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Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has claimed that he was once offered a role in Eastenders.As reported in The Mirror, Doherty said he was offered a part in the long-running show, but turned it down – something he says he was later “disappointed” about.He said: “There are a few things that have fallen through over the years that I was a bit disappointed about – opportunities that came up that I didn’t take.“I was going to get a part in EastEnders at one point. It was around this time that the Libertines re-formed too.”He also claimed that he turned down an offer of £100,000 to go on Celebrity Big Brother.Last month, Doherty revealed that he hopes The Libertines‘ long-awaited fourth album should be completed by the end of 2022.Doherty was speaking to NME just after they stepped off stage from their opening performance on The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2022 last weekend, where the singer and guitarist spoke highly of the current mood in the camp – which was reflected in the joyous and buoyant nature of their set.“The chemistry is working to the original chemical formula, with the prosperity, harmony and advancement of the Albion’s dream and promise,” Doherty told NME.Looking to the future, Doherty confirmed that writing sessions in Jamaica were pencilled in for work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth‘.Having previously told NME that the record looked set to have an eclectic mix of styles in the same vein as The Clash’s ‘Sandinista’, Doherty explained: “There are lots of things on the table – some really good, strong and melodic rock’n’roll songs.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock is enjoying a family holiday in Jamaica alongside her fiancé Andre Grey and their twins.MORE: Leigh-Anne Pinnock shares brand new photo of twin babies for very special reasonThe Little Mix star has been absent from social media since their arrival on the island, but on Friday, the 30-year-old couldn't help but tease her fans with a post alluding to her rumoured wedding.WATCH: 7 of the most expensive royal weddings of all time – who takes top spot?"Just Marri... kidding," Leigh-Anne jokingly captioned a carousel of photos showing her looking stunning in a long white dress, no doubt laughing at reports that she is set to tie the knot during her holiday.READ: Leigh-Anne Pinnock's bold playsuit is a summer essential - photosRELATED: Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock makes ultra rare comment about baby twinsFans were quick to react, with many still convinced that the couple are set to tie the knot soon.

The perfect summer refresher! Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey is soaking up the season with her Lemon Crush cocktail — and she shared the recipe exclusively with Us.

The Old Trafford Bakery is sandwiched tightly between the red brick terraces on Shrewsbury Street. Next to the door, there’s a poster for a soundclash coming up later this month, and customers are milling around outside, looking at the new takeaway menu, the sandwich board a comprehensive list of Jamaican standards - curry goat, ox tail, brown stew chicken.

The financials for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s contentious Caribbean tour have been revealed, showing that the couple burned through more than C$350,000 in travel alone.

Lil Silva is a London producer who emerged in 2010 with Night Slubs and the era of "deconstructed club." Since then his work has developed far beyond any niche: he's produced for Adele on her album 25 and shared a number of EPs and singles. 2022 has been a banner year for Silva with tracks like the Sampha-featuring "Backwards" and "Another Sketch," and today he shares “What If?” featuring Montreal dancehall rapper Skiifall and “Leave Now” with Charlotte Day Wilson.

Pete Doherty has revealed that he hopes The Libertines‘ long-awaited fourth album should be completed by the end of 2022.Doherty was speaking to NME just after The Libs stepped off stage from their opening performance on The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2022 last weekend, where the singer and guitarist spoke highly of the current mood in the camp – which was reflected in the joyous and buoyant nature of their set.“The chemistry is working to the original chemical formula, with the prosperity, harmony and advancement of the Albion’s dream and promise,” Doherty told NME.Looking to the future, Doherty confirmed that writing sessions in Jamaica were pencilled in for work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth‘.Having previously told NME that the record looked set to have an eclectic mix of styles in the same vein as The Clash’s ‘Sandinista’, Doherty explained: “There are lots of things on the table – some really good, strong and melodic rock’n’roll songs. We’ve also got ideas for soundscapes and spoken word stuff.”Asked when the album might be complete, he replied: “By the end of the year, I think – hopefully.

Naman Ramachandran The universe of the globally popular “Death in Paradise” series is being expanded with new show “Beyond Paradise.” The new series follows characters who have moved from sunny Saint Marie to rural Britain. Co-commissioned by BBC One and BritBox International, and reuniting Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton in the lead roles, the six-part “Beyond Paradise,” created by Tony Jordan and Robert Thorogood, will be produced by Red Planet Pictures.Executive chair of Red Planet, Jordan, will act as showrunner and executive producer alongside Tim Key and Belinda Campbell, and Diederick Santer and Tommy Bulfin will executive produce for BritBox International and BBC respectively. BBC Studios will handle international distribution.

Niamh McCall is determined not to let the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games pass her by, having been a youngster in the squad at Gold Coast 2018.

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock posted some rare photos of her twin babies to Instagram on Sunday to mark fiancé Andre Gray's 31st birthday.The singer, 30, and her partner have been enjoying a recent getaway to Jamaica with Leigh-Anne sharing a few snaps from the holiday with her fans. In one photo, both Leigh-Anne and her footballer husband-to-be can be seen lifting their twin babies, whose names or genders have not been publicly revealed, into the air.The singer made the most of the sunshine in a green bikini top and matching sarong, while Andre wore a pair of navy swim shorts in the couple’s holiday snaps.

