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Love Island All Stars series three launches tonight with 12 familiar faces returning for another chance at romance and presenter Maya Jama will be back on hosting duty

Love Island: All Stars is finally set to launch tonight following an unexpected delay.

The ITV2 reality show was originally slated to begin on Monday (January 12), but bosses announced over the weekend that production had been pushed back due to wildfires sweeping through South Africa.

Presenter Maya Jama reassured fans on Wednesday (January 14) that filming had commenced and the dozen attractive contestants were prepared to enter the iconic villa.

Yet just hours before tonight’s premiere, two familiar faces have received some disheartening news.

Bookmakers Ladbrokes have revealed that Leanne Amaning and Charlie Frederick are currently tipped as the least popular female and male contestants respectively, with both facing 6/1 odds of being the first to leave, reports OK!.

In contrast, Millie Court and Tommy Bradley are the frontrunners to claim victory, each priced at 3/1.

Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati commented: “Fans can’t wait for the latest batch of former islanders to head to South Africa and the latest odds suggest Tommy and Millie will be the ones to beat.”

Leanne, who originally featured in series six back in 2020, is making her comeback six years after her initial stint where she paired with Mike Boateng before infamously catching “the ick”.

Her journey ended on day 18 when Mike chose to recouple with bombshell Sophie Piper, leaving her dumped from the villa.

Prior to her television debut, she held a position as a customer service adviser, and has since carved out a career as a content creator whilst also exploring acting opportunities.

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In 2023, she took centre stage in the romantic comedy play I Think I Might Cheat on My Girlfriend at London’s Pleasance Theatre.

Charlie, a series four bombshell, first set foot in the villa in 2018 but his stay was short-lived. He was booted out of the Mallorcan villa after just five days, alongside original girl Hayley Hughes.

Post-show, Charlie and Hayley didn’t pursue a relationship, with Charlie pointing the finger at Hayley for their early exit from the villa. He stated: “I would definitely have coupled up with someone else if I knew that I was going to get nothing back the whole time. I probably would have gone for Megan [Barton-Hanson].”

The confirmed line-up for the All Stars series three includes Helena Ford, Shaq Muhammad, Jack Keating, Sean Stone, Jess Harding, Ciaran Davies, Belle Hussan and Whitney Adebayo.

Love Island: All Stars launches Thursday, January 15 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

A visit to the Fox and Pheasant pub in Fulham left us with a £106 bill for one starter, two mains and five pints – but despite the premium prices, the food was delicious

“They named a ski ride after me in Verbier and turned a phone box into a museum for me in Herefordshire. Your turn.”

That was James Blunt’s witty response to one of the countless mocking tweets and messages the 51-year-old receives weekly, this particular one questioning, ‘What have you ever achieved?’

Since burrowing into the consciousness of every British person with 2005’s hit ‘You’re Beautiful’, the self-described ‘one hit wonder’ has built a thriving reputation for mocking himself. And also, I learned earlier this month in the hospitality trade.

Mr Blunt is among numerous high-profile figures who’ve diversified from their primary profession to venture into the pub industry (my colleague Steffan Rhys recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon in one of Wales’ rugby icons’ establishments). On the surface, investing in pubs isn’t an entirely logical decision.

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In reality, it’s a dreadful period to be running a pub.

The British Beer and Pub Association calculates that 378 establishments closed in 2025, potentially affecting 5,600 jobs. Before Rachel Reeves reversed her decision on slashing business rate relief for pubs, many faced a 76% increase over the coming three years.

Her reversal has been praised by landlords, though the scope of the tax break remains unclear. As does the outlook for an industry battered from multiple directions, including falling alcohol consumption rates.

Whilst I can’t claim to know the inner workings of the Fox and Pheasant’s balance sheet, I’m reasonably certain this boozer is thriving. On a particularly grim January weekend, right in the heart of dry January, the Fulham establishment was absolutely rammed.

I’d managed to secure the weekend’s final available table on Thursday, with the binding agreement to order at least two mains and cough up £20 if I failed to turn up.

