Month: July 2024

  • Inside Michael Jordan’s stunning 23XI racing base in Huntersville that even shocked the NBA legend: ‘Oh, man!’

    Inside Michael Jordan’s stunning 23XI racing base in Huntersville that even shocked the NBA legend: ‘Oh, man!’

    Michael Jordan was left in shock after visiting the stunning new base of his 23XI NASCAR racing team, which includes ping pong, air hockey and stacks of his signature sneakers.

    ‘Man, oh man’, the NBA legend said as he took a tour of the 114,000-square-foot facility in North Carolina.

    Jordan owns 23XI alongside driver Denny Hamlin, who helped design the ‘Airspeed’ base in Huntersville.

    ‘You guys earned this, I love it,’ Jordan told workers at the facility, which includes no few nods to the two co-owners. One conference room features Denny’s trophies, helmets and fire suit.

    Another includes dozens of Jordan’s signature sneakers – stacked in the shape of the No 23. ‘This is far better,’ Jordan joked as he walked into the room.Michael Jordan was shocked after visiting the new base of his 23XI NASCAR racing team

     

    The stunning facility includes ping pong, air hockey and stacks of his signature sneakers

    There are 45 pairs of branded shoes in the room, all of which Hamlin had in his basement. MJ reportedly joked that he should instead use size 13 game-worn sneakers.

    Some of the walls at ‘Airspeed’ are painted Chicago Bulls red, with 23 colors used across the building – all pointing to an iconic Jordan sneaker.

    Hamlin was inspired by NBA and NHL arenas when he designed the facility, where the team will plot victory on the track.

    The driver began working on initial sketches around three years ago, having seen a documentary involving the Mercedes Formula 1 team.

    ‘Airspeed’ took around eight months to complete, with Hamlin getting his hands dirty – stocking up on plates and silverware and plants for the break room, which also includes a ping pong table and hockey table.

    ‘They’re getting the feel of being an athlete,’ Jordan said during his tour. He also told workers: ‘You keep winning, we keep improving’

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    Taylor Swift and her younger brother, Austin Swift, have a tight-knit bond.

    While the siblings don’t constantly post about each other on social media, they have shared the rare tribute to each other over the years. Not to mention, Austin seems super supportive of Taylor’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

    Not only has Austin been photographed alongside Taylor during various Chiefs games in 2023, but he got Kelce a special Christmas gift in December 2023, and the NFL star couldn’t help but gush over it.

    “He actually made me feel like a child because his gift to me was straight out of the bag,” Kelce gushed during his “New Heights” podcast in December 2023. “[He] handed me a VHS of my favorite football movie of all time … Little Giants.”

    While Austin hasn’t commented publicly on his sister’s romantic relationships, he has explained what it has been like having such an influential sibling.

    “As a brother and friend I couldn’t be more proud, as a lifelong fan I am thrilled beyond words, as a human being I am simply dumbfounded at this level of artistry and depth of insight into what it is to love and to lose and to simply exist,” he wrote on Instagram in December 2020. “Now please stop reading this and go listen to evermore by @taylorswift !!!!!”

    Keep scrolling for an inside look into Austin and Taylor’s sibling relationship:

    The Kanye West Battle

    Taylor and Kanye West haven’t seen eye-to-eye in years, but when he released the song “Famous” in February 2016, Austin outwardly supported his sister.

    “Getting a head start on some spring cleaning,” Austin captioned a video of himself throwing West’s Yeezy brand sneakers in the trash. “Here we go again.”

    Birthday Tributes

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    Over the years, Austin has shared sweet birthday tributes dedicated to the “best sister.”

    “I can’t believe you’ve been riding ponies, making music, playing with cats, and telling stories for almost three decades now,” he captioned an Instagram post from December 2016. “You’ve always been there for your family and friends no matter what and you’re always finding unique and beautiful ways to show us how much you care.”

