Glastonbury donated record-breaking £3.7million to good causes in 2023

Shakira concludes a year filled with professional successes with great news. Excited about the achievements she has made in the last 12 months with her music, the Colombian artist is proud to learn that her name is the most searched Latin artist on Google globally of all time .“‘Wow,’ she wrote about the post that crowns her as the favorite among Spanish and Portuguese performers.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have had quite the year in 2023.

Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis has been awarded a knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to music and charity.The 88 year-old was among a host of stars including Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott, Leona Lewis and Emilia Clarke who have been recognised by King Charles.Eavis, who previously received a CBE in 2007, said of his latest honour: “Emily came up with the official letter. I was really surprised to see it, actually.

Cher has expressed an interest in playing the esteemed ‘legends’ slot at Glastonbury.The iconic artist has been heavily rumoured for this year’s prestigious Sunday tea time show since organiser Emily Eavis confirmed in October that a woman had been booked for the slot at next year’s Worthy Farm party. If Cher were to play the Legends slot next year, it would mark her first ever appearance at Glastonbury.Appearing on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday to promote her new Christmas album, host Rylan Clark asked: “There are so many rumours, you haven’t done it yet, Glastonbury.

Glastonbury Festival has been given a series of recommendations for next year’s event by Somerset Council.The council has recommended that the festival bring in more toilets and better crowd control measures alongside suggestions that allergen information is displayed more clearly at food outlets and bars more clearly.The festival organisers said they will “review the feedback”.Dave Coles, Somerset Council’s head of regulatory services, said that the 2023 Glastonbury Festival “overall was very well-run” and the majority of the feedback from the 2022 festival was taken on board and acted upon. However, he said that “continuous improvement” was needed for the Worthy Farm event.Other recommendations include better walkways and more water refill stations at The Park and The Stone Circle areas.Meanwhile, councillor Susannah Hart said the majority of locals supported the festival but urged the council to continually listen to their concerns.“Generally people who live locally make one of two choices.

Following reports that she was 'banned' from Strictly Come Dancing live shows, Jackiey Budden has been photographed visiting late daughter Jade Goody's grave and leaving a picture of grandson Bobby Brazier at her headstone. Jackiey, 66, who is grandmother to Bobby, 20, and Freddie, 19, paid a visit to Jade's headstone at St Thomas' Church in Upshire, Epping Forest, on Friday, 15 December, and was seen wiping away tears. In photos obtained by The Mirror, Jackiey could be seen putting a small Christmas tree decoration by Jade's headstone, which had a picture of Bobby and his dance partner Dianne Buswell performing on Strictly Come Dancing attached to it.

I got to experience the real Lapland as they gear up for what is set to be a record-breaking winter season for tourism.

Bobby Brazier's nan Jackiey Budden said his late mum Jade Goody would be looking down from heaven with pride after he reached the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday.The 20 year old actor and model was competing for the Glitterball trophy in the last show of the series with his professional partner Dianne Buswell. His mum Jade, who rose to fame after competing on Big Brother in 2002, tragically died from cervical cancer in 2009, when he was just five and his brother Freddie, 19, was four.

Manchester Christmas Markets mugs have sold out AGAIN this year with a week still to go of the festive event. Manchester council bosses increased their order of the colourful 2023 design this year to try to keep up with demand.

Glastonbury 2024 are on-sale now.The ‘glamping’ experience was established by The Pop Up Hotel at Glastonbury in 2011 and offers a “boutique” experience that includes “creature comforts such as real beds, private showers and power to charge all-important devices,” according to a statement.A ticket for the glamping doesn’t include a Glastonbury ticket, so fans wanting to attend the festival at Worthy Farm will have to ensure they have secured a ticket before booking the luxury accommodation.Price options at the glamping experience range from “Classic Room” tents priced at £2,999 to the “Tipi Tenthouse Suite” which has multiple bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom priced at £26,999.A description on their website says: “For those who enjoy the freedom that comes with camping, but don’t want to compromise when it comes to their home comforts, glamping is the perfect option for your next trip away.“Whether you’re preparing for a five-day weekend at Glastonbury or settling down for some quality time with your other half, our luxury glamping pitches are the perfect location to help you enjoy your break in style and comfort.You can check out the full range of options on the website here.Tickets for the 2024 festival, which will take place from June 26-30, sold out in under an hour in the general sale last month (November 19). Meanwhile, coach and ticket packages went on sale instead at 6pm GMT on November 16 and sold out in 25 minutes.It comes after ticket sales were initially pushed back after organisers confirmed on social media that both sales had been delayed by two weeks following issues with some voter registrations.

Lauren Goodger might be loving every moment of motherhood, but as the star’s fans will know, life hasn’t come without its challenges. Just weeks after welcoming daughter Larose with her now ex-boyfriend Charles Drury, Lauren fell pregnant with their second child.Tragically, she lost her daughter Lorena in July 2022 shortly after birth.Then, just weeks later, Charles was charged with assaulting Lauren on the day of their baby’s funeral. Charles pleaded not guilty in July this year.The case was then adjourned ahead of a further pre-trial hearing in February 2024 and a trial starting in March.

Lauren Goodger hopes to settle down with a "rich man" and expand her brood, she recently told us. The 37-year-old, who is mum to two-year-old daughter Larose, was asked if she would like more children at the Magic Mike Live event. "I want to have more.

When you think of The Only Way is Essex, it's only natural for the name Lauren Goodger to spring to mind.The star first joined the reality TV show in 2010 but when she announced she was leaving in series six, fans were left heartbroken. But it could be time for celebrations as the 37 year old has exclusively revealed to OK! that she has plans to return. "I'm hoping to go back in February," the star smiled when we asked if was hoping to make an appearance on screens again.

Following her split from boyfriend of Charles Drury last year, reality TV star Lauren Goodger could be ready to open up her heart again. The 37 year old recently revealed to OK! that she has a few famous men sliding into her DMs and said: "Yes. Footballers, boxers and rappers – I get it all.

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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic It’s hard to quite think of someone who was as big a veritable child star as Brenda Lee was in the late ’50s and early ’60s a “late bloomer.” Nor can “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” really be considered an underdog song, after its accrual of quintuple-platinum sales over the decades. And yet it’s spent the last several years peaking at No. 2 each December, after spending most of its lifetime not annually charting at all.

Jonathan Majors is wrapping up his day in court.

There’s a solid argument to be made that no other indie company, as well as Sony Pictures Classic, knows its audience. A small, boutique label that skews to older audiences and devoted cinephiles, the prestigious company is brilliant and strategic, especially regarding Oscar voters.

Tragic Jade Goody's mum has taken a second sweary swipe at her ex son-in-law Jeff Brazier, as he supports his son Bobby in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Sixty six year old Jackiey Budden was reportedly overheard calling Jeff, 44, a “c**k" recently, after she secretly turned up at the National Television Awards to watch her grandson Bobby's win for EastEnders. Jackiey, who'd apparently bought her own ticket to the event, was said to have been heard saying: "I didn’t allow them to know I was there.

Bobby Brazier has said it was a "privilege" to honour his late mother Jade Goody on Strictly Come Dancing last week after his tribute left the judges, viewers and his dad, Jeff Brazier, in tears. The EastEnders actor performed a couple’s choice dance with professional partner Dianne Buswell.