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I couldn’t figure out why my thongs were so loose, then I caught something on our home security camera that shattered me
A WOMAN has admitted she was left “heartbroken” and “shattered” after discovering the shocking reason her underwear was getting so loose.
It all began “a few months ago” when she started to realise that her thongs and knickers were “getting looser and looser”.
“I thought it was because I had kept them for too long and that maybe it was time for me to shop for new ones,” she added in the post on Reddit.
Then she came home another night to see her “dresses rearranged in the closet”.
“Also, the contents of my underwear drawer were messed about,” she added.
When it happened again, she asked her husband if he had gone through her things, which he denied and “suggested that I was being overworked”.
“The funny bit is, I actually believed him,” she sighed.
When it happened again a month later, her “thongs were strewn in the bottom of the wardrobe”.
“It was as if someone threw them there in a hurry to avoid being caught,” she continued.
“My first thought was that some pervert had gained access to our home and was either trying to steal my underwear or worse.”
When she asked her husband if he could work from home in the living room, or asked if he could put up some security cameras, he refused, saying it was “all my fault”.
“He said I was overworked to the point of exhaustion and recommended I take a few days off and visit my family,” she wrote.
However, when she put on one of her thongs the next day, it was “super loose”, and she then had “no doubt” that “someone was stretching them out”.
While she was certain that her husband would “gaslight” her if she asked, she decided to take matters upon herself to find out what was going on.
She then got a “motion activated spy camera”, and put it at eye level in the wardrobe, covering it with some dresses and going to work.
While there were initially a couple of quiet days, the camera then activated one day and she was able to see “what was going on”.
She then saw one of her husband’s work colleagues, who she called Kayleigh in the post, in her bedroom.
“She walked into the bedroom fully nude, rummaged through my drawer, picked out a few pieces, and tried them all on before selecting one and leaving the bedroom,” she wrote.
Four red flags your partner is cheating
Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating.
They start to take their phone everywhere with them
In close relationships, it’s normal to know each other’s passwords and use each other’s phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something.
Aaron says: “If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful.”
“You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something.”
They start telling you less about their day
When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you.
“If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don’t want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag.”
“Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it’s an easy way to get caught out,” says Aaron.
Their libido changes
Your partner’s libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron.
Aaron says: “Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren’t there before.”
They become negative towards you
Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify.
“To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven’t walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating,” warns Aaron.
“I could not believe what I just saw!”
When she confronted her husband with the footage, he started “stuttering and mumbling and finally admitting to an affair”.
“He said that she did things I was not okay with,” she said, before revealing that he also claimed Kayleigh’s husband knew about and was okay with the affair, as he allows her to sleep with whomever she wants.
After a huge row, she told her husband she wanted “a separation followed by a divorce”.
“He then went completely berserk, yelling at the top of his voice, and began throwing things about,” she wrote.
“He even threw his phone at me and it missed me by inches.
“I screamed and ran to our bedroom and locked the door.”
Once he’d left, she called her mum, and got her racing to hers, at which point they packed up her stuff and left.
“I am heartbroken, shattered, and frightened,” she concluded.
“What a f**ked up day. What a f**ked up life too.
“I cannot believe I gave this cheat the best years of my life.”
Annie Kilner’s £15M demands show she’s no doormat… it’s not ‘grabby’ to protect herself after Kyle Walker’s cheating
SHE’S been branded a ‘doormat’ by fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy and slated repeatedly for remaining silent on her husband’s infidelity by his mistress Lauryn Goodman.
But this week it was revealed that silently savvy Annie Kilner has given cheating Man City star Kyle Walker an ultimatum: pay her HALF his £27 million fortune now or lose their marriage for good.
Sources close to the star also revealed that desperate Annie, 31, asked at least four footballer’s wives for advice before marrying the love rat to ensure financial “security” in case he strayed again.
It comes following months of silence from mum-of-four Annie, who kicked Kyle out of the family home in December when it was revealed that he’d fathered a second child with influencer Lauryn behind her back.
Reaction to Annie’s requests have been largely in support of the betrayed WAG.
“I hope she takes him for everything. Poor Annie, she and her boys deserve so much better. Kyle is a rat end of,” one fan mused.
Another added: “Annie is ensuring her and her children’s future and removes 50% of Walker’s wealth from Goodman’s clutches. Good for her.”
So is Annie making the right choice in demanding half of everything Kyle owns – or does it suggest she’s too focused on the money?
Here, as part of our Celebs on the Couch series, The Sun’s Agony Aunt, Sally Land, reveals all…
SALLY SAYS: While it may seem grabby for a partner who has opted to stay at home or work less hours to ask for a hefty settlement, there are sound reasons.
