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Jason Momoa has spoken to NME about hosting Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park later this summer – check out his full interview with NME above.Earlier this year it was confirmed Black Sabbath would be playing their final ever show on July 5. The epic ‘Back To The Beginning’ event will see the iconic Black Sabbath lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward play live together for the first time in two decades.The metal legends will also be joined by a star-studded cast of opening acts and special guests, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Gojira and more.

Everything Everything have announced a 2025 UK and Ireland tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their third album ‘Get To Heaven’. Find all the details below.The Manchester band will hit the road later this year to mark a decade of their critically-acclaimed 2015 record – which peaked at Number Seven in the UK, and features the singles ‘Distant Past’ and ‘Regret’.Kicking off at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on November 27, the special run of dates also includes stops in Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Birmingham and Dublin.The group are set to perform ‘Get To Heaven’ in its entirety “for the first time ever” at the forthcoming shows.

Chris Brown will be heading out on the road later this year with a string of UK dates this summer.

Black Sabbath hologram show in the future.The legendary heavy metal band will be reuniting for one final live concert at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5.The gig will see the group’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play on stage together for the first time in two decades.There is also a stacked line-up of other major acts set to perform at the event, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’. These include Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, and KoRn.Additionally, Tom Morello will be performing and serving as the show’s musical director.

April marks National Pet Month, a time to celebrate our furry friends. Scotland is a nation of dog lovers, where owners go above and beyond to make sure their pooches are loved, well cared for, and enjoy good walks.

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he was hospitalized for temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment.On Tuesday, the monarch appeared in good spirits as he stepped out to attend an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle.At the event, the king chatted with several inductees before awarding them either a knighthood or a Member of the Order of the British Empire title.The official engagement took place just days after he was rushed to the hospital after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment at the London Clinic.The 76-year-old monarch was back at his Clarence House residence by Thursday night. He did, however, cancel all of his royal engagements slated for the following day as he continued to rest.The king then had to cancel a planned visit to Birmingham to focus on his recovery, with Buckingham Palace saying the cancelation was a “precautionary measure” taken on medical advice.“His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the palace said in a statement.As he continues to make a gradual return to public-facing duties, the palace said he is scheduled to make up for the “unspecified appointments” he missed last week, BBC News reports.Charles — who revealed his cancer diagnosis in Feb.

King Charles has made his first public appearance since his brief hospital stay due to side effects from cancer treatment.The King was all smiles as he led an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today, signalling that he's ready to resume his regular work schedule after cancelling Friday's engagements. Charles honoured several notable individuals and community leaders at the ceremony.

Inside’s No. 9 stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have announced they will be bringing their acclaimed sold-out West End show on tour - with a Manchester date.

Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello has teased “huge superstars” as “surprises” for the final Black Sabbath show later this year.Earlier this year, the legendary metal band announced details of what will be their last-ever live show, taking place in Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5.As well as containing the original line-up – Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – the band will also be joined by a star-studded list of opening acts and special guests, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Tool, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Guns N’ Roses, Halestorm, Gojira and more.Now, Morello has shared further details about the upcoming colossal gig, for which he’s taken on the role of “musical director”.Speaking to Australian Musician, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist said that “preparation” is well under way. “Where it’s at now… First of all, when we first sat down, we have a very, very simple goal, and that’s to make this the greatest day in the history of heavy metal,” Morello explained.“And to that end, you’ve probably seen the listed setlist.

