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Fightstar have teased that new music could be on the horizon following the announcement of their upcoming live reunion.The London post-hardcore group, who are fronted by Busted’s Charlie Simpson, are due to play their first show in nine years at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on March 22, 2024.It’ll serve as “a very special celebration” of their 20th anniversary, with Twin Atlantic and Loathe set to appear as special guest support acts.During a new interview with Kerrang!, Fightstar opened up about how it feels to be returning after a lengthy hiatus, and were asked if they’d considered making any new material.“I feel like at the moment, we’re not really focused on that,” Simpson responded. “We’re definitely always open to making new music because we love making music together.

BRITs viewers have been sharing their thoughts on Green Day being labelled “the American Busted” by host Roman Kemp.Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool attended last night’s ceremony (March 2) to present Jungle with the Group Of The Year award. To introduce the pair, Kemp – who presented the show alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo – called them “two genuine rock gods”.Kemp continued: “They’ve sold 75million records and released 14 albums – they’re very much the American Busted.

After eight nail biting weeks of intense competition, The Masked Singer finally crowned its winner on Saturday evening when Piranha took home the crown after impressing the panel of judges. For their final song Piranha performed the Celine Dion classic It's All It's All Coming Back to Me Now, with their impeccable voice blowing away Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and guest judge Rob Brydon, with all five judges left scratching their heads about who exactly could be behind such impeccable vocal chops.

Chef and Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer, 60, has accidently let slip that he's a part of this year's ITV singing competition, The Masked Singer - or has he? Fans were shocked as the host spilled the beans on air that he is in fact Dippy Egg as he chatted to Absolutely Fabulous legend Julia Sawalha, 55, after she was recently unveiled as Bubble Tea on the hit show. As the pair reflected on her time on the show, the star seemed to forget himself in the moment. He said: "I always assumed that you picked your own costumes," Simon commented.

The Masked Singer has made a welcome return to TV screens with 12 brand new characters taking to the stage in a bid to be crowned the champion of the series. A new series of the hit ITV show kicked off on Saturday, 30 December, and fans have already been eagerly guessing which celebrity is behind each costume.

The Masked Singer's Davina McCall has been called out for "dissing" fellow judge Rita Ora live on air during the show's return on Saturday night (December 30). Host Joel Dommett announced that Rita couldn't join the ITV show due to prior work commitments, and was temporarily replaced by Charlie Simpson from Busted.

Lorraine Kelly has landed a surprising new role on ITV's The Masked Singer as she will be joining the judging panel for the show's fifth series, alongside comedian Sir Lenny Henry, Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon, and pop sensation Ellie Goulding. They'll be joining regulars Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan, and for three episodes, Olly Murs, Charlie Simpson and Jennifer Saunders will fill in for Rita.

The Masked Singer is set to return later this month, ITV bosses have confirmed. The hit show will return for its fifth series on Saturday 30 December - with comedian Joel Dommett hosting once again.The series sees various celebrities dress up in elaborate character costumes, with their identities hidden, while they perform well known songs.

Fightstar have announced that they are reuniting for a one-off London show to mark the band’s 20th anniversary – find all the details below.The London post-hardcore group, who are fronted by Busted’s Charlie Simpson, formed back in 2003. They’ve since released four studio albums together, the latest being 2015’s ‘Behind The Devil’s Back’.Today (November 6) Fightstar have confirmed that they’ll return in 2024 for their first live show in almost a decade.

Busted star Matt Willis has shared his experiences with rehab, revealing he went "for other people". The 40 year old musician, who shot to fame as part of the noughties pop punk band Busted, has previously spoken about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, and believes he's still on his "recovery" journey.

The Masked Singer has seemingly been rumbled by one investigative fan. Originating in South Korea eight years ago, the internationally-sold format features a line-up of celebrities from across TV, film, sport and music under wacky costumes, singing infront of judges – and a studio audience – who must guess their identities.

McFly fans are in for a treat this week, as one of the band’s stars, drummer Harry Judd returns to our TV screens in the BBC challenge series Celebrity Race Across the World.The 37 year old star, who will be joined by his mum Emma Judd, 63, for the trip, will be attempting to travel from Marrakech, Morocco, all the way to Tromsø, Norway in the hopes of beating their celebrity competitors and claiming the coveted win. With their journey taking them across 24 countries in total and covering more than 10,000km, there will be plenty of nail biting twists and turns for the duo as the series unfolds.

