Stormzy splashes out £15k on guard dog to protect himself and girlfriend Maya Jama
STORMZY has shelled out £15,000 for a guard dog.
The grime MC – who was stabbed three times before becoming famous – has turned to security experts Chaperone K9 in a bid to protect himself and his TV presenter girlfriend Maya Jama.
Their new rottweiler is being trained to attack, bite and stop on the command of the showbiz couple.
The Brit Award winner had previously said he wouldn’t employ bodyguards because he wanted to stay grounded.
A source said: “Stormzy has become one of the most recognisable musicians and that attracts a lot of attention.
“Not all of it is positive so this is a way of still ensuring his safety, whether he’s at home or out and about, without the need to be surrounded by minders.
“It means fans can still approach him on the streets, but if someone did want to harm him, then all he has to do is issue a command and the dog will deal with the rest.
"And when he’s away touring, rather than Maya being home alone, they can both have peace of mind knowing there is the option of keeping the dog with her.”
The same security company has previously provided two Italian mastiffs for West Ham striker Andy Carroll and an alsatian for Manchester United defender Phil Jones.
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Stormzy, who grew up in Croydon, South London, told last year of his stabbings.
A close pal of the star was killed by knifemen in March 2017.
It would be a wuff life for anyone who’d want to mess with Stormzy.
Emily nets an assist
FORTUNATELY for the person behind the camera, if Emily Ratajkowski demands to be shot on her best side then they can’t really go wrong.
The model – and professional self-promoter – showed off yet another bikini from her range in the only way she can.
She captioned the snap of her revealing white two-piece: “Goin awwfff. Next week @inamorataswim”.
Emily was also pictured at the LA Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game, where another image of her went viral online for very different reasons.
A guy was unfortunately snapped checking out her derriere next to a young lad who appears to be his son.
We’ve all hit a bum note, just not this publicly.
See you Bella
MODEL Bella Hadid knows just how to coordinate her outfits.
If your dress is see-through and you’re not wearing a bra, the colour you go for is, of course, nude.
Bella was snapped in her latest clobber leaving the Victoria’s Secret afterparty in New York with rapper boyfriend The Weeknd.
We guess he’ll have some thoughts on any outfits Bella might want to bring home.
Cactus from Carr
ADELE is the proud owner of an inflatable cactus, thanks to BFF Alan Carr.
The TV host admits he struggles to buy gifts for his super-rich pal, so ends up getting her novelties instead.
Alan revealed: “I said to her on my wedding day, ‘How can I ever repay you for organising and paying for this? I can’t’.
“When we get her presents we go to a s****y shop and get her an inflatable cactus and a keyring.
"We go the other way because she’s got everything.”
HRVY Xmas
TEEN pop sensation HRVY has landed a bumper festive deal – after signing up to become the new face of JD Sports.
The singer and TV presenter will feature in a Christmas campaign for the chain, right, with the telly ads launching this week.
HRVY, aka Harvey Cantwell, signed the lucrative deal after racking up half a billion streams for his music and more than four million followers on Instagram.
With numbers like that, imagine what the ones in his bank account look like.
Liam's single storey
LIAM Payne is clearly enjoying life as a single man because he’s just won a bid to turn his £5million home into the ultimate bachelor pad.
The former One Direction singer got permission to build a basement fitness suite and games room extension as well as an indoor swimming pool and sauna at the Surrey pad he used to share with ex-girlfriend Cheryl.
The five-bedroom Georgian-style pile, built eight years ago, already boasts a dance studio, tennis court and playroom for son Bear.
Liam now hopes to add a single-storey side extension, to include a cinema and pool.
It comes just days after Cheryl released her comeback single Love Made Me Do It, which we revealed in September would address her split with Liam.
All that’s missing now is a wine cellar to help drown his sorrows.
Wright-ing about Rio
NEWLY engaged Kate Wright is putting pen to paper about her relationship with Rio Ferdinand.
We hear the ex-Towie star is writing a book on blended families where she will share what she has learnt during her time with the former England footballer and his three children, Lorenz, Tate and Tia.
A source said: “Kate’s whole life changed when she met Rio.
"She went from filming her daily dramas to doing the school run.
"Kate completely dotes on Rio and his children.
“She’s keen to share what she has learnt and hopes it will help others in a similar position.”
Flack's wild night
Caroline Flack went wild at her 39th birthday bash – in a leopard-print dress.
The Love Island host had a knees-up at a North London pub with family and friends.
It was the perfect bash – with dancing on tables, plenty of booze – and Caroline more than a little poorly at the end of the night.
She said on social media afterwards: “You put the biggest smile on my face.
"I don’t know how to thank you.
"Cotton eyed bloody Jos.”
We’re glad to see good people making her smile.
Chase for No 1
I’M A Celeb contestant Anne Hegerty not only hopes to become Queen of the Jungle – she’s also bidding for the Xmas No 1.
The Chase quiz star – aka The Governess – will unveil her unlikely pop star credentials on a charity record to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The festive tune, titled Rock With Rudolph and out on November 30, features actress Kara Tointon, reality star Jess Impiazzi, EastEnders’ Shona McGarty, Good Morning Britain’s Laura Tobin and Bargain Hunt’s Philip Serrell.
Anne told us: “I’ve always wanted to be a pop singer and was flattered to be asked.
"I was starstruck when I walked into the room and not sure if anyone knew who I was.”
Caught Out
LOVE Island’s Megan Barton-Hanson and Wes Nelson denied split rumours at London’s Woo Woo launch on Wednesday.
West End musical Jersey Boys has announced festive editions of their red jackets for their Christmas run at New Theatre Oxford from December 18th.
Michelle Visage revealed her backstage essentials for her Tuesday debut in West End hit Everyone’s Talking About Jamie. She told us: ‘Crystals, kettle and a comfy chair.
CELEB chef Melissa Hemsley will cook up a storm when hosting the opening of Taste Of London at Tobacco Dock on Thursday, alongside Jamie Oliver’s good pal DJ BBQ.
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