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The Durutti Column – Renascent
The Durutti Column’s first album for 16 years, Renascent, is warmly reviewed by Clash as a convincing return for the influential Manchester group. The review argues that Vini Reilly avoids simply relying on the band’s legacy, instead reviving its spacious, echoing sound with renewed purpose and his distinctive fluid guitar playing. Released through London Records,…
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Boy George quits West End musical amid backlash to pro-Israel song
Boy George has withdrawn from the forthcoming West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar after criticism of his new pro-Israel song, “We Will Dance Again”. The decision removes him from a scheduled appearance as King Herod at the London Palladium and reflects the wider backlash the song has prompted online. The song refers to the…
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HBO Max Picks Up ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Across Europe
Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired the European, Middle Eastern and African streaming rights to A24’s Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake for HBO Max, excluding the UK and Ireland. The deal expands the horror franchise’s international reach ahead of its regional launch later this year. Peacock will premiere the series in the US in…
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Element Pictures Names Former Sky and HBO Publicist Chris Duggan as First Head of Communications and Marketing (EXCLUSIVE)
Element Pictures has appointed Chris Duggan, formerly a senior publicist at Sky and HBO Max, as its first head of communications and marketing. The new role formalises the Irish film and television producer’s in-house approach to promoting projects and corporate communications as it expands its slate during its 25th year. Duggan will report to co-chief…
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Jae Stephens Announces Debut Album ‘AUDACITY’
Jae Stephens has announced her debut album, ‘AUDACITY’, due for release on 25 September through Def Jam Recordings and RAEDIO. The 11-track record marks a full-length step for the Dallas-born, Pasadena-raised R&B-pop artist, building on her earlier ‘SELLOUT’ projects and centring themes of feminine autonomy, confidence and vulnerability. Produced by Dallas Caton with writing support…
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Beever-Jones ready to ‘conquer’ new season after injury troubles last term
Chelsea and England forward Aggie Beever-Jones says she is determined to “conquer” the new season after successive ankle injuries made 2025-26 the most difficult period of her career. Despite interest from other Women’s Super League clubs and her Chelsea contract nearing its end, the 23-year-old has signed a new four-year deal and wants to help…
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Watch Lorde bring out Charli XCX for ‘Girl, So Confusing’ at Lollapalooza
Lorde brought Charli XCX on stage during her Lollapalooza headline set in Chicago on 30 July, where they performed ‘Girl, So Confusing’. The appearance continues a series of live collaborations between the pair and highlights the song’s transformation from a track about perceived rivalry into a public creative partnership. Lorde performed the collaboration after playing…
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ITV Studios Bosses Bullish Despite U.S. & International Declines As ‘Love Island’ & ‘The Gentlemen’ Maker Prepares To Go Independent
ITV Studios’ leaders remain confident despite falls in US and international revenue, arguing that the weakness is concentrated in free-to-air television rather than reflecting a wider market downturn. The results matter as the producer of Love Island and The Gentlemen prepares to become a separately listed company after Sky’s acquisition of ITV completes, placing greater…
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Pregnant Holly Ramsay-Peaty says she’s ‘proud’ of her husband Adam and hints at the ‘costs’ of his return to racing after he missed out on Commonwealth Games gold
Pregnant Holly Ramsay-Peaty said she was proud of her husband, swimmer Adam Peaty, after he narrowly missed Commonwealth Games gold on his return to competition. Her comments suggest the comeback has involved personal sacrifices and pressure beyond the result itself. The article focuses on Peaty’s near-miss in the race and Holly’s public support for him…