The table itself was squeezed into the corner beside the waiting station, offering far superior views of my fellow punters and the condiment station than it did elbow room. By my rough calculations, the Fox and Pheasant seats around 40 diners.

If everyone spent what we did, then it’s clearly a shrewd investment from Mr Blunt.

My mate and I stumped up £106 for one starter, two mains, and five pints. Perhaps this ought to be anticipated when eating out in one of Britain’s priciest postcodes.

As a visitor to these exclusive parts, the sting of the bill proved difficult to shake off.

“I think £40 less than that feels about fair,” my friend concluded, having clocked up years working in upmarket restaurants throughout central London.

That’s not to suggest the Fox and Pheasant isn’t a cracking pub. That’s beyond question.

The layout proves particularly clever. Stepping in from the gated, private street that Mr Blunt has inhabited for more than 15 years, visitors are greeted by a tastefully presented facade complete with expertly refurbished signage, hanging flower baskets, and emerald wall tiles.

The front portion of the premises houses the double-sided bar and drinking space. It’s a vibrant, intimate spot to take refuge on a bitter winter’s night, especially if you manage to snag a seat beside the crackling fire.

Most of the dining takes place in a spacious room towards the rear – a shrewd decision that maintains the traditional pub atmosphere at the front. The dining space is bright and attractive, topped with a conservatory-style roof and climbing foliage adorning the walls.

Mindful of costs, we opted to share a starter of celeriac tartare accompanied by tomato relish, hazelnut cream, and horseradish. “Is it just me or does this taste like they’ve dunked celeriac bits in a tin of baked beans?” queried my companion, a seasoned baked bean connoisseur.

The main course delivered considerably more impact. I chose a Roquefort and walnut salad with chips, whilst my friend selected a chicken, chorizo, and mushroom pie served with creamed leeks, alongside an impeccable Mr Whippy-style swirl of mashed potatoes.

Ordering a pie from a pub is, as we all know, a risky business. Too often, I’ve found myself delving into the crust only to discover it’s merely a lid.

While I sympathise with the hard-pressed publican, a bit more pastry isn’t going to break the bank. Mr Blunt’s team didn’t skimp on the pastry, but the pie’s lack of depth was truly startling.

At its deepest, it measured a mere 6cm.

That said, the flavours were delightful, the service swift and the atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant. There’s something rather appealing about dining amongst towering finance men and impeccably attired women.

However, while achieving such stature might require protein-rich meals, the limited vegetarian options beyond salads were somewhat disappointing.

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The absence of the pub’s owner was also a letdown. Online rumours suggest that Mr Blunt frequents the pub and, according to public opinion, he has done well managing the Fox and Pheasant since rescuing it from conversion into flats in 2018.

The only nod to the 23 million album-selling singer was found in the cocktail menu. Had my Reach PLC expense allowance not already been depleted, I would have discovered if the ‘You’re Beautiful’ cocktail is as successful as its namesake.

The Fox and Pheasant is nice but, all things considered, my verdict is simple: too expensive.

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It was the film that helped to launch the career of a Hollywood legend and was a star-studded fantasy movie loved by fans and critics – and is now being shown on ITV tonight.

Kevin Costner took the lead role of Iowa farmer, Ray, in the smash hit Field of Dreams. Joining him as some of the legends on the ghostly baseball film are Ray Liotta and Shoeless Joe Jackson, James Earl Jones as Terence Mann, Burt Lancaster in his final role as Doc Archibald Graham and Amy Madigan as Annie.

Released in 1989 and directed by Phil Aiden Robinson, Field of Dreams was based on the novel, Shoeless Joe by WP Kinsella. As well as being commercially successful, Field of Dreams was also loved by critics. At the time one wrote: “A work so smartly written, so beautifully filmed, so perfectly acted, that it does the almost impossible trick of turning sentimentality into true emotion.”

The film was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. Today, Field of Dreams holds an impressive 88 percent approval rating on movie review aggregator website, Rotten Tomatoes. One review says: “This is a story about passion, not just for baseball, but also a passion to do something with our one precious life even if people think it’s crazy.”

