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A best-selling author has come forward with claims that infamous MasterChef personality Gregg Wallace spoiled her milestone birthday by engaging in brash sexual conversation for an extensive period.The Dublin-based writer Marisa Mackle spoke out about how she had flown to the lavish five-star resort in Marbella, looking forward to a Michael Bolton performance and a shared dining space with celebs like singer Michael Bolton and business magnate Lord Alan Sugar. However, what was meant to be a joyous celebration of her 40th in 2013 took an unpleasant turn when she says she unfortunately ended up at a table near Gregg as he openly boasted about his sex life.

When George A. Romero first started work on 1968’s Night of the Living Dead he very nearly ended up making an apocalyptic vampire movie. Something wasn’t quite right, however: vampire movies were a little bit… obvious? Indeed, Hammer’s Dracula cycle was still in mid flow, and the poor Count had been reduced to fighting Billy the Kid and Batman in sundry rip-off movies. By having his reanimated corpses ferociously gorge on the raw flesh and vital organs of the living instead of genteelly sucking their blood, Romero made an inspired move, patenting a genre that, even now, shows no signs of slowing down.

Lana Del Rey has become the highest-selling solo artist of 2025, following her UK and Ireland stadium tour selling out.The American singer-songwriter announced last month that she was planning to embark on a UK and Ireland stadium tour next summer. The dates all come in support of her forthcoming album ‘The Right Person Will Stay’, which is due to arrive in May.Initially huge gigs in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London were announced, however following tickets going on sale last week, huge demand led to a second show in the UK capital being announced.

AC/DC have announced dates for the North American leg of their ‘Power Up’ world tour – see the full list below.The stadium shows will be the legendary rock band’s first shows on the road in the US in nine years, and will kick off in Minneapolis’ US Bank Stadium on April 10.The 13 dates will see AC/DC cross the continent over a a six-week period, and will conclude in Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field on May 28. Tickets go on sale at 12pm local time on Friday (December 6), and you can find yours here.APRIL10 – Minneapolis, MN, US Bank Stadium14 – Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium18 – Pasadena, CA, Rose Bowl22 – Vancouver, BC, BC Place26 – Las Vegas, NV, Allegiant Stadium30 – Detroit, MI, Ford FieldMAY4 – Foxborough, MA, Gillette Stadium8 – Pittsburgh, PA, Acrisure Stadium12 – Landover, MD, Northwest Stadium16 – Tampa, FL, Raymond James Stadium20 – Nashville, TN, Nissan Stadium24 – Chicago, IL, Soldier Field28 – Cleveland, OH, Huntington Bank FieldRumours had been swirling in recent weeks about the announcement of the tour, with intrepid fans noticing a Facebook event listing for US Bank Stadium that was soon deleted.The North American shows come on the heels of the band wrapping up the UK and European leg of the ‘Power Up’ tour in Dublin’s Croke Park on August 17.This tour also marks the band’s first run of shows with their new line-up, comprising singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and new bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette).The ‘Power Up’ tour takes its name from AC/DC’s 2020 album of the same name, their 17th studio record.

Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a huge outdoor show, taking place in Newcastle next summer.

Justin Timberlake has cancelled an upcoming show in Oklahoma City after sustaining a back injury.The date on the ‘Forget Tomorrow’ world tour was due to take place at the city’s Paycom Center on Monday (December 2), but will now not go ahead, with no rescheduled date yet announced.It is far from the first time Timberlake has called off a show at short notice this year – in October, he postponed six North American shows after being diagnosed with bronchitis and laryngitis , just weeks after he called off another show in Newark just hours before stage time due to “an injury that is preventing me from performing”.Timberlake shared an Instagram Story on Saturday (November 30) to explain why the Oklahoma City show could not go ahead. “I’m so sorry Oklahoma City,” he wrote.

Ed Sheeran has announced extra dates for his ‘Mathematics’ tour for 2025, including shows in Bhutan, India, Qatar and Bahrain.The mammoth tour began back in April 2022 in Dublin and Sheeran had already confirmed that it is due to conclude with a run of European shows from May to September 2025, finishing in Dusseldorf on September 7. Find a full list of those European dates here.Now, the singer has announced a series of extra shows for next year, including a run of six dates in India, and a show in Bhutan, which will make him the first-ever international artist to play in the Himalayan country.Sheeran will also play his first show in Qatar in over ten years, and will return to Bahrain, having played in that country earlier in 2024.

Lana Del Rey has announced a second show at London’s Wembley Stadium due to demand – you can find all the details below.The singer-songwriter is set to embark on a UK and Ireland stadium tour next summer in support of her upcoming new album ‘The Right Person Will Stay’, which is released in May.Del Rey initially confirmed huge gigs in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London. Tickets for these dates then went on general sale at 9am GMT this morning (November 29).Now, after selling out her first Wembley appearance (July 3), the ‘Video Games’ artist has scheduled another date in the capital for Friday July 4.

