SIR ELTON JOHN's hush hush new album is just weeks away from release, according to his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin.
The lyricist predicted that fans will love it the recordwhich we revealed was being worked on three months ago.
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Speaking at an event in London, Bernie said: “Elton and I have an album coming out soon, but I'm afraid to say anything about it because I'm under strict orders to keep schtum.
“It's all done and recorded.
“I think it's quite brilliant and quite contemporary and it will certainly surprise and excite a lot of people and hopefully be successful.”
Insiders told us in February how Elton, who has had eight No. 1 albums in Britain, was keen to get the record out the door this summer.
And if Bernie's after the money, it's on his doorstep now.
Yes she Kam
KAMILLE hopes to empower her fans this summer with her Noughties-inspired single Headlines.
She said it is a playful tribute to her career, having written tunes for Little Mix and Kylie Minogue before finding the courage to sing her own songs.
Kamille said: “I hope this makes you feel good about yourself because it's time for us to make headlines.”
J-Lone at film launch
Jennifer Lopez kept calm and went ahead at the premiere of her Netflix film – on her own.
Hubby am Affleck is usually by her side, but he was nowhere to be seen on Monday amid the swirling rumors about it their marriage is crumbling.
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But she kept her head high and her wedding ring tight on the red carpet in Hollywood to unveil Atlas.
She had previously gone on TV and talked about taking her teenage twins on her upcoming singing tour.
J-Lo admitted it's “awkward” for them to watch her “sexy” shows, prompting the host Jimmy Kimmel to ask, “Don't you do sexy things at home?”
Jen replied, “Sometimes, but they don't know about it.”
Hood is that girl
NICOLA COUGHLAN it looked like she was ready to trade period drama Bridgerton for the fairytale Little Red Riding Hood in this quirky outfit.
The Irish actress returns as Penelope Featherington in the show's third series Netflix hit and she wore this hooded outfit with huge gold armor while promoting the show Brazil.
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And she's just been announced as the lead actress in a much grittier production.
Yesterday it was announced that she will play the leading role in the film thriller Love And War, about a woman who travels to Syria to find her kidnapped daughter.
It's based on the true story of Irish mother Louise Monaghan, who did just that in 2011.
Something tells me her outfits will be a little less grand for this one.
Zayn is sweet to Haribo
FORMER One Direction star Zayn Malik completed his very first solo show last week – albeit only six songs.
But it was a nice moment nonetheless, as I'm told his rider is nothing but chocolates and bags of Haribo Tangfastics and Starmix.
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And in the studio the same goes for the Pillowtalk singer.
A man after my own heart.
My source said: “Zayn has a sweet tooth, so he likes to make sure the studio is stocked with his favorite snacks.
“Its rider is almost always the same: candy and chocolate. He is especially a fan of Haribo.”
Zayn returns to the charts on Friday with his fourth album Room Under The Stairs, which reached number 2 during the midweek update.
Considering his last album, ironically titled Nobody Is Listening, peaked at number 17, that's a great return to form.
Bonnie show on the rocks
CATHERINE TYLDESLEY's production of Bonnie & Clyde has been axed after not enough tickets could be moved.
The ex-Coronation Street actress has been touring Britain in the theater production since February.
The producers said: “It is no longer financially viable to continue with the tour.”
Muse is Matt's father again
CONGRATULATIONS to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy who has become a father for the third time.
Matt and his model wife Elle Evans shared on Instagram that she had their second child together earlier this month and revealed the sweet meaning behind their son's name: George Julien-Wade Bellamy.
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Elle, who married the Plug In Baby singer in 2019, wrote: “The most special blessing born on Mother's Day and what would have been my late mother's 60th birthday.
“Named after Matt's father George, my mother Julie and my cowboy father Billy Wade Evans.
“He arrived healthy, happy and handsome as ever!!! We are obsessed and basking in newborn heavenly bliss.”
Harry Spotter
UNSHAVEN Daniel Radcliffe seems light years away from his days as Harry Potter.
The actor was spotted New York on Monday dressed in this smart blue suit and white shirt.
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The former boy wizard has performed for a long time in a critically acclaimed production of the American musical Merrily We Roll along on Broadway.
Eminem's daughter does
THERE was an all-star guest list when Eminem's daughter got married.
The rapper's friends, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre, saw Hailie Jade Scott tie the knot with Evan McClintock this weekend and had a special dance with her dad.
She wrote online: “We couldn't have asked for a better and more beautiful weekend party.”
I bet there wasn't a Grease megamix.
Gazza has a you, that Noel
NOEL Gallagher has started a new war of words, this time with Tracks footie legend Paul Gascoigne.
Comment on Manchester city And England star Phil FodenNoel said: “In five years' time Phil Foden will be three times the player Gascoigne was.”
And the footage was seen by Paul – who responded in a very Gazza-esque manner.
Paul posted a video online saying: “Noel, get a grip, you want to get on with it.
“Foden, an incredible player, but not Gazza.
“Don't put pressure on the boy.”
Paul added sharply, “Anyway, Liam Gallagher is twice the singer you'll ever be. Get a grip.”
Ouch.
I look forward to Noël's response.
This one could run and run.