An amber weather warning has been issued on an island loved by Brits as locals and tourists have been told to stay ‘vigilant’ amid harsh conditions
Majorca covered in snow following a powerful storm
A major Spanish island loved by British tourists has been hit by a winter storm that has covered the hotspot in snow and seen it battered by massive waves.
Locals and visitors sought cover from a freak hailstorm that brough extreme weather to Majorca, with a weather warning being issued for today. Tourist resorts on the island were turned white when a blanket of snow fell amid chilly temperatures on the Balearic island. The Spanish weather agency AEMET issued an orange weather warning on Thursday and told people on the island to be careful as even more harsh conditions could batter the holiday hotspot.
AEMET said: “Be vigilant and check the current weather forecast regularly.”
The agency also warned people to be especially careful while visiting beaches and the coast, as 40ft waves are expected to batter the east of Majorca. The AEMET added: “Damage to people and property is possible, especially to vulnerable individuals or those in exposed locations.”
This storm led to terrifying 90kmph winds, which are expected to continue into the day. The shock winter storm also brought a blanket of snow to the island on Wednesday, amid the hailstorm.
Shocking images showed the size of these pieces of hail that smashed onto the island, with some locals saying they were the size of walnuts.
Yellow weather warnings was issued across the island yesterday but forecasters said the worst of the weather could be seen today.
A winter storm across southern Europe has seen temperatures dramatically drop across the typically mild area – and be a possible reason behind the shock conditions on Majorca.
Weather warnings were also issued on the Spanish mainland, with the heaviest snowfall expected around Santander, Bilbao and the Cantabrian Mountains, where 25cm of snow could drop within 24 hours.
Mountain zones inland from Santander were some of the areas on alert for around 20cm of snow, while several well-known places near Navarre and northern La Rioja could see up to 10cm. Even the normally milder inland region near San Sebastián is forecast to receive around 5cm as the cold air digs deeper across the north coast.
Weather maps have predicted the chilly weather could sweep across the UK in the early hours of December 4. Rain is set to fall over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern parts of Scotland, while central and northern Scotland could see some serious snow.
Maps for December 5 show snowfall in England – initially be centred around the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines before spreading throughout the day. They suggest towns and cities like Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield could also see snow at around 3pm on that Friday.
Sasha Jones and Rhian Ewer, both 33, flew from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen for a Christmas market day trip that they said worked out cheaper than staying in the UK
Sasha and Rhian headed to Copenhagen for a fun day out(Image: Jam Press)
A couple jetted off to Copenhagen for a 14-hour Christmas market visit, claiming it was cheaper than attending one in the UK.
Sasha Jones and Rhian Ewer, both 33, embarked on their festive adventure from Manchester Airport with a return fare of just £58.
The pair boarded a 6.50am Ryanair flight and touched down in the Danish capital around 9.30am local time. Upon arrival, they made a beeline for Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe’s most renowned Christmas attractions.
They spent the entire day immersed in the festive spirit, perusing stalls and enjoying rides. “Christmas is our favourite time of year,” Sasha, from Warrington, Cheshire, shared with Luxury Travel Daily. “We love adventures, and Christmas always feels really magical, and the draw for us was the combination of markets and rides”.
“The markets were great, with lots of local sellers and homemade crafts and trinkets, although the markets within the gardens didn’t have many food and drink stalls. We had a fantastic day, the mix of markets and rides kept us entertained and busy. We even got to meet Santa Claus, who remembered us from our trip to Lapland earlier this year.
“It was such a fun experience, it was great to see how the markets differ from the ones back home and to see a variety of stalls. It was perfect, once the sun set, it took the place to a whole new level. The city had such a wholesome feel, and we were sad to leave. We spoke about putting our tree up the day after we got back, and were really in the spirit and were ready to start the festivities.”
They forked out just £52.40 on a return taxi to Manchester airport and utilised Copenhagen’s metro to reach the city centre for only £3.50 each way.
