Rebecca Twomey

Christina Aguilera reflects on more than 25 years in pop music, recalling how the Stripped era allowed her to express herself freely despite criticism. She discusses the benefits and drawbacks of social media, including direct artist-to-fan communication alongside an excess of opinions she considers irrelevant. Aguilera describes balancing artistic vulnerability, career demands and motherhood, while praising younger female performers for setting their own boundaries. She is also developing a new album and documentary and recently performed at a high-altitude concert in Ischgl, Austria.

Katie Price reportedly flirted extensively with newly single Jake Quickenden while presenting an award at the Hair and Beauty Awards in Manchester, asking whether she was his type and jokingly pressing him for an answer. An event insider said the pair exchanged banter throughout the evening. The interaction came as speculation grows that Price’s marriage to Lee Andrews is over, after she stopped wearing her engagement ring and has not publicly acknowledged him for six weeks; her representative gave no comment.

Ellie Taylor has been announced as the new presenter of BBC spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two for the 2026 season, replacing Janette Manrara. Taylor, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, said she was thrilled to return and highlighted plans to showcase celebrity camaraderie. The refreshed programme will feature celebrity and professional-dancer discussions, an alumni panel and behind-the-scenes coverage, while Vicky Gill will continue providing costume commentary. The appointment follows a wider Strictly presenting shake-up involving Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman leaving the main show.