Charli XCX Calls Out Negative Backlash for Collaborating With Sam Smith

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief CJ ENM Hong Kong, a unit of South Korea’s CJ ENM, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and local TV network – TVBS to launch a multi-year content fund that would support the co-production and joint distribution of audiovisual content. The “strategic alliance” combines assets including production, distribution and marketing, media networks and technology.

Naman Ramachandran Universal’s “Trolls Band Together” has reclaimed the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office from stablemate “Five Nights At Freddy’s.” In its third weekend, “Trolls Band Together” collected £1.8 million ($2.2 million) for a total of £12.7 million ($15.7 million). In the process it won back the pole position it had ceded to Universal’s “Five Nights At Freddy’s,” which in its second weekend took in £1.2 million in second place for a total of £8.7 million.

King Charles is set to deliver his first King's Speech as monarch today which will include a list of legislation the Tories plan to deliver over the next Parliamentary term.

Families can enjoy tucking into a meal with Father Christmas at Chester Zoo this year.

Emmerdale fans think Tom King is hiding something sinister - as they continue to fear for Belle Dingle. Viewers of the ITV soap have been suspicious of the character ever since his return to the village earlier this year and rekindled his romance with Belle.

The 1975 have released an ‘At Their Very Best’ tour live album and announced a vinyl edition coming this month.The band’s full live show from Madison Square Garden, New York on November 7, 2022 is now available across streaming services, after previously being released as an Amazon Prime Exclusive film.The new album can also be purchased in physical format on double clear vinyl. It’s available to pre-order for £26 ahead of its official release on November 24.The tour highlight stop saw the band play most tracks from their recent album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’ along with a selection of their greatest hits.The 1975 At Their Very Best Live from Madison Square GardenOut everywhere now.https://t.co/uvJ172kzjU#The1975 pic.twitter.com/SHNdmA0oci— The 1975 (@the1975) November 7, 2023Reviewing the live show at Madison Square Garden, NME described it as “a raw and raucous night”.

Bon Jovi approach their 40th anniversary, founding member Richie Sambora has said that “it’s time” to organise a reunion.The guitarist was reflecting on his time in the iconic Jersey rock band in a new interview with People and shared details about upcoming projects about the band, as well as his hopes to take part in a reunion.“There’s a documentary that’s being done about the band and stuff that I’ve participated in, and people want to come see us play. It’s going to make everybody happy,” he told the outlet over the weekend.

Angelina Jolie’s father Jon Voight has accused his daughter of spreading “lies” on social media about the Israel-Hamas war.Last month (October 28), Jolie shared a post on Instagram condemning the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants, which killed around 1,400 Israeli civilians and soldiers.She said the attack, however, “cannot justify the innocent lives lost in bombing a civilian population in Gaza that has nowhere to go”, and called for an “immediate ceasefire”.In another post on November 2, Jolie accused Israel of “deliberately bombing” a “trapped population” who are being “deprived food, medicine and humanitarian aid against international law”.A post shared by Angelina Jolie (@angelinajolie)“By refusing to demand a humanitarian ceasefire and blocking the UN Security Council from imposing one on both parties, world leaders are complicit in these crimes,” she added.In response, Jolie’s father posted a video on X (November 4) in front of the American flag, where he said he was “disappointed” in her daughter’s views on the conflict.“I’m very disappointed that my daughter, like so many, has no understanding of God’s honour,” Voight said. “God’s truths.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging couples who are married or in a civil partnership to set aside just 30 seconds of their time to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance and boost their finances by up to £252 a year.

Staff from Perth and Kinross Council’s housing service have claimed a prestigious national award for their work to resettle people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Paul McCartney has recalled how he worried that he was “gonna kill” an elderly fan with his on-stage performance of ‘Live And Let Die’.The renowned singer, songwriter, bassist and former Beatle detailed the moment in his A Life In Lyrics podcast – explaining how he began to make his performances more elaborate over time, but was left concerned about how it would impact one particular audience member.According to McCartney, he began introducing flames and pyrotechnics to his live shows many years ago, particularly during his renditions of the 1973 James Bond Theme, ‘Live And Let Die’. However, when he first began implementing the explosions, he looked out at the crowd and was left on edge to see a “90-year-old woman in the front row”.“It’s a big song for us.

