Ellie Goulding, the renowned “Burn” singer, has finalized the sale of her London residence located in Marylebone for £2.55 million. This represents a significant loss of £625,000 compared to her initial purchase price of £3.1 million. Sources close to the singer attribute the sale to the current challenging real estate market, coupled with Goulding’s desire for a fresh start following her recent separation from husband Caspar Jopling earlier this year. Despite the financial setback, Goulding maintains a diverse property portfolio and is focusing on new musical endeavors. The singer recently performed a sold-out show in Ischgl, Austria, and is currently working on her next album, the anticipated follow-up to her chart-topping “Higher Than Heaven.” Goulding has emphasized the time and dedication she’s investing in her new music, acknowledging the personal nature of her songwriting process. She revealed that the creation of meaningful songs often involves relaxed moments of reflection and conversation.
In other celebrity news, singer Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing the joyous news via Instagram. The heartwarming announcement featured pictures of the couple enjoying a picnic, showcasing Gomez’s engagement ring, and celebrating with a meal from Taco Bell. The post quickly garnered millions of likes and congratulatory comments, including a playful message from Taylor Swift volunteering as the flower girl. The couple’s engagement follows their collaboration on the ironically titled single “Single Soon.” Numerous celebrities, including Lily Collins, extended their best wishes to the couple, anticipating a lavish and star-studded wedding celebration.
Robbie Williams, as previously hinted, has recruited a major star for his Christmas charity single, “Christmas Pigs.” Leigh Francis, the creative force behind the project, confirmed the star’s identity as none other than Robbie Williams himself. The single, released today, features a star-studded lineup including Paddy McGuinness and Liv Tyler. Francis praised Williams’s immediate and enthusiastic response to the collaboration, highlighting his eagerness to participate. All proceeds from the single will be donated to Children With Cancer UK, a charity deeply personal to Francis, who lost his father to cancer at a young age. He hopes the song will bring joy and support to those affected by cancer, including his own family members who continue to grieve his father’s loss.
The film adaptation of the beloved musical “Wicked” has garnered an impressive 11 nominations for the Critics Choice Awards. Leading ladies Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. The film is also vying for the prestigious Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble awards, with director Jon M. Chu nominated for Best Director. With its multiple nominations and growing anticipation, “Wicked” is poised to be a major cinematic event in the coming year. The Critics Choice Awards ceremony, scheduled for January 12th, will undoubtedly spotlight the film’s creative achievements and further solidify its place in the awards season conversation.
Ed Sheeran, after a relatively quiet period since his last album “Autumn Variations” released 14 months ago, is preparing to release a new pop-focused album next year. Sheeran described “Subtract” as a distinct project, different from his usual pop style, and expressed excitement about returning to his pop roots with this upcoming release. In the meantime, Sheeran has released a new Christmas single titled “Under The Tree,” featured in Richard Curtis’s animated Netflix film “That Christmas.” This follows his successful 2021 Christmas collaboration with Sir Elton John on the track “Merry Christmas.” Sheeran’s return to pop music is highly anticipated by fans and promises to deliver a fresh collection of catchy and engaging tracks.
Music industry icon Nile Rodgers, known for his talent spotting abilities, has identified Chelcee Grimes as the next rising star from the UK. Grimes confirmed her upcoming collaborations, including a significant record for a major artist next year and a track featuring Rodgers himself. With a desktop full of unreleased music, Grimes is poised for a breakthrough year in 2024. Rodgers’ endorsement further solidifies her potential and suggests a bright future for the emerging artist.