    His Best Friend

    Taylor shared an Instagram post about the 2018 midterm elections in Tennessee. Austin was beaming with pride when his sister shared her beliefs.

    “When you thought you couldn’t respect your best friend any more than you already do. And then you do,” he wrote at the time, sharing her original caption.

    Taylor Swift and Brother Austin Swift Are the Definition of Supportive Siblings

    Her Producing Credit

    Eagle-eyed fans speculated that Austin released a cover of Taylor’s “Look What You Made Me Do” under the moniker Jack Leopards & The Dolphin Club. Nils Sjöberg — Taylor’s pseudonym — was listed as a producer on the track, which was featured in a 2020 episode of Killing Eve.

    The single art featured what appeared to be a photo of Austin as a child with his face covered. In the image, the youngster is wearing a Dolphin Club T-shirt. Of course, neither sibling has confirmed the fan theory.

    A Supportive Sibling

    In 2022, Austin let it slip that he was on the team that helped created Taylor’s “I Bet You Think About Me” music video, which was directed by Blake Lively.

    “I am so proud and thankful that we’ve been nominated for the ACM award for video of the year!” he wrote on Instagram of the song in February 2022.

    The Travis Kelce Connection

    Austin dressed up as Santa Claus during the Chiefs Christmas Day game in 2023 and earned Kelce’s respect.

    “I respect a full commit,” the NFL star said on the “New Heights” podcast. “It was a full commit. He killed it.”

  • Heat rookie throws shade at Michael Jordan

    Heat rookie throws shade at Michael Jordan

    Michael Jordan in a suit

    Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware stirred some controversy earlier this week when he omitted Michael Jordan from his NBA Mount Rushmore. Ware argued that some of Jordan’s stats were inflated or outright falsified.

    “I would say MJ but I heard that some of his stats was false,” Ware told the Miami Mic’d Up podcast.

    Specifically, Ware referenced the report by Yahoo! Sports’ Tom Haberstroh that purported to show some statistical discrepancies during the 1988 season when Jordan was named Defensive Player of the Year. The report included testimony from former Vancouver Grizzlies scorekeeper Alex Rucker, who confirmed that stat padding for hometown players was the norm.

    A review of several games found that Jordan was credited with more steals than he actually had.

    Ware ultimately decided on Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Anthony Edwards, and Heat teammate Bam Adebayo for his Mount Rushmore. The omission of Jordan and the inclusion of Adebayo should be disqualifying, and that’s without even pointing out that Bryant played during the Tim Donaghy era. Many still feel the Los Angeles Lakers benefitted from Donaghy and the game-fixing scandal.

    But even with Jordan set aside, Ware skipped over LeBron James, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and several others who the case could be made for.

    Rookies gonna rookie.

  • RUMOR: Los Angeles Lakers Linked To Blockbuster Trade For All-Star Big Man To Form A New “Big Three” With LeBron James & Anthony Davis

    RUMOR: Los Angeles Lakers Linked To Blockbuster Trade For All-Star Big Man To Form A New “Big Three” With LeBron James & Anthony Davis

    Anthony Davis (left) and LeBron James (right) of Los Angeles Lakers looking on.Anthony Davis and LeBron James (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
    The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a blockbuster trade for one of the league’s top big men in a move that would significantly bolster their 2025 NBA championship hopes.

    Few teams have been busier this offseason than the Los Angeles Lakers. They hired J.J. Redick as their new head coach, used the No. 55 pick on LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, and extended the elder James on a two-year deal worth $104 million.

    But it’s obvious that the Lakers need a third scorer to complement the 39-year-old James and fellow superstar Anthony Davis. Look no further than the Boston Celtics, who cruised to an NBA Championship after landing Kristaps Porzingis last offseason in a move to support the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo.

    BetArizona.com has listed the betting odds for Lauri Markkanen’s next team. The Utah Jazz All-Star big man is widely expected to be dealt this summer, and he’s been tied aplenty to the Lakers in trade rumors.