Another wrote: “It’s hard to imagine a cynicism so hardened that it won’t crumble at the sight of a lush green baseball field nestled into an Iowa cornfield and at this movie’s final inspiring scene of youth and innocence recaptured.” While a third added: “Too idiosyncratic and witty merely to wallow in sentimentality, Field Of Dreams will surely stand as a classic update of what made Old Hollywood so magical. It’s still a wonderful life.”

The film also holds a special place in the heart of fans. One wrote: “This film is pure magic! I have seen this movie probably a hundred times in my life.. I’ve just finished watching it again tonight and I still get the same feeling I got the first time I saw it.” Another said: “One of the greatest films ever made. Men, get ready to cry. My favorite movies are ones that elicit an emotional response. “If you build it, he will come.”

Meanwhile a third added: “This is still probably my favorite movie of all time after seeing it over 30 years ago. A lesson in the value of having faith and valuing family along with paying a homage to baseball when it truly was Americas pastime, it is sentimental nonsense in the best way, as Ray says to Terrence Mann when returning back to Iowa to after picking up Moonlight Graham, “It’s Perfect!””

Field of Dreams is airing on ITV4 at 6.50pm on Sunday, January 4.

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2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for music fans, with huge names set to drop new albums and singles.

From Lana Del Rey adding a country twist to her latest tracks, to The Rolling Stones promising fresh rock anthems, there’s something for every taste.

Rising stars like Raye and Leigh-Anne will be making waves, while veterans including Paul McCartney, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen show no signs of hanging up the microphone.

With this and so much more on the way, here are our top picks for an exciting year ahead.

LANA DEL RAY 

FOLLOWING the likes of Beyonce and Post Malone, Del Rey is set to saddle up and add country nuances to her tenth studio album.  

Previously announced as Lasso and The Right Person Will Stay, expect Stove sooner rather than later in the new year.  

XMAS LEGEND GONE

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

NEW TUNE

Legendary band’s unreleased track to be played publicly for first time since 1974

Singles Henry, Come On and Bluebird demonstrated her shift to Americana stylings. 

THE ROLLING STONES 

MICK JAGGER, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood may be hanging up their touring boots, but it still promises to be a momentous year for rock’s great survivors.  

There was a huge 18-year gap between Hackney Diamonds (2023) and the Stones’ previous album of original songs, A Bigger Bang.  

But in late April, we can expect a new one, again produced by US live wire Andrew Watt. 

RAYE 

WE can expect the much-anticipated follow-up to Raye’s all-conquering, soul-bearing, Brits-winning My 21st Century Blues.

The R&B singer debuted two unreleased songs at this summer’s Glastonbury with one, Where Is My Husband!, becoming the lead single from the as-yet-unnamed album.

Her official site promises an early 2026 release date. 

FOO FIGHTERS 

A NEW album from Dave Grohl and Co is on the cards in 2026, their second since the sad passing of Taylor Hawkins.

With another new drummer, ex-Nine Inch Nails Ilan Rubin, announced in the summer, the first recorded music with him appeared in the shape of single Asking For A Friend.

Two massive UK shows at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium are set for June. 

ROBBIE WILLIAMS 

INSPIRED by the mid-Nineties period after Robbie left Take That, Britpop is his 13th studio album. 

It begins with the, er, rocket-fuelled Rocket, which is graced with suitably heavy riffing from Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi. 

Bearing in mind the recent exploits of Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Suede, why not this celebration by one of the era’s favourite singers?  

Out on February 6. 

CHARLIE XCX 

AFTER the Brat summer of 2024, the singer heads in another direction with her soundtrack album for Wuthering Heights.  

Out on February 13, same day as Emerald Fennell’s film version of Emily Bronte’s novel, it has already yielded singles House, with Velvet Underground legend John Cale, and Chains Of Love.

Charli says: “It couldn’t be more different from Brat.” 

PAUL McCARTNEY 

AS far as his epic music career is concerned, Macca will never “let it be”. 

The Beatles legend confirmed work on the follow-up to 2020’s excellent McCartney III.  

