U2‘s Bono and The Edge are reportedly working on new music for North Star, an upcoming biopic about the director Jim Sheridan.Sheridan, who is best known for such films as My Left Foot and In The Name Of The Father, will direct the semi-autobiographical feature, which will tell the story of the director’s early life in Ireland in the early 1960s.North Star is described as “the coming-of-age story of 17-year-old Sheamie Sheridan, who lives with his rough-around-the-edges father and younger brother Frankie”.“A journey into the heart and soul of a family, Sheamie finds his world turned upside down when a teenage orphan moves in to live with them, revealing the deeper and more complicated problems Sheamie has with his dad; secrets that now threaten to tear the family apart.”Variety reports that Bono and The Edge are “in discussions to compose original music” for Sheridan’s North Star, which is being produced by Spinning Gold director Timothy Scott Bogart.The U2 musicians are in talks to write and perform the original song ‘North Star’ in addition to collaborating on the score.Shooting on North Star is set to begin in early 2023 on location in Ireland.Bono, meanwhile, will publish his memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story in November.The book is set to span the singer’s career, “from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was 14, to U2’s unlikely journey to become one of the world’s most influential rock bands, to his 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty”.
Jen Psaki Defends Her ‘High Ethical Standard’ to Fox News as MSNBC Move Looms (Video)
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for a job at MSNBC, forcing her to defend her integrity and “high ethical standard.” Psaki, who will step down at the end of this coming week, defended herself from claims of conflicts of interest by continuing to work as President Biden’s top press liaison even after reportedly taking a position at one of the media outlets covering her press conferences. While she did not directly mention MSNBC, she said that she recused herself from any meetings involving media outlets that may employ her after leaving the White House.“I know you can’t discuss your next job for ethical reasons,” Kurtz said.
“But it’s been widely reported. You got a lot of criticism over possible conflicts during this period.
Did that bother you?”“Of course, because I’m a human being,” Psaki responded. “But what I know is what I try to do every day, and I hold myself to a very high ethical standard.
I took steps, and have taken steps, as I’ve had any discussions with any future employer that go over and above any requirements by government — recusing myself from many discussions as well.”Psaki told Kurtz that her tenure as WH press secretary was guided by the advice she received from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to base her actions “from the prism of bringing credibility back to the job” and to make sure she is always “showing respect even for people who disagree with us, with him, with the policies of the administration.”“I’m an Irish lass in my heart. Sometimes I get a little fiery in there,” she admitted.
Liam Gallagher announces huge Cardiff show for September
Liam Gallagher has announced details of an open-air gig in Cardiff in September.The former Oasis frontman will play a host of outdoor gigs this summer, including a huge show at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium and a pair of sold-out dates at Knebworth Park.Gallagher has now confirmed that he will conclude his summer tour with a show at Alexandra Head in Cardiff Bay on September 15.Support on the night will come from The Charlatans, with more special guests set to be announced soon.Tickets for Gallagher’s newly announced Cardiff show will go on general sale on Friday (May 27) at 10am, and you’ll be able to buy them from here.You can see Gallagher’s upcoming tour schedule in the UK and Ireland below.June1 – Etihad Stadium, Manchester3 – Knebworth Park, Knebworth4 – Knebworth Park, Knebworth24 – Ormeau Park, Belfast26 – Hampden Park, GlasgowAugust27 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham, DublinSeptember15 – Alexandra Head, CardiffGallagher’s tour this summer is in support of his forthcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 via Warner.Last week Gallagher performed his unreleased track ‘World’s In Need’ on Later… With Jools Holland.The musician was involved in a Twitter exchange with former Liverpool player and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher yesterday (May 22) following Manchester City’s title-clinching victory over Aston Villa.After Carragher said that City, Gallagher’s team, will “never win the Champions league & Oasis are shite compared to The Beatles“, Gallagher responded: “Oasis piss all over the Beatles how many times did they do Knebworth?”
Jim Sheridan Will Direct ‘North Star,’ An Autobiographical Biopic Of His Childhood Featuring New U2 Songs
Timothy Scott Bogart already has a busy Cannes Film Festival, showing off his film, “Spinning Gold,” a documentary about his father, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, to potential buyers. And it appears that Bogart is just getting started, as he already has his following two projects lined up, according to Variety.