David Beckham has revealed his wife, Victoria, collapsed after an intense home workout.

K.J. Yossman “Shadow and Bone” star Archie Renaux and “Lockwood & Co’s” Ruby Stokes are set to join Jenna Coleman in upcoming BBC thriller “The Jetty.” In the four-part series, from writer Cat Jones and producers Firebird Pictures (a BBC Studios label), Coleman plays Ember Manning, a rookie detective who finds herself at the center of an unusual case when a vacation home in a peaceful lake-side town in Lancashire goes up in flames.

K.J. Yossman WeWork, the corporate real estate company whose fortunes were portrayed by Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway in Apple TV+ series “WeCrashed,” has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Thirteen years after entrepreneurs Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey founded the flexible working space turned wannabe lifestyle brand in 2010, it has filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey as part of a “comprehensive reorganization” of the business.

She may be a member of the royal family, but that doesn’t stop Zara Tindall from rolling up her sleeves and getting outdoors in all weathers. From walking her dogs to riding her horses, Zara knows all too well the importance of a great waterproof jacket, especially during the autumn and winter months when the weather is less than favourable.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Japanese entertainment conglomerate Kadokawa is seeking to double its international revenues through a strategy of diversification and localization. Taiwan is expected to be a key plank in the outreach, executives at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) heard on Tuesday. “Currently 20% of Kadokawa’s revenues come from outside Japan. I want to get this figure to 40%,” said Natsuno Takeshi, CEO Kadokawa Corp. Kadokawa has its roots in publishing of comics and other fiction and also has deeply-established roots in film production and distribution.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” and Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves” led the European Film Awards race after nominations for the major categories were revealed Tuesday. The films were nominated in all five major categories – European film, director, screenwriter, actor and actress. Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” was close behind with four nominations – film, director, screenwriter and actress.

Callum McLennan Ten years after clinching Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize with “Aquí y allá,” and half a decade following “Life and Nothing More,” which earned a John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards – a film Variety hailed as ‘outstanding’—Antonio Mendéz Esparza returns with his fourth feature, “Something is About to Happen.” Co-written with Clara Roquet, a Critics’ Week-selected director for “Libertad,” Esparza’s latest film delves into the life of Lucía, who loses her IT job at a failing dental firm and becomes a taxi driver. The profession she chooses is apt as we follow a character sat in loneliness moving among people while longing to connect deeply with someone.

Charli XCX has released a new collaborative single with Sam Smith – listen to ‘In The City’ below.The thumping, club-ready dance track was co-produced by Charli, The 1975‘s George Daniel, ILYA, A. G. Cook and Omer Fedi.“The song is about finding the people you truly love and connect with through wild nights out and partying in magical places,” explained Charli in a statement.“It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and those once-in-a-lifetime people you get to meet when you’re there.”Smith added: “Charli is a force and getting creative with her is so much fun.

Charli XCX and Sam Smith‘s new collab “In the City” is out now!

Charli XCX has called out the strew of harmful comments aimed at Sam Smith online, describing them as “disheartening” to see.The singer addressed the issue in a post to her social media pages on Tuesday (October 17), giving Smith a special shoutout ahead of their forthcoming collaborative single ‘In The City’, which is set to arrive later this week.In the post, she shed light on the immense number of hurtful comments she has seen directed towards the singer online, and shared how impressed she is that they are able to stand up to it and continue making music despite them.“I’m about to release a song with Sam Smith and the experience so far has been really interesting because never in my life have I seen somebody receive so many hateful comments online,” she began in the clip shared to TikTok.“It’s obviously been really disheartening, but at the same time, I’m so proud of Sam’s ability to withstand that because I know that I certainly couldn’t withstand it,” the singer added. “So I just want to say, Sam, I love you.