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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Indiyah Polack in tears over Dami Hope's message on three-year anniversary
Love Island couple Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope are celebrating their three-year anniversary after falling for each other on the ITV2 show Love Island star Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope are celebrating their three-year anniversary after falling for each other on the ITV2 dating programme. The gorgeous TV personality took to her Instagram Stories to reveal the bouquet of flowers he bought for her on their special day. Along with red and white roses, Dami wrote her a sweet card that read: "Just wanted to steal a moment before the clock hits noon and remind you that, every day with you feels like the best kind of adventure. Thank you for filling my life with laughter, love, and all the fun in between. Here's to three years of endless memories and forever more, wifey." She also filmed a video of the two sitting in the car, reminiscing about the day he asked her to be his girlfriend three years ago. The MOBO Awards presenter also posted a selfie with Dami, adding in the caption: "Three years with my baby." Indiyah returned to the bouquet of flowers and filmed a short video for fans, telling them she 'just woke up with crust in her eyes' and was immediately gifted the flowers. "I was really happy with these this morning. Thank you so much! I love being with you - here's to many more amazing years," the star wrote. Indiyah gave fans a glimpse into their relationship, revealing their a lot of the time they spend together is 'doing lots of improv' and having fun. She posted a clip of the two pretending to be cowboys and said: "When people ask what we've been up to for three years. Lots of improv. Not a sane cell in sight btw." Earlier this year, the season eight star revealed she was diagnosed with ADHD, and she admitted she was fearful of how it could affect her career. As written on the NHS website, ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and is "a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse." Indiyah revealed she hadn't wanted to open up about it publicly in case it affected her career. She spoke to Shayna Marie and Zeze Millz on Hot Girl Talks on Capital XTRA: "There's a lot of things that have happened with me like mentally. "As a black woman, I had been shy to disclose, so recently I have been diagnosed with ADHD. And that was something I was very up in the air about talking about." She went on : "Because I didn't want that to be a factor of my career, or the factor of whether I get booked for jobs, or just a factor in everything. "Because I feel like being a black woman, we have a lot of things already against us. So, to go and chuck in another thing, it is just something I'd rather not tell them about."
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who are Bob Vylan? Duo who screamed 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury were rejected by major labels for being 'too extreme'... and was previously filmed violently threatening their OWN fans
Their name is a nod to a Nobel Prize-winning rock legend acclaimed for his anti-war lyrics - yet the Glastonbury act now facing a police probe have embraced stirring controversies of their own. The duo Bob Vylan are being investigated after calls of 'Death to the IDF' during their performance at Glastonbury shown live on the BBC on Saturday. The two musicians who preciously guard their true identities insist they be referred to as Bobby Vylan, the rapper and singer, and Bobbie Vylan as the drummer - with their names a play on US singer-songwriter and Nobel literature laureate Bob Dylan. The Ipswich-raised grime-punk pair were previously rejected by record labels as 'too extreme' to sign - and have previously been filmed threatening their own fans. Yet they enjoyed a primetime spot not only on Glastonbury's West Holts Stage but also on the BBC on Saturday - prompting furious protests over their anti-Israel calls. The group formed in their hometown of Ipswich in 2017 and have since gone on to release five albums including 2020 debut We Live Here. The frontman has previously spoken of their struggles to get that first album cleared, describing it as being too 'extreme' for some in the music industry. He previously told the website Louder: 'It was hard to get it released the conventional way - but it was in our power to release it.' The group previously won a prize for Best Alternative Music Act at the MOBO Awards at London's OVO Arena in November 2022 The album was distributed in record shops as well as on websites such as Bandcamp and other outlets in which fans are encouraged to pay fair prices bypassing corporate agencies in between. Bobby said around the time of its release: 'These are the stories of my life, whether it's present or once upon a time or other people's lives that I grew up with or see. 'It's feelings I have and the people around me have. The people that picked up on it, they didn't just pick up on it, they ran with it. 'They shared and they blasted it. The organic reach of it has, and continues to, blow my mind.' Yet the confrontational nature of their approach has also appeared to bring them up against some of their own fans. Footage has been shared online of the frontman telling a heckling audience member at a gig in Manchester: 'I tell you what - buy a ticket to the show at the Ritz, I'll f***ing meet you outside and punch you there, you d***head.' Lyrics on their tracks include saying on Britain Makes Me Violent how there is 'nothing great' about Great Britain, while on Reign the frontman declares: 'Got a message for the thieves in the palace, we want the jewels back.' Touching on the subject of housing in London, their song GYAG states: 'Landlord just raised your rent - mate, get yourself a gun.' Their 2022 release named Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Love scooped that year's Kerrang! magazine award for best album. The same year, they were acclaimed as the inaugural Best Alternative Music Act at the MOBO Awards. The duo have supported US punk band The Offspring and British group Biffy Clyro on tours and Bob Vylan also peformed at the Reading and Leeds music festivals in summer 2021. The duo have hailed as influences ex-Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten - also known as John Lydon - as well as rappers Akala, Dizzee Rascal, Skepta and Stormzy. Perhaps a more unlikely inspiration was the late US