Former gangster turned actor Dave Courtney dies aged 64

ER and Ally McBeal.In a thread started by Timofee_ on the television subreddit, fans were asked to name their favourite TV shows which have seemingly faded from discussion through time.“Plenty of candidates but the most surprising one to me is Everybody Hates Chris,” the original post read. “As an entertaining 20 minute comedy, and given that many of its contemporaries (Office, 30 Rock, My Name Is Earl) retain a lot of fans.

The Damned have announced a 2024 UK tour and the return of their ’80s line-up featuring drummer Rat Scabies.The band – comprising David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray – will perform 12 shows across the UK next year, marking the first time the line-up has played together in 35 years.The tour will open at Newcastle’s NX on December 4, followed by dates in Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Cambridge and more, before closing out the run at London’s Roundhouse on December 18.Tickets will go on general sale this Friday (November 24) at 10am GMT from here. A pre-sale will also go live on Thursday (November 23) which fans can sign up for here.A post shared by The Damned (@thedamnedofficial)Rat Scabies will rejoin the band for tours, festivals and more in 2024, who quipped in a press statement: “Be careful what you wish for.’”Audiences will be able to expect songs from ‘Machine Gun Etiquette’, ‘The Black Album’ and ‘Strawberries’, along with favourite tracks like ‘Neat Neat Neat’, ‘New Rose’ and more.Find the full tour schedule below.DECEMBER4 – Newcastle, NX5 – Glasgow, Barrowlands6 – Manchester, Academy8 – Leeds, O2 Academy9 – Nottingham, Rock City10 – Wolverhampton, Civic at The Halls12 – Bristol, Beacon13 – Southampton, O2 Guildhall14 – Eastbourne, Winter Garden16 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange18 – London, Roundhouse47 years after the release of their debut, ‘Damned Damned Damned’, The Damned released their twelfth studio album ‘Darkadelic‘ earlier this year.Elsewhere, The Damned’s Captain Sensible recently spoke about his relationship with Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, and how the late bassist “saved” the band.

Tom Waits is set to join Iggy Pop for a rare interview, which will span two hours on BBC 6 Music.The discussion will mark one of the first new interviews the iconic American singer-songwriter has taken part in during recent years, and will see him co-host a special show with punk veteran Iggy Pop.Taking place on Sunday, December 3, the show will air on BBC Radio 6 Music between 4pm and 6pm. It will also see the two converse about their time in the music industry, share anecdotes from their personal lives and spin some of the famous tracks that have influenced them over the years.These songs include ‘Bangkok’ by Alex Chiltern, ‘Bye Bye Butterfly’ by Pauline Oliveros, ‘Moon River’ by Frank Ocean and ‘Colorado Kool-Aid’ by Johnny Paycheck, as well as the first spoken word song that Waits heard on the radio, and a couple of noteworthy TV theme tunes from the ‘60s.In between records, Waits will share stories with Iggy Pop, including how he hitched a ride towards Los Angeles with Eden Ahbez – the songwriter who composed ‘Nature Boy’, which became a hit for Nat King Cole.Iggy Pop is also set to share some anecdotes of his own too, such as the time he came across Captain Beefheart eating breakfast in L.A., but was wise enough not to disturb him.Waits has rarely stepped into the public eye to discuss his music career since he released his last studio album, ‘Bad As Me’ back in 2011.Since the release over a decade ago, Waits also celebrated the 50th anniversary of his 1973 debut LP ‘Closing Time’ buy sharing a new vinyl reissue.He played one of his last live shows back in 2008, taking place in a tent venue in Dublin named the Rat Cellar.

Placebo have announced details of their first-ever live album box set, ‘Placebo Live’.Announced today (November 21), the upcoming box set release marks the first time that the band have shared a live album during the entirety of their 25-year-long career.It also marks the first time that any live performances from the band have been made available on vinyl, and is comprised of performances captured during their shows in Mexico, Spain and London.The full live album included on the box set is titled ‘Collapse Into Never: Placebo Live In Europe 2023’, and was recorded live at the Low Festival in Spain earlier this year. It also comes as a clear double-vinyl gatefold.The two other live sets in the ‘Placebo Live’ box set include performances from the band’s show in Mexico City over the summer – called ‘This Is What You Wanted – and their sessions at the Studio One recording rooms in Twickenham.The latter comes under the title ‘Live From The White Room’ and is comprised of seven songs from the band’s 2022 album ‘Never Let Me Go’. It is also presented as a softpak gatefold CD, whereas the recording in Mexico is available in a Blu-Ray option.Elsewhere, the box set features songs from their eponymous debut ‘Placebo’, ‘Black Market Music’, ‘Sleeping With Ghosts’, ‘Battle For The Sun’, and ‘Loud Like Love’.It is set for release on December 15 via SO recordings and you can pre-order it here.

be “happy to accept” an invitation to spend the holidays with the royal family, but it seems as though that sentiment is not reciprocated.The Sussexes skipped out on merry festivities with the royal family last year, and according to a royal source, they likely won’t be welcome this year.A source has told The Telegraph that the coupe is “highly unlikely” to turn down the chance to spend the festive season with King Charles.The insider added that despite “friends of the Sussexes” saying the couple would be open to Christmas at Sandringham to “change the state of play,” it appears as though not all royals are on board.Another source told the Daily Mail that senior members of the royal family, including Prince William, will not want Meghan and Harry there at Christmas.“It seems as if they are really doubling down on their reconciliation strategy,” a source told the outlet.The insider added that it was “bizarre” for the Sussexes to suggest they could just “waltz back in and allow bygones to be bygones if only someone would be good enough to invite them.”“Which begs the question, why now?” the insider added.

