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A BRITISH nepo-baby cut a glam figure in a check-print jacket and huge hoop earrings as she stepped out with her dad at London Fashion Week.
The 25-year-old businesswoman, who co-owns a shop with her musician father, oozed sass in the short-sleeve outerwear paired with a red and black patterned shirt underneath.
Missy Albarn, daughter of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, 56, looked right at home in the star-studded surroundings of designer Burberry’s London Fashion Week show.
She paired her outfit with pinstripe trousers and white high-top trainers, finishing off her look with a printed bag.
She swept her red hair into a low bun with front pieces framing her face and kept her make-up fresh.
Her proud Britpop star dad Damon opted for more neutral tones, with a white T-Shirt and stone coloured shirt cover up, paired with grey wide-legged joggers and white trainers.
The Park Life vocalist added a pop of colour with a green baseball cap and red-rimmed glasses.
He stood close by Missy as they posed for pictures on the Red Carpet before entering the event.
They were seen enjoying a chat before they headed inside.
Damon, who confessed in 2023 to writing his new album in secret, rocketed to fame as the main lyricist and frontman of rock band Blur.
He is also co-creator of virtual band Gorillaz.
And no doubt his celebrity connections will have helped Missy bag an invitation to one of fashion’s hottest events of the season.
Damon was seen sobbing at Blur’s final Wembley gig in 2023 – with his secret heartache later revealed to be due to the break-up of his 25-year relationship with wildlife artist and photographer Suzi Winstanley, who is Missy’s mum.
In the aftermath of the split, Damon was said to be focusing on Missy, with whom he is very close.
He even credited her as the inspiration for the recent collaboration between his musical side project Gorillaz and Latin superstar Bad Bunny, after she and a friend introduced him to the rapper’s music.
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
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The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
Damon recalled to us: “They grew up together and went to the Spanish school at the top of our road, so they’re attuned to Latin music and into reggaeton.
“Towards the end of lockdown, when everything was opening up, we went to Jamaica to do the Gorillaz EP, Meanwhile.
“And because Bad Bunny lives in Puerto Rico, which is close by, it was the perfect place for us to meet up.
“I went with my daughter and her mates and so they got to meet him too.”
The pair have also gone into business together.
They run a homeware shop called West Town in Westbourne Grove, London.
It sells art, posters, bags and much more and its Instagram bio states: “West Town is a place full of gorgeous things.
“Filled with things we’ve found and things we’ve made, objects we love and pieces that inspire us.”
Both Missy and Damon are directors and it also has an online offering.
BRITS have backed Nigel Farage as the most favourable leading politician pulling ahead of his frontline rivals, polling shows.
The Reform UK chief recorded a 31 per cent favourability rating giving him a big advantage of Sir Keir Starmer.
But some 46 per cent say they have an unfavourable opinion of Mr Farage – giving him a net score of minus 15 points.
But the public overall has a negative view of leading politicians and parties, the survey reveals.
The figures from the Ipsos show that Sir Keir Starmer holds a net favourability rating of minus 34 points.
Just over a fifth, some 21 per cent, give him a favourable record some seven months into his job as Prime Minister – but 55 per cent give the opposite view.
His net rating is down by five points compared to last month amid the fall out from national insurance hike and ending the universal winter fuel payments.
THE Married At First Sight reunion took three days to film, and one of the stars has now shared a grim detail about the outfits they wore for the show.
Select couples from the popular dating show returned for a special dinner party, which aired on E4.
Those who braved the reunion included Adam Nightingale, Amy Kenyon, Holly Ditchfield, Lacey Martin, Nathan Campbell, Kieran Chapman and Kristina Goodsell.
And in addition, a number of 2023 stars were in attendance, with the likes of Ella Morgan, Erica Roberts, Tasha Jay, Paul Liba, Matt Pilmoor and Shona Manderson taking part.
And Shona decided to let fans into a little secret about the show, as she said they have to go backt o filming after the dinner, in your “manky” outfit, while “very hungover.”
She said: “We film reunions over 2 days and then if you’re needed which I was every time you have to film on the third morning after filming ALL day for the dinner party so your dress is manky and if you’re like me very hungover.
“But you have to do your makeup again and I just slept in my eye makeup because I couldn’t do it like my make up girlies did!”
She added: “You always feel so rough doing that.”
MAFS star Amy Kenyon also confirmed this to be the case, sharing a photo in her outfit from the night before.
But she opted to wear leggings on her bottom half, beneath her glam dress, and trainers, after being dragged back in for filming.
Amy wrote to fans: “I can’t explain how unwell (hungover) I felt the next morning when we were told we had to go back & film our little interview section.
“Last night’s makeup & hair & we couldn’t be bothered to dress our bottom halves.
“I had full @adanola jumpsuit hanging off me at the back. Not a proud moment, not sure how @adam.nightingale.1990 still looks so good. My look is giving dragged through an actual hedge.”
It comes as viewers slammed bosses for bringing back old contestants from series eight for yet another reunion.
One wrote: “Not gonna bother. It’s not the recent cast, what’s the point?”
A second posted: “Don’t understand why the ones from last season are on there?? They had there moment.”
This person replied: “I thought that! Confusing,” while someone else echoed: “Absolutely agreed , annoying.”
Another added: “Stop bringing the wannabes back for more airtime.”
MAFS UK star Adam Nightingale stunned Amy Kenyon when he joked about sex and babies following months of romance rumours.
Adam and Amy were paired with other people during Married At Fight Sight UK’s most recent series.
But after the cameras stopped rolling fans noticed the appeared to be very close, and earlier this year they enjoyed a romantic cruise holiday together.
In last night’s reunion episode they were asked about their relationship status, with Adam replying: “There’s been no kissing… so far.”
Speaking in a confessional with Adam, Amy said: “I’m not sure what the future holds for me and Adam. I don’t think the book is fully closed.”
But her jaw dropped when Adam replied: “Maybe some little mini Adams could be on the cards… or maybe we could just practice.”
Adam originally tied the knot with Polly Sellman, while Amy’s show groom was Luke Debono.
And Adam recently insisted he isn’t ruling out a relationship with Amy in the future.
He told The Sun: “I feel like there is chemistry between me and Amy. We do flirt a lot, there’s a lot of flirt banter.
“Whether something progresses, who knows.
“I like how it is at the minute, we’re friends that flirt.
“Who knows? Amy’s single. I think everyone is just too busy with their careers at the moment.”
He previously said: “Me and Amy, she’s like the female version of me. We’re so alike.
“We’ve both said to each other, yeah, we find each other attractive but our friendship’s that good we’d never want to spoil that.”
