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Celebrity Gogglebox's Nick Grimshaw has revealed he has to "go outside" when bosses make him watch "traumatic" thrillers.The TV presenter, who returns for his fifth series of the celebrity spin-off on 16th June, will be inviting Channel 4 back into his home for another round of telly-watching alongside his niece Liv. Speaking to OK! and other press, the former Radio 1 presenter said that he struggles to stomach anything frightening on the show. “I do find [something like] Luther terrifying because that’s in London on the bus, and I get on the bus.

Kae Tempest has shared a striking new single called ‘Statue In The Square’. Check it out below.Shared this morning (March 19), the track was first previewed on Nick Grimshaw’s BBC 6 Music show. It sees the artist, lyricist, poet, playwright and author take on a raw, honest approach.‘Statue In The Square’ features an eye-catching emphasis on rhythm, as Tempest delivers hard-hitting lyrics in a fast flow, making a nod to their early days as an open mic MC.Produced by Fraser T Smith (Stormzy, Adele, Dave) this marks their first track released since 2022’s ‘I Saw Light’ – a single that featured Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C.

JADE has shared an impassioned new single titled ‘FUFN (Fuck You For Now)’. Check it out below.The track marks the latest solo single from the former Little Mix star, and comes on the heels of other huge singles including the hit track ‘Angel Of My Dreams’.In the single the singer tackles the feeling of frustration just after an argument with a romantic partner, and the maturity to realise that you will eventually overcome it together.“You always think you know me best, you don’t/ I need you to listen, but you won’t/ Talkin’ to you when you cut me off/ Usually I would brush this off/ Something’s stirrin’ down inside my bones,” she sings in the opening verse, before bursting into the melodic chorus.“I’m gettin’ out the car, I slam the door/ We’ve done this shit before, I ain’t doin’ it tonight/ Baby, back off out my face right now/ Don’t you tell me to calm down.”Check it out below, alongside a video that stars Nick Grimshaw and sees JADE navigate fame with a romantic interest by her side.Speaking to Wonderland about the track, JADE described the single as her “most straight down-the-line pop song” and said why it felt like the right time for her to share it.“I felt like now was a good time to release the big pop banger.

Charli XCX and Doechii are due to clash at Glastonbury, as the first stage details have been revealed.In a special episode of Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw‘s podcast Sidetracked, exclusive details of some of the stage breakdowns were shared with listeners.Charli XCX will be headlining the Other Stage on the Saturday night, which is at the same time as when Doechii is headlining the West Holts Stage. “That’s quite a big clash there,” Grimshaw said on the show.“That’s good, though,” Mac replied.

James Blake has called for an end to people “bashing” Coldplay, saying that it’s “not cool anymore” to hate on the band.The artist made the comments during a new episode of the BBC Sounds podcast Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, when he shared his thoughts on the recent post from Chrissie Hynde – explaining what she does and doesn’t deem as “cool”.Weighing in on what he thinks is “uncool”, he said that the negative comments about Coldplay leave him feeling frustrated.“Coldplay bashing has got to stop. It’s not cool anymore! It’s not cool anymore to just be like ‘Coldplay’s not cool.’ Just fuck off,” he said. “There are so many amazing Coldplay songs.

Elton John has shared his praise for Kneecap, and said that he “loves everything about them”.The iconic singer-songwriter shared his fondness for the Irish hip-hop trio in a new episode of the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show (Listen in full here). Speaking with host Nick Grimshaw, Sir Elton recalled how seeing footage of them live caught his attention and made him notice what set them apart from other artists.“I saw a video of them and I just was so knocked out by the energy they had and the vitality they had,” he explained.

Nick Grimshaw has spoken to NME about stepping into his role as host of the coveted BBC 6 Music breakfast show in place of Lauren Laverne – as well as sharing his advice for aspiring radio DJs.Last year saw Laverne take a hiatus from her radio duties after sharing her cancer diagnosis. The host and former Kenickie star announced that she had been given the “all clear” back in November, before the new daytime schedule was revealed with her hosting a new mid-morning show and Grimshaw taking over the breakfast slot after his tenure of standing in for her.“I just want it to start now,” said Grimshaw, meeting NME in the 6 Music studio the week before his new full-time show kicks off.

