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NOT SO SLIGHT RETURN

Rag ‘N’ Bone man to perform at Brits a year after bagging two gongs there

Breakthrough artist and critics choice award winner has been invited to perform at next month's Brit Awards along with Liam Payne

RAG ’N’ BONE MAN is returning to the scene of his Brits triumph to perform at next month’s ceremony.

I can reveal the singer, who picked up the Critics’ Choice and British Breakthrough gongs at last year’s bash, is joining fellow ­Brit superstars ED SHEERAN, SAM SMITH and STORMZY, plus US rockers FOO FIGHTERS, on the bill at ­London’s O2 Arena.

 Rag 'N' Bone Man is set to perform live at the Brit Awards
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Rag 'N' Bone Man is set to perform live at the Brit AwardsCredit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow

The biggest date in the UK music calendar is shaping up to be an incredible night.

Likewise, tonight’s big ­nominations bash at London’s ITV Studios which will be like a mini Brits itself and screened live on telly.

Host EMMA WILLIS will reveal who is up for the gongs, plus there will be performances from LIAM PAYNE, PALOMA FAITH, CLEAN BANDIT and this year’s Critics’ Choice Award winner JORJA SMITH.

 The 2018 Brits are shaping up to be spectacular
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The 2018 Brits are shaping up to be spectacularCredit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow

I hear no expense has been spared for the bash and the performances are set to feature lasers, ­Mercedes-Benz cars and more than 40 topless males.

Well worth staying in for.


 Kelly Brook stars on Wedding Day Winners
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Kelly Brook stars on Wedding Day WinnersCredit: Rex Features

KELLY BROOK might be in a serious relationship but she’s still happy to window shop.

The model, who has dated fitness guru ­Jeremy Parisi for nearly three years, flirted with one of the bride-to-be’s fathers on BBC1 show ­Wedding Day ­Winners.

While judging the dance contest on the programme, which is hosted by LORRAINE KELLY and ROB BECKETT, Kelly said: “Bill, I must admit, your hip moves got me hot under the collar.”

It’s the best show on Saturday night telly.


Gaga bares it well

 Always eye catching... This is how Lady Gaga dressed for her flight
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Always eye catching... This is how Lady Gaga dressed for her flightCredit: Copyright © 2018 BACKGRID UK

LADY GAGA never dresses down – even for a transatlantic flight.

The singer wore a pink blazer, wonky shades and a gold medallion as she flew to Barcelona ahead of the European opening night of her Joanne World Tour.

Although she forgot to put on a shirt or bra.

She will perform in the city’s Palau Sant Jordi arena tomorrow, four months later than planned.

 Lady Gaga dressed up like an elf last month for her Christmas party
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Lady Gaga dressed up like an elf last month for her Christmas partyCredit: Instagram

In September she delayed the start of the tour three days before it was due to begin after being hospitalised with chronic pain condition ­fibromyalgia.

Gaga’s tour will now come to the UK in Birmingham on January 31, before ­visiting London and Manchester.

Perhaps her missing clothes are still being shipped over.


TOWIE's vital statistics

TOWIE bosses are on the hunt for “amazing” new talent after ruthlessly culling seven cast members.

A TV insider said: “Chiefs are looking for interesting characters with dynamic lives.

 Amber Dowding is one of several stars axed from TOWIE
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Amber Dowding is one of several stars axed from TOWIECredit: Rex Features

“They need to look amazing, have incredible bodies and genuinely be integrated in the Essex scene. It is important that they already know some of the existing cast.

“Towie is big on drama – producers want to bring that essence back and are keen to find characters that can deliver.”

On Thursday, AMBER DOWDING, CHRIS CLARK, MIKE HASSINI, JACK RIGDEN, JORDAN BROOK, MADDIE HOOPER and RUBY LACEY were all dumped.

At least their new bosses are unlikely to be as picky as their old ones.

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