In the foreword to a memoir about his other band, Wings, he wrote: “Right now, I have 25 songs that I’m finishing . . . new songs that are interesting.”  

He’s also mentioned in despatches sessions in LA with Andrew Watt (Stones, Lady Gaga). 

THE FACES 

HERE’S a rock ’n’ roll reunion to savour. 

The band’s three survivors, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones, have been preparing their first album in more than 50 years. 

At least 11 songs have been recorded, which Jones says are “a mixture of stuff we never released but is worthy of releasing and some wonderful new stuff. Rod is writing the lyrics.” 

COURTNEY BARNETT 

THE Aussie rekindles her love of the electric guitar on her forthcoming fourth album.

After decamping to California, she’s been recording in Rancho De Luna, Joshua Tree, home of the legendary hard-rocking Desert Sessions.

First evidence of her labours is recent single Stay In Your Lane, complete with scuzzy bass lines and wonderfully deadpan vocals. 

VAN MORRISON 

HOT on the heels of his sublime return to form, Remembering Now, comes this love letter to the blues, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge.

Out on January 23, the 20-track album proves Van is still “The Man” at 80.

It includes Fats Domino’s Ain’t That A Shame, Blind Blake’s Delia’s Gone and features stellar 

guests – Buddy Guy and Taj Mahal among them. 

DANNY L HARLE 

AFTER stellar production duties with Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek and Olly Alexander, Harle steps into the limelight with the genre-hopping Cerulean (released February 13).

“This is my debut album. This is the big one,” says the North Londoner.

Singles already released Starlight (ft PinkPantheress) and Azimuth (ft Polachek) offer much promise. 

BJORK 

THE Icelandic icon has given a strong hint of new material in the new year, her first since 2022’s Fossora. 

She’s involved in a huge exhibition in Reykjavik involving immersive audio and visual installations.

A social media post reveals that the third and last of these is “a new work based on music from her forthcoming album, currently in development.” 

LEIGH-ANNE 

THE impressive former Little Mix singer can finally do things her way when 

she releases her 15-track debut album as an independent solo artist. Following the singles Been A Minute, Burning Up and Dead And Gone, she delivers My Ego Told Me To in February.

Rooted in reggae and pop, it explores personal themes of family and empowerment. 

GORILLAZ 

MURDOC, Russel Hobbs, 2D and Noodle – the brainchildren of Damon Albarn and visual artist Jamie Hewlett – release The Mountain on March 20.

The ninth Gorillaz album brings Indian music to the fore but also finds room for guest appearances by Sparks, Gruff Rhys, Idles and Johnny Marr. Drummer Hobbs calls it “a journey of the soul – with beats.” 

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 

THIS was a year when The Boss gave us so much.

Another visit to the UK with the E Street Band followed by two significant raids on his archives – Tracks II with its SEVEN unreleased albums and an expanded Nebraska to coincide with the recent biopic.

Yet he told Rolling Stone: “I have a record finished. It’s a solo record  . . .  I imagine it will come out in ’26 some time.”  

MUMFORD & SONS 

THE trio of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Deane have reunited with Taylor Swift associate, The National’s Aaron Dessner.

He has produced and co-writes Prizefighter.

Set for release on Feb 13, the band’s sixth studio album arrives less than a year after their UK No 1 fifth, Rushmere. Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton & Hozier guest. 

LUCINDA WILLIAMS 

BEARER of one of the most passionate voices in American music, Williams returns with World’s Gone Wrong on January 23.

She addresses head-on the divisions in her country while taking specific aim at the sandy-haired White House incumbent.

She duets with the mighty Mavis Staples on a cover of Bob Marley’s So Much Trouble In The World. 

THE DAMNED 

WHEN the punk pioneers’ founder member Brian James died earlier this year, the current line-up recorded a covers album celebrating the Sixties music loved by their fallen comrade.

Not Like Everybody Else is out on January 23.

Singer Dave Vanian turns There’s A Ghost In My House into a hoot and Captain Sensible takes the lead on Pink Floyd’s See Emily Play.