Strictly’s Oti Mabuse shows off incredible singing voice during rehearsals with Ugo Monye

Green Day have cancelled their upcoming show in Moscow in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).Billie Joe Armstrong and co. were due to perform at Spartak Stadium in the Russian capital on May 29.

Dave Grohl has said he would never go solo because he “actually like[s] being in the Foo Fighters“.The frontman is currently busy promoting the band’s new gross-out splatter horror Studio 666, and in a recent interview about the film he talked about never wanting to split from the Foos to go it alone.Describing the new movie, he told Sky News: “The premise is based on a lot of really hilarious rock and roll cliches and stereotypes, right? The lead singer that wants to go solo and is at a creative war with his own band – and some lead singers do exactly that.”He then added: “That’s something I would never wish to do because I actually like being in the Foo Fighters.”Grohl formed Foo Fighters in 1994 as a one-man project following the dissolution of his former band Nirvana. The band have won 12 Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album four times, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.Meanwhile, Grohl told NME in a new interview that he thinks Liam Gallagher is “one of the last remaining rock stars”.Earlier this month, Gallagher released ‘Everything’s Electric’, the first single to be taken from his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.The song was co-written by Foo Fighters frontman Grohl, who also plays drums on the track, and its producer Greg Kurstin.“Unfortunately we didn’t do it in person but I love being in the same room as Liam,” Grohl said of the collaboration. “It’s like putting a fucking quarter in a juke box and just turning it up with that guy.

Drew Barrymore's dreams just came true!The self-proclaimed Penn Badgley stan was gushing about the  actor during an episode of  Thursday when he gave her the surprise of her life and joined the broadcast for a virtual appearance.«Is this where I say something?» Badgley asked Barrymore and her Drew's News panel — which includes fellow Badgely super fan, actress, Casey Wilson — sending the group into a fit of excited screams and laughter.The talk show host literally fell head over heels for the actor, landing on her head and over her desk and as newspaper pages when flying, littering the set.«We love you,» Barrymore gushed of her and Wilson's undying love for the  alum. «I can't believe we're talking to you, this is so crazy.» «I can't believe I'm talking to you,» Badgley quipped.The surprise was given to the duo courtesy of Wilson's  podcast co-host, Danielle Schneider, who told the ladies she wanted to give them «something big.»«I wanted to give you something big, so I decided I need to give you, , and by, I mean Penn Badgley,» Schneider revealed.«I was worried we were going to summon weird people to our lives because we kept talking about why couldn’t we be loved the way you love,» Barrymore told Badgley of her adoration for his  character, Joe Goldberg, a serial killer who more often than not ends up killing his love interests.«Why didn’t you put me in a glass box and starve me and leave me from the world,» Wilson added.

Strictly Come Dancing to boost the profile of other BBC programmes by hiring eight of the Corporation's stars for the show. More than half of this year's celebrity contestants are already working for the network – including rugby player Ugo Monye, who is a team captain on A Question Of Sport.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and her husband Marius Iepure have been happily married since 2014 after meeting during a dance trial in Germany.MORE: Oti Mabuse melts hearts with romantic post to husband MariusThe couple are both professional dancers, and Marius even performed on the BBC One dancing competition in the group numbers in 2017.WATCH: Oti shares the stage with husband Marius Iepure for an exciting announcementWhen Oti isn't posting Instagram photos of herself rehearsing with her Strictly partners or surrounded by her friends and family, she shares some beautiful insights into her relationship with Marius.Let's take a look at their relationship through Oti's own photos… Oti paid a heartfelt tribute to her husband on their

Oti Mabuse, 31, was stunned after her Strictly Come Dancing partner Ugo Monye, 38, came out with a rude innuendo, which the pair addressed as they messed around behind the scenes of It Takes Two.The duo appeared on the BBC sister show on Thursday night, where they chatted to Janette Manrara about all things week three, when Ugo accidentally let slip the racy comment.As the couples head into the third week of the competition, which is movie week, Oti gushed over her partner's development over the past few days.Following her comments, Ugo thanked her for the compliments and admitted he was expecting big things from himself."I'm hoping to see improvement," he told Janette."Because as Oti's just said, she loves a grower."Oti nodded in agreement

Strictly star Ugo Monte is currently setting the dancefloor alight on Saturday nights with dance partner Oti Mabuse – and he'll be aiming to impress audiences tonight to avoid the dreaded first elimination.

DAN Walker is getting ready to strut his stuff on Strictly tonight - but there is one thing he won't do. The BBC Breakfast host, 44, has revealed a hilarious "muscle suit" that he says's he is refusing to wear on this evening's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has revealed that she was told she wouldn't "make it" because "black people are lazy", upon moving to Germany from South Africa to pursue her passion for dancing at the age of 18.The dance pro, 40, is currently part of the judging panel on the popular BBC show, where her sister Oti Mabuse is partnered with former sportsman Ugo Monye.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse looked sensational as she joined Thursday's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as a guest judge.The professional dancer, 31, wowed as she unveiled a stunning silver curly hairdo, which she accessorised with a sparkly headband. Oti looked incredible as she showcased her toned figure in a plunging metallic midi dress which featured sheer sleeves adorned with dazzling crystals.

