AFTER being single for over a year, friends tell me Denise van Outen has found a new man.
I’m told has enjoyed a string of dates with businessman Adam Butler.
Denise was spotted on a date with Adam last month at Akira Black in London, before he joined her in the Maldives on a work trip.
A pal said: “Denise loved being single and has been so busy with her TV work and DJ-ing but Adam is someone she’s enjoyed spending time with.
“They went public last month on a date at Akira Black in the Mandarin Oriental in London.
“Denise then had a DJ gig in the Maldives and Adam went with her.
“They had a ball together and Denise seems genuinely so happy.
“She is in a great place in her life. Her career is soaring and Adam is a successful businessman, so they compliment each other so well.
“All of Denise’s friends are thrilled she has found someone like Adam, he treats her like a queen.”;
Denise split from her boyfriend , a property developer, in November 2023.
They dated for 18 months after Denise kicked dipstick love rat Eddie Boxshall into touch.
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The TV presenter and West End stage performer is writing her own telly show.
Speaking with our TV Mag, Denise said: “I’m writing a sitcom. I’ve included some of my friends in it and they’re up for it. We shoot the pilot this summer.”;
Denise also has plans to turn her autobiography into a theatre production, as she prepares to release a new record — 22 years after her last album, Tell Me On A Sunday.
She added: “I DJ so I’ll be doing lots of festivals, and I’ve got an album out of covers and new songs.
“All the songs are relevant to a point in my life — it’s basically the soundtrack to my autobiography, A Bit Of Me, which will eventually be a stage show in 2026.”;
Elton can take or sleeve it
HE scored his tenth No1 album last week but it sounds like has an even bigger project on the horizon.
got fans excited earlier this month after revealing she had settled her feud with the Rocket Man and that he had written a song for her.
Now his close pal s has hinted that this could be part of something which is already in the works.
During an appearance on the Sidetracked podcast, suggested the track could be a duet, which left Jake tongue-tied. He teased: “All I’m going to say is that the things up Elton’s sleeves are incredible.
“He’s got a fantastic sleeve that he might have things up.”;
The Tiny Dancer singer has long been a supporter of new musicians too, but Jake said the music veteran isn’t impressed with everything.
He explained: “He’s always on it, but I can never predict what he’s going to like.
“I can be listening to something and be like, ‘Elton’s going to love this,’ and I’ll be like, ‘Elton, what do you think of this?’.
“He’ll be like, ‘Absolute crap. That’s the worst thing I’ve ever heard’.
“It’s really funny. But he’s so passionate about music and he loves it so much.”;
Asked if he’s ever disliked any of Jake’s , he admitted: “Yes. He’ll like some stuff more than others but he’s diplomatic.
“I know when he really likes something because he’s effusive about it.”;
Rita turns up the Heat
sent temperatures soaring in a sequined silver dress.
The singer showed off her svelte figure in the glistening gown backstage at filming for USA.
Rita is currently touring the States with and teasing her comeback single in the process.
Titled Heat, the track is set to be one of the chart-topper’s naughtiest songs to date.
On the song, Rita sings: “Your heat on me. The one thing I need, sex on site. Anywhere you like. Inside, outside. Text your friend. We’ll be back some time.”;
Cook feels chipper
swaps bass for plaice as he gets behind the counter of a chippy.
The top DJ, aka Norman Cook, who lives in Brighton, popped into his local takeaway with a drag queen, to announce he will perform at Pride In The Park in the city this summer.
Queer-friendly club night False Idols has curated the line-up for the dance tent at the event on August 2 and 3, with Romy and Bimini playing on the Saturday, followed by Fatboy Slim, Jodie Harsh and Eliza Rose on the Sunday.
and have already been announced as headliners.
Fingers crossed he takes them down the chippy afterwards, too.
Electro follow Pulp lead
THIS is turning out to be the year of the comeback.
Supergroups and Pulp have already announced hugely anticipated reunion tours for 2025 and now another Great British act is making a return . . .  Err, well, maybe scratch the “great”; bit.
Electro Velvet, who finished in 24th place for the UK at a decade ago with their song Still In Love With You, have revealed they are returning with new music.
And I know you’ve all been crying out for that . . . 
The duo, consisting of former impersonator Alex Larke and serial music show auditionee Bianca Nicholas, are planning to drop a song called Somebody Like You in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, our hopefuls for this year’s Eurovision contest, which takes place in Basel, Switzerland on May 17, are also plotting some new releases.
Remember Monday, who are entering with their single What The Hell Just Happened?, have been preparing music to come out later in the year.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things go better for the trio of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele than it did their predecessors.
Glasto's Xtra safe
attracted one of the , sparking fears her headline slot on the Other Stage at will be a nightmare to get to.
But bosses tell me they are going all-out to make sure extra safety measures are in place for when she plays her Saturday night set, at the same time as Neil Young headlines on the Pyramid Stage.
A Glastonbury Festival rep said: “As always, Glastonbury will have a robust, dynamic crowd management plan in place both in anticipation of, and in response to, crowd volumes and movements.”;
Charli returns to for another epic set this weekend.
At her earlier gig with Lorde, and Troye Sivan making guest appearances.
Enjoying some time off, Charli took to Instagram to share snaps of her sipping on Aperol Spritz cocktails.
Many fans think Charli should be on the main Pyramid Stage, but part of the beauty of Glasto is that huge acts can often be found in smaller venues.
The Other Stage still has capacity for 70,000 fans, although with the festival hosting 210,000, you can bet many will want to see Charli.
With headliners such as and , and in the legend slot, it’s going to be epic.
