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KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has claimed that his new solo album will make frontman Paul Stanley “look like an imbecile”.Drama between Frehley and his former bandmate started earlier this year, after the KISS singer explained why the band didn’t perform when they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame back in 2014.Among reasons was the “demanding” nature of the Rock Hall, which wanted KISS to take to the stage with its original members – Frehley and Peter Criss – which Stanley said would be “demeaning” to the band, adding: “‘Cause if you saw people onstage who looked like KISS but sounded like that, maybe we should be called PISS.”Frehley subsequently threatened to release “dirt” on KISS if Stanley didn’t apologise, later sharing that he didn’t apologise, but called to say “fuck you”.In a new interview, Frehley has now offered an update on his latest album, while also launching a fresh retaliation against Frehley.“I think it may be the best album I’ve ever done to date,” he said during an interview with Indiana rock radio station 93.5 FM MAX (via Blabbermouth).Asked if he every imagined his his solo career would have this kind of longevity, he said: “It was hard in the beginning, but now I’ve picked up a lot of steam. In fact, I remember when I first signed with eOne Music — now they sold the record company to MNRK Music Group, and I’m still working with the same people — but I remember the guy that got me signed to the label, he told me that, before [2009’s] ‘Anomaly’ came out, he said a lot of people said to him, ‘You’re not even gonna get the record.’“Because Paul and Gene [Simmons] have pretty much tried to destroy my credibility by calling me a drunk and a drug addict and somebody who’s not dependable.

Britney Spears has become a chart-topping author, following her new memoir selling over one million copies in its first week.Titled The Woman In Me, the book had been teased by the pop star over recent years, and made countless headlines upon its release last month (October 24) for its candid discussion of her career, relationships, 13-year conservatorship and personal experiences.Now, it has been confirmed that the memoir sold over one million copies in the US within its first week, and is currently holding the Number One spot on the New York Times bestsellers chart for non-fiction.The figures were shared yesterday (November 1) via an update from her publisher Gallery Books, which is a division of Simon and Schuster. According to the publisher, The Woman in Me sold 1.1million copies in the US within its first week, and also topped the UK charts after selling nearly 91,000 copies in print within the same timeframe.Spears also shared a statement via the publishing company to mark the milestone, thanking those who purchased the book and showing her gratitude for people letting her tell her story.“I poured my heart and soul into my memoir,” she wrote (via The Independent).

Isle Of Wight Festival has announced the first line-up for its 2024 edition, with Green Day, Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy set to headline.The iconic event is due to take place at Seaclose Park in Newport between June 20-23.

The Chinese Room‘s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will “borrow” elements from Baldur’s Gate 3 to ensure that players feel like their choices have weighty consequences.In an interview with PC Gamer, narrative designer Arone Le Bray shared that recent successful releases have been an inspiration for the anticipated role-playing game.“Sarah (one of our writers) is a huge fan of Baldur’s Gate 3… we’re looking at how we can borrow aspects [from it], or how we can make sure we’re not taking giant steps backwards in terms of stories,” he said.NME‘s review of Baldur’s Gate 3 paid praise to the “whirlwind” journey that it offers to players and the “real brilliance” in the level of freedom that the adventurers are granted to tread their own path.“I absolutely classify narrative as an aspect of gameplay,” continued Le Bray about how the title will take from Larian Studios’ tour de force.“How can we make the player feel like they’ve owned their outcomes? How can we make the player feel like they have the agency we want them to?”The Chinese Room recently revealed the playable protagonist of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Phyre.They’re an Elder vampire whose gender, clothing, and clan can be customised by the player, and these choices can affect how characters react to Phyre and what powers they’ll be able to wield.That being said, Phyre’s story is defined to a degree.

Taylor, 90, told The Post. “They wanted someone who was Episcopalian; they wanted Sheila MacRae to be the Jewish mother.

Warner Bros Discovery‘s international restructuring has continued with James Gibbons setting out the shape of his Asia Pacific team, with Japanese Country Manager Masami Takahashi choosing to retire.

EXCLUSIVE: Grammy award-winning Afrobeats artist Mr Eazi has signed on to headline the forthcoming fifth season of The Change Africa Podcast from Nexa Media. 

