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Zara McDermott
Zara Nicole McDermott (born 14 December 1996) is an English media personality. After working for the Department for Education as a policy advisor, she became a contestant on the fourth series of '' Love Island'' (2018) and subsequently appeared on '' The X Factor: Celebrity'' (2019) and ''Made in Chelsea'' (2019–2020). McDermott has since gone on to present her own BBC documentaries, including: ''Revenge Porn,'' (2021) ''Uncovering Rape Culture'' (2021) and ''Disordered Eating'' (2022) based on her own experiences, as well as ''Gaia: A Death on Dancing Ledge'' (2023). In 2022, she began presenting the dating series ''Love in the Flesh'' on BBC Three and in 2023, she is set to appear as a contestant on the twenty-first series of ''Strictly Come Dancing''. In 2024, she will present a documentary series titled ''Inside Ibiza''. Early and personal life McDermott was born on 14 December 1996 in the London Borough of Havering, England to Alan and Karen McDermott. In 2009, McDermo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havering
The London Borough of Havering () in East London, England, forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 259,552 inhabitants; the principal town is Romford, while other communities are Hornchurch, Upminster, Collier Row and Rainham, London, Rainham. The borough is mainly suburban, with large areas of Metropolitan Green Belt, protected open space. Romford is a major retail and night time entertainment centre, and to the south the borough extends into the London Riverside redevelopment area of the Thames Gateway. The name Havering is a reference to the Royal Liberty of Havering which occupied the area for several centuries. The local authority is Havering London Borough Council. It is the easternmost London borough. Population In 2011, the borough had a population of 237,232 over . Havering has a lower population density than other London Boroughs as large areas are parkland and (more than half the borough) is Metropolitan Green Belt protected land. Those areas of developm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Forum. History digiNews (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the digiNEWS website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting a lot of attention from visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Very soon Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to create the digiN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panorama (British TV Programme)
''Panorama'' is a British BBC Television current affairs documentary programme. First broadcast in 1953, it is the world's longest-running television news magazine programme. ''Panorama'' has been presented by many well-known BBC presenters, including Richard Dimbleby, Robin Day, David Dimbleby and Jeremy Vine. it broadcasts in peak time on BBC One, without a regular presenter. The programme also airs worldwide through BBC World News in many countries. History ''Panorama'' was launched on 11 November 1953 by the BBC; it emphasises investigative journalism. ''Daily Mail'' reporter Pat Murphy was the original presenter, who only lasted one episode after accidentally broadcasting a technical mishap. Max Robertson then took over for a year. The programme originally had a magazine format and included arts features. Richard Dimbleby took over in 1955 and presented the show until his death in 1965. His son, David Dimbleby, later presented the programme from 11 November 1974—the 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Live
''Politics Live'' is a BBC News political programme which launched on 3 September 2018. It is presented by Jo Coburn and features at least four guests debating the political stories of the day, as well as reports and other content. It is broadcast on BBC Two weekdays at 12:15 (11:15 on Wednesdays), with the Fridays being used for highlights from proceedings from the UK Parliament, the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The series replaced ''Daily Politics'' which ran in the same time-slot until July 2018. In the announcement, the BBC stated that the new series "will offer viewers a fast-moving, conversational show, featuring a blend of political interviews, discussion and video content designed to be shared digitally, ensuring ''Politics Live'' connects with the lives of people around the country." An extended programme of 105 minutes is broadcast on Wednesdays, to include live coverage of Prime Minister's Questions which is simulcasted on BBC Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaia Pope-Sutherland
Gaia Pope, also known as Gaia Kima Pope-Sutherland, (2 July 1998), was a British teenager who went missing in November 2017 at age 19. Her body was found 11 days after her disappearance. Background Early life Gaia Pope was born on 2 July 1998 in Swanage, Dorset to Richard Sutherland and Kim Pope. She had a twin sister, Maya, as well as an older sister, Clara. She attended Brockenhurst College in the New Forest. 2013 - 2015 In 2013, Gaia Pope was provisionally diagnosed with epilepsy. In the following months and years, she received further appointments, diagnosis and treatment for it.https://www.inquest.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=940adacf-29a6-4bcb-9b5d-2d385469f12b In 2014, when Gaia was 16-years-old, she began speaking online with Connor Hayes, then age 22, from Bournemouth, Dorset. After speaking online, Gaia and Hayes met in person. Gaia was exploited, drugged and raped by Hayes. Hayes allegedly threatened Gaia, saying that he would kill her and her family i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC News
BBC News is an operational business division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs in the UK and around the world. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online news coverage. The service maintains 50 foreign news bureaus with more than 250 correspondents around the world. Deborah Turness has been the CEO of news and current affairs since September 2022. In 2019, it was reported in an Ofcom report that the BBC spent £136m on news during the period April 2018 to March 2019. BBC News' domestic, global and online news divisions are housed within the largest live newsroom in Europe, in Broadcasting House in central London. Parliamentary coverage is produced and broadcast from studios in London. Through BBC English Regions, the BBC also has regional centres across England and national news c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grazia
''Grazia'' (; Italian for ''Grace'') is a weekly women's magazine that originated in Italy with international editions printed in Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Colombia, France, Germany. Greece, Indonesia, India, Jordan, Macedonia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. History and profile The Italian edition of ''Grazia'' was first published by Mondadori in November 1938. Mondadori started the magazine to compete with '' Lei'', a women's magazine published by the Rizzoli company. ''Grazia'' was modelled on the American magazine '' Harper's Bazaar''. The start of ''Grazia'' was a return in Italy to traditionalist values such as cooking and child-rearing. During the fascist rule in the country the magazine followed the Fascist policies and propaganda. Following World War II the magazine was renewed, but its conservative stance remained. Its con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E4 (TV Channel)
E4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. The "E" stands for ''entertainment'' and the channel is primarily aimed at the 16/18–34 age group (similar to BBC Three, ITV2, 5Star, Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Comedy Central and Dave). Programmes currently shown on the channel include ''Hollyoaks'', ''Made in Chelsea'', ''Coach Trip'' (and its Halloween spin-off ''Celebrity Ghost Trip''), ''Celebs Go Dating'' and various versions of ''Married At First Sight''. The most successful broadcast of the channel to date was on 11 October 2010 when an episode of ''The Inbetweeners'' received over 3.7 million viewers.BARB, vi/ref> History E4 launched as a pay television companion to Channel 4 on 18 January 2001. On 16 December 2004, Channel 4 announced that the subscription channel would become a free-to-air television channel by launching on the digital terrestrial television system. E4 launched an Ireland service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Walsh
Michael Louis Vincent Walsh (born 5 August 1952) is an Irish music manager and television personality. He has managed Johnny Logan, Boyzone, Jedward and Westlife, four of Ireland's most successful pop acts in the 1990s and 2000s. He later became a talent judge on television shows such as ''Popstars'' (2001–2002), '' You're a Star'' (2003–2004), ''The X Factor'' (2004–2014; 2016–2017), and ''Ireland's Got Talent'' (2018–2019). Early life Michael Louis Vincent Walsh was born in Kiltimagh on 5 August 1952, the son of Maureen and Frank Walsh. He has one older sibling and six younger siblings. He was raised Roman Catholic. Music manager Having moved to Dublin to start his music industry career in the 1990s, Walsh decided to create an Irish version of Take That, which the papers picked up on when he advertised the open auditions. The end result was Boyzone, whom he managed to international success with 16 top three singles, six of which were number ones, as well as fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wes Nelson
Wesley Nelson (born 18 March 1998) is an English singer and television personality. In 2018, he appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series '' Love Island'', and has since competed on ''Dancing on Ice'', '' The X Factor: Celebrity'', '' Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins'' and won '' The Games''. Career In 2018, Nelson became a contestant on the fourth series of the ITV2 dating reality series '' Love Island''. He, alongside reality star Megan Barton-Hanson, reached the final and finished in fourth place. In January 2019, Nelson participated in the eleventh series of ''Dancing on Ice''. He was partnered with Vanessa Bauer, and finished as runner-up. In October 2019, he competed in '' The X Factor: Celebrity'' as part of a group called No Love Lost, composed of former ''Love Island'' stars Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker. In August 2020, Nelson announced that he had signed a solo record deal with EMI Records. On 17 September 2020, he released his debut s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samira Mighty
Samira Mighty (born 16 November 1995) is an English television personality, actress and singer. Mighty began her career with appearances in West End theatre shows including '' Mamma Mia!'' and ''Dreamgirls'', as well as an appearance in the 2017 film ''Beauty and the Beast''. In 2018, she appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series '' Love Island'', and has since competed on '' The X Factor: Celebrity''. In 2022, Mighty began releasing music. Early life Mighty was born on 16 November 1995 in Greenwich. As a child, Mighty attended the Young Dancers Academy in West London. She also trained at the Millennium Performing Arts College in Woolwich for three years, where she became trained in jazz, ballet, contemporary, tap and commercial dance styles, as well as singing and dancing. Career Mighty began her career as a West End theatre performer, making appearances in '' Mamma Mia!'', ''The Nutcracker'' and ''Dreamgirls''. As well as her stage credits, she appeared in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyal Booker
Eyal Adi Booker (born 2 August 1995) is an English media personality. Whilst attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School, he was selected as a member of the music group EverYoung. Then in 2018, he was a contestant on the fourth series of '' Love Island''. Booker later went on to appear on '' Celebs on the Ranch'' and ''Celebs Go Dating'', as well as '' The X Factor: Celebrity'' as part of the group No Love Lost. Life and career Eyal Adi Booker was born on 2 August 1995 in Watford, Hertfordshire and raised in Bushey. Booker is Jewish and attended the Jewish Free School in Kenton, London. He later attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School, where he became a member of EverYoung, a band formed by Sylvia Young. Booker, alongside fellow students Cherelle Williams, Hollie McKinlay and Jack Morlen were signed by Young's record label Seymore Place Music as part of an 18-month apprenticeship. In 2016, he appeared in one of the music videos for Zara Larsson's song " Lush Life". Booker later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
