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Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham is set to star in the new Apple Original musical holiday special Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas premiering later this year. The project is produced by Done + Dusted (Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special).

Paul O’Grady voiced his funeral plans back in 2017 – six years before the star’s death. The TV favourite and animal lover sadly passed away earlier this month at the age of 67, leaving his friends, fans and family heartbroken. In the wake of his passing, an old interview from 2017 has resurfaced where the Lily Savage star shared his plans for his funeral – which included a glass coffin.

Gemma Collins may be known as the Essex queen, but in a new chat with OK! , she has revealed it might be time for her to move on from her stomping ground. Gemma, 42, recently visited South Wales for 48 hours to explore her Welsh roots as part of the TV show More Than Daffs And Taffs.The TOWIE star said she’s never felt happier than being out in the country, as she was away from “toxic people and toxic environments”. And after discovering her granddad used to work with the iconic Tom Jones, 82, before he found fame, Gemma said she could be tempted to relocate.

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March 1 marks one of the most colourful days in the Welsh calendar, as people come together to celebrate St David's Day. If you spot someone with a leek or daffodil pinned to their lapel today, this traditional celebration is the reason behind it.The annual event marks the passing of the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. He was a well-known figure in the 6th century, whose cultural presence can still be felt in the country to this day.

There might be a 38-year age gap between Charlie Mullins, 70, and Raquel Reno, 32, but the chemistry between them is real and it’s clear that they’re absolutely besotted with each other as they discuss their upcoming wedding plans with OK! Charlie, who’s been married twice before, tells us that they’ve picked a certain St Paul’s Cathedral in London as their venue, saying, “We’re allowed to do that because I’ve got an OBE.There’s a year’s waiting list but there can be cancellations so we’re hoping it’s going to happen this year.” They will certainly have the funds for a grand affair - the businessman made a whopping £145 million back in 2021 when he sold Pimlico Plumbers, the company he’d started at the age of 27. “I’ve never actually been to St Paul’s Cathedral,” admits aspiring recording artist Raquel.

Sky drama Funny Woman, insured her 41-inch bosom for a whopping £100,000… nearly £1million in today’s money.Billed as Britain’s answer to Marilyn Monroe, the real-life story of the 1950s Blackpool beauty echoes that of Barbara Parker, played by Gemma Arterton in the show.Read More: BRIT Awards 2023 winners list in full - Harry Styles’ sweep to Wet Leg gongsBut she isn’t the only celeb to have put a big price tag on their assets. Hollywood stars, including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and even our very own Tom Jones, reportedly have parts of their body insured.Daily Star takes a look.

Nick Cave has shared his thoughts on music being ‘cancelled’, saying that he “like[s] the fact that some songs are controversial enough to be outlawed”.In the latest entry to his Red Hand Files Q&A site, the Bad Seeds frontman was asked about his opinion on Tom Jones’ classic track ‘Delilah’ being banned at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff recently.The lyrics of Jones’ ballad are the reason why it has been removed. In the song, “Delilah” is stabbed after her jealous husband discovers her flirting with another man, and the husband later pleads for forgiveness of her dead corpse.A fan called Tom asked Cave: “As an artist who released a whole album of murder ballads, actually called ‘Murder Ballads’ [1996], just how worried are you about your future cancellation, and what is your view on such censorship?”The singer-songwriter responded by first explaining that he’s not a fan of ‘Delilah’.

Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles. Bacharach composed more than 500 songs including Say A Little Prayer and Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, and over the course of his career was heaped with honors including six Grammy Awards.During seven decades of work, he wrote for a string of A-list stars including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand and Dusty Springfield. Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials on social media.He posted an Instagram photo of the death announcement appearing on CNN and wrote in the caption simply: 'Legend.' Dearly departed: Tributes poured in Thursday for legendary composer Burt Bacharach, who has died at the age of 94 at home in Los Angeles; he is pictured in 1969 Legend: Michael Keaton, whose first starring role was in the 1982 film Night Shift scored by Bacharach, led the celebrity testimonials Mourning: Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Alec Baldwin, who once sang Bacharach and Hal David's song What The World Needs Now Is Love on 30 Rock, wrote: 'Rest in peace the great Burt Bacharach...'Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson, who previously cited Bacharach as one of his prime influences, rhapsodized about the late songwriter on Twitter.'I’m so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work,' wrote Wilson.

