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Jon Hopkins has shared a haunting piano cover of ‘Dawn Chorus’ – taken from Thom Yorke‘s recent solo album, ‘Anima’.Recorded in one take on the piano he has owned since childhood, the new offering sees Hopkins providing a melancholic transformation of the Radiohead frontman’s original.“I felt such bliss the first time I heard this piece – it seemed so mysterious and hypnotic, oblique but warm,” Hopkins explained.“I thought there was so much beauty in that chord sequence that there was room to explore it on the piano and see what grew from it.

Taylor Swift fans have reacted with excitement after the singer announced that her surprise ninth album ‘Evermore’ will arrive at midnight tonight (December 10).In a post announcing the album on Instagram, she calls the new album a “sister record” to ‘Folklore’, which arrived in July.

The stress-free Christmas Dinner BoxThe Christmas Dinner Box contains an option of a whole turkey or a leg of lamb, potatoes with coriander and chilli butter, carrots and tender-stem broccoli with honey, cumin and chilli glaze, sprouts and cranberries with a chilli-infused oil along with Indian-spiced gravy granules.The turkey is marinated in Zouk’s secret blend of Indian herbs and spices and ready to be popped into the oven. And if you’re tired of turkey, opt for a luxurious marinaded leg of lamb to enjoy a change to your usual Christmas dinner.Each Christmas Dinner Box serves six people and is priced at £100 plus delivery.Place your order before December 14 to get yours.

Taylor Swift is releasing her second album of 2020, ‘Evermore’, at midnight tonight (December 10).In a post announcing the album on Instagram, she calls the new album a “sister record” to ‘Folklore’, which arrived in July.

Nicole Kidman is the new face of CBD brand SeraLabs. The 53-year-old actress will be a Global Brand Ambassador and Strategic Business Partner for the health, beauty and wellness firm’s Seratopical line, meaning she will not only front their campaigns but will also be involved in product development and messaging.

straight to your inboxMan City have been handed a potential blow in their pursuit of Lionel Messi.With the legendary forward out of contract at Barcelona at the end of the season, City have been strongly linked with a potential move for him on a free transfer.City had tried to launch a bid to reunite Messi with manager Pep Guardiola over the summer when the Argentine handed in a transfer request at Barca, only for him to eventually stay at Barca.With Barca currently holding presidential elections due to the October resignation of Josep Bartomeu, contract talks with Messi are yet to get under way.That means the 33-year-old is free to speak to overseas teams - including City - from January 1.Yet City are not the only club to be linked with

Megan The Stallion has sat down with Stephen Colbert to discuss her debut album ‘Good News’ – and how both Beyoncé and body positivity have shaped her life.Appearing on Colbert’s US chat show, Megan was asked by Colbert who gives her the better advice – Beyoncé or JAY-Z.“JAY-Z gives the fun advice,” she immediately responded.“Like say if I’m havin’ a bad day, he’ll be like, ‘Girl you need to be somewhere drivin’ a boat. Turn up.

cook the spuds.Chef Tasneem Patel recently shared her own method to create the “best garlic roasted potatoes” on her TikTok page – and it is incredibly simple.The first step involves boiling 10 peeled potatoes along with one teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda “until soft”.Then, Tasneem says you need to place them on a baking tray which has been lined with tin-foil.Sprinkle half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of garlic salt, half a teaspoon of oregano four garlic cloves.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston interim boss David Martindale has urged his players to keep up the good work as they travel to Perth on Saturday.The Lions head into the game having won both games under Martindale – including picking up a first league win since early October last weekend with a 2-0 victory over Dundee United.The Saints, though, are on an 11-game unbeaten run and grabbed a draw at Celtic Park last time out so Martindale is under no illusions as to the difficulty of the task at hand.Speaking to the Courier, he said: “It’s an away game in the Premiership against a team on a great run of form, so it’s going to be a very difficult afternoon.“We’re going

Doja Cat has apologised to Australian guitarist Plini after she used a snippet of his song during her recent performance at the MTV European Music Awards.The singer delivered a hard rock twist on ‘Say So’ at last month’s ceremony, with viewers noticing that she had seemingly used part of Plini’s 2016 hit ‘Handmade Cities’.In a subsequent statement, Plini said of the performance: “The lack of prior communication about it or proper credit upon release is disappointing but not particularly surprising in a sector of the industry that is usually more interested in clout than creativity (it’s being sorted now, but would have been cooler a million views ago).”Now, Plini has revealed that Doja sent him a series of voice notes to personally

After months of anticipation, the first coronavirus vaccines have finally started being rolled out in the UK this week.

