Lionel Messi & Family Attend Ballon d'Or 2023 Ceremony to Celebrate His Record 8th Win

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In a sneak peek of tonight's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! episode, Jamie Lynn Spears is seen suspended 70 feet in the air for a nerve-wracking Bushtucker Trial. The Zoey 101 star was voted to take on the Climb of Cruelty challenge, after repeatedly breaking down in tears in camp over missing her two children back home in the US.

Richard Madeley has shared his thoughts on the recent clash between Nella Rose and Fred Sirieix on ITV's I'm A Celebrity, as he believes there's a hidden reason behind their row. In Tuesday's episode, Nella, 26, felt "disrespected" and "offended" by comments made by Fred, 51.This was especially hurtful as she had recently experienced some tragic losses in her family. Nella had previously opened up about losing her father in 2020 and her mother when she was just 19.

Married At First Sight will return in 2024 for a dramatic reunion special, E4 has confirmed.This year's series broke the show's viewing figures record, and became the biggest streaming title on demand in its final week. Now, viewers at home will see the stars come together once again, as they return to the English countryside for a huge dinner party where they will catch up on life after the show.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023? Kate Middleton is known for mixing luxury designers with more affordable high street and mid-range brands, and one of her favourite go-to dresses comes from high street fave Karen Millen. The Princess of Wales has been spotted wearing several versions of the Tailored Structured Crepe Forever Pleat Midi Dress, £110 here (was £219), over the years, but one of her most memorable outfits was an ochre yellow version that she wore to the Surrey County Hospital in October 2022.

Frankie Bridge's 'cosy' £20 New Look joggers have been hailed as a 'must-have for winter' by shoppers. As the weather gets colder, fashion lovers are on the hunt for stylish yet warm clothing. Frankie Bridge has come to their aid with an affordable loungewear set from the high street.

Kate Middleton left royal watchers delighted as she wore the Strathmore Rose Tiara as she attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.The tiara, which had belonged to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother, and was last worn by her in the 1930s. It has been rumoured to have fallen into disrepair in the years since until it was briefly displayed in a 2002 exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum.The Princess of Wales stunned in the rarely-seen tiara, which was designed to resemble a garland of roses.

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Spotify have confirmed that all songs on the platform must have a minimum of 1,000 streams before they can earn any royalties.The new regulations come following weeks of speculation about the new policies the streaming service would be introducing, including rumours that the company would be making it harder for artists to generate royalties from their music.These new amendments were finally outlined in a new blog post by Spotify yesterday (November 21), which noted several new policies that are being implemented in the hopes of containing the volume of content on the platform and minimising the risks of fraud.In these new policies, it was confirmed that Spotify would be introducing a payment threshold for 2024 – meaning that songs must hit 1,000 streams on the service before they can earn any royalties.According to Spotify data, there are around 100million songs on the service, yet only around 37.5million meet the new requirements to generate revenue.This means that around 60 per cent of tracks will not qualify for the new threshold, although Spotify did recall that these songs make up less than one per cent of the total number of streams on the service.Unsurprisingly, artists have been quick to share their take on the new changes to the royalty structure on Spotify, with some highlighting the negative impacts it will have on emerging talent.

Lana Del Rey has insisted that her voice is “all over” the first version of Taylor Swift’s ‘Snow On The Beach’ after fans claimed they couldn’t hear her on the track.The singer featured on the song from Swift’s 2022 album ‘Midnights’, singing a short portion of the track.However, fans complained that they couldn’t hear Del Rey or distinguish her vocals from Swift’s.When Swift dropped her deluxe edition of ‘Midnights’, it included a new version of ‘Snow On The Beach’ with “more” Del Rey.But Del Rey has remained firm on her subtle role in the original version of the song. “That was actually the song Taylor wanted me to sing on.

Netflix has launched Squid Game: The Challenge, a new reality game show based on the hit Korean drama Squid Game.In the fictional series, players participated in challenges based on children’s games in a bid to take home a $4.56million cash prize. However, should they lose the games, the consequences were fatal.Squid Game: The Challenge takes that concept and pits 456 players against each other in a series of games inspired by the original show, as well as some new surprises.

Coldplay show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which gives organisers the power to pull the plug on the concert if the band misbehaves.The new addition of the switch comes ahead of the British pop band’s show at the Bukit Jalil stadium tonight (November 22), and allows organisers to cut the show instantaneously if the band makes any controversial comments or actions while on stage.As confirmed by Malaysian communications minister Fahmi Fadzil, if used, the switch would cut off the power to the instruments, sound systems and other equipment, and was agreed to by the concert’s organiser Live Nation.Fahmi, however, said he does not foresee any instances of the Chris Martin-fronted band stepping out of line while mid-performance, particularly as the members have openly voiced their support for those in Gaza amid the Israel-Palestine conflict.“The prime minister has also said the band you know, is very supportive of Palestine. So, we are upbeat about the concert today,” Mr Fahmi told reporters in the Malaysian capital (via The Straits Times).

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Coldplay, Lady Gaga and Ed Sheeran, along with huge festivals such as Glastonbury.While the major touring acts and large stadiums and arenas continue to generate healthy numbers, the news comes amid an ongoing crisis for grassroots music venues in the UK.The findings come from the annual This is Music report by UK Music, the umbrella organisation that represents the British music industry. They concluded that the industry generated a total export revenue of £4 billion.“2022 was packed with live shows, including rescheduled dates from 2020 and 2021 in addition to newly announced shows for 2022,” the report states.

