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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Olly Murs lifts lid on boozy nights out and reveals drink he can no longer touch as he launches brand new single
EVERYONE's favourite cheeky chappy Olly Murs is back with a new single, Save Me. In what may be the most relatable track of the year, Olly sings about his messy nights out, losing his wallet and being sick in the back of a cab. Advertisement 7 Singer Olly Murs is back with a new single, Save Me Credit: Supplied 7 Olly sings about his messy nights out on new track Save Me He told Bizarre: 'It is nice not to be writing a song about being in love and how we are happy together. This is more the grittiness of life. 'For me, a drink I can't touch is Sambuca – no night ever started well on Sambuca. It was the first shot you would take when you're 18 or 19. 'Even when I smell it now, it takes me back to when I was first sick or threw up in the taxi. I stay away from it now.' Laughing, he added: 'I'm 41 years of age. I've had some messy nights. My worst ever hangover was actually on Christmas Eve eve. Advertisement Read more on Olly Murs 'We went out to Winter Wonderland and I did lose my wallet, and two guys dressed as Mario and Luigi found it in the toilets. I had to drive to Luton the next day to get it back.' Olly, who is expecting his second child with wife Amelia, revealed fatherhood has made him 'tone it down'. He said: 'I have to be up early to help my wife and do the morning shifts. "Don't get me wrong, there are still occasions where I go out, but it's not the same. Rest is key.' Advertisement Most read in Bizarre Latest Save Me comes ahead of the release of Olly's first album in three years before 2025 is out. He teased: 'I've been writing since the end of last year. I didn't want to do what people expected of me. I wanted to come back fresh with something different.' He added: 'My album is finished. I'm super excited. It wasn't planned. I'm just rolling with it. 'I think the most important thing is I have a good work-life balance with my job, my wife and my kids. Advertisement "I'm just happy, man. You only get one chance, there is no sequel. "I am doing music I want to do rather than what people want me to do.' UNION'S GEORGE GETS WASTED IN NEW BAND 7 George Shelley, who was previously part of Union J, has created a new band called Lightlines Credit: Courtney Philip 7 British singer Jorja Smith has put out her single With You Credit: supplied Advertisement GEORGE SHELLEY, who was previously part of Union J, has created a new band called Lightlines, and they have just released their debut single Wasted. The singer has teamed up with guitarist Alex Pothecary and drummer Will Jackson for the group. Speaking about the song, George said: 'I wrote Wasted in the aftermath of a breakdown. It's me reclaiming my power, my self-worth and setting boundaries. 'Wasted is me saying no, taking back control of my life. And it is the release that came with finally letting go.' Advertisement Another former boy-bander, The Wanted's Nathan Sykes, has also dropped a new tune called Getting Lost, which will feature on his long-awaited second solo album Ultraviolet, out on October 17. Brilliant British singer Jorja Smith has put out her single With You, while Ayra Starr has dropped Hot Body to get you dancing this summer. And make sure you check out the second album from indie rockers THE K'S. Called Pretty On The Internet, it is out today. SHE'S CHERRY EMOTIONAL 7 Singer Mabel with her mum Neneh Cherry Credit: PA Advertisement MABEL should slide some tissues into mum Neneh Cherry's handbag on the day of her upcoming wedding to Sony A&R Preye Crooks. The pop star told Michael Dapaah's YouTube show: 'My mum just cries all the time because she's so excited.' She added later: 'One time a guy pulled up to my house in a Lamborghini and I remember my dad being like, 'Never bring a man to my house again until you're serious'. 'The next guy he met was Preye.' Advertisement MERYL'S BACK IN PRADA 7 Meryl Streep in a purple blouse and shades as filming begins for The Devil Wears Prada sequel Credit: Getty THROW away your spring florals, Miranda Priestly is back in town. She wore a purple blouse and shades as she shot scenes with Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci in New York. Advertisement The 2006 original has become a cult classic and when this new movie comes out next May, it's bound to cause another splash. LEAVING IS HARD FOR BILLIE 7 Billie Eilish performing during her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour Credit: getty At the gig at Manchester's Co-op Live, Billie said: 'This tour has been so wonderful and beautiful and amazing. Advertisement 'It's really weird to be somewhere so beautiful and have such an amazing experience . . . while the world is going through so much horror – especially back home in the US. 'It's a weird, false reality to be doing something so fun when so many people are suffering. 'Anyway, I want to send my love to all those who need it in the war. I love you guys so much.' Billie also revealed her brother and collaborator Finneas was in the crowd, along with her parents. Advertisement She added: 'I also have to thank my amazing tour team and crew who work so hard to put this show together every night. 