After all, without that spouse putting their career on hold to look after the children, run the home and support their partner, the family wouldn’t be able to function at all.
And of course there will always be the detractors who question any woman’s financial demands, but I’m not sure you can put a price on domestic harmony.
I’d never encourage anyone to get hitched when there are trust issues, until those are sorted out and both parties can prove they are ready for a genuine commitment, life will only become more complex.
However, it is understandable why a mum with children would be persuaded to get married to try and bring stability. Still, the same rules apply without trust, the marriage will fail.
Any man with parental responsibility will have a legal responsibility to provide for their children after a relationship break down.
When you’re married, things are a lot simpler. When you divorce, all the assets of the marriage are treated as joint assets, so you have a better chance of a fair settlement.
Four red flags your partner is cheating
Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating.
They start to take their phone everywhere with them
In close relationships, it’s normal to know each other’s passwords and use each other’s phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something.
Aaron says: “If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful.”
“You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something.”
They start telling you less about their day
When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you.
“If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don’t want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag.”
“Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it’s an easy way to get caught out,” says Aaron.
Their libido changes
Your partner’s libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron.
Aaron says: “Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren’t there before.”
They become negative towards you
Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify.
“To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven’t walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating,” warns Aaron.
So for anyone entering a long term relationship, the best way to protect yourself financially is to get married, or enter a civil partnership.
When it comes to the emotional fallout of choosing someone who keeps letting you down, it is never as simple as sticking with someone for the money and especially so when children are involved.
Women who are with a partner who constantly strays are often battling against low self-esteem. They might believe they aren’t good enough in the bedroom, not attractive enough, or sexy enough.
Demoralise, they think if they can just lose more weight, become more alluring, this time they will be able to keep their man.
They may also forgive the infidelities because they are overly focused on how their relationship and family could be – not how their partner behaves in reality.
It can help these partners to get help to look at why they were attracted in the first place to a man who spelled trouble, and why they put up with it for so long.
Women who are with a partner who constantly strays are often battling against low self-esteem. They might believe they aren’t good enough in the bedroom, not attractive enough, or sexy enough
Sally Land
All too often these women became used to being short-changed emotionally in childhood so they can’t imagine what it would feel like to be loved wholeheartedly.
And here’s the rub – his cheating is not about you. This is a man with an emotional problem which will prevent him ever sharing a fully mature and faithful relationship with any woman.
Of course, one huge reason why women tolerate cheating before showing them the door is that they have children together and they feel guilty about depriving them of their father.
Terrible husbands are often great dads and knowing your children won’t see them on a daily basis can cause a great sense of regret.
And so plenty of mums put up with shoddy behaviour because they believe their children benefit.
Still, it’s important to think about what your children are witness to. If they see their father repeatedly cheating and their mother accepting this behaviour, they may well repeat the same behaviours when they grow up.
When parents become so miserable it creates a tense and unhappy atmosphere at home, the children are the first to be affected.
It is a huge step but in these cases it is worth considering coparenting and for many families separating brings more stability for everyone involved.
If you have got caught in an unhealthy cycle of infidelity and forgiveness you can write to my counsellors for free advice and information at deardeidre@the-sun.co.uk.
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Hollywood actress’ son, 17, joins mum on red carpet but towers over her – can you tell who his famous parents are?
A HOLLYWOOD actress’ son towered over her at a red carpet event on Thursday – but can you tell who his famous parents are?
The 17-year-old put on a suave display in a black suit, accessoring with a delicate gold chain as he posed for photographers in New York City.
Naomi Watts‘ eldest child, Alexander ‘Sasha’ Schreiber, was the spit of his mother at the 62nd New York Film Festival screening of her new film, The Friend.
The student, whose dad is Hollywood star Liev Schreiber, 57, held hands with actress Naomi, 56, who measures at 5ft5in.
Baring her arms in a bustier, which she’d tucked into a PVC midi-skirt, the Home and Away alum completed her look with diamond chandelier earrings.
The pair also share 15-year-old Kai, who attended an event with her dad, stepmom, and brother just months ago.
She was joined Sasha and Liev, along with his wife, Taylor Neisen.
The couple married in July 2023 and welcomed their first child, daughter Hazel Bee, a month later.
SUMMER OF LOVE
The outing came after Naomi’s second wedding ceremony with Billy Crudup in Mexico City.
Naomi and Liev were previously married from 2005 to 2016.
She began dating The Morning Show actor in 2017 after meeting on the set of the Netflix series Gypsy.
The two officially married in the summer of 2023 and had another celebration for family and friends on June 8.
