Billy Ocean: Last News

The line-up for this year’s award-winning Summer Nights at the Bandstand in Glasgow will include punk rockers Public Image Ltd, Teenage Fanclub and Billy Ocean as part of a raft of acts playing the famous venue.

There’s some exciting news on the music scene this week, as a whole host of industry veterans share plans to perform in the North West this autumn and beyond.

Glastonbury.The Grammy-winning R&B singer – who has had countless UK hits throughout his career – is set to embark on 14 shows across the country next summer.These kick off with an opening night at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on June 4, before continuing throughout the month with shows in Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol Leeds Liverpool and more.A show at London’s Royal Albert Hall is scheduled for June 25, before Ocean wraps up the tour with shows in Wolverhampton, Cardiff and Nottingham on June 27, 28 and 30 respectively.Interestingly, there is a day off in Ocean’s schedule on June 29 – which coincides with the Sunday of Glastonbury 2025, where the iconic legend’s slot will be taking place.Next year’s edition of the Worthy Farm festival will be held between June 25 and 29, and speculation has already arisen about who the headliners could be. Rumours around who could be filling the legend’s slot have also emerged, with reports emerging earlier this year that Cher was “in meaningful talks” with the organisers for the position.The slot has become one of the most prestigious slots of the Worthy Farm event over the years and sees one veteran artist take to the Pyramid stage late on the Sunday afternoon to break out a career-spanning set of their biggest hits.Shania Twain took on the slot at this year’s edition, while Yusuf/Cat Stevens played in 2023.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have had viewers swooning with their undeniable chemistry but the pro dancer's rendition of a Ronan Keating song has been what's caught fans attention this week. Vito shared a 'beautiful' moment with fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley as the duo belted their hearts out to When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating.

Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.

Paul O’Grady’s long-time radio producer has said “we all feel robbed” while paying tribute to his late friend and colleague on Boom Radio. Malcolm Prince worked with Paul at both BBC Radio 2 and independent station Boom Radio, until the entertainer’s death on March 28 and was also one of the first people to pay tribute to the late comic. While introducing a repeat of Paul’s Christmas Day 2022 Boom Radio show, in a slot originally scheduled for a special Easter broadcast from the pair, Malcolm said: “Hello, I’m Malcolm and I’m usually referred to as Paul O’Grady’s long-suffering radio producer.

BBC's The One Show after he dished on their marriage.The Countryfile presenter discussed how the couple met, during an interview with singer Billy Ocean on an episode of The One Show in 2014, where he told viewers they “would not believe” the tale he was about to share.Matt, 44, tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Nicola in 2004 and the couple have been married for over 18 years.Speaking with his former co-host Alex Jones, 45, the presenter revealed how veteran singer, Billy Ocean, was connected to his relationship with his other half.Alex told the singer: “I’ve pushed him into it slightly but Matt really wants to ask you something.”Billy Ocean asked: “What’s that?”Matt recalled: “Well, this is the thing Billy, back in the day before all of this TV lark started, I was a member of a disco dance troupe called Disco Inferno."The host added: “17 years ago that’s where I met my wife.

Sir Cliff Richard has become worldwide famous, selling over 250 million records worldwide. This has helped him become one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Before leaving the UK, the 81-year-old resided in a small village in Berkshire, not too far from Windsor.

Summer is here and it’s not just the weather that’s hotting up - so is Manchester’s music scene!

Jane Fonda smashed raw eggs on her head on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC while playing a game of 'egg roulette.'The 84-year-old actress, wearing a stunning long black dress, attempted to pick the hard boiled eggs from a carton for the game.Jane, though, first chose a raw egg that she broke on her forehead. Egg roulette:Jane Fonda smashed raw eggs on her head on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC while playing a game of 'egg roulette'She laughed as the egg dripped down her face, licked it off her fingers and even attempted to lick it off the table.'You are officially the coolest,' Jimmy said.

As the clocks go forward this weekend, the change in season brings with it a return to festivals and plenty of concerts on the horizon.

Rewind Festival is set to make a comeback this summer, with a fantastic line-up.

London Grammar have announced details of a new outdoor live show at Dreamland Margate.The three-piece will bring ‘Californian Soil’ to the seaside amusement park as part of the venue’s ‘Summer Series’ of live music shows.London Grammar will play at Dreamland on August 24, with tickets set to go on sale tomorrow (August 3) at 10am from here.The likes of James, Billy Ocean and Björn Again are also set to perform across the next two months as part of Dreamland’s ‘Summer Series’.

A Place In The Sun has confirmed former runner in the music industry, Lee Juggurnauth, as their new presenter.

Billy Ocean is back on our screens as the musical guest on Sunday Brunch alongside Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer this morning.

This week’s longlist of #NewMusicFriday single and album releases appears at the bottom of the page, but first, a few highlights…

Iconic library to reopen for first time since March as part of phased return The celebration of all things 80s has become a favourite event in the region since it started in 2011.Billy Ocean, T’Pau, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Heaven 17 and Kim Wilde were among the performers, while The Human League brought the weekend to a close.Around 20,000 people attended the event, with the colourful outfits going down well both at the festival site and in the city.A year later, Big Country and Holly Johnson were the headline acts, while the likes of Marc Almond, Chesney Hawkes and Go West were on the bill.Rewind quickly became a staple for 80s artists, with many returning to play the festival multiple times.The Human League again headlined

Billy Ocean, 70, is known for hits such as When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Love Really Hurts Without You and Caribbean Queen.Since rising to fame in 1984 with Caribbean Queen Billy's career has spanned more than 50 years but what is known of his life away from the spotlight? Express.co.uk takes a look at the woman behind the man.Billy and wife Judy Bayne have been married 42 years after they tied the knot in 1978.They went on to have three children together Anthony, Rachel and Cherie.Talking to the Guardian in 2010, Billy spoke of how he took some time away from his career to help raise his children."I took a career break to raise my own kids, and I'd do it again."You have kids once, and if you miss that period, it never