JESY NELSON has secretly made another step towards her return.
I can reveal that the ex-Little Mix star has quietly filmed a music video for her long-awaited second single.
The singer recorded a promo for her new song Cried Out on a locked-down set at Twickenham Studios in South West London on Friday.
It was directed by her ex Harry James.
He was the man behind the dance-heavy, controversial vid for her debut solo single Boyz, with US super-rapper Nicki Minaj last year, which was hit with accusations of “blackfishing”.
The fallout eventually led to Jesy — who left the girlband in 2020 — parting ways with her record label Polydor to explore independent options.
A music insider revealed: “This new record marks a fresh start for Jesy — she’s had a year to get over the drama of her ill-fated first single, which was actually met with a lot of critical positivity, and has put the episode behind her.
“She’s poured a lot of her feelings into the lyrics and hopes that the track will mark the beginning of a new era for her. She’s excited and raring to go.”
Jesy, who is dating rapper Zion Foster, has been in and out of recording studios in both the UK and the US all year working hard on honing her sound.
Earlier this week it emerged that Jesy’s former Little Mix bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards have become embroiled in an investigation with their bosses at record label RCA.
Lawyers have been called in after several songs, including unfinished demos, and a collaboration with Colombian superstar Maluma, were leaked on the net.
HE may love her latest Golden Globes nomination, but Olivia Colman has revealed that she hates filming sex scenes.
The award-winning Brit is up for a gong for Sam Mendes’ drama Empire Of Light, which sees her romp with Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, who is 23 years her junior.
Speaking in the US, Olivia said: “I’m terribly English about it. It just makes me feel embarrassed. I’m older than Micheal’s mum.”
But she praised working with an intimacy coordinator on set, saying: “It was a game changer.
“She took away the awkwardness and turned it into a dance routine.”
AFTER a string of topless social media vids, Madonna has decided to cover up.
She posed with a guitar, sporting purple shades, a bomber jacket, hot pants, a chain mail belt and knee-high boots for her latest Instagram post.
The singer celebrated the 30th anniversary of her X-rated book Sex earlier this month.
She has re-issued 800 copies of the book, with some signed and auctioned off for charity.
The superstar has been giving Britney Spears a run for money with risque online content lately.
HAILEY BEIBER channelled her inner Cruella de Vil in a furry coat, LBD and red lippy in her latest Insta offering.
The look certainly got her famous posse’s seal of approval, with Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn and models Alessandra Ambrosio and Sasha Attwood all applauding the post.
It’s not all glamour, though. Hailey revealed she is also a domestic goddess by sharing a soup recipe on her Instagram stories.
Lucky Justin, she really is the whole package.
BROOKLYN-born rapper Joey Bada$$ performed his Nineties-inspired hip-hop to a sold-out audience.
After support from Meechy Darko, who ended his set by flipping into the audience, the rap superstar coolly arrived on stage 45 minutes late.
Opening with a barrage of flashing lights, Joey won back the crowd with Survival Tactics, his first solo release from his debut mixtape 1999.
Highlights of a chaotic evening included the soulful Show Me, a surprisingly romantic track with a pitched-up sample from Canadian indie band Men I Trust.
After three sold-out London shows in a row, and a set that showcased his undeniable lyrical talent, he certainly lived up to his name.
MOVE over Harry & Meghan, Netflix has another star attraction who they keep backing.
I can reveal that comedian Jack Whitehall has landed another lucrative deal with the streaming service to make a new show, Jack’s Pub, in the new year.
The programme will be made by Workerbee Productions, who recently shot Channel 4’s The Bridge and Idris Elba’s Fight School on BBC2.
Jack has already made shows including Jack Whitehall: At Large and I’m Only Joking with Netflix.
A source said: “Jack is a hugely successful signing for Netflix.
“As a reward for his loyalty they are giving him free reign to create the shows he wants.”
RIP Al Murray – there’s a new Pub Landlord in town
AFTER the huge success of his comedy shows, Romesh Ranganathan is set to launch his own celebrity talk show on the BBC . . . with his mum.
The comedian and his mother Shanthi, who starred with him on his BBC3 show Asian Provocateur, have filmed a pilot for The Romesh Ranganathan Show.
The move comes after he has impressed hosting Weakest Link.
A telly mole tells me: “Romesh is delighted his mum is now popular and loves the idea of doing a show with her.
“The format will include live music and a weekend party feel.
” Romesh has tons of celeb mates so it won’t be an issue to get people to come on for a laugh.
“The plan is to roll it out in 2023.”
Romesh is fast becoming a national treasure.
KATE HUDSON is unphased by movie roles requiring nude scenes – just be sure not to ask about her “boobs” on a promo tour.
The actress, who was in London this week to promote her new crime flick, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, also starring Daniel Craig said: “I don’t have an issue with nudity personally – I think it’s great.
“But I don’t want to be on a promo tour and all anyone wants to talk about is my boobs, and how hard was that.
“You don’t want the movie to be about that.” Kate plays Birdie Jay, a model turned fashion entrepreneur, alongside Daniel as Detective Benoit Blanc, who is investigating a murder on a private Greek island.
Speaking at Bafta HQ the daughter of Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn let slip that she had a TV show project in the works with Girls creator Lena Dunham.
She added: “I’m developing with my friend Lena and I’m very excited about it. I’m trying to be specific about it and sitting in the character for six months.”
The more female showrunners the better…
JEREMY CLARKSON has branded Phillip Schofield’s Waitrose wine box “undrinkable” and said it was even an obstacle when he was launching his own beer brand.
The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? host, who launched Hawkstone Lager last year, said: “Most people want my beer to be a celebrity gimmick.
“They want it to be Phillip Schofield’s wine box, which has been withdrawn from sale now for being undrinkable.
“They want it to be that, they want it to be ‘I’ve just put my name on it’.
“But the truth of the matter is I am growing the spring barley and I am very involved in the ownership of the brewery.”
Back in October, the This Morning host’s wine range was removed from Waitrose just two years after it launched.
The supermarket brand said it was “normal” to review its alcohol selection.
