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Commuters gobsmacked as HUGE US boyband spotted on London underground travelling to their own sold-out gig

IT’S not every day that global superstars are seen slumming it on the London Underground.

But Jonas Brother’s fans who were headed to boyband’s concert at the O2 arena in North Greenwich got the shock of their lives yesterday.

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Fan Sarah Leilaxo with with Nick Jonas outside Green Park Station[/caption]
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She also bumped into them inside the tube as she was travelling to their gig herself[/caption]

Brothers Nick and Kevin were spotted at Green Park station, as they opted to travel to the venue by tube.

Soon the phones were up recording the incident and it wasn’t long before the footage found its way onto social media site, TikTok.

One fan who was travelling to the concert, Sarah Leilaxo, managed to grab some a coveted selfie with each of the brothers.

She told The Sun: “

“My childhood dream was to randomly bump into them and that is exactly what happened.
“Only this time I was in the way to their concert. I stepped off the tube at North Greenwich and walking towards the escalator as I was waiting I glanced next to me and had to do a double take, it was Joe Jonas.

I don’t think a lot of people recognised him at that point and I actually was debating whether it was actually him or a fan who styled themselves like him.

He got the escalator in front of me to the ticket hall as I was planning to get through the barrier and ask for a photo, as I went through he was in the one next to me and his card wasn’t allowing him to pass through the barrier.

I headed towards the exit so I could catch him leaving and asked for a photo and as I was leaving I turned around and Nick Jonas was walking right behind me.

I was in complete shock, I asked for a photo and he was so sweet about it he said sure and after told me to have a great show.
Right after I realised Kevin was behind him so I ask Kevin for a photo he agreed too. Kevin was so lovely.”

No doubt the brothers have taken some tips from rapper Jay Z and Chris Martin of  Coldplay, who travelled by tube to their gig back in 2013.

Formed in 2005 the brothers, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas first gained popularity through the Disney channel, starring in films including Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2. 

They released six albums and were nominated for best new artists at the 2008 Grammys. After breaking up in 2013, they reformed in 2019, with their sixth album, Happiness Begins which topped the US billboard 200.

Recently the divorce was finalised between Joe Jonas, 35,  and  Games of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, 28, with whom he has two daughters, after just five years of marriage.

Meanwhile having dated Miley Cyrus in the early noughties, Nick, 32,  is now married to Indian actress and producer, Priyankra Chopra with whom he has a daughter.

The band now travel to Europe where they have several concerts in European cities, including Cologne, Milan, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Krakow.

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The Brothers UK tour is currently sold out[/caption]
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She also grabbed a selfie with Kevin Jonas[/caption]
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The brothers have a number of sell out dates for their tour in Europe[/caption]

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Inside Man Utd’s Old Trafford architects’ incredible projects from entire futuristic desert city to strange dog kennels

MANCHESTER UNITED have enlisted help from a global architecture group to develop a ‘masterplan’ for the Old Trafford area.

The Red Devils are looking to build a new stadium that will act as a ‘Wembley of the North’.

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Man Utd have appointed an architect group to help with the development of a new stadium[/caption]

New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ambitious plans for the build, including a 100,000-fan capacity.

He also wants to regenerate the club-owned land surrounding the stadium by incorporating mixed-use developments that will benefit the local community.

With Man Utd intent on building a “world-class football destination and home” for supporters, club officials have appointed world-renowned group Foster + Partners.

The company has been involved with a number of huge projects, including the development of Wembley Stadium in London.

It also helped to build the Lusail Stadium, which hosted the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

But Foster + Partners do not just operate in sport…

South Sabah Al-Ahmad

Lord Foster, the group’s founder and executive chairman, is currently helping to develop South Sabah Al-Ahmad – a brand-new city located 80km south of Kuwait City in the Middle East.

It will be a home to around 280,000 people and create 145,000 jobs in a diverse range of industries.

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The new futuristic desert city, which spans 22,000,000 square metres, is expected to be completed by 2040.