Burt Bacharach has died at the age of 94.

LEGENDARY composer and Oscar winner Burt Bacharach has died at 94. The talented musician, known for hits including Walk on By, and Do You Know the Way to San Jose passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He died of natural causes, his publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday.

TOM Jones will defy critics and belt out Delilah at his first major gig in Wales for 20 years. His 1960s singalong classic is under fire for glorifying domestic violence. Welsh Rugby Union chiefs have even stopped it being played at the national stadium.

Willie Nelson will mark his landmark 90th birthday with two star-studded concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in April - with Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow leading the performers.The country music icon, who turns 90 on April 29, will celebrate the milestone with two concerts on April 29 and 30 in honor of his near seven decades in the recording industry.Top of the bill is rapper Snoop, 51, who has forged a famously close friendship with Nelson due to their mutual penchant for weed, as well as songstress Sheryl, 60 and Golden Hour hitmaker Kacey Musgraves, 34. Big birthday: Willie Nelson will mark his landmark 90th birthday with two star-studded concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in April- with Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow leading the performers (pictured 2018) Among the other artists set to take to the stage alongside Nelson are Neil Young, Beck, Tom Jones, Chris Stapleton, Ziggy Marley, Miranda Lambert, Bob Weir, Allison Russell, Tyler Childers, Margo Price, and Nelson's sons Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson - who perform as Particle Kid. This comes after Nelson's Tennessee home, which was listed four months ago, has officially been taken off the market after selling for $2.14 million.

A top nineties Brit rock band are heading for Ayr as part of their 25th anniversary tour.

Fans of Ted Lasso‘s Hannah Waddingham may want to check out Tom Jones, Masterpiece’s retelling of Henry Fielding’s novel from Gwyneth Hughes (Vanity Fair).

Tom Jones took to Twitter to glowingly describe the late Jeff Beck as a "giant among the greats".The 82-year-old Welsh crooner spoke out after he learned Jeff died on Tuesday of bacterial meningitis.It has been over a week since the public had last heard from Tom.However, this afternoon, he shared his grief with over 603,000 followers, writing: "Undeniably a giant amongst the greats whose magic guitar could sing like no other…."RIP Jeff Beck, a sad loss who will be very much missed."The multiple Grammy Award winning guitarist died aged just 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis, and Tom joined a list of celebrities in the music world, including Ozzy Osbourne and Jimmy Page, in paying his respects.Jeff was held in great respect by his rock peers, having made number five of Rolling Stone's Top 100 list of Iconic Guitarists.A statement was released yesterday evening on Jeff's official social media channels, saying: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing.“After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday."The statement added: "His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."Other artists who joined Tom in remembering Jeff included Sir Rod Stewart, who reminisced of their live shows together, saying that Jeff was "one of the few guitarists that when playing live would actually listen to me sing and respond".He went on: "Jeff Beck was on another planet.

PBS will bring back six series and premiere two period dramas in 2023, which includes the debut of Tom Jones on Masterpiece that’s based on the 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling.

Mammoth Screen’s World on Fire exec Helen Ziegler has joined the ITV drama commissioning team along with two other staffers to expand new streamer ITVX.

Vogue in her October 2011 cover interview: “I puke quite a lot before going on stage. Though never actually on stage. But then, I shit myself before everything… The bigger the freak-out, the more I enjoy the show!”) So it’s inevitable that the 30 musician—who scooped no less than seven earlier this week—would be tying herself in knots over her Las Vegas residency, which finally opens at Caesars Palace on November 18.“I’m feeling all sorts as I write this,” Adele alongside a backstage shot captured by “I Drink Wine” director Raven B Varona ahead of opening night.

X Factor star Mary Byrne looks completely unrecognisable 12 years after starring on the hit ITV show. Mary, who was dubbed "Tesco Mary" by adoring fans due to her former role as a supermarket checkout worker, has re-vamped her look after losing six stone. Mary, now 63, wowed Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl and stand-in judge Katy Perry with her rendition of 'I Who Have Nothing' by Tom Jones when she auditioned for the show back in 2010.

Ted Lasso‘s Hannah Waddingham is the newest addition to the cast of Universal’s upcoming actioner The Fall Guy, Deadline can confirm. The actress joins an ensemble led by Ryan Gosling which also includes Emily Blunt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, as previously announced.