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Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth & Coco Jones Join Super Bowl LX Lineup

by jummy84 December 1, 2025

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As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the halftime show, Super Bowl LX is beefing up its star-studded musical lineup with help from Roc Nation and Apple Music.

On Sunday, the NFL announced that Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth and Coco Jones have joined the pregame lineup for the championship game set for Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026, broadcasting live on NBC.

Puth will perform the national anthem, with Carlile singing ‘America the Beautiful’ and Jones delivering a rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’, performing from venues around the San Francisco Bay Area.

The latest addition to the 2026 Super Bowl lineup comes after Bad Bunny was tapped to headline the halftime show in September, sparking threats from Trump’s Department of Homeland Security, despite the 3x Grammy winner being a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico.

Trump loyalists have voiced their opinion against Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, and Turning Point USA took the opportunity to present an alternative Halftime show on the same day.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has since defended the league’s decision to select Bad Bunny. “He’s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world. That’s what we try to achieve. It’s an important stage for us. It’s an important element to the entertainment value. It’s carefully thought through,” he said.

“I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism. That’s hard to do when you have literally hundreds of millions of people that are watching. But I feel confident that it’s going to be a great show,” added Goodell. “He understands the platform that he’s on, and I think it’s going to be an exciting and uniting moment.”

December 1, 2025 0 comments

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Confirmed cast

by jummy84 November 22, 2025

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Blackpool Week has finally arrived on Strictly Come Dancing, with the remaining celebrities all preparing themselves for a performance like no other.

While initially meant to be seven celebrities taking part, there will just be six as La Voix has been forced to miss this weekend due to an injury. As per the Strictly rules, she and Aljaž Škorjanec would have received a bye through to next week; however, it has now been confirmed that La Voix has had to withdraw from the competition entirely on medical grounds.

Presenter Tess told the audience: “Now, as you may have heard, La Voix sustained an injury, meaning she can’t dance in Blackpool tonight.”

She continued: “And following further advice from our medical team, we can now confirm she has very sadly had to withdraw from the competition.”

This means the other contestants will all make it through after Blackpool – but votes and judging scores will be carried over into next week.

As we wait to find out what Blackpool Week has in store, read on to discover more about the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 and those who have left.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full cast of confirmed contestants

Read on to learn more about those taking part in the upcoming season.

Amber Davies

Amber Davies. BBC/Guy Levy

Age: 28

Job: Actress

Instagram: @amb_d

Amber Davies became the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast after it was announced she’d be replacing Dani Dyer in the line-up.

Amber rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, and since then has pursued a professional acting career, with lead roles in Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical and The Great Gatsby.

Just this week, she was announced as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde UK tour.

She also hosts the successful podcast Call To Stage, in which she interviews theatre performers across the West End and Broadway.

Lewis Cope

Age: 30

Job: Actor

Instagram: @lewiscope

Soap fans will recognise Cope from his role as Nicky Milligan in ITV’s Emmerdale – a role for which he was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the National Television Awards back in 2023.

He has also appeared in TV series such as Vera, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Hetty Feather.

Karen Carney

Age: 38

Job: Journalist

Instagram: @kazcarney

Sports journalist and former footballer Karen Carney was the 14th celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

Karen has played for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men’s and women’s football, across TNT and ITV.

With 144 caps under her belt, Karen is England’s third most-capped player and has competed at four World Cups, four European Championships and the London Olympics before her retirement in 2019.

George Clarke

Week 40 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 — Alexis Warr is dancing with social media star George Clarke. Elisabeth Hoff

Age: 25

Job: YouTube

Instagram: @georgeclarkeey

YouTuber and podcast host George Clarke may not be that well known among usual Strictly viewers, having rose to fame across TikTok and Instagram.

George is a social media star known to millions and currently co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has had a string of live shows across the UK.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: “Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.”

Alex Kingston

Age: 62

Job: Actress

Instagram: @alexkingstonofficial

Alex Kingston is a star of both the stage and screen, gaining international fame for her role as Dr Elizabeth Corday in smash hit ER. But it doesn’t stop there, with her known to millions as River Song in Doctor Who.

Her other work includes A Discovery of Witches, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Arrow. Her extensive theatre roles include playing the likes of Lady Macbeth and Nurse Ratchet.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, she said: “Aaaaagghhh!”

Balvinder Sopal

Age: 46

Job: Actress

Instagram: @leesopal

Balvinder is the second soap star part of the Strictly Come Dancing cast, and continues the annual streak of an EastEnders actor taking part on the show.

