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It's hard to believe that this year marks a decade since James Arthur won The X Factor. In the ten years since, James has survived a transformative shift in music consumption, released 4 UK Top 10 albums and famously faced the trials and tribulations of life in the public eye.

Rangers legend Ally McCoist admits he received a dressing down from his mum after going tonto during the thrilling 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Scotland will scrap its covid vaccine passport scheme on Monday as the country moves towards living with the virus.

Metallica’s first-ever recording of ‘Hit The Lights’ from 1982, featuring former bandmate Dave Mustaine, is set to receive a reissue on vinyl this April.‘Hit The Lights’ will feature on Metal Blade Records’ 40th anniversary reissue of its ‘Metal Massacre’ compilation, which was available from 1982 to 1984. The reissue – set to release on April 22 – will mark the first time that the rare recording has been made available since 1984.The 1982 recording of ‘Hit The Lights’ includes a guitar solo performed by Dave Mustaine, who played in Metallica for 11 months before being kicked out of the band shortly before they recorded their 1983 debut album, ‘Kill ‘Em All’.

Florida’s House of Representatives passed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill on Thursday.The bill, officially titled Parental Rights in Education bill, passed 69 – 47. It“prohibits classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity”  and allows parents to take the school district to court if they believe a school has violated the law. It now heads to the Florida State Senate and then to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.Rep.

Wladimir Klitschko, a Hall of Fame boxer and former partner of actress Hayden Panettiere, has enlisted in the Ukraine reserve army and is ready to help defend his home country.

Apple TV+ has released the full length trailer for the upcoming limited series WeCrashed!

Salem Ilese has opened up about her experience collaborating with Tomorrow X Together (TXT) on her new single ‘PS5’.The American singer-songwriter had originally teased the track on TikTok prior to its release, and at the time, the song had only featured vocals from her. But for the final version, she reached out to Yeonjun and Taehyun of TXT, who she had previously worked with on the boyband’s 2021 viral hit ‘Anti-Romantic’.“It was so great getting to collaborate again with Yeonjun and Taehyun,” Ilese told Consequence.

Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich are about to be officially divorced, more than a year after they broke up.

Tyler Perry is calling out Jimmy Kimmel!

Avril Lavigne says she can appreciate and relate to Olivia Rodrigo and her musical journey in a big way.The songstress spoke with ET's Lauren Zima this week, ahead of the launch of her new album, and the pop superstar reflected on her recent meeting with the «Drivers License» singer.«I met her a [few months] ago and it's like she's kind of going through what I went through,» Lavigne shared. «I wrote my first album when I was 16 and experienced crushes and like dating or whatever for the first time and how intense that feels, and then writing songs and putting that into music.»«It’s so great because you’re putting all that into your art and it’s so real and people relate to that, and she’s great,» she added. «It was so lovely meeting her and she’s doing amazing stuff.»Lavigne has never shied away from incorporating her personal life into her music — which is actually where the title track of her new album came from.«So my new album is called because that was how I've been feeling at the beginning of making this record,» she said.

A prisoner was found to have heroin worth thousands of pounds when he was searched in a police station.

It's startling how much one player's absence can make such a difference.

Ian Evatt believes that teams need multiple strings to their bow to have sustained success across the English football pyramid as the Bolton Wanderers boss hopes to prepare his side to be equipped to keep moving on up the leagues.

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David Beckham is a proud dad of four and can often be found sharing photos of his and Victoria's kids, Brooklyn, 22, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17 and ten-year-old Harper, on his social media – much to the delight of his 71 million followers.MORE: Harper Beckham's £1.5K ski jacket will blow your mindOn Thursday, the former footballer shared an adorable picture of his only daughter hugging the new family pet, her bunny Coco, and we can't help but notice how much she looks like her eldest brother.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shares adorable video of daughter Harper with new family memberIn the picture, the ten-year-old is wearing a silk blue and white pyjama set whilst smiling for David, who is behind the camera.READ:  I tried Victoria Beckham's go-to beauty products - this is what's actually worth itRELATED: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper Seven"Bunny love," the 46-year-old simply captioned the photo.David has a great relationship with his daughter and recently treated her and Cruz to a ski holiday during the school break. In the new picture, Harper could be seen bonding with her bunny CocoDavid and his two youngest children had fun in the snow but seem to have reunited with mum Victoria in their Cotswolds home since.Victoria was unable to join them as according to David she was working hard on her latest fashion collection.

BTS have clinched the IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year for 2021, beating out Adele and Taylor Swift.Yesterday (February 24), the International Federal of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) announced BTS’ win during a countdown on Twitter. This new accolade makes BTS the first artist to win the Global Recording Artist Of The Year two years in a row, having first won the title in 2020.“We are truly honoured to receive the IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year award,” said leader RM.

Charli XCX‘s ‘Beg For You’ featuring SEVENTEEN’s Vernon has finally arrived.The new version of ‘Beg For You’ rework features a brand-new English-language verse from the K-pop idol, as well as additional production from PC Music head A.G. Cook, in the form of more ore electronic flourishes to the original’s instrumentation.

SEVENTEEN member Vernon has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to his label Pledis Entertainment.Today (February 25), the entertainment company confirmed the K-pop idol’s positive test in a statement posted to the group’s Twitter page. It noted that Vernon had begun experiencing a sore throat on February 24, which resulted in a positive result following the use of a self-test kit.“He promptly took a PCR test and was confirmed with COVID-19 on the morning of Friday, February 25,” wrote Pledis Entertainment, as translated by Soompi.

Kehlani has shared an emotive new single titled ‘Little Story’, coming as the second track shared from their forthcoming third album, ‘Blue Water Road’.Gentle atmospherics and warm, strummed electric guitars build the soundscape, with Kehlani employing a more restrained and laidback – though still typically enrapturing – vocal style. Opening the track, they sing: “Wouldn’t say I’m a liar, but I’m not always honest / I ain’t come through, but that’s why I ain’t promise / You got a face that I couldn’t lie to / Light blue lights in a white room / And you’re fine too.”‘Little Story’ was released alongside a black-and-white video, directed by Alexandra Thurmond in tandem with Kehlani theirself, that evokes the arthouse films of decades past.

Hilary Duff‘s daughter Banks is a big fan of her old music!

Doja Cat and Tyga are teaming up for a hot new song!

Anitta is all smiles while walking the pink carpet at the 2022 Premio Lo Nuestro on Thursday (February 24) at FTX Arena in Miami, Fla.

The Lumineers are gearing up for their return to live shows after that enforced two year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Manchester is always a favourite date on their world tours.

Tove Lo is set to make her acting debut in a new film remake of The Emigrants.Norwegian director Erik Poppe will direct Lo in the 2021 adaptation of Vilhelm Moberg’s 1950s novel of the same name.A bio describes the film as chronicling “the one and a half million Swedes who sought a better life across the Atlantic in the mid-19th century”. Lo – real name Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson – is set to play the character of Ulrika.In an interview with Deadline, Lo said getting into acting had always been “a dream rather than an intention”, but that she was “very happy” to be a part of the project.“It’s a classic told from a female perspective, which I love,” Lo said.