Bill Bailey calls James Newman’s Eurovision performance “a bit underwhelming”

Darts fans accused James Wade of losing the plot after a bizarre interview in which he called his opponent a "big old boy" who was like a "bad smell."Wade has form when it comes to odd post-match debriefs - darts fans may recall when he said he wanted to hurt Japanese qualifier Seigo Asada after their dramatic clash at 2018 world championship. And he produced another stonker of an interview after seeing off Croatian ace Boris Krcmar 10-8 in the last-16 stage of the UK Open on Saturday night - hitting a nine-darter along the way.

Anthony Joshua and Derek Chisora.But the action at Wembley Arena was halted while order was restored.Tempers had flared the day before the duo met in the ring, with Taylor clashing with DK Money's coach, Andrew Stafford.What do you make of social media stars clashing in the boxing ring? Let us know in the comments section below.Taylor had insisted that he'd never heard of the American social media star - and that he'd only taken the fight to get a glimpse of Drama Alert host Daniel 'Keemstar' Keem."I just don't know who he is," Taylor told Mirror Fighting.

Russia will not forget Britain's desire to co-operate with ultra-nationalist forces in Ukraine and the supply of British weapons to the Kyiv regime," The Mirror reports. She continued: "The sanctions hysteria in which London plays one of the leading, if not the main, roles, leaves us no choice but to take proportionately tough retaliatory measures.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's £11million Montecito mansion is at risk of being engulfed by a killer mudslide, according to a new flood danger map.A storm in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's neighbourhood in 2018 left 23 people dead and wrecked 130 houses - and the potential for mudslides continues to rise.

I'm A Celebrity winner Scarlett Moffatt has revealed what she wants for her funeral, admitting she wants her coffin brought to the event with pall-bearers doing the Hokey Cokey.The former Gogglebox star reckons you can make death something “jolly”.She explained: “You can – for my funeral, I’m going to put the fun in funeral.“Let me tell you, I wish I was going to my own funeral.” The former I’m A Celebrity winner plans to have projectors showing clips of her telly highlights.Scarlett, 31, added: “I just think it will make people feel warm and fuzzy, like I’m there.“And I also want – when my body gets brought in – I want it to be to the Hokey Cokey, because I think that will be hilarious – in, out, in, out, you shake it all about!”She previously revealed on her podcast Scarlett Moffatt Wants To Believe that she had already planned other details for her final journey.She said: “I’ve already planned out my funeral.“Mine’s going to be like a karaoke, I want that many songs. I even know what velvet I want inside my coffin.“I want everyone to be really sad.

Fair City Saints are trying to help the orphans of Ukraine’s third biggest city with a signed shirt raffle.

Shaun Maloney insists Hibs will struggle to keep fourth spot unless their injury crisis eases after failing to score for the third game running.

Ange Postecoglou says Celtic will be fit and firing for the Premiership split - just in time for their title charge.

Jacob Elordi seems to have responded to the backlash that Ellen DeGeneres is receiving following the “Euphoria” star’s appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” earlier this week.

Rammstein have spoken out in support of the Ukraine in light of the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last month (February 24).On Friday (March 4), the German band took to social media to post an image of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag with the Rammstein logo in the middle, showing their support for those affected by the attacks.“The band Rammstein wishes to express its support for the nation of Ukraine as it resists the shocking attack perpetrated by the Russian government,” they wrote.

Weezer‘s Rivers Cuomo has teamed up with Australian country singer Morgan Evans for a remix of the latter’s ‘Country Outta My Girl’ – listen to it below.The country-pop tune, the original of which was released back in September, hears Evans count the ways that his Southern transplant girlfriend has maintained her country roots.“She’s a map dot with a welcome sign/ She’s a truck stop cherry Coke with ice/ Still reppin’ that Bobcat pride/ Still callin’ from an 865/ She’s a ragtop on a hand-me-down Jeep/ She’s a flat rock skippin’ ‘cross a creek/ She’s waffles with the chicken fried/ Hungover from a neon Friday night,” Evans sings on the first verse.After Evans promises that “you can’t take the country outta my girl”, Cuomo counters with boasts about his city girl: “She’s a dumb fling with the tofu fried/ She’s an X-Box, on a Friday night/ She doesn’t give a damn about sports/ Not gettin’ in your four by four/ From LAX to BNA, every day/ Yeah, she’s singing.”You can check out the track below:Cuomo recently revealed that he’s built a streaming platform to host thousands of Weezer demos.The tracks were originally released in 2020 as part of Cuomo’s “web programming class”.Available to buy in era-bundles, the demos range from Cuomo’s musical ventures pre-Weezer all the way through to 2017’s ‘Pacific Daydream’. Now, he’s built an app to play those demos and called it Weezify.