Movie director Guy Ritchie has targeted by burglars who raided his £10 million London home over the weekend.

Kylie Minogue was accused of "ageing in reverse" this week, as she posed in a teal velvet smoking jacket.The pop icon, 52, could be seen modelling the cropped coat for a photoshoot, perched on a chair in a marble-floored hotel room.Opting to go barefoot in the effortlessly glamorous snap, Kylie painted her lips in a shade of raspberry pink and gazed at the camera.Her hair, highlighted in her signature shade of honey blonde, was teased into surfer waves, falling to her shoulders in layers.Posting the outfit snap to Instagram, Kylie celebrated the completion of another modelling gig, saying: "Another. Photoshoot.

She has been busy promoting her eighth studio album Plastic Hearts, which topped the Billboard Rock chart following its November 27 debut.And Miley Cyrus gave fans a look at her creative process in a performance-packed short film for Apple Music, which was shot entirely in her backyard.'If I had to sum myself up as a collective creative, I would say three words: Miley f**king Cyrus,' began the 28-year-old pop rocker.

Just Dance took off and I started working for her full time."Dedicated Gagapedia websites will tell you that Williams was known as "Matty Dada" to fans. Gaga and Dada created some of the most exceptional pop costumes of the late 2000s - the music videos for Poker Face, Paparazzi, Bad Romance and more all feature Williams" work.

Gracie Abrams has returned today with a commanding new single, ‘Brush Fire’, as she prepares to close out what has been a banner year for her.The first new music since the release of her debut EP, ‘minor’, ‘Brush Fire’ was written alongside Tobias Jesso. Jr and Blake Slatkin.To accompany the song, Abrams shared a music video of her performing it live, alongside Jesso on keyboard, in an empty theatre.Listen to ‘Brush Fire’ below:“I wanted this song to come out before the end of the year because it feels kind of like a bookend,” Abrams said in a press statement.“There are new feelings and new sounds that come with the new music.

Several companies affiliated with one California Gov. Gavin Newsom founded 28 years ago received nearly $3 million in the coronavirus-related Paycheck Protection Program while other small businesses failed to receive funds, according to reports.

Business owners in Bristol, Va., are quarreling over coronavirus lockdown restrictions that do not apply to establishments on the other side of the street, which are technically located in Tennessee.  A state line runs directly through downtown Bristol, divvying up the neighboring states, and with it, the guidelines in place in either state to stop the spread of COVID-19.  Businesses have to comply with different rules depending on which side of the street they're on, and Ralph Northam, the Democratic governor of Virginia, is expected to announce even further restrictions on Thursday.  "It would be aggravating to see one side, like literally across the street, be able to do anything and us being closed because that's not going to help at

went viral last week, people were saying a little prayer for him.“If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name?” Warwick asked Chance in a tweet. “I cannot stop thinking about this.”The legendary diva quipped, “I am now Dionne the Singer,” while Chance responded that “I will be whatever you wanna call me Ms Warwick.”Warwick, too, was awestruck.

Corinne Foxx is opening up about what it's like to be in the same industry as her father, Jamie Foxx.The 26-year-old actress, who co-hosted Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, candidly revealed why her dad «has never been on set» of any of her movies.«I think he likes to give me kind of a little bit of space to do my thing,» Corinne told ET's Kevin Frazier. «And you know him.

Newly engaged couple Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird share an embrace while sitting on the beach on Monday (December 7) in Malibu, Calif.