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Olly Alexander has said shares his hopes to “fly the flag for the country in the gayest way possible” when he performs as the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden – the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen – as revealed during the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend.He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.The artist previously shared on social media that it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”In a statement released Saturday (December 16), the ‘King’ singer vowed to “fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible” and “put on an unforgettable performance”.While details about the song currently remain under wraps, Alexander has confirmed that it was co-written by Danny L Harle, who has produced Dua Lipa‘s new song ‘Houdini‘ alongside Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker.“It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to,” Alexander told the BBC. “But I can’t say much more than that.“I just can’t wait to get out there and meet the fans and everyone else taking part,” he added.

Olly Alexander has been announced as the UK’s Eurovision entry for 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden, the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen. He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.On socials, Alexander said it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”“It feels like the right moment to start releasing music under my own name”, he added.

Naman Ramachandran Musician and BAFTA nominated actor Olly Alexander will represent the U.K. at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. Alexander revealed the news on Saturday during the finale of BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing.” As a musician, Alexander fronted English band Years & Years, which in recent years has evolved into a solo project.

Olly Alexander, pop star and Bafta-nominated actor in Russell T. Davies drama It’s a Sin, will represent the UK in the next Eurovision Song Contest.

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London – check out the preview images and video below.Announced last month, the figure pays homage to the singer-songwriter and It’s A Sin star’s collaborative performance with Elton John at the BRIT Awards 2021. It serves as the latest addition to the Culture Capital zone at the Baker Street attraction.Alexander donated the original outfit he wore during the live duet, which was created by British-American fashion designer Harris Reed.The black crystallised lace crop top and flare co-ord is accessorised with creeper platform shoes, drop earrings and silver chunky rings.

Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander has become the latest artist to receive their own waxwork at Madame Tussauds.The singer and actor’s waxwork will debut at the London branch of the world famous attraction next month.“I’m completely overwhelmed and honestly in shock and disbelief to think I’ve been made into a figure for the iconic Madame Tussauds London!” Alexander said in a statement.“My brain simply cannot process it. Getting to be involved in the process was so cool and I feel very honoured to have been so lovingly sculpted into such a gorgeous figure – I’ve seen a sneak peek and I love it! I really can’t wait to hang out with the other figures especially Freddie Mercury, ET and Beyonce.”Tim Waters of Madame Tussauds added: “We are over the moon to be launching Olly Alexander’s first-ever Madame Tussauds figure.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s a Sin star and musician Olly Alexander has created an original song for upcoming Sky’s coming-of-age love story Bonus Track.

Johnny Depp's representatives have confirmed that he will become the first man ever to have a "spotlight segment" at Rihanna's Savage X Fenty fashion show.The news has sparked dismay among some of Rihanna's fans, including Years and Years singer Olly Alexander. He told the world via Twitter that he will no longer be wearing Rihanna's outfits or appearing at her show after the decision to feature Johnny.Olly - an actor in the Channel 4 drama series It's A Sin, and a pop singer in Years and Years - has said he "won't be wearing" Rihanna's clothing now Johnny Depp is involved.Initially, he posted a sad face in reaction to a tweet stating: "Depp will become the first man to have his own spotlight segment at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show.”The flamboyantly dressed star was challenged by fans, one of whom lamented: "But Savage X Fenty is you baby...

Girls Aloud members Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh all reunited for the Primrose Ball to honour the late Sarah Harding on Saturday. For the event, Cheryl, 39, wore an elegant floor-length halterneck gown in black that she accessorised with a neon pink clutch bag.

GIRLS Aloud will reunite at a charity gala this week to celebrate late bandmate Sarah Harding a year after her tragic death from cancer aged just 39. But Kimberley Walsh reveals the group have vowed not to sing together at the event, saying: “It doesn’t feel right without her. “We miss her so much.

Kimberley Walsh says Girls Aloud will not sing together in tribute to Sarah Harding when they reunite at a charity gala in memory of their late bandmate. The 40-year-old told The Sun on Sunday night (02. 10.

