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In honor of Roxy Wraps, a gifting and wrapping service from Katrina Aleksa, Nicola McLean and I’m A Celebrity favorite, Nicola McLean also attended the plush Mayfair lunch held at Apollo’s Muse.

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Celebrities turned out for the launch of a new luxury gifting service. Real Housewives of London star Juliet Mayhew, Big Brother favourite Nicola McLean and model Kamile Spann were among those at the exclusive Mayfair lunch.

Roxy Wraps, a new gifting, wrapping, and concierge service founded by founder Katrina Aleksa, was the subject of a lavish event held at Apollo’s Muse in London. A stunningly decorated table, which exemplifies Katrina’s skilled eye for detail, served guests champagne and steak and sea bass. And they left with handmade chocolates in personalized boxes.

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Katrina, who has a background in art consulting and curating, wants to make gifting more accessible through curated sourcing and bespoke wrapping and has plans to launch an exclusive events membership in the fall. Additionally, she co-founded the organization that supports women in the art industry, AWITA (Association of Women in the Arts).

Her bespoke gifting combines aesthetics, emotional storytelling, and exclusivity with her vision for Roxy Wraps.

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Juliet, a member of Real Housewives of London, is anticipating a second season of the Hayu show. The streaming service’s first original British entry into the global franchise was Auguest when it launched it.

The debut cast has already established themselves with a fusion of class, humor, and layered drama that is very London, including those of Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger. The series provides a lavish yet surprisingly raw examination of capital life’s friendship, status, and reinvention.

The women have fought over loyalty, appearances, lifestyles, and, in one particularly memorable instance, borrowing clothes throughout the first season. Episodes like “White Witches and Warm Champagne” and “Alcohol & Ozempic” provide an example of how quickly a champagne brunch can become a battleground.

As the finale loomed, tensions simmered between Juliet, Amanda and Panthea — feuds that would inevitably resurface once host Katherine Ryan sat them down under the studio lights for the reunion show, which is out on Monday.

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She admits, “how fresh some of the drama still felt surprised me the most.” Emotions were raw even after the movie had finished.

These weren’t for show; they were the result of discussions between Juliet, Angus, and Amanda. Sometimes production had to step in just to “de-escalate” or “to de-escalate”.

However, Katherine quickly remark that the series isn’t all about Versace and venom. She responds, “There were apologies and really soft moments.” Many of these women have experienced heartache or trauma. Trust, not just gossip, is frequently the topic of their conflicts. The show becomes incredibly interesting because of the genuine vulnerability I witnessed.

Trevor Horn, a legend of music, gave a surprise performance alongside Sophie Grey over the weekend at her recent performance in Kentish Town.

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Legendary producer and Buggles co-founder Trevor Horn stunned fans on Friday by taking to the stage for a surprise performance. The star joined rising musician Sophie Grey during her gig at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London for an impromptu performance.

The crowd was delighted to see the duo perform Video Killed the Radio Star at the event. Many people praised an unanticipated duet on social media.

One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, gushed, “Just saw Trevor Horn play one song with Sting’s support act at Kentish Town Forum on stage.” Great work, indeed”!

In the one-off collaboration, Horn and Sophie reimagined the well-known hit. The upcoming star’s Retro Electro sound and the song’s enduring new-wave energy were merged. And it was obvious that she had assembled a remarkable set.

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Her new version of the song was released shortly after the performance. It is said to have a retro-inspired, slow-burning synth production.

As history repeats itself and electronics rise once more, Sophie previously remarked of the song, “Video Killed the Radio Star is a timeless song.”

The University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music taught the pianist and keyboardist classical music. Dr. Patrice Rushen, a songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated author, mentored her.

The Buggles’ music video, Video Killed the Radio Star, debuted on MTV for the first time in August 1981. On August 1, the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen…rock and roll” was heard loudly at the time.

The first video started playing at that time. And it was The Buggles’ hit song, which unsurprisingly surprised some people. The song, however, had already been played for two years and wasn’t brand-new.

The band formed when Horn met his future Buggles guitarist Geoff Downes and played together in Tina Charles’ band in the late 1970s. When it first aired on the charts in 1979, their song was at the top.

The pair then recorded their drama album together, joining Yes. The band then produced the 1983 album 90125 that won the Grammys.

He later co-produced the films Fly From Here and Big Generator from 1987. Fans were shocked to learn that Horn was included on a surprise Friday night performance, but it comes as he prepares for a short tour.

At the end of the year, he’ll give three concerts. He’ll be playing shows in London, Manchester, and Newcastle during the gigs.

Sophie will also be extending her own tour to other locations in London. She most recently made an appearance on Marianas Trench and Shaggy.

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