'I want to thank my brother Finneas, who is here, and both my parents, who are also in this room. 'It's been so wonderful that you guys are here and I get to do this show every night – it's such an amazing experience. I feel so lucky.' FANS GET FREE ROLL HELLO Fresh has come up with a novel idea to ensure Oasis fans living near Wembley Stadium line their stomachs ahead of their first show in the capital tonight. Helping fans to Roll With It, quite literally, the food delivery company is including a free brioche bun to customers living in the HA9 and HA0 postcodes. Fans have to sign up to get the free vegan cob with their meal kit, with each bun – made by local company Bake + Brew – stamped with the title of NOEL and Liam Gallagher's 1995 hit. It'll certainly help soak up the booze. TOM PETTY's acclaimed documentary Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making Of Wildflowers is coming out on blu-ray on September 12. Advertisement It's the first time the film has been released in a physical format and fans will also get 30 minutes of bonus content, along with four of Tom's music videos. The docu captures two years of the rocker's life from 1993 when he first worked with producer Rick Rubin.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Olly Murs lifts lid on boozy nights out and reveals drink he can no longer touch as he launches brand new single
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERYONE's favourite cheeky chappy Olly Murs is back with a new single, Save Me. In what may be the most relatable track of the year, Olly sings about his messy nights out, losing his wallet and being sick in the back of a cab. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Singer Olly Murs is back with a new single, Save Me Credit: Supplied 7 Olly sings about his messy nights out on new track Save Me He told Bizarre: 'It is nice not to be writing a song about being in love and how we are happy together. This is more the grittiness of life. 'For me, a drink I can't touch is Sambuca – no night ever started well on Sambuca. It was the first shot you would take when you're 18 or 19. 'Even when I smell it now, it takes me back to when I was first sick or threw up in the taxi. I stay away from it now.' Laughing, he added: 'I'm 41 years of age. I've had some messy nights. My worst ever hangover was actually on Christmas Eve eve. 'We went out to Winter Wonderland and I did lose my wallet, and two guys dressed as Mario and Luigi found it in the toilets. I had to drive to Luton the next day to get it back.' Olly, who is expecting his second child with wife Amelia, revealed fatherhood has made him 'tone it down'. He said: 'I have to be up early to help my wife and do the morning shifts. "Don't get me wrong, there are still occasions where I go out, but it's not the same. Rest is key.' Save Me comes ahead of the release of Olly's first album in three years before 2025 is out. He teased: 'I've been writing since the end of last year. I didn't want to do what people expected of me. I wanted to come back fresh with something different.' He added: 'My album is finished. I'm super excited. It wasn't planned. I'm just rolling with it. 'I think the most important thing is I have a good work-life balance with my job, my wife and my kids. "I'm just happy, man. You only get one chance, there is no sequel. "I am doing music I want to do rather than what people want me to do.' UNION'S GEORGE GETS WASTED IN NEW BAND 7 George Shelley, who was previously part of Union J, has created a new band called Lightlines Credit: Courtney Philip 7 British singer Jorja Smith has put out her single With You Credit: supplied GEORGE SHELLEY, who was previously part of Union J, has created a new band called Lightlines, and they have just released their debut single Wasted. The singer has teamed up with guitarist Alex Pothecary and drummer Will Jackson for the group. Speaking about the song, George said: 'I wrote Wasted in the aftermath of a breakdown. It's me reclaiming my power, my self-worth and setting boundaries. 'Wasted is me saying no, taking back control of my life. And it is the release that came with finally letting go.' Another former boy-bander, The Wanted's Nathan Sykes, has also dropped a new tune called Getting Lost, which will feature on his long-awaited second solo album Ultraviolet, out on October 17. Brilliant British singer Jorja Smith has put out her single With You, while Ayra Starr has dropped Hot Body to get you dancing this summer. And make sure you check out the second album from indie rockers THE K'S. Called Pretty On The Internet, it is out today. SHE'S CHERRY EMOTIONAL 7 Singer Mabel with her mum Neneh Cherry Credit: PA MABEL should slide some tissues into mum Neneh Cherry's handbag on the day of her upcoming wedding to Sony A&R Preye Crooks. The pop star told Michael Dapaah's YouTube show: 'My mum just cries all the time because she's so excited.' She added later: 'One time a guy pulled up to my house in a Lamborghini and I remember my dad being like, 'Never bring a man to my house again until you're serious'. 