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HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series.According to Online Betting Guide (OLBG), Nighy is 3/1 odds to take on the role, followed by Benedict Cumberbatch with odds at 4/1.Ralph Fiennes, who played the villain character across five Harry Potter movies, is 5/1 odds to reprise the role in the TV adaptation.Charles Dance is the frontrunner with 2/1 odds to play Albus Dumbledore, who was played by late actors Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the movies. Nick Frost, meanwhile, is 2/1 odds to play Rubeus Hagrid, originally played by Robbie Coltrane.In the movies, Nighy played Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

Manic Street Preachers and Suede have added an Eden Sessions show to their joint 2024 UK and Ireland tour – find out how to get tickets below.The bands, who toured Europe together in 1993 before recreating the line-up for a North American tour in 2022, recently announced a joint UK and Ireland tour for next year. Both acts head to Japan, Singapore and Taiwan this winter for other shared dates.Today (October 16) the Manics and Suede have revealed a fresh date for the tour, which sees them stop by Cornwall to play the Eden Sessions on June 29, 2024.

Kanye West is reportedly planning an upcoming concert in Italy to promote his new album with Ty Dolla $ign.Rumours of the show have been shared by outlets including Billboard, and suggest that West is due to host a surprise set in the country later this month to celebrate his upcoming album with the fellow rapper.Currently, the exact location for the event remains unknown although it’s speculated that the gig is taking place somewhere in Italy on October 27.Previously, Billboard Italia reported that the surprise show would be held at the RCF Arena (previously known as Campovolo) in Reggio Emilia, however, the location has not yet been confirmed nor denied by West’s team.More details on the forthcoming concert including ticket details are expected to be announced shortly. The gig is believed to draw up to 100,000 people.Speculation about a show with West and Ty Dolla $ign first emerged at the start of the month following the RCF venue initiating the construction of a large stage for a show scheduled for October 13, according to local news outlet Reggionline (via Billboard).These plans fell through, however, when the venue failed to obtain the necessary permits to build the stage by the mid-October deadline.

according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I went into one of the executive’s office and I saw an X3 script, and I immediately knew it was a lot fatter. I was like, ‘What the hell is this draft?'” the “Kingsmen” director told the audience.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has spoken to NME about the “explosive” new songs, his final meeting with late drummer Charlie Watts and who’d play who in a biopic of the band. Watch the full video interview above.Wood, alongside Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ during a live press conference at the Hackney Empire in London last month.

“Practical Magic” was released in theaters 25 years ago on October 16, 1998 — and Alice Hoffman can’t believe it either.The author, who brought the story of the Owens sisters to life in the 1995 novel of the same name, says it “feels like it was yesterday” that the film was being made.“I think the reason why is because it’s more popular every year,” she tells the Post. “It’s kind of become a cult movie. And I think it’s a movie that really matters to people.”“Practical Magic” was directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, respectively.

The National have performed two songs off their new album ‘Laugh Track‘ on the opening episode of the latest season of Later… With Jools Holland over the weekend.‘Laugh Track’, which was a surprise release shared by The National last month and followed their April album ‘First Two Pages Of Frankenstein‘, is the indie rockers’ 10th album. ‘Space Invader’ was released as a single with ‘Alphabet City’ in August, while ‘Deep End (Paul’s In Pieces)’ is currently an album track.The band were joined by Jorja Smith, Say She She, Antony Szmierek and Wreckless Eric for the 63rd series premiere of the late night music show on BBC Two.Watch clips of the performances below.In other The National news, singer Matt Berninger has spoken to NME about the “different kind of spotlight” that has fallen on the band after working with Taylor Swift.The band have collaborated with Swift on a number of occasions, featuring on her track ‘Coney Island’ from 2020’s ‘Evermore‘ before she provided vocals and lyrics for ‘The Alcott’ on their 2023 album ‘First Two Pages Of Frankenstein‘.

