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SCOTT MILLS says he would welcome Liam Payne’s father Geoff as a guest on his new Radio 2 Breakfast Show, after it was revealed he was a fan.

The DJ said on air during his previous afternoon slot in October that he was in touch with the late One Direction singer’s grieving father following Liam’s death, and he has now offered him an open invite.

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The DJ said in October that he was in touch with the late One Direction singer’s grieving father following Liam’s death[/caption]

In an exclusive chat, Scott told us: “He would like to, I think.

“I would definitely get him on the air at some point.

“I would love that because he is a funny man.

“I went to the funeral and it was just heartbreaking because I’ve known him . . .

“The weird thing about Geoff is that he always just texts in.

“He used to text into the Radio 1 show and now he texts into the Radio 2 show.

“And you always know it’s him because he just signs off, ‘Geoff from Wolverhampton’.

“At the premiere of the One Direction film, I remember Liam coming up to me going, ‘Scott, this is embarrassing.

“I’m really sorry about my dad.

“He really wants a picture. Do you mind?’.

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Liam died last year after an accident in Argentina[/caption]

“I’ve met him a couple of times, a few times after that, and I’ve spoken to him a few times.”

Recalling seeing him again at Liam’s funeral, Scott continued: “When I saw him that day, my heart was just breaking because it was just – as it would be with any parent losing their son – it was just heartbreaking to speak to him.

“We did say let’s keep in touch. And we do.

“I still text him and just check in on how he’s doing.”

Paris perky in pink

IT has been a hard year so far for Paris Hilton after her Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles wildfires.

But she is doing what she does best – brushing herself off and putting on a pretty outfit to lift her spirits.

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Paris Hilton was snapped in a pale pink dress with matching bag, coat and shades[/caption]

The reality star looked remarkably put together while out in New York, in a pale pink dress with matching bag, coat and shades.

She was in the city to host the third annual Young Hearts Friend Fest fundraiser to encourage youngsters to volunteer in their communities.

And back home in California, she has been helping the fire-ravaged community by supporting worthy causes and fostering dogs from owners who are trying to find new homes to live in.

She has put up with plenty of mocking over the years, but Paris really is a good ’un.

Night is Yung for Burns pals

YUNGBLUD likes to party – and he doesn’t give a dram who knows it.

The Patience singer looked a l­ittle jaded after spending Burns Night ­boozing with Lewis Capaldi and Fontaines D.C. rocker Grian ­Chatten.

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The singer was also snapped in Camden with Lewis Capaldi[/caption]

My exclusive pictures show Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – as they partied in Camden, North London.

Onlookers told me the trio spent a few hours at the ­Camden Town Brewery before heading on to an after-party.

They said: “Dom, Lewis and Grian were partying hard and really enjoying ­themselves.

“They played some pool and drank a fair bit in some of Dom’s favourite pubs before leaving.”

Dom only lives locally so luckily the stagger home was quick.

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The musicians outside a pub in North London[/caption]

Al: Guys want me for Adele

ALAN Carr has revealed that dating is tough because blokes only want to get close to him to meet his pal Adele.

The comedian’s marriage to his former husband was officiated by the Rolling In The Deep singer – and clearly some men hope she could repeat the favour again.

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Alan Carr is friends with singing superstar Adele[/caption]

Alan said: “People are just psychopaths.

“They go, ‘When can we meet Adele?’, and I’m like, ‘F*** you’.”

Alan is back in the dating game after the end of his marriage in 2022.

He told Paloma Faith on her podcast Mad, Sad & Bad: “I’m putting my toe back in.

“My ­problem is I’ve slagged myself off so much I’ve started to believe my own act.”

Gordon in the moo-vies

HE is renowned for shouting the F-word, but this time it’s “Flora”.

Gordon Ramsey jumped on a cow and rode it in a new ad campaign for the plant-based spread to try to big it up as a vegan-friendly alternative to butter.

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Gordon Ramsay in a new ad campaign for Flora[/caption]

He said he used Flora to whip up a cake, which he proudly held aloft while straddling the beast.

Somehow, I doubt using that will stop him from serving up helpings of beef in his restaurants.

HE is already one of the busiest men in music, working with everyone from Beyonce to Ariana Grande.

