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BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Leicester artist plays in Italy and Glastonbury in one weekend
For many artists, playing once at Glastonbury would be considered a dream come true, but one first-time performer at the festival was on stage four times and played a gig in Italy in the same weekend."It's not really sunk in, I'm still pinching myself," says Morgan Munroe, a musician from performed four times at Glastonbury and travelled to do a private show at a mansion in Pisa over the course of a weekend. The R&B artist, who only found out she had been booked to play at Glastonbury a month and a half in advance, described the experience as a "rollercoaster". Speaking to the BBC, Munroe said: "I don't think I've actually realised how amazing this is, to be at this point in my career and get to do not only one show, but four shows at Glastonbury is actually insane."Munroe said she played the Lonely Hearts Club stage on Friday with the MOBO UnSung showcase, and afterwards she did an "impromptu" show for Black at the show, the musician went back to her accommodation, packed and travelled straight to London Stansted airport to catch her flight to said she played twice in Pisa, once at 14:00 and again at 22:00, and slept in artist described the travelling as "quite easy", as the logistics were worked out in advance, but added the experience was "long and tiring". 'It was insane' After returning to Glastonbury on Sunday morning, she played twice more to round off the Sunday, Munroe performed at the Terminal 1 stage with DJ Ace and Everything R&B, and later on she got called up by Lisa Maffia and So Solid Crew to play a song with them on the same stage. Munroe said she was "floored" when Maffia asked her to go on stage to perform a song with them as she had "grown up on their music". She added: "I didn't for one minute think that she would see me in the crowd and be like 'yeah you're coming up on stage'."It was insane."Munroe added she was going to do "everything in my power" to return to Glastonbury to perform with her band. "It was just a whole experience. I'm so, so glad to have been a part of it," she said.
RTÉ News
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Jessie J gives update after breast cancer surgery
Jessie J has shared an update on the "lows and highs" of her breast cancer journey following her surgery. The Price Tag singer announced in early June that she had been diagnosed with early breast cancer and that she would be undergoing treatment. The artist, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, posted a carousel of images and videos on Instagram documenting the 48 hours before and after her surgery. She said: "This post is some of the honest lows and highs of the last 48 hours. "I will always show the good and hard bits of any journey I go through. Grateful to my doctor / surgeon and all the nurses who cared for me and all my family / friends who came to visit. "I am home now, to rest and wait for my results. "Still hugging everyone going through something tough right now. We all got this!" The carousel included photos and videos of the singer in the hospital, her partner Chanan Safir Colman, and their child, Sky Safir Cornish Colman. In one of the videos, the singer is seen singing the words: "I've now been at the hospital for six-and-a-half hours and I'm still waiting to go down to the theatre." The singer-songwriter, best known for her number one songs Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang, performed at Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on 15 June and made an emotional speech promising to "beat breast cancer" in her final performance before her surgery. She said: "I feel so proud to be feeling OK, to be this honest person where you say what you feel, and this being my last show before I go and have surgery." The artist has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020. She was awarded four MOBO awards in 2011, including Best UK Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude, and Best Album with Who You Are. She also won the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2011.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch the moment Idris Elba is given top MOBO honour by Kanya King
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A-LISTER Idris Elba made a heartfelt return to his old stomping grounds as he's given top MOBO honour by Kanya King CBE. The 52-year-old was honoured with the prestigious 'Paving the Way' stone outside Barking & Dagenham College — the place where his journey into the arts first began. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Idris Elba made a heartfelt return to his old stomping grounds as he's given top MOBO honour Credit: Getty 8 Idris Elba was given the award by MOBO founder Kanya King Credit: PA 8 Idris unveiling the Paving the Way stone Barking and Dagenham College which he used to attend Credit: PA 8 Elba took the moment to reflect on his roots and the importance of giving back Credit: Getty 8 Paving the Way stone honourees are chosen by the award-recipients to be placed in locations that hold deep personal meaning Credit: Getty Dressed in all black and flashing a grin, Idris was joined by MOBO Awards founder Kanya, students, and local supporters for a red carpet-style unveiling at the college entrance. His stone is inscribed with his own words: 'Don't get labelled – labels are for cans.' Paving the Way stone honourees are chosen by the award-recipients to be placed in locations that hold deep personal meaning. The event was a full-circle moment for the Luther star, who studied Performing Arts at the London college back in the early '90s. Now a globally celebrated actor, DJ, producer and activist, Elba took the moment to reflect on his roots and the importance of giving back. He said: 'Coming back to Barking & Dagenham College, the place where I first started to shape my creative voice, and being recognised by MOBO in this way is a full-circle moment. MOBO has always stood for more than just music; it's about visibility, opportunity and pushing culture forward. 'To be honoured with a Paving the Way stone here, where my journey began, is deeply meaningful. I hope it stands as a reminder to every student walking through these doors that greatness can come from anywhere." The event also featured the college's state-of-the-art Idris Elba Studio — a professional film and TV facility named in his honour. MOBO CEO Kanya also reflected on the moment, she said: 'Idris is living proof that dreams nurtured in local communities can echo across the world. His journey from this very college to global acclaim shows what's possible when talent meets tenacity. 