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A photo of Liam Payne heading up to his Argentina hotel room is believed to be the last time the One Direction was spotted alive before plunging to his death from a third-floor balcony, a new report says.The 31-year-old singer was captured on surveillance cameras going into an elevator the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, local network America TV reported.The chilling final image, which was aired by the outlet, showed Payne wearing a white sleeveless top with his arm tattoos visible.It wasn’t immediately clear when the snap was taken.The photo surfaced as medical officials revealed the British star fractured his skull and died instantly when he fell from his hotel balcony.“Based on what the team saw, there was apparently a cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death,” Buenos Aires emergency services chief, Alberto Crescenti, said.“The team could do absolutely nothing. There was no resuscitation because it was confirmed that he had died.

One Direction star Liam Payne once freaked out fans by dangerously posing on a 34-floor high building ledge — a decade before he tragically plunged to his death from a hotel balcony.The haunting photo resurfaced after the 31-year-old fractured his skull and died instantly when he fell from his third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina late Wednesday.The chilling balcony stunt horrified One Direction devotees so much at the time that Payne was forced to issue a groveling apology, saying “it was a stupid and irresponsible thing to do.”The years-old photo showed Payne, then 20, balancing on the ledge of an apartment building in London in 2014.The snap, taken the same night of bandmate Zayn Malik’s 21st birthday, was shared online by one of Payne’s friends.It was quickly deleted, though, after sparking concern among One Direction fans.“Can you stop giving us heart attacks? You’re not really Batman babe,” one tweeted at the time, while another wrote, “That photo of @Real_Liam_Payneon that balcony really gave me a mini heart attack … please don’t do that again!”

plunged from his third-floor hotel balcony in Argentina, medical officials said Thursday as they revealed the singer’s cause of death.First responders had rushed to the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires after receiving a an emergency call from the frantic manager late Wednesday but there was nothing they could do to save him, according to Buenos Aires emergency services chief, Alberto Crescenti. “Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life,” the top medic said, according to La Nacion.

receiving an emergency call from the frantic manager late Wednesday but there was nothing they could do to save him, Buenos Aires emergency services chief, Alberto Crescenti said.“Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life,” the top medic said, according to La Nacion.“Based on what the team saw, there was apparently a cranial fracture and extremely serious injuries that led to his immediate death.”He added: “The team could do absolutely nothing. There was no resuscitation because it was confirmed that he had died.

died on Wednesday after falling several stories from a hotel balcony in Argentina.“Just a boy…” Anne Twist wrote about the late 31-year-old on Instagram alongside a photo of a broken heart.Twist and Payne met when he and her son rose to fame together after appearing on The X-Factor UK in 2010.The two had originally auditioned solo, but the judges put Payne, Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson together to form One Direction.

Britain’s Got Talent has been cancelled today (October 17) following the death of Liam Payne.The former One Direction member and The X Factor contestant tragically died last night (October 16), after reportedly falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina. CNN has since confirmed the British singer’s death via a statement from local authorities.

Nandi Bushell has performed her cover of Foo Fighters‘ ‘Learn To Fly’ with drumsticks given to her by the late Taylor Hawkins – watch it down below.Bushell originally performed ‘Learn To Fly’ at the drummer’s tribute concert, following his death aged 50 in 2022.Now, 14-year-old Bushell has reprised her cover the Foo Fighters classic – with drumsticks given to her by Hawkins himself at their 2021 meeting. Hawkins gifted the drumsticks to Bushell at the Foo Fighters’ LA show, where she joined them for a performance of ‘Everlong’.In her new cover for Drumeo, Bushell reflected on that fateful performance, calling Hawkins “amazing”.

Muse’s Chris Wolstenholme has launched a new band called Chromes and dropped two new singles – check them out below.The project and new singles by the band were first shared earlier this year, when the musician created new social media platforms for the group and dropped hints to fans about his new venture.While Wolstenholme is best recognised as bassist and backing vocalist for Muse – and has gone on to take on various roles as a producer – this new endeavour sees him take on the role of frontman. For ‘Imaginary World’, he creates a straightforward rock anthem that seems to make a nod to the same energy and upbeat riffs seen in pop-punk classics.“Tired of these highs / So I’m not going back, I’m all out of whack / Fighting to be free/ Crying to leave and this newfound love,” he sings, before the song drops down ahead of the chorus: “I’m living in an imaginary world / Stay close because I’m loving every word / Find me in my imaginary world / Locked in, there is no other way to turn.”‘The Good Life’, on the other hand, is a much more sombre track.

Liam Gallagher has remarked on the tragic death of Liam Payne.The former One Direction member reportedly fell to his death yesterday (October 16) at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. CNN has since confirmed the British singer’s death via a statement from local authorities.

