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Capital’s Summertime Ball: All you need to know from A-list line-up to weather forecast

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Capital’s Summertime Ball is returning to Wembley tomorrow and features a whole host of stars, including pop icons, Mariah Carey and Will Smith as well as Busted vs McFly

Capital’s Summertime Ball is just hours away and fans can’t wait!

Capital’s Summertime Ball is just hours away and fans can’t wait! The annual music extravaganza will be held at Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 15 and features a whole host of famous faces.

Pop icons Mariah Carey and Will Smith lead the star-studded line-up, which also includes Busted vs McFly, BRIT-nominated singer songwriter Lola Young, and Price Tag star Jessie J. Expressing his excitement at the return of the annual knees-up, which is predicted to attract a whopping 80,000 listeners, Capital Breakfast’s Jordan North said: “We are absolutely buzzing to be back at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard this year!“

Jessie J
Jessie J will be performing after bravely revealing her breast cancer diagnosis

Meanwhile, Ashley Tabor-King, Founder & Executive President of Global, said: “We’ve got a stellar line-up of global superstars and today’s biggest hit music artists – all set to light up the stage! This is truly one of our best ever line-ups and we can’t wait to see 80,000 Capital listeners enjoy every moment, it’s going to be a day to remember!”

So, as we wait for tomorrow to see the likes of Mariah, Will, and Jessie strut their stuff in the capital, here’s all you need to know about this year’s Capital FM’s Summertime Ball…

When is Capital FM’s Summertime Ball?

Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025 will be held at Wembley Stadium, Sunday June 15. This year, a whopping 80,000 Capital listeners will descend upon the iconic venue along with a whole host of stars, including Emotions legend, Mariah Carey and Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, Will Smith.

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Line-up

Huge names, including Lola Young and McFly vs Busted are also set to grace the stage at Wembley tomorrow, making a star-studded line-up, which fans can’t wait to see.

Price Tag star, Jessie J, will also be performing at the ball after bravely revealing her recent breast cancer diagnosis.

Here’s the full line-up:

  • Mariah Carey
  • Benson Boone
  • KSI
  • Lola Young
  • Busted vs McFly
  • Zara Larsson
  • Dasha
  • Reneé Rapp
  • Jessie J
  • Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
  • Tate McRae
  • Myles Smith
  • JADE
Busted vs McFly
Busted vs McFly are also performing

Set times

The show starts begin at 3.30pm, and there is only one stage, so fans don’t need to worry about pegging it from tent to tent to see their favourite acts à la Glastonbury.

The full set-times have not yet been released by Capital, but last year headliners Sabrina Carpenter and RAYE started their performances at 7.50pm and 8.15pm respectively, so we predict similar times for headliners Mariah, Benson Boone, and Will.

Capital will release set times on their website on the morning of the event, which will end at 9.30pm.

Don’t have a ticket? Don’t worry! You can watch it from home

All the tickets for the ball are sold out, however, Capital will be broadcasting the ball live through their Global Player app, its YouTube channel, and from Capital FM. If you miss it on the day, you can also catch up from Sunday June 22 on ITV and STV from 5.30pm.

Is it going to rain?

Tomorrow will see some clouds develop, with sunny spells and a few showers moving in from the west, especially in the afternoon.

Luckily, the moderate thunderstorm warning’ threatening London will have passed. However, the weather will likely be quite grey with the likelihood of some rain, so best to bring a waterproof jacket.

As always, check the forecasts as close to the event as possible for the most accurate predictions.

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Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7

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The unfolding Israel-Iran conflict will “immensely” dominate the upcoming gathering of the leaders of the Group of Seven, not just because of the dangers of further escalation, but also because of the “sheer uncertainty” of United States policy under President Donald Trump, experts say.

The informal G7 grouping of the world’s seven advanced economies is set to meet from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta.

Holding the current presidency of the G7, Canada is hosting this year. While the agenda items will change in importance, depending on how things evolve in the Middle East, the latest crisis is already set to shift focus from what was expected to be a platform for host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to showcase his leadership at home and to a global audience.

The G7 countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the European Union. In addition, the host country typically invites the heads of a handful of other countries, usually because they are deemed important to global and economic affairs. Canada has invited India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine along with a few others.

