Perrie Edwards confronted by Mollie King after Little Mix left The Saturdays out of BRITs speech

Little Mix made history during last week’s BRITs when they became the first girl band to win the title of best British Group after being nominated three previous times. During their speech, Jade Thirlwall said: ‘This award isn’t just for us, it’s for Spice Girls, Sugababes, All Saints, Girls Aloud, all the incredible girls bands … Read more

Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s Wilbur Wilde on how the variety show was a reflection of Australian viewers

Hey Hey It’s Saturday host Daryl Somers recently apologised to singer Kamahl for mocking his race and humiliating him on the show during it’s heyday. And on Friday, Wilbur Wilde – who was a saxophonist and regular on the now-defunct variety show – discussed how the show was a reflection of Australian audiences at the time. He explained … Read more

Goldman Sachs CEO says he’ll try to ensure bankers get Saturdays off

The CEO of Goldman Sachs has responded to complaints from junior bankers, saying management is going to work harder to give them Saturdays off after a group complained they were being forced to work 100 hours a week. CEO David Solomon made the promise on a voice memo to staffers on Sunday, days after a group of … Read more

Saturday’s vernal equinox marks the start of spring

In the UK, the summer solstice was famously marked on Stonehenge by pagans thousands of years ago What is the summer solstice? The summer solstice occurs when the planet’s geographical pole in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere is most greatly inclined towards the sun. In many countries around the world, this traditionally meant a time … Read more

Una Healy ‘would love’ for the Saturdays to reunite but says ‘it’s the worst time to be planning’

Una Healy has revealed that she would love to reunite with The Saturdays. The singer, 39, confirmed on Friday’s Steph’s Packed Lunch: ‘I would love to do something again with the girls if the opportunity came up.’ Appearing via videolink from her Ireland home, Una told Steph McGovern, 38: ‘We had a great time, we … Read more

Frankie Bridge reveals she battled an eating disorder at the height of The Saturdays fame

Frankie Bridge has discussed her battle with an eating disorder at the height of her fame with The Saturdays. The singer, 31, told the Made By Mammas podcast that watching what she ate while in the band was a form of control, and that a fear of gaining weight, as she had done while expecting … Read more

Strictly’s Maisie Smith is feeling ‘nervous’ ahead of Saturday’s show

She narrowly avoided elimination after facing Max George and Dianne Buswell in the dance off during last week’s contest. And Strictly Come Dancing’s Maisie Smith admitted that she is feeling ‘nervous’ just hours before Saturday night’s live show. The Eastenders actress, 19, shared her fear with her 834,000 Instagram fans while getting ready to take … Read more

Britain suffers 1,813 new coronavirus infections – 596 more than last Saturday’s total

Britain has confirmed 1,813 new coronavirus infections – 596 more than last Saturday’s total – with 124 new hospitalisations and 69 on ventilator beds.  Twelve people died from coronavirus in the UK within 28 days of a positive test today, bringing the country’s total number of deaths to 41,549. Meanwhile, two-thirds of new coronavirus infections in the … Read more

Schools should go back in AUGUST and have lessons on Saturdays, campaigners urge

Schools should go back in AUGUST and have lessons on Saturdays to make up for lost time, campaigners urge amid fears of ‘social catastrophe’ Parents and Teachers for Excellence have a five-point plan for class reopenings Co-founder Dame Rachel de Souza has called for children to get back quickly Campaigners want the new autumn term … Read more