Jessie J promises to ‘beat' breast cancer in a speech at Summertime Ball
Jessie J promises to 'beat' breast cancer in a speech at Summertime Ball
The 37-year-old, best known for her hit song Price Tag, recently announced in an Instagram video that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer
(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images )
Singer Jessie J has promised to "beat" breast cancer in a speech she made during her Summertime Ball performance.
The 37-year-old, best known for her hit song Price Tag, recently announced in an Instagram video that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer.
The singer, who took the stage at Capital's Summertime Ball on Sunday, added that it would be her final performance before her surgery.
The singer said: "Today, this show, is my last show before I go and beat breast cancer.
"This is so special to me, you have no idea.
"I feel so proud to be feeling okay, to be this honest person where you say what you feel, and this being my last show before I go and have surgery.
Article continues below
"This is the most special thing and I'm so grateful for this life, for you guys, for my career, my son, my partner, my parents, my family, my band, my crew, my people."
The singer, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, performed her hit songs at Wembley Stadium including Domino, Price Tag, Do it Like A Dude and Bang Bang.
The London-born singer has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020.
She welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having miscarried in November 2021.
When she shared her diagnosis, she said she made the decision to make the news public to help her process it and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience, adding that she had recently spent a lot of time "in and out of tests".
The singer-songwriter has had three number one songs in the UK singles charts with Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang.
Article continues below
She was awarded four Mobo awards in 2011 including Best UK Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude and Best Album with Who You Are and won the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2011.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Record
37 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Katie Price's 'walking corpse' look sparks health fears as fans say it's 'not OK'
Katie Price has sparked concern among fans after she was seen showing off her very slim frame in a bikini during a wild Ibiza bash with Conor McGregor Katie Price 's noticeably slim figure has fuelled fan worries yet again after she was spotted getting cosy with Conor McGregor. The former glamour model was snapped at a lively Ibiza party hosted by O Beach. The mum-of-five, 47, sported a skimpy bikini that showcased her tanned and very slender physique, alongside her strikingly sharp jawline. Grinning widely, Katie was seen dancing along with the Irish UFC sensation, 36, who donned red trunks and a white hat. The duo captured a moment together which was posted to social media, with Conor posting it to Instagram captioned: " @KatiePrice forever." It has since however once again sparked concerns among fans of Katie appearing like a "walking corpse" as one commented. It comes following her seemingly rapid recent weight loss and continuous string of cosmetic procedures, which have provoked fan concerns over her wellbeing as detailed in the Mirror. A concerned fan commented, "Katie darling, you need to look after yourself. You do not look healthy right now," while another lamented, "She was so beautiful, it makes me so sad that she feels she has to do all this to upkeep an image." Adding to concerns, Katie recently featured in a new Instagram video promoting CBD products, which led to less focus on what she was endorsing and more on her appearance, with some insensitive followers branding her a 'walking corpse'. Addressing her weight reduction on Snapchat following fan concern, Katie proclaimed, "Yes I've lost weight. Yes that's what I've wanted to do, I've wanted to lose weight,". She continued, "Because the past three, four years ago when I broke my feet and I was in a wheelchair for 10 months because they said I'd never walk again, and obviously you put weight on being in a wheelchair. And then I did all the IVF stuff, that also puts on weight. So yeah I did put on weight and I hated it, I felt uncomfortable and it wasn't me." Despite her extensive history with cosmetic procedures, including six facelifts, Katie insists she's content with aging. "I'm not afraid of getting old: I like getting old because you become wiser. But with the face and that I just think if there's something to tweak it's just easy to do," Katie noted. The controversial reality star has recently opened up on her most painful surgery ordeal, following yet another cosmetic enhancement. Katie has sworn off having any further operations in the UK after the distressing incident. She has been showing off her latest enhancements, having had more filler injections. However, Katie admits that a botched Brazilian butt lift is the surgery she regrets the most due to the extreme pain and unsatisfactory results. In conversation with Katherine Ryan on the What's My Age Again? podcast, Katie expressed how she was left unsatisifed with the BBL procedure: "I tried that BBL abroad where they take your own fat and put it in your bum. It was so painful. And it just did not look right on me," she explained. Katie has also voiced her preference for cosmetic procedures abroad, despite a difficult experience in Turkey. "I would never have surgery in England again. Ever, ever," she shared. After revealing her new body transformation at a pride event in Portsmouth, concerns quickly began to rise rose among fans regarding her significantly slimmer frame and noticeably changed butt after weight loss. Fans have since taken to social media, pleading with her to put a halt to her regular aesthetic alterations. In a former chat on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Katie confessed to persistent insecurities about her looks. She said, "I always said I haven't got body dysmorphia but there's definitely something, I don't know what it is... I've never looked in the mirror and thought I'm pretty or whatever."
