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Liam Payne's heartbroken girlfriend Kate Cassidy says he died before realising his dream of reuniting with his One Direction 'brothers'

07/02/25 12:19

Liam Payne 's heartbroken girlfriend says the singer died before achieving his dream of reuniting with One Direction and returning to the stage. The singer died after plunging from a third floor balcony following a drink and drugs binge at the upscale CasaSur hotel in Palermo, Buenos Aires on October 16. And ex-girlfriend Kate Cassidy , who accompanied Liam on his fateful trip to Argentina before returning to her Florida home two days prior to his death, says he always hoped his former band would reform....read

Who was fired from The Apprentice 2025? Aoibheann Walsh is the second candidate to be axed by Lord Sugar after disastrous blunder in virtual pop star challenge
06/02/25 10:01
Her elimination comes hot on the heels of Emma Rothwell's elimination, who was the first person to leave the competition last week.
Lily Allen hints at her first music in seven years as she returns to work following marriage collapse and stay at £8,000 per week trauma centre
06/02/25 07:36
The British star has not released an album or single in seven years, opting instead to develop a successful stage career in London's West End.
Sharon Osbourne says husband Ozzy is struggling to walk as he battles Parkinson's ahead of final Black Sabbath show - and reveals which star and his 'floppy ar**d' wife are banned from attending
06/02/25 01:12
The legendary rocker is reuniting with original Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the show at Premier League football club Aston Villla's stadium in their home city of Birmingham on July 5.
Liam Payne's bereaved girlfriend Kate Cassidy says she was 'meant to meet' the tragic star after falling in love with him as a 10-year old One Direction fan
06/02/25 12:18
The singer fell to his death from a third floor balcony following a drink and drug binge while staying at the upscale CasaSur hotel in Palermo on October 16.
BBC star reveals he's been BANNED from Hinge after 300 women viewed his profile and accused him of catfishing
05/02/25 10:04
The BBC presenter opted to join Hinge - but got more than he bargained for after setting up his profile.
Naomi Campbell will appeal her charity trustee ban by claiming a fake email was used to impersonate her - after losing her role with Fashion For Relief over 'mismanagement of funds'
05/02/25 09:58
The 54-year-old was disqualified from being a charity trustee for five years after a watchdog found serious mismanagement of funds at Fashion for Relief, which she founded.
Sharon Osbourne emerges for the first time in months as she announces Black Sabbath reunion - after admitting she still suffers Ozempic side-effects despite quitting the weight-loss drug
05/02/25 07:30
Sharon was on hand to promote the event alongside the band's originals guitarist Tony Iommi, after admitting she is struggling to gain back the weight she lost while on Ozempic .
Tantrum... but no tiara! Sir Elton John, 77, has a furious meltdown, clashes with producer and brands recording sessions a 'f**ing NIGHTMARE' in shocking video filmed while tetchy pop legend worked on his latest album
05/02/25 05:40
The veteran star announced forthcoming LP Who Believes In Angels? - a collaboration with country artist Brandi Carlile - on Wednesday.
Lottie Moss makes a dramatic exit in plunging gown after partying with co-star Danny Cipriani at Celebrity Bear Hunt after party - after claiming 'no one talked to her on show'
05/02/25 02:00
The former OnlyF ans model, 27, looked to have had a great time celebrating the new series, despite previously admitting she was 'bored' for most of her time filming the show.
Steve Coogan admits he felt 'saddled' with Alan Partridge after tactless TV presenter made him a household name - and reveals what he REALLY thinks of the iconic character
05/02/25 12:55
As Alan Partridge he became a household name, winning accolade upon accolade for his enduringly funny portrayal of the hopelessly inept TV and radio presenter.
Annie Kilner is 'tempted to set the record straight' over wayward Kyle Walker on Celebrity Big Brother and 'could be swayed by a huge fee' - as ITV 'offer £750,000' for her signature
04/02/25 11:49
Producers for the long-running reality juggernaut are understood to be keen on signing Kilner ahead of the latest series.
