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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Modest life of BGT's biggest star Susan Boyle revealed including £5 scampi & chips meals despite being worth £22m
SHE'S sold 25million records and is about to launch a musical comeback, but little else has changed for Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle. Despite having an estimated £22million in the bank, the singer follows the same routine she fell into long before she became world-famous 16 years ago. 4 Susan, 64, often hops on the bus before carrying bags of shopping back to her four-bed council house. Lunch is her favourite scampi and chips that costs £5.05 at a local cafe in her hometown in West Lothian, Scotland. Karen McClure runs a cafe that was Subo's favourite karaoke pub until it was converted into a restaurant eight years ago. She said: 'Susan still pops in now and again for a roll and square (a square sausage and bun) and a cup of tea. She always sits in the same chair at the back and she's happy to chat with me and the other customers. 'A few years back, she ended up joining a French man on his table and she was speaking fluent French. Global phenomenon 'I couldn't believe it. She can speak five languages. She told me that she was learning Mandarin at that time. 'She also did a degree a few years back, after she rose to fame. It's just incredible. 'She goes down to the local music shop and sifts through the records. She seems happy in her life.' The daughter of a miner and a shorthand typist, Susan shot to fame aged 47 on the 2009 season of BGT. 'I'm back' cries Scots superstar as she announces major music return Revealing that she lived alone with her cat and had never been kissed, no one could have predicted the global phenomenon she would become when she took to the stage in Glasgow while wearing a gold dress. But her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables became a social media sensation and led to BGT being named the world's most successful reality TV format by Guinness World Records. Judge Simon Cowell said: 'No one knew who this lady was. "She was from Scotland, a little village, and she goes on the show and within 48 hours the clip had 500million views. We sold the format to more than 30 countries after that. It was unbelievable.' This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. Susan's debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, became the UK's best-selling record of all time following its release in 2009. The unlikely star made eight albums in total and performed for Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2019, but her parents never got to toast her success. Her mum Bridget died aged 91 in 2007 and her dad Patrick passed away in the 1990s. Last month, Subo announced she has returned to the recording studio for the first time in six years to work on new material. 4 The comeback, which she has been teasing to her 144,000 followers on Instagram, is remarkable given that she suffered a stroke in 2022 which reportedly affected her speech. One industry source told The Sun on Sunday: 'This year and next are going to be massive for her as she releases new songs and shows off another side to her. 'She's always wanted to do a documentary and let people into her world and she's so excited for what's to come. "She's told everyone she knows that she's ready for a biggie.' However, while the star is thriving, the place she calls home, once a bustling mining town, has fallen into decline. A number of shops have closed and her favourite Jolly Roger pub is no more, meaning she has to travel to the next-biggest town outside Edinburgh to sing karaoke. This could pose a problem for Subo, who still has not passed her driving test despite recently buying a new VW car, according to one source. And her modest lifestyle is well documented. After winning BGT, she paid £65,000 to buy the semi-detached, pebble dash council house she grew up in. In 2010, she also splashed out on a £300,000 five-bed new-build on the other side of town, but she never settled and soon returned to her old family pad. Four years later, she bought the house next door for £110,000, later combining the two properties to create her dream home. Besotted fans still travel miles to turn up at her front door. But locals believe she has still yet to receive her first kiss because — they say — she has never had a boyfriend. 4
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals she's split from record label after they were ‘disappointed' over solo success
LITTLE Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed how she has split from her record label. After her label were "disappointed" with the 33-year-old's solo success, Leigh-Anne is now making a musical comeback in an independent capacity. 4 4 4 When Little Mix went on hiatus, Leigh-Anne signed with Warner as a solo artist in 2022. After signing with the label, she released her EP, No Hard Feelings in 2023. Warner "wouldn't pat for a music video" for her last though after she reportedly "failed to impress" with her other tracks. And now, more than a year on Leigh-Anne is gearing up to release more music as an independent artist. In a new clip teasing the music, Leigh-Anne seemingly revealed she had teamed up with Virgin Music Group. Her hand was seen beside a record player which had Virgin Music Group written on it in the clip she shared. Virgin Music Group works as a partner to independent artists. Leigh-Anne seemingly confirmed she had ditched her old label for a new one in a voice note to fans on her Discord channel earlier this week. On her channel, she spoke about "the process of changing over". Speaking on Discord, she added: "Seriously guys I've been wanting to tell so much what was happening but yeah obviously the process of changing over has been... Leigh-Anne Pinnock confirms Little Mix reunion two years after band split "Yeah that's what has obviously taken time." She went on: "But yeah obviously we are here, need you guys to stay with me, it is coming. "But I just wanted you guys to know it is going to be a Leigh-Anne summer and y'all better get ready." She also said "Let's do this" to Virgin when they commented hearts on her music announcement on Instagram. In yet another hint about her supposed independent artist status, Leigh-Anne captioned her music teaser clip on Instagram with a message about control. She said: "Control looks good on me..." Not only all of the above, but Leigh-Anne does not appear to follow Warner's Head of Artists and Repertoire. Leigh-Anne seemingly does not follow Karen Kwak on Instagram, though it is not known if she followed her beforehand. And just yesterday, Leigh-Anne shared a photo dump about her time in the studio and creating her new music. Accompanying a smiling snap of herself, she penned: "What freedom looks like." One person said: "Freedom looks good on you!" Another added: "What freedom looks like - I'm crying. you deserve so much freedom." While a third said: "She's in her freedom era and I'm so here for it!" 4
