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Lisa Scott Lee has admitted Steps are divided over competing in the Eurovision Song Contest despite calls ever year for the pop icons to fly the flag for the UK. Steps have often been hailed as the UK’s Abba , who of course won the contest with Waterloo in 1974 and are one of the most celebrated artists ever. Eurovision 2023 will be held in the United Kingdom for the first time in 25 years after Sam Ryder managed the unthinkable and came second to Ukraine ’s Kalush Orchestra before the winners were forced to hand over hosting duties due to the ongoing Russian invasion. But despite the UK’s turnaround, Lisa confirmed Steps won’t be following in his triumph yet and remain torn over ever competing at all. ‘It’s been talked about it every year,’ she told us. ‘We can we get asked a lot when we would do that and it’s very much a split camp because it’s so political and it’s got more political over the years. ‘Also, I think it’s a gamble. I think a lot of bands do it … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a split camp’: Steps still torn over flying the flag for UK at Eurovision despite Sam Ryder triumph

DEMI LOVATO has told how she was minutes from death following her accidental overdose of heroin. She said: “When they found me, I was turning blue and the doctor said I had five to ten more minutes left. "If no one had come in, I wouldn’t be here today.” The singer and former Disney child star , who has sold millions of records and had two Grammy nominations, was found at her home in Los Angeles. Coming to terms with the incident in June 2018 has not been easy for her or her loved ones. She explained: “ Recovery is a lot. And with time, comes trust. READ MORE ON DEMI LOVATO TRUE SELF How the singer says she accidentally misgenders herself SEND THEM ON Demi Lovato is out of a television gig, find out who replaced them! "It was a learning experience of, ‘OK, people are going to have to learn to trust you again’. "The only way they can do that is by you proving yourself. Not just talking but taking … [Read more...] about I was 5 minutes from death and turning blue after heroin overdose, says Demi Lovato in honest interview

By Martin Vennard Published 19 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Having turned 60 this year, you could think that twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid might have lost a bit of their lyrical bite. But they believe it is the UK - not them - that has become toothless. The Proclaimers' latest album, Dentures Out, is peppered with punk energy and caustic commentary that many may not agree with. "It's certainly the most political thing we've done for seven or eight albums," says Charlie, speaking from the brothers' hometown of Edinburgh, where they are avoiding the Fringe Festival crowds in an effort to avoid catching Covid. "For the first time ever there's a constant theme in an album we've done. A lot of it is about nostalgia, about people looking back and perhaps looking back with rose-coloured glasses or not remembering at all," he adds, saying such a tendency … [Read more...] about The Proclaimers bite back against the UK’s nostalgia

August 18, 2022 - 11:24 BST World News Tonight's David Muir's children in his life revealed - who are his squad? David Muir 's personal life is regularly the source of conversation amongst his fans, as the World News Tonight anchor is notoriously private. But while the TV journalist is believed to be single and never married, it doesn't mean that he doesn't have some very special people in his life. MORE: David Muir makes endearing show of support for Kelly Ripa and her daughter David is a huge influence on a number of children in his family and beyond. Loading the player... WATCH: Does David Muir have a partner? - all we know Due to his blended family - he has an older sister, Rebecca Muir, and two younger step-siblings from his father's second marriage - David is an uncle to a whole host of nieces and nephews, who he calls his "squad". MORE: David Muir's mom is the epitome of glam in photo alongside … [Read more...] about World News Tonight’s David Muir’s children in his life revealed

Black Panther star Letitia Wright has reportedly been signed up to star in The Silent Twins, a thriller based on the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons. The movie, which will be helmed by Polish director Agnieszka Smoczynska will follow the real life story of a pair of identical twins, originally from Barbados but who grew up in Wales. They became known as The Silent Twins as they refused to communicate with anyone but each other, and ended up in Broadmoor Hospital after they turned to crime. Jennifer and June spent 11 years in Broadmoor where they were studied by doctors and psychologists, but the pair would still only communicate with each other and became catatonic when separated. They had a long-standing agreement that if one of them died, the other should begin to speak and to live a normal life – but the circumstances surrounding Jennifer’s death were equally as mysterious. When they were transferred from Broadmoor to another clinic in 1993, they made the … [Read more...] about Black Panther’s Letitia Wright to star in thriller about real-life Silent Twins June and Jennifer Gibbons

With the release date for House of the Dragon in the UK and around the world just around the corner, excitement is ramping up for the new Game of Thrones prequel series. As revealed in the trailer, the show – which stars Matt Smith , Emma D’Arcy , Olivia Cooke , Rhys Ifans and Paddy Considine among its stellar cast – will be full of everything fans loved about GOT, from action-packed fights to dragons galore as it follows House Targaryen’s rule over the Seven Kingdoms . It’s been three years since the divisive season 8 finale of the original show aired, so in our eyes, it’s about time we returned to Westeros to discover more about characters created by A Song of Ice and Fire author George RR Martin. So when is House of the Dragon set, in relation to Game of Thrones? Here’s what you need to know about the show, how it corresponds to the timeline and what other spin-offs fans can expect in future. When is House Of The Dragon set? House of the … [Read more...] about When does House Of The Dragon take place in Game Of Thrones timeline?

Louis Walsh has shared the secret to Westlife still being one of the biggest band's in the world ahead of their sell-out Wembley Stadium over the weekend. The legendary music manager has revealed just how the Irish group have stayed on the top of their game - over 20 years on from their first No.1 hit - while many of their musical peers fizzled out long ago. Louis admits he never thought Westlife would still be going in 2022 when they first started out - due to the nature of a boyband's usual longevity - but knows the reason why they've lasted longer than their old rivals. Big Westlife fans Rylan Clark , Judge Rinder, Jonathan Ross and Alan Carr are all expected to be in attendance when the band take to the stage for their eagerly awaited milestone performance tomorrow night [August 5]. Louis Walsh has credited Westlife's long-term success to a trio of things ( Image: Getty Images) Fresh from her Wagatha Christie victory last week , Coleen Rooney and … [Read more...] about Louis Walsh reveals secret to how Westlife have lasted so long ahead of sellout gig

By Steven Brocklehurst Published 18 June 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Edinburgh twins Craig and Charlie Reid turned the pop world upside down with the release of The Proclaimers' first album - This is the Story - in 1987. At a time when image was king, they burst onto the scene in glasses and scruffy jackets, belting out acoustic tunes in a broad Scottish accent. A BBC Scotland documentary is looking back on their remarkable 30-year career. ` This is the story of an enduring Scottish music phenomenon: Unlikely influences Proclaimer Craig Reid says the twins saw Dexy's Midnight Runners in 1980, when they were 18. He says: "They came on stage and it was not something we were expecting. It was like being hit by a truck. It was breathtaking how good they were and how unusual they were." The band's charismatic frontman Kevin Rowland … [Read more...] about This is the story of 30 years of The Proclaimers

By Steven Brocklehurst Published 2 October 2013 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Could Sunshine on Leith, the new film using the songs of The Proclaimers, be Scotland's answer to Mamma Mia? Scottish actor Peter Mullan, famous for his roles in films such as My Name is Joe, Neds and Tyrannosaur, is not known for his singing. In fact, there have been critics who say he can't carry a tune at all, one even comparing the sound to whale noise. However, Edinburgh's most famous bespectacled twins - Craig and Charlie Reid - claim that when he growls his way through their song Oh Jean, it sums up everything that is right about the new musical film Sunshine on Leith. "It's not so much whether he is hitting the notes or not hitting them," says Craig Reid, praising the actor's timing and delivery. "He nailed it. He's the personification of why this film works because it does … [Read more...] about McMamma Mia: Proclaimers follow in Abba’s musical footsteps