EastEnders icon Barry makes festival debut with Sam Fender in major career move

Ashlee Simpson spent one-on-one time with her daughter Jagger Snow Ross on Friday in Los Angeles.The 37-year-old mom-of-three dressed in a pink and white structured blazer with an understated plaid pattern.Adding a touch of glamour to her look, the singer-songwriter covered her eyes in large tortoiseshell shades. Mommy-daughter time: Ashlee Simpson spent one-on-one time with her daughter Jagger Snow Ross on Friday in Los AngelesThe Texas-born superstar kept the look casual with a crewneck white t-shirt layered under her jacket.She teamed her upper half with a pair of light wash, wide leg jeans with a frayed hemline.

Gigi Hadid enjoyed a summery New York outing this week with her supermodel sister Bella and their reality star mother Yolanda.For her latest outing Gigi, 27, brought along her one-year-old daughter Khai, whom she shares with her ex Zayn Malik of One Direction fame.Yolanda could be seen cradling her granddaughter as she enjoyed the toddler's company just one month before her second birthday. Aglow: Gigi Hadid brought her daughter Khai, one, to attend a summery New York outing this week with her supermodel sister Bella and their reality star mother YolandaGigi showed off her statuesque legs in a high-cut pair of striped colorful shorts that matched her boxy full-sleeved polo shirt.She accessorized her eye-popping ensemble with a bag that had Khai's name embroidered in pink with a heart across the back.  Bella on the other hand concealed her enviably petite frame in a billowing camel-colored sweater dress for her latest meet-up with her mother and sister.Gigi had an on-off relationship with Zayn reportedly beginning in 2015, and they welcomed their little girl in September 2020.

heatwave I didn’t only refuse to cook, there wasn’t much I wanted to eat either. Only tomatoes, nectarines, cucumber and melons were on the menu. I’m fond of melons but in 40 degrees they’re a miracle, a thirst quencher, chilled nectar of the gods.

Gary Neville's views on roast potatoes, turkey and roast dinners in general have been compared to a 'career ending injury' or a '3-1 defeat to Huddersfield' by amused social media users. The Manchester United hero is known for his passionate views as a pundit, especially on the ownership at Old Trafford, but his expertise now apparently extend to food.

Dua Lipa wowed her social media followers as she ditched her bra while on holiday in Albania.The singer, 26, uploaded a series of snaps to her Instagram feed, where she could be seen enjoying her summer trip with friends and family.In one photo, Dua posed for the camera wearing a silky mint green slip dress, cut low enough that it showed off her lack of bra.READ MORE: Dua Lipa nearly quit music industry because of extreme abuse from online trollsThe mint green emphasised her tanned skin, as she paired the pastel dress with a pale lilac cardigan, worn off the shoulder.She held an apple green woven bucket bag in her hand as she dreamily gazed into the distance, her long dark tresses clipped back away from her face.Dua captioned the post “36C” and shared it with her 85.9 million Instagram followers.Her friends and family were quick to pay compliments, with songwriter Billy Walsh writing: “Natural beauty (read heart emoji)”, while sister Rina left a string of red love heart emojis.Her fans posted supportive messages too, with one writing: “Omg Dua! You are sooo beautiful!!!!!”, and another typing: “so beautiful (red heart emoji).”She uploaded some more snaps of herself enjoying her break, featuring one of her in a black bikini sat on a ledge, showing her toned torso, her dark hair cascading in beachy waves.For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.She appeared to be spending plenty of time at the place she was staying, uploading snaps of her laid by the pool with Rosie Viva.Dua is currently holidaying in Albania, with her posting another series of images and captioning them, “Albanian girl in Albania.”Despite being born in the UK to Albanian parents, the

Alison Brie is looking back at Netflix’s shocking cancellation of Glow.

A TV executive has apologized after referring to "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke as a "short, dumpy girl." Australian news outlet Crikey reported that Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany made the disparaging remarks when he addressed the audience at the premiere screening of the HBO show’s spinoff series "House of the Dragon" in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday. During his speech, the Australian television executive recalled that he was late to start watching the hit series, in which Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen, and shared his reaction to a pivotal scene in the "Game of Thrones" premiere episode.

Ian Evatt believes Bolton Wanderers have earned the trust of the Premier League giants in the North West and believes the loans of James Trafford from Manchester City and especially Liverpool's Conor Bradley illustrate this well.

Casemiro wasn’t a player many Manchester United fans had even considered could fill their defensive midfield void until this week.

Olivia Rodrigo heads out of the Bowery Ballroom following a performance in New York City on Friday (August 19).

Stephen Colletti is looking back on the way Laguna Beach portrayed him while the show was on the air.