Best known for her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin in EastEnders, Sopal has also had a string of roles in various other soaps including Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Balvinder Sopal said: “Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!”

Former Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestants

La Voix

Age: 45

Job: Performer

Instagram: @lavoixtheshow

La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who is best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2024.

She is the second drag queen to take part in Strictly, with Tayce previously taking part in the 2024 Christmas special.

La Voix has appeared on the likes of Queens for the Night and Queen of the Universe, and has even graced the silver screen for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

Speaking of joining Strictly, La Voix said: “I’ve performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV.

“Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.”

Vicky Pattison

Age: 37

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @vickypattison

Vicky Pattison is a TV personality who rose to fame after appearing on Geordie Shore in the 2010s, and later on Ex on the Beach. Since then, she has presented the likes of Judge Geordie and The Honesty Box.

On joining the line-up, Vicky said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer!

“However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don’t make too much of a fool of myself!”

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Age: 36

Job: TV personality and Olympian

Instagram: @aikines

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and, now, star of Gladiators.

At just 17 years old, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005, after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships.

He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled as Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite among viewers.

He said of joining Strictly Come Dancing: “After the Christmas special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got. I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.”

Ellie Goldstein

Age: 23

Job: Model

Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel

Ellie Goldstein is a model, actor and influencer who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue.

Since then, she has appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines and has featured in campaigns for the likes of Adidas and Gucci Beauty.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year. It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream.

“I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dance floor. Let the Strictly journey begin!”

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Age: 53

Job: Former professional footballer

Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink

Former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the fourth celebrity to be announced for Strictly, and many will know him for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe.

Jimmy has played for clubs including Chelsea, Leeds United and Middlesbrough and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Hasselbaink said: “Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.”

Stefan Dennis

Age: 66

Job: Actor

Instagram: @stefandennis7

Stefan Dennis is an actor best known for his portrayal of Paul Robinson on Neighbours. He has been part of the soap since its inception in 1985, up until is end later this year.

He has also starred on the Scottish soap River City and has dabbled in the music world, with his 1989 single Don’t It Make You Feel Good reaching number 16 in the Irish and UK Singles Chart.

Chris Robshaw

Age: 39

Job: Former rugby union player

Instagram: @chrisrobshawrugby

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain, with 66 caps for England. He captained the national team 43 times, leading them to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016.

At club level, he played 300 games for Harlequins RFC, guiding them through their most successful era.

“This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets,” Chris said of joining the line-up. “I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let’s see if a rugby sidestep works in the cha-cha-cha.”

Chris Robshaw became the third celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.

Ross King

Age: 63

Job: Presenter

Instagram: @therossking

Ross King is the 13th celebrity announced to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

Ross is seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles correspondent and is a four-time news Emmy winner who has hosted more than 30 television series since his first radio broadcast at 15 years old.

Across the pond, Ross was a World Judge on CBS’ The World’s Best, hosted The Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Critics Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles’ KTLA.

Ross King, alongside dance partner Jowita Przystal, became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series after he failed to impress the judges during Movie Week performing a Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme.

Thomas Skinner

Age: 34

Job: Businessman

Instagram: @iamtomskinner

Former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is the latest name confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing, with the businessman saying he is “beyond excited” to join the line-up.

Thomas Skinner rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on The Apprentice, and while he didn’t win the show, he is one of the more popular contestants.

Since then, he has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Thomas and dance partner Amy Dowden were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly this year after a dance off with opponent Chris Robshaw who was ultimately saved by the judges.

Dani Dyer

Age: 28

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @danidyerxx

After rising to fame on Love Island in 2018, Dani Dyer has gone from strength to strength in her career and currently co-hosts the podcast Sorted with the Dyers with her father, Danny Dyer, along with a travelogue series Absolutely Dyer: Danny and Dani Do Italy.

She has made guest appearances in EastEnders and Celebrity Gogglebox and since her Love Island rise to fame, she has amassed over three million followers on social media.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Dani said: “Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.”

Dani unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle ahead of the first live show.

Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 22nd November at 6:45pm.

