Radio 1’s Big Weekend adds Lorde, Sam Fender and more to 2022 line-up

Rita Ora still wouldn’t consider herself famous.The 31-year-old singer rose to fame in 2012 with her debut single R.I.P and has collaborated with the biggest artists in the industry, from Charli XCX to Ed Sheeran.If that wasn’t enough, she’s landed a judging role on two of ITV’s biggest shows, The X Factor and The Masked Singer.However, the star revealed that when people pose a question relating to fame, she brands her celebrity status as a ‘very weird concept.’During the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar’s Australia, Rita said: ‘People ask me all the time, “what is fame like?” and it’s really hard to explain fame if you’re not in it.‘And it’s really hard to explain fame if you’re not in it. It’s a very weird concept.’In spite of the spotlight that has followed the songwriter over the past decade, Rita claimed that some are often surprised by her ‘down to earth’ persona, and the intense attention ‘comes with the territory.’‘I don’t really think about it as a reality… I don’t bring it home with me.

The Great British Bake Off, returns once again as a whole of host of stars take on baking challenges in an effort to raise money and awareness for Stand Up to Cancer. The Channel 4 series, which started on airing on Tuesday March 22, will see contestants take on a range of challenges including making decorated biscuits, a technical round involving making madeleines and an another round to showcase their secret baking talents.

One Direction singer Liam Payne will captain the England team at this year’s Soccer Aid.The annual celebrity football match is set to return this June in a bid to raise money for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

TV star Emma Willis had Great British Bake Off fans in hysterics after accidentally making a batch of 'x-rated' biscuits during last night's Celebrity Special.The 46-year-old former Big Brother host - who is one of the first big names to take part in the brand new series of the Stand Up to Cancer editions - created some unfortunate shaped cookies for her Signature Bake, for which she was asked to make a set of edible animal biscuits. Alongside radio presenter Clara Amfo, Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison and Taskmaster funny-man Alex Horne, Emma attempted to shape some Viennese Whirls into a pair of rounded elephant ears and a colossal trunk in between.

Crosstown Concerts has announced a prize draw to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Artists who have donated prizes include Ed Sheeran, Elbow, The Chemical Brothers, Jack Savoretti, George Ezra and Pixies.Each prize is a special experience, with Sheeran offering three winners the chance to attend an Ipswich Town football club home game with him in his private hospitality box.Elbow, Savoretti, Snow Patrol, Razorlight and Pixies are all offering the chance to meet them backstage at a show.

revealed this week, with Green Day, Dua Lipa, and Metallica announced as headliners.Other acts on the bill include Lil Baby, Kygo, Machine Gun Kelly, J.Cole and Doja Cat, alongside Måneskin, Pom Pom Squad, Charli XCX, IDLES, Turnstile, King Princess, Royal Blood, Sam Fender, Wet Leg and many more.Lower down on the line-up, Solomon’s name pops up, putting him in the company of a number of worldwide stars.See the full line-up for Lollapalooza 2022 below. Tickets are on sale here.David Solomon’s most notorious DJ performance came in July of 2020, when he was a part of an event held by the Chainsmokers in the Hamptons, the promoters of which were fined $20,000 (£18,051) for violating public health law by not observing social distancing measures in place at the time.The ‘Safe & Sound’ Drive-In Concert Fundraiser’ was held at a 100-acre lot transformed into a drive-in for the show, which held up to 2,000 attendees.

Matt Goss is feeling ambitious. 

It’s time for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

LIVE – Updated at 21:11 Emma Willis, Clara Amfo, Alex Horne and Blake Harrison enter the tent for this year’s charity competition. But who will wow the judges with a stunning showstopper – and whose bakes will be half-baked? . Well, obviously OBVIOUSLY.

iHeartRadio Music Awards kicked off Tuesday night, and some of music's biggest names came out to perform and accept their trophies.Celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and app from last year, the ninth edition of the awards ceremony was a star-studded affair. Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Karol G, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion and Bad Bunny were among the many musical icons nominated for awards coming into the big show.This year, listeners had the chance to decide winners in several new and established categories.