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Absolute trainwreck': Jessica Simpson's first live TV appearance in 15 years slammed
Not everyone is here for Jessica Simpson's music comeback. American Idol viewers bashed Simpson, 44, for her performance on the show's Season 23 finale Sunday night. Simpson made her first TV appearance in 15 years and sang her 2005 version of Nancy Sinatra's These Boots Are Made for Walking with former contestant Josh King. She also performed her new track Blame Me. But many fans didn't enjoy watching Simpson take the stage on the long-running show. 'Jessica Simpson was an absolute train wreck on American Idol tonight!!' one viewer wrote on X. 'Now Jessica Simpson is struggling and fighting for her life singing her biggest hit 'these boots were made for walking,'' another fan said. A third viewer shared a photo of judge Luke Bryan and wrote, 'Luke's face during that Jessica Simpson performance is the epitome of cringe.' On YouTube, one fan quoted former judge Randy Jackson and said, 'Um. It's a no from me Dawg … this is not a comeback.' 'This poor woman doesn't know when it's time to give it up,' someone else said. 'She would never ever get a ticket to Hollywood had she auditioned,' another comment read. But some fans defended Simpson and her performance. 'Why are so many people giving her s**t? I truly don't understand,' one YouTuber wrote. 'So good to have u back Jessica,' another fan said. 'Love JS, she still sings the same after all of these years,' added a different fan. Simpson returned to music after 15 years with the release of her 2025 EP, Nashville Canyon, Part 1, which she wrote amid her split from husband Eric Johnson. 'I got thrown a real twist of fate in the middle of making this record,' she told People in February. 'My heart was completely broken. I had to continue to focus on the music. Thank God, I had Nashville.' The With You singer continued: 'Having this creative outlet, it's like your heart breaks and you go into a songwriting session — like going straight into therapy. I have always said it was cheesy when people said the music saved my life but it truly saved mine.' Simpson confirmed her split from Johnson, 45, after 10 years of marriage in January. The Newlyweds star and the former NFL player have three children: Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and Birdie Mae, 5. 'Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,' she said in a statement. 'We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.' The pair's marriage was subject to break up rumours for months after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Johnson hadn't made an appearance on his wife's Instagram since 2023. Simpson's fans also noticed that she hadn't been wearing her wedding ring since January 2024, and Johnson followed suit.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joyce Cheng rumoured to sign with Universal Music
19 May - While Joyce Cheng continues to keep mum about her next project, a new rumour has emerged that she is inking a deal with Universal Music. As reported on Mingpao, sources are claiming that the singer is set to make her music comeback by signing with the record label, which houses superstars like Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan. The singer reportedly will be releasing new songs in June. Joyce has already sparked comeback rumours recently by wiping out all posts from her Instagram account. She was also reported to have ended her contract with Media Asia Music. While the singer released no statement regarding the end of her contract, Media Asia responded by sending their "blessings to Joyce", confirming that the two parties have parted ways. Joyce has been MIA since her concert in March 2023, appearing only to promote her voice acting work for Disney's "Wish" in late 2023 and making a guest appearance in Alfred Hui's music video last year. (Photo Source: am730, CNA)
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Noughties boybander turns to VERY racy job after pop comeback failed to take off
A NOUGHTIES boyband star has turned to a very racy job after their music comeback failed to take off. Two decades ago they were hitting the UK Top Ten with hits like Blood, Sweat and Tears, and Hip to Hip. 7 7 7 They had a string of top ten hits in 2004 before disbanding. The band reunited as a four piece last year to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They played at Mighty Hoopla in London and teased new music. However just months later they have split again, and Kevin McDaid, who once was engaged to Westlife's Mark Feehily, is now working as a personal trainer - with a very niche offering. He is offering fans hour-long sessions in the buff at a private London gym for £250. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Kevin, who is also a photographer, said alongside a naked photo of him lifting weights: "Who's booking in for your naked PT session this week?" The boyband comprised of five members with Kevin, Mark Harle, Leon Pisani, Antony Brant and Aaron Buckingham. Last year two members reunited and stripped down to speedos to enjoy a sun soaked holiday together. Kevin and Aaron beamed for holiday pictures shared to Instagram, as they showed their friendship was still going strong. Aaron shared a series of pictures of the pair including some of the lads topless enjoying the sunshine. Nepo baby boyband made up of four brothers go viral on Instagram - but can you guess who their famous dad is In one picture Aaron struck a pensive pose, staring into the distance in just a pair of board shorts. Former bandmate Leon is also still close with the pair, who despite not being on the holiday commented on the picture adding "My boys". Post band, V have gone on to very different careers after leaving the music industry. Former bandmate Mark moved into the TV and film industry and has worked as an art assistant on TV series including Ghost Loop. Leon has traded music for mortgages and is now a mortgage company owner and living in West Wales. Aaron has stayed close to his music roots in becoming a songwriter for Spotify. Despite the band splitting in 2005, they did reform for fans in 2023 without Harle and instead making up a four piece. 7 7
