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Reunited boyband Five have announced EIGHT extra tour dates after "phenomenal" demand for tickets during Thursday's pre-sale. The band will perform together with all five original bandmates for the first time in 25 years this October and November.

Prime Video is headed to the world of the Vikings with a series order to Bloodaxe, a historical drama created, written and executive produced by Vikings creator Michael and Horatio Hirst and produced by MGM Television.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Banijay Group, the listed company which comprises film and TV production, distribution, live entertainment and gaming, posted record results for 2024 which reached €4.8 billion (5.2 billion). Banijay’s adjusted EBITDA was also up by 22% to €900 million ($971 million), and saw an acceleration in the last quarter with 32.8% spike, while adjusted net income also rose by 29.3% at current currencies to €418 million.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics have moved to throw out a lawsuit over the copyrights to “Superman” in foreign territories, arguing the issue has already been exhaustively litigated. Mark Peary, the nephew of the late Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, filed the suit in January, seeking to invalidate the studio’s copyrights under the laws of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Ireland.

LIV Golf rolls into Hong Kong for the second consecutive year as part of a 2025 double-header in Asia.

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity.Richards, 81, who is British, has kept a home in Connecticut since 1985. He became the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, receiving a custom-designed medallion and hearty applause from dozens attending the ceremony at the Westport Library.Gov.

Tesco has offered an apology to their customers after confirming that a fridge mainstay has been discontinued across all UK supermarkets. Shoppers started wondering about the whereabouts of the missing item and voiced their queries on social media, leading one X user to pose the question: "Can I ask @Tesco why you don't sell the six pints of milk anymore? Certainly not home delivery." The grocery giant replied to the customer to confirm the product's discontinuation UK-wide.The Tesco spokesperson said: "Good afternoon, thanks for getting in touch.Tesco British Whole Milk 3.408L, 6 Pints has been discontinued.

Mediawan has acquired a majority 51% stake in British-Australian indie powerhouse See-Saw Films, the high-profile Oscar-winning tastemakers behind hit returning TV shows such as “Slow Horses” and “Heartstopper” and acclaimed, award-winning films including “The Power of the Dog,” “The Son” and “The King’s Speech.” The news — which is likely to cause a stir in the U.K. industry and beyond and be considered a major coup for Mediawan — is the latest in a hot streak of big-name acquisitions by the thriving European production-distribution group, which took majority ownership of Brad Pitt’s Plan B in late 2022 and struck a partnership with LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter‘s The SpringHill Company shingle last September, as well as bought fast-rising German production and distribution company Leonine last year.

British-Australian production powerhouse See-Saw Films has been bought by France’s Mediawan.

In partnership with Nordic SpiritNordic Spirit has teamed up with The O2 in London to give you and three friends the chance to win tickets to the show of your choice – find out how to enter below.There’s a whole host of brilliant gigs happening at The O2 over the next few months – so there’s never been a better time to bag tickets and make sure you’re part of the action.As part of the partnership between Nordic Spirit and The O2, you can win tickets for you and up to three mates to a show* happening at The O2 between March 14 and May 30. To enter the prize draw, all you need to do is head to Instagram, like this post from Nordic Spirit, give them a follow and let them know what show* you’d want to go to.You’ve got until March 13 at 11.59pm GMT to enter and the winner will be contacted by direct message on Instagram the following day.*The prize draw is open to existing tobacco or nicotine users aged 18+ and UK residents only. No purchase necessary to enter. One winner will be chosen at random to win up to 4 tickets to a show at The O2 Arena. Prize will be deducted proportionately if fewer guests within the party attend (e.g. three guests = three tickets). Prize draw closes at 11.59pm on March 13. Winners will be contacted by DM at 11am on March 14. Subject to seat availability. All guests must be over 18 years of age. Shows intended for children and youth are excluded – complete list available in full terms and conditions can be found here.Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches provide a smoke-free, vapour-free alternative for existing adult nicotine users, which can be experienced indoors, outdoors and on the go.

Neil Young has shared the first trailer for his forthcoming documentary Coastal.The project was shot and directed by filmmaker and Young’s wife Daryl Hannah, and will be screened in cinemas for one night only worldwide on April 17. You can purchase tickets here.It is a personal, behind-the-scenes documentary which followed Young during his 2023 tour dates and gives “an up-close and intimate view into the life of one of history’s most iconic songwriters and musicians”.

Linkin Park have shared footage of them recording new music in the studio.The band recently released their latest album ‘From Zero‘, which marked the band’s first since the passing of frontman Chester Bennington and features Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong as the band’s new vocalist.The album shot to the top of the charts in 10 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Belgian film festival Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy will honor the memory of David Lynch by having young composers score an excerpt from the late auteur’s “The Elephant Man” as part of their annual Film Music Composition Contest. “The Elephant Man,” Lynch’s 1980 cult movie, tells the true story of English artist Joseph Merrick who, due to his severe physical deformities, became a national celebrity in Victorian England.

