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Beckhams set condition to reconnect with son Brooklyn

David and Victoria Beckham are believed to be ‘raging’ over Brooklyn’s sensational accusations and ‘will only speak to him again if he splits from wife Nicola Peltz‘.

In an extraordinary statement shared to his Instagram Stories on Monday, Brooklyn, 26, share a six-page statement, where he said he has no wish to reconcile with his family and is standing up for himself ‘for the first time in my life’, claiming his parents have ‘controlled narratives about our family’.

He also made a series of bombshell allegations about his 2022 Florida wedding, including claims that his mother Victoria, 51, dramatically hijacked what was meant to be his romantic first dance with Nicola.

Brooklyn claimed the incident left him feeling ‘more uncomfortable and humiliated than ever in his life’, accusing his mother of dancing ‘inappropriately’ on him in a way he found deeply embarrassing.

Victoria is said to have been left ‘devastated’ after taking the brunt in the vicious family fallout with son Brooklyn and Nicola – as the internet continues to explode with memes, jokes and speculation over what Victoria’s dancing would have entailed.

And in a new twist, sources claim David and Victoria won’t be giving Brooklyn the time of day ‘if he is still with Nicola’.

Despite everything that’s happened, David and Victoria still love their son. He will always be their boy, and there will always be a place for him in their home.

‘They have tried everything in their power to mend their relationship with him and it hasn’t worked. Now it feels like there is no going back while he is still with Nicola’, according to The Sun.

Victoria’s parents Jackie and Tony, as well as David’s Sandra and Ted, are also said to feel heartbroken by Brooklyn’s actions.

The source continued: ‘The grandparents are once again so upset. They feel powerless and don’t know what to do.

‘They love Brooklyn but of course love their own children dearly and see the pain etched on their faces.’

Daily Mail has contacted the Beckham’s and Peltz’s for comment.

The Spice Girls star’s estranged child took to Instagram to denounce his relationship with his ‘performative’ parents and reveal that his mum ‘hijacked his first dance’ and said: ‘I have never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.’

While the newlyweds planned a very romantic performance, Victoria reportedly chose to dance ‘very inappropriately on her son’ in front of their 500 guests.

He penned: ‘My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song.

‘In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead’.

He continued: ‘She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment’.

Brooklyn and Nicola wed in April 2022 in a lavish £3.5M wedding at the Peltz family estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

They then renewed their wedding vows in August 2025 with Brooklyn’s parents and siblings not invited to the ceremony in New York’s Westchester County.

A wedding guest has also backed up Brooklyn’s claims that Victoria danced ‘inappropriately’ with him at his wedding.

Wedding guest Stavros Agapiou has now spoken out, insisting that they witnessed Victoria’s ‘inappropriate’ dancing.

Agapiou is the partner of British DJ Fat Tony, who was asked to perform at the reception. In an Instagram comment, they wrote: ‘I was there and she did, he’s telling the truth.’

The comment has since been deleted and Stavros instead posted ‘Good on him for finally speaking out!’

Nicola and Brooklyn’s April 2022 wedding was covered by US Vogue, which went into lavish detail about how the wedding party followed American traditions of a mother and son and father and daughter dance.

Vogue say the newlyweds’ first dance was to South African singer Lloyiso’s rendition of Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love.

The publication then states that Marc Anthony, a close friend of David and Victoria, took to the stage much later into the reception at 11pm to perform his track I Need To Know.

It was at this point ‘Brooklyn invited his mother on stage for a dance and they were joined by David and their 10-year-old daughter, Harper.’

The claim that Brooklyn ‘invited’ his mother to dance is in direct contrast to his statement that ‘Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.’

Meanwhile, in the wake of the statement, a throwback tweet from Victoria, with images showing her dancing with David with the caption: ‘Never met a dance floor I didn’t like’ resurfaced.

Despite proudly declaring he was a once a ‘mama’s boy’, Brooklyn focused mainly on Victoria in his lengthy statement, with his vitriolic comments leaving her ‘on the floor in pieces’.

While recollections seem to vary on what exactly happened on his wedding day, Brooklyn also made a point of claiming that his parents ‘attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife, and our future children.’

Daily Mail revealed that it’s Victoria who solely owns the trademark to Brooklyn Beckham’s name – which is set to expire this year.

Documents lodged with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office show that in December 2016, Victoria took out the trademark in her son’s name, but when that expires in December of this year Brooklyn will be free to renew using his own legal team.

The trademark covers classes of goods including cosmetics and aftershaves, clothes, shoes, sportswear, hats, toys, TV shows and music.

Posh also took out trademarks in the names of her three other children.