    The Los Angeles Lakers have the fifth-best odds of landing Markkanen at +2000, behind the Golden State Warriors (+900), San Antonio Spurs (+1250), Houston Rockets (+1500) and Oklahoma City Thunder (+1500).

    Markkanen earned his first All-Star selection in 2023 and took home Most Improved Player honors. The 27-year-old has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last two seasons (25.6 PPG in 2022-23 and 23.2 this past year).

    Lauri Markkanen Is The Perfect Target For Los Angeles Lakers

    The Los Angeles Lakers rode the James-Davis super duo to an NBA championship in the Orlando Bubble four years ago. But the supporting cast has weakened, and the Western Conference has become significantly more difficult.

    Markkanen has put up excellent numbers on a rebuilding Utah team, bus his presence alongside James and Davis could take this offense to another level. A James-Davis-Markkanen trio would be arguably the best “big three” in the West, and it would greatly enhance their chances of winning another title before James retires.

  • Kemba Walker On Why He Will Never Gamble With Michael Jordan: “I Can’t Compete With Him”

    Kemba Walker On Why He Will Never Gamble With Michael Jordan: “I Can’t Compete With Him”

    Kemba Walker shares a humorous story on “7 PM in Brooklyn” about why he would never gamble with Michael Jordan again.

    Kemba Walker On Why He Will Never Gamble With Michael Jordan: "I Can’t Compete With Him"

    Kemba Walker, who spent the first eight years of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets, developed a close relationship with Michael Jordan, the former majority owner of the franchise. During an appearance on the “7 PM in Brooklyn” podcast, Walker shared a story that exemplifies why he would never gamble with Jordan again.

    “This was my second year. One thing I learned, I ain’t gambling with him. I ain’t gon lie! He different. I gambled with him when we was in Monaco one time. He too intense! He too intense bro. I’m good.”

    “He throwing the money down, I can’t compete with him! And I didn’t even get paid at the time. I’m like, ‘I ain’t got it yet’.”

    The incident took place during Walker’s second year in the NBA. He was invited to join Jordan for a gambling session in Monaco, which turned out to be a high-stakes affair. Walker quickly realized that Jordan’s competitive nature extended beyond the basketball court.

    Jordan’s intensity and willingness to throw large sums of money on the table were overwhelming for the young player, who had not yet received a significant payday. Walker humorously recalled how he was outmatched by Jordan’s aggressiveness and financial prowess, making it clear that he could not compete with the legendary player’s gambling style.

    Walker’s story highlights Jordan’s well-documented competitive spirit, which has been a defining characteristic throughout his life. Known for his intense drive to win, Jordan’s approach to gambling is no different.

    His reputation for high-stakes gambling is widely known, with numerous anecdotes illustrating his relentless pursuit of victory in any setting. Whether it’s betting on golf, poker, or other games, Jordan’s desire to win often leads to significant financial wagers.

    This competitive edge, while a hallmark of Jordan’s success, can be intimidating for those unprepared for his level of intensity. Walker’s experience in Monaco serves as a humorous yet insightful reminder of Jordan’s dominance, not just in basketball but in any competitive arena he chooses to enter.

    Despite the intimidating experience, Walker also acknowledged the valuable lessons he learned from Jordan during his time with the Hornets. Beyond gambling, Jordan’s influence helped shape Walker’s approach to the game and life, instilling a sense of discipline and competitiveness that has benefited him throughout his career.

    Jordan’s gambling habits have often been a topic of discussion and speculation. Over the years, stories of his high-stakes bets and competitive nature have added to his legend. Even in a rare 1993 interview, Jordan addressed his gambling, describing it more as a hobby than an addiction, despite the significant sums of money involved.

    Kemba Walker’s recollection of gambling with Jordan provides a glimpse into the formidable presence that Jordan maintains off the court.

