How Glam, Guitars and ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Led to David Bowie’s Masterpiece, ‘Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars’

There were smiles all around as David Walliams' mum Kathleen was thrilled to be sat behind Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wimbledon. David and his mum chatted and laughed with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they took their seats directly behind the royal couple to enjoy a day of tennis in the Royal Box at centre court.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe French audio streaming service Deezer made its debut on the Paris Euronext market Tuesday and immediately plunged 35% from its €8.5 opening, rising slightly to level off at around €6.2 by late in the afternoon.Earlier this year the company, which is one of the world’s largest streaming services despite a relatively low U.S. profile, merged with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with an eye toward going public at a $1.13 billion valuation.

We’ve heard plenty of opinions on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s impact on the landscape of studio filmmaking and the theatrical market. Some directors have minced no words about the dominance of the superhero blockbuster potentially having a negative influence on both.

Victoria Beckham jokingly criticized her husband David Beckham after he revealed she’d only eaten grilled fish and vegetables for the last 25 years.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a big win for the publishing and songwriting community, the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirmed the 15.1% headline rate increase in royalties paid by streaming services to publishers for the 2018-22 period.The rate was decided in 2018, but streaming services Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube/Google and Pandora appealed the following year, arguing that the increase will make their business models untenable in light of the billions of dollars that they already pay in royalties.While the decision was not immediately released publicly, sources and National Music Publishers Assn. president/CEO David Israelite shared that the headline rate will increase to 15.1% from 11.4%, as decided.However, in a minor win for the streaming services, the TCC rate, or percentage of label revenue, has been capped, and the definition of bundling — the “family plans” and other discount packages — has reverted to an earlier definition more favorable to the services.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDavid Arquette and Elizabeth Marvel are the latest additions to the cast of Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez’s Peacock drama series “Mrs. Davis.” In addition, Alethea Jones (“Rise of the Pink Ladies,” “Evil”) has boarded the series to executive produce and to direct multiple episodes.Arquette and Marvel join previously announced cast members Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Ben Chaplin and Margo Martindale.

David Bowie-inspired Barbie doll to mark the recent 50th anniversary of the late icon’s fourth studio album, ‘Hunky Dory’.The US toy manufacturer first paid homage to Bowie in 2019 with a doll reflecting the singer’s ‘Space Oddity’ era.As announced yesterday (June 29), fans can now get their hands on a second collectable doll for $50 (£41.30) – purchase yours from here.The latest Barbie-as-Bowie toy dons the bespoke powder-blue suit that Bowie wore in the official ‘Life On Mars?’ music video, complete with a foil-printed pin-stripe shirt, statement tie and platform shoes.“Her bold blue eyeshadow and a hairstyle inspired by Bowie’s ’70s glam era bring this look to life,” a description reads. The doll comes with a stand and Certificate of Authenticity, according to Mattel.Check out the preview images below.Toymakers Mattel have announced a second collectable doll in their @Barbie as Bowie range, where Barbie’s look is based on Bowie’s appearance in @TheRealMickRock directed Life On Mars? video.

David Tennant's son Wilfred is poised to follow in his dad's footsteps with an illustrious career in film and television, as he has made his acting debut in long-running hospital soap Casualty at just nine years old.The youngster appeared on-screen as an anxious little boy desperate for the doctors to help his pet gerbil. Wearing his blonde hair loose and wavy, the little boy donned a cream ribbed cardigan and glasses as he stole the scene from two of the BBC show's permanent cast members. Wandering into the Holby City hospital clutching a box in his arms, Wilfred took his role as character Joey Parker very seriously, speaking to the doctors about his ill and beloved pet Rory.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs part of a big expansion of Shawn Mendes manager Andrew Gertler’s AG Artists, the company has signed fast-rising Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith and Arista’s JP Saxe, and Mendes’ longtime A&R Ziggy Chareton has joined as a partner on their management. Chareton will also co-manage Mendes.Gertler and Chareton have a long history together: They met in the early 2010s when both were interns in Atlantic Records’ marketing department.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFast-rising 18-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith has inked with both Warner Chappell Music publishing and longtime Shawn Mendes manager Andrew Gertler’s AG Artists in partnership with Ziggy Chareton, Variety has confirmed. The news was first published in Hits.A native of Vancouver Island, the singer’s confessional, intimate songs like “Fingers Crossed” and her latest single “Flowers” have effectively set her on a track to be this year’s Olivia Rodrigo.