Scottish Sun
42 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Beyonce pays tribute to Sir Paul McCartney for ‘writing one of the best songs ever' after singing hit at London shows
See also the eye-watering sum Bey made from her London shows alone LET IT BEY Beyonce pays tribute to Sir Paul McCartney for 'writing one of the best songs ever' after singing hit at London shows BEYONCÉ pays tribute to Sir Paul McCartney in an outfit created by his fashion designer daughter Stella. The superstar singer wore a T-shirt with two blackbirds on it — a reference to The Beatles' 1968 song Blackbird, which she recorded a cover of last year. 4 The superstar singer wore a T-shirt with two blackbirds on it — a reference to The Beatles' 1968 song Blackbird Credit: Instagram 4 Sir Paul McCartney pictured with Beyoncé last year Credit: Refer to Caption 4 The star recorded a cover of Blackbird last year - which she named Blackbiird Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Beyoncé, 43, has performed the song during her record-breaking shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London. She posted pictures on Instagram and wrote: 'Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made. Every time I sing it I feel so honored. 'And it is a full circle moment to wear your beautiful daughter's design. 'Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family. Holla at 'ya when I come on tour again!' Blackbird featured on the White Album and has a special poignancy for Beyoncé. It was written as a protest song against inequality in the US in the 1960s, when The Beatles refused to perform for a segregated audience. Beyoncé's cover — spelt Blackbiird — features on her Cowboy Carter album. After its release, Macca said: 'I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place.' Beyoncé sold more than 275,000 tickets across her six nights in London, with her gigs grossing more than £45million. She now holds the record for the most performances by any artist at the stadium, following five sold-out shows there in 2023 during her Renaissance Tour. 4 The star's outfit was created by Sir Paul's fashion designer daughter Stella Credit: Getty Beyonce 'giving away' Cowboy Carter tour tickets in London after struggling to fill seats Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Daily Mirror
43 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Lauren Goodger says surgery has 'ruined her looks' and 'makes her look bigger'
Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has said she hates her body and thinks she's 'ruined her looks' after undergoing a number of cosmetic surgery procedures Reality TV legend Lauren Goodger has heartbreakingly admitted she regrets some of her cosmetic surgery and currently hates her appearance. The Only Way Is Essex icon has confessed that she believes her cosmetic procedures have 'ruined her looks' and plans to reverse them. Lauren, 38, first appeared on our TV screens when TOWIE premiered in 2010 and has been in the public eye ever since - with her looks often securitised by cruel trolls. Last month, the Essex native revealed she's planning to remove her breast implants after 11 years, as she wants to feel like her 'normal self' again and go back to being 'natural'. Captioning a photo of herself in pink lingerie, Lauren told her Instagram followers: "11 years ago, I had a breast augmentation, one of the things I regret later in life. I had the perfect boobs... they have been great over the years but since being a mum and breastfeeding for one year they have now changed and I've always found they make me look bigger! "Also they are heavy and I don't like the idea of an implant being in me all these years and I miss my old boobs so much .. so after looking around I've found someone that I feel really keen with having my consultation with @marksolomos! This is a HUGE step for me I've wanted to have them removed for so long but suffering with serve anxiety surgery is the last thing I can do!" In a new interview, Lauren, who was once engaged to childhood sweetheart Mark Wright, reflected further on her past surgeries and admitted they've left her feeling that her body appears 'abnormal'. She told The Sun that her 'massive boobs and bum' make her appear larger than she is, and shared her desire to return to her previous appearance. Lauren confessed: "I've ruined my looks with surgery - I hate my fake boobs and bum now. I feel like my body looks abnormal - I don't need these massive boobs and massive bum. When I look at myself naked in the mirror, all I see is lumps and bumps everywhere." The reality TV star, shares daughter Larose, three, with her ex Charles Drury and late daughter Lorena who died at birth in 2022, has previously also spoken about her 'Brazilian butt lift' (BBL) procedure done in Turkey in 2017. The surgery, which transferred fat from various parts of her body to her buttocks, is now something she wishes she could undo. Speaking to Closer magazine last year, she said: "When I had everything done, I looked the b****ks. My boobs looked amazing, I loved how I looked in pictures and all the attention. But now I wish I'd never had anything. I want it all out." She lamented the physical discomfort and aesthetic issues caused by her enhanced features, stating: "My bum and boobs make me look bigger and cause me pain. I want to reverse it all and go back to natural." Speaking to OK! magazine, the Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice star revealed that she hasn't had fillers for more than two years, although she opts for Botox thrice annually. Lauren also explained how she abstains from alcohol, cigarettes, vaping, and caffeine, aiming to lead a 'healthier and happier' lifestyle.
