Paul McCartney reveals romantic side and confesses: 'I completely overdo Valentine's Day'

MUBI today shared a first-look image of Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott in the upcoming drama Bring Them Down, the debut feature from writer-director Chris Andrews.

Shayeza Walid “Autobio Pamphlet” (“Aatmapamphlet”), debuting in the Berlin Film Festival’s youth-focused Generation 14plus strand competition, takes on the twin tasks of telling the coming of age story of both its young protagonist and of India. The Marathi-language film marks the directorial debut of Ashish Bende, who previously assisted on several films in India’s flourishing Marathi industry, including award-winning 1970s-set coming of age film “Shala” (2011). The film depicts momentous occasions in the life of Ashish, a so-called “lower caste” boy from the Dalit community in 1980s and 1990s Maharashtra, who falls in love with his classmate from the so-called “upper caste” Brahmin community. The narrative is largely based on Bende’s childhood and teenage years. It follows Ashish and his friends – who are from a variety of castes and religions – as they realize the divisive nature of the caste system, and overcome the challenging socio-political changes around them through kinship and a celebration of differences. 

Coronation Street fans have been left issuing a plea to Dasiy Midgeley after they were left upset by recent scenes. During Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles, viewers of the ITV soap saw the Rovers Return barmaid continuing to be bombarded with messages from stalker Justin.

Riot grrrl movement will play their first public show on July 2, headlining Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland, California.Their last show was in September 2002. Vocalist Allison Wolfe and drummer Molly Neuman will be joined by Rose Melberg (of Tiger Trap), Audrey Marrs, and Marty Key.Bratmobile will play the Californian festival alongside the reunited Le Tigre and Gravy Train!!!! The band said in a statement via Pitchfork: “Guitarist Erin Smith, unfortunately, has other commitments and won’t be able to join us at this time, but we’re hoping we’ll be able to play together with her again in the near future.“It’s been more than 20 years since our last tour, and life has changed and grown in many ways.

BBC, Motson died today (February 23) aged 77. In a statement his family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today.”After a successful footballing career, Motson began commentating for the BBC in 1971, going on to become the voice of the game for half a decade before retiring in 2018.In that time he commentated on 10 World Cups, nearly 30 FA Cup finals and 2,500 matches in total and became known as ‘the voice of football’.The corporation’s director general, Tim Davie, said: “John Motson was the voice of a footballing generation – steering us through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day.“Like all the greats behind the mic, John had the right words, at the right time, for all the big moments.”Others to pay tribute included football teams and stars from across the world, with former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher saying: “So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals.

Asake gig on December 15, 2022 tried and were able to force their way in to the show, leading to overcrowding and the gig being cancelled half way through. Rebecca Ikumelo, aged 33 and Gaby Hutchinson, 23 died in the following days.Now, insiders at the venue’s medical provider – Collingwood Services Ltd – have approached BBC Radio 4’s File On 4 programme to reveal that only half of the recommended medical presence at a gig of that size were present on the night, as BBC News reports.Claiming that the medical cover at the gig had been “inadequate,” one whistleblower said: “[They] had two student paramedics, so they’re basically unqualified.

Sam Smith has teased a cameo appearance in the upcoming second season of Sex And The City spin-off And Just Like That.And Just Like That, which debuted its first season at the end of 2021, saw the return of original Sex And The City cast members Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York-Goldenblatt, while Kim Cattrall was absent as Samantha Jones.A second season was confirmed by HBO Max in March last year, with Cattrall set to return as Samantha.Smith could be another surprise addition to the show, after they shared a post on Instagram in collaboration with the show’s official account.In one photo, Smith pokes their head out of a trailer on set in New York, while the other sees them sitting on a chair on the street.“Up to something unholy on set,” they wrote in the caption, referencing their recent hit single with Kim Petras.A post shared by SAM SMITH (@samsmith)The upcoming second season of And Just Like That “feels like iconic Sex And The City episodes,” according to an HBO Max executive.The streaming service’s head of originals, Sarah Aubrey, has revealed what to expect from the next edition of the show. “What you’re seeing this season is all of these characters embracing life,” Aubrey told Variety.

The organiser of Australian festival Bluesfest has defended his decision to book Sticky Fingers to play the event, after Sampa The Great and King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard pulled out in protest at the band’s appearance on the line-up.Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has been at the centre of a number of controversies in recent years, with accusations of racism, misogyny, transphobia and violence made against him a number of times between 2016 and 2018. Frost has denied some of the allegations, and put others down to alcohol abuse and mental health issues.In a statement to ticketholders yesterday, the festival’s organiser Peter Noble wrote: “I hoped it didn’t need to be said, but unfortunately, it does.

