GARAINT THOMAS WINS SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2018 
Resort World, Birmingham hosted the 2018 BBC Sports Personality of The Year’s red carpet and pre-show party.
Many sports stars from Olympians, Para-Olympians, Boxers through to Football stars and a legendary Tennis player were all there, although a few missed this annual photo call, These included F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton who was obviously too busy writing his SPOTY acceptance speech, which was wasted as he finished 2nd to the ever smiling Welsh Tour De France 2018 winner Geraint Thomas, a worthy winner of this iconic title. 
It was great to see boxer Michael Watson on the carpet smiling and posing for the assembled press, who was followed onto the red carpet by the “King of The Gypsy’s “, Tyson Fury and wife Paris, who after satisfying all our photo requests, spent a long time chatting to reporters, bloggers and TV Channels. 
Billie Jean King was awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, whilst Gareth Southgate won ‘Coach of the Year’ and the always grinning Billy Monger won the ‘Helen Rollason Award’ which is awarded for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity.
The reality TV world was represented by amongst others, Love Islands Josh Denzel and Kazimir Crossley and TOWIE’s Yazmin Oukhellou, who’s translucent dress revealed her ‘Bridget Jones’ inspired big pants.
Musical entertainment was supplied by amongst others George Ezra, a reformed to perform ‘3 Lions’ Baddiel, Skinner & the Lightning Seeds & the ever zany Paloma Faith who often delivers unusual performances, was grinning as she took to the stage with bouncy curly hair and a patterned colourful jacket covered in glitter to kick off the night with a explosive rendition of Aretha Franklin’s super hit R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE TO THE SOUND OF MADNESS … THE ARENA BIRMINGHAM
Last week saw the original North London Nutty Boy’s ‘Madness’ bring their now legendary annual Christmas tour to a 16,000 capacity audience at The Arena, Birmingham.
The venue was packed with fez wearing, ska loving fans of all ages who danced, sang and partied the night away to an array of classic hits from the bands extensive back catalogue peppered with newer material which was all well received by their adoring fans. The epic set was finished off with the now familiar finale song ‘Night Boat to Cairo’ .
Support came from the Glaswegian rock band The Fratellis who warmed the audience up with their repertoire of catchy indie rock tunes, ending their set with the sing-along anthem ‘Chelsea Dagger’, a great warm-up for the 16,000 strong Madness Karaoke Choir.
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EXCLUSIVE …OCTOMUM, MARIE BUCHAN SEEN CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN BIRMINGHAM
Marie Buchan, the Brummy Octomum on £30,000 benefits a year, was seen Christmas shopping in Birmingham Christmas market this week.
Marie, who is off to Turkey in January to have breast enlargement surgery, struggled to carry her armful of Xmas gifts through the city centre. 
Market trader Alan Paul told us she had spent a lot of cash at his stall but declined to confirm how much.
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MODERN ROMANCE RELEASE 1ST SINGLE IN OVER 30 YEARS
80’s Salsa dance band Modern Romance have this week released their first single in over 30 years.
Lead Singer Andy Kyriacou, told us he wrote the song ‘Rhythm is my lover’ whilst driving to a rehearsal. Fortunately he had his Dictaphone with him to record this catchy dance tune, which is a glimpse at new material from a future album, which is due for release in April 2019 just in time for the numerous summer festival appearances already scheduled for the band.
To listen to a excerpt of the single click on the link here
The single can be bought here
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From all here at The Daily Sport Entertainment, we wish you a Happy Christmas & an entertaining New Year …..