Friendly Fires announce two UK shows to celebrate 15 years of self-titled debut album

As Saturday Night Takeaway got underway once again this week, viewers at home were left complaining mere moments into the show, as they struggled to understand what this week’s guest announcer was saying. The popular ITV entertainment show kicked off with guest announcer Big Zuu, who promptly introduced fans at home to iconic Geordie duo Ant and Dec. However not everyone was keen on his unique voice, with many even questioning who the star was in the first place.

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz arrived in Paris on Thursday ahead of Victoria Beckham's fashion show on Friday.Victoria and David Beckham's eldest son is reuniting with his family after many months apart, having spent the festive season with the Peltz family in Florida, instead of flying over to the UK.WATCH: David Beckham greets son Brooklyn and wife Nicola in the sweetest wayThe couple looked happy and relaxed as they were photographed outside their Parisian hotel, with Nicola looking stunning in a leather skirt and jacket, which she complemented with a pair of daring knee-high boots.Brooklyn, meanwhile, stayed true to his casual "skater dad" style in a pair of baggy jeans, a beige jumper and a pair of Adidas trainers. Brooklyn and Nicola are in Paris to attend Victoria Beckham's fashion show.

David Walliams is notoriously private about his son Alfred, opting to keep him out of the public eye but on Thursday the star gave fans an incredibly rare glimpse of his 9-year-old in a heartfelt string of photos.Taking to his Instagram feed, the doting dad, 51, was spotted holding his little one's hand as he headed on the school run on the morning of World Book Day. David can be seen beaming in the sweet father-son moment whilst his son Alfred is dressed as Space Boy, the main character of his latest novel.WATCH: David Walliams makes rare comment about sonCaptioning the post, David penned: "Me & my little SPACEBOY for #WORLDBOOKDAY." Friends and fans of the star couldn't wait to flood the comments section with messages after he shared the rare update.

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has slammed a Twitter troll who took to the social media website to comment on her appearance, claiming that she needs a "makeover." Lorraine, 63, took the insult in good humour as she cracked a joke in response to the rude comment.The Twitter user in question wrote: "I really think Lorraine needs a makeover hair is awful I’m surprised no one has mentioned this time for a short cut Lorraine." Hitting back, Lorraine quote-tweeted the comment and replied: "Well good morning Cathy - only problem - when I have short hair I look like Wilson from Castaway (if you know you know)." Fans were quick to respond to the joke, with many reassuring Lorraine that she looks great. One wrote: "I don't think you should bother responding, Lorraine.

Ashnikko has announced their debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’ and shared details of a huge world tour for 2023 – find all the details below.The album will be released on June 2 via Parlophone, and will be available to pre-order from today (March 2) at 6pm GMT from here.“My bioluminescent heart is glowing. My post-apocalyptic fae world is here for you to journey into,” Ashnikko shared in a statement.

Listening to Gracie Abrams' debut album, Good Riddance, sometimes feels like you're eavesdropping on a conversation.

Self Esteem began her sold out UK tour ‘I Tour This All The Time’ in Nottingham and Dublin at the weekend – watch her debut new songs and see the full setlist below.The gigs – which were recently updated and expanded due to demand – come in support of Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s Mercury Prize-nominated album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ (2021) and mark her biggest headline gigs yet.In Nottingham at Rock City on Friday night (February 24), Self Esteem played new songs ‘Mother’ and ‘Love Second’ alongside highlights from ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ and debut album ‘Compliments Please’.It comes after the first two dates of the tour in Cambridge and Hull were postponed due to the singer coming down with norovirus. They will now be played on March 13 and 19 respectively.See Self Esteem’s full setlist from the Nottingham gig below, alongside footage of the new songs, below.I’ve never seen such rapture — in the work, on the stage, from every single person in the room.

The Southbank Centre in London has announced a celebration of the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ album, with talks, performances and a two month exhibition exploring the record’s iconic artwork.“We’re honoured to pay tribute to David Bowie, who made his Southbank Centre debut in 1969”, says the venue’s Artistic Director Mark Ball. “The ‘Aladdin Sane’ album cover portrait is considered to be one of the most influential pop culture images of the past half century, and the music remains fresh and contemporary, so we wanted to recognise this major anniversary and reflect on the album and its artwork’s enduring legacy”.“It’s a work that continues to inspire today’s contemporary artists and the gender fluidity of the images still resonate deeply in queer culture in the UK and across the world”, he adds.The artwork exhibition will run from 6 Apr to 28 May, and has been curated by Chris Duffy, son of the photographer who took the distinctive lightning flash portrait, Brian Duffy.