Due to Rhian’s disability access, Sasha was able to gain entry as a carer, meaning their full access ticket with rides cost just £45 in total.
The duo kept expenses low by bringing their own breakfast bagels from home. Lunch came to £7 for chicken strips, and they dined at a burger bar, spending around £40 for two burgers, chips and drinks.
They boarded a 9.50pm Easyjet flight home and touched down in Manchester at 11pm. The entire trip cost the pair £113 each, and they reckon a journey to London’s Christmas markets would have set them back twice as much. Pub general manager, Sasha, added: “It’s cheaper than travelling to London for the markets.
“It usually costs at least £80 for a return from Warrington to London. And we explored markets in a completely different country, but were in our own beds at the end of the day. It was an amazing day.”
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COMMUTERS in London were left stunned after they spotted a Brit comedy legend mid-rant on the Tube.
He was seen directing his emotion towards a to TikTok star as the pair travelled the Bakerloo Line on the London Underground.
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Commuters in the capital were left shocked as they spotted a Brit comedy legend ranting on the London UndergroundCredit: TiktokIt came as a viral TikTok star filmed his show on the Bakerloo LineCredit: TiktokComedian Chabuddy G, real name Asim Chaudhry, was seen in the midst of an emotional speech with Subway Takes’ Kareem RahmaCredit: Tiktok
One social media user uploaded their antics to social media with the caption: “Simulation on the morning commute today.”
It saw comedian Chabuddy G, real name Asim Chaudhry, brandish an Oyster card as a microphone whole sitting on the brown Tube line’s iconic printed seats.
He stunned passers by – and Subway Takes’ Kareem Rahma who was sitting alongside him – as he said: “It’s not all about length, it’s about girth,” before doing a hand gesture to represent his point.
Dressed in a khaki jacket in sunglasses he continued to seeingly reference someone’s manhood as he added: “Like that big.”
The People Just Do Nothing star, who appeared to be filming a segment for the viral series, rounded off the clip and said: “Thank you very much.”
Meanwhile Kareem, who was holding his own Oyster card as his microphone, was in stitches following the chat.
He wore a grey jacket and brown corduroy trousers as he slouched back for the latest Subway Takes chat.
After the clip was uploaded to TikTok, user feuxlikefiya wrote: “Chabbudy g on subway takes before I’ve had my morning coffee.”
One user was quick to reply: “Subway Takes have gone downhill they’ve got Kareem on the Bakerloo Line.”
Another added: “Average Bakerloo Line experience,” as a third put: “Man said they came London.”
A fan then mused: “Not the Bakerloo Line.”
One then joked: “The fact you were acc on the tube fr.”
Kareem is co-founder of the internet talk show, with the star generally using a MetroCard with a microphone tagged on to chat to Americans on the Subway.
In July, we reported how Kareem had claimed a chat with Kamala Harris prior to the US election was so “weird” it had to be erased.
He revealed he sat down with Kamala in summer last year, just months before November’s election.
He told Forbes in an interview posted to TikTok: “Her take was really confusing and weird, not good, and so [we] mutually agreed we shouldn’t publish it.”
Kareem claims the Democratic Party reached out to him to say that Kamala and Tim Walz, her vice-president running partner, were “really interested” in being on the show.
The presenter said he got “lucky”, because he “didn’t want to be blamed for her losing”.
Doubling down, Kareem said Kamala’s take was “really, really bad, and it didn’t make any sense”.
Finally putting viewers out of their misery, he revealed that Kamala’s take was “bacon as a spice”.
Kareem is a Muslim, meaning he can’t eat pork-based products and has never eaten bacon – making it a particularly odd choice for Kamala to go with.
Kareem previously showed footage of the awkward encounter to the New York Times – which reported he was “taken aback” by Kamala’s statement.
Harris’s campaign reportedly apologised for the blunder and offered to re-film the episode, but Kareem declined.