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November 22, 2025 0 comments

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Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 Rescheduled With Reduced Lineup

by jummy84 November 15, 2025

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Pushing back your entire music festival by a week is a radical maneuver, but it’s one the organizers of Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival believed they had to take. The fest was all set to pop off this Saturday and Sunday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, but due to extreme inclement weather in the forecast, it’s been rescheduled for the following weekend and will now take place on Nov. 22 and 23. Tyler’s Instagram account posted the following message today:

due to the fact this storm became an atmospheric rain torrential downpour we had 2 choices – cancel or move to next weekend. we chose the latter. we understand this is not ideal so we will offer refunds. for everyone else we will see you next weekend.
Due to the schedule change, presumably there are some ticketholders who can no longer attend, which sucks. The same is true of some performers. Clairo, whose final Charm-era performance was to take place this weekend, announced in an Instagram story that she regretfully will now have to miss the fest. Don Toliver, Men I Trust, sombr, TEMS, and the Alchemist have also been removed from the bill.
Clairo shared a lengthier statement in a full-fledged IG post:
a sad and unexpected ending to Charm , but I am leaving this time in my life with so much appreciation & gratitude in my heart ❤️‍?
I could never describe what this album means to me , and I could have never imagined where it would take us ? the love I have for every single person involved could move mountains . I’m only crying cus I love you
Among those who’ll still be performing when Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 finally takes place: A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Earl Sweatshirt, Clipse, Doechii, Thundercat, Zack Fox, GloRilla, Larry June, Fousheé, Zelooperz, Deb Never, Bb Trickz, 2 Chainz, Navy Blue, T-Pain, Teezo Touchdown, both MIKE and Mike G, and more. Check out the full remaining lineup here.
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November 15, 2025 0 comments

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Dave Matthews’ Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2026 Lineup Breakdown

by jummy84 November 10, 2025

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Come January, a beach’s worth of fans of Dave Matthews and his longtime collaborator/guitar virtuoso Tim Reynolds will be dancing on Mexico’s Caribbean shores — eating, drinking, and being merry. Why? Well, we’re glad you asked: Dave & Tim Riviera Maya, the duo’s annual destination festival.

Going down from January 21st through January 24th at the beautiful Moon Palace Cancún resort, Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2026 will mark the ninth edition of the sandy event. More than a simple music festival, the multi-night jubilee offers an all-inclusive experience complete with luxury accommodations, food and drink, access to world-class resort amenities, off-site excursions, and more. It’s a musical vacation set to Matthews’s life-affirming tunes.

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While the setting offers heaps of eye-catching opportunities and adventures, it’s all brought together by the music. Dave and Tim will perform three headlining sets, each acoustic, intimate, and under the stars. They have also seen fit to bring a host of other great artists to round out the fest, including Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Joy Oladokun, and Say She She.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, photo by Ben Kaye

Vibes: Folky, soulful in a Southern way, gruff but with swagger

Pull Track for DMB Heads: “Still Out There Running,” which features carefree guitar lines, sweet as honey melodies, a soft but shuffling rhythm, and a sprinkle of woodwinds — all things DMB fans should be well familiar with.

What to Expect: Nathaniel Rateliff and his band The Night Sweats might have a little more Southern twang to them, as well as a little more swaggering soul baked into their full-band folk, but their core sound should be more than appealing to a majority of Dave Matthews fans. Rateliff’s songwriting often derives from a similarly tender place, and while he frequently takes his compositions in different directions, his sonic interests and timeless sensibilities ring similar to Matthews’. Expect a soulful performance that features both moments of quiet, folky introspection and dance-worthy, country-tinged jams.

Trampled by Turtles

Trample by Turtles, photo by Zoe Prinds

Vibes: Bluegrass-ish, awesome mandolin playing, twangy vocals, crazy musical chops

Pull Track for DMB Heads: Even though it is kind of cheating to pick a cover, we’re going with Trampled by Turtles’ wonderful rendition of the Radiohead classic “Fake Plastic Trees.” Dave Matthews fans, especially those who like to catch the band in person or who have explored their extensive catalog of live recordings, know that nailing a cover is a thing of beauty, and TbT’s stripped-down, string-backed take is well worth a listen. Plus, call us crazy, but the soft wails of falsetto almost, almost sound Dave-esque.

What to Expect: Trampled by Turtles’ set is bound to paradoxically be both one of the more unique sets of the festival and one that makes complete and utter sense. Their bluegrass sensibilities and lineup of musicians make them stand out among the rest of the bill, but their approach to the style is heartfelt, fun, and squarely of the 21st century. So, get ready for flurries of mandolin solos, banjo breakdowns, and fiddle frenzies. For anyone who will be missing the rest of Matthews’ band during his acoustic performances, Trampled by Turtles’ set is not one to miss.

