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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

  • English
  • Singer

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn led to 110 gigs in 2024

In 2024 Sophie Ellis-Bextor played more shows than she ever has before - 110. To put this into context, Taylor Swift's total for the year (albeit on a bigger scale) was 83.

Colin Paterson, BBC, 31st December 2024

Royal Variety Performance 2024 comedy line-up announced

Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst the acts taking part in this year's Royal Variety Performance, which will be hosted by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.

British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024

"In January, it was the most heard song on Earth!": the amazing story behind Murder On The Dancefloor

Adored by the Obamas and worshipped by Joni Mitchell, songwriter Gregg Allexander looks back at Murder on the Dancefloor, given a new life by Saltburn.

Dave Simpson, The Guardian, 4th March 2024

Saltburn: Murder on the Dancefloor success 'magical', says Sophie Ellis-Bextor

It's murder on the dancefloor. You've either been singing those lyrics for years or you might recently have heard them for the first time at the end of Saltburn.

Bonnie McLaren, BBC, 5th January 2024

Robin Ince's Nine Lessons to stage a 24 hour show

Robin Ince's annual variety night Nine Lessons And Carols For Curious People is going online this year, once again mashing up science, comedy, music and more.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2020

Sophie Ellis-Bextor confirms 'Life's Too Short' cameo

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed that she is filming a cameo for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's new comedy series Life's Too Short.

Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 21st June 2011

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