X Factor contestant branded ‘dangerous sexual predator’ as he pleads guilty to raping women over three decades

The National‘s Bryce Dessner has said that the band’s upcoming new album harks back to their “classic” sound, as well as having a “lot of energy in it”.The guitarist and composer was speaking to The Up Coming about his and the band’s work on the music for the new Peter Dinklage-starring movie adaptation of Cyrano when he was asked when new material would arrive from The National.Admitting that he “wasn’t sure when new music will come”, Dessner did insist that they were “working on it” and it should be “imminent at some point” ahead of the band’s packed summer of festivals and live dates – as well as revealing that it would take a much more stripped-back approach than the lush predecessor of 2019’s ‘I Am Easy To Find‘.“It’s all very exciting: it kind of feels back to the classic National sound in a way, which was really just the five of us, and it has a lot of energy in it,” said Dessner. “Maybe it’s like bursting out of the closed doors of COVID or something? I don’t know.

BBC's Dragons' Den - but not so many have gone on to become household names.But there are a few choice products that made millions even after a brutal grilling by the five business moguls, and one such product - slammed for looking "like a horse brush" by Deborah Meaden - went on to sell one unit every 20 seconds.That product is the Tangle Teezer, a hairbrush constructed in a way that isn't supposed to pull on knots, making it less painful to run through matted tresses.Entrepreneur Shaun Pulfrey entered the den way back in 2007 to pitch the Tangle Teezer to the dragons, but found himself falling at the first hurdle.He was seeking £80,000 investment for 15 percent of the Tangle Teezer brand.Theo Paphitis ripped a chunk out of Paul, as he didn’t yet know if wholesalers would take it - as he "had no product to sell".Theo fired back: "That’s absolute rubbish. Having no product to sell is irrelevant, actually knowing whether they’re going to take it, you can go and make the product."No point going to make the product, having 20,000 sitting in your back bedroom and them going, ‘Shaun, it’s rubbish, mate’.

Channel 4 hit show in 2014, was one of the five strangers who took turns to host "dinner party" for the hosts and the winner could get a £1,000 cash prize.But it doesn't seem to be all genuine as she found out that the voting was staged and the results were fixed by the producers.She answered on TikTok: "During my week, one of the people absolutely should have won, their food was the best."But, it's hugely edited, massively staged – and they know who they want to win right from the get go."Some viewers asked if she got paid a lot to participate in the show, and sadly she revealed she only got £250 to cover her food, entertainment and cutlery that she needed."Being that you take a gift to each contestant's house, it cost me five or six hundred pounds – that's not even including the fact that I couldn't work for the week because I was filming from about three or four o'clock every day."There's MUCH more where that came from! Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps?Well, we've got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters - they'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.We'll bring you the inside track from telly expert Ed Gleave and soap specialist Sasha Morris. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...And some wondered if Katy tended to get drunk on the show."Sitting down for dinner for about six hours, all the while you're being stared at by four or five people around you.

Dearest reader, “Bridgerton” season 2 is almost upon us and so, Netflix and Shondaland have dropped the official trailer and exclusive new images.

Dolly Parton may have dazzled as host of the recent ACM Awards but there was something weighing heavily on her mind which she's since opened up about. On the night of the country music ceremony, Dolly took a moment to think about the people of Ukraine and send prayers to the citizens of the war-stricken country. MORE: Inside Dolly Parton's 56 year marriage to husband she met when she was 18During a virtual appearance on the UK's The One Show, Dolly explained why she felt she had to cast light on it and shift the focus to a more serious one. WATCH: Dolly Parton makes heartfelt confession about hosting ACM Awards "Well," she said. "I felt that it was not only important but urgent to do it because there's so much grief and so much sorrow.

is back! Season 2 of the hit Netflix and Shondaland Regency drama is returning with a romantic new full-length trailer documenting Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) quest for love. Though Lord Anthony sets his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), he is told that he must «tame her sister,» Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). This seems to be a dangerous course of action as Lord Anthony tries to get in Kate's good graces only to find himself in a bit of a steamy love triangle. Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews) then narrates, «What happens when duty is in conflict with the heart's true desire?» The show's second season will follow the plot set out in Julia Quinn's bestselling romance novels.

Javier Bardem discusses his very short-lived stripping career as he chats to Ellen DeGeneres on her show Wednesday.

Diane Warren is in an elite club. Her 13th Oscar nomination in the Best Original Song category puts her among some of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Susanna Reid stunned Good Morning Britain viewers with her dressed up “disco” appearance as she presented the show on Wednesday. During the live episode, the 51 year old, who was joined by co-host Richard Madeley, could be seen wearing a dark red snake print dress with long sheer sleeves, cinched at the waist with a black gold-buckled belt highlighting the presenter’s curvy figure.

Stacey Solomon looked stunning as she arrived at an event in London on Wednesday, opting for a chic, all-black outfit.The TV star, 32, was in the capital to promote the launch of Amazon’s new Handmade Pocket Money range at a pop-up in Soho on Wednesday morning. Mum of four Stacey, who recently made her return to her presenting duties on Loose Women, wore a casual black cardigan with statement buttons over a leopard print top.

Lucky in love? Kim Kardashian is opening up about her relationship with Pete Davidson for the first time — and she’s ready to start her new chapter.

In June 2021, the 13-story section of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex in Surfside, Florida, collapsed and the devastating incident is still under investigation. To this day, many people still have unanswered questions about what caused the fatal event. That’s why the Miami Herald and Treefort Media have teamed up for a new podcast called “Collapse: Disaster in Surfside.”

Starter.xyz, the leading IDO launchpad, incubator and investor network, which has raised over $40 million (£30.5 million) in seed, private and public rounds for over 50 projects across multiple blockchains, is celebrating its first anniversary.

Coming soon. Two months after Tristan Thompson confirmed he fathered a child while still with Khloé Kardashian, the reality star revealed whether the drama will play out on her family’s upcoming Hulu series.

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Heath Freeman, well known for playing the villain Howard Epps on the hit Fox series Bones, tragically passed away at the age of 41 back in November 2021 and now, his cause of death has been released.

A long-term hairdresser has been left in agonising pain from a condition which could leave her wheelchair bound.

A dramatic finish. Clayton Echard abruptly sent Susie Evans home during the Tuesday, March 8, episode of The Bachelor — and his behavior drew plenty of criticism from his former contestants.

The trailer for season 2 of Bridgerton just debuted online and it’s teasing a love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton and sisters Edwina and Kate Sharma!

An X Factor contestant has admitted to a courtroom that he committed sexual offences against nine women over a 22-year period.Phillip Blackwell, who gained fame for his odd rendition of Spandau Ballet’s Gold on the ITV talent show, is now facing jail after confessing to the horrific crimes.

An X Factor contestant is facing jail after admitting to committing a string of rapes over a period of three decades.