November 10, 2025 0 comments

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Sexyy Red Joins Rolling Loud Australia 2026 Lineup

by jummy84 November 6, 2025

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Sexyy Red has officially joined the lineup for Rolling Loud Australia 2026. The breakout rapper was announced as the second artist for the festival’s return, following last week’s confirmation of Gunna as the first headliner.

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Rolling Loud Australia is set to take place across two cities in March: Sydney’s Centennial Park on March 7, and Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on March 8. The twin one-day events mark Rolling Loud’s first shows in Australia since 2019, and the first time the global hip-hop festival brand has expanded to a two-city format in the country.

According to organizers, pre-sale tickets sold out within hours of going live, and general tickets are now on sale via australia.rollingloud.com. Promoters have confirmed that the full festival lineup will be announced in the coming weeks and will include a mix of major international acts and leading Australian artists.

Since breaking through in 2023, Sexyy Red has achieved several Billboard chart milestones. Her highest Hot 100 placement came in November 2024, when she reached No. 10 as a featured artist on Tyler, The Creator’s “Sticky” alongside Lil Wayne and GloRilla. She first entered the Hot 100 with the “Pound Town” remix featuring Nicki Minaj, and followed that with her viral hit “SkeeYee,” which peaked at No. 62 and topped the inaugural TikTok Billboard Top 50. She also appeared on Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” (No. 11) and scored her first top 20 solo hit in 2024 with “Get It Sexyy,” which peaked at No. 20.

On the Billboard 200, her 2024 mixtape In Sexyy We Trust debuted at No. 17, following her 2023 breakout Hood Hottest Princess (No. 62). In recognition of her independent rise, she was named Billboard’s Indie Rapper of the Year in 2025.

Rolling Loud co-founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, both named multiple times on Billboard’s Hip-Hop Billboard Hip-Hop Power Players list, continue to expand the brand globally. Alongside its flagship Miami festival, Rolling Loud has produced shows in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Middle East. The franchise also recently announced its debut in India for 2025.

The festival first landed in Australia in 2019, with the debut including performances from Future, Playboi Carti, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga, and a surprise appearance from a then-rising The Kid LAROI.

November 6, 2025 0 comments

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Steven Soderbergh, Michaela Coel Set Doha Film Festival & 2025 Lineup

by jummy84 November 5, 2025

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Steven Soderbergh, Ramy Youssef and Michaela Coel are among special guests lined up to attend Qatar’s inaugural Doha Film Festival later this month.

Soderbergh and Coel will touch down at the festival – running from November 20 to 28 – for a Special Screening of Neon-acquired The Christophers, which world premiered in Toronto.

Further Special Screening titles include Re-Creation by Jim Sheridan; Shoot the People by Andy-Mundy Castle; My Story by Yasser Ashour; Palestine 36 by Annemarie Jacir and the World Premiere of Qatari feature film Sa3oud Wainah by Mohammed Al-Ibrahim produced by Katara Studios.

Other profile international and regionally renowned guests due to attend include Turkish stars Engin Altan Duzyatan and Hazal Kaya; veteran Kuwaiti actor, Jassim Al Nabhan; Tunisian Egyptian cinema star Dorra Zarrouk as well as Palestinian actors Saleh Bakri and Hiam Abbas who appear in Palestine 36.

The festival will showcase 97 films from 62 countries across different sections, including the previously announced International Competition, offering more than $300,000 in prize money and featuring 13 world cinema titles including Once Upon a Time in Gaza, The President’s Cake and Cotton Queen.

Spearheaded by the Doha Film Institute, the new festival expands its long-running family-focused event of Ajyal, which ran for more than a decade during the same period, and will unfold in various locations across the Qatari capital of Doha including the Katara Cultural Village, Msheireb Downtown Doha, and the Museum of Islamic Art.

It will open on November 20 with a screening of Kaouther Ben Hania’s powerful The Voice of Hind Rajab, about the killing of a young Palestinian girl by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip in early 2024, which was a recipient of the DFI’s grants program.

Beyond the film selection, the festival will also lay on a talks program featuring speakers such as former MSNBC broadcast journalist Mehdi Hassan; Egyptian journalist Palestinian rights advocate Rahma Zein, Emmy-nominated journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin as well as artists Yasiin Bey, Dana Al Fardan and Khalid Albaih; industry experts Sylvia Zakhary and Ahmed Al Baker among others.