Kai and Ruby, Naomi’s niece, wore nude dresses as the bridesmaids for the special day.
Naomi’s brother, Ben, shared a video from the ceremony on Instagram, which also showed Sasha standing with Billy’s son William.
Liev did not appear to be in attendance at the wedding.
LIEV & TAYLOR
Around the time of their wedding last year, Liev said he was “over the moon” about soon welcoming his first child with Taylor.
The U.S. Sun caught up with the actor as he co-hosted a gala in Montauk, New York.
“I’m just taking it easy. I’m sleeping a lot,” he said roughly one month before Hazel’s arrival.
Liev also opened up about his kids possibly following in his and Naomi’s footsteps, saying he had “no idea” if they would want to become actors.
“I have no idea. Kai’s a tremendous dancer and Sasha… I’m not sure yet. You know, I think he’s a blossoming surfer,” he said.
Sasha previously worked as a counselor at a summer camp in Montauk, while Kai worked at a home goods store in the area.
Israel launches blitz targeting Hezbollah’s ‘next leader’ in secret bunker – as IDF kills 15 terrorists in close combat
ISRAEL has launched another devastating blitz in a secret bunker in an attempt to wipe out Hezbollah’s new presumed boss.
In their biggest strikes yet on Hezbollah, the IDF pounded targets south of Beirut, where many of the terror group’s compounds are located.
One of the targets was Hashem Safieddine – a senior official regarded to be Nasrallah’s successor after the 64-year-old terror chief was assassinated in an airstrike last week.
Safieddine, who was Nasrallah’s cousin and closest aide was often regarded as the terror group’s second in command and was rumoured to be in line to become the group’s new secretary-general.
Three Israeli officials told Axios the IDF struck a Hezbollah bunker deep underground.
He was targeted after calling a meeting of senior commanders to an underground bunker in the Dahieh suburb.
A barrage of bunker-buster bombs like the ones which wiped out Nasrallah on Friday was launched from Israeli F15 jets.
It remains unclear whether Safieddine was killed at the strike.
Israel carried out a series of massive airstrikes in Beirut and another that cut off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria.
The IDF said on Thursday it had struck over 200 targets across Lebanon killing 15 Hezbollah members.
The military said among those killed was senior Hezbollah militant, Mohammed Anisi.
In a rare appearance, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran would not “procrastinate or rush to carry out its duty” in confronting Israel.
“The brilliant action of our armed forces a couple of nights ago was completely legal and legitimate,” he said, referring to Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
The IDF has also killed a top Hamas commander in a deadly fighter jet airstrike in Tulkarem.
The military said the strike was carried out as senior Hamas commander Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi was planning a terrorist attack “in the immediate time frame.”
His death comes as another senior Hamas leader, who was Yahya Sinwar’s right-hand man was also killed in Gaza.
Rawhi Mushtaha, the chief of Hamas’s government in Gaza, was killed in a series of airstrikes in July, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.
At least one strike hit outside the perimeter of the international airport and smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead.
So far, ground clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have been confined to a narrow strip along the border.
At least nine Israeli soldiers have been killed in battles as troops are advancing in southern Lebanon trying to wipe out Hezbollah fighters.
The new wave of strikes came after Israel issued another evacuation order for communities across southern Lebanon.
Thousands of civilians have already fled the country’s south as the showdown between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies.
But Israel expanded its no-go zone and told citizens to urgently leave 25 areas.
The most popular dog breeds in the UK revealed – and the trusty Labrador is nowhere near the top
WE all know that dogs are man’s best friend – and according to data, Brits really do love their furry four-legged pals.
Recent data has revealed that there are around 10.6 million dogs living in homes across the UK, making us the second-highest dog-owning nation in the world.
But with over 400 dog breeds recognised worldwide, which is the UK’s favourite?
To celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October, Open Study College has analysed search terms for the top dog breeds in the UK to reveal which is the most searched for, and therefore our favourite.
Winner
Cocker spaniels are the UK’s favourite dog breed, with 49,930 average monthly searches for the breed.
London searches for the breed the most, with 22,220 searches a month, followed by Birmingham with 2,900.
Cocker spaniels are known for their gentle temperament, affectionate yet lively behaviour, and are generally good with children – making them the perfect family pet.
Runner-up
Golden retrievers follow in second place, with 46,880 monthly searches on average.
Similar to Cocker spaniels, Golden retrievers are typically gentle, patient and good with children.
They are known to shed and need lots of socialisation.
3rd place
Rottweilers are the UK’s third favourite dog breed, with 46,420 monthly searches for the breed.