In his statement, Brooklyn claimed: ‘They were adamant on me signing before my wedding date because when the terms of the deal would be initiated. My holdout affected the payday, and they have never treated me the same since.’

A source added to Page Six: ‘Before Brooklyn and Nicola were married, Victoria called Brooklyn and said, “Daddy has a very big deal, you need to sign this contract.”‘

An industry insider, however, said the deal with Authentic Brands Group was tied to David selling a majority stake in his brand management company, DB Ventures, for $269 million in 2022, and meant nothing negative for Brooklyn.

‘The agreement that Brooklyn was asked to sign was to protect his rights because his parents have commercial partners who have some rights over the Beckham name, and so it ensures that the kids are carved out of that, of course,’ said a Beckham insider at the time.

‘It’s entirely standard and is to protect the family. Brooklyn chose not to sign the agreement, but it makes no difference, as of course no one would ever restrict his rights.

‘Sadly, by then, Brooklyn had gotten rid of all his own advisers and was only listening to the Peltz lawyers who perhaps either didn’t understand the agreement or were being deliberately obstructive.’

PR agent and Brand expert Mark Borkowski told Daily Mail that Brooklyn’s blistering attack will undoubtedly have had an effect on ‘Brand Beckham’, which was built on ‘unity, warmth and professionalism’.

Mark explained: ‘This will be an existential crisis for the Beckhams. Even before with all the reports of the feud they made sure they were promoting the family by posting about Cruz’s music gig.

‘The problem is the Peltz’s are significant and ruthless businesspeople and they’ll be pretty good at exploiting Brooklyn if he wants to do something.

‘Now they can take an element of his brand and build on it – the same way Prince Harry did using his Windsor label with Meghan Markle.

‘Brooklyn is now in bed with one of the most powerful businessman in New York and America is a much bigger market for him.

‘As for the Peltz family, well they wouldn’t want a rogue Beckham brand flying around that they didn’t have control of. They’re a successful family and they’d be looking at their son-in-law thinking “how can we create something with the Peltz brand”.

‘It’s a horrible family soap opera for the Beckhams and how they recover from this will be an ongoing conversation for sure.’

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Zayn Malik shares whether he wants more kids

Zayn Malik, who is already a father to a daughter, revealed that he wants to welcome more children in the future.

During an appearance on the latest episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, the former One Direction member said he isn’t opposed to having more kids in the future, but he needs his daughter Kai’s approval before he does anything.

Zayn Malik is already a father to a 5-year-old daughter, Khai, whom he welcomed with ex-Gigi Hadid

Zayn Malik, who is already a father to a daughter, revealed that he wants to welcome more children in the future.

When Alex asked Zayn whether he wants to welcome more kids in the future, the Die For Me singer replied, “I do. Yeah.”

“It’s not something that, like, I’m actively trying to pursue, but, yeah, for sure, I would like more kids,” he continued. “Obviously, Khai would have to approve too because she’s got the highest opinion, you know?”

“But yeah, never say never,” added Zayn.

For those unversed, Zayn already shares a 5-year-old daughter with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid.

Revealing how his daughter helps bring out his inner child, the Night Changes hitmaker said, “She’s just kind of brought a lot of things back for me, like how much I enjoy doing them things, you know? During the day, watching cartoons, things like that, like watching films and just enjoying kiddie stuff with her.

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Why Tom Cruise could relocate to Dubai

Tom Cruise has packed up and left his £35 million London apartment. The Hollywood star’s sudden departure follows a violent daytime robbery at a nearby Rolex boutique.

The 63-year-old actor had been a familiar presence in the upscale Knightsbridge neighbourhood. But recent crime has reportedly changed his mind about calling London home. When your local shopping district starts resembling a Mission: Impossible scene, it’s probably time to relocate.

The robbery that changed everything

Last month, a motorcycle gang targeted the Bucherer Rolex Boutique in broad daylight. The shop sits on the ground floor of One Hyde Park, the same luxury residential building where Cruise lived.

The robbery was swift and brutal. Gang members used machetes to fend off security staff while others smashed reinforced glass with hammers and specialist tools. They stole about 20 luxury watches worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The entire raid lasted just three minutes before the suspects escaped on motorbikes.

Staff were later seen removing boxes from Cruise’s apartment following his sudden departure.

A pattern of crime

The Rolex robbery wasn’t an isolated incident. Weeks earlier, luxury Italian fashion brand Loro Piana was hit in a car ram raid. The shop, a short walk from Harrods, lost clothing and handbags.

This weekend, another jewellery shop in Richmond was targeted. Shoppers filmed robbers smashing through windows as staff desperately tried to clear display shelves. Richmond is famous as the filming location for TV series Ted Lasso.