“At the heart of Doha Film Festival is connection, from spontaneous conversations to the emotions we share, and the ways cinema reminds us of our humanity,” said DFI CEO and festival director Fatma Hassan Alremaihi.

“For the past 15 years, DFI has taken great pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of the filmmakers whose journeys we have shared so far. This year’s Doha Film Festival reflects Qatar’s growing creative ambitions and our deep belief in the power of cinema to unite and inspire.”

November 5, 2025 0 comments

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I’m a Celebrity 2025 rumoured contestants: Who could star in the line-up?

by jummy84 November 2, 2025

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It’s nearly time for a new set of unlucky celebs to head into the jungle as we gear up for a new season of I’m a Celebrity!

A recent Christmas teaser for the upcoming series was released by ITV, featuring all the creepy crawlies our famous faces will become accustomed to

Naturally, that has sparked plenty of speculation as to which celebs might be joining the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2025 line-up.

And the rumoured celebs come from all over the entertainment industry, with soap legends, a Love Island star and even a BRIT award-winning rapper all rumoured to feature in this year’s series.

They’ll have a tough job on their hands to compete with last year’s stars, including Coleen Rooney, GK Barry, Oti Mabuse, Tulisa and Reverend Richard Coles.

But if you’re curious who could be making their way into the jungle this year, we’ve put together a list of everyone who could be starring in the line-up for I’m a Celebrity 2025.

I’m a Celebrity 2025 line-up rumours: Who could potentially star?

Ruby Wax
Conor Benn
Shona McGarty
Nick Ferrari
Vogue Williams
Aitch
Lisa Riley
Gemma Collins
Patsy Palmer
Jack Grealish
Jools Oliver

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax.

Age: 72

Job: Actress and Comedian

Instragram: @rubywax

Ruby Wax is a comedy legend who shot to fame in the ’90s thanks to her popular chat shows. She was also a script editor on the popular BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.

A source told The Sun that Ruby will make great TV for viewers.

Conor Benn

Age: 29

Job: Boxer

Instagram: @conorbennofficial

Conor Benn is a boxer and the son of former world champion fighter Nigel Benn, who appeared on the first series of the ITV jungle survival show back in 2002.

Now, it looks like Conor could be following in his dad’s footsteps, with the star reportedly in talks to appear on this year’s series.

Conor is set to fight Chris Eubank Jr for a rematch on 19th November just weeks before the Australia-based programme kicks off in the second half of the month.

Shona McGarty

Age: 34

Job: Actress

Instagram: @shonabmx

Shona McGarty is an actress best known for her portrayal of Whitney Dean on EastEnders. She left the role last year, and has done a string of theatre work since.

A source told The Sun that bosses have been keen to sign McGarty up for a long time.

Nick Ferrari

Age: 66

Job: Radio host

Nick Ferrari is a radio host and broadcaster, best known for his breakfast show on LBC.

He is amongst the rumoured names taking part in I’m a Celebrity, with a source noting to The Sun that producers are “determined” to sign Ferrari on to the show.

Vogue Williams

Age: 40

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @voguewilliams

Vogue Williams is a TV presenter and personality, who has appeared in the likes of Dancing with the Stars and Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. She is also married to Spencer Matthews.

A TV insider told The Sun: “She is really fun and gets on with everyone, so bosses reckon she will be a hit with viewers.”

Aitch

Age: 25

Job: Rapper

Instagram: @aitch

Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is a rapper who rose to fame in 2018. He released his debut studio album in 2022, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has since released 20 Top 10 singles in the UK.

A source has claimed “producers want a broad appeal for audiences at home”, noting to The Sun that Aitch is “known for having a sharp wit which will keep his campmates and viewers entertained”.

Lisa Riley

Age: 49

Job: Actress

Instagram: @lisajaneriley

Lisa Riley is an actress and comedian, best known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale.

When asked if rumours of her taking part on I’m a Celeb were true, Lisa Riley told Betway: “Well, maybe it’s the year when I really need to think about going in. I don’t know! But listen, they ask me every year – the carrot is always dangled.

“So, I’m not going to say yes or no, but all I can say is, maybe it is something I should think about doing after seeing all of the love for me going in or for potentially doing it is unbelievable. Maybe it’s something I should really think about in the future, and apparently, I would be the favourite to win it, or so they say.”

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins may not have lasted very long during her first stint on I’m a Celebrity, but the reality star is currently said to be in talks for an All Stars version of the series.

