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Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has claimed that people have been “trying to kill heavy metal” for about 40 years.The metal musician made the comments in a recent interview with music YouTube channel Metal Oda ahead of their concert in Istanbul, Turkey this July.Asked what advice he would give himself if he could go back to the beginning of the band’s career more than 50 years ago, the bassist spoke about the importance of “patience and persistence” (per Blabbermouth).Elaborating on the title of the new album ‘Invincible Shield’, Hill continued: “We’ve had a lot of stuff thrown at us over the years. I mean, people have been trying to kill heavy metal now for about 35, 40 years, so it’s always been a bit of a struggle against the establishment, if you know what I mean.”The artist concluded that the band had “managed to survive and come through it”.Hill’s comments come after Judas Priest’s own Rob Halford reflected on being labelled ‘Metal God’ by fans.Speaking to NME as part of a recent In Conversation video interview, he shared that the nickname “kind of got a life of its own and then I started to take it too seriously”, adding: “So much so that I’ve actually got a trademark on ‘Metal God’ because I cherish it so much – not just not for me, but for the band and the fans as well”.The vocalist said he always has “fun” with it, sharing: “I always say: ‘There was only one Elvis, and there’s only one Metal God.’ And I mean that, you know, with my tongue in my cheek.”Halford also expressed his relief that the band were aligned in their outlooks on fame and music.
“None of us walks around with the spotlight on us [being like] ‘don’t you know who I am?’ The yam-yas won’t stand for that,” he said. “I don’t forget where I come from:
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Phillip Schofield, who confessed to having "lost everything" a year ago following an affair with a younger male colleague during his time on This Morning, is reportedly preparing for an "explosive comeback".
James Jordan has playfully claimed he would have been even more of a ladies' man than Giovanni Pernice if he had been single during his time on Strictly Come Dancing. James, who danced on the BBC show from 2006 to 2013, is married to fellow dancer Ola, but has since joked that his love life could have taken a very different turn if he hadn't been off the market during his Strictly days.
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” Tuesday and revealed that “believe or not,” she’s been mistaken for Lenny Kravitz, 59, more than once.“OK, so Wanda, I have this issue where everywhere I go, people think I’m either Megan Thee Stallion or Coco Jones,” Jennifer Hudson, 42, told Sykes, adding, “I heard you get mixed up with Lenny Kravitz?”“Yes,” Sykes said. “Believe it or not. OK, not all the time.
Khloé Kardashian is making sure her kids see their father as a professional athlete before his career ends!
Peter Kay told him in response to the Manchester Co-Op’s continued delays which pushed the latter’s opening week gigs back twice.The brand new 23,500-capacity venue – the largest in the UK once it officially opens – has infamously been plagued by teething problems that have caused multiple delays.Comedian Kay was supposed to open the venue with gigs on April 23 and 24, but following a test event featuring Rick Astley on April 22, the gigs were “regretfully” pushed back to April 29 and 30 with the venue citing technical issues.The shows were then postponed a second time, with Kay now scheduled to perform on May 23 and 24. The comedian reacted by telling fans of his disappointed, sharing: “I know I can’t believe it either.”My apologies once again but unfortunately the Co-op Live still isn’t ready and so, as yet, remains untested for a large-scale audience.
People are only just realising what eBay actually stands for 28 years after the launch of the popular online marketplace.
Kris Jenner loves spoiling her grandkids, that’s for sure!
The implementation of a cycle lane wouldn't be a problem for most people. But for John Houston, who is visually impaired, it was to prove a grave danger.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Whoopi Goldberg was the latest guest on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” on Max and was asked about what it’s been like co-hosting ABC’s “The View” for the last 17 years. The EGOT winner joined the daytime franchise in 2007. Asked by Wallace if she still likes hosting the program, Goldberg acknowledged that it was a better gig back in the day when people did not automatically weaponize every thing you said.
With many starring roles, including the “Star Trek” and “Wonder Woman” franchises, Chris Pine is obviously leading man material. But the actor recently went behind the camera for his directorial debut, “Poolman,” a comedy-mystery that he co-wrote and stars in alongside Annette Bening, DeWanda Wise, Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Danny DeVito, and more.
It’s a surprise Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are having a baby, but also… not? The couple have been talking about wanting babies for a long time, and they’ve only gotten more and more serious with their baby talk over the years!
Russell T Davies is the latest high-profile TV industry figure to criticize Netflix for allowing real-life Baby Reindeer characters to be identified online.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have moved on with their lives following their divorce. The former celebrity couple, known as a fan-favorite Hollywood pairing for seven years, ended their relationship in the summer of 2023, and finalized their divorce recently, after selling the Los Angeles mansion.Britney Spears finalizes divorce from Sam Asghari: Is he getting half her fortune?Sofia Vergara introduces her new puppy Amore, after giving full custody of Bubbles to Joe ManganielloSofia Vergara is excited to become a grandma: Talks about her son Manolo Gonzalez VergaraThe Colombian icon has opened up about the reason behind their divorce, admitting that she didn’t want to have more kids, while the actor wanted to be a father.
The doomed Titan submarine may have imploded due to "micro-buckling" after multiple dives eroded its exterior, an expert has claimed.
Not everyone is welcome to travel across the globe.
Billy Idol has reflected on his sobriety journey and decided “not to be a drug addict anymore” and is now “California sober”.The 68-year-old iconic rocker shared that he is now “California sober” – when a person gives up on alcohol and hard drugs but continues to consume marijuana – in an interview with People adding that he doesn’t consider himself to “be a drug addict anymore.”Idol told the publication that his decision to become sober came after he nearly lost a leg in motorcycle accident back in 1990.“I really started to think I should try and go forward and not be a drug addict anymore and stuff like that,” he said of the accident. “It took a long time, but gradually I did achieve some sort of discipline where I’m not really the same kind of guy I was in the ’80s. I’m not the same drug-addicted person.”He continued: “I mean, AA would say, ‘You’re always a drug addict.’ And that may be true, but I don’t do anything that much anymore.
Ellise Shafer “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe is opening up about J.K. Rowling‘s continued comments against trans women, saying that it “makes me really sad.” In a new interview with the Atlantic, Radcliffe said that he has had no direct contact with Rowling since her tweets in June 2020 that were criticized by many as anti-trans.
just in time for the 2024 Met Gala—but this time, she's not waiting for her dark roots to grow in naturally.The debuted her new, icy blonde hair at a totally different gala in Los Angeles on April 27, just over a week before her biggest event of the year. But one doesn't simply change their hair on a whim before the Met Gala, so it's likely the dye job will go well with her upcoming look.
It's almost 18 years since Jessie James, a boy of 15, was shot dead as he was riding his bike through a park in Moss Side. He had no involvement in gangs.