Latest Jo Whiley News
Noel Gallagher Turned Interior Designer In Lockdown
Noel Gallagher turned interior designer in lockdown.The former Oasis guitarist decided to spruce up his toilet in his private studio by covering the walls in stickers after doing the same for his two sons Donovan,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2021
Bbc Bringing Glastonbury Into People's Homes
As the Glastonbury Festival has been cancelled again this year the BBC has announced they will instead be running 'The Glastonbury Experience 2021’ and beaming some of the highlights from previous years into people’s homes.For...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2021
Chris Martin: I Can Become 'Very Depressed' When I Drink
Chris Martin can become ''very depressed'' when he drinks.The Coldplay frontman admits he is ''not really a great drinker'' as it makes his flavour ''stronger'' than it is already.He said: ''I'm not really a great...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 July 2020
Adele Was 'Absolutely Panic Stricken' Before 2016 Glastonbury Set
Adele was ''absolutely panic stricken'' before headlining Glastonbury in 2016, according Jo Whiley.The BBC Radio 2 DJ has revealed the 'Hello' hitmaker was ''really scared'' about her performance on the Pyramid Stage at the Worthy...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2020
Kylie Minogue's 2019 Glastonbury Debut Set For Bbc Iplayer
Kylie Minogue's dazzling 2019 Glastonbury Pyramid Stage debut will be re-broadcast on the festival's dedicated BBC iPlayer channel.The 'Love At First Sight' hitmaker's full Worthy Farm Sunday afternoon Legends slot will be shown, whilst the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2020
Jo Whiley Planning At-home Festival Over Glastonbury Weekend
Jo Whiley is planning to stage her own festival at home over Glastonbury weekend.The 52-year-old DJ usually presents the BBC's coverage of the event and takes her husband Steve Morton and their four children -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2020
Jo Whiley To Co-host Radio 2'S Drivetime Show With Simon Mayo In Schedule Shake-up
The BBC has moved to engender a drastic shake-up of the Radio 2 schedule, the British nation’s most listened-to radio station, by increasing the number of female presenters and pulling three of its longest-running arts...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 January 2018
Coldplay Donate Big Money To Sports Relief, Chris Martin Joins The Voice
Coldplay have got in on the whole Spots Relief shebang by donating a hefty sum to Jo Whiley’s walking challenge, putting £260k toward the Radio 2 DJ’s running task. And lead singer Chris Martin...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2014
Arcade Fire Drop Huge Glastonbury 2014 Hint: Will They Headline?
Arcade Fire's lead singer Win Butler has hinted that his band are gearing up to play at UK festivals in 2014. Speaking to BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley, Butler cryptically advised that Arcade Fire's fans...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 20 November 2013
Peter Capaldi Revealed As The Next Time Lord
Peter Capaldi was revealed as the twelfth incarnation of Doctor Who on Sunday 4th in a special live BBC broadcast.Peter Capaldi at the 2013 BAFTA's held at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The show, broadcast...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2013
Emeli Sande Promotes Gucci UK Music Fund
Emeli Sande is supporting Gucci's UK Music Fund.The 26-year-old singer joined forces with Jo Whiley at London's Soho hotel today (10.04.13) for the launch of Gucci Timepieces and Jewellery's new UK Music Fund, which aims...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 April 2013
Elbow And Goldfrapp Sign Up For Little Noise Sessions
Elbow, Marina and the Diamonds and Goldfrapp have signed up for this year's Little Noise Sessions. The artists have the joined the bill for the annual intimate charity concerts, which see artists play special stripped...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2011
Amy Winehouse's Charitable Nature
Amy Winehouse has been remembered for her charitable nature. The 'Back to Black' singer may have led a controversial lifestyle and struggled with problems including alcohol and drugs, but she also made a great deal...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2011
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