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Charli XCX is shown getting aggravated in a new clip from the Prime Video show Overcompensating.The series, which airs on May 15, stars internet comedian Benito Skinner as Benny – a closeted former high school football player who befriends an outsider in order to fit in. The official trailer has a montage of scenes form the show, featuring sexual situations, college party chaos, and a final scene that reveals the ‘Brat’ artist’s involvement.In a short but wild moment, she berates a shocked-looking assistant, shouting: “You think I wanna play fucking ‘Boom Clap’ in a fucking college – are you joking?” The artist guest stars as a comedic version of herself, as well as serving as the show’s executive music producer.Overcompensating also features appearances from Kyle MacLachlan, Connie Britton, and Kaia Gerber, with Hollywood star Jonah Hill onboard as executive producer.

English Teacher have added a second show at London’s Roundhouse to their list of 2025 headline shows. Find ticket details below.The first shows were announced in February, and is set to see the Leeds band embark on their biggest UK headline tour to date later this year.It includes stops in Nottingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds throughout the latter half of November, before initially ending with a final stop at The Roundhouse in London on November 26.Now, due to the show in the capital selling out completely, Lily Fontaine and co.

Lady Gaga has shared details of a new tour, seeing her make stops across for the UK, Europe and North America. Find the details below.The dates are set to take place later this year, and will see the iconic singer break out new tracks from her recently shared studio album ‘Mayhem’.Dubbed ‘The MAYHEM Ball’, the latest dates follow the singer gearing up to play her first live shows in Singapore in over a decade, her first Mexico shows in 13 years and a monumental free show to over a million fans at Copacabana Beach in Rio.They’ll kick off with the North American leg, which begins in Las Vegas in July and moves into the rest of the US across August and mid-September.

Little Monsters are rejoicing this afternoon after Lady Gaga announced dates for a UK 2025 tour - including a stop-off in Manchester. This afternoon, the Bad Romance singer, unveiled details of Mayhem Ball, which will be her first arena tour in seven years.

Ellise Shafer Lady Gaga is officially taking “Mayhem” on the road, revealing tour dates across North America, Europe and the U.K. Following Gaga’s previously announced spring shows in Mexico, Brazil and Singapore, the “Mayhem Ball” tour will see the pop star play cities including Las Vegas, Seattle, New York City, Miami, Toronto, Chicago, London, Paris, Berlin and more. The tour will kick off in Vegas in July and includes three dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and two at Chicago’s United Center.

Rivals, the Disney+ series about sex and scandal in the British television industry in the 1980s, was one of the big winners at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Progamme Awards.

Beatles audition tape recorded in 1962 has been discovered in a Vancouver record store – find out more below.Last week, Rob Frith, owner of Vancouver’s Neptoon Records threw on an old tape lying around the store labelled ‘Beatles 60s Demos’, thinking it was just a bootleg. After listening to the tape, and posting a snippet of it onto social media, he discovered that the tape in his possession was a rare, direct copy of an early audition tape by the Beatles.He wrote on his initial post on social media: “I picked up this tape years ago that said Beatles Demos on it.

turned 30. The two have maintained a close relationship since.)Sheff notes that Lennon officially broke up the Beatles on September 20, 1969.

Composer Robin White has died aged 73, with his website confirming the news. He worked on a variety of BBC projects and had a long career, which included featuring in EastEnders.The news of his passing was confirmed on his website, where fans are now greeted with the tribute: "Robin White died in March 2025.This site will stay up as a memorial to this remarkable man." A moving homage on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, celebrated Robin's achievements.

told the Daily Mail.“We’ve been working on a rosé brand called Lala V — it’s a play on Eliza’s childhood nickname Lala and the French word for life, vie.”The daughters of Earl Spencer said the name carries significant meaning.“The brand aims to represent joie de vivre — a joyful exuberance for life.

Ocean Colour Scene‘s Ray Meade has opened up about his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, saying he thought it meant he was “done” playing.The guitarist joined the Britpop band – best known for their hit ’90s singles ‘The Riverboat Song’ and ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ – in 2016, and later this week will join them in kicking off their 2025 UK tour with Kula Shaker.Before embarking on the run of dates, which include shows in Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and more, Meade spoke to the BBC about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2021, and how it affected him mentally.“I’d started to get these really intense pins and needles in my hands. It was like throwing a snowball and then running your hands under hot water afterwards.

