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LONDON -- Novels by Damon Galgut and Colm Toibin are among eight books contending for Britain’s Rathbones Folio Prize for literature.Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning South African story “The Promise” and Toibin’s novel about Thomas Mann, “The Magician,” were on the shortlist announced Wednesday for the multi-genre 30,000 pound ($41,000) prize.They are up against four other works of fiction: Natasha Brown’s debut novel “Assembly;” Claire Keegan’s “Small Things Like These;” Gwendoline Riley’s “My Phantoms;” and Sunjeev Sahota’s “China Room.”Contenders also include Selima Hill’s poetry collection “Men Who Feed Pigeons” and “Albert and the Whale,” Philip Hoare’s nonfiction book about the artist Albrecht Dürer.The winner, chosen by a jury of three other writers, will be announced on March 23.Founded in 2013 to rival the prestigious Booker Prize, the Folio is open to fiction, nonfiction and poetry from anywhere in the world published in Britain.

Spotify streams of Little Simz‘ music have soared over 350 per cent following her appearance at this year’s BRIT Awards.The rapper, who released her last album, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’, back in September, won the award for Best New Artist at last night’s (February 8) ceremony at London’s The O2. She also performed a medley of her tracks ‘Introvert’ and ‘Woman’.Her massive night has since prompted a huge spike in Spotify streams in comparison to other BRITs winners including Adele, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, Dave and Sam Fender.There was a 812 per cent increase in streams of ‘Introvert’ and a 594 per cent spike for ‘Woman’, equating to a 365 per cent jump overall.Elsewhere, Adele, who took home three BRITs last night (Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year), saw a 137 per cent increase in Spotify streams following the awards, while Dave’s streams went up by 217 per cent. Fender’s music saw a 79 per cent jump.“As ever, the BRITs showed the incredible breadth of talent being fostered here in the UK, across every genre of music,” Tom Connaughton, managing director of Spotify UK and Ireland, said in a statement (via Rolling Stone UK).

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YouTuber and US skateboarder Josh Neuman has died in a plane crash.The 22 year old influencer, a pilot named Haraldur Diego and two other passengers, Nicola Bellavia and Tim Alings, tragically passed away when the aircraft they were flying in crashed in Iceland on Sunday. The news was confirmed in a statement posted by Josh's family. In a loving tribute, they wrote: "Josh represents the side of humanity we all strive to achieve.The way he not just touched but impacted lives was on a scale of its own.

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Four people, including 22-year-old skateboarder and YouTube star Josh Neuman, were killed in a plane crash in Iceland. Their bodies were discovered in Lake Thingvallavatn on Feb. 6, three days after Josh and his fellow passengers were declared missing, according to CNN. He was on the plane to create content for Belgian fashion brand Suspicious Antwerp. Also killed in the crash was Tim Alings, 27, Suspicious Antwerp’s social media manager; Nicole Bellavia, 33, a skydiver and social media influencer; and pilot Haraldur Diego, 49.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAfter seeing her song “Fingers Crossed” become a TikTok smash, Vancouver Island singer/songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith has partnered with Universal Music Group’s Island Records and Republic Records. According to the announcement, “The innovative partnership, structured with manager and business partner David Ehrlich (pictured above, right, with UMG chief Lucian Grainge, left, and Spencer-Smith), allows Lauren Spencer-Smith to keep her independent spirit via her own imprint while tapping into premium services from both labels.”After breaking through on TikTok, “Fingers Crossed” garnered over 100 million streams hitting the Top 50 on Spotify in 23 countries and peaked at No.

Daughters Of Reykjavík are competing in Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s talent competition dedicated to deciding who will represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.The Söngvakeppnin 2022 entries will be split across two semi-finals on February 26 and March 5. Feminist hip-hop collective Daughters of Reykjavïk will join Amarosis, Stefán Óli, Haffi Haff, Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, Sigga, Beta and Elín, Markéta Irglová, SUNCITY & SANNA, Katla, and Hanna Mia and The Astrotourists in the competition.Public votes will decide which acts will reach the semi-finals and there’s also a “potential wildcard entry” voted on by Söngvakeppnin’s executive committee.International jury votes and televotes will decide on the winner at the March 12 final.

Emily Andre is on cloud nine following the news that her debut book has become a bestseller on Amazon - and that's not all! Her new guide on puberty, called Growing Up for Girls, will now also be sold in various book stores across the UK.MORE: Peter Andre's wife Emily details role as stepmother to teenage kids Princess and JuniorTaking to Instagram over the weekend, the NHS doctor revealed: "Amazing news! My book Growing Up For Girls is now available in @asda @whsmithofficial and @waterstones stores.WATCH: Peter Andre shares rare insight into family day out with wife Emily and their kids"I honestly can't tell you how excited I am about this [heart emoji] p.s I have also just heard that we are back in stock on @amazonuk as well! #growingupforgirls #books #puberty #periods #girlpower @scholastic_uk." She also added a screenshot of her book with the words, "Best Seller," emblazoned across it.Exclusive: Emily Andre makes extremely candid comment about her kids' futureMORE: Peter Andre pays tribute to wife Emily with sweet photo following Katie Price's commentsThe book, Growing Up for Girls: Everything You Need to Know, was published last month. This will then be followed up by Growing Up for Boys: Everything You Need to Know in May 2022.When it came to writing her first book, Emily recently revealed that she drew on experiences from her own life and has looked towards her loved ones for guidance.

Apple TV+ has announced premiere dates for its upcoming espionage series Slow Horses, starring Oscar winner Gary Oldman, and female-driven anthology series Roar, starring Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever and Alison Brie. The dates were revealed Friday, along with some first-look images, as part of Apple TV+’s TCA presentation.

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John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentIcelandic smash hit drama series “Blackport” won on Wednesday the 2022 Nordisk Film & TV Prize, Scandinavia’s top plaudit for drama series writing.The award was announced on site at the end of an intense first day of conference panels at the Göteborg Festival’s TV Drama Vision, with two of the series’ three writers, Gísli Örn Garðarsson and Mikael Torfason on stage to collect the Nordic TV Drama Screenplay Award, carrying a €20,000 ($22,600) cash prize. They were accompanied by producer Nina Dögg Filippusdóttir.

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Katie Price has appeared to take aim at her exes during filming for her new Channel 4 show Katie’s Price Mucky Mansion as she admitted: “I've had enough rats in my life”.The 43 year old’s comments came as she and her builder Steve tackled a rat problem at West Sussex home in an episode of the series. Steve discovered rats underneath the floorboards of one of Katie’s room during filming for the show, which sees the star transform her “vandalised and uninhabitable” 19-room house into a forever home for herself and her family.

Katie Price's son Harvey will be taking part in a fashion show to raise money for charity.The 19 year old was born partially blind and with disabilities such as autism, ADHD and Prader-Willi syndrome, but his mother Katie has never been shy when it comes to gushing about him. Harvey, who Katie shares with ex Dwight Yorke, will be raising money for Cancel Cancer Africa in a fashion show modelling his collection he designed with fashion company Born Anxious.The company shared a snap of Harvey wearing products from the range alongside the caption: "Born Anxious by Harvey Price is launching Harvey Price Black and Gold the FrogFather." It was added: "This March on the runway at @chabsuk, this is a charity event raising funds for @cancelcancerafrica organised by @ronniejacobs01 "CHABS catwalk is global and is a platform that is inclusive for all needs, we take huge pride in being involved in this events and for us it's our first choice for Harveys Official launch for his new line." They revealed that the event would take place on 12 March at the Hilton Canary Wharf London.Tickets are available on the CHABS UK website.