Black heroes who helped shape Britain - from Queen of the Ivories to a Tudor trumpeter

Ewan McGregor shared someObi-Wan Kenobi news with fans on Thursday.The actor revealed that the debut of the Disney+ series will move from May 25 to May 27 adding that the first two episodes will be shared back-to-back.'The first two episodes will premiere together,' said an excited Ewan who wore a black T-shirt. 'So make sure you tune in to both episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi streaming Friday, May 27 exclusively on Disney+,' the veteran actor said in a cheerful tone.

Just days ago she was the first in her family to walk the red carpet at The Oscars.And now Kourtney Kardashian certainly found a different way to heat up social media feeds.The 42-year-old reality star looked absolutely stunning as she rocked a skimpy swimsuit for a selfie posted onto her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Wow factor: Kourtney Kardashian looked absolutely stunning as she rocked a skimpy swimsuit for a selfie posted onto her Instagram Story on TuesdayHer one-piece bathing suit still managed to show plenty of skin as it looked like a ribbon running down her torso.

Chris Willman Music WriterOlivia Rodrigo would appear to be close to a shoo-in for several Grammys, but when it comes to what’s generally considered the most prestigious prize, album of the year, there’s a serious competitor packing heat, and he’s old enough to be her grandfather’s grandfather.Rodrigo has a decent shot at winning the Grammys’ quadruple crown, for album, record, song and new artist of the year, just as another teen, Billie Eilish, did two years ago. Tony Bennett is the likeliest spoiler, however, of the 19-year-old’s shot at grabbing all the Grammy glory her first time out of the gate.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. No one will be leaving this year’s Grammy Awards empty-handed.Before the biggest names in the music industry take their seats at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Sunday, they’ll make their way through the Grammy gift lounge to browse through dozens of luxury products curated by Distinctive Assets.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe nation’s biggest TV-news outlets have made it increasingly easy for top officials in the White House to have a presence in your house.If White House press secretary Jen Psaki joins MSNBC as expected, she will be the second Biden official to land at the NBCUniversal-owned network in the space of less than a year. She will join Symone Sanders, a former campaign adviser to President Biden and Sen.

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWill Smith, facing possible expulsion or suspension after he assaulted Chris Rock during last Sunday’s Oscars telecast, has instead resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The move comes as the actor is embroiled in the gravest crisis of his career and as the organization behind the Academy Awards has struggled in its attempts to deal with the fallout from the altercation.

Carson Burton Settebello Entertainment is expanding its scope within the industry to now include both lit and consulting. Byron Ashley’s company had previously only worked with talent.The lit side of the company will now focus on signing up-and-coming voices within the industry, straying away from established writers and directors.

Get ready to go back to Arrakis! Dune fans rejoice – because the sequel is already in the works.

Post-wedding blues. Sometimes relationships don’t work out — just ask any celebrity couple who has had their marriage annulled.

As “he said/she said” lines appear to be cementing in the aftermath of the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has taken a step to minimize any formal censuring by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In a statement on Friday afternoon, Smith said he is resigning from the Academy and will “fully accept any and all consequences” for his conduct.

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Fivio Foreign has announced his first-ever headlining North American tour in support of B.I.B.L.E, the New York rapper's upcoming album, dropping on April 8. Tickets are on sale right now.

This weekend, Arooj Aftab is vying for two Grammys: the vaguely offensive Best Global Music Performance award (for "Mohabbat") and the highly coveted Best New Artist award. Fittingly, the Brooklyn-based Pakistani singer has released two tracks today for Spotify Singles' Best New Artist series: a cover of Rosalía's 2018 hit "Di Mi Nombre (Cap.8: Éxtasis)" and a rework of "Baghon Main," the opener of her own 2021 album, Vulture Prince. Aftab's "Di Mi Nombre" cover puts a slight sufi spin on the song without erasing the flamenco roots of Rosalía's original.

The preeminent Toronto punk band PUP return with their fourth studio album after a three year break.

Brazillian singer-songwriter, activist, and drag queen Pabllo Vittar has teamed up with Rina Sawayama for a new song called "Follow Me." The new song comes with an electrifying video directed by Amber Park with Lauren Kessler serving as creative director. Check out some of their vintage Dior looks below.

Freddie Gibbs has shared new song "Ice Cream" featuring Rick Ross. The Kenny Beats-produced song builds off Raekwon's 1995 song of the same name and arrives ahead of Gibbs' appearance at Coachella (with Madlib) and an upcoming North American tour.

, the 34-year-old comedian makes the personal declaration after telling a story about realizing his father had been cheating on his mother for years. He later looks out at the audience and says, «After that was out in the open, I was left alone feeling like a liar, because I had a secret. One that I kept from my father, my mother, my family, my friends, and you.

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy. In a statement to ET on Friday, the 53-year-old actor said he's «resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences» after he slapped Chris Rock at Sunday's 94th Annual Academy Awards.The move comes after the Academy said that a formal review of the incident was underway, and noted that they have "initiated disciplinary proceedings... which may include suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted by the Bylaws and Standards of Conduct."«I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct,» Smith's statement reads.

Two days after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors initiated self-described “disciplinary proceedings: against Will Smith over his slap of Chris Rock at Sunday’s Oscars, the Oscar winner has preempted the harsh punishment that he could have received and left the organization.

Wet Leg recently stopped by James Corden’s Late Late Show and gave a buzzy performance of their track, ‘Too Late Now’. Watch a clip from the show below.The band is preparing to release their highly anticipated debut album next week, and recently played ‘Chaise Longue’ on Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show, before heading to Corden last night (March 31).Following an introduction, where Corden called the duo “phenomenal”, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers launched into the slowly building track, amid howls from the crowd.After the first verse, the tempo switches as Teasdale, rapidly chants, “Now everything is going wrong / I think I changed my mind again” before the beat drops and the song launches on.The performance also saw Teasdale and Chambers spinning around playfully to the sounds of their guitars.Speaking to NME in a recent Big Read, Teasdale described how she uses humour in her lyrics.“I always try to dilute serious things with humour, I think,” Teasdale said.