Madonna performing her 1978 hit ‘I Will Survive’ during the opening of her ‘Celebration’ tour in London over the weekend.The disco singer wrote on X that she was pleased the Queen of Pop is “in good health” following a serious bacterial infection that caused the postponement of the ‘Celebration’ tour, and then noted with a wink Madonna’s “excellent taste in music”.“…@Madonna congratulations on the launch of #TheCelebrationTour at the @TheO2 So happy that you are in good health and ready to have a holiday with fans around the world! By the way, you have excellent taste in music! #gloriagaynor #madonna #iwillsurvive,” Gaynor wrote online in reference to the ‘I Will Survive’ cover.Madonna performed ‘I Will Survive’ after praising her children for supporting her while she was ill earlier this year.

Ghetts has announced details of his fourth album ‘On Purpose, With Purpose’.The album serves as a follow-up to his 2021 major label debut ‘Conflict Of Interest‘, which featured Wretch 32, Skepta, Stormzy and more. His third album went on to be nominated for a Mercury Prize, an NME award for Best British Album and a BRIT award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime.Today (October 16), Ghetts teased his new album via an Instagram video, captioned: “ON PURPOSE WITH PURPOSE.

Jada Pinkett Smith on the Today show, which aired on Monday.After a line of questioning about Pinkett Smith’s marriage status with Will Smith, the actress clarified that the couple are in fact trying to reconcile.“There’s no finding another great love, and I think that’s the point,” she said. “It’s like we are in a place now that we are in a deep, healing space. And we are really concentrating on healing the relationship between us,” the actress explained in the NBC studio in New York City.“There’s no divorce on paper.

Britney Spears has shared that she will not be narrating her upcoming audiobook due to the “heart-wrenching” time of “reliving” experiences.The pop icon will release her tell-all memoir, The Woman In Me, on October 24. While fans have hoped that Spears herself would be the one narrating the audiobook, the singer has revealed that actress Michelle Williams will be the one taking the reins.Spears will be reading the book’s introduction.

Alan Wake 2, has shared that the sequel will receive a “significant” amount of downloadable content (DLC) and that it will be free to all players.Speaking at EGX in London over the weekend, Lake revealed that fans will learn more about what’s in store after Alan Wake 2 has been launched. Check it out below:Sam Lake confirms there is FREE DLC coming to Alan Wake 2 post-launch as well as the paid DLC projects! @EGX @SamLakeRMD #alanwake2 #EGX2023 #HorrorCommunity pic.twitter.com/cH27jO9T7G— John (@TheVoidRetro) October 13, 2023“We do have free DLCs drops coming, and they too are pretty significant,” he said.

Chris Evans is looking forward to his future family with his wife, Alba Baptista. A source tells ET, “Chris has been in love with Alba for a while. They share a special connection and are so happy

The wedding festivities aren’t over for Chris Evans and Alba Baptista!

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista were joined by some of their nearest and dearest to celebrate their recent marriage.

wed his girlfriend Alba Baptista in an intimate, at-home ceremony on Saturday surrounded by close friends and family. According to Page Six, Evans, 42, and Baptista, 26, asked the star-studded assembly — which reportedly included Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner — to sign NDAs as well as forfeit their phones before entering the “locked down” event.

Chris Evans is now a married man! The Hollywood heartthrob has tied the knot during an intimate wedding with Alba Baptista. The bride and groom celebrated their union surrounded by their closest friends and family members on Saturday at their home in Boston, Massachusetts, as reported by Page Six.And while many details of their private ceremony have yet to be revealed, as all the guests reportedly had to sign NDAs to avoid media attention, the ceremony was attended by many of the actor’s celebrity friends, including his Marvel co-stars, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner.Guests were also told not to use their phones, which is why photos and videos from the ceremony have not been shared online.

and are married! The wedding took place at the acting power couple's Boston-area home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 9, per . Attendees were reportedly asked to sign NDAs and phones were “forfeited” prior to the ceremony. The guest list featured several of Evans's costars from the Marvel universe, including Robert Downey Jr.

Chris Evans is a married man. The Marvel star reportedly tied the knot with Alba Baptista in a secret home wedding over the weekend. According to Page Six, the couple said their vows at their Bostom home in front of a very intimate crowd.

It turns out congratulations are in order for Chris Evans and Alba Baptista! Why? Because they reportedly got married!

Chris Evans is a married man, according to new reports!