EXCLUSIVE British actors’ union Equity has written to a government regulator urging it to take action against Mad Dog 2020 Casting, a 25-year-old UK agency that collapsed last month owing creditors more than £1.5M ($1.9M).

told the Daily Mail.While the “50 First Dates” star is known for her touchy-feely approach with guests, the “Suits” alum seemed less enthusiastic about Barrymore’s interview style, James claims.“This is a rare pose from Meghan, who is normally the first one to move in with the hugs to register the warm, spontaneously tactile side that was apparently met with a tsunami of ice water from the royal firm back in the UK,” James told the outlet.“Meghan adopted a straight, polite, more regal-looking pose, perhaps mirroring the kind of response she was met with from the UK royals when she was busy hugging them.”“Her hand was hanging in her pocket rather than reciprocating the display of affection and she flashed a wide social smile at the camera rather than tilting her head in a reciprocal gesture,” she added.During the pair’s conversation, Barrymore, 50, “clings relentlessly, curling her arms around Meghan’s waist in a partial koala embrace and tilting her head to nestle against Meghan’s locks,” James says.The body analyst added that the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s tactile pose “signals a sense of warm friendship and affection,” whereas Markle appeared “more distanced emotionally and keener to communicate with the camera than with her host.”Videos and images from Markle’s appearance on the talk show appeared to signal that the former working royal was “wary” of Barrymore leaning in, James claims.“Meghan held both hands up in front of her body though, with hands curled into fists in what looked like a subtle barrier ritual,” she said.

Meghan Markle has shared some sweet details on her children, Archie and Lilibet, including what their accents are like and the way she stays connected with them during her travels.The 43 year old opened up about her family life on Drew Barrymore's chat show, following her new Netflix series debut, With Love, Meghan. She revealed to Drew: "I always make it a point when I'm travelling, if I can't do bedtime stories with my kids...

Mumford & Sons have announced details of an intimate, live-streamed show taking place in Manchester. Check out the details below.The new show is set to take place in partnership with Amazon Music, as part of the latest run of City Sessions.Held at the Aviva Studios in Manchester, the indie folk band will be taking to the stage on Wednesday April 2 for a performance that will be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch.It comes in celebration of the group’s forthcoming album ‘RUSHMERE’, which is set for release on March 28 via Island/Glassnote (pre-order/pre-save here).The LP follows 2018’s ‘Delta’, and has already been previewed with the title track and the single ‘Malibu’.

following its release Tuesday.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, rushed to social media Wednesday to share that the series had reached the streamer’s Top 10 list within 24 hours of its release.The former working royal thanked fans around the globe for watching the 8-part series, which sees her share tips and tricks for hosting at home with appearances from several of her celebrity pals.“For more recipes, fun and reasons to ‘Mmmm’, check out the show — which in just 24 hours is already in the Top 10,” Markle wrote on her Instagram Story.“Thank you to all of you around the world who are tuning in! ❤️,” she concluded her message alongside a snippet from the show.The show, which boasts eight episodes roughly 30 minutes long, sits in the 6th spot on the US Netflix chart as of Thursday morning.Despite its streaming success, the show has received largely disappointing reviews so far, with IMDB giving it just 2.7 out of 10.The negative feedback was then echoed by a slew of critics from both US and UK publications, with The Guardian‘s TV writer Stuart Heritage calling the series “pointless,” adding that it should be the couple’s “last TV show.”The “Suits” alum and Prince Harry, 40, signed a $100 million deal with the streamer in 2020.

English Teacher and Wunderhorse. Check out the updated bill below.The first list of artists performing at this year’s instalment were announced at the end of 2024, with headliners including Linkin Park and Slipknot, while others set to performed included Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Poppy, Spiritbox, Skillet, In Flames, Motionless In White, Deafheaven and House of Protection.This was then extended in January to include Sex Pistols, Guns N’ Roses, Biffy Clyro, Kneecap, Avenged Sevenfold and more.Set to take place at Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia from June 11, this 30th-anniversary edition will see the festival take place for an unprecedented five days – with an extra ‘Birthday Day’ on Sunday June 15.Now, ahead of it kicking off this summer, 30 new names have been added to the line-up.These include American rock powerhouse Shinedown, British metalcore giants While She Sleeps, and a number of UK-based Mercury Prize winners: English Teacher, Wunderhorse, Swim School, Maruja and Luvcat.Other new additions include renowned tattoo artist-turned-musician Kat Von D, Eurovision sensation Käärijä, Australian hardcore punk band Speed and French electronic innovator Perturbator.Check out the full list of names in the latest poster below.A post shared by Rock for People (@rockforpeople)“Rock for People’s domain is the widest musical selection across Czech festivals.

Glastonbury 2025 fans have been reacting to this year’s line-up following the first wave of acts being announced this morning (March 6).Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo are set to headline Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset from June 27 to 29 alongside many other acts like Charli XCX, Biffy Clyro and Noah Kahan.Other names on the bill include The Maccabees, Alanis Morissette, Lucy Dacus, Father John Misty, RAYE, Wolf Alice, The Prodigy, Doechii, St. Vincent, Deftones, Scissor Sisters, The Libertines, Wet Leg, Weezer, AJ Tracey, Future Islands, JADE, TV On The Radio, Self Esteem, CMAT, Blossoms, Jorja Smith and Turnstile.Young was already confirmed to headline the Pyramid Stage (after initially pulling out due to creative differences with the festival and claiming it was a “corporate turn-off”), while Rod Stewart had been revealed for the coveted Sunday Legend Slot, with Nile Rodgers letting slip that he and Chic will be performing directly after him.Two of the most rumoured names to top the bill in recent months were Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 – with further whisperings of Taylor Swift, Sam Fender, Stevie Wonder and Rihanna (the latter with London stadium shows reportedly on the cards).Many have reacted to The 1975’s headline slot on the Friday with one writing: “Love them or loathe them, I think it would be unfair to say The 1975 are not the biggest UK based band to be active over the last 10 years.

Sephora fans are going wild for the 'heaven in a bottle' perfume, Burberry Her, which is now a steal in the retailer's latest sale.The scent that usually retails at £95 for 50ml is currently only £75.45, giving shoppers the perfect excuse to treat themselves. Launched by the iconic brand in 2018, the fragrance was crafted with the artistry of renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, famed for the co-creation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian and the ultra-luxe Baccarat Rouge 540.