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Friday, 18 July 2025 -
Connie Francis - once the world’s biggest-selling female artist - has passed away at the age of 87.
From 50s and 60s chart-toppers to a viral TikTok revival, her voice captured hearts across generations.
Pretty Little Baby found new fame online, soundtracking sweet moments with kids, pets... and pure love.
Speaking to People magazine just last month, Francis said she had been surprised by the sudden success of a track that had originally been a B-side. "To tell you the truth, I didn't even remember the song!"
She also gave us unforgettable hits like Who’s Sorry Now, Stupid Cupid, and Lipstick on your Collar.
A timeless voice, a lasting legacy. Vale, Connie Francis.
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The official trailer for the cyberpunk sci-fi adventure ‘Tron: Ares’ has landed.
Jared Leto stars as Ares, a highly advanced program sent from the digital world on a mission that could change everything - humankind’s first encounter with AI beings.
The film features a star-studded cast including Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges.
Get ready to dive into the future when ‘Tron: Ares’ hits cinemas October 10.
From Pixar comes Hoppers.
The animated adventure where science meets cuteness... and centres around an animal lover who uploads her mind into a robotic beaver to explore a hidden animal world full of mystery, heart, and hilarious tail-slaps.
Hoppers leaps into cinemas March 2026.
Source: YouTube: Disney / Pixar / Ed Sullivan Show / Connie Francis Official / Facebook: Ron Roberts Instagram: People / Connie Francis
Image Credit: ConnieFrancis/ Universal from the album cover 'Gold'