'The next guy he met was Preye.' MERYL'S BACK IN PRADA 7 Meryl Streep in a purple blouse and shades as filming begins for The Devil Wears Prada sequel Credit: Getty THROW away your spring florals, Miranda Priestly is back in town. Meryl Streep has been snapped back in character as the top fashion editor as work gets under way on The Devil Wears Prada sequel. She wore a purple blouse and shades as she shot scenes with Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci in New York. The 2006 original has become a cult classic and when this new movie comes out next May, it's bound to cause another splash. LEAVING IS HARD FOR BILLIE 7 Billie Eilish performing during her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour Credit: getty BILLIE EILISH got emotional at the last UK show of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour. At the gig at Manchester's Co-op Live, Billie said: 'This tour has been so wonderful and beautiful and amazing. 'It's really weird to be somewhere so beautiful and have such an amazing experience . . . while the world is going through so much horror – especially back home in the US. 'It's a weird, false reality to be doing something so fun when so many people are suffering. 'Anyway, I want to send my love to all those who need it in the war. I love you guys so much.' Billie also revealed her brother and collaborator Finneas was in the crowd, along with her parents. She added: 'I also have to thank my amazing tour team and crew who work so hard to put this show together every night. 'I want to thank my brother Finneas, who is here, and both my parents, who are also in this room. 'It's been so wonderful that you guys are here and I get to do this show every night – it's such an amazing experience. I feel so lucky.' FANS GET FREE ROLL HELLO Fresh has come up with a novel idea to ensure Oasis fans living near Wembley Stadium line their stomachs ahead of their first show in the capital tonight. Helping fans to Roll With It, quite literally, the food delivery company is including a free brioche bun to customers living in the HA9 and HA0 postcodes. Fans have to sign up to get the free vegan cob with their meal kit, with each bun – made by local company Bake + Brew – stamped with the title of NOEL and Liam Gallagher's 1995 hit. It'll certainly help soak up the booze. TOM PETTY's acclaimed documentary Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making Of Wildflowers is coming out on blu-ray on September 12. It's the first time the film has been released in a physical format and fans will also get 30 minutes of bonus content, along with four of Tom's music videos. The docu captures two years of the rocker's life from 1993 when he first worked with producer Rick Rubin.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Olly Murs lifts lid on boozy nights out and reveals drink he can no longer touch as he launches brand new single
EVERYONE's favourite cheeky chappy Olly Murs is back with a new single, Save Me. In what may be the most relatable track of the year, Olly sings about his messy nights out, losing his wallet and being sick in the back of a cab. He told Bizarre: 'It is nice not to be writing a song about being in love and how we are happy together. This is more the grittiness of life. 'For me, a drink I can't touch is Sambuca – no night ever started well on Sambuca. It was the first shot you would take when you're 18 or 19. 'Even when I smell it now, it takes me back to when I was first sick or threw up in the taxi. I stay away from it now.' Laughing, he added: 'I'm 41 years of age. I've had some messy nights. My worst ever hangover was actually on Christmas Eve eve. 'We went out to Winter Wonderland and I did lose my wallet, and two guys dressed as Mario and Luigi found it in the toilets. I had to drive to Luton the next day to get it back.' Olly, who is expecting his second child with wife Amelia, revealed fatherhood has made him 'tone it down'. He said: 'I have to be up early to help my wife and do the morning shifts. "Don't get me wrong, there are still occasions where I go out, but it's not the same. Rest is key.' Save Me comes ahead of the release of Olly's first album in three years before 2025 is out. He teased: 'I've been writing since the end of last year. I didn't want to do what people expected of me. I wanted to come back fresh with something different.' He added: 'My album is finished. I'm super excited. It wasn't planned. I'm just rolling with it. 'I think the most important thing is I have a good work-life balance with my job, my wife and my kids. "I'm just happy, man. You only get one chance, there is no sequel. "I am doing music I want to do rather than what people want me to do.' UNION'S GEORGE GETS WASTED IN NEW BAND 7 7 GEORGE SHELLEY, who was previously part of Union J, has created a new band called Lightlines, and they have just released their debut single Wasted. The singer has teamed up with guitarist Alex Pothecary and drummer Will Jackson for the group. Speaking about the song, George said: 'I wrote Wasted in the aftermath of a breakdown. It's me reclaiming my power, my self-worth and setting boundaries. 'Wasted is me saying no, taking back control of my life. And it is the release that came with finally letting go.' Another former boy-bander, The Wanted's Nathan Sykes, has also dropped a new tune called Getting Lost, which will feature on his long-awaited second solo album Ultraviolet, out on October 17. Brilliant British singer Jorja Smith has put out her single With You, while Ayra Starr has dropped Hot Body to get you dancing this summer. And make sure you check out the second album from indie rockers THE K'S. Called Pretty On The Internet, it is out today. SHE'S CHERRY EMOTIONAL 7 MABEL should slide some tissues into mum Neneh Cherry's handbag on the day of her upcoming wedding to Sony A&R Preye Crooks. The pop star told Michael Dapaah's YouTube show: 'My mum just cries all the time because she's so excited.' She added later: 'One time a guy pulled up to my house in a Lamborghini and I remember my dad being like, 'Never bring a man to my house again until you're serious'. 'The next guy he met was Preye.' MERYL'S BACK IN PRADA 7 THROW away your spring florals, Miranda Priestly is back in town. Meryl Streep has been snapped back in character as the top fashion editor as work gets under way on The Devil Wears Prada sequel. She wore a purple blouse and shades as she shot scenes with Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci in New York. The 2006 original has become a cult classic and when this new movie comes out next May, it's bound to cause another splash. LEAVING IS HARD FOR BILLIE 7 BILLIE EILISH got emotional at the last UK show of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour. At the gig at Manchester's Co-op Live, Billie said: 'This tour has been so wonderful and beautiful and amazing. 'It's really weird to be somewhere so beautiful and have such an amazing experience . . . while the world is going through so much horror – especially back home in the US. 'It's a weird, false reality to be doing something so fun when so many people are suffering. 'Anyway, I want to send my love to all those who need it in the war. I love you guys so much.' Billie also revealed her brother and collaborator Finneas was in the crowd, along with her parents. She added: 'I also have to thank my amazing tour team and crew who work so hard to put this show together every night. 'I want to thank my brother Finneas, who is here, and both my parents, who are also in this room. 'It's been so wonderful that you guys are here and I get to do this show every night – it's such an amazing experience. I feel so lucky.' FANS GET FREE ROLL HELLO Fresh has come up with a novel idea to ensure Oasis fans living near Wembley Stadium line their stomachs ahead of their first show in the capital tonight. Helping fans to Roll With It, quite literally, the food delivery company is including a free brioche bun to customers living in the HA9 and HA0 postcodes. Fans have to sign up to get the free vegan cob with their meal kit, with each bun – made by local company Bake + Brew – stamped with the title of NOEL and Liam Gallagher's 1995 hit. It'll certainly help soak up the booze. TOM PETTY's acclaimed documentary Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making Of Wildflowers is coming out on blu-ray on September 12. It's the first time the film has been released in a physical format and fans will also get 30 minutes of bonus content, along with four of Tom's music videos. The docu captures two years of the rocker's life from 1993 when he first worked with producer Rick Rubin.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
X Factor and Union J star Jaymi Hensley cancels Pride show a year after his fiancé's shock death
X Factor star Jaymi Hensley has announced has pulled out of his upcoming show at Pride nearly a year after his fiancé's sudden death. Union J's Jaymi, 35, who rose to fame as a member the boyband in 2012, was set to appear as a solo artist at Worthing Pride but has had to cancel his gig. He took to Instagram on Saturday to announce the cancellation and explained that the reason behind it was 'personal'. Jaymi said: 'Guys I'm really sorry for those who were coming to see me but for personal reasons I'm unable to perform at Worthing Pride tomorrow. 'I really hope you understand I never cancel unless it absolutely necessary.' Jaymi did not add any further details on why he had pulled out of the performance at the LGBTQ + event. Last year, Jaymi's fiancé Oliver Marmon, 33, lost his life after plummeting from a window at Hind Hotel in Wellingborough, Northampton. Jaymi, who was cleared by police after reportedly being arrested on suspicion of murder following Oliver's sudden death, thanked his fans for all the 'love, messages and prayers' sent to him after the loss of his much-loved fiancé. The statement issued to MailOnline read: 'Jaymi Hensley would like to thank all the love, messages and prayers sent to him over the loss of his beautiful fiancé Oliver Marmon. 'At this time the family would like the media to respect the privacy of Jaymi and Oliver's family while they mourn the loss of Oliver.' In September 2023, Jaymi reminisced on his long-lasting relationship with Oliver and looked forward to their upcoming wedding, which was due to happen the next month. On Instagram, he wrote: '14 years together and one year until 'I do.' 