Frank Turner – listen first on NME below.The new song from the Scottish singer-songwriter is the latest preview of his forthcoming new album ‘Crisis Actor’ – which is available to pre-order now – and follows first single ‘Oblivion’.“It’s a song about drinking too much and drinking too little, holding on and trying to let go,” Liar explained. “Bitter drinks and bitter romance.”“Staring into my glass, I swear the ice cubes are judging me /For what we did or didn’t do in the past I only care that you couldn’t keep loving me,” the artist sings on the rowdy chorus.‘Negroni’ is set in the 1920s prohibition speakeasy cocktail bar that the accompanying Scotland-based video is shot in.

Paramore have announced a reissue of their self-titled album in celebration of its 10th anniversary – featuring new artwork. Check it out below.News of the upcoming reissue was shared by Atlantic Records yesterday (November 1), who confirmed the arrival of the album next year and showcased its new design.The re-launch comes in celebration of the album reaching its 10th anniversary, and will be available in limited-edition vinyl editions – featuring new colourways – and in special retail exclusives.Set to arrive on January 5, the LP includes all the same classic tracks as seen in the original release, including fan favourites ‘Still Into You’ and ‘Ain’t It Fun’.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Studiocanal and Universal Pictures are re-releasing Richard Curtis’ holiday classic “Love Actually” worldwide this year in a new 4K restoration. The Working Title film, whose all-star cast includes Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy and Liam Neeson, will also be released on home video and digitally in the U.S. and France.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly "fuming" as Prince William and Kate Middleton make plans to "storm the US".

Stop what you’re doing because Boots has just launched one of its most impressive sales ever, and you’re not going to want to miss it. For just two hours today (November 2) between 11am and 1pm you can save 20% on Dyon’s iconic Supersonic Hair dryers.

Lily Allen and her husband David Harbour put on united display at a basketball game in New York, amid rumours of a split.The 38 year old Smile songstress looked in great spirits as she sat next to Stranger Things actor David, 48, and some pals at the Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks, NBA Basketball game in Madison Square Garden, New York. Mum of two Lily looked fantastic in a beige jumper and black jeans as she sat alongside her husband of three years, who was dressed in dark colours. They were also snapped backstage as David threw a basketball into the air.

Priscilla Presley is reportedly still reeling over the death of her only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. The former wife of the late King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley‘s most recent interview with Piers Morgan found the talk show host taking a break to comfort the grieving mom.Priscilla Presley became so choked up and overcome with emotion during her interview with Piers Morgan that the 78-year-old broke down in tears and asked the TV host to stop the camera until she could compose herself.Regarding great loss, Priscilla has had more than her share. She was utterly devastated when the love of her life, Elvis Presley, died unexpectedly at the age of 42.Despite being divorced, Priscilla says that she and Elvis always care very deeply for each other.

Joe Swash has told fans that he 'never learns' as Stacey Solomon divided fans with her latest move. The Loose Women star took to social media and claimed her husband 'knew what she was like' when he married her as with Halloween now out of the way, she decided to get in the festive spirit.

The Beatles will unveil their 'final song' today (Thursday November 2) - which features all four members and has been 45 years in the making. Now And Then is sourced from a former John Lennon demo which was recorded in the late 1970s.

James Haskell looked tense in a new picture as he talked on the phone after his shock split from Chloe Madeley. After months of speculation about the state of their marriage, with both of them being seen out and about without their wedding rings, they confirmed they had split.The pair were married for five years and welcomed a daughter named Bohdi in August 2022.The same week as they announced the split, James was seen leaving G Live Guilford, which was his first official outing since the news broke.

Big Brother star Kerry Riches has revealed she is hoping to land a big new daytime TV role on the back of her reality show fame, rather than go back to her NHS job. Kerry, 40, became the fourth housemate to be evicted from the ITV reboot of Big Brother in a shock Halloween twist that saw her leave via the back door after a flash vote.

Rochelle Humes has said she's 'not over it' as she revealed her latest big career move. The This Morning presenter has previously teased an announcement with a photo of her seemingly in a voice-over booth.

Helen Flanagan couldn't stop giggling as her daughter revealed her mum was heading on a date with a 'hot guy' nearly 16 months after her split from fiance Scott Sinclair. The actress didn't confirm the end of her 13-year relationship with the footballer until earlier this year.

on Instagram.The big reveal was announced on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” as Colbert will serve as executive producer of the series, launching in 2024.The new show is based on Comedy Central’s “@midnight,” which ran from 2013 to 2017.“I’ve never had a real job,” Tomlinson told Colbert Wednesday. “No, I’ve been doing stand-up since I was 16, which is not a job.”“So like this has been a really fun couple of months like I was on TikTok searching like how to nail a job interview — TikTok is Google for children.