Arlo Parks burns with passion in “Devotion”

Arlo Parks has announced her debut poetry booK, The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments From My Soft Machine, as well as recording a cover of Jai Paul‘s ‘Jasmine’.Parks recently released her sophomore album, ‘My Soft Machine’. Now, the Mercury Prize winner has announced that Fourth Estate won an eight-publisher auction for the singer’s debut poetry and song lyrics book from the record.The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments From My Soft Machine is set to be released on September 12 and will combine “never-before-seen poetry, song lyrics and stunning images from photographer Daniyel Lowden.”dropping in to announce the birth of MY FIRST EVER PUBLISHED BOOK “The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments from My Soft Machine”. https://t.co/KwhWpSUiag pic.twitter.com/nQCx01SwcY— Arlo Parks (@arloparks) June 13, 2023The book will consist of 20 original poems, which explore “the queer experience, Blackness, grief, trauma and love”, and the complete lyrics from ‘My Soft Machine’.“Writing poetry, to me, is about profound interiority,” said Parks.

Arlo Parks' lyrics have always had a tactile and intimate nature with the London-born songwriter often claiming that her songs began life as poems. It is perhaps no surprise, then, to learn that she will release a poetry collection later this year. The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments from My Soft Machine will be published on September 12 and arrives after Parks inked a book deal with Harper Collins.

Winter Love Island finalist Samie Elishi looked stunning as she enjoyed the sunny temperatures in the UK this weekend.The former islander, 23, stripped down to a brown strapless bikini top and green shorts as she lapped up the sunshine with her friends in a London park, sipping on a cool beverage as they chatted away.The star wore a pair of dark sunglasses and later covered up in a shirt that matched her shorts as she lounged in a camping chair as temperatures hit over 30 degrees. Samie's chilled weekend comes after rumours that she has reunited with her ex Tom Clare.The pair split just one month after they left the Love Island villa in March, claiming their romance wasn't "going anywhere." At the time Tom was based up north in Macclesfield and Barnsley while Samie was based in the capital, which is said to have played a factor in the pair's decision to split.

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Ranvir Singh has revealed the depths of her emotional reaction after being told she was to be axed by ITV. The mum-of-one, who had risked it all by moving from rivals BBC, was left sitting in a park in floods of tears with her toddler shortly after hearing she was not wanted by the channel.

The British Soap Awards 2023 kicked off today (3 June) at the Lowry theatre in Manchester where Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan wowed with a major long hair transformation.This year’s iteration of the annual awards show is being hosted by former Loose Women presenter Jane McDonald, who stepped in at the last minute to take over presenting duties following the departure of Phillip Schofield from ITV in the wake of his affair scandal. Charlotte, who is known for playing Daisy Midgeley on the hit ITV soap, looked stunning and brought a pop of colour to the red carpet in her stylish strapless pink maxi dress.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story's Arsema Thomas has opened up about the special bond she shares with co-star Golda Rosheuvel. The Bridgerton prequel, which debuted on Netflix last month, chronicles the origins of the titular character, whose rise to power and marriage to King George sparked both an epic love story and a societal shift in the Ton. The narrative is split between 1761 and 1817, with Rosheuval reprising her role as Queen Charlotte in the later timeline, while Thomas plays the younger version of Adjoa Andoh's character, Lady Agatha Danbury, in the earlier one.

Following an incredibly busy and thrilling few weeks, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are enjoying their half term break.The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children all attend Lambrook School near their home in Windsor and will be packing in as much fun as possible before they head back to the classroom on Monday, June 5. But what will the young royals be getting up to in their time off? Judging by their previous school breaks and revelations by the couple themselves, it seems the family of five will have some exciting plans.

Ellise Shafer Arlo Parks’ sophomore album is, in some ways, accidental. “I started listening to everything I’d collected, and I was like, ‘Whoa! I pretty much got the raw material for an album here,’” she tells Variety. “I tricked myself somehow.” This helped the 22-year-old London native avoid some of the pressure that often accompanies an artist’s second LP — especially if they’ve had an ascent like Parks’. After building a loyal fan base in the U.K., she released her debut album, “Collapsed in Sunbeams,” in January 2021. It went on to win the prestigious Mercury Prize and earn Parks best new artist and alternative album nominations at the 2022 Grammys. But all of that success didn’t come without a cost: After opening for Harry Styles, Clairo and Billie Eilish in the first half of 2022, Parks canceled part of her U.S. tour later in the year, saying her mental health had “deteriorated to a debilitating place.”

