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Toxic Town.Based on the true story of the Corby toxic waste case, the series follows three mothers in their pursuit of justice after a link is discovered between toxic waste in the town and their children being born with defects.Other cast members in the series include Robert Carlyle, Rory Kinnear, Michael Socha, Joe Dempsie, Brendan Coyle, Claudia Jessie, and Lauren Lyle.Toxic Town is written by Jack Thorne, whose previous credits include This Is England ’86, His Dark Materials, and 2021 film Help.The show’s score is by Sion Trefor, whose previous credits include acclaimed drama series Say Nothing and Creisis.The series features a wealth of popular songs spanning the 1990s and early 2000s, including tracks by Radiohead and Super Furry Animals. You can check out an episode-by-episode breakdown below.Episode one‘I Will Survive’ – Gloria Gaynor‘Setting Sun’ – The Chemical Brothers‘Just’ – Radiohead‘Something 4 The Weekend’ – Super Furry Animals‘You’re Gorgeous’ – BabybirdEpisode two‘5,6,7,8’ – Steps‘Lonely Soul’ – UNKLE feat. Richard AshcroftEpisode three‘Round Round’ – Sugababes ‘F.E.A.R.’ – Ian BrownEpisode four‘Fifteen Beers’ – Johnny Paycheck‘Bulletproof’ – La Roux‘High Hopes’ – Paolo Nutini

Vince Staples has made it clear that he wants to be in the next season of Severance, after an exchange with the series’ director Ben Stiller online.READ MORE: Here’s every song in ‘Severance’ season two so farSeason two of the hit Apple TV+ mystery show is streaming now, and back in November 2024 Stiller indicated to Collider that a third season is on the way.Rapper and actor Staples shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) on February 15 pitching himself for a role in that next season. He wrote: “Season 3 needs a Dominican intern call me @BenStiller”.Stiller responded by quoting Staples’ post, and wrote: “Lumon is listening.”Season 3 needs a Dominican intern call me @BenStiller— vince (@vincestaples) February 15, 2025Lumon is listening https://t.co/H2FflN7BOY— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) February 15, 2025Staples made his name in the music industry with albums including 2017’s ‘Big Fish Theory’, 2021’s self-titled “slow-burn”, and 2022’s ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’.

Severance, what is the goat department and what does it mean? Read on for all the details.The new season launched on January 17 on Apple TV+, with new instalments arriving every Friday until its conclusion on March 21.The show, which was created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, stars Adam Scott as Mark, an employee of Lumon Industries who consents to a “severance” program that separates his work and non-work memories. Christopher Walken, John Turturro and Patricia Arquette also star.Apple’s synopsis for season two reads: “In Severance Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives.“This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the centre of an unravelling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.

Apple TV+’s psychological thriller series Severance is under way, and fans can’t get enough of its earworm theme music.The first episode of the new run premiered on the streaming service on January 17, with new instalments arriving every Friday until its conclusion on March 21.The show, which was created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, stars Adam Scott as Mark, an employee of Lumon Industries who consents to a “severance” program that separates his work and non-work memories. Christopher Walken, John Turturro and Patricia Arquette also star.Apple’s synopsis for season two reads: “In Severance Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives.“This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the centre of an unravelling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.

Severance appeared at New York’s Grand Central station to act as their characters from the show ahead of season 2’s premiere.Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry and Patricia Arquette, who all play employees at the fictional biotechnology company Lumon Industries, acted inside a giant glass box replicating Lumon’s Macrodata Refinement department office.The actors were seen cleaning the office carpet, completing mysterious data organising tasks on their computers and improvising conversations with each other, much to the delight of fans passing by.The show’s director and producer Ben Stiller shared some images from the publicity stunt on his social media accounts.Grand Central right now. #Severance pic.twitter.com/VBcFzi4Bh3— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 14, 2025The second season of the hit Apple TV+ show premieres this Friday (January 17).

Jamie Nicholson had just moved into a four-bed flat on the top floor of Hulme's Charles Barry Crescent. It was a big place for someone living on their own.

The Stone Roses‘ legendary Spike Island gig has been unearthed.Up to three hours of footage, including show preparations and the soundcheck, shot by a crew member at the time is set to be used for a forthcoming documentary showing the 1990 concert in full for the first time.Other than 10 minutes of footage from the outdoor show featuring on Shane Meadows‘ 2013 documentary The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone, very little has been shown of the concert.NME previously reported that a camera crew from Central Music TV were present, but at the last minute the band instructed them to stand down.Now, Martin Cornell, who was a crew member at the time, has told BBC News that he filmed the whole concert from the scaffolding tower in the middle of the crowd.He said: “I didn’t know that they’d pulled their cameras. I didn’t know that they weren’t videoing it.

John Squire has downplayed the chances of a Stone Roses reunion, saying that the members “aren’t sending each other Christmas cards or anything”.The comments arose during a new interview with NME, when the former guitarist for the Britpop giants sat down with Liam Gallagher to discuss the huge response to their collaborative self-titled album and UK and European shows.Towards the end of the discussion, the topic turned to the widespread rumours that Liam Gallagher could see eye-to-eye with brother Noel, and come together to reform Oasis in time for this summer’s ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary shows.After the former Oasis frontman reaffirmed that “it’s not happening at this moment in time”, the topic turned to the possibility of another reunion from The Stone Roses. Squire still spends time with bassist Mani, who is “into” the two’s collaborative album and even gifted Squire the amplifier that he used during the recent run of live shows.In the discussion, he recalled seeing Mani and former frontman Ian Brown at the funeral of the former’s wife Imelda, who sadly died last November.

It was supposed to be a perfect wedding… and it turned out to be a nightmare!

A cash-strapped council has baffled locals by erecting a series of Benidorm-style sun loungers - overlooking a dual carriageway. Residents have been left bemused by three “random” wooden recliners which were put up next to a busy main road in Stretford.

More tributes have been shared after it was announced that Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Stone Roses’ bassist Mani, died at the age of 52 - including a heartfelt performance from one of the band's tribute acts.

The Stone Roses bassist Mani, has died, with Ian Brown paying tribute to her online. The singer posted a photograph of Imelda and Mani together, adding: “RiP @imeldamounfield GOD BLESS MANI and his boys X”.

Tributes have poured in for Imelda Mounfield, the wife of Stone Roses star Mani, following news she has passed away.

Ian Brown has led tributes to the original bassist of The Stone Roses after his tragic death at the age of 61.

The Stone Roses, has died at the age of 61.The news was reported by Louder Than War on Friday (November 3), with Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown leading the tributes on X, formerly Twitter.Speaking about his former bandmate, Brown wrote: “Yeah very sad. We were young punk rockers when we met in 77.

The Warehouse Project has released the full line-up for its 2023 season, with some of the highlights including a massive Boiler Room party and Camelphat's only northern headline show of the year.

The Stone Roses’ frontman Ian Brown and techno heavyweights Leftfield, who recently turned heads with their slot at this year’s Glastonbury.Other acts set to perform at the event include dance acts Inner City and Soul II Soul, as well as A Certain Ratio, who are enjoying a recent resurgence.A vast number of The Hacienda’s returning DJs will also appear at the event, featuring David Morales, Roger Sanchez, Dimitri From Paris, Todd Terry and Kevin Saunderson. Additionally, in what the promoters describe as a “very rare appearance together”, Mike Pickering & Graeme Park will join forces for a special back-to-back set.More returning acts include Greg Wilson, DJ Paulette, Peter Hook, 808 State, K Klass, Justin Robertson, Jon Dasilva, Hewan Clarke, Tom Wainwright and Kath McDermott.

Ian Brown once famously said that 'Manchester has everything except a beach'. He could have also added that we don't have any outdoor pools or lidos anymore - but that's not quite as succinct.

There’s nothing quite like being by the water when the sun’s out. Despite the fact Manchester doesn’t have a beach - as the famous Ian Brown quote goes - we do have more than our fair share of canals, reservoirs and rivers.

Andy Rourke, The Smiths bassist on all four of the band’s album, died today of pancreatic cancer in New York City. He was 59.

who said on Twitter: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans.