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Sam Fender left his ITV Vera co-star requiring an urgent trip back to the make-up department.

The musician, who won two BRIT Awards, first began acting as an actor before finding success with Vera and Wolfblood, a CBBC drama. However, he made a huge mistake during the very first Vera episode in 2011, which put a co-star in a very awkward position.

Sam, 30, appeared in the episode Hidden Depths as teenager Luke Armstrong, alongside the likes of Brenda Blethyn and David Leon. Vera (Blethyn) responded to a call during the episode’s opening scene and immediately searched for Luke’s body in a residential street. He was shirtless, submerged in the bath and surrounded by wildflowers.

Reflecting on the scene, in a now resurfaced RadioX interview which has gone viral on TikTok, Fender said: “I got killed in the first ever episode of that ITV detective programme, called Vera, set in the North East. I lasted ten seconds, I think. It stars, my mam was Gina McKee, I was 15, Gina McKee, I wake up in the middle of the night.

The guy stabs us to death, infuses us in the bath, and then sprinkles wild flowers over us, psycho, after I have one line and go “Mam.” Gina McKee enters the bathroom and begins screaming and freaking out. The first time we did it, I went underwater, I was supposed to have my eyes underwater and hold my breath, pretend to be dead, obviously. “

Before apologizing that Gina and their co-stars were brilliant to work with, Sam, who is renowned for hits like Dead Boys and Seventeen Going Under, continued, “The water rushed up my nose and I was choking, I was like, I can’t hold this,” she said.

The musician won both the Artist of the Year and Best Alternative or Rock Act at the upcoming BRIT Awards, but the clip has since resurfaced. He later revealed on X, a former Twitter account, that he was “super surprised” by the nominations and that he encouraged his fans to vote for him.

But ahead of the awards in March, Sam recently revealed to fans that his latest single, Arm’s Length, almost never made it to his upcoming third album, People Watching, which is scheduled to be released on February 21. Taking to Instagram, he said:” For a while, it wasn’t even going to be on the album… but thankfully @brookebentham joined and was like, are you mad?? A song literally literally falls out of the sky during one of those magical moments where you’re just messing around. It’s about being avoidant and flighty. But also just a simple pop song, which I love. “

Sam said in a statement about his upcoming album: “Me and the band have been picking away at these songs for a long time. We recorded a lot of material during that time and thought long and hard about what would follow.” For our upcoming appearance, we made a decision to use this collection. Dean and Joe, who have worked with me every step of the way, are outstanding independent producers, and I’m forever grateful and proud of them both. I’m a lucky f***er to be surrounded by such talented people in this time because the band really has evolved.

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Less than a year after quitting the BBC for a rival network, Jordan North has been hailed as the radio’s hero.

The 34-year-old former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Contender’s sensational departure from his BBC Radio 1 role last year caused shock when it was filled by Roman Kemp’s exit for a life without the microphones. More than 400, 000 listeners tuned into Jordan’s studio in April of last year, and the time slot and station saw a rise in ratings.

In recent months, BBC Radio has struggled, with Radio 1 even overtaking Radio 1 in the breakfast charts by the end of last year. Siân Welby, Jordan’s co-host, has now argued that the medium has rekindled since his departure from the rival station.

The 38-year-old presenter co-hosts the show alongside Jordan and their colleague Chris Stark, 37. Siân has defended the success of their program, claiming that the format has been transformed since Jordan left the BBC for the station owned by Global Media &amp.

She told The I Paper: “It does feel like there has been a shake up in radio that was needed… And it feels like we]at Capital] are at the forefront of something special.

” We have such a small team, but I think it’s in the best shape it’s ever been. It’s quite magical to be cranking out the four hours of content we produce day in and day out, getting some of the headlines we do, and getting the viral clips we produce.

Siân, who occasionally appears on ITV’s daytime entrainment show This Morning, believes that the fact that they are so relatable is what accounts for her success. She also dips her toe into the world of television. She said:” It is an absolute joy to work with those boys.

“We’re not acting, we’re not scripting what we’re saying. The most authentic conversation you might overhear in a pub is being overheard by people. There are times we’re so relaxed that we forget we’re on air, and the conversation teeters towards: ‘ Oh God, we can’t say that’, or ‘ we’ve said too much'”.

Jodan gloated about his new success on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen in November last year, declaring, “We’re beating Radio 1.” He bemoaned the fact that more teenagers aged 15 to 24 tune into his morning show on Capital than the BBC’s morning programs.

He continued, “We are beating Radio 1 on younger audiences as well as the figures are up so we are doing alright.

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My heart breaks Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis, according to Linda Robson, her long-term comedy partner.

The Birds of a Feather co-stars have collaborated for almost ten years in the past. Last week, Quirke’s husband Steve Sheen said she will retire from “all professional and commercial duties” after a diagnosis in 2021. On Instagram, 66-year-old Loose Women star Robson wrote: “This will be the only time I speak on behalf of my best friend, Pauline.

” For the past three years, I’ve been in close contact with her husband, Steve, and have spent time with Pauline. She is going to have such a terrible illness, and it breaks my heart. Out of respect for her family and her privacy, I will not be discussing this matter further. “

It is with a heavy heart that I announce my wife Pauline’s decision to step down from all professional and commercial responsibilities as a result of her diagnosis of dementia in 2021, according to Steve in his own statement. Linda had known about Pauline’s diagnosis for “some time,” according to a report on Loose Women last week.

As the devastating announcement was released, Linda was on a Caribbean cruise. According to reports, she was close to the island of Grenada and had no idea that the statement would be made public. Linda’s Loose Women co-star Ruth Langsford also addressed her being away as Pauline’s health battle was discussed by the panel on Tuesday’s show.

