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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Will Young gives rare update on his 'wonderful partner' as he talks about plans
Pop Idol winner Will Young has opened up about his private life after the popstar previously spoke about his desire to start a family and potentially foster children Will Young has opened up about his personal affairs and the blossoming hope of starting his own family someday. The inaugural Pop Idol champion, 46, has poured out details about his "wonderful partner" and the enriching life they're creating together. This heartfelt insight comes after he previously disclosed last year his aspirations to have a family and even venture into fostering children. In an interview The i, Will said that his heart had finally unfurled, attributing this change to overcoming the limelight's challenges that once complicated his love life, in part due to the relentless paparazzi pressure he said he used to experience, reports Devon Live. He explained: "I'm in a lovely relationship. I'm having a wonderful time with a wonderful partner. I had a closed heart, but it's opened up now. Why has my heart opened up?" "Meeting the right person. And making the choice to be open to someone. If you're waiting for that Hollywood moment, you might be waiting for the rest of your life, so you've got to make a choice that you want to be in a relationship. I was restricted by the mainstream music industry. "Being followed by the paparazzi used to be stressful, but it's just not a thing any more. Maybe it was quite exciting for partners of mine in the past or maybe not; I don't know, but I don't think it made dating more difficult." Last year Will shared with Attitude magazine his dream to father a family following the release of his album Light It Up. He told the publication: "I'm quite interested in fostering... I think I'd be very good at being emotionally available and emotionally validating." Reflecting on his dating life, Will shared that he, like many others, uses dating apps. He said: "It's a bit of a lottery. My last boyfriend was off an app. And the person I'm dating at the moment's off an app." Will has been open about his personal journey, including his battle with PTSD, and how gardening has become a therapeutic outlet for him. In an interview with the Telegraph, he said: "When I first went into treatment for PTSD, I had just begun work on one of my gardens. I think because I totally focused on that, it really helped me get better. "I've found that the simple act of putting my hands in the soil helps because it's grounding... it literally grounds me, it grounds my whole body.... I find one little job to focus on, it calms me down. It is meditative." On top of his musical endeavours, Will is set to feature in the 22nd series of the BBC 's ancestral exploration programme Who Do You Think You Are?, airing tonight (Tuesday, June 3) at 9pm on BBC One.
Edinburgh Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Doc Martin's Martin Clunes shares bad review of Trump hotel after checking out a day early
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Martin Clunes, star of Doc Martin, has was not impressed by one of Donald Trump's hotels, an experience so memorable that he checked out a day early. Martin, known for his role in Men Behaving Badly, was discussing the worst places he has stayed when he listed one of Trump's Scottish properties. Speaking to The i newspaper about his acting and documentary-making career, the 63-year-old actor revealed his worst stay was "a trucker's shack in Madagascar". He described it as a series of cells, with a light socket featuring protruding wires and matchsticks to wedge in plugs, and a cup full of condoms on the table. A close second was one of Trump's hotels in Scotland. Remembering the experience, Martin recalled: "It has the atmosphere of Terminal Five at Heathrow. It's just bizarre. We checked out a day early." This isn't the first time his Scottish properties have been a talking point, with some wedding celebrants saying they won't marry couples at Trump's buildings in the country unless their ownership changes. Humanist celebrant Tim Maguire told the Daily Record: "It took a long time for humanists to win the right to conduct legal marriage in Scotland, and we won that right because we have certain distinctive beliefs. 'The change in leadership in the US represents a backward step for human rights and secular values, which has repercussions across the world. As Donald Trump continues to undermine the enlightenment values on which the US was founded, I feel I need to take a stand against him, small as it is." Martin's comments come after it was revealed that Doc Martin is set to undergo a transformation for a US version of the show. However, it is not a remake that will feature the actor in his traditional lead role. Instead, fellow actor Josh Charles will take on the character for the American rendition. Fox Television Network's president Michael Thorn expressed his enthusiasm for the US adaptation. He told Variety: "The story of Doc Martin has resonated worldwide with its humanity, originality, and humour, and with Best Medicine coming to Fox, that eccentricity gets a small-town America spin, complete with idyllic charm and absurdity. "Liz, Mark, Philippa, Ben, and Rodney have done a terrific job adapting this signature character for the Fox audience, especially in casting the terrifically talented Josh Charles as our lead." As Doc Martin gears up for an American revival, the UK is preparing to bid farewell to the series after a remarkable 20-year run and 10 seasons on television. Ahead of the final UK season, star Martin and producer Philippa Braithwaite shared their gratitude with fans. In a statement, they said: "When we launched the series in 2004 we could never have imagined how much our loyal viewers would take to the grumpy Doc like they have. "The series has avid fans both in the UK and throughout the world and we are thrilled that Doc Martin has topped the ratings every time. "However, after sixteen years we now feel that the time has come to say goodbye to Portwenn. We will be making the tenth and final series in 2021 and we are very much looking forward to returning to Cornwall to film it."
Wales Online
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Doc Martin's Martin Clunes issues brutal verdict after staying in Trump's Scotland hotel
Doc Martin's Martin Clunes issues brutal verdict after staying in Trump's Scotland hotel In recent months Martin Clunes has spoken about his experience with travelling the world for work, and how it feels to be leaving the role of Doc Martin as the programme heads to the USA Martin Clunes has expressed his displeasure at staying in one of Donald Trump's hotels (Image: Getty ) Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has issued a brutal verdict on what he thought about staying in one of Donald Trump's hotels, an experience so notable that he checked out a day early. The former Men Behaving Badly actor was speaking about the worst places he has stayed in, when he remarked that one of Trump's Scottish properties was among that list. Martin, 63, was speaking to The i about his globe trotting acting and documentary making career when he made his admission. The worst stay, the actor and presenter claims, was 'a trucker's shack in Madagascar'. As to why, he explained: 'It was called a hotel, but it was like a series of cells. 'The light socket had bits of wire coming out of it and matchsticks in it to wedge in plugs and there was a cup full of condoms on the table. Coming in a close second was one of Donald Trump's hotels in Scotland. Martin remembered: 'It has the atmosphere of Terminal Five at Heathrow. It's just bizarre. We checked out a day early.' Article continues below Martin Clunes decided to check out a day early from one of Trump's hotels Martin's comments come as it is revealed that the beloved ITV series Doc Martin is set to undergo a transformation for a US version of the show. However, it is not a remake that will feature the actor in his traditional lead role. It has been reported that, instead, fellow actor Josh Charles will take on the character for the American version of the programme. Speaking about the US adaptation of the show, which will air on the Fox Television Network, the company's president Michael Thorn said: 'The story of Doc Martin has resonated worldwide with its humanity, originality, and humour, and with Best Medicine coming to Fox, that eccentricity gets a small-town America spin, complete with idyllic charm and absurdity. 'Liz, Mark, Philippa, Ben, and Rodney have done a terrific job adapting this signature character for the Fox audience, especially in casting the terrifically talented Josh Charles as our lead.' As a new era begins for Doc Martin in the USA, the programmes time in the UK is coming to an end after 20-years and 10 seasons on the air. Martin Clunes' time as Doc Martin is coming to an end Speaking ahead of the final season, Martin and producer Philippa Braithwaite thanked fans for sticking by the show through two decades of filming. In a statement they said: 'When we launched the series in 2004 we could never have imagined how much our loyal viewers would take to the grumpy Doc like they have. Article continues below "The series has avid fans both in the UK and throughout the world and we are thrilled that Doc Martin has topped the ratings every time. 'However, after sixteen years we now feel that the time has come to say goodbye to Portwenn. We will be making the tenth and final series in 2021 and we are very much looking forward to returning to Cornwall to film it.'
