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Doechii has announced her ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal‘ 2024 world tour, set to kick off next month.After opening for the likes of Doja Cat and Beyoncé, the American rapper and singer will finally be hitting the road early next month, starting with a show at The Loft in Atlanta, Georgia on October 11. From there, the ‘Yucky Blucky Fruitcake’ hitmaker will make stops in Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago.Docheii will then make her way over to Europe and the UK, playing shows in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris and London before heading back to the states for a string of shows in the West Coast.

went viral on TikTok, the Liverpool musician has finally dropped her second single ‘He’s My Man’, with an equally unnerving music video to accompany the song.The visuals are inspired by Tim Burton films such as Edward Scissorhands along with other gothic classics like The Addams Family. Meanwhile, the video’s skeletal co-star was inspired by a family story told to Luvcat: “My dad and his mates snuck into an old house to find the old lady who lived there pulling a string, which was tied to a rocking chair where her husband was sitting, back and forth.

Julia Roberts will receive the Honorary César at the 50th César Awards Ceremony due to take place at the Olympia Hall in Paris on February 28, 2025.

Badly Drawn Boy has announced a 25th anniversary UK tour for his 2000 album ‘The Hour Of Bewilderbeast’ – find all the details below.The English singer-songwriter – real name Damon Gough – is set to celebrate his Mercury Prize winning-debut with a series shows across the UK in March and April of next year.Complete with a full band, the musician will perform the record in its entirety, along with other classics and fan favourites from his back catalogue.The tour kicks off at Birmingham Town Hall on March 13 2025, followed by stops in Oxford, Leeds, Brighton, Southampton and more, along with two nights at London’s EartH theatre. The run will then conclude with a gig at Manchester Factory International at Aviva Studios on April 5.Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday (October 4) at 10am BST, and you can purchase your’s here.

Tom Parker Bowles gave a glimpse into the foodie favourites of the royals in a recent Daily Mail article. He shared some of the traditions and rules surrounding the Royal Family's state banquets, which he described as "glittering and gilded" events. State banquets, held up to three times a year at either Windsor's St George's Hall or Buckingham Palace's grand ballroom, are more than just meals, according to Tom, the son of Queen Camilla.

Julien Baker was joined by Bartees Strange at her show in Washington DC to perform a special rendition of ‘Ringisde’ – check it out below.Baker is currently in the middle of a North American tour which kicked off earlier this week and featured her debuting two new songs, ‘Middle Children’ and ‘High In the Basement’.

Japandroids have shared a propulsive new track called ‘All Bets Are Off’ – check it out below.The track is taken from their upcoming final album, ‘Fate & Alcohol’ and will be the record’s closing song.The Canadian rock band will release their fourth and final studio album via ANTI- on October 18. Their last full-length was 2017’s ‘Near to the Wild Heart of Life’, with the band releasing live album ‘Live at Massey Hall’ in 2020.The latest song is inspired by singer-guitarist Brian King’s tour diary on a night off, where he spotted an old flame at a bar.Listen to it here:Meanwhile, speaking about the album recently, King said: “As a band, you always want to feel like you’re progressing while simultaneously preserving what’s unique about you.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned when he discovered the true worth of a ring left to him by a late friend.

Addie Morfoot Contributor Edward Berger‘s “Conclave” will open the 13th edition of the Montclair Film Festival on Oct. 18. The film, which made its world premiere earlier this month at the Telluride Film Festival, follows the unexpected death of the Pope and the efforts to select a new one.

Ocean Colour Scene have announced a 2025 UK tour with Kula Shaker – you can find all the details below.The Britpop band – best known for their hit ’90s singles ‘The Riverboat Song’ and ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ – are due to hit the road next spring for a run of headline performances.Kicking off in Leeds on March 27, the forthcoming trek will also include shows in Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and other locations up until late April.Kula Shaker are billed as “very special guests”, and will support Ocean Colour Scene at the UK concerts. However, the group are not scheduled to open for them at the shows in Ireland.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST next Friday (October 4) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

A Rutherglen church has undergone a facelift which has a continental feel to it.

