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Jamie xx has shared that The xx are currently working on their new album and are “having a good time” while doing so.The DJ and producer appeared as a guest on MistaJam’s evening show on Capital Dance (which you can listen to via Capital Dance on Mondays to Thursdays from 7pm – 10pm and on Global Player).During the show, Jamie opened up about how he and his bandmates – Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sims – are back in the studio and working on their “difficult” forthcoming album.After being asked by MistaJam about what it is like to be reunited and work again with his fellow bandmates since they have all embarked on solo paths, he said: “Yes, it is like The Avengers! We’ve said it ourselves. It’s always so nice to get back together with them.

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Natalie Portman has recalled meeting Rihanna during Paris Fashion Week, and explained that it felt like “a formative moment in my life”.The moment took place at the start of the year when the two were both present at the event to attend Dior’s Haute Couture show, which debuted a new collection from the brand.During the event, they bumped into one another and went on to share their mutual admiration for one another. “I love you.

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Louis Tomlinson, Gary Lineker and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – have been reacting to the news that Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager.It comes just two days after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Southgate had been the Three Lions boss for eight years and exits the role after a fourth major tournament in charge.“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England.

Marina has reflected on what it’s like to have Billie Eilish as a fan, and explained that she finds it “flattering”, particularly when the “artist is amazing”.The comments were first made by Eilish earlier this year, when she took part in a discussion on Apple Music show Me & Dad Radio, and was asked to reveal which artists she finds the most inspiring.“I’m about to play Marina and the Diamonds, ‘Primadonna’. I found this song because of a makeup tutorial.

Tayla Parx has called out Normani for not crediting her on her new album ‘Dopamine‘ after she helped create one of the LP’s songs.The ‘Motivation’ singer appeared as a guest on The Zach Sang Show where she took the time to explain how the track ‘Insomnia’ came to be on her debut album. Normani explained that ‘Insomnia’ was one of her older songs that made it on to the LP and shared that it was done towards the beginning of the pandemic.Speaking about the song’s inclusion, the singer said: “At one point it was on, at one point it was off and then my new management came along and Lydia was like ‘Girl, you better put that song on this record.'”Both she and Sang went on to discuss Victoria Monét and Brandy‘s inclusion in the creation of the track, with the latter having done its vocal production and Monet having produced it.“I went in [to the studio], it was with Stargate, Victoria and Tayla Parx,” began Normani with Sang adding how great Parx is to which the singer replied: “I miss her.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has said was 'inevitable' that Cain Dinlge would be one of the first to sense that something isn't quite right between his little sister Belle and her husband Tom King after fans have pleaded for him to get involved.

Music sensation Cher has taken her fans by complete surprise with her latest career move, which saw her pop up in a classic EastEnders scene - although soap lovers shouldn't get too excited just yet.The 78-year-old was seen duetting her hit song 'I Got You Babe' with EastEnders character Barry Evans (played by Shaun Williamson) as the rest of the cast watched on in The Queen Vic pub, however the clip was just part of Cher's starring role in the advert for U, UKTV's new streaming service. In the advert, Cher is presented with streaming service U and asked to help share the news.

Sabrina Carpenter has starred in a new advert, promoting the 2024 Paris Olympics. Check it out below.Made for NBCUniversal, the 60-second clip sees the pop star sitting in a Parisian-style café, surrounded by empty espresso cups and reading a newspaper.After seemingly drinking too much coffee, she begins to hallucinate and starts a conversation with an imaginary bird, explaining how excited she is for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, which will kick off in Paris on July 26.She tells the bird about all the reasons why she is looking forward to the Olympics – naming the opening ceremony on the Seine, Simon Biles’ comeback, and the USA vs.

Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows.The pop star made the comments during a new interview with German outlet ZDF, confirming that she has no plans to work on new music and wants to take some time out from the industry.“I don’t have any plans for new music, at all,” she revealed in the discussion. “I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while.”The hiatus from making new music will seemingly come after the ‘Rolling In The Deep’ singer completes her residency shows in Germany, which are scheduled for later this summer.

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McDonald and Dodds star Jason Watkins has revealed that his castmates from the ITV show paid tribute to his late daughter Maude, who died of sepsis aged two, with a heart-warming gesture. Jason, 61, and his wife Clara, 53, tragically lost their two-year-old daughter Maude to sepsis in 2012, and he has campaigned tirelessly in her memory to raise awareness of the disease.The toddler had been suffering with the flu at the time, however the illness progressed into undiagnosed sepsis, which ultimately ended her life.

Marina has confirmed that she is currently working on her upcoming sixth album which will be released next year.The singer – full name Marina Diamandis – opened up on what she is working on after her slot at BST Hyde Park where she served as opening support for headliner Kylie Minogue this past Saturday (July 13). Speaking to Attitude, the musician said: “I am working on a new record, and I am loving it. It will definitely be out next year.” Marina also hinted at new music with a tweet that simply read: “album six.”She also spoke about her poetry book Eat The World – which is set to be published on October 29 via Penguin Random House – saying: “I’m super excited about that.

Gracie Abrams has announced her ‘The Secret Of Us’ 2025 UK and European tour, set to commence early next year.The ‘I Know It Won’t Work’ singer will be kicking off her tour at the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid on February 9, 2025, before making stops in cites such as Lisbon, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Berlin, Zurich, Milan, Paris and Brussels.From there, Abrams will make her way to the UK with a show at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on March 3, 2025. This will be followed by shows in Leeds, London, Manchester, Cardiff and Dublin.

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Kylie Minogue brought out Tove Lo and Bebe Rexha to give their new collaboration ‘My Oh My’ its live debut at BST Hyde Park. Check out the footage below.The Australian pop icon headlined the London concert series last Saturday (July 13), where Marina, Anitta, ALTÉGO and more served as opening support.

The 1975.Money joined the pop-rock band as a live guitarist and vocalist two years ago, on the ‘At Their Very Best’ tour, and penned the track during a quiet moment in production rehearsals for the American leg.Reflecting on touring arenas around the world after years of “wondering how on earth anyone bridges the gap between fan and performer,” Money said in a press release: “It felt so far away and then suddenly it was happening on a regular basis.”She’s managed to tick off bucket list venues like Madison Square Garden, the foot of the Andes Mountains (for Lollapalooza Chile), and the middle of an F1 track in São Paulo, as well as sharing a stage with Matty Healy and co.Two years in, and she found herself sharing lead vocal duties on hits like ‘A Change of Heart’ and ‘About You’, eventually conducting her own sing-along with the band’s fanbase on ‘Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America’.Her latest release touches on feeling flickers of insecurity, despite having toured the world alongside the band, with Money admitting in the chorus: “When it all comes down to it I’m just another / And I’m not even that good at it, I just got lucky / But they say that mm I deserve it / But that ain’t the way that I feel about / I feel bout anything.”The indie pop track is produced by Moa Moa’s Connor James and Chloe Kraemer, (Lava LaRue, The Japanese House, Wet Leg).

Shakira has made her Copa America debut at the halftime show of the Argentina vs. Colombia game last night (July 14).

Swifties are all aflutter after some fans at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour heard what they believe might be a sneaky hint. During her two sold-out shows in Milan, a curious "hissing" sound was caught on video while Taylor performed an acoustic set on Sunday.The pop sensation had the crowd in the palm of her hand as she strummed through a medley of hits, including a mashup of "Mr. Perfectly Fine" with "Red".