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Liam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Reveals His Marriage Plans Before Tragic Death
Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of former One Direction star Liam Payne, has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late singer, revealing that Payne had planned to marry her within a year. In an emotional Instagram post, Cassidy shared a handwritten note from Payne, written shortly before his tragic death on 16th October, in which he predicted their engagement and future together.
“A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together,” Cassidy wrote. “I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said, ‘Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever.’”
Payne, aged 31, passed away in a fall from a balcony in Argentina, a country he had been visiting in the days leading up to his untimely death. Cassidy had been with him during part of the trip but had already returned to the United States when the tragic incident occurred.
In her heartfelt tribute, Cassidy spoke of her immense grief and love for Payne, calling him her “best friend” and “the love of my life.” She expressed how deeply his energy and positivity had touched not only her life but the lives of millions of fans, friends, and family.
“I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel,” she wrote. “I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me everywhere I go.”
Cassidy also reflected on the profound bond they shared during their time together. The couple had been in a relationship since 2022, and Cassidy described how they “got to be kids again,” always finding joy in the simple moments of life. She recalled Payne’s infectious spirit, his laughter, and the light he brought to every room he entered.
“None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of not having you here,” she said. “You brought so much light into my life… It feels like I’ve lost the best part of myself.”
Liam Payne’s death has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones and fans worldwide. As the world mourns, Cassidy’s tribute paints a picture of a deep and loving relationship that was tragically cut short but will live on in her heart forever.
Two concerts in Russia by Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, have officially been cancelled after weeks of uncertainty.
West had been scheduled to perform at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on 10 and 11 October.
However, there had been confusion over whether the concerts would take place after the stadium said it would not host the rapper for what would have been the biggest performance by a Western artist in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.
In a post on the messaging app Telegram, concert organisers Say Agency confirmed the shows had been cancelled with “sincere regret”.
“The Ye concerts in St Petersburg will not be able to take place on the scheduled dates,” the Moscow-based agency said.
“We will issue an official statement regarding the status of the project and our plans in the near future.”
Gazprom Arena said in August that it had not signed a rental agreement with the concert promoters, meaning the concerts could not take place at the venue.
Say Agency had previously said it was working to resolve the issue with the stadium before confirming that the shows could not go ahead.
The stadium also acknowledged that it had received complaints about West’s planned performance.
West has recently apologised for a series of antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments he made in the past, saying he had “lost touch with reality” as a result of his bipolar disorder.
Celine Dion has kicked off Paris Fashion Week with a surprise performance at L’Oreal’s annual show.
The Canadian singer, who was diagnosed with the rare neurological condition stiff person syndrome in 2022, took to the runway at the end of the show.
Dion wore a ruched, full-length black velvet gown before being joined by several famous ambassadors for the French beauty brand, including Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, Aja Naomi King and Eva Longoria.
The singer recently performed a comeback show in Paris earlier this month, her first since a 2020 concert in New Jersey. That was the final show of her tour before the Covid-19 pandemic brought it to a halt.
Paris Fashion Week, which is showcasing women’s spring/summer collections, runs until 6 October.
Actress Viola Davis was greeted by cheers from the crowd as she joined Dion under the stars in the French capital.
Kendall Jenner also walked at the show, wearing a sheer black halterneck dress with a thigh-high split and an ivory corset underneath.
Supermodel Cara Delevingne, meanwhile, appeared on the runway in a sparkling red sheer dress with a train.
Pop star Rihanna also brought her fashion credentials to Paris on the opening day, wearing a shimmering copper two-piece over sheer black lingerie.
She attended the Matières Fécales fashion show from the front row. The label was behind Zendaya’s angel wings dress at The Odyssey premiere in New York this summer.
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was also in the French capital for an event hosted by Tiffany and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
Taylor Swift has become the most successful artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards after winning the video of the year award on Sunday.
The singer entered the ceremony tied with Beyoncé on 30 VMA wins but moved ahead after taking home the night’s top prize for the visuals for her track The Fate of Ophelia.
The song is taken from her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl.
The original Queen of Pop, Madonna, won artist of the year, best dance and best collaboration alongside Sabrina Carpenter for their dancefloor-filler Bring Your Love.
The song was the lead single from Madonna’s 2026 album Confessions II.
Swift also received the inaugural artist director award after writing and directing the Ophelia music video herself.
She dedicated the new award to the “ultimate showgirl”, saying: “I think we were all very lucky to share this planet with Dolly Parton for a time.”
The 36-year-old also debuted the music video for her new song Patient Zero, starring actors Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, during the Los Angeles ceremony hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg.
The dark gothic thriller is Swift’s first music video since she married NFL player Travis Kelce.
The song is one of four new tracks featured on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, which was released last week.
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