Taylor Swift makes history again with huge accolade for her songwriting
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Taylor Swift will be in Hall Of Fame this Summer (Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee in her first year of eligibility. She will become the youngest woman ever to reach the milestone.
The new was announced in the US today and Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at their annual Induction and Awards gala on June 11.
Billboard reported that at 36, she will be one of the youngest songwriters ever elected. CBS who broke the news first said she is the youngest ever female by almost a decade.
A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs can be inducted into the Hall of Fame 20 years after their first commercial release of a song.
Swift’s first single, “Tim McGraw”, was released in June 2006, so she was only just eligible this year but was immediately considered for the accolade.
In the UK Taylor Swift is also a huge success almost beyond compare. On 26 April 2024, The Tortured Poets Department delivered Taylor Swift her 12th Number 1 album. The official charts say no other artist in their history had notched up 12 chart toppers in such quick succession; Taylor Swift did it in a record-breaking 11 years and 6 months, from Red in October 2012.
Then in February 14, 2025 she overtook Madonna to become the female artist with the most UK Number 1 albums ever as vinyl release Lover (Live From Paris) topped the Official Albums Chart.
The Hall of Fame ceremony, which is sure to get lots of attention from Swift’s millions of fans around the world, is scheduled for June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, and will not be open to the general public. Additional special award honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
TV host and podcaster Vicky Pattison won’t be holding back as the 2026 tour kicks off in Birmingham on Friday with 30 UK dates
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Strictly Come Dancing favourite Vicky Pattison has revealed she’s treating her role in the show’s forthcoming live tour “very seriously” and is determined to deliver the “absolute best show that I can”.
The reality television personality spoke out as the 2026 tour prepares to launch at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday, marking the first of 30 performances across the UK, with fresh images of all the participating stars now unveiled. Soap actor Lewis Cope, who’s also part of the tour, admitted he’s feeling “rusty”, though he’s been religiously watching his past performances on YouTube daily to refresh his memory of the routines. Other former celebrity Strictly competitors set to take to the stage include Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, George Clarke and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Ellie Goldstein, La Voix and Layton Williams round out the cast, whilst Janette Manrara returns as host. Discussing her involvement in the tour, Pattison insisted she wanted to win and lift the Glitterball trophy whilst on the road. She said: “It’s a moment, quite frankly, that I never, ever thought would be mine. And it probably never will be again. So I’m taking it very seriously, I’m gonna put on the absolute best show that I can.”
Cope, who departed during the quarter-final stage of the BBC programme’s most recent series, commented: “I’m so happy because I’ve really missed dancing over these last few weeks. But I am feeling a bit rusty. I would be lying if I said I haven’t been watching our dances on YouTube every single day to remind myself. We had so much fun on the TV show that now this tour feels like a celebration.”
Social media sensation and Strictly finalist Clarke revealed he was hoping he “can lift the Glitterball at least once” during the tour. “I’m looking forward to just having a lot of fun, it’s a nice way to tie the bow on top of Strictly,” he continued.
His feelings were mirrored by former Olympian Aikines-Aryeetey, who commented: “Strictly is a celebration and this tour feels like that. The fans, people that love it, get to come and celebrate it with us in a packed arena, which is the best thing.”
Drag performer La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, was devastated to withdraw from last year’s competition due to a foot injury, and revealed she would have to don more sensible footwear for the tour.
La Voix explained: “I’ve been doing my rehab and they’ve given me a lower heel to make it easier. This is the only time you’ll see La Voix in a frumpy heel, but it’s what I’ve got to do.”
Model Goldstein expressed her excitement about performing with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola once more. She commented: “I’m so excited to be doing our couple’s choice again. We were the Cheeky Team but I think we’re Team Golden now. This tour is going to be amazing.”
However, former Chelsea footballer Hasselbaink confessed he was feeling somewhat anxious about the upcoming tour. “Football is something I’ve done that for years and years and years,” he explained.