Dancing On Ice star Chris Taylor reveals he had a car accident just HOURS after his first performance on the ITV show - as he moves on from calamitous routine with new skate partner Robin Johnstone
04/02/25 09:14
The former Love Island contestant received an impressive 24 points after skating to Hall & Oates classic You Make My Dreams with professional figure skater Vanessa Bauer on January 12.
Dancing On Ice star Charlie Brooks is single just two months after confirming romance with TV producer James Fuller - as he praises his 'wonderful and amicable ex-girlfriend' in gushing Instagram post
04/02/25 08:03
Charlie, 43 - currently impressing judges as a contestant on the latest series of Dancing On Ice - is understood to be single after ending a short-lived relationship with producer James Fuller.
Kelsey Parker reveals she's been targeted by trolls who 'think I should be sat at home dressed in black all day' after announcing pregnancy with new partner - three years after death of husband Tom
04/02/25 07:24
Kelsey Parker says she has been bombarded with online abuse since confirming her pregnancy with new boyfriend Will Lindsay.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale staff 'face redundancy' with 75 jobs at risk across both shows following ITV budget cuts
04/02/25 06:34
The broadcaster has already confirmed that primetime soap operas Coronation Street and Emmerdale will move to a reduced scheduling pattern following major budgeting restrictions.
Wynne Evans 'splits from girlfriend after she was left "humiliated" by his X-rated remark' as he breaks silence on Strictly tour withdrawal and issues apology for his 'inappropriate actions'
28/01/25 11:01
Wynne Evans has reportedly split from his girlfriend after she was left 'humiliated' by his latest scandal and withdrew from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.
Wynne Evans WILL return to the BBC with All At Sea despite his withdrawal from Strictly tour over X-rated remark - after fans questioned why the show wasn't postponed
28/01/25 08:00
The Go Compare star was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts, it emerged on Saturday.
Wynne Evans breaks his silence: Strictly Come Dancing star takes to social media after agreeing with the BBC to 'take time out'
28/01/25 05:51
The BBC had previously refused to release a statement on whether or not he has been axed from Strictly's live tour.
Kay Burley reveals major health update in her sister Jacqueline's cancer battle after the illness killed their sister, grandmother and three of her friends
28/01/25 04:58
Burley initially confirmed younger sister Jacqueline was having chemotherapy treatment to combat the illness - which killed their mother and grandmother - in March 2024.
Love Island All Stars SPOILER: Harriett Blackmore confronts Ronnie Vint over his cheating past as former couple attempt to mend broken bridges - but is he really a changed man?
28/01/25 02:58
The former couple, who met on the ITV2 dating shown in 2024, have returned to the villa separately after ending their relationship in September.
Fernanda Torres makes her first public appearance since issuing apology for blackface controversy as Oscar-nominee attends Chanel presentation at Paris Fashion Week
28/01/25 01:50
The Brazilian star is among the contenders for Best Actress at the forthcoming 97th annual Academy Awards.
The REAL reason Phil Spencer did not attend Location, Location, Location co-host Kirstie Allsopp's top secret wedding to millionaire property tycoon Ben Anderson
28/01/25 12:17
The event was so heavily cloaked in secrecy that even guests were unaware they were attending a wedding until the last minute.
Annie Kilner steps out without her wedding ring as she emerges for the first time since snubbing Kyle Walker's AC Milan move and staying in the UK
28/01/25 11:43
The England international has joined the Serie A giants from Manchester City until the end of the season as he looks to recapture his form and retain his spot in the international fold.
Wynne Evans suffers TV backlash as BBC viewers question why his travel show All At Sea wasn't postponed following latest Strictly scandal - while others demand he 'get off the telly!'
