After winning over the hearts of the nation on Strictly and Celebrity Big Brother, ambitious Nikita Kuzmin is launching his own solo tour – and plotting a future in music.
The dancer, who came second on the BBC dance show in 2023 when partnered with Bad Education actor Layton Williams, has revealed he has secretly been having singing lessons to make him a triple-threat as a performer.
Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin is launching his own solo tour – and plotting a future in music[/caption]
In an exclusive chat, Nikita, who was runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother last year, said: “There are things which I’m saving for next year and singing is one of them.
“I’ve been taking singing lessons for a couple of years.
“I would love to do a musical. I wouldn’t mind doing music. I’m not against anything that is new and exciting. Potentially going into films. But I think a musical is my next step.”
He will begin his two-and-a-half-month solo tour Midnight Dancer at Bromley Churchill Theatre on Saturday.
The show will be a taste of what’s to come, although he isn’t showing off his vocal chops just yet.
Nikita, right, explained: “The show is more of a musical because I’ve seen every Strictly and non-Strictly shows, and one thing I didn’t want to do is just build a show with lots of dancing and no context.
“It’s a love story with betrayal, pain and hope – it’s a very dramatic show.
“As scared as I am, I’m loving this scary feeling because I know that on the night, I will deliver the best thing people have ever seen.”
His success away from Strictly doesn’t mean he will turn his back on the BBC show though.
Asked how long he will stay, he replied: “As long as they want me back.
“Initially I thought I might want to do ten years but now I’m thinking I’d like to do even more.”
Hadid she get those abs!
Bella Hadid promotes Frankies Bikinis in leather trousers and leopard-print thong[/caption]
BELLA HADID looked abs fab as she flaunted her toned tum in her latest photoshoot.
The catwalk queen was promoting her collab with swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis as she posed with leather trousers pulled down to reveal a leopard-print thong that matched her top.
The neckerchief was a nod to the shoot’s equestrian theme, in a stable, after Texan beauty Bella earlier rode a horse for the cameras.
Madge move on Jagger
MADONNA is always searching for ways to make herself look younger and she seems to have found the perfect solution by posing with SIR Mick Jagger.
The superstar, 66, was joined by the Rolling Stones rocker, 81, at her Oscars afterparty she threw in Los Angeles and she shared this snap on Instagram.
Keef’s on roll of honour
Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards, a long-time resident of the US region, was awarded the first ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence[/caption]
Keith Richards has added another accolade to his mantelpiece – the first ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence.
The Rolling Stones guitarist, a long-time resident of the US region, was also awarded the Key to the State in a VIP ceremony yesterday at the Westport Library.
Keith said: “When you are growing up, there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: The church, which belongs to God, and the public library, which belongs to you. The public library is the great equaliser.”
Governor Ned Lamont added: “This award was created to honour those whose creativity, resourcefulness, and passion have made a lasting impact on our state and beyond.
“Keith Richards is the epitome of these values – not only as one of the most influential musicians of all time but as a dedicated supporter of the arts, education, and community causes in Connecticut.”
Hit Norwegian DJ Kygo will play a seven-week residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza this summer.
The producer, who is behind Higher Love with Whitney Houston, It Ain’t Me with Selena Gomez and I See Fire with Ed Sheeran, will play every Sunday at the open-air music destination from July 20 to August 31.
Swing’s a winner
Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released new single Swing For The Fences[/caption]
Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile have dropped a second track from their upcoming album Who Believes In Angels?
Swing For The Fences is another joyous, uplifting single from the pair, above.
Elton said: “When we recorded Swing For The Fences, it was the moment that crystallised where the album was going.
“It was hard to get to that point, but we knew we had to rise to the occasion and we all just felt this massive sense of joy and euphoria.
“After our initial difficulties, all the uncertainties started to dissipate when this song came together. It just sounded great.”
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