Matty Healy isn’t necessarily living for all the “renewed” focus on him and Taylor Swift.
13.04.2024 - 05:55 / ok.co.uk
Former The X Factor contestant Danyl Johnson has undergone a remarkable transformation since his debut on the show 15 years ago. Despite not achieving the same level of success as some of his fellow contestants, including Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon, Danyl has found a fulfilling new career path. After finishing in fourth place on The X Factor, Danyl struggled to make a breakthrough in the music industry.
However, he didn't let this setback deter him, and instead, he embraced a new opportunity as an ambassador for the People's Postcode Lottery. In an interview with OK!, Danyl shared his enthusiasm for his current role, stating: "Pretty much I give people money for a living – so it’s not bad really." Despite the challenges he faced after the show, Danyl expressed gratitude for his time on The X Factor and the doors it opened for him in the entertainment industry. In addition to his work with the lottery, Danyl has also ventured into the world of podcasting.
He hosts the podcast Open Doors Open Minds, where he engages in discussions about mental health with various guests. On a personal note, Danyl often shares glimpses of his life on social media, including adorable photos of his Italian greyhound named Lois and snapshots from his travels with pals to places like Dublin and Prague. He also enjoys sharing his passion for running, often posting snaps at Parkrun on a weekend, and sharing his love for music and sneak peeks at songs on his page.
Matty Healy isn’t necessarily living for all the “renewed” focus on him and Taylor Swift.
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Stacey Solomon celebrated her sister, Jemma's birthday during a special spring evening garden party with homemade pizzas and toasted marshmallows.The Solomon sisters took to Instagram to share a bundle of snaps from the evening which looked as wholesome as you'd expect. Sharing a snap alongside her older sister while enjoying the spring sunshine, Stacey, 34, gushed: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister, don't know what I'd do without you.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Taylor Swift‘s “The Tortured Poets Department” has lived up to its blockbuster potential and then some. Billboard reported Sunday that, per data provided by Luminate, the new release racked up 2.61 million album-equivalent units in its first week out — the best one-week figure for any album in nine years. The last album to debut with a higher figure was Adele’s “25,” which bowed with 3.482 million in 2015, a number that is considered unrepeatable with the changes that have occurred in consumption since then.
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Britain's Got Talent child star Shaheen Jafargholi wowed the judges when he first appeared on the show back in 2009. Launching into Smokey Robinson's Who's Lovin' You, based on the Jackson 5 recording, the 12 year old received a standing ovation from the audience after impressing with the soulful number. But things hadn't begun so smoothly.
William Earl SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the finale of “Manhunt,” now streaming on Apple TV+. The seven-episode historical miniseries “Manhunt” has come to a dramatic close. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) brought several of John Wilkes Booth’s conspirators to trial over Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, resulting in numerous hangings.
Great Escape festival, with over half the line-up demanding the festival drop their sponsorship with Barclays in solidarity with Palestine.The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary in the Junkyard who have urged the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor.Then, Cherym pulled out of playing Great Escape due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank before record labels Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters joined the boycott and pulled out of the festival.Now, dozens more have joined the boycott over the controversial partnership. The latest to drop out of performing include Lambrini Girls, ZHEANI, Rett Madison, Mui Zyu, Hongza, Sarah Crean, LVRA, Ideal Living, Van Zon, COMRAD, Other Half, Cherym and Borough Council.Speaking about their decision not to play the festival, Lambrini Girls issued a statement saying: “We will not be appearing at The Great Escape festival this year.
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Lorraine Kelly has broken her social media silence after stepping away from presenting her flagship ITV programme. While still noticeably absent from TV screens, she expressed her heartfelt sorrow upon hearing some sad news.The devoted dog owner to her beloved pooch Angus, Lorraine shared her condolences upon learning of the passing of crime novelist Hilary Bonner's cherished dog, Coco. This heartfelt tribute came during Lorraine's break from presenting her show during the half-term holiday.
Throughout her 20 year career as presenter of A Place In The Sun, Jasmine Harman has helped a whole host of people find their dream holiday in sunnier climes. And in October 2023, she embarked on her very own adventure when she decided to move to Estepona in Spain alongside her husband, Jon, and their two children, Joy, nine, and seven year old Albion. In an Instagram post, the TV personality explained that while moving abroad was “stressful” and “intense”, she and her family fully intended to make the most of the exciting move.
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Selena Kuznikov Studio71 has signed an exclusive ad sales agreement with pop-culture podcast “Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald.” The media company will sell advertising and brand partnerships across both audio and video. The podcast is hosted by stand-up comedian Heather McDonald, who has released comedy specials on Prime Video, Netflix and Showtime.