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Belinda Carlisle left LA because she thought there must be more to life
Belinda Carlisle left America because she didn't want to live out her final years at a "country club".The 63-year-old singer/songwriter lived in France for 25 years before moving to Thailand with husband Morgan Mason and...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th September 2021
James Blunt signs up to host new TV show about home brewing
James Blunt is to host a new TV show about home brewing.The 'You're Beautiful' singer, who is so passionate about beer he bought his own pub in 2017, will present the new Amazon Prime programme...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th September 2021
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes stun with back-to-back MTV Video Music Awards performances
Camila Cabello wowed the MTV Video Music Awards with a performance of 'Don’t Go Yet' - and then told the crowd to "give it up" for her boyfriend Shawn Mendes as he took to the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th September 2021
Foo Fighters felt 'pretty good' to win Global Icon VMA
The Foo Fighters felt "pretty good" to receive the first US Global Icon Award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday (12.09.21) night.The 'Walk' hitmakers were introduced to the stage at Brooklyn's Barclays...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th September 2021
Lee Child slams outdated James Bond
'James Bond' has been branded as an outdated hero by writer Lee Child.The 'Jack Reacher' author has suggested that it is time that 007 is killed off as he feels the spy is an "antidote...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th September 2021
John Lithgow joins Sharper cast
John Lithgow has joined the cast of 'Sharper'.The 75-year-old actor has become the latest star to board the cast of the Apple Original Films and A24 thriller, which is being directed by Benjamin Caron.Julianne Moore,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th September 2021
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to replace Harrison Ford in future Indiana Jones films?
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is being lined up to replace Harrison Ford in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise.The ‘Fleabag’ star will star opposite the veteran actor in his upcoming fifth outing as the adventurer and it’s been claimed...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th September 2021
LAshana Lynch: Anyone can be James Bond
Lashana Lynch has insisted anyone could play James Bond, regardless of age or gender.The 33-year-old actress – who will portray MI6 agent Nomi in the upcoming next instalment of the franchise, ‘No Time To Die’...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th September 2021
Jennifer Hudson admits Aretha Franklin 'shaped' her career
Jennifer Hudson thinks Aretha Franklin has given her a "blueprint" to follow.The 40-year-old star plays Aretha in a film about her life and she's revealed her deep-rooted admiration for the iconic singer, who passed away...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th September 2021
Bruce Dickinson insists Iron Maiden's new album isn't a 'concept' record
Bruce Dickinson has revealed Iron Maiden's new record isn't a "concept album".The iconic metal band typically have a thread running trough their albums, but their 17th studio collection 'Senjutsu' - which dropped last week and...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th September 2021
Beverley Knight admits it was 'nice' surprise not having singing role in Cinderella
Beverley Knight admitted she was "stunned" at not being asked to sing in 'Cinderella'.The 48-year-old singer - who has released eight studio albums to date and has played the Fairy Godmother on stage in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th September 2021
Andy Garcia set to star in The Expendables 4
Andy Garcia has joined the cast of 'The Expendables 4'.The 65-year-old actor is set to star alongside the likes of Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture and Sylvester Stallone in the Scott Waugh-directed movie.Andy -...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th September 2021
Princess Diana was 'isolated and lonely', says Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart thinks Princess Diana was the "most isolated human".The 31-year-old actress stars as the late Princess in 'Spencer' - a new psychological drama film that focuses on her decision to split from Prince Charles...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th September 2021
Lisa Scott-Lee feels 'blessed' by Steps' success
Lisa Scott-Lee is amazed by Steps' longevity.The pop group - which consists of Lisa, Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Faye Tozer and Ian 'H' Watkins - released their debut album, 'Step One', in 1998, and Lisa...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th September 2021
Master P we have so much to learn from Martin Luther King
Master P wishes he could travel back in time and prevent Martin Luther King Jr. from being assassinated.The American civil rights activist - who campaigned for equality for African Americans - was shot dead by...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th September 2021