Carney is likely to have been hoping to avoid a repeat of the last time US President Donald Trump attended – also in Canada – in 2018. At the end of what was thought to be a successful gathering, Trump wrote on social media that he had directed his staff not to sign the final communique – the statement the G7 countries issue in a show of unity at the end of the summit – and left early, calling then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “very dishonest and weak”.

But the communique is never signed, said Julia Kulik, director of strategic initiatives for the G7 Research Group at Trinity College at the University of Toronto, pointing to the incident as another instance of an unpredictable Trump.

This year there are already differences so no joint communique is expected and instead Carney is expected to issue a “chair’s summary” which will reflect on the events of the three days.

But Robert Rogowsky, professor of trade and economic diplomacy at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, said there is no way G7 members can avoid the subject of the latest crisis in the Middle East, which was triggered by a massive Israeli assault on military and nuclear sites in Iran on early Friday morning – and has since prompted retaliatory strikes by Iran. The US said it was not involved in the Israeli strike on Iran, but Trump told reporters on Friday that it was informed of the attack in advance.

“That attack, counterattack, and the US declaration that it was not involved and its warning about staying away from American assets as targets is likely to be the first thing discussed, as it now creates the possibility of a real, all-out war in the Middle East. The major neighbouring parties will have to decide how to align themselves,” Rogowsky said.

A ‘crisis response’ group?

The G7 “was designed to be a crisis response group with the ability to act and adapt quickly to international challenges … so in some ways, it’s good they’re meeting this weekend as they’ll have the ability to respond quickly”, said Kulik.

Even before this latest flare-up, the G7 in its 51st year comes “at a hinge moment because of economic disruptions and but also because of geopolitical shifts,” said Vina Nadjibulla, vice president and head of research at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Nadjibulla was referring to the global tariffs unleashed earlier this year by Trump as well as a shifting foreign policy for the US under his leadership, with old alliances no longer cared for, as well as an “America First” message.

Against that backdrop, “Prime Minister Carney has been trying to meet the moment and be as purposeful as possible,” Nadjibulla added, pointing to the list of priorities Canada announced last week ahead of the summit.

That list focuses on strengthening global peace and security, including by countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires; spurring economic growth by improving energy security, and bringing in public-private partnerships to spur investments.

The priorities announced, important domestically but also internationally, are a “testament” to Carney’s intentions, and “building the economy is front and centre”, said Nadjibulla.

Conversations on global peace would have focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel’s war on Gaza but attention will now pivot to Iran, said Kulik, “and there will be tough questions from other leaders around the table to Donald Trump about what went wrong with the negotiations and about what he’s going to do to get Israel to de-escalate before things get worse”.

Trump is a ‘coin flip’

Experts were already on the lookout for flare-ups at the upcoming three-day event with the mercurial Trump in attendance.

“His reactions are very emotional and performative, so it could be any of those and that could decide the dynamics of the G7,” said Rogowsky. “If he comes in wanting to build some bridges, then it could be a success, but if he wants to make a point, and this is another world wrestling federation for him, then [it can go anywhere]. With Trump, it’s a coin flip.”

But despite the Iran-Israel face-off, the G7 will still be an opportunity for Carney to set the tone at a complex time of tariff wars and slowing domestic and global economies. He is also aware that Canada has to “up its political game” and find new ways of boosting its economy and security. That is particularly visible in the invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Canada has had diplomatic tensions with India over the 2023 killing of a Sikh leader on Canadian soil in the recent past.

This shows that Carney is aware that to make progress on his agenda items, he will “need to work with countries that you may have disagreements with, but you can’t let those issues dictate the big picture,” said Nadjibulla. “Carney is setting the stage for a consequential meeting.”

Rogowsky added: “Carney is a globalist and wants to allow Canada to become a force in unity, in a multilateral system. I see him as taking on a role as a bridge builder. Maybe he’s the one guy who can pull this off.”

At the same time, he said, “it will be interesting to see how the other leaders approach Trump. Will it be a case of kowtow to the ruler, or he’s the bully on the playground and we’re going to stand up to him.”

For Rogowsky, the “cayenne pepper” in the meeting is the expected presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was berated by Trump and US Vice President JD Vance in the White House on live television for not being “grateful” enough for US assistance.