John Mayer has announced that he’s leaving Columbia Records after 21 years, and that he’s looking forward to exploring “new avenues of making music”.The singer-songwriter took to Instagram yesterday (March 4) to share the news with his fans.“After 21 years, eight studio albums, and some wonderful personal and creative relationships, I have decided not to renew my recording agreement with Columbia Records,” he began.“Hard as it is to say goodbye, I’m excited to pursue new avenues of making music, both of [sic] my own and with other artists.”“I love music more than ever, and I believe some of my best work still lies ahead,” he continued, before signing off: “With gratitude and enthusiasm, John.”A post shared by John Mayer

I Am Legend is on the way starring Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan.According to Variety, a follow-up feature – which Smith and Jordan will also produce – is in the works for Warner Bros, with a script penned by Akiva Goldsman.Smith and Jon Mone, co-president and head of motion pictures at Westbrook Studios, will produce with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing, while Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo will produce under their Outlier Society banner.James Lassiter will serve as an executive producer.

The Game has thrown down the gauntlet, claiming he’s a better rapper than Eminem, and he’s said he would happily go up against him in a VERZUZ battle.The Compton rapper is the latest artist to appear as a guest on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s popular Drink Champs podcast.During the chat, Game talked about how he wasn’t a fan Eminem busting out of the courthouse building during his Super Bowl performance alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

Oti Mabuse, 30, has reunited with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Bill Bailey, 56, six months following their win of the BBC dance competition. Walking down the BAFTA Red Carpet ahead of the ceremony later this evening, the South-African dance pro spoke to presenter Tom Allen and revealed that she was most excited at the prospect of being reunited with comedian Bill again, who she hadn't seen since they won the coveted Glitterball trophy in December last year.

Oti Mabuse became a household name when she joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer in 2015.The 30-year-old beauty went on to win the BBC show twice – once with soap star Kelvin Fletcher in 2019, and then with comedian Bill Bailey in 2020.As the bombshell will become a judge on The Masked Dancer today, the Daily Star has taken a look through some of her sexiest moments ever.With access to the Strictly wardrobe, there is no doubting she's worn some incredible outfits over the years.

BILL Bailey has told how he was rejected by the BBC after sending in a potential entry for Eurovision. The comic, 56, slammed channel bosses for taking the competition "too seriously" after British contestant James Newman was awarded a humiliating "nil points".

Bill Bailey has revealed he tried to enter the Eurovision Song Contest once before, but was turned down by the BBC for being "too silly".The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 champion tweeted to say that he wanted to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest after James Newman's disastrous nil points last place effort, and has told Good Morning Britain that James's song was "underwhelming", adding that he had written his own entry previously. Incredibly, the BBC told Bill that his spoof eco anthem was "too silly" to be considered for the contest, which is known for its bizarre performances and novelty songs.

Oti Mabuse, 30, has lent her support to her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Bill Bailey, 56, after he threw his hat in the ring to appear in the Eurovision Song Contest next year for the UK. The South African-born dancer offered to “dress as a hand” in the style of this year’s German entry, Jendrick, whose performance featured a backing dancer wearing a hand costume.Bill has offered to represent the UK at next year's Eurovision after this year's entry scored zero points in Saturday night's competition.Singer James Newman's Embers received nul points from both the judges and the viewers.The competition was won by Italy's Maneskin whose rock anthem, Zitti E Buoni - meaning 'shut up and behave' - won over the audience.Bill had typed in

Bill Bailey has offered to perform as the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2022, after this year’s representative finished without a single point.The 56-year-old comedian, actor, musician, and Strictly-winning dancer posted on Twitter today (May 23): “I’d be happy to throw my hat in the ring for #Eurovision 2022”.James Newman’s performance of ‘Embers’ scored zero points across the board last night (May 22) – the fifth time the UK has finished last, and only the second time with a total points wipeout, the previous being in 2003 when Jemini sang ‘Cry Baby’.I’d be happy to throw my hat in the ring for #Eurovision 2022— Bill Bailey (@BillBailey) May 23, 2021Bailey previously made the same suggestion to enter Eurovision back in 2007, promising to

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Maisie Smith and Bill Bailey have missed out on months of glamorous events after taking part in the glitzy show during the coronavirus pandemic. But the pair put their best foot forward tonight as they posed for the cameras at a special screening of A Quiet Place Part II.