Alison Hammond - "I went on Big Brother to clear a traumatising debt - I was devastated to lose"

Cher has reflected on her son Chaz’s transition, which she says was “difficult” for her as a parent.The iconic singer was discussing her “difficult, challenging, exciting, interesting” experiences of parenthood in a new interview with the LA Times, which included Chaz coming out as transgender in 2009.“When Chaz went through the transition, that was difficult for me,” she said. “It shouldn’t have been because, you know, I’ve had gay friends forever. I just met some beautiful trans chicks and we have an affinity.

YouTube is working on a new AI tool that would allow users to create videos that use the voices of well-known musicians.Billboard reported that the company is currently in talks with record labels to negotiate permission for the use of artists’ intellectual property.If it goes ahead, the beta version of the tool would allow a “select group of creators” to use the voices of the artists that agree to participate to create new video content on the platform.However, it is reported that conversations between YouTube and record labels are taking longer than expected. YouTube had intended to unveil the tool at their ‘Made on YouTube’ event in September, but that did not happen.Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group are some of the major labels that are currently in talks over voice rights for the beta version, although it is expected that any wider launch of the tool would require a new set of legal agreements.UMG CEO Lucian Grainge has said that the new technology could “amplify human imagination and enrich musical creativity in extraordinary new ways.”Robert Kyncl, the CEO of Warner Music Group said, “You have to embrace the technology, because it’s not like you can put technology in a bottle.”It is thought that many major artists are resistant to allowing their voices to be used, and Billboard reports that there remain questions about how artists would be paid for the new content that the tool would create.This week (October 18), music publishers including Universal Music Group Publishing, Concord Music Group and ABKCO sued an Amazon-backed AI company over alleged copyright infringement.

Keith Richards has said that The Rolling Stones were prompted to make their new album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’, partly because of drummer Charlie Watts‘ death.Watts passed away from throat cancer in August 2021, at the age of 80. However, he still plays on two songs from the record, ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’.Richards has pinpointed that in a new interview as one of the things that compelled him and Mick Jagger to get back into the studio.

In the new Channel 4 show In Love and Toxic: Blue Therapy, five couples explore their relationship problems with two professionals Denise and Jo, and try to come up with solutions. It remains to be seen if the participants manage to get their romances back on track but viewers will find out the outcome at the end of the series.

Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson have been hit with complaints over a question they asked Sir Chris Whitty during his appearance on This Morning. The former chief medical officer appeared on the ITV daytime show on Thursday (October 5) to discuss the pledge announced by Rishi Sunak that would see the legal age for smoking rise by one year every year.

Big Brother's Jonny Regan has been spotted for the first time in years - as a reboot of the show is set to return this week. Jonny, a 51 year old former fireman, rose to fame in 2002 when he appeared on the third series of the iconic reality show. He finished runner up on Big Brother 3 - a season that also made stars of eventual winner Kate Lawler, the late Jade Goody, BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and This Morning favourite Alison Hammond.

Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best have opened up on the moment they realised they'd gotten the lucrative job of presenting the reality TV show's reboot.The pair were overwhelmed with excitement as they learned they'd been chosen for the amazing new opportunity, but it was quickly usurped by pre-show nerves. Now gearing up for the launch show on ITV2, as the dynamic show returns to screens after five years on ice, the duo have spilled all on what's to come.The Borehamwood Bungalow has been refurbished and producers are already thinking up ways to bring new and exciting tasks into the house. AJ and Will have less than a week until they're welcoming a whole cast of fresh faces, and in a new interview, the pair admitted they were both on other jobs when they got the news, so had to keep quiet.

The Greate British Bake Off is back and the new crop of 12 keen bakers have taken to the iconic tent in a bid to sweeten up the judges and be crowned the ultimate baker of the 2023 series - with a fresh new hosting duo which has delighted viewers.