Ukraine And Russia Conduct Another Prisoner Of War Swap

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Ukraine and Russia conducted another POW swap — the fourth one in a week — the warring sides said on Saturday, under agreements reached in Istanbul earlier this month.

“We continue to take our people out of Russian captivity. This is the fourth exchange in a week,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media.

“In accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements… another group of Russian servicemen was returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime,” Russia’s defence ministry said on Telegram.

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This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on June 14, 2025, shows Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) wrapped with Ukrainian national flags posing for a photograph following an exchange of prisoners at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP)

Kyiv also said it had received another batch of 1,200 unidentified  bodies from Russia, which it said Russia claimed “belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel,” as part of the Istanbul agreements as well.

Ukraine did not say whether it returned any bodies to Russia.

Photos published by Zelensky on Telegram showed men of various ages, mostly with shaved heads, wearing camouflage and draped in Ukrainian flags.

Some were injured, others disembarked from buses and hugged those welcoming them, or were seen calling someone by phone, sometimes covering their faces or smiling.

Moscow’s defence ministry released its own video showing men in uniforms holding Russian flags, clapping and chanting “Russia, Russia”, “glory to Russia” and “hooray”, some raising their fists in the air.

This video grab taken from a handout footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry on June 14, 2025, shows Russian prisoners of war (POWs) wrapped with Russian national flags reacting as they sit in a bus following an exchange of prisoners at an undisclosed location in Belarus. (Photo by Handout / Russian Defence Ministry / AFP)

The exchange came as Russia repeatedly rejected ceasefire calls and intensified its offensive along the front line, and especially in the northeastern Sumy region, where it seeks to establish a “buffer zone” to protect its Kursk region, previously partly occupied by Ukraine.

Zelensky claimed Russia’s advance on Sumy was stopped, adding that Kyiv’s forces have managed to retake one village.

Outnumbered star Tyger Drew-Honey secretly weds fiancée in stunning ceremony

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Outnumbered star has secretly got married in a stunning ceremony, it has been reported. Tyger Drew-Honey is best known for being in the show and has now tied the knot with his partner Fluke Chotphuang.

The pair are clearly excited about saying their vows as she has already changed her surname to Drew Honey on Instagram. The couple have been an item for seven years and now they have put pen to paper and are officially married.

Tyger confirmed that they has said “I do” by sharing a post to his Instagram page. He posted a collage of photos from their special day.






Tyger has married his long term girlfriend
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Tyger Drew Honey/Instagram)

In the photo’s, Tyger’s bride can be seen looking stunning in a white gown. Meanwhile, the actor looked smart in a pale blue suit.

It’s unknown whether Tyger’s Outnumbered co-stars were at the special day. Tyger was was last seen in the iconic show last Christmas, when a special episode aired.

He reunited with his co-stars Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez and fans of the show couldn’t believe how much the three of them had grown up. Taking to X, viewers noticed that the three looked different, with others ‘feeling old’ to see them in black tie, sporting facial hair and tattoos.






Tyger found fame in Outnumbered


Tyger found fame in Outnumbered
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One person said: “OMG those are the kids from Outnumbered now!! Wow.” Tyger isn’t shying away from the acting role as he appears in new Sky History series, Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood.

The new programme is a three-part drama-documentary which looks at the infamous Whitechapel murders of 1888 from a different angle. It explores how a group of reporters from a local news paper created the the legend of Jack The Ripper which then contributed to a serial killer getting away with their crimes.

Tyger plays real-life Ripper-era journalist Ernest Parke and took on a Victorian look for the role. In the series he wears a silk cravat and finishes the look with wire-rimmed glasses.

According to Sky History’s summary, Parke led much of the press around the Ripper killings, and “theorised in the 31st August 1888 edition that Jack The Ripper was a single killer”.

Tyger previously said that he hoped the Outnumbered reboot would help his acting career and mean he has more opportunities come up in the future. Speaking to The Sun, he shared: “I mean, my acting career over the years has been – I’ve done a few good things and then there have been times when I’ve worked on building sites.

