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On Tuesday 3 June 2025, BBC One broadcasts Who Do You Think You Are?!

Will Young Season 22 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” features the well-known singer and actor Will Young. In this episode, Will embarks on a journey to uncover his family history. He will learn about his grandfather’s experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. This part of his story promises to be emotional and revealing, shedding light on a challenging period in his grandfather’s life.

As Will digs deeper into his ancestry, he discovers connections that reach back to medieval times. This exploration reveals ties to one of history’s most notorious figures and a king. The episode is set to highlight how these historical figures have shaped Will’s family line and, in turn, his own identity.

Viewers can expect a mix of personal reflection and...

Singer Will Young takes center stage on this week’s Who Do You Think You Are?, tracing a family tree that branches out to both wartime heroism and medieval villainy. The episode airs Tuesday at 9 Pm GMT on BBC One. Young’s genealogical journey focuses on his paternal line, starting with his grandfather, Digby Young, a […]

Who Do You Think You Are?: Will Young...

In the upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?”, titled “Will Young,” viewers will join the famous singer on a fascinating journey into his family history. This episode, airing at 9:00 Pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on BBC One, promises to reveal some surprising stories from the past.

Will Young will explore the life of his grandfather, who endured the hardships of being a prisoner of war during World War II. This chapter of his family history is sure to be emotional, as Will uncovers the struggles and resilience of his grandfather during a time of great turmoil. The stories from this era often highlight bravery and sacrifice, and Will’s discovery may shed light on the impact these experiences had on his family.

As the episode unfolds, Will will dig even deeper into his ancestry, uncovering connections to one of the most notorious figures in medieval history, as well as a king.

The ex-member of Brother Beyond now writes chart-toppers for stars. Why has he decided to make a musical of seedy, gutter-life classic Midnight Cowboy, a film he can’t bear?

Troop into Eg White’s living room, past the bright, spacious kitchen and the yapping terriers (“Meet the unwelcoming committee!”), then descend into the snug basement studio with its underfloor heating and you will have reached the place where pop bangers are born: hits for Adele (Chasing Pavements), Will Young (Leave Right Now), Duffy (Warwick Avenue) and countless others. The Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter, born Francis White, sits in front of a desk cluttered with screens and consoles and thingamajigs. In T-shirt, jeans and trainers, he looks as lean as the neck of a Stratocaster. When he is in quizzical mode, as he very often is, four deep grooves appear on his forehead like the strings on a bass guitar.

The acclaimed genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? is back for its 22nd series on BBC One and iPlayer this Spring, featuring a star-studded lineup ready to explore their family histories. Here’s the Lowdown: Eight celebrities, including Andrew Garfield, Diane Morgan, Ross Kemp, Aisling Bea, Will Young, Fred Sirieix, Layton Williams, and Mishal […]

Royalty, War, and Hollywood Glamour: Who Do You Think You Are? UK Returns!

American Idol judge Katy Perry left the ABC talent show, and Carrie Underwood was chosen to take over. The Season 4 winner found a lot of critics, who vented ahead of the March 9 premiere. However, the ratings soared, per The Sun, despite the negativity.

The Ratings Are Very Good

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie remained as judges, and many people thought that any replacement might have big boots to fill after Katy left. Well, Carrie seemed to be welcomed by viewers. The outlet reported on March 17, that “a special preview to introduce the new judging panel, [saw] 5,905,000 viewers…” That was significantly high.

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The numbers spoke for themselves, with The Sun noting that “the special even beat out the Season 22 finale with 5,639,000 viewers.” While the March 9 show didn’t beat the Season 22 premiere last year, when “4,620,000 fans tuned in,” Carrie’s debut didn’t kill the show.

Beak> have announced that founding member Geoff Barrow will be exiting the band following their 2024 UK/EU tour and an as-yet-unannounced early 2025 US tour.

The experimental band, which Barrow founded in 2009 alongside Billy Fuller and Matt Williams (who was eventually replaced by Will Young), will go on an indefinite hiatus as they complete their final shows. “After nearly 16 years of bad language & random tempo decisions, Geoff is sadly leaving Beak>. Our shows in the UK and Europe this year and the USA shows early next year will be his last ones with us,” reads the band’s official statement.