And at the age of 72, Chic legend Nile Rodgers is now branching out with an entirely new project — a Broadway adaptation of hit 1980 movie The Blues Brothers.

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Chic legend Nile Rodgers is working on a Broadway adaptation of hit 1980 movie The Blues Brothers[/caption]

I can reveal Nile is currently helping to craft the score, which is expected to include original numbers as well as songs from the comedy classic.

While it is just getting going, show bosses hope to ­eventually bring the production to the UK.

A source said: “Nile loves the film and jumped at the chance to get on board.

“The whole process is still in the very early stages so it won’t be opening for a while but he has officially signed on to the project.

“The current focus is to get a successful run on Broadway but once that is complete, the dream is to bring it to London’s West End.”

Released 45 years ago, the cult movie starred John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues, and featured a string of hits and cameos from music legends Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and James Brown

A sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, was released in 1998, with new music from Eric Clapton and Bb King.

Nile’s venture into musicals comes just months after Elton John opened a stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada.

The Chic frontman, who has won six Grammys, scored hits including Get Lucky with Daft Punk and has written for David Bowie and Madonna.

He has a packed summer ahead, with a run of shows across the UK including gigs in Chelmsford and Oxford.

The Sun also revealed how Nile will be taking to the main Pyramid Stage at ­Glastonbury this June.

The musician and his band will perform on the Sunday, after pal Rod Stewart wraps up the Legends slot.

Broadway and West End film adaptations have had mixed success, but with Nile involved I’m sure this one is going to be a winner.

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Blues Brothers starred John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues[/caption]

HE’S got some of the largest numbers of young fans on the BBC – but that doesn’t mean that Lord Sugar agrees with a ‘woke’ work ethic.

The business mogul, 78, also slammed one growing work habit and called the modern practice the “kiss of death”.

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Lord Sugar has revealed one sure fire way to get fired from working with him[/caption]

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He will be joined by 18 new candidates in the boardroom this week[/caption]

He told The Sun: “People come to interviews and the first thing they ask is, ‘How long can I work from home and are my times flexible?’ – they don’t ask about the job at all. 

“To me, that’s like the kiss of death, and they don’t get very far past the next question.”

Lord Sugar, who will once again be joined by Tim Campbell and Karren Brady in The Apprentice’s new series, which begins tomorrow night, added it’s all about ‘work ethic’.

He said: “Work ethic has changed in my lifetime and in my opinion it’s getting too relaxed. 

“There are companies that have beds there and are allowing people to turn up at 11 in the morning so they can detox from boozing the night before by going and laying in a pod somewhere, to pop out at 3 in the afternoon after having their two minutes of genius. 

“Hard graft is gone – and anyone working for me who wants a two-hour lunch break to go to the gym, I’m afraid to say they would have to stay on the treadmill all day because it’s not my culture.”

It’s all part of Lord Sugar’s commitment to hard work – which means he is still keen to shy away from the celebrity aspect of his role, like appearing on other reality shows. 

He added: “I’ve been asked to participate in other shows and I respectfully decline.

“I enjoy doing The Apprentice, but there’s a limitation to how much I want to be seen on screen. 

“I get approached by production companies who come up with new ideas and new formats, but I say, ‘Not me, go somewhere else’.

“There are some people that will go to the opening of an envelope – but I haven’t got any other shows and I tend to turn down invitations to everything, including chat shows and things like that.”

Nonetheless, he’s not worried about being replaced on the BBC One series anytime soon, or with a new replacement show, ahead of the airing of a 20th anniversary series next year. 

Lord Sugar explained: “You’ve got to understand that I am part of the show. 

“I’ve done everything, all these tasks these people are asked to do… I’ve loaded lorries, I’ve packed parcels, I’ve travelled all over the world.

“I don’t ask any of these people to do anything that I can’t do myself, and that’s why it all rolls off my tongue when I’m in the boardroom. 

“I’m interacting with the people and I think that’s very authentic, and even if I say so myself, it is very authentic.

“Unfortunately, any of the imitations, often copied and often failed, are, with all due respect, pretty pathetic.”

The Apprentice airs Thursday at 9pm on BBC One

IN Ayden Heaven, it seems Arsenal have got one hell of a player – if they can keep hold of him.

The 18-year-old centre-back made his competitive senior debut in October in the Gunners’ 3-0 win at Preston in the Carabao Cup fourth round – from the bench in the 80^th minute.

