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Barry Jenkins is relaxed about directing Lion King prequel
Barry Jenkins has described 'The Lion King' prequel as a passion project.The 42-year-old director is helming a prequel to the CGI remake of the classic Disney movie, which will tell the story of the origins...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter wins big at Independent Spirit Awards 2022
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s 'The Lost Daughter' was among the big winners at the Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022.The 44-year-old star's directional debut, an adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name, took home Best...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Kristen Stewart was 'astounded' to receive Oscar nomination
Kristen Stewart was "truly astounded" to be nominated for an Oscar this year.The 31-year-old actress' portrayal of the late Princess Diana in 'Spencer' has earned her a place on the Best Actress shortlist alongside Olivia...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Uma Thurman 'fascinated' by Arianna Huffington
Uma Thurman is “fascinated” by Arianna Huffington.The 51-year-old actress plays the Huffington Post founder in ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber' and she's met Arianna herself a few times, while she's always had a lot...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Matt Reeves plans to release bonus Batman scene
Matt Reeves cut a scene from 'The Batman' of the titular character meeting Joker - but intends to release it soon.The director shot footage where Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader snuck into Arkham Asylum to speak...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Zoe Kravitz reflects on 'easy' Catwoman decision
Zoe Kravitz’s decision to play Catwoman was “very easy".The 33-year-old actress appears opposite Robert Pattinson - who is taking on the role of the Caped Crusader himself - in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman’ blockbuster, and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Benedict Cumberbatch 'did dream therapy' for Power of the Dog role
Benedict Cumberbatch "did dream therapy" as part of his preparation for 'The Power of the Dog'.The 45-year-old actor - who portrays rancher Phil Burbank in the movie - admitted it was a "very new experience"...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th March 2022
Bob Dylan to release essay collection
Bob Dylan is to release a collection of over 60 essays.The 80-year-old singer began working on 'The Philosophy Of Modern Song' - which will be released on 8 November - back in 2010 and the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th March 2022
Bryan Adams never got to 'enjoy' being No1
Bryan Adams never got to "enjoy" his chart success because of his hectic touring schedule.The 62-year-old Canadian rock legend had a global hit with '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You', which spent weeks...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th March 2022
The xx launch a new series on Apple Music 1
The xx have launched a new monthly radio series on Apple Music 1.The acclaimed trio have created 'Interludes Radio' and the new series will premiere on Apple Music's live-streaming radio station on March 10.Looking forward...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Howard Jones to play charity show
Howard Jones will treat fans to a "fresh take" on his hits at a special fundraiser for The British Red Cross DEC Ukraine Appeal.The 'What Is Love' singer will play electric piano and be joined...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Griff helps Spotify celebrate International Women’s Day
Spotify is celebrating International Women’s Day (08.03.22) by sharing the music and stories of women creators, artists, activists and non-profits around the world, including Griff and Sigrid.The music, lyrics, and voices coming from women in...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
LCD Soundsystem taking break from album-touring cycle
LCD Soundsystem want a break from the album-touring "cycle".The 'Daft Punk Is Playing at My House' band's frontman James Murphy has shared a lengthy update with fans to explain their upcoming mini-residencies marking their 20...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
The Libertines to play Up The Bracket in full at special one-off London show
The Libertines will play 'Up The Bracket' in full at a special London arena show this summer.The 'Time For Heroes' indie legends have announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Ministry of Sound Classical set for Hampton Court Palace Festival
Ministry of Sound Classical will perform at the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2022.The worldwide collective has joined forces with classical musicians to transform "what an orchestral performance can be", with special guests set to appear...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
The Prodigy announce first UK tour since Keith Flint's death
The Prodigy have announced their first live tour since Keith Flint's death.The 'Firestarter' band - made up of Liam Howlett and Maxim - are dedicating the upcoming summer shows to their late frontman, who tragically...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Olivia Rodrigo promises new unreleased song in upcoming Disney Plus film
Olivia Rodrigo will debut a new song in her upcoming Disney+ film.The 19-year-old star's movie 'Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film)' - which drops on the streaming platform on March 25 - is set...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Kelly Clarkson pays tribute to Dolly Parton at ACMs
Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Dolly Parton at this year's Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, with a performance of 'I Will Always Love You'. The 39-year-old singer belted out the late, great Whitney Houston's...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
My Chemical Romance cancel Russia and Ukraine shows
My Chemical Romance have cancel their upcoming shows in Russia and Ukraine.The 'Welcome To The Black Parade' rockers - made up of Frank Iero, Ray Toro and brothers Gerard and Mikey Way - were set...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Lady Gaga announces The Chromatica Ball tour dates
Lady Gaga has announced her “The Chromatica Ball” Tour for summer 2022.The announcement comes after several shows announced before the pandemic had to be rescheduled.In addition to the rescheduled shows, new locations have been added,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Rudimental to headline Parallel 5G in Leeds
Rudimental are set to headline a concert at a 5G-powered nightclub in Leeds.The drum and bass outfit - comprising Piers Aggett, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and Leon 'Locksmith' Rolle - will take to the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Florence + The Machine to release 'monstrous' single tonight
Florence + The Machine will release a "monstrous" new single, 'Heaven Is Here', tonight (07.03.22).The Florence Welch-led indie group's new track follows the recently released comeback single, 'KING'.For 'Heaven Is Here', the 35-year-old star created...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
BLACKPINK to make comeback 'soon'
BLACKPINK are preparing to make their comeback "soon".The K-Pop girl group's band member Jennie has let slip that the 'Sour Candy' hitmakers will be returning with new music shortly.Taking part in the YouTube channel The...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Groove Armada reveal special guests joining them for final full live UK tour
Groove Armada have announced the special guests joining them for their final full live UK tour.The electronic dance music legends - comprising of Tom Findlay and Andy Cato - will bid farewell to their major...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa to release collaboration this week
Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa are joining forces for a new collaboration.The 'WAP' hitmaker and the 26-year-old pop megastar will release their new song on Friday (11.03.22).The pair teased fans by sharing a snippet...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Nicki Minaj talked to Drake about executive producing her upcoming LP
Nicki Minaj has revealed she "discussed" having Drake executive produce her new album.The rap megastars have collaborated repeatedly over the years; including on the tracks 'Make Me Proud', 'Only', 'No Frauds' and 'Seeing Green', and,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Harry Styles to release comeback single next month
Harry Styles is to make his eagerly-awaited music comeback next month.The 'Watermelon Sugar' hitmaker recently filmed a music video for his new single on a giant bed outside Buckingham Palace in London, and now it's...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Dua Lipa sued again over Levitating
Dua Lipa is being sued again for 'Levitating'.Last week, the 26-year-old singer's 2020 mega-hit was accused of ripping off Artikal Sound System's 2017 reggae single 'Live Your Life'.According to documents obtained by TMZ, the band...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
Post Malone insists songwriter contributed nothing 'original' to track
Post Malone has insisted a songwriter who is suing him over 'Circles' had nothing "original" to add to the 2019 hit.The 26-year-old star, his producer Frank Dukes, and Universal Music Group were sued by...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
The Chainsmokers reveal reaction to Kanye West using their track on City of Gods
The Chainsmokers love Kanye West's take on 'New York City'.The DJ duo - made up of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart - were blown away when they heard Fivio Foreign's single 'City of Gods', which...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th March 2022
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