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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paloma Faith recalls being ' attacked very violently' by a former partner
Pop singer Paloma Faith has reflected on a terrifying past attack in which she 'nearly died' after a car chase at the hands of some she refers to 'as an ex' Paloma Faith has recounted a terrifying incident where she came close to death at the hands of a former partner, leaving her emotionally scarred . The 43-year-old singer and actress was left fearing for her life after a man chased after her in a car. After he crashed his own vehicle, the unnamed man, who she says is a former partner, allegedly smashed the window of the pop singer's car and dragged her out. The frightening incident came years before her fame but left her shaken. The How You Leave a Man singer revealed she even got an injunction against the man following the attack - but ended up having a drink with him some time later. The star shared all on her Mad Sad Bad podcast while in conversation with comedy legend Ruby Wax. Paloma recalled: "This guy, when I was younger, attacked me very, very, very violently, and I nearly died." Giving more details, she explained they were in cars at the time. She said: "It was a high-speed car chase… he drove his car into the front of somebody's house, smashed my driver's side window in and pulled me out. I had a black eye and a smashed-up face." She then explained that she took out an injunction against the man, but then saw him years later. She recalled: "Seven years later, I saw him again... "He gets out of the car and says, 'Can I take you for a drink after work? I feel like we need to clear it up.' And I said, 'Yeah, I'd like to go.'" The star went on to explain that she managed to get the upper hand on the man while they had their drink. She recalled: "I let him speak. I didn't say very much. I asked him some questions. His answers were kind of boring. "And then I just said, 'I'm gonna go now.' And he said, 'Why?' I said, 'I find you quite boring.' ... I felt like I'd conquered something." Paloma's shocking story comes just days after she opened up about being bullied at school - after EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy claimed she had been bullied by the singer when they were at school together. The Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer told fans about her past experience during a social media exchange. She wrote on X, back when it was called Twitter: "Yes I got bullied at school. I had braces and before that, wonky teeth." And speaking of her school experience, Paloma previously told The Standard how her teachers helped her in her career growing up. "They were very encouraging to me. I was put in the Hackney Gazette because it was a failing school and I got all As at GCSE." She went on to say she didn't receive any formal musical training despite her school days inspiring her creative nature. "I did it all myself," she claimed at the time. "I had no famous parents, no stage school, no BRIT School." Natalie previously revealed: "Paloma Faith, she bullied me at school. She went to Islington Green and was in the year above me. We've spoken about it and she has said sorry about that. Gutted."
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Paloma Faith reveals she 'nearly died' after violent attack by ex
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Singer and actor Paloma Faith has shared the harrowing story of a near-fatal encounter with a former partner, describing a violent attack that left her physically and emotionally scarred. Speaking on the latest episode of her Mad Sad Bad podcast, the 43-year-old revealed the traumatic experience to guest Ruby Wax, recalling a scary event from her youth. 'This guy, when I was younger, attacked me very, very, very violently, and I nearly died,' she said. 'It was a high-speed car chase… he drove his car into the front of somebody's house, smashed my driver's side window in and pulled me out. I had a black eye and a smashed-up face.' The singer explained that she later took out an injunction against the man, but the past caught up with her years later in a moment she described as bizarre and empowering. 'Seven years later, I saw him again,' she said. At the time, she was working in an underwear shop and feeling confident in her uniform when she noticed him passing by. 'He gets out of the car and says, 'Can I take you for a drink after work? I feel like we need to clear it up.' And I said, 'Yeah, I'd like to go.'' The pair met for a drink, but the tables had turned: 'I let him speak. I didn't say very much. I asked him some questions. His answers were kind of boring,' she said. 'And then I just said, 'I'm gonna go now.' And he said, 'Why?' I said, 'I find you quite boring.'' Paloma said it marked a personal victory: 'I felt like I'd conquered something.' This is one of many stories Paloma has discussed on her podcast, which covers mental health, trauma, and identity with honesty and wit. More Trending In the same episode, Faith also offered a glimpse into her current love life, poking fun at her own romantic contradictions. After previously mocking Spencer Matthews for being 'posh,' she admitted to dating someone from a similar background. 'Yeah, but I've now got a posh boyfriend,' she laughed. 'Now I'm dating one – I'm sleeping with the enemy.' Faith, who often speaks about her working-class roots in Hackney, added cheekily: 'I'm thinking of it more like a social experiment.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Natalie Cassidy claims Paloma Faith 'bullied' her before they had confrontation
Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
I ‘sanded' my face in the name of beauty — and I'd happily do it again
In the eternal quest for youthful skin, I've done a lot. From slathering all sorts of serums and creams on my skin to having injections and lasers galore, I'll pretty much try anything if it means the cashier at M&S asks for my ID when I'm trying to buy a Paloma tin. However, even I'll admit, the idea of microdermabrasion was something I wasn't champing at the bit to try. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that essentially 'buffs' away the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the face and body — either with a coarsely tipped tool called a 'diamond wand' or aluminium crystals — before mild suction carries those dead skin cells away and (hopefully) reveals a gleaming fresh layer underneath. So you see where I'm getting at when I say it 'sands' away at the skin. It's claimed to improve not only the appearance of your skin, but also to blast away blackheads, make your pores look smaller, improve pigmentation, even your skin tone, reduce fine lines and help your skincare products work better. No surprise then, that apparently the celebs love it, with Kim Kardashian previously saying she employs microdermabrasion to exfoliate in the warmer months. Be that as it may, I was cautious of what could go wrong. Such exfoliation has to have a certain level of recovery time, right? I'd never used this device before either, and without an expert observing my attempt, I felt the odds of user error were high. Then I'm walking around with said 'error' on my face, healing for who knows how long. Still, while the idea of dragging something akin to sandpaper over my face felt a step too far for even this skincare obsessive, I've been looking for a treatment to even out my skintone and help eliminate some pesky milia (small white bumps just under the skin) that won't budge. So it felt serendipitous that Skin Krush's Microdermabrasion kit (£105) landed on my desk, and the lure of a new tool that may deliver a brighter, tighter complexion became too much to resist. If it can also reduce fine lines? Even better. If it can then do my washing up? We're laughing. Full caveat, I've not had in-salon microdermabrasion, so I can't compare an at-home treatment to something done by an expert. I felt somewhat placated by the idea that the device wouldn't be as 'strong' as something being wielded by a trained professional, and that I could do a few bursts and stop immediately if it didn't feel comfortable. Plus, I could do it as and when I had a spare few minutes (in my pyjamas, too), and the cost-per-use would come in much lower than an appointment. Opening up the package, I'm confronted by a cone-shaped tool that looks a little like the Blue Origin capsule that returned Katy Perry to terra firma, with a coarse tip at the end and a little hole that I assume is where the dead skin will be sucked after being coerced off my face. What a wonderful world. The device comes with a range of 'Krusher' tips depending on the kind of intensity you're after: a fine tip, a medium one, and a precision one for getting into all sorts of facial nooks and crannies, such as around the nose. Now, to business. Before taking the plunge, I took a look through the brand's website, where the before and after images from other customers were genuinely impressive, with clear improvements in blackheads and pores 'after only one use'. Some users also raved about using it to remove stubborn fake tan from their limbs. Seeing as the whole process of microdermabrasion sounded wildly intimidating to someone with dry skin, before I put the device anywhere near my face, I needed to talk to the experts behind it, Sinead Gallagher and Jeanette Dunne, from Renew Skin Clinic. 'When you remove dead skin cells, you remove excess oil on the skin and allow the skin to breathe,' Sinead told me. 'You also improve the appearance of the skin and improve open pores and blackheads. That […]glow is due to skincare penetrating deeper into the skin and brightening it.' Getting such a treatment done in the salon can cost upwards of £99 for a session (with various clinics suggesting anywhere between 6-10 sessions spaced out every couple of weeks, depending on skin type and concern) and while I'd imagine the professionals are doing a much more thorough job because they're, well, professionals, the founders say their tool is designed to be used alongside any in-house treatments. 