    His story underscores the intensity that Jordan brings to every aspect of his life, reminding us that the competitive fire that fueled his six NBA championships and countless accolades burns just as brightly in other pursuits. For Walker, it was a lesson learned—never gamble with someone who has both the resources and the relentless drive of Michael Jordan.

  • Kylie Kelce wears t-shirt featuring photo of viral spat with ‘drunk’ New Jersey woman after turning down picture request

    Kylie Kelce wears t-shirt featuring photo of viral spat with ‘drunk’ New Jersey woman after turning down picture request

    Kylie Kelce was seen rocking a T-shirt depicting her furious spat with a ‘drunk’ New Jersey woman almost one month on from the viral moment.

    Footage emerged at the end of May showing Kylie, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, arguing with a fan who reportedly ‘harassed’ her and her husband for a picture as they tried to enjoy a date night on Memorial Day weekend.

    In the clip, Travis Kelce’s brother and sister-in-law were confronted by the woman outside a New Jersey restaurant as she shouted at Kylie: ‘I don’t give a f**k who you are, you’ll never be allowed in this town again!’

     

    The ex-Eagles WAG responded: ‘I can smell the alcohol on your breath, you’re embarrassing yourself.’

    Jason was seen taking a backseat as his wife shut down the woman in a video which quickly went viral on social media.

    Kylie Kelce was seen rocking a T-shirt depicting her furious spat with a woman in New Jersey

    Kylie Kelce was seen rocking a T-shirt depicting her furious spat with a woman in New Jersey

    Just over a month on from the bust-up, Kylie has learned to laugh off the ordeal and make light of the situation.

    After receiving it as a gift at Jason’s annual charity event in New Jersey at the weekend, the 32-year-old could be seen wearing a T-shirt featuring a photo of her argument with the intoxicated fan and the caption: ‘Standing on Business’.

    At the end of last month she was also spotted signing similar T-shirts at an event for the Eagles Autism Foundation.

    The woman seen confronting Kylie in the now-infamous clip spoke out after it went viral earlier this year, admitting she regretted the incident and acted ‘out of character’ while issuing an apology.

    ‘In a heated moment, I said things that were out of character for me and that I regret and for that, I am sorry,’ the woman, identified as Andree Goldberg, said in a statement obtained by ABC affiliate WPVI-TV.

    ‘My anger, and my actions, are not who I am, and certainly not indicative of the welcoming community of Margate.

    Footage emerged in May showing Kylie, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, arguing with a fan who reportedly 'harassed' her and her husband for a picture

    Footage emerged in May showing Kylie, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, arguing with a fan who reportedly ‘harassed’ her and her husband for a picture

    The ex-Eagles WAG has learned to laugh about the ordeal after wearing a T-shirt depicting it

    The ex-Eagles WAG has learned to laugh about the ordeal after wearing a T-shirt depicting it

    ‘As an adult and proud member of my community, I should have recognized and respected their right to privacy from the onset.

    ‘I am deeply appreciative of the grace and understanding shown to me by the Kelces and wish them nothing but the best.’

    Goldberg revealed that she had got in contact with Kylie and Jason to personally apologize over the incident.

    The Mayor of Margate – where the row took place – also offered an apology to the Kelces, saying: ‘On behalf of the City of Margate, I’d like to formally apologize to Jason and Kylie Kelce for the experience they had in Margate City over the holiday weekend.

  • Jason Kelce hits back at Antonio Brown after former NFL star targeted him on social media

    Jason Kelce hits back at Antonio Brown after former NFL star targeted him on social media

    Antonio Brown decided to take a shot at former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on social media – only for Kelce to clap back.

    Brown found a video of a performer at what appears to be some sort of concert who bared only the slimmest of resemblances to the center.

    The wide receiver, who recently filed for bankruptcy, captioned his post ‘Jason Kelce performing in Philly yesterday.’

    Kelce saw it, and decided to take the high road, saying, ‘S**t, I wish I could spit bars like that!’