Kelly Lee Owens has shared her thoughts on the current state of electronic music in the UK in a new podcast interview.In the latest episode of BBC Sounds show Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, issued today (February 20), Owens joined as guest and co-host to discuss with Nick Grimshaw a recent report by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) that charts a new growth of interest in the UK electronic music scene.“What’s worrying is that you’re getting these great stats that [the industry is] growing… but then you’re also hearing of clubs closing,” Grimshaw remarked. “So, it’s interesting that it is growing, but then the venues aren’t there or the smaller venues aren’t there.”Owens agreed – she added that, while established venues like Fabric “being threatened” was “a wake-up call”, it’s the “smaller places” that “people don’t kick up a fuss” about when they disappear.“I always think of Depeche Mode, they were on the tube with their synths coming to these small venues,” she said.

Dame Joanna Lumley has says her vegetarianism has helped her reap many health benefits. The actress, famed for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and the Netflix series Fool Me Once, said cutting out meat from her diet back in the 1970s was 'awful to begin with.'

Dame Joanna Lumley has admitted it was "awful" to cut out one type of food for decades. However, by sticking with it, she's reaped years worth of health benefits - including better skin, heart health and disease immunity.

Self Esteem may be teasing her return to music after wiping her social media and sharing a new post.Today (January 16) the singer – real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor – completely wiped clean her official Instagram account and shared a singular post of a black title with the sentence “And now, I know you’re feeling ready for your bow,” written in the centre of it.She shared that same post on her official X/Twitter as well as on her Instagram stories. A sign-up link was also featured on her stories which directs those who click to her website and encourages all to sign up to her mailing list.A post shared by SELF ESTEEM (@selfesteemselfesteem)and now, i know you're feeling ready for your bow pic.twitter.com/K4pPZwBmiS— Self Esteem (@SELFESTEEM___) January 16, 2025The post has left many thinking that the singer is now entering her new ear for her upcoming third album.

BBC Radio 6 Music has announced its new daytime schedule, which is set to be implemented later this year.This morning (January 9), Lauren Laverne took to BBC Radio 6 Music to announce that she would be stepping down from hosting the Breakfast Show, which airs weekdays between 7:30am and 10:30am. She had been in the role for six years, and will be replaced by presenter Nick Grimshaw.In the announcement, Laverne also confirmed that, while she will no longer be hosting the Breakfast Show, she will be returning to the station mid-mornings to present a new weekday programme.

Celebrity Gogglebox fans were left disappointed on December 20 when they tuned in, expecting to see new content, only to be met with reruns from previous episodes. Regular watchers who love to sink into the sofa for their Friday fix of entertainment were anticipating fresh reactions from famous duos like Gok Wan with Fearne Cotton and Martin with Roman Kemp but ended up watching scenes originally aired ages ago.

the new and Richard Burton…you know, without all the ? Hollywood execs certainly hope so.After meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016, the costars went on to appear in the film’s sequel, Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), before their off-screen romance went public just six months prior to the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home in December 2021. Although that was the last time the couple have appeared together on screen, they are set to film ’ next Spider-Man film and have in a completely unrelated Christopher Nolan project.Filming together is pretty convenient for everyone involved.“Studios love it: one hotel room,” the 28-year-old joked during a recent appearance on .