Gerard Butler channels inner 'madness' for Copshop
Gerard Butler has admitted he channels his inner "madness" for certain acting roles.The 'Copshop' star - who plays professional hitman Bob Viddick in the upcoming action thriller - has opened up on how he saw...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th September 2021
Jason Priestley to direct Projekt M
Jason Priestley is set to direct 'Projekt M'.The former 'Beverly Hills 90210' heartthrob has signed on to direct Samizdat Pictures' suspense thriller, which will star 'Inglorious Basterds' actor Richard Sammel in the leading role.Sammel will...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th September 2021
James Hetfield: The Black Album was Metallica's master key
James Hetfield believes Metallica's 'Black Album' was the "master key" to their popularity and success.The 58-year-old singer admits the self-titled record led to the heavy metal outfit becoming a "force to be reckoned with" in...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th September 2021
Leona Lewis' Christmas comeback album
Leona Lewis is working on her comeback album.The 36-year-old singer / songwriter is working on a new Christmas record and is hoping to follow in Mariah Carey's footsteps.A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column:...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th September 2021
Jason Momoa desperate for Dune 2
Jason Momoa has admitted he's desperate to start work on the 'Dune' sequel.The 42-year-old actor - who plays Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming big screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 epic science fiction novel...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th September 2021
Sir Elton John's praise for Metallica's Nothing Else Matters
Sir Elton John has called Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' "one of the best songs ever written".The 74-year-old star - who appears on Metallica's new covers album ‘The Metallica Blacklist’ - brought frontman James Hetfield to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th September 2021
Matt Smith: 'Last Night In Soho is love letter to London'
Matt Smith says 'Last Night In Soho' is a "love letter to London.The 38-year-old actor stars alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie in Edgar Wright’s psychological horror film and Matt says the movie made him...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th September 2021
Brian May wants to make instrumental album
Brian May wants to make a new solo album.The Queen guitarist - whose last solo LP was 1998’s 'Another World' - admits he is contemplating getting in the studio to record a selection of instrumental...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th September 2021
Tony Bellew says he could 'potentially' appear in Creed III
Tony Bellew says there's "potentially" a chance he could appear in 'Creed III'.The 38-year-old retired boxer played arrogant British world champion fighter 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan in 2015's 'Rocky' spin-off 'Creed', the main opponent of titular...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th September 2021
Vengaboys return with cover of Charli XCX and Troye Sivan's 1999
The Vengaboys are back with their first new music in 15 years.The 90s Dutch Eurodance group - comprising Kim Sasabone, Denise Post-van Rijswijk, Robin Pors and Donny Latupeirissa - are back with a cover of...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th September 2021
Metallica credit Bob Rock with getting James Hetfield to 'open up'
Metallica credit Bob Rock with getting frontman James Hetfield to "open up".The iconic Canadian producer, engineer and musician was brought in to oversee the thrash metal icons' 1991 self-titled album (more commonly known as 'The...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th September 2021
Iris Apfel at 100: There's nothing wrong with a few wrinkles
Iris Apfel says people should "flaunt" their wrinkles instead of getting cosmetic surgery.The interior designer - an internet sensation who is famous for her bold style, including her signature oversized sunnies - turned 100 last...
News posted in Fashion / Beauty on 10th September 2021
Charlotte Tilbury causes stir over never going barefaced for husband
Charlotte Tilbury has faced a backlash online after she said her husband has never seen her without make-up on.The 48-year-old make-up artist drew criticism after she once again claimed her spouse George Waud - who...
News posted in Fashion / Beauty on 10th September 2021
Alicia Keys on the importance of 'soul care'
Alicia Keys launched Keys Soulcare because "soul care" was missing.The 'No One' hitmaker's skincare line comes with a positive affirmation meant to be spoken as you wash your face, as she noticed her skin is...
News posted in Fashion / Beauty on 10th September 2021
Benedict Cumberbatch 'sad' when Scott Derrickson left Doctor Strange 2
Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted he felt "sad" when he heard Scott Derrickson had left 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'.The 45-year-old actor - who is set to premise his role as the titular superhero...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th September 2021
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