‘Finding them was the most defining moment of my life’: My Chemical Romance fans on the band’s impact as legendary rockers finally return

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All major British broadcasters have backed and pledged immediate financial support for an Independent Standards Authority (ISA) to tackle bullying and harassment in film and TV.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAfter a two-week trial, a plaintiff’s attorney urged jurors on Wednesday to hold Bill Cosby financially responsible for sexually molesting a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion 47 years ago.Nathan Goldberg argued that Cosby should be forced to pay millions of dollars for the assault on Judy Huth, who is now 64.“He hasn’t paid for what he did. He’s gotten away with it,” Goldberg argued.

Carrie Underwood is in the middle of planning an upcoming national tour but the mom-of-two has revealed she will be taking time out to honor one of her heroes.SEE: Carrie Underwood's sprawling $3million forever home is so unexpectedBarbara Mandrell is being honored for the 50th anniversary of her induction into The Grand Ole Opry - membership in the Opry remains one of country music's crowning achievements - and Carrie will perform at both shows on 30 July 2022 to celebrate the singer.WATCH: Carrie Underwood returns to Opry for special Barbara Mandrell show"I will be back on the Opry stage for both shows to help honor this music legend and one of my musical heroes," a smiling Carrie shared with fans in the video.She captioned the post: "We’re celebrating @barbaramandrellmusic’s 50th Anniversary as a member of the @opry on Saturday, July 30! Get tickets now at opry.com!"MORE: Carrie Underwood's husband pays tribute to star following album release"On this special night, the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell on her 50th Anniversary as a member of the Opry family. Opry member Carrie Underwood, who has lauded Mandrell as one of her musical and professional inspirations, is scheduled to perform and help honor the music legend who will be in attendance at both shows.

Drew Barrymore has never been shy about much when it comes to discussing hot topics on The Drew Barrymore Show, and she's known to be pretty candid when it comes to opening up about her dating life.MORE: Drew Barrymore answers age-old question about Britney Spears' star-studded wedding guest listHowever, when it comes to giving viewers advice, she's aware she doesn't know it all, and so she brings out her resident dating expert, Damona Hoffman, to help her audience, and herself, with any dating issue.During a recent episode, as guests stood up to ask questions on how to improve their love life, the star revealed her own dating struggles, and even admitted to an epiphany.WATCH: Drew revisits where she was institutionalized inMORE: Drew Barrymore models bold yellow swimsuit while fashioning the most unexpected accessoryAs the relationship coach was discussing the difficulties of dating apps and how to manage them, mainly catfishing, the actress discussed her own qualms when it comes to swiping on the apps."I've gone through the same exact things," she told a guest who had revealed she had been lied to by a man she met on an app.Explaining how she couldn't stand the ambiguity certain men put off, she maintained that: "I totally have dealt with the same thing on dating apps."Drew discusses all things dating"The elusiveness, too much mystery, I don't know where I stand, I don't know who I'm dealing with," she said.MORE: Drew Barrymore shares heartfelt message to fans after unexpected video of hers goes viralMORE: Drew Barrymore reveals she wore false teeth as a child with throwback video you need to seeThe mom-of-two also opened up about another extreme when it came to dating, admitting that sometimes she got way too excited

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Lionsgate announced this afternoon that their Dirty Dancing sequel starring Jennifer Grey will hit theaters on Feb. 9, 2024.

The first look at Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming “Barbie” movie has been revealed.

My Chemical Romance are back, much to fans’ delight.

My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has announced he has been working on an album with a new band.Iero shared the news in an Instagram post he shared about a recent injury he sustained after falling from a ladder.The guitarist admitted that he feared he may never be able to play guitar again following injuries from the fall and a previous road traffic accident Australia in 2016.“Six months ago I had my second surgery to remove a spanning plate and 8 screws from my right wrist after falling from a ladder and breaking it in 10 places,” Iero wrote.A post shared by frnkiero (@frankieromustdie)He continued: “If I’m being honest, between this new injury and the tear in my shoulder from my Australian accident I truly didn’t know if I would ever be able to play guitar again…but I never let those words come out of my mouth.”Despite his initial fears, Iero has recovered and performed on several dates with MCR, who are currently touring the UK.In the post, he also confirmed he has been working on an album with a new band.“Since that surgery I have recorded a new My Chem song [‘The Foundations Of Decay’], a full length [album] with a new band that will probably be announced in the next few months, and played sold-out stadiums with some of my best friends in the entire world,” he added.“Nothing worth doing is easy, but anything is possible. Thank you for my dreams come true.

My Chemical Romance performed their 2012 single ‘Tomorrow’s Money’ live for the first time during their gig in Dublin last night (May 24) – you can watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.The returning band played the first of two nights at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham yesterday as they continue their UK and Ireland comeback tour.Last night’s Dublin setlist included a live debut of ‘Tomorrow’s Money’, which was originally released in October 2012 and later featured on the compilation ‘Conventional Weapons’.You can watch fan-shot footage of My Chemical Romance performing ‘Tomorrow’s Money’ below.Tomorrow's MoneyVia @Lunadeurano96 pic.twitter.com/BeJxGM80hz— My Chemical Romance Updates

My Chemical Romance‘s nearby MK Stadium concerts.According to MK Citizen, the body was discovered last night (May 21) at the Milton Keynes Bowl, which was being used as a ‘park and stride’ for three MCR concerts taking place across the weekend.Police arrived at the scene around 8.30pm and witnesses said intensive searches were being carried out. Some concert-goers who had parked at the Bowl reported that they were prevented from moving their cars after the concert finished at 10.30pm.Thames Valley police confirmed in a statement that the body found is a man’s, adding that the death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious.A spokesperson told MK Citizen: “Thames Valley Police is investigating an unexplained, non-suspicious death in Milton Keynes. As such, it is not being treated as a crime.”They added: “There is a scene watch in place while enquiries are being carried out.