There was some disgruntled chatter within parts of the German contingent at this year’s Berlinale about what had been perceived as a shortage of local projects in the festival’s main competition lineup. Much of that criticism was overblown, as German filmmakers were positively represented across the wider festival programme. On the ground in Berlin, it was also difficult to ignore the increased presence of a new and diverse generation of local artists. 

Naman Ramachandran Taiwan’s government-backed creative content agency TAICCA has struck a significant deal with European production powerhouse Federation Studios, it was announced Tuesday at Series Mania in Lille, France. The strategic alliance aims to establish a fast track for creative talent, producers, investors and distributors across both regions, potentially opening new avenues for Taiwanese content in Europe and vice versa.

UK-based production studio Versa Studios is expanding its London site after acquiring an additional 200,000 square feet of space adjacent to its existing location in Ealing, West London.

Harry Potter series.Speaking on a recent episode of the Smartless podcast, Lithgow told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett that he doesn’t think the role is going to be “that hard” (via People).The actor was discussing the potential shooting schedule for the show, which starts production this summer. When asked how long he’d be filming in London, Lithgow said: “I honestly don’t know.

The Wombats have shared details of a new UK and Ireland arena tour, set to take place later this year, with support coming from The Snuts. Find the details below.Six new shows have been added to the indie band’s packed itinerary for 2025, and will all take place across December.

Matt Berninger has announced a series of intimate UK solo shows and Q&A events set for this spring.The National frontman will perform three stripped-back shows, joined by producer Sean O’Brien and Julia Laws (Ronboy), both of whom feature on his upcoming record, ‘Get Sunk’, which was previewed earlier this month with new single ‘Bonnet Of Pins’.The performances mark the first opportunity for UK audiences to hear material from the new record, which arrives on 30th May via Concord/Book Records, and marks the second solo album from Berninger, following on from his 2020 debut ‘Serpentine Prison’.Visit here to pre-order the new album, and here to order tickets, which go on sale Wednesday (March 26) at 10am.Alongside the intimate shows, Berninger will also take part in several Q&A sessions, with these included events at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club with BBC Radio 6’s Chris Hawkins, London’s KEF Music Gallery with Huw Stephens, and Union Chapel with Matt Everitt.A post shared by Matt Berninger (@greengloves777)Following these April dates, Berninger will embark on a tour across North America, the UK, and Europe.These kick off with a series of North American stops this spring, commencing in Seattle on May 19. Other shows include stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and more.

Canada‘s Blue Ant Media will go public after completing a deal for listed compatriot Boat Rocker Media.

Mumford & Sons have performed their 2009 classic ‘Awake My Soul’ with The Office star Ed Helms in Los Angeles – check out footage of the performance below.Last week (March 20), Mumford & Sons performed the first of their four intimate club shows in the US in the build-up to the release of their new album, ‘Rushmere’. To celebrate the occasion at the Hollywood Palladium, Marcus Mumford and co.

Wet Leg look set to play two UK concerts in Brighton and London.The Isle Of Wight band appear to be playing at the Green Door Store in Brighton tonight (March 23) and at the Moth Club in the capital tomorrow (March 24) under the pseudonym Uma Thurman, although they joked that the real actor “will not be in attendance”.Though initially announced without revealing the band’s identity, Wet Leg later appeared to confirm their involvement by sharing a “first come first served” link to the Moth Club date via their their social media accounts, which has since been deleted.Links to both shows are also still appearing at both venues although tonight’s concert has already sold out while the Moth Club gig currently has a waiting list, which you can access here.

Back in the day, Sadie Frost was a key figure in the famed Primrose Hill party scene, rubbing shoulders with nineties A-listers like Kate Moss, Meg Mathews, and Davinia Taylor. Now, 30 years on, she's taken on a new avatar as a yoga teaching film director and is basking in the glow of becoming a grandmother for the first time. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the Londoner and mother of four – previously married to Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp and silver screen star Jude Law – reveals that she's living her best life, with the shadow of anxiety and asthma attacks firmly behind her.