Keep up to date with all of tonight’s goings-on for the launch of the year’s first Celebrity Big Brother, including rumours, new housemates, twists, and much more!
Watch: BBC Radio 1 unveil ‘Sound Of 2014: The Longlist’
BBC Radio 1 has unveiled their official Sound Of 2014 Longlist, the much-anticipated crystal-ball of who the corporation believe has what it takes to make it big this year.
In the 20+ minute video, Radio 1 DJs Annie Mac and Zane Lowe run through the 15 ‘most exciting new music acts’, including interviews and features with them all.
The longlist (which fits well with our very own 14 for 2014 Ones To Watch), is made up of Sam Smith, Chance The Rapper, MNEK, Jungle, Royal Blood, BANKS, Sampha, FKA twigs, Ella Eyre, Kelela, George Ezra, Luke Sital-Singh, Nick Mulvey, Chlöe Howl and Say Lou Lou.
Take a watch below of the full feature:
Stream: MØ previews new album ‘No Mythologies To Follow’
Danish electro-pop singer/songwriter MØ has unveiled a preview of her forthcoming debut album No Mythologies to Follow. Set for release on 24th February, the 12-track LP (which includes a bonus eight tracks with the ‘Deluxe’ version), will feature Stagedoor FM favourites Waste Of Time and Glass.
Take a listen to the preview of the 12-tracks below, along with associated track listing, and hit the iTunes link to preorder now:
01. Fire Rides
02. Maiden
03. Never Wanna Know
04. Red In The Grey
05. Pilgrim
06. Waste of Time
08. Dust Is Gone
09. XXX 88 feat. Diplo
10. Walk This Way
11. Slow Love
12. Glass
13. No Mythologies To Follow [deluxe]
14. Dummy Head [deluxe]
15. The Sea [deluxe]
16. Gone And Found [deluxe]
17. Fire Rides (Night Version) [deluxe]
18. Dust Is Gone (Night Version) [deluxe]
19. Slow Love (Night Version) [deluxe]
20. The Sea (Night Version) [deluxe]
James Arthur returns to Twitter
James Arthur has returned to his official Twitter account, almost two months after taking a sabbatical due to controversy surrounding an online exchange with a troll on the site.
Since the heated debate, which angered legions of fans (and the industry) due to Arthur’s retaliation, the 2012 X Factor UK winner’s official account has been looked after by his management, signing off all tweets with HQ.
The 2012 X Factor UK winner also continued, thanking fans that have supported him during his absence away from the social media site. Arthur is currently preparing for his sold-out European tour, his first full-length solo appearance since winning the TV competition over a year ago.
New music: Fickle Friends – ‘Swim’
Brighton-based electro-pop-rock group (yes, that’s a genre now!) Fickle Friends have unveiled their stunning debut single Swim.
I guess we’ll have to thank Chvrches for bringing 80s synth-based electro-pop back into the forefront, but Fickle Friends take things up a few notches in this catchy track.
Take a listen below and hit the iTunes link to buy, now:
Ed Sheeran teases new album announcement for next week
Ed Sheeran has taken to Twitter to tease a new announcement for next Monday (6th January).
Announcement coming January 6th
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) December 31, 2013
The announcement is likely to be regarding his forthcoming anticipated new album, the follow-up to groundbreaking debut LP, +.
Rumours have been rife that the new release will be on-sale toward the middle of February 2014, with Sheeran having spent free time during his recent collaborative tour with Taylor Swift to write new material.
**UPDATE** Sheeran has also confirmed he has added a new track to the LP, again via Twitter
Adding a last minute song to the album
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 2, 2014
Channel 5 unveil ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ diary room chair
Channel 5 have unveiled the look of this year’s diary room chair for the forthcoming series of Celebrity Big Brother.
The series, often dubbed ‘CBB’, kicks off this Friday (3rd January), and is poised for grandeur – the diary room chair, usually the most anticipated feature of each series, is inkeeping with the theme. A spokesperson for the program has said of the new Egyptian-themed object, “This priceless piece of kit looks like it might’ve been wrenched from a haul of Sumerian valuables or unearthed from beneath the sands of Giza.”
Of the housemates set to enter, various sources has pointed to controversial The Apprentice contestant along with various members of the pop community, including N-Dubz star Dappy, Blue’s Lee Ryan, and Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding.
Other rumoured guests include boxer Ricky Hatton and US actress/comic Kathy Griffin and Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers.
Check out the full Celebrity Big Brother gallery below:
Kylie Minogue teases new single ‘Into The Blue’
Kylie Minogue has taken to her official Twitter account to tease more information about her forthcoming new studio album, along with the first single, expected to be titled Into The Blue.
