Sam Fender earns second Number 1 album with Seventeen Going Under

A single mother who lives with her disabled daughter is demanding the removal of solar panels from her council roof.

Kate Middleton tries to help children to confront their fears 'with the help of others' during her CBeebies bedtime story.

It has been an exciting few months for Perth’s The Kilted Coaches after they launched their own undercover weight-loss TV show and published their fitness book.

Ex-BBC journalist Andrew North is among a number of foreigners kidnapped by the Taliban in recent months, according to sources.

A driver has been issued with a fine and penalty points after a crash involving five vehicles in Falkirk.

The next round’s on Matt James.

Mary J. Blige is confident that fans are going to be wowed at Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, when she, Dr.

HOLLYWOOD A-lister Chris Pine looks unrecognizable after growing a long gray beard. The actor, 41, was seen out and about in Los Angeles showing off his muscly arms in a white vest top, black sports leggings and matching shorts over the top.

Kanye West over his “hurtful” comments towards Billie Eilish.West took to Instagram last night (February 10) to ask Eilish to “apologise” to Travis Scott while sharing a screenshot of an article that accused her of “dissing” the latter artist at one of her recent shows.The news story in question referenced a comment that the ‘Happier Than Ever’ pop star made at a concert in Atlanta, Georgia, which saw an audience member suffer a medical emergency.Eilish halted her performance so that the fan could access an inhaler. “Can we just grab one?” she asked a crew member.

Adele discusses engagement, babies, and more as she chats to Graham Norton on the latest episode of his show.

LOTTIE Tomlinson is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Lewis Burton. The 23-year-old, sister of One Direction star Louis, revealed her happy news as she posed in her pants to show off her growing bump today.

MADONNA was mistaken for a Kardashian in a new snap where she looked younger than ever - despite being nearly a pensioner. The Queen of Pop, 63, posed topless in an Instagram selfie as one fan gasped: "She's aging backwards." Another said: "Omg now even Madona looks like a a Kardashian" while a third asked: "Why are you trying to look like Kim Kardashian?" The singer, who rocketed to fame nearly 40 years ago, shared the shot online showing her apparently topless apart from a choker and two necklaces.

Molly-Mae Hague has been met with backlash after releasing an autobiography at the age of just 22.The blonde beauty started off as an influencer before rising to fame on the hit ITV dating show Love Island, where she met boyfriend Tommy Fury, also 22, and subsequently went on to gain 6.2million Instagram followers. She's also taken on the role of creative director of Pretty Little Thing, has her own fake tan company and regularly shares updates on her YouTube channel.

Simon Cowell will miss the next round of auditions for Britain's Got Talent as he has contracted Covid-19.The 62 year old will be unable to judge the latest round of hopefuls on the ITV talent show while he self-isolates. A spokesperson for the music mogul confirmed the news to Mail Online, saying: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Current rules for contracting Covid-19 state people need to isolate for ten days but may leave after five if certain conditions are met. Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden were spotted heading in to film the show and will be left with golden buzzer duties until the show's creator returns.

Lottie Tomlinson has revealed she's pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Lewis Burton.The 23 year old sister of One Direction star Louise Tomlinson shared the news on her Instagram feed as she posted two gorgeous snaps of her blossoming baby bump. In one photo, the model wore a white bra with matching underwear as well as a white cotton shirt as she cradled her bump. While a second showed the former tennis player, 29, dressed in a grey T-shirt and black trousers as he placed one hand on her belly.

TOWIE star James Argent's worried pals were forced to call 999 after an emergency at the star's home. The reality favourite, 34, has turned his life around over the past year, losing an incredible 11stone in weight.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you are still searching for the perfect gift, then look no further. Several supermarkets have launched budget-friendly presents for Valentine's Day this year, including Asda's £1 engagement rings and Marks and Spencer's £6 Love Sausage.

Guillaume Esmiol has been named the successor of Cannes Marché head Jérôme Paillard, who will step down from his role after this year’s edition. Esmiol will serve as co-exec director of the Marché this year, where he will work in tandem with Paillard, before taking on the role entirely from 2023.

Netflix series Cheer, has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography and soliciting sex from minors.During a change of plea hearing in a Chicago federal court yesterday (February 10), Harris admitted to one count of travelling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 15-year-old and one count of receiving child abuse images from a 17-year-old.Harris, 22, pleaded guilty to two of the seven felony counts against him. Prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining five counts under a plea agreement.Harris was arrested in September 2020 on a charge of production of child abuse imagery.

Microsoft president Brad Smith has said that staff at Activision Blizzard will be “under scrutiny” following its acquisition of the publisher.Last month, Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard in a deal worth around £50billion, with the US Federal Trade Commission currently conducting an antitrust investigation.The purchase comes after Activision was hit by a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and another by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.In between that, its own staff also filed a complaint too, alleging that the company used intimidation and “coercive tactics” to stifle staff trying to improve working conditions.It’s also been alleged that Activision CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of sexual misconduct claims within the company since 2018 but did not inform Activision’s board of directors. A report by the Wall Street Journal also suggested that Kotick played a first-hand part in the culture that has embroiled Activision in sexual harassment lawsuits and investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission.Speaking CNBC (via VGC) about the accusations, Smith said: “We’re looking to the leadership team at Activision Blizzard today to make culture and workplace safety a top priority every single day, until the day when this deal hopefully closes.