27/01/25 09:59
Viewers questioned why his show - which he stars alongside Joanna Page - wasn't postponed following his latest Strictly Come Dancing scandal.
Controversial 'fake lesbian' pop duo look unrecognisable more than two decades after provocative music video and Top Of The Pops 'ban'... but can YOU guess who it is?
26/01/25 03:06
It's been a minute since the BBC was accused of banning their raunchy music video from Top Of The Pops.
Hollywood delivers brutal response to Donald Trump's 'two sexes' edict and DEI crackdown as Emilia Perez trans star makes Oscar history with nomination and The Apprentice gets two nods
23/01/25 03:24
Newly inaugurated Trump has vowed to transform 'troubled' Hollywood's ailing film industry over the next four years with a promise to bring back its Golden Age.
I was a producer on The Jerry Springer Show and worked as the married presenter's backstage pimp - here's why new Netflix documentary about him doesn't tell the full story
23/01/25 12:21
Netflix documentary Fights, Camera, Action spotlights the show's former producers and their desperate attempts to raise the bar, lower the tone - and boost ratings.
Coldplay release 45-minute film to celebrate the release of tenth album Moon Music - as Chris Martin calls it 'the best thing we have ever been a part of'
23/01/25 10:03
The British band's tenth album soared to number one in 16 countries - including the United Kingdom - following its release in October.
Bruce Willis, 69, makes a rare public appearance after personally thanking first responders during LA fires - as he battles frontotemporal dementia
23/01/25 09:05
The Hollywood legend, who is battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, occupied a passenger seat while driving through the San Fernando Valley
Jodie Marsh confronts two 'intimidating and aggressive' strangers on her Chelmsford farm after they 'travelled 125 miles to film through her windows' - following bitter dispute with neighbours
22/01/25 05:17
The former glamour model and lads mag pin-up says she confronted the strangers as they recorded video footage 'through her windows' and around the perimeters of her farm in Chelmsford, Essex.
Cameron Diaz reveals the message of support that sparked her career U-turn after believing she 'would never act again' - as Vogue Mexico celebrate her return to cinema with stunning new cover shoot
22/01/25 04:47
More than a decade after her last appearance onscreen, Diaz is preparing for a new role in the appropriately titled Back in Action, a light-hearted thriller that also stars Jamie Foxx .
The six-figure sum Sir Michael Parkinson left to his beloved wife Lady Mary as his will is signed off - two years after his death aged 88
22/01/25 03:13
he TV personality enjoyed a decades long career as one of Britain's most distinguished broadcasters thanks to his legendary, self-titled chat show.
Katie Price 'alarms neighbours' in rural Sussex over mounting rubbish outside her new £5,000 a month rental - just six months after relocating from her 'Mucky Mansion'
22/01/25 12:36
The former glamour model, who was declared bankrupt for a second time in 2024, is understood to be renting the sprawling home at a cost of £5,000 a month.
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace says she almost DIED after buying counterfeit Ozempic on the black market while 'in a dark place' following the death of her closest friend
21/01/25 03:57
The former Big Brother contestant turned to the controversial weight loss jab after gaining two stone in weight following the death of her best friend Femi in 2024.
Katie Price reveals bizarre plan for her old breast implants and admits even she doesn't know how many times she's gone under the knife
21/01/25 12:26
The former glamour model is thought to have had as many as 16 breast augmentation procedures, as well as facelifts , veneers, Botox treatments and fillers .
How much does it cost to insure Katie Price? With six bans, several speeding tickets and one life-threatening accident under her belt, the uninsurable star reveals what she must now pay to get back on the road after years of diabolical driving
21/01/25 10:34
Price was banned from driving for two years after she crashed her BMW on the B2135 in West Sussex on September 28, 2021, and was also handed a 16-week suspended jail sentence.
Wayne Bridge's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel shares cryptic post after her affair with John Terry resurfaces
21/01/25 09:48
Ex-England international Bridge, who retired from professional football in 2014, was scheduled to face YouTuber KSI in a boxing match on March 29.
