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Alan McGee and Youth have teamed up to launch a new record label called Creation Youth.The Creation Records founder – who famously signed artists like Oasis, Primal Scream and My Bloody Valentine – and producer/Killing Joke bassist Martin ‘Youth’ Glover have formed the new label to welcome an “eclectic roster of both legendary and emerging recording artists”.They have collaborated on the new venture with founder of Cadiz Music, Richard England and founder of BigStar Business Management, Nick Lawrence.“Looking forward to this! I have been friends with Youth since 1980, he is my friend and also one of my heroes,” said McGee in a press statement. “The first record we have made together for the label is the Forgotten Pharaohs album, which is already record of the year for me.”A post shared by Creation Youth Records (@creationyouthrecords)New music will be released in both physical and digital formats, along with a a subscription-based singles club curated by McGee.The first release will be an EP called ‘Ancestors’ from the late punk artist Jamie Reid – known for designing record covers for the Sex Pistols – which is set to arrive on April 26, 2024.Other initial projects and releases from the label include work from Forgotten Pharaohs, the late Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Bad Fractals and Sonny E, along with future projects in the pipeline from Zoe Devlin, Merry McLeod, Brix Smith and KT Raban.Youth added that they were “excited and psyched to execute this ambitious and visionary artistic venture”.He continued: “Working with Alan for decades has always been a great experience.
He is unmatched, with a passion and genius for music and bands, management, labels and publishing. He always brings an inspirational connection with artists
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The Streets, Maisie Peters and Ghetts are among artists that have been announced in the next wave of acts for Boardmasters 2024.Professor Green, Cat Burns, Future Utopia and Sammy Virji are also set to perform at the Cornwall surf and music festival from 7-11 August, joining the previously announced Stormzy, Sam Fender, Chase & Status, Becky Hill and more.The latest wave of acts completes the 2024 line-up, where hundreds of acts will perform across 11 stages at two sites on the Cornish Coast – Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach.The DJ line-up for this year is completed by Ewan McVicar, Eliza Rose, Hedex and Eskman, Andy C, Hannah Laing and more.Other artists set to perform at the 2024 edition include Bicep, Nia Archives, Tom Odell, Soft Play, English Teacher and Katy B.Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Check out the full line-up below.A post shared by Boardmasters (@boardmasters) Stage splits for the festival have also now been announced, which attendees can check out on the website.This year, the festival has been granted permission to expand its capacity from 53k to 58k.Last year’s headliners for Boardmasters included Lorde, Liam Gallagher and Florence + The Machine, and the event ran between August 9-13.
When it comes to skincare, I think we are all guilty of gravitating towards the latest releases on the market for their supposed revolutionary technology. But actually, there's a reason why some products that have been around for basically forever continue to sell really well.
Katcy Stephan Ryan Gosling and Apple Original Films exec Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission, a production company with the objective to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres. In introducing their new venture, the duo has signed a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that General Admission intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.
A new direct bus service is to link Glasgow and Troon.
Blondshell and Bully have collaborated for their newest single, the delightfully grungey ‘Docket’.The duo have come together to release ‘Docket’, which starts off as a slacker-rock joint and slowly progresses into a fearsome rock instrumental. It is the first new music of Blondshell (real name Sabrina Teitelbaum) since late 2023.Speaking about the track, Blondshell said: “For me this is a song about splitting off from yourself.
Platinum blonde is definitely making a strong comeback this season. Already, many celebrities, such as Beyoncé, Tini Stoessel, Camila Cabello, and Ariana Grande, have embraced this trend.Hot beauty trends on TikTok: From ‘Jelly Makeup’ to ‘Broccoli Freckles’Beyoncé debuts hair transformation: From platinum blonde to honey blondeNow Nicole Kidman! The 56-year-old Australian actress has been blowing up social media, showing off her stunning new look—and she looks gorgeous!The leading actress of “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing” has said goodbye to her ginger blonde hair to embrace the new trend of being platinum.
Under the Bridge,” with Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone leading the cast. The series is set to premiere with two episodes April 17, and new episodes launching weekly. “Under the Bridge” is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk, who went to join friends at a party in 1997 and never returned home.
EXCLUSIVE: Lucifer co-showrunner Joe Henderson, creator of the comics Skyward and Shadecraft, is partnering up with DSTLRY (pronounced distillery) to debut the slick action caper The Big Burn in July.
Netflix's hit show Squid Games is well-known across the world wit everyone now waiting for its second series. Thankfully to help fill the void until then, Squid Game: The Challenge was released which was also a hit success.
Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Former ID-PR brands boss Michael Smith has launched a new communications firm, Midnight Dawn. Smith departed ID-PR in January. “Midnight Dawn has been 25 years in the making and I’m honored to have the privilege of representing a world class group of talent and brands,” Smith said in an exclusive statement to Variety on Tuesday.
Alex Ritman The U.K.’s foremost film college has launched a new intimacy coordinator certificate to help meet the rising demands of the industry. With shows such as “Normal People” and “I May Destroy You” having helped bring the work of intimacy coordinators to the forefront of conversations in recent years, The National Film and TV School has now introduced its first certificate in intimacy coordination for film and TV.
Alex Ritman Six years after “Avengers: Infinity War,” another film is vying to become the most ambitious crossover event in history, this time in the lower-budget cinematic realm. The filmmakers behind “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” — the micro-budget slasher that sparked headlines for turning A.
Marta Balaga Be afraid, be very afraid: Finnish mystery thriller “Icebreaker” has just revealed exclusive first-look photos. Set on a stranded icebreaker, it sees coast guard Sanna Tanner (Jessica Grabowsky) leading a rescue team. She comes across a group of survivors – and a frozen body – but over the course of six days, crew members start to disappear.
Max’s political dramedy The Girls on the Bus is less about the commonly depicted cutthroat world of politics and more about the unique friendships that can be cultivated in such a high-pressure environment along the way.
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Sam Mercer, producer on several M. Night Shyamalan movies and former head of ILM, died Feb.
There’s nothing better than treating yourself to some new gym gear to help motivate yourself to work out, and the latest celebrity brand collab from Very has everything you need. Designed by husband and wife duo Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright, Aytee7 is a premium activewear range for both men and women to help you feel good whenever you hit the gym, and it’s just launched its first-ever collection with Very.
Following the success of its 2023 series, the critically-acclaimed hit drama Shetland has been recommissioned by the BBC for two new series. A Silverprint Pictures production (part of ITV Studios) for the BBC, the double series commission - Shetland’s ninth and tenth - will film in locations on the Shetland Isles and across Scotland in 2024 and 2025.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin, both established indie producers of Chinese-language content, have joined forces to launch S11 Partners. It is partially backed by Medialink Group, an IP, distribution and brand licensing mini-conglomerate that is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The pair, who previously worked on TV series “Taiwan Crime Stories,” are launching their venture at FilMart in Hong Kong with a slate of three feature films in development.
Manchester United returned to winning ways on Saturday as they claimed a 2-0 win over Everton.