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Suzanne Vega was advised to pull out of Glastonbury headline slot due to death threats
Suzanne Vega was told by police to pull out of headlining Glastonbury after receiving death threats. The 'Luka' hitmaker was due to be the first female to top the bill at the annual music festival back in 1989 but her performance almost didn't go ahead because of the threats that had come from her touring bassist's stalker, but she refused to take the advice from cops. She told The i newspaper: "They had included me in the threats. Scotland Yard sat me down and said, 'We advise you not to do the show.' I was like, 'Are you kidding me?'' After making it clear she planned to perform, police asked Suzanne, now 65, to wear a bulletproof vest on stage for her own protection. She recalled: 'A man from Scotland Yard took his and said, 'You'll have to wear this.' He was twice my size, so I had to gaffer tape myself into this giant bulletproof vest, and then put a denim jacket over it. It felt like every song was 20 minutes long. It was not comfortable. We were all nervous.' But despite her discomfort, Suzanne is happy with her history-making performance. She said: 'I'm proud of being the first woman to headline. There's nothing diminished about that.' The 'Tom's Diner' hitmaker recently marked the 40th anniversary of her self-titled debut album and admitted she never expected to enjoy the level of success that she has had. She said: 'I had expected to remain underground for most of my life. And it still may happen that I'm discovered after my death. 'Emily Dickinson sitting at her desk, what were her thoughts? Now we have schools named after her. So you don't know. I just prefer to think about what's going on right now.' Suzanne's latest album 'Flying with Angels' features "songs of struggle" but she gave it a more uplifting title than her original plan of 'Survival of the Fittest' because she felt it was what people "need". She explained: "But then if you call your tour ['Survival of the Fittest'] it sounds ominous or like a game show. So 'Flying with Angels' just felt to me like we need this now. We need protection. We need guidance.'
Metro
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary singer reveals police advised her not to headline Glastonbury
Suzanne Vega has shared that police 'advised' her not to play her historic headline show at Glastonbury in 1989. Vega's performance at the Worthy Farm festival marked the first time a woman had ever headlined Glastonbury. In a new interview with The i, she shared that not everyone was happy about the step forward for female musicians, revealing she had received death threats ahead of the performance. She said: 'Scotland Yard sat me down and said, 'We advise you not to do the show.' I was like, 'Are you kidding me?'' Both Vega and the bass player she performed with had received violent threats, some even on the day of the gig. The singer continued, remembering that she agreed to wear a bulletproof vest during the show. 'A man from Scotland Yard took his and said, 'You'll have to wear this.' He was twice my size, so I had to gaffer tape myself into this giant bulletproof vest, and then put a denim jacket over it.' 'It felt like every song was 20 minutes long,' she continued. 'It was not comfortable. We were all nervous.' Despite the difficulties, she said, 'I'm proud of being the first woman to headline,' she said. 'There's nothing diminished about that.' An American singer-songwriter and author, Vega is widely regarded as one of the leading figures of the folk revival movement that emerged in the 1980s. She gained international acclaim with her 1987 album Solitude Standing, which featured the hit singles Luka and the a cappella Tom's Diner, later famously remixed by the British duo DNA, becoming a global dance hit and earning her the nickname 'the mother of the MP3' due to the track's role in early digital audio experiments. More Trending Since Vega's trailblazing performance at Glastonbury, there have been plenty of female headliners, with this year's upcoming festival kicking off on June 25. The event has dropped all its headliners with Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo taking the top Pyramid Stage spots and Rod Stewart in the Sunday legend slot. Elsewhere, Doechii, Charli XCX, Biffy Clyro, Alanis Morissette, Raye, The Prodigy and Noah Kahan are all billed on various stages, with legendary bands also cpeppered in the line-up like The Libertines, The Maccabees and The Scissor Sisters. 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: Fans giddy over prospect of A-list actor 'playing secret Glastonbury set' after Oscar nomination MORE: Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Here's 5 'hidden gem' festivals you've probably never heard of MORE: Noughties icons accidentally announce they're playing Glastonbury 2025
