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Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Did Ed Sheeran just casually confirm his return to Aus?
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has casually confirmed that his much-anticipated return to Australia will take place in early 2026, three years on from his last run of stadium shows. In May, the globetrotting 34-year-old launched The Mathematics Tour in Europe, and has been leaving traces of his travel antics on TikTok as fans beg for the star to appear in their location. Dropping his most recent adventures in Madrid to the platform, the Lego House hitmaker responded to one particular comment regarding his plans to return Down Under. Ed Sheeran Credit: BANG - Entertainment News 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' the fan asked. Nonchalantly, Sheeran responded, 'Start of 2026'. Ed Sheeran responds to a fan's plea to return to Australia. Credit: Ed Sheeran / TikTok PerthNow reached out to the star's management, who preferred not to double-down on the announcement but hinted at potential news later in the year. 'We aren't in the habit of pre-announcing announcements — but there will be news on our plans for 26 later this summer,' a representative for Sheeran said. Remarkably, the four-time Grammy winner's most recent Australian campaign in 2023 featured an earlier version of The Mathematics Tour — which launched globally in Dublin in April 2022. The former busker's singular Perth gig at Optus Stadium became the highest ticketed event in WA's history, with more than 70,000 fans flooding the precinct to hear his signature sound. Written as '+–=÷×', the same name was given to a compilation album Sheeran released in September 2024, and follows a theme of mathematical numbers and figures from previous works. On social media, the star has been met with encouragement from Aussies as they anticipate his next venture to their country. Pleas of 'Can't wait to see you in Australia' and 'We miss you' are a common theme. Ed Sheeran performed to a packed crowd at Optus Stadium in Perth in 2023. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian Sheeran's next album — titled Play — is set for release on September 12, which would likely usher in a new tour campaign and chapter in the star's 15-year professional career. Releasing tracks Azizam and Old Phone in recent months, the project marks the father of two's eighth studio album. With iconic songs Shape of You, Perfect, and Photograph all boasting in excess of two billion streams respectively on Spotify, Sheeran is the platform's third-most followed global artist with 90 million monthly listeners. The singer has collaborated with the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, punctuating his status as a pioneer of the pop genre.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Unwanted gravy-pouring could cause relationship breakdowns
Roast dinner Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz Pouring gravy over a partner's roast without permission could spark the end of a relationship. According to a poll by the gambling platform, USDT Casino, 81 per cent of those surveyed hate it when their other half has covered their roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and their choice of meat with the sauce. This is because the gravy risked touching items that it should not, as well as getting the consistency wrong. As a result, those who were invited to share their view in the study said it was "mildly annoying" when someone is given gravy without permission - and even "relationship-ending". A USDT Casino spokesman said: "Gravy is clearly sacred in the UK. "Whether you're a thick-pour traditionalist or prefer it light and runny, one thing's for sure - don't assume you can dish it out for someone else."
Perth Now
14-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Working long hours changes brain structure
Tired worker Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz Working long hours alters the structure of the brain. New research has found that those who spend over 52 hours per week working are affected in areas of the brain connected to problem-solving and memory. The experts looked at the impact of overwork on specific regions in health workers who regularly clocked up more than 52 hours on a weekly basis. The analysis included 110 workers, 32 of whom worked excessive hours but were significantly younger and more highly educated than those working standard hours. The data was collected using MRI scans to examine brain structure and revealed that "overworked individuals exhibited significant changes in brain regions associated with executive function and emotional regulation". The researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea said: "The results underscore the importance of addressing overwork as an occupational health concern and highlight the need for workplace policies that mitigate excessive working hours."
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Science
- Perth Now
T-Rex leather handbags could soon be available in shops
T-Rex skeleton Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz T-Rex leather handbags could soon be available to buy. Lab-Grown Leather, a company based in Newcastle, has joined forces with The Organoid Company to grow hides using DNA from the extinct dinosaur species. A full-length collagen will be generated from the dinosaur that will be used to grow new skin. It was previously thought that dinosaur DNA would be impossible to find as the fragile strands were unlikely to have survived for millions of years but Lab-Grown Leather are now hoping to have their accessories on the shelves by the end of the year. Professor Che Connon, from the startup, said: "We're unlocking the potential to engineer leather from prehistoric species, starting with the formidable T-Rex. "This venture showcases the power of cell-based technology to create materials that are both innovative and ethically sound."
