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Metro
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Aston Merrygold in fight against Warner Music over rights to hit song
JLS star Aston Merrygold has publicly accused Warner Music UK of repeatedly attempting to block his 2015 solo hit Get Stupid, despite claiming he owns the master recording. The singer took to his Instagram Stories to share his frustration, posting a screenshot of a removed video that featured the track, allegedly taken down due to copyright issues. 'To this very day @warnermusicuk @warnermusic you continue to try block this s*** even tho I own the master? This s*** is CRAZY!' he wrote. 'From conception people really been trying to stop this train… I appreciate all the love always from my day ones.. teAM.' Merrygold said he used to be 'fuming' over the situation, but now treats it with humour, adding that he expects more takedown notices from Warner in future. The dispute comes just weeks after Merrygold was rushed to hospital. He shared photos from the back of an ambulance, including one showing him giving a thumbs-up while lying on a stretcher with a drip in his hand. 'It's been an interesting 13 hrs,' he captioned the post, without disclosing what had caused the emergency. His hospitalisation followed JLS's surprise appearance at Capital's Summertime Ball, where the reunited boyband performed for a crowd of 80,000 at Wembley Stadium. The performance marked a high point in a busy year for Merrygold and his bandmates (Marvin Humes, JB Gill, and Oritsé Williams) as they gear up for their 2025 The Club Is Alive UK tour, which includes shows in Glasgow and London's O2 Arena. Merrygold first rose to fame in 2008 on The X Factor, where JLS finished second to Alexandra Burke. More Trending The group went on to achieve five UK number-one singles and sell millions of records before initially disbanding in 2013. Since then, Merrygold has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, The Masked Singer, and recently voiced a character in the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Elio. While he hasn't shared any legal plans regarding the alleged interference from Warner, his post adds to the ongoing conversation around artist rights and control in the music industry. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Radio star reveals hotel ‘thought she was a sex worker' before major Hollywood interview
Capital Radio host Sian Welby has revealed she was mistaken for a sex worker while trying to do an interview with the stars of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Speaking on the latest episode of the Capital Breakfast: After the Show Show! podcast, the 38-year-old shared how staff at the Corinthia hotel 'panicked' when she showed up in a 'smart outfit'… clutching knee-high, sequin-covered silver boots that looked like they'd just moonwalked off the set of Kinky Boots. 'A couple of weeks ago, it was the big Jurassic World release,' Sian began, setting the scene. 'I had gone and done an interview after the Summertime Ball that Monday . And you know, we were all in a bit of a state on the Monday, weren't we?' Undeterred by the post-ball hangover haze, Sian powered on: 'I couldn't cancel this interview because it was quite a big interview. It was with Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, who were all the massive stars from that film.' 'Luckily, because we go to work so early, I still didn't have to check out of the hotel we stayed the night in,' she explained. 'So after the [radio] show, I went in and I had a shower and I got myself ready for this interview. So I dressed myself all smart, but then I had to repack the bag with all my costume in and whatever. And the thing that didn't fit in were my shiny silver sequin boots.' She continued, laughing: 'This interview is in one of the poshest hotels in London, the Corinthia,' Sian said. 'I've got a suitcase and some shiny stripper boots, right? I'm in reception. 'It literally looks like the hooker's arrived. It's Pretty Woman. I literally look like they panicked when I walked in and they were trying to get me out of the way because I was bringing down the whole place.' Jordan North, clearly floored, asked: 'They thought you were a sex worker?' 'Definitely, 100 per cent,' Sian replied. 'It was literally like, 'Right, who's she here for? Get her away, get her out of plain sight!'' To be fair, it probably didn't help that the boots were essentially Studio 54 in footwear form. Chris Stark chimed in: 'Do you think it was the boots?' 'It was, of course,' Sian confirmed. 'I'm talking sequin shiny knee-high boots in my hand and a suitcase.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Sensing she might be slightly out of place, she tried to sit in the hotel foyer to prep – but the staff had other ideas. 'They were panicking going, 'Oh God, how do we get rid of this?'' she said. 'They couldn't obviously say what they were thinking, but they didn't want me in the foyer because of the boots and the thing. 'They were trying to hide me, and they pushed me to a… they were like, 'You could sit here,' and it was like a table hidden in a corner behind a pillar.' More Trending It didn't end there. 'Then after I was writing my notes, they were like, 'I'm sorry, we're about to have the guests in now.' And they were basically like, 'Can you move?'' She was then hilariously ushered away just in time for Scarlett Johansson and co. to glide in without tripping over a rogue glitter boot. Ultimately, the misunderstanding was resolved and the interview proceeded as planned, but Sian certainly learned her lesson about using a suitcase big enough to fit her thigh-high boots next time. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Jurassic World Rebirth leaves fans with clenched stomachs after 'genuinely tense' film debuts MORE: Hollywood star admits Jurassic World Rebirth role was 'unlike anything he'd done before' MORE: How David Attenborough inspired the 'awe and wonder' in Jurassic World Rebirth
