Gogglebox star Mica thanks fans for support after family tragedy as she takes break from social media

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.

SAM Faiers' mother Suzie Wells has taken a swipe at Ferne McCann after her recent voice note scandal. The former Towie star was embroiled in controversy after The Sun exclusively revealed that Sam and Ferne were at war. The former I'm A Celebrity campmate fell out with her childhood friend last month after she was accused of speaking badly about her to friends in a voice note.

Sam Faiers and Ferne McCann avoided awkwardly bumping into each other as they both attended the Pride of Britain awards earlier this evening.

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.

The Only Way Is Essex regular has told her followers of her experience with psoriasis, which has caused her skin to develop red patches all over her arms, legs and even face.The mum-of-one showed a series of images on Instagram, with the red patches visible on her body, while there was also an affected area on her forehead.READ MORE: Gemma Collins gets stuck in tight trousers as she begs her manager 'cut me out'The 37-year-old, who welcomed her first child in May this year, said that the problem had become worse after she gave birth.Jess said: "It's taken me a while to get the courage to post this but ultimately, it is what is is."My psoriasis has taken a turn for the worse since having a baby and I wanted to share it for anyone else suffering with it, in the hope it might make you feel less alone with it / we may be able to help each other eventually with remedies."I spend my days covering up my arms, and now unfortunately my legs and face are pretty bad too and I'm bloody sick of it."I have tried so many things in the past but I feel like it's auto immune so ultimately it's what we put into our bodies."If anyone has a miracle cure please let me know."She went on: "Sending love to anyone else suffering a skin condition, especially new mums who have clearly been hit with it by the lack of sleep or stressful first few months."Psoriasis is believed to affect around 2% of people in the UK, causing sufferers to develop rough, red patches of skin with silvery scales.Other famous faces who have been open about their struggles with the condition include Kim Kardashian and Love Island's Olivia Bowen.READ NEXT:Ferne McCann breaks silence after 'leaked' vote notes as she opens up on 'difficulties'TOWIE's Demi Sims embraces skin

Fans of Married At First Sight slammed Jordan Emmett-Connelly as "immature" after he and Chanita Stephenson revealed their break-up in the penultimate episode of the E4 show. It was revealed that the pair are no longer a couple despite renewing their vows, as Jordan told a heartbroken Chanita that he didn't want to continue with the relationship. After they came face to face on tonight's episode, Chanita became emotional as the pair discussed the breakdown of their relationship and calling Jordan out for the way he ended things.

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.

THIS Morning viewers were impressed by The Chase star Mark 'The Beast' Labbett's dramatic weight loss when he appeared on today's show. The top quizzer, 57, has lost a whopping 10 stone in recent years thanks to regular dog walks and running around after his young son.

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.

Viewers of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins have been left fuming as they accused the show of being a "fix" as Olympian Jade Jones was eliminated moments prior to the final stage.The brutal final episode of the series saw Jade, 29, and fellow participants Ferne McCann and AJ Pritchard face interrogation. "There will come a time in interrogation where you feel you're just about to be executed, or one of you're teammates are about to be executed," explained Chief Instructor Rudy, a former member of the US Special Forces.

FOURTEEN household names undertook telly’s toughest test in this year’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. But just four proved gutsy enough to pass the course. Viewers saw Maisie Smith, Calum Best, AJ Pritchard and Ferne McCann ace the final test as they underwent ten hours of gruelling interrogation before climbing a mountain in sweltering heat in Jordan.

A total of 14 celebrities took part in the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, but only four stars made it to the finish line. Tonight, the final episode of the Channel 4 series aired with Chief Instructor Rudy Reyes revealing which famous faces had passed the gruelling SAS selection course. "From day one, we demanded 100 per cent.

GOGGLEBOX fans have been left sobbing after Julie Malone broke down while watching The Dementia Choir. Viewers were reaching for the tissues as Julie cried at the emotional scenes in the BBC documentary hosted by actress Vicky McClure.

TOWIE star Liam Gatsby has revealed that his brother Eamon is in talks to appear on Love Island 2023. TV favourite Liam, 34, said that Love Island bosses are "very keen" to sign up his brother for the summer series of the popular ITV2 dating show.

Sisters Frankie and Demi Sims have given some insight into how they plan to take on America with their new show House of Sims, which is set to air early next year. After shooting to fame on The Only Way is Essex, Frankie, 27, and Demi, 26, along with siblings Chloe, 40, and 30 year old Charlie - who dated Ferne McCann - and his fiancée Georgia Shults, are now taking their TV careers to another level by launching their very own Kardashian-style reality show. And as the stars' new lives in America will be filmed 24/7 over the weeks to come, Frankie and Demi are toying with the idea of relocating to the US full-time.

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.

Ferne McCann has allegedly been keeping a distance from pals amid the leaked voice note allegations.