Kareem previously said his main reason for not airing the interview was because he didn’t want to upset the Muslim community by spending air time on trivial matters when something as serious as the Israel-Hamas war was ongoing.
He said: “It was so complicated because I’m Muslim and there’s something going on in the world that 100% of Muslims care about.
“And then they made it worse by talking about anchovies. Boring!”
London commuters were left stunned by the interactionCredit: TiktokKareem is co-founder of the internet talk show, Subway TakesCredit: TikTok / stevebertoniHe recently told how an episode with Kamala Harris had to be scrappedCredit: Getty
Leah Williams and Joshua Scully were lured to Mykonos, a Greek island popular with tourists, by watching videos posted on social media apps, such as TikTok and Instagram
04:12, 12 Nov 2025Updated 04:18, 12 Nov 2025
Leah Williams and Josh Scully were unhappy with their experience in Greece(Image: Kennedy News/@leahjadewilliamsx)
A British couple who booked a holiday after watching videos on TikTok and Instagram left Mykonos early — because there was “nothing to do”.
Leah Williams and Joshua Scully claim restaurants and bars at Platis Gialos on the Greek island took their bookings only to close for the season before they got there last month. The couple, who have children, have now warned tourists “not to believe everything you see on social media” following their miserable experience.
They say clips and photographs on TikTok and Instagram — often posted by businesses on Mykonos — were actually taken in the summer, but they believed they portrayed a warm and bustling environment in the autumn. Leah, 27, said in fact beaches were empty amid the cloudy and windy weather, while all the shopfronts appeared to have their shutters down. She and her partner eventually ditched Mykonos for Cyprus, spending more than £700 on new flights and accommodation.
And the gloom nearly derailed Josh’s plans to propose to Leah during a sunset boat tour. This was cancelled so Joshua, 30, popped the question on a boat he hired in Paphos, Cyprus, instead.
But on the island of Mykonos, Leah and Josh found they could only have food and drinks during the hotel meal times. They felt there was “nothing to do” — hindered by the unfortunate weather — and so rarely left their first hotel room.
Leah, who lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with Joshua, said: “We’ve got children so it’s rare we get a chance to go away. We were given a few dates we could go in October.
“I knew it was off-season and everyone was saying it was shutting at the end of October so we decided to book it. There were lots of little bars and restaurants and we booked them, we had confirmation from all of the places.
“The week before travelling a lot of them sent us emails to cancel our bookings because they decided to shut for the season. I knew the weather wouldn’t be boiling hot, but there was nothing open around our hotel, there was nowhere we could get a drink from or get snacks, we could only eat at the times the hotel restaurant was open.
“If we wanted a drink outside of those times, we just couldn’t get one because there was nowhere. We walked for about half an hour and walked to all the shops around us and they were all shut.”
Leah, who is an aesthetic practitioner, has now warned holidaymakers to not believe everything on social media, as the couple had done their research and were still disappointed.
“Don’t believe everything you see on social media; I had looked at things on TikTok and Instagram and places in Mykonos were posting on their Instagram stories photos of sunny days and sunsets… We were booked for five nights and we ended up staying two. The day after we got there, we looked at flights to Cyprus because we knew the weather was better there,” the mum continued.
“There was nothing to do but sit in the room. The weather was a big part of it. I’d looked at a spa and things like that to give us something to do and nothing was open.
“It was raining all day. There was only one place that didn’t cancel on us but that was after we left. This one place posted a really nice sunset and we were there and it was dark and miserable.
“They are probably posting pictures from summer and make you think that’s what you’re going to get. We didn’t want to waste it just being sat in a room all week. The weather in Cyprus was really nice, everywhere was open.”
Social media users commented that the couple should have researched the destination and should not expect summer conditions in October.
One commenter said: “I had the same disappointment when I went skiing in June to the Alps.” Another said: “Why on earth would you go to Mykonos in October or Greece?”
