'My motorbike crash was horrific - but what happened years later is something I'll never get over'

UK General Election on July 4.The push arrives following the MVT delivering their full report into the state of the sector for 2023, showing the “disaster” facing live music with venues closing at a rate of around two per week.Presented at Westminster, the MVT echoed their calls for a levy on tickets on gigs at arena size and above and for major labels and such to pay back into the grassroots scene, arguing that “the big companies are now going to have to answer for this”.Now, a new report has been published, ‘A Manifesto for Grassroots Music’, which aims to get politicians working to help save the sector from the deepening crisis it finds itself in.In the report, MVT set out the steps that need to be taken to slow down the closures of grassroots music spaces across the UK, and highlights the importance of these venues for both music lovers and for emerging talent. These include the push for a £1 grassroots investment contribution from every arena and stadium ticket sold, which would be used to support grassroots music venues, artists and promoters.An abolition of VAT on tickets for grassroots music venues is also listed, as well as a reduction of VAT on cultural ticketing in the live music industry to the European average (between five and seven per cent).

Jamie xx has announced a second London show for 2024 due to phenomenal demand. Find all the details below.The DJ, producer and member of The xx is due to release his new solo album ‘In Waves’ on September 20 via Young, following on from his 2015 debut ‘In Colour’ (pre-order/pre-save here).Last week, the artist shared details of a huge homecoming show at Alexandra Palace in London on Thursday September 26. The gig has since sold out, and another date at the same venue has been confirmed for the day before (Wednesday September 25).Tickets for the additional show are on general sale now – you can buy yours here.A post shared by Jamie xx (@jamie___xx)Before his return to London, Jamie xx will headline the Woodsies stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024 later this month.He has previewed the forthcoming ‘In Waves’ with the single ‘Treat Each Other Right’.In a statement about the record, Jamie xx explained: “My new album, ‘In Waves’, will be out on September 20.

Glen Powell has responded to the viral interview he did recently, in which he told a story about an alleged cannibalism incident.The Top Gun: Maverick star appeared on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast last month, where he told a “crazy story” about a friend of his sister.Powell explained how his younger sister “was friends with a girl who went on a date with a guy.” He continued: “They’re hanging out, and he’s super charming.”Powell then claimed: “They have a great night, and she goes back to his apartment that night and he’s like, ‘Hey, can I give you a massage?’ As she got back to his apartment, she started getting weird vibes. Something feels off.”“So, he starts massaging her shoulders,” Powell continued.

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has opened up about rehab and his recovery after “falling back into drugs and bad habits in lockdown”.The singer spoke about his struggles with substance abuse in 2015, claiming that drug addiction made him want to kill himself. At the time, Sykes revealed that BMTH’s 2013 album ‘Sempiternal’ was written after he recovered from a ketamine addiction.He eventually attended rehab sessions, but stated that he disagreed with many of the things that drug rehabilitation teaches: “They tell you ‘it’s a disease’ – that’s bollocks. It’s not a disease; it’s a self-inflicted problem.

Latitude 2024 due to the festival’s sponsorship with Barclays and its ties to Israel.They are the two leading names when it comes to the comedians who are boycotting this year’s edition of the event, and follow numerous musical acts who are refusing to perform while it is still sponsored by the bank.Joanne McNally announced her withdrawal from the festival last week, when she shared an update online. She was set to close the comedy tent at Latitude 2024, which will be held at Henham Park in Suffolk between July 25 and 28.“I’m getting messages today about me performing at Latitude when it’s being sponsored by Barclays,” she began on Instagram (via Goss.ie).

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent It’s shaping up to be a big summer for Max in France. Warner Bros. Discovery’s standalone streaming service is finally launching on Tuesday in France and Belgium with a splashy lineup, including “House of the Dragon” Season 2 and coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games starting on July 26.

Marta Balaga Ricard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich’s kids and family animated feature “Panda Bear in Africa” is continuing its long journey and heading to France (Le Pacte), Switzerland (Praesens) and the Benelux territories (WW Entertainment) after a raft of sales by the film’s sales agent Cinema Management Group. In early fall, it will also release in the Middle East (Front Row Entertainment), Poland (Kino Świat), Portugal (Films4You) and Turkey (Filmarti).

K.J. Yossman A “Friends”-themed exhibition and experience is setting up home permanently in London.

EXCLUSIVE: A key principle underpinning DreamWorks Animation‘s The Wild Robot — directed and written by Chris Sanders, produced by Jeff Hermann and starring Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of Roz the robot — is that kindness matters, say the filmmakers.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK-based VFX and animation company Jellyfish Pictures has launched a new VFX production outpost in Toronto. 

Nicola Coughlan is clapping back at people calling her “brave” for doing steamy scenes on the Netflix television series Bridgerton.

Kerry Washington‘s husband Nnamadi Asomugha just made his directorial debut with his movie The Knife at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival!

Viola Davis wore a daring outfit for her latest appearance!

Chappell Roan‘s stardom is rising more and more in 2024 and she’s consistently drawing some of the biggest crowds at music festivals across the country right now.

Emilia Clarke is opening up about the fears that were running through her mind while she was suffering from a brain injury during her Game of Thrones days.

Rihanna is officially in the hair business and she’s flaunting her natural hair for the second day in a row!

Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson were flooded with messages from fans after sharing a 'final' joint announcement. The pair were marking the last episode of their own reality series on Monday night (June 10) after letting the cameras back into their lives and home for a second time.

A man has been charged with murder after a man died following an alleged attack in a park in Old Trafford.

Peter Andre has been warned by his fans after he declared it was 'on' after being challenged to a boxing match with a familiar face. The singer, actor and presenter may have just been teasing but his loyal followers were concerned when he came face-to-face with Tommy Fury.

It's hailed as a wonder of Britain's vast network of waterways - the longest canal tunnel in the UK.

Molly-Mae Hague couldn't help but see the funny side after Tommy Fury addressed his second-ever appearance for Soccer Aid. The boxer was among the famous faces who took to the pitch over the weekend for the huge charity football match in aide of UNICEF.