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The BRIT Awards confirmed who has taken home one of the hotly contested awards for Songwriter Of The Year, as fans insist another artist was ‘robbed’ for not winning16:17, 26 Feb 2025The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard are here again, and feathers have been ruffled after it was revealed early who has won the Songwriter Of The Year award, and fans of a rival singer are unhappy about the result.Charli xcx has been announced as the winner of the award, in addition to her other nominations for Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Song of the Year with Mastercard, Dance Act and Pop Act.The at times controversial star has the highest amount of nominations compared to any other artist and it comes after she released her sixth studio album ‘BRAT’ last year.The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award is said to recognise exceptional songwriting talent. The likes of Ed Sheeran, Kid Harpoon, and RAYE have previously taken the award home.Charli xcx has been named as the Songwriter Of The Year ahead of the BRIT awardsTalking about Charli’s win, Damian Christian, the Managing Director and President of Promotions at Atlantic Records (part of Warner Music UK) and Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025 said “Charli has had an undeniable year, taking her experimental brand of electronic and pop from underground raves to the heart of mainstream culture.”Charli’s songwriting is distinctive, bold and relentlessly innovative, and, having been one of the UK’s leading songwriters for a number of years now, has taken her craft to new heights with her global phenomenon Brat. I’m delighted she has been recognised for this much deserved.”Charli’s fans are thrilled however some others feel hard done byDespite the high praise, some music fans have been left fuming that the chart-topping star won, feeling that their favourite has been hard done by instead. Many of Sam Fender’s fans feel like he should have won, following the release of his third studio album, ‘People Watching’.His album also went straight to the top of the album charts, and is on the way to being his most popular record to date. There is a lot to look forward to at this year’s BRIT Awards, with another evening of live music and entertainment.Article continues belowComedian Jack Whitehall is hosting again and is sure to deliver more memorable and hilarious moments, and fans will be able to watch performances from JADE, Lola Young, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter – who will be honoured with BRITs Global Success, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party as well as the award presentations.Elsewhere, Radio 1 presenter Jack Saunders will be hosting proceedings on the BRIT Awards social media account.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Netflix has released a new documentary exploring the murder of vlogger Gabby Petito, but there are a number of crucial details that the true-crime series has omitted16:00, 26 Feb 2025The heartbreaking saga of Gabby Petito’s death has made its way to the screen with Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito, but there’s more to the case than what was shown. The 22-year-old vlogger, known for her digital smiles, embarked on what seemed like an epic van life journey with her fiance, Brian Laundrie, during the summer of 2021.They visited spots like Mystic Hot Springs and Canyonlands National Park, sharing their travels on social media. However, behind the scenes, trouble was brewing.The last sighting of Gabby alive was at the end of August, with her final social media post the same month causing questions. Her mother, sensing something amiss, reported her missing on September 11 after Laundrie returned to Florida solo.In a devastating turn, Gabby’s body was found on September 19, 2021, in Wyoming’s Bridger–Teton National Forest, with an autopsy revealing death by blunt force trauma and strangulation.Gabby Petito’s tragic murder is explored in a Netflix documentary(Image: More