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It continues: “When we first met for a jam at the Invada Christmas party in 2008 we had no idea it would result in a collection of albums, singles, EPs and soundtracks we’re all really proud of. In terms of future Beak> activity, there’s life in the old dog yet,...

On Sunday 11 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Sunday Brunch!

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The upcoming episode of “Sunday Brunch” on Channel 4 promises to be an exciting mix of conversation and entertainment. Alex Horne, known for his witty humor and engaging personality, will be sharing insights about his new book. Fans of Horne can look forward to hearing about his writing journey and what inspired him to put pen to paper.

Aston Merrygold will also be a guest on the show. He will discuss his experience starring in the West End production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Merrygold’s journey from pop star to stage performer is sure to be an interesting topic, and his stories about life in the theater will be captivating for viewers.

In addition to these guests, the episode will feature Helen Lederer and Max Fosh, both of whom are known for their unique comedic styles. Their presence will add...

While America’s Got Talent judge, Simon Cowell has made a significant name for himself, he hasn’t always been rich. He shares a story about how he was nearly bankrupt before getting his big break that made him the millionaire he is now.

Simon Cowell’s Rags To Riches Story

Currently, Simon Cowell is a common household name after his appearance as a judge on America’s Got Talent since 2016. But before that, he was also on Pop Idol, American Idol, The X-Factor, and Britain’s Got Talent. While he has become the difficult-to-impress judge over the years, he hasn’t had it easy along the way. Although he is currently a self-made millionaire, he has a few secrets about what it takes to get there. Now his career keeps him busy and in the spotlight, but there was a point in his life when he was facing bankruptcy.

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Beak> are back with a surprise new album.

Released today in full, >>>> (pronounced “four”) sees band members Geoff Barrow (Portishead), Billy Fuller (Fuzz Against Junk), and Will Young get back to their musical roots. “We felt that touring had started to influence our writing to the point we weren’t sure who we were anymore,” the band wrote in a statement. “So we decided to go back to the origins of where we were at on our first album — with zero expectations and just playing together in a room.”

To that end, Beak> employ inventive arrangements throughout >>>>, like the organ-led slowburn that blossoms into a synth-clad, indie rock groove on the opening track “Strawberry Line.” Going into the second track, “The Seal,” Fuller’s basslines become the star of the show, meditatively interlocking with the beat to drive the songs forward.

From there, the album bounces between bustling tunes and reflective moments,...

Michael Cowan, previously of UK outfit Phoenix Worldwide Entertainment, has set up shop with a fresh venture offering sales, distribution and minimum guarantees, Blue Eyes Film.

Projects on Blue Eyes Film’s sales slate include two features from Ray Burdis: completed comedy Miss The Kiss, starring John Hannah, Martin Kemp, Sadie Frost and Patsy Kensit, plus heist feature The Last Tandem In Paris, with Laëtitia Eïdo, Will Young and Michelle Collins attached to star, with shooting to commence in May in Belgium, Paris and London.

Further pick-ups include international sales, excluding Canada, on Darrell Dennis’s Canadian indigenous teenage...

In a new uInterview, Will Young, the Love Island alum, also known as Farmer Will, spoke about his new book on farming and juggling his work, social events and life with his girlfriend, Jessie Wynter.

Young explained to uInterview founder Erik Meers how he started out educating people about farming on TikTok.

“It’s done a very light-hearted fun way but also it’s got that educational aspect and kind of like the real truths behind farming,” he said.

Young wrote a new book, For The Love Of Farming, so that people could have an additional resource to learn about farming.

His TikTok journey began during the Covid-19 lockdown when one of his friends encouraged him to start posting his videos publically after sharing them on Snapchat and WhatsApp.

He recalled how after he shared his first video it “got such a fantastic response.” He decided to continue with this...

Gabby Logan has launched the latest series of her chart-topping podcast The Mid•Point. Previous guests have included from Claudia Winkleman, Rio Ferdinand and Will Young, to Trevor Nelson, Clare Balding and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. Being unashamedly middle-aged, Gabby's aim is to shed light, reveal valuable insights and inject humour into a time in life that's often shied away from in mainstream media.

Auckland, Sep 2 (Ians) Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to captain New Zealand for the first time in international cricket during the upcoming three-match Odi Series against Bangladesh in Dhaka, said New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) on Saturday.

Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular Odi captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from a right knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham, who will miss the series to have time at home before the Icc Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh.

“Lockie is an experienced bowler at the international level, and this is an opportunity for him to really lead from the front with not just the bowling group but the team as a whole. He stepped into the role for the warm-up matches in England and led a group, with a lot of moving parts,...

Christchurch, Aug 14 (Ians) Fast bowler Blair Tickner has withdrawn from New Zealand’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against UAE, due to familial reasons. Duffy, who last played for New Zealand during the tour of India in January, will replace Tickner in the squad and travel to Dubai later on Monday, New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) said in a statement.

Tickner was due to join the squad in Dubai following his daughter’s birth late last week; however, will instead stay in New Zealand to be alongside his wife.

“We’re a family environment and after speaking with Blair we fully support him being at home with Sarah and young Florence. The birth of a child is a special time and we’re glad to be able to support Blair in being at home.”

“Jacob’s been part of many BlackCaps squads in the past and has always...

Wellington, Aug 9 (Ians) Tom Latham will lead an experienced Odi squad against England this September, the team’s penultimate series before the Icc Cricket World Cup starting in October in India.

Trent Boult is in line to play his first One Day International in almost a year after being included in the 15-strong squad which also features the Odi return of Kyle Jamieson following a back injury.

Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will miss the four-game series as they await the births of their first children, while Ish Sodhi is also returning home after the T20I series against England to spend time with his family ahead of a busy period of cricket.

Kane Williamson will link up with the side during the England tour to train and continue his rehabilitation following surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in April.

Michael Bracewell remains unavailable for selection as he continues...

Auckland, July 19 (Ians) Uncapped players batting all-rounder Dean Foxcroft and leg-spinner Adi Ashok on Wednesday earned their maiden New Zealand call-ups while pace all-rounder Kyle Jamieson made his comeback to the side for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England.

New Zealand are scheduled to play three T20Is against the UAE on August 17, 19 and 20, followed by four games in England from August 30 to September 5.

Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June. On the other hand, Foxcroft and Ashok earned their call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form in the recent season.

Foxcroft, born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the side, having recently received eligibility approval from the Icc under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.

The 25-year-old...

The girlfriend of singer Darius Campbell Danesh has revealed more sad details about the sudden death of the British singer in August 2022.

Lauren Cheek told the UK’s Sun newspaper that her late partner was suffering from a heart condition that was unknown until his autopsy was conducted.

She told the paper: “So many things could have taken him, but this [heart condition] did, and he died in his sleep.

“His mum told me they only found out [about the undiagnosed condition] after they did the autopsy. His heart was twice the size it was supposed to be, which was fitting, because that is genuinely how he was — he had so much love.”

In addition, Campbell Danesh was suffering from a longterm broken neck following a car accident that had left him in agonising pain. In 2010, Campbell Danesh was a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70 mph after skidding on oil during a holiday in Spain.

Audible has released Vergil! A Mythological Musical written by best-selling author Maria Dahvana Headle. It’s a modern, musical retelling of The Aeneid, the epic poem that tells the renowned story of Aeneas, who fled the fall of Troy and discovered Rome. The musical features Will Young as Vergil, Claudia Kariuki as Sulpicia, Alice Fearn as Julia, Le Gateau Chocolate as Oppius, and Divina de Campo as The Sibyl.

Auckland, June 8 (Ians) Fast-bowler Adam Milne has been offered a New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) central contract for the first time in five years.

Milne’s elevation to the list comes off the back of his most productive international season, in which he appeared 16 times for the Black Caps (11 T20Is and five ODIs) claiming 24 wickets at an average of 24, including a career-best 5-26 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, the third best T20I figures by a New Zealander.

The 31-year-old, who made his international debut in 2010, was part of the Black Caps’ past two Icc T20 World Cup campaigns.

Coach Gary Stead said Milne’s offer of a central contract was well-deserved and reflected his strong and ongoing commitment to play international cricket for New Zealand, the New Zealand Cricket said in a report on its website on Thursday.

“Adam’s worked exceptionally hard and has shown...

New Delhi, May 18 (Ians) Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor said if it was up to him, he would have brought veteran opener Martin Guptill in the top four of the Odi side ahead of this year’s World Cup, citing the experience he would bring to the team for the mega event.