Another said: “What did you expect by almost the end of October? I mean if you wanna party come from until September but you choose October because it is super cheap.”
A fourth said: “Did you not research before you went? Not being mean, genuine question. I always research for weeks before a book anywhere.”
A British YouTuber was left stunned by the price of a small beer on his flight to Portugal after he had been delighted to get his ticket for just £17.99
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Just Deano said his drink on the flight was a ‘shame’(Image: Just Deano/Youtube)
The content creator, known to his fans as Just Deano, jetted off abroad to spend a week filming in Albufeira, a seaside resort that’s a hit with Brits due to its affordable prices and sunny climate.
Kicking off his vlog, he quipped: “Terminal one I hear you say? Ryanair is in terminal three Deano. You’re a cheap skate! Well, this flight cost me £17.99… £17.99! And it is in terminal one because we are flying with easyJet.”
After breezing through security, Deano, whose flight was scheduled for the evening, decided to indulge in a pre-holiday tipple at Bar MCR.
However, despite planning to enjoy a pint of Guinness, he was appalled to see the iconic dark beverage being served in generic non-branded glasses.
With that in mind, he opted for a pint of Mahou lager instead, and raising his eyebrows, he remarked: “Airport prices of course – £7.40 a pint…”
Deano had loaded episodes of the Netflix series House of Guinness onto his phone for the flight, and was pleasantly surprised when everything ran like clockwork, a welcome change after recent travel nightmares.
Settling into his seat on the easyJet flight, he commented that the smoothness of his journey was “unusual for all the right reasons” and he even had an entire aisle to himself.
However, deciding to spoil himself with another beer, he later mused: “So, with everything going so well, I thought let’s treat myself to a couple of beers…
“The only reason I got two and not one is because it is €7 (approx £6) for one can of Birra Moretti and it is €10.95 (approx £9.50) for two.”
After sampling his pricey drink from a plastic cup, he remarked: “Lukewarm. What a shame. The only thing going wrong today is the lukewarm beer. So far.”
Upon his delayed arrival at Faro Airport, he then shelled out €21 (approx £18) for an Uber to his accommodation, before turning in for the evening.
Following the upload of his video, which you can view in its entirety here, numerous viewers from his 33,300-strong following were swift to weigh in on the costs.
One viewer commented: “Deano spent more on beer than the air travel.”
Another remarked: “Great video mate but I would not be paying 11euros for two small warm cans of lager.”
A third chimed in with: “Ridiculous the prices of beer on the plane I say I’m not going to every time but always do. Belter episode DEANO.”
One individual referenced the earlier Guinness glass controversy, stating: “Guinness in a non-Guinness glass should actually be illegal and I am not joking!”.
Finally, another supporter observed: “Weird your taxi is more than your flight. Yet the plane costs far more in fuel to fly there.”
In response to claims made in this story, a spokesperson for easyJet said: “A flight to Portugal and two beers for under £30 doesn’t sound like something to complain about.”
Dan, who documents his travel with wife Natalia on Youtube and Instagram, spent Christmas Day on the Canary Islands hotspot of Tenerife with his two scaffolder friends
Dan spent Christmas in Tenerife with the lads
A scaffolder who ditched the UK for Christmas Day in Tenerife has explained why he left his wife behind for the festive break.
Traditionally, Christmas is a time when families come together to pull crackers, exchange presents, and watch Doctor Who.
Not so for Dan, a construction worker who spent a week in Tenerife with two of his mates while his wife stayed behind in the UK. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Natalie wasn’t thrilled. However, Dan was not tempted to the Canary Islands by the promise of sun, sand, and sea alone.
“She actually did mind me going. She didn’t want me to go. But my mate’s house had been flooded and he was in temporary accommodation in a hotel room, his family had all gone away for Christmas and he had nobody left, so I said I’d go to Tenerife with him and another guy from work – as they wouldn’t go just those two,” Dan told the Mirror, when asked about his decision to fly out.
