Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has opened up about the challenge of playing a character with a dark side in Netflix drama “Eric”. Cumberbatch portrays Vincent, a heavy-drinking puppeteer who resorts to creating a large furry puppet named Eric in an attempt to find his missing nine-year-old son. The six-part miniseries takes on a psychological thriller form… Continue reading Benedict Cumberbatch on his “challenging” ‘Eric’ character: “It was a gift”
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easyGroup lawyers say Hard Life’s new single ‘Tears’ is “disparaging and defamatory”
The legal battle between conglomerate easyGroup and indie band Hard Life, formerly known as Easy Life, has sparked anew with the release of the band’s latest single, “Tears”. The song includes lyrics referring to the lawsuit in which easyGroup sued the band for “brand theft”, forcing them to relinquish their name and resulting in the… Continue reading easyGroup lawyers say Hard Life’s new single ‘Tears’ is “disparaging and defamatory”
REM reunite for their first interview as a band in 30 years
CBS will air REM’s first group interview in 30 years tomorrow, June 13th. The quartet, consisting of Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills, have reunited specifically to speak about their recent induction into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. In a clip shared on CBS’ social media accounts, the band members discussed what… Continue reading REM reunite for their first interview as a band in 30 years
Check out the full stage times for Reading & Leeds 2024
The stage and set times for Reading & Leeds 2024 have been released. As is customary, the festivals will be held over the August bank holiday weekend, specifically from the 23rd to the 25th, with the traditional venues of Richfield Avenue (Reading) and Bramham Park (Leeds) playing host. The headline acts are Fred Again.., Lana… Continue reading Check out the full stage times for Reading & Leeds 2024
These celebrities are all massive fans of ‘Baby Reindeer’
Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer has quickly become one of the most-talked-about shows of the year so far. Featuring on Netflix, the semi-autobiographical dramatisation of Gadd’s experiences with being stalked by an older woman named Martha has garnered widespread attention, also featuring a plethora of high-profile fans. Of those fans, Gadd himself admitted that he has… Continue reading These celebrities are all massive fans of ‘Baby Reindeer’
Lankum write letter asking Latitude to drop Barclays as a sponsor amidst boycott
A growing number of artists have been pulling out of UK festival Latitude, over its association with Barclays amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. Among those now petitioning the festival to drop Barclays are Irish band Lankum, who suggested in a statement that “collective action is the most effective action.” Comedians Joanne McNally and… Continue reading Lankum write letter asking Latitude to drop Barclays as a sponsor amidst boycott
Nicola Coughlan hits back at trolls who say her waist was “photoshopped” on ‘Bridgerton’
Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in the Netflix period romantic drama series Bridgerton, has spoken out against social media speculation about her appearance on the show. In an interview with People, she hit back at malicious trolls who had accused the show’s costume designers of “photoshopping” her waist in season three. Coughlan argued that… Continue reading Nicola Coughlan hits back at trolls who say her waist was “photoshopped” on ‘Bridgerton’
Ariana Grande responds to Nickelodeon ‘Quiet On Set’ abuse reports: “It’s devastating”
Ariana Grande has expressed her dismay at the abuse allegations made in the Nickelodeon documentary series Quiet On Set. The show, which aired in March, served as an exposé of the scandals surrounding the channel. The documentary delved into showrunner Dan Schneider’s history, which included making sexually inappropriate jokes, among other disturbing behaviors. Schneider was… Continue reading Ariana Grande responds to Nickelodeon ‘Quiet On Set’ abuse reports: “It’s devastating”
Seth Meyers parting with live band after budget cuts
Late Night with Seth Meyers will no longer feature its live band, The 8G Band, following budget cuts that have affected the show. The band, made up of Eli Janney on keyboard, Seth Jabour on guitar, and Syd Butler on bass, has been a crucial part of the show since it launched in 2014. However,… Continue reading Seth Meyers parting with live band after budget cuts
Listen to IDLES’ cover of Little Simz with a touch of Peaches and Chemical Brothers
British rock group, IDLES, has released their first ever Spotify Singles, featuring two new recordings, one of which is a cover of Little Simz’s ‘Mood Swings’. The band chose to imbue the cover with a heavier electronic sound, using elements from Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’ and The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Elektrobank’. This sound direction reflects… Continue reading Listen to IDLES’ cover of Little Simz with a touch of Peaches and Chemical Brothers