Years & Years has released his cover of Lil Nas X‘s ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ – you can listen to it below.Olly Alexander recorded a stripped-back acoustic version of the US artist’s hit 2021 single last summer as part of a ‘Home Session’ for Apple Music, as well as a fresh take on his own song ‘Starstruck’.“A while back I made a lil cover of ‘Montero’ by king @LilNasX and it’s now available across all streaming platforms,” Alexander wrote on social media to announce a full release of Years & Years’ take on the track today (July 15).You can listen to ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ on Spotify below, or via your desired online music service here.a while back i made a lil cover of ‘Montero’ by king @LilNasX and it’s now available across all streaming platforms!!

Boris Johnson‘s imminent resignation as Prime Minister.Johnson is reportedly set to quit today (July 7) following the recent resignations of Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and over 50 other MPs.It came after Johnson apologised for appointing Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite knowing about a 2019 investigation into inappropriate behaviour made against Pincher. The MP resigned last week after being accused of groping two men in a private members club.“In hindsight, it was the wrong thing to do,” Johnson said earlier this week (via Reuters).

Years & Years spoke to NME backstage at Glastonbury 2022 and told us why he’s excited about the current revival of Kate Bush‘s music. Watch our interview above.Olly Alexander talked to us right before performing on the Other Stage on Sunday (June 26). The show marked his third time at Worthy Farm, and his first time taking to the stage solo as Years & Years.During our interview, we asked Alexander about a recent tweet, where he’d shared Bush’s name in all capital letters without any further comment.

A host of artists including Years & Years, SELF ESTEEM, MNEK, Calum Scott and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears have recorded their own versions of some of George Michael's most-loved songs as part of new Apple Music playlist George Michael Covered.

Years & Years spoke to NME backstage at Glastonbury 2022 and told us his dream collabs, what it’s like to play ‘Night Call’ live for fans, and what message he has for fans during this “difficult” time.Olly Alexander talked to us right before performing on the Other Stage on Sunday (June 26). Today’s show marked his third time taking the stage at Worthy Farm, and his first time taking the stage solo as Years & Years.“It’s the best,” Alexander said when asked about playing new music live to fans after the pandemic. “It’s so good to be back out there because it’s such an exchange.

Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander joined Pet Shop Boys on stage at Glastonbury 2022 tonight (June 27) – take a look below.The singer and actor joined the iconic band to perform their hit ‘It’s A Sin’, after covering it as Years & Years and starring in the Channel 4 smash hit programme by the same name.While Alexander took to the same stage earlier in the afternoon and performed a cover of the song on his own, he teamed up with the song’s writers for their packed-out headline slot on the Other Stage.Take a look here:What a moment

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party will be a two-hour broadcast honouring Pride and is set to feature a wide range of famous faces. Related: Heartstopper's Joe Locke and Kit Connor share advice for young LGBTQ+ peopleHollywood actor and director Rupert Everett will be joining Lycett as a celebrity guest at the star-studded event.

Fans of Channel 4’s It’s A Sin have been left furious as the the show failed to win a single award at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards, despite it picking up 11 nominations. The show follows the lives of a group of friends during the 1980s and early '90s HIV and AIDs crisis, with leading actor — Olly Alexander nominated for his role as Ritchie Tozer and leading actress — Lydia West nominated for her role as Jill Baxter. Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells and David Carlyle were also up for best supporting actor.

BAFTA viewers were left furious this evening as It’s A Sin was completely snubbed despite leading the nominations. The hit Channel 4 series received seven nods – but failed to secure an award in what is the biggest shock of the evening.

2022 BAFTA TV Awards viewers were left confused on Sunday after the show appeared to be experiencing some sound issues. Show watchers took to social media after the sound appeared to cut out several times during nomination clips, with it being unclear whether it was a technical issue or a deliberate sound cut due to swearing or pre-watershed content.