BBC Radio 2 cancels Live In Leeds following Queen’s death

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late Queen Elizabeth II, took to prepare them to rule, noted royal biographer Robert Lacey.William had a special relationship with his grandmother and learned a great deal from her, Lacey explained. When William was a student at Eton College, he’d meet with the queen for tea at Windsor Castle and learn what he couldn’t at school: how to be king.

THE one show fans were stunned when they saw the dramatic transformation of a boyband heart-throb. Fans flocked to Twitter to comment on how different Take That's Mark Owen looked.

BBC has defended itself after viewers complained about the "level of coverage" of the Queen's death.Normal TV schedules have been interrupted since the monarch died on September 8, with shows delayed and moved as broadcasters made way for news and special programmes about the Queen.But the BBC has now confirmed that not everybody was happy with the amount of coverage.READ MORE: Robbie Williams admits meeting the Queen was mixture of 'honour and terror'They posted a message on their website saying that they had received complaints from viewers, but insisted they were just reflecting that Her Majesty's passing was "an event of national and international significance".The statement said: "We've received complaints about the level of coverage and changes to the schedule following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is an event of national and international significance which is being reflected in our output. "This has meant changes to our schedules.

Robbie Williams has admitted that meeting the Queen was both an honour and completely terrifying.The singer, 48, featured on Tuesday's episode of BBC Breakfast to celebrate 25 years since he became a solo artist.During the pre-recorded interview, the Angels hitmaker discussed the beloved late monarch and his performance at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert back in 2012.READ MORE: Robbie Williams smoked cannabis at Buckingham Palace before performing in front of QueenRobbie was the opening act at the mega concert and spoke fondly of the memories he holds from the "momentous" day.The dad-of-four recalled: "To shut down that part of London in front of the Palace, it was such a momentous occasion.""And meeting the Queen is a mixture of honour and terror. Don't want to get this wrong," he addedThe singer-songwriter went on to say that the Queen means more to him now than ever, explaining that she has always been a "motherly figure" and has "provided safety" to the nation throughout her incredible 70-year reign."You don't realise it's happening until she passed away and then I think she becomes even more important," the former Take That star said.He continued: "There is an air these last few days of 'What does that mean?,' 'Where are we?,' 'What goes on now?"It's very very odd.

VICTORIA Beckham has shared an incredible throwback of her meeting the Queen during her Spice Girls days. Posh Spice, 48, posted the snap on her Instagram story, showing her with bandmate Emma Bunton with Her Majesty in the group's heyday.

AMANDA Holden visited Windsor Castle today to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, joined thousands of mourners at the historic location to lay flowers in memory of the late monarch. Her Majesty died peacefully at the age of 96 on Thursday 8th, with her family by her side.

movie are now… It comes after Ridley pleadged the TV show will "uphold the intellect, themes and spirit of its film predecessors".Harrison Ford (Rick Deckard) took on the lead role first offered to Dustin Hoffman, who turned it down for being “too macho”.He called it his most difficult film experience but boosted him to leading man status with Patriot Games, The Fugitive and Air Force One among his many follow-on blockbusters as well as the Star Wars prequels and Indiana Jones sequels.He has been in a number of aircraft accidents and near misses cheating death and is married to Ally McBeal’s Calista Flockhart.

Robbie Williams played his cards close to his chest as he was quizzed about rumours he dated Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman when he was young.The Let Me Entertain You singer, 48, is now happily to married to wife Ayda and they have four children together.Before that he was linked to a string of famous women including Mel C and Nicole Appleton and there has been speculation about Kylie and Nicole being on the list too.READ MORE: Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field shares selfie from hospital bed before surgeryAccording to the Daily Mail, Rock DJ singer Robbie was asked about the stars - who he has performed with - in a recent interview with Paris Match.And his response was a bit cryptic, with the star jokingly referring to former US President Bill Clinton saying of his alleged relationship with Monica Lewinsky: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."Robbie apparently told the French magazine: "As Bill Clinton would say, I never had any relationship with any of these women."The hitmaker first started dating Ayda in 2006 and they went on to tie the knot in 2010.They welcomed a daughter named Teddy two years later then they had son Charlie in 2014.Four years later the stars added to their brood by having daughter Coco via a surrogate. In 2020 they welcomed son Beau, who was born via the same surrogate who'd helped them have Coco.The former Take That star has previously said that he loves being a dad.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Speaking on Real Radio North East's breakfast show a few years back after having Teddy, he said: "I am on nappy patrol.

