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Newlyweds Denise Nolan and Tom Anderson waited almost half a century to officially become husband and wife. Now, in the shadow of the iconic Blackpool Tower and witnessed by their nearest and dearest – including Denise’s sisters Coleen, Linda, Anne and Maureen – the couple have cemented the final chapter in their decades-long love story. When OK! speaks to Denise the day after the ceremony and she reminisces about the poignant moments that made it so special, it is clear she’s still on an emotional – albeit exhausted – high.

EXCLUSIVE: The Camden Film Quarter has moved a step closer after the local authority in the London district adopted the so-called ‘Masterplan Vision’ for the new development.

David Benedict “Nothing in his life became him like the leaving it.” OK, that’s the wrong play since it’s a line from “Macbeth,” but it best sums up Jonathan Bailey’s performance in the new London production of “Richard II”: The actor cranks up several gears the moment his character is forced by usurper Henry Bullingbrook to give up the throne of England for a life of imprisonment in the second half of director Nicholas Hytner’s staging of Shakespeare’s history play. But the fact that Bailey takes time to catch fire is not entirely his fault, since neither Shakespeare nor Hytner make life easy for him.

Patrick Page, Broadway‘s Tony-nominated Hades of Hadestown who was scheduled to join the other original production castmates in a monthlong West End reunion engagement this month, has withdrawn from the run due to a full rupture of his Achilles tendon.

Brie Larson is starring in a West End play right now and she’s rocking a buzz cut on stage!

Inhaler have dropped a new single called ‘A Question Of You’ – check it out below.Shared today (January 17), the track marks the latest preview of the Dublin quartet’s upcoming third album ‘Open Wide’. Following on from previous singles ‘Your House’ and the title track, the record is set for release on February 7 via Polydor.

Arooj Aftab and Gold Panda are among the names to have been announced for a new London festival, Polygon Live LDN 2025.Set to run in Crystal Palace Park from May 2 to May 4, it will be the largest outdoor spatial audio festival ever to be held in the UK, with early bird tickets on sale now – you can get yours here.Pakistani-American singer and composer Aftab – whose fourth solo album ‘Night Reign’ was named as one of the 50 best albums of 2024 by NME – will play at the site, as will London electronic producer Gold Panda, who released his latest album ‘The Work’ in 2022.Also on the bill is the celebrated producer Jon Hopkins, who has collaborated with Charli XCX and Coldplay in recent months as well as releasing his hypnotic new album ‘Ritual’.A post shared by Polygon LIVE | 360° Spatial Sound & Immersive Events Production (@polygon.live)Other names announced so far are Tinariwen, Halina Rice, Nitin Sawhney and Photay.Polygon Live LDN will feature the first ever use of spatial audio company Polygon Live’s dual-dome stage design, with speakers surrounding the audience, as well as over their heads. Each dome will boast almost 100 speakers, which is claimed to be five times the typical number for a festival stage.Polygon Live CEO Nico Elliott has said: “Originally, our deployment of spatial audio emerged from the live sets of electronic music.

Sting has announced details of two intimate shows set to take place in London next year. Find the ticket details below.Announced today (December 2), the gigs come as part of his extensive ‘3.0’ world tour.

Thomas Benski, former CEO and co-founder of Gangs of London producer Pulse Films, has announced new London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles-based venture Lumina.

Pet Shop Boys have shared their cover of ‘All the young dudes’ and electro-pop single ‘New London boy’.The double-A side single is available in two digital bundles, and forthcoming CD singles are set for release on November 15. You can pre-order and pre-save here.The first five-track format includes a new radio edit of ‘New London boy’ and the synth-legends’ version of the David Bowie-penned ‘All The Young Dudes’, which they originally performed in a performance for BBC Radio 2 in February.The lyrics of ‘New London boy’ are about Neil Tennant moving to London in its 1970s glam-rock heyday when Bowie’s track was a hit – “Follow the style, plastic and showy / Everyone’s dancing to Roxy and Bowie” – broadly linking the two songs.A post shared by Pet Shop Boys (@petshopboys)The bundle also includes a different ‘Delinquent’ version of ‘All The Young Dudes’ produced by Pet Shop Boys, as well as an extended remix by Richard X and previously unreleased song, ‘Beauty Has Laid Siege To The City’.The second four-track format features a Richard X edit and I.

