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Lorde is the latest artist to go public about the challenges facing the live music sector at the moment, explaining how for an increasing number of artists the economics of touring currently don’t add up.Surging costs and increased competition caused by the COVID shutdowns of 2020 and 2021 have had a big impact on the live music industry this year, hitting the grassroots and middle-level shows the hardest, because they already operated on pretty tight profit margins.Ticket prices need to increase on those kinds of shows to make things viable again, but everyone is nervous about price rises given the current cost of living crisis.Santigold and Animal Collective are among the artists who have previously spoken about the challenges of touring at the moment, confirming that the economics just don’t add up for an increasing number of shows. Lorde says that she is lucky to be operating at the level where shows are still generally financially viable, but even at that level there is increased risk which results in increased stress.Outlining the challenges faced by the wider artist community in her latest bulletin to fans, she writes: “For artists, promoters and crews, things are at an almost unprecedented level of difficulty.

DEBBIE Webster has been tiptoeing a dangerous line as she edges closer to bankruptcy. Next week in Coronation Street, Ronnie Bailey takes desperate action to help her. After staging a robbery in her own restaurant with the help of Ryan Connor, in the hopes of scamming her insurance, Debbie is willing to make all sorts of sacrifices to put an end to her money woes.

PETER Kay fans have been left stunned after tickets begin to appear online to his upcoming comedy tour for as much as £1,000. The comedy legend announced the end of his hiatus with a brand new tour announcement and pre-sale tickets have been flying off the shelves.

Country music legend Loretta Lynn passed away last month at the age of 90.And just over a month later, Miranda Lambert got to help pay tribute to the Coal Miner's Daughter at the CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday night.Afterwards, Lambert confessed she was honored to pay respects to Lynn, in part, because she felt a strong personal connection to Lynn, who scored 24 number one  hit singles and 11 number one albums during career that dates back to the late 1950s. Nod of respect: Miranda Lambert revealed how honored she was to help pay tribute to Loretta Lynn at the CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday'I spent some time with her, and you meet a lot of people in a career, but it's one of those memories that's forever burned into my heart,' Lambert told People on the CMA red carpet. 'She was such a lovely human being and made me feel so at home.

Jamie McGrath can’t wait to watch Dylan Levitt at the World Cup because he reckons his abilities are simply jaw-dropping.

3RD UPDATE: A judge in Connecticut on Thursday awarded the families the Sandy Hook shooting victims another $473 million in punitive damages to be paid by Inforwars founder Alex Jones. It comes after the jury awarded the families $965 million in compensatory damages after finding that Jones was liable for spreading lies about the 2012 school massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, including 20 children.

Kimberly Akimbo, one of the unlikeliest, most exhilarating and unfailingly moving musicals to hit New York in years, opens on Broadway tonight having lost none of its immense charm since its Off Broadway debut lsat year swept just about every critics award there was to be swept.

The film and stage communities are in mourning after the passing of longtime film executive Mitchell Thomas Goldman.Goldman, who founded the distribution arm of New Line Cinema, passed away November 7 at his home in Los Angeles, after a 'long illness,' via Variety.During his 16-year run at New Line, he oversaw the release of hits such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Boogie Nights and many more. Mourning: The film and stage communities are in mourning after the passing of longtime film executive Mitchell Thomas GoldmanGoldman was born in Philadelphia in 1948 and graduated from Lower Merrion High School in 1966 - three decades before future NBA star Kobe Bryant would graduate from there.He furthered his education at CW Post campus of Long Island University and graduated in 1970 before starting his career in the film business.

Some households who only use their TV to watch certain on-demand shows or streaming services may be able to cancel their TV licences and request a partial refund.