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Ayden Heaven is greeted by Mikel Arteta after his debut against Preston[/caption]

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The defender (right) made his Gunners bow in the Carabao Cup at Deepdale[/caption]

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Heaven (second left) with other Arsenal academy stars after beating Bolton in the Carabao Cup[/caption]

Before that, he was one of several academy stars to feature on the club’s pre-season summer tour of the States with boss Mikel Arteta starting him against Manchester United.

Heaven – standing at 6ft 3in and a left-footer – was at fault for United’s opener, outmuscled and outpaced by Rasmus Hojlund, but he recovered well as Arsenal won the game 2-1.

He has gone from strength to strength since then, and now rivals United are closing in on a deal to sign the defender.

HOW DO THEY PLAY AND WHO DO THEY REMIND YOU OF?

The first thing you notice about Heaven is his size and physicality, the body of a young, raw Patrick Vieira who is not afraid to get stuck in.

As shown against Hojlund in the summer, Heaven still needs time to bulk up and prove he can mix it with the biggest and most intimidating strikers in the Prem.

But Arteta remained calm in that department, mainly because of Heaven’s technique and calmness on the ball.

Avid watchers of Arsenal’s academy sides know Heaven very rarely loses his cool, appears unflappable in possession and has the ability to ping cross-field balls like a prime Steven Gerrard.

Arsenal have another William Saliba-style defender in the making – one who is big, quick and able to start attacks from deep.

TELL US ABOUT THEIR RISE?

Heaven is extremely highly thought of at Arsenal, having also made the bench for their last 16 first Champions League clash at Porto back in February.

He is a trusted member of the senior squad, expected to step up when called upon, especially after Arsenal’s injury woes at the start of this campaign.

After featuring against Preston, Heaven said: “I’ve waited a long time. Today the day finally came, I’m just happy. I thank my team-mates, my family and everyone that’s got me here.

“I feel like Mikel has trust in me. I feel that’s a big part in it and yeah, I just feel like there’s trust when it comes to making your competitive debut.”

Heaven signed for the Gunners in 2019 after being released by West Ham as a 12-year-old, having also had trials at Chelsea and Fulham – turning down the latter because training was too far from his north London home in Edmonton.

Before being picked up by Arsenal, he played for Sunday League outfit Levels – a grassroots club who give players opportunities to compete against elite football academies.

But Arsenal were always going to be his first pick given he was a boyhood fan – his idols being Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott.

Heaven explained: “Arsenal were knocking on the door and that made more sense given that, firstly I’m a fan, but also the location was much more convenient.

“Hale End was only a 15-minute drive, so everything fell into place perfectly. Signing for the club I’ve supported and my mum was so happy for me – she even cried!

“My family are so important, they’re my motivation, I’ve got two younger siblings and an older sister that mean the world to me.”

Heaven flourished under former Arsenal U18s coach Jack Wilshere, helping him get chances in the first team and training under Arteta at London Colney.

The teenager added: “The intensity is crazy! You get dizzy sometimes because it’s at such a quick tempo. The difference between under-18s, under-21s and the first team is unbelievable.”

I don’t know how many players are able to do that on a stage like this at his age

ARTETA AFTER PRE-SEASON GAME AGAINST MAN UTD

WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING?

Arteta is not one for over-hyping a young player too quickly, but the Spaniard had some nice words to say about Heaven after the pre-season victory over United.

He said post-match: “At 17, I don’t know how many players are able to do that on a stage like this.

“He’s lost a duel against one of the strongest and fastest players in the world, it can happen.

“But the reaction afterwards, the composure, the quality, the body language that he had were all remarkable. I’m really happy with him.”

WHAT DOES THE NEXT 12 MONTHS HOLD?

Heaven’s future at Arsenal is not set in stone.

After signing scholarship terms with the club last summer, he is yet sign a new deal.

His contract expires in June 2025. There was confidence an agreement could be made for such a young talent in the coming months.

But United emerged as contenders to nab the Gunners academy product as they look to bolster their defence.

The Red Devils made contact with Arsenal over signing the teenager and lead the transfer race over Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Arsenal still hope to keep hold of Heaven and have started talks over a new contract offer to persuade him to stay.

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