'At MOBO, we believe in celebrating those who not only break barriers, but who return to build bridges.' 'This show is fire' say fans as Idris Elba series returns for second season of hit TV show Back In December, Kanya announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer and given just six months to live. The diagnosis had been a shock to King as she had been leading a healthy lifestyle which included not drinking alcohol, not smoking and exercising regularly. The music industry pioneer is receiving treatment and said the diagnosis has been a "huge change" to her life as medical scans, treatments, appointments and administration have now become her "new normal". Speaking about the Idris' award she added: "Honouring Idris with this Paving the Way stone isn't just about looking back — it's about lighting the path forward for generations to come.' Elba joins an exclusive list of icons honoured with a Paving the Way stone, including Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Lenny Henry, Nicola Adams, Wiley, and Ms Dynamite. 8 The event was a full-circle moment for the Luther star Credit: Alamy 8 Back In December Kanya King announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch the moment Idris Elba is given top MOBO honour by Kanya King
A-LISTER Idris Elba made a heartfelt return to his old stomping grounds as he's given top MOBO honour by Kanya King CBE. The Advertisement 8 Idris Elba made a heartfelt return to his old stomping grounds as he's given top MOBO honour Credit: Getty 8 Idris Elba was given the award by MOBO founder Kanya King Credit: PA 8 Idris unveiling the Paving the Way stone Barking and Dagenham College which he used to attend Credit: PA 8 Elba took the moment to reflect on his roots and the importance of giving back Credit: Getty 8 Paving the Way stone honourees are chosen by the award-recipients to be placed in locations that hold deep personal meaning Credit: Getty Dressed in all black and flashing a grin, Idris was joined by His stone is inscribed with his own words: 'Don't get labelled – labels are for cans.' Paving the Way stone honourees are chosen by the award-recipients to be placed in locations that hold deep personal meaning. The event was a full-circle moment for the Luther star, who studied Performing Arts at the London college back in the early '90s. Advertisement READ MORE ON MOBO Now a globally celebrated actor, DJ, producer and activist, Elba took the moment to reflect on his roots and the importance of giving back. He said: 'Coming back to Barking & Dagenham College, the place where I first started to shape my creative voice, and being recognised by MOBO in this way is a full-circle moment. MOBO has always stood for more than just music; it's about visibility, opportunity and pushing culture forward. 'To be honoured with a Paving the Way stone here, where my journey began, is deeply meaningful. I hope it stands as a reminder to every student walking through these doors that greatness can come from anywhere." The event also featured the college's state-of-the-art Idris Elba Studio — a professional film and TV facility named in his honour. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz MOBO CEO Kanya also reflected on the moment, she said: 'Idris is living proof that dreams nurtured in local communities can echo across the world. His journey from this very college to global acclaim shows what's possible when talent meets tenacity. 'At MOBO, we believe in celebrating those who not only break barriers, but who return to build bridges.' 'This show is fire' say fans as Idris Elba series returns for second season of hit TV show Back In December, Kanya announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer and given just six months to live. The diagnosis had been a shock to King as she had been leading a healthy lifestyle which included not drinking alcohol, not smoking and exercising regularly. Advertisement The music industry pioneer is receiving treatment and said the diagnosis has been a "huge change" to her life as medical scans, treatments, appointments and administration have now become her "new normal". Speaking about the Idris' award she added : " Honouring Idris with this Paving the Way stone isn't just about looking back — it's about lighting the path forward for generations to come.' Elba joins an exclusive list of icons honoured with a Paving the Way stone, including Dame 8 The event was a full-circle moment for the Luther star Credit: Alamy Advertisement 8 Back In December Kanya King announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer Credit: Getty 8 Elba joins an exclusive list of icons also honoured with a Paving The Way stone Credit: PA
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Beatles biopic stars reunite for wild night at Charlie XCX Lido Festival
The stars of the biopic film of The Beatles reunited to enjoy a taste of Charli XCX as she set the house on fire with her performance at the Lido Festival in east London The Beatles' Paul and John have reunited….at Charli xcx. Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson - playing McCartney and Lennon in the hotly-anticipated new Beatles movie - partied together as they watched the Brat singer at Lido Festival, in east London. Paul - wearing a bucket hat and Adidas tracksuit top - was drinking and moshing with Harris, who is playing his bandmate in the Sam Mendes -directed biopic. They arrived together and were also seen side of stage in The Club tent, for singer Rose Gray, who is Harris' other half. Later they were seen dancing 'energetically'in the VIP pit to Charlie's electric set. Says a source: 'It looked like the two were bonding ahead of the film, and maybe even swotting up on tips for their roles as they hung out backstage at various points during the afternoon.' Idris Elba in emotional return to old college for MOBO honour Also at the event was Lewis Capaldi who has been out of the spotlight for a while, as well as newly-single Lily Allen. Says our mole: 'Lewis Capaldi was having a great time, hanging with friends, singing along, bringing the chips over for everyone and always lovely with fans too.' Actor Paul - sadly not wearing his ubiquitous festival shorts although there is hope they will be on display next week at Glastonbury - was similarly happy to pose for pics with punters as he stood in the queue for a £14 duck wrap. Our insider added: 'He may be a Hollywood star now….but he is happy to mingle with festival goers and try and keep it real.' As for the concert, Charli blew festival goers away with a 70minute set that also featured Amelia Dimoldenberg as the Apple girl, with the camera panning to her doing the famous dance.