London searches for the breed the most, with 22,200 average monthly searches, and Birmingham follows with 3,600 a month.
When properly trained, rottweilers are loyal, safe and well-behaved.
4th place
Rottweilers are closely followed by the adorable Dachshund – also referred to as sausage dog – with more than 40k monthly searches for the popular breed.
This sweet little breed is known for being loyal and courageous. They can be protective of their owners and wary of strangers.
However, as cute as they are, the dogs of this breed also tend to be very vocal and bark a lot – so if you want peace and quiet in your home, maybe give the sausage dog a miss…
5th place
Next up on the list is the German shepherd, with just a little under 40,000 monthly searches online.
Loyal and loving, German shepherds are typically thought to be a good pick for families, as they’re gentle with children.
However, as with all dog breeds, German shepherds should be supervised to make sure everyone, your kids and the dog, is safe and happy.
The most popular dog breeds in the UK
Find out if your pooch is amongst the most popular picks in the UK.
- Cocker spaniels – 49,930 average monthly searches,
- Golden retrievers – 46,880,
- Rottweilers – 46,420,
- Dachshund – 40,320,
- German shepherd – 39,750,
- Frenchies – 38,330,
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier – 28,450,
- Labrador – 25,720,
- Bulldog – 25,690,
- Border terrier – 22,100,
- Sprigner spaniel – 18,510,
- King Charles spaniel – 16,620,
- Miniature schnauzer – 11,890,
- Hungarian Vizsla -11,610.
6th place
French Bulldogs can be good family dogs because they are affectionate, loyal, and playful – so it comes as no surprise that there are over 38,000 monthly searches for this adorable breed.
Frenchies are known for being pretty laid back and adaptable – however, they can ”face serious health concerns” due to their flat heads, vets have warned.
The shape of their head affects their breathing and can cause a disease named brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome – which can come with major medical costs and lifelong maintenance.
The least popular breeds include Hungarian Vizslas, with 11,610 average monthly searches, and miniature schnauzers, with 11,890 monthly searches.
Lyle and Erik Menendez could face new trial as ‘new evidence considered’ – 35 years after brothers killed parents
NOTORIOUS killers Lyle and Erik Menendez could face a new trial – three decades after being convicted of shooting dead their parents.
District attorneys in Los Angeles are examining allegations regarding whether the brothers were sexually assaulted by their father, Jose.
George Gascon, the Los Angeles District Attorney, shared the revelation at a press conference on Thursday.
The brothers, now in their 50s, reportedly watched the briefing from prison, according to TMZ.
He revealed the evidence would be considered before deciding if the brothers should reveal a new trial.
Alternatively, prosecutors might push for a new sentence, but Gascon told reporters the decision would be his.
The district attorney warned that no decision has been made.
A hearing has been slated for November 29.
The Menendez brothers were convicted for the 1989 killings in a re-trial held in 1996 following a mistrial.
And Gascon was adamant that he wasn’t any questions over whether the brothers committed the murders.
But they have strongly claimed they acted in self-defense after allegedly enduring years of abuse.
Erik, now 53, penned a letter to his cousin Andy Cano and this note was received around eight months before the killings happened, the brothers’ attorney Mark Gerangos told the Fox affiliate KTTV.
During the first murder trial, Cano testified in court as he delved into the allegations.
Erik told his cousin that he had been trying to avoid his father, according to the letter seen by the ABC affiliate KGTV-TV.
“Every night I stay up thinking he might come in,” one excerpt said.
Timeline of the Menendez brothers case
Erik and Lyle Menendez are serving life sentences in prison after being found guilty of shooting their parents to death over 30 years ago.
August 20, 1989 – José and Kitty Menendez are shot to death
March 8, 1990 – Lyle is arrested for the murders
March 11, 1990 – Erik turns himself in
July 20, 1993 – Highly publicized trial begins and ends weeks later in a mistrial
October 11, 1995 – Second trial begins
March 20, 1996 – Menendez brothers are convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder
July 2, 1996 – Menendez brothers are sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and sent to separate prisons
February 2018 – Lyle is transferred to the San Diego prison where Erik is held
April 4, 2018 – Erik and Lyle are reunited
May 2023 – Attorney representing the Menendez brothers files a habeas petition
September 19, 2024 – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story comes out on Netflix
“I need to put it out of my mind.”
But the letter wasn’t presented at either trial.
Roy Rosselló, a former member of the boyband Menudo, previously claimed he was sexually assaulted by Jose Menendez.
He claimed the alleged abuse happened when he visited the Menendez home in New Jersey.
Lyle, now 56, and Erik were kept apart in prison for decades before they were re-united in 2018.
