Damon Albarn and Bastille lead BRITs Week 2022 gig series

the Wordle code.A Twitter user is believed to have posted the popular word puzzle’s algorithm Friday morning, along with nearly 120 upcoming words to be played — all on the game’s first day of visual re-branding since being acquired by the New York Times from creator Josh Wardle in a seven-figure deal on Jan 31.Warning: Wordle answer spoilers ahead.“Hi @nytimes if the answer to Tomorrow’s #WORDLE is ULTRA, yu need to reset your data” user @xadhan wrote with a screenshot of the supposed evidence.His findings — shown to be from a coded Times URL — reportedly display weeks’ worth of previously used words in sequential order, a green circle around the predicted 238th Wordle for Saturday, Feb. 12, and followed by what is perceived to be the automated selection for months to come.The New York Times did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

The Only Way Is Essex star Jess Wright and William Lee-Kemp have given a peek inside their luxurious babymoon to Turks and Caicos. Jess, 36, who is expecting a baby boy with William after the pair tied the knot in a star-studded wedding in Majorca, took to Instagram to share with her 1.5million followers a peek inside their last holiday before they welcome their first born in the summer.

Strictly's latest series.Though the pair were not in attendance, seeing as they're still on the nationwide Strictly Come Dancing tour, they've since reacted to their prize in separate Instagram posts.In view of his 799,000 followers, the ballroom dancer wrote: "Another incredible achievement for us @rose.a.e and our amazing @bbcstrictly family!! "We love you."Meanwhile, Rose expressed her gratitude on her Instagram Story. A post shared by (@giovannipernice)"Thank you!!!" she penned. "This is so exciting."The former EastEnders actress took home the Glitterball Trophy back in December after beating Bake Off star John Whaite in December's exciting final.And by January 20, Giovanni and Rose were reunited when the Strictly Come Dancing tour commenced with its first set of shows at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. At the time, the pair were snapped enjoying each other's company as they made their way out of the venue together.Giovanni kept his hand over Rose's shoulder while conversing with onlookers before exiting the building while the TV star seemed in good spirits with a beaming smile on her face.Given their sizzling chemistry on Strictly, many fans assumed that the dancing duo was romantically involved with one another. But Rose is very much still in a relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Samuel Arnold, who she has been with for seven years.Since his split from Love Island star Maura Higgins in October, Giovanni is said to have remained single. However, earlier this week, he was alleged to have shared a kiss with TV actress Emily Atack following a night out at a Brit Awards afterparty in London. Sources told The Sun: "Giovanni and Emily were snogging the faces off each other."Their hands were everywhere, and they

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Strictly star, 38, has teamed up with Boots UK for the second series of the health and wellbeing podcast Taboo Talk, where he discusses the topic of chronic pain with host Vogue Williams. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the Question of Sport panellist addressed why pain is such a taboo subject in the sporting world, and suggested that mental health problems are a lot harder for athletes to talk about.In July of last year, American gymnast Simone Biles made the decision to pull out of her final events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The four-time Olympic champion, 24, decided to withdraw on the basis that she had to focus on her mental health, explaining that she felt it would be “dangerous” for her to go on.Speaking about the strained relationship between mental health and sport, Ugo said: “I was talking to Vogue about, you know, superhuman athletes like Simone Biles who everyone has put on a pedestal.“And rightly so, she's the greatest gymnast the world has ever seen. “But when she speaks about her mental struggles, all of a sudden, it just opens up a pathway which makes it easier for little old me to be able to do it. “If this superhuman athlete has struggles, then I think it's okay for me to have struggles.”At the time she decided to step down, Simone unpacked her reasoning behind withdrawing from her remaining Olympics events. “I have to focus on my mental health;  I just think mental health is more prevalent in sports right now,” she said.“We have to protect our minds and our bodies and not just go out and do what the world wants us to do.“I don't trust myself as much anymore.

Bastille secure their third Number 1 album this week, as Give Me The Future rules over the Official Albums Chart.

The inspiring tale of one refugee family’s settlement in Canada made headlines around the world, and now, it will be told on the big screen in “Peace By Chocolate”. ET Canada has your exclusive first look at the new heartwarming film.

Elton John has united almost all of the 23 collaborators that appear on his recently minted 32nd album, ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, for what may very well be the most star-studded Zoom call of all time.Among those that appear in the chat are modern-day trailblazers like Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, Young Thug and Rina Sawayama, as well as fellow music legends like Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, Brandi Carlile and Damon Albarn. Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder also makes an appearance, showing off an artwork of John “dominating the world” drawn by John Entwistle of The Who.“If there’s anything that’s going to make a difference in the world, connected with love, it’s music,” Wonder said in the call.

