2024: Last News

Billy Joel announced that he is ending his historic monthly residency at the iconic New York City venue in 2024. Following his final show, Joel will have played the venue 150 times.«I'm kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did. My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but ten years, 150 shows – all right already,» the 74-year-old singer said in a statement.«I do remember the first time we played Madison Square Garden, it was the pinnacle of my career.

Billy Joel’s monthly gig at Madison Square Garden is coming to an end.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Billy Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced on Thursday that the singer will end his record-breaking residency at the iconic New York venue in July of 2024, after 10 years and some 150 concerts. The first of the final 10 concerts will take place on October 20, 2023. Throughout the course of his run, Joel has sold more than 1.6 million tickets. The announcement was made during a press conference at the venue, attended by Joel, MSG CEO James Dolan and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “There’s only one thing that’s more New York than Billy Joel — and that’s a Billy Joel concert at MSG,” Mayor Adams said. “For more than 50 years, Billy’s music has defined our city and brought us together. On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulations, Billy, on a historic run of sold-out shows at MSG, and thank you for a lifetime of bringing joy to us all.”

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) today shared the timeline for its 2024 awards cycle, with its 2024 Film Awards set for Sunday, February 18.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is on the shortlist to become the UK’s entry to Eurovision 2024, according to a source.The country was represented by Mae Muller at this month’s home competition in Liverpool, scoring just a few points.As Mail Online report, a source believes that only one name is currently being touted for next year’s entry.The source said: A source shared: “At the moment there is only one artist on the BBC’s list for Eurovision 2024, and they don’t intend to add to it.“Sophie Ellis-Bextor is seen as the ideal fit for the contest – she’s a great singer and performer, and she is already known to audiences, both straight and gay, across Europe.”Speaking to NME backstage after her performance at Liverpool’s Eurovision Village on ‘EuroEve’, the night before the Song Contest’s Grand Final in the city (Friday, May 12), Ellis-Bextor discussed her chances of appearing as the UK’s entry in 2024.“I think doing it is an amazing opportunity, and that Mae Muller will smash it, but it was never the right thing at the right time – and I’m a big believer in serendipity like that,” she said.She continued: “Recent times have seen Eurovision artists release amazing songs outside of it and these amazing careers being launched. Sam Ryder’s approach to it last year where we always just so positive and upbeat just saw him really seize the opportunity a bit.

More than 300,000 Twitter users were logged in at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday to hear Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis begin his 2024 presidential campaign in an announcement address featuring the social media platform’s owner, Elon Musk.

ABBA have responded to rumours that they are planning to reunite for next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in their native Sweden.After previous victor Loreen won the competition with her song ‘Tattoo’ earlier this month, rumour spread online that it was all part of a plan to have ABBA reform to mark 50 years of their own Eurovision win as the contest returns to their home country as the 2024 host nation. Now, they have shot down the chances of it happening – even just for one evening.“I don’t want to,” Benny Andersson told the BBC, “and if I don’t want to, the others won’t.

ABBA have denied rumours that they will reunite for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in their native Sweden, on what would be the 50th anniversary of them winning the contest with Waterloo.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially launched his battle with Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. On Wednesday, the conservative politician filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy. That came ahead of DeDantis’ scheduled interview with Twitter owner Elon Musk on the social media platform’s Spaces live-audio feature, set for 6 p.m. ET. DeSantis, 44, has gained national prominence for pursuing an “anti-woke” agenda as governor of the Sunshine State. That has included his very public fight with Disney, ignited by the media conglomerate’s opposition to Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law.

Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House could prove more complicated than anticipated, at least in the terms of the calendar.

Niall Horan is getting back on the road.

Niall Horan has announced details of a huge world tour for 2024 – check out all the dates for ‘The Show’ below and buy tickets here.The former One Direction is set to release his third solo album ‘The Show’ later this year on June 9, and will take it on the road next year.The newly announced gigs begin in the UK next February, before heading to mainland Europe, Australia and New Zealand and then North America.Horan said in a statement: “There’s nothing better than watching the crowd sing back to you with all that emotion on their faces and knowing that they’re attaching the song to something meaningful in their own lives.“To me, that’s always the greatest thing that can ever come from songwriting.”See the full list of dates below, and buy US tickets here and UK tickets here from 10am on Friday, June 2.FEBRUARY 202421 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena Belfast23 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena27 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World ArenaMARCH 20241 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley4 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff International Arena5 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena7 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena8 – Paris, FR – Zénith11 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena12 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena15 – Stockholm, SE – Hovet Ice Hall18 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena20 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle21 – Milan, IT – Mediolanum Forum23 – Madrid, ES – WiZink Center26 – Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Bank Dome27 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo DomeAPRIL 202426 – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena28 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment CentreMAY 20241 – Sydney, Australia – Quodos Bank Arena3 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena29 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Hard Rock Live31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreJUNE 20243 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal

Niall Horan released his acclaimed second studio album “Heartbreak Weather” on March 13, 2020.Tour dates were lined up and the rising star had high hopes for the year.Unfortunately, the lockdown was put into place shortly after and the nationwide trek was scrapped.Now, three long years later, Horan has announced his long-awaited upcoming 2024 ‘The Show’ World Tour, his first since 2018. The 50-concert international trek is in support of Horan’s upcoming third studio album “The Show” which is set to hit shelves on June 9.Along the way, Horan is set to bring his hits — and maybe some of One Direction’s (!) — to New York City’s Madison Square Garden on June 14, Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 21 and Buffalo’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 22.“I really want my show to be a place of pure joy and somewhere you can come to escape and let loose,” he shared on Twitter.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The good news for Niall Horan fans in the U.S. is that he’ll be doing a summer tour of the States in support of his imminent album release. The slightly not-so-good news, for fans who might’ve hoped for more immediate gratification, is that this arena/amphitheater tour will be in summer 2024, kicking off almost a year after the new record comes out. European fans will get a slight head start on the tour, but those dates are waiting until next year, too, with the first night of the international jaunt set for Feb. 21, 2024 in Belfast, UK at the SSE Arena. The North American leg of the worldwide outing will begin May 29, 2024 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Stops along the way include shows at Madison Square Garden next June 15, the Kia Forum in L.A. on July 27 and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 3. The tour is scheduled to conclude July 231, 2024 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.

BBC bosses are reportedly keen to sign singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor as their 2024 Eurovision representative. It comes after this year's contestant, Mae Muller, came second from last in the competition, which was hosted by the UK in Liverpool. It was the first time in 25 years that Eurovision has been hosted by the UK.

Dakota Johnson, Jodie Turner-Smith and Elizabeth Olsen were just a few of the stars to attend the Gucci 2024 Cruise fashion show at the Gyeongbokgung Palace on Tuesday (May 16) in Seoul, South Korea.

K.J. Yossman ITV primetime hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – better known by their joint moniker Ant and Dec – have said they plan to “take a break” from their long-running variety show “Saturday Night Takeaway.” The duo have hosted 19 seasons of the show, which features entertainment and quiz segments, since it launched in 2002. It is produced by ITV Studios-owned Lifted Entertainment and Mitre Studios This doesn’t spell the end for “Saturday Night Takeaway” however. In 2009 the two hosts also took a break from the show before returning four years later. Broadcaster ITV – which recently extended its deal with the duo for a reported £30 million ($37 million) for three years – reassured viewers Ant and Dec would continue to front other primetime shows including “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!,” “Britain’s Got Talent” and “Limitless Win.”

The 2024 Critics Choice Awards will return to the CW, airing on Jan. 14, the network announced today as part of its 2023-24 schedule. Once again, the show will follow the Golden Globes, which have set a Jan. 7, 2024 date but no network yet.

The Producers Guild of America has staked its claim to a date for its annual trophy show. The 2024 Producers Guild Awards will are set for Sunday, February 25, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles — two weeks before the Oscars.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The Producers Guild of America will hold its next PGA Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25, 2024, presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald DeLine announced on Wednesday. The 2024 installment will mark the 35th annual PGA Awards ceremony. Here is this year’s PGA Awards calendar: Eligibility Period for 2024 Producers Guild Awards Notice of Producing Credits Form Deadline

Sony Pictures has made updates to their domestic release calendar, pushing back the dates for some films by nearly a year. Newly added dates include: “Psycho Pass: Providence” —July 14, 2023 (Limited Release)“My Ex-Friend’s Wedding” —May 10, 2024“Horrorscope” —June 28, 2024 Release dates that have been moved include: “Harold and the Purple Crayon” —Aug. 2, 2024 (previously June 30, 2023)“They Listen” —Aug. 30, 2024 (previously Aug. 25, 2023) The Producers Guild of America has set its awards timeline for the 35th Producers Guild Awards with ceremony set to take place on Feb. 25, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.