When Oasis announced their reunion tour earlier this year, I was a bit 'meh'.They would have been nice but I also wasn't about to sit in a virtual queue for hours on end. However, one person I will queue indefinitely for is Lana Del Rey. Yes, she was in London just last year, but that was only very briefly and I missed out on tickets back then, so I'm desperate to get my hands on them this year.The 39 year old's European leg of the tour kicks off at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on June 23 and includes stops at Glasgow's Hampden Park on June 26, Liverpool FC's ground, Anfield Stadium, on June 28, and Dublin's Aviva Stadium on June 30 – giving plenty of options for those who aren't London based.

Conor McGregor‘s longtime fiancée Dee Devlin is breaking her silence.

Dee Devlin has publicly declared her unwavering support for her fiance, UFC fighter Conor McGregor, after a woman who accused him of raping her six years ago won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case.

James Norton is hard at work on his new Netflix series!

Sam Fender has announced a third Newcastle stadium show for next summer. Check out all the information below.The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ singer revealed he’d be embarking on his biggest stadium tour to date earlier this week, which includes a performance at the 75,000-capacity London Stadium on June 6 and two shows at Newcastle’s St.

Basement Jaxx have announced a huge outdoor show in Manchester for next summer – find all the details below.Earlier this month, the electronic music duo – comprising Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe – confirmed that they would be returning to the stage in 2025 for their first live shows in 10 years.The forthcoming dates include appearances at Latitude Festival, Wilderness and Camp Bestival – as well as performances in Scarborough, Dublin, Exeter, Margate, London and Cardiff.In a previous statement, Buxton explained: “It feels like 2025 is the beginning of a new era for many and I think that’s probably true for Basement Jaxx too.”Now, the group have added another comeback date to their summer calendar. They’ll top the bill at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester on Saturday July 12 as part of the Sounds Of The City concert series.Basement Jaxx are set to be joined by some yet-to-be-confirmed “special guests” on the night.Super happy to announce we’ve added MANCHESTER to our run of Summer 2025 shows Tickets on sale FRIDAYhttps://t.co/Q6PkgyZ5gw— Basement Jaxx (@TheBasementJaxx) November 26, 2024Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (November 29) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

K.J. Yossman “Red One” star Mary Elizabeth Ellis has joined the cast of Irish wedding comedy “Ditched.” Based on bestselling novel “Bride Squad Runaway” by Caroline Grace-Cassidy and Lisa C. Carey, the feature film features Ellis as feisty and commitment-phobic sports journalist Lauren who embarks on a road trip through Ireland with two best friends after one of them is left at the altar.

Charli XCX has been announced as the first headliner for Parklife 2025 – check out the first wave of acts below.The two-day festival is due to take place at Heaton Park in Manchester on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15.Today (November 26), organisers have confirmed that the ‘Brat’ pop star will top the bill next summer after Charli’s major slot was teased with green billboards displaying the phrase ‘PL25’.Also set to perform at Parklife 2025 are Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, Salute presents True Vision, Interplanetary Criminal, Prosper, KI/KI, Girls Don’t Sync, Antony Szmierek, Bakey, Sim0ne, Chaos In The CBD and more.The full line-up is expected to arrive in January, when more than 100 artists will join the bill. You can see the first batch of names in the post below.Tickets for Parklife 2025 go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 29) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

The Pogues have spoken to NME about their 2025 tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of ‘Rum Sodomy & The Lash’, playing without Shane MacGowan, and how Fontaines D.C. helped pave the way for the run of dates.The Irish icons recently announced their first headline tour in 13 years – and first since the passing of Shane MacGowan – which will feature the original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, alongside a cast of guests standing in for the late frontman.It will come off the back of two shows that commemorate 40 years of The Pogues’ debut album ‘Red Roses For Me’ this year.

Conor McGregor is publicly addressing the cheating allegations for the first time.

My Bloody Valentine have announced details of their first live show since 2018. Find the details below.The iconic alt-rock band took to Instagram for the surprise announcement this morning (November 25) – confirming that they will be heading to Dublin next year for their only scheduled gig of 2025.For the show, the members will return to the city in which they formed on November 22, and perform at the 3Arena.

Paris Paloma has announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Find all dates and ticket information below.Announced today (November 25), the string of shows follows a busy year for Paloma that saw her release her debut album ‘Cacophony’ in August, play Reading & Leeds Festival and join Stevie Nicks as a special guest at her London BST Hyde Park show.Now, she’s announced her own headline tour for next summer, set to kick off in Manchester on June 5.

Ellise Shafer Lana Del Rey has unveiled U.K. and Ireland tour dates for summer 2025, including a stop at London’s Wembley Stadium. The five-date tour marks her first stadium shows in the region, following her first-ever stadium show at Boston’s Fenway Park in June.