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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mabel married Preye Crooks
Mabel has got married. The 29-year-old singer tied the knot with music executive Preye Crooks on Saturday (26.07.25) in an intimate ceremony before heading to London's Victoria and Albert Museum for a spectacular party in the evening. A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: 'It was quite an intimate affair initially — they had a nice dinner with their closest friends and family to kick things off. "Then more of their loved ones turned up to celebrate with them in style later in the evening. 'They all had a brilliant time and Mabel and Preye looked so in love.' Around 150 people, including presenter Miquita Oliver and her mother Andi Oliver, enjoyed champagne and margaritas until late into the night at the museum, which costs at least £10,000 to hire for wedding parties. Mabel - who is the daughter of singer Neneh Cherry and musician-and-producer Cameron McVey - got engaged to Preye last November and she recently admitted her mother "just cries all the time" out of excitement about her wedding. The Finders Keepers hitmaker initially thought Preye was "too normal" when they first met because she was always attracted to men who were not going to treat her well. Speaking on the Miss Me podcast, she said: "Subconsciously when I met Preye, I was just like, 'No, he's too normal. He's not going to get this. He's too nice'. "He would ask me how I am. And I'm like, 'What do you want? What's the catch here?' "Because honestly, all I wanted to do was sit around chasing some guy that probably didn't reply, probably had a secret baby, secret girlfriend. All true stories. Sad but it's true." While the couple held their reception at the V+A, Mabel previously said she had been looking at other iconic London buildings for her wedding day. Asked where they might tie the knot, she said: "It's like St Paul's Cathedral. I think there's a few things you can do. I'm like, what can we get out of this?" The Don't Call Me Up singer and the Strawberries and Creem Festival organiser began dating in 2021 after meeting through the music industry.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pop star Mabel: My success stems from hard work
Mabel believes "hard work" is the key to her success - not her musical parents. The 29-year-old singer is the daughter of Neneh Cherry and producer Cameron McVey - but Mabel has rubbished the idea that she's a so-called nepo baby. During an appearance on the Comfortably Speaking podcast, Mabel explained: "I work hard every day. "I'm still so hard on myself and I work really hard at it every day, I try to be kinder to myself, but it was definitely initially about the things that I felt about myself and the expectations I had set for myself from a super young age." Mabel admits that she struggled to cope with outside "expectations" earlier in her career. She said: "People either set the bar here or they set the bar here, because they're like, 'Oh well you're a nepo baby, so like you're s***, basically.'" Mabel released her debut album, High Expectations, in 2019. However, she almost walked away from her music career in her early 20s. The Finders Keepers hitmaker said: "It wasn't possible [to keep up], I mean it nearly ended the relationship with what I loved the most, music. It is impossible to deliver, in my opinion, an authentic creative product, because that's what it is when you're in the business. "In your early 20s, you're trying to figure things out because who knows who they are or what they're doing." Earlier this year, Mabel revealed that she "needed a lot of therapy" to cope with the stresses of the music business. The pop star told the Miss Me podcast: "I needed a lot of therapy. "I needed medication. Then everybody's like, 'You're difficult, you're emotional, you're a nightmare'. "I don't know how much fight I have. I'm constantly fighting. "I love what I do so much, but how long I will fight for? I don't know, which is really sad." Mabel also feels frustrated that she's constantly being compared to her Grammy-nominated mother. She said: "Basically, all the time I used to get, 'Oh, she's generic. Her mum was one of a kind and she's just like a whatever pop star'. "And I'm like, well, I signed at 18, and I've been given no real support. There's no duty of care."