Lorde has returned with a serene new music video for her ‘Solar Power’ cut ‘Oceanic Feeling’, one year on from the album’s release.READ MORE: Lorde: “I feel like I can see my world and myself a lot clearer now”The singer made a rare appearance on her Instagram stories to announce the video, which was released earlier today (August 20). She said the clip — directed by herself and Joel Kefali — is the last video to come from ‘Solar Power’, following previously released clips for ‘Mood Ring’, ‘The Path’, ‘Fallen Fruit’, ‘Secrets From A Girl (Who’s Seen It All)’, ‘Leader Of A New Regime’ and the record’s title track.The video for ‘Oceanic Feeling’ is another nostalgic, summer-tinged visualiser, featuring Lorde and her brother against a backdrop of shimmering blue seas.

A man sustained a serious facial injury in an "unprovoked attack" after he was punched at a popular Scots music festival. The serious assault happened at the Belladrum Tartan Music Festival near Inverness on Friday, July 29.

Yard Act have spoken to NME about what this year’s shortlist for the Mercury Prize 2022 says about guitar music – as well as plans for their next album and working with Elton John.The Yorkshire band were speaking to NME from the London launch event for the prize yesterday (Wednesday July 27), where their acclaimed debut album ‘The Overload‘ was named as one of the Albums Of The Year alongside albums by the likes of Sam Fender, Nova Twins, Harry Styles, Little Simz, Self Esteem and more.They were in attendance without frontman James Smith, “because of the trains,” said guitarist Sam Shjipstone, adding: “support the strikes.”Asked what the Mercury Prize shortlist says about music in 2022, Shjipstone replied: “There’s quite a lot of guitar music on it, which is quite weird. People are finally realising that the guitar is the greatest instrument ever made!”Bassist Ryan Needham added: “There’s quite a lot of rage and unrest lyrically across the whole thing, which is nice to see.

This year’s Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced, rounding up the twelve absolute best British and Irish albums of the last year. No question. Actually, before you get all annoyed, it is a very strong list this year.

Sam Fender has announced a headline Australian tour for November 2022, in support of his second studio album ‘Seventeen Going Under’.The tour, announced today (July 26), is Fender’s first to the continent in over three years. He was last in Australia as part of the Splendour In The Grass festival, performing there as well as at select headlining dates.

Festival with revellers flocking down to Hillsborough Park to enjoy three days of live music and entertainment.Despite a few spells of rain, music lovers and those wanting a good time certainly didn't let the weather get them down as the South Yorkshire city was packed with bucket hats, raincoats and ponchos.While doors opened at midday on Friday, July 22, acts such as Shed Seven, Harri Larkin and Jade Bird took to the Sarah Nulty main stage to get fans warmed up.READ MORE: 'K-Pop festival took brightest stars to London and the crowd was near deafening'But it was headline act Sam Fender who quickly whipped the packed crowd of 35,000 into a frenzy."Yes, Sheffield! How ya doin', alreet?" he asked as he walked onto the stage before belting out his hit Will We Talk? as revellers instantly started singing along.Famed for his rock anthems such as Howdon Aldi Death Queue and Seventeen Going Under, Sam quickly invited fans to start a mosh pit.But the Geordie star quickly halted his set after noticing fans were getting too crowded at the front before asking everybody to take a step back to ensure everybody was safe – with the audience offering a loud applause.Despite being on the music scene since 2013 and performing at festivals such as Glastonbury, it was Tramlines who offered Fender his first headline set of his career at this year's event.He certainly cemented his status as headline act worthy with pyrotechnics and fireworks illuminating the Sheffield skyline.Local businesses appeared to enjoy the thousands of punters descending on Owlerton as fans flocked into nearby bars and eateries before and after the event.While they may have faced uncertainty when former frontman Tom Meighan was axed, Kasabian proved they're a force to

Sam Ryder has shared that he is in the final stages of finishing his debut album, ‘There’s Nothing But Space, Man’. Watch our video interview with Ryder above.Speaking to NME at Truck Festival in Oxfordshire this weekend (July 24), the Eurovision singer said it was looking like the record would be finished this month, adding that it’s been an “amazing” experience.Asked what the record might sound like, he replied: “I’ll tell you next week when I finish it.

Sam Fender had a very special, if not surprising, guest on his recent festival set. The musician was joined on-stage by none other than Barry from EastEnders (aka actor Shaun Williamson). Fans went wild as the soaps actor stormed onto the stage at Sam’s set for the recent Truck festival in Oxfordshire, with the unlikely duo performing a duet together.

Sam Fender was last night (July 23) joined on stage by Shaun Williamson – who played Barry in Eastenders – at Truck Festival. Check out footage of the moment below.The musician headlined Truck Festival in Oxfordshire on Saturday night and surprised fans by being joined on stage by Williamson to sing ‘Getting Started’ early in his set.Fender described the moment as “one of the highlights of our career” for him and his band.Williamson is best known for playing the character of Barry in Eastenders as well as a satirical version of himself in Ricky Gervais’ Extras.

Eurovision Song Contest would be, but a Thursday night acoustic set on the Microlight Stage at Barn on the Farm, a diminutive independent music festival just outside Gloucester, must be pretty close. The stage itself is essentially a corrugated iron shed with a side missing. The crowd numbers no more than 250 people (they’re early, mind – several thousand will accumulate through the weekend), most of whom would admit to being a little cold.