Sam Smith critics label singer's show as 'vulgar and satanic' as fans defend star

The biggest singing competition in the world comes to a head tonight, with the final taking place right here in the UK.

A "quite special" WW2-era medal has been discovered at an Edinburgh waste centre. Staff at the NWH Group found the Commander of the British Empire in a pile of rubbish at the Leith site.

Alan Marland approaches the cash machine, pulls out his bank card and pushes it into the plastic slot.

A top star is billed to give a performance during this evening’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

In the wake of reports that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s close personal and working relationship is falling apart, Phillip is said to have had a “tense” phone call with his co-star after news of their fallout came to light. It’s reported that Holly, 42, is “hardly talking to Phillip” as This Morning faces a so-called shake up, with Phillip going on to address the matter directly. “The last few weeks haven’t been easy for either of us," the 61 year old said following his brother Timothy’s trial, where he was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period.

Kim Kardashian's eldest daughter North West has shocked fans in Kim’s latest Instagram post as she is almost towering over her mum, despite being only nine years old. North, who will be 10 next month, has three younger siblings; seven year old brother, Saint, five year old sister, Chicago, and four year old brother, Psalm.

Hats off to you if you’re planning to wear formal headgear for a big event. It’s a trending look fashion-wise, but you need to make sure your hair completes the look, not competes for attention. One person who always gets it spot on is the Princess of Wales, thanks to one simple hair rule the experts say we should all follow.

An elderly woman who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is reportedly in a coma in hospital.The Metropolitan Police said the motorbike collided with a pedestrian at around 3.21pm on Wednesday 10 May at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in west London, leaving her in a critical condition. On Friday, the BBC named her as Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger, Essex. She had been in London visiting her older sister on Wednesday and her family say she is in a coma, according to the BBC.

As monarch, King Charles has access to some of the best chefs and ingredients out there. He's known for his “local, simple and seasonal” approach to food, according to his former chef Carolyn Robb and when he can find space in his busy schedule and public engagements, he likes to choose his meals from a personal menu book. Charles particularly enjoys anything containing venison or pheasant from one of his royal estates, but his foodie interest isn’t limited to fancy cuisine.

Holly Willoughby and ITV have been left blindsided by Phillip Schofield's emotional statement he released, believing it may have made their situation worse.

A dog has been left 'terrified of her own shadow' after she was attacked by another larger pooch that bit down on her skull and left her with grievous injuries.

A woman who was critically injured amid a crash with Sophie Wessex' s police escort is in a coma, according to her family.

Monaleo has unveiled details of her debut album this week (May 10) and has shared a new single from the upcoming project – check out ‘Ass Kickin’ below.The rapper, who appeared on NME’s ‘Essential Emerging Artists for 2023‘ list earlier this year, announced that her debut album will have 11 tracks and will be called ‘Where The Flowers Don’t Die’. It will arrive on May 26 via Stomp Down and you can pre-order it here.Monaleo also opened up about her recent pregnancy announcement in a statement unveiling her new album.

Robert Julius Alton lived alone in a small, one-bed flat opposite a primary school on the outskirts of Bolton town centre. Neighbours say they saw little of him - and knew even less.

The UK’s Mae Muller has said she is “ready to get this show on the road” ahead of today's Eurovision final, after it emerged Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky had been barred from addressing the event. After months of preparation, the 25-year-old singer from north London will finally perform her track, I Wrote A Song, for the international voting public.

TV personality Rylan Clark and radio DJ Scott Mills were rescued by Merseyside Water Rescue after they had dinner and found themselves stuck on a boat during Eurovision pandemonium in Liverpool last night. Speaking to his followers on Instagram, Rylan, 34, revealed that the duo went out for some late dinner and left the restaurant at the same time crowds were leaving the M&S Bank Arena.

Sam Smith hit the road to jumpstart their Gloria Tour, and they’re playing all the hits!

Sam Smith is taking their Unholy show on the road. 

School teacher Abbie Edwards has been crowned the winner of ITV singing contest Starstruck after performing as Adele. The aim of the show is for different teams each week to perform as their singing idols.

Debi Mazar is sticking up for her longtime friend Madonna.

Official Charts Company.The list featured artists including Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender and Dua Lipa.Sophie Jones, BPI Chief Strategy Officer and Interim Chief Executive said of the data: “Streaming has changed the face of music – enabling artists to connect with fans at home and around the world in ways never possible before, and with consumers also able to enjoy unprecedented choice and affordability.“It is heartening to see this new research showing so many artists achieving such huge success in streaming, encompassing many less well-known names as well as global superstars.“With record labels delivering improvements in areas such as transparency and deal terms, as the market continues to adapt and evolve, their biggest contribution remains essential investment to develop and support artists.”You can see the top 20 artists below:1. Ed Sheeran2. Harry Styles3. D-Block Europe4. Arctic Monkeys5. Dave6. Adele7. Coldplay8. Elton John 9. Dua Lipa10. Queen 11. The Beatles12. George Ezra13. Oasis 14. Sam Fender 15. Fleetwood Mac16. Little Mix17. Central Cee18. Calvin Harris 19. Sam Smith 20. Becky Hill Last year, the UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) formally launched a new study to examine the music streaming market.The announcement followed on from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s ‘Economics Of Music Streaming’ report, which was published in 2021 and led to the government calling on the CMA to start an investigation into the matter.They announced that the CMA “will examine the music streaming market, from creator to consumer, paying particular attention to the roles played by record labels and music streaming services”.The CMA’s assessment will consider