Dan, who travels the world with Natalie and offers “nothing but honest opinions” as two “working class travellers from England” on YouTube and Instagram, broke down the logistics of the break.
“We travelled to Tenerife as a group of three friends, our return flights, from Christmas Eve, to New Year’s Eve cost us just £261 each. Our accommodation was on the north side of the island, where it’s much quieter and a little less expensive,” he explained.
“We stayed in a house in Los Realejos, which cost us £1,118.40 for three people, for six nights, and as three scaffolders from Essex – this side of the island helped us stick to a nice budget. To reach the tourist hotspots (Playa de Las Américas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje), we had hired out a car for £271.80 (for seven days). As I’m not a big drinker anymore, I was always able to act as designated driver.”
On the big day itself, the three lads enjoyed 23°C, sunshine, and “not a cloud in the sky” as they basked on Playa de Las Américas.
“We had a pint at a restaurant and spent the day relaxing in the sun, surrounded by a sea of fellow Brits, drinking and relaxing on the beach. Later on, we tried to find somewhere to have a traditional Christmas dinner, a roast, or anything resembling one,” Dan continued.
“Our efforts were futile. Everywhere was completely fully booked, we even decided to walk a couple of miles out of the hotspot area to find one, but when we arrived, it was closed. On our way back to Playa de Las Américas, we stumbled upon an Asian restaurant with little to no customers inside, the menu was substantially cheaper than most other places we had tried. As three hungry guys who absolutely love Asian food and Asia, we happily settled for that. A Thai red curry with a spectacular view of the sunset over the ocean. That was to be our Christmas dinner.”
After dinner, Dan spent some time reflecting on his festive Tenerife jaunt. As fun as it was, it lacked a certain cosiness and family feel.
“Christmas Day in the sunshine, surrounded by a sea of strangers was just not the same as being at home in the UK; where it’s cold, dark and miserable outside, but you’re in your warm home, surrounded by your loved ones, who are all in the same situation together, with seemingly endless amounts of good food available – there is something special about that,” Dan explained.
“Spending the day in the sun abroad just wasn’t really giving me that same Christmassy feeling. And that’s all coming from a scaffolder who spends six months of every year travelling vlogging abroad, without so much as a second of it being spent feeling ‘homesick’. Although the two older lads I went with would disagree with my feelings and both much prefer it in the sun, relaxing on the beach with a beer in their hand.”
In total, light-drinking Dan spent £1,200 on the trip, which included flights, accommodation, car hire, fuel, food and some drink. His two friends spent closer to £2,500 each “whilst drinking and smoking”.
“I would recommend Tenerife for Christmas if you don’t have anyone to spend Christmas with at home, or if you don’t want to spend the day with anybody at home. I would also recommend it if your family would go with you,” he continued.
“There were a lot of families there, but that’s likely going to be an expensive trip at Christmas. If however, like me, your family is all at home enjoying the day in the cosiness of a family home, I would recommend you join them and enjoy the day with them, as you might find that in your older years, you can spend the day of Christmas abroad, on the beach, without any family to miss.”
In terms of how Natalie feels about Dan’s decision now, he said: “She’s cool man. She was upset when I left, but we’ve been together for 10 years now. She knows what I’m like.”
Ditching the gloomy UK for the blue skies of Dubai is an appealing thought to alot of us. But there are strict rules locals and visitors must abide by, or risk being imprisoned
Janelle Ciara shared a list of the rules in an insightful TikTok video(Image: TikTok/@janelleciara1)
Now more than ever, Brits are looking to ditch the grey skies for a more desirable lifestyle under the year-round sunshine of Dubai.
The hugely popular city in the United Arab Emirates offers tax-free income, appealing career opportunities with higher earning potentials and low crime rates within a modern infrastructure. Its appeal is only enhanced by its luxury shopping complexes, golden sand beaches, impressive architecture and its yearly warm weather.
Despite welcoming more than 15 million tourists every year, it still holds some strict laws and traditions that visitors and locals must follow. One of which is an easily mistaken crime that could land you in prison, according to a Brit who lives there.
Janelle Ciara discovered this stern custom after uprooting her life from the gloomy UK to sunny Dubai. The Brit originally thought she’d only be living in the emirate for a month, but after quickly adjusting to life in the lavish city, she extended her stay and is currently in the process of getting a visa.
Navigating her new way of life in Dubai, Janelle learnt that swearing or using rude gestures, even on social media, could get her in serious trouble. In a video on TikTok (@janelleciara1), she revealed: “There are some people that have actually been fined for even sharing rude or swearing messages across WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms.”
On the Gov.uk website for the United Arab Emirates, it states: “It is illegal to swear and make rude gestures, including online, as they are considered obscene acts. You could be jailed or deported. Take particular care when dealing with the police and other officials.”
Janelle’s video accumulated 2.6 million views as she went on to detail a list of other crimes that “will send an English person into a coma”. Another is the consumption of alcohol and being drunk in public.
While drinking alcohol is no longer a criminal offence in Dubai, and a licence fee is no longer required for residents or tourists, you cannot drink in public places. Janelle explained: “Drinking or being drunk is not allowed in public areas. You’re only allowed to drink in licensed venues – that can be bars, restaurants and hotels. But if you are drunk in public, you can be fined and even put into prison.”
In addition to this, PDA (Public Displays of Affection) is also frowned upon. “You can get in a lot of trouble for this,” Janelle said. In 2010, a British couple were arrested after allegedly sharing a kiss on the mouth at a restaurant, with locals dubbing it a violation of the country’s decency laws.
Ayman Najafi, 24, and Charlotte Adams, 25, appealed their conviction and stated it was simply a peck on the cheek. However, the pair lost their appeal and were sentenced to a month in jail before being deported. “Showing affection in public is frowned upon. You can be arrested for kissing in public,” the Gov.uk website states.
There are also strict rules when it comes to same-sex relationships in the Emirates. Janelle revealed: “Penalties for same-sex relationships could be deportation or imprisonment.”
The Gov.uk website also states: “Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the UAE, and same-sex marriages are not recognised. “
Dressing modestly is a custom that is strongly advised and followed by locals and visitors, especially when out in public, as it’s an Islamic country. However, there’s no official dress code, and it’s typically alot more relaxed when staying at a hotel.
The Brit shared in the video: “You can’t be nude in public and it is advised that when you’re in public spaces to cover up and dress modestly. If you are leaving the beach, make sure you cover up afterwards.”
On the dress code, the Gov.uk website states: “Dress modestly in public areas like shopping malls:
Women should cover shoulders and knees, and underwear should not be visible
Avoid transparent clothing or any attire that features imagery or phrases that could potentially offend others
Swimming attire should only be worn on beaches or at swimming pools
Cross-dressing is illegal
“Some venues, events or buildings may have specific dress codes.”
Damon Albarn has opened up about his emotional journey while recording Gorillaz’ upcoming album.
The singer and his bandmate Jamie Hewlett poured the grief of losing their dads into their ninth record, The Mountain, and Damon revealed he scattered his father’s ashes in India while making the collection.
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Damon Albarn says he and bandmate Jamie Hewlett channelled the pain of losing their fathers into Gorillaz’ new albumCredit: AFPThe band’s new album, The Mountain, is their ninth recordCredit: check copyright
“Both Jamie and I lost our fathers,” Damon said.
“We did two quite amazing, magical trips to India.
“India is a very interesting place to carry grief, because they have a very positive outlook on death.
“England is just really bad at dealing with death.
“In a way, I think this record is in that tradition of celebrating their lives.
