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U2 frontman Bono has opened up about the moment in 2000 when he first learned that he has a half-brother.The singer spoke about the family discovery in a new interview with BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.“I have another brother, whom I love and adore, who I didn’t know I had,” he told host Lauren Laverne, before explaining that his mother Iris, who died in 1974, did not know her husband had had a child with another woman.“It’s a very close family,” Bono said. “And I could tell my father had a deep friendship with this gorgeous woman, who’s part of the family, and then they had a child.

Glastonbury Festival, describing it in glowing terms as “surely the best one yet”.The festival’s organiser shared a short statement on Instagram yesterday (June 27) following the conclusion of this year’s Worthy Farm event on Sunday (June 26), which was the first to be held since 2019 after Glastonbury’s 2020 and 2021 editions were both cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.In her post, which featured images of Sunday performers Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Pet Shop Boys, Eavis wrote: “Sunday rounding off an incredible weekend… thank you to everyone who came here and made it so special. It surely was the best one yet!“A remarkable feat by all artists and crew, thank you to everybody who played a part and everyone who came and created such an amazing atmosphere of joy and love.

The U2 frontman has a half-brother he has not talked about before, who was born after his father had an affair while living at home in Dublin with Bono, his brother Norman and their mother. Bono describes the discovery, and tells how he finally resolved his difficult relationship with his late father, a postal worker Brendan “Bob” Hewson, in a candid radio interview in the runup to the publication of his memoir, Surrender. “I do have another who I love and adore,” he tells Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs this morning.

Lauren Laverne has spoken out to thank fans for their support following her mother’s death this weekend. The 44-year-old presenter was due to host the BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury from Saturday but was forced to pull out after her mum Celia died on Friday. On Sunday morning, Lauren returned to social media to share an update on her own wellbeing and how she is coping with her grief. Alongside a photo of her hugging Celia during her childhood, the broadcaster wrote in the Instagram post: ‘Hey everyone. I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the thousands of people who have taken the time to send such lovely messages of support to me and my family. ‘Yesterday I sent my husband and kids back to the festival (on the basis that my Mam would have driven them there herself if she could) and spent the day with my brother, his family and our dogs.’ Lauren shares two children – Fergus and Mack – with husband Graeme Fisher, who she has been married to since 2005. The presenter continued: ‘It was only when my baby nephew went to bed that I looked at my phone and saw the outpouring of love for us.

Billie Eilish headlining on Friday night. Still to come on the Pyramid stage is Sir Paul McCartney as part of the 50th anniversary lineup, before Kendrick Lamar closes on Sunday evening. It’ll come as no surprise that tickets are sold out – with an estimated two million festival goers registering at the time – but you can still enjoy the legends slot, and all other performances from the comfort of your sofa – no wellies or raincoat needed.

BBC Radio 6 Music host Lauren Laverne has announced the untimely death of her mother, Celia Gofton, and has understandably stepped away from covering this year’s Glastonbury for the network.Laverne shared the news on Instagram today (June 25), writing: “Yesterday I lost my Mam, Celia. She was the kindest, most compassionate and most tenacious person I have ever met.”Sharing more about Celia’s life, Laverne wrote: “She ran the only reggae club night in the NE and told me that being young in the ’60s felt like that line in Mr Tambourine Man ‘to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free’.”A post shared by Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne)Laverne went on to say that Celia was “looking forward” to watching Paul McCartney perform tonight at Glastonbury, referring him to “Paulie (as he was always known in our house – her favourite Beatle)”.“She’d been a fan ever since she saw him at the Sunderland Empire in 1963 (and later met him later with me – he was just lovely to her),” Laverne recalled.Laverne concluded the touching tribute by saying: “Mam, I love you forever.

Glastonbury 2022 got underway earlier today (June 22).The festival gates opened at Worthy Farm at 8am this morning, with festival organiser Eavis and her dad Michael on hand to welcome in the first ticketholders.Speaking to Lauren Laverne on her BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show today, Eavis reflected on the unusually long build-up to the 2022 festival after Glastonbury’s 2020 and 2021 editions were both cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.“I’m still recovering, because the build-up has just been so long,” she told Laverne. “We’ve never had a build-up as long as this, obviously.

Richard Osman is the latest celebrity to delve into his family history with an appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? – discovering that one of his ancestors had a nice line in amateur sleuthing. The TV presenter learns in the show that one of his relatives became caught up in a notorious murder trial in Brighton, after playing detective – which is reminiscent of the theme of his best-sellers The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice. Richard announced his exit from Pointless after over a decade in the hot seat, in order to focus on his career as a writer.

