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![Ghost Beach Brings 'Tropical Grit Pop' To UK Shores With Debut Album 'Blonde' [Listen]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/cmlogoholder-300x220.gif "Ghost Beach Brings 'Tropical Grit Pop' To UK Shores With Debut Album 'Blonde' [Listen]")
Ghost Beach Brings 'Tropical Grit Pop' To UK Shores With Debut Album 'Blonde' [Listen]
Ghost Beach are set to bring some incredibly catchy indie-pop vibes to the UK with the release of their much-anticipated debut album 'Blonde'.The New York duo formed in 2012 and immediately caused an online buzz...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 20th March 2014
Watch The Throne Return! Jay-Z And Kanye West Team Up For A One-Off Show At SXSW
Jay-Z and Kanye West gave SXSW goers a rip-roaringly good time as they collaborated in a 'Watch The Throne' style comeback show last night in Austin, Texas.The rappers caused festival attendees to reach dangerous levels...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th March 2014
Torres Talks Earning Her Stripes As She Returns To SXSW
With SXSW in full swing, Brooklyn via Nashville singer Torres gears up to perform her festival showcases in a move that she describes as both 'exciting' and 'hard work'.Today (March 11th 2014) marks Torres' return...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th March 2014
Introducing: NY Band Skaters, Who Bring 'Manhattan' To Texas For SXSW
2014 looks to be a big year for New York quartet Skaters who released their debut album 'Manhattan' last month and are performing as part of several showcase events at SXSW this week.SXSW festival brings...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th March 2014
10 Upcoming International Acts You Should Watch At SXSW 2014
South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) is widely known as THE festival for emerging musical talent with artists both established and up-and-coming flocking from around the globe to Austin, Texas to offer the musical experience...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd March 2014
Introducing: Prides - The Synthpop Trio That Are Making Scotland Proud
With almost ten years of experience each, Scottish trio Prides are finally cementing a very well-deserved place in the cool end of Glasgow's pop scene after exciting the nation with their 3-track debut EP 'The...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd March 2014
Introducing: Edinburgh's Finest Bwani Junction, On Their Return With Album Two
It may have been a slow start for this Edinburgh quartet but, now on their second album and fresh from their mini tour with Little Comets, it looks like Bwani Junction are really going to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th February 2014
Introducing: The 'Life And Times' Of Noah Francis Johnson
He may have kicked off his solo music career late in life being now in his fifties, but Cardiff-born singer Noah Francis Johnson has certainly proved that time and patience is enormously beneficial with his...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 17th February 2014
De La Soul Release Entire Discography For Free. Go On, Take it...
Well that’s one way to celebrate 25 years in the game. De La Soul are giving away their entire music collection for free. Which is nice, but they probably only did it because a) they...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14th February 2014
Introducing: Hobbie Stuart, Who's Turning His Hobby Into A Promising Career
Brighton-based singer Hobbie Stuart will be a familiar name to the avid web-surfers and video-streamers of the last few years, but this YouTube star is set to make his mark as a proper recording artist...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th February 2014
Aaron Sorkin and Philip Seymour Hoffman's Mini AA Meetings
Following Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death, the highly acclaimed writer and creator of The West Wing has spoken about his and the late actor’s candid conversations about drugs and alcohol.Hoffman was found dead in his apartment...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th February 2014
Cordless Rockers Red Hot Chilli Peppers Caught Out with Super Bowl Set
“Hang on a minute, their guitars aren’t plugged in to anything” an eagle-eyed Super Bowl viewer probably said somewhere in America. And he/she was right: while Anthony Kiedis sang alongside main performer Bruno Mars live,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 5th February 2014
Introducing: Gorgon City, Who Are Definitely 'Ready For Your Love'
London producers Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott have banded together to form a new electronic project, Gorgon City, which sees them fuse together elements of house, D&B and garage to create their distinctive pop sound.The...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd February 2014
Sitcom Sequel 'Still Open All Hours' To Return With Full First Series
Following immense success after its Christmas episode, a full series of 'Still Open All Hours' starring David Jason is set to hit screens later this year.David Jason as Granville on his trusty bicycle...The British sitcom,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31st January 2014
![Helen Mirren Earns More Respect With Twerking Antics At Harvard's Woman Of The Year Awards [Video]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20140130/300114_helen_mirren/helen-mirren-2014-hast-pudding-woman-of_4047223.jpg "Helen Mirren Earns More Respect With Twerking Antics At Harvard's Woman Of The Year Awards [Video]")
Helen Mirren Earns More Respect With Twerking Antics At Harvard's Woman Of The Year Awards [Video]
Dame Helen Mirren did her best Miley Cyrus impression as she twerked her way through the Harvard Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year award ceremony in Massachusetts.Helen Mirren waves at her Harvard crowdThe Queen actress...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31st January 2014
Introducing: Inspired Pop From Brighton's Paul Thomas Saunders
Paul has been interested in the world of music all the way through his teens; from singing in Lichfield's Cathedral School choir to writing his own music at 16 and enrolling at Leeds College of...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th January 2014
Bryan Cranston Goes 'All The Way' To Broadway, Debuts As Lyndon B. Johnson
Bryan Cranston has swapped meth for politics in his first Broadway show 'All The Way', which sees him play former President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson.Cranston for president!It might be hard to imagine...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23rd January 2014
What A Drag! Justin Bieber Steals Headlines Again With DUI And Drag-Racing Arrest
Justin Bieber arrested? Really? Yep, the superstar continues his 2014 rebellion with yet another run-in with the cops after being caught drink driving - and January's not even over! The teen star must be getting...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23rd January 2014
Clean Bandit - Rather Be Single Review
London quartet Clean Bandit are well on their way to landing their first number one with their single 'Rather Be' featuring Jess Glynne - and it's absolutely no surprise. We thought they were good with...