Tyson Fury kicks off his fourth retirement at Disneyland as heavyweight boxer visits French theme park with wife Paris and their seven children
21/01/25 08:39
The heavyweight boxer accompanied wife Paris and their seven children during a trip to the sprawling French theme park.
What happened to the original cast of Celebrity Love Island? From staged lesbian weddings to US soap success as Paul Danan dies aged 44
17/01/25 01:34
Launching in 2005 and hosted by Kelly Brook and Patrick Kielty , Celebrity Love Island gave the dating show format a fresh makeover.
Timothée Chalamet and a glamorous Kylie Jenner wine and dine at upscale Paris restaurant as they go more public with their romance - after reuniting in the City of Love during his whirlwind promotional tour
16/01/25 01:08
In the city of love, romance appeared to be Blowin' In The Wind as Chalamet, who plays folk pioneer Bob Dylan in his latest release, wined and dined Jenner at upscale Bar des Prés.
Lottie Tomlinson gives birth! Influencer welcomes her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton: 'Our little angel has arrived and she's perfect in every way'
16/01/25 11:08
The influencer and make-up artist, 25, shared the news on Thursday with Instagram followers,
Games Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, 61, makes a rare red carpet appearance as he attends the star-studded launch of Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo at Royal Albert Hall
16/01/25 10:56
The popular actor made a rare red carpet appearance with family members at the London extravaganza, which runs from January 9 to March 2.
Richard Hammond brands himself a 'd**k' in new interview posted days after he announced marital split - as he reveals lads' road trip to India after his estranged wife branded him a 'nine-year-old man'
16/01/25 09:19
Hammond confirmed his separation from wife Mindy after 28-years of marriage in January.
Sir David Jason, 84, seen for the first time with wife Gill posing on the red carpet just hours after Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton's death was announced
15/01/25 09:08
It comes just hours after it was announced his Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton died aged 77.
Diane Langton dead at 77: Hollyoaks and Only Fools And Horses icon dies as tributes pour in
15/01/25 04:14
The popular actress, whose career in TV and film spanned more than six decades, died on Wednesday after a short illness.
Sir Rod Stewart reveals his diamond encrusted watch as he pretends to throw the accessory into a time capsule after attending King Charles' charity celebration with wife Penny Lancaster
15/01/25 04:06
Some guys really do have all the luck, as Sir Rod Stewart proved while sharing a joke with King Charles on Wednesday.
BAFTA 2025 WINNERS
15/01/25 01:50
All the winners from year's show
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Linda Nolan's devastated sisters lead the celebrity tributes following her death to breast cancer aged 65: 'A pop icon and beacon of hope... she will never be forgotten'
15/01/25 01:11
Friends and family members have paid tribute to Linda Nolan following her death to breast cancer on Wednesday.
Full list of BAFTA 2025 nominations revealed as fan favourites get SNUBBED
15/01/25 12:15
The British actor, 62, won his first and only BAFTA 32 years ago for his hit holocaust film, Schindler's List.
Watch the VERY awkward moment Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson are surprised in bed during Michael McIntyre's TV show - days before their shock split
15/01/25 12:01
The exes, whose break up was revealed last month, took part in Michael McIntyre 's Big Show and the infamous Midnight Gameshow skit.
Maura Higgins gives mental health update after admitting she had 'dark thoughts' and 'didn't want to be here anymore' following Love Island stint
15/01/25 11:29
The TV personality previously admitted she struggled with 'dark thoughts' after leaving her native Ireland and relocating to London.
The learning difficulty Holly Willoughby shares with Jamie Oliver as celebrity chef launches new documentary - three years after she called it a 'feather in my cap'
15/01/25 10:07
Oliver, 49, discovered he had dyslexia, which causes issues with reading, writing and spelling, as a child.