Chloe Moriondo has announced a UK headline tour for later this year. Find all the details below.The Detroit indie-pop artist is due to hit the road this autumn in support of her fourth and latest album, ‘Oyster’, which was released last Friday (March 28) via via Public Consumption and Atlantic.“Bringing ‘Oyster’ to life live is going to be the most exciting experience!! I love touring so much and am planning such a fun and immersive set,” Moriondo explained.Shows are scheduled to take place in Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol in September, before the trek concludes with a performance at the O2 Academy Islington in London.The forthcoming UK dates will form part of ‘The Oyster International Tour’, which also includes gigs in Europe and North America.Tickets for the UK concerts go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (April 4) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.SEPTEMBER19 – The Key Club, Leeds 20 – Yes (Pink Room), Manchester 21 – King Tut’s, Glasgow 23 – Hare And Hounds, Birmingham 24 – The Fleece, Bristol 25 – O2 Academy Islington, London A post shared by chloe ♡ (@chloemoriondo)Moriondo is set to kick off the North American leg of her 2025 tour next month.‘Oyster’ serves as the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s 2022 album ‘Suckerpunch’.

Fans trying to see Chris Brown on tour later this year have slammed the ‘ridiculously expensive’ cost for tickets.

Singer-songwriter Chris Brown will embark on a huge world tour later this year that will see him play 10 dates in Europe including the UK.

Alison Hammond has candidly shared on live radio why she declined the offer to star in Celebrity Big Brother 2025. The bubbly This Morning host first made her TV debut back in 2002 on the reality show, which was then broadcasted on Channel 4. She participated in a season that saw presenter, model and DJ Kate Lawler emerge as the winner.

King Charles appeared in good spirits on Friday morning as he was seen in public for the first time since it was revealed he had been in hospital over side effects from his cancer treatment. Charles, 76, smiled and waved at well-wishers as he left Clarence House in London in a black Audi. Moments earlier the Princess Royal was driven out of the residence in a black Bentley.

DMA’s guitarist Johnny Took and his brother, PLANET singer, Matthew Took have officially launched their side project BIIG Time with the new single ‘Bigger Than Nothing’, news of a debut album ‘200K’ and a 2025 UK tour.BIIG Time released their first single ‘It’s You’ back in 2020 but have been radio silent until now. Their debut album ‘200K’ is due on May 2, and you can pre-order it here.To launch the news, the band have shared the album’s high octane, shoegazey lead single ‘Bigger Than Nothing’, alongside a music video featuring home video footage of the brothers’ childhoods in Sydney, allowing fans to see a “life-long friendship that shines through their songs and harmonies,” per a press release.“‘Bigger Than Nothing’ is our first release since our first and only single ‘It’s You’ back in 2020! It’s quintessential BIIG TIME,” says the band.

King Charles has been hospitalized.

The King has had to withdraw from his scheduled engagements after a brief hospital admission due to side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace confirmed this evening. Charles, who has been receiving weekly treatment for the disease since his diagnosis last February, was admitted for observation earlier today but has since been discharged.The monarch had to cancel his afternoon engagements and completely call off a visit to Birmingham where he was set to meet local communities tomorrow.

Ghost‘s Tobias Forge has opened up about the “tremendous influence” Black Sabbath have had on him throughout his life.The frontman of the Swedish occult metal band is slated to play at Ozzy Osbourne and co’s final concert at Villa Park in the latter’s hometown of Birmingham on Saturday July 5 as Papa Perpetua. The upcoming show will see Black Sabbath’s most iconic line-up – comprising Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.The stacked line-up also includes the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and Rival Sons.While appearing as the latest guest on NME‘s In Conversation series, Forge discussed how Black Sabbath impacted his life. He explained that they “have been a tremendous influence on me.

Jimmy Fallon gave a hilariously long intro for Mumford & Sons on the Tonight Show.It came after frontman Marcus Mumford called the host out over his painfully short intro for the band on Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary concert, earlier this year.The singer-songwriter expressed his disappointment earlier this week, saying the band had known Fallon for “a very long time” and that they expected him to introduce them saying something “really sweet,” or talk about some of their accomplishments as a group or with regard to their involvement with SNL. Instead he said at the time: “Ladies and gentleman, Mumford & Sons.”Fallon claimed that he did originally have a heartfelt speech prepared for their introduction but show creator Lorne Micheals canned it.

Popular boyband JLS - who formed on X-Factor back in 2006 - have announced 16-date UK tour later this year.