Strictly host Tess Daly has jetted off to Dubai to soak up the sun and hasn’t been shy in showing off her golden tan and timeless beauty in a plunging turquoise swimsuit15:36, 26 Feb 2025Updated 15:38, 26 Feb 2025Tess Daly, the host of Strictly Come Dancing, has been spotted flaunting her fabulous figure while taking a dip in Dubai.The 55-year-old TV presenter, who often wows her followers, has swapped the chilly British winter for the warm sun of the United Arab Emirates. Tess, who is a mother to two daughters with husband Vernon Kay, showcased her golden tresses and matching tan to her 874,000 Instagram followers.She was seen posing in a low-cut turquoise swimsuit while sitting on the edge of an infinity pool with a view of Dubai’s skyline. Tess co-owns the beachwear brand Naia Beach and has been keeping her fans updated about the brand’s new collection for 2025.In another photo, the star flashed her radiant smile while standing in the pool. She captioned the post: “Wish it could be a @naia_beach day, every day.”Tess looked amazing in blueHer followers were quick to compliment her, with one saying: “Great photos, you look wonderful”, as another fan said: “The style, shape and colour is beautiful,” reports the Mirror.Tess’s celebrity friends also chimed in, with her BBC co-host Claudia Winkleman posting a series of red heart emojis and It Takes Two host Fleur East adding a flame and heart eyes emoji. The future of Tess and Claudia on Strictly was recently revealed amidst several scandals hitting the BBC show.She posed up storm in DubaiThere were concerns that other broadcasters might try to poach the duo by offering them lucrative deals.TV insiders have suggested that the presenting duo’s new, more lucrative contract demonstrates their commitment to the show and their relationship with the BBC. It’s been reported that the pair were offered an “enhanced” contract by the bosses.”They’re looking to the future after the past 12 months which have been dogged by claims of misbehaviour behind the scenes by pros Giovanni Pernice and Graziano di Prima,” a source revealed to The Sun. They further added: “Now bosses want to draw a line under this troubled chapter in Strictly’s history and focus on the positives – which includes having two women fronting the biggest show on TV, which is something the BBC are very proud of.”Tess modelled her own rangeThe new contracts also demonstrate the “commitment the corporation has to the show,” according to the publication. Claudia, who initially presented It Takes Two before joining Tess on Strictly, previously disclosed the lengths she would go to, to ensure her continued presence on the show.She humorously remarked: “They’d still have to prise my cold, dead hands off that shiny Glitterball.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Truck Festival already has a stacked line-up with headliners Kasabian, Courteeners, Bloc Party and Nothing But Thieves, but a second wave of acts has just been added15:21, 26 Feb 2025Updated 15:41, 26 Feb 2025Truck Festival 2025 will return to Oxfordshire’s Hill Farm from July 24 to 27(Image: More

A BBC Radio host has sadly died. Tim Jibson died aged 76 earlier this month [February]. An obituary for the presenter says: “Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 9th February 2025, aged 76 years, surrounded by his loving family, after the most wonderful day on holiday.” “Devoted Husband to Ann Marie, Dad to Michael, […] More

The actress has shared her next career move after announcing she was quitting the BBC soap earlier this month, after 11 years back in the role14:38, 26 Feb 2025Natalie Cassidy(Image: More

Iconic TV presenter Henry Kelly has died at the age of 78, his family has confirmed. He famously hosted shows such as the BBC’s Going for Gold and ITV’s Game for a Laugh. He presented Game for a Laugh on ITV from 1981 until 193 and then Going for Gold on BBC One for 10 […] More

EastEnders legend Wendy Richard, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC soap for over 20 years, died in 2009 of breast cancer and had a sweet bond with Natalie Cassidy12:54, 26 Feb 2025Updated 12:58, 26 Feb 2025Wendy played Pauline Fowler on EastEnders from 1985 until 2006EastEnders icon Wendy Richard reportedly planned to leave her estate to her dear co-star on a certain condition.The soap star played Pauline Fowler on Albert Square for over 20 years, from 1985 until 2006. She sadly died of breast cancer on this day in February 2009, having been first diagnosed with the disease in 1996 and undergoing years of treatment before it returned.Last month, the soap paid tribute to Pauline and her husband Arthur in a recent episode when they aired a scene of the pair from the 1980s. In a bid to win over her now-late boyfriend Martin Fowler (James Bye), Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) unearthed an old video tape of his parents Pauline and Arthur participating in a game show.It was claimed Wendy had wanted her beloved Walford co-star Natalie Cassidy to have her £2 million estate when she died. However it was alleged this would be the case if her husband John Burns died within 28 days of her.She sadly passed away from cancer in 2009, and it’s said she wanted her ashes to be mixed with those of her beloved dog(Image: More