The Enemy and The Subways have announced they’ll be releasing a cover of each other’s hits to raise money for mental health and homeless charities. Find further details below.The covers will be shared on October 10, in aid of World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day. Money will be raised for Shelter, a housing and homelessness charity and Mind, a mental health charity.The Subways will be taking on ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’, while The Enemy have recorded their rendition of ‘Rock & Roll Queen’.Alongside the tracks, a limited run of scarves will also be for sale to raise money for the two charities.

Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah “can choose a different path”, Joe Biden’s defence secretary has said, as he urged parties embroiled in Middle East conflict to reach a “viable” diplomatic solution.

A number of Greater Manchester pubs and taprooms have been added to the 2025 edition of the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide, which was released today. Across the region there are 29 new entries to the guide including watering holes in Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Salford, Bolton and Wigan.

Bob Dylan has released extra tickets for his upcoming concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall – find all the details below.The legendary singer-songwriter is set to bring his ongoing ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ world tour to the UK this November. He’ll perform in Bournemouth, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Wolverhampton.From there, Dylan is scheduled to play three nights at the historic Royal Albert Hall in the capital on November 12, 13 and 14.The initial batch of tickets for the dates went on sale in July.

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness.The former Beatles drummer was scheduled to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on Tuesday (September 24) and Wednesday (25) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.“Ringo has come down with a cold and after consulting a doctor he was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” a representative for the musician shared online.Ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be refunded at their point of purchase.“As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” a post on social media concluded.A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic)The Beatles star and his band embarked on their latest tour on September 7 in San Diego, performing a total of 10 shows before falling ill.Just under a week ago, the artist shared a post of highlights from the tour to social media, writing: “Just want to thank all the great audiences so far – I love you all. Peace & love from Ringo and the boys.”Back in April, Starr released his new EP with The Strokes‘ guitarist Nick Valensi, ‘Crooked Boy’, which became available on streaming after being originally released on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day.The four-track EP was co-written with Linda Perry, who Starr previously worked with on the tracks ‘Coming Undone’ and ‘Everyone And Everything’.“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” the drummer said in a statement.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have no plans to debate again, but they will appear at separate town halls with Latino voters on Univision next month. The Spanish-language network announced Tuesday that Trump will answer questions on Oct. 8 in Miami.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have agreed to do separate town halls for Univision, as both candidates compete for undecided Hispanic voters.

Emiliana Betancourt Podcasters Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo — of “Giggly Squad” fame — held a live session of their podcast for UCLA students on Sunday. The show, sponsored by Uber One for Students, followed their podcast’s typical carefree, comedic style. They sat on a decorated gold stage, from which they dished out their opinions on current events, such as convicted felon Anna Delvey on “Dancing With The Stars” and Brad Pitt and his girlfriend photographed looking not-so-happy in Italy.

The Murder Capital have shared a new single called ‘Can’t Pretend To Know’ and announced a UK headline tour for 2025.The Dublin band’s first track of 2024 is an intense burst of energy, containing electrifying guitar riffs and pummeling drums.Recorded in LA with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten), the song ushers in a “new era” for the group – which promises newfound “focus and clarity”, according to a press release.In a statement, frontman James McGovern explained: “‘Can’t Pretend To Know’ is a whip of a tune that we made to feel like a hurricane of colour and breathlessness.“A surreal look at childhood innocence and all its replacers, those delicate bridges we burn as we move through the strangeways of our youth.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was visibly moved when the ring left to him by a late friend was given an unexpected valuation.The episode, filmed at The Royal Hall in Harrogate, featured expert Geoffrey Munn examining a stunning ring and keen to learn its history. "One tiny ring, one blue stone.Tell me about it with you", he asked.The guest responded: "It was left to me by a very dear friend who I'd known for many years and he passed [away] quite recently." "I hadn't seen him for nearly two years and then out of the blue, I received a letter saying that I'd been left a bunch of his belongings." "He was a remarkable man.