Elton John praises Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels after coming out: “A courageous and game-changing statement”

Superstars from both sides of the Atlantic joined forces on Saturday evening in London to put on a Platinum Party at the Palace, as part of the celebrations to celebrate the British monarch’s 70th anniversary on the throne. 

Refresh for latest…: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations are under way this morning in London with the annual Trooping the Colour parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guard’s Parade to celebrate the monarch’s Official Birthday. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are taking part.

may have turned 96 in April, but Her Majesty will celebrate another major milestone through the weekend. The Platinum Jubilee marks Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne — a big tribute for the longest-serving monarch.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to share a new song this week – listen to a preview of ‘Nerve Flip’ below.The song originally existed as a Japanese bonus track from the band’s new album ‘Unlimited Love’.This Friday (June 3) it will now come to all streaming services.Preview ‘Nerve Flip’ below.A post shared by Red Hot Chili Peppers (@chilipeppers)Since its release in March, ‘Unlimited Love’ has gone on to become the best-selling rock album of 2022 so far.The band’s 12th album topped the Billboard 200 chart and the UK albums chart and it has gone to Number One in several other countries since its release.It’s the Californian band’s best-selling album since their 2006 double LP ‘Stadium Arcadium’ and their first since guitarist John Frusciante returned to the band after leaving following that particular record.In a four-star review of the record, NME’s Ali Shutler wrote: “There’s a lot to ‘Unlimited Love’, both in scale and ambition. It’s at once familiar – without being boring – and fresh (but never at the expense of the band’s identity).”Meanwhile, the band were among a host of artists including U2‘s Bono and Edge, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John who recently joined Global Citizen’s new ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign.

The Official Charts Company is happy to announce today that Harry Styles has become the latest artist to score the relatively rare Official Chart Double.

A 17-year-old is the first actively out professional soccer player in Britain since 1990.Blackpool’s Jake Daniels is the first member of the Premier League in over 20 years to be out while actively playing soccer. In an interview on Monday with British media outlet Sky News, Jake Daniels came out as gay. In the video, Daniels explained he felt it was time after “such a long time of lying” about his identity. Daniels was signed as a forward onto the Blackpool team in February of 2022.

Elton John‘s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour and his early years has been announced.Co-directed by R.J. Cutler and the filmmaker and John’s husband, David Furnish, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances And The Years That Made His Legend will include an array of unseen concert footage from the past 50 years, as well as John’s handwritten journals and present-day footage of the musician and his family.A release date for the film has yet to be announced, but it is expected to get a limited cinema release before it comes to Disney+.“What a thrill and an honour it is that David Furnish and I get to create this intimate and unique look at one of the world’s most celebrated artists,” Cutler said in a statement via Rolling Stone.

A host of the stage, screen and sports stars will help celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the British throne at a BBC Studios Productions-led live event at Buckingham Palace titled the Platinum Party in the Park.

Queen, Diana Ross and Elton John have been announced for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert.The star-studded event, which takes place at Buckingham Palace on June 4, also includes  Duran Duran, Craig David, Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, Ella Eyre, Elbow, Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, Mabel, Jax Jones, Celeste, Andrea Bocelli, Sigala and Nile Rodgers, reports BBC News.It comes after Queen guitarist Brian May previously let slip that he might be performing at the event alongside bandmates – Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert.They will open the concert to mark the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.“I don’t think I’m allowed to tell you this but I think something might happen,” the guitarist, who previously performed a guitar solo of the national anthem on top of Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, recently told the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show.“There is talk of something happening. What can I tell you? We may be there, we may actually be there.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said 'I do' at St George's Chapel in Windsor in front of high-profile royals and celebrities.RELATED: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's sweet wedding detail you might have missedAround 11.5 million reportedly tuned in to watch the royal wedding from afar, but have you ever wondered what it was really like to attend their big day? As well as the royal's relatives such as the Queen and Prince Charles, the likes of Victoria Beckham and Serena Williams witnessed the special occasion.WATCH: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding singer opens up about working on the royal weddingOn their anniversary, which falls on 19 May, we take a look at what the stars have said about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's nuptials. Victoria and David Beckham were among those to get a golden ticket to this legendary royal occasion, and when speaking to the Evening Standard, Posh Spice gushed about the special day.She said: "It was such a beautiful, incredible wedding.

Jake Daniels made history this week after he became the first active openly gay professional male soccer player in the UK since 1990.

Harry Styles fans cant wait after the star confirmed he will read a story for CBeebies ’ bedtime broadcast.

3 min read In a plot twist that not even TV’s break out hit Ted Lasso has tackled (pardon the pun), 17-year-old Jake Daniels has become the first UK male professional footballer in more than 30 years to come out as gay and has been praised for his bravery by everyone, including Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose […]