Author: Max Pilley

After launching into a spontaneous cover of Travis’ ‘Turn’ on stage in Glasgow, Tenacious D received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the Scottish band. Jack Black belted out the chorus of the 1999 hit and the moment was captured on video and shared on social media. The following day, Travis shared their thoughts on the… Continue reading Travis react as Tenacious D cover ‘Turn’ in Glasgow

In honour of its 50th anniversary, it has been announced that the popular TV show, Saturday Night Live, will air a three-hour primetime special on NBC. The tribute is scheduled to air on February 16, 2025, and will be part of a weekend of celebrations for the show. Although no further details have been released,… Continue reading ‘Saturday Night Live’ announces three-hour 50th anniversary special

Apple has issued an apology for a recently released advert for the iPod Pro that featured the crushing of vintage musical instruments and equipment. Music fans and critics found the ad to be in bad taste while questioning its effectiveness in promoting a music creation product. The ad sees old guitars, pianos, trumpets, and metronomes… Continue reading Apple apologises for iPad Pro advert that crushed vintage musical instruments: “We missed the mark”

Russell T. Davies, the showrunner behind shows like Doctor Who and It’s a Sin, has spoken about the importance of disguising real-life people in scripted dramas. Davies expressed regret about not doing more to protect the identities of characters in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, a semi-autobiographical series written by comedian Richard Gadd that purports to tell… Continue reading Russell T. Davies says his ‘Baby Reindeer’ would have protected Martha’s identity better

In a recent interview with Variety, Paul Schrader divulged that he lost part of his thumb to Martin Scorsese’s Scottie dog during a dinner party with the iconic director. Schrader and Scorsese have been frequent collaborators throughout their careers, working together on films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Last Temptation of Christ.… Continue reading Martin Scorsese’s dog bit off and ate part of Paul Schrader’s thumb

Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein is the subject of an investigation by organisers following an incident ahead of the competition’s grand final. Klein was reportedly barred from performing his song ‘Europapa’ during the dress rehearsal in Sweden, and it is unclear whether he will be allowed to perform at all on the Saturday night. The… Continue reading Netherlands’ Eurovision entry Joost Klein being investigated and not rehearsing “until further notice” over “incident”

The Music Venue Trust’s ‘Own Our Venues’ scheme has saved The Ferret in Preston from closure. The grassroots music venue, which boasts a capacity of 200, has hosted artists including Ed Sheeran, IDLES, Alt-J, and Royal Blood. It is the second venue to be bought by Music Venue Properties in an initiative that seeks to tackle ownership issues. A… Continue reading The Ferret in Preston saved by MVT’s ‘Own Our Venues’ scheme

Fiona Harvey, the woman upon which the character Martha from the Netflix hit series Baby Reindeer was allegedly based, has called the show “a load of rubbish” and is threatening legal action. In the series, Martha follows Richard Gadd obsessively after he befriends her while working at a pub. At the end of the show,… Continue reading Real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ claims Netflix story is “rubbish”

Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that the company will reduce production of Marvel films and television series to focus on quality over quantity. Speaking to Wall Street analysts, Iger confirmed that there will be a maximum of three new Marvel films per year, and only two television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).… Continue reading Marvel to release fewer movies in future, Disney CEO confirms

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that they are producing a television sequel to the cult classic Blade Runner 2049. The show will be titled Blade Runner 2099, and it was initially announced back in 2022. The show will serve as a follow-up to both the original film from 1982 and the 2017 sequel. Amazon has… Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2049’ sequel TV series planned with Michelle Yeoh