Guptill, widely considered as one of New Zealand’s best-ever white-ball openers, last played in an Odi for the Blackcaps in September 2022. Later, he was released from his Nzc central contract after being dropped from the white-ball series against India last year not getting to play a single game in the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Since then, he has been busy playing various T20 leagues like the Big Bash League (Bbl) in Australia. Guptill’s tally currently stands at 7346 runs at an average of 41.73 in 198 ODIs, with a highest individual score of 237 not out.

Two years on from the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare, which promised to ‘revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK’, celebrities including Dame Joanna Lumley, Leona Lewis, Susie Dent and Will Young have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stating that animals “have been badly let down”.

The celebrities, joining forces with leading UK animal charities Animal Aid, Compassion in World Farming, Four Paws UK, Humane Society International/UK, PETA UK and the Rspca, lament a lack of progress on addressing issues such as ending live animal exports, exploring action on the import and sale of fur products and banning keeping primates as pets. The signatories call on the Government to deliver its Action Plan in full.

In addition to the letter from celebrities, 25 of the country’s largest animal protection groups including the Rspca have published an open letter to Rishi Sunak, detailing...

New Delhi, May 10 (Ians) Pakistan’s left-handed opener Imam-ul-Haq and New Zealand’s right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry on Wednesday have moved up in the Icc Men’s Odi Player Rankings after putting in notable performances in the recently-concluded five-match series which the hosts’ won 4-1.

Ul-Haq has advanced one slot to fourth position in the batters’ rankings after playing a match-winning knock of 90 in the third Odi. He is still some way away from his career-best ranking of second position, which he achieved in June last year.

The left-hander’s rise is good news for Pakistan as they now have three batters in the top four, with skipper Babar Azam number one in the list and fellow left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman at third place, with South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen sandwiched in between the Pakistan trio at second place.

On the other hand, Henry has inched up...

Karachi, May 4 (Ians) Debutant allrounder Cole McConchie made a bold unbeaten 64 and Tom Blundell (65) top-scored but their efforts went in vain as a series of errors consigned New Zealand to a 26-run defeat in the third Odi, giving hosts Pakistan an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match Odi series.

Chasing Pakistan’s 287/6. build on superb fifties by opener Imam-ul-Haq (90) and skipper Babar Azam (54) at the National Stadium here, the Black Caps were dismissed for 261 in the last over and suffered their third successive defeat in the series.

After skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first, Tom Blundell, in his first appearance of the series, top-scored but was one of two unnecessary run-out victims as the tourists made a mess of their run chase.

The opener/wicketkeeper cruised to 65 from 78 balls before taking on the arm of Mohammad Wasim when attempting a second run and falling short.

Thirty years ago when Robin Thicke was 16, he recorded his first album with R&b star Brian McKnight. But the music wasn’t epic.

“[The label] was willing to put it out, but there wasn’t going to be a lot of promotion money behind it, so I said, ‘Let’s shelve it,’” he recalls.

While still recording his own music, he went on to develop his musicality by writing and producing for others, including Michael Jackson, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Jordan Knight, Brandy, Raven-Symoné, 98 Degrees, Marc Anthony, Mya, Color Me Badd, Guy Sebastian, Brownstone, Will Young, Kevon Edmonds, Ron Keating, Chante Moore and others.

But he needed to get back to making music for himself, so the early twentysomething decided he wouldn’t cut his hair until he heard his song on the radio.

“My hair grew down to my shoulders, and I ended up meeting Andre Harrell, who changed...

Rawalpindi, April 28 (Ians) Pakistan opener Fakhar Zamans ninth century in Odi cricket helped the hosts secure a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the series opener at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Through this, Pakistan also claimed their 500th win in ODIs, becoming only the third team to do so after Australia and India.

Chasing 289, Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq shared a solid 124-run opening stand. After scoring his 15th Odi half-century, Imam was trapped leg-before by leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in the 22nd over, departing for 60 off 65 balls, laced with five fours and one six.

After ‘mam’s departure, Zaman added 90 runs for the second wicket with captain Babar Azam and also brought up his ninth Odi century in the 35th over. Babar missed out on his 25th Odi half-century by one when he was caught behind off pacer Adam Milne in the next over, with Shan Masood too departing cheaply.

With 12 overs remaining,...

