Lionel Richie is set to perform at King Charles' coronation concert on Sunday, but his connection to the royal family goes back decades. In 2015, Richie attended a charity fundraising event for Jewish Care which also welcomed Prince William.
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The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zendaya.“I was more comfortable singing behind the scenes,” Allred told the crowd, her hands trembling. “But I feel kind of like the song was meant for me and I’m kind of ready to put a face to the song, so I’m here to do that.”She began the song — which actress Rebecca Ferguson had “performed” in the movie —very softly, gaining confidence and strength as her voice dramatically rose an octave leading to the chorus.
By the end, she was belting “never, never, never” like a seasoned diva. The crowd leapt to their feet.
Even notorious curmudgeon judge Simon Cowell — who had told a teenaged Allred that she sang like a cruise ship singer during an audition for “American Idol” more than 10 years before — had tears in his eyes.“I don’t think I’d ever been that nervous in my life,” Allred told The Post on a recent afternoon in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where she has lived for the past decade. “I just felt like this could either be a career-making experience, or the most embarrassing setback of my life.”Fortunately, it turned out to be the former.
AdvertisementAllred made the final five on “Britain’s Got Talent,” debuted an original song on live TV (the love song “Last Thing I’ll Ever Need,” which she wrote on the plane after her audition), and gained legions of fans. Now, she has a new six-track EP, “I Hear Your Voice.” Her first video — for the EP’s title track, an homage to her late grandmother who died of COVID — lands April 21.“My last EP, ‘Late Bloomer,’ was all about healing,” Allred said — healing from intense performance anxiety and self-doubt, rejection and loss, and from watching the world give credit to someone else for a song that she made famous.
Lionel Richie is set to perform at King Charles' coronation concert on Sunday, but his connection to the royal family goes back decades. In 2015, Richie attended a charity fundraising event for Jewish Care which also welcomed Prince William.
Dune: Part Two has been released – you can watch it above.In 2021’s Dune, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) travelled to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and sandy planet, to ensure the future of his family and people as evil forces exploded into conflict. The Denis Villeneuve sci-fi epic, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel, was nominated for 10 Oscars and won six.In the sequel – which will be released in cinemas on November 3 – Paul unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.The official synopsis adds: “Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, Paul must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”In the trailer, we’re given our first glimpse of Paul riding one of the giant sandworms that inhabit the planet.
Britain’s Got Talent audience members and viewers at home were left speechless when a 'cat' called Noodle took to the stage and belted out an incredible rendition of Feeling Good. Noodle first charmed hosts Ant & Dec and the judges on Saturday night, 29 April and the judges with its bubbly personality before enthralling everyone with its incredible voice, singing the song first made famous by Nina Simone, and more recently by Michael Bublé in 2005. It received a resounding four yeses from the judging panel.
Britain's Got Talent viewers reckon they've worked out the real identity of CGI cat Noodle.
Britain's Got Talent is known for its adorable dog acts over the years and the audience was treated to a performance by super-cute duo Bonnie and Simba in Saturday night's show (April 29). Bonnie the springer spaniel and Olga the border collie were brought on stage by trainer Olga Jones to entertain with their dog dancing.
Since Britain’s Got Talent launched back in 2007, the UK public and the rest of the world have seen their fair share of talent. From Paul Potts to Diversity and Susan Boyle to George Sampson some of its winners have gone on to enjoy incredible success. However, it's not just the sheer brilliance of the acts that people watch the show for.
More star power is being added to the upcoming concert following the coronation of King Charles III.
Katy Perry is getting the royal treatment. The 38-year-old pop star revealed she's staying in Windsor Palace when she travels to the United Kingdom to perform for King Charles' coronation. "I’m really excited … I might be posting a lot because I’m gonna be in a castle, for real," Perry told Extra.
Lionel Richie is keeping a royal secret.
Britain's Got Talent fans were moved to tears by a surprise gesture in Saturday night's episode (April 22) as Claire Connolly stepped up onto the stage in front of judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. At first it appeared that Claire was going to audition.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon was left in tears after she hit her Golden Buzzer for "superstar" theatre act Chickenshed on Saturday's show. The singer and television personality, 44, was moved to tears during tonight’s show (April 22) after she heard the group's rendition of Emeli Sande's hit Wonder.
A comedian had fans of Britain's Got Talent divided as he caught them off guard by appearing to pose naked. Tonikaku Akarui Yasumara auditioned to win a place on stage at the Royal Variety Performance on Saturday night (April 22) with an eye-catching performance.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has sent fans wild with her "beyond gorgeous" pink dress on the ITV reality show. Amanda, 52, showed off her incredible figure in a silhouette-hugging bodycon pink dress in a snap shared to her Instagram account on Monday, as she thanked viewers for making Britain’s Got Talent the most watched show of the year so far.The actress had originally shared a look at her outfit in a series of photos posted back in February as she posed whilst filming the Manchester auditions.
Amanda Holden looks like she is having the time of her life during a risqué Britain’s Got Talent audition on Saturday night's episode, which features a group of topless hunks. The 52 year old, who is reportedly considering a potential move to the US following meetings with America’s Got Talent, excitedly accompanies the group of dancers on stage as they endeavour to impress her fellow BGT judges with their steamy routine.
Carol Vorderman, 62, has revealed that she no longer sunbathes after discovering precancerous skin cells. The former Countdown star opened up about her health scare while answering fan questions on her Instagram Stories on Thursday in preparation of her upcoming appearance on I’m A Celeb South Africa. Explaining why she now relies on fake tan, the presenter shared that she previously had a biopsy where her tissue was examined.
tested positive for Covid-19 and lost a tooth eating peanut brittle. However, the 63-year-old has not given up on the ‘healthy’ lifestyle he adopted after the life-changing e-bike accident of 2020. Simon Cowell revealed that he was close to ‘living in a wheelchair,’ after his electric bike accident 3 years ago.
Lionel Richie is looking forward to performing at the coronation concert for King Charles III, calling it an "honor." Richie shared his excitement during an interview with People at the Breakthrough Awards at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. "I mean, you don't get in the business and say, 'You know what? I'll be at the king's coronation.' You know, that just never comes up," Richie said. "[It's] A, a surprise.
Simon Cowell has pressed the golden buzzer for his favourite act on just the second episode of the new series of Britain's Got Talent. Simon, who's famous for being difficult to please, was blown away by Malakli's opera performance and smashed the golden buzzer for him – taking him straight through to the live shows.The young singer received a standing ovation by both the judges and the crowd as Simon went on to label his singing as "golden" before smashing the buzzer. BGT viewers echoed similar sentiments online.
New Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli delighted Strictly Come Dancing viewers with his dynamic personality for 15 years. He was last seen as a judge on Strictly in 2019 and his permanent departure from the show was announced ahead of the last series. And now he’s joined forces with good friend Simon Cowell on the BGT panel, alongside fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, who refers to Bruno as “an excited puppy”.
LIVE – Updated at 16:32The lineup for the forthcoming coronation concert was unveiled this week, with British pop band Take That and US star Katy Perry to headine. The official coronation takes place on Saturday 6 May, with a coronation concert taking place the following day on Sunday 7 May. Also on the line-up are Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel.