BUSTED’S James Bourne has revealed he’s still ‘not out of the woods’ in a rare health update amid a mystery illness.
The star was forced to withdraw from the McFly Vs Busted tour in September last year due to his health.
James Bourne has issued a rare health updateCredit: GettyJames was forced to pull out of the McFly Vs Busted tour in September last year due to his ill healthCredit: Getty
In a new post on X, James wrote: “As I’m taking a break from the gram, I’ll be posting an update soon about what’s going on with my health in my Spotify bio.
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“It’s a long story. Still not out of the woods yet. Thanks for your support and patience.”
The update comes a month after James, 42, gave his only interview to The Sun to talk about a new project he was determined to finish despite his on-going health battle.
James has been a member of Busted since 2000Credit: GettyJames previously updated fans that he was having surgery to ‘extend his life’Credit: instagram
On July 1 he released new album Murder At The Gates, which he created for a brand new musical with legendary American playwright Steven Sater.
He said: “I didn’t want my health to stop me from promoting this project because I’ve put 13 years of my life into it.
“There was a fear of not finishing it. But I knew I had to finish it and give this to the people.
“There’s like a few people that have been waiting for it. There are hardcore fans who show to up for everything – and I have been speaking about this for a long time.
“It feels so good to now have this as a finished product. And it’s the first album I’ve ever produced. So I’m proud of it.”
BUSTED’s Matt Willis has penned an emotional book about his life on and off the stage.
The musician says he hopes the project will help others who are currently battling addiction issues.
Matt Willis has penned an emotional book about his life on and off the stage, including his marriage to Emma WillisCredit: GettyJust four weeks before his marriage to Emma in 2008, Matt checked into rehabCredit: Getty
Speaking about Mending: Busted, Breaking and Getting Better, out on October 8, Matt said: “For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d ever be able to tell this story, or even if I should.
“But over the last few years, I’ve realised that talking honestly about addiction, recovery, family and everything I’ve learned along the way might help someone else.
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“This isn’t a book about having all the answers. I definitely don’t.
“It’s about learning that recovery isn’t a finish line, life doesn’t suddenly become perfect, and that we’re all still figuring things out as we go.
“Writing it has been one of the hardest and most rewarding things I’ve ever done, and I honestly can’t wait for you to read it.”
Just four weeks before his marriage to Emma Willis in 2008, Matt checked into rehab, and despite a relapse in 2016, he’s now been sober for almost nine years.
He’s a brave man, and I’m looking forward to reading his book.
Matt said: ‘Writing it has been one of the hardest and most rewarding things I’ve ever done’Credit: SuppliedDespite a relapse in 2016, he’s now been sober for almost nine yearsCredit: PA
WANT A BLUE PETER BADGE LIKE HARRY? YOU JUST HAVE TO ASK
Harry Styles said it was one of his proudest achievements when he was given a Gold Blue Peter Badge to mark his record-breaking run of 12 shows at WembleyCredit: PA
HARRY STYLES said it was one of his proudest achievements when he was given a Gold Blue Peter Badge to mark his record-breaking run of 12 shows at Wembley .
But I can reveal that the Beeb has now resorted to giving the famous accolade away on freebie websites in a desperate bid to keep the younger generation tuning in.
Once a prized possession, Blue Peter badges used to be given out strictly on merit.
However, an online listing reads: “The BBC are giving away free Blue Peter badges to anyone aged between five and 15.
“The badge allows you to gain free entry to over 200 attractions. Just send Blue Peter a letter explaining why you’d like one. That’s all.”
I understand it’s a sign of the times, but it seems a bit bleak to give it away for next to nothing.
BRITAIN’S Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas joined American legend Gloria Gaynor for an unlikely collaboration on her 1979 hit I Will Survive at Boogie- town Festival in Surrey at the weekend.
Sydnie said: “I didn’t want it to end. Her love and passion consumes you.
“In that moment, nothing else mattered but the love of music.”
PUB MICK: IT’S CRAWL OVER NOW
Sir Mick Jagger has revealed how he ended up singing in a pub in Oxford last monthCredit: SuppliedThe global rock icon joined an Irish folk group at The Half Moon pub where he sang Handsome Molly with themCredit: Getty
The global rock icon, whose band The Rolling Stones are on course for their 15th No1 album on Friday with Foreign Tongues, joined an Irish folk group at The Half Moon pub where he sang Handsome Molly with them.
Explaining how it happened, he told the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast: “I had dinner at an Oxford college and then one of the students who I was talking with said, ‘I play mandolin. I’m going down the road to play with an Irish band. Do you want to come?’.
“I said, ‘Sure’, and I took a couple of people I was with and the provost of the college, who took his gown off.
“The band was doing fiddle pieces and the guy joined in with his mandolin, but no one was singing so I thought, ‘Well, here’s an opening. This is my chance for pub crawl singing’.”
I don’t think you’ll ever have to revert to that, Mick.
Kerry’s all gold
Kerry Washington was going for gold as she hit the red carpetCredit: GettyWhitney White, Whoopi Goldberg and Kerry WashingtonCredit: Getty
The actress wore this quirky metallic gown at the opening of stage production The Whoopi Monologues in New York.
Things really are going swimmingly for US star Kerry, who appears in the show penned by Sister Act’s Whoopi Goldberg.
The one-woman comedy turn debuted on Broadway in 1984, starring Whoopi herself, pictured with Kerry at the opening.
Speaking on US TV’s The View about the original hit, Kerry said: “Whoopi has been such a groundbreaker – a trailblazer and an inspiration for so many of us.
“Throughout my career, this show became a bonding place with other actresses. I would meet them and we would talk about how it impacted us and our idea of what was possible.”
SET FOR A MAIDEN VOYAGE
Iron Maiden have sold a stake in their publishing and master music rightsCredit: Getty
IRON MAIDEN have sold a stake in their publishing and master music rights, name and image to the Pophouse Entertainment company run by Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, with massive plans to expand their legacy.
The big-money deal with Bruce Dickinson and the group was announced yesterday and comes after the firm partnered with other acts including Tina Turner and Kiss.
It will mean the band can pursue new creative ventures, including the filming of their Run For Your Lives tour for a “major cinematic project” as well as “developing a digital universe centered around” their mascot Eddie.
It’s exciting news for fans of the band, given Pophouse is the founding investor in Abba Voyage.
Perhaps Iron Maiden will be returning to a stage, in digital form, soon.
Kim’s heart is racing
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s romance is motoringCredit: Instagram / @kimkardashian
