Author: Max Pilley

On the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘The Downward Spiral’, Trent Reznor has reflected on his relationship with the album. Released in 1994, ‘The Downward Spiral’ was a sonic leap for the band, incorporating various genres including techno, ambient, and metal. It is considered one of the most significant industrial rock music albums. To… Continue reading Trent Reznor on ‘The Downward Spiral’ at 30: “It still excites me and breaks my heart”

Irish musician CMAT has criticised RTÉ for cutting Lankum’s acceptance speech at the Choice Music Prize in which lead singer Ian Lynch spoke out about the crisis in Palestine. The band picked up the award for their fourth album ‘False Lankum’ which triumphed over other nominees such as The Murder Capital, Kojaque and CMAT. Lynch… Continue reading CMAT hits out at RTÉ for cutting Lankum’s Choice Prize acceptance speech over solidarity with Palestine

London-based trio Dream Wife have released a cover of t.A.T.u’s ‘All The Things She Said’ to celebrate International Women’s Day. The hit song was originally released in 2002 by the Russian duo. Dream Wife has often included the tune in their setlists over the years. The band recorded their version during their European headline tour… Continue reading Dream Wife share punk cover of t.A.T.u.’s ‘All The Things She Said’ for International Women’s Day

Houston-based band Khruangbin are set to embark on a UK and European tour this November. The eleven-date tour kicks off on November 1 at Amsterdam’s AFAS and features supporting act Peter Cat Recording Co. The band will be playing in Glasgow, Manchester, and performing two nights at London’s Eventim Apollo, before finishing the tour at… Continue reading Khruangbin announce 2024 UK and European tour

Léa Seydoux recently expressed her opinion on the differences between working as a female actor in Hollywood versus in Europe. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, the star of Dune: Part Two and No Time To Die, highlighted the harshness of the American entertainment industry on women, stating that it is hard for women… Continue reading Lea Seydoux says being a female actor in Hollywood is “harsh”: “You lose your freedom”

During her appearance on The Tonight Show, Kate Winslet shared memories of Robert Downey Jr.’s audition for the movie The Holiday, calling it “dreadful.” Even though Winslet was cast for the movie, Downey Jr. and Jimmy Fallon were competing for the role that eventually went to Jude Law. “We were told it was just a… Continue reading Kate Winslet remembers Robert Downey Jr.’s “dreadful” audition for ‘The Holiday’: “That’s not going to work”

One of the most successful and renowned voice coaches, Debra Byrd, has passed away at the age of 72. Debra worked with an extensive range of hugely popular music-themed television shows, which included programs such as “American Idol,” “Canadian Idol,” and “The Voice,” alongside her work as a personal coach for some of the biggest… Continue reading The Voice coach Debra Byrd dies aged 72 with Jennifer Hudson leading tributes

The new documentary series, titled The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping, has just been released on Netflix. The series delves into the dark events experienced by former students at a private disciplinary boarding school in upstate New York between 2001 and 2009. The Academy at Ivy Ridge, which was marketed as a safe haven for… Continue reading ‘The Program’ ending explained

During a recent interview with Variety, Kirsten Dunst, who played Mary Jane Watson in the original Spider-Man films, revealed that she was given a “joke” nickname, “girly-girl,” by crew members on set. She explained that at the age of 19, she didn’t say anything because “you just took it” and that at an early stage… Continue reading Kirsten Dunst remembers “joke” nickname she was given by ‘Spider-Man’ crew: “I never said anything”

Actress Michelle Yeoh has expressed her dismay over the cancellation of her Netflix show, The Brothers Sun, after just one season. The actor, who played the estranged mother of a Taiwanese mobster, wrote on Instagram: “Heartbroken… and finding it so hard to understand why…however, I am so very proud of My Brothers Sun family and… Continue reading Michelle Yeoh “heartbroken” at TV show cancellation