Geek Girl Authority
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on June 24
There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I'll help you narrow down the week's new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week I have 11 great new books to share with you, including some fun romcoms and plenty of other beach reads. Read on! Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler After a breakup and job loss, former professor Nina Hunnicutt returns home. Once there, however, she finds her childhood crush Quentin Bell back in town too. When he suggests they resume the treasure hunt that ended their friendship 17 years ago, Nina agrees, hoping the rumored riches will help her start over. But as they dig into the past, old feelings resurface, as do the secrets that tore them apart. To find the treasure and maybe a future together, they'll have to face what really happened all those years ago. Finders Keepers is a second-chance romance featuring childhood sweethearts. Sarah Adler adds a sprinkling of magic to a delightful small-town setting. RELATED: New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out On June 24 As You Wish by Leesa Cross-Smith Three au pairs, Lydia, Jenny, and Selene, head to Seoul chasing their dreams. A wish made at an enchanted Jeju Island waterfall transforms their lives overnight. Lydia becomes the center of attention, Jenny dives into a secret fling and Selene finds clues to her birth mother. But when love complicates Jenny's wish, the girls must face the magical consequences and discover that their strongest bond may be their friendship itself. Leesa Cross-Smith's new book release is the epitome of 'be careful what you wish for.' A s You Wish is a heartfelt coming-of-age story full of self-reflection and a longing for acceptance. An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward Thorn Scarhart is a 39-year-old 17th-century witch struggling to find love. Her world completely changes when a misfired love potion flings her into the present day. Stranded in a modern city where her old cottage is now a museum, Thorn discovers indoor plumbing, electric kettles—and online dating. With help from the museum's curator and his charming vet brother, she braves 21st-century romance and rediscovers herself along the way. Pick up An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating if you're looking for a cozy, magical rom-com. Cecilia Edward's debut is perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and The Ex Hex . RELATED: Book Review: Wearing the Lion A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox In 1650s Friesland, Clara van Wieren sees a beached whale—an ill omen she dismisses just as a marriage proposal offers her a path to freedom. But everything changes when she meets the mysterious, sea-eyed Maurits, and passion threatens to upend her carefully ordered life. As secrets surface and an ancient bargain between sea folk and land rulers unravels, Clara must choose between duty, desire and survival in a world where magic still claims its due. A Magic Deep and Drowning is a retelling of The Little Mermaid with a unique twist. This romantic, historical fantasy shows off Hester Fox's talent for writing realistic and powerful women's stories. Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman In the muddy haven of St. Muckle's, anyone can become free if they live there for a year and a day. There, Charl and his mother found safety from their past. But when Charl sees a ghost, the peace they've built begins unraveling, ushering in a chain of tragedy: murder, plague, and even a mercenary dragon. Fleeing to a ruined abbey, Charl falls into a dangerous tangle of magic, memory and haunting history, where survival means facing the past he's tried to forget. Rachel Hartman returns to the world of her bestselling novel Seraphina in a truly original ghost story. Among Ghosts is an introspective and cathartic novel of grief, loss, change and growth. Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Following her husband's death, Nina Swann reconnects with his charming old friend, Nick Radcliffe. Her daughter Ash, however, senses something sinister beneath his polished surface. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, florist Martha grows increasingly suspicious of her husband's unexplained absences. As Nina, Ash and Martha's lives intertwine, long-buried secrets surface, leading to a chilling revelation: some doors, once opened, should never be unlocked. One man connects three unique women in Lisa Jewell's kaleidoscopic new thriller. Don't Let Him In is a tense, breathless novel that will captivate you until the final page. RELATED: Book Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall As Sara Sidorova lies dying, the tiger god Amba grants her a vision of the future. Years later, her granddaughter Irenda grows up in a war-torn land, and, after a tragic loss, seeks refuge with Sara in Hrana City. There, she begins learning the power to tame death itself. In a traveling circus filled with danger and magic, Irenda must master her gifts, confront a tiger of her own and begin a journey of vengeance and justice that could reshape her world. Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus meets Helen Oyeyemi's Mr Fox in The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death . Helen Marshall's new book release is a dark, rich and haunting fable. The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley 16 and pregnant, Adela Woods is sent from her privileged Indiana life to her grandmother's home in Padua Beach, Florida. There she meets a tight-knit group of teen moms raising kids while navigating high school, friendship and survival from the back of a red truck. Though the town sees them as lost, the Girls are carving out their own messy, beautiful path through motherhood and girlhood side by side. The Girls Who Grew Big is more than a heartbreaking story: it's a raw, powerful exploration of the complex intersections of identity, betrayal and resilience. With unflinching honesty, Leila Mottley offers a deeply human perspective on what it means to be a young woman and a very young mother, capturing both the pain and the beauty of growing up while raising someone else. RELATED: Book Review: A Sharp Endless Need Salty by Kate Myers Captain Denise, seasoned and tough, prefers handling stingrays over socializing, while her troublemaking sister Helen lands back on her boat after getting fired yet again. Forced to work together, the sisters navigate their fraught past and their first charter: the shady Falcon family, ruthless real estate developers who destroyed their childhood home. When a building collapses and a body is found, Denise and Helen race against a coming storm to unravel the Falcons' deadly secrets before evidence, and their chance for justice, sinks for good. Kate Myers' new book release is the perfect beach read for fans of Below Deck and stories of rich people behaving badly. Salty is a hilarious page-turner of a mystery you'll finish in no time at all. A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Raised by a sorcerer, Odile is ready to pull off the heist of a lifetime: impersonate a princess, steal the king's enchanted crown and restore magic to the realm. But when someone murders the king, Odile must team up with the real Princess Marie d'Odette. Falling for her, however, was never part of the plan. A Treachery of Swans is a sapphic Swan Lake retelling full of deception, magic and impossible choices. A.B. Poranek's second novel is perfect for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab. RELATED: 11 New Young Adult LGBTQ+ Books You Should Read for Pride Month A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace by Emily Skrutskie On the eve of a battle she expects will kill her, legionnaire Katrien shares a fleeting connection with her battle partner Emory. When they wake the next day, however, they find a world saved by an unexpected hero. With the Demon Lord defeated, Kat faces an uncertain future in a peacetime army, complicated by Emory's dedication and the attention of a hidden prince. As they join a final campaign to root out the Demon Lord's lingering servants and build a new future, Kat and Emory must decide if there's room for love at the end of the road. A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace is a charming fantasy with a friends-to-lovers romance. Emily Skrutskie's newest is more vibes than plot, but it's a warm hug of a story about what happens when peace finally comes. You can check out these new book releases at or your local bookstore. What June 24 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR. Book Review: CRUELER MERCIES
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Art Attack star looks completely unrecognisable after huge career change
Art Attack's Neil Buchanan became a household name when he began hosting the popular children's TV show in 1990, but he looks very different nowadays - 18 years since the show was axed Neil Buchanan, famed for his stint on CITV's Art Attack, is hardly recognisable in recent photos. The artist became a household name 17 years ago when he started presenting Art Attack, a children's TV programme that aired from 1990 to 2007. The much-loved show taught kids how to create art pieces and provided tips for home creativity. Art Attack enjoyed a remarkable run of 19 series, including six Christmas specials and various other shorts and specials. ITV sadly declared its cancellation in July 2007, but reruns continued until 30 May 2011. Now aged 68, Neil went on to present shows like Finders Keepers, Animal Crazy, and It's a Mystery. However, he soon left the television world to concentrate on his music career. Neil, originally from Aintree, Liverpool, was part of a heavy metal band named Marseille, which was established in 1976. The band released four albums and six singles during their time together, even touring America and performing alongside Judas Priest, Nazareth and Whitesnake. Marseille made a comeback in 2009 with a performance at The Cavern Club in Liverpool. However, lead singer Nigel Roberts announced in 2017 that Neil had left the band due to his consultancy work for children's television. Neil remains active in the art world and has his own website showcasing his art collections and photography. Fans can snap up fine art prints from the erstwhile TV sensation online. The former star's artwork has been a hot topic for ages, and in 2020, he had to put an end to whispers claiming that he was the mysterious street artist Banksy. His website made it clear with a statement: "Neil Buchanan ISN'T Banksy. We have been inundated with enquiries over the weekend regarding the current social media story. Unfortunately this website does not have the infrastructure to answer all these enquiries individually, however we can confirm that there is no truth in the rumour whatsoever." The message went on to say: "Neil spent Lockdown with vulnerable members of his family and is now preparing to launch his new art collection in 2021. Thank you and please stay safe." Rumours about Art Attack's grand return to our screens in 2025 have been doing the rounds, though nothing official has been confirmed. The rumour mill even churned out tales of comedian Romesh Ranganathan taking the helm, which he firmly shot down during a chat on The One Show in September. He clarified: "Thank you for asking me that, I'm not. I'm not bringing back Art Attack, what I have done though is been subjected to terrible levels of online abuse," affirming further, "I just want to say to the camera, I am not doing Art Attack. I'm not replacing Neil Buchanan, I respect what he did. I would never step on his legacy in that way! Please stop at'ing me, alright."