It is also anticipated to cost £7.6BILLION ($10bn).

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The group is currently helping to develop a huge city in the Middle East named South Sabah Al-Ahmad[/caption]
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It will be a home to around 280,000 people[/caption]

Dog kennels

Foster + Partners is also in the dog kennel market having created two innovative designs.

One of the products, the Dome-Home, features a geodesic shell structure with a removable fabric liner.

It received a gold at the International Design Awards.

The company also developed the Barc kennel, which is made up of a few components that can be easily put together and taken apart.

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The Company has also helped with the development of dog kennels[/caption]

One Beverly Hills

Among several other projects, the group is also helping to transform 17.5 acres of land in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

The masterplan will introduce 10 acres of open space and breathtaking gardens, which will be a sustainable oasis of wellness, encouraging exploration and relaxation.

The landscape architect, RIOS, has curated over 200 species of California native plants and trees including palms, oaks, sycamores and succulents to be integrated

Some parts will be open exclusively for residents, club members and hotel guests with the remaining areas accessible to the public.

It is set to be completed in three years.

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An area in Beverly Hills is also under development[/caption]

Huaxing New Town

Huaxing New Town is located at the centre of the Suzhou Creek CBD in Shanghai.

Foster + Partners was tasked with developing the 253,000 m2 area back in 2018.

The new development consists of two office towers and a connecting retail podium. 

The tallest tower – around 320 metres high – is set to offer spectacular views of Huangpu River Bay, West Bund and Suzhou Creek.

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Huaxing New Town consists of two office towers and a connecting retail podium[/caption]

The One

The 80-storey structure in Toronto will become Canada’s tallest building and its second tallest man-made structure after the CN Tower.

The first 18 storeys will include restaurants, event spaces, two major retailers and a luxury hotel.

Toronto’s Apple store is also expected to move into the building.

It is set to be completed next year.

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The One is a new skyscraper set to open in Toronto next year[/caption]

Battersea Roof Gardens

Developed as part of the Battersea Power Station masterplan, the garden has 23,000 plants and 55 trees.

The mixed-use building features 436 apartments and a hotel.

It sits alongside 50 Electric Boulevard, a wellbeing-centred office building with 200,000 square feet of new workspace.

Battersea Roof Gardens opened last year.

What we know about the 'new' Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.

The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.

The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.

A capacity of 100,000 is expected.

It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.

The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.

United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.

There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.

However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.

The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.

The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.

Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.

The target is for completion by 2030.

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What Irish TV channel is Munster vs Connacht on? FREE stream, kick-off time and odds for URC inter-pro derby

CONNACHT travel to Thomond Park as the opening weekend of the new URC season throws up an inter-provincial derby for Irish fans.

The headline news item around the match-up is that Mack Hansen will finally make his first competitive appearance since New Year’s Day.

18 May 2024; Mack Hansen of Connacht after the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Connacht will be delighted to welcome wing wizard Mack Hansen back into their starting XV

Saturday’s all-Irish affair will be preceded on Friday by Edinburgh hosting Leinster while Ulster’s home game against champs Glasgow Warriors will also fall on Saturday evening.

Here’s everything you need to know around how to catch The Reds versus The Westerners:

What TV channel is Munster vs Connacht on?

Saturday’s tussle will kick-off at 5:30 pm. It will be shown live on RTE Two with coverage from 5 pm.

So you have the free streaming option provided by the RTE Player.

What are the teams?

Munster: Mike Haley; Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; Billy Burns, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron (capt), John Ryan;

Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Ruadhán Quinn, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Niall Scannell, Josh Wycherley, Oli Jager, Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue, Ethan Coughlan, Tony Butler, Seán O’Brien.

Connacht: Santiago Cordero; Mack Hansen, Piers O’Conor, Cathal Forde, Shayne Bolton; Josh Ioane, Ben Murphy; Denis Buckley, Dave Heffernan, Jack Aungier;

Joe Joyce, Darragh Murray; Josh Murphy, Conor Oliver, Cian Prendergast (capt).

Replacements: Dylan Tierney-Martin, Peter Dooley, Sam Illo, Oisín Dowling, Shamus Hurley-Langton, Caolin Blade, David Hawkshaw, Sean Jansen.

What are the odds?

The home side are 2/9 favourites while Pete Wilkins’ charges are 10/3 outsiders.

A draw is priced at 22/1 while the handicap is eight points.

Main storylines?

Apart from the return of the Mack after a prolonged shoulder problem, it’s probably that Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell and Billy Burns all make their debuts.

Jean Kleyn is also back in the mix after his own long-term layoff as he’s been out for 10 months due to an eye injury.

Diarmuid Barron will be Graham Rowntree’s captain on the day, although Tadhg Beirne was earlier this week confirmed as their new skipper.

Speaking to Munsterrugby.com, Rowntree said of the 32-year-old: “Tadhg is a world-class player who always leads by example.

“He is the right man to lead Munster into the new season.

“A player of his calibre commands respect and he has grown into a key leader for us since coming here in 2018.

“As a 52-cap Ireland international and British & Irish Lion, he demands the best out of everyone and drives standards within the group.

““He is an extremely calm presence on and off the field.

“It was very impressive to see how he was able to perform at his usual high level while captaining the squad in a number of big games last season.”

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Police searching for missing Channel 4 star who vanished yesterday find body

POLICE searching for a missing Channel 4 star have tragically found a body.

Katherine Watson, 50, was last seen in the Heaton Road area of Newcastle at around 1pm on Thursday September 19.

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Katherine Watson disappeared yesterday afternoon
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Katie, pictured on the far left, was loved by Geordie Hospital viewers

The much-loved chaplain, known as Katie by many, featured in the popular TV series Geordie Hospital.

Police have now confirmed a body has been found in the Jesmond Dene area.

Formal identification has yet to take place, however the body is believed to belong to Katherine.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online

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Netflix announces five more upcoming titles including spin-offs for Rebel Moon and Squid Game

NETFLIX is best known for its wide library of TV shows and movies, but there is even more entertainment as part of the subscription package.

If you like gaming on the go, you can access a library of almost a hundred mobile titles on Netflix, and more are on the way.

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Monument Valley 3 will be out this year[/caption]

This week was Netflix Geeked Week, and it was brought to a close with a huge number of upcoming video game announcements.

Among the reveals were two spin-offs for some of Netflix’s most popular shows, and three games from well-known series.

The biggest surprise of the reveals was that a new game is being released based on Rebel Moon.

Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game is made by Super Evil Megacorp, best known for TMNT Splintered Fate and Vainglory.

It’s an online multiplayer game where you and a team work together to reclaim their planet from the Motherworld.

Blood Line: A Rebel Moon game is a Netflix exclusive that will launch sometime in 2025.

The Squid Game video game was previously announced and will launch later this year alongside Squid Game Season 2 in December.

However, the drama and intrigue that made the show so exciting is surprisingly absent and instead, it’s more like a Fall Guys battle royale.

Another big surprise is that award-winning puzzle game series Monument Valley will be receiving a third entry.

Monument Valley 3 will be a peaceful puzzle game, with mind-bending puzzles set in a gorgeous world.

The first game in the series is already out on Netflix, and the second game will arrive on October 29, 2024.

This will allow you enough time to try them both out before the third game drops on December 10.

Street Fighter 4: Champion Edition was also announced to join the Netflix library of games, though no release window was given.

Finally, a mobile version of strategy behemoth Civilization 6 was announced, but there wasn’t a release date for this one either.

Netflix added a number of major games to the platform this year including Sonic Mania, Hades and GTA 3.

If you want to play these or any of the games from Netflix’s library, and you have a subscription, all you need to do is download the Netflix app on your phone.

From here you can navigate to games and download any game you wish.
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