“She hated it first time round but knows it would be TV gold for her fans if she gave it another go,” a source told The Sun.

Patsy Palmer

Age: 52

Job: Actress and DJ

Instagram: @patsypalmerofficial

Patsy Palmer is an actress and DJ, best known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders. The actress left the soap in 2014, but over the years has reprised her role for short stints.

She recently bowed out from the soap again as part of Natalie Cassidy’s exit as Sonia Fowler.

Outside of her acting career, Palmer has been DJing since 2012 and has been living in the United States since 2014. Earlier this year, the actress took part in Celebrity Big Brother, so her partaking in I’m a Celebrity may be less than likely now.

Prior to her appearing on Big Brother, Palmer had 2/1 odds to star in this year’s I’m a Celebrity.

Jack Grealish

Age: 29

Job: Footballer

Instagram: @jackgrealish

Jack Grealish is a professional footballer who currently plays for Manchester City and the England national team. Previously to his Manchester move, Grealish played for Aston Villa, a team he had played for since he was six years old.

Now this is one is pretty unlikely with Grealish’s busy schedule at Manchester City, but he did previously admit he would love to appear on the show.

Sending a video to hosts Ant & Dec last year, Grealish said: “Hey guys, Jack here. I’ve heard that a few of you guys want to see me in the jungle. I can’t lie to you this is something that I’d absolutely love to do.

“It’s a show that I’ve watched since I was little and it’s a show that I love. I don’t know how I’d get on in there and I don’t think I’d be the best, to be honest, but I’d give it a go.”

Jools Oliver

Jools and Jamie Oliver smiling with their heads rested against one another. — Jools and Jamie Oliver. Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Disney

Age: 50

Job: Designer

Instagram: @joolsoliver

Jools Oliver is a designer and owns the lifestyle brand Little Bird.

While rumours linking Jamie Oliver to the series crop up from time to time, he put them to bed while suggesting his wife could take part instead.

“I think it’s an amazing show, but honestly you couldn’t give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo’s a**e, no way,” the celebrity chef told hosts Ant & Dec on Instagram Live.

“But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools.”

Dec joked: “Jools Oliver, first booking for 2025. Thanks, Jools, see you in Australia.”

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV later this year.

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Event Tech Live partners with ReelFlow as the innovative interactive video platform joins the 2025 exhibitor lineup

by jummy84 October 31, 2025

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Event Tech Live (ETL) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with ReelFlow, the interactive video platform transforming how event websites engage audiences. The ReelFlow team will be exhibiting at Event Tech Live on 12th & 13th November 2025 at Excel London.

Event websites face a familiar challenge: they need to serve multiple audiences – new and returning attendees exploring the agenda, sponsors and exhibitors evaluating opportunities and speakers preparing sessions. Static, text-heavy pages struggle to engage these visitors effectively, often leading to high drop-off before registration.

ReelFlow addresses this through interactive video experiences easily added to existing event websites. Attendees explore the agenda through guided video journeys showing relevant content based on their interests. Speakers introduce their sessions via short videos. Sponsors and exhibitors see exactly what value they’ll receive. Each visitor gets a self-guided video experience – whilst seeing and hearing from the real people behind the event.

The result: higher registration conversion, better-qualified attendees, and more engaged stakeholders. Event organisers can create these experiences in days rather than months, without specialist equipment or production expertise.

Adam Parry, co-founder of Event Tech Live, who has is using ReelFlow on the Event Tech Live website, shared:

“From the suggested flows and scripts, to the video creation and publishing – the entire process was super slick. Since going live, we’ve seen a strong interaction rate with ReelFlow on our site. Visitors are engaging with the content and spending more time exploring what the event offers. It’s helped us explain the event’s value in a way that static pages simply couldn’t.”

Chris Wickson, co-founder at ReelFlow, added:

“Event websites are critical touchpoints in the decision journey – potential attendees visit multiple times before committing to register. Each visit is an opportunity to build excitement, demonstrate value, and answer questions about what they’ll experience. We’re looking forward to showing the Event Tech Live community how interactive video can turn those visits into registrations, and help organisers create the engaging experiences their audiences expect.”

ReelFlow is particularly relevant for event organisers looking to improve registration conversion, better qualify attendees before the event, and create more engaging promotion experiences across their event website and landing pages.

Visit ReelFlow at Event Tech Live on 12th & 13th November 2025 at Excel London.

