Giant Swan announce “indefinite pause” after abuse allegations made against Robin Stewart

Jordan Moreau After opening up about his sexual assault by Nickelodeon dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck, Drake Bell called out the stars of “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” for joking about the abuse allegations at Nickelodeon. Devon Werkheiser, Lindsay Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee, who were child stars on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified” in the 2000s and now host a podcast discussing the show, made light of the abuse allegations made by other Nickelodeon stars that were revealed on the recent “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” docuseries. In “Quiet on Set,” Bell revealed that he had been sexually assaulted by Peck while working on Nickelodeon’s “All That” and “The Amanda Show” in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Shed Seven have announced a 30th anniversary UK tour, set to kick off later this year with The Sherlocks as a special guest.The band – comprised of Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Tim Wills and Rob Maxfield – will start their 23-date-tour at the Sheffield Octagon on November 14. From there, they will make stops in Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Margate, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bournemouth and Nottingham.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” premiering Sunday and Monday on Investigation Discovery.“Quiet on Set” rips the facade off writer-producer Schneider, now 58, and his enormously profitable but toxic juvenile show-business factory that churned out iconic hits such as “The Amanda Show,” “Zoey 101,” “Drake & Josh,” “Sam and Cat,” and “iCarly” — starring young actors like Jamie Lynn Spears, Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove and Victoria Justice.The series reveals a nightmarish world in which at least three convicted sex offenders — production assistant Jason Handy, animator Ezel Channel and dialogue coach/actor Brian Peck — were on staff with full access to children. (All were convicted after they had been hired for the shows.) One female writer recalls on screen being told to lean over a desk and pretend she was being sodomized, among many egregious examples of the toxic workplace overseen by Schneider.

Emmerdale fans have shared their bafflement as the latest episode saw a character leave the village after 15 years. Jimmy and Nicola King have been trying to prepare their daughter Angelica as she was facing a custodial sentence for accidentally causing the death of Heath Hope on New Year's Eve.

Mel B has opened up about having to move into her mum’s bungalow after an abusive relationship left her “powerless”.The Spice Girls star – real name Melanie Brown – left California and returned home to Leeds after she allegedly suffered physical, emotional and financial abuse at the hands of ex-husband Stephen Belafont, who has repeatedly denied claims made by the singer.The decision to move back home with her mum came while the Spice Girls were on their UK stadium tour in 2019, as revealed in a new interview with the BBC.She said that money made from touring was spent on legal fees and payment to her ex-husband, who is a film producer.“I wasn’t just emotionally and physically abused, there was all the financial abuse too. I didn’t realise that I didn’t have as much money as I thought I had.

Neil Young has announced his return to Spotify for the first time since 2022, though he doesn’t seem to happy with the decision – see what he had to say below.In January 2022, Neil Young announced that he would be removing his music from Spotify after episodes of Joe Rogan’s controversial podcast spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. At the time, Joe Rogan’s podcast was signed exclusively to Spotify.In November 2022, Young doubled down on removing his music from Spotify, explaining that the streamer was putting out low-resolution versions of his music: “Why would I keep it on there when it sounds like a pixelated movie?”The Joe Rogan Experience‘s exclusivity to Spotify has since ended, and has been picked up by Apple and Amazon, prompting Young’s return to Spotify.

Love Lies Bleeding star just stepped out in cable knit underwear, which seems both impractical and very cozy. Bizarre but comfy?Stewart's stylist, Tara Swennen, paired the creamy cashmere garment, which is hemmed in brown, with a pretty silk button-down, buttoned only right at the collar, and a nude bra. wore her shaggy hair tossed to the side and accessorized with dark rimless sunglasses, high patent leather heels, and a boxy handbag.

Michael Jackson biopic will reportedly address the allegations of child sexual abuse against the singer.Given that the film has the approval of the Jackson estate, it had been unclear whether the film would explore the most controversial aspects of his life, but a new report suggests it will.Puck News’ Matthew Belloni has obtained an early draft of the script, and says that the film “wants very much to convince you Michael is innocent”, adding that it goes to “great lengths to minimise and downplay the actual claims and eviscerate the Chandlers”.In 1993, Evan Chandler, a dentist and screenwriter based in Los Angeles, accused Jackson of sexually abusing his 13-year-old son Jordan. The case was concluded when the two parties reached a financial settlement in 1994.In 2013, four years after Jackson’s death, the choreographer Wade Robson filed a lawsuit against his estate, saying Jackson had sexually abused him between the ages of seven and 14.