Manuel Akanji insists Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland is more concerned with team trophies than the Ballon d'Or.

Millie Bobby Brown is getting some major support on her big night!

David Beckham and Lionel Messi have formed a partnership ever since the former Barcelona player moved to Inter Miami CF. Beckham was a pivotal figure in making the historic move happen, resulting in Messi becoming the first MLS player to win the Ballon d’Or. Beckham is making it clear that the moment is worth celebrating, and that the two will enjoy it the “Miami way.”Victoria Beckham’s workout routine: ‘Dumbbell, barbell, and bodyweight work’Leo Messi is a Maluma fan! The beloved athlete was captured at the Colombian artist’s Miami concertBeckham handed Messi’s trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, discussing how exciting it was to be working with the best player in the world.

Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2023 MTV EMAs, securing the awards for Best Artist, Best Live and Best Video.This year’s Europe Music Awards ceremony was called off last month due to “the volatility of world events” relating to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.However, on Sunday (November 5), on what would have been the EMAs date, MTV released the winner’s list.Jungkook, Måneskin and Nicki Minaj all won two awards each. The BTS star won Best K-Pop and Best Song for ‘Seven’ featuring Latto, Måneskin won Best Rock and Best Italian act, while Minaj secured the Best US Act and Best Hip-Hop.Billie Eilish won Best Pop Act after going up against Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Swift.Congratulations to the 2023 #MTVEMA winners! Head to https://t.co/y6i2iDPOjo to see the full list now.

football game in Germany over the weekend, but that doesn't mean she couldn't cheer him on from afar.On November 5, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins by seven points at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. That same day, multiple (wives and girlfriends) were seen leaving Swift's apartment in New York City following an alleged viewing party.

Leo Messi is a fan of Maluma! The beloved athlete was captured having a blast at the Colombian artist’s concert held in Miami over the first weekend of November. Despite the attendees being there to dance to the rhythm of Maluma’s biggest hits, it was inevitable to avoid turning to see the Argentine soccer player enjoying the show.As soon as word spread that the soccer icon was in attendance, cameras began pointing at Messi instead of the stage where Maluma was performing his chart-topping hits.

Kendall Jenner, one of the world’s most renowned supermodels and a member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, recently celebrated her birthday in style. The intimate gathering, far away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi, was a heartwarming affair filled with love and well-wishes from those who mean the most to her.

Bernardo Silva was so good in his performance against Bournemouth that Pep Guardiola briefly thought he was watching Lionel Messi.

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The Messi household is celebrating! Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s eldest son, is turning 11, with the family sharing adorable posts to commemorate the occasion. Lionel Messi donates signed jersey to Selena Gomez’s Rare Fund CharityLionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo stop by Ed Sheeran concertA post shared by Antonela Roccuzzo (@antonelaroccuzzo)Antonela shared an adorable post of her son wearing the Inter Miami CF kit and posing as a seasoned player. “Happy birthday, Thiagui,” she wrote in Spanish.

Manchester City have had nearly a full week to bask in their comprehensive victory over Manchester United but now focus is set on this weekend's Premier League action.

Former Celtic star Giorgos Giakoumakis was overcome with emotion as he beat 2023 Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to a top MLS award.

Manchester United legend David Beckham loved Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Halloween costume after the WWE icon paid tribute to the former Red on Tuesday.

67th Ballon d’Or in Paris, France, where the best football (soccer) players around the world, are celebrated. Messijust won his eighth Ballon d’Or, and he had the support of the most important people in his life: his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children.Antonela and sons Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, and Ciro Messi Roccuzzo all matched the soccer player, wearing all-black looks. The family was all smiles as they posed together on the red carpet, eager to see if their famous dad would take home the prestigious award.

Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or award of his career meant that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland missed out on a first.

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David Beckham attended the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris alone, just a few hours after Rebecca Loos spoke out about his Netflix documentary. The football legend was there to see Lionel Messi, who now plays for his team Inter Miami, win his eighth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi has shined with particular brightness, playing in three different teams and winning a World Cup. Scroll down to have a look at what you should know about the awards, hosted this evening in France: Lionel Messi called Rafa Nadal ‘lucky’, says pro tennis playerThe Beckhams and Messis go out for family dinner in MiamiThe Ballon d’Or awards start at 2pm ET, at the Theatre du Chatelet, in Paris, France.

Lionel Messi is expected to be crowned best of the best - but one YouTuber has made his position clear directly to his Argentina teammate.

Lionel Messi caused an uproar when he traveled to Naples with his family to watch one of his son’s soccer matches. Footage captured by various people shows Messi arriving at the soccer field, with his security guards flanking him, as dozens of fans tried to talk to him and take a photo of him. The Beckhams and Messis go out for family dinner in MiamiLionel Messi called Rafa Nadal ‘lucky’, says pro tennis playerA post shared by ElGordoyLaFlaca (@elgordoylaflaca)The footage was shared by the Spanish-language program “El Gordo y la Flaca,” and showed different clips stitched together of Messi arriving at Naples.

Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland will discover tonight whether he has done enough to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.