Matt Willis revealed his wife Emma was worried he will relapse back into drink and drug use as Busted embark on their 20th anniversary tour. The 40 year old musician, who has been incredibly candid about his battle with addiction, is playing 15 shows throughout the UK across September to mark two decades of his band’s success in the music business.

Prestige Management has partnered with Absolute Label Services for the release of Busted’s new greatest hits album. The release sees the band re-recording old songs with guests including Jonas Brothers, McFly, Hanson, You Me At Six and Wheatus.“This is a really unique project that celebrates Busted’s legacy with the help of some exciting household names”, says Absolute Label Services Senior Label Manager Fraser Ealey.“Personally, I have worked with Busted on their 2016 ‘Pigs Can Fly’ comeback tour and again recently with Charlie Simpson on his solo album ‘Hope Is A Drug’ release”, he goes on.

When most people think of Eastenders character Lauren Branning, the chances are the first star to spring to mind is Jacqueline Jossa, who played the troubled teen from 2010 onwards. However, long before the actress took over the role, Lauren was actually portrayed by child star Madeline Duggan, who first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2006.

Matt Willis has announced a break from social media following the premiere of his harrowing documentary Fighting Addiction.The 40 year old musician, who is one third of pop-rockers Busted alongside Charlie Simpson and James Bourne, posted a statement confirming his decision on Instagram Stories on Thursday. "I am having some down time and not on social that much right now," he began. "Thanks for all your incredible messages about The Doc.

Matt Willis opens up about his struggles with addiction in his new BBC documentary, but while his loved ones, including wife Emma Willis, feature there is one notable exception. The Busted musician, 39, speaks candidly about his ongoing battles with substance abuse, which saw him once consume 6 grams of coke a day, in Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction. While Matt has now been sober for five years, the feature-length episode sees Emma, 47, discuss the impact of his past relapses on their relationship and family life.

Matt and Emma Willis have let the cameras have a brief insight into their relationship for the first time. The couple will be seen in Busted singer Matt's documentary in which he opens up about his battle with addiction.

Busted star Matt Willis has opened up and said he finds it difficult to watch his old interviews because he was “off my face”.The bass player and singer, who recently had his 40th birthday celebrations, opened up in the new BBC documentary Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction where he said he can’t watch an interview from two decades ago with Jonathan Ross. In 2004, Matt – along with his bandmates James Bourne and Charlie Simpson – appeared on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to chat about their upcoming music.

Matt Willis is preparing for a new tour with his band Busted – and he’s terrified.The bassist and singer, 40, has battled with alcohol and drugs for as long as he can remember, and fears another relapse would end his marriage to his TV star wife Emma – and his life. “Over the last two decades, I’ve relapsed repeatedly and been to rehab four times. I’m terrified of relapsing again,” admits Matt.

Busted and Neck Deep have collaborated on a revamped and reimagined version of the former’s track ‘Meet You There’.‘Meet You There 2.0’ turns Busted’s 2003 ballad into a pop-rock anthem. The track, originally featured on their second album ‘A Present for Everyone’, features heavy drums, fuzzy guitars and Neck Deep frontman Ben Barlow.“This is one of the tracks we are most excited about releasing, as we have recorded an entirely new arrangement of the song,” shared Busted’s Charlie Simpson.

DEALSShed Seven have signed a new worldwide services deal with Cooking Vinyl, ahead of new music set for release later this year. “We are THRILLED to announce that we’ve signed with Cooking Vinyl”, says guitarist Paul Banks. “They’re a label that truly values creativity and empowers their artists to explore and develop their craft, which aligns perfectly with our musical vision.

Ant McPartlin jokingly scolded Alison Hammond as she made a remark about his feelings for his co-star Dec Donnelly. The moment came when the Geordie duo appeared live on This Morning on Friday (April 7).

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have claimed they've been 'stitched up' as they hit the theme park ahead of a special edition of Saturday Night Takeaway. The presenting pair have jetted to Orlando, Florida with a bunch of lucky viewers for a week-long stay at Universal.

their 2023 reunion tour – find all the details below.The pop-punk trio – comprising Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne – are set to hit the road in September to mark their 20th anniversary.They’ll play a special greatest hits set at arenas across the country, including The O2 in London.Tickets went on general sale at 9am BST this morning (March 31).Busted have since added six gigs to the forthcoming tour due to high demand. “YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY,” the band tweeted.YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY.

