Cruz Beckham, 17, launching music career as he works with Justin Bieber's writer

Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder will be representing the United Kingdom at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022 with the song SPACE MAN.The 31 year old hopeful will compete against the rest of Europe in the hopes of the UK being crowned the winner of the competition. Sam has some serious singing credentials already under his belt and has racked up millions of likes on social media before being selected as this year's singer. But who is the artist set to fly the flag for the UK? Let's take a look.

TikTok star Sam Ryder has been announced as the UK’s entry for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

TikTok superstar Sam Ryder is set to represent the UK at Eurovision 2022 and we’ve got high hopes for him. The Essex-born singer has stunned his 12million followers with covers of Adele, Alicia Keys, and Justin Bieber songs – and now he’s headed to the world’s stage with his original song Space Man. Our only request is that he gets a wind machine for those glorious locks.

TikTok star Sam Ryder is reportedly being lined up to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.According to the The Mirror, BBC bosses are preparing to reveal the viral star as this year’s entrant with his recent single ‘Space Man’.Ryder found viral acclaim after he started posting covers and at-home karaoke tracks at the beginning of lockdown in March 2020. By the end of the year, he was crowned TikTok’s most popular artist account.With 7.7million followers and a range of famous fans including Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys, Ryder recently performed for an NME Home Sessions performance.It was announced last year that TaP Music – the global music publishing and management company behind the likes of Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey – will collaborate with the BBC to choose a track and artist to represent the UK at the Song Contest.Meanwhile, Russia was recently banned from competing in this year’s Eurovision following backlash to an earlier statement from organisers saying the country would be allowed to compete despite launching a military assault on Ukraine.Ukraine officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation last month.Ukraine’s entrant, Alina Pash, will also no longer represent her home country at this year’s event, the competition also recently announced.

Ailee has unveiled her first full-length English album, ‘I’m Lovin’ Amy’.The Korean-American released the 12-track project yesterday (March 7). The record largly consists of English-language re-recording of songs from her previous releases – namely 2020’s ‘I’m’, and 2021’s ‘Lovin’’ and ‘Amy’ – and is by the new single, ‘Murder On The Dance Floor’.“Look at what you made me do, look at what you made me do / Baby, know I saved this dance for you / Heart’s have gone all black and blue / You don’t know the mess you put me through / There’s a murder on the dance floor cuz of you,” she sings on the chorus.The album marks Ailee’s third release under her new label The L1VE, which was founded by by VIXX’s Ravi.

Miley Cyrus, 29, has never been shy about putting her body on display — and she certainly did so with a tiny black bikini in Mexico. The Disney alum rocked a black thong two piece with a triangle top and low rise bottom as she sunbathed in Cabo Mexico, with her musician boyfriend Maxx Morando, 23, in these photos. In other images, Maxx could be seen wearing just his boxer underwear as he tanned and strolled around.

Victoria Beckham is among a long list of celebrities from around the world that have gathered at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire to celebrate Edward Enninful's wedding to partner Alec Maxwell.MORE: Cruz Beckham poses shirtless in bold new photo – dad David Beckham reactsThe couple is due to marry this week in front of 300 A-list guests but on Tuesday night, Edward began the celebrations by throwing a party to mark his 50th birthday – and Victoria dressed to the nines.WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with EPIC birthday cakeIn a photo posted by Anders Christian Madsen, a fashion critic at British Vogue, the mother-of-four can be seen posing in a stunning white dress – which could have easily passed as a bridal gown.READ: Victoria and David Beckham's castle wedding had 430 unknown attendeesRELATED: Victoria and David Beckham's outlandish wedding day was another level - photos"Off to @edward_enninful’s birthday ball with my two dates, because prom dreams come true. Thank you @davidbeckham and @joeledgerton for letting me stand-in," Anders wrote, also posing alongside Vogue Australia fashion editor Christine Centenera.

Cruz Beckham is ready to be a star! The 17-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham is officially launching his new music career, after spending time in the recording studios of Miami, Los Angeles and London, the up-and-coming singer is about to start a new artistic journey.Beckham has been working closely with Justin Bieber’s songwriter Poo Bear, showcasing a new style and showing the world that he is ready to debut a new image and aesthetic for his music. During his latest photo shoot, Cruz shared that he already has some songs ready, and has been inspired to write about his “personal experiences, real experiences.”Apart from singing, he is also known for playing the guitar, piano, and drums, and he is even open to learning more instruments to expand his knowledge.A post shared by CRUZ (@cruzbeckham)“I don’t think you ever stop learning, but I’m taking my time seeing what happens,” Beckham admitted, adding that he “learnt how to play the mandolin for a song I wrote.”The singer detailed the moment when his family realized he could become a talented musician, after they heard him singing Beyonce’s ‘Love On Top.’ Now he has received the support of family friends, including Eva Longoria, who shared Cruz’s Instagram post, teasing new music.“I was still really little! My voice hadn’t really developed, so I could just sing that high!” he explained.

Cruz Beckham has revealed that he's planning to launch a music career, after recently working with a songwriter favoured by many established artists. The 17 year old, who recently enjoyed a skiing trip with dad David and younger sister Harper, had previously been pursuing a career in football like his famous father, but has now decided he wants to follow in mum Victoria's footsteps.

Cruz Beckham is reportedly launched a music career. The son of David Beckham and Victoria turned 17 last week. He has reportedly been working with a Justin Bieber music producer.

Gallery: Taylor Swift's famous feuds: Now she's got bad blood! (BANG Showbiz)The teenager got his first taste of fame when he was just three years old and joined his mother on stage with the Spice Girls at New York's Madison Square Garden. He said: “I was doing head spins and stuff, which is great to look back at now.

Cruz Beckham might be preparing to launch a music career – but he's also a model in the making!MORE: Cruz Beckham unveils quirky room inside family's £6m private Cotswolds mansionThe 17-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to share a bold new snapshot with his fans, as he made his magazine debut on the cover of i_D.WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with amazing birthday cakeCruz can be seen in the image – captured by Steve Klein – sat in just a pair of boxer shorts, with his trousers pulled. He has pink hair and wears chunky jewellery and he stares down the camera, closing one eye.READ: Cruz Beckham, 16, shows off FIRST tattoo and fans can't quite believe itMORE: Cruz Beckham's photo at family wedding leaves mum Victoria in tearsDad David was one of the first to react.

Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott climb to Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Where Are You Now.