VIXX announce ‘Continuum’, first album in five years

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4‘s finance boss is to exit after five years, coming at a tricky time for the Gogglebox network.

LadBaby have announced that they will not be releasing a 2023 festive single after five consecutive years of claiming the Christmas Number One.The duo – comprising husband and wife Mark and Roxanne Hoyle – have landed the UK Christmas Number One for five years straight with their comical twists on hit songs.LadBaby previously hit the top spot in 2018 with ‘We Built This City’, in 2019 with ‘I Love Sausage Rolls’, in 2020 with ‘Don’t Stop Me Eatin’’, and 2021 with the Ed Sheeran and Elton John collaboration ‘Sausage Rolls For Everyone’.In 2022, they broke a UK chart record previously held by The Beatles as they scored their fifth Christmas Number One with ‘Food Aid’.However, 2023 is set to leave the bid for Number One wide open after the pair confirmed that they will not be in this year’s running.“After five amazing years we’ve decided to pass the baton over to the Great British public and we’re not going for Christmas number one this year,” Mark told Metro.“We never expected it to be five, I’ll be totally honest. It’s one of those things that just happened over the years and we thought it was amazing that the public got behind us in the way that they did.

A mum-of-three has spoke of her traumatic five-year battle to prove her parents were killed by bed bug spray in a hotel while on holiday in Egypt.

Bleachers have shared their latest single ‘Alma Mater’ and have announced their new self-titled album ‘Bleachers’.‘Alma Mater’ is the second track to be released from Jack Antonoff and co.’s forthcoming album. It follows the lead single ‘Modern Girl‘, which was released earlier in September. The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and features her singing “I’ll make it darker” towards the middle of the song.The track is slower with melodic horns, the complete opposite of the previously released lead single which saw the band share another feel-good track with a bright Americana beat and catchy lyrics about “going out and shaking ass”.Both tracks will be featured on the band’s fourth studio album ‘Bleachers’.

The Zutons are back with their first album in 16 years, as well as an upcoming run of UK tour dates.Titled ‘The Big Decider’, the new album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers, alongside the band’s original producer Ian Broudie. It is set for release on April 26.Completed by Dave McCabe (guitar, lead vocals), Abi Harding (saxophone, vocals) and Sean Payne (drums, vocals), the forthcoming album follows on from the three LPs the multi-platinum selling band released between 2004 and 2008, and is one “born under the weight of family tragedies”.According to a press release, the album was “wrestled into shape under the kind of steam that only decades-long friendships – with all their messy fall-outs, make-ups, breakdowns and ultimately love – can muster”, and became symbolic of the love of creating music rising above all else.The members were also brought together after McCabe’s stay in rehab, which sparked a turning point for the artist and a closer bond being formed between the members.“Dave has been through an awful lot in the last few years, and these things have obviously really impacted him.

André 3000 will release his debut solo album New Blue Sun this Friday, marking his first full-length LP since his group Outkast broke up 17 years ago.

James Blunt has finally received his NME Award for Worst Album after years of asking for it.The singer-songwriter was awarded the accolade in 2006 for his debut album ‘Back To Bedlam’ and despite previously asking for his gong, until now he has never received it.In a new interview with NME, he again complained that he had never received it before he was then surprised with the gong. You can view the moment below.“No way, Oh my God,” he says. “I’m so thrilled, I’m so thrilled.

This Christmas will mark five years since broadcaster Dianne Oxberry died from ovarian cancer, just a matter of days after being diagnosed with the terrifying illness.

A woman who fatally stabbed her ‘abusive’ boyfriend in the chest following a row about a man has been jailed for over five years.

Details on how to get tickets to Rochdale’s renowned ‘Feel Good Festival’ in 2024 have finally been unveiled.

Porno For Pyros have announced that they will soon release ‘Agua’, their first new song in 26 years.The LA-formed alt-rock band will share ‘Agua’ on November 16. It’s the first single taken from a new EP that’s released in February.Porno For Pyros, who formed in 1992 followed the first break-up of Jane’s Addiction, last released an album – ‘Good God’s Urge’ – in 1996.News of the new single comes after the band postponed an autumn US tour days before it was set to kick off last month.

Notice on MUSTB's exclusive contract termination pic.twitter.com/R4gPNmJG6U— MUSTB_OFFICIAL (@MustB_mustment) November 7, 2023Two members of MUSTB have since addressed the news with posts on their Instagram Stories. “Activities under the name of ‘MUSTB’ have concluded,” lead vocalist Doha wrote, seemingly implying that the group are disbanding.“We will remember and are grateful for each and every one who supported us during that time.

The CW will become the official broadcast home of WWE NXT in a new five-year deal that will see the showcase for WWE’s up-and-coming stars move from USA Network in October of 2024.

Celine Dion has made her first public appearance in years. The legendary singer was spotted Monday in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the Montreal Canadiens took on the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canadiens shared a clip on their Instagram, where the 55-year-old singer appeared in good spirits.A post shared by Canadiens de Montréal (@canadiensmtl)Dion met the team head coach, Martin St. Louis, who said he watched her sing “Une Colombe,” in front of the Pope when she was 14.

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Dynamics is set to produce a new comedy special from Paul Reiser — the first from the veteran performer in more than 30 years, which will tape live at the Newman Center for Performing Arts in Denver, CO on November 17.

Will Tizard Contributor Czech punk rocker visual artist Marta Kovarova says it was becoming a mother that made her realize she had to do something radical to fight climate change. So, five years ago, she embarked on making “The World According to My Dad,” which won the Czech Joy student jury prize at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival on Saturday. “When my children were born, environmental grief fell upon me,” she says.

Aljaz Skorjanec sweetly told his wife Janette Manrara 'it was special' as they enjoyed a 'first' together for the first time in a year.. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have had quite the few months since becoming parents for the first time.

Roy Trakin “Live from Daryl’s House,” the Webby Award-winning musical performance show co-hosted by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall, is returning to the web after a five-year halt in production. The long-running program will be seen on a dedicated YouTube channel starting Wednesday (Nov. 1) with an episode featuring Squeeze singer/songwriter Glenn Tilbrook.

A housing emergency has been declared in Rochdale after it was revealed that there are nearly 10,000 rehousing applications in the borough with people having to wait up to five years for a home.

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell have confirmed the end of her five year marriage.The couple, who had been together since 2014, secretly split back in September - just 13 months after the birth of their daughter, Bodhi - but have only now made it public. In an emotional statement, Chloe told The Sun: “James and I mutually decided separate at the end of September, 2023.