Sharleen Spiteri: Last News

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterStirling will again be the location for a big rock concert next summer.Thousands of fans are expected to pour into the city for Glasgow band Texas on Friday August 19.Stirling Council are expecting the event, against the backdrop of Stirling Castle, to provide a significant economic boost for city businesses.It follows Runrig’s successful farewell gigs in August 2018 when more than 50,000 attended over two nights at Stirling’s City Park, formerly known as Falleninch field.Estimates put the benefit of those shows to the city economy at £7m.The Texas show, entitled ‘Big Top - Under Canvas’ will see the band, fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, perform in a big top

National Album Day has announced its four ambassadors for this year’s event, which will take place in October. They are Sharleen Spiteri, Laura Mvula, Ray BLK and Joy Crookes.“With albums, you go on a journey with the writer”, reckons Spiteri.

Sharleen Spiteri fondly recalled the childhood visits she and her mum took to The Barras as she spoke after her first post lockdown gig in Scotland. And Sharleen, who lost her beloved mother Vilma a week before the country went into the first lockdown, admitted it was nostalgic being back in Glasgow's East End for her first Scots gig since her death.

Pride of Scotland Awards spectacular on STV – and host Nicky Campbell says it is going to be a show to remember. Nicky, who is presenting the awards alongside Kirsty Gallacher, is both honoured and humbled to be at the helm of the star-studded event which celebrates Scotland’s unsung heroes.

Hopetoun House in South Queensferry on Wednesday night.The Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards, in partnership with TSB, will honour the nation’s unsung heroes - ordinary people quietly living extraordinary lives and making a difference in their communities.From humbling acts of kindness and selfless acts of bravery to raising millions for charity - our country is packed to the rafters with incredible folk who deserve to be celebrated.And tomorrow we will be doing just that with a red carpet extravaganza which will see some of the world’s biggest stars pay tribute to our worthy winners.Celebs taking part include James Corden, Alesha Dixon, Sir Trevor MacDonald, Annie Lennox OBE and Bear Grylls, Sir Kenny Dalgleish, Sharleen Spiteri,

Absolute Radio has announced more details about a new documentary series it will be airing that puts the spotlight on six grassroots music venues from around the UK, including London’s 100 Club, Glasgow’s King Tut’s, Manchester’s Night & Day, Sheffield’s Leadmill, Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club and Cardiff’s Clwb Ifor Bach.The series, called ‘Tales From The Cloakroom’, is presented by Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and will air on Sunday evenings from 13 Jun, but will also be available in one go on the Absolute Radio app from 11 Jun. Each episode is focused on a different venue.Says Spiteri: “The UK’s independent music venues are the lifeblood of an industry that I’ve proudly been a part of for over 30 years.

younger. The Bellshill born 53-year-old has just released the band's 10th album, Hi, which features a new collaboration with US rap group Wu-Tang Clan.

Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri has revealed Lionel Richie couldn't believe the band were from Scotland. The Say What You Want singer, 53, was introduced to the music legend at a record company party - who mistakenly thought she was from Texas.

The Inner Smile singer told The Sun: "I thought to myself, 'Oh my God, what am I walking into here?' Literally, my stomach was turning."Misty dislocated her shoulder but otherwise was safe, leading to Sharleen giving her a good talking to.She said: "As soon as I walked in she was just sitting there, and I ran over asking, 'Are you ok? Are you ok?' And then I went, 'Were you on that bloody phone?'"I could have killed her – she got a serious b******ing."Sharleen added that Sam was "quite a bit away" so wouldn’t have seen the accident.The accident happened before lockdown, the day before Sharleen moved from London to Wales.Misty is Sharleen’s daughter with her ex-partner, magazine editor Ashley Heath, who she separated from in 2005, three

Sharleen Spiteri has told how her daughter Misty, 18, was taken to hospital after being hit by a car while she stared at pop star Sam Smith.

Texas have announced details of their new album, titled Hi.

Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri has complained she can’t get her TV chef husband to do any cooking for her. The singer said she is left to make meals while Bryn Williams concentrates on his restaurants.

I'm a Celebrity Queen of the Castle Giovanna Fletcher has landed a brand new presenting gig. The podcaster and author, who won the ITV reality series last year, will stand in to cover Kate Lawler's Virgin Radio UK weekday Drive Time show while the Big Brother star is on maternity leave.

I'M A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Giovanna Fletcher has landed a huge new job covering Kate Lawler's Virgin Radio show maternity leave. The 36-year-old star is one of three celebs to be stepping up to the plate, with Sharleen Spiteri and Gaby Roslin also landing guest host roles.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Being given a VIP tour of Abbey Road studios by Lorraine Kelly and bumping into her idol Sharleen Spiteri - it’s no wonder 12-year-old Katie Pake was overwhelmed with emotion.The queen of daytime telly and the Texas singer joined forces to surprise the brave schoolgirl with her Pride of Scotland award in London last month.Katie, from Coaltown of Balgonie, Fife, was left speechless when she found her STV Children’s Appeal Child of Courage trophy hidden in Sharleen’s guitar case.The Auchmuty High School pupil, who lost most of her leg to bone cancer, was even more taken aback when the Texas frontwoman presented her with a bright pink signed vintage