The brothers, who were 21 and 18 at the time of the slayings, bought a gun just days before they shot music exec Jose and ex-beauty queen Kitty.
They initially told Los Angeles cops that they found their parents dead after discovering their bodies in their sprawling Beverly Hills home.
Lyle called the cops and screamed down the phone claiming someone had killed his parents.
Horror pictures from the crime scene showed blood-soaked sofas
In the months following the shootings, Lyle and Erik went on a spending spree, splashing out on watches and luxury motors.
But in March 1990, Lyle was arrested before Erik turned himself in just days later.
The duo went on trial in 1993 and it ended in a mistrial.
This was because there was a deadlocked jury.
HORROR SLAYINGS
Lyle and Erik went on trial for a second time in 1995 before both were convicted of first-degree murder charges in March 1996.
Prosecutors labeled the abuse allegations as the “abuse excuse.”
In July 1996, the Menendez brothers were sentenced without the possibility of parole.
They served their sentences in separate prisons before being reunited in 2018.
The infamous killings are now the subject of the hit Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Kim Kardashian has written an essay that calls for the brothers to be freed, as reported by NBC News.
She claimed the brothers are not monsters, but intelligent and honest men.
Kardashian doesn’t believe that the sentencing isn’t the right punishment.
“Had this crime been committed and trialed today, I believe the outcome would have been dramatically different,” she claimed in the letter.
Anamaria Baralt, the brothers’ first cousin, also called for the pair to be released in an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun.
She claimed the Netflix series is “way off the mark” in its portrayal of Erik and Lyle.
‘Absolute joke!’ scream Billy Joel fans as they SLAM Ticketmaster over new UK tour ticket prices
BILLY Joel fans have slammed Ticketmaster over the new UK tour ticket prices, calling it an ‘absolute joke.’
Billy Joel is returning to UK soil for two exclusive concert dates for the first time in nearly 50 years.
The Uptown Girl hitmaker will perform a one off show in Edinburgh on 7th June at Scottish gas Murrayfield and later on 21st June at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
Scottish Gas Murrayfield hosts over 50 major events per year, including the Scottish leg of Taylor Swifts sell out Eras Tour.
With a capacity of 67,000, sponsors clearly believe that the US musician can pull in the crowds, as he limbers up for this first concert in Scotland in 46 years.
But as fans went to get their hands on tickets, they’ve been left horrified over the prices.
On social media, one person penned: “£200 for restricted view tickets and seats, plus all these standing tickets for £250? Are you not aware most of your fans would prefer to sit down? Another s*** show from Ticketmaster.
“When will some other fair agencies be able to get some tickets to sell to fans at better prices? Let’s introduce proper competition now!”
Another person penned: “How is £197 for an obstructed view justifiable? It’s beyond my budget.”
A third person wrote: “Why have we normalised concert tickets of £150 for standing at the back of a pitch? Live music is a privilege for people now and not accessible for most people.”
Someone else added: “Billy Joel tickets are an absolute joke. £160 for not even a good seat and then £19.50 service fee on each ticket. Needless to say I passed.”
In agreement, another fan said: “£150 to stand at the back of the pitch for Billy Joel?? Erm, nope.”
Someone else said they were quoted nearly £400 for two tickets, and called it “insane.”
The latest fiasco comes after Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing system’ sparked outrage, with prices for Oasis’ tour tickets soaring as high as £355.
Fans have taken to X to voice their outrage at Ticketmaster, describing the ticket-buying experience as a complete ‘joke.’
In August, Oasis fans were also left furious with Ticketmaster after facing soaring prices and limited availability during the much-anticipated ticket release.
The ‘dynamic pricing’ system, which increases ticket prices as demand rises, led to widespread frustration, with many fans finding themselves priced out of the event in real-time.
Social media was flooded with complaints, labelling the system exploitative and unfair.
Widely considered to one of the greatest musicians of all time, Joel has sold 160 million records worldwide, many of his songs becoming cultural and personal touchstones for people.
Indeed the late Princess Diana selected Joel’s Uptown Girl to accompany an impromptu 3 minute dance duet with Wayne Sleep, as a surprise for Prince Charles at the Royal Opera House in 1985.
As well as being an accomplished pianist, Joel wrote all this own songs, including his signature tune, Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Just the way you are and The Longest time and many more.
Known for his work ethic and passion for touring, the 75-year-old recently finished a residency at Madison Square Gardens in New York, which he’s held since 2014.
After releasing new material in 2007, he appeared to give up on writing songs, saying that he was done with composition. But in February of this year he returned with a new track- Turn the Lights Back On, co-written and produced by Freddie Wexley.
