Latest news with #bbcradio2
South Wales Guardian
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Mariah Carey: The people were ‘amazing' at Brighton Pride show
The five-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, took to the stage in Preston Park on Saturday as the headline act at Brighton And Hove Pride. She told the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2: 'I loved it. The people were amazing, and just being there amongst friends was really nice.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) Carey, 56, appeared sporting a sparkling pink, blue and silver dress and matching jacket, matching the colours of the transgender flag, with 'protect the dolls' on the back. Speaking about her connection to the LGBT+ community, she said: 'I feel like there's a mutual love between us. 'I kind of grew up in a situation where my mother had two friends, and they were my guncles (gay uncles), and nobody else in school had guncles or anybody, or if they did, they didn't talk about like the gay members of their family. 'So, I would put on plays for my guncles and do all this stuff. And, I think it was a thing that helped me in my life, being around people, all different people.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) The pop star, who releases her new album in September, also revealed that she has woken up to a full face of makeup, while on a plane. After Mills told her of a singer who had their makeup done in their sleep, she said: 'That makes sense, and I have done that before when I'm sleeping on a plane and I was laying back and we were going from country to country, and my makeup artist, Kristofer Buckle, he would just do my face, and I would just be laying there.' Asked if she woke up to 'full glam and hair', she said: 'Yep, hair too, because the hairdresser was there.' The singer recently made headlines for saying ageing 'just doesn't happen' to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. Since her career began in the late 1980s, Carey has had three UK number one singles and two UK number one albums. She is perhaps best known for her evergreen festive track, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Leader Live
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Mariah Carey: The people were ‘amazing' at Brighton Pride show
The five-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, took to the stage in Preston Park on Saturday as the headline act at Brighton And Hove Pride. She told the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2: 'I loved it. The people were amazing, and just being there amongst friends was really nice.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) Carey, 56, appeared sporting a sparkling pink, blue and silver dress and matching jacket, matching the colours of the transgender flag, with 'protect the dolls' on the back. Speaking about her connection to the LGBT+ community, she said: 'I feel like there's a mutual love between us. 'I kind of grew up in a situation where my mother had two friends, and they were my guncles (gay uncles), and nobody else in school had guncles or anybody, or if they did, they didn't talk about like the gay members of their family. 'So, I would put on plays for my guncles and do all this stuff. And, I think it was a thing that helped me in my life, being around people, all different people.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) The pop star, who releases her new album in September, also revealed that she has woken up to a full face of makeup, while on a plane. After Mills told her of a singer who had their makeup done in their sleep, she said: 'That makes sense, and I have done that before when I'm sleeping on a plane and I was laying back and we were going from country to country, and my makeup artist, Kristofer Buckle, he would just do my face, and I would just be laying there.' Asked if she woke up to 'full glam and hair', she said: 'Yep, hair too, because the hairdresser was there.' The singer recently made headlines for saying ageing 'just doesn't happen' to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. Since her career began in the late 1980s, Carey has had three UK number one singles and two UK number one albums. She is perhaps best known for her evergreen festive track, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Rhyl Journal
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Mariah Carey: The people were ‘amazing' at Brighton Pride show
The five-time Grammy winner, who has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, took to the stage in Preston Park on Saturday as the headline act at Brighton And Hove Pride. She told the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2: 'I loved it. The people were amazing, and just being there amongst friends was really nice.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) Carey, 56, appeared sporting a sparkling pink, blue and silver dress and matching jacket, matching the colours of the transgender flag, with 'protect the dolls' on the back. Speaking about her connection to the LGBT+ community, she said: 'I feel like there's a mutual love between us. 'I kind of grew up in a situation where my mother had two friends, and they were my guncles (gay uncles), and nobody else in school had guncles or anybody, or if they did, they didn't talk about like the gay members of their family. 'So, I would put on plays for my guncles and do all this stuff. And, I think it was a thing that helped me in my life, being around people, all different people.' A post shared by BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) The pop star, who releases her new album in September, also revealed that she has woken up to a full face of makeup, while on a plane. After Mills told her of a singer who had their makeup done in their sleep, she said: 'That makes sense, and I have done that before when I'm sleeping on a plane and I was laying back and we were going from country to country, and my makeup artist, Kristofer Buckle, he would just do my face, and I would just be laying there.' Asked if she woke up to 'full glam and hair', she said: 'Yep, hair too, because the hairdresser was there.' The singer recently made headlines for saying ageing 'just doesn't happen' to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. Since her career began in the late 1980s, Carey has had three UK number one singles and two UK number one albums. She is perhaps best known for her evergreen festive track, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Extra.ie
