TWO NEW MEMBERS JOIN GROUP
THE Script has announced two new band members following “the toughest year of their lives” after the death of guitarist Mark Sheehan last year.
Mark, who co-founded the band with frontman Danny O’Donoghue, passed away in April 2023 at the age of 46 following a brief illness.
Frontman Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power revealed they would now be transitioning to a four-piece band with the introduction of two new members.
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The statement, which was shared on social media, reads: “It’s been over a year since we lost our brother Mark, and it has been the toughest year of our lives.
“However, your love and support have carried us through, giving us the strength, inspiration and hope to move forward.
“The Script, as a three-piece, will never be the same, so transitioning to a four-piece feels like the right way to go. It is a sign of respect to leave the past as it was and not attempt to replicate it, as we simply never will.
“Ben Sargeant has been with us on bass from the start, and we are excited to welcome Ben Weaver on stage with us on guitar.
“#TheScriptFamily means everything to us. Without you, there is no Script, so we wanted to share our plans with you first before we
EVEN before Eurovision, Olly Alexander has been wearing a disguise on public transport.
The Dizzy star told Hits Radio: “I will wear a hat and a mask on the Tube – I get really paranoid about being in an enclosed space and someone recognising me when I’m doing something weird like eating a sandwich or drinking a coffee and I look stupid.
“It’s a bit of an anxiety but if I’m wearing a hat and a mask no-one will recognise me, no-one will look at me.”
The nation is cheering on Olly tonight, as is his famous pal Judi Dench: “She has such a warm, lovely, naughty personality – loves making dirty jokes.” start this new chapter. We can’t wait to see you on the road. Love, Danny and Glen.”
Fans flooded the comment sections sharing their support for the band, with one leaving a message: “We’ll welcome him with open arms.”
“Welcome Ben we love you guys no matter what,” posted another.
CHARLI XCX released new her single 360 accompanied by a video featuring a slew of semi well-known faces from the C-list community.
Among the pals are Chloe Cherry, Richie Shazam, Chloe Sevigny, Alex Consani and Rachel Sennott. But topping the lot is actress Julia Fox, who was also out to support Charli at a launch party on Thursday night.
Charli’s sixth studio album Brat follows June 7.