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Royal Blood have announced a warm-up show ahead of their special 10th anniversary gigs this year – find all the details below.The rock duo confirmed last month that they would be taking to the stage at the O2 Academy Brixton in London this summer to celebrate a decade of their self-titled debut album.They’ll play two nights at the venue on June 18 and 19 before embarking on a brief run of European dates.Now, Royal Blood have added an extra concert at the O2 Academy Bournemouth for June 17. The band will be joined by Crawlers, who are scheduled to appear as the support act that evening.Tickets for the new date go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (April 12) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

EXCLUSIVE: Israel’s Keshet International (KI) has struck its latest co-development deal, a partnership with British presenter Bettany Hughes‘ indie SandStone Global.

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will be returning to Broadway in 2025.

Marvin Gaye music that has never been heard before has been found in Belgium.The unreleased music has potentially lain hidden in Belgium for over 40 years, according to the BBC, alongside what is likely a highly valuable collection of stage costumes and notebooks.Gaye moved to the coastal city of Ostend in 1981 after taking the business card of a Belgian concert promoter in a nightclub while he was living in London. At the time, he was a heavy cocaine user, but his move to Belgium helped him to beat his addiction.

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Michael Jackson have attended the premiere of the West End production MJ The Musical.The musical has transferred to the UK following its success in the US – where it was made in collaboration with the Jackson estate and has gone on to earn 10 Tony award nominations.Like the American performance, the UK edition stars the same actors – including Myles Frost as MJ, Ashley Zhanghaza as his father Joseph Jackson, and Mitchell Zhangaza as Michael.The premiere of the London show took place at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End on Wednesday night (27 March), and saw the late musician’s children in attendance.27-year-old Prince, 25-year-old Paris, and 22-year-old Blanket were seen together on the night – marking one of their first appearances all together having kept relatively low-key profiles.Prince and Paris were born to the world-famous singer and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who were married from 1996 to 2000. Blanket – whose real name is Bigi – was born with the help of an unidentified surrogate.As highlighted by The Independent, other famous faces at the premiere last night included iconic composer Hans Zimmer, Strictly Come Dancing stars Arlene Phillips and Darcey Bussell, and television presenter Jeremy Vine.For Bigi, the appearance at the event comes just days after it was reported that he had taken his grandmother to court in an attempt to prevent her from using funds from his father’s estate as part of a legal battle.The news broke after reports emerged that the late pop legend’s son was filing a legal injunction against his grandmother.

Nothing says Easter tentpole quite like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire which is set to conquer the world with a box office debut around $135M, bolstered by 63 foreign markets and 3,850 theaters stateside.

“British storytelling is at growing risk of being squeezed out in an extraordinarily competitive global media landscape,” the BBC Director General will warn in a landmark speech tomorrow that will set out how to “radically transform and renew” the 100-year-old corporation.

Experts are warning against a viral TikTok ear-cleaning trend as it could damage your ears.

Surprise! The first six episodes of Ark: The Animated Series, based on the hit adventure video game Ark: Survival Evolved, are available to stream now exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series will debut in all other Paramount+ international markets starting April 19. The seven-episode Part 2 of the season will be released at a later date. Watch the promo below.

Kate Middleton has been left shocked after it was reported that the hospital where she recently underwent surgery would be launching an investigation into claims that staff tried to access her private medical records.The Princess of Wales, 42, had stayed in The London Clinic, a private hospital in London, for 13 nights following her surgery, and it's now thought that at least one staff member attempted to breach the Princess's privacy by looking into her medical records. It comes amid an influx of conspiracy theories surrounding the Princess, who has been absent from public life since Christmas time, with Kensington Palace later announcing that she would be undergoing surgery.

The eagerly anticipated musical Come From Away is coming to The Lowry Theatre.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Dune: Part Two” is barreling toward another box office milestone. Director Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel has grossed $494.7 million globally, including $208 million in North America and $289.4 million internationally. It should surpass the $500 million mark by Monday, a figure that few films have reached in post-pandemic times.

Yungblud has announced a free major outdoor show to take place somewhere in London on Monday (March 18), with the location only to be announced on the day.The musician first teased an upcoming major announcement last week (March 8), thanking fans for the community that they have been able to build and for the journey so far.Now, he has added to the anticipation by adding that he will be making the announcement during the free show in the capital.FREE OUTDOOR SHOW and my biggest announcement yet. MONDAY 18th of MARCH.

Alex Ritman Elliot Page has taken aim at the notion that queer films only have a small audience. Speaking at the BFI Flare, London’s LGBTQ film festival, the actor claimed that “30% of young people identify as LGBTQ,” referring to a survey released earlier this year about Gen Z adults in the U.S. “So I’m sorry, but this is not niche.” Page was in London with his latest feature “Close to You,” which had its European premiere as the BFI Flare opening night film on Thursday.

The Prince of Wales looked smart in a tuxedo as he arrived at the Science Museum in London this evening (Thursday, 14 March) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Diana Legacy Award and present the prizes to 20 lucky winners. Prince Harry will also appear at the event via video call from Montecito and will congratulate this year's inspirational winners.The Diana Award was created to keep Diana, Princess of Wales' belief alive that young people can make the world a better place.

Prince Harry has sent a strong message to his brother Prince William as they 'come together' in honour of their mum, Princess Diana, who passed away in 1997.The brothers, who have had a rocky relationship in recent years, will both be at the Diana Legacy Award event tonight at the Science Museum in London, but not in the same way. Prince Harry, 39, won't actually be in the same building as his brother for the special event. He's staying put in Montecito, California and will join in via video link.

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Marisha Wallace has received a nomination for Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards. But due to Marisha being in the competition and not allowed to hear what’s going on outside of the Big Brother House, she has no idea. Marisha is a Broadway star, and was in the original cast of Aladdin when it hit the stage in 2014.

Radio Times” Podcast. “I love them and they complete me, but in terms of pop stardom, totally ruined it,” she added.“It really annoys me when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t.” Allen, whose hit songs include “Not Fair,” “Smile,” “F–k You,” and “Alfie,” shares daughters Ethel Mary, 12, and Marnie Rose, 11, with her ex-husband Sam Cooper.