My Chemical Romance‘s Gerard Way paid tribute to late Power Trip frontman Riley Gale.Gale, a giant of the US hardcore scene, passed away in August of 2020. His family then asked fans to donate to Dallas Hope Charities, a local organisation Riley was passionate about.

Placebo supported My Chemical Romance at their huge Milton Keynes show last night (May 19) – check out their setlist and footage from the gig below.On the first of three nights supporting the emo giants at the MK Dons Stadium, Placebo performed five tracks from their latest album, ‘Never Let Me Go’, alongside a few fan favourites.The band – who joined other support acts Lost Alone and Aviva – played ‘Kitty Litter’, taken from 2009’s ‘Battle For The Sun’; ‘Bionic’, from their self-titled 1996 debut, for the first time since 2014; and ‘One Of A Kind’, from 2006’s ‘Meds’, for the first time since 2015.Watch footage from the band’s Milton Keynes set below:You can see Placebo’s Milton Keynes setlist below:‘Forever Chemicals’‘Kitty Litter’ (first performance since 2012)‘Beautiful James’‘Bionic’ (first performance since 2014)‘Hugz’‘One Of A Kind’ (first performance since 2015)‘Surrounded By Spies’‘Try Better Next Time’‘For What It’s Worth’‘Slave To The Wage’‘Special K’‘The Bitter End’‘Infra-red’Placebo’s remaining dates with MCR will be tomorrow (May 21) and Sunday (22) at MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes.My Chemical Romance kicked off their hugely anticipated UK and Ireland comeback tour on Monday night (May 16) at the Eden Project in Cornwall, marking their first UK show in 11 years.In a five-star review of the show, NME‘s Ali Shutler said: “They’re now safely one of the biggest rock groups to emerge in the last 20 years but if the band are worried about their new found status, they don’t show it.“Tonight’s show is fearless, loose and raw. It genuinely feels like anything could happen, as My Chemical Romance channel punk rebellion and playful ambition.

Gerard Way paid tribute to My Chemical Romance fans who have passed away over the last two years at their Milton Keynes show last night (May 19).The frontman held aloft a flag with the names of deceased MCR followers at Stadium MK after a fan passed it on to him.“So this is kind of crazy, this is our third show, we’ve played two shows and I think it was the first night where were fucking around having a good time and I was talking about how its been two and a half years and how does it feel and things like that” Way told the crowd.“And it occurred to me later after the second show, that there was a bunch of people that were probably gonna be at these shows that aren’t here with us anymore.

My Chemical Romance played Milton Keynes last night (May 19), as their hugely anticipated UK and Ireland comeback tour continues.The third date of the reformed band’s current run, and their first of four shows in Milton Keynes saw a 21-song setlist that opened with their new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.As well as a mix of hits, fan favourites and deep cuts, the band played two songs for the first time on the tour.

My Chemical Romance played the second night of their comeback UK and Ireland tour last night (May 17), adding a host of fan favourites and rarities to their setlist.The band kicked off their run of live dates on Monday night (May 16) at the Eden Project in Cornwall, marking their first UK show in 11 years.Last night’s second gig at the Eden Sessions featured a 22-track setlist, with MCR opening the show with their new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.The band played the songs ‘Cemetery Drive’ and ‘The Only Hope For Me Is You’ last night for the first time since 2012, while ‘The Ghost of You’ received its first live rendition since 2011.CEMETERY DRIVE #MCREDEN pic.twitter.com/bwS6g4c2RN— b.

My Chemical Romance returned to live action on Monday night with a headline show at The Eden Project in Cornwall, England. It was the band's first show since a comeback gig in 2019 and kickstarts a reunion tour that was delayed by the pandemic.

My Chemical Romance performed a slew of deep cuts and rarities, and gave new single ‘The Foundations Of Decay’ its first-ever live playthrough.The show – which took place at The Eden Project in St. Austell last night (May 16) – opened with ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.

My Chemical Romance‘s Mikey Way has said that the band’s comeback song ‘The Foundations Of Decay’ is his “favourite MCR song of all time”.The returning four-piece released their first new song since 2014’s ‘Fake Your Death’ yesterday (May 12).Posting on Instagram shortly after the single was released, MCR bassist Way shared some high praise for ‘The Foundations Of Decay’.“This is my favourite My Chemical Romance song of all time,” he wrote. “I hope you listen and enjoy.”A post shared by Mikey Way (@mikeyway)Guitarist Frank Iero also shared some thoughts on the new song, writing on Instagram: “Happy release day, boys! It’s been a while, but I couldn’t be happier to finally say those words or more proud of my brothers and what we have created together.