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Prestige Management has partnered with Absolute Label Services for the release of Busted’s new greatest hits album. The release sees the band re-recording old songs with guests including Jonas Brothers, McFly, Hanson, You Me At Six and Wheatus.“This is a really unique project that celebrates Busted’s legacy with the help of some exciting household names”, says Absolute Label Services Senior Label Manager Fraser Ealey.“Personally, I have worked with Busted on their 2016 ‘Pigs Can Fly’ comeback tour and again recently with Charlie Simpson on his solo album ‘Hope Is A Drug’ release”, he goes on.

When most people think of Eastenders character Lauren Branning, the chances are the first star to spring to mind is Jacqueline Jossa, who played the troubled teen from 2010 onwards. However, long before the actress took over the role, Lauren was actually portrayed by child star Madeline Duggan, who first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2006.

Matt Willis has announced a break from social media following the premiere of his harrowing documentary Fighting Addiction.The 40 year old musician, who is one third of pop-rockers Busted alongside Charlie Simpson and James Bourne, posted a statement confirming his decision on Instagram Stories on Thursday. "I am having some down time and not on social that much right now," he began. "Thanks for all your incredible messages about The Doc.

Matt Willis opens up about his struggles with addiction in his new BBC documentary, but while his loved ones, including wife Emma Willis, feature there is one notable exception. The Busted musician, 39, speaks candidly about his ongoing battles with substance abuse, which saw him once consume 6 grams of coke a day, in Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction. While Matt has now been sober for five years, the feature-length episode sees Emma, 47, discuss the impact of his past relapses on their relationship and family life.

Matt and Emma Willis have let the cameras have a brief insight into their relationship for the first time. The couple will be seen in Busted singer Matt's documentary in which he opens up about his battle with addiction.

Busted star Matt Willis has opened up and said he finds it difficult to watch his old interviews because he was “off my face”.The bass player and singer, who recently had his 40th birthday celebrations, opened up in the new BBC documentary Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction where he said he can’t watch an interview from two decades ago with Jonathan Ross. In 2004, Matt – along with his bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson – appeared on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to chat about their upcoming music.

Matt Willis is preparing for a new tour with his band Busted – and he’s terrified.The bassist and singer, 40, has battled with alcohol and drugs for as long as he can remember, and fears another relapse would end his marriage to his TV star wife Emma – and his life. “Over the last two decades, I’ve relapsed repeatedly and been to rehab four times. I’m terrified of relapsing again,” admits Matt.

Busted and Neck Deep have collaborated on a revamped and reimagined version of the former’s track ‘Meet You There’.‘Meet You There 2.0’ turns Busted’s 2003 ballad into a pop-rock anthem. The track, originally featured on their second album ‘A Present for Everyone’, features heavy drums, fuzzy guitars and Neck Deep frontman Ben Barlow.“This is one of the tracks we are most excited about releasing, as we have recorded an entirely new arrangement of the song,” shared Busted’s Charlie Simpson.

DEALSShed Seven have signed a new worldwide services deal with Cooking Vinyl, ahead of new music set for release later this year. “We are THRILLED to announce that we’ve signed with Cooking Vinyl”, says guitarist Paul Banks. “They’re a label that truly values creativity and empowers their artists to explore and develop their craft, which aligns perfectly with our musical vision.

Ant McPartlin jokingly scolded Alison Hammond as she made a remark about his feelings for his co-star Dec Donnelly. The moment came when the Geordie duo appeared live on This Morning on Friday (April 7).

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have claimed they've been 'stitched up' as they hit the theme park ahead of a special edition of Saturday Night Takeaway. The presenting pair have jetted to Orlando, Florida with a bunch of lucky viewers for a week-long stay at Universal.

Back in the day, Busted were one of the biggest bands in the UK. Forming in 2000, the pop punk trio, consisting of Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson, went on to sell millions of records and capture the hearts of thousands of youngsters across the country. But unexpectedly, during the height of their success in 2005, the band called it quits and went their separate ways - much to fans dismay.

Emma Willis has used just one word to described her husband Matt Willis after his reunion with his former bandmates was revealed. It was announced on Thursday (March 23) that Busted will be reuniting to bring out a new album and head out on another arena tour.

Busted will reunite later this year for a special 20th anniversary tour. Comprised of frontman Charlie Simpson (who was crowned this year's winner of The Masked Singer UK), bassist Matt Willis and guitarist James Bourne, the boyband announced this arena-packing news via The Sun following some cryptic social media activity. Before a 15-date march across UK venues, though, which kicks off in Plymouth this September, the Year 3000 rockers are releasing a Greatest Hits-esque album with friends from fellow bands All Time Low, Simple Plan and McFly involved.

Busted have announced a new UK tour celebrating their 20th anniversary.The pop-punk trio will be playing a series of arena shows across the UK later this year, where they will perform their greatest hits and celebrate over 20 years since their formation.Heading to cities including Brighton, Nottingham, Newcastle and London, all 14 of the lined-up shows will take place throughout September. Starting at Cardiff’s CIA arena, the stint will kick off on September 3, and run until September 24 – ending at Manchester’s AO Arena.Hanson will also feature as a special guest at all gigs from September 9 onwards.

Busted's Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne are set to celebrate wo decades in music with their 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour later this year.

Dust off the old school tie and obscenely-baggy jeans and get practicing that iconic air guitar jump, because Busted are back.

Busted's Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne have teased plans to celebrate their 20th anniversary - telling fans to expect news this Friday, March 23.

Charlie Simpson has revealed he chose his rhino costume on The Masked Singer as a nod to his wife’s childhood and family.The 37-year-old Busted star won ITV’s secretive singing competition on Saturday evening after he performed three songs including Lewis Capaldi’s Before You Go. Following his win, Simpson explained the story behind his cowboy-inspired rhino costume choice saying: “My wife grew up in Kenya so I spend a lot of time in Kenya, and we spend a lot of time on safari. “I actually walked with rhinos, and some of the rhinos, there’s only a handful of them left.They’re really endangered and they have to be guarded by military personnel now, so the poachers don’t get them and I actually got to go and walk around with them, with these guards, it was incredible – with some of the last few remaining (rhinos) on Earth.

Following weeks of singing Jacket Potatoes and Otters, this weekend finally saw Rhino crowned winner of the fourth series of The Masked Singer. While judges Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure that the mystery voice belonged to James Arthur, fellow judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall, alongside a whole host of viewers at home, were correct in guessing that it was Busted singer Charlie Simpson all along. Speaking of his time on the show, the musician explained: “I was terrified the entire time.The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics.

James Arthur has responded to Busted‘s Charlie Simpson being revealed as ‘Rhino’ on The Masked Singer, following fan speculation that he was behind the disguise.The final of the ITV show – which sees famous musicians perform in costumes and masks to make their identity a mystery – aired on Saturday (February 18), where it was revealed that the Busted singer was the season four winner and had been performing behind the Rhino mask.However, fans of the show had spent several weeks speculating that it was actually Arthur in the costume.“Fuck me I can’t wait till everybody stops blowing my phone up every Saturday thinking I’m on telly singing dressed as a rhino,” the X Factor winner responded on Twitter.“@CharlieSimpson id know that voice anywhere,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet. “One of the best out there #maskedsinger now everyone piss off and leave me alone.”“Honoured to be compared to @CharlieSimpson by the way.