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Pledis Entertainment has launched a new global audition programme titled ‘Wonder Teens’ for an upcoming group that will debut in 2023.The South Korean music label, which is home to groups such as SEVENTEEN and fromis_9, announced earlier today (March 18) it has officially launched a new global audition programme dubbed ‘Wonder Teens’. The auditions are open to all individuals born after 2003, regardless of gender or nationality.Taking place from March 18 through to April 17, successful applicants will be accepted as trainees under Pledis Entertainment, and will also be awarded a scholarship worth ₩3million (approximately £1,900).

Jack White has announced the acts who will appear as support on his upcoming world tour – buy your tickets here.The former White Stripes frontman announced two new albums – ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ (out April 8) and ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ (July 22) – back in November, previewing the releases with singles ‘Taking Me Back’, ‘Hi-De-Ho’ and ‘Queen Of The Bees’.In support of the releases, White will perform an extensive run of headline shows, dubbed ‘The Supply Chain Issue Tour’. He’ll begin with a string of North American dates next month, with stop-offs scheduled for Detroit, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and other cities throughout the month and into May/June.White will then touch down in the UK for a two-night billing at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London (June 27/28).Following his appearances in the capital, White is due to hit the road in Europe throughout July before returning for an additional stint in the US. He’ll also perform at Mad Cool Festival in Madrid on July 10.Today (March 15), White has unveiled the names of the acts who will appear as special guests throughout the tour.For his UK and European dates, he will be joined by Chubby & The Gang, Yard Act, SONS, Doctor Victor, Ko Ko Mo, Larkin Poe, Equal Idiots, and Mdou Moctar.For the North American leg, support includes The Kills, Ezra Furman, Be Your Own Pet, Natalie Bergman and many more.

Ailee has unveiled her first full-length English album, ‘I’m Lovin’ Amy’.The Korean-American released the 12-track project yesterday (March 7). The record largly consists of English-language re-recording of songs from her previous releases – namely 2020’s ‘I’m’, and 2021’s ‘Lovin’’ and ‘Amy’ – and is by the new single, ‘Murder On The Dance Floor’.“Look at what you made me do, look at what you made me do / Baby, know I saved this dance for you / Heart’s have gone all black and blue / You don’t know the mess you put me through / There’s a murder on the dance floor cuz of you,” she sings on the chorus.The album marks Ailee’s third release under her new label The L1VE, which was founded by by VIXX’s Ravi.

Paul McCartney will launch a 13-city U.S. tour in April – his first since 2019 – with a May 13 stop at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on the roster.

Producer Bibby Dunn has been promoted to President of Mark Gordon Pictures. In the expanded role, Dunn will run production and development for the company, produce scripted film and television content, manage sales across broadcast, cable and streaming, and oversee operations of the company’s three offices in Los Angeles, New York and London.

Simu Liu busts out a few moves on the red carpet with Jayden Zhang at the premiere of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings held at Shangri-La Hotel on Wednesday (September 1) in Toronto, Canada.

Being Black in Porn is an upcoming documentary following the lives of four gay men of colour and the obstacles they face in their careers. The documentary is narrated, and executive produced by GayVN Award Best Actor 2020 winner, DeAngelo Jackson. “I had to do this for my fellow brothers and sisters in the entire adult industry.

Look out for: “We’re not trying to make the Zoomies, we’re trying to make the Emmys,” says producer Ian Stewart. “So one of the things we are trying to do is get the highest-end kit to wherever that person is on whatever level of comfort they have.