popstar Whitney Houston, whose hits include I Want To Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You. Drummer Bobbie Vylan told DIY magazine: 'Whitney was everything to me when I was a kid.' As well as tackling subjects such as racism, homophobia, capitalism and toxic masculinity, the duo have also made a big deal about the importance of fatherhood. The singer known as Bobby Vylan has said his daughter gave their debut album We Live Here its name and she also featured on the cover of their single Dream Big. Their new notoriety comes this weekend as Israel condemned the BBC and Glastonbury for their Saturday afternoon performance in which there were dalls for the death of Israeli soldiers during a live broadcast from the festival. Police have launched a probe into the comments made by Bob Vylan, who led chants of 'Free Palestine ' and 'Death to the IDF', on Saturday afternoon. The singer from the band, who keeps his identity secret, also declared 'from the river to the sea Palestine will be free' – regarded by many in the Jewish community as a call for Israel's elimination. However, the singer and guitarist Bobby Vylan seemed to revel in the fury caused by his comments on Saturday evening. Sharing a photo of himself eating an ice cream, he wrote on his Instagram story: 'While Zionists are crying on socials, I've just had a late night (vegan) ice cream. Bob Vylan's entire performance was live-streamed on the BBC iPlayer but it has since been taken down. Nevertheless, the corporation was lambasted for failing to cut the broadcast immediately after the 'anti-Israel' chanting. Shockingly, its live stream continued for another 40 minutes until the end of Bob Vylan's performance. Despite the outrage Bobby Vylan, who performs pseudonymously alongside bandmate Bobbie Vylan, posted a photo of some ice cream as he mocked 'Zionists crying on socials' The incident prompted calls for the band members to be arrested over claims they had incited violence. Avon and Somerset Police last night said they were examining video evidence and investigating if any offence had been committed. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy demanded 'an urgent explanation' from BBC director-general Tim Davie into 'what due diligence it carried out ahead of the Bob Vylan performance'. A government spokesman said: 'We strongly condemn the threatening comments made by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury.' Lord Ian Austin – the Government's trade envoy to Israel – said: 'The police should investigate as a matter of urgency and, if necessary, arrest the band members.' Tory MP Greg Stafford said: 'If someone can be jailed for inciting racial hatred on social media, then surely this band should be investigated for inciting violence at the very least. Somerset Police should arrest them and carry out an investigation immediately.' Sharren Haskel, Israel's deputy foreign minister, also slammed the performance. She told The Mail on Sunday: 'I condemn the BBC for continuing to live-stream anti-Israel hate speech from Glastonbury. 'What do you think the BBC would have done had a performer been shouting anti-Muslim or far-Right hate speech? They would have pulled the feed. 'But because the target is Israel – let's be honest, because it's Jews – it's tolerated, even broadcast. This is clearly incitement.' The BBC later pulled the offending incident from its footage on iPlayer. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch branded the comments 'grotesque', adding: 'Glorifying violence against Jews isn't edgy. The cultural establishment needs to wake up to the fact this isn't protest, it's incitement.' Danny Cohen, former director of BBC Television, said: 'That something like this might happen could easily have been foreseen by the BBC and measures could have been taken to prevent its broadcast. 'This is a very serious failure, and further evidence that BBC management are blind to their responsibility to Britain's Jewish community.' A BBC spokesperson said: 'Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan's set were deeply offensive. 'During this live stream on iPlayer, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language.
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 Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The 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 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. 8 8 8 8 8 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 8 8
Scotsman
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The BRIT Awards to move to Manchester to 'reinvigorate' the ceremony
The move comes as the MOBO Awards have held their last two ceremonies in Sheffield and Newcastle. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The BRIT Awards is set to have a new home in 2026 and 2027. The next two ceremonies are set to take place in Manchester due to the area's rich musical heritage. It's the latest awards ceremony to leave the capital and move up north. After decades calling London home, the annual BRIT Awards are packing their bags and heading northwards for the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies. As one of the biggest award ceremonies on the musical calendar, organizers have confirmed that fans in Manchester will now not have to take the train to the capital, with the Co-op Live arena set to be the new home for the next two years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jade performs at the Brit Awards. |This move, under new Sony stewardship of the awards, has been made to 'invigorate' the show and leverage Manchester's rich, unparalleled musical heritage – home to iconic acts like Oasis, The Smiths, and legendary venues like The Haçienda. As Jason Iley, Chair and CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland, stated, the city 'perfectly captures the spirit and energy' of the event. Iley further cited that the move would help 'build on the Brits legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music.' His sentiment was echoed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who highlighted the area's 'unparalleled music heritage': 'Celebrating the Brit awards right here in the home of 24-hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ceremony joins other awards shows that have in recent years made the move to the North of England: last year the Co-op Live hosted the MTV European Music Awards, while the MOBO Awards have had their past two ceremonies held in Sheffield and Newcastle. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
