JADE THIRLWALL used her headline set at Mighty Hoopla to open fire at JK Rowling for the writer’s hard-hitting views on trans people.
The former Little Mix star was a real-life cowgirl in this animal print outfit on stage in South London at the UK’s biggest pop festival on Saturday, where she encouraged the 30,000-strong crowd to chant an expletive aimed at the outspoken Harry Potter author.
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She sang a handful of her old band’s hits, including Touch and Shout Out To My Ex, as well as her solo singles, such as the recent track FUFN, which stands for F*** You For No.
Jade then told the crowd: “I want you to put your middle fingers up in the air and I’m going to name some things, and some people, and I want you to shout, ‘F*** you’ back to me.”
After listing off bad sex, misogyny, homophobes and transphobes, she added JK’s name, to the biggest cheers.
Jade was introduced on stage by Dannii Minogue, with the event headlined by US star Ciara.
Also at the festival, JoJo was joined on stage by surprise guest Craig David to debut their upcoming track In It With You, while Jamelia’s crowd-pleasing show included a performance of her 2004 track, See It In A Boy’s Eyes.
She recalled: “I wrote this one with Chris Martin and I ate biscuits with Gwyneth Paltrow and it was the highlight of my life.”
Despite the memorable experience she had penning it, she forgot the words on stage and told the crowd: “Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it.”
Meanwhile, the festival’s second-day line-up yesterday saw sets from Kesha and Pixie Lott, who announced her second pregnancy on stage.
Jade Thirlwall drops huge hint that Little Mix are set to reunite
KAISER’S NICK BACK HOME
LEEDS was rocking on Saturday night after the Kaiser Chiefs welcomed a familiar face to the stage at Temple Newsam Park.
Nick Hodgson, who left the band back in 2012, returned to join Ricky Wilson and Co at their massive homecoming show.
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The drummer, who co-wrote huge hits including Ruby, I Predict A Riot and Oh My God, looked like he had the time of his life up on stage and clearly hadn’t lost his passion for percussion.
Since leaving the group, Nick has written for musicians including Dua Lipa, Duran Duran and George Ezra, as well as collaborating with stars including Mark Ronson and Dame Shirley Bassey.
CONGRATS to Hailee Steinfeld who has tied the knot with American football quarterback Josh Allen.
The actress and singer got married in California on Saturday in a service attended by their close family and friends.
The Sinners and Pitch Perfect 2 star went public with her romance in May 2023 – five years after splitting from Niall Horan.
THIS creepy painting by Johnny Depp could soon be yours.
The actor gifted the piece – which looks like a self-portrait – to a pal.
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But it’s being put up for sale by Propstore, who are having a huge pop culture auction in July – and the painting could go for as much as £6,000.
In 2022, Johnny put his debut art collection, Friends & Heroes, inspired by stars including Keith Richards and Bob Dylan, up for sale and netted close to £3million.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor gifted the artwork – which looks like a self-portrait – to a pal.
FINAL preparations are under way for I’m A Celeb’s Sam Thompson to take on a mammoth five back-to-back marathons.
The epic challenge begins this morning, with the aim of delivering the Soccer Aid match ball from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford, ready for the Unicef charity game on June 15.