Running towards me like over-excited puppies, One Direction were brimming with happiness and the thought of what lay ahead of them. It was early 2011 and they'd just come third on The X Factor, behind winner Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson in second place. But everyone knew they were the standout stars of the show – and as editor of a popular teen pop magazine, my postbag and email inbox was already full of excited messages from fans.

One Direction's Liam Payne tragically passed away at the young age of 31 after a shocking fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The devastating news was delivered to BBC Breakfast viewers by Naga Munchetty and Ben Thompson on Thursday (October 17) morning, where they were joined by BBC's Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall to reflect on the star's career.

Liam Payne was seen supporting his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan, just days before he tragically died at the age of 31. On Wednesday, 16 October, it was revealed that the What Makes You Beautiful singer had died in Buenos Aires after falling from a hotel balcony. Prior to his sad passing, Liam had been in South America with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.

With only a few paydays left until Christmas, it's time to start thinking about your festive shopping.To help you get the most bang for your buck, now is the perfect time to snap up some early Christmas deals, like this stunning silver and pink Emporio Armani Gianni Watch, which has had a whopping £200 knocked off its price. Wowcher shoppers can currently bag a 67% discount on the wristwatch, which has been slashed from its original price of £299.99 to just £99 in a flash sale on the deals site.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne 'died instantly' from injuries that included a skull fracture following a fall from a third floor hotel balcony at the Hotel Casa Sur in Palermo, it has been reported. Buenos Aires emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti spoke to The Sun, stating: “Our role was to head there quickly, give medical attention, and try to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life.

Liam Payne, who tragically died on Wednesday 16 October, gave fans a rare glimpse into his life as a father to his seven year old son Bear earlier this year.The singer, who was notoriously private about his family life, shared an adorable photo of Bear on Instagram back in May. In the snap, Bear can be seen looking at a huge poster of his dad while wearing a yellow coat.The caption read: "I want to be on a billboard one day Daddy." Last year, Bear's mum, Cheryl, opened up about their decision to co-parent Bear following their split just after his first birthday. Cheryl and Liam always kept their son Bear out of the spotlight, but it seems he's now aware of his parents' fame.

Liam Payne's family are reportedly "devastated" following his tragic passing, according to a family member. His parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, were spotted leaving their Wolverhampton home in the middle of the night as news of the 31 year old's death reached them.The curtains at the family home in Codsall remained closed this morning. A relative who answered the door told reporters: "We're obviously devastated at the news but we don't want to comment." Neighbours said that the couple left around midnight, while two women, thought to be Liam's sisters, were seen entering the house at 9am, reports the Mirror.

It's fair to say Marks and Spencer are killing it this year on the fashion front! As if we couldn't adore them any more after their fabulous Sienna Miller collaboration in the summer, they've now teamed up with British designer Bella Freud for a new collection that might just be the answer to all our autumn/winter wardrobe prayers. If you're on a mission to perfect your elevated basics game this season, then this latest range from the high-street giant has got you covered, with everything from figure-hugging jeans and silky shirts to those fun, quirky knits that Bella is famous for.

Marks and Spencer, the high street retail giant, is making waves with its latest 'colour of the season' launch for clothing, setting a trend that's been eagerly picked up by other retailers such as New Look, who are also showcasing a range of items in this vibrant, autumnal hue.The colour in question? A deep, dark red known as 'oxblood', which is absolutely spot on for nailing that chic autumn vibe. Keen to see what MandS has on offer, I've had a good rummage through their website and picked out five fab finds in this stunning shade. Whether you're after bags, jumpers, or shoes, there's a treasure trove of choices in this lovely colour.

Rebecca Ferguson is among the famous faces paying tribute to the late singer Liam Payne, and has called out “exploitation and profiteering of young stars” in her statement.According to outlets including Reuters and GMA News, the death of the former One Direction singer was announced via Buenos Aires local newspaper La Nacion. The report shared that Payne fell from the third floor of an Argentine hotel.CNN has since confirmed the British singer’s death via a statement from local authorities.

Martin Scorsese is set to direct the filming of a tribute concert in honour of The Band‘s Robbie Robertson.Robertson died in August 2023, aged 80, and previously Scorsese documented The Band’s farewell show in The Last Waltz, which was released in 1978 and is widely considered an all-time classic music documentary.He scored several of Scorsese’s films, including Raging Bull, Casino, The Wolf Of Wall Street The Irishman and Killers Of The Flower Moon.Now, it has been confirmed that Scorsese will direct the ‘Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration Of Robbie Robertson’ tribute concert, which is due to take place at LA’s Kia Forum tonight (October 17), for a future release.Scorsese will also serve as one of the executive producers of the concert, along with Jared Levine, Keith Wortman and Scooter Weintraub, reports Variety.Among the artists expected to perform at the show are Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, U2 producer Daniel Lanois, Mavis Staples, Margo Price, My Morning Jacket‘s Jim James, Trey Anastasio, Eric Church, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Bobby Weir and Lucinda Williams.The house band will also feature Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins and the Levee Horns.You can find further information on the concert here and tickets can be purchased here.The format in which a film of the Robertson concert might come out has not yet been revealed.Meanwhile, Scorsese is also producing a new Beatles documentary coming to Disney+ next month.The film, titled Beatles ’64, is set to arrive exclusively on the streaming platform on

In the days before Liam Payne’s sudden death, his girlfriend Kate Cassidy posted one of his final photos, accompanied by a heartfelt message.

