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Zoe Ball to lands new radio role in major weekday return to airwaves

Zoe Ball to lands new radio role in major weekday return to airwaves

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Zoe Ball is set to make her highly anticipated return to weekday radio, joining Greatest Hits Radio for a new afternoon show. The move marks her first regular weekday programme since departing the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in 2024. Her new show, titled Zoe Ball in the Afternoon, will air from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays, commencing in September. Listeners can anticipate a vibrant mix of big-name guests, engaging listener chats, and special features. Expressing her enthusiasm for the new venture, Ball stated: “There’s something truly special about radio – the relationship you build with listeners, the energy, the music and the moments of joy and laughter you share together. I’ve missed it and this felt like the right time to begin a new chapter with Greatest Hits Radio. As a station, Greatest Hits Radio has built something really brilliant – …

Zoe Kravitz finally speaks out on Harry Styles engagement rumours

Zoe Kravitz finally speaks out on Harry Styles engagement rumours

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Zoe Kravitz has finally addressed the persistent rumours of her engagement to pop superstar Harry Styles, describing the intense public scrutiny surrounding their relationship as “overwhelming”. Speaking in a candid interview with British Vogue, the 37-year-old actress and model acknowledged the constant discussion surrounding her romance with the former One Direction star, which first sparked headlines after a series of public sightings began in August 2025. The couple has been the subject of widespread speculation regarding their potential plans to marry. Kravitz admitted to being acutely aware of the public’s fascination, stating: “I’m aware it’s happening. I’m aware of when it’s happening, like when there are eight people outside my house, that’s super uncomfortable. I’m aware of all the ingredients that create the thing we’re talking about. But that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily OK with it.” She further elaborated on the …

Lioness season 3 confirms release date with new images of Zoe Saldaña

Lioness season 3 confirms release date with new images of Zoe Saldaña

Published by Daniella Wilson

Almost two years after the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s action series Lioness debuted, the release date has finally been confirmed for the show’s third run. Lioness season 3, which will once again star Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Kelly, will debut on Paramount+ on Sunday 2 August – meaning there are just two months left to wait. The synopsis for season 3 says that it sees “hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide”. The synopsis continues: “Joe (Saldaña) walks the line between duty and home as unseen forces circle her world. Patterns appear where they shouldn’t, names vanish, and paths rearrange. “Guided by Kaitlyn (Kidman) and Westfield (Kelly), Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, leaving her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life.” Morgan Freeman in Lioness. Lauren Smith/Paramount+ The news of the season 3 release date came alongside the unveiling of first-look images, showing us a number of the key cast members. Nicole Kidman and Michael Kelly in Lioness. Ryan Green/Paramount+ In addition …

Demi Moore, Penelope Cruz and Zoe Saldaña steal the show at Cannes Closing Ceremony

Demi Moore, Penelope Cruz and Zoe Saldaña steal the show at Cannes Closing Ceremony

Published by Daniella Wilson

The 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival came to a glamorous close on Saturday, May 23 2026 as some of the world’s biggest stars stepped onto the iconic red carpet for the highly anticipated closing ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in France. Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore and Penélope Cruz led the celebrity style parade, with guests embracing dramatic couture gowns, shimmering embellishments and elegant monochrome looks. From oversized statement sleeves to sparkling sequins and edgy sheer detailing, the final red carpet of the festival delivered plenty of unforgettable fashion moments. © WireImage Zoe Saldaña Zoe Saldaña brought playful elegance to the Cannes closing ceremony in a dramatic black floral gown featuring oversized sculptural bow detailing at the waist. The sleeveless dress showcased a plunging neckline and bold orange-and-white floral print layered across the voluminous silhouette. She accessorised with sparkling drop earrings and black heels while wearing her hair slicked back into a sleek bun. Her glowing makeup look featured bronzed skin, softly defined eyes and a glossy nude lip. © Getty Images Penélope Cruz Penélope …

Zoe Ball explains why she’s ‘glad’ she didn’t get Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Zoe Ball explains why she’s ‘glad’ she didn’t get Strictly Come Dancing hosting role