Arlo Parks feels "very humbled" by her success. The 22-year-old singer has enjoyed a meteoric rise over recent years, and Arlo admits that her fame and success has been a little disorienting. She told The Independent: "I never expected this many people to be listening to what I have to say, so I feel very humbled by the attention.

really heavy, I was sweating!” laughs Arlo Parks. She’s recalling shooting the video for “Blades” from her second album, My Soft Machine. “We’d attached the big camera to the top to get those claustrophobic shots and all that weight was pressing down on my neck.

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Later… with Jools Holland kicked off last night (May 20) – watch Arlo Parks and Hozier perform below.The long-running BBC show is ushering in its 62nd season, after it recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.To christen the new season, Parks played the singles ‘Blades’ and ‘Weightless’ from her new album ‘My Soft Machine’.Hozier, meanwhile, previewed his newly-announced LP ‘Unreal Unearth’ by performing the songs ‘Eat Your Young’ and ‘Francesca’.Other performers on the night included venbee, Thee Sacred Souls and Lisa O’Neill.See the performances below.“It’s unbelievable that this year sees my show reach its thirtieth birthday,” Holland said in a statement last year. “It’s a testament to the great power of music that we are still going strong, and are now the longest running international music show on earth.“I’m delighted and honoured that we’re going to celebrate this monumental milestone with a special one off event in the fabulous Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith the scene of so many legendary musical moments.”Later… With Jools Holland‘s 60th season premiered in May of last year year.

McKinley Franklin editor The Alliance for Women in Media will award Marlo Thomas with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s 48th Anniversary Gracies Awards, Variety can exclusively reveal. On May 23, Thomas will be presented with the award at the Four Seasons Hotel in L.A., an honor bestowed upon women in media who embody the essence of the late Gracie Allen for whom the awards ceremony is named. Additionally, Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will be performing at the event.  Thomas is an Emmy, Peabody, Golden Globe and Grammy award-winning actress, author and activist. She is a Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2014. She rose to acclaim after leading the sitcom “That Girl” and has gone on to star in numerous films and TV shows including “It Happened One Christmas,” “Ocean’s 8,” “Nobody’s Child” and “Friends.”

Katie Price has sparked debate after sharing a photo of her eight year old daughter Bunny wearing makeup and pouting at the camera. Sharing the snap of her daughter on Instagram, the former Page 3 model, 44, captioned the photo: "My stunning Bunny bops [rabbit emoji]" But while Katie may have thought this was a sweet photo, a number of other Instagram users appeared to disagree, with one writing: "She’s 8.

Helen Flanagan left fans hot under the collar as she sported what some of her followers described as some unusual 'kitchen wear'. Days after seeing her latest appearance on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, the actress took to social media with a couple of sexy snaps.

, a prequel series tochronicles the early days of young Charlotte's marriage to King George III and her ascension to the throne as they ruled over Britain.The six-episode drama, created by Shonda Rhimes and starring India Armateifio and Corey Mylchreest, makes it very clear that it is not to be taken as a historical retelling of Charlotte and George, but instead explains in a disclaimer that opens the series that it is merely «fiction inspired by fact,» and any and all «liberties taken by the author are intentional.»Though the distinction is crucial for many elements of Rhimes' story are actually taken from factual events, such as the couple's quick marriage, their coronation ceremony and George's health issues — just with an added dose of spice.Queen Charlotte was initially introduced in the first season of , a series inspired by Julia Quinn's romance novels, and was one of the only historical figures in the otherwise fictional world.  focuses on Charlotte's younger years as she acclimated to her new beginning as a royal, but what parts are actually real? ET breaks down seven of the biggest questions from the prequel and explains what's fact and what's fiction.Yes, Charlotte and George are Charles III's great-great-great-great-great grandparents.

Arlo Parks has enlisted Phoebe Bridgers for her latest single ‘Pegasus’, taken from her forthcoming second album, ‘My Soft Machine’.The song, produced by Paul Epworth (Adele, Florence and the Machine), Brockhampton’s Romil Hemnani, and Baird, features Bridgers singing delicately within the chorus and the fourth verse. The accompanying music video was directed by Bedroom at Compulsory Film.“’Pegasus’ is about experiencing the warmth and lightness of good love for the first time,” said Parks.