Natalie Portman revealed that her Thor franchise costar Chris Hemsworth had to hide behind a tree while picking up his kids from school to avoid attracting too much attention. The actor, who next appears in Thor: Love and Thunder (out 7 July), was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Saturday (25 June) and spoke about filming the fourth movie in the series in Hemsworth’s native Australia.

X-Factor is rumoured to be making a return to our screens next year, Good Morning Britain announced today. Rumours about the show’s return have been rumbling since late last year, however it is yet to be confirmed by a network.

Kelly Boyle chose netball over football while at high school, and is delighted that she did, after being selected for Scotland at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

The newest member of Real Housewives of Atlanta - Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross - clashed frequently with Drew Sidora on Sunday night's new episode.The 37-year-old Jamaican Richards-Ross - who has four Olympic gold medals for running in the 400M race and 4x400M relay race - didn't pull any punches when it came to her distaste for Sidora, 37.The Housewives clashed twice during the episode, both resulting in loud confrontations, the first picking up right where last week's episode left off. Clash:The newest member of Real Housewives of Atlanta - Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross - clashed frequently with Drew Sidora on Sunday night's new episode Confrontation:The Housewives clashed twice during the episode, both resulting in loud confrontations, the first picking up right where last week's episode left offThe episode begins with Sanya's Jamaican Cooking Class, with Drew Sidora showing up after all, despite saying she wasn't coming.'I decided to come 'cause you invited me.

Tom Grennan and Usain Bolt are set to collaborate on new music, it’s been reported.The ‘Evering Road’ singer-songwriter is said to have struck up a friendship with the former Olympic sprinter-turned-musician after they both participated in Soccer Aid 2022 earlier this month (Grennan played for the England team while Bolt captained the Rest Of The World side).Bolt – who released his debut album ‘Country Yutes’ last September via his own label, 9.58 Records – told The Sun‘s ‘Bizarre’ column: “We are still working on our rhyme right now. Next year we will do an album.“We are still trying to get my name out there for music as people still don’t take it that seriously.

Brits are facing temperatures topping 34C on the hottest day of the year so far, with the Met Office issuing heat warnings throughout the UK. Whether you're still working from home, or if you're trying to get a good night's sleep, staying cool during such extreme weather is vital.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left disgruntled by the show's weather coverage. The ITV news programme was back on air on Friday (June 17) with Kate Garraway and Adil Ray, who has replaced the show's usual host Ben Shephard.

Grace Jones debuted a pair of new tracks at Meltdown Festival, which she curated this year.The singer played ‘Born Black’ and ‘War No More’ on Friday (June 10), opening the 27th edition of the festival held at the Southbank Centre in London.Among the new tracks were performances of classics including ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ and ‘Pull Up To The Bumper’. The Jamaican artist also covered a number of songs including Roxy Music‘s ‘Love Is The Drug and Iggy Pop‘s ‘Nightclubbing’.You can watch her debut new songs and see the full setlist below.Grace Jones’ setlist at Meltdown 2022 [via SetlistFM]:01. ‘Nightclubbing’ (Iggy Pop cover)02. ‘Walking In The Rain’ (Flash And The Pan cover)03. ‘Born Black’ (new song)04. ‘My Jamaican Guy’05. ‘I’ve Done It Again’06. ‘Demolition Man’07. ‘War No More’ (new song)08. ‘Love Is The Drug’ (Roxy Music cover)09. ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)’10. ‘Williams’ Blood’11. ‘Amazing Grace’ (John Newton cover)12. ‘Slave To The Rhythm ‘13. ‘Hurricane’14. ‘Pull Up To The Bumper’Acts including Peaches, Skunk Anansie, Dry Cleaning, Greentea Peng, John Grant, Sky Ferreira, Hot Chip and Honey Dijon played this year’s event.Anansie frontwoman Skin told NME last month about the “honour” of being asked to play the festival, and revealed the memorable request letter that the icon sent her.“I was aghast because we were the first band she asked,” Skin told NME.

Daily Lowdown from HELLO! In today's episode, we're discussing Lizzo breaking her silence following the fan criticism she faced over her new song, Grrrls.  MORE: The Daily Lowdown: Taylor makes rare comment about career 'grief'Not only that, Leigh-Anne Pinnock continues to tease fans about her upcoming solo material, Post Malone has a big tour announcement and the royals step out for the first day of Royal Ascot.  Check out the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown!Here's the transcript for today's episode:Lizzo has responded to the criticism she faced from fans following the release of her new song 'Grrrls'.

Pete Doherty has spoken about plans for The Libertines to record a new album in Jamaica.In a new interview with The Guardian, Doherty confirmed that he is on good terms with bandmate Carl Barât and that they are planning on working on the follow up to their 2015 LP ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth‘ overseas.He said: “We still feel there’s unfinished business and there are more songs to write. But he [Barât] doesn’t want to do it in England, or in France, which he sees as my turf.

It’s early days in the Love Island villa, and as we all know from previous series a lot can change quickly! Right now - couple Gemma Owen and Davide Sanclimenti are exploring a possible connection between them. However, not everybody is supportive of the pairing due to their age gap - Gemma is 19, while Davide is 27. One viewer tweeted, “All I can think about every time Gemma and Davide talk is the age gap and it’s hurting me”.