Pet Shop Boys have announced a new fine bone china tea set, to celebrate four decades since their first release.The range is set to be launched as part of the new ‘Pet Shop Boys Since 1984’ range, which celebrates 40 years since the duo released their breakthrough single ‘West End Girls’.It was designed by the band’s long-term collaborators, Farrow with Tennant and Lowe, and manufactured by Duchess China in Stoke-on-Trent. The limited-edition range includes a teapot, cups and saucers, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl.All of the items in the collection come in a classic royal blue and white colourway and are packaged in a bespoke box.

EXCLUSIVE: The London Screen Academy, which was founded by industry titans Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, David Heyman, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan and Last King of Scotland Producer Lisa Bryer will set up a new campus at the Camden Film Quarter, the film and TV-focused neighborhood being developed by Yoo Capital in central London, Deadline can reveal.

David Beckham is joining longtime friend Prince William on a royal visit!

Imagine Dragons have announced the support act for their upcoming UK shows, as well as announcing another London date. Find out more below.Details of the tour were initially shared earlier this week (September 9), when the Las Vegas band confirmed that they would be heading over to the UK and Europe next year for a series of shows.The dates all come as an extension of their ongoing ‘Loom’ tour dates across North America, and will follow on from their previously announced shows in Asia.

Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and David Bowie.Now, launching in mid-October, the new site will mark the first time that the iconic street has had a record shop. It will be spread over two floors and carry a huge selection of curated vinyl across all genres, as well as books, clothing, merchandise and limited edition one-offs.It’ll join the three other Rough Trade stores in the UK capital – Rough Trade East, Rough Trade West and Soho.

Jamie Lang Senior Moonbug Entertainment veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton have set up 8 Lions, a new London-based entertainment IP growth and development outfit. According to its founders, 8 Lions will use a data-driven approach to develop, create and grow new properties for kids and teen audiences around the world. The company’s analytical approach will be supplemented by years of experience working in the kids and teen entertainment sectors.

Janet Jackson has announced a residency in Las Vegas. Find ticket details below.The ‘Rhythm Nation’ singer announced yesterday (August 21) that she will be delivering a career-spanning show at Resorts World Las Vegas throughout the winter.The residency will begin on December 30, 2024, and she’ll play on New Year’s Eve too.

Janet Jackson has revealed that she’s cousins with three legendary celebrities – find out who they are below.Speaking to BBC Radio 2‘s Scott Mills, Jackson was asked about her family tree and to clarify the rumours that Stevie Wonder is related to the Jackson family. When asked if she’s related to Wonder, she replied: “He’s our cousin.”That’s not all, however, as Janet Jackson went on to reveal that she’s also cousins with Tracy Chapman and Samuel L. Jackson.

Banksy has now unveiled a new animal-themed mural in London, marking his fourth artwork to be revealed this week.The brand-new art piece is of the silhouette of a wolf howling at the moon. The piece in the elusive artist’s signature stencilled style has been painted on a satellite dish that is located on top of a storefront in Peckham.

Ben Howard has announced a third London show for his ‘I Forget Where We Were’ 10th anniversary UK and Ireland tour. Find all the details below.The singer-songwriter is due to hit the road this autumn to celebrate a decade of his 2014 second studio album.Tickets for the first two London dates – which will take place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on October 22 and 23 – went on sale in May, along with the rest of the trek.Today (August 7), Howard confirmed that he’ll return to the same venue in the capital for an extra gig on November 3 ahead of his scheduled European tour.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST this Friday (August 9) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Thania Garcia Tixr, a ticketing and live event commerce marketplace, is set to open its new London office at London Bridge. The move marks the company’s first steps into continental Europe with Stephanie Rosa serving as managing director of the region. The London office follows the expansion of Tixr’s operations into Canada and recent partnerships with Space Ibiza, Eden Nightclub in Ibiza, and British digital radio station Kisstory.