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Emily Longeretta Whether you’re on camera or behind the scenes on set, writing a story about the television industry or pitching your talent for said story, it’s been a busy half of 2024 in the entertainment industry. After making it through two Emmy Awards ceremonies in a single year, it will be time to unwind, and it’s hard to imagine a better place to do that than Europe. This time, we home in on the northern region of Italy, sharing a few must-visit hotels for your next vacation in Italy.

Rylan Clark admitted feeling a 'bit off' as he hosted his weekly show on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday (August 24).

Fontaines D.C. played an intimate surprise gig in London last night (August 22) to launch their new album ‘Romance‘ – check out footage, the setlist and more below.The Dublin band – comprised of Grian Chatten, Tom Coll, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Carlos O’Connell – took over London’s iconic Electric Ballroom for a last minute show in celebration of the release of their fourth album.They played to a sold-out crowd of 1500 at the Camden venue which saw the likes of Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Florence Welch and more in attendance.To kick off the night, Coll, Deegan and Carlos made their way to the stage as lime green lights flashed while Curly – swapping his 6-string for a bass guitar – began the opening notes to ‘Romance’s haunting and eery title track.Chatten walked on stage sporting a black t-shirt, black kilt, white knee-high socks, black combat boots and a pair of dark sunglasses which has become his uniform for the band’s current era.

Robin Rinder professed his 'love' for good pal Rylan Clark as the TV star revealed why Rylan is such a good friend. The pair have grown closer since filming their new TV show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour and have spoken of their friendship on Jamie Laing's Good Company podcast.

Taylor Swift has played ‘So Long, London’ live for the firs time ever while at Wembley Stadium – watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.Last night (August 20), Swift played the eighth and final Wembley Stadium show of her years-long and career-spanning ‘Eras’ tour. It also coincided with the conclusion of the European leg of the tour.To close out the mini residency at Wembley, the singer-songwriter performed the ‘Tortured Poets Department’ cut ‘So Long, London’ live for the first time as a thank you to the London audience.It came as part of the “surprise songs” portion of her set.

Taylor Swift has unveiled the music video for ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’, taking off her latest album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ – watch the video below.The video was revealed to fans at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday (August 20), at the end of the show to signify the close of Swift’s mini residency at the arena and the end of the European leg of the ‘Eras’ tour.The video – her second from the ‘Tortured Poets Department’ cycle – offers a behind-the-scenes look at her years-long career-spanning ‘Eras’ tour. It includes glimpses of her backstage, during rehearsals, and onstage, with clips of fans singing along to the song.Watch the music video for Taylor Swift’s ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’ below.The video comes after Swift closed out her final Wembley Stadium show of the tour with a bang, bringing out the likes of Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff to join her onstage for a pair of songs.The first night of her five-night ‘Eras’ tour run saw Swift bring out Ed Sheeran as a special guest.

Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff have made surprise appearances at Taylor Swift‘s final ‘Eras’ Wembley show. Check out the footage below.Tonight (August 20) marks the last of five consecutive ‘Eras Tour’ shows at the iconic London stadium and the final night of the colossal tour’s European leg.To wrap up the mini-residency, which began on August 15, Swift brought out Welch and Antonoff to surprise fans at the 92,000-capacity venue.Welch joined the stage to perform ‘Florida!!!’, her collab from Swift’s most recent album ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘, marking the first time the track has been performed live.Shortly after, Swift introduced her long-time collaborator Antonoff to the stage, saying: “I get to make music with one of my best friends in the world.”Antonoff has worked with Swift since 2014’s ‘1989‘ and has since produced ‘Reputation‘, ‘Lover‘, ‘Folkmore‘, ‘Evermore‘, ‘Midnights‘ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, as well as her re-recorded albums.Swift announced that they would play “a few of the favourite songs they’ve written together”, before launching into ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts’ and ‘Getaway Car’.As Antonoff departed the stage, Swift then told the crowd, “London, give it up for the producer of the century, Jack Antonoff.”Check it out below.Florence Welch and Taylor Swift performing “Florida!!!” for the first time ever.

Taylor Swift has officially wrapped the European leg of The Eras Tour and she had plenty of surprises for fans during the final London show!

Taylor Swift was joined on stage by not one by two guests as she performed her final show at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, 20 August.The show marked the Love Story singer’s eighth night at the iconic venue and it was also the last date of the European leg of the Eras Tour. To mark the occasion, 34 year old Taylor brought on special guest Florence Welch, known as the singer in Florence and the Machine, during The Tortured Poets Department section of the set. In what was a historic moment, the pair performed their song Florida!!! live for the first time - much to the delight of fans.

Upon wrapping her final show of the European leg of the Eras tour, Taylor Swift released the official music video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” which features behind-the-scenes clips from the setup of the tour to how she moves around beneath and behind the stage.

Thania Garcia Florence Welch joined Taylor Swift for the latter’s final concert in London on Tuesday to deliver the debut performance of their collaborative “Florida!!!” British fans were also treated to a surprise appearance from Jack Antonoff for “Death By a Thousand Cuts” and “Getaway Car,” while Swift also performed “So Long London” for the first time since the “Eras Tour” launched back in March 2023. The live debut of “Florida!!!” comes just as Swift wraps the European leg of her massive “Eras Tour.” She’ll return to the United States for another round of tour dates, starting with a kickoff of Oct.

Emily Blackwell has announced that she is engaged to her boyfriend Jordan Oldershaw, sharing the happy news to Instagram with sweet snaps of the pair.The pair are currently enjoying a romantic trip to Florence, Italy, with Jordan getting on one knee in the Tuscan city on Saturday (10 August). Announcing the news, Emily and Jordan shared a joint post to Instagram which read: "MR&MRS OLDERSHAW… COMING SOON 10.08.2024". In the post, Emily showed of her stunning ring as she beamed at her new fiancé, with the newly engaged couple clearly smitten.

Kate Middleton is believed to have enrolled in the same South American gap year programme mere weeks after Prince William.

Hunter Ingram SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the first season of “The Decameron,” now streaming on Netflix. When the Black Plague is no longer the most lethal threat in the land, that’s when you know that things have gone off the rails. And that’s exactly where Netflix’s new series “The Decameron” ends, with its privileged pandemic refugees struggling to survive a storm of egotism, greed and a touch of late-stage heroism.

EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand psychedelic comedy movie The Paragon has landed North American distribution.

Sorry, Kourtney Kardashian! Seems like little sis Kim Kardashian is coming out on top in the feud!

UPDATE: Netflix has released the official trailer for The Decameron, its upcoming soapy period dramedy from Teenage Bounty Hunters creator Kathleen Jordan and Orange is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan. The trailer gives us a look at the chaos that ensues when a bubonic plague strikes Florence in the mid-1300s and a group of nobles heads to a grand villa in the Italian countryside to wait it out.

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Coldplay are on track to be the first band to headline Glastonbury Festival five times.

The Tour de France 2024 is right around the corner and cycling fanatics from all over the world congregate across Italy and France.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Bridgerton” star Florence Hunt, Jim Sturgess and Australia’s Teresa Palmer (“The Clearing,” “The Fall Guy”) have joined the cast of “Mix Tape,” a music-themed drama series. The Australian-Irish co-production shot in Sydney in May and is now underway in Dublin. The series is adapted by Irish writer Jo Spain (“Taken Down,” “Sanditon”) from the popular and critically-acclaimed novel of the same title by Jane Sanderson.