Friday, December 19, 2025

Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely, who collaborated with The Clash, dead at 78

Joe Ely, a central figure in Texas’ progressive country scene during the 1970s, has died aged 78.  His representative...

Kylie Minogue tops UK Christmas charts

Kylie Minogue has achieved her first-ever Christmas number one. The 57-year-old pop star has topped the Christmas charts in...

Guitarist Gem Archer reveals Oasis Live ’25 tour setlist was ‘amended’

The Oasis Live ’25 tour setlist went through some last‑minute trimming, leaving a few planned songs on the cutting‑room floor.

Addison Rae doesn’t want to be seen as just a ‘pop star’

Addison Rae says she doesn’t “really care about being a pop star” — she just wants to be a “star”.

Måneskin enjoying the ‘space to experiment’ before regrouping

Måneskin have every intention of getting back in the studio together, but for now, they’re relishing the chance to experiment individually.

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Justin Theroux enjoys boys’ night out


Justin Theroux partied with Orlando Bloom on Jennifer Aniston's birthday.
The 42-year-old actor and screenwriter enjoyed a boys' night out in New York City with 'The Lord of the Rings' star while his fiancée celebrated turning 45 in Los Angeles on Tuesday (11.02.14).
The 'Wanderlust' star and the British actor, who split from his supermodel wife of three years Miranda Kerr in October, wore matching black leather jackets and baseball caps as they attended an event for motorcycle club and clothing company Deth Killers of Bushwick before they proceeded to Jones Cafe in SoHo, according to UsMagazine.com.
Both stars, who are regularly spotted on motorcycles, were photographed performing stunts, including wheelies, on one of the brand's bikes.
Justin was forced to be apart from the former 'Friends' star on her special day, as he was busy filming his upcoming HBO series 'The Leftovers.'
But he was spotted shopping at West Village perfume boutique Aedes de Venustas earlier in the day, where he is believed to have purchased the actress a gift.
Meanwhile, Jennifer, who threw Justin a star-studded bash for his birthday at their $21 million home in Bel Air in August, celebrated her birthday with friends, including Courteney Cox, her hair stylist Chris McMillian and Tobey Maguire's jewellery designer wife Jennifer Meyer, at an intimate dinner at trendy L.A. eatery Soho House, according to E! News.

Julia Roberts fears funeral ban?


Julia Roberts is reportedly worried she will be banned from her half-sister's funeral.
The 'August: Osage County' star, who tried to get Nancy Motes to go to rehab in the months before she was found dead in a bathtub from an apparent drug overdose in Los Angeles on Sunday (09.02.14), and other family members are afraid to speak out about the Oscar-nominee's "complex" relationship with Nancy, who allegedly claimed the actress "drove her" to suicide in a five-page note, for fear of being prevented from paying their respects at the private service.
A source close to the family told RadarOnline.com: "There's plenty of people in the family who want to talk right now, but with the feud between Julia and Nancy being so public, everyone is scared to say anything.
"If they speak, they'll surely be banned from attending the funeral. Above all, the family just wants to be there to pay respects to Nancy."
An insider previously admitted that Julia's troubled relationship with Nancy was made worse by the former production worker's addiction.
Nancy, 37, regularly launched public attacks on her famous relative on Twitter but friends insisted they were often triggered by the actress' pleas for her to seek help in rehab.
The source added: "Julia is taking the death very hard. It's extremely difficult for her because it didn't have to happen."

Simon Cowell wants British accent for baby


Simon Cowell thinks it would be "odd" if his baby had an American accent.
The 54-year-old music mogul is expecting his first child with New York socialite Lauren Silverman and he has admitted he wants his heir to adopt his British accent.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday (11.02.14), he said: "That's true, I would like him to have a British accent. I'm British. I haven't thought about it a lot, but it would be quite odd, me being a Brit having a baby with an American accent."
The 'X Factor' star confirmed that his tot will be born in New York and is confident he will be a good father.
Quizzed if he's ready for fatherhood, Simon confidently claimed: "Of course. I'm good with kids and he'll be well looked after."
But don't expect a member of Simon's biggest music act One Direction to be named godfather to his son, as he couldn't choose between the five-piece, consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
He said: "If you ask one you've got to ask all five, so I don't think I could do that."
Simon also revealed that his 'Britain's Got Talent' co-stars Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - both new parents - haven't offered him any parenting tips as he prepares for the imminent arrival of his bundle of joy.
He exclaimed: "None. They've given me none at all. Nothing."