“You just play because it’s in your genes and you know what every situation is going to be like. But with the tour, I am so nervous.”
Musical theatre sensation Williams, who took part in Strictly during 2023, will also be joining the tour as a special guest. The former competitors and their professional dancing partners will additionally stop off in Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester, before wrapping up at London’s O2 Arena on February 15.
It was earlier revealed that judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will feature in the line-up. It Takes Two host and ex-Strictly professional dancer Manrara is back to present the tour, which is anticipated to follow a comparable format to the television programme, with spectators encouraged to vote for their preferred pairing.
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Every show will feature a British Sign Language interpreter, who will appear on two large screens positioned on each side of the stage. The previous series of Strictly was claimed by former England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney.
Tickets for the live tour and further details about the dates and venues can be found at https://strictlycomedancinglive.com.
TV host and podcaster Vicky Pattison won’t be holding back as the 2026 tour kicks off in Birmingham on Friday with 30 UK dates
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Strictly Come Dancing favourite Vicky Pattison has revealed she’s treating her role in the show’s forthcoming live tour “very seriously” and is determined to deliver the “absolute best show that I can”.
The reality television personality spoke out as the 2026 tour prepares to launch at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday, marking the first of 30 performances across the UK, with fresh images of all the participating stars now unveiled. Soap actor Lewis Cope, who’s also part of the tour, admitted he’s feeling “rusty”, though he’s been religiously watching his past performances on YouTube daily to refresh his memory of the routines. Other former celebrity Strictly competitors set to take to the stage include Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, George Clarke and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Ellie Goldstein, La Voix and Layton Williams round out the cast, whilst Janette Manrara returns as host. Discussing her involvement in the tour, Pattison insisted she wanted to win and lift the Glitterball trophy whilst on the road. She said: “It’s a moment, quite frankly, that I never, ever thought would be mine. And it probably never will be again. So I’m taking it very seriously, I’m gonna put on the absolute best show that I can.”
Cope, who departed during the quarter-final stage of the BBC programme’s most recent series, commented: “I’m so happy because I’ve really missed dancing over these last few weeks. But I am feeling a bit rusty. I would be lying if I said I haven’t been watching our dances on YouTube every single day to remind myself. We had so much fun on the TV show that now this tour feels like a celebration.”
Social media sensation and Strictly finalist Clarke revealed he was hoping he “can lift the Glitterball at least once” during the tour. “I’m looking forward to just having a lot of fun, it’s a nice way to tie the bow on top of Strictly,” he continued.
His feelings were mirrored by former Olympian Aikines-Aryeetey, who commented: “Strictly is a celebration and this tour feels like that. The fans, people that love it, get to come and celebrate it with us in a packed arena, which is the best thing.”
Drag performer La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, was devastated to withdraw from last year’s competition due to a foot injury, and revealed she would have to don more sensible footwear for the tour.
La Voix explained: “I’ve been doing my rehab and they’ve given me a lower heel to make it easier. This is the only time you’ll see La Voix in a frumpy heel, but it’s what I’ve got to do.”
Model Goldstein expressed her excitement about performing with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola once more. She commented: “I’m so excited to be doing our couple’s choice again. We were the Cheeky Team but I think we’re Team Golden now. This tour is going to be amazing.”
However, former Chelsea footballer Hasselbaink confessed he was feeling somewhat anxious about the upcoming tour. “Football is something I’ve done that for years and years and years,” he explained.
“You just play because it’s in your genes and you know what every situation is going to be like. But with the tour, I am so nervous.”
Musical theatre sensation Williams, who took part in Strictly during 2023, will also be joining the tour as a special guest. The former competitors and their professional dancing partners will additionally stop off in Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester, before wrapping up at London’s O2 Arena on February 15.
It was earlier revealed that judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will feature in the line-up. It Takes Two host and ex-Strictly professional dancer Manrara is back to present the tour, which is anticipated to follow a comparable format to the television programme, with spectators encouraged to vote for their preferred pairing.