Jim Sheridan Biopic With U2 Songs In the Works From ‘Spinning Gold’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Manori Ravindran International Editor“Spinning Gold” director Timothy Scott Bogart has set up his next projects on the heels of his musical biopic about his father, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart.Bogart will produce the semi-autobiographical feature “North Star” from Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan (“My Left Foot,” “In the Name of the Father”), which tells the story of the director’s early life in Northern Ireland. U2 musicians Bono and The Edge are in discussions to compose original music for the film, Variety can reveal.Meanwhile, Bogart will also write and direct the modern pop-music driven, 1191-set “Marian,” which charts the love story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, with music from Grammy-winning songwriter Evan Bogart.
PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson to be grilled as inflation hits 40-year high of 9%
Boris Johnson is set to face members of parliament in the House of Commons later today at Prime Ministers Questions.
IFC Films Buys Jessie Buckley’s ‘Hot Milk’ From HanWay, MUBI Strikes Multi-Territory Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Manori Ravindran International EditorIFC Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights from HanWay Films on Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s “Hot Milk,” starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley, Fiona Shaw and Vicky Krieps.Streaming service MUBI has also agreed a multi-territory deal for the film in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Latin America and Turkey.
Jen Psaki Holds Her Final Press Briefing, Talks Of Helping To Return “Integrity, Respect And Civility To The White House”
Jen Psaki held her 224th and final briefing at the White House on Friday and fought back tears as she thanked President Joe Biden, members of the administration and the press staff.
Richard Wagner Dies: Longtime CBS News Correspondent Was 85
Richard Wagner, whose three-decade career as a correspondent for CBS News included covering the war in Vietnam and numerous other conflicts around the world, has died. He was 85.
Editor’s Pick: Foy Vance At The Birchmere
Signs of Life, the product of months of self-reflection and assembled in the relative stillness and isolation of 2020.It bears signs of a pandemic and a world in tumult, but even more so into Vance’s own concurrent personal struggle.“Sapling,” the first single, opens the album with a cathartic swell of emotion and captures the spirit of renewal that Vance brought into writing and recording the album, as well as offering a window into Vance’s mental state at the time as he attempted to turn around a problematic relationship with drugs and alcohol.Much more than a vehicle for its radio-friendly, folk-rock singles, the real gems can be found scattered in between on Signs of Life, some of them unfolding more slowly and rewarding a more attentive listen.Ultimately, the magic holding Signs of Life together is Vance’s songwriting, which demands attention and keeps things interesting when they might otherwise end up plodding.On a casual listen, the nuance and finesse that Vance brings to tracks like the album closer “Percolate” could easily be missed.On tour, the new songs will no doubt travel well with his knack for live performance and the energy and stage presence he’ll bring to them, showing Vance back on his game.Tuesday, May 10, at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.Call 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com.
Watch Everything Everything’s live video for their new single ‘Pizza Boy’
Everything Everything have shared their latest single ‘Pizza Boy’ – you can watch the song’s accompanying music video below.The track is the final preview of the band’s forthcoming new album ‘Raw Data Feel’, which is set for release on May 20 via EE’s own imprint Infinity Industries / AWAL.Speaking about the meaning behind ‘Pizza Boy’, Everything Everything said in a statement: “The song is about recovering from trauma, by focussing on both hedonism and solitude.”The band have also shared a video for ‘Pizza Boy’, which features the four-piece performing the track live during their recent UK and Ireland tour. You can check out the clip below.‘Pizza Boy’ follows on from Everything Everything’s recent singles ‘I Want A Love Like This’, ‘Bad Friday’ and ‘Teletype’.Those songs will all feature on ‘Raw Data Feel’, which was sparked by frontman Jonathan Higgs feeding select information – including the entire terms and conditions of LinkedIn, the ancient epic poem Beowulf, 400,000 4Chan forum posts and the teachings of Confucius – into an A.I.
‘Bridgerton’ Stars at the Met Gala 2022: Rege-Jean Page, Nicola Coughlan and More Hit the Red Carpet
Ditching their corsets. The Bridgerton cast traded their period costumes from the Netflix drama for some designer duds at the Met Gala 2022 in New York City on Monday, May 2.
Brooke Vincent looks stunning in leather-look shorts as she parties after engagement news
Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent is celebrating her engagement to her footballer partner Kean Bryan and she looked stunning as she partied during a trip to Ireland for the bank holiday weekend. The 29-year-old mum-of-two from Audenshaw looked stunning as she declared she had arrived in the Emerald Isle with a snap of herself beaming in a pair of leather-look shorts and a matching fringed jacket.