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has revealed that he does not “stream music on principle” – see what he had to say below.During a new interview on the Sidetracked podcast with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw, in which he celebrated the release of the band’s latest LP, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, Smith touched on his listening habits, revealing that he isn’t a fan of streaming.While he doesn’t go into detail on why he doesn’t “stream music on principle and never will”, it’s likely akin to his longstanding issues with ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster.Instead, besides vinyl, Smith listens to music through a collection of “loads and loads” of iPods that he owns. He explained to Mac and Grimshaw: “I’ve got playlists, iPods.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has discussed “obsessive fan behaviour” and Chappell Roan‘s sudden rise to fame in a new interview.The frontman commented on the impact of fame during a new interview on the Sidetracked podcast with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw, in which he celebrated the release of the band’s latest LP, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.He began discussing his extensive music collection but added it would be “disingenuous” to pretend he’d engaged in this year’s pop phenomenons – Charli XCX‘s ‘Brat’ summer and Chappell Roan’s debut LP ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess‘.Smith said the records aren’t aimed at him, and that “It would be kind of a bit weird if I was like ‘yeah it’s my favourite thing’.” He then added: “I think what they do as artists is really fantastic but I think that probably it would be dishonest if I said it’s what I listen to at home.”However, he went on to say he’d been aware of Roan for a long time, as well as her very sudden ascent to fame in the year since the release of her 2023 debut album.Roan has been vocal about her experiences of fame this year, venting about the normalisation of extreme fan behaviour, including “stalking, talking shit online, [people who] won’t leave you alone [and] yelling at you in public”. She added: “I didn’t know it would feel this bad.”The former NME Cover star also compared fame to “an abusive ex-husband”.

Tom Holland has spoken about what it’s like to act opposite his girlfriend Zendaya, joking that studios benefit by saving money on hotel rooms.The actor, who’s starred in three Spider-Man films alongside Zendaya, is set to spend a lot of time on set with her next year – filming both a fourth Spider-Man movie and a new film from Christopher Nolan.He remarked on the Dish podcast hosted by Nick Grimshaw and chef Angela Hartnett yesterday (December 18): “Studios love it. One hotel room. Separate drivers.

Robert Smith has opened up about his relationship with The Cure‘s ‘4:13 Dream’, saying that he isn’t a fan of how it turned out.The frontman looked back at the 2008 record during a new interview with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw, in which he celebrated the release of the band’s latest LP, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.Released last month, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ marked the long-awaited follow-up to ‘4:13 Dream’ and saw The Cure bag their first Number One album in the UK in 32 years.Reflecting on his relationship with ‘4:13 Dream’ nearly 16 years on, Smith revealed that the finished product didn’t match the initial vision he had, partly because he wanted it to be much longer.“If I’m really honest I was trying to make an album in 2008 which was a double album and it was really odd,” he began. “It had all kinds of stuff on it, instrumental stuff – and I was pressured into reducing it all down into a single album… I have never felt happy about it.

Claudia Winkleman, the host of The Traitors, has revealed that she initially turned down the opportunity to present the reality show.The TV star, who has now been the face of the BBC One game show for two series, first declined the offer to host the thrilling challenge where ordinary people have to figure out who among them are "faithfuls" and the "traitors".The star - who also presents Strictly Come Dancing - told The Midpoint podcast revealed her reason for almost rejecting the gig. She said: "The Traitors is something I initially turned down because I didn’t like leaving my bed or the kids and they were like “would you go to Scotland for three and a half weeks? And I was like “I don’t think so." Claudia also explained that the production team sent her clips from the original Dutch version, De Verraders, which aired in 2021, but she didn't watch them immediately.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has spoken out about his viral Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame interview revealing that he “felt bad” about it.Back in 2019, while making their way through the red carpet ahead of being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at the New York Ceremony, Smith and co went on to do some press about receiving the accolade, their lengthy career, and the progress on new music.For one of their first chats on the carpet, The Cure were met by an enthusiastic interviewer, who also admitted to being a huge fan. “Congratulations The Cure – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees 2019! Are you as excited as I am?!” she asked.Offering a typically-deadpan and blunt reply, Smith said: “By the sounds of it, no.” The clip of the interaction has since gone viral with fans of the ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ hitmakers calling it the moment “priceless”, “wonderfully British”, and “a hilarious joy”.Now, while appearing as a guest on Annie MacManus and Nick Grimshaw’s podcast Sidetracked with Annie and Nick on BBC Sounds, the frontman opened up about the moment.“I felt bad about that, actually…If I’m honest, I didn’t realise that I was being filmed.

Rylan Clark has been flooded with messages as he was seen returning to the UK after leaving for his latest trip with Rob Rinder. Listeners of his BBC Radio 2 will know he has been nowhere to be seen - or should we say heard - as he embarked on a break from his role.

Rylan Clark's fans are hoping he's 'confirmed' the reason for his absence from his BBC Radio 2 show as he gave a five-word update - from his famous pal's Instagram account.