Rawalpindi, April 25 (Ians) Left-handed batter Mark Chapman was on Tuesday added to the New Zealand Odi squad for the five-game series against Pakistan, which starts here on Thursday.

Head coach Gary Stead said Chapman’s performances throughout the five match T20 series, which ended in 2-2, were extremely compelling.

“The way Mark’s played against one of the best T20 bowling attacks in the world has been nothing short of outstanding. His match-winning knock in the fifth and deciding match was particularly special and we’re happy to have someone in such strong form added to our Odi squad,” said Stead in a media release.

Chapman’s total runs tally of 290 is the most by any player in a five-game T20I series.

The BlackCaps tour party will expand to 16 with the addition of Chapman and new arrivals Tom Blundell and Henry Nicholls, while T20 squad member Dane Cleaver is...

Lahore, April 13 (Ians) Second-rung players from New Zealand that are not injured or involved in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (Ipl) are set to lock horns with a full-strength Pakistan squad in a five-match T20I series, starting with the first game here on Friday.

During the time when the best players of world cricket are involved in Ipl, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan — comprising five T20Is and as many ODIs — promises some riveting international action.

Hosts Pakistan have picked a star-studded T20I squad, boosted by the return of pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is all set to play for the first time in international cricket since the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup Final against England in November 2022.

Though he returns to play international cricket after a four-month gap, Afridi has been busy picking up silverware and smashing records in Pakistan. During the recent Pakistan...

Auckland, April 3 (Ians) Experienced batter Tom Latham will lead a new-look New Zealand side for the five-match away Odi series against Pakistan, starting April 26.

The five-match Odi series will begin on April 26 in Rawalpindi and conclude on May 7 in Karachi. It will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between April 14-24.

New Zealand will be without the services of several regular stars like Test skipper Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the Ipl are busy with Ipl. Odi skipper Kane Williamson is out with a right knee injury suffered during the opening match of Ipl.

Latham though will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi, Cricket New Zealand informed in a release on Monday.

New Zealand have also included...

Hamilton, March 31 (Ians) Sri Lanka have failed to snatch the eight spot in the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League table after losing to New Zealand in the third Odi here.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first in the crucial encounter. But the Sri Lankan batters failed to fire yet again, struggling against the pace and bounce of the New Zealand bowlers.

Matt Henry (3/14), Henry Shipley (3/32) and Daryl Mitchell (3/32) were all outstanding with the ball, as Sri Lanka huffed and puffed to cross the 150-run mark.

For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka (57 off 64), Dasun Shanaka (31 off 36) and Chamika Karunaratne (24 off 42) were the only batters to show any form of resistance. The visitors were bowled out for 157 in 41.3 overs, with their bowlers now facing a herculean task of getting their side over the line.

In reply, New Zealand’s chase got off to a rocky start as...

Auckland, March 26 (Ians) Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham will return to T20I action for the first time since 2021 to lead New Zealand in their upcoming series against Sri Lanka at home and then facing Pakistan in away conditions.

Latham will captain both squads which feature potential debutants in Chad Bowes and Henry Shipley, along with several players returning to T20I on the back of strong international and domestic form, with regular New Zealand players set to feature in the Indian Premier League (Ipl).

“We saw against India earlier this season the power and range of shots that Tom possesses. His adaptability also means he can feature in a range of batting positions. He led an inexperienced T20 squad to Bangladesh in 2021 and we were really impressed with his leadership of that group during a Covid bubble tour,” said head coach Gary Stead in a statement.

The squads for Sri...

Auckland, March 13 (Ians) The experienced Tom Latham will lead a New Zealand squad featuring two potential debutants in the three-match Odi series against Sri Lanka as New Zealand cricket decided to release some top players for the Indian Premier League (Ipl).

Chad Bowes and Ben Lister are the two uncapped players in the Black Caps Odi squad to face Sri Lanka as Odi Squad regulars Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) will be released early to join the Ipl after participating in the ongoing Test Series against Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings) will also not participate in the Odi series at the request of his franchise.

The squad for the three-match Odi Series will assemble in two phases with the first group featuring players also participating in the Ipl, New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Monday.

Lister...

Christchurch, March 12 (Ians) New Zealand’s senior left-arm fast-bowler Neil Wagner has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting from Friday at the Basin Reserve, after a scan on Sunday during the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval revealed he has a bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring.

