Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has received a public threat from an Iran-backing extremist, following her denunciation of yesterday’s attack on fellow British author Salman Rushdie.
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Amazonica has spoken of her experience supporting The Libertines at Wembley Arena this weekend, as well as sharing some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos.The DJ, solo artist and longtime friend of the band was invited to join the band when they celebrated 20 years of their seminal debut album ‘Up The Bracket’ at the iconic London venue this weekend – where the likes of The Cribs were also performing as special guests, and Jamie T even made a surprise appearance.“You know those people who you may not see for years but when you do see each other it’s as if no time has passed?” Amazonica told NME. “You like the same stuff, you understand each other intrinsically and you just love hanging out with them.
That’s how I feel about The Libertines.”She continued: “It’s a bit hazy but back in the day before ‘Up The Bracket’ was released we all used to hang out and get up to mischief. There was a special spirit in the air, rock was back and there were some incredible bands changing the world – most of whom ended up at The Libertines’ flat.“We were all making music, doing gigs, making it happen and all of it documented for posterity in the inlay cover of ‘Up The Bracket’.”Amazonica went on to describe how it was “incredible” to all be together at Wembley 20 years later.“The guys asked me to DJ and I kicked things off by playing classics from Savages, The Sex Pistols, and The Pixies as well as some UK Punk from Bad Nerves,” she said.
“Newbie Louis Dunford then took the stage with a mesmerising performance. Watch out for him! The Paddingtons brought forth their blistering high- octane performance before The Cribs played an incredible set where ‘Men’s Needs’ exploded the pit.
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has received a public threat from an Iran-backing extremist, following her denunciation of yesterday’s attack on fellow British author Salman Rushdie.
The Libertines have said that they’re going to play two “last minute” shows soon.The band tweeted the news this evening (August 11) but didn’t give details as yet of where the gigs will take place.“[Two] last minute UK shows to be announced very soon,” the Tweet began, before adding: “where we heading?”2️⃣ last minute UK shows to be announced very soon, where we heading? pic.twitter.com/M5BOxG7zIY— Libertines (@libertines) August 11, 2022Speaking recently to NME about the band’s upcoming new album, Gary Powell said he was focussed firmly on the band’s future now, rather than their 20th anniversary celebrations for ‘Up The Bracket’.He said: “My mind is more in line with the opportunity to record a new album than anything regarding 20 years ago. We’ve been playing the majority of the album [‘Up the Bracket’] for 20 years now, so this year for me, is a great opportunity to draw a line under this part of the saga and move on to the next phase.”Discussing the progress of the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth’, Powell elaborated: “The good thing is everybody’s been writing.
Despite only recently landing back in the UK after being crowned Love Island runners up, Gemma Owen and Luca Bish have headed in search of more blue skies on their first official holiday together. While giving fans a glimpse of the sun-soaked trip to the Algarve on Instagram, 23 year old Luca was also keen to show his support for Gemma, 19, by modelling a piece of clothing from her swimwear collection. In the snap, TV personality Luca cut a relaxed figure as he lounged by the pool while wearing a pair of charcoal shorts from Gemma’s OG Beachwear brand.
NME about his forthcoming ‘The Steam Packet UK Tour’, as well as providing an update on The Libertines‘ long-awaited fourth album.The tour will see The Libertines drummer showcase acts from his 25 Hour Convenience Store indie label and will be headlined by raucous Southampton garage-rockers Dead Freights, with support from fellow stablemates Casino, Bear Park and Young Culture. Powell, along with his label partner, former Factory Records managing director Eric Langley, said he wants his imprint to be there for the artists who believe their voice cannot be heard.“The label has always stood for one thing, which is I’m really anti the direction that the industry takes in regard to whom they should sign,” he said.
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Love Island runner-up Luca Bish has given fans a sneak peek inside his family's lavish mansion in Brighton after recently jetting back from Mallorca.The 23 year old fishmonger returned to the UK alongside his fellow Love Island finalists last week and after spending numerous nights in London staying at a hotel, Luca eventually returned to his home in Brighton. He shared a glimpse of his family's home on his Instagram Stories as he showed off the stylish marbled-themed bathroom, and wrote: "Home sweet home".
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Coldplay’s gig at Wembley Stadium has been rescheduled due to planned Tube Strikes taking place on Friday August 19.The gig has now been moved to Sunday August 21 and all tickets for the gig on August 19 will remain valid for August 21.
Charlotte Dawson has found herself inundated with support from fans after she opened up about being 'targeted' on social media. The reality star, who is the daughter of late comic Les Dawson, shared an emotional video on Instagram to talk about the serious ordeal.
Prince William is a keen football fan and headed to Wembley on Sunday to show his support for the England women's football team – also known as the Lionesses – in their bid for victory against Germany in the Euros. The dad-of-three delighted fans earlier in the day when he released a video alongside his daughter, Princess Charlotte, as they shared their excitement about the match. MORE: Prince William reveals the one sport he can't beat Kate Middleton atIn the touching tribute, which was posted to both Twitter and Instagram, William and Charlotte spoke directly to the camera.
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has been supporting her boyfriend Tommy Fury as he took part in his first triathlon. Molly 23, and Tommy, also 23, met on the famous ITV2 dating show, Love Island, in 2019, and their relationship has gone from strength to strength, even having bought a house together - a £3.5million mansion in Cheshire. PrettyLittleThing creative director Molly took to social media over the weekend to show her support to her boyfriend - the brother of British boxer Tyson Fury, who is a boxer himself and is very into his fitness.The pair visited York with Molly-Mae's sister and her new fiancé, and all three except for Molly-Mae took part in the gruelling challenge, which includes swimming, cycling and running.
An all-female Royal Air Force crew will take to the skies over Wembley today to cheer on England ahead of the Women's Euro final.
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