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Stephen King's Never Flinch: A slow burn with a killer payoff
He is best known as the undisputed master of horror, with doorstopper novels brimming with terrifying supernatural creatures and chilling events. But, in recent years, Stephen King has shifted his focus to more grounded suspense. His Bill Hodges trilogy (Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch), centered on a detective's pursuit of a killer, received widespread acclaim and was adapted into a TV series. A side character from the trilogy, Holly Gibney, has since stepped into the spotlight in King's suspense universe. After featuring in her own novel, Holly, she returns in his latest release, Never Flinch, which has just hit bookstores. At just over 430 pages, Never Flinch is relatively slim for a Stephen King novel (his books often exceed 600 pages, with The Stand and It clocking in above 1,000). Yet, it's one of King's slowest reads. Patience is required to navigate much of the story, although the final hundred pages ramp up to the breakneck pace King is known for. The book's sluggishness stems from its ambition—it tries to juggle too much at once. There are two parallel plotlines: in one, the police in Buckeye City receive an anonymous letter from someone promising to kill thirteen innocent people and one 'guilty' party, in revenge for a wrongly convicted man who died in prison. When members of the jury begin turning up dead with ominous notes, police officer Izzy Jaynes enlists the help of her friend, private investigator Holly Gibney. Meanwhile, feminist author and activist Kate McKay faces threats from anti-abortion groups during her speaking tour. After her assistant is attacked with bleach and narrowly survives an anthrax attempt, she hires Holly as a bodyguard. Amid all this, a rock singer named Sista Bessie stages a comeback, and the local police prepare for a charity match. King weaves all these threads—plus a multitude of characters—into one sprawling narrative. Though marketed as a Holly Gibney book, she appears in less than a third of it. The story jumps between multiple characters: two officers investigating the murders, the activist and her assistant, Holly's friends Jerome and Barbara, the rock star and her team, and of course, the letter-writing killer and the stalker targeting Kate McKay. Even minor characters are given detailed backstories. This level of detail is admirable but also overwhelming. At one point, we had to take notes just to keep track of everyone. A slower, longer book might have better served the material. As it is, the quick scene shifts and attempts to tackle social issues sometimes muddy the storytelling. Despite its scattered pacing, Never Flinch shines in parts. The most riveting sections are those told from the perspectives of Trig, the killer, and Chris/Chrissie, a stalker with a split personality. Trig's chilling rationale for his murders and his descent into a kind of addiction ('Killing really does get easier, it seems,' he reflects after his second victim) are truly unsettling. His imagined conversations with his dead father only deepen the creep factor. Equally compelling is the internal conflict between Chris and Chrissie—two personas inhabiting one body—who believe they are doing God's work by targeting Kate McKay. And what of Holly, the supposed heroine? 'That woman is so spooky. Sherlock Holmes in low heels, pastel blouses and tweed skirts,' Izzy says. But Holly often feels more like a bystander than a central figure. The novel's most dynamic characters are Trig, the disturbed murderer; Chris/Chrissie, the fanatic; and the egotistical Kate McKay, who seems obsessed with her own fame. Fittingly, the book's best stretch—the last hundred pages—brings their storylines together in a high-stakes, high-speed climax. The payoff is thrilling and almost redeems the meandering lead-up. Never Flinch is one of the slowest Stephen King novels we've read in a while. It offers some finely crafted characters and chilling moments but lacks the crisp dialogue and tight narrative that usually define King's work. Longtime fans may appreciate the intricate character work and the gripping finale. However, newcomers might be better off starting with Misery, The Shining, or if they're looking for suspense, Mr. Mercedes. Never Flinch is not quite vintage King, but it proves rewarding—if you're willing to stick with it.
