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Olly Alexander‘s dad has said he was “surprised” that his son’s song ‘Dizzy’ received the dreaded ‘nul points’ from the public at last night’s Eurovision.Despite high hopes for this year’s UK entry, Alexander finished in 18th place out of 25 countries with 46 points, a position he only achieved thanks to his jury score.Now, his dad David Thornton has shared his thoughts, saying that Eurovision still offered a “fantastic learning experience” for Alexander [via BBC].“I enjoyed every minute of it,” said Thornton. “To me it’s a real surprise the public didn’t sort of connect with that song, though the juries gave it a really good score.”He added: “He’s had a wonderful time out there.

The highly-anticipated Eurovision final is here at last. Some 25 countries will battle it out to become champion of the world's biggest music competition.

Three bereaved fathers who came together to change lives following the tragic suicides of their daughters have completed a third national charity walk.

As the UK gears up for its first mini heatwave of the year, Love Island star Olivia Attwood has shared a "genius" deodorant hack that's a "life saver" for makeup in hot weather. With temperatures expected to reach a sizzling 25C in some parts of the country from Friday, May 10, many are swapping their winter coats for shorts and dresses.

Charli XCX has shared a brand new single called ‘360’ – you can watch the star-studded official video below.The song serves as the fourth preview of the singer-songwriter’s sixth studio album ‘Brat’, which is due for release on June 7 (pre-order/pre-save here). It follows on from ‘Von Dutch’, ‘Club Classics’ and ‘B2B’.Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the ‘360’ visuals boast an all-star cast of Charli’s friends and collaborators. The clip begins with the pop artist meeting a group of pals at a restaurant, where they attempt to “fulfil the prophecy of finding a new hot internet girl”.“Or else our kind will cease to exist,” warns actor and model Chloe Cherry.

Oasis tracks popping up last year, another computer-generated track in the style of the Britpop icons has been shared online.The rousing track entitled ‘Ride It Out’ appears to draw on Liam Gallagher‘s current vocals rather than the band’s heyday in the ’90s, while the music itself sounds like anthems from that era.“No looking back we’re on our way / We’ve got the sound we’ve got the sway / If it’s for real it’s here to stay / We’ve got the truth in everyday / No second doubts, we ride it out” the AI version of the former Oasis frontman sings. You can listen to it below.The track was hailed by many fans with one writing: “That’s a fantastic tune,” while another said: “Well, it’s Fantastic and I’m scared because it was completely made by a machine well done!!”Another fan added: “Damn man.

Speculation is building over whether ABBA will take to the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest later this week.This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sweden having won the contest for the first time back in 1974, when the country was represented by ABBA and the event was hosted by the UK in Brighton. Now, rumours have been circulating that the iconic band could reunite for the contest on Saturday, 11 May – where Olly Alexander will represent the UK with his song, Dizzy, despite dividing audiences during the semi-finals this week.

Eurovision organisers have defended their decision not to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza.It comes ahead of the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden this Saturday (May 11).There have been several calls to boycott the competition from various countries. Over 1,000 Swedish artists called for Israel to be banned this year, such as Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit, whilst over 1,400 Finnish music industry professionals recently signed a petition to ban the country from taking part in the contest as well.In the buildup to the 2024 edition, individual artists such as Olly Alexander also faced calls to boycott the event.

Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.

Tyler Perry Studios and DeVon Franklin (Flamin’ Hot) have formed a partnership with Netflix to produce faith-based films under a multi-year and multi-picture first-look deal. This deal marks the latest extension of Perry and Netflix’s creative partnership which sees Perry write, direct, and produce films and series, however, these films will be produced by Franklin and Perry in conjunction with Tyler Perry Studios.

New Look has recently delighted its shoppers by launching a new clothing edit with Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle.

Olly Murs has finally touched down in Glasgow, ready to makeup for lost time after missing out on his first gig supporting Take That at the OVO Hydro.The 'Troublemaker' singer had to pull out just before the doors opened on May 3 due to last-minute hitches, as reported by Glasgow Live.The 39 year old pop star, who recently became a dad for the first time, was left stranded when his flight from London was cancelled, leaving his Scottish fans gutted over his no-show.Taking to social media, Olly expressed his regret: "So sorry to everyone at the @takethat show tonight in Glasgow, unfortunately I won't be there, I have been at London Heathrow from 11am this morning for my flight but after several delays (check my Instagram) and then a cabin crew incident our @British_Airways flight got cancelled!". He continued, sharing his frustration: "Don't think I've ever missed a gig before, am so annoyed! But am now in a car heading up for our 6hr journey for the Saturday and Sundays show right now." True to his word, Olly rocked up in Glasgow and posted a snap with the Take That lads, captioning it: "Lads don't worry I'm back for good", signalling he's all set to hit the stage again on Sunday night, reports the Daily Record.

Spring is here and there's no better time to get your wardrobe ready for the upcoming warmer days. If you're looking for stylish staples that won't break the bank, Marks and Spencer has launched some gorgeous new-in items, including the perfect midi for this season.The Printed V-Neck Midi Waisted Wrap Dress, £39.50 here, comes in a striking iris-blue hue and has already earned plenty of praise from shoppers. It comes in a regular fit with a tie closure at the waist and short puffed sleeves.

Olly Murs was replaced by an up-and-coming Scottish singer discovered in a hotel bar after he had to cancel his performance at the last minute - and Gary Barlow thanked him for 'saving the day'. Fans were full of praise for the young talent who stepped in for Olly when he couldn't make it to open for Take That at their Glasgow gig in OVO Hydro. Olly was all set to warm up the crowd for the legendary 90s group over a three-night stint but was left stranded due to a series of flight delays.

The Eurovision Song Contest is set to be even more fabulous this year, as national treasure Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the UK spokesperson.The Absolutely Fabulous icon's role in the grand final was revealed by Eurovision commentator Graham Norton on The One Show on Friday. Joanna, a long-time fan of Eurovision, is already gearing up for her iconic role where she will be broadcasted live into the arena in Malmo, Sweden.The actress, who recently starred in Netflix's Fool Me Once, expressed her excitement saying: "Good evening Malmo, it's Joanna here! "I am delighted to be announcing the jury vote for the UK at this year's Eurovision.

A doctor who performed a procedure that was botched and killed a fellow leading consultant said ‘I didn't think we would harm him in the way we sadly did', as an inquest heard how the patient suffered an ‘extremely rare catastrophic bleed’.

The husband of a woman killed by a 'careless' bus driver claimed in court the 'main responsibility' lies with his former employers Stagecoach. Ian Bacon claimed - in front of a judge - bus drivers are not given enough training and said more consideration should be given to the safety of passengers.

A young woman who died in a locked psychiatric unit she had been detained on for 13 months was not on constant observations when she was found 'unresponsive' in her bedroom, an inquest has heard.

Liverpool are set to appoint Feyenoord boss Arnie Slot as their new manager.

Olly Murs has delighted fans by sharing a rare glimpse of his baby daughter – as he appeared to relish his new role as a doting dad. The 39-year-old former X Factor star recently welcomed his daughter Madison with his 30-year-old wife, Amelia Tank. Olly is currently balancing fatherhood with his tour as he supports Take That, who are on an world tour titled This Life, with their UK and Ireland dates.