    The ex-Eagles lineman and Super Bowl champion received plenty of praise in the comments from people supporting his clap back – while Brown received some criticism under his post.

    Antonio Brown

    Jason Kelce

    Antonio Brown decided to randomly take a shot at ex-Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce

    Kelce decided to hit back after Brown's tweet saying, 'S**t I wish I could spit bars like that'

    Kelce decided to hit back after Brown’s tweet saying, ‘S**t I wish I could spit bars like that’

    Seemingly throughout his time in the National Football League – and in the days since he retired – Brown has been a controversial figure for his public statements as well as his actions both on and off the field.

    On a recent episode of ‘The Pivot Podcast’, Brown admitted that he is not currently working and confirmed that he filed for bankruptcy.

    ‘I mean, I’m f****d up, you know what I’m saying?’ Brown said. ‘I just can’t comply with debt. You know, it’s all about protecting yourself.’

    ‘I’m not broke, but I’m fractured. … I’m just reallocating the debt to take care of the debtors. That’s all I’m doing.

    ‘You know, anybody can sue you, take you for whatever you got. At this point, I don’t work, I don’t make millions of dollars where it’s coming in where I could just (pay off) some of that money.’

    ‘Chapter 11 is about restructuring the money you’re making so you can take care of the debt.’

    Back in January, Brown went after Jason's brother Travis Kelce 'the dopest cracker I know'

    Back in January, Brown went after Jason’s brother Travis Kelce ‘the dopest cracker I know’

    This is not the first time that ‘AB’ has gone after a member of the Kelce family.

    Back in January, Brown called Jason’s brother Travis Kelce ‘the dopest cracker I know’ in a post to Twitter.

    On an episode of his ‘New Heights’ podcast, Travis said that Brown’s post was ‘probably the biggest compliment’.

    ‘I appreciate you AB, man. Feels good to be one of the dopest crackers,’ Travis replied, while laughing. ‘I love that s***. He’s one of my favorite follows on twitter, you’ve got to follow him.’

    Brown’s NFL career came to an end in a firestorm when he spontaneously quit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the middle of a game against the New York Jets.

    The wide receiver stripped off his pads and undershirt – throwing them into the crowd and running through the field while there was a live play going on.

  • Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are trolled by Antonio Brown as ex-NFL star leaves fans in stitches with hilarious photo of couple ‘in 2040’

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are trolled by Antonio Brown as ex-NFL star leaves fans in stitches with hilarious photo of couple ‘in 2040’

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have become the latest victims of Antonio Brown’s brutal online antics this week.

    Brown, who spent the majority of his 12-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is known for unleashing ruthless attacks on social media which often cross the line, with Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce and WNBA star Caitlin Clark two of his most recent targets.

    And after taking aim his brother, now the former Steelers receiver has mocked Travis and pop-megastar girlfriend Taylor.

     

    In a fairly light-hearted dig by his usual standards, Brown posted a hilarious mocked-up photo of what Kelce and Swift would look like ‘in 2040’.

    The picture left fans in stitches online, with one writing to him: ‘You may have become my favorite follow. Never stop being you’.

    Antonio Brown

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

    Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are the latest victims of Antonio Brown’s brutal online antics

    nother commented: ‘I’m dead’ along with a laughing emoji.

    ‘This wins the internet today,’ said a third.

    While one told Brown: ‘Bro this your best post yet!’.

    Kelce and Swift have enjoyed a whirlwind romance over the past year, becoming the most talked-about celebrity couple on the planet ever since the singer first rocked up to a Kansas City Chiefs game last September.

    Brown, meanwhile, has drawn criticism for his savage online tirades since bringing the curtain down on his NFL career, including when he recently took aim at basketball sensation Clark.

    The former Iowa college superstar and new Indiana Fever recruit was forced to block him on the platform in April after he cruelly mocked her for being ‘hairy’ with a series of hateful comments and memes.

