Calum Scott reveals he’s shelved his Christmas song because it’s too depressing
HE’s built his career on belting out emotional tracks but Calum Scott reveals he shelved a song he wrote for this Christmas after deciding it was too depressing.
He told me: “I’ve written one but can’t help but think it might be too sad for a Christmas song.
“Shocker.
“Who knows, though . . . never say never . . . maybe December 2024.”
Meanwhile the singer may see in the New Year with a massive bash in the United Arab Emirates.
Calum, who plans to release his third album next year, added: “There’s been whispers I might be playing in Dubai with Lost Frequencies for NYE.
“But if not, it will be with family and friends in Yorkshire, all round back to mine to celebrate what has been a mega year.”
If his festive track really was too glum, for even Calum, I think he made the right call.
Lily ‘n’ Dave still a thing
SHE still isn’t following him on Instagram – but Lily Allen put on a united front with husband David Harbour to dispel rumour they have split.
Lily and Stranger Things actor David were distant over the summer, as she lived in London and he in New York.
But she was hand in hand with American David on at the premiere of West End spin-off show Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
Given that Lily now seems to prefer acting to singing , perhaps that’s a show she could join.
A very happy Swiftmas
ONCE again Taylor Swift is putting the rest of us to shame.
Even though she is the busiest woman in music, she has still found time to get on top of her Christmas card list.
Superfans of the Blank Space singer have started receiving personalised cards in the post to thank them for their support.
After celebrating her birthday this week, Taylor is enjoying a well-earned break.
She will return to the stage in February when her sell-out Eras Tour restarts in Tokyo.
ELTON JOHN is stepping into Christmas early this year with an extravagant Italian getaway.
The Rocket Man will round off an epic 2023 as guest of honour at Venice’s newly reopened theatre, Teatro La Fenice next week.
Speaking to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on their Dish From Waitrose podcast, Italian restaurateur and chef Massimo Bottura revealed he has been tasked with creating a traditional Italian Christmas lunch for the hitmaker.
He said: “This next Christmas, I have to cook lunch in Venice, in Venice theatre, because it’s going to be a big Elton John party and they’ve asked me to cook a Christmas meal with tortellini, zampone, lenticchie, everything.”
KATY PERRY got into the festive spirit in a red leather dress and gloves.
The Firework singer flicked her ponytail for an Instagram selfie as she prepares to enjoy a Christmas break with husband Orlando Bloom.
But the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor teased his missus over an earlier Instagram shot she had proudly posted to promote Dolce and Gabbana perfume.
He commented only: “We’re out of almond milk again babe . . . if you could grab some while you’re out.”
And after Katy shared her latest pic, Orlando was up to mischeif again, as he quipped: “I think you forgot the almond milk.”
I’m pretty sure you’ve got a flunky to fetch the groceries for you, Orlando.