Category : Music


Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares email that revived her career

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals the simple 2022 email request that led to 'Murder on the Dancefloor' featuring in Saltburn, propelling the track to global viral fame and a major career resurgence. Discover the story behind the revival.

Melanie Blatt 'Deeply Uncomfortable' on Strictly

All Saints star Melanie Blatt opens up about feeling 'deeply uncomfortable' while filming the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special. Discover her challenges and the festive line-up.

Bob Mortimer Pays Tribute to Friend Chris Rea

Comedian Bob Mortimer remembers singer Chris Rea as a 'brilliant funny giant' following his death at 74. Read the heartfelt tribute and their shared Middlesbrough bond.

Chris Rea's M1 inspiration for Driving Home for Christmas

How a snowy M1 traffic jam in 1978 inspired Chris Rea's classic Driving Home for Christmas. The song's journey to becoming a festive staple and the rock singer's legacy following his death at 74. Read the full story.

How Chris Rea's Christmas Hit Built a £15m Fortune

The incredible story of how Chris Rea wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while stuck in traffic, a song that now earns £210k yearly and helped amass his £15m fortune in supercars and property.

Chris Rea dies aged 74, family announces

Legendary musician Chris Rea, creator of the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has died peacefully at 74. Discover the story behind his iconic song and remarkable career.

Best Christmas Cracker Joke Revealed for 2023

Gyles Brandreth picks the UK's top Christmas cracker joke. Discover the winning pun from Sainsbury's and the history of this festive tradition. Read more for the full list.

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74

Chris Rea, the gravelly-voiced singer behind hits like 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at 74. Read about his unconventional journey and late-career blues revival.

Chris Rea, British Rock Legend, Dies Aged 74

The music world mourns the loss of Chris Rea, the iconic singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Fool (If You Think It's Over)' and 'On the Beach'. We revisit his remarkable journey from 1970s breakthrough to 21st-century tours.

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