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ITV News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
From UK drag artists to Alexandra Burke: details for the 10th Channel Islands Pride are revealed
UK singer Alexandra Burke will headline Channel Islands Pride, it has been revealed. The chart-topping musician will be marking 10 years of Channel Islands Pride, which alternates between Jersey and Guernsey each year. For 2025, the free event will take place in St Helier on the longest day of the year (Saturday 21 June). A 'Pride Parade' will begin at 1pm from the Royal Square, leading to the Apex Main Stage at People's Park, where performances will begin at 2pm. As well as the X-Factor star, the lineup of performers includes: International DJ Woody Cook, who returns for his third consecutive year for CI Pride. Rhumba Club - an LGBTQ+ synth-pop band led by Jersey-born Tom Falle. UK and local drag artists, including Mercedes Bends, Paige Three, and Sophia Stardust. Jersey's LGBTQ+ choir and other island-grown musical artists. Christian May, Pride Director, said: "This year's theme is 'Louder. Prouder. Stronger.' and with Alexandra Burke leading the celebrations on the longest day of the year. "It's a powerful and joyful way to mark a decade of Pride in Jersey - free, inclusive and unforgettable."
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zoe Ball shares rare snap with children Woody, 24, and Nellie, 14, as they enjoy family day out with her famous dad Johnny Ball, 86
Zoe Ball enjoyed a wholesome day with her family on Sunday as she took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of her children and dad Johnny Ball. The radio presenter, 54, was joined by her son Woody, 24, and daughter Nellie, 14, as well as her famous dad Johnny, 86, and stepmother Dianne, 74. Enjoying a day out at the Big Beach Café in Hove, the foursome beamed in the snap as Zoe penned: 'Sunday in the park with...' alongside a sun and love heart emoji. Zoe, who returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month, shares both children with her ex husband Norman Cook, better known as DJ Fatboy Slim. Yet Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much. He told new! magazine: 'I definitely felt that way [pressure] at the beginning, but my parents have been really good at putting me out on my own and letting me do it myself. 'I've sweated my way through the industry, I think people started to see that.' Although the ' nepo baby ' name tag has been thrown around, Woody argued it doesn't bother him, and credited his parents' support for his success rather than their jobs. He explained: 'I don't mind. I can't tell you who I'd be without my parents. They gave me the best education ever from them. 'They are the most generous, loving, kind, hard-working people on earth, and that's what they've given me. I feel like I owe it all to that.' Woody previously pointed out it's 'not his job to care' what people think about him or his family ties. He told Bang Showbiz: 'Throughout school I was bullied and stuff, sometimes at parties people would say 'Shut up Fatboy's son'. 'It's opened up more doors, people always remember me. 'I'm quite eclectic, I'm quite weird. I share DNA with my parents. I'm always gonna be a bit like them in the end. Woody, who is also pursuing a career in music, has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry' rather than relying on his parents too much 'Genetically I'm mildly similar but it's not my job to care. 'I cater to the people who love my music, they f****** love it. My music speaks for itself and I do not have to prove it to anyone.' Meanwhile Zoe returned to BBC Radio 2 earlier this month after stepping down from her breakfast show in December to 'focus on her family', bidding farewell to her £950,000 salary. Her departure came after an extended break earlier in the year when her mother Julia died from cancer, and she decided to enjoy some time off with her family before returning in May with a new project. In February, Radio 2 officially announced programme changes, including a new weekly show with Zoe (1-3pm). Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said: 'Zoe is one of the UK's most loved presenters, so I'm thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she'll be hosting various specials for us throughout the year.' And welcoming listeners to her new show she announced: 'Hello it's me, oh it's lovely to be back on a Saturday. 'This is where it all began for me back when I used to sweep up and make the teas.' Happy to see the star's return, a viewer wrote: 'Great to have you back, Saturday afternoon is much better than having to wake up early' After proceeding to read out some other well wishes she then added: 'It is lovely to be here thanks for all your messages'.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball's DJ son Woody Cook, 24, insists he's 'sweated his way through the industry' as he opens up on 'nepo baby' discourse
Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball 's son has insisted he has 'sweated his way through the industry'. Woody Cook, 24, has said that while he has followed in his famous parents' footsteps and become a DJ, he still put in the work rather than relying on his parents too much. He told new! magazine: 'I definitely felt that way [pressure] at the beginning, but my parents have been really good at putting me out on my own and letting me do it myself. 'I've sweated my way through the industry, I think people started to see that.' Although the ' nepo baby ' name tag has been thrown around, Woody argued it doesn't bother him, and credited his parents' support for his success rather than their jobs. He explained: 'I don't mind. I can't tell you who I'd be without my parents. They gave me the best education ever from them. 