    ‘Can’t be cancelled if you already cancelled,’ he wrote afterwards.

    At the end of last month, Brown shocked fans by confirming he has been forced to file for bankruptcy.

    In a fairly light-hearted dig by his usual standards, Brown posted this hilarious mocked-up photo of what Kelce and Swift would look like 'in 2040'

    In a fairly light-hearted dig by his usual standards, Brown posted this hilarious mocked-up photo of what Kelce and Swift would look like ‘in 2040’

    Kelce and Swift have enjoyed a whirlwind romance over the past year, becoming the most talked-about celebrity couple on the planet

    Kelce and Swift have enjoyed a whirlwind romance over the past year, becoming the most talked-about celebrity couple on the planet

    Brown, meanwhile, has drawn criticism for his savage online tirades since bringing the curtain down on his NFL career

    Brown, meanwhile, has drawn criticism for his savage online tirades since bringing the curtain down on his NFL career

    The 35-year-old earned more than $80million during his dozen years as an NFL star, but financial hardship has come the former Steeler and Buccaneers man’s way.

    Now, for the first time, it appears not bringing in his football salary has taken an effect on his personal life, as he admitted on ‘The Pivot Podcast’ he is not working.

    ‘I mean, I’m f****d up, you know what I’m saying?’ Brown said. ‘I just can’t comply with debt. You know, it’s all about protecting yourself.’

    ‘I’m not broke, but I’m fractured. … I’m just reallocating the debt to take care of the debtors. That’s all I’m doing,’ Brown added.

    ‘You know, anybody can sue you, take you for whatever you got,’ Brown continued. ‘At this point, I don’t work, I don’t make millions of dollars where it’s coming in where I could just (pay off) some of that money.’

  • Three UK airports win injunction to stop Just Stop Oil protesters from disrupting flights – after activists plotted to storm terminal buildings, glue themselves to runways and climb on jets

    Three UK airports win injunction to stop Just Stop Oil protesters from disrupting flights – after activists plotted to storm terminal buildings, glue themselves to runways and climb on jets

    Three of the UK’s major airports have won an injunction to stop Just Stop Oil protesters from disrupting flights.

    Stansted, East Midlands and Manchester Airports have all fallen victim to renegade plotters storming terminal buildings, gluing themselves to runways and climbing on jets.

    The move comes after an undercover investigation by The Mail on Sunday revealed a plot by Just Stop Oil activists to disrupt flights this summer.

    Two Just Stop Oil activists were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after appearing to spray orange paint over private jets at Stansted Airport – with one jet parked in the airfield thought to belong to singer Taylor Swift.

    Timothy Morshead KC, acting for the airports, said JSO had ‘explicitly threatened a campaign of protest at the UK’s airports’ and there was an ‘imminent’ risk of blockades, obstructions and disruption.

    Two activists were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after appearing to spray orange paint over private jets at Stansted Airport prompting a swift reaction from UK airports (File image)

    Two activists were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after appearing to spray orange paint over private jets at Stansted Airport prompting a swift reaction from UK airports (File image)

    Airports reacted to Just Stop Oil's protests with a High Court injunction in a bid to protect flights this summer. Pictured: Manchester airport

    Airports reacted to Just Stop Oil’s protests with a High Court injunction in a bid to protect flights this summer. Pictured: Manchester airport

    Timothy Morshead KC, acting for the airports, said JSO there was an 'imminent' risk of blockades, obstructions and disruption to flights. Pictured: Manchester airport

    Timothy Morshead KC, acting for the airports, said JSO there was an ‘imminent’ risk of blockades, obstructions and disruption to flights. Pictured: Manchester airport

    In a post on X on June 20, Just Stop Oil said: ‘Jennifer and Cole cut the fence into the private airfield at Stansted where @taylorswift13’s jet is parked, demanding an emergency treaty to end fossil fuels by 2030.’

    On Friday, Judge Rosalind Coe KC granted the injunction against ‘persons unknown whose purpose is or includes protest on the premises’ in relation to the three airports.