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jessie J shares update on cancer diagnosis as she says 'the tears are real'
Jessie J has shared a positive update on her breast cancer diagnosis after she announced to fans in early June that her world had been turned upside down Singer Jessie J has revealed she has 'no cancer spread' following an operation, after announcing earlier this year she had been diagnosed with 'early breast cancer'. The 37-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, posted a picture of her son saying 'mummy's going to be OK' on Instagram while announcing the news. She said in the post: 'And I am OK, results = I have no cancer spread, happy tears are real. Thank you for the prayers, the love, the well wishes, the joy and all the positive energy. 'This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life, the darkness will never win. Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters, but for now it's gratitude time and I am changing my name to The LopJess monster.' In early June, the Price Tag singer said she had been spending time 'in and out of tests' when announcing her diagnosis. She said in a post at the time: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'. 'It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music," she added. The pop star said she had announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who were going through a similar experience. The London-born singer welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having had a miscarriage in November 2021. She has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020. Jessie J performed at Capital's Summertime Ball last month, where she promised fans she would 'beat' breast cancer. The singer-songwriter has had three number one songs in the UK singles charts with Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang. She was awarded four Mobo awards in 2011 including Best UK Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude and Best Album with Who You Are and won the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2011.
Leader Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jessie J reveals ‘no cancer spread' after operation
The 37-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, posted a picture of her son saying 'mummy's going to be OK' on Instagram while announcing the news. She said in the post: 'And I am OK, results = I have no cancer spread, happy tears are real. A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej) 'This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life, the darkness will never win. 'Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters, but for now it's gratitude time and I am changing my name to The LopJess monster.' In early June, the Price Tag singer said she had been spending time 'in and out of tests' when announcing her diagnosis. She said in a post at the time: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'. 'It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music.' The pop star said she had announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who were going through a similar experience. The London-born singer welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having had a miscarriage in November 2021. She has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020. Jessie J performed at Capital's Summertime Ball last month, where she promised fans she would 'beat' breast cancer. The singer-songwriter has had three number one songs in the UK singles charts with Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang. She was awarded four Mobo awards in 2011 including Best UK Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude and Best Album with Who You Are and won the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2011.
South Wales Guardian
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Jessie J reveals ‘no cancer spread' after operation
The 37-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, posted a picture of her son saying 'mummy's going to be OK' on Instagram while announcing the news. She said in the post: 'And I am OK, results = I have no cancer spread, happy tears are real. A post shared by Jessie J (@jessiej) 'This video is from the night before my surgery. We called it baby boy. You are my biggest ray of light and with you in my life, the darkness will never win. 'Lots of healing to go and one more surgery to make these cousins look more like sisters, but for now it's gratitude time and I am changing my name to The LopJess monster.' In early June, the Price Tag singer said she had been spending time 'in and out of tests' when announcing her diagnosis. She said in a post at the time: 'I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. 'Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early'. 'It's a very dramatic way to get a boob job. I am going to disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball to have my surgery, and I will come back with massive tits and more music.' The pop star said she had announced her diagnosis publicly to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who were going through a similar experience. The London-born singer welcomed her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, in 2023, having had a miscarriage in November 2021. She has battled with ill health throughout her life, having been diagnosed with a heart condition aged eight, suffering a minor stroke aged 18 and having briefly gone deaf in 2020. Jessie J performed at Capital's Summertime Ball last month, where she promised fans she would 'beat' breast cancer. The singer-songwriter has had three number one songs in the UK singles charts with Domino, Price Tag, and Bang Bang. She was awarded four Mobo awards in 2011 including Best UK Act, Best Newcomer, Best Song for Do It Like A Dude and Best Album with Who You Are and won the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2011.