Wagner felt pain in his right leg while bowling on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval and was taken for scans, which showed the injuries, with an estimated recovery time of six weeks.

New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) further said in its official update that if required, Wagner will be available to bat for the hosts’ in the ongoing Test match in Christchurch.

Head coach Gary Stead said the whole team were feeling for Wagner.

“We all know how much playing Test cricket for New Zealand means to Neil...

At the height of his fame, George Michael had two options – both bad. If the pop superstar had told the world he was gay in the 1980s, his screaming, adoring, grabby female fans might have been afraid to touch him. Misinformation about Aids had begun to seep into society. Coming out, though, would have at least meant that he was free. If the Wham! singer hid his sexuality, he’d be the subject of relentless rumour and press intrusion and, when it finally became impossible to conceal it any longer, he’d be faced with accusations of hypocrisy for living a double life, for decades, in the public eye. The path he took, in the end, was the latter, but it all imploded in 1998 when he was arrested in a Los Angeles public toilet for “lewd conduct” (he was cruising for sex with men). That incident, and the media frenzy that ensued,...

Auckland, March 2 (Ians) New Zealand on Thursday named the 13-member squad for Sri Lanka for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka that begins on March 9.

All 13 players who took part in their recent 1-1 draw with England have been named, with the omissions from that squad being the uncapped seamer Jacob Duffy, leg spinner Ish Sodhi, and the injured Kyle Jamieson.

Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the squad while the batting will continue to be anchored by Kane Williamson, with Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Will Young for support.

Meanwhile, Tom Blundell will continue behind the wicket, with Michael Bracewell the key in the spin department. Neil Wagner will lead the pacers along with Southee, the line-up including Matt Henry, Blair Tickner and Scott Kuggeleijn.

Jamieson, who was withdrawn from the squad initially named for that England series, is due to undergo back surgery...

Wellington, Feb 25 (Ians) Veteran pacer James Anderson (3-37) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (3-45) shared six wickets as England reduced hosts New Zealand to 138/7 in their first innings in the second Test on Saturday.

After England rode on brilliant centuries by Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153 not out) to declare their innings at 435/8, Anderson and Leach got into action to strangle the New Zealand innings, leaving the hosts trailing by 297 runs at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test.

The visitors have taken a dominant position in the match and are looking at the prospect of sweeping the series 2-0.

Anderson struck in the fifth ball of his opening over when he got one to seam from middle and leg to take a nick off the shoulder of Devon Conway’s bat to land in the hands of wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.

Reduced to 1/1, the hosts were...

The 2023 Brit awards have come to a conclusion – albeit a slightly uneventful one.

Britain’s biggest night in music saw a number of repeat winners, with Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg and Harry Styles taking home multiple awards.

The awards ceremony was held on Saturday 11 February.

The event kicked off at London’s O2 arena with a star-studded red carpet. Celebrities including Styles, Sam Smith, Salma Hayek, Lewis Capaldi, and Ellie Goulding struck a pose.

Smith, in particular, turned heads in their shiny black inflatable latex jumpsuit. You can see the boldest looks from the Brits here.

Comedian Mo Gilligan returned to host for a second time. The Masked Singer judge and Netflix star took over hosting duties from long-time presenter Jack Whitehall in 2022.

Unfortunately, Gilligan seemed to run into some technical issues with his autocue, when he appeared to introduce Wet Leg as “One Leg” and Lewis Capaldi...

Auckland, Feb 2 (Ians) New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is set for an international return after recovering from his back injury as he was named in the 14-member Test squad to face England in a two-Test series at home, starting later this month.

Jamieson last played for New Zealand against England in the Nottingham Test last year, when he was forced off the field with a back injury. Missing in action for more than seven months, he recently played T20 and List A cricket for Auckland.

The tall fast bowler is one among five quick-bowling options in the squad with skipper Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry and Blair Tickner the others.

“Kyle is a very determined character with a strong desire to play international cricket for New Zealand. Since he was forced from the field in Nottingham he’s been very clear that he wants to get his body right to return,...