“So, I just dream of having constant acting work and I really hope that the hype – and this beautiful job that we’re going to be doing – will give us momentum into next year so that we can all have a successful next year and a successful year after that. Because the last three or four years have been tough in this industry I think…”

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Russia, Ukraine conduct another round of POWs exchange

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Ukraine and Russia have swapped prisoners of war (POWs), the warring sides said, after Moscow also handed over the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv.

“We continue to take our people out of Russian captivity. This is the fourth exchange in a week,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media on Saturday.

The Russian Ministry of Defence posted on Telegram that another group of Russian servicemen was returned “from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime” in accordance with the agreements reached by the two sides in Istanbul earlier this month.

Photos published by Zelenskyy on Telegram showed men of various ages, mostly with shaved heads, wearing camouflage and draped in Ukrainian flags.

Some were injured, others disembarked from buses and hugged those welcoming them, or were seen calling someone by phone, sometimes covering their faces or smiling.

Moscow’s Defence Ministry released its own video showing men in uniforms holding Russian flags, clapping and chanting “Russia, Russia”, “Glory to Russia” and “Hooray”, some raising their fists in the air.

The Russian soldiers are in Belarus, where they are receiving medical treatment before being transferred back to Russia, the Defence Ministry said. The ministry did not say how many POWs were involved in the latest swap.

However, Russian state media reported, citing sources, that Moscow had not received any of its war dead back from Kyiv, echoing a statement Russia made on Friday when it said it had returned the bodies of 1,200 slain Ukrainian soldiers and received none of its own.

Ukraine earlier on Saturday confirmed it had received the bodies of its soldiers killed in action.

The latest POW exchange between Russia and Ukraine came after Moscow alleged that Kyiv had indefinitely postponed the swap of wounded and seriously ill POWs and those under the age of 25, as well as the return of the bodies of thousands of soldiers on each side.

The swap came as Russia intensified its offensive along the front line, especially in the northeastern Sumy region, where it seeks to establish a “buffer zone”. Zelenskyy claimed Russia’s advance on Sumy was stopped, adding that Kyiv’s forces have managed to retake one village.

Major royals who missed out on coveted Trooping the Colour palace balcony spot

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While King Charles took centre stage surrounded by senior working members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour today, many notable royals were missing from the line up

While most of the senior working members of the royal family took pride of place on the Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour today, others were notably absent from their coveted spot to watch the RAF flypast.

King Charles was centre stage, with Queen Camilla by his side. Prince William and Princess Kate, along with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis, were also present on the balcony. Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh also made an appearance, alongside the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Anne’s husband Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Duke of Kent.

A handful of royals were noticeably missing from the Trooping the Colour celebrations(Image: Getty Images)

The royals who missed out on a spot on the balcony were Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Andrew, Zara Tindall, James, the Earl of Wessex, who also weren’t present on the balcony last year. Unsurprisingly, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also left out of the Trooping celebrations.

Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was also mysteriously absent from this year’s Trooping the Colour, despite her parents landing a spot on the balcony.

While Lady Louise doesn’t accompany her parents to all royal engagements, many believed she would be at this year’s event, after being invited to the celebrations last year.

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Lady Louise Windsor
Lady Louise Windsor was noticeably absent from Trooping the Colour 2025

As she is not a working royal and is currently studying at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, she is not always seen at royal events, with her last public appearance with the family being during the annual Sandringham walkabout on Christmas Day last year.

In years past, the late Queen Elizabeth would often invite the royal family at large to join her on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast, but that all changed for the return of the grand Trooping the Colour event in 2022, which coincided with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

For the first time, the Queen decided to only invite working members of the royal family to the balcony, meaning both Harry and Meghan, along with Prince Andrew, were omitted from the royal line up.

At the time, Buckingham Palace said the monarch’s decision to only include royals carrying out official public duties was taken “after careful consideration”.

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The late Queen Elizabeth made the decision to cull the royal line up for balcony appearance during the Platinum Jubilee (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

However, the Queen made an exception for one little-known, non-working royal – her son-in-law, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Sir Tim is the husband of Princess Anne and is often at her side during her countless royal engagements.

The palace said at the time that the Queen was happy for him to be on the balcony as he is a “frequent attendee and support for the Princess Royal on official engagements”.

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