Timothée Chalamet rides Westminster Bridge on an eco-friendly Lime bike - before landing his photographer with a fine for 'incorrect parking' at his own premiere!
15/01/25 09:06
The actor stunned fans by arriving at the London premiere of Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on an environmentally friendly Lime bike.
Anything she can do... Rebekah Vardy jets off for a glamorous skiing break in the Alps - after holiday-loving nemesis Coleen Rooney paid a visit to an indoor ski-slope in Manchester
14/01/25 04:44
The 42-year old appeared to be taking a leaf out of former friend Coleen Rooney 's book by opting for skis over swimwear during her current break.
Boyzone's Mikey Graham, 52, looks unrecognisable as he details leaving behind 'toxic fame' for reclusive life in Ireland... as one band member admits he hasn't spoken to him in FOUR years
14/01/25 03:11
With six number one UK singles, five number one albums and more than 25 million records sold across the globe, Boyzone were second only to Take That in the mid-90s.
Danny Baker reveals he was secretly married to another woman for six WEEKS before exchanging vows with current wife Wendy
14/01/25 11:15
Baker was working as a journalist at the New Musical Express alongside future second wife Wendy when he went on tour with Darts.
The Traitors winner Meryl Williams is forced to hide in a train toilet after cruel yobs 'laughed in her face' and mocked her dwarfism while fellow passengers 'did nothing'
14/01/25 10:13
Williams, who was born with dwarfism, won a share of the BBC show's £101,050 cash prize after appearing on its first series in 2022.
Nicola Coughlan 'lands six-figure deal with major skincare brand' - after starring in racy shapewear campaign for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS
14/01/25 08:45
The Irish star will front a new campaign for popular skincare brand Neutrogena following a series of high-profile TV roles.
James Haskell was first seen in public with mother-of-two Helen Barclay 10 months ago - as former rugby player's new romance with the glamorous advertising executive is confirmed
13/01/25 04:44
At the time there was no suggestion of romance, with James, 39, climbing into the front seat of a waiting cab while she occupied a seat in the rear.
James Jordan reveals one of his close friends had died as he joins pals from 'all over the world' for a 'celebratory drink in his honour'
13/01/25 03:45
Taking to Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional shared a message for Andy, a valued member of the dance community and long-term friend.
Kim Kardashian urges followers to beware of fundraising scams after fraudsters used her name to target victims of the LA bushfires
13/01/25 10:48
So far the devastating inferno has destroyed 40,000 acres across the most affluent neighborhoods in LA.
Caprice Bourret, 53, shows off her lithe physique as she models her latest lingerie range - after filming her SECOND festive film in Scotland
13/01/25 09:38
The American model showed off her lithe physique while debuting a series of lacy creations from her Peacocks collection of underwear and negligees.
Alex Scott and Jess Glynne strip down to their bikinis as they frolic beneath a Costa Rican waterfall during New Year break in Central America
13/01/25 08:43
The BBC presenter is back in the United Kingdom after enjoying a New Year holiday with girlfriend Jess Glynne , but she was still reminiscing on the trip in a series of updates over the weekend.
Spencer Pratt reveals Pitbull could be on remix of Heidi Montag's viral single after LA fire destroyed home
13/01/25 07:51
Spencer Pratt revealed that Pitbull could possibly feature on a remix of wife Heidi Montag's 2010 track, I'll Do It, when it went viral this week after the pair lost their home in the L.A. fires.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag plot reality TV comeback after losing home in LA fires
13/01/25 02:48
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are pursuing a new TV deal as they seek financial support after losing their home in the LA fires. Pratt took to TikTok to update fans about their efforts to land a Hulu deal.
Fans all saying the same about Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after loss of their $2.5M home in LA fires
12/01/25 10:31
Fans are rallying around Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after the famous couple tragically lost their home in the catastrophic LA fires. The Hills alums were forced to flee their Pacific Palisades abode.
