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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Eddie Howe's Freedom of Newcastle confirmed
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe's freedom of the city status has been confirmed by Magpies boss was nominated following the club's Carabao Cup win in March - the side's first major trophy in have now voted to approve the motion to give him the highest civic honour the city can has previously been awarded to other leading figures in Newcastle's football history including Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn. Howe was put forward by council leader Karen Kilgour after the club's 2-1 win against after his status was confirmed, she said he would be "forever be a hero to Newcastle United supporters for his achievements during his time at the club".She added: "That special day at Wembley gifted Geordies something they hadn't seen in 70 years – domestic trophy success."For a city that lives and breathes sport, with a football club around which so many lives revolve, the wait to see black and white shirts lift a trophy at the home of football had long felt it would go on forever."Hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets of Newcastle when the trophy was taken through the city centre on 29 March in an open-top bus parade.A further celebration event was staged on the Town Moor, hosted by Geordie TV presenting duo Ant and club went on to secure qualification for next season's Champions League on the final day of this season despite a 1-0 loss at home to Everton. Kilgour added Howe was "a fantastic ambassador" for the city and described him as "passionate yet calm, inspiring and polite".The council said it would work with the club to arrange a celebration to present Howe with his status is ceremonial and sees recipients presented with a scroll and their name carved into the sandstone wall of the Civic Centre's Banqueting is not the same as being a hereditary Freeman of Newcastle, a centuries-old group whose members must swear an oath to defend the city and have traditionally had special rights and duties – including the right to graze cattle on the Town Moor. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent star receives life-saving surgery days before semi-final
Britain's Got Talent star CJ Emmons received life-saving surgery just days before his live semi-final performance. The singer appeared on this Saturday's episode of the talent show, performing 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World' by James Brown. Following his impressive rendition, CJ shared just how much the competition meant to him, having recently undergone surgery. "Two weeks ago, I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this. I want this so bad," he told hosts Ant and Dec. Prior to the live show, CJ revealed that he was recovering from major gallbladder surgery, but insisted: "I won't let it stop me from my dream and goal." "They cut into my abdominal wall and every time after that, it's been hurting to sing. But my doctor's like, 'keep singing, strengthen it, strengthen it, and it's going to get better,'" he explained to the Mirror. "So there's still a bit of pain. But I can tell it's getting stronger and stronger." Related: After returning home to California following his audition, the star suffered severe abdominal pains and took himself to the hospital where he was given emergency surgery. "My gallbladder was completely dead," said CJ. "It was turning [gangrenous] and it was about to explode and turn sepsis, which would have proved fatal." "They were going to do an emergency surgery that night, but I was so badly infected. They had to pump me full of antibiotics for two days and then I had the surgery on May 3." Related: Britain's Got Talent star performs spontaneous audition song with "a twist" Despite the major operation, CJ expressed his determination to face the live semi-finals, adding: "It can't stop me. I'm ready to hit that stage." "When I did my first gig on the 14th, that was literally a week after the surgery, I broke down crying because I was so thankful to God that I was able to sing a note. I was able to perform. I found strength in that." He continued: "It does add an extra layer because in the back of my mind, when that doctor told me that if I wouldn't have checked myself into the hospital at the time that I did, if I would have waited one more day, it would have proved fatal. "At that time, I've never felt so human in my life. So this lets me know that I'm supposed to be doing this." Unfortunately, CJ didn't make it through to next week's final but could still return to the competition if selected as a Wildcard. Britain's Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX. Read more Britain's Got Talent news on our dedicated homepage Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or online, now priced at just £3.99.£18.99 at at EE£328.00 at at Audible at £49.99 at at at at Amazon at at at at EE at at at £91.40 at at at Amazon£54.98 at at at at at at at EE£19.00 at Game£29.98 at at at Sky Mobile at Pandora at at Game£123.99 at at at Three at at at at Pandora at at at at at AO$15.00 at at at at at at at £49.99 at at Fitbit£39.99 at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at at at at at at Amazon at at John Lewis£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners at at at at £44.99 at at at at at Three£32.99 at Amazon at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£119.99 at at Fitbit at at at at at Amazon at £49.99 at Amazon£293.81 at at at at Apple at Three at at at at at at Audible£49.99 at at at at at at at John Lewis£379.99 at at at EE at at at at John Lewis at EE at at £379.00 at at at at Amazon at at at Apple at at at Samsung at Three at Apple at at Microsoft at at at John Lewis at at at crunchyroll£22.00 at Amazon at at AO£79.00 at Samsung£449.00 at John Lewis£79.98 at at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£79.98 at at Microsoft£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at John Lewis£269.99 at at at at at Amazon at at now at John Lewis & Partners at at at Microsoft at at at at at at John Lewis at at at £6.65 at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
The Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ant and Dec's wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's wax figures have been returned to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after undergoing a transformation. Originally unveiled in 2016, the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! presenter's figures were taken away for a makeover in September and are now back on display at the Promenade attraction. The Geordie duo, popularly known as Ant & Dec, sat for the revamp of their wax figures, which have been updated with a current, up-to-date look. The pair are on display among I'm a Celebrity memorabilia including a Bush Tucker Trial sign, a winners wall and artefacts from the programme. Madame Tussauds Blackpool is home to more than 80 crafted wax figures, including Freddie Mercury, The Beatles, Sir David Attenborough and Harry Styles. Madame Tussauds wax figures typically take a team of around 20 skilled artists three to four months to make and involve more than 200 different measurements being taken, as well as every hair being inserted individually by hand. Jenn McDonough, general manager at Merlin Entertainments plc, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Ant and Dec's wax figures back to their Blackpool home. 'As fan favourite figures, their return has been eagerly anticipated by visitors and locals alike, and we are excited for visitors to see their new, updated look.' Ant & Dec first met as child actors on CBBC's drama Byker Grove and performed together as pop musicians PJ & Duncan. The duo have since pursued careers as television presenters, and currently host I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Britain's Got Talent, and Limitless Win.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ant and Dec's wax figures return to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after makeover
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's wax figures have been returned to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after undergoing a transformation. Originally unveiled in 2016, the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! presenter's figures were taken away for a makeover in September and are now back on display at the Promenade attraction. The Geordie duo, popularly known as Ant & Dec, sat for the revamp of their wax figures, which have been updated with a current, up-to-date look. The pair are on display among I'm a Celebrity memorabilia including a Bush Tucker Trial sign, a winners wall and artefacts from the programme. Madame Tussauds Blackpool is home to more than 80 crafted wax figures, including Freddie Mercury, The Beatles, Sir David Attenborough and Harry Styles. Madame Tussauds wax figures typically take a team of around 20 skilled artists three to four months to make and involve more than 200 different measurements being taken, as well as every hair being inserted individually by hand. Jenn McDonough, general manager at Merlin Entertainments plc, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Ant and Dec's wax figures back to their Blackpool home. 'As fan favourite figures, their return has been eagerly anticipated by visitors and locals alike, and we are excited for visitors to see their new, updated look.' Ant & Dec first met as child actors on CBBC's drama Byker Grove and performed together as pop musicians PJ & Duncan. The duo have since pursued careers as television presenters, and currently host I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Britain's Got Talent, and Limitless Win.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britain's Got Talent star reveals he underwent life-saving surgery just days before performing in semi-finals
Britain's Got Talent star CJ Emmons shared a heartbreaking admission just days before performing in tonight's semi-finals. The performer left the audience in tears after sharing he was in hospital receiving life-threatening surgery this week. Judge guest KSI made his comeback for the fifth and last semi-final, with hosts Ant and Dec announcing he'd been given his own Golden Buzzer, which he used to send through magician Harry Moulding. For his return, KSI, 31, joined Simon Cowell, 65, Amanda Holden, 54, Alesha Dixon, 46 and Bruno Tonioli, 69, as eight acts battled it out for a chance to win the £250,000 prize and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. After CJ's incredible performance, the audience were left begging the YouTuber to press the Golden Buzzer. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He explained: 'Two weeks ago I was in the hospital receiving life-threatening surgery, and I fought for that, and I'm fighting for this.' 'I want this so bad,' he added. Fans thought that CJ should have got the Golden Buzzer - but he missed out. Taking to X, people shared their thoughts on the performance. One wrote: 'One of the best singers I have ever seen on the show if not the best! This is why the show annoys me. A brilliant act left hoping for a public vote.' Another penned: 'CJ Emmons that was an epic performance!!! How on earth was he not given the Golden Buzzer?' A third added: '@CJ_Emmons absolutely PHENOMENAL on BGT tonight ….. you should have won.' For his performance, Harry appeared to pull a couple from the audience for his illusion. And it took an emotional turn as a lucky woman named Jess received a surprise proposal from her partner during Harry's act. While the live audience were left in tears, viewers were quick to question the authenticity of the proposal, as both Jess and her partner already boast a large following on TikTok. For his performance, Harry appeared to pull Jess from the audience for his illustion, before playing a clip that he'd recorded in Paris, that showed her boyfriend being asked where he would like to get married. He then replied: 'Here, in Paris,' before making his way onto the stage and getting down on one knee to pop the question. Quickly accepting the proposal, Jess placed her hands over her mouth in pure shock, with the judging panel so in awe, that Harry received a Golden Buzzer, giving him a spot in the semi-final. However viewers watching from home weren't quite convinced, with some taking to X to share their thoughts, with others noting Jess already has a large online following. Posts included: 'Jess has 77k followers on TikTok; And now a 'surprise proposal' from the partner of Jess he randomly met in Paris. Total fix #bgt;' '#BGT #BritainsGotTalent. F**k right off, do they think the viewers are some sort of mugs or what? Harry, gets 11 minutes for his "Act".. Then gets the f**ing Golden buzzer.. Complete fix, they are all in on it.. Not Magic at all, all completely rehearsed.. And bad acting by Jess.' But some defended the act, writing: 'Everyone saying that Harry's act was a fix, staged, a set up and that Jess and her boyfriend are actors etc. - you have absolutely *no idea* how illusions work. Just enjoy it for what it is and be happy for the talented guy who delivered it. #bgt;' 'She was amazing, my family knew she would win, plus harry was amazing bless jess for getting proposed to, can't wait to see them in the final.'