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
The Script pay emotional tribute to late band member at Glastonbury
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to his 'best mate' and former band member Mark Sheehan as the band performed at Glastonbury over the weekend. The former lead guitarist of the band was just 46 years old when he died following a brief illness. Earlier this year, The Script marked Mark's second anniversary with an emotional tribute online. The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to his 'best mate' and former band member Mark Sheehan as the band performed at Glastonbury over the weekend. Pic: ShaneDanny and Glen Power welcomed the addition of Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver to the band following Mark's death, noting that the band would never be a three-piece again. On Saturday, the four performed on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, with Danny taking an opportunity to pay tribute to his late pal. 'There's one person I really wish was here to see this,' he told attendees, 'He was on this stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script, Mark Sheehan. @bbcradio2 @thescript_danny's touching 'If You Could See Me Now' tribute to bandmate Mark Sheehan was just perfect🧡 @thescripttok Watch on | Listen on @bbcsounds #Glastonbury #BBCGlasto ♬ original sound – BBC Radio 2 'I just wanted to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers. Thank you so much. Honestly. 'I know he's having a whiskey right now looking down on us. With that, I'm going to dedicate this song to him. This song is called If You Could See Me Now.' A clip of the bittersweet moment was shared by BBC Radio 2 to TikTok with fans taking to the comments sharing their own tributes to the late Mark. Mark Sheehan performing with The Script at Glastonbury in 2009. Pic: Harry Scott/Redferns One said: 'Danny you're such a nice guy he's defo looking over you all.' Another added: 'Love the script best Irish band aww Mark sadly missed. Love Danny he is defo looking down on you all.' A third commented: 'Thinking of yea RIP Mark xxxx.' Earlier this year marked two years since Mark had died with the band taking to social media to share an emotional tribute admitting it 'feels like yesterday we were in the studio working on the next tune.' They said: 'Your impact on this world will never be forgotten. And with each year your legend only grows further. We'll continue on what you started. Miss you brother x.'
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eurovision star Colin Berry left eyewatering amount of money for wife in will
Eurovision legend and BBC Radio 2 star Colin Berry left a staggering sum in his will following his death aged 79 in April Eurovision legend Colin Berry left a staggering amount of money for his wife in his will. The BBC Radio 2 star, who worked at the corporation for more than 30 years, died in April at the age of 79, with the radio station announcing the tragic news live on air with a meaningful tribute. "He joined the station in 1973 and covered for presenters including Sir Terry Wogan and Sir Jimmy Young. Colin Berry also had a 25-year stint as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesperson including in 1997," they said at the time. His former colleague and BBC Radio 2 newsreader Clare Runacres was even among those who have paid tribute to the star. And now, a month after his death, the sum he left behind has been revealed. He left behind a total of £260,000 to his wife Sandra in the will published earlier this week. The will, which was written up a decade ago, stated his estate will go to his trustees. His trustees include his wife Sandra, or if she didn't survive him, his daughter Marina and son Jonathan. If all three of his family members didn't survive him, his estate and fortune would have gone to his sister-in-law Valerie. Last month, Clare Runacres said in a tribute: "Sad to say a former colleague and fellow @bbcradio2 newsreader Colin Berry has died aged 79. He also spent 25 years as the UK's Eurovision jury spokesman." Bauer Radio's Luke Davies said: "Extremely sad to hear the passing of Colin Berry. He was a Real Pioneer of Broadcasting and had such a Lovely relaxing voice. "He was also a true Gentleman and was very kind when I interviewed him in 2019. This is BBC London calling, Sleep Tight Colin." Radio host Tony Fisher added: "Very sad to hear that the broadcaster Colin Berry has passed away. "He was such a warm radio host and the voice of a British wireless generation." Broadcaster Andrew Peach commented: "I am very sad to hear news of Colin Berry's passing. I have strong memories of hearing Colin on @bbcradio2 as a child and it was a thrill to get to work with him there from 1998-2012." DJ Jon Kutner wrote: "So sad to learn of the loss of my friend and colleague and former Radio 2 newsreader and voice of Eurovision Colin Berry. We always had some great conversations when we managed to catch up. My thoughts are with his family. Farewell my friend. RIP." Berry had joined the corporation in 1973 and continued reading the news on the station as a freelancer until September 2012. He had started his radio career on Radio Caroline in 1965, having performed admin work at Granada Television and Westward Television.
