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Veteran rockers Coldplay have teamed with Abramorama to mount what they have described as a “global theatrical premiere event” tied to their upcoming album Moon Music. 

EXCLUSIVE: Abramorama has taken global rights to Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision, a documentary on the creation of Hendrix’s famed recording studio from Experience Hendrix L.L.C.

Former heavyweight boxer John McDermott has opened up about the decision that 'changed his career' following his contentious title fight with Tyson Fury, which led him to a new path in rubbish clearance.

Gareth Southgate has confirmed England are trying to steal Elliot Anderson from under Steve Clarke’s nose.

Brendan Rodgers is reportedly one of four names on the English FA's shortlist as their next manager - but finances could scupper their chances of landing the former Celtic boss.

Jimi Hendrix with another Blue Plaque.The plaque will be located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Marble Arch and will be unveiled on June 10 alongside the ‘Experience Hendrix L.L.C’ event.The location marks Hendrix’s last London residence, which was then known as the Cumberland Hotel. Hendrix also wrote the lyrics to ‘Look Over Yonder’ and ‘Suddenly November Morning’ on the hotel’s stationary.As part of the celebrations, there will be a screening of the Grammy-nominated documentary Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix In Maui as well as a question-and-answer session with Jimi’s sister Janie Hendrix, his producer and engineer Eddie Kramer, and the film’s director John McDermott.The first Blue Plaque honouring Jimi was unveiled in 1997 at his 1968-69 Mayfair residence.In a statement, Janie Hendrix said: “I’m so proud of my brother Jimi and his being honoured again in London. His mission was to spread love across the world through his music, and we continue to see that come to fruition all these years later.“Eddie, John and I all look forward to interacting with people on June 10, whose lives were touched by Jimi in London — a city that was so important to him and his career.”In other Jimi Hendrix news, Joni Mitchell announced last year that she would be releasing the recordings of two sets at a Canadian coffee shop that were recorded by Jimi Hendrix.The singer’s performances at Ottawa’s Le Hibou Coffee House were captured by Hendrix in March 1968 during a two week residency by Mitchell ahead of the release of her debut album, ‘Song To A Seagull’.The recording features on Mitchell’s collection ‘Joni Mitchell Archives Vol.

As Kate Middleton and Prince William reportedly get ready to begin a tour of the US next year, a royal expert has claimed that the move will boost the couple’s popularity as they “look the part” and will “play well”. Embracing their future roles as leaders of the monarchy, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be an “insurance policy” for the Queen, using their positions to ensure that the family has a high profile in the US.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will create “another cycle of war” if they fail to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their tour of the US, an expert has claimed. In a bid to increase their popularity overseas, in addition to promoting Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Awards, the Cambridges are reportedly set to embark on a US tour.

The current boom in music documentaries is set to continue with an emerging new player in the space.