'It's for people who may be time poor or may want to maintain the results of in-house treatments,' Sinead clarified. '[The Skin Krush device is] not as strong as you would get in a clinic, and we did a lot of research to ensure it was safe, effective and easy to use.' Word to the wise, though, it's not suitable for everyone, and people with active acne or Rosacea are advised to stay away from strong chemical or mechanical exfoliants as they can cause further irritation. Even without active acne or Rosacea, I was warned that the first time I used the device it may leave me red. They were not wrong. As the tool swept over my skin, drafting up dead skin cells like a street sweeper while suction hoovered them up into a small filter, it left a red, hot line in its wake, with some fresh flakes remaining on my skin (I started on the lowest setting, so perhaps I need to up the suck). Despite the suction being described as 'mild' it's certainly got some oomph, with the sensation akin to vacuuming a carpet without a brush head. As such, it's recommended you pull your skin taut to make sure the device can sweep across without causing damage. But although I was worried I'd leave the bathroom looking like Samantha Jones after a chemical peel (IYKYK), the redness and heat were all but gone within an hour, and left no lasting mark. Sinead adds that you should 'always test on your arm or the back of the hand before using it on your face' and 'only use on the lower setting and the fine tip until your skin becomes used to it', using no more than once a week. After one use, I did notice my skin was super soft and the texture of my skin, especially around my cheeks, had improved (one milia spot persists for now). More Trending I had no acne spots pop up that week either, or even attempt to surface. In fact, one spot seemed to disappear faster than usual. And while that may simply be hormonal, I wonder if the removal of dead skin cells had anything to do with feeling less clogged. A week later I used the device again, but I got cocky. I wasn't as gentle in my sweeps, which meant I was left with a tighter, drier feeling and flaky skin on my chin. Still, my skin felt softer again, and I write this eager to employ the crafty little treatment once more. Despite going a little too hard last time, my lotions evidently loved the easier access to my pores, with my skincare soaking in brilliantly and adding to the much-desired glow. Looks like my dead skin cells aren't the only thing that's been sucked in… MORE: There's still time! 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Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Paloma Faith throws her weight behind Brits Award ditching London and calls for more support for northern rising stars
Paloma reveals how she hopes the move will 'embolden' new talent KEEP FAITH IN NORTH Paloma Faith throws her weight behind Brits Award ditching London and calls for more support for northern rising stars PALOMA FAITH has thrown her weight behind the Brit Awards' move from London to Manchester. But she has insisted they need to champion northern talent, too. 3 Paloma with The Sun's Jack Hardwick Credit: Supplied 3 Paloma has been promoting her podcast series Mad, Sad and Bad Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep The ceremony often celebrates alumni from London's Brit School, such as Amy Winehouse and Adele. Paloma, who won Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2015 awards, hopes youngsters who go to regular schools will finally get a look in when it takes place at the Co-op Live Arena on February 28 next year. The singer sat down with Bizarre's Jack as she hosted a pop-up 'confessions' booth in London's Covent Garden to promote her podcast series Mad, Sad and Bad. Paloma said: 'I think it will be really good for the spotlight to be shining on talent that comes from outside of London. 'The Brit School gets a lot of accolades and I really rate that school. But I feel like in the North, there is so much talent. 'I really hope they team it or pair it with a school in the North. I hope it being in Manchester will add something and emboldens the talent there.' Meanwhile, Paloma's podcast is going from strength to strength, with guests ranging from Hollywood lactor Samuel L. Jackson to fellow podcaster Vogue Williams. Revealing she's got a wishlist of guests, Paloma added: 'I really want Joan Collins. 'With Samuel L. Jackson, I sent him a message saying, 'I need your agent's number as I have a proposition for you'. 'He sent me a text saying, 'If you want something, you have to ask me yourself'. But it took me 15 days to build up the courage to call.' Paloma Faith receives praise after Late Late Show
Metro
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'I think woman are strong regardless' - John Wick Ballerina director