The BRIT Awards 2022 has been criticised by a number of artists, music industry insiders and fans for not including any R&B artists in its Best Pop/R&B Act category.Last month, four new genre categories were introduced to the annual award show: Alternative/Rock Act, Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Dance Act and Pop/R&B Act.After news of the new categories was announced, it was heavily criticised by artists, music experts and fans on social media, many of whom wondered why R&B was being merged with pop.“Putting pop and R&B in the same category is really nuts to me. And proves that the powers that be once again just do not get it,” R&B singer-songwriter Mahalia tweeted.

BRIT Awards will have the most women nominees in over a decade.The nominations were announced on December 18 during the one-hour The BRITs Are Coming TV special on ITV. Find the full list of nominees here.In the 13 categories, 18 female artists or all-women groups were nominated, with the likes of Adele, Little Simz and Taylor Swift up for awards.

Adele, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz and Dave are among nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards.The nominations were announced today (December 18) during the one-hour The BRITs Are Coming TV special on ITV. Find the full list below.Notably, the Best Male and Female Artist categories are not featured in next year’s awards, instead, a Best Artist category takes their place.The Best New Artist category sees the likes of Central Cee, Griff, Joy Crookes, Little Simz and Self Esteem in the running.On her nomination, Self Esteem – the nom de plume of Rebecca Lucy Taylor – said across two tweets: “WILD”.

The BRIT Awards are well and truly on their way back as Maya Jama and Clara Amfo announced this year's nominees on Saturday night. Adele, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz lead the way with four nominations each, with newcomer Central Cee not far behind with three nods.The BRITS Are Coming also featured performances from nominees Anne-Marie, Glass Animals, and Joel Corry and Gracey, as well as newcomer Mimi Webb.The ceremony will return to The O2 in London on 8 February with brand new host Mo Gilligan.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe Brit Awards, one of Britain’s biggest music events, have unveiled their 2022 nominees, with the likes of ABBA, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Måneskin and Olivia Rodrigo up for awards.Adele and Ed Sheeran picked up four nominations apiece with both getting nods for album of the year, artist of the year, best pop/R&B act and song of the year.

The nominations for the 2022 BRIT Awards have been revealed, with Adele, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz and Dave leading the way with four nods each.

ITV's Walk The Line is set to come to an end in tonight's grand finale. Hosted by Maya Jama, Simon Cowell's new show has seen a range of musical acts perform in front of celebrity judges Gary Barlow, Craig David, Alesha Dixon and Dawn French in a bid to take home a massive cash prize.

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Dawn French sent Walk The Line viewers wild on Sunday's opening show as she continued to rock her silver quiff after undergoing a hair transformation in October. Taking to social media, fans gushed over the comedian's, 64, "new look" as she sat on the judging panel with Gary Barlow, Alesha Dixon and Craig David.

Adele, Ellie Goulding, Celeste and this year’s winner, Griff.The 21-year-old, from Grantham, Lincolnshire was in disbelief over her victory.‘I remember watching the Brits with my parents each year and being totally awe-struck by the artists coming together in what felt like another universe,’ she said.‘Now to be named the Brits Rising Star and nominated alongside two other incredible women, with the songs that started within those four walls at home is so mad.‘It just doesn’t feel real.

Damon Albarn says that back in the 1990s he was considering a career move into politics, but a meeting with Tony Blair “terrified” him so much he gave up on the idea.“Politics is such a murky business”, Albarn tells Metro. “I would be lying if I said I hadn’t considered it when I was younger.

Damon Albarn has revealed that he once considered pursuing a political career but was put off after a meeting with Tony Blair.The Blur and Gorillaz frontman recalled a conversation he had with the politician – which took place “before he became Prime Minister” in 1997 – and it left him “terrified”.“Politics is such a murky business. I would be lying if I said I hadn’t considered it when I was younger,” he told the Metro newspaper’s Guilty Pleasures column (via Contact Music).“I even went and had a strategic meeting with Tony Blair before he became Prime Minister, but that terrified me so much.

Damon Albarn showcased a host of new tracks from his solo album alongside Blur classics in Coventry last night (December 7) during his UK tour.The frontman performed a selection of cuts from ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’ at the HMV Empire including the title track, ‘The Cormorant’ and ‘Royal Morning Blue’, footage of which you can view below.He then went on to play a host of Blur classics such as ‘Beetlebum’, ‘For Tomorrow’, ‘Tender’ and ‘Girls & Boys’ before wrapping up with ‘The Universal’.