October 31, 2025 0 comments

Music

Reneé Rapp Joins Australian Open AO Live 2026 Line-Up

by jummy84 October 30, 2025

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Reneé Rapp is officially heading to Australia for the first time, joining the Australian Open 2026 AO Live lineup on Jan. 31 at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena.

The singer-songwriter and actress will perform on Saturday night of the five-day concert series, which runs Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 during the final stretch of the Australian Open. Her set is scheduled to run from 2–7 p.m. AEDT, just before the AO Women’s Final kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the same venue.

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Rapp’s upcoming performance will mark her debut on Australian soil, following a massive year that saw her second studio album, Bite Me debut at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart and No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart, while her 2023 debut Snow Angel earned the largest first-week sales for a female artist’s debut album in the U.S. that year.

Before heading Down Under, Rapp will hit the road in early 2026 for a European swing that is slated to kick off on March 11 at Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium and keep her on the road through a March 22 show at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

In just over two years, Rapp has carved out a space as one of pop’s rising voices, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. She’s already taken her show to major U.S. festival stages, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, and Boston Calling, and has made appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Today Show’s Summer Concert Series, and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Before her music breakthrough, Rapp gained attention for her portrayal of Regina George in the Mean Girls Broadway musical in 2022 — a role she reprised in the 2024 film adaptation. The film’s soundtrack also featured Rapp and Olivia Rodrigo on the standout track “Not My Fault.”

Rapp joins this year’s AO Live lineup that also features an exclusive performance from The Kid LAROI and more. AO Pride Day on Jan. 30 will feature Australian favourites The Veronicas alongside Grammy-nominated duo SOFI TUKKER, while DJ and producer Peggy Gou will close out the event following the men’s final.

Each AO Live ticket includes full access to the arena concert as well as the Australian Open precinct. In addition to the headliner performances, the grounds will host acoustic sets in Garden Square and DJ-led parties on Grand Slam Oval. The event is presented by Tennis Australia and Untitled Group.

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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Other Israel Film Festival 2025 Lineup

by jummy84 October 19, 2025

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As we approach the end of a year in which the Israel-Palestine conflict and the war in Gaza have found their way into many film industry debates — from the Film Workers for Palestine petition signed by over 4,000 Hollywood professionals calling for the boycott of Israeli film institutions to the ongoing controversy over MUBI’s investment from Sequoia Capital, which also invested in three Israeli defense companies — the Other Israel Film Festival is attempting to offer some common ground. The festival, which aims to offer a nuanced perspective on Israeli life by programming the work of both Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, has announced the lineup for its 19th annual edition, which will once again take place at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in November.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: (L-R) Paul Mescal, Oliver Hermanus and Josh O'Connor attend "The History Of Sound" New York Premiere at Walter Reade Theater on September 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

The festival will begin with the North American premiere of “The Sea,” Israel’s official Oscar submission from director Shai Carmeli-Pollak that follows a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel in an attempt to see the sea. The rest of the programming includes a mix of narrative and documentary films about Israel and Palestine, many of which deal with the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, such as Nurit Kedar’s “I Cried in Gaza,” Stephen Apkon’s “There Is Another Way,” and Jérôme Sesquin’s “Israel: Ministers of Chaos.”

“At a time when both governments and the public are working to silence Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, we are committed to amplifying their voices,” Isaac Zablocki, executive director of the Other Israel Film Festival said in a statement. “Film and conversation remain the most powerful tools for cultural change.”

The festival did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for further comment.

The 2025 Other Israel Film Festival runs from November 6-13 at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Keep reading for the complete lineup, with language about the films provided by the festival.

Opening Night: “The Sea”

North American Premiere, Dir. Shai Carmeli-Pollak, Narrative | Israel | 2025 | 96 min

Khaled, a 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village, travels to the sea for the first time during a school trip. But at the military checkpoint, he is denied entry and sent home. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea. When his father, an undocumented laborer working in Israel, learns that his son is missing, he risks everything to search for Khaled.

“I Cried in Gaza”

International Premiere, Dir. Nurit Kedar, Documentary | Israel | 2025 | 55 min

After October 7, Israeli women were recruited for active combat for the first time since 1948. According to Israel’s Rehabilitation Department of the Ministry of Defense, 5,000 women combat soldiers have undergone mental health treatment. The film shares the experiences, memories, and post-traumatic stress of women warriors who fought in Gaza and Lebanon.