“I did things I’d never done before. I swam in the Ganges in Varanasi.
“I watched the bodies being burnt on the banks of the Ganges.
“In England when we cremate a body we don’t even look at the bodies, it’s covered up immediately and then it’s put in the fire, the little curtains close and that’s it.
“On the banks of the Ganges, every family is there with the body wrapped in a shroud and they’re burnt, and it’s going on everywhere. It goes on 24 hours a day and it’s been going on for thousands of years.
“I took my dad’s ashes there and I cast them in the river. It was very beautiful.”
Indian culture helped shape the record — which will be released in March — with the album’s cover art featuring the title in Devanagari, a script used to write the Indian Sanskrit language.
And this time around the pair will not make their famous, animated music videos and instead are creating a one-off production.
Damon visited the River Ganges in India during the making of the new recordCredit: Getty
Damon added: “We’re making a full eight-minute thing.
“This is why there are no videos at the moment, because it’s serious stuff. It’s really great that Jamie is concentrating on doing one animated thing.
“It’s a big amount of work, any animation. It’s kind of our Achilles’ heel because no other band has to spend that kind of time just to produce one small thing.
“So let’s make it a piece of art in itself and not really rely on it for the promotional aspect of things and let it breathe in its own way.
“I think fans are going to love every aspect of this record.”
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson at the New York premiere of Die My LoveCredit: GettyJ-Law then changed into a blue gown before heading out for a night on the town with her palsCredit: Getty
Jennifer Lawrence put on her poshest frock to party in the Big Apple after promoting her new film, Die My Love.
The Hunger Games star appears alongside Robert Pattinson in the black comedy, out this Friday.
And the pair coordinated their outfits for the New York premiere at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater.
J-Law then changed into a blue gown before heading out for a night on the town with her pals.
The actress has a busy few months coming up. She is starring in and producing upcoming murder-mystery movie The Wives, before kicking off a new project with legendary director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jen and Leo are set to play the leads in a terrifying film adaptation of Peter Cameron’s ghost story, What Happens at Night.
Olivia Dean has a lot of goals in the future, though – including headlining Glastonbury and releasing an album of standardsCredit: Getty
She did the chart double last month but Olivia Dean is keeping her feet firmly on the ground.
The singer scored No1s with her album The Art of Loving and single Man I Need, becoming the first British solo female artist to top both charts simultaneously since Adele in 2021.
Asked whether she’s let her success go to her head, she said: “I don’t think so. I feel like I try really hard and think all the time about not becoming a p***k. That would just be horrible.
“I’ve met some and it’s just like, ‘Oh no, it got to you’.”
On how success depends on the people around you, Olivia continued: “A lot of people work really, really hard. It’s really important to recognise that yes, you’ve worked on your skill or your craft, but all the people around you had to believe in it and be there to make it happen as well.
“It takes a village of people to make an album or do a campaign. There’s a lot that people don’t see.”
It sounds like Olivia has a lot of goals in the future, though – including headlining Glastonbury and releasing an album of standards.
On theAnd The Writer Is… with Ross Golan podcast, Olivia was also asked if she had written a musical yet.
She said: “No, but I would like to in the future. It’s definitely on the bucket list for me.”
Time to say ’ello to Eli
Rising star Eli has dropped debut album Stage Girl – and it looks like her label, RCA Records – also home to Britney Spears, P!nk and Shakira – has unearthed another gemCredit: Press Handout
Hot prospect Eli released debut album Stage Girl at the weekend, jam-packed with infectious melodies.
It looks like her label, RCA Records – also home to Britney Spears, P!nk and Shakira – has unearthed another gem.
But her collection of tunes also features references to a battle with her identity, which the American singer has now overcome.
In an exclusive interview, Eli, who is a trans woman, said of her album: “It was made in a flow state.
“But that was after a year or two of complete wits’ end, last straw, end of the rope, repressing everything under the sun as a human being for 20 years of my life.