Knightsbridge and neighbouring Belgravia have faced ongoing issues with moped-related crime. Metropolitan Police figures show 295 crimes were recorded in the area in November 2025 alone.

Last year, a man was stabbed to death just a few hundred yards from the Rolex boutique, outside The Park Tower Knightsbridge hotel.

Street thefts involving “Rolex Rippers” have become common. Thieves target people wearing expensive watches or holding phones.

Cruise’s concerns

Sources close to Cruise say the robbery cemented his belief that the neighbourhood has declined.

“The over-aggressive attack on the store below cemented the lack of security surrounding the multimillion-pound flats where Cruise lives,” a source told The Daily Mail.

“It seems like Knightsbridge is becoming less safe by the week. He just felt the area has declined in the past year or two.”

Cruise had enjoyed running in Hyde Park and walking around the area. He was a low-key but familiar presence in the neighbourhood. But that lifestyle apparently no longer feels safe.

Could Dubai be next?

Cruise hasn’t announced where he’s relocated yet, but speculation is already swirling. Why the buzz? For starters, it’s widely believed he owns an apartment in Downtown Dubai, possibly in or near the Burj Khalifa—though the details remain under wraps.

Dubai has become increasingly popular with celebrities seeking safety, luxury, and privacy. Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan and Brad Pitt either own property in the UAE or spend significant time there. And, let’s not forget the city’s biggest selling point: safety. According to Numbeo’s latest ranking of the world’s safest cities, Dubai claimed second place globally. Out of 382 cities, it’s basically a stress-free playground for residents, tourists, and anyone who values peace of mind.

Snagging the silver medal, Dubai’s top-tier security comes from smart strategies, citywide innovation, and a clear commitment to keeping vibes high and crime low. The city scored a safety index of 83.9, narrowly behind Abu Dhabi, which has held the top spot for nine years with a score of 88. Sharjah came in third at 83.8—but honestly, Dubai’s combination of style, luxury, and security makes it feel unbeatable.

Cruise is also no stranger to the UAE. His death-defying stunts on the Burj Khalifa in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol remain iconic, proving he’s familiar with Dubai and the wider region.

Whether he’s chosen Dubai specifically remains unknown. But his move out of London highlights a broader trend of wealthy individuals rethinking where they feel truly safe.

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Travis Kelce jokes he broke Taylor Swift’s chair

Travis Kelce is eating good as long as Taylor Swift is around.

In a new episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end confessed that he’s packed on the pounds thanks to his fiancée’s love for homemade baked goods.

“Hi, I’m Travis Kelce, Kylie Kelce’s brother-in-law,” the Super Bowl champion, who is the younger sibling to the 33-year-old podcaster’s husband, Jason Kelce, said at the start of a clip shared to Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 5.

“And I’m not gonna lie,” he added. “I broke Taylor’s chair with the weight I gained from her sourdough.”

The pro athlete joked that despite the mishap, Swift’s homemade bread promotes “good gut health.”

“That’s true love,” Kylie said of the situation, as the pair laughed and sent their love to the pop star, 36.

Swift’s love for sourdough is no secret. In fact, the 14-time Grammy winner recently gifted some of her closest celebrity friends — including the Haim sisters, Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim and Sombr — homemade sourdough loaves in early January.

Like her famous fiancé, the “Look What You Made Me Do” singer made a special podcast appearance on Travis and Jason’s New Heights podcast in August 2025 where the couple discussed the perks of her baking “obsession.”

Travis kicked off the convo when he seemingly hinted at her hobbies around the house that the two are rumored to share.

“I’d say all my hobbies could be categorized as, like, hobbies you could have had in the 1700s, you know? Like, I get all my granny s—,” Swift joked.

After sharing a few, she said that she has “a different baking obsession every six months,” prompting Travis to say, “I am the luckiest man in the world.”

“We’re very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life,” Swift admitted.The “Love Story” singer confessed, “The sourdough’s taken over my life in a huge way. I’m really talking about bread 60 percent of the time now,” noting that she doesn’t just do regular sourdough, but blueberry lemon, cinnamon swirl and cinnamon raisin as well.

Her podcast appearance came days before she and the NFL star announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post.

While Swift may have the bread covered, her soon-to-be husband says that he’s handling the beer for their upcoming nuptials.

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During a quick conversation with TMZ outside his New Heights podcast’s Super Bowl party on Wednesday, Feb. 4, he quipped that his upcoming wedding will have loads of beer from the beverage company he owns with his brother Jason, Garage Beer.

“How many kegs of Garage Beer will be at that reception?” the reporter asked Travis, who replied, “Man, I can’t even count that high.”People magazine