Article continues below
Every show will feature a British Sign Language interpreter, who will appear on two large screens positioned on each side of the stage. The previous series of Strictly was claimed by former England Lionesses footballer Karen Carney.
Tickets for the live tour and further details about the dates and venues can be found at https://strictlycomedancinglive.com.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden claims that Alan Carr and Amanda Holden could “make a fortune” if they launch an unusual project.
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Strictly was rejected by Amanda Holden and Alan Carr (Image: BBC/Voltage TV).
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are eyeing up an unusual career move after ruling themselves out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing. The hit BBC show is looking for new hosts after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly quit last year.
After making a positive impression on Celebrity Traitors in December, Alan, 49, was once reportedly hotly rumored to step in. However, reports suggest that his stand-up tour and the show’s schedule would clash.
Meanwhile Amanda, 54, has been a long-running judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. The duo have now ruled themselves out of the running for the Strictly job when appeared on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware.
Can I ask a burning question, Lennie asked? You two won’t be presenting strictly together, right?” We previously said no, Alan replied, “No, we did not.”
Amanda also mentioned that Strictly would be hosting in December. The mother-of-two said on her Heart Breakfast program, “I want to let you know that Alan and I are absolutely not doing Strictly.”
We are thrilled to be a part of that mix, she continued. We are not doing it together.
Elsewhere Alan also opened up about the possibility of bringing back his Chatty Man series, which ran from 2009 to 2017 on Channel 4. When asked about a potential return for the show, he added: “Oh, that was another clickbait thing during Traitors [..] It would be nice to do a chat show, I don’t know, but [..] no one’s approached me or anything.”
Amanda however hinted the pair could make a “fortune” if they pick up a bizarre new career. It came after Alan said he had “done it all” on television, joking that he might move into OnlyFans in the future.
When he was asked what he would flash on the website, he responded, “My feet, I have lovely feet.”
Amanda responded, “There would be a market for that. Because you can make a fortune, I keep thinking we should do feet.
Amanda responded, “No, my husband says I look lovely until I get to my ankles, and then my feet are like sausages that have been hit by a mallet,” after being asked if she had “good feet.”
Alan and Amanda have branched out into the world of home renovations in recent years. Their first series, Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job saw the pair buying a property in Sicily for a Euro before renovating and selling it on.
The completed property, situated in the picturesque town of Salemi, was marketed for slightly over £125,000 last year, with sale profits divided between Children in Need and Comic Relief. Subsequent series featured makeovers in northern Tuscany, Italy, and Andalusia, Spain.
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The pair traveled to Corfu for Alan and Amanda’s Greek Job in their most recent series. Due to her love of visiting with husband Chris Hughes and their daughters, Hollie and Lexi, Amanda previously revealed they wanted to travel there.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden claims that Alan Carr and Amanda Holden could “make a fortune” if they launch an unusual project.
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Strictly was rejected by Amanda Holden and Alan Carr (Image: BBC/Voltage TV).
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are eyeing up an unusual career move after ruling themselves out of the running for Strictly Come Dancing. The hit BBC show is looking for new hosts after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly quit last year.
After making a positive impression on Celebrity Traitors in December, Alan, 49, was once reportedly hotly rumored to step in. However, reports suggest that his stand-up tour and the show’s schedule would clash.
Meanwhile Amanda, 54, has been a long-running judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. The duo have now ruled themselves out of the running for the Strictly job when appeared on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware.
Can I ask a burning question, Lennie asked? You two won’t be presenting strictly together, right?” We previously said no, Alan replied, “No, we did not.”
Amanda also mentioned that Strictly would be hosting in December. The mother-of-two said on her Heart Breakfast program, “I want to let you know that Alan and I are absolutely not doing Strictly.”
