Strictly's Shirley Ballas teases 'better than ever' line-up for 2021 series

James Brown documentary produced by Mick Jagger and Questlove in on the way.A&E Network announced the four-part documentary yesterday (February 26) and said it’s expected to arrive in 2023.James Brown: Say It Loud will be directed by Deborah Riley Draper and will be executive produced by Mick Jagger, Questlove and Black Thought, among others.In a statement, Jagger said he was “thrilled” to executive produce the project, saying: “He was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the Civil Rights movement. I have always admired James and learned so much from him.”Questlove and Black Thought added: “The life of James Brown is significant not only to understand his immense musical impact, which inspires us and other artists to this day, but also for the deep and lasting impression he has had on American culture.“Brown’s life is a crucial and timely story of struggle, redemption, and self-identity and we are honoured to have the chance to share it.”In 2014, the late Chadwick Boseman starred as James Brown for the biopic Get On Up, which Jagger also produced.

Eddie Vedder was joined by The Police drummer Stewart Copeland at a California show this weekend to perform ‘Message In A Bottle’ – check out footage below.Vedder and his all-star band The Earthlings, which features Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and former RHCP guitarist (and current Pearl Jam touring member) Josh Klinghoffer, are currently towards the end of a short US tour behind Vedder’s new solo album, ‘Earthling’.At Friday night’s (February 25) show at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, Copeland joined the band on drums for an extended run through one of The Police’s biggest hits.It also saw Chad Smith, usually drummer for the band as he is in Red Hot Chili Peppers, taking up guitar duties instead.See footage of the performance below.At an earlier show on the tour in Seattle, Vedder paid a moving tribute to the late Mark Lanegan following the grunge icon’s death.The former Screaming Trees frontman passed away yesterday morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland.There was an outpouring of grief from artists across the music world from the likes of Manic Street Preachers, The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess, Anton Newcombe and many others.Vedder, who was performing at the Benaroya Hall, paused his show to honour the late 57-year-old.“I got here about four o’clock and all of a sudden my body started shaking a little bit,” he told the audience. “I started to feel really terrible and I think it was because I was having an allergic reaction to sadness.“Because we lost… there’s a guy called Mark Lanegan.

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Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas says she is in talks about making a film of her life story.

Motsi Mabuse, who is the sister of Oti Mabuse, joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 replacing Dame Darcey Bussell on the judging panel.

Strictly Come Dancing 's head judge Shirley Ballas revealed on This Morning she is "99.999% sure" Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds, who is mother to his baby, Wilfred, will not be on Strictly this year.

Shirley Ballas has confirmed that Carrie Simmons will definitely not be doing Strictly Come Dancing this year.The BBC show's head judge said that it was "a family show, not a political agenda show" as she ruled the Prime Minister's partner out of the running. Carrie had been rumoured for Strictly after the recent furore around her redesign of the flat at 11 Downing Street and how Boris Johnson paid for it.

Boris Johnson's fiancée Carrie Symonds would be joining Strictly Come Dancing later this year.The politician's other half had been reported to be high on the wish list for BBC bosses, with her making headlines related to the £200,000 Downing Street flat refurbishment.But professional dancer and Strictly judge Shirley has thrown water on the flames, saying it's absolutely not happening.She made an appearance on This Morning on Tuesday, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby pushing her for an answer on the new line-up of celebrities.And speaking directly about Carrie, Shirley got up, did a dance and said: "With a boom, boom, boom and a shimmy... no, 99.99999%.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared all on the looming series of the BBC show, in some super cryptic comments.

Strictly star Alex Scott has wowed her fans as she posted some incredible pictures of herself in a beautiful white floor-length gown.MORE: Dan Walker shares replacement update after Alex Scott rumoursThe star wore the impressive frock as she virtually hosted the London Football Awards on Tuesday night.The former Arsenal striker looked sensational in the white gown, that had a diamond chain around the neck, and with her hair in a long ponytail that stretched to her waist.WATCH: Alex Scott and Neil Jones plays Hello/Goodbye!Alex congratulated all those who picked up awards during the ceremony and joked: "Thanks for having me as host of the virtual event this year…"And what an excuse for me to throw on a dress and get my glam on."Many of her

Shirley Ballas is mourning the death of her father after he suddenly passed away.MORE: Shirley Ballas gives huge update on Strictly Come Dancing 2021Announcing the news on her Instagram, the Strictly Come Dancing judge shared several pictures of herself and her father, writing: "With sadness and a heavy heart my father George Andrew Rich fondly known as Andy, has passed away suddenly. My heart goes out to his wife Liz the love of his life who was with him for over 40 years and to all who knew him. WATCH: Shirley gives update on her mum's cancer battle"It's hard to find the right words at this moment, my father lost two sons in his lifetime and I hope you can all find each other in the after life.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared her heartache as her father passed away “suddenly.” Shirley announced her father’s death in a statement on Instagram in which she sadly wrote there were “so many things left unsaid.” The 60 year old star shared many pictures of herself and her father together as she wrote: “With sadness and a heavy heart my father George Andrew Rich fondly known as Andy, has passed away suddenly. “My heart goes out to his wife Liz the love of his life who was with him for over 40 years and to all who knew him.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed her beloved dad, George Andrew Rich, has died aged 83.The professional choreographer, 60, announced her father died "suddenly," admitting she was struggling to "find the right words" to describe her grief.Shirley shared a statement on social media on Sunday afternoon, announcing his death and sending her thoughts to her father's widow Liz. "With sadness and a heavy heart my father George Andrew Rich fondly known as Andy, has passed away suddenly," she wrote.

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed her dad has died aged 83 with "so many things left unsaid". The heartbroken dancer told fans her father George Andrew Rich passed away just two months before his 84th birthday.

Shirley shared a collage with many photos of them together, as she appeared to have been close with her dad over the years.Colleagues and fans offered their condolences, as they sent love to her family.Former Strictly winner Ore Oduba wrote: "I’m so sorry Shirley.Sending lots of love to you and your family"While a fan typed: "So sorry Shirley. What a shock for you, my own dad died suddenly from a heart attack.

Shirley Ballas has shared her heartache after the sudden death of her dad.