The Great British Bake Off is back and fans are already professing their love for new presenter Alison Hammond. The daytime TV host has replaced Matt Lucas as the host of series 14 alongside Noel Fielding.

The Greate British Bake Off is back and new presenter Alison Hammond is already making waves. Fans were over the moon to see the TV star's bubbly presenting style in the tent but she also provided an added level of hilarity.

The newest series of The Great British Bake Off is ready to kick off, with new co-host Alison Hammond making her presence known in the tent. In a clip released ahead of the show's launch, Alison and co-host Noel Fielding could be seen celebrating Alison's first "time call" before she announced that the bakers were half-way through their allotted time to complete their first challenge. Elsewhere in the tent, Tasha is left stuck after putting their bake on the wrong tray in the oven, although she quickly comes up with a method to hid this mistake from the judges - however, it remains to be seen if this will work.

The new series of our beloved Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens tonight (26 September), with 12 new amateur bakers ready to whip up a storm in the iconic tents. While we'll also welcome Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding, former GBBO host Matt Lucas will no longer be on the show. The Little Britain comedian, 49 announced his exit from the hit Channel 4 show in December last year, following a three year stint co-hosting alongside Noel Fielding.

Alison Hammond won over the hearts of the nation with her infectious laugh and boundless energy after she appeared on Big Brother in 2002. She was destined for stardom as her bubbly personality secured her a regular spot hosting This Morning. Becoming a fan favourite Alison entered the jungle as a contestant on the 10th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2010 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.

Alison Hammond was in for a sweet surprise during Friday's episode of This Morning, after a guest proposed to her live on air.The presenter, who was joined on the sofa by her co-host, Dermot O'Leary, was hosting the show as usual, when one of the young players from the Brentford Penguins football team took a shine to her. The 48 year old was interviewing the team's coach, Allan Cockram, who is a former professional Spurs player, alongside three of the boys from the squad.

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has admitted that new presenter Alison Hammond is “fantastic” on the show, but “has no filter”.This Morning star Alison, 48, is co-hosting alongside Noel Fielding after Matt Lucas announced his departure. Speaking to OK!, Prue, 83, gushed that she loves working with Alison, adding that she "adores her". She told us: "She’s energised the show.

As The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens, new presenter Alison Hammond joins judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to dish up all the secrets from the famous Bake Off Tent… Alison, how chuffed were you to land this job? Alison: Really chuffed. I didn’t realise how much I wanted it until I had to audition with Noel! My son was really excited as well. He loves Bake Off.

Alison Hammond was taken by surprise during Friday's instalment of This Morning as she was proposed to live on air. The star was presenting the ITV show alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary when she was propositioned during an interview.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has hinted to fans there could be a new man on the scene following her heartbreaking split with ex-partner Ben Hawkins as she appeared on Loose Women Live alongside her ITV co-stars at the London Palladium.

This Morning star Alison Hammond hinted she had a secret new boyfriend after she got candid during a recent appearance on Loose Women Live.The star was joined by fellow TV personalities Christine Lampard , Denise Welch, Brenda Edwards, Linda Robson and Janet Street-Porter at the London Palladium for a rare live episode of the long-running chat show. Christine, 44, cheekily asked the panel, “who’s having the most jiggy jigs?” Alison, who recently shared a life update putting This Morning drama behind her, jokingly responded: “How’s Birmingham doing? I reckon we’re up there, I really do!” The crowd erupted into cheers, before Alison cryptically added “well, I am!” Alison’s apparent confession has prompted fresh speculation that she’s found love again, a few months after her split from Gardener Ben Hawkins.

Alison Hammond has been joking about the side effect of being the new host of the Great British Bake Off ahead of her first appearance in the tent. It was announced earlier this year that the This Morning star would be the new co-host of the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding.

Alison Hammond has stunned her fans and followers after she was seen ditching This Morning for a rival ITV show. The presenter has been back on screens fronting the daytime show on a Friday with her co-host Dermot O'Leary.