A Christina Aguilera documentary from Time Studios and Roc Nation will be directed by Ting Poo.The doc on the 41-year-old singer will chronicle her life and career from her childhood as a Disney performer to her ascent in music, along with 'never-before-seen footage' and 'exclusive behind-closed-door moments,' Deadline reported Thursday.The doc will examine the Staten Island, New York native's 'personal and professional life' and offer 'a portrait of the artist, mother and entertainer' and her aims to promote 'creative freedom and gender equality.' The latest: A Christina Aguilera documentary from Time Studios and Roc Nation will be directed by Ting Poo. The entertainer, 41, was pictured last month in Florida The doc on the singer of hits such as Genie in a Bottle, What a Girl Wants and Beautiful has been in production for the past 18 months, according to the outlet, as cameras have been trailing Aguilera.Time Studios and Roc Nation are also working on a docuseries about Megan Thee Stallion that was announced this past March.

Brittany Murphy's celebrity friends Melissa Joan Hart and Elisa Donovan have paid tribute to the late Clueless star what would have been her 45th birthday on Thursday.The actress died aged just 32 in 2009, with Sabrina star Melissa, 46, and Clueless' Elisa sharing poignant throwbacks with Brittany and lauding her 'magnetic spirit.'Melissa posted a photo of the pair in the 2000s, writing: 'Happy heavenly birthday #BrittanyMurphy!  Tragic loss: Brittany Murphy's celebrity friends Melissa Joan Hart and Elisa Donovan have paid tribute to the late Clueless star what would have been her 45th birthday on Thursday'You were a giant ball of shimmering light to so many in this world in a short amount of time you were with us and even though we only got to hang a few times, I cherish you still.'Elisa, who played Amber Mariens alongside Brittany's Tai Frasier in the iconic 1995 comedy film, shared a sweet snap of the pair on set. She wrote: 'Happy Birthday sweet soul, Brittany.

Paramount has come up short in its effort to ground a Top Gun: Maverick copyright lawsuit.

Stoke City want to land Scotland and Hibs defender Ryan Porteous and are ready to move for him in January. Potters boss Alex Neil has had his countryman scouted extensively in recent weeks and has been left highly impressed.

Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount have set 2025 theatrical release dates for a new SpongeBob Squarepants movie and Aang Avatar title.

Endeavor swung to the red last quarter with a $12.5-million loss stemming not from its core businesses but a minority investment in struggling college sports marketing film Learfield, and its remaining 20% interest in Endeavor Content.

He also has a fair share of appearances on other BBC favourites including Countryfile and Animal Park and he has also presented shows on Channel 4.But despite his extensive career in the public eye, very little is known about the Sudanese-born cameraman’s personal life. Hamza has never spoken about his family life, leaving many fans guessing over whether he is single or married.However, the Strictly contestant may have hinted at having a special someone in a cryptic post in 2017. Hamza posted a photo of himself and a mystery woman out in the Scottish wilderness, holding her in a deadlift above his head. The caption mysteriously read: “Find a wifey and up her up, and all year long you'll get good luck! “During the day a wildlife cameraman, by night a strongman!”Although he did not name the person in the photo, the pose will be familiar to Strictly viewers, as Hamza and Jowita impressed viewers with the same move during one of their routines.In 2018, Hamza took to Instagram again to show off his “training” for the Highland Games, striking the same pose.In the caption, he explained: “Thank you Katie for volunteering to be the replacement log.“Just remember not to giggle!” The TV star cheekily added.For this year’s Strictly, Hamza is paired with professional dancer Jowita Przystał, 28.Hamza recently opened up about his figure and how he has lost a lot of weight since he started training.He told the BBC: "Everything just aches and aches. With the Foxtrot my knees ached, then it was my knees and my lower back for the jive."This week it's a hard dance.

ScotRail strikes have been suspended after the company put forward an increased pay offer.

A celebrated Scots indie-pop band have released their new single today ahead of a run of special ‘Pay What You Can’ intimate gigs across the country.

Ting Poo (Val) has been tapped to direct a new documentary on pop superstar Christina Aguilera for Time Studios and Roc Nation.