Love Island UK season 9 is now available in the US via Hulu, but American fans wish they weren't so behind on the episodes. The season premiered in the UK on January 16th and introduced 10 new islanders to a South African villa. This season is the first time the series has aired in the winter since 2020. Former host Laura Whitmore has departed the show, and Maya Jama has taken over. Luckily, Iain Stirling, who's been narrating the series since season 1, has returned, putting his witty sense of humor to work. American fans waited impatiently, but as of January 30th, the season is finally streaming on Hulu.

Unfortunately, Love Island UK only airs one episode a day on Hulu, and American fans are angry that they are so behind on the season while UK fans are watching in real time.

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Buckle up, Love Island 2023 is officially on its way.

The hit ITV dating reality show is due to return to screens on 16 January for its second ever Winter series.

Maya Jama will host for the first time. Jama, 28, was unveiled as Love Island’s new presenter in October last year after Laura Whitmore announced her exit.

Last season, we saw Ekin-Su and Davide take home the cash prize, and the couple is still going strong now.

This year, a new group of singles will arrive in South Africa in the hopes of replicating their success – and, of course, finding love.

Ahead of the show’s start date later this month, ITV are releasing the names and details of the first batch of islanders.

Stay tuned for live updates as and when new contestants are announced.

Here are your 2023 Love Island Winter cast...

Tanya Manhenga, 22

Tanya is entering the villa with...

Love Island is back for its second-ever South Africa winter season, bringing sunshine to the gloomy UK this January.

ITV’s winter edition returns Monday 16 January, welcoming Maya Jama as the show’s brand new host, who takes over for Laura Whitmore.

Ahead of its premiere, the series has revealed the first 10 contestants, which include the show’s first partially sighted star, a contestant with vitiligo, and a former body double for Emma Watson.

Among the 2023 newcomers is Haris Namani, the second youngest contestant on the series.

Who is Haris Namani?

Haris Namani is a 21-year-old TV salesman from Doncaster. His celebrity crush is Jennifer Lopez and he’s unusually good at yoga and ping pong.

What will Haris bring to the villa?

“I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls,” he said. “I’m friendly, I’m very respectful as well.

Love Island’s winter edition kicks off on Monday 16 January.

The ITV2 dating show is returning to our screens for its second winter series filmed in South Africa.

Ahead of the show’s winter 2023 series, hosted by Maya Jama, ITV has revealed the first 10 contestants.

Among them is Shaq Muhammad, a 24-year-old airport security officer from London. Find out more about Shaq below, from his biggest icks to what he’s looking for in the villa.

Who is Shaq Muhammad?

The self-proclaimed “talk of the terminal” has been single for almost two years. He’s not afraid to take an opportunity if he sees someone he likes, even admitting that he turns into a “big teddy bear” when he’s falling for someone.

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What is Shaq looking for on Love Island?

He’s after the love of his life.

It might be dark and cold here in the UK, but never fear – Love Island is here to shine some much-needed sun into our lives.

The ITV2 dating show is returning to our screens for its second winter series filmed in South Africa.

Among the contestants on the winter 2023 series, which is hosted by Maya Jama, are the show’s first partially sighted star, a contestant with Vitiligo, and a former body double for Emma Watson.

One of the biggest names on this series (at least to TikTok users) is Will Young. Find out more about Will below…

What is Will famous for?

Hailing from Buckinghamshire, 23-year-old TikTok star Will has racked up more than one million followers and 32 million likes on the video-sharing platform with his farming content.

Posting under the nickname “Farmer Will”, Will shares videos to social media of his day-to-day life surrounded by animals on the farm he grew up on.

It might be dark and cold here in the UK, but never fear – Love Island is here to shine some much-needed sun into our lives.

The ITV2 dating show is returning to our screens for its second winter series filmed in South Africa.

Among the contestants on the winter 2023 series, which is hosted by Maya Jama, are the show’s first partially sighted star, a contestant with Vitiligo, and a former body double for Emma Watson.

One of the biggest names on this series (at least to TikTok users) is Will Young. Find out more about Will below…

What is Will famous for?

Hailing from Buckinghamshire, 23-year-old TikTok star Will has racked up more than one million followers and 32 million likes on the video-sharing platform with his farming content.

Posting under the nickname “Farmer Will”, Will shares videos to social media of his day-to-day life surrounded by animals on the farm he grew up on.

