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Bright Eyes have released their first set of ‘Companion’ re-recordings – check them out below.Earlier this year, Bright Eyes announced plans to reissue their entire back catalogue.The band – comprised of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcot – will reissue all nine of their studio albums over the course of the project, together with a Companion EP for each LP that features new recordings of songs from the original release, plus a cover version from an artist they found particularly inspiring at the time.Today (May 27), their first three albums – ‘A Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997’, 1998’s ‘Letting Off The Happiness’ and 2000 LP ‘Fevers And Mirrors’, have been shared.“It’s a meaningful way to connect with the past that doesn’t feel totally nostalgic and self-indulgent,” Oberst said in a statement about the releases. “We are taking these songs and making them interesting to us all over again.

Lydia Bright reunited with her TOWIE ex James 'Arg' Argent as her former boyfriend performed in front of some very familiar faces at the popular Essex restaurant, Sheesh. As the pair were seen wrapping their arms around each other on the night of Arg's showcase, Lydia's mum Debbie Bright also said how "proud" she is of her daughter's ex-boyfriend. Mum of one Lydia, 31, was seen smiling alongside 34 year old Arg as she wore a white bralette-styled crop top with some matching tailored trousers and a hat.

Lydia Bright has hit back at those who criticised her for not "disciplining" her two year old daughter Loretta during their first trip to the cinema.The TOWIE star, who recently admitted she was 'worrying like crazy' over her daughter's breathing problems, revealed that the youngster had been "climbing her seat" and "talking throughout" the movie at the theatre. However, it wasn't long before the 31 year old was inundated with messages of disapproval, with many stating that the youngster's behaviour may have ruined the experience for other cinema-goers. Lydia was quick to respond, stating that she "would not discipline her child for acting like a child" and that she hoped she "keeps her wild spirit forever".

Conor Oberst has reportedly walked off stage during a Bright Eyes gig.According to reports from fans at the show (via Brooklyn Vegan), Oberst left the stage after just two songs during the band’s show at The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall yesterday (May 22).Jezebel Senior Reporter Caitlin Cruz, who was at the gig, added: “Bright Eyes played two songs. Conor Oberst walked off.

Lydia Bright has thanked fans for their support amid her daughter Loretta's ongoing breathing issues, but admitted she's still "worrying like crazy." The former TOWIE star took to social media, this week after her daughter was previously rushed to a and e with breathing difficulties following a virus. Alongside a snap of her two year old daughter tucking into a plate of pancakes, Lydia said: "Thank you for all your messages last week about Loretta's breathing. We had another doctor's ap this morning.

Kellie Bright has starred in EastEnders for almost a decade but she looks set to be leaving Walford for good after last night's episode.

James Argent has been pictured looking confident as he posed beside his ex girlfriend Lydia Bright on Tuesday.The former TOWIE co-stars had reunited as Lydia, 31, came to watch 34 year old James perform with his band, The Arg Band, at Sheesh restaurant in Essex with special guest Megan McKenna performing, too. James, 34, was supported by several other celebrities at his show including Fern McCann, Billie Shepherd, Denise Van Outen and many more as they joined Lydia, 31, in supporting the reality star.The ex couple dated on and off from 2008 and and allowed cameras to air their tumultuous relationship on TOWIE until they finally broke up in 2016.

Love Island's Olivia Bowen and fellow TOWIE star Lydia Bright have lead congratulations to Sam Faiers, who has just given birth to a little boy. Sam, 31, took to Instagram on Sunday 15 May to share her family's joy at their third addition finally arriving.The tot is the reality TV star's third child with Paul Knightley, 34.They pair also share son Paul Jr, six, and Rosie, four, together. Sharing a sweet video to Instagram, Sam penned: "No words can describe how in love we are with you baby boy.

The Only Way is Essex favourite Lydia Bright was all smiles as she was snapped having fun at London’s first indoor inflatable theme park with two year old daughter Loretta. The reality star, 31, joined a VIP list of guests who had the opportunity to try out Inflata Nation in Colindale, north London, before its official opening to the public on Saturday.

Larry Birkhead fought tooth and nail to provide a comfortable and consistent life for daughter, Dannielynn, after her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith, died when she was just five months old in 2007.  Birkhead, 49, met the late Playboy Playmate at the Kentucky Derby in 2003, and despite keeping their relationship relatively private at the time, he's continued to return to the historic annual event as a way to honor the past and continue creating new traditions with his little girl. "We had a really great time, and it's kind of been a tradition that we would go every year," he told Fox News Digital of the annual affair at the Barnstable Brown Derby Gala for the pre-Derby diabetes fundraiser.  "That's where I met Anna Nicole Smith.

The late Anna Nicole Smith's daughter is all grown up. Dannielynn Birkhead, 15, was spotted over the weekend with dad Larry Birkhead at the Kentucky Derby. "Betting on a great time with Dannielynn today at this year's @kentuckyderby, then off to the @janetjackson concert!" Larry captioned photos of the two on Instagram.

Every actor has to start somewhere, and some of our best-known soap stars actually began their screen careers on long lost kids’ TV shows that used to be must-see after school viewing. EastEnders’ Letitia Dean, Robert Kazinsky and Kellie Blight, Corrie’s Georgia May Foote and Emmerdale’s Chris Bisson all earned their spurs on the small screen when they were very young.They featured in popular children’s dramas like Grange Hill, T-Bag and Children’s Ward, with one even working alongside the infamous Basil Brush fox puppet.

Dannielynn Birkhead is looking so grown up on the red carpet!

Dannielynn Birkhead got to meet Janet Jackson at a gala for the 148th annual Kentucky Derby while wearing the same outfit the singer once wore to the same event nearly two decades ago!The meeting went down Friday evening at the 33rd annual Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, where Anna Nicole Smith's daughter and her ex, Larry Birkhead, dressed to the nines for the family tradition, only this time they also shared a great moment with the «Rhythm Nation» singer.Birkhead took to Instagram and revealed that Dannielynn's outfit was purchased as part of the singer's charity auction. Jackson wore the black suit to the 2003 gala.

Dannielynn Birkhead is paying tribute to Janet Jackson!

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of Larry Birkhead and model Anna Nicole Smith, is honouring Janet Jackson with a fashionable tribute at this year’s Kentucky Derby.