Georgia Kousoulou has announced that her beloved nan has passed away, as she shared a sweet tribute on Instagram.The former TOWIE star, 32, posted a touching video montage containing video clips and photos of memories that she and her relatives shared with her grandmother. Captioning the video, Georgia wrote: "Today we lost our darling yai yai oh how our hearts are broken [broken heart emoji]" "The most loving beautiful women I have ever known.

Prince William and Kate Middleton would "refuse to attend" Christmas at King Charles' if Prince Harry was invited, a royal expert said. Christmas is fast approaching with families across the country making plans to spend time with their loved ones, but amid the rift between the Royal Family plans could look a little different.

This Morning star Cat Deeley was left “terrified” after her family were told to “hide” in a shopping mall by the FBI.The 47 year old has recently moved back to the UK after living in the USA with her family – husband Patrick Kielty and children Milo, seven and James, five, – for more than 15 years. Upon her return, the presenter recalled a day when Patrick and Milo had gone to Century City Mall in LA, and the FBI turned up with guns, telling everyone to take cover under the counters as a shooter was on the loose. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Cat recalled: “They shut down the centre.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here has been back on our screens for just two nights, but fans are already furious and threatening a boycott. While the show itself has been full of entertainment, viewers at home are getting annoyed by the amount of advert breaks during the live show.

Former rugby player James Haskell seems to be moving on from his ex-wife Chloe Madeley as he has been spotted liking pictures online of other women. Chloe and James announced their split in September, after five years of marriage, but they remain committed to co-parenting their daughter, who they welcomed in August 2022.

Amazon has slashed the price of an Oral-B electric toothbrush by a whopping 65% as part of its early Black Friday deals.The online shopping giant is offering the Oral-B Pro Series 3 for just £34.99, down from its usual price of £100.This nifty gadget promises to remove 100% more plaque, even in those tricky-to-reach spots. It's designed to help you achieve healthier gums and cleaner teeth, with a special sensitive cleaning mode that lights up if you're brushing too hard.The toothbrush also features a handy 30-second timer to remind you to switch your brushing zone, ensuring all areas of your mouth get a thorough clean.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief iQiyi, the NASDAQ-listed Chinese streaming firm, confirmed its recent swing from loss to profitability with a July-September quarter that saw revenue and profits growth even as subscription numbers dipped fractionally. Net income attributable to iQIYI was RMB476 million ($65.2 million), compared to a net loss of RMB396 million in the same period in 2022, the company said in a filing on Tuesday. Using the company’s preferred non-GAAP statement of its accounts, net income was RMB622 million ($85.3 million), compared to non-GAAP net profits of RMB187 million in the same period last year. Total revenues in the period were RMB8.0 billion ($1.1 billion), a 7% year over year increase. Within that figure, subscription revenue was RMB5.0 billion ($687 million), up 19% year over year.

Anna Marie de la Fuente The Dominican Republic’s Bou Group is in production on its latest pic under its unprecedented multi-year distribution deal with The Walt Disney Company, “Cazatesoros.” According to the adventure caper’s director, Héctor Manuel Valdez, who co-founded Bou Group with José Ramón Alamá and Vicente Alamá, the pact with Disney came about following several years as regional box office leaders. “They contacted us in 2020 after our company had previously produced commercial successes such as ‘Todos los hombres son iguales,’ ‘Colao,’ ‘Trabajo sucio’ and ‘Que león,’ (the highest-grossing film in the history of the Dominican Republic), among others,” said Valdez.

Ellise Shafer For Timothée Chalamet, starring in “Wonka” as the titular eccentric chocolatier is still the stuff of pure imagination. At the film’s Tokyo premiere on Monday night, Chalamet donned a purple Prada jumpsuit and joined co-star Hugh Grant — who plays an Oompa-Loompa named Lofty — on stage to say a few words about what the role means to him.

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P!nk has announced a run of stadium shows set to take place across the UK and Europe next summer. Find ticket details below.The newly announced series of live performances comes as a further extension of the singer’s hit ‘Summer Carnival World Tour’, which has seen her play to over one million fans globally across 2023.Kicking off on June 11 with a stop at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the 2024 tour dates will then see P!nk perform at stadiums in cities across the UK and Ireland, before moving over to European venues including Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Brussels, Leipzig and Stuttgart.

Strictly's Vito Coppola has a colourful love life - rumours about Helen Skelton, an affair with a co-star and a possible 'romance' with his current dance partner, Ellie Leach. Vito joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 after being on the Italian version where he had a fling with his co-star. The talented dancer, 31, born in Naples, is currently causing a stir with Coronation Street star Ellie, 22.

Jay-Z‘s 2001 album ‘The Blueprint’.Courtney – who claimed to be an associate of ’60s gangland criminals the Krays – was found at his home in Plumstead, south east London last Sunday (October 22) after reportedly dying by suicide. He was 64 years old.The Metropolitan Police said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.In a statement, Courtney’s family paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life”, and said he had experienced the “pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years”.

The family of ex-gangster Dave Courtney has paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” after the 64-year-old was found dead at his home in south-east London.

One of the UK's most notorious gangsters has been found dead in his home, it has been reported. Dave Courtney was once known as 'the most feared man in Britain', and had ties to the likes of the Kray twins and Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean, before he changed his focus to a career as an actor and author.