Marilyn Manson has attempted a comeback by announcing his first live dates since 2019.The disgraced singer is set to support Five Finger Death Punch on a run of dates across North America in August and September. Controversial deathcore band Slaughter To Prevail – whose frontman Alex Terrible has expressed homophobic and transphobic views – also set to open for them.The dates are the first since a raft of sexual abuse allegations were levelled against him in February 2021, including by his ex-fiancee Evan Rachel Wood, who made allegations of rape, torture, and threats.

Geri Horner once found Melanie Brown 'crumpled up' in the shower, sobbing over her marriage torment. Spice Girl Mel, 48, was speaking to the Mirror about her 10-year 'abusive' marriage to ex Stephen Belafonte and her role as a patron for domestic abuse charity Women's Aid. Stephen has always denied the abuse.

Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation into allegations made by a lifer who claims he is innocent of the murder he was convicted of.

Amanda Holden has been flooded with messages after she revealed her new family addition after suffering a sad loss. The Britain's Got Talent judge previously shared the sad news of one of their pet rabbits.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have been forced to cancel the remainder of their 2024 UK and European tour after frontman Jack McEwan was attacked by a dog.The Australian psychedelic rock band played the first three shows of the run last week when they took to the stage in Birmingham (February 21), Glasgow (22) and Manchester (23).Further gigs had been scheduled in Leeds, Bristol, London and Southampton this month ahead of a string of European headline dates in March.Prior to the Crumpets’ concert in Leeds, however, McEwan shared a video on Instagram to reveal a nasty dog bite on his face.“Leeds! We are so sorry to do this, but unfortunately a dog bite has put Jack out of action tonight,” the band captioned the footage, which was filmed in a hospital room.“100 stitches later & a tetanus shot, we’re piecing him back together slowly. Unfortunately it means we can’t play the Leeds show tonight, BUT please keep hold of your tickets and we are working on announcing a rescheduled date ASAP.”Later, McEwan shared some “pretty bad news” with fans as he prepared to have surgery on the bite.“They’ve got me hooked up on the old drip here.

Fred again.. has announced a surprise arena tour across Australia that is set to kick off next week.Today (February 28), the electronic producer announced on social media that he will be playing an arena tour across Australia beginning March 4. The tour will consist of 7 shows – three in Melbourne, three in Sydney and one in the Gold Coast.The arena tour comes after Fred again..

Palace have announced details of a UK tour, set for later this year. Find ticket details below.The dates arrive off the back of the band’s intimate headline show at London’s EartH last week, which saw the members play their upcoming new album in full for the crowd.Details of the album ‘Ultrasound’ – which will mark their fourth studio album – arrived earlier this year, and is set for release on April 5.

Fish has added a series of UK shows to his upcoming farewell tour. Find ticket details below.News that the ex-frontman of Marillion would be embarking on his final-ever run of live shows arrived earlier this month, when he announced ‘Road To The Isles’ tour dates across Europe.Now, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring, Fish has added a run of UK shows to the schedule.

NME has reached out to Giant Swan for comment.The band Scaler have replaced the duo on the line-up.A post shared by Simple Things (@simplethingsuk)A post shared by GIANT SWAN (@giant_swan)The return of the Bristol-based festival marks the celebration of its 10th anniversary this year. Taking place between February 23-29, the festival will host a variety of artists such as Honeyglaze, Gilla Band, DITZ, Gazelle Twin, Warmduscher, Miso Extra, KEG, Spectres, Vijiand more.

Gary Barlow is set to host a brand new travel series on ITV this autumn where the Take That icon will delve into the delicious world of food and wine in splendid South Africa. As a wine connoisseur with his own range available in shops, the singer, 53, will visit vineyards and sample local cuisine in South Africa, to further explore his passion of food and wine - and share it with viewers.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden announced there is 'no evidence of the disease' in her body as she shared a hopeful health update with fans following her cancer treatment.

Kings Of Leon have announced further UK and Ireland tour dates for 2024. Find ticket details below.The newly-shared live shows come ahead of the band sharing details of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ yesterday (February 22), and dropping the highly anticipated lead single ‘Mustang’.Set for release on May 10, the LP comes as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’, and also saw the band announce a series of live shows for later this year.Among the list of dates, one show in Europe was mentioned: a headline slot at the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park in London.