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​​Usher’s shocking revelations about living with Diddy at age 13 resurface Am old interview clip featuring R&B singer Usher has resurfaced amid federal raids on the homes of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs – who is facing multiple accusations of sexual abuse. The clip shows the now 45-year-old’s candid recollections of his time living with Diddy, 54, at the age of 13, shedding light on a world of hedonism and shady sexual practices. Diddy, widely credited for nurturing up-and-coming talents like Usher, played a pivotal role in shaping the singer’s early career. Following a record deal with LA Reid, Usher…

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse keep low profile on park stroll with newborn baby Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson broke cover and took a very low-key stroll in Los Angeles after reports the actress had given birth. The Twilight star and his fiancée keep their life incredibly private so have not confirmed speculation about the birth of their child, let alone revealed any baby names. However, after months of Suki’s baby bump flaunting outfits, they were seen pushing a newborn in a pram around LA, joined by a woman believed to be a nanny. The couple have been fairly quiet…

Gareth Southgate explains why Cole Palmer did not play against Belgium and insists he is still in Euro 2024 contention Gareth Southgate says Cole Palmer is still in with a good chance of making England’s Euro 2024 squad and only missed out on minutes this week due to a minor injury. The Chelsea star, who has been the west London club’s standout player this season, was not included in the matchday squad against Brazil on Saturday but Southgate had hoped he would be available against Belgium. Although Palmer was on the bench on Tuesday evening, he did not get onto…

Keyhole surgery could save Andy Murray’s farewell summer plans but Martina Navratilova thinks it’s all over Keyhole surgery could save Andy Murray’s hopes of a farewell tour before retirement this summer but Martina Navratilova thinks he might be finished. Murray may be ruled out for up to 12 months after suffering a major ankle injury at the Miami Open in a devastating blow to his plans of a send-off. The 36-year-old, a two-time Wimbledon champion, former world No.1 and double Olympic Gold medallist, is widely expected to hang up his racket in 2024. It was thought that would come after…

Novak Djokovic announces split with coach Goran Ivanisevic ahead of French Open Novak Djokovic has confirmed he has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after six years with the former Wimbledon champion. Ivanisevic took over as Djokovic’s coach in 2018 and helped to transform the Serbian’s serve. During his time with Ivanisevic, Djokovic doubled his Grand Slam total from 12 to 24 titles. But the Serbian’s decline has been apparent this season, with Djokovic losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open and crashing out of Indian Wells to Luca Nardi.

Alan Shearer says Marcus Rashford’s place in the England squad for Euro 2024 is under threat Alan Shearer feels Marcus Rashford’s place in England’s Euro 2024 squad is under significant threat, though Manchester United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo has played himself into contention. The Three Lions followed up a defeat against Brazil with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Belgium on Tuesday evening, rescuing a draw in the 95th minute thanks to Jude Bellingham. Rashford was an unused substitute against Belgium and only played 15 minutes against Brazil, and Shearer feels he could be one of several high-profile omissions Gareth Southgate will…

Former England captain Steph Houghton to retire at the end of the season Manchester City defender Steph Houghton, formerly the captain of England, has announced that she is set to hang up her boots at the end of the current Women’s Super League campaign. Houghton, 35, was handed her senior England debut in 2007 and went on to make 121 appearances for the Lionesses, last featuring for her country three years ago. The veteran centre-back, who turns 36 next month, is also City’s all-time record appearance holder and has helped the side win eight pieces of silverware since her arrival…

Mercedes boss reveals Carlos Sainz is on their shortlist to replace Lewis Hamilton Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has name-checked Carlos Sainz as one of the drivers they are looking at to replace Sir Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Hamilton is leaving Mercedes after 11 successful years at the end of the season to fulfil a childhood dream of driving for Ferrari. He’ll be partnered with Charles Leclerc, therefore replacing Sainz who is now arguably Formula 1’s most lucrative free agent. The Spaniard’s stock has risen considerably after a fantastic start to 2024, finishing third in Bahrain before missing the Saudi Arabian…

Jake Paul hits out at ‘jealous’ Conor McGregor after UFC star questions his fight with Mike Tyson Jake Paul has hit back at Conor McGregor after the UFC legend questioned whether there was any interest in his upcoming bout with Mike Tyson, claiming the event will be ‘the biggest fight the world will ever see’. A stunning announcement earlier this month confirmed that heavyweight icon Tyson, 57, would be coming out of retirement to enter the ring with YouTube sensation Paul, 27, a fighter 30 years his junior. The spectacle, scheduled to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington,…

Front page summary The Guardian – Outrage over record discharges of sewage into rivers and seas The Guardian reports that water companies are under fire after it emerged raw sewage was discharged into Britain’s rivers and seas for more than 3.6 million hours last year. University of Cambridge rowers training on the River Thames have been warned not to enter the water after Saturday’s boat race against the University of Oxford over E. coli fears. The paper focuses on “outrage” over record discharges of sewage. It quotes Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calling for the scandal to be declared a national environmental…