“Rabbi Capoeira”

New York Premiere, Dir. Barak Heymann, Documentary | Israel | 2024 | 69 min

How does a shy ultra-Orthodox guy become a world master in capoeira? And how does the ultra-Orthodox community of his city, Bnei Brak, react to the revolution he’s determined to bring about? Rabbi Capoeira follows Miki Hayat’s five-year Sisyphean journey to connect spirit and body, bridging fears and dreams.

“There Is Another Way”

Dir. Stephen Apkon, Documentary | Palestine/Israel/US | 2025 | 67 min

Amid the escalating conflict, two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee “Combatants for Peace,” a group of former enemy combatants, Israeli and Palestinian, works together to find common ground and shape a more hopeful future. This film asserts an alternative to war and that another path is possible for humanity.

“A Place of Her Own”

Dir. Adi Toledano, Dana Pney-Gil, Documentary | Israel | 2025 | 60 min

In Jisr az-Zarqa, an impoverished Arab village, a group of women seize a chance to build a long-desired community center. As violence shakes the village and a luxury development threatens their land, their hope for change is tested as they strive for a place of their own.

“The Smugglers”

World Premiere, Dir. Tony Copti, Yaniv Berman, Documentary | Israel/Palestine | 2025 | 86 min

In the heart of Jaffa’s old city, a rare Arabic bookshop café is dedicated to preserving its language and literature. As the bookstore faces closure, owner Michel George El-Raheb and his nephew journey across the Middle East, with a mission: to launch a public Arabic book festival in Jaffa, designed to spark a cultural revival.

“Holding Liat”

Dir. Brandon Kramer, Documentary | US | 2025 | 97 min

On October 7, 2023, Israeli-American Liat Atzili and her husband, Aviv, were kidnapped during Hamas’ attack and taken hostage in Gaza along with 250 other people—12 of whom, like Liat, are American citizens. Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv’s release.

“Israel: Ministers of Chaos “

East Coast Premiere, Dir. Jérôme Sesquin, Documentary | France | 2025 | 58 min

An investigation into the rise of Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, two ministers driving Israel’s government, as they push a controversial agenda to reshape the nation’s democracy and expand its borders under a biblical vision.

“Eid”

New York Premiere, Dir. Yousef Abo Madegem, Narrative | Israel | 2024 | 90 min

Eid, a young man from Rahat, dreams of becoming a playwright. When his parents arrange a marriage for him against his will, his life takes an unexpected turn. Trapped between tradition and his own desires, he fights for his freedom and dreams within Bedouin society while grappling with his childhood trauma.

Starring Shadi Mar’i (“Fauda”, “Our Boys”), who won an Israeli Academy Award for his role, this is the first feature film directed by a Bedouin filmmaker.

“The Village Leagues”

International Premiere, Dir. Tal Michael, David Ofek, Documentary | Israel | 2024 | 60 min

It was Israel’s great political experiment in the West Bank and Gaza before the intifada. Tahsin Mansour, once mayor of the Palestinian village of Azzoun, now lives isolated by war and a roadblock that turned his home into an enclave. Reflecting on his role in the Village Leagues—an Israeli-backed attempt at Palestinian-Israeli peace—he recalls both the promise of diplomacy and the devastating backlash, as members were denounced as traitors and persecuted.

“Open Wound”

North American Premiere, Dir. Yousef Abo Madegem, Ofir Trainin, Documentary | Israel | 2024 | 51 min

The identity crisis of the Bedouins in the Negev has only intensified since October 7, as they are torn between Palestinian roots, family in Gaza, and their Israeli citizenship. The stories of five people, each dealing with the crisis in their own way, reveal the complexities and internal conflicts as they cope with a changing reality.

“Some Notes on the Current Situation”

North American Premiere, Dir. Eran Kolirin, Narrative | Israel | 2025 | 79 min

A philosophical tragicomedy about space, time, cinema, and wars, composed of six episodes, all together forming an absurdist footnote – somewhat divorced from reality – to the current events in the known universe.

Closing Night: “Bella”

Dir. Jamal Khalaily, Zohar Shachar, Narrative | Israel, Belgium | 2025 | 75 min, Director’s Presentation

When Yaki’s sole inheritance, an extremely valuable dove, is taken by his childhood friend, he embarks on a wild road trip across Israel and Palestine. What follows is a series of comical misadventures—navigating checkpoints, ruining a wedding, and even car theft—all in a desperate race to get the dove to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem.

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