Back in the day, Busted were one of the biggest bands in the UK. Forming in 2000, the pop punk trio, consisting of Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson, went on to sell millions of records and capture the hearts of thousands of youngsters across the country. But unexpectedly, during the height of their success in 2005, the band called it quits and went their separate ways - much to fans dismay.

Busted will reunite later this year for a special 20th anniversary tour. Comprised of frontman Charlie Simpson (who was crowned this year's winner of The Masked Singer UK), bassist Matt Willis and guitarist James Bourne, the boyband announced this arena-packing news via The Sun following some cryptic social media activity. Before a 15-date march across UK venues, though, which kicks off in Plymouth this September, the Year 3000 rockers are releasing a Greatest Hits-esque album with friends from fellow bands All Time Low, Simple Plan and McFly involved.

Emma Willis has used just one word to described her husband Matt Willis after his reunion with his former bandmates was revealed. It was announced on Thursday (March 23) that Busted will be reuniting to bring out a new album and head out on another arena tour.

Busted have announced a new UK tour celebrating their 20th anniversary.The pop-punk trio will be playing a series of arena shows across the UK later this year, where they will perform their greatest hits and celebrate over 20 years since their formation.Heading to cities including Brighton, Nottingham, Newcastle and London, all 14 of the lined-up shows will take place throughout September. Starting at Cardiff’s CIA arena, the stint will kick off on September 3, and run until September 24 – ending at Manchester’s AO Arena.Hanson will also feature as a special guest at all gigs from September 9 onwards.

Busted's Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne are set to celebrate wo decades in music with their 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour later this year.

Dust off the old school tie and obscenely-baggy jeans and get practicing that iconic air guitar jump, because Busted are back.

Busted's Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne have teased plans to celebrate their 20th anniversary - telling fans to expect news this Friday, March 23.

Charlie Simpson has revealed he chose his rhino costume on The Masked Singer as a nod to his wife’s childhood and family.The 37-year-old Busted star won ITV’s secretive singing competition on Saturday evening after he performed three songs including Lewis Capaldi’s Before You Go. Following his win, Simpson explained the story behind his cowboy-inspired rhino costume choice saying: “My wife grew up in Kenya so I spend a lot of time in Kenya, and we spend a lot of time on safari. “I actually walked with rhinos, and some of the rhinos, there’s only a handful of them left.They’re really endangered and they have to be guarded by military personnel now, so the poachers don’t get them and I actually got to go and walk around with them, with these guards, it was incredible – with some of the last few remaining (rhinos) on Earth.

Following weeks of singing Jacket Potatoes and Otters, this weekend finally saw Rhino crowned winner of the fourth series of The Masked Singer. While judges Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure that the mystery voice belonged to James Arthur, fellow judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall, alongside a whole host of viewers at home, were correct in guessing that it was Busted singer Charlie Simpson all along. Speaking of his time on the show, the musician explained: “I was terrified the entire time.The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics.

James Arthur has responded to Busted‘s Charlie Simpson being revealed as ‘Rhino’ on The Masked Singer, following fan speculation that he was behind the disguise.The final of the ITV show – which sees famous musicians perform in costumes and masks to make their identity a mystery – aired on Saturday (February 18), where it was revealed that the Busted singer was the season four winner and had been performing behind the Rhino mask.However, fans of the show had spent several weeks speculating that it was actually Arthur in the costume.“Fuck me I can’t wait till everybody stops blowing my phone up every Saturday thinking I’m on telly singing dressed as a rhino,” the X Factor winner responded on Twitter.“@CharlieSimpson id know that voice anywhere,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet. “One of the best out there #maskedsinger now everyone piss off and leave me alone.”“Honoured to be compared to @CharlieSimpson by the way.

Charlie Simpson has been announced as the winner of The Masked Singer 2023.The Busted star, 37, was unveiled to be the singer behind the Rhino costume on the hit ITV show after it was revealed he'd beaten Phoenix and Fawn in the grand final, which aired on Saturday 18 February. Judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall had both guessed it was Charlie behind the mask, while Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure it was X Factor star James Arthur performing on the show.