Charli XCX and her fiancé George Daniel will be living la dolce vita when they marry later this year – after choosing to say “I do” in Sicily.
My marital mole told me the Brat singer has chosen to wed The 1975’s drummer on the island, which is just off the coast of Italy.
And the couple aren’t holding back when it comes to the budget, with insiders saying the final bill is close to six figures.
The insider said: “Charli and George fell in love with Sicily and knew they wanted to get married there.
“It’s incredibly secluded and romantic. There will be no expense spared. It’s costing tens of thousands of pounds and visually it will be mesmerising.
“Charli and George said they wanted a massive party and there are no restrictions on when the bar has to close, so it can go on all night.
“They have both had such a busy summer with massive shows, but from mid-August they’re able to slow down and focus on their big day.
“It’s going to be pretty star-studded too, with plenty of their celeb mates making the journey over to Sicily to watch them say ‘I do’. Charli and George are so excited to become man and wife.”
It’s the perfect end to an amazing year for the pair, who smashed their incredible sets at Glastonbury last month.
Bizarre revealed in November 2023 that they had got engaged after dating for a year.
On plans for her wedding, Charli said earlier this year: “We’re both very chill and we kind of just want to have a party.
“Neither of us are particularly formal about marriage or care about the formalities of the ceremony or whatever.
“We just want to be together forever and have a party with our friends.”
Given there’s no cut-off for the music or bar, I think this is going to be one epic celebration.
Hailey’s a beach Bieb
Hailey Bieber is tuning in to the holiday vibe with this cute bikini.
The model, who is married to Canadian singer Justin, has been sunning herself in Spain all week.
Hailey headed to Majorca to shoot a new advert for her skin brand Rhode, as well as launching a pop-up beach club on the island.
Hailey told fans: “We’re kicking off Rhode summer with our first ever beach club at Gran Folies, to celebrate the launch of our new lemontini peptide lip tint and summer blushes.”
I’m sure a few of the Love Islanders will be drowning their sorrows there after being booted out of the villa.
Olly way is Essex for Park weekend
Olly Murs will join Bryan Adams, Def Leppard and Belinda Carlisle Radio 2 In The Park, along with Suede, Louise and David Gray[/caption]
As if I needed another reason to love Radio 2 – the station has just added one of my favourite singers to its In the Park line-up.
It has been confirmed my Essex neighbour Olly Murs will perform at the event in Chelmsford on Sunday, September 7.
The former X Factor contestant will join Bryan Adams, Def Leppard and Belinda Carlisle on the bumper bill across the weekend, along with Suede, Louise and David Gray.
Meanwhile, Price Tag singer Jessie J is also tipped to perform at the event, in her first show since she got the all-clear from breast cancer.
There’s going to be a hell of a lot of celebrating that weekend.
Boomtown Rats and Band Aid frontman Bob Geldof has accepted a special honorary award from the Official Charts Company[/caption]
He’s not normally one for a big cheesy grin, but there’s a pretty good reason why Bob Geldof is smiling today.
The Boomtown Rats and Band Aid frontman has accepted a special honorary award from the Official Charts Company.
It’s for the release of an album of hits from Just for One Day – The Live Aid Musical, which features eight UK No1 singles and eight No2s.
A total of 17 artists produced the tracks included on the original cast recording.
The record is out today and marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid this Sunday.
Amber: lessons from Sabrina so worth it
It’s been a good year for Amber Mark after supporting Sabrina Carpenter[/caption]
Amber supported Sabrina on her Short n’ Sweet tour[/caption]
Amber Mark has had a stellar year so far after Sabrina Carpenter picked her as support act on her Short n’ Sweet tour.
And following her performance at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park at the weekend, the Worth It singer, right, told me: “I’ve learnt so much from Sabrina.
“She presents herself publicly in such a beautiful way.
“She has been in the public eye for a long time, ever since she was a child. She’s used to it and knows how to present herself.
“She’s had the whole spectrum of treatment through being an artist and musician.”
On the advice Sabrina, inset, gave her, Amber added: “Whenever I have worries in my own career, she reminds me it’s about being your authentic self.”
Music legend Bob Dylan is going back on tour and heads our way later this year.
The American superstar, left, will bring his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour over here this November.
Keen to reach every corner of the UK rather than just the major spots, Bob will play venues in towns and cities including Brighton, Swansea, Coventry, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast. Tickets go on sale next Friday.
Lewis joy at tour sell-out
Lewis Capaldi will play 15 UK gigs in September, including three at London’s O2 Arena[/caption]
Lewis Capaldi sold out his comeback tour in seconds.
The singer will play 15 UK gigs in September, including three at London’s O2 Arena.
But after working himself into the ground in 2023, he won’t be adding more dates – for the sake of his health.
Lew said: “Seeing this tour sell out faster than any tour I’ve ever played is the most incredible, surreal feeling. Thank you to every single one of you who got a ticket.
“There won’t be any other shows for now. I want to make sure I don’t push myself too far too soon.”
Lewis, above, will release an EP this year, with his third studio album tipped for 2026.
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Tyla’s summer sparkle
Tyler has just dropped new summer banger Is It?[/caption]
Tyla is clearly enjoying the heatwave and has dropped summer banger Is It? for us all to dance to.
The Grammy award-winner, pictured here in hotpants and glitter, joins other artists who have new tracks out.
Flo and Kaytranada have released The Mood. Mahalia has also dropped a new summer bop, Instructions, while my favourite rising-star band Ecko have put out, Overkill (Live at Ameritz).
Cat Stevens, aka Yusuf, marks his American Express Presents BST Hyde Park show tonight by announcing a new Greatest Hits album – On the Road to Findout – released on September 5.
