Bob Geldof Developing Live Aid Stage Musical For London’s West End

Bob George, who served as a producer on the dramas Newness, Zoe and Endings, Beginnings, died Tuesday from injuries suffered in a bicycle accident in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles.

Ed Westwick and girlfriend Amy Jackson are on the move.

“In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty – particularly children,” declared Bob Iger tonight as the Walt Disney Company announced it is donating $2 million for humanitarian relief in Israel.

Austin City Limits last weekend, it isn’t too late to fix your FOMO.The annual festival returns to Austin, TX’s Zilker Park this weekend from Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct.

Taylor Swift wasn’t in the stands cheering on rumored beau Travis Kelce over the weekend. However, another pop star romantically linked to an NFL player did head to London for a game.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Red-hot British rapper Central Cee has signed with Wasserman Music for worldwide agency representation, the company announced Monday. The deal comes on the heels of a bidding war that found the artist signing a joint venture agreement with Columbia Records in partnership with Sony Music U.K. The West London native — who became the first-ever British male rapper to be included in XXL magazine’s influential annual “Freshman Class” list, in June — has long been an established artist in the U.K..

John Oliver was back at it again with Last Week Tonight on Max and threw some darts at frequent target Tucker Carlson. The former Fox News host caught some strays from the comedian amid a discussion on homeschooling.

Pet Shop Boys have claimed that Drake used a sample of their hit ‘West End Girls’ without their knowledge or permission.Yesterday (October 6), Drake released his eighth studio album ‘For All The Dogs‘. On a track titled ‘All The Parties’, the Canadian rapper sings: “East End boy and West End girls.” The lyrics and melody mirror the Pet Shop Boys’ own song, in which they sing: “In a West End town, a dead end world/ The East End boys and West End girls.”The London duo took to Twitter the same day, writing: “Surprising to hear @Drake singing the chorus of “West End Girls” in the track “All the Parties” on his new album.

Five Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested last night after disrupting a performance of Les Miserables in London’s West End.

A performance of Les Miserables was cut short and five people were arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters stormed the Sondheim Theatre stage in London’s West End.

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) Executive Board of Directors has elected B&B Theatres President & CEO Bob Bagby as the new NATO Executive Board Chair. He’ll be taking over for previous chair, Rolando B. Rodriguez, who is exiting; his retirement as the top executive at Marcus Theatres announced last year.

Selena Gomez at their concert in the Rose Bowl, with them performing “Let Somebody Go,” their collaboration released in 2021. Selena Gomez is obsessed with corsets and these stunning looks are here to prove itLionel Messi donates signed jersey to Selena Gomez’s Rare Fund CharitySelena Gomez and Nicola Peltz-Beckham spotted on a second night out in ParisA post shared by Coldplay (@coldplay)The moment was shared on Coldplay’s Instagram. The clip shows Gomez joining in for the song, as the crowds loose their minds when they spotted Gomez onstage.

Ed Sheeran has released a live bonus version of his just-released seventh studio album, ‘Autumn Variations’.Subtitled ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’, the bonus project features live renditions of each song on ‘Autumn Variations’, recorded and performed live from the homes of 14 of his fans.A trailer for the bonus album shows snippets of Sheeran appearing at his listener’s homes, and is soundtracked by a live rendition of the ‘Autumn Variations’ track, ‘American Town’.A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)“I wanted to record a live version of Autumn Variations, but I wanted to do it in an original way,” Sheeran wrote on social media. “We did 14 houses over 2 days and it was such a fun way to meet fans but also record an entire live album.” The singer went on to thank fans for welcoming him despite giving “zero notice”.Videos of Sheeran performing each song on ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’ premiered on YouTube yesterday (October 2).

Just For One Day, is based on the iconic 1985 concert held at Wembley Stadium, which saw acts including Queen, U2, David Bowie and Paul McCartney perform.Bob Geldof, a former member of The Boomtown Rats turned activist, and ex-Ultravox co-lead singer Midge Ure organised the concert held on July 13, 1965 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Now, Geldof has giving playwrights his blessing to stage a musical based on the concert that will feature songs played on the day by acts Elton John, Queen and Sting. The musical play runs from January 26, 2024 to March 30, 2024 at London’s Old Vic Theatre.BBC News spoke to Geldof about what fans can expect from the show. He clarified, firstly, that no actors will be trying to imitate the performers.“This isn’t a tribute thing.

Manchester United continue to stutter in the Premier League following their fourth defeat in seven games so far this season against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE: Rock icon Bob Geldof is collaborating on a stage musical about the global phenomenon that was Live Aid. The show, called Just For One Day, devised and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet), will have its world premiere at the Old Vic Theatre in London early next year.

officially ended their feud — after 10 years.The pair opened up about their reconciliation during a tearful joint interview on “Today with Hoda & Jenna.”“I sobbed my eyes out. I told Clinton everything that made me sad, everything that hurt me, every way I thought I hurt him.

Khloé Kardashian shocked fans when she revealed that she let Tristan Thompson move into her home, and in a recent episode of The Kardashians, the reality star admitted he overstayed his welcome. She also talked about his serial cheating ways.There’s no denying Koko’s sweet acts of kindness after Tristan and his brother Amari, who is disabled, lost their mother, Andrea, at just 53. Andrea took care of Amari, who suffers from epilepsy, in her home until the time of her death.

EXCLUSIVE: Robbie Fairchild, a Broadway lead and former New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the stage version of Michel Hazanavicius’ 2011 Oscar-winning movie The Artist, set in the 1920s when movies found their voice with the advent of talking pictures.

Food, drink, rent, mortgages, energy, transport. You name it and it probably costs significantly more than it did a few months ago.