BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker was told to “prepare to die at any moment” by doctors

One of the BBC's longest-serving presenters said an emotional farewell to his listeners after nearly three decades of entertainment - saying the job has been a "privilege". The star, 76, has decided to step down from his radio role and will be replaced by Strictly Come Dancing star Katie Derham and Petroc Trelawny, who currently fronts the weekday breakfast show.

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake has shared the scary details of a "terrifying" crash he was involved in on the motorway. Arthanayake revealed that his wife and son were in the car with him when they collided with another vehicle, which had been struck by a lorry on the M60. In his post on X, formerly Twitter, the broadcaster recounted how he "clung on to that steering wheel for dear life" to maintain control of his car and prevent it from smashing into the central reservation.

Jessica Tait’s life as a mum was turned upside down in February 2023. Her son Samuel had been suffering constant 'sickness bugs' - until she received devastating news that they were nothing of the sort.

When mum-of-three Joanne Glover went to her GP complaining of unusual fatigue and severe foot pain, she was initially told she could be suffering from long Covid.

Jeremy Renner is telling his remarkable story of coming back from the dead.

Royal Blood have covered Hozier‘s ‘Eat Your Young’ for BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge.READ MORE: Royal Blood on revisiting their debut album 10 years on: “So much has changed, but when it comes to the music, nothing has”Frontman and bassist Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher drafted in a backing trio of singers to help rock up their take of the Irish singer’s title track from his 2023 EP. You can view their performance below.In the past the band have covered The Knack‘s ‘My Sharona’ and The Police‘s ‘Roxanne’ in the Live Lounge.The duo recently wrapped up their 10th anniversary gigs at O2 Academy Brixton, in which they played their self-titled debut album in full.Reflecting on the record to NME, 10 years on, Kerr said: “It’s been good looking back.

EXCLUSIVE: Fremantle has picked up global distribution rights to Hell Jumper, the BBC‘s upcoming doc series about a British aid worker who died in Ukraine.

Adele Roberts, the Dancing on Ice star who was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer in October 2021, has offered an update on her health journey.

Singer and West End musical theatre star Michael Ball recently took over the much-loved Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2, following Steve Wright's tragic death earlier this year. Michael quit his mid-morning show on the station, to host the two-hour-long Love Songs With Michael Ball from the beginning of this month. But away from his radio job, Michael is known for his larger-than-life, ever-smiling personality.

Michael Ball has had an impressive career spanning nearly 40 years, having first shot to fame when he made his debut on the West End stage in Les Miserables, back in 1985. Since then the 61 year old star has gone on to launch an impressive recording career, appear in many more musicals including Hairspray, Chess and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, launch multiple tours both on his own and with Alfie Boe, and become a regular BBC Radio 2 presenter.

Sabrina Carpenter has covered Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ For BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge.The ‘Espresso’ chart-topper stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Lounge earlier today (June 18) and performed her newest single ‘Please Please Please‘ and sang a stripped-down rendition of Roan’s ‘Good Luck Babe’.Her cover of Roan’s song began with an acoustic version of the track’s intro, turning it into a ballad before bringing the tempo up back to its original pop sound. The singer previously told Rolling Stone that she’s had ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ on “loopty loop.”pic.twitter.com/eD1P5vToPO— Media SCBR (@mediascbr) June 18, 2024Elsewhere, Carpenter is set to release her sixth album ‘Short N Sweet’ on August 23 via Island Records.Last week, she gave ‘Please Please Please‘ its live debut at Gov Ball in New York.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Sabrina Carpenter performed her two songs of the summer candidates, “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” along with a cover of fast-rising labelmate Chappell Roan’s latest single “Good Luck, Babe!” for BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge on Tuesday. Carpenter’s version of the song, which starts at around the 20-minute mark below, starts off low-key and near-acoustic, but gathers steam on the second verse as the band and backing singers join in.

Jeff Probst is a planner. For the last 24 years, he’s been designing seasons of “Survivor.” With Seasons 45 and 46 airing during this year’s Emmys window — and production on Seasons 47 and 48 getting underway in Fiji following a press campaign for the show — Probst is already thinking ahead about the highly anticipated 50 … and beyond. “When you’re in an executive producer position, you have to have a global look at the show.

When Ash Palmisciano was first offered the role of Matty Barton, he knew he would be making history. But as the first transgender actor to take on a trans character on Emmerdale, there was a lot for him to weigh up - luckily seven years on, Ash has no regrets. “I didn’t know at first whether I wanted to put myself out there to tell this story,” admits Ash.

Dr Michael Mosley's poignant final interview was broadcast today on Radio 4, moving listeners to tears as his colleague prefaced the show with the words: "I didn't know it would be the last time I would see him."

Theo James joked that he’s totally changed his style since he was told that he resembled another major star.

Legendary DJ, Johnnie Walker, is now completely housebound as he battles Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - and has revealed that he has "only a finite amount of time left" before passing. The veteran broadcaster, 79, who began his career on pirate station, Radio Caroline, has suffered from the condition, which is an inflammation of the lungs, for four years.

Gemma Collins has opened up about her mum being rushed to hospital after she "stopped breathing".The ex-TOWIE star was left shocked when her mum Joan, 80, suffered a health scare last month. Gemma, 43, had to call an ambulance when Joan stopped breathing shortly after a family meal.

Janette Manrara has been flooded with messages as she shared with fans an emotional moment she experienced with her family during her trip to the States as she said they 'won't be together' when a big milestone occurs next month (July).

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