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Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 46, looks ethereal in a feathered mint green gown as she leads arrivals at Silver Clef Awards
Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned heads as she led the arrivals at the Nordoff & Robbins' O2 Silver Clef Awards 2025 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London on Wednesday. The singer, 46, looked stunning in a mint green pleated maxi dress, complete with dramatic feathered cuff sleeves. She added a touch of height with silver block heels and carried a chic pearl handbag, personalised with her name in sparkling rhinestones. Sophie beamed as she posed for photographers before heading into the star-studded event. Also in attendance were Myleene Klass, Lisa Stansfield, Natalie Imbruglia, Edith Bowman, and Mika. Myleene, 47, looked effortlessly elegant in a crisp white suit, while Lisa, 58, wowed in a plunging black ensemble. Natalie, 50, opted for a sharp tuxedo look, and Mika, 41, stood out in a bold pinstripe suit. The Silver Clef Awards is an annual music awards ceremony and fundraiser for Nordoff and Robbins. The event celebrates outstanding musical achievements while raising vital funds for the charity's music therapy work. During the evening, Sophie proudly collected the Best Female Award, posing with her trophy on the red carpet. The award winners were announced last month, ahead of the star-studded event. Speaking previously of her win, Sophie told Music Week:'Receiving the Best Female award means a great deal to me. Genuinely, such an honour. 'Music has always been a huge tonic for me. It helps me recalibrate and feel good, as well as being a way to connect with people. 'To be recognised in this way, especially by an organisation like Nordoff And Robbins that harnesses music to spread joy and uplift, is truly special.' Mika received the Global Impact Award, recognising his international success as a chart-topping artist. The Last Dinner Party were presented with the Best New Music Award, while Aurora was honoured with the Contemporary Music Award. The event comes just weeks after Sophie addressed the 'gloomy chapter' of perimenopause and the narrative that women should become 'quiet and invisible' with her new album Perimenopop. The singer was just 21 when she first soared to fame with her first number one hit, Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) with Spiller in 2000, going on to become a household name. 25 years later, the chart-topper is set to release her latest offering which she, in a new interview with Good Housekeeping UK, claims dispels the notion that pop music is for 'young people' and instead mocks that apparent 'gloomy chapter' women face in their later years. Perimonpop is being touted as a 'a playful celebration of where Sophie is at in her life, knowing exactly who she is and embracing the joy and empowerment that brings'. And speaking to the publication about her album inspiration, Sophie echoed those sentiments as she shared: 'There's still this idea that only young people make pop music. As soon as I had the new album title, I felt like, "Now I can literally be myself." 'This album is about poking fun at this gloomy chapter and the narrative around it that women should be quietening down and becoming invisible… I don't feel like that at all.' Sophie has had somewhat of a career resurgence of late, with her 2001 track Murder On The Dancefloor gaining new popularity after it was used by filmmaker Emerald Fennell for the one-shot finale of her award-winning 2023 movie Saltburn. A single camera tracks actor Barry Keoghan as he dances to the track in the nude while walking the corridors of his newly inherited stately home - a memorable scene that introduced Sophie to a younger fanbase and helped push it back into the charts with a number two placement, her first top ten hit since 2007. She said of the track going viral: 'I was at home over Christmas when things started escalating online. The whole thing was glorious. And it wasn't just great for me, but for my whole team. We'd had a busy 2023, so we were match-fit. We could just pick up the pace.' It was a far cry from her thoughts three years earlier when she started her famous kitchen discos during the COVID-19 lockdown, with Sophie admitting that she believed it was the 'end of my career' following her first live broadcast. The kitchen discos proved to be hugely popular and gave fans a glimpse of Sophie's family life as it featured her guitarist husband Richard Jones and their five sons; Sonny, 21, Kit, 16, Ray, 13, Jesse, nine, and Mickey, six.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Quickly Defend ‘90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: ‘Still a Beautiful Woman'
Fans Quickly Defend '90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: 'Still a Beautiful Woman' originally appeared on Parade. Natalie Imbruglia's fans have her back. The Australian-British singer, 50, best known for her 1997 hit 'Torn,' received some unkind comments after a recent appearance alongside The Corrs and Imelda May in Cork, a video shared to social media, the 50-year-old songstress can be seen energetically belting out 'Torn,' wearing a billowing black skirt, slim black top, and boots. She bounced around the stage, much to the delight of fans thrilled to be transported back in time. But unkind comments sparked a debate in the comment section, with Imbruglia's supporters rushing to her defense. 'All the people calling her fat in the comments are truly the least attractive people online,' one fan wrote. 'They're also mainly failures. How many of them have been as successful as MI? X' Another added, 'Blimey. She's 50. She looks incredible.'One supporter noted, 'Still looking good though at 50… most of the haters aren't coming close to looking that good in their 30s!' Many fans echoed those sentiments, appreciating the sight of what one called a 'real woman' on stage. Another fan summed it up: 'Aged like fine wine.' We couldn't agree more. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans Quickly Defend '90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: 'Still a Beautiful Woman' first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Neighbours finale ‘set to fall flat' as only one former star signs up to appear – and A-lists snub final episode