Sam Fender, Sigrid, Griff, Biffy Clyro and more artists have teamed up to perform a live cover of Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’.The acts came together for the special version at BBC Radio 1’s Out Out! Live 2021 event at London’s O2 Arena.The aforementioned artists were also joined by AJ Tracey, Bastille’s Dan Smith, Dermot Kennedy and Mimi Webb. It follows an at-home charity cover of the Foos’ song created by some of music’s biggest names last year, which went on to top the Official UK Singles Chart.While Tracey added a new rap verse to the track in 2020, during last night’s (October 16) version he switched up the lyrics.

Sam Fender has scored his second UK Number One album with his second studio LP, ‘Seventeen Going Under’.The North Shields singer-songwriter’s new record, which arrived last week (October 8), debuted at the top spot with over 44,000 chart sales – 79 per cent of which were physical copies.In addition, the album – which sees Fender earn his highest first-week sales to date, outselling the entire Top 10 combined – has also claimed the Number One spot on the vinyl albums chart, and is the biggest seller in independent record shops this week.‘Seventeen Going Under’ – which follows 2019’s ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ – was one of two new releases to land inside the Top Five, alongside James Blake‘s latest album, ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’, which

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Sam Fender has added extra dates to his forthcoming UK headline tour for 2022.The North Shields singer-songwriter will hit the road next year in support of his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under‘.He announced nine shows earlier this month, including an appearance at Wembley Arena in London on April 1, with gigs also taking place in Nottingham (March 20), Liverpool (March 21), Glasgow (March 26) and Newcastle (April 5).Now he has added a second date at Wembley Arena on April 2 and Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on April 6.Following the spring dates, the musician will then play Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on July 6.Sam Fender’s updated 2022 tour dates are as follows:March20 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham21 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool24 –

Scots music fans will be watching the clock avidly this morning as Liam Gallagher and Sam Fender tickets go on sale for next year.

Sam Fender is racing towards his second UK Number One, with new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ currently outselling the rest of the Top Ten combined.The North East singer-songwriter released his second album last week (October 8), before announcing UK arena tour dates for next year.Per the Official Charts‘ midweek update, Fender’s closest rival for the top spot is Drake, whose album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ currently sits in second place.Other new entries in the Top Five include Trivium and James Blake, whose album ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’ sits at Number Five, while Fender’s debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ has also returned to the Top 40, sitting at #38.In a four star review of Fender’s new album, NME wrote: “If ‘Hypersonic Missiles’

Sam Fender is heading for his second Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with his second record Seventeen Going Under. 

Sam Fender has informed fans that some deliveries of his new album, ‘Seventeen Going Under’, have been delayed by “Brexit customs issues” and “fuel shortages”.The North Shields singer-songwriter released his second album yesterday (October 8), which was previewed by the tracks ‘Howdon Aldi Death Queue’, ‘Aye’, ‘Get You Down’, ‘Spit Of You’, and the album’s title track and its acoustic version.This evening (October 9), Fender took to social media to thank fans for their support and to announce that a number of deliveries of the album have been delayed “apparently due to brexit customs issues & fuel shortages”.“Absolutely buzzing off the album reaction. Thank you’se all so much,” Fender wrote on Twitter.

Sam Fender enjoyed a celebratory night out in his hometown of Newcastle last night (October 7) after controversial owner Mike Ashley finally departed Newcastle United.Pictures of Fender celebrating with fans outside St James’ Park, Newcastle’s ground, have appeared on social media overnight, while earlier this morning (October 8) Fender appeared on BBC Breakfast where he recounted the night’s celebrations.“Well, we [Fender and his band] did Jools Holland and then we went straight up to St James’.

Sam Fender has announced his biggest UK headline tour to date for 2022 – check out the full schedule below.The North Shields singer-songwriter will hit the road next year in support of his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under’, which arrives tomorrow (October 8).Fender’s nine-show stint includes an appearance at Wembley Arena in London on April 1, with gigs also taking place in Nottingham (March 20), Liverpool (March 21), Glasgow (March 26) and Newcastle (April 5).Following the spring dates, the musician will then play Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on July 6.Tickets go on general sale next Friday (October 15) at 9am BST.

Sam Fender has shared the official video for his recent single ‘Spit Of You’ starring Stephen Graham.The poignant visuals see the North Shields singer-songwriter and the British actor (This Is England, Line Of Duty) play father and son, who we follow as they watch TV, play pool and go on a camping trip together.As the clip goes on, the cracks in the pair’s relationship begin to emerge as Fender struggles to open up to his dad (“I can talk to anyone/ I can’t talk to you“). The video culminates with a heated exchange between the two before they eventually embrace.The video was directed by Philip Barantini (Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Humans).