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Miriam Margolyes has been taking British Vogue inside her handbag, and she's bizarrely revealed one thing she always has in there is an onion. "I love them", she says, unwrapping it from a tissue before taking a bite, in a video posted to TikTok. "I don't think people mind if you smell of onion...it's not bad breath, it's just onion breath." The 82-year-old stripped nude for the magazine cover, protecting her modesty with a pair of iced buns. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

No one loves Andrew Tate more than Andrew Tate does. Except, he’d have you believe, a highly respected journalist. The king of toxic masculinity has waged a war of words against BBC reporter Lucy Williamson since he sat down with her for an interview earlier this month. Their discussion covered topics including an ongoing criminal investigation into the 36-year-old and his brother Tristan, and his noxious influence over impressionable young men. But Tate was clearly less than impressed with how he came off in their conversation so has spent the last couple of weeks trying to discredit Williamson and the BBC itself. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In a bizarre tweet posted on Tuesday morning, the self-styled misogynist claimed that it was “clear” from the moment they first met that he was “the object of her obsession”. Writing in his preferred style of elaborate prose, he continued: “Fascination was woven into her veins, consuming her senses, a love untamed. “Her every thought a delicate dance with my name. A whisper. Top G, Top G, Top G.” He went on: “And today, she waited over 6 hours in the cold outside of Diicot's head office to show me support. “My number one and most dedicated fan. Lucy <3.” “Diicot” refers to Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, which is currently looking into a host of serious allegations against Tate, including rape, forming an organised crime group and human trafficking. He is currently under house arrest in the country having spent three months in a Bucharest jail, but was let out temporarily to attend an interview at the prosecutors’ office. And clearly, his comments about Williamson’s “love” for the man known by his adoring fans as “Top G” are tongue-in-cheek. Yet, just as clearly, Tate wants his legion of followers to believe that the BBC and its staff really are “obsessed” with him. In a five-hour interview with podcaster Patrick Bet-David, released on Monday, the cigar-wielding provocateur moaned relentlessly about his treatment by the corporation. “The only reason I even sat down with the BBC is because they were begging me,” he insisted. He went on to claim that as soon as he sat down with Williamson, she (and her employers, by proxy) “instantly attack[ed] me”. “They put the cameras on first and they attack me, expecting me to stutter and make a fool of myself," he told Bet-David. It's kind of like they tried to sucker-punch me. I'm in the club and they're my friends shaking my hand and they tried to hit me and knock me out.” But, he added in his characteristically modest way: “Yes, I destroyed the BBC, but of course I did because I'm smarter than all of them.” To be clear, Tate agreed to the highly-publicised interview with “no set conditions”, according to the corporation, and was asked questions about the criminal charges levelled against him, his broader reputation, and deeply offensive comments he’s made over the years. Those are pretty obvious topics, surely? Can it really be considered a “sucker-punch” to be grilled on the subjects for which you’re best known? Apparently, yes. For someone like Tate, free speech is only acceptable when it’s on your terms. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Kid Rock has been showing off his new house - but instead of opting for white picket fences, he's modelled it entirely off the White House. The home is built on a hill outside Nashville, and allegedly has a church, a barber shop, and a gas station all built on the land. Naturally, it features the White House's iconic US flag on top too. NFL star Derek Wolfe claims he's been to the mystery mansion (which has a golden toilet), and he described it as the 'wildest s*** you've ever seen'. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

Billie Eilish has finally flashed her intimate chest tattoo after she previously vowed fans would 'never' see it. The singer, who is known for her baggy clothing, stripped down to a bikini for a sunbathing session with her friend, showing off the inking, which reads 'Eilish' in a gothic font. It's thought she's had the tattoo for around three years, and it joins her other body art, which includes fairies on her hand (inspired by her favourite childhood book), and a huge dragon snaking up her thigh. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.

Pride month is currently being celebrated around the world, and there are more famous faces than you might realise who were raised by LGBT+ families. In fact, Jay-Z was most-notably supportive of his mum, Gloria Carter, who came out back in 2017, with the rapper saying he 'cried' with happiness - and even went on to dedicate song lyrics to her. Similarly, 50 Cent's mum came out as lesbian when he was young, but she unfortunately passed away soon after. In 1944 Robert De Niro's dad, a renowned painter, publicly came out as gay and entered into a relationship with poet Robert Duncan. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed the secret behind her confidence is actually by being a bit mean to her audience before she goes on stage. The Fleabag star learnt the tip during her stint at Noel Coward’s play Hay Fever in the West End in 2011. "You stand behind the curtain, take a deep breath and you just go: 'F*** you, you are lucky to have me'. And you say it as loud as you can and we did it every night. Sometimes doing that feels great”, she says. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

Ricky Gervais has reportedly upped the security for his tour after receiving death threats. Ahead of his Armageddon tour set to kick off in Cardiff on Wednesday (14 June), the comedian has ordered a full team of security. A source told The Sun: "Ricky has been made aware threats have been made to his life. His offices haven’t shown them to him, but have told him very disturbing letters have come in for him. "Ricky is very aware of the dangers and he can afford whatever security he wants, so he thought it was a no-brainer." One of the alleged death threats was about an "anti-trans" joke he made in his Netflix special SuperNature. It is reported the 61-year-old is set to discuss God, Hitler and the culture of offence in his upcoming tour. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It comes after the comedian confessed to regretting one single joke during his entire career. The joke in question was during the 2011 Golden Globes when a joke about Tim Allen fell "flat" – or at least according to Allen. Introducing two celebrities to the stage, Gervais said: "What can I say about our next two presenters?" He added: "The first is an actor, producer and director whose movies have grossed over $3.5 billion at the box office. He’s won two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes for his powerful and varied performances, starring in such films as Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Castaway, Apollo 13 and Saving Private Ryan." The comedian finished by saying: "The other is Tim Allen." Allen expressed his confusion in an interview, saying he simply did not get it. Gervais later told the Hollywood Reporter in 2020 that he regretted the joke "because I think [Allen] took it wrong". "The joke was him and Tom Hanks," Gervais said. "So I came out and said, ‘Our next two presenters, the first has won five Oscars, combined box office of five billion dollars. And the other, Tim Allen.’ Right? It’s a fine joke. I’m teasing Tim Allen." Indy100 reached out to Ricky Gervais' rep for comment. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Tom Brady is proving he's still got it, by somehow managing to hit a drone with a football, while sailing on a $300 million yacht alongside Mr Beast. The drone was several yards away from the boat when the former New England Patriots star was set the challenge by the YouTuber. "If I hit the drone on the first try, maybe I should come out of retirement", Brady said, appearing nervous, before completely wiping it out. We'll be waiting, Brady. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

Kanye West celebrated his 46th birthday over the weekend in a lavish Los Angeles bash, with his daughter North West and reported wife Bianca Censori in attendance. Like most birthday parties, food was in order – but it was the display that soon caught the attention of social media users. In footage shared on Twitter, nude women were seen lying on tables with platters of sushi covering their private areas. "Not creepy at all," one user hit back, while another added: "This feels problematic." Meanwhile, a third suggested it portrayed "misogyny at its finest." The Japanese practice is said to be called nyotaimori, also referred to as 'body sushi'. Nantaimori is the male equivalent. According to sources, some high dining nyotaimori experiences can cost as much as $13,000 (£10,300). Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The private party was said to have the likes of Chloe Bailey and Ty Dolla Sign in attendance. West's reported wife was also spotted holding hands with his eldest daughter as they made their way to the event. After months of speculation about the rapper's relationship status with the head of architecture for the Yeezy brand, one content creator sent social media spiralling. In a viral video that circulated on TikTok earlier this year, Censori, 28, appeared to confirm she was married without explicitly naming West. TikTok user Nue filmed himself having a conversation with a "sexy" bleach-blonde woman while out shopping. He wrapped up their encounter by asking for her number, to which she replied: "I’m married!" The woman in question turned out to be Censori, sending viewers into a frenzy. "I think she’s adorable and I’m happy for her and ye," one person wrote about the alleged marriage, while another added: "She honestly seems like a really sweet person." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

Liam Payne stole the show at Soccer Aid after viewers noticed him shirtless in the changing room subtly flexing. As Harry Redknapp offered up a half-time pep talk to the teams, the One Direction singer in the background running his hands through his hair and showing off his abs completely deflected the attention. "Liam Payne just conveniently standing in prime slot for a shot of his torso", one Twitter user joked. But unfortunately looks weren't enough, with World XI taking a 4-2 win over England. Click here to sign up for our newsletters

Cardi B has showcased a new hairstyle, and some have accused the singer of ‘blasphemy’. The Grammy-winner unveiled a new look showing colourful crosses on her long blonde hair, with the caption “LET ME POP IT OFF !” and fans loved it, with the post racking up over 4 million likes. One fan commented: “Love this look”. “You look gorgeous,” wrote another. However, some were less than impressed with the rapper’s new style, with one Christian accusing the singer of ‘blasphemy’. “Stop blaspheming God and Jesus Christ,” they wrote. Another said, “y’all worship the devil” “Disrespecting the cross will not save your soul. Get right with Jesus now whilst he can still be found. Time is running out,” said another user. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Some also claimed that in the second photo Cardi B was referencing the Illuminati through her hand. “Y’all seen the second photo right is that not the illuminati”, commented one user. Another wrote: “Beware of illuminati”. This isn’t the first time Cardi B has upset conservatives. The release of her song 'WAP' with Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, upset many for its explicit lyrics. At the time, Republican congressional candidate James P. Bradley wrote: “Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion are what happens when children are raised without God and without a strong father figure.” Ben Shapiro, a conservative political commentator also expressed disgust at the chart-topping song. “This is what the feminist movement was all about. It’s not really about women being treated as independent, full-rounded human beings.” He added, “And if you say anything different you’re a misogynist.” However, the star seemed unbothered but conservative’s reactions, tweeting: “I can’t believe conservatives soo mad about WAP.” And she’s probably thinking the same now. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.