A huge reason we love Eurovision is for the music, and tonight Sam Ryder represented the United Kingdom, and it was clear from the off that he was going to score big as twelves were awarded continuously to the UK by countries across Europe. An elated Sam could be seen smiling as at the half way point of voting the UK were still leading with 195 points, but after all the votes were cast it was Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra who scooped the top prize.
Hitmaker of the Month: How Producer Dylan Graham Helped Bring Air and ‘Authenticity’ to Muni Long’s ‘Hrs & Hrs’
27.04.2022 - 20:23 / variety.com
A.D. Amorosi The hit “Hrs & Hrs” takes its time winding its way around Muni Long’s sultry, breathy, subtly repetitious chorus of “I could do this for hours / and hours and hours.” Before she reaches the crepuscular chorus’ climax, Long has rhymed out everything from “giving you your flowers” to “champagne showers” to ordering “shrimp and lobster towers,” not to mention her “superpowers.”Certainly Long knows how to craft a song.
As Priscilla Renea, her given name, she has penned tracks for Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey, among others.
Helping her realize “Hrs & Hrs,” and its slow, cool, looped production and slithering beat, was Dylan Graham, who co-produced the mid-tempo R&B track pulled from Long’s 2021 EP, “Public Displays of Affection.” Prior to “Hrs & Hrs,” the Orlando-based, Canada-born Graham — Variety’s Hitmaker of the Month for April 2022 — honed his glassy, breezy sound working with such singer as Summer Walker (“Toxic”) and Jill Scott (with Conway the Machine on “Chanel Pearls”), as well as rappers Wale (“Let It Go”) and Young M.A (“No Love”).In fact, to get to the gossamer, soulful sparkle of “Hrs & Hrs,” and its romantic subtext, Graham had to log miles in rock music.“I started playing guitar at 11, and did the whole metal-grunge band thing similar to, say, Nirvana until I was 15,” says Graham. “I stopped that to produce hip-hop and R&B and never looked back.”Graham was a fan of Timbaland and Dr.
Dre, but found other mixologists to obsess over by digging into Soundcloud and going deep on SoundClick, where studio heads park their best stuff. “You could find so many unheard-of greats there, really talented people such as Epik The Dawn and Tone Jonez,” says Graham.
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thefader.com
13.05.2022 / 23:11
Muni Long drops new song and video “Pain”
In March, Muni Long announced that she had partnered with Def Jam through her Supergiant Records label after the success of her 2021 single "Hrs & Hrs." She followed the signing with the release of "Another," an unapologetic song about a man who needs to get his act together. Today, she's back with another new song, "Pain." The track arrives alongside a video that was self-directed by Long and Tony Bowen.
hellomagazine.com
12.05.2022 / 21:33
The hottest celebrity events in May - from Formula1 in Miami to Los Angeles premieres
David Beckham, Geri Halliwell and James Corden were spotted cheering on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who won the race.MORE: The hottest celebrity events in March - from BAFTA afterparties to Vanity Fair's festivitiesJames and David also spent the weekend partying together at Miami's Carbone Beach, while in Los Angeles, Rebel Wilson and Jessica Biel both celebrated premieres and in London, reality stars mingled with actors at the launch of London's newest luxury rooftop bar and restaurant, Wagtail.David was joined by son Romeo in Miami, where the family have been staying in recent months.The two were spotted with various pit crews at the Formula1 event.David was also caught chatting to wife Victoria Beckham's pal, and fellow Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell and her husband Christian Horner.That same weekend saw David join James and other celebs attend the American Express Presents CARBONE Beach party at Carbone on 8 May.Guests also included LeBron James, Gabreille Union and Dwayne Wade.Rebel Wilson and the cast of her hit new Netflix film Senior Year partied in West Hollywood on 10 May.The cast attended the event ahead of the film's release on 13 May.