'Happy Anniversary @ollymarmon! I think of many beautiful quotes when I think of our relationship so far but one that really sums it all up for me is from her Late Majesty QE2, 'He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.' 'I love you irrevocably and so excited that in 365 days we will finally be Mr & Mr.' The couple, who have been engaged since 2014, were excitedly looking ahead to their future before the tragedy occurred. Oliver shared a poignant Instagram post on July 21 of the pair smiling on holiday in Norway, commenting on their upcoming nuptials. He said: 'Norway! you were epic! Over and out! round 2 on Arvia Mediterranean bound. Best week with my man and 9 weeks and counting until we say I do!' His final post on the social media platform came seven days later and pictured him and Jaymi in Marseille, France, with the caption: 'Bonjour de Marseille.' Detectives launched a murder investigation after paramedics and police officers battled to save Oliver's life but he was pronounced dead at the scene an hour later. Jaymi was released without charge and the case into the tragedy has been closed after a forensic post-mortem examination carried out at Leicester Royal Infirmary 'did not support' Oliver's death as homicide, police said. Jaymi was one of the founding members of Union J, although they auditioned as a trio called Triple J. But the judges added George Shelley, and the group was renamed Union J. The four-member band came fifth in the competition, which won by solo singer James Arthur - beating Rylan into fifth. The group signed to Sony Music subsidiary RCA Records, and released their debut single 'Carry You' in June 2013. Their self-titled debut studio album was then released in October 2013 and peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. George left the group in 2016 before Josh followed two years later - leaving Jaymi and JJ as a duo. The pair officially disbanded in 2019. They announced a reunion show at London Palladium in 2022 to celebrate Union J's 10th anniversary and a comeback tour but Jaymi quit ahead of the gig.
Metro
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
X Factor star cancels Pride performance almost one year after boyfriend's death
Union J star Jaymi Hensley, 35, revealed he has cancelled his Pride gig for 'personal reasons' 11 months after his fiancé's sudden death. His partner, Oliver Marmon, died aged 33 in August 2024 after tragically falling from a hotel window in Wellingborough just weeks before their wedding. Marmon's funeral took place in September on what would have been their wedding day, with Hensley writing: 'I will never be ready, I miss you so much! I love you more than I've ever loved any one.' The singer rose to fame as part of the X Factor boy band Union J – also made up of Josh Cuthbert, JJ Hamlet and George Shelley – who appeared on the reality show in 2012. Now a solo artist, Hensley was set to perform at Worthing Pride over the weekend (July 4 and 5) but revealed he was pulling out. He wrote on his story: 'Guys I'm really sorry for those who were coming to see me but for personal reasons I'm unable to perform at Worthing Pride tomorrow. 'I really hope you understand I never cancel unless it is necessary.' The music artist, who goes by the double-barrelled surname Henlsey-Marmon on social media, has been open about his grief journey on social media since his partner's death. In a post at the end of June, he shared his bittersweet feelings at going on holiday to Marseille – and shared a clip of a butterfly that stayed with him for 30 minutes. 'Felt tearful this morning, have arrived in Marseille which was the last point me and Oliver did exactly two weeks before he left, went out to the deck and this little guy hasn't left me alone for 30 mins,' he wrote. Meanwhile, in March, he shared a collection of snaps of him and Marmon over the years to mark 15 years since he asked Marmon to marry him. 'What I wouldn't give to go back to that day just to feel that happiness for one minute again! I miss you so much. 'I'm in love with you more today than I have ever been in my life, but the hardest part is knowing that no matter how hard I wish or want, I will never get to feel the happiness again with you I felt over the last 15 years!' he reflected to his followers. At the time of Marmon's death, a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder before later being released. More Trending In September, an inquest found his cause of death was as a result of 'head injuries pending further testing.' Marmons' mother also paid tribute to her son at the time calling him 'so special' and her 'best friend'. She added: 'We spoke every single day. He called me mummy, he used to call me his guardian angel. View More » 'Oliver was so caring, loving, quiet and always put others before himself. He was a very talented hairdresser, and it was a passion he took seriously.' 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: X Factor legend breaks down in tears after being forced to cancel string of shows
