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Blossoms have teamed up with Rick Astley once again, this time for a cover of Charli XCX‘s ‘360’ in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.The Stockport indie band stopped by the Live Lounge today (October 14) but didn’t reveal that Astley was with them as a special guest until they started performing. Indeed, presenters Melvin Odoom, Charlie Hedges and Rickie Haywood-Williams only found out they’d have a special guest with them just before they came on air.As is tradition on the Live Lounge, Blossoms picked a song to cover and, about 10 minutes into the programme, chose to deliver a jangly, guitar-led take on the track from Charli’s celebrated album ‘Brat’.

Kate Garraway appeared to be having a blast over the weekend as she took her kids, Darcy, 18, and Billy, 15, for a day out to Camp Bestival in Shropshire - a festival which saw stars such as McFly, Paloma Faith and Rick Astley take to the stage.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared a carousel of snaps from the festival with her 1.3million Instagram followers on Sunday (18 August) as she gushed over the fun times and admitted to having her first alcoholic drink in a 'long while'. She penned in the post's caption: "Well that was fun! @bestival thanks for a great day - so great to see @chrishawkinsdj in action and the kids having so much fun @clarenasir & @vickiewhitemgmnt get cred points for spectacular dancing - & apologies go to @josiegibson85 for being unlucky enough to meet me after my first pint and a half of lager in a looooong while.

TRNSMT Festival.According to various news outlets including BBC, police were called to the Glasgow Green festival site on Saturday, July 13, after a 16-year-old was left with serious injuries.He was taken to a nearby hospital after the attack and police in the area issued a public appeal.An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with the attempted murder of the teenager, and is now due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court later today (August 15).

The Sun has compiled the list which revealed that Peter Kay is the UK’s richest comedian with an estimated fortune of £34.6million.The latest figures are thought to have been bolstered by Kay’s ongoing arena tour, which carries on until December 2025.Second in the list was Stephen Merchant with £26.2million, followed by his Office–co-creator, Ricky Gervais with £25.8 million. Others on the list included Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and John Bishop. Check out the full list below.1 Peter Kay: £34.6million 2. Stephen Merchant: £26.2million 3. Ricky Gervais: £25.8million 4. Russell Howard: £10.1million 5. Jack Whitehall: £.9.9million 6 Rob Beckett: £6million 7. Michael McIntyre: £5million 8 John Bishop: £4.3million 9. Sarah Millican: £3.2million 10. Hugh Dennis: £2.7millionMeanwhile, earlier this summer, Jason Manford has revealed what Peter Kay told him in response to the Manchester Co-Op’s continued delays which pushed the latter’s opening week gigs back twice.Kay was supposed to open the venue with gigs on April 23 and 24, but following a test event featuring Rick Astley on April 22, the gigs were “regretfully” pushed back to April 29 and 30 with the venue citing technical issues.The shows were then postponed a second time, with Kay now scheduled to perform on May 23 and 24.

Stylists from a leading Uddingston hairdressing salon helped star performers get ahead as they prepared to take to the stage at the TRNSMT festival.

Rick Astley delighted fans at TRSNMT 2024 with a series of covers, including one of Sam Fender‘s ‘Seventeen Going Under’.During his set on Saturday (July 13), Astley built rapport with the crowd not only by playing a slew of his own hits, but also by telling the 50,000-strong audience in Glasgow Green his personal connection to the city.“The last time I wore this suit was at my daughter’s wedding and you know where it was?” he asked fans.

Natasha Bedingfield asked Lewis Capaldi if he’d write a song with her as she played the main stage at TRNSMT.

While revellers were wearing bucket hats and some extra layers, day two of TRNSMT began with Natasha Bedingfield getting her hair done backstage at Glasgow Green.

Rush and Bon Jovi – has died at the age of 73.It has been reported that the producer passed away in his home in Nashville, Tennessee after battling pancreatic cancer. Collins credits include Rush’s ‘Power Windows’, Bon Jovi’s ‘These Days’, Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’, Alice Cooper’s ‘Hey Stoopid’, Gary Moore’s ‘After the War’, Jewel‘s ‘Spirit’, Rick Astley‘s ‘Portrait’ and over 50 other albums.Rush paid tribute to the producer with a post on their official Instagram post. “Peter Collins was our beloved producer for 4 albums.

Glasgow Green is set to host thousands of music fans this weekend - and they'll all likely be looking for decent scran throughout the weekend.

A vile rapist ran his own childminding business before his hideous crimes were unveiled, a court heard.

Day two of TRNSMT Festival will get underway this afternoon and if last night is anything to go by, it's going to be a belter!

The first day of TRNSMT is underway and thousands are expected to descend on Glasgow Green this weekend for the three day event.

Liam Gallagher has compared Manchester’s new Co-Op Live arena to New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden – despite the venue’s recent problems.The venue in Gallagher’s hometown has had its fair share of teething problems this year, mired in controversy after myriad delays. It was due to open on April 23 with a show from comedian Peter Kay, but after power supply issues at a test event featuring Rick Astley, Kay’s show was first postponed by a week and then for a second time as the venue “wasn’t ready“.Shows by The Black Keys, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane were all postponed, too, while Take That decided to move their five concert dates to the AO Arena instead.

Liam Gallagher “almost” played there earlier this year.Last month, the former Oasis frontman joked that if his show at the city’s Co-Op Live Arena wasn’t “sorted” in time, then he would have to play at Lidl instead.At the time, the Manchester venue was going through a torrid series of complications and delays as it was trying to open its doors, causing Gallagher to make the quip on social media.Gig in LIDL— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 2, 2024And now, the Newton Heath branch of the supermarket, the closest one to Co-Op Live, has unveiled a commemorative blue plaque, bearing the words “Liam Gallagher. Legend.

Blossoms have shared details of a new album, ‘Gary’, and dropped the summery title track. Find out more details below.Announced today (June 3), the forthcoming LP will mark the fifth studio album from the English indie rock group, and the long-awaited follow-up to 2022’s ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’.It is set to arrive on September 20, and produced by the frequent collaborator James Skelly of The Coral, alongside Jungle’s Josh-Lloyd Watson.

Elbow have said they are “ready” to open the new Co-Op Live arena in Manchester tonight (May 14) following weeks of chaos at the venue.Guy Garvey and co. are scheduled to perform at the 23,500-capacity arena – which is the UK’s largest indoor venue – as part of their current UK headline tour.

Troubled Co-op Live is set to finally open its doors tonight. After a number of false starts, East Manchester's new £365 million venue, set to become the biggest indoor arena in Britain, will host its first full show with local heroes Elbow the headline act.

Peter Kay told him in response to the Manchester Co-Op’s continued delays which pushed the latter’s opening week gigs back twice.The brand new 23,500-capacity venue – the largest in the UK once it officially opens – has infamously been plagued by teething problems that have caused multiple delays.Comedian Kay was supposed to open the venue with gigs on April 23 and 24, but following a test event featuring Rick Astley on April 22, the gigs were “regretfully” pushed back to April 29 and 30 with the venue citing technical issues.The shows were then postponed a second time, with Kay now scheduled to perform on May 23 and 24. The comedian reacted by telling fans of his disappointed, sharing: “I know I can’t believe it either.”My apologies once again but unfortunately the Co-op Live still isn’t ready and so, as yet, remains untested for a large-scale audience.

Claire Sweeney's friends and fans have been quick to share the same response as she offered an update on her first holiday with new man Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The Coronation Street star has taken to social media to share a string of photos from her break with the retired boxer.

It's been a magic few years for pop icon Rick Astley. Not only has he appeared on stage at Glastonbury – singing Smiths covers alongside Stockport Indie rockers, Blossoms, but also with his own hit solo set in 2023.