Petra Ecclestone gives major update on the fate of her palatial £30million family home after 'praying for a miracle' as they fled the catastrophic LA wildfires
12/01/25 04:37
More than 37,000 acres of land, 12,000 structures and 16 lives have been claimed by the catastrophic inferno since it began on the Santa Monica mountainside on January 7.
Two-time Oscar-winning star is left in the shade by their towering son on the Golden Globes red carpet - but can YOU guess who his legendary A-list parent is?
12/01/25 03:21
Dressed in an elegant black tuxedo, crisp white dress shirt and bow-tie, the 23-year old - one of two sons - towered over his A-list mother as they posed for photos.
Geri Horner returns to Instagram for the first time in weeks as she wishes Mel C a happy 51st birthday with her Spice Girls bandmates - amid claims of a bitter fallout over derailed TV project
12/01/25 01:17
The iconic girl group were thought to be at loggerheads following claims that Geri Horner derailed a lucrative TV deal that would have earned them a collective £5million.
Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim accuses LA landlords of 'illegally' raising rental prices to cash in on the catastrophic wildfire after 12,000 homes were destroyed
12/01/25 12:06
More than 12,000 homes have been razed to the ground and 37,000 acres of land destroyed as the raging inferno continues to sweep across the southern California city.
REVEALED: Matt Smith's new love interest is a glamorous Brazilian model and trainee doctor - and she's 16 years younger than the former Time Lord!
12/01/25 11:19
The British actor appeared to confirm he was in a new relationship while out in public with an attractive lady-friend during a New Year break in the South American coastal city.
Heidi Montag thanks fans for providing 'hope and faith in a dark time' by pushing her 15-year old debut album to the top of the iTunes chart - as she picks up the pieces after LA wildfires destroyed her family home
12/01/25 10:27
The couple were forced to flee their Pacific Palisades property with only the clothes on their backs as the devastating inferno razed more than 37,000 acres of residential areas to the ground.
Max George credits mum Barbara for 'saving his life' after his hands 'turned blue' and he struggled to breathe before getting his pacemaker fitted
12/01/25 09:29
Now recovering at the Essex home he shares with actress girlfriend Maisie Smith , Max, 36, says he could've died had she not taken decisive action.
Simon Cowell begs 'those who can help, to help' in message of support to Los Angeles residents after devastating inferno burns 37,000 acres of land and claims 16 lives
12/01/25 08:39
Residents have been encouraged to evacuate their homes and strict water saving rules have been imposed as a result of the inferno.
Liam Payne's bereaved girlfriend Kate Cassidy pays tribute to One Direction star with symbolic gesture as she returns to social media for the first time since his cause of death was revealed
08/01/25 05:22
Payne was staying at the Casa Sur hotel in south America when he fell to his death after a drink-drug binge on October 16.
The Vivienne's heart-wrenching final post revealed: Drag Race UK winner took to social media just days before their death
05/01/25 09:17
News of the talented drag artist's death was announced across social media on Sunday evening - with tributes pouring in for the star. A cause is yet to be established.
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Steven Gerrard's daughter Lilly, 20, is pregnant! Liverpool legend's eldest child is expecting her first child with Lee Byrne - son of jailed Irish gangster
05/01/25 08:23
Steven Gerrard 's daughter has announced her first pregnancy with boyfriend Lee Byrne, the son of jailed Irish gangster notorious Liam Byrne.
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Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32: Tributes pour in for 'beloved' drag artist as friends ask for family to be given 'time to grieve'
05/01/25 07:17
The Vivienne won the first series of the UK version of the drag contest hosted by Ru Paul in 2019, before returning for the US All Stars Winners season in 2022.
Max George steps out for the first time since having a pacemaker fitted as he takes pet dog Albert for a walk with supportive mum Barbara
02/01/25 04:32
The singer had the surgically implanted device fitted in December to treat an undisclosed heart condition

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