Sophie Ellis-Bextor is getting the glitterball out again for a Christmas knees-up

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is talking about natural highs and that feeling when you think you hate exercise, but actually drag your body out on a run and find — surprise! — that you almost enjoy it. Except she’s not talking about sporting matters, not really. She’s talking about Christmas, and the astonishing mood-enhancing magical power of… … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Sinitta rehearse for the New Year’s Day Worldwide TV showcase

Sophie Ellis-Bextor catches the eye in a silver sequin dress while Sinitta rocks leather look at rehearsals for New Year’s TV showcase By Georgia Simcox and Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 18:35 GMT, 4 December 2020 | Updated: 18:49 GMT, 4 December 2020 Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Sinitta looked sensational as they rehearsed for the New … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor wows in a black bodysuit for a Halloween special of her Kitchen Disco

She kept the nation entertained with her Kitchen Discos during lockdown. And Sophie Ellis-Bextor cheered up her fans once again on Friday night as she hosted a fun Halloween special to her Instagram. The singer, 41, was joined by her five sons Sonny, 16, Kit, 11, Ray, eight, Jesse, five, and 21-month-old Mickey in the video who she … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reflects on the past 20 years since her hit single Groovejet was released

Sophie Ellis-Bextor celebrated the 20th anniversary of her hit single Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) with Spiller on Thursday. The singer, 41, reflected on the past 20 years in a lengthy Instagram post where she also revealed plans for a new version of the original track with Freemasons’ James Wiltshire. Posting a picture of herself aged 21 in the … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals her ‘funny, smart and solid’ stepfather John Leach has died

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has paid tribute to her ‘funny, smart and solid’ step-father after he died last week following a battle with stage four lung cancer. The musician, 41, revealed her stepdad John Leach’s passing ‘wasn’t unexpected but it was cruel’ and said the love he and her mother, former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, 64, … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Three generations, one incredible journey

Just weeks before the world went into lockdown, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, her teenage son Sonny and her mum Janet set off on their first overseas adventure together to Japan. So would it tighten their family bond… or widen the half-century age gap? They all give their verdict here   Falling into bed, I couldn’t help but … Read more

From Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Bruce Springsteen and Annie Lennox: The best virtual gigs of the week 

A gig on your laptop sounds like a contradiction in terms. It won’t be the same consuming thrill, but it can still be a treat of a different kind – cooler, calmer, more intimate. And easier to get to. There are now so many virtual shows that the Gigs And Tours website publishes a daily … Read more

Sophie Ellis-Bextor live-streams a dazzling disco from her living room during COVID-19 lockdown

She’s joined the nation in self-isolating amid the coronavirus lockdown. And Sophie Ellis-Bextor provided some light entertainment as she live-streamed a dazzling disco from inside her living room on Instagram on Friday night.  The singer, 40, left her five sons and her fans thrilled as she performed a medley of disco classics and her own … Read more