Recent Big Dada signee Rahill has announced that she will release her first album for the label, titled ‘Flowers At Your Feet’, in May this year.The record follows last year’s covers EP ‘Sun Songs’, and alongside the new announcement we have the album’s first single ‘I Smile For E’. Musically the track draws on various genres, including pop, trip-hop and jazz, with a warm, nostalgic feel that reflects the lyrics about family and in particular Rahill’s late aunt.“‘I Smile For E’ is about losing and grieving but also celebrating and honouring the ones we’ve loved and are connected to”, she explains.“My aunt Elaheh – ’E’ – was the rock of my father’s family and her absence has been really heartbreaking to process, but the love shared for her and the connection I still feel to her outshine the devastation of a loss from the physical realm.

DEALSCountry star Brad Paisley has left Sony Music’s Arista Nashville label, where he has been for nearly 25 years, and moved over to Universal Music’s EMI Nashville. The move sees him reunited with former Arista execs Mike Dungan and Cindy Mabe. “There were two people that should get the credit that you even know my name – Mike Dungan and Cindy Mabe”, says Paisley.

The International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry has announced Taylor Swift as the recipient of its 2022 Global Recording Artist Of The Year Award – the third time she has been presented with the annual prize.“It is a great pleasure to award the IFPI Global Recording Artist Award to Taylor Swift for an unprecedented third time”, says IFPI chief exec Frances Moore. “Taylor is a truly magnificent international star, who continues to grow and evolve as an artist whilst maintaining an incredibly strong connection with her fans around the world”.The prize is handed to the artist who has the highest number of worldwide streams and sales of their music each year. As well as revealing Swift as the overall winner, the IFPI also revealed the top 20 most successful acts in 2022, which includes BTS, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Juice Wrld and young upstarts The Beatles.“It is exciting to see this year’s Global Recording Artist Chart reflect the increasingly diverse spectrum of music available to music fans today, with superstars from Latin America, Taiwan and South Korea as well as the US, UK and Canada represented”, says Moore.

A coffee festival that have been described as the "biggest ever in Scotland" will take place this May in Glasgow.

The mother of a Harry Potter star who was stabbed to death keeps to the same heartbreaking ritual every day as she wakes up and kisses a picture of her son while the kettle boils. Rob Knox was 18 when he was murdered on the street in south east London while protecting his brother on May 24, 2008, the Mirror reports.

Scotland is known for being home to many unique and wonderful names that have fascinating and historical origins.

A charity auction for the nonprofit MusiCares through Julien's Auction saw 50 musical mementoes drew big bucks from bidders on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, with one-of-a-kind items donated by superstar artists such as Paul McCartney, Eminem and Taylor Swift, among many others.The event was held in conjunction with the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which was held nearby at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday.A copy of McCartney's 2021 book The Lyrics: 1965 to Present - personally inscribed to the winner of the auction - sold for $25,600, a sum twenty-five times the original estimate of $1,000 over 33 bids in the auction.The two-volume book, which features the legendary Beatle's notes, photos, commentary and art, was dubbed 'the gift item of the year and an essential addition to any fan's library.' The auction came after the famed entertainer was seen with wife Nancy Shevell in Los Angeles at Interscope x Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace party at the at Hollywood Palladium Saturday.  The latest: A charity auction for the nonprofit MusiCares through Julien's Auction saw 50 musical mementoes drew big bucks from bidders on Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, with one-of-a-kind items donated by superstar artists such including Paul McCartney The highest-selling item was a pair of Eminem's worn Nike Air Max sneakers, which went for $40,625 over 34 bids. The white sneakers (US Size 10) are signed 'Shady' by the rap icon on both shoes in black ink.Rapper Margaritavillain won the sneakers after his fans created a GoFundMe account in hopes of aiding him in literally following in Eminem's footsteps.'My new shoes previously owned, worn & signed by Eminem!' Margaritavillain said in an Instagram post.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney’s incredible creative output in the decade after he left The Beatles will come into focus in Man on the Run (working title), a documentary to be directed by Oscar and Grammy winner Morgan Neville.

Kate Hudson, Ashley Benson and Demi Lovato led a cavalcade of celebrities who turned out for the Los Angeles launch party of the latest Stella McCartney x Adidas collaboration.Ashley, 33, who shot to fame on the smash hit series Pretty Little Liars, unleashed her animal instinct in a gold and black tiger print suit for her latest public appearance.She went topless under her blazer, serving up a generous helping of cleavage and offering a view of her enviably taut midriff as she posed up for the shutterbugs.Meanwhile Kate wore a fashionably oversized and rumpled baby blue jacket with a matching miniskirt and a shimmering silver bra-lette dripping with fringe.The Almost Famous actress, who is the daughter of movie star Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, balanced expertly on a sleek white pair of heels.

Following the death of Jeff Beck earlier this month, Paul McCartney has shared a collaboration he had apparently forgotten about which they worked on together in the mid-1990s.Titled ‘Why Are They Cutting Down The Rainforest?’, the song features a monologue from Beck asking that question in more detail and laying out concerns about the impacts of deforestation. All over an upbeat musical back from him and McCartney.“With the sad passing of Jeff Beck – a good friend of mine, and a great, great guitar player – it reminded me of the time we worked together many years ago on a campaign for vegetarianism”, says McCartney.