We are thrilled to be a part of that mix, she continued. We are not doing it together.
Elsewhere Alan also opened up about the possibility of bringing back his Chatty Man series, which ran from 2009 to 2017 on Channel 4. When asked about a potential return for the show, he added: “Oh, that was another clickbait thing during Traitors [..] It would be nice to do a chat show, I don’t know, but [..] no one’s approached me or anything.”
Amanda however hinted the pair could make a “fortune” if they pick up a bizarre new career. It came after Alan said he had “done it all” on television, joking that he might move into OnlyFans in the future.
When he was asked what he would flash on the website, he responded, “My feet, I have lovely feet.”
Amanda responded, “There would be a market for that. Because you can make a fortune, I keep thinking we should do feet.
Amanda responded, “No, my husband says I look lovely until I get to my ankles, and then my feet are like sausages that have been hit by a mallet,” after being asked if she had “good feet.”
Alan and Amanda have branched out into the world of home renovations in recent years. Their first series, Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job saw the pair buying a property in Sicily for a Euro before renovating and selling it on.
The completed property, situated in the picturesque town of Salemi, was marketed for slightly over £125,000 last year, with sale profits divided between Children in Need and Comic Relief. Subsequent series featured makeovers in northern Tuscany, Italy, and Andalusia, Spain.
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The pair traveled to Corfu for Alan and Amanda’s Greek Job in their most recent series. Due to her love of visiting with husband Chris Hughes and their daughters, Hollie and Lexi, Amanda previously revealed they wanted to travel there.
Pauline Quirke’s family has taken to Instagram to issue a pressurized warning about the Birds of a Feather star’s fabricated, AI-generated images.
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In 2021, Pauline Quirke was given a dementia diagnosis (BANG Showbiz).
Pauline Quirke’s family have slammed AI-created images of the star. The Birds of a Feather actress, 66, withdrew from public life following her dementia diagnosis in 2021, and her family have now turned to Instagram to denounce fake photographs. Some show Pauline lying in bed alongside her husband Steve Sheen.
On the social media platform, they posted, “Please be aware that all of the images and posts about Pauline Quirke are AI-generated.
No one is familiar with Pauline’s condition other than her family and close friends. Don’t share or believe articles, graphics, or updates from unofficial sources. These fabricated posts cause no unnecessary worry and make people cry all the way.
Let’s rely only on confirmed, official statements and respect Pauline and her family’s privacy, they continued. Please share to prevent the spread of misinformation.
The former Emmerdale actress’s dementia diagnosis became public knowledge last year, though her son Charlie Quirke disclosed in November that Pauline could still identify her relatives.
He revealed to BBC Breakfast: “My mum knows exactly who we are. Every time she sees all of us, she smiles, laughs, says ‘I love you’, says ‘hello’.”
Steve, Quirke’s spouse, acknowledged that they are unsure of the actress’s position on dementia, which causes cognitive and memory deterioration. He continued, “Unfortunately, we are not in a situation where we can do much about it.” Simply put, take every day and try to make the most of it.
You start to think, “Oh, she’s alright,” after two years of gradual progress. It’s a little different now that we’re three or four years apart. Awareness is crucial because of this. We were unsure of how long it would last, how long you would be using it, or how bad or quick it would be.
At Pauline’s diagnosis, Steve and Charlie revealed their initial “disbelief.” Steve recalled, “We looked at each other and said, No, it can’t be. You have the flu, COVID, it’s long. ‘”.
Charlie continued, “I’m surprised that this was possible in a woman in her 60s, and it can happen to people in their 50s and 40s.” You must deal with and learn about it, then.
In Birds of a Feather, Quirke was best known for playing Sharon Theodopolopodous in the series that spanned decades. The 66-year-old was also nominated for a Bafta in 1997 for her role in the BBC drama The Sculptress, which featured a convicted murderer.
She received an MBE in 2022 for her contributions to charities, young people, and the entertainment industry.
