Pop sensation Dua Lipa recently took to social media to announce four European shows as part of her ‘Radical Optimism’ tour, set to take place in the summer of 2024. The tour is in support of her upcoming album of the same name, which is slated to release on May 3, 2024, and boasts 11… Continue reading Dua Lipa adds European headline shows to summer 2024 ‘Radical Optimism’ tour
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Yungblud tells us about his past, present, future and new festival BludFest
Yungblud has announced that he will be hosting his own festival this summer, BludFest, at the Milton Keynes Bowl. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11, followed by a packed lineup including Soft Play, Nessa Barrett, The Damned, Lola Young and many others. Fans will also be able to see recent collaborator Lil… Continue reading Yungblud tells us about his past, present, future and new festival BludFest
‘Blade Runner Live’ announces new UK tour dates
Blade Runner Live has announced that it will be touring across the UK in September. The tour will feature the sci-fi film’s Final Cut version and the classic Vangelis score performed by The Avex Ensemble. The tour will commence with a show at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on September 18, followed by concerts in Manchester’s O2… Continue reading ‘Blade Runner Live’ announces new UK tour dates
“Birthplace of heavy metal” Birmingham’s The Crown secures listed status
The Crown, the infamous pub where heavy metal band Black Sabbath performed their first gig, has received a much-needed Grade II listing from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The decision came at the behest of Historic England. The Crown’s legacy was in danger, as gentrification threatened to bulldoze the Birmingham-based building. The inclusion… Continue reading “Birthplace of heavy metal” Birmingham’s The Crown secures listed status
Miriam Margolyes says it’s time to forget ‘Harry Potter’ “if your balls have dropped”
Miriam Margolyes, who portrayed Professor Sprout in the famous Harry Potter film series, has recently caused controversy with her comments about adult fans of the franchise. In an interview with Australia’s News Breakfast, Margolyes made clear that she believes individuals should move past their love for Harry Potter if they have reached adulthood. She stated,… Continue reading Miriam Margolyes says it’s time to forget ‘Harry Potter’ “if your balls have dropped”
Janelle Monáe announces London Brixton Academy gig and three-night residency in Manchester
Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monáe has scheduled a show at London’s O2 Academy in Brixton and a 3-night residency in Manchester. The singer will perform at the London venue on June 29. Tickets for the event go on sale from Thursday, March 21 at 10am GMT while pre-sale takes place from 10am GMT on March 19… Continue reading Janelle Monáe announces London Brixton Academy gig and three-night residency in Manchester
The Libertines’ Carl Barât and The View’s Kyle Falconer announce “songwriting getaway” course
British rock musicians Carl Barât of The Libertines and Kyle Falconer of The View have announced a new “songwriting getaway” course that will take place in Spain later this year. Set to run between September 8 and 15 and hosted by La Sierra Casa, a luxury songwriting camp in El Xinorlet, the intensive course will… Continue reading The Libertines’ Carl Barât and The View’s Kyle Falconer announce “songwriting getaway” course
Oscar-winning ‘The King’s Speech’ writer dies aged 86
David Seidler, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of the 2010 film The King’s Speech, has died at the age of 86. His manager confirmed that Seidler passed away in New Zealand during a fly-fishing trip. He died doing what he loved most, according to his manager, Jeff Aghassi. Seidler won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay… Continue reading Oscar-winning ‘The King’s Speech’ writer dies aged 86
‘Star Wars’ 50p coin to be available this year
The Royal Mint has announced its forthcoming release of a 50p coin inspired by the Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars franchise. The coin is to be released this year and is one of four vehicles from the franchise that will adorn the coins this year, with the others being the TIE Fighter, X-Wing and… Continue reading ‘Star Wars’ 50p coin to be available this year
Cillian Murphy’s old teacher reveals what he was like at school
Cillian Murphy’s former teacher has shared some insights about the actor’s personality during his school years. Pat Kiernan was Murphy’s drama teacher and revealed that he didn’t initially recognize his acting talent. However, he was impressed by Murphy’s commitment to his band, Sons of Mister Green Geneshe, and theater company Corcadorca. Kiernan recalled the moment… Continue reading Cillian Murphy’s old teacher reveals what he was like at school