setback Neighbours finale 'set to fall flat' as only one former star signs up to appear – and A-lists snub final episode Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEIGHBOURS' upcoming final episode could reportedly 'fall flat' - with only one former star signed up to appear. Earlier this year, the beloved Aussie soap was axed for a second time, having been saved by Amazon after 37 years on Channel 5. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 A-List former Neighbours stars have reportedly snubbed the upcoming finale Credit: Alamy 4 Guy Pearce returned for the 2022 finale - then believed to be the last ever episode Credit: Fremantle 4 Natalie Imbruglia played Beth Brennan in the 90s Credit: PA:Press Association The original finale saw Kylie Mingoue and Jason Donovan return to Ramsay Street, alongside other show alums. However, bosses' attempts to bring back A-listers this time around have reportedly not panned out. According to Daily Mail Australia, stars such as Margot Robbie, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe are all said to have snubbed the final episode. An insider told the publication: "The cast of the current season will need to rely on the storylines that involve their characters, because breaking out the cheque book won't cover it." Read more on Neighbours high hopes Neighbours' boss reveals hope show WILL return despite being cancelled twice Regarding the 2022 finale, the source added: "The mega stars waived their usual million dollar fees and felt like they were waving goodbye to the show that launched them. It was very classy. "The fact that Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburn and Ryan Maloney were tipped off as the show was saved during Neighbours' "farewell tour" was pretty awkward in retrospect." One confirmed returnee is Kimberley Davies, who appeared as Annalise Hartman from 1993 to 1996. The 52-year-old later moved to the United States, appearing in episodes of Friends and Ally McBeal. Amazon announced at the end of 2022 that it was bringing the iconic programme back in a multi-year deal. It started filming in 2023 and was shown on Amazon Freevee worldwide. Neighbours is being axed again - after production company Fremantle failed to agree a new deal with Amazon However, last year Amazon axed the service and folded it into its Prime Video streaming offering. And now, after two years streaming, the show will come to an end once more. The Sun exclusively revealed production on Neighbours would be stopping this summer - with the final episode airing at the end of the year. A source said at the time: 'Amazon gave Fremantle two years to see if it worked but sadly they just didn't get the viewers. Neighbours stars who made it big The long-running Aussie soap has launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Here are some of the Neighbours alums who went on to make it big after starring on the soap... Kylie Minogue Before she hit the big time with her music career, Kylie shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours. Shortly after her arrival, Kylie began an on and off-screen romance with co-star Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson, which gained the couple an army of adoring fans. Jason Donovan After his stint as Scott, singer and actor Jason became an international popstar and had his pick acting of roles. He moved to the U.K., married, had children and has since starred in over a dozen West End show, most notably Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat. Alan Dale New Zealand born actor Alan was one of Neighbours 12 original cast members having made his debut as Jim Robinson on the soap's first episode on 18 March 1985. As the head of the Robinson clan, widower Jim lived at Number 26 Ramsay Street with his children Paul, Julie, Scott and Lucy, and was a real anchor in the community. He stayed with the show for eight years, before his character was killed off in dramatic scenes aired in 1993 but which still reverberate through the soap to this day. Margot Robbie Way before she was Barbie or Harley Quinn, Margot was best known as Ramsay Street resident Donna Freedman. Her notable storylines included her marriage to Ringo Brown and becoming a young widow following his tragic death. After three years she bid farewell to the soap and Australia with a plan to make a name for herself in Hollywood which she did when she bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Jesse Spencer Jesse rocked up on Ramsay street in 1994 with the rest of the Kennedy clan. He stayed for five years, literally growing up in front of the camera, but in 2000 felt it was time to spread his wings and head for Hollywood. It was certainly a smart move as he went on to bag leading roles in popular shows like House and Chicago Fire. Russell Crowe New Zealand-native Russell had a brief arc on Neighbours, appearing in four episodes of the soap 1987 as Kenny Larkin, the former cellmate of Street resident Henry Ramsay. The role obviously got him noticed though because he quickly went on to become a fully-fledged Hollywood A-lister, winning the Best Actor Oscar for his standout performance as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. 'It's a really sad day especially for the cast and crew who work on the show in Melbourne. 'This really is the end of Neighbours just as it's celebrated it's 40th birthday.' The show's official X account posted: "We are sad to announce that Neighbours will be resting from December 2025. "New episodes from the 40th anniversary season will continue to air on Prime Video and Ten four times a week until the end of the year, with all the big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love."
