Rock Werchter cancel 2021 edition and reveal dates for 2022

Manic Street Preachers have told fans that they are “progressing well” with their new album, as well as sharing what appear to be new lyrics.The Welsh rock veterans had previously confirmed that they had been at work on the follow-up to 2018’s acclaimed ‘Resistance Is Futile‘ during last year’s lockdown – with bassist and lyricist Nicky Wire telling NME that the record was sounding “expansive” and had a “retro-futuristic” vibe to it.After sharing a list of nine potential potential song titles back in January, now Wire has shared a selfie on Instagram with the message “album 14 progressing well”, as well the lyrics “And in the rhythm of your voice, I find space to rejoice/My complicated illusions leave me with no choice” – before thanking

TRNSMT Festival has faced backlash from fans after confirming that Ian Brown will play the Glasgow event later this year.Carrying over his slot from last year’s original line-up, the former Stone Roses frontman has been booked to play the Glasgow Green event on Friday September 10 – taking second place on the bill behind headliners Courteeners.The indie veteran has been a vocal critic of coronavirus vaccinations over the last year and has shared conspiracy theories related to the pandemic on several occasions.

Sharon Stone is getting candid.

The Isle of Wight Festival is going ahead in 2021!

Gallery: Harry and Meghan: Everything we learned from the unaired moments (BANG Showbiz)Sommer explained she travelled out to Puerto Rico while MGK was filming with Megan but never dreamed the actress - who has Noah, eight, Bodhi, seven, and four-year-old Journey with estranged husband Brian Austin Green - was a threat to their relationship. She said: "I waited in the hotel the whole time while he's filming with her, and I'm not really thinking anything of it.

Stereophonics, Supergrass, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal its four headliners.Also set to play Kendal Calling 2021, which takes place on the weekend of July 29-August 1 at Lowther Deer Park, are Blossoms, Craig David, The Kooks, DMAs, Pale Waves and more.See the full line-up below.Speaking of the festival’s return, co-founders Andy Smith and Ben Robinson said: “It’s a great feeling to be able to announce the return of Kendal Calling in 2021.

Glasgow homecoming gig set for 2021 has been rescheduled with a change of venue - after the show already faced postponement from its original 2020 date. The gig, which was part of an original 2020 tour that had to be changed due to the coronavirus pandemic, was planned to go head at Bellahouston Park this June instead.

Hades has won five awards at this year’s BAFTA Game Awards, whilst The Last of Us Part II won the EE game of the year award.The Last of Us Part II went into the event which took place yesterday (March 26) with 13 nominations, but Hades ended up sweeping the board on the night.Supergiant Games’ Olympian rogue-like won the following awards: Artistic Achievement, Best Game, Game Design, Narrative, and the Performer in a Supporting Role award for Logan Cunningham.Three games won two awards each: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and The Last of Us Part II.Animal Crossing won the Game Beyond Entertainment and Multiplayer awards, whilst Sackboy: A Big Adventure won British Game and Family awards.The Last of Us Part II won

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Lewis Capaldi has confirmed he will postpone all his planned hows until 2022 in order to focus on writing and recording his second album.The singer posted on social media shortly after it was confirmed that he will no longer appear at Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival, following its move to September this year.He told fans: “Hello everyone, it’s Lewis Capaldi here. It’s been a while, hope you’re all staying safe!“Just want to start off this wee note by saying how class it is to see things looking more hopeful for the world after an absolutely horrible year.

Wolf Alice have added new dates to their 2022 UK and Ireland tour due to demand – see the updated list of shows below.The January tour dates will come on the back of the band’s forthcoming third album ‘Blue Weekend’ (out June 11 via Dirty Hit), which was previewed last month with first single ‘The Last Man On Earth’.After the band’s gigs at London’s Hammersmith Apollo and Glasgow’s Barrowlands sold out immediately after going on sale this morning (March 26), second shows have been added in both cities.The band will now play Glasgow on January 8 as well as the previous night, while an extra London show comes on the 19th of the month.➕ Due to phenomenal demand, @wolfalicemusic add a new date at @EventimApollo #London – tickets available

Machine Gun Kelly's ex-girlfriend Sommer Ray has alleged that the musician started a romance with Megan Fox while he was still in a relationship with her. During an appearance on Logan Paul's "Impaulsive" podcast, the fitness influencer claimed that MGK "kinda cheated" on her with his current girlfriend Megan Fox, whom he started dating while they were filming the movie "Switchblade Grass.

BEAT The Chasers first ever celebrity edition will see EastEnders' Shaun Williamson and comedian Katherine Ryan take on the quiz experts. The popular ITV show - hosted by Bradley Walsh - is back tomorrow with some favourite famous faces taking part for the first time.

Lewis Capaldi has cancelled all his shows this year after breaking his silence to give fans a personal update. The singer took to social media to address why he would no longer appear on the line-up for TRNSMT festival after bosses confirmed the show will move to September.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley Olympian who scaled the heights at London 2012 with Team GB’s basketball squad now has his sights set on becoming Scotland’s tallest marathon runner.Kieron Achara also wants to shine a light on the mental health crisis among young people as ambassador for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) at the Stirling Scottish Marathon.The former Glasgow Rocks captain – who is 6ft 10ins –has faced his own mental health challenges.First, as a young person in Braehead, Stirling, where being teased at school for being tall and black made him feel uneasy at times.And then coming to terms with his own sporting mortality was hard for the athlete.He

6 min read The 2021 Formula One season kicks off at Bahrain’s International Circuit in Sakhir this weekend and it will see a whole new group of drivers that will join those that survived the great cull and movement in 2020.

Vladimir Putin’s deadly new missile.Reports say the 6,100 mph Zircon hypersonic weapon has now been fired a total of four times from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate and will go into service next year.Putin sees the Mach 8 Zircon as his missile of choice to target American cities in the event of a nuclear conflict, it is claimed.A British RC-135W reconnaissance aircraft was circling the skies where the Gorskhov this week sailed off the Kola Peninsula, reported the Barents Observer.It was the second time in a week that a British spy plane had buzzed an area of the Barents Sea to snoop on Russian conducted missile tests, said the report.The Gorshkov had been expected to fire the “unstoppable” weapon this week, but the defence ministry only

Lionel Richie has rescheduled his UK and Irish tour dates to 2022 – see his updated schedule below.The ‘Hello’ tour was originally set to take place in 2020, before being rescheduled to this summer.

Har Mar Superstar has issued a new statement after multiple women came forward to accuse the singer of sexual harassment and misconduct.The singer, real name Sean Tillman, denied one allegation in a statement posted to social media, but otherwise apologised for his behaviour.It comes after a woman told the Star Tribune that Tillman was a close friend until he allegedly exposed his penis and stuck it in her face in 2016. The allegation was later corroborated by three other people.Tillman “categorically” denied the woman’s allegations in the statement, but said: “I take these claims extremely seriously.

the festival’s 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, and revealed plans to keep its 2020 line-up.The 2020 festival was set to be headlined by Courteeners, Liam Gallagher and Lewis Capaldi, and while the first two acts remain on the bill for this year’s rescheduled event, Capaldi is now being replaced by The Chemical Brothers.Other new acts added to the lineup for the September event include Primal Scream, Dermot Kennedy and Becky Hill.See the TRNSMT 2021 line-up so far below.We’re moving from 9th-11th July to 10th-12th September! Read our statement

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