    She said while there are bylaws and criminal laws which may apply to such demonstrations, ‘they do not prevent the threat or the action that an injunction would’.

    Judge Coe said the injunction will be reviewed after 12 months.

    The High Court injunction comes just days after police rounded up 27 JSO activists who are suspected of plotting to disrupt airports this summer, as part of a ‘swift and robust’ co-ordinated police operation.

    A total of 27 ‘key organisers’ of planned disruption have been held in London, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Devon, Essex, Manchester, Surrey, Sussex, Norfolk and West Yorkshire.

    On Tuesday, four people were arrested and released on bail after being identified at Gatwick Airport, while on Thursday, six were arrested at an east London community centre as part of a publicly-advertised event promoting airport disruption.

    Last week, 17 individuals were arrested at their homes across the country.

    Protestors cause travel chaos at an airport (stock photo)

    Protestors cause travel chaos at an airport (stock photo)

    Activists smeared orange paint on a private jet on une 6 last year at Sylt Aiport in Germany

    Activists smeared orange paint on a private jet on une 6 last year at Sylt Aiport in Germany

    The arrests follow JSO’s attempts to ratchet up thei rprotests.

    At a meeting, which was attended by an undercover MoS reporter, JSO co-founder Indigo Rumbelow was greeted by cheers as she told the audience: ‘We are going to continue to resist. We’re going to ratchet it up.

    ‘We’re going to take our non-violent, peaceful demonstrations to the centre of the carbon economy. We’re going to be gathering at airports across the UK.’

    Ms Rumbelow, the 29-year-old daughter of a property developer, has previously been arrested for conspiracy to cause public nuisance during the King’s Coronation and made headlines last year when Sky News host Mark Austin had to beg her to ‘please stop shouting’ during an interview.

    Outlining a blueprint for causing travel chaos, she advocated:

    ● Cutting through fences and gluing themselves to runway tarmac;

    ● Cycling in circles on runways;

    ● Climbing on to planes to prevent them from taking off;

    ● Staging sit-ins at terminals ‘day after day’ to stop passengers getting inside airports.

    Miss Rumbelow told the crowd: ‘We’re going to be saying to the Government: ‘If you’re not going to stop the oil, we’re going to be doing it for you.”

    Airports have now fought back against the planned chaos and hope that this injunction will stop protesters in their tracks.

    In a statement issued on Friday, the Met Police said: ‘All the individuals were arrested under a section of the Public Order Act which makes it illegal to conspire to disrupt national infrastructure.

    ‘Among those held were several high-profile members of Just Stop Oil who we believe to be key organisers.

    ‘Met officers worked with more than eight other police forces to arrest suspects at their homes across the country. A total of 17 people were arrested.’

  • Taylor Swift declares it the ‘Summer of Sabrina’ Carpenter after Espresso hitmaker’s breakout opening for the Eras tour

    Taylor Swift declares it the ‘Summer of Sabrina’ Carpenter after Espresso hitmaker’s breakout opening for the Eras tour

    Taylor Swift has declared it the ‘Summer of Sabrina’ Carpenter.

    The Espresso singer, 25, has two songs in Billboard’s Top 10 – including the #1 song – and she’s sold out her entire Short n’ Sweet tour.

    and just like that you guys sold out the entire short n’ sweet tour, espresso went #1 at pop radio andddddd i slid down this slide :’) thank you all so so much!!! i can’t wait to see you on the road,’ she captioned the post.

    Sabrina – who recently released the video for Please Please Please starring her boyfriend Barry Keoghan – shared this news on Instagram alongside a few photos of herself in a glamorous green dress with cutouts at her slender waist.

    The Bejeweled singer, 34, was quick to comment, writing: ‘SUMMER OF SABRINA AND MAY IT CONTINUE FOREVER,’ with an angel emoji.