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Neighbours finale ‘set to fall flat' as only one former star signs up to appear – and A-lists snub final episode
NEIGHBOURS' upcoming final episode could reportedly 'fall flat' - with only one former star signed up to appear. Earlier this year, the beloved Aussie soap was 4 A-List former Neighbours stars have reportedly snubbed the upcoming finale Credit: Alamy 4 Guy Pearce returned for the 2022 finale - then believed to be the last ever episode Credit: Fremantle 4 Natalie Imbruglia played Beth Brennan in the 90s Credit: PA:Press Association The original finale saw Kylie Mingoue and However, bosses' attempts to bring back A-listers this time around have reportedly not panned out. According to Australia , stars such as Margot Robbie, Natalie Imbruglia, Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe are all said to have snubbed the final episode. An insider told the publication: "The cast of the current season will need to rely on the storylines that involve their characters, because breaking out the cheque book won't cover it." Read more on Neighbours Regarding the 2022 finale, the source added: "The mega stars waived their usual million dollar fees and felt like they were waving goodbye to the show that launched them. It was very classy. "The fact that Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburn and Ryan Maloney were tipped off as the show was saved during Neighbours' "farewell tour" was pretty awkward in retrospect." One confirmed returnee The 52-year-old later moved to the United States , appearing in episodes of Friends and Ally McBeal. Most read in Soaps Amazon It started filming in 2023 and was shown on Amazon Freevee worldwide. Neighbours is being axed again - after production company Fremantle failed to agree a new deal with Amazon However, last year Amazon And now, after two years streaming, the show will come to an end once more. The Sun exclusively revealed production on Neighbours would be stopping this summer - with the final episode airing at the end of the year. A source said at the time: 'Amazon gave Fremantle two years to see if it worked but sadly they just didn't get the viewers. Neighbours stars who made it big The long-running Aussie soap has launched the careers of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Here are some of the Neighbours alums who went on to make it big after starring on the soap... Kylie Minogue Before she hit the big time with her music career, Kylie shot to fame playing Charlene Mitchell on Neighbours. Shortly after her arrival, Kylie began an on and off-screen romance with co-star Jason Donovan, who played Scott Robinson, which gained the couple an army of adoring fans. Jason Donovan After his stint as Scott, singer and actor Alan Dale New Zealand born actor Margot Robbie Way before she was Barbie or Harley Quinn, Margot was best known as Ramsay Street resident Donna Freedman. Her notable storylines included her marriage to Ringo Brown and becoming a young widow following his tragic death. After three years she bid farewell to the soap and Australia with a plan to make a name for herself in Hollywood which she did when she bagged the role of Naomi Lapaglia opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. Jesse Spencer Russell Crowe New Zealand-native Russell had a brief arc on Neighbours, appearing in four episodes of the soap 1987 as Kenny Larkin, the former cellmate of Street resident Henry Ramsay. The role obviously got him noticed though because he quickly went on to become a fully-fledged Hollywood A-lister, winning the Best Actor Oscar for his standout performance as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator. 'It's a really sad day especially for the cast and crew who work on the show in Melbourne. 'This really is the end of Neighbours just as it's celebrated it's 40th birthday.' The show's official X account posted: "We are sad to announce that Neighbours will be resting from December 2025. "New episodes from the 40th anniversary season will continue to air on Prime Video and Ten four times a week until the end of the year, with all the big soapie twists and turns that our viewers love." 4 Oscar winner Russell Crowe had an early role in Neighbours Credit: Rex
BreakingNews.ie
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
The Corrs at St Anne's Park: Everything you need to know