Eva Mendes ‘not big’ on Valentine’s Day


Eva Mendes is "not big" on Valentine's Day.
The 39-year-old actress insists she and boyfriend Ryan Gosling - who she was rumoured to have split from - have no plans to celebrate the romantic holiday on February 14, joking she will just watch the hunky actor's weepy movie 'The Notebook' at home alone.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "I'm not a big Valentine's Day person. I'll probably just order a deep dish and watch The Notebook or something."
The 'Place Beyond the Pines' actress also laughed off recent reports she is pregnant after refusing to go through airport security scanners.
Eva insisted it was a decision she always makes because she finds the security checks "creepy".
She said: "It's so ridiculous. Because it all started because I was didn't want to go through the scanners at the airport.
"You know those x-ray scanners, which are really creepy. They basically see you naked, right. And not only that, but there's a radiation aspect to it, so I always opt out. I always ask for a personal pat down."
Ellen then joked: "Alright, do you want to say is it a boy or a girl you're pregnant with?"
Eva replied: "Oh god, no no no! No!"

Julia Roberts wanted sister to go to rehab


Julia Roberts tried to get her half-sister to go to rehab in the months before her death.
The 'August: Osage County' actress had a "complex" relationship with Nancy Motes - who was found dead in a bathtub from an apparent drugs overdose on Sunday (09.02.14) - that was reportedly made worse by the former production worker's addiction, and Nancy's public attacks on her famous relative were often triggered by the actress' pleas for her to seek help.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "The sisters had a very complex relationship. They used to be very close when they were younger. Julia tried in vain over the years, even in the last six months, to get Nancy to go to rehab. Nancy refused the offers and that is when she would often publicly lash out at Julia.
"It hurt Julia, but she knew her sister was battling addiction.
"The addiction to prescription drugs made Nancy a totally different person. There would be periods of sobriety and with that brought clarity. It would be during those moments that the sisters would reconnect. Sadly, of course, those times became less frequent before her death."
The 46-year-old actress arranged for Nancy - the daughter of Julia's mother, Betty Lou, and stepfather, Michael Motes - to check into rehab last year, but she "backed out" shortly before she was due to enter the facility.
The source added: "She had agreed to go... this was about a year ago.
"At the last minute, Nancy backed out, gave no reason. Yet, Julia told Nancy if she was ready to get healthy, all she had to do was call. Julia never got that call.
"Julia is taking the death very hard. It's extremely difficult for her because it didn't have to happen. Julia has a great support network around her and she is relying on her husband [Danny Moder], more now than ever."
It has been reported that Nancy left a "ranting" suicide note in which she blamed Julia for her problems.

Kylie Minogue cried over song


Kylie Minogue "cried" the first time she heard her duet with Enrique Iglesias.
The 'All the Lovers' singer has teamed up with the 'Hero' hitmaker on ballad 'Beautiful' and she says it was an "honour" to work with him.
She said: "From my new album, 'Kiss Me Once,' this is the one and only true ballad. It's a duet with Enrique Iglesias and it's an honour singing with him. I actually cried the first time I heard it and I knew I had to be part of this incredible, romantic and touching song."
The 45-year-old singer is also a big fan of Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing', which she thinks is the "ultimate sexy song".
Discussing her Valentine's Day playlist, she said: "What words can be added to this, the ultimate sexy song? Its magic never diminishes and it is still as hot as ever!"
When she's at home alone, Kylie enjoys singing other people's songs and is happy to give her private performances her all.
Continuing other songs on her Valentine's playlist, she said of Minnie Riperton's 'Lovin' You': "Everyone get ready....who will hit those high notes? Love this song and no-one does it like Minnie."
And of Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', she added: "The ultimate power ballad. I love singing along to this and always, always include the 'air grab'."
To pre-order Kylie Minogue's new album 'Kiss Me Once,' please visit www.itunes.com/kylieminogue

Prince William urges stop to illegal wildlife trafficking


Britain's Prince William has urged the world to come together and put a stop to illegal wildlife trafficking.
The 31-year-old royal arrived at London's Zoological Society this morning (12.02.14) and appealed from everyone to help save endangered species such as rhinos, tigers and elephants.
He said: "The forces destroying some of the world's endangered species are sophisticated and powerful.
"But this week we are seeing the creation of an equally powerful alliance coming together to help fight them.
"The commitments set out today will begin to address the challenges of protection, enforcement and demand reduction. We will use our combined resources to ensure they succeed.
"But ours is not an exclusive partnership. It is my hope that you will all become part of United for Wildlife and the global alliance to stop illegal wildlife trafficking."
The prince will also deliver a more in-depth speech tonight at the Natural History Museum in London to the heads of government, ministers and experts on the subject from around the world.
However, a few days before the start of the anti-poaching campaign, William and his brother Prince Harry reportedly went hunting for a wild boar in Spain.

DJ Fresh snubs Alexandra Burke duet


DJ Fresh refused to do a collaboration with Alexandra Burke.
The 36-year-old producer admits he snubbed the 'Bad Boys' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning 'The X Factor' in 2008 - after she chased him around a dressing room asking for a duet.
Speaking to Hits Radio presenter Darryl Morris, he said: "One of the massive 'X Factor' people was chasing me around these dressing rooms.
"[She was] leaving notes for me everywhere saying they wanted to work with me and then kind of got up in my face and gave me their phone number and was like, 'make sure you call me, make sure you call me' and I was already thinking, that you're a good singer and stuff, but you just wouldn't fit on my music and I already knew that I wasn't going to be calling her.
"It was really awkward... She's very sweet and it's just awkward because you can't really explain it to somebody. You don't want to be offensive but it's kind of like you just wouldn't fit on what I do."
Meanwhile, the 'Dibby Dibby Sound' hitmaker recently announced Ellie Goulding would be featuring on his new single 'Flashlight' later in the year.

The Vamps announce debut UK tour


The Vamps have announced their first ever UK tour.
The 'Wild Heart' hitmakers took to Twitter this morning (12.02.14) to thank their fans for their constant support, and have confirmed they will hit the road later this year to perform in 11 different cities across the country.
They wrote: "The time together we've had has been totally amazing- you guys have been great and we won't forget these incredible memories...
"Even from the start, you have supported us relentlessly and we owe so much to you. These times have been life changing for us...
"We have met some amazing people along the way. With all that said, we have been forced to make this decision. We regret to announce that...
"...We can't meet more of you on our DEBUT UK HEADLINE TOUR AHHHHHHH!!! We LOVE YOU AND CAN'T WAIT!!! LET'S HUG (KISS) (sic)."
Meanwhile, the boyband - consisting of Will Simpson, Connor Ball, James McVey and Tristan Evans - have just wrapped up their supporting slot on Taylor Swift's London gigs during her Red tour.

The full dates of The Vamps' UK tour are as follows:

Sheffield City Hall - 23 September, 2014
Newcastle City Hall - 25 September, 2014
Glasgow SECC Clyde Auditorium - 27 September, 2014
Glasgow SECC Clyde Auditorium - 28 September, 2014
Manchester O2 Apollo - 1 October, 2014
Manchester O2 Apollo - 2 October, 2014
Liverpool Echo Arena - 4 October, 2014
Birmingham NIA - 5 October, 2014
Brighton Centre - 8 October, 2014
Cheltenham Centre - 9 October, 2014
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena - 11 October, 2014
Bournemouth BIC - 12 October, 2014
London Eventim Apollo - 14 October, 2014
London Eventim Apollo - 15 October, 2014

Ant and Dec couldn’t ‘bear’ BGT judging


Ant and Dec couldn't "bear" filling in for Simon Cowell on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The presenting double act stepped in for the talent competition's head judge when he was off sick during this year's auditions, but they admit they struggled to be critical of the acts on stage even if they weren't good.
Dec said: "We had a day where we filled in for Simon when he was ill. I say a day, but we did a couple acts each and after that we had to make our excuses and leave. We couldn't bear it.
"We weren't mean, but we were trying our best to be!
"As soon as you hit the buzzer, they look at you and you go, 'I'm so sorry, I didn't mean that, the other judges made me do it. You're very talented, you can go through. You've won!' "
Ant, meanwhile, says he and Dec were very apologetic to acts that they weren't impressed with.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the London auditions yesterday (11.02.14), he said: "They deserved a buzz but even though they deserved it, it was very hard to press that buzzer. And yeah, we apologised to them afterwards."
The latest series of 'BGT' will see the show's hosts given some power as they - along with the judges - will be able to press the new Golden Buzzer, which sends the act on stage right through to the live semi-finals. However, they can only exercise this special privilege once.
Dec explained: "I'm sure the time will come, if there's an act we really love and the judges don't, we might be tempted to run down and hit it. We've certainly got that in our back pocket."

Simon Cowell: Girl Thing are bitter


Simon Cowell has branded Girl Thing "bitter" following their appearance on 'The Big Reunion'.
The 'X Factor' mogul addressed criticism from his short-lived girl group - who were dropped by their record label after releasing just two songs - and thinks their comeback on the ITV2 show is ill-advised.
Quizzed if they will be more successful this time thanks to 'The Big Reunion', he said: "No! I wouldn't do it."
Simon, 54, also weighed in on band member Linzi Martin's claims she wrote the verses of hit song 'Pure and Simple', which was later a UK number one single for reality TV band Hear'Say.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the latest round of 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions in London yesterday (11.02.14), he said: "What happened was, the guy that was managing them, I got him the gig to manage 'Popstars' [winners], Hear'Say. He gave my song, 'Pure and Simple', to Hear'Say. It was my hit record.
"That's why we didn't do what we hoped we were going to do with that group. It's as simple as that."
He then added: "All failed groups are bitter."
Girl Thing - also consisting of Jodi Albert, Anika Bostelaar, Michelle Barber and Nikki Stuart - were tipped as the next big thing in music when they released their debut single 'Last One Standing', but the group failed to make an impact on the charts.