Olly Alexander shares new solo single and Eurovision entry ‘Dizzy’

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Celebrating the release of his first solo album, “Honeymind,” Tony Award winner Ben Platt just announced a concert residency at Broadway’s Palace Theatre.

In a sign that the Eurovision Song Contest is becoming ever more political as we head towards the competition in May, a London cinema has announced that it will not be screening the Grand Final unless Israel is banned from taking part.

Slipknot frontman Anders Colsefni has shared his new version of ‘Mate. Feed. Kill.

With a new tax year rolling in, motorists across the country will see changes to bills affecting their cars.

In a moment that every parent can relate to, Holly Willoughby recently shared a glimpse into her delightfully chaotic life. In a clip shared to Instagram on Tuesday night, Holly can be seen pulling a series of comical faces directly to the camera, perfectly capturing the exasperation and amusement of a typical mum moment.

Eternal Sunshine.The set arrived on Friday, March 8, to positive reviews and intense streaming activity from fans eager to hear what one of the biggest pop artists on the planet had come up with.The full-length includes the superstar’s new single, “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” which could easily become another smash.“We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” is an electro-pop/synth-pop tune about a love gone awry, one that cannot be morphed into a friendship.It’s both energizing and perfect for the dance floor while also being restrained. Grande doesn’t belt her way through the cut.

Eurovision 2024 song lyrics after initially sparking controversy.The country received widespread criticism with their entry this year formerly titled ‘October Rain’. Sung by 20-year-old Eden Golan, the track appeared to contain references to the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks.

Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby has shared a rare snap of her adorable daughter Belle, as she took her to work with her to celebrate Mother’s Day. The 43-year-old TV star shared a picture of Belle enjoying behind the scenes access to the show as she sat on mum Holly’s lap. Belle, 12, can be seen watching back footage of the Dancing on Ice finale on a monitor as she sat beside co-host Stephen Mulhern, 46.

In honour of Mother's Day, Holly Willoughby posted a rare but stunning snap with her mum Linda and the duo look almost identical.The Dancing On Ice host, 43, donned a pretty light blue dress in the photo as she stood in front of her 74 year old mum. She wrote the loving caption: "You're not just my mum, you're my inspiration and guiding star.Thank you for your love and guidance... Happy Mother's Day mamma...

Call the Midwife’s Olly Rix has welcomed an adorable new family member, amid rumours he is dating co-star Helen George. The star recently left the BBC show, after his character Matthew packed up and left for New York leaving behind his on-screen wife Trixie, played by Helen. But he revealed he's now marking new ‘beginnings’ as he shared snaps of his new puppy Nellie.

Lauren Mayberry has shared a new single called ‘Change Shapes’ – you can listen to it below.Arriving today (March 8), the song marks the third solo release from the Chvrches frontwoman following 2023’s ‘Are You Awake?’ and ‘Shame’.Explaining the idea behind the track, Mayberry said it delves into the idea of performance – whether in her band or presenting what her audience, peers and the music industry overall want her to be.“How do I keep people happy enough that they’ll let me do the creative work that I want to? I feel quite fake and hypocritical sometimes because so much of the narrative around the band is ‘feminist,’ but my experience inside of it hasn’t been a lot of the time,” she wrote.“I feel like I did all this work to make things function but when you DO adapt yourself in that way, it’s seen as manipulative, in order to get what you want.”Over a pulsating synth line and snappy drums, Mayberry sings: “It’s exhausting trying so hard all the time/ Performative hypocrisy took over my mind/ I’m a doll inside a box/ With a ball and a chain/ I bend over backwards, tiptoe along every wire/ Guess I’m quite the actress, no one knows I’m a liar/ I’m preaching to the choir/ I’m a body for hire.”‘Change’ is accompanied by an official lyric video – tune in here:Mayberry first shared details of her “fun, freaky, sad, weird [and] joyful” solo material last July before heading out on tour in North America, the UK and Europe in the autumn.

Camera Obscura have released new single ‘We’re Gonna Make It In A Man’s World’. Check it out below, along with frontwoman Tracyanne Campbell telling us about what went into ‘Look To The East, Look To The West’ – the Scottish indie legends’ first new album in over a decade.The group’s new single, which comes ahead of the album’s release on May 3 via Verge Records, began life as part of the soundtrack for Icarus (After Amelia), a visual study of women’s labour in Glasgow by Margaret Salmon. When asked to meet up with the filmmaker by a mutual friend, Campbell admitted she had her reservations.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Chris Harrison, former host of “The Bachelor,” will return to television as the co-host of a morning show and the host and creator of a new reality dating series. He will also team up with Dr. Phil McGraw to contribute to “Dr.

Strands, is being added to the New York Times lineup of word games, alongside Wordle and Connections.The objective of the game is to find words that all have something in common, along with a ‘spangram’ that describes what every word has in common and touches two opposite sides of the board. Players are able to connect letters vertically, horizontally and diagonally, along with being able to switch directions in the middle of a word, allowing for a greater variety of potential solutions.“What I saw in looking at the competition is that there aren’t as many word searches with a twist.

In classic Olly Murs comedian-style he has outdone himself with an epic baby shower of gigantic proportions - portions of baked pastries that is.The 39 year old popstar and The Voice judge joined forces with baker Greggs to treat his wife, Amelia Tank - who is expecting their first baby this year - to a memorable, and delicious, baby shower to remember.The hilarious 'Preggs' theme featured an iconic bakery van in the store's infamous blue and yellow colours, covered in pun-tastic phrases like 'What's in your oven?' and celebratory signs saying 'Congratulations Olly & Amelia.' Fans couldn't contain their excitement at the hilarious way to celebrate the impending birth of their first baby, which Olly captioned: "When Greggs do Baby Showers" followed by a baby emoji. One fan saying: "You two know how to cater a party." Another said this was "the best thing I've ever seen" and another added the scene was "Iconic" and that they hoped he's now the proud owner of a Greggs gold card.

Charli XCX has spoken to NME about what fans can expect from her upcoming album, and deliberated who has more intense fans – herself or The 1975. Watch our video interview above.The pop pioneer was talking to NME at the BRITs 2024, where she appeared as a guest presenter.

Olly Alexander, the frontman for King and Shine hitmakers Years And Years, has a super stylish home in East London. The 33 year old star often shows gives his social media followers a look at his chic flat, with its dark blue walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and cool bathroom. Back in January 2021, Olly gave an amazing acting performance in the hit BBC show about the AIDS crisis, It's A Sin, playing the character Ritchie Tozer.

Olly Alexander, known for his role in the pop band Years and Years, shot to further fame for his brilliant performance as Ritchie Tozer in the Channel 4 drama It's A Sin. In another exciting turn in his career, Olly confirmed that he will be representing Great Britain at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, showcasing his impressive vocal talents.The talented singer and actor, 33, will appear on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, 1 March to discuss the upcoming career milestone and perform his Eurovision song Dizzy. Graham himself has been a TV commentator for annual Eurovision completion since 2009, so the pair will no doubt have a lot to talk about.

Cigarettes After Sex have shared their latest single ‘Tejano Blue’ from their forthcoming LP ‘X’s’ and have announced a world tour.The new single sees the band’s frontman Greg Gonzalez give a nod to the music from his Texas childhood which inspired livelier tempos for their forthcoming tracks. Speaking of the song in a press release Gonzalez said: “I grew up in El Paso and Tejano music is huge there.

When it comes to your bedtime routine, creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere is the perfect way to help you wind down after a busy day. Whilst some people favour candles or mood lighting, for Molly-Mae Hague, her relaxing routine is all about scents.