star passed away just two days after the release of his 26th studio album, Blackstar. Memorials for the star were created all across the world in the hours following his death, including in Brixton, London, the area where the singer was born. The Heroes singer's death was made all the more shocking as he kept his liver cancer diagnosis from public knowledge, only telling his closest friends and family.

K.J. Yossman SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you haven’t yet watched the final episode of “Man vs Bee.”It was three years ago that director David Kerr unexpectedly got a call from an old producer colleague, Chris Clark, with whom he’d worked on 2018’s “Johnny English” sequel “Johnny English Strikes Again.” Clark had been developing an idea with “Johnny English” and “Mr Bean” star Rowan Atkinson and wondered if Kerr would be interested in helming the project.“It was a really simple premise,” Kerr tells Variety. “You’ve got this man in a fancy house full of priceless artwork, with a tiny antagonist.

K.J. Yossman It’s been almost two decades since Bill Nighy delighted audiences with his turn as a rock ‘n’ roll legend with a heart of gold in “Love, Actually.” Now the actor steps into a real musical legend’s shoes as he plays Thomas Jerome Newton in the Paramount+ series “The Man Who Fell to Earth” – a role originated by Davie Bowie in the 1976 feature film version of the same name.In the sequel, Nighy stars as the extra-terrestrial Newton opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris.

EXCLUSIVE: Yellowstone co-creator and showrunner Taylor Sheridan will direct the first two episodes of Bass Reeves, the six-part limited series starring David Oyelowo as the legendary Wild West lawman.

Iman marked Father's Day on Sunday by posting a beautiful tribute to her late husband, David Bowie, on Instagram – and fans could not have been more delighted.MORE: Iman shares rare picture of her daughter with David Bowie and fans go wildThe supermodel rarely shares photos of her personal life, but when she does, they are a hit with her friends and followers.WATCH: Iman Shares Rare Video Of Secret Property She Shared With David BowieOn Sunday, Iman shared a gorgeous photo from her personal album, showing David posing next to a very young Lexi, who appears to be wearing a pair of his jeans.READ: Iman's never-before-seen picture of David Bowie and daughter Lexi leaves fans choked upRELATED: David Bowie's wife Iman opens up about their remarkable marriage five years after his deathThe photo sees the singer wearing a pair of white trousers, a white T-shirt and a shiny silver blazer, whilst Lexi is perfectly matching him in oversized jeans and a white and grey top.A post shared by IMAN (@the_real_iman)David Bowie with his daughter Lexi"We love and miss you. #HappyFathersDay #DaddyForever," she simply captioned the post.Fans rushed to comment, with one writing: "Sweet picture.

Victoria and David Beckham have an impressive property portfolio with jaw-dropping houses in London, the Cotswolds and Miami. However, in the 90s, the couple lived in a modest home in Salford – and their former bedroom may just surprise you.RELATED: 22 show-stopping celebrity walk-in wardrobes and dressing roomsAn unearthed video, taken in 1997 two years before the couple tied the knot, reveals one of their bedrooms featuring a small double bed.

READ MORE: David Bowie World Fan Convention in Liverpool: Line up, schedule and tickets Fans have been getting dressed up tonight for the 'Bowie Ball' at St George's Hall. Bowie lovers will be showcasing their glitzy outfits in honour of Bowie, with the doors opening at 7pm until the end at 1am.

David Bowie, explaining how they almost worked on a project together in Berlin.The director, who worked with the late musician on the soundtrack for 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, told NME about how Bowie’s classic track ‘Changes’ impacted his life.“From the moment I first heard this song, I was a huge Bowie fan,” Luhrmann said. “I eventually worked with him [on the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack] and then towards the end of his life, he became a very good friend.“He used to come round and we’d walk the dogs.