The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey is returning to create this year’s Christmas advert, having done so in 2018. The acclaimed Australian filmmaker, who is best known for directing the musical featuring Hugh Jackman, was rumoured to have been hired to helm the supermarket chain’s festive commercial, with an insider spilling that it will ‘tug at people’s heartstrings. ’A source had shared: ‘Michael has some magical ideas for the Sainsbury’sadvert.

Gary Barlow was so disgusted with his weight when he was at his heaviest of 17-and-a-half stone he removed all the mirrors from his house.The Back For Good singer saw his weight balloon in the wake of Take That's 1996 split and after he was dropped as a solo artist by his record label in 1999.Gary gorged on chocolate, takeaways and alcohol as well as heavily smoking cannabis and cigarettes.READ MORE: Gary Barlow worries fans as he offers health update on wife after ‘big operation’His depression about the apparent end of his career as a pop star was made worse by former bandmate Robbie Williams’ chart success, and he locked himself away at home.When he got sick of seeing the reflection of his bloated body he made the decision to ditch his mirrors rather than lose the weight.Sharing one of the toughest times of his life in his one-man theatre show A Different Stage, Gary said: "I’ll be walking down the street and someone would shout, 'Hey Gary, Robbie’s doing well isn’t he.'"Walk past a building site and they’d stop and sing Let Me Entertain You."One day I just thought, ‘Oh god, I’ve got to do something about this.’ So I did, I stopped walking down streets and bought a house I used to ride past on my BMX, shut the gates and didn’t come out."There was a little menu any given day for 1999, breakfast spliff – wake and bake – 11am Quality Street, eat all the ones you like, leave all the ones you don’t, 1pm more food … and then 4pm all the Quality Street you didn’t eat in the morning and then 6pm the doors are open, it’s party time, Jack Daniels and Coke, oh and cigarettes, 40 on a bad day, 60 on a good one."Now, a guy doesn’t want to see himself go through this."One morning I caught myself in the mirror and I thought, 'Oh no,

Robbie Williams fears his upcoming biopic may spoil his chances of reuniting with Take That as a five-piece. The singer's acrimonious departure from the band in 1996 sparked a dramatic breakup, only for Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, and Jason Orange to enjoy huge success after returning without him a decade later. Despite the history, in an interview with The Sunday Times, Williams shared that he hopes to reunite with the group - but a lot depends on how they view his forthcoming biopic Better Man's take on their shared past.

Gary Barlow had fans fretting for him and wife Dawn Andrews after a distressing health update.The Take That star confirmed that Dawn had to undergo a “big operation” and is in “a lot of pain”.Taking to Twitter to keep fans in the know, the Greatest Day vocalist said: “In other news – Mrs B broke her wrist 4 weeks ago. On Friday she had a big operation – she’s in a lot of pain but on the mend. READ MORE: Robbie Williams can't be a nudist because penis is 'too small to show off' “Juggling real life this week with the blessing of being in the West End… it never rains!”Gary is currently taking his show A Different Stage on a tour across the country to promote his new book along with music and intimate speeches to his audiences.Fans rushed to the comments section to wish Dawn well, with one writing: “Hope Dawn feels better very soon – sending our love!”Another gushed: “Sending love to Dawn.

Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on Thursday (September 8) at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, bringing an end to her 70-year reign.Since the news broke, music events including the 2022 Mercury Prize and major sporting fixtures have been cancelled out of respect.Now, Radio 2 have shared a statement to confirm that their Live In Leeds event, which was due to take place across next weekend (September 17-18) at Temple Newsam Park and feature performances from The event was set to take place at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park and be headlined by Robbie Williams, has now been cancelled.A statement said: “Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.“Ticket holders will be issued with refunds via the ticketing provider.”Some news regarding Radio 2 Live in Leeds. pic.twitter.com/Iv8jyIs8nb— BBC Radio 2 (@BBCRadio2) September 9, 2022Alongside Williams on the line-up at Live In Leeds were set to be George Ezra, Kaiser Chiefs, Nile Rodgers & Chic and more.Williams was set to top the bill on the Sunday (September 18) accompanied by the 56-piece BBC Concert Orchestra.

