MYLES SMITH’s feet haven’t touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime last year.
In the last few months alone, the Luton-born singer has been named as one of Time 100’s most influential people, picked up a Brit Award, supported Ed Sheeran on his world tour and performed a huge show at Glastonbury.
Myles Smith’s feet haven’t touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime[/caption]
As I chatted with him on site at Worthy Farm an hour after he finished, he had already filmed a segment for CBeebies kids’ TV and was on his way to be interviewed by The One Show at the Park Stage.
“Physically, my feet haven’t been on the ground a lot,” Myles told me with a grin.
“It’s been crazy.
“I’ve toured the world two times in the last year.
“Mentally for me though, it’s about being in the moment and enjoying the fact I’m getting to do the thing I’ve wanted since I was ten years old.”
The power of his hits including my favourites Stargazing, Nice To Meet Ya and Wait For You, are propelling Myles to stardom.
“I thought Time 100 had made a mistake,” he said with a laugh.
“Maybe it’s actually Time 1,000.
“I’m among Nobel Prize winners and scientists who have figured out the atom, which is pretty cool. I’m just really grateful for all of the work I’ve been doing and all of the messaging I’ve been trying to get out about funding in schools for music and being able to support grassroots venues.
“It’s about really changing the infrastructure landscape of music in the UK and the world.
“I think I’ve gone a long way in helping with that.”
Myles had to leave Glastonbury straight after his set to catch a flight to Stuttgart, to rejoin Ed on his tour.
Of his Woodsies stage performance, he joked: “It was the perfect balance of overwhelming and heat stroke.
“It’s so f***ing hot.”
Myles will be performing at Ed’s three homecoming shows at Portman Road in Ipswich.
He said: “Backstage it’s going to be rocking.
“It’s going to be wild.
“We’ve been in France, Germany and everywhere the last few weeks, and to come home and do it all again is incredible.
“To do it with the ginger legend himself is even better.”
SQUAD BID GETS KELLY ON SIDE
FORMER Lioness Kelly Smith is backing a campaign to get more girls into football.
She has teamed up with EE for its Everyone Needs A Squad initiative to coincide with the start of the Women’s European Championships that get under way today.
As a youngster I played with the brilliant England rugby star Emily Scarratt and loved being part of a team.
New research has revealed 93 per cent of girls aged between 13 and 18 think being within a football set-up helps young women cope with the pressures of social media.
I couldn’t agree more. Grassroots football is so important and we need to get behind it.
DJ VERNON KAY missed his Radio 2 show yesterday after being stuck on a train.
Gary Davies was forced to step in and cover for the presenter.
His Chiltern Railways service into the capital broke down and lost air con, only for a second train to also develop a fault.
Vern wrote on Instagram: “Send deodorant and coffee.”
Thanks a bunch Rita
RITA ORA might have been partying non-stop at Glastonbury – but she didn’t forget what’s important to her.
The Heat singer wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the festival.
Rita Ora wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the Glastonbury[/caption]
She took time out to send a message and massive bunch of flowers to Glaswegian rising star Nyree Huyser.
Rita, who mentored her on The Voice Australia, made the gesture to celebrate her two homecoming gigs in Scotland over the weekend.
Nyree narrowly missed out on the 2023 final after being picked by Rita to be in her top three.
It’s not the first time Rita has been praised for not turning her back on talent show singers.
X Factor winner Louisa Johnson also spoke of Rita’s dedication to helping up-and-coming stars after she won the ITV show in 2015.
Rita got her big break after making tea for staff at a record label, so she knows about the graft and dedication needed to make it big.
THE secret fiancé of AJ Odudu has been revealed as an American art director called Peter Gibson.
She announced the surprise engagement last month and it’s now emerged the TV host has been making visits to the US to see him, although he is planning a move to the UK.
The Big Brother star is now in Seattle, while they plan their future together.
ISLAND EP IS A JOY FOR MAE
MAE MULLER is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island.
I’ve had an early listen of the five-track project, which will be out on July 18, and it’s the best music she’s ever made.
Mae Muller is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island[/caption]
The singer, who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2023 with I Wrote A Song, said: “I want people to feel the joy. Because that’s what it’s been for me – finding the joy again.”
Meanwhile, Australian musician G FLIP has just announced that new album Dream Ride will be out on September 5, preceded by the single In Another Life on July 10.
Miley wares it well
MILEY CYRUS gave Naomi Campbell a run for her money in the supermodel stakes when they teamed up for her latest video.
The pair, wearing black bodysuits, are in an abandoned warehouse for the visuals to Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved.
It is the latest to be released from Miley’s album Something Beautiful, and will form part of the companion film of the same name.
It features videos to all 13 tracks and will be available to stream on Disney+ from July 30.
They’ll be hoping the new clip will help turn around the success of the record, because despite Naomi and Miley teaming up for a signing of their single in London last month, it has failed to chart.
Perhaps Naomi should stick to the catwalk after all.
Olivia’s no big Ed
OLIVIA RODRIGO is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry.
And it’s not hard to see why.
Olivia Rodrigo is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry[/caption]
My insiders backstage at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park tell me organisers pulled out all the stops for Olivia and her special guest Ed Sheeran to make her feel relaxed on Friday night.
“Olivia’s area had been decorated with wildflower plants to make it feel relaxing and summery for her and Ed,” my mole said.
“They even infused her water with strawberries to suit her tastes. But Olivia didn’t need anything special. She just chowed down on boiled eggs and toast before the show and hung out with Ed.
“Her team arrived in ten blacked-out cars with a massive wardrobe of clothing but Olivia just chose one outfit and decided not to change again.
“Everyone was talking about how lovely and low key both her and Ed were.”
