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Arctic Monkeys are set to kick off their three sold-out shows in London this weekend, check out the support acts, stage times and expected weather below.The shows are the latest on the Sheffield rocker’s ongoing UK stadium tour, and follow their previous stops in Bristol, Coventry, Manchester, Norwich and Swansea — as well as two of their mammoth homecoming shows at Hillsborough Park.Now, Alex Turner and co. are set to perform three back-to-back gigs in London’s Emirates Stadium, with the first show kicking off tonight (June 16).

Rod Stewart is switching his tune in the music industry.  After being a rock legend for more than six decades, Stewart announced he’s diving into other genres of music.  During a recent interview with "BBC Breakfast," Stewart responded to a statement that host Charlie Stayt made. He said that "rock stars are performing into incredible ages now." The "Hot Legs" singer reacted and said, "I am actually stopping." "I'm not retiring but I want to move on," Stewart noted.

Ash have announced their newest album as well as a joint UK and European tour with British rock band, The Subways.Titled ‘Race The Night’, the band’s latest LP marks the first album they have released together in more than five years. Ash have also released the LP’s title track.

Don Toliver has announced dates for the UK and European leg of his ‘Love Sick’ world tour, including a gig at Wembley Arena. Check out dates and ticket details below.The tour was announced in celebration of his popular third album, ‘Love Sick’, released earlier this year.

Sir Rod Stewart has said he wants to “leave all the rock and roll stuff behind” and is looking forward to moving in a different direction with his music.

Comedian Matt Rife will be performing at Manchester in 2024 and fans are facing a scramble for tickets to the show.

Britain's Got Talent is now in its 16th series and continuing to showcase some of the best acts from around the world. Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, the show gives people a platform to launch their careers and they compete for a chance to take to the stage in the Royal Variety Performance. Acts include singers, dancers, impressionists and comedians and there is always a sprinkle of chaos in the auditions and beyond when some of the more wacky people perform.

The Charlatans have announced a massive 2023 UK headline tour that kicks off in November. Check out the full dates below.Commencing on November 24 in Newcastle, the British indie giants will also play shows at Sheffield, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Wolverhampton.

The Charlatans have announced the dates for a major UK tour later this year with a huge gig in Manchester in December.

Love Island presenter Maya Jama has said hosting her first summer edition of the hugely-popular dating series feels “special” but admitted she's feeling the pressure to live up to expectations.The 28 year old broadcaster, who recently shared what she believes is the show's most iconic moment ever, took over the presenting role on the hit ITV dating show from Laura Whitmore for the last winter series in South Africa. Ahead of the show’s return to screens on Monday, June 5, she revealed what it is like being the face of a series which counts famous faces including Margot Robbie, Tobey Maguire and Amy Schumer among its fans.

Arctic Monkeys' biggest UK and Irish tour to date finally lands in Manchester this weekend as the four-piece head to Emirates Old Trafford for two massive gigs.

Arctic Monkeys kicked off their UK stadium tour in Bristol last night (May 29) — check out the full setlist and fan-captured footage below.The gig marked the first of 15 live dates the band have lined up on this UK and Ireland tour, which makes stops in Sheffield, Manchester, London and more.Kicking off at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, the band played a total of 21 songs, including a number of tracks from their latest LP ‘The Car’, which was released last October.Alex Turner and co. opened the gig with a live rendition of ‘Mardy Bum’. Taken from their 2006 debut ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’, the show marked the first time that the original album version of the track has been performed live since 2007.

Creeper have announced their third album ‘Sanguivore’ and new UK tour dates – see the list of gigs and watch the video for new single ‘Cry To Heaven’ below.The Southampton band will release the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Sex, Death & The Infinite Void’ via their new label home Spinefarm on October 13. It follows last year’s ‘American Noir’ EP.Discussing the new single, vocalist Will Gould said in a statement: “Keeping in line with the band’s ethos of aggressive musical progression, the song is once again an ambitious departure from previous works.“‘Cry To Heaven’ turns the key and unlocks a door to a new world of decadent excess.

Lewis Capaldi made one fan's day after inviting the teenager on stage to perform a duet with him.

Peace have announced their first run of headline UK tour dates since changing their line-up. Find a full list of dates below.Set to take place across November this year, the tour dates mark the band’s string of live dates as a duo — following the departure of guitarist Doug Castle and drummer Dom Boyce.The upcoming shows also come in celebration of the indie veterans’ recently surprise-released fourth album.

the Daily Mail. “You have to work hard,” she replied.

Carol Vorderman, 62, was quickly praised by fans when she shared a clip of herself working out in the gym. The former Countdown legend, who appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity... South Africa, shared a number of clips with her 350,000 Instagram followers showing how she spent her day.

iconic venue announced that it was facing threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction, which lead to an an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The Leadmill is owned by Electric Group — who also own London’s Electric Brixton, Bristol’s SWX and Newcastle’s NX. They bought the site’s freehold in 2017 and previously told music fans that they had no intention of closing the venue when they end the current occupiers’ lease in 2023.

Kate Middleton said Tuesday she’s "still learning every day" about how to be a royal when she was asked about her role as the wife of the heir to the throne during an event for Mental Health Awareness Week.  The Princess of Wales was speaking to 11- to 19-year-olds from St. Katherine’s School in Bristol, England, who were mentored by athletes from the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.The children are part of the organization’s On Track To Achieve program led by Liz Johnson, a gold medalist from the Paralympics.  Holmes, who founded the organization and won two gold medals in the 800 and 1,500 meters at the 2004 Olympics, told People magazine Middleton explained to the group she "had to learn [her role], and she's still learning every day."   The Olympian added that Middleton also said she’s working on her public speaking skills.

Kate Middleton has admitted becoming a member of the royal family was something she never expected, but then everything changed when she met and “fell in love” with Prince William in 2001. The now-married couple first crossed paths during their time at the University of St.

Kate Middleton was beaten at a game of bean-bag noughts and crosses by Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes who founded the national youth development organisation. After giving it her best shot, The Princess of Wales finished second best after taking on the double Olympic champion at the bean-bag game.

The Outlaws has begun filming.The co-creator, director, writer and star of the BBC crime drama shared the news on his Instagram account on Tuesday (May 9).“The rumours are true. Delighted to confirm that #TheOutlaws Season 3 is now filming in Bristol.

Pusha T has today (May 9) postponed his UK and European tour again because of “production issues”.The rapper was set to bring his lauded 2022 album to the UK and Europe across the UK and Europe last year but these were postponed and rescheduled. Now, it’s been announced that a further postponement will take place.Taking to Instagram, Pusha wrote: “Apologies to my European family, but I have to shift my European tour dates due to production issues.“After the overwhelming demand and sellouts it breaks my heart.

Comedy thriller The Outlaws will be back for a third season. Prime Video and BBC One today announced the renewal of the series from Stephen Merchant (The Office) and co-creator Elgin James (Mayans M.C.).

BreAnna Bell “The Outlaws” has been picked up for a third season by Amazon Prime Video and BBC One. As the latest addition to the Prime membership, the third season will be available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Nordics. The comedic thriller follows a group of strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol. Season 3 will pick up with crime boss The Dean (“Dracula,” “Bad Sisters”) behind bars awaiting trial, leaving the crew of outlaws to move on with their lives — until one of their own returns with a deadly secret that threatens their lives as they know it. As a murderous manhunt closes in on the gang, the group attempts to prove their innocence before The Dean’s case falls apart and he hunts them down for revenge.

Karen Gillan has offered new Doctor Who companion Millie Gