‘Glitter & Doom’ Review: Jukebox Musical Hits Right Notes With Indigo Girls Songs, Off Notes With Queer Love Story

Coronation Street's Amy Robbins, who plays Daisy Midgeley's (Charlotte Jordan) estranged mum Christina Boyd, was so excited to join the cast that she cried when she first heard she got the part. Christina made her first appearance on the show last year and is gearing up to strut down those famous cobbles once more. But what might be a surprise to some is that this isn't Amy's first time starring in a soap.

Michael McIntyre has won the nation's hearts with his cheeky grin and flawless comedic timing.The London comedian, 47, is no stranger to fame as he has been entertaining audiences across the UK for 15 years and even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world back in 2012. Recently, he's been entertaining us on Saturday nights with his star-studded show, The Wheel, which is full of laughs for all ages. But what does Michael do when he's not making us giggle? Let's take a peek at his life off stage...

Jess Wright and her brother Mark shot to fame as part of the original cast of The Only Way Is Essex back in 2010, and their lives have completely changed in the years since. Mark, 37, tied the knot with former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan in 2015, after meeting in Dubai a few years earlier. Meanwhile, Jess, 38, welcomed baby son Presley in 2022, with her husband businessman William Lee-Kemp, whom married a year earlier.

Spice Girls. The British pop star, 48, whose real name is Melanie Brown, playfully walked off “Today With Hoda & Jenna” Monday after saying perhaps too much about the iconic ’90s girl group’s upcoming plans. When co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, asked Brown if she could “just break the news” about the group’s rumored reunion, the pop star replied, “I can’t because I always get told off because I’m the blabbermouth.”Still, Brown continued, “You know, we are working — I think I said this to you before, us five are working on something that’s going to be announced soon,” she doubled down about her January appearance on the NBC talk show.

Joker: Folie à Deux has been described as being “mostly a jukebox musical”, with the upcoming sequel featuring at least 15 well-known songs.Joaquin Phoenix returns as the titular villain in the film, while Lady Gaga joins the franchise as Harley Quinn. It is set to be released on October 4, 2024, the same date as the fifth anniversary of Joker.In a new report by Variety, sources familiar with the filming have said to expect the movie to include a high volume of reinterpretations of “very well-known” songs, with one being named as ‘That’s Entertainment’, known for the 1953 Judy Garland music The Band Wagon.A post shared by Todd Phillips (@toddphillips)The report continues that there may still be an opening for a couple of original songs on the film’s soundtrack too.The film is also set to star Atlanta’s Zazie Beetz, as well as Catherine Keener (Being John Malkovich) and Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin).Last September, Hildur Guðnadóttir – who worked as the composer of the first film’s score and returns for the sequel – also teased that the sequel will feature “a lot of music”.

Leigh Francis is set to get his hands dirty in the Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer tent tonight.

Prince‘s music will reportedly be used in a new jukebox musical movie.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the project has apparently been in development since 2018. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is set to produce, whilst Bryan Edward Hill (Titans, Ash vs. Evil Dead) is attached to write the script.The film is also set to be distributed by Universal Pictures.

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Ryan Coogler‘s Proximity Media has boarded an untitled Prince music inspired film at Universal Pictures, Deadline has confirmed.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Joker and Harley Quinn are set to serenade audiences in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” but if, and how many of original songs will be included in the film, is a mystery. Insiders privy to filming and early versions of Todd Phillips’ eagerly awaited sequel to “Joker” tell Variety the movie leans heavily towards being “mostly a jukebox musical,” as it integrates at last 15 reinterpretations of “very well-known” songs. One is said to be “That’s Entertainment” from the 1953 musical “The Band Wagon,” famously associated with Judy Garland.

Girl In Red has teamed up with Sabrina Carpenter on a new single called ‘You Need Me Now?’ – listen below.The crunchy break-up anthem marks the third song to be lifted from Girl In Red’s second album ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’, which is due for release on April 12 via Columbia (pre-order here). It follows ‘Too Much’ and the record’s title track.On ‘You Need Me Now?’, Girl In Red – real name Marie Ulven Ringheim – calls out an ex’s bad behaviour and “games“, singing: “I’m tired of waiting around/ Letting you let me down/ I’m done being yours.”Later, Girl In Red and Carpenter link up in a spoken word interlude.

British actress Billie Piper shared a memory from her teenage years on The Jonathan Ross Show as she told the host she used to have a smoke with the Spice Girls when she was just 15.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has been seen for the first time after reportedly splitting from his girlfriend, as he enjoyed a boys' night out in Mayfair, London.The 33 year old professional dancer was spotted with a group of male pals, including TOWIE's James Lock at celebrity hotspot, Sheesh. Giovanni, who is said to have split from his short-term girlfriend, Molly Brown, looked dashing as he flashed a smile whilst wearing a pale blue shirt under a dark jacket.

The end is in sight for That Girl Lay Lay. The Nickelodeon buddy comedy starring teen hip-hop artist Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green will end with the current second season, we’ve learned. The Season 2 finale, which will now serve as the series finale, airs tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20.

Zoe Ball has returned to her Radio 2 Breakfast Show after taking time off to care for her mum who was recently diagnosed with cancer.The presenter broke her silence on her absence, telling listeners: “It's me! I've missed you all, I've been looking after my dear ma but back to bother you though.” Zoe also gave a heartbreaking update on her mum Julia Peckham’s health, adding: “Sadly, heartbreakingly her cancer is quite advanced but we're making loads of lovely memories and taking care of her, she has some amazing people around her. “I have a newfound admiration for all carers.

Leigh Francis, better known as Keith Lemon from Celebrity Juice, has been happily married to his childhood sweetheart Jill Carter for over 20 years.The couple, who tied the knot in North Yorkshire in 2002, have two daughters together, Matilda and Dolly. Unlike her famous husband, beauty therapist Jill prefers to keep a low profile, but they do occasionally step out together at events. In a 2016 interview with The Sun, Leigh revealed that Jill prefers it when he's not in character as Keith so they can enjoy being a 'normal' couple.

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.

Oscilloscope Laboratories has announced a one night only theatrical release of Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All, and has rolled out the documentary’s trailer.

Ariana Grande album is, as the kids say, a vibe.And the mood of “Eternal Sunshine” — the octave-leaping diva’s first LP since 2020’s “Positions” — is a forever forecast of cloud-busting, post-breakup bliss.Whether it’s self-renewal or a romantic one, Grande’s seventh studio set is the kind of spring awakening that we could all use in the final days of winter.Time to soak up the “Sunshine,” folks.But as much as this has been an unusually long album hiatus for Grande – who had released six LPs in the seven years between her 2013 debut “Yours Truly” and “Positions” — even more has changed in her personal life.Following a string of high-profile romances — and subsequent splits — with the likes of Big Sean, Mac Miller and Pete Davidson, the pop superstar got married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez in 2021.

A24’s psychological thriller Love Lies Bleeding by director Rose Glass starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone and Anna Baryshnikov, with Dave Franco and Ed Harris, opens in limited release on five screens in New York and L.A., expanding next week. A reclusive gym manager Lou (Stewart) falls hard for Jackie (O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Written by Rose Glass and Weronika Tofilskav. Premiered at Sundance, see Deadline review.