The recording, her first since signing to new label Def Jam, will be the singer’s follow-up to 2010’s moderately successful Aphrodite.
Tweeting “Happy New Year #Lovers….I wish u all the best & can’t wait to share new music w u in #KM2014 ❤️ , the new single is expected to be released toward the end of the month.
Minogue is currently gearing up to appear on the new season of hit UK TV show, The Voice, set to start on BBC One on 11th January.
Some useful shopping tips
Some useful shopping tips.
6 Go shopping with clear ideas
In order to stay on the straight (ie not to spend too much), path it is best to go shopping with clear ideas. Write down what you would like to have this season like and decide which item should be given priority. Then pull out to find that item (and do not get distracted by the other, no doubt beautiful things you see while shopping).
7 Put more time for shopping from
Formerly bought you might be all in the same store, now is the time to go and see if you can get some things. No cheaper somewhere else around Wander to shops inside where youve never been before. Compare prices and quality. Especially basics may well be cheaper. Your quest for beautiful things with acceptable prices might be time consuming but can yield interesting results.
8 Go for unique things
Step away from the trends and must haves. The era of the it-items (it-it-bags and shoes) is over. In fashion there is a tendency for anything unique, personal and special to. Therefore, go for things that appeal to you personally. This will ensure that you come home with purchases that are already out of fashion in a few months.
Two additional tips that not shopping but with “budget fashion” have to do:
9 Let your clothes entertain (or entertain your clothes themselves)
Making your own clothes is because of the spirit (read: the crisis) is back. It is cozy, keep you off the street (outdoors so you spend less money) and also encourage productive. Knitting and embroidery. But also create the dress or entertain them. Remove the sleeves of that blazer that you no longer wear for years. Or make the sleeves shorter. Put a collar on an old jacket. Modernize the things you still hang. Youre not handy with a needle and thread, then go looking for a convenient and not too expensive tailor.
10 Take care of the garments you have
Treat your clothes with respect, so the items last longer. Little things you can look for:
– Avoid making your bag or belt your clothes loose or broken. Only wear belts with a soft back or cover the back with adhesive tape. Do you have a bag that rubs against your clothing, do not wear it on your shoulder but keep the handle in your hand (not easy and heavy, we know!).
– Avoid stains as much as possible.
– You hang airing clothes after wearing. We will not say you do not need to wash your clothes, but remember that your clothing by many washings declines.
– Mount your clothes properly and check your wardrobe regularly moths. There are now moth traps (at the drugstore). Catch you have one, then it is time to take action.
RIP: James Avery (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s ‘Uncle Phil’) passes away
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—UPDATE— According to celebrity site TMZ, Avery had recently undergone open heart surgery and passed away from complications from the operation.
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Upsetting news has reached us that Hollywood actor James Avery, best known for his starring role as ‘Uncle Phil’ in 90s TV sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has passed away. Avery was 65 years old.
The announcement of Avery’s passing came from the star’s on-screen ‘Fresh Prince’ son, Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton Banks in the long-running show.
I'm deeply saddened to say that James Avery has passed away. He was a second father to me. I will miss him greatly. pic.twitter.com/UrW0EeBFbO
— Alfonso Ribeiro (@alfonso_ribeiro) January 1, 2014
The actor has long-since been involved within the movie and television industry; whilst notoriety came from his role as the loveable ‘Uncle Phil’ (aka Phillip Banks), Avery also lent his bellowing voice to many animated series, notably ‘Shredder’ from iconic children’s TV show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during the late 1980s/early 1990s.
Ribeiro also paid tribute to Avery on his official Facebook page, saying “The world has lost a truly special man. I am very saddened to say that James Avery has passed. Even though he played my father on TV, he was a wonderful father figure to me in life. He will be deeply missed.” he wrote
‘Fresh Prince’ co-star Tatyana Ali, who played Will Smith’s cousin Ashley Banks in the long-running sitcom, tweeted “James was my teacher my protector & the most magnificent actor. We’re feeling his loss very deeply. He’ll always be apart of me #JamesAvery.”
Elsewhere, tributes poured in from other parts of the acting community, including Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith who paid tribute to Avery on her Facebook page. “Happy New Year everyone” she wrote, “I was hoping to start the new year differently but we have lost yet another friend. James Avery who we all lovingly know as Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince has passed. Our condolences to aunt Florence (his mother), Miss Barbara (his wife) and all those who loved him. Rest in peace James.”
Avery’s entry into the acting world followed two years of service in Vietnam for the US navy in the late 1960s.
Check out some of James Avery’s best bits from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, below: