Louis Tomlinson Reflects on One Direction's Debut Album 'Up All Night', Says It 'Was S--t'

Rod Stewart impersonated Elton John in his latest Instagram post.

Kenny Beats has unveiled details today (August 25) of his debut solo album, ‘Louie’.The album from the super-producer will arrive next week on August 31 via XL recordings. You can pre-order it here.A press release says that on the album, “Kenny subverts expectations with an almost entirely instrumental artist record that acts as a deeply personal tribute to his ailing father.”During lockdown, Kenny’s father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and the musician turned to mixtapes his father made for solace.A press release states: “When news of his father’s illness hit Kenny, he found himself constantly returning to these tapes to process his grief and feel familial connectivity in a remote locale. The mixes didn’t merely offer reassuring anthems, they transported him back to times that felt simpler–before the turbulence of the last two decades took its toll.”Using the mixtapes as inspiration, Kenny Beats went on to create his debut album, ‘Louie’, in tribute to his father.The press release added: “The time spent with those mixes bore an idea.

A24 is teaming up with filmmakers Max Eggers (The Lighthouse) and Sam Eggers (Olympia) — otherwise known as The Eggers Brothers —  on their feature directorial debut, The Front Room, a psychological horror pic that will star Brandy Norwood (Queens), Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth), Andrew Burnap (Snow White) and Neal Huff (Waves).

David Bowie documentary film Moonage Daydream has been announced.‘Moonage Daydream’ will feature songs spanning the late musician’s career and included previously unheard material, unique mixes created for the film, and dialogue from Bowie.The digital edition is released by ISO Records/Parlophone Records on September 16 and is previewed by a new mix of ‘Modern Love’, the third single from Bowie’s 15th album, ‘Let’s Dance’ (1983). You can listen to it below.Highlights of the companion release include a previously unreleased live medley of ‘The Jean Genie’ / ‘Love Me Do’ / ‘The Jean Genie’ recorded live at the final Ziggy Stardust concert at Hammersmith Odeon in 1973, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar.Other rarities include an early version of the ‘Hunky Dory’ track ‘Quicksand’ and a previously unreleased live version of ‘Rock ’n’ Roll With Me’ from Bowie’s 1974 ’Soul Tour’.A 2CD format of ‘Moonage Daydream’ follows on November 18, with plans to release a 3LP edition next year. Pre-orders and pre-saves for both digital and physical are open here.‘Moonage Daydream’ (digital release) tracklist:01. “Time… one of the most complex expressions…” (dialogue)02. ‘Ian Fish, U.K. Heir’ (Moonage Daydream Mix 1)03. ‘Hallo Spaceboy’ (Remix Moonage Daydream Edit)04. Medley: ‘Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud’ / ‘All The Young Dudes’ / ‘Oh! You Pretty Things’ (Live)05. ‘Life On Mars?’ (2016 Mix Moonage Daydream Edit)06. ‘Moonage Daydream’ (Live)07. ‘The Jean Genie’ / ‘Love Me Do’ / ‘The Jean Genie’ (Live) (featuring Jeff Beck)08. ‘The Light’ (Excerpt)*09. ‘Warszawa’ (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)10. ‘Quicksand’ (Early Version 2021 Mix)11. Medley: ‘Future Legend’ / ‘Diamonds Dogs’ intro / ‘Cracked Actor’12. ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me’ (Live in Buffalo

The Toronto Film Festival has named Oscar-winning Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir (Women Talking) and award-winning Welsh Egyptian filmmaker Sally El Hosaini (The Swimmers) as honorees of the 2022 TIFF Tribute Awards, which return to an in-person gala fundraiser for its fourth edition at Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 11th. The former will receive the TIFF Artisan Award, with the latter claiming the TIFF Emerging Talent Award.

Emma Roberts looked stunning in a recent Instagram post she shared to her followers on Thursday. The Scream Queens alum, 31, showed off her toned abs in a yellow and white bikini top with high-waisted white slacks as she soaked up the sun in a matching hat. The mom of one appeared to be having a blast as she enjoyed a trip as summer winds down to a close.   Enjoying the sun: Emma Roberts, 31, uploaded a photo onto her Instagram earlier on Thursday as she posed by the water  Adrift: The Scream Queens alum, 31, showed off her toned abs in a yellow and white bikini top with high-waisted white slacks as she soaked up the sun in a matching hatThe talented star shared a cute snap of herself posing on a platform next to the wavy, blue water that stretched out behind her. She donned a white and yellow Daffodil Fine Balconette from Peony Swimwear, which is priced at $105, according to the brand's website.  For a fashionable touch to her outfit for the day, the star added a matching sun hat to shield her eyes from the bright sun. The Daffodil Afterswim hat is also from the stylish brand, Peony, and is priced at $130.  Relaxing: The talented actress appeared to be in high spirits as she lounged by the water in a recent selfie she shared on her Instagram story on Thursday  Having a blast: The mom of one was having the time of her life as she took time to relax during her busy schedule To complete her ensemble, Emma paired the fashionable bikini top with chic, white pants from the clothing line, Doen.  The star added a quote to her caption on the post, writing, 'She loves the serene brutality of the ocean, loves the electric power she felt with each breath of wet, briny air.

Joe E. Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.

Ireland Baldwin wants to make clear that she’s busy and productive.

The Umbrella Academy superhero series is coming to an end.The Elliot Page-led popular Netflix show has been renewed for a fourth season, which will be the show's last one, as announced by the streamer on Thursday. The news comes just over two months after the third season premiered on the platform.Showrunner Steve Blackman assured fans in a statement that the last season will be worthy of its predecessors, saying, 'We've got an amazing story ahead.'  The end: Popular Netflix series The Umbrella Academy has been renewed for a fourth season, which will be its last one, the streamer announced on Thursday'I’m so excited that the incredibly loyal fans of The Umbrella Academy will be able to experience the fitting end to the Hargreeves siblings’ journey we began five years ago,' he stated.

Apple TV+’s Pachinko and Netflix’s Sex Education are among the big winners at the Edinburgh TV Awards. Jodie Comer, Mo Gilligan and Sharon Horgan’s indie also scooped goings at the event, held this evening in Scotland’s capital as the Edinburgh TV Festival’s second day comes to an end.

Willie Nelson got COVID bad.

Shia LaBeouf from her upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling, saying she wanted to create a “safe, trusting environment”.LaBeouf was originally cast as Jack Chambers, now played by Harry Styles, in the upcoming psychological thriller opposite Florence Pugh.The actor, however, was released from the project as production began in 2020. At the time, the studio cited a “scheduling conflict” for his departure, but Wilde has since explained that it was due to the actor’s “combative” process.“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of his work,” Wilde told Variety.

Viewers are getting their first look at Noah Baumbach’s latest project, “White Noise”.

Roadside Attractions following their release on the big screen can now be found on Hulu.

As “The Walking Dead” approaches the end of its eleventh and final season, questions abound as to what long-time cast members will do now that the show is over. In the case of Jeffrey Dean Morgan, he’s already settled the matter.

Liam Gallagher claims that when he met ex One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson he "gave him a hug and squeezed his bum."The former Oasis front man took to Twitter to appreciate his new found "love and respect for surfers" on Wednesday (August 4).He wrote: "Got a new love and respect for surfers been watching some mad f****** doing they're thing and they're animals as in hardcore LG x."READ MORE: Glasto banner jokes Noel Gallagher 'f*****ed dog' and Liam joins in with 'weirdo' swipeThe tweet prompted plenty of responses from fans with one asking: "Did you meet Louis Tomlinson? We need pics Liam."The singer responded by saying: "I did no pics he’s a top lad."A different fan asked him: "Did you give him the finger and tell him to f*** off? That was his dream you know?"To which Liam replied: "No I gave him a hug and squeezed his bum."This has caused an uproar from fans who found his comments hilarious.One person wrote: "I'm still laughing so hard at this, I love him like this is so funny of him. Who is doing Twitter better than Liam Gallagher?"Another took to twitter to say: "Bro their humour is gold.

Louis Tomlinson shared his opinion on One Direction’s first studio album, 2011’s ‘Up All Night’, revealing that he’s not particularly fond of it after 11 years.Last Monday (July 25), Tomlinson appeared as a co-host on the Australian radio station Nova FM’s program Smallzy’s Surgery, where in the opening moments of the episode, he pointed out that One Direction had formed exactly 12 years earlier.When the show’s primary host, Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small joked that he was “late to the party”, having first interviewed the boy band in 2012, Tomlinson quipped back that “the first album was shit anyway”.‘Up All Night’ was released in November of 2011, and although it earned a mixed reception from critics, it became a global smash hit. With the singles ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ (which has a cumulative 31 Platinum certificates between six countries), ‘Gotta Be You’ and ‘One Thing’, the album peaked at Number One on charts in seven regions (as well as Number Two in the UK), and racked up a total of 22 Platinum certificates across seven countries.The album remains One Direction’s most successful, with each of their subsequent four albums – the most recent of which was 2015’s ‘Made In The A.M.’, which arrived a year before the band announced their indefinite hiatus – selling less copies than its predecessor.Tomlinson appeared on Smallzy’s Surgery to plug his current world tour, which wraps up with a trio of sold-out dates in Italy at the start of September.

Louis Tomlinson did not hold back as he shared his true thoughts on One Direction's "sh*t" debut album, Up All Night, as he celebrated their 12th anniversary.The hitmaker who found fame on The X Factor recently reflected on his impressive career which has seen him become one of the most famous blokes in music.Despite being in the biggest boyband of all time alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik until his departure, it seems as though all was not rosy for Louis who has hinted that he wasn't a huge fan of the lad's debut album, Up All Night.READ MORE: Louis Tomlinson teases the release of second solo album as fans go wild The record released in November 2011 sold over 4.5 million copies across the globe and raked in a string of awards.Speaking on Smallzy's Surgery podcast, the 30-year-old said: "Twelve years ago today the band got formed, but the first album was sh*t anyway."While Louis may have found fame as a solo artist after the group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016, the hitmaker still admits that he faces levels of pressure ahead of his upcoming second solo record.He added: "There's still pressure obviously for me to deliver a good record and me trying to find my feet coming out of a band as big as One Direction."The singer is currently touring the globe as a part of his Louis Tomlinson World Tour, performing to fans in countries such as Australia, Asia and the UK.While fans may have been patiently waiting for his second solo album, the Two Of Us singer recently hinted that it could arrive rather soon.During an appearance on The Project which airs across Australia, Louis was asked when fans could expect his hotly anticipated album."Soon, soon, very soon," he explained, before adding: "I'm

Looking back, Louis Tomlinson isn’t exactly proud of the first One Direction album.

Lottie Tomlinson has been busy preparing for the arrival of her first child with her boyfriend Lewis Burton. The 23 year old, who is the younger sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, is due to give birth to a baby boy in just a matter of weeks and has continued to document her pregnancy on Instagram over the past few months.

FORMER One Direction star Louis Tomlinson reckons the boy band’s first album was “s***”. The singer, 30, says Up All Night — released in 2011 — fails to measure up to the four other studio records that followed.