'They are the most generous, loving, kind, hard-working people on earth, and that's what they've given me. I feel like I owe it all to that.' Woody previously pointed out it's 'not his job to care' what people think about him or his family ties. He told Bang Showbiz: 'Throughout school I was bullied and stuff, sometimes at parties people would say 'Shut up Fatboy's son'. 'It's opened up more doors, people always remember me. 'I'm quite eclectic, I'm quite weird. I share DNA with my parents. I'm always gonna be a bit like them in the end. 'Genetically I'm mildly similar but it's not my job to care. 'I cater to the people who love my music, they f****** love it. My music speaks for itself and I do not have to prove it to anyone.' His comments come after Zoe returned to 'where it all began' on BBC Radio 2 as her listeners gushed over her new debut on Saturday. The radio presenter, 54, has returned to the station with her new Saturday afternoon show which saw the star play some of her favourite music and reconnecting with listeners. Starting off her new segment she announced: 'Hello it's me, oh it's lovely to be back on a Saturday. 'This is where it all began for me back when I used to sweep up and make the teas.' Happy to see the star's return, a viewer wrote: 'Great to have you back, Saturday afternoon is much better than having to wake up early' After proceeding to read out some other well wishes she then added: 'It is lovely to be here thanks for all your messages'. Zoe stepped down from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in December to 'focus on her family', bidding farewell to her £950,000 salary. Her departure came after an extended break earlier in the year when her mother Julia died from cancer, and she is now enjoying some time off with her family before returning in May with a new project. In February, Radio 2 officially announced programme changes, including a new weekly show with Zoe (1-3pm). She will also be hosting two specials, including a BBC TV show celebrating Elaine Paige's 60-year career in showbusiness. Earlier this year Woody told how his parents have been 'gardening', 'doing puzzles' and working in a local café since she quit her six-figure radio job. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, he gave an insight into how she has been spending her time since quitting her job, focusing on 'gardening' and 'doing puzzles'. He admitted it has been 'funny' watching his 'crazy party' parents Zoe and Norman Cook, also known as Fatboy Slim, ditching wild nights out for more calm hobbies. 'In the last five years, it's been funny watching my parents take up gardening both of them,' Woody - who was promoting his Specsavers partnership - shared. 'These crazy party people I grew up with are now gardening, making puzzles and working in the local café. 'It's very funny to see that transitional period, just as I'm kind of leaving the nest and now at the start of something big for me in music.' Fatboy Slim has owned the Big Beach Cafe in Hove, East Sussex since 2013. Zoe and Norman were known for their hard-partying ways back in the 2000s and have both since spoken about their battles with alcohol. They tied the knot in 1999 and welcomed their son Woody and a daughter Nelly, 15, together before they split up in 2016, though they remain very close friends.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UB40 headline Poole Harbour Festival
Bringing the sunshine whatever the weather, British reggae superstars UB40 are set to make it a summer to remember when they headline Poole Harbour Festival – their first local show for more than five years. The festival, which runs from 25th to 27th July in Baiter Park, boasts a stellar line up with co-headliners including pop punk heroes Feeder, indie dance survivors Happy Mondays, influential American art rockers We Are Scientists, British dance originals Dub Pistols, and Europe's number one party band The Vengaboys; as well as a very welcome return for chart toppers The Hoosiers and N-Trance. Feeder co-headline 2025 Poole Harbour Festival (Image: Steve Gulick) 'It's going to be a dream festival this year with UB40 regularly topping our polls of bands festival goers would most like to see in Poole, and the band have let us know how much they are looking forward to playing here – it'll be a real moment to remember,' says festival organiser Ben Dyas. 'Ever since Poole Harbour Festival started nine years ago we have listened to what the people who come here have told us. We love hearing what a great time people have, but perhaps even more importantly, we also take on board their suggestions and observations. 'People feel very attached to Poole Harbour Festival; it's their festival, they make it what it is. That fantastic family-friendly feeling and the good time atmosphere are what people bring with them – and that's really special.' Happy Mondays co-headline 2025 Poole Harbour Festival (Image: Paul Hudson) With more than 70 million record sales UB40 are one of the most commercially successful reggae acts of all time and it's now 45 years since their first hit, Food For Thought, paved the way for three chart topping cover versions – Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling In Love and I Got You Babe. Up to 15,000 music fans are expect to visit Poole Harbour Festival this year with more than 60 acts across five stages, including the new Smugglers Inn venue. Rising Star Woody Cook DJ's at 2025 Poole Harbour Festival (Image: Poole Harbour Festival) And it's not just live music – the dance tent hosts a DJ bill featuring household names like Judge Jules and Dave Pearce, as well as rising star Woody Cook, son of Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball, the multi-million selling DJ Sash!, pioneering trance act Thrillseekers and hard house duo Tidy Boys. For more information and to book tickets visit Tickets are selling extremely fast, with 70 per cent now sold! However, second release tickets are available until 26th April, when prices go up, so save yourself some pennies today, with tickets from - Adult Day £28 | Family Day £67 | Weekend Adult £87.