Oti Mabuse, 31, has spoken candidly about her time living with various Strictly professionals.The Strictly champion previously lived with Amy Dowden, 31, and flooded their flat due to her “irresponsible” behaviour.The Strictly professional is known for her perfectionist attitude, however she's now admitted this is not what she is always like at home.Talking to Kim Winston on Sunday's Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast, Oti revealed what she is like to live with.While living with Amy, Oti landed herself in trouble when she was doing the washing up one day.She said: “I once flooded the flat.“I put the dishwasher liquid in the dishwashing machine.“I was like ‘oh they’re not cleaning’, so I literally put the liquid in because I thought

Gary Neville hasn't ruled out the possibility of swapping Monday Night Football for Strictly Come Dancing - vowing "never say never!"The Manchester United legend took part in a Twitter Q&A on Monday, answering questions on a range of different topics. Most users chose to question Neville on all things football, but one fan wanted to know whether he would ever appear on Strictly.

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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has dedicated his first dance to his father - after attending his funeral hours before he was due to perform.  The former rugby player took to the dancefloor for the first time alongside pro partner Oti Mabuse this evening, performing a high-energy samba to Iko Iko (My Bestie) by Justin Wellington ft. Small Jam.  However, after receiving the judges’ critiques, Ugo revealed that the routine was an extra special dedication to his father, who had died just a few weeks ago.  Speaking to Claudia Winkleman, he said: ​​”So my dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, prostate cancer, and we had his funeral this morning.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were heartbroken when they learned that rugby player Ugo Monye had attended his late father’s funeral in the morning before performing his first dance with professional dance partner Oti Mabuse.The contestant is normally full of laughs and his partnership with South African-German star Oti has been incredibly fun so far, so it was a shock to learn of Ugo’s sad news.The pair took to the dance floor and delivered an incredible and energetic samba for audiences, filled with fire-filled barrels and an addictive beat. Yet after talking to the judges Ugo shared the reality of what he was going through to presenter Claudia Winkleman.

Strictly Come Dancing finally returned to our screens on Saturday night and we were delighted to see a whole host of new dancers lighting up our screens. The third dancer to take to the famous stage was sportsman Ugo Monye. READ: Gordon Ramsay's wife Tana fights back tears as daughter Tilly performs first Strictly danceThe sports pundit and former rugby union player was incredible as he rocked the Samba and really put his all into it.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterStrictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye is more familiar with a rugby kit than sequins and sparkles, but he has given fans a sneak peek at the outfits the contestants will be wearing for the first live shows this weekend.Ugo, 38, has been sharing plenty of videos and pictures on his Instagram, to keep fans up to date with his rehearsals with dance partner Oti Mabuse.He posted a video to his stories that showed him walking down a corridor at the famed Elstree studios, wearing a clear plastic face covering.He calls rival dancer, Bake Off's John Whaite, a "sexy beast" as he follows him down the corridor."Right, we're back at Elstree! Look at this sexy beast here!" he says,

BBC Breakfast came close to chaos on Friday morning, as rugby star Ugo Monye threatened to give the camera a cheeky 'flash' during a segment about Strictly Come Dancing.As presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty on the red sofa cut to recorded interviews with this year's Strictly stars, Ugo admitted he was finding the whole experience of being Strictlyfied very different.The sports star admitted to entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson: "It's been unbelievable! From finding out what my chest size was to my collarbone to my bellybutton, to putting on sheer snakeskin tops to learning how to dance - but everything has just been amazing!"To demonstrate his point, Ugo tugged at the sparkly snakeskin shirt he wore, revealing a wider

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Oti Mabuse, 31, who has impressively won Strictly twice in a row, is now preparing to compete once again for the Glitterball trophy. For this year’s competition, the 2020 winner has been paired up with rugby star Ugo Monye, 38.Some members of the cast often take to their social media account to show fans the training process behind their dance routines for the week.In one of her latest Instagram Stories, Oti can be heard scolding one of the crew members who was filming her and Ugo’s practice.The video shows the cameraman walking around the studio and chatting to the dancer and her celebrity partner.Oti can be heard giggling before light-heartedly shouting at him for distracting Ugo from his dance steps.She yelled: “I need you to leave now.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterStrictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabusi set the bar high after she won the glitterball trophy last year with Bill Bailey, and she's cracking the whip with this year's partner Ugo Monye already.The dancing star, 31, has been partnered with rugby player Ugo and the pair have been sharing videos of their first rehearsals on social media.Ugo joked "I put someone through their paces today" as Oti was filmed lying on the floor.She yelled indignantly: "You wish!" Oti then mimicked him shouting "I can't carry on anymore, I can't carry on anymore!" in a whiny voice in the background.Ugo turned the camera back on himself, revealing: "It's been a long day.