51 h. ago Kate Moss takes on David Bowie in her first ever podcast: best listens of the week

The global fashion star chats to famous musicians about her friend – the man behind Ziggy Stardust. Plus, a comedian borrows a Hollywood celeb’s car for off-the-wall interviewsKate Moss has transformed into Ziggy Stardust for the cover of Vogue, but her connection to David Bowie isn’t just sartorial. They were also friends. The supermodel hosts her first podcast about Bowie’s chameleonic period from 1970 to 1975, when he morphed into an androgynous alien, a glam rock god, a purveyor of blue-eyed soul and everything in between. Elton John, Iggy Pop and Twiggy are among the starry interviewees. Hannah J DaviesWidely available, all episodes out on Wednesday 10 September Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Nadine Dorries defects to Nigel Farage's Reform saying Tory Party is DEAD

Former I'm A Celeb star Nadine Dorries said the Tories 'cannot win the next election' as she confirmed she has switched sides to Nigel Farage's Reform

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6 d. ago Elton John shares his celebrity summer photo album: Singer gives a sneak peek into his lavish holiday life with the likes of Gracie Abrams and Bon Jovi after suffering health woes

Amongst the famous faces were Bono, Kit Connor, record producer and musician Andrew Watt, Jarvis Cocker and Sam Taylor-Johnson.

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7 d. ago Lewis Capaldi calls out celebrities who ‘lied’ about checking in on him during music break

Lewis Capaldi has called out celebrities who “lied” about reaching out to him during his two-year career hiatus.

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7 d. ago The Guardian view on Zack Polanski’s rise: he wants to replace Labour, not work with it | Editorial

A mass politics of anti-austerity, identity and climate is emerging from the left’s margins. Keir Starmer cannot afford to ignore itZack Polanski’s landslide election as leader of the Green party marks a turning point for Britain’s fractured left. Young, rhetorically fluent and unafraid to cloak climate arguments in those about class, Mr Polanski is nothing if not ambitious. He sees his party not as a parliamentary pressure group but as a replacement for Labour itself.His ascent might have seemed fanciful last July when Labour had just won a thumping majority. Yet Labour languishes in the polls. Sir Keir Starmer’s personal ratings have collapsed. On the extreme right Reform UK now boasts 237,000 members, 870 councillors, and 10 councils under its control. The Greens have more MPs than ever before. And the uneasy leadership team of Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana is preparing to launch a new party to Labour’s left. This is no longer political noise at the margins. This is about t...

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8 d. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Who would not want to dance to Boogie Wonderland?’: Alison Balsom’s honest playlist

The classical trumpeter had her mind blown by Dizzy Gillespie and has a tin ear for karaoke. But which Christmas banger really grinds her gears?The first song I fell in love with When I was seven and I started playing the trumpet, my mum would take me to the library. They just happened to have Afro by Dizzy Gillespie, and I fell in love with Con Alma, which Dizzy plays on the trumpet with so much soul that it feels like a voice. I remember thinking: Wow, this is something else.The song I do at karaoke I can recognise the melodies in most songs because I have the ear of a musician. But I don’t really listen to the words – I feel having the words in front of me would throw me off, so I’ve never done karaoke. If I had to, I’d probably do an old classic like Crocodile Rock by Elton John. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nicola Peltz's friends address her absence from Selena Gomez's hen do amid 'diva' claims

The singer, 33, shared snaps from her getaway with a group of female pals on Instagram ahead of her wedding to Benny Blanco

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1 week ago Nova Twins: Parasites & Butterflies review – fearless rock duo balance anthems and introspection

(Marshall)Trailblazers Amy Love and Georgia South push the boundaries of their trademark hybrid rock sound while confronting mental health and naysayersNova Twins’ 2022 album Supernova received Brit nominations and the first ever Mercury prize shortlisting for a Black rock band, and earned singer/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South fans in Rage Against the Machine and Elton John. Their third album packs more of the trademark hybrid of rock, metal, punk and hip-hop that elbowed them to the front of a still male-dominated genre, but pushes at their boundaries and tiptoes towards pop.Working with Foo Fighters/Charli xcx producer Rich Costey and a supporting cast including former Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin and (via their first use of sampling) Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat, the sound is bigger and more blatantly anthemic. Soprano playfully flirts with sugary harmonies and semi-operatic pop. Hummingbird – a kaleidoscopic collage of multi-layered vocals, unusual guitar proc...

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2 w. ago Elton John says Steve Wright helped him get first solo UK number one single

Take That singer Gary Barlow was also among the stars paying tribute to the late radio DJ.

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2 w. ago Elton John spotted with rarely seen sons after trying to talk round Brooklyn Beckham

Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, are looking all grown up and after hosting his godson Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz in Cannes, Elton John invited Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson in France

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2 w. ago Elton John holds hands with husband David Furnish as they depart their £23m yacht with rarely

The couple were joined by their pals Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam as they departed the liner to head out for the afternoon in France .

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2 w. ago Sir Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart and Jessie J join an array of music legends for special tribute to 'funny and rude friend Steve Wright' as stars honour late DJ on his 70th birthday

Steve, who passed away in February 2024 aged 69, was fondly remembered by many, adding the likes of Lulu, Greg James , and Jessie J.

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2 w. ago Scots icon Billy Connolly releases new artwork inspired by Elton John

The Scottish comedy icon has released four new limited edition pieces which reflect on his time touring with Elton John and his memories of growing up.

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2 w. ago Billy Connolly reveals Elton John inspiration as comedian unveils new limited

The comedian, actor and artist – affectionately known as The Big Yin – has released four pieces as part of his long-running Born on a Rainy Day series

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2 w. ago Billy Connolly reveals pal Elton John inspired his latest venture as he reveals new work

Comedian Sir Billy Connolly, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013, has released new artwork which is inspired by Sir Elton John

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2 w. ago Billy Connolly speaks about Elton John’s inspiration as he releases new artwork

The 82-year-old’s new piece Saturday Night shows a colourful piano player in action.

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3 w. ago Elton John and David Walliams ruined my best friend's hen do! Woman claims bride

Sir Elton John and David Walliams shared snaps of themselves having lunch at the expensive La Guérite restaurant and beach club, on the Île Ste-Marguerite, south of Cannes.

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3 w. ago My best friend's hen party was cancelled thanks to you... Elton John and David Walliams! Stars party in Cannes, while bride

Sir Elton John and David Walliams shared snaps of themselves having lunch at the expensive La Guérite restaurant and beach club, on the Île Ste-Marguerite, south of Cannes.

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3 w. ago My best friend's hen was cancelled thanks to you... Elton John and David Walliams! Stars party in Cannes, while bride

Sir Elton John and David Walliams shared snaps of themselves having lunch at the expensive La Guérite restaurant and beach club, on the Île Ste-Marguerite, south of Cannes.

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