Author: Emma Wilkes

Acclaimed actors Glenn Close and Kerry Washington have been added to the cast of the upcoming Whodunit film “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”. The highly anticipated third instalment in the Knives Out franchise is set to go into production next month, with Rian Johnson both writing and directing the film. Johnson has… Continue reading Glenn Close and Kerry Washington join cast of Knives Out sequel

When it comes to controversial statements about trans people, J.K. Rowling famously hasn’t held back. According to her, “people around me, including some I love, were begging me not to speak,” but the Harry Potter author simply couldn’t keep her thoughts to herself. In fact, she’s now contributed an essay to the upcoming book The… Continue reading J.K. Rowling reveals loved ones “begged” her to keep anti-trans views private

Iconic punk band Dropkick Murphys have revealed they will play five shows across the United Kingdom over one week in February 2025. The tour will begin in Birmingham on February 4, followed by additional shows in Glasgow, Manchester, and Cardiff before concluding at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 8. Tickets for the shows are available… Continue reading Dropkick Murphys announce 2025 UK tour

Norwegian band Pom Poko has announced that they will undertake a UK tour later this year following the release of their newest single, “Growing Story”. The single is a “grungy and heavy-hitting” track and is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “The Champion”, which is set to be released via Bella Union on August 16.… Continue reading Pom Poko share “grungy and heavy-hitting” new single ‘Growing Story’, announce 2024 UK tour

During an interview with BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes confirmed how the rumours about the band collaborating with Billie Eilish came about. Sykes had sent the music artist an unfinished version of a song entitled ‘limousine’ quite a long time before it was in its finished state, but he… Continue reading Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes explains how Billie Eilish collab rumours came about

During her Birmingham show on Sunday (May 26) night, Nicki Minaj asked for a moment of silence for Princess Diana, who she referred to as a “dear friend”. Minaj had just finished asking the crowd where they had traveled from when one group revealed they had come from Wales. Minaj, who was only 14 years… Continue reading Fans confused as Nicki Minaj asks for moment of silence for “dear friend” Princess Diana

Lil Nas X has expressed his desire to experience the success that Beyoncé and Shaboozey have had with their recent contributions to country music. The rapper’s breakthrough hit, “Old Town Road,” blended the genres of country and trap, but controversy arose when it was removed from Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart due to not embracing… Continue reading Lil Nas X on Beyoncé’s country success: “I wish this would have happened for me”

The first group of performers for this year’s NBHD Festival in Manchester has been revealed, with Pale Waves, ADMT, and The Mysterines leading the lineup. Taking place on October 4 across 16 venues in the city centre, the festival will showcase a variety of talent including Antony Szmierek, Corella, Louis Dunford, Red Rum Club, Seb… Continue reading Pale Waves, ADMT, The Mysterines and more lead NBHD Festival 2024 line-up

UK Grime artist Skepta has announced that he is ending his sponsorship deal with Puma due to the company’s ties to Israel. Puma is one of the companies encouraged to be boycotted by the pro-Palestine BDS movement. The company was the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA) until December 2023, which the Palestine… Continue reading Skepta says his sponsorship deal with Puma is coming to an end over ties to Israel: “They know how I feel, I speak my mind”

Sabrina Carpenter made her debut on the popular show, Saturday Night Live, on May 18th, where she performed several of her hits, including her well-received song Espresso. Her latest track was released recently and is following in the footsteps of her previous hits, the popular 2022 album, Emails I Can’t Send, and other recent releases… Continue reading Watch Sabrina Carpenter perform ‘Espresso’ and more on ‘SNL’ debut