Lorraine Kelly couldn't hide her emotions as she spoke candidly about Liam Payne's tragic death. The former One Direction member, who died at 31 after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony, is survived by his son.

Angela Rayner is among several Cabinet ministers who have written to Keir Starmer with concerns about spending cuts in the Budget, according to reports.

Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, tragically passed away on Wednesday at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony in a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Liam Payne's death has been confirmed following a tragic fall from the balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

Britain's Got Talent has suspended filming following the tragic passing of Liam Payne at the age of just 31-years-old.

Liam Payne have been published.The former One Direction member tragically died last night (October 16) aged 31, after reportedly falling from the third floor of an Argentine hotel. CNN has since confirmed the British singer’s death via a statement from local authorities.Now, details of an alleged 911 call made by the hotel’s head of reception have been published by the Mail Online, with the employee reportedly describing “a guest who is off his head on drugs and alcohol.”It was further reported that the head of reception went on to say that “when he is conscious he is destroying everything in the room,” adding: “We need you to send someone, please.'”They also allegedly told the phone operator that they needed help sent “urgently” as “I don’t know if the guest’s life is in danger.

New character posters for the upcoming Gladiator II have been released!

So many stars stepped out to attend the reopening of Burberry‘s East 57th Street flagship store in New York City on Wednesday night (October 16).

Fans are heartbroken following the tragic news that former One Direction star, Liam Payne, has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony while on holiday in Argentina. It's reported that Liam was acting unusually in his hotel room at Casa Sur Palmero in Buenos Aires, with hotel staff describing him as "an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol". Local media reports suggest that Liam was seen "acting erratically in the hotel lobby and smashed his laptop' before he 'had to be carried back to his room." In a devastating turn of events, shortly after this call, hotel staff reported hearing a loud noise in the courtyard.

Attention all Halloween enthusiasts! In this week's edition of my Prime Finds series, I've swapped home gadgets for Halloween decorations, just in time for one of my favourite holidays. With only a few days left until the Halloween festivities begin, there's still time to deck out your house with all the necessary decor for a spooky and atmospheric evening. Whether you're hosting guests, want to scare the trick-or-treaters, or simply wish to immerse yourself in the scariest day of the year, I've got you sorted.

Lorraine Kelly was visibly moved as she confessed that her thoughts are constantly with Liam Payne's young son, while paying tribute to the late star.The former One Direction member, Liam, tragically passed away at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.The heartbreaking incident took place following a performance by Niall Horan, his ex-bandmate, which he attended with his partner, Kate Cassidy. Prior to his untimely passing, he had reunited with ex-girlfriend Cheryl to jointly parent their cherished son Bear. During Thursday's episode of Lorraine Kelly's chat show, the Scottish presenter, 64, honoured the singer, saying that the news is "unbelievably heartbreaking".

Naman Ramachandran U.K.-based entertainment financier Goldfinch is set to open a Singapore office by the end of 2024, marking its expansion into the Asian market. The move comes as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary and aims to provide credit-based financing facilities for film and television projects in the region. Goldfinch has closed $250 million in deals across 300 projects over the past decade and has produced BFI London Film Festival title “Quant” and Raindance selection “A Bird Flew In.” It is establishing new operating brand and holding company Goldfinch Asia.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor London-based international documentary sales and production outfit Dogwoof has unveiled the trailer for “I Am Martin Parr,” ahead of its world premiere Thursday at the Rome Film Festival. The documentary, from director Lee Shulman, is a portrait of photographer Martin Parr, who revolutionized contemporary photography by “inventing a political‚ humanist and accessible photographic language,” Dogwoof said.

Naman Ramachandran Adarsh Gourav is venturing into uncharted territory with “Alien: Earth,” the upcoming FX series that marks his first major foray into sci-fi. “Alien: Earth” serves as a prequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 film “Alien,” which kicked off a nine-film franchise with the latest being “Alien: Romulus.” The series, due to release in 2025, builds on the seminal franchise. “I play one of the leading characters.

EXCLUSIVE: Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has launched a new initiative supporting and promoting emerging directing, writing and producing talents in the MENA region and unveiled the first participants.