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'Birdman' Leads Golden Globe Nominations
The Golden Globe nominations are out, and yet again it’s the dark comedy of Birdman that leads the way with nods in seven categories in total. The surreal drama-comedy, by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2014
Season 2 Of 'Fargo' To Star Kirsten Dunst And Jesse Plemons
Following the huge success of the first season, it’s been announced that Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons will be the headline stars of the second season of ‘Fargo’.Director Noah Hawley’s adaptation of the Coen brothers’...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th December 2014
John Lydon Criticises Simon Cowell And Band Aid
Regardless of what you think of John Lydon, you could never accuse him of failing to speak his mind. On the receiving end of his unique brand of scorn this time have been Simon Cowell...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th December 2014
Billy Corgan Takes A Swipe At Dave Grohl And Pearl Jam
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan launched a tirade against his nineties contemporaries Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters, claiming that he “can out-write” both of them.Talking during a radio interview on ‘The Howard Stern Show’, Corgan...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th December 2014
J K Rowling's 'Robert Galbraith' Novels To Be BBC TV Series
The BBC has announced that the two crime novels written under a pseudonym of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling are to be turned into a crime drama series.‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’ and ‘The Silkworm’ will form...
News posted in Books / Authors on 11th December 2014
Sir Christopher Lee Releases Another Heavy Metal Christmas Single
If you’re sick of hearing Slade and Band Aid for the ninety-fifth time when you’re sitting down to Christmas lunch this year, a potential solution may have presented itself. Screen legend Sir Christopher Lee has...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th December 2014
Taylor Swift Continues Reign At Number 1
Although everything else about 2014 seems to winding down ahead of the holiday season, there’s no sign of Taylor Swift’s dominance of the pop world coming to an end any time soon. Swift’s fifth album...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th December 2014
YouTube's 10 Most Watched Videos Of 2014
The ten most-watched videos on YouTube in 2014 were calculated by CNN today, and the winner was… drumroll… “Mutant Giant Spider Dog”. The CNN-edited highlights reel shows clips of the full list.Appealing to the twin...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11th December 2014
Letterman's Final 'Late Show' Confirmed For May 20
Attention late night TV lovers: here’s a date to put in your diaries. After months of speculation, CBS has confirmed that David Letterman’s final show as host of ‘The Late Show’ on May 20th next...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th December 2014
Lana Del Rey Already Working On Third Album
Surprising news from the world of pop: Lana Del Rey is apparently already working on her third album, despite only releasing a record less than six months ago.Speaking in a special edition of Galore magazine,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 7th December 2014
Amanda Bynes Is Back On Twitter
After a 26 day silence, Amanda Bynes made a reappearance on Twitter, posting a picture of herself trying on new dresses, reports E! Online. For a change, she seemed in good shape, so we can...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 7th December 2014
Julie Walters Fears Working Class Actors Are A Dying Breed
British acting legend Julie Walters has spoken out about the state of the British scene. In an interview with The Mirror, she said she was worried that opportunities to break through to the entertainment industry...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th December 2014
Jon Stewart Apologises To Southern California D.A. Over 'Daily Show' Segment
Jon Stewart has apologised to a San Bernardino D.A. on Friday after including a local incident where a man died in custody after he had been detained using a Taser in a longer list of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th December 2014
Lil Wayne Angry With Cash Money Records After All
After a series of conflicting news reports, it seems that Lil Wayne is actually deeply unhappy with his record label Cash Money.Originally reported by TMZ.com, Weezy has described himself as a ‘prisoner’ and claims that...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 7th December 2014
CBS And Dish Resolve Dispute And Sign New Contract
Following a short-lived total collapse in commercial relations, CBS Corp. and television provider Dish Network have reached an agreement which brings to an end a long-running contract dispute.The crisis came to a head less than...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th December 2014
Rapper Beanie Sigel Shot In New Jersey, In Critical Condition