Review posted on 23rd January 2014
From Disney To Delinquency: Vanessa Hudgens Goes All Out With 'Gimme Shelter' Makeover
Vanessa Hudgens makes a drastic transformation as she chops her locks and piles on the pounds for upcoming teen drama Gimme Shelter.Vanessa cut her hair to play AppleThe 25-year-old 'High School Musical' star is set...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd January 2014
![Angelina Jolie Recreates Iconic Disney Movie Scenes In The New 'Maleficent' Trailer [Trailer]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131217/171213_pr_brad_and_angelina/angelina-jolie-wax-figure-brad-pitt-wax_4001651.jpg "Angelina Jolie Recreates Iconic Disney Movie Scenes In The New 'Maleficent' Trailer [Trailer]")
Angelina Jolie Recreates Iconic Disney Movie Scenes In The New 'Maleficent' Trailer [Trailer]
Angelina Jolie has taken a break from the gun-toting, badass temptresses she's used to playing, to become Disney's greatest villain, Maleficent, and the new trailer shows exactly how scary she can be.Angelina Jolie in her...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd January 2014
Satellite Tour 2014 Sees Three Talented Artists Hit The Road For Some Unusual Venues
Advertised as 'New Music. New Circuit', the Satellite Tour will see Sons & Lovers, Fred Page and Eliza & The Bear playing at the various small music venues in the UK in the towns seldom...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd January 2014
Zach Braff Brings Second Big Directing Project 'Wish I Was Here' To Sundance
Zach Braff premieres his second feature as a director, Wish I Was Here, at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival a decade after his debut Garden State.Zach and Kate Hudson film 'Wish I Was Here'The 'Scrubs'...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd January 2014
George Michael Unveils A Free Track Ahead Of 'Symphonica' Album Release
George Michael has had a tough time of it over the past few years, but he's ready to show his fans he's come out stronger with his first solo album in a decade, 'Symphonica'.George Michael...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st January 2014
Echosmith - Talking Dreams Album Review
Indie pop four-piece Echosmith are causing quite a stir with their debut album release 'Talking Dreams', out now on Warner Bros. Records. It's a 12-track collection of guitar led dance vibes including first single 'Come...
Review posted on 21st January 2014
Will Smith Becomes First Guest On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Will Smith is to become the first guest on the new series of 'The Tonight Show' now hosted by Jimmy Fallon.Fallon takes over Leno on the re-vamped showThe former 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' host...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th January 2014
Madonna Insists Instagram Racial Slur Was A 'Term Of Endearment' In Apologetic Statement
Madonna is seriously needing a lesson in how to use social media as she is forced to defend herself once again from her latest inflammatory comment on Instagram.Madonna maintains she's 'not a racist'The popstar has...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th January 2014
Damon Albarn Finally Going Solo With Upcoming Debut 'Everyday Robots'
Damon Albarn is finally set to go solo as he unveils his long-anticipated debut album Everyday Robots on April 28th 2014.Blur is still an ongoing projectThe Blur frontman is definitely a workaholic of the music...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 20th January 2014
Introducing: New Post-Rock Electronica From London Duo Aelius
Aelius are Martin Roberts and Lee Tyler who met in 2012 while studying at university and subsequently began producing ever-evolving, genre-defying tracks after discovering each other's talents. Since then they have been compared to 80s...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 20th January 2014
![Meet The New Incarnations Of The Musketeers And Their Friends And Foes [Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/me/fhm_sexiest_women_7_050511/luke-pasqualino_3325357.jpg "Meet The New Incarnations Of The Musketeers And Their Friends And Foes [Pictures]")
Meet The New Incarnations Of The Musketeers And Their Friends And Foes [Pictures]
The world's favourite swashbuckling quartet are back in a stunning new adventure series adapted by BBC One from Alexandre Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers' and starring an exceptional ensemble cast.Athos, Aramis, D'Artagnan and PorthosThe new show...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th January 2014
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