“I was just like, ‘I need this joy and I need this super-extravagant pop’.”
Part of her journey of discovery is related to listeners in album highlights Girl of Your Dreams and Falsetto, and Eli now hopes that her music will help people to accept those in the queer community.
She explained: “I like the idea that this is going to play in Walmart in Kansas, for the lady who thinks I’m the spawn of Satan.
“And she’s going to be like, ‘Wow, this song is so good’.
“I feel like there is a sort of trickle-down effect of awareness of my humanity and trans humanity in general.”
Eli is already feeling the love following her album release – Mark Ronson, Demi Lovato and Zara Larsson have all voiced their support and her fan base is growing and growing.
Eli added: “I feel so excited by the community I’m existing in in LA right now.
“I feel like everyone is so supportive of each other.
“And it’s so refreshing and so cool.”
THE WEEK IN BIZ
Today: Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny will be at the BFI on London’s South Bank for the world premiere of their new psychological thriller Malice,ahead of its launch on Prime Video next Friday.
Wednesday: Bastille launch their From All Sides tour in Plymouth, celebrating 15 years of the band.
Thursday: Bums on sofas for the finale of The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One at 9pm.
Friday: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter are all expected to receive nods as the nominations are announced for the Grammy Awards ahead of the ceremony in February.
Dazzled by Doja
Doja Cat joined A-listers for a night outCredit: GettyDoja attended the fundraising bash alongside a host of stars, including actresses Demi Moore, Salma Hayek and Cynthia Erivo all of whom dazzled in their oufitsCredit: Getty
Doja Cat looked a true member of the glitterati as she joined A-listers for a night out.
The rapper sported a sparkly orange dress at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles and completed the ensemble with a curly blonde wig in a nod to Marilyn Monroe.
This is not the first time she has gained inspiration from the Hollywood legend. At the 2022 Grammys, she wore a custom-made crystal Versace gown – which took 475 hours to make.
Doja attended the fundraising bash alongside a host of stars, including actresses Demi Moore, Salma Hayek and Cynthia Erivo all of whom dazzled in their ’fits.
Keep sparkling, ladies.
Robyn’s returnso sexi
Robyn is set to release a new single and tease her ninth album Sexistential after a seven-year breakCredit: Getty – Contributor
Singer Robyn is planning to drop a new single in the next few weeks, then her ninth album in 2026.
It is seven years since the Swedish-born star put out her last collection, Honey, and an industry insider tells me the new one, with alluring title Sexistential, promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
They said: “Robyn has spent years working on this music and has been really inspired by loads of up-and-coming artists.
“She has worked with some very cool people and all the stops are being pulled out for this to be her biggest record in decades.”
Robyn has joined Gracie Abrams and Charli XCX on stage for surprise performances over the past year.
But by the sounds of it, next year she will likely be performing plenty of big gigs of her own.
Cat Burns opens up about losing her grandad and breaking up with a long-time girlfriend on her new album How to Be Human.
The singer and Celebrity Traitors star told The Sunday Times’ Style mag: “While grieving, a quote that stood out to me was: ‘Grief is just love with no place to go’. That helped guide the message of the album.”
A Brum deal for Benson
Benson Boone is due to return to the stage at London’s O2 tonight after cancelling his Birmingham show due to voice problems.Credit: Getty
The Beautiful Things singer, who is on his American Heart World Tour, told fans he wouldn’t have been able to put on the show at the Utilita Arena due to problems with his voice.
In a statement, he told fans: “Birmingham I am so so sorry but I will not be able to perform. I have tried everything I can to revive my voice, but I cannot give you the show I’d like to be able to give you with the condition of my throat right now.
“I’m working with my team to find a date to reschedule as soon as possible. I promise I will do everything in my power to make it up to you. I love you guys so much.”
We’re sending you our best, Benson, and we hope you can make the show tonight.
