RICHARD Madden was no stranger to a hostile environment as Sgt David Budd in BBC1 drama Bodyguard, but this one’s got the better of him.

He’s had a huge fallout with best pal Brandon Flynn, star of Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, and they are no longer sharing the same house in Los Angeles.

12 Richard Madden has had a huge fallout with best pal Brandon Flynn Credit: Splash News

12 Brandon has asked Versace bosses not to invite Richard to a party the brand is throwing next month Credit: Getty - Contributor

And making it clear they haven’t just drifted apart, Brandon has asked bosses at fashion house Versace not to invite Richard to a party the brand is throwing next month.

The pair forged a close friendship earlier this year after Richard moved to the US to further his career.

US actor Brandon, who has dated Sam Smith, will be the face of a new Versace collection next year and doesn’t want to see his former pal at any of his events for the company.

A source close to the pair said: “Richard and Brandon bonded over being up-and-coming actors in the industry and decided to share a place while both working in LA.

12 The pals are no longer sharing the same house in Los Angeles following the fallout Credit: MEGA AGENCY

“But they have fallen out in the past few months and have cut ties with each other.

“Brandon has made it clear he doesn’t want to see Richard because he asked the team at Versace not to invite him to a party they are having at the beginning of December.

“Richard has been dressed by the brand a few times and he spoke with (Elton John’s friend) Donatella Versace to prepare for his role as John Reid in Rocketman.

“But as they are working with Brandon now, they are respecting his wishes and haven’t asked Richard to attend the bash.”

12 Bodyguard actor Richard moved to the US earlier this year to further his career Credit: BBC

Richard, who is back in the UK shooting Marvel film Eternals, moved to LA at the beginning of the year after splitting up with his actress girlfriend Ellie Bamber.

There was later speculation he may be more than friends with Brandon, but when asked about that, he said: “I just keep my personal life personal.

"I’ve never talked about my relationships.”

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Lily proves as a Rule she's daft

AS the biggest mouth in music, Lily Allen is no stranger to saying absurd things – but even by her standards this one is daft.

The ranting has-been turned her acid tongue on 18th century classic Rule Britannia today and labelled it outdated after it was played as part of the annual Remembrance Day celebrations.

12 Lily Allen has branded 18th century classic Rule Britannia outdated Credit: Getty - Contributor

Err, it’s nearly 300 years old.

Rent-a-gob Lily took issue with lyrics penned by poet James Thomson referring to the British empire and its naval tradition of “ruling the waves” – alongside references to Britons never becoming slaves.

Posting the full words, Lily ranted online: “Sorry, what? I think we should not sing this song any more.”

And when faced with bemused questions from other social media users and tongue-in-cheek suggestions she might prefer her hit Smile to be performed for veterans, she shamelessly replied: “Could be good.”

But there might be an unexpected bonus to a ban on Rule Britannia – in an astonishing twist Lily sampled the best known lyrics from the track in her unmemorable track Bass Like Home in 2014.

12 Lily claimed she planned to stay in the US with boyfriend David Harbour until Brexit had been finalised Credit: The Mega Agency

She must have forgotten it too – but presumably she won’t be performing it again.

Lily recently claimed she planned to stay in the US with her boyfriend, Stranger Things actor David Harbour, until after Brexit has been finalised. Then she went back on her word by flying home this week.

There’s a lesson there somewhere about keeping your thoughts to yourself.

bizbit RICKY Gervais will host his fifth Golden Globes in Los Angeles on January 5. He said: “Once again they’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse. "This is the very last time I’m doing it, which could make for a fun evening.”

Shawn seen on kiss Cam

NEITHER Shawn Mendes nor Camila Cabello can be that keen on watching basketball.

The singers secured coveted front row seats to watch the Los Angeles Clippers go up against the Toronto Raptors in LA on Monday.

12 Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes were pictures cuddling and kissing during a basketball game Credit: Getty - Contributor

12 Neither of them seemed too interested in watching the game Credit: Getty - Contributor

But judging by their PDA, Shawn looked set on a different type of scoring.

They were photographed staring lovingly into each other’s eyes, cuddling and snogging during the game.

Given the pictures, I’ve got some news for them . . . the Clippers won.