Benefits have announced debut album ‘Nails’ and shared its first single, the furious ‘Warhorse’.The band, led by frontman Kingsley Hall, have signed to Bristol’s Invada Records, the label of Portishead and BEAK>‘s Geoff Barrow, for the album, which will come out on April 21.“We could have released a record at any point over the last couple of years but held back because I wanted to wait until the right people came along,” Hall said of the signing and forthcoming album.Watch him sign the record contract at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium below.Ok. Here's some massive news. pic.twitter.com/a8DVTSubDG— Benefits (@Benefitstheband) February 27, 2023Of first single ‘Warhorse’, Hall added: “At some point if the boot continues to stamp on us, we’re going to react.

Gorillaz are on course to claim their second Number 1 album, and their first in 17 years, with Cracker Island.

Lily Allen has announced she will be taking a break from social media.The 37-year-old singer and actress is set to star in West End show The Pillowman later this year. Lily shared that she will be taking time away from social media with a post on Instagram on Saturday evening, writing: “I am going dark for a bit. “I have been finding it harder and harder to focus lately, because phone.

The Clash, Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad and The Queen, has teamed up with singer-songwriter Galen Ayres for a new project.The pair are set to release their debut album, ‘Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?’, under the name Galen & Paul, on May 19. The album comprises a collection of bilingual duets, with both singers singing in English and Spanish, in which they explore a variety of European music cultures.Per a press release, the album began coming together in lockdown, which Simonon spent in a Mallorcan fishing village writing music and painting. As COVID-19 restrictions lifted, he began working with local musicians and busking in front of cafes in Palma.

Since 1985, EastEnders has cemented itself as an iconic part of British culture, and in the process, it has produced many stars who have gone on to become household names. From Letitia Dean’s character Sharon Watts to Adam Woodyatt’s Ian Beale, there are plenty of celeb fans that have wanted in on the Albert Square action, too. So much so, that some of them have even joined the cast with cameo appearances.

The nominations are out for this year’s UK Music Producers Guild Awards, which will be presented on 27 Apr.On the nominations, MPG Executive Director Matt Taylor says: “We’re proud to have reached our fifteenth year at the MPG Awards, and although our industry has changed over that time, we have strived to reflect and celebrate each evolution while focusing on the quality of the work presented, building a more diverse music production community.

Jimin has today (February 24) revealed the tracklist for his debut album, ‘Face’, with two songs featuring his fellow BTS bandmate RM as a collaborator. Jimin’s debut solo album is set for release on March 24. The tracklist includes six songs, two of which – ‘Face Off’ and ‘Like Crazy’ – credit RM as a contributor.

David Bowie Is…’ exhibition is set to be made into permanent UK venue celebrating his legacy.The exhibition, which first went on show 2013, will now be housed in the new David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts at the V&A’s East Storehouse, in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.It will open from 2025 and made possible by a £10million donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Warner Music Group.The centre will feature more than 80,000 items from across Bowie’s boundary-breaking 60-year career.V&A Director Dr Tristram Hunt said: “David Bowie was one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. The V&A is thrilled to become custodians of his incredible archive, and to be able to open it up for the public.

Daft Punk have announced a 10th anniversary expanded edition of their final album ‘Random Access Memories’.The reissue features 35 minutes of outtakes and unheard demos across nine tracks. It will be available across various formats including 3 LPs, 2 CDs, streaming platforms and additionally a spatial audio (Atmos) mix of the original album will be made available for the first time.It will be released on May 12 and can be pre-ordered here.

The Coral have announced plans for a UK book tour entitled ‘The Making Of The Debut Album’ next month.Frontman James Skelly and keyboardist Nick Power will hit the road at Chester Storyhouse on March 8 before wrapping up at Lytham St Annes Lowther Pavilion on March 20.The tour will see the pair in conversation about the book which “shares the story of their journey as childhood friends right through to the making of their remarkable debut album” according to a press release.The show will also feature a short acoustic performance of songs from their 2002 self-titled debut album. Tickets for the shows, which you can view below, go on sale this Friday and can be purchased here.In 2024 we will embark on some more of the debut album book tour with @JamesSkellyBand and @Holynowhere.

Cruz Beckham is celebrating being of the legal drinking age in the United Kingdom. The youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham celebrated his 18th birthday with his older brother, Romeo Beckham, and his dad.«Feels good to be 18,» Cruz captioned a shot of himself drinking a pint of beer as Romeo pops into the frame and David holds up his own pint.The Beckham boys are surrounded by silver balloons for Cruz's milestone birthday.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky has picked up UK rights to Jason Statham and David Ayer action film The Beekeeper from Miramax.