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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Adrienne Maloof and Beyoncé were unlikely inspirations for “Anora’s” hair and makeup team. In the Sean Baker film, Anora (aka Ani, played by Mikey Madison) is a young woman who scrapes by stripping and escorting in Brighton Beach, N.Y. After meeting and quickly marrying Ivan (Mark Eidelshtein), the son of a Russian billionaire, Ani finds herself living in a fantasy full of sex, drugs and luxury.

Manchester United are, reportedly, ready to go head-to-head with Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies.

Gogglebox's Daniel Lustig has opened up about a recent romance that didn't quite work out, revealing the reason behind it.The 49 year old TV star is back on the dating scene following his split from ex-partner Stephen Webb after an 11-year relationship. Daniel, a fan favourite on Gogglebox, has turned to dating apps and has had some success, including a date at Brighton's Soho House. However, an 18-year age gap proved too much for Daniel to overlook.

As Sean Baker continues to swear by tried-and-true film, he worries it’s a dying medium in Hollywood.

Kaiser Chiefs have announced an outdoor show tour for 2025 to celebrate 20 years of their debut album ‘Employment’.The Leeds band will be playing a total of eight huge shows next summer, including an already-announced homecoming show in Leeds, and appearances at Kendal Calling, Boardmasters Festival and Port Talbot’s In It Together.In addition, they will play outdoor shows in Bristol, Edinburgh, Brighton and at London’s Alexandra Palace Park. Check out the full list below.

Stephen Webb, the reality TV star famous for his stint on Channel 4's Gogglebox, has teased fans about a potential return to the show. Stephen and his ex-partner Daniel Lustig, who also appeared on the programme, quit last year and announced their divorce earlier this year. Despite their break-up, they've remained pals and still share a home in Brighton.

Bloc Party have added huge Manchester and Brighton shows to their 2025 ‘Silent Alarm’ 20th anniversary tour plans.The announcement that they’d be playing the record in full comes after the band broke out the full tracklist in a special anniversary show in London this summer. Held at Crystal Palace Park on July 7, the gig marked their biggest headline show to date – performing to a 25,000-strong crowd for two hours.Following that, the indie rockers announced earlier this week they are set to play it in full at the 2025 edition of Live At Leeds, and were among the first names lined up for the all-day event, which will be held at Temple Newsam Park on May 24.Kele Okereke and co.

The body of singer Liam Payne is expected to be flown back to the UK this week "back where he belongs" with his family, as his devoted father refuses to leave his side. In Buenos Aires, where the One Direction star met a tragic end after falling from his hotel balcony, officials have not yet released his body pending final pathology tests.

Liam Payne's devoted dad is refusing to leave his side amid a battle to get body home.

One Direction singer Liam Payne’s body could be flown home this week “back where he belongs” with his family - with his devoted dad refusing to leave his side.

Jack Dunn For “Anora” star Mikey Madison, who plays a New York sex worker entangled with the son of a Russian Oligarch in Sean Baker‘s Palme d’Or winner, “besides winning the Palme” back in May, the “highlight” since wrapping was hosting a screening for real-life sex workers and strippers. “That was something I wanted to do for a long time,” Madison said. “I could probably cry talking about it.

Warren Ellis is among those paying tribute to a young musician called Nell Smith following her death. She was 17 years old.Smith’s passing was announced by Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde on social media last night (October 7).

Teenage musician Nell Smith, best known for her work with The Flaming Lips, has died in a car accident aged just 17.The promising Canadian singer-songwriter, who was on the cusp of releasing her debut album next year, has been mourned by fans and industry insiders alike.The devastating news was shared by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins, whose label Bella Union had signed the young talent. In an emotional social media post, he wrote: "We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia." Simon also remembered the bright future she had before her, saying: "Nell was just 17 and was preparing for the release of her first solo record in early 2025 on Bella Union, made in Brighton with Penelope Isles' Jack and Lily Wolter." Nell's family released a poignant statement writing: "It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night.

The Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17.Smith’s death was confirmed and announced by Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde on social media. Raymonde’s Bella Union label had signed Smith, and was due to issue her debut album next year.Raymonde wrote on social media: “We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia.

