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Barry Keoghan explains initial ‘hesitation’ over filming Saltburn’s final nude scene

Irish actor leads Emerald Fennell’s latest comedy-thriller

The Independent UK

There are two adaptations of classic kids' picture books coming to TV this Christmas - and parents will love them too

You'll want to set a reminder for these two festive picture book adaptations

GoodToKnow

‘Euphoric’, ‘opalescent’, ‘perfect pop confection’: Australia’s best new music for December

Each month our critics pick 20 new songs for our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here, including Thelma Plum, The Native Cats and Holiday Sidewinder

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor reacts to Barry Keoghan’s nude dance to her song in Saltburn ending

‘I mean, Barry really went for it,’ ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer said

The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Christmas Kitchen Disco review – the festive season starts here

With pantomime boos, bad cracker jokes and joyous Christmas hits, Ellis-Bextor channels pure showbiz in this enjoyably merry spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor determined to teach her kids two specific skills before they leave home

EXCLUSIVE: The singer-songwriter also revealed one of her five sons is trying to negotiate more stage time dancing with her on her latest tour

Evening Standard

Sophie Ellis-Bextor apologises over ‘unkind’ Robbie Williams comments

‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ singer expressed some choice words about the former Take That star

The Independent UK

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James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

Katharine Birbalsingh accuses retailer of putting ‘two fingers up’ to traditional Christmas values with its campaign starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham and ‘Queer Eye’ presenter Tan France

The Independent UK

‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ calls M&S Christmas advert starring Hannah Waddingham ‘abhorrent’

Katharine Birbalsingh was mocked by public figures including James May and James O’Brien for her letter condemning the campaign

The Independent UK

James May and James O’Brien mock ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

The Independent UK

James May leads mockery of ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ over complaint about M&S Christmas advert

The Independent UK

M&S advert ‘puts two fingers up to spirit of Christmas’, says headteacher

Katharine Birbalsingh tells retailer its Christmas ad featuring celebrities’ seasonal peeves will stifle children’s happiness

The Guardian - UK

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

The Independent UK

M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy

Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

’Tis the season to be emotionally manipulated: the battle of the Christmas adverts has begun

It’s November so there’s a glut of high-concept schmaltz on your small screen – plus Sophie Ellis-Bextor with a blowtorch

The Guardian - UK

M&S Christmas ad goes for glamour to win over budget-conscious shoppers

Retailer says customers want to ‘just relax and switch off’ over the festive season after a tough year

The Guardian - UK

Rocketmen, ravers and relief from the sun: Sunday at Glastonbury – photo essay

The 2023 Glastonbury festival finished with a bang: Elton John closing the Pyramid stage and Lil Nas X bringing reptiles and ridiculousness to Worthy Farm

The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor review, Glastonbury 2023: Pop singer dispenses disco bangers and sequinned vibes

The British singer delivers a buoyant, sequin-covered set on the festival’s Pyramid Stage

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Liverpool Echo

Glastonbury Festival 2023: full line up for Sunday including Elton John and Blondie

Elton John will headline Glastonbury tonight

Daily Mirror

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals intimate performance for 'amazing' late pal Deborah James

Dame Deborah James, who died last year from bowel cancer, remained close friends with singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor after they met to record a podcast

Daily Mirror

12 UK music festivals you can still buy tickets for in 2023

From the Isle of Wight to Camp Bestival, the summer festival season has only just begun

The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor addresses rumour she could represent UK at Eurovision 2024: ‘It would be a massive gamble’

Eurovision is taking place in Sweden next year, after singer Loreen won with her track ‘Tattoo’

The Independent UK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor on failures, big families and love: ‘I’ve had it all taken away. It sucks. This is better’

The singer, who brought the world joy with her Kitchen Discos in lockdown, tells Ellie Harrison about the heady turn of the millennium and her dreamy new record, ‘Hana’

Evening Standard

Bring It All Back: the Noughties revival is officially under way

The Noughties are becoming the new Eighties as pop culture embraces the icons of the new millennium

Liverpool Echo

I visited the Liverpool cafe Sophie Ellis-Bextor says serves 'the best coffee'

The singer visited during the Eurovision celebrations

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