msn.com
09.05.2022 / 02:47
Stephen Graham admits shock of winning BAFTA TV Award for BBC drama Time
Stephen Graham expressed his shock at BBC prison drama Time winning a BAFTA TV Award for Best Mini Series, beating popular Channel 4 show It’s A Sin, Landscapers and Stephen. The three-part series, starring the Liverpool actor alongside Sean Bean, depicted a prison officer and prisoner navigating life inside. When prison guard Eric McNally (Graham) is singled out by a dangerous inmate, he must put his principles and family on the line.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.05.2022 / 15:09
Restaurants tips and service charges - how much to give and who gets the money
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deadline.com
03.05.2022 / 12:17
‘Sing Street’ & ‘Ida’ Producers Set Cast For Adaptation Of Italian Hit ‘Mid-August Lunch’, Filming Underway In Dublin
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dailyrecord.co.uk
29.04.2022 / 11:31
New chapter for Gretna Green's Famous Blacksmiths Shop
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ok.co.uk
28.04.2022 / 21:49
Christine Lampard looks elegant in green suit as she joins stars at charity lunch
Christine Lampared wowed in an elegant green suit at Tanya Beardsley’s Mental Mummies Charity Lunch in Cheshire – not far from her second home with footballer husband Frank Lampard in Liverpool. Tanya put on the event ahead of her 41st birthday, in conjunction with the domestic mental health organisation. Arriving at The Bridge restaurant in Prestbury, Christine, 43, posed for photographs wearing the power two-piece, which she coupled with a black top and black handbag with quilting detailing and a black and gold chain.The mum-of-two completed the look with simple but elegant gold and silver jewellery as she wore her brunette locks in loose curls.
justjared.com
28.04.2022 / 02:51
Justin Long & Girlfriend Kate Bosworth Share Steamy Kiss on Vacation in Hawaii
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hellomagazine.com
24.04.2022 / 09:53
Kate Bosworth shares very rare snap of boyfriend Justin Long in loving post
Kate Bosworth has shared a very rare snap of her partner, Justin Long, a year after going Instagram official - and it’s so sweet! Posting to Instagram Stories, the actress shared a photo of Justin meeting one of her best friends on her wedding day, and captioned the post: "Favourite meeting favourite." RELATED: Kate Bosworth makes major change to appearance in wake of divorceShe also shared a sweet photo of the bride, writing: "My beautiful mate, we are so grateful to be here, basking in your glow. Congrats!" WATCH: Kate Bosworth stuns in bikini to mark 39th birthdayThis isn’t the first time that Kate has posted about Justin, as she shared a gushing tribute to him after the pair wrapped up filming a movie together. MORE: Kate Bosworth and Zendaya stun in Erdem x H&M designsREAD: Kate Bosworth swears by this £10 oil to get her ridiculously clear skinSharing several snaps from set, including one of Justin carrying her as the pair grinned, she wrote: "There are some movie experiences when you learn a lotttttt about another person. Well, we just wrapped one of those — all night shoots, working 6 day weeks.
hellomagazine.com
20.04.2022 / 12:05
The Beckhams' £73million property portfolio revealed – from London to Miami
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hellomagazine.com
18.04.2022 / 09:47
Victoria Beckham shares insane view from $24million Miami penthouse ahead of family birthday party
Victoria Beckham was showered with love, presents and flowers on Sunday as she marked her 48th birthday in Miami, fresh from a one-week family holiday in the Bahamas.MORE: David and Victoria Beckham's $24million Miami penthouse is ultra-luxurious – see insideTaking to Instagram on her big day, the mother-of-four shared a picture taken from her living room, showing a table full of presents wrapped in silver paper, balloons, and several incredible flower bouquets.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shows off her birthday gifts as well as the stunning views from the family's Miami homeJust behind, fans got a very rare glimpse at the views the Beckham family enjoy from their $24million Miami penthouse, which they bought back in 2020.SEE: Victoria and David Beckham's huge kitchen at £31m mansion needs its own ladderREAD: Victoria and David Beckham's 10 parenting rules they'll pass onto newlywed son BrooklynFrom the modern 62-story building designed by Zaha Hadid, Victoria, her husband David and their children Romeo, who lives in Miami where he plays football, Cruz and Harper can enjoy views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as dynamic views of the Miami skyline.