The Great Escape Festival in 2025, after over 125 artists boycotted the event this year.More than a quarter of the Brighton festival’s lineup pulled out of the 2024 edition by joining the boycott, in solidarity with the people of Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.Barclays are accused of investing in a number of companies that supply arms to Israel, with over 40,000 lives having been lost in Gaza since the conflict escalated last year when Hamas committed the October 7 attacks.

Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, who was previously married for six years to fellow TV sofa critic Daniel Lustig, has split from the boyfriend he met during filming of the Channel 4 dating series Celebs Go Dating. Following a handful of dates on the reality show, Stephen met David from Guernsey, and in the final episode spoke about their growing relationship. "I think there's something special here,” he said.

Britain's Got Talent star Tom Ball has revealed that he and wife Hannah are expecting their first child together after going through IVF. Former teacher turned singer Tom, 26, who shot to fame when he came third on the ITV show in 2022 before going on to appear on America’s Got Talent: All Stars the following year, tied the knot with Hannah in 2022.They've been trying to start a family together for years, and, after facing challenges with natural conception, they embarked on an IVF journey.

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke has announced a new solo album ‘The Singing Winds Pt. 3’ and shared the new single ‘It Wasn’t Meant To Be’ – listen below.The singer and musician, who records under the name Kele, has also announced a new run of UK headline shows to take place in February 2025, which kick off in Glasgow’s Oran Mor on February 12 and run through Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, London, Bristol and Oxford, before concluding in Brighton on February 22. Tickets go on presale on September 30 and general sale on October 1 and you can get yours here.‘The Singing Winds Pt.

Joe & The Shitboys have accused The Great Escape of “ethnocentric bullying” after the festival dropped the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner over concerns over its whaling practices.The festival, held in Brighton and Hove each May, announced yesterday (September 24) that they would be withdrawing the Faroe Islands as their lead country partner – having only revealed the partnership earlier this month.It followed concerns over whaling in the Faroes – part of the Kingdom of Denmark – by local groups.The festival shared that, though it was dropping the partnership, they were “proud” to have worked with Faroese artists over the years, and would continue to collaborate with musicians from the territory. “We believe the contributions of Faroese artists should not be overshadowed by this matter, which bears no relation to their artistic work or their significant achievements,” they said in a statement shared to Instagram.Now, Faroe Island punk band Joe & The Shitboys have responded to the announcement, calling The Great Escape’s decision “ethnocentric ignorance”, “harmful” and “not inclusive in the slightest”.A post shared by The Great Escape Festival (@greatescapefest)Writing on Instagram today (September 25), frontman Fríði Djurhuus said: “After being reached out to by multiple anti-whaling activists, and the recent decision by The Great Escape to drop the Faroe Islands as their main partner due to our whaling practices, I, Joe, would like to publically state my position on whaling in the Faroe Islands, also known as “the grind.”“I am a Faroese vegan.

The Great Escape has withdrawn the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner over concerns over its whaling practices, amid outcry from local interest groups.The festival, held in Brighton and Hove each May, made the announcement this evening (September 24) in a statement on Instagram after concerns were raised over whaling in the Faroes – part of the Kingdom of Denmark – by local groups. The festival announced the Faroe Islands as its lead country partner earlier this month.In the statement, the festival says it’s “proud” to have worked with Faroese artists over the years, adding, “Faroese musicians have been an inspiring and integral part of our festival, and we remain dedicated to supporting these incredible artists as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide.”It goes on to say that concerns regarding whaling practices in the Faroes had been raised by local interest groups, including the Sussex Dolphin Project, and clarifies that these issues are separate from the “thriving music scene“ there.

David Gilmour played some Pink Floyd classics for the first time in several years during a live dress rehearsal of his upcoming tour.Gilmour is gearing up to launch a limited tour in London, Rome, Los Angeles, and New York later this week to promote his new album, ‘Luck and Strange’ – which came out on September 6.Playing two warm-up shows in Brighton, Gilmour played ‘Breathe (In The Air)’, a track from ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’, for the first time since 2006.