The Corrs, consisting of siblings Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim, are bringing a show acclaimed for power and emotion, to Dublin's St Anne's Park on Sunday. The siblings have sold over 40 million records to date, with their classic hits that have made fans of even Taylor Swift and Emma Watson. Advertisement Their massive commercial success made pop stars of The Corrs but first and foremost they are musicians, with the spectacular hit-packed concerts showcasing a band at the top of their game. So, if you are headed to St Anne's Park to see The Corrs live this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. When and where is it on? The Corrs play at St Anne's Park, Clontarf, Dublin on Sunday, June 8th 2025, with doors opening at 5pm. When we get the official stage times, we will update this article with them. Are there tickets left? Some tickets are still available on for the Sunday concert, so if you want to go, it is still possible! Concertgoers are advised to buy tickets from accredited sources only. Advertisement Who are the support acts? Both shows will feature special guest Imelda May and additional support from Natalie Imbruglia. When should I arrive? Allow at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. That means, allow two hours on top of the time Google Maps is telling you it will take. When you get to either of the two entrances, you will have to walk an extra roughly 1.3km from the park entrance to the ticket scan/entry. There are two entrances: The green entrance is on Sybil Hill onto the main avenue, and the blue entrance is on All Saints Road via Tennis Court entry. Advertisement There is no entry or exit on Mount Prospect Avenue. St Anne's Park is a residential area – organisers have appealed to all concertgoers to respect the local community by not littering, engaging in antisocial behaviour or parking illegally. How do I get there and home again? Plan and book your travel arrangements in advance, allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. As traffic delays are inevitable, fans are encouraged by promoters to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. By DART: The nearest DART station is Harmonstown Dart Station and they will run services to and from the concerts each day. By car: There is no public parking at the event, and car parks in St Anne's are not open to the public during events, so promoters have asked fans to use public transport and not to park illegaly or in residential areas as clamping will be in operation. By bus: You can get Dublin Bus No 6, H1, H2, and H3 to the venue from Abbey Street Lower. Marathon Coaches are also running return buses to and from the City Centre to St Anne's Park for the concert. Buses leave from Northwall Quay Bus Stop 7623 at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm on the day of the concert and drop off at St Paul's School, Clontarf. Return buses will be leaving the coach park at 11pm sharp. Advertisement What are they expected to play? Obviously, we never know what a band are going to play until the night itself, but here is a taster of what fans can expect, based on the setlist for their March concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London: Only When I Sleep Give Me a Reason Lough Erin Shore Advertisement Forgiven, Not Forgotten Summer Sunshine What Can I Do White Light Little Wing (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover) Joy of Life (cover) Ellis Island My Lagan Love (cover) Radio Queen of Hollywood Dreams (Fleetwood Mac cover) I Never Loved You Anyway So Young Runaway Encore: Breathless Toss the Feathers (cover) What's the story with security? Under-16s attending the concert must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 25. Unaccompanied under-16s will be refused entry without a refund. The promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not a suitable environment for children under five, and all attendees must have a ticket. No queuing is allowed prior to the gates opening, and attendees are advised to allow time for security checks on the way in. If you do turn up early, you will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site. Regardless, you should aim to be within the venue 30 minutes before the show starts. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. All bags may be searched, and this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No alcohol or food is allowed into the arena. Other banned items at the event include – but are not exclusive to – umbrellas, garden furniture, camping chairs, e-scooters, e-bikes, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans. There is also no re-admission to the concert, so if you leave, you cannot re-enter. Can I take photos at the concert? Smartphones and small digital cameras are permitted, but cameras with long or detachable lenses or recording equipment are not. GoPros and iPads are also prohibited. What's the weather giving? At the time of writing, it's giving temperatures between 9 and 14 degrees on Sunday but no rain and just some sun, but partly cloudy. That is subject to change though. St Anne's Park is a standing-only venue, and all gigs take place outdoors on grass, so regardless of the forecast, dress accordingly for Irish weather – think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream. But remember, no umbrellas.
