Gary Barlow lands star-studded music show on BBC called I’m With The Band
HIS Crooner Sessions became an online hit during lockdown, with stars including Sir Elton John and Sting joining Gary Barlow for a celeb singalong on Zoom.
Now the Take That frontman has landed his own BBC One show following the same format.
Gary will lead his supergroup through a series of hit songs[/caption]I’m With The Band is a one-off, primetime special which will see Gary and a number of famous faces perform a series of classics.
His in-house band includes big names such as McFly’s Tom Fletcher, Jamie Cullum and James Bay.
Singer Mica Paris will also be lending her vocals and Guy Chambers, best known for writing some of Robbie Williams’ greatest hits including Millennium and Angels, will be acting as the musical director.
Gary will lead his supergroup through a series of hit songs and will also be joined by some guest stars including Craig David.
An insider said: “Gary’s TV special is a huge celebration of some of the music greats and they’ll be performing songs past and present.
“The names he has on board with his band are outstanding, but those joining him for a song are just as good.
Alongside Craig, Anne-Marie is confirmed to be taking part, along with DJ Nathan Dawe and rapper Mostack. It will air later this summer and will be a night of music and entertainment that is not to be missed.
Gary’s band includes big names such as McFly’s Tom Fletcher[/caption] Jamie Cullum will also be taking part[/caption]“The Crooner Sessions were well received and this one-off show is like an extension of that but with a bit more sparkle.”
Gary teamed up with Penny Lane Entertainment to create the show. He said of the concept: “A key reason for me doing this show for BBC1 was that I just wanted to get in a room with a load of people I love and respect and play music.
“We’re aiming to give artists a platform and place where they can perform and have fun. It’s simply a musical treat for everyone who loves watching the best musicians perform- ing great songs from any genre and any decade.”
Given just how popular I think this show will be, I can imagine it being a regular fixture on our TV screens.
Miley’s hairy moment
MILEY Cyrus shakes her booties – in a pair of crazy heels.
The Wrecking Ball singer teamed her freaky footwear with sheer trousers covered in gems as she filmed this weekend’s edition of US telly show Saturday Night Live.
Never one to dress down, she will perform on the iconic show with Tesla cars tycoon Elon Musk – who is hosting.
Miley shared the pictures of her outside the studios and captioned the post: “Imma keep workin’ from dawn to dusk so I can keep buyin’ cars off @Elon Musk. See you soon, dude.”
Miley will be performing alongside rising star The Kid Laroi as they sing their new duet Without You live for the first time.
Knowing what Miley is like, it will definitely be worth a watch.
Opposites attract
HAILEY Bieber looks the business in cool shades and a smart outfit.
The model and wife of singer Justin wore a short white shirt with plunging neckline and fitted, high-waisted trousers while running errands in Los Angeles.
Hailey wore a short white shirt with plunging neckline and fitted, high-waisted trousers[/caption]The same could not be said about her husband, who has been looking a right scruff with his recent change of hairstyle to dreadlocks.
Justin has been pictured this week with his dreadlocks tied up like pig-tails.
Well, they do say opposites attract.
Suggs is mad at pub wait
SUGGS could very well be my favourite pop star following his latest comments about pubs.
The Madness frontman has moaned he won’t be able to get into his North London local for three weeks due to the social-distancing restrictions after lockdown eased.
He said: “The most depressing day was on the first day the pubs opened. I went up to The Flask in Highgate. It was booked out for three weeks. I was like, ‘I just want a pint mate. Come on’. London was a very different place when we started.”
During a live stream at the London Palladium to promote the band’s new documentary Before We Was We, he said it was even worse after spending time in Kent.
Suggs said: “We have been down in Whitstable. It’s been depressing to come back and see pubs boarded up. But it is nice to see a bit of life back.”
He’s right – and the Government needs to help out Britain’s pubs.
Hardest fight yet for Luke
AS one of the UK’s most talented boxers, Luke Campbell looked like he had it all.
After winning gold in the men’s bantamweight at London 2012, he was flying high when he started 2017 preparing to fight Jorge Linares for the world title.
Luke Campbell looked like he had it all[/caption]But unbeknown to the world, Luke lost his father Bernard to cancer shortly before the bout.
Luke bottled up the pain and ended up worse off for it – but went on to get help.
Now he has teamed up with Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to help others talk about mental health.
Next Monday, I will be getting into a virtual ring with him – along with Wayne Bridge, Danny Jones and Gabby Logan – to kickstart his campaign.
Luke said: “I lost my dad, sadly, just weeks before a world title fight a few years ago. I was going into training sessions crying and having panic attacks.
“I bottled it all up, which had a real impact on me months later. That’s why I’m doing ‘The Hardest Fight’ with CALM. It’s 18 rounds against 18 opponents, to raise awareness of the issue.”
You can watch it live on Instagram – I’ll keep you posted with the details. It is worth tuning in, even just to see me getting a virtual pasting.
Adele tie dye for
SHE released Turning Tables a decade ago but Adele was still spinning around as she marked her 33rd birthday yesterday.
The star shared three pictures with her 39million Instagram followers, including this one of her in a tie-dye dress.
In the caption the singer appeared to reference her divorce from Simon Konecki, writing: “Thirty free.”
Fans may not have long to wait for her fourth album. Back in February part of a previously unheard song leaked online, with fans wondering whether it was from her next body of work.
It’ll be the first since 25 in 2015. And although the clock has been ticking, I know it’ll be more than worth the wait.
Lizzo in lime
LIZZO has made her fans green with envy posting sun-soaked snaps from her latest break.
Lizzo stuns in a lime-green dress[/caption]Most read in Bizarre
The Juice superstar, dressed in lime-green dress, posted this snap of herself on Instagram and revealed the holiday is over.
She said: “Last day in paradise . . . I don’t wanna leave.”