Sir Mo Farah, singer Ellie Goulding and Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse. Other stars who will put their baking skills to the test include comedian and creator of Taskmaster Alex Horne, TV presenter Emma Willis, singer-songwriter Example and choirmaster Gareth Malone. Also hoping to impress the judges are radio DJ Annie Mac, actor and author Ben Miller, The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison, and TV and radio presenter Clara Amfo.

Ed Sheeran, The Chemical Brothers and more have donated to a series of exclusive prize draws for the DEC's Ukraine appeal. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is holding a number of draws with prizes ranging from special meet and greets to VIP concert tickets to benefit the organisation's Ukraine humanitarian aid appeal.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is back for 2022 with a star-studded line-up taking part. The Channel 4 series sees famous faces bake to inspire viewers to do the same and raise awareness for Stand Up to Cancer. Among the contestants taking part this year are Ben Miller, Ruby Wax, Ellie Goulding, and Motsi Mabuse.

Concert For Ukraine has added more huge names to its line-up.Nile Rodgers and Chic, Manic Street Preachers, Tom Odell, Becky Hill and The Kingdom Choir have all been freshly announced for the show, which takes place next Tuesday (March 29) at Resorts World Arena Birmingham.Announced last week, the two-hour benefit show will air live on ITV in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Emeli Sandé, Becky Hill, Gregory Porter, Manic Street Preachers and Snow Patrol are among the acts who will perform at next week’s Concert For Ukraine fundraiser.Announced last week, the two hour show will take place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham and be broadcast by ITV and STV on 29 Mar. Money raised – including all income from sponsorship and advertising – will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

The newest season of Stand Up to Cancer Bake off is due to air tonight with 19 celebs joining together under the familiar white tent.

Dundee DJ Hannah Laing says she intends to "make a statement" when she takes to the stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend later this spring.

Tom Grennan has become the latest artist to cancel planned shows in Russia and Ukraine this summer. 

Roman Kemp promised ITV’s Concert for Ukraine fundraiser will be a ‘special night,’ as he confirmed more musical artists for the star-studded line-up. The televised two-hour fundraiser – which is set to air on March 29 – will see a host of massive acts come together to perform in a bid to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) humanitarian appeal for Ukrainians, amid Russia’s invasion. Earlier today, it was announced that Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Emeli Sande will be taking to the stage.

If you're wondering what's coming up on the TV schedule this week, Tuesday is set to be a busy evening across the broadcasting channels with something to watch for everyone. There's a couple of new shows joining the line-up but a few programmes will also be concluding. We've selected five TV highlights for Tuesday, March 22, below but don't forget there is plenty more to watch.

Sam Fender brought ‘Seventeen Going Under’ to Nottingham last night (March 20) –  showcasing three tracks from the record for the first time.The North Shields singer-songwriter kicked off his UK tour at the Motorpoint Arena playing a series of tracks from his new record, including the title track, ‘Mantra’, ‘Get You Down’ and ‘Spit Of You’.He also showcased ‘The Dying Light’, ‘The Leveller’ and ‘Paradigms’ for the first time ever. You can view footage below.Elsewhere, Fender played a host of hits from his debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ including the title track, ‘Will We Talk’ and ‘Play God’.Sam Fender performing The Leveller in Nottingham! pic.twitter.com/WBLMi8LUjn— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) March 21, 2022Sam fender performing Paradigms last night in Nottingham! pic.twitter.com/RNua8FerFK— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) March 21, 2022Sam Fender performing Mantra in Nottingham! pic.twitter.com/H1SidcOV33— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) March 21, 2022Sam Fender performing Spit of You in Nottingham! pic.twitter.com/vX0M776ehU— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) March 21, 2022Fender’s UK and European arena tour continues tonight (March 21) in Liverpool at the M&S Bank Arena, with two dates at London’s Wembley Arena set for early April.Following his run of arena dates, he will play his biggest show yet at Finsbury Park in London this summer.