The Love Island UK season 9 cast is finally here, but fans aren't sure how they feel about the new islanders. Recently fans discovered a rumored cast list and were excited about one 22-year-old islander, Tanya Manhenga. Tanya made it onto the confirmed cast list along with Kai Fagan, Lana Jenkins, Ron Hall, Anna-May Robey, Will Young, Tanyel Revan, Shaq Muhammad, Olivia Hawkins, and Haris Namani. Initially, fans were worried about too many influencers joining the Love Island season, but luckily the islanders have a variety of jobs, including a farmer, an airport security guard, and a hairstylist.

Despite the abundance of job titles, Love Island fans are having mixed reactions over the cast list. Reddit user Knightboat17 shared a video of the cast introductions, and some fans were excited, while others were not. "Not trying to be a hater, but I’m not really vibing with the cast so far,...

The Love Island UK cast has been announced, letting fans in on the first group of islanders entering the villa. Recently, a list of rumored contestants made its way around online, and fans were very excited about a particular islander. While some complained about the series including too many influencers, others understood that it's hard to find contestants who aren't influencers in the year 2023. This season, Laura Whitmore has stepped away, and Maya Jama is taking over the hosting role. Beloved narrator Iain Stirling is returning to narrate the series with his witty sense of humor and hilarious jokes.

Love Island fans have been waiting impatiently for a cast announcement, and they finally have it. Digital Spy provided a list of the contestants as well as some fun facts about them. Tanya Manhenga was the first rumored contestant that fans were excited to see. Lucky for them, she's made it onto the confirmed list.

Buckle up, Love Island 2023 is officially on its way.

The hit ITV dating reality show is due to return to screens on 16 January for its second ever Winter series.

Maya Jama will host for the first time. Jama, 28, was unveiled as Love Island’s new presenter in October last year after Laura Whitmore announced her exit.

Last season, we saw Ekin-Su and Davide take home the cash prize, and the couple is still going strong now.

This year, a new group of singles will arrive in South Africa in the hopes of replicating their success – and, of course, finding love.

Ahead of the show’s start date later this month, ITV are releasing the names and details of the first batch of islanders.

Stay tuned for live updates as and when new contestants are announced.

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Tanya Manhenga, 22

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The Masked Singer is back, with fans tuning in every Saturday night to try to guess which celebrity is behind each costume.

Comedian Joel Dommett has returned to host proceedings, with 13 mystery stars singing familiar songs on stage, while dressed up in an outfit obscuring their identity.

Guessing along with the in-studio audience and the viewers at home are the judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross.

One way to help narrow things down is checking out who’s been on the series before – as it seems unlikely they’d return to the show (although not impossible).

So here’s a full list of who appeared on seasons one, two, three and four…

Season one

Winner: Nicola Roberts – Queen Bee

Jason Manford – Hedgehog

Katherine Jenkins – Octopus

CeeLo Green – Monster

Denise van Outen – Fox

Jake Shears – Unicorn

Skin – Duck

Kelis – Daisy

Teddy Sheringham – Tree

Justin Hawkins – Chameleon

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Sam Mendes has discussed the topic of gender-neutral awards, saying he thinks it is “inevitable” that the Oscars will go in that direction.

During a new interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the Empire of Light director was asked about Emma Corrin’s call to eliminate gender from awards shows.

“I have total sympathy with it, yeah, and I think it might well be inevitable in the end,” he said. “I think that’s the way it’s moving and I think that it’s perfectly reasonable.”

He added: “For me, people forget with awards, I think this happens all the time, they use it as a bellwether for the industry but the truth is awards are a TV show. You know, awards are there to promote films.

“If that film wins an award, I’m more likely to go and see it and that’s what you’re doing there.

The Welsh national anthem has become a talking point around the world since Wales’s team began competing in their first World Cup since 1958.

Wales’s stirring anthem is called “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau”, which translates to “Old Land of My Fathers” in English.

When the Welsh team, headed up by captain Gareth Bale, and 3,000 Welsh supporters belted out the anthem at the country’s opening match against USA on Monday 21 November, it gave goosebumps to footballs fans around the globe.

Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg tweeted at the time: “Well Wales have won the national anthem singing contest. Their players looked proud to belt out their anthem while the US team looked faintly embarrassed to be singing in public.”

This year marks the first time the anthem has been sung at the tournament. The last time Wales were at a World Cup, they sang “God Save the Queen”.

Here are the...