Gemma Collins says cancelled 40th birthday plans 'don't matter' as dad leaves hospital after serious coronavirus battle

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) have announced details of a new album – hear first single ‘Storm Around The World’ below.The new record, which will land on May 6 via Warp, follows the band’s 2019 record ‘Wallop’.Discussing ‘Storm Around The World’, which features Sink Ya Teeth’s Maria Uzor, the band said: “’Storm Around the World’ is a song we’ve had since the last album that didn’t really come into focus until Maria Uzor from Sink Ya Teeth added her part and we turned it into a duet. Originally an acid workout about parents who leave on tour it became much more than that with her vocal, which is equal parts sing-song and spoken word and who’s lyrics helped add both a familiarity and a mystery to the song.”The band added that, on ‘Let It Be Blue’, they were “looking for basic minimal arrangements – sub-bass, drums and vocals mostly – and that approach is what finally let us support the vocal parts in a way that worked.“The final piece was the beat that our producer Patrick Ford made that felt somewhere between programmed, sampled and played, a blurriness that is another feature of this album, ‘Let It Be Blue’, which was mostly built on computers but doesn’t always sound or feel that way.”Listen to ‘Storm Around The World’ below and pre-order the new album here.!!! are set to support the new album with a US tour that begins in late May and runs through to mid-June.

The legend that is the GC turned 40 over the weekend. Yep, that means that the planet has been graced with Gemma Collins’ unique brand of divadom and sparkle for four decades.

GEMMA Collins celebrated turning 40 today by vowing to become a "humanitarian" just like Sir David Attenborough. Reality star Gemma has detailed how she wants to take her responsibilities more seriously after discovering the young age demographic of her podcast.

Gemma Collins has revealed she's "overwhelmed" by the response she's had to her 40th birthday.The former TOWIE star, who recently admitted she's "exhausted" after her dad's "scary" Covid-19 battle, took to her Instagram stories to post a snap of a massive balloon display she received in honour of her special day.The photo showed a glittery background with bright pink balloon letters that spelled out "GC" and "40", alongside an array of smaller balloons, including one shaped as a three-tier cake and another in the form of a Champagne bottle.The reality star thanked Balloon Walls UK before adding: "I'm so overwhelmed with the gifts flowers and everything being sent !!! Thank you".

GEMMA Collins is having a 40th birthday befitting of a diva after filling her home with pink and gold balloons. The Towie star has gone all out for big day with a shimmering silver backdrop and huge helium-filled champagne bottles.

The Queen of Essex, Gemma Collins, is celebrating her birthday today and it’s not just any ol’ birthday, oh no.

direct to your inboxFormer TOWIE star Gemma Collins says she's on a mission to banish the term 'plus size.'The 'GC', who has her own fashion brand, has extended her line so that that it starts from a size six.Gemma, who has spoken openly about her weight struggles in the past, says she 'hates' the term.The reality TV personality explained in a chat with fellow entrepreneur Keely Parsons of the wax melts business Sassy Wax: "I hate the term 'plus size' I'd love to get rid of all of that."Hopefully we can get rid of that word, because I know a lot of the sites now call it 'curve' or 'plus size' but I just didn't want to disclude anyone." Former Dancing On Ice contestant Gemma, who made a surprise return to the ITV show during last weekend's

Gemma Collins has revealed she's feeling positive as her dad Alan is "recovering slowly" from the coronavirus.The blonde beauty announced that both her parents had contracted the deadly bug and had been "extremely unwell" as a result, in late December. Since then her mum, Joan, and dad have left the hospital after having beaten Covid-19 and are resting at home.

GEMMA Collins told fans her dad Alan's coronavirus recovery is the best 40th birthday gift as she's bombarded with designer presents. The Towie legend will celebrate the milestone tomorrow and has been left in awe by the amount of packages she's been sent.

Gemma Collins has revealed she’s exhausted after not sleeping while her dad was in hospital.The 39 year old’s father Alan, 73, was hospitalised with coronavirus, but has since been able to return home. Former The Only Way Is Essex star has since opened up on how much she was affected by the worrying ordeal.

GEMMA Collins has revealed she wasn't able to sleep for days as her dad Alan battled coronavirus in hospital. The star revealed this week that the 73-year-old - dubbed the "miracle man" by medics - would be home to celebrate her 40th birthday this weekend. But speaking on an Instagram Live chat with Sassyshopwax she admitted the terrifying ordeal had left her unable to sleep.

Gemma Collins has become a TV icon since she first hit our screens on TOWIE. Since then the star has gone on to appear on a range of shows, from Celebrity Big Brother, to I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in the Australian jungle to her very memorable stint on Dancing on Ice.

Thrilled Gemma Collins has spoken of her relief after dad Alan left hospital following a month-long battle with Covid-19. It means the TOWIE star can enjoy her 40th birthday properly as she makes plans for Sunday's celebration.

GEMMA Collins' elderly dad Alan is finally home after battling coronavirus in hospital. The reality star revealed she was overjoyed as she shared the news on her BBC podcast - just in time for her upcoming 40th birthday celebrations.

GEMMA Collins has been pictured looking downcast after revealing her parents' coronavirus battle in hospital. The 39-year-old reality star was told her dad Alan "might not make it" after contracting the deadly bug alongside wife Joan.

DANCING On Ice has been slammed by some viewers for inviting 'non essential' celebrity guests to the show amid England's third lockdown. Former contestant Gemma Collins, who was responsible for some of the ITV contest’s most-watched moments in 2019, returned to the show last night not to perform on the ice but to announce a competition to win £120,000.

It's been a tough few months for Gemma Collins with coronavirus ripping through her family, but the blonde beauty finally has a reason to celebrate.The reality star, who made her return to Dancing on Ice on Sunday night, revealed she's purchased her dream home and has been given the keys to move in.The 39 year old shared a picture of a set of keys, along with a card and plenty of Champagne to celebrate with on her Instagram for her followers to see. She wrote: "It's been a very tough couple of months but some good news today to share I finally got my dream home.

Gemma Collins made a dramatic return to Dancing on Ice on Sunday night, two years after she competed on the show. Gemma starred on the show back in 2019, where she skated alongside professional Matt Evers and suffered some dramatic falls.The 39 year old appeared once again on the ITV show on Sunday night as she introduced the competition.

direct to your inboxGemma Collins made a surprise return to the rink as she appeared on tonight's Dancing On Ice.The former TOWIE star was lowered down on a giant ring in a super-glam pink outfit complete with jewelled turban, but unfortunately not everyone was pleased to see her.The GC, who was the talk of the 2019 series, was in the studio to announce a competition.And some viewers took to Twitter to ask if it was necessary while we're in a lockdown.One raged: "Really? Was that essential to drag Gemma Collins out in these times?  It wasn’t was it? "They could have done a VT Of anyone.

Gemma Collins has confirmed that she is returning to Dancing on Ice tonight.The GC will make an appearance on Dancing on Ice on Sunday night, two years after she competed on the ITV skating show. Gemma starred on the show back in 2019, where she skated alongside professional Matt Evers and suffered some dramatic falls.

DANCING On Ice's studios have been hit by a snow blizzard - and guest star Gemma Collins is worried she might not get out. The Sun revealed last night that the 39-year-old Towie legend will be lowered onto the rink in a giant hoop tonight.