BBC have shared further details of their coverage for this month’s Glastonbury Festival.Last month it was revealed that the broadcaster will show sets live from Worthy Farm’s Pyramid Stage in Ultra High Definition (UHD) for the first time.Now, a full schedule for the week leading up to the festival and its Friday night (June 18-24) has been shared, with significant coverage across radio and television.BBC Music’s presenters for the festival include Lauren Laverne, Jo Wiley, Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders and Huw Stephens, while the pre-festival schedule includes a broadcast of Glastonbury: 50 Years & Counting, described as a “kaleidoscopic portrait of Glastonbury and its social and musical history is given through the testimony of its principal curators, Michael and Emily Eavis, as well as artists who have appeared there”.Contributors on the programme include Aswad, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dua Lipa, Ed O’Brien, Fatboy Slim, Florence Welch, Johnny Marr, Linda Lewis, Orbital, Noel Gallagher, The Levellers, Thom Yorke and Stormzy.On Monday (June 20), Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage will be broadcast on BBC One, a film “in which Stormzy reflects on the journey that led him to that iconic performance in 2019 at the festival”.See the full schedule for BBC’s Glastonbury coverage from June 18-24 below.

platinum jubilee concert is set to honour the Queen in the form of performances from many music stars. George Ezra, Alicia Keys and Brian May will be among the musicians set to take the stage at the BBC event on Saturday (5 June). But, who will be presenting the ceremony? That will be broadcasters Kirsty Young and Roman Kemp.

BBC has announced that it will broadcast sets live from Glastonbury Festival‘s Pyramid Stage in Ultra High Definition (UHD) for the first time.In addition to the news that will bring fans watching at home closer to the action, BBC Music has also announced its presenters including Lauren Laverne, Jo Wiley, Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders and Huw Stephens.Audiences will be able to watch headline sets by Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and Diana Ross (legends slot) in UMD aired live on BBC One/Two as well as BBC iPlayer and online from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26.For the first time, BBC iPlayer’s dedicated Glastonbury channel will be live from Thursday, June 23 through to the Sunday, guiding viewers through the hundreds of performances taking place at Worthy Farm.Also on the presenter line-up across TV and radio is: AFRODEUTSCHE, Cerys Matthews, Danny Howard, Dermot O’Leary, DJ Target, Jaguar, Jamz Supernova, Matt Everitt, Sian Eleri, Steve Lamacq, Tiffany Calver, Tom Ravenscroft, Vick Hope and Zoe Ball.BBC Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1Xtra and Radio 2 will all provide coverage of the festival, which returns after three years following the COVID pandemic.BBC Radio 6 Music will be the festival’s radio home, providing all-day Glastonbury coverage from Wednesday, June 22 through to Sunday, June 26.The BBC’s celebration of Glastonbury 2022 will begin earlier than in previous years.

Richard Osman’s replacement on popular quiz show Pointless has been revealed, after he announced he was leaving the show. Richard co-hosted the BBC show for 13 years, alongside Alexander Armstrong, however, in April, he revealed that he was leaving to focus on writing his books, such as The Thursday Murder Club which have become hugely popular.

Pointless star Richard Osman has shared his excitement ahead of marrying Doctor Who’s Ingrid Oliver.The 51 year old confirmed that he is tying the knot with the British actress as he spoke to bestselling author Marian Keyes in a recent interview. "Is it true you are getting married?” Marian asked Richard for The Guardian, as he replied: “Yes.

BBC Radio 6 Music has posted record listening figures in the first quarter of its 20th year of operation, the BBC has announced.The radio station was launched in 2002 with a focus on alternative music. At the time, it was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years.According to the BBC, more than 2.8million listeners tuned in to BBC Radio 6 Music in the first quarter of the year.

Viewers had questions as Lauren Laverne hosted the latest episode of BBC’s The One Show. Radio and TV presenter Lauren looked stunning in an animal print jumpsuit.

Netflix's psychological courtroom drama, and even wears a peruke wig while transforming into the prosecutor. Michelle told presenters Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas that she felt the ensembles from the show were perfect for the charities good cause.

Alan Cumming says his late father’s bullying helped him pick up “good qualities” for becoming an actor.

Robert Plant has opened up about Led Zeppelin‘s reputation for rock ‘n’ roll excess.The former frontman shared his thoughts on the latest episode of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.When asked about the group’s reputation for “unbridled rock’n’roll hedonism”, he told Lauren Laverne: “The whole deal was sometimes very tough to be a part of. I think the intensity of what we were experiencing and the lack of structure was very difficult.

The One Show alongside Tyler Perry. BBC viewers were outraged at the content of Brendan’s jokes, which they branded “racist”.Brendan admitted it is “easy to understand” people can be offended over some of his jokes, but that people are welcome to change the channel.He told The Daily Star: "It’s easy to understand that some people do get offended by things but that is why there is a remote control for the TV and that is why the cinema door swings both ways."Personally, I feel if you are not offending somebody we are not doing our job."Tyler also weighed in on the controversy, explaining that his comedy also focused on discussing “serious subjects”.He said: “There is somebody saying 'You can’t say this or that'."I wanted to make something that will make us laugh but also address serious subjects."The row erupted on Tuesday as the comedy pair chatted to The One Show presenters Lauren Laverne and Harry Judd about their new Netflix comedy A Madea Homecoming.As the conversation came to an end, Brendan made a joke about his co-star’s “colour”, sparking backlash from viewers.Lauren asked Brendan if in the future he would invite Tyler as a guest star on his BBC comedy show Mrs Brown’s Boys.“I don’t know if we could afford him, he’s very expensive,” Brendan began.Tyler chimed in: “Please answer that.

Mrs Brown’s Boys creator and actor Brendan O’Carroll has been accused of making a "racist" joke about Tyler Perry on BBC's The One Show

The One Show’s big red sofa today alongside BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James, 36.