American rapper Beanie Sigel is reportedly in a critical condition after being shot in the stomach. In a report by NBC Philadelphia, the veteran rap artist was shot outside his home in Pleasantville, New Jersey...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th December 2014
Sir Paul McCartney Speaks About John Lennon's Death
Sir Paul McCartney has opened up about the death of John Lennon. In an interview on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ which is due air on Saturday night on ITV in the UK, the former Beatle...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th December 2014
Dave Grohl Hints At Second Series Of 'Sonic Highways'
Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl has hinted that there might be a second season of ‘Sonic Highways’. Ahead of the release of their recent album of the same name, the group recorded an eight part...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th December 2014
The Libertines Announce Third Album
Quintessential noughties British indie group The Libertines have signed to a major label to release a long-awaited third album. In news reported by the NME, The band have made a deal with Virgin EMI, and...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th December 2014
CBS-Dish Dispute Leaves Viewers Unable To Watch Favorite Shows
A long-running dispute between CBS and satellite TV company Dish Network has boiled over and impacted American TV viewers. After days of strong-arm bargaining, CBS Corp. has made good its threat to shut off its...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th December 2014
Candy Crowley Leaves CNN After Nearly Three Decades
It’s the end of an era at CNN as journalist Candy Crowley, a longstanding political reporter, is leaving the company after 27 years. She was CNN’s chief political correspondent.Crowley, 65, was the host of CNN’s...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th December 2014
NBC's 'Peter Pan Live!' Receives Mixed Reactions From Critics And Public
The verdict is in following NBC’s seasonal special telecast ‘Peter Pan Live!’, and reactions were generally mixed. The show went out on Thursday (December 4th), and starred 'Girls' frontwoman Allison Williams as Peter Pan and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th December 2014
Black Keys And The Prodigy To Co-Headline Isle Of Wight 2015
Temperatures may be plummeting in Britain, but we’ve got some sunnier festival news for you. The Isle of Wight festival has announced that the Black Keys and the Prodigy will co-headline in 2015.The two bands...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th December 2014
YouTube Phenomenon 'Zoella' Breaks Record For Fastest Selling Debut Novel
YouTube sensation Zoella is beginning to make serious waves in the literary world too, with the news that her debut novel has become the fastest-selling first book by any author. ‘Girl Online’ has also become...
News posted in Books / Authors on 4th December 2014
Rock Musician And Faces Member Ian McLagan Dies Aged 69
Some sad news has come from the world of music today, with the announcement that Ian McLagan, keyboardist with British rock legends the Faces and musical collaborator with other big name artists, has died at...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th December 2014
Casting For 2016's 'Suicide Squad' Announced
In possibly controversial news, the casting for DC Comics’ supervillain team-up movie Suicide Squad has been announced, and the biggest news of all is that Jared Leto has been selected to portray the Joker, and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th December 2014
'Gangnam Style' Breaks YouTube
After Kim Kardashian’s nude photo session, it seems that the internet has been broken again. Quite literally, this time: the music video for ‘Gangnam Style’ has broken YouTube’s view counter.South Korean musician Psy released the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th December 2014
Taylor Swift Returns To Number 1 In Albums Chart
After a one week interruption, Taylor Swift’s new album 1989 returned to the top spot in the US Billboard 200. Having been dethroned by British band One Direction’s Four last week, the 24 year old’s...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th December 2014
Spotify's 'Year In Music' 2014 Shows Ed Sheeran To Be Most Streamed Artist
Hello, musical magpies: ever wanted to know which artist or genre is your favourite? Well, Spotify’s 2014 ‘Year In Music’ feature can categorically prove that to you.The music streaming service has been running its end-of-year...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th December 2014
Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Nude Photos Leak
She was one of several celebrities to fall victim of hackers who leaked nude photographs onto the internet earlier this year. After months of remaining silent about it, Kim Kardashian has spoken about the impact...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 4th December 2014
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