Paul McCartney, Elton John and Robbie Williams, has started to recirculate following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.The UK’s longest-reigning monarch passed away yesterday (September 8) at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, aged 96.As tributes continue to be paid to the Queen, footage of memorable moments from across her reign are being broadcast on TV networks and online.Footage of the star-studded Diamond Jubilee Concert, which took place outside Buckingham Palace in central London on June 4, 2012 to mark the Queen’s 60th year on the throne, is one such moment being remembered.Organised by Take That‘s Gary Barlow, the concert featured performances from the likes of John, Williams, Grace Jones, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder and Madness.McCartney closed the show with a short set that included ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’.You can see official BBC footage of the concert-ending firework display below.McCartney was among a host of famous names to pay tribute to the Queen following the news of her death yesterday, writing: “God bless Queen Elizabeth II[.] May she rest in peace[.] Long live The King.”Elton John, meanwhile, spoke about the monarch during his show in Toronto, Canada last night.“She was an inspiring presence to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic,” John told the crowd.

Robbie Williams previously revealed he smoked a joint inside Buckingham Palace.The singer, 48, has never been one to live by the rules and didn't hesitate to play with fire when he stepped inside the Palace in Westminster back in 2012.The Rock DJ hitmaker was part of the line-up for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert that took place 10 years ago, allowing him a free pass inside the royal residence. READ MORE: Stephen Fry once 'took cocaine at Buckingham Palace' during 15-year drug spiral He made the shocking admission to The Sun when they queried rumours about whether he had ever thrown up inside the palace walls.The former Take That singer informed the publication: "Threw up in Buckingham Palace? No, I smoked a spliff in Buckingham Palace."Robbie has continually been open about his past battle with drugs and in 2013, admitted that he still used the class B drug occasionally.The Angels songwriter isn't the only famous face to get up to no good in Buckingham Palace, with Stephen Frey admitting he once took cocaine and Emma Bunton revealing she stole a toilet sign from the ladies.And it seems stealing items from the toilets of the palace in Westminster isn't unheard of as actress Olivia Colman added that her husband made off with a roll of toilet paper.The Oscar-winning actress, who played the late monarch for two seasons on Netflix series The Crown, visited Buckingham Palace with her spouse when they attended a charity event back in 2019.She told The Sunday Times: "My husband stole some loo roll just to say we got it from Buckingham Palace."Olivia's husband swiped the item just moments after they met Prince William at the event, who reportedly told them he doesn't watch the series.Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed

READ MORE: TV presenter sparks fury as he mocks Queen's death by popping champagne live on airFry, 65, released his book More Fool Me in 2014 and opened up on the intense habit which saw him take the drug in the likes of the House of Commons and the Queen's residence, Buckingham Palace.The star doesn't detail the exact occasions or reasons he took cocaine, but he used the opportunity of the book to apologise.He wrote: "I take this opportunity to apologise unreservedly, to the owners, managers or representatives of the noble and ignoble premises and to the hundreds of private homes, offices, car dashboards, tables, mantelpieces and available polished surfaces that could so easily have been added to this list of shame."Fry added: "You may wish to have me struck off, banned, black balled or in any other way punished for past crimes surely now is time to reach for the phone, the police or the club secretary."Other places listed included Windsor Castle and Sandringham House.After releasing his book Fry spoke with ABC News Australia on overcoming his drug addiction as he explained he "became dependant" on the drug, which he believes was related to his Bipolar disorder.Despite his struggles Fry recalled never taking cocaine at work, on a stage or in a television studio.Fry isn't the only celebrity to have done something which would be frowned upon in Buckingham Palace, with Robbie Williams once confessing to smoking marijuana there and Emma Bunton adding that she swiped a toilet sign from the digs.He has had many memorable moments with Her Majesty and only earlier this year he recalled a story to the QI audience of Charles and Camilla's wedding reception.He told how the Queen climbed onto a table via a chair before making a

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Gary Barlow has revealed the shocking moment he knew his musical career in America came crashing down.As hosts Alex Jones and Jermain Jenas welcomed the singer onto the panel on the latest episode of the BBC’s The One Show, Gary, 51, was asked about an episode where he travels to America and found himself singing infront of music icons Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston.Gary went on to say that a sudden change in song format left him performing on stage “not knowing what the hell” he was doing.READ NEXT: The One Show pulled off-air in schedule shake-up as Alex Jones addresses 'tricky' periodHe told viewers at home: “It was a funny one because about two hours before the big launch the record label said you’re gunna be performing to a remixed version of your song.“And it was all jumbled up so it was like the verse was jumbled up with the chorus and I walked on to the stage not knowing what the hell I was doing.”He added that the performance led to the demise of his career across the pond.“And of course it wall went completely wrong. And that was kind of farewell to America for me I’m afraid.”Alex Jones tried her best to reassure Gary, saying: “you don’t need America, you’ve got us,” as Gary chimed in: “I just go there on holiday now.”Gary also confirmed reports that Take That are set to embark on their highly anticipated world tour next year.