Ferne McCann steps out with daughter for first time since breaking silence on voice-note gate

Lorde is the latest artist to go public about the challenges facing the live music sector at the moment, explaining how for an increasing number of artists the economics of touring currently don’t add up.Surging costs and increased competition caused by the COVID shutdowns of 2020 and 2021 have had a big impact on the live music industry this year, hitting the grassroots and middle-level shows the hardest, because they already operated on pretty tight profit margins.Ticket prices need to increase on those kinds of shows to make things viable again, but everyone is nervous about price rises given the current cost of living crisis.Santigold and Animal Collective are among the artists who have previously spoken about the challenges of touring at the moment, confirming that the economics just don’t add up for an increasing number of shows. Lorde says that she is lucky to be operating at the level where shows are still generally financially viable, but even at that level there is increased risk which results in increased stress.Outlining the challenges faced by the wider artist community in her latest bulletin to fans, she writes: “For artists, promoters and crews, things are at an almost unprecedented level of difficulty.

DEBBIE Webster has been tiptoeing a dangerous line as she edges closer to bankruptcy. Next week in Coronation Street, Ronnie Bailey takes desperate action to help her. After staging a robbery in her own restaurant with the help of Ryan Connor, in the hopes of scamming her insurance, Debbie is willing to make all sorts of sacrifices to put an end to her money woes.

DENZEL Danes was once close with Amy Mitchell but rumours have tarnished their bond. The lad's father Howie Danes tries to get through to him with the help of Patrick Trueman next week in EastEnders. Amy Mitchell has been feeling low, particularly after she made plans to sleep with her then-boyfriend Denzel Danes (played by Jaden Ladega).

I'M A Celeb fans have accused one campmate of ‘acting’ and have branded them ‘completely fake’. The hit ITV show returned to our screens last Sunday and viewers have enjoyed watching the 12 new famous faces take to jungle life.

FRAMED for a robbery she didn't commit, Bernie Winter bumped into a brand new character last night. Actor Gordon Peaston made his Coronation Street debut as Howard and viewers may have recognised him from a rival soap. Bernie (played by Jane Hazlegrove) was horrified to find out her once trusted doppelganger Fern (Gabrielle Glaister) impersonated her to rob a jewellery shop.

THERE'S been a whole lot of chaos in Emmerdale and Kerry is about to make a discovery which will turn her world upside down. He may have been brutally murdered but Al is still causing chaos and heartbreak from beyond the grave in the Dales. She has been reeling from the death of her beloved fiance Al Chapman blisfully unaware he was searching for the right moment to leave her behind and start a new life with mistress Chas Dingle.

CHRIS Evans' dating life has been met with much speculation as fans tried to decipher the truth about his reported romances. After The Gray Man star was romantically linked to actress Alba Baptista, the rumors about the two turned out to be true.

I’M A Celebrity star Seann Walsh has been slammed by his ex Rebecca Humphries as a ‘toxic gaslighter’ Seann, 36, joined the I’m A Celeb camp on Wednesday night alongside controversial show signing Matt Hancock. Rebecca Humphries was left devastated in 2018 when Seann cheated on her with his Strictly dance partner Katya Jones on a boozy night out.

THREE more "Ferne McCann voice notes" are set to be released today after last night's damning leak. The mystery Instagram account - known only as Lady Whistledown - yesterday shared a shocking clip allegedly of former Towie star Ferne branding ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins' acid attack victim Sophie Hall "ugly".

KATY Perry rocks the double-denim look at a music bash. The singer, 38, wore a corset with matching baggy jeans and a huge bow at the Country Music Association Awards. She then changed into a jeans dress to join Thomas Rhett, 32, on stage in Nashville on Wednesday.

FERNE McCann has shared the heartbreaking moment she was reunited with her daughter Sunday after returning from Celeb SAS: Who Dares Wins. The former Towie star, 32, was one of 14 celebrities who took part in this year's series of the Channel 4 show. Ferne and the likes of Pete Wicks, Ashley Cain and Maisie Smith travelled to the Middle East to film the fourth season of the programme.

FERNE McCann has revealed that taking part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Winds was "worse" than it appeared on TV at home. The mother-of-one took to her Instagram stories for a candid Q&A about her experience on the Channel 4 show. Ferne, 32, who completed the gruelling TV challenge and made it through to the final, opened up about her experience on Instagram.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann got well and truly into the Halloween spirit this week as she enjoyed a pumpkin-themed family day out at a local farm in Essex. The 32 year old mum-of-one took daughter Sunday along with a group of pals to Marsh Farm in Chelmsford, where they experienced the popular pumpkin village as spooky season gets into full swing.

DANCING on Ice star Carley Stenson stumbles as she gives fans a first look at her in training. The 40-year-old, who starred on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, is the ninth contestant announced for the ITV show.

Sam Faiers looked as though she put any stress concerning the Ferne McCann voicenote drama behind her as she enjoyed a lavish mini break.The former TOWIE star, 31, brushed any tension aside as she jetted off to Mallorca with her youngest son Edward and mother in law Gaynor to make the most of the winter sunshine.Taking to Instagram, Sam posted a series of pictures of her little one looking adorable in the stunning surroundings as she penned: “A few days in Mallorca [beach emoji] So relaxing & peaceful this time of year.” She shared a very Insta-worthy picture of herself cradling baby Edward as they posed in a heart-shaped chair with the blue sea and sky in the background. The mum-of-three also gave fans a glimpse into how her little one was growing as she showed Edward smiling in many pictures.

Ferne McCann has broken her silence for the first time since she a voice-note of her allegedly calling her former friend Sam Faiers a "fat c***" was leaked. Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 32, shared snaps of her time on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, while writing about how the show has helped her revaluate her life. Her caption read: "What a journey.Taking part in @sas_whodareswins was one of the most humbling and toughest things I’ve ever done.

FERNE McCann said she has "confronted difficulties in my life" after being accused of slamming pal Sam Faiers in leaked voice notes. A recording thought to feature Ferne’s voice sent shockwaves through Essex last month and reignited a feud between the former pals.

ITV is standing by Ferne McCann as her “fat-shaming” fallout with long-time pal Sam Faiers rumbles on, new can exclusively reveal. Sources said the news is a major boost for the 32-year-old, who has been under fire over a series of leaked voicenotes. Some viewers had urged ITV to axe Ferne’s hit reality show, First Time Mum, which features her four-year-old daughter Sunday.

READ MORE: 'Devastated' Ferne McCann 'calls police over leaked voice notes amid 'Sam Faiers row' OK! magazine has now reported that friends say the former TOWIE star has cut herself off a bit in the wake of the saga. “Ferne is still devastated by the whole thing,” they said.“It’s awful.