Rob's smell of success

IS Robbie Williams the biggest diva in showbiz? The singer has revealed he refuses to put on his own deodorant – getting someone else to spray his armpits.

On the latest episode of Amazon Prime Video’s Back Of The Net show, he says: “There’s one superstition – I don’t know where it started – but I get somebody else to apply the deodorant on me.

12 Robbie Williams has revealed he refuses to put on his own deodorant Credit: Getty - Contributor

“It was quite a while until I realised that’s not normal. I must have changed! It’s nothing to do with me being pop-starry or a diva, it’s just something that happens.” Er, sure.

He’ll have trouble finding volunteers to spray him, though, as he’s dumped his phone.

Robbie, who today said he will reprise his Vegas residency in March, added: “I haven’t owned a phone since 2006. I got rid of it because I just don’t like them.”

At least that should give his regular spritzers a bit of peace and quiet.

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Rylan's karaoke surprise

RYLAN Clark-Neal welled up after being surprised by his former X Factor coach Nicole Scherzinger during his 24-hour karaoke challenge for BBC’s Children In Need.

Between songs tonight, while Rylan still had 17 hours left of his challenge, he said in an exclusive: “Nicole being here has left me over the moon. If this isn’t worth 100 grand or so, I don’t know what is.”

12 Rylan Clark-Neal was surprised by his former X Factor coach Nicole Scherzinger during a karaoke challenge Credit: Rex Features

Nicole added: “I’m so proud of him doing this challenge for 24 hours for such a good cause. I had to come along and support him.”

Rylan started the challenge at 9.15am yesterday and is set to finish at the same time tomorrow.

Other stars offering support included Rick Astley, Anneka Rice and his Strictly: It Takes Two co-host Zoe Ball.



Level field for Glasto

GLASTONBURY will be its most inclusive yet for its 50th year.

Boss Emily Eavis wants an even split of male and female artists in 2020 after years of line-ups dominated by blokes.

12 Emily Eavis wants an even split of male and female artists at Glastonbury 2020 Credit: Getty - Contributor

Diana Ross is confirmed for the Sunday afternoon “legends” slot while Taylor Swift is tipped to headline.

Emily, whose dad Michael founded the festival, told Music Week mag: “It’s important we go as close to 50-50 as we can. It’s as important to have females on the bill as much as men but the pool – certainly on the headliner front – is not as big.

“So we have to work on that as an industry and nurture all these women coming through.”

I say bring it on.



Elton's so into Jazz

ELTON John knows a rising star when he sees one – and singer Jazz Morley is the latest to catch his eye.

Her soul-influenced electronica has prompted comparisons with Jessie Ware, Lana Del Rey and Sia.

12 Jazz Morley has caught Elton John's eye Credit: Jack Margerison

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Speaking on his Rocket Hour Beats 1 show, Elton said she is “representative of the new era of music” – and her latest single Parallel World backs up his claim.

Jazz has been supporting Lisa Stansfield on tour.

Her first headline show, at Omeara in central London on November 26, is nearly sold out. Get in while you can by visiting jazzmorley.com.

bizmeter THE Mobo Awards will be back on the calendar on November 12 next year at Wembley Arena following a two-year hiatus. Tickets are now on sale for the bash, which has hosted performances from the likes of Sade, Amy Winehouse, P Diddy, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Stormzy since it was first held in 1996.

Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton has poured doubt on any hope the original Harry Potter cast could reunite to make a movie of the theatre sequel Cursed Child. He said: “I don’t think it will be reprised, to be honest. I think it was a wonderful eight chapters, and everything that needed to be done.”

Dolly Parton has revealed she has a series of secret tattoos. The Jolene singer said: “I got them to cover scars or things. If I have to get a scar for any reason, I never can kind of get rid of that purple look. So I thought, ‘Well, I’m going to kind of decorate these with some flowers or little butterflies or whatever’.”

Emma Stone and Brad Pitt are in talks to star in a film called Babylon, which has been written by Damien Chazelle who directed Oacar-winning 2016 musical La La Land. The movie, being made by Paramount, will be a drama set in Hollywood around the time when the talkies began to take over from silent films.



Rocketman stars Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard join Elton John and David Furnish on the blue carpet in London