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By Oliver Salt Updated June 19, 2024 14:21, June 19, 2024 19:53 Share or comment on this article: Travis Kelsey sent Taylor Swift fans into a frenzy when he dropped hints about his wedding plans on the latest episode of New Heights.Kelsey and Swift have been dating for almost a year, with the pop megastar first publicly confirming their romance last September when she attended her boyfriend's Kansas City Chiefs game.Since then, the loved-up couple have gone from strength to strength, staying close to each other's families and enjoying frequent trips and nights out together.As a result, engagement rumors have…
Last updated June 19, 2024 – 12:11 pm In Apple Music's new audio series Origin Stories, British artists revisit their hometown to discover how their musical journey began. The interview series, hosted by Apple Music 1 hosts Dotty, Rebecca Judd and Matt Wilkinson, offers insight into where some of your favourite artists come from and the people who inspired them there, exploring how those places shaped them as the artists they are today. Each artist featured in the series will also introduce listeners to key figures from their hometown who have influenced them since the beginning of their careers.…
UK-based music journalist Mark Sutherland has launched a new podcast, Money Trench – The Music Industry Podcast. mark SutherlandMike Walsh, former head of music at XFM/Radio X, will serve as executive producer on the new podcast, which will launch on the streaming platform on Monday 24th June.Named after “an infamous Hunter S. Thompson misquote” about the music industry, “The Money Trench” will “provide listeners with compelling insights from the front lines of the global music industry every Monday,” according to the announcement.The first episode features Lorna Clarke, BBC's Director of Music, who talks about her career and the BBC's running…
A new podcast will be launched overseen by industry veteran Mark Sutherland and executive producer Mike Walsh. Conceived as a weekly show showcasing the latest news and views from the music industry, “The Money Trench” is named after Hunter S. Thompson's infamous misquote about the music industry and will bring listeners insight into the global music industry every Monday. Each episode discusses the week's hot topics and delves into the experiences of prominent artists and influential music business leaders to share their thoughts on the present and future of the industry. The first episode features BBC Director of Music Lorna…
Adam Rowland, from the North West of England, spoke of his experience despite feeling very unwell and in pain throughout the interview. UK Column first met Adam in November 2022. He continues to fight with dedication to raising awareness and funds for the harms of vaccination. Where is he now, 18 months later and more than three years after being vaccinated?A highly qualified professional sports physiotherapist, Adam was at the pinnacle of his career. With a Masters degree under his belt, he also completed postgraduate qualifications as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and took a further course in Emergency Medicine…
Last updated June 18, 2024 – 2:03 pm Weekly quiz and podcast “Guestimators” is back for season two with TikTok star Jack Skipper. Hosted by Absolute Radio's Andy Bush and described as “a cross between Family Fortunes and Only Connect”, “Guestimators” sees a sample of the UK public answer a range of questions that don't have clear answers. Celebrities who appeared in season one included Mel Gaydroyc, music broadcasting legend Bob Harris and “The Chase” star Jenny Ryan (aka The Vixen). Social media sensation Jack Skipper, who has more than 14 million likes on TikTok and…
Last updated June 18, 2024 – 9:02 AM The C-Word, presented by John Holmes, is a new eight-part podcast series from BBC Radio 4 in which the comedian and presenter seeks to demystify illness and spark conversation. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, John realised men tended not to talk openly about their struggles with cancer, so he decided to speak to other men who had been through the same experience. The series features John, as well as comedians Stephen Fry, Mark Steele, Richard Herring, Matt Ford and Eric Idle, actors Colin McFarlane and Ben Richards, rock…
Last updated June 17, 2024 – 4:44 pm The award-winning Memories From The Dance Floor returns for season two this Pride month, with journalist and presenter Damien Carlin celebrating the history of LGBTQ+ venues. The four new episodes see Damien leave the mega clubs and punk bars of the UK behind and head straight north up the M4 to Wales, where he explains: “London was loads of fun but the reality is that not everyone gets to enjoy the Emerald City at the end of the Yellow Brick Road.” Damien has spoken to many people, including BBC presenter Owain…
Last updated June 14, 2024 – 10:52 AM To mark four decades since the start of her solo career, acclaimed singer Alison Moyet launched a 40-part podcast series called “40 Moyet Moments” this week. In each episode, which will be released every Monday and Thursday, Allison sits down with her longtime media manager, Steve Court Dennis, as she talks about key moments in her career, including successes, failures and everything in between. Over the course of the 20-week series, the artist's brutal honesty, trademark humour and many surprising anecdotes will be revealed. Following the release of…
Last updated June 14, 2024 – 8:51am Following the sad passing of Françoise Hardy, BBC Radio 6 Music has re-released the final interview she gave on the station. In this episode, recorded in 2018, Françoise talks to Amy Lamé about her life, career and her final studio album, Personne d'autre. Her son, musician Thomas Dutronc, announced the death of his mother, 80, who was born in Paris in 1944, on social media. Hardy burst onto the music scene in 1962 and became a cultural icon, influencing the likes of Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. Known for…