    Taylor Swift has declared it the 'Summer of Sabrina' Carpenter

    Taylor Swift has declared it the ‘Summer of Sabrina’ Carpenter

    The Espresso singer, 25, has two songs in Billboard's Top 10 ¿ including the #1 song ¿ and she's sold out her entire Short n' Sweet tour

    The Espresso singer, 25, has two songs in Billboard’s Top 10 – including the #1 song – and she’s sold out her entire Short n’ Sweet tour

    Swift’s comment has been liked almost 200,000 times as of this writing and had comments of it’s own.

    ‘Mother has spoken,’ one person wrote, while another pointed out, ‘BABE DIDNT YOU JUST FINISH A SHOW.’

    And that commenter had a point as the LOML hitmaker did perform at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on the Fourth of July.

    She is set to perform three shows at the venue, continuing through Saturday, July 6.

    Taylor is in the thick of her record-breaking worldwide Eras tour.

    In May, designer Christian Louboutin shared that he made more than 250 pairs of shoes— which generally sell for around $1,000 — for the production.

    Chatting with Vogue, the 61-year-old footwear architect dished, ‘When working for performers, it’s better to start with a very large number of styles that will end up in a selection of designs which seem the best for the stage.’

    It was also shared that he dreamed up 60 new pairs of shoes for the pop star to take on the European leg of her successful tour.

    Hundreds of strass crystals were used in the collection and Louboutin noted, ‘I’ve learned a few magic tricks to make sure the silhouette still looks great with shoes being 100% easy to perform in.’

    He added, ‘I learned at Les Folies Bergère [that] lights on stage are very strong and tend to flatten any surface.’

    Sabrina shared this news on Instagram alongside a few photos of herself in a glamorous green dress with cutouts at her slender waist

    Sabrina shared this news on Instagram alongside a few photos of herself in a glamorous green dress with cutouts at her slender waist

    The Bejeweled singer, 34, was quick to comment, writing: 'SUMMER OF SABRINA AND MAY IT CONTINUE FOREVER,' and adding an angel emoji

    The Bejeweled singer, 34, was quick to comment, writing: ‘SUMMER OF SABRINA AND MAY IT CONTINUE FOREVER,’ and adding an angel emoji

    'and just like that you guys sold out the entire short n¿ sweet tour, espresso went #1 at pop radio andddddd i slid down this slide :¿) thank you all so so much!!! i can¿t wait to see you on the road,' she captioned the post

    ‘and just like that you guys sold out the entire short n’ sweet tour, espresso went #1 at pop radio andddddd i slid down this slide :’) thank you all so so much!!! i can’t wait to see you on the road,’ she captioned the post

    Swift's comment has been liked almost 200,000 times as of this writing and had comments of it's own. 'Mother has spoken,' one person wrote, while another pointed out, 'BABE DIDNT YOU JUST FINISH A SHOW'
    Swift’s comment has been liked almost 200,000 times as of this writing and had comments of it’s own. ‘Mother has spoken,’ one person wrote, while another pointed out, ‘BABE DIDNT YOU JUST FINISH A SHOW’

    Sabrina's fans have been blasting Ticketmaster for how it handled the sales of her concert tickets

    Sabrina’s fans have been blasting Ticketmaster for how it handled the sales of her concert tickets

    And that commenter had a point as the LOML hitmaker did perform at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on the Fourth of July

    And that commenter had a point as the LOML hitmaker did perform at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on the Fourth of July

    The But Daddy I Love Him singer introduced a new section of her concert in early May, after releasing her The Tortured Poets Department album in April.

    While performing in Paris, she revealed that she had been working on The Tortured Poets Department portion of her tour since last year.

    ‘We started planning this surprise for you about eight or nine months ago and then when we got “two months off” of the Eras Tour, we really didn’t take any time off at all.

    ‘We just went directly back into rehearsals. So I’d like to give it up for my crew, my dancers, and my band,’ she said during a break in the music.