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Zoe Ball has said she’s glad she didn’t get the job as Strictly’s new host as she “doesn’t need to have a facelift now”. The radio host, 55, was in the running to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the BBC series, but last week, Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe were revealed to be the new faces of the show. Ball has now opened up about the audition process, revealing that she screen tested with Widdcombe, whom she described as hilarious. Zoe Ball missed out on ‘Strictly’ hosting role (Getty Images) “He is going to be so good,” she said on her Dig It! podcast. “Emma is just gorgeous and I love Johannes, so they are going to ace it.” She said she is “thrilled” for the trio, calling their hiring the right decision. She told Dig It! …

Zoe Ball nurses ‘rejection’ after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing host job

Zoe Ball nurses ‘rejection’ after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing host job

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zoe Ball has revealed she is officially out of the running for the role of Strictly Come Dancing host following the exit of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The radio presenter and former It Takes Two host, 55, revealed on her podcast, Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball, that she has processed the result, jokingly admitting she’s nursing the “rejection”. The news comes after The Sun reported that Emma Willis has been confirmed as the next presenter, with her co-host yet to be announced. © WireImageEmma Willis has reportedly been confirmed as the new host What did Zoe Ball say? Speaking to Jo Wiley about the Strictly hosting job, Zoe revealed: “I didn’t get it, but it’s OK.” She joked: “I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of days.” © GettyZoe missed out on the role There are multiple names in the running for the roles, including Angela Scanlon, Alex Jones and Rylan Clark, who have all been tipped to join Emma Willis. Hinting at …

Zoe Ball confirms she didn’t get Strictly host job: ‘The right decision has been made’

Zoe Ball confirms she didn’t get Strictly host job: ‘The right decision has been made’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter After months of speculation over Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts, frontrunner Zoe Ball has revealed that she’s waltzed her way out of the running. The former It Takes Two host and Strictly contestant was rumoured to be replacing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman following their exit last year, with ex-Big Brother presenter Emma Willis set to present alongside her in the new series. However, Ball has reportedly confirmed that she failed to land the gig after auditions earlier this month. Zoe Ball reportedly shared the news in a forthcoming episode of her podcast, ‘Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball’ (YouTube) “I didn’t get it, but it’s OK,” she says on a forthcoming episode of her podcast, Dig It, according to The Sun. “I have worked through the seven stages of grief and rejection over the last couple of …

Strictly Come Dancing Zoe Ball confirms she won’t be its new presenter

Strictly Come Dancing Zoe Ball confirms she won’t be its new presenter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zoe Ball has confirmed she is no longer in the running for the Strictly Come Dancing hosting job, admitting she has worked though “grief and rejection” after learning the news. The broadcaster had been a favourite amongst fans to take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and had even teased she had something major coming up but couldn’t “say anything about it”. However, Ball has lifted the lid about losing out on the job during her latest episode on the Dig It podcast with Jo Whiley. Discussing the role, she said: “I didn’t get it, but it’s OK. I have worked through the seven stages of grief/ rejection, over the last couple of days.” Ball is the first presenter who had been linked to the role to publicly confirm she had taken part in the previously reported chemistry tests, but is now out of the running. “Obviously the papers have got wind of certain things, I don’t think think they’ve got the full story yet, and I don’t think the BBC have confirmed everything …

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles’ romance is being lived offline — and Lenny Kravitz is a huge cheerleader

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles’ romance is being lived offline — and Lenny Kravitz is a huge cheerleader

Published by Daniella Wilson

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are reportedly engaged, and Zoë’s father Lenny Kravitz is the pair’s biggest cheerleader. Although the duo have kept their relationship under wraps and prefer to continue keeping it that way, Lenny provided an inside look into the couple’s romance, which kicked off in August 2025. The supportive father-in-law-to-be, recently commented on Harry’s Instagram post promoting his new music video “Dance No More,” writing, “Harry!” with a heart and fist emoji.  Fans speculated that the comment was Lenny’s stamp of approval on the pair’s reported engagement last month. © Getty ImagesLenny is protective of his daughter’s heart Last September, meanwhile, the trio were spotted bonding over a lunch date at West Village’s Sant Ambroeus together —  the first time they had been pictured together in public. Before the pair were romantically linked, Lenny shared with People in 2021 that he met Harry “years ago on the road,” and added that the two “became friendly.” Lenny praised the artist, sharing: “[He’s a] really sweet guy and he was evolving from his group to what he’s …