It's official, Will Ferrell loves Leeds just as much as we do.
If you're anything like us, all weekend you'll have been spotting celebrities at America's most star-studded music festival, Coachella.
From Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner canoodling in the front row to Justin and Hailey Bieber dancing along to Charli XCX, it's been a weekend full of celebrity sightings.
But our favourite one so far has to be actor and comedian Will Ferrel wearing the Leeds United away shirt at the festival.
Yes you read that correctly, the Anchorman star was photographed wearing the banana yellow jersey alongside a navy-blue neckerchief, sunglasses and a cap.
Last year Will Ferrell invested in Leeds United and reportedly now owns a significant share of the club, so it's probably fair that he's sporting our jersey in the dessert over Coachella weekend.
The Leeds United away jersey is currently on sale for just ÂŁ30 on the club's online shop.
The description of the jersey reads: "With a polo collar, yellow colours and a vintage badge, this adidas Leeds United FC jersey nods to the Yorkshire club's mid-'70s style.
"Made for competitive play and devoted support, it teams moisture-managing AEROREADY and soft double-knit fabric to keep you comfortable on your football journey. That standout woven crest shows you'll never stop supporting. "
We're absolutely obsessed, and if we weren't fans of Will before then we definitely are now. Anyone fancy an Anchorman marathon?
An unflinching and empowering portrait of Tina Turnerâs life.
Bringing the life of the Queen of Rock ânâ Roll to the stage, TINA: The Tina Turner Musical arrives at the Leeds Grand Theatre with an energy that is both electrifying and deeply affecting. More than just a celebration of Tina Turnerâs iconic career, this production offers a powerful portrayal of the hardship she endured and the extraordinary strength it took to overcome it.
While the musical is packed with well-known hits, it is the story behind them that leaves the greatest impact. From her early years to her rise to global stardom, the production lays bare the reality of Tinaâs life, particularly the abuse and control she experienced at the hands of Ike.
These moments are handled with care but never softened, forcing the audience to confront the emotional and physical toll of her journey. It is this honesty that gives the show its real power this is not just a story of success, but one of survival.
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A standout element of the production is the use of a younger Tina to show the early stages of her life and career. These scenes reveal her vulnerability, ambition, and the experiences that shaped her resilience, giving crucial context to her struggles with Ike and making her eventual empowerment all the more powerful. From hopeful, constrained performer to fiercely independent icon, her journey feels earned and deeply moving.
At the heart of the show is Elle Ma-Kinga NâZuzi, whose portrayal of Tina is nothing short of extraordinary. She captures every facet of the performer from vulnerability to fierce determination allowing the audience to fully experience Tinaâs lowest moments as well as her eventual rise.
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Opposite her, David King-Yombo delivers a chilling performance as Ike, embodying the manipulation and control that defined their relationship. Their dynamic is deeply uncomfortable at times, but essential in highlighting the magnitude of Tinaâs resilience.
Equally striking is the musicalâs staging and visual storytelling, which mirrors Tinaâs emotional journey. Intimate early-life moments and larger-than-life concert sequences are enhanced with lighting, set design, and choreography.
Iconic numbers such as âDisco Inferno,â âProud Mary,â âWhatâs Love Got to Do with It,â and âPrivate Dancerâ are brought to life with golden disco balls and soaring spotlights, celebrating her rise while reflecting her transformation from oppression to empowerment. These moments are met with overwhelming audience enthusiasm, making Tinaâs struggles and triumphs feel immediate, immersive, and unforgettable.
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The only area that felt slightly less polished was the stage combat. While the physical tension between Tina and Ike was effective in conveying conflict and control, some of the choreography occasionally felt a little uneven, which momentarily pulled focus from the emotional intensity of those scenes. Even so, these moments were brief and did little to diminish the overall impact of the production.Â
By the final moments of the production, Tina prepares once more to take the stage, the narrative comes full circle the show ends the same way it began, with Tina getting ready for her gig. This framing is both thoughtful and powerful, giving the audience a moment to reflect on and celebrate the journey they have just witnessed.
Having experienced her struggles, triumphs, and transformation, the audience is invited to share in the exhilaration of her performance, turning the theatre into a concert-like celebration of resilience, empowerment, and music. As Tina herself, who worked on the production before her passing in 2023, described on opening night, the show is âpoison turned into medicine.â
Ultimately, TINA: The Tina Turner Musical is a story of empowerment forged through adversity. For audiences at the Leeds Grand Theatre, this is more than a night at the theatre; it is an emotional, inspiring, and unforgettable tribute to a woman who refused to be defined by her past.
Running until 4 April. Tickets available now here.
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Art & Culture
Adventurous people from Yorkshire needed to take part in next series of BBCâs Race Across the World
Emily Sergeant
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? Well, this might just be your calling then.
The BBC is, once again, casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show draws in thousands of viewers each week, and now producers are on the look-out for âintrepid duosâ of all ages who reckon theyâre ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea for the next seried â and that includes Yorkshire residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic people from Yorkshire are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the worldâs most beautiful and remote locations.âŻâŻÂ
Adventurous Mancs are needed to take part in the next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, theyâll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.âŻ
But, as producers are keen to point out, âthe physical journey is only half of the storyâ. Thatâs because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing theyâll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: âWe are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether youâre a seasoned traveller or total novice.
âWe want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.â
Fancy it then? Applications for the next series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 29 March 2026, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
Clementine Hall -
14th April 2025 
