption]

A huge nationwide hunt was launched amid fears Khalife had fled to Iran.

Khalife was eventually arrested four days after he fled prison on the footpath of the Grand Union Canal in Northolt, West London.

In this time, he had picked up a baseball cap from a Mountain Warehouse and was captured strolling leisurely through Richmond.

The soldier managed to change his wardrobe multiple times while on the loose and even brazenly purchased a newspaper that had a front page story about his escape.

During a police interview, the former soldier said he “f***ed up” his body underneath the truck.

He also said he did not realise how “unbelievably dangerous” it was until the vehicle turned on to a main road where the speed limit increased.

Asked why he had allegedly escaped, Khalife replied: “Can’t tell you.

“There’s a reason why I was so calm when the officer arrested me.

“I could have jumped in the water, I could have f***ed him up.

“Everything’s gone to plan.”

The former squaddie, who was brought up in Kingston, South West London, by his Iranian mum, joined the Army in September 2018 – two weeks before his 17th birthday.

But prosecutor Mark Heywood KC said he had “no real intention to simply get his head down” and instead his motives moved towards espionage.

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Khalife was arrested after four days on the run[/caption]

In April 2019, Khalife first made contact with Iran – just weeks after he passed his security clearance.

Messages showed by August 2020, he was willing to gather information “to order, for as long as they wanted” while posted with the 16th Signal Regiment in Stafford.

He told a contact saved as David Smith: “I need to go to your supervisor and ask what specific regiment or sector you’re interested in.”

That same month, he travelled to Istanbul on instructions from David Smith, who told him to disguise the trip as a holiday.

Khalife used Telegram to indicate he had left a package for his handlers, the court heard.

Mr Heywood said Khalife’s plan was to go from Turkey to Iran but he did not cross the border.

He was posted to Fort Hood in Texas between February and April 2021 and stayed in contact with his Iranian handlers.

The court heard he took a series of screenshots of systems marked “Secret” – including a password record sheet.

In April that year, Khalife was granted the second highest level of Nato security, one below “cosmic top secret”.

Just two months later, he took a photo of a handwritten list of 15 soldiers – including some serving in the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS).

At one point, Khalife contacted MI6 saying he wanted to be a “double agent” and later told police his contact with the Iranians was all a double bluff, the court was told.

Khalife is a buffoon - so how did he get away with his spying for two years?

By Mike Sullivan, Crime Editor

In a rare moment of self-awareness, Daniel Khalife admitted in court he had behaved like an idiot.

Unfortunately, he proved to be a useful idiot for Iran and an embarrassment to British intelligence, police, the Army and particularly the prison service.

Khalife maintained that while he had offered to spy for Iran, in reality he was acting from misguided patriotism and wanted to be a double agent.

His stated ambition was to be James Bond – though his lawyer dismissed Khalife’s efforts as more “Scooby-Doo” than “007.”

This contrasts with the opinion of Met Commander Dominic Murphy, who says Khalife caused significant damage to national security.

If so, then why was Khalife left on bail for a year after his initial arrest over spying claims?

Khalife brought that on himself after getting in touch with MI5 and MI6 to reveal he was in communication with Iranian agents.

His first attempt to contact MI5 failed as their public alert line was only open from 9 to 5!

Even when he was arrested two months later, the Army still allowed him to remain in post with the Signals corps until he went AWOL a year later.

He was finally charged after being captured three weeks later living in a van six miles from his base. Hardly public enemy number one.

Most of the material Khalife handed over to his Iranian handler was already in the public domain or fabricated.

But he did shamefully pass on details of SAS and SBS personnel and he also travelled to Istanbul to meet with enemy agents.

What he handed over to them there is unlikely to ever be known though it’s unlikely he would have gone empty-handed.

Khalife deserves to be jailed for the abuse of his position alone.

But I hope the judge does not decide to take the best years of his life away.

Khalife is arrogant, egotistical and grossly irresponsible – but he is no Kim Philby.

It makes it all the more concerning how such a buffoon was able to hand over material to Iranians for two years undetected.

Khalife was clearly psychologically unfit to have ever been allowed in the Army in the first place.

Yet even when he was flagged up as a security risk, it appears the rogue soldier was not taken seriously by the authorities.

Serious questions now need to be asked over how that was allowed to happen to ensure nothing like it occurs again.

In his evidence, he claimed he was a “patriot”, adding: “I wasn’t thinking very straight.

“To be honest with you I was thinking I could be James Bond or something, like an idiot.”

His own lawyer Gul Nawaz Hussain KC claimed his “hapless” double agent plot was more “Scooby-Doo” than “007”.

Khalife was convicted of breaching the Official Secrets Act and Terrorism Act. He pleaded guilty to escaping from Wandsworth.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of Scotland Yard’s SO15, which investigates state threats branded Khalife “the ultimate Walter Mitty character” following the verdict.

He added: “I think he probably enjoyed the thrill of the deception throughout.

“It’s impossible to disentangle his ego, the fantasy life that he created for himself, the money that he earned, his allegiance in whatever form it might be to Iran and his lack of consideration for the damage he was doing here.”

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