Ruth said: “Linda Robson, obviously great friends with Pauline, is actually away at the moment, otherwise she would have joined us today to talk about her friend. She has known this for some time, of course. Although Linda and Pauline have known each other since they were young, there have been rumors of feuds.

Fans were persuaded that Pauline and Linda had ended their friendship after watching the Birds of a Feather special from back in 2020 because she was not in the scene. Both her lines in the song’s title and those of Tracey and Sharon were taken down.

In 2022, Linda told The Mirror: “People say Pauline and I have fallen out. Obviously I couldn’t see her during lockdown but I’ve seen her since. She just doesn’t want to act anymore. She’s had enough – it’s long hours. She’s concentrating on her drama academies. She’s very hands on, going to classes and all that.

” I see Lesley]Joseph] all the time because we won Celebrity Coach Trip last year. And I would leave funny things on Tena Lady’s doorstep, such as hair dye, during the lockdowns! However, Pauline and Lesley would call me or a member of my family every couple of days to check on how I was when I was ill. They both provided a significant support for me and were there for me.

In an effort to dispel any rumors of a feud, Linda and Pauline were seen together at lunch that same year. The Loose Women star explained:” We had our photo taken together and I got my daughter Roberta to upload it to my Instagram, captioning it: ‘ A lovely lunch with my beautiful friends. ‘ It was our way of saying, ‘ There you go, that’ll shut you up! ‘ “

However, Linda acknowledged in 2023 that she had a feeling of envy of Pauline once as she began to audition for more significant acting roles. Linda confessed to being jealous of Pauline Quirke during an episode of Loose Women, saying, “I’ve never really been jealous of her, but I used to be envious of all the roles she got, including drama roles and everything.

“I used to think, ‘ Lovely, I’m really pleased for you but I would love to do some drama role as well’. I’m now playing drama roles, so I’m no longer required to be envious. However, no real jealousy can be a terrible thing. I was relieved that she had succeeded, but I also wished I had some of it.

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. They are:

Performer Category:

• Tina Turner
• Carole King
• The Go-Go’s
• JAY-Z
• Foo Fighters
• Todd Rundgren

Early Influence Award:

• Kraftwerk
• Charley Patton
• Gil Scott-Heron

Musical Excellence Award:

• LL Cool J
• Billy Preston
• Randy Rhoads

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

• Clarence Avant

“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Learn more about the qualifications and categories here: rockhall.com/inductees/categories

Ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Induction Ceremony will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Tickets go on sale to the public and members in July at ticketmaster.com.   Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2021 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/join to learn more.

l-r: Actor,  Somto Akanegbu; Co-owner Urban Vision Limited, Akins Akinkugbe, Actor, Sharon Ooja ; Group Head Corporate Communications/ Executive Producer, The Men’s Club, Bola Atta; Director The Men’s Club, Tola Odunsi;  Actor, Adebukola Oladipupo, during the Season 2 Premiere of the movie in Lagos

Lagos, Saturday 18^th of May, 2019 was the definition of entertainment success. From the lights to setup, the atmosphere was filled with the euphoria of excitement. The wait was finally over, almost 6 months after the first season hit YouTube, The Men’s club, season 2 is set to launch.

In anticipation, a private screening was held at the IMAX Filmhouse cinema, Lekki. In attendance were the cast, crew and industry supporters. A little waiting room held a re-enacted set from the show’s opening montage, signature cocktails, mock tails  and delicious canapés were served. The Crème-de-la Crème of Lagos entertainment elites including Kemi Adetiba, Noble Igwe, Eku Edewor, Ashionye Raccah, Bola Atta and guests mingled and re-lived their favourite scenes from Season 1 through pictures and interviews.

At 7:30 pm, all guests were ushered into the main screening hall by the Creative Director of REDTV, Obinna Okerekeocha, intimating fans and guests present that the new Season was about to bring on a different dimension. ‘REDTV has taken drama to a different level and we aren’t scared to push the boundaries. Our vision at REDTV is to continually produce premium content for entertainment. The new season of The Men’s Club is real. Its aspirational and relatable. The cinematography and scores are top class and its wonderful to see how the lead actors have grown. This is going to be a bigger hit than Season one’ said Okerekeocha. He reminded everyone to spread the message and invite friends to subscribe on the REDTV.

As end credits from the show reeled on the screen, the room was filled with resounding applause. In a thank you address, Bola Atta the Executive Producer expressed her uttermost joy as the show more than surpassed expectations. She thanked the United Bank for Africa(UBA) for the endless support to ensure the success of REDTV and congratulated Tola Odunsi and Akins Akinkugbe, co-producers of The Men’s Club.

The curtains drew with a final address from Tola Odunsi and Akins ‘AK’ Akinkugbe returning immense gratitude to every single actor and crew behind the scene reminding guests that ‘it’s easy to see the finished show but every single person who contributes to the show makes the job worthwhile’.

The Men’s Club starring Daniel Etim Effiong, Ayo Ayoola, Efa Iwara, Baaja Adebule, Mimi Chaka, Sharon Ooja, Segilola Ogidan, Enado Odigie. This season hosts some new faces including Shawn Faqua, Ijeoma Aniebo, Somto Akanegbu as we follow the lives of 4 young men in Lagos, discovering love, breaking hearts and trying to find meaning to life through their daily experiences and encounters.

The new season drops on YouTube this Thursday 23^rd, May on the REDTV channel.

REDTV is a fast paced lifestyle channel that puts Africa on the global stage. Proudly powered by the  United Bank, UBA.

The network is here to entertain and inform with rich content that feature the very best of Africa focused on entertainment, fashion, news, design,
music, sport, movies and travel and much more. 

REDTV collaborates with the most talented visionaries, creative minds daring to believe in a New Africa, putting together content that reflects it. Feel the Heat on REDTV.