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Len Wiseman, the director of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, has revealed why this movie isn't deliberately feminist. It was announced in 2019 that a female-led spin-off of John Wick had been commissioned, with Keanu Reeves set to be an executive producer on the film. With Ana de Armas at the helm as the lead, Eve Macarro, the movie picks up chronologically during the third John Wick film and further explores the Ruska Roma, the Russian group that trains children to be assassins. The story follows Eve's training as an assassin and her journey of personal revenge as she seeks out the group who murdered her father in front of her as a child. In a hotel in London, Metro sits down with Wiseman for a wide-ranging interview about the film, and straight off the bat, we discuss whether he considers the film 'feminist'. 'It's an action movie with a really powerful and strong lead, and I wouldn't say so much…,' he reflects and tries to find the right way to express his sentiment. 'I've been doing female-driven characters in action really from the beginning of my career,' he says, referencing his action horror series Underworld that starred his ex-wife Kate Beckinsale. 'I really don't put too much of a weight on it, I just think women are strong regardless. 'So I'll sayit's not intentionally, to me it is an action movie with a really kick ass lead that is a female character.' He emphasises that lines such as 'fight like a girl' – a phrase that recurs in the film and is even the title of the song as the credits roll – are not an attempt to pander to being a movie making a statement. 'To put a flip on [fight like a girl] and make that a very powerful thing, rather than a teasing phrase or what have you, that's absolutely intentional. But, I didn't want it to ever feel pandering to that. Just be real to it.' The director's undiluted enthusiasm about the film is evident, and he's eager for more female-led action movies, but not ones that are originally written as male characters. Ana, who played the character Paloma in the James Bond series, previously explained why she felt 007 shouldn't be played by a woman: 'Why don't we have more movies about Paloma? Let James be James and John Wick be John Wick. We'll do our thing,' she told The Independent. Wiseman nods and says he 'totally agrees,' with her sentiment. 'If they turned into like Jane Bond. I'll just go, 'What are you doing?' No. 'I would love to see more original, female-driven action movies, and I'm always glad when there's one that really works.' He adds that when it comes to women's roles in these movies, he also doesn't believe women-led action films should only be directed by women. 'It's if you were to ask, if a male-led action movie should only be directed by a man. I don't think that either,' adding that James Cameron and Katherine Bigelow are both fantastic directors who are capable of directing incredible action movies, regardless of gender. 'I think it's the best person for the job, is really what it should be. That's kind of my thought on it.' He added that he has pet peeves about when these characters are made sometimes indestructible , though. 'Often, I'll see that the female character is like indestructible in a way that is almost overtly kind of sexy and powerful and it just leans in too much into the sexiness of it.' He added that the really great action characters are not the ones who pose after a fight scene, but the ones who look knackered. 'Keanu will go through this amazing sequence, and after he's done, he's just f*****g tired,' he said, Comparing Reeves to Harrison Ford, and Mel Gibson's Martin Riggs he adds: 'Instead of landing like a Marvel character, they just eat it on the ground and then get up and keep fighting.' During the production of the film, there were rumours that John Wick director Chad Stahelski had to 'reshoot' the film. Stahlski rubbished the rumours at the time, and while chatting to Metro, Wiseman cleared up the story. 'Here's the truth of it, which is a personal thing, I ended up having a health crisis, and I had to go to the hospital for a little bit, and it was a really scary time. But everything is good and great. 'And thank God Chad was there. And we were always planning on splitting up the schedule in terms of some of the additional stuff that we were shooting to just try to get everything possible for the audience.' More Trending He said that at most, the rumours were 'annoying', but he was grateful things worked out the way they did, as they were able to make an incredible film. 'So it's annoying. I guess if anything, like you hear reshoots and you go, 'Oh, that's bad.' There were additional shoots, and then I had to go to the hospital for a little bit. So thank God it worked out the way it did.' 'The important thing is, the movie is incredible. I had a great time, Chad and I worked, you know, in partnership with it. And it is a movie I think people are gonna absolutely love.' Ballerina is in cinemas now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Inside Saw's future as 'disagreements' over 11th film left iconic horror franchise '100% dead' MORE: Jennifer Lopez already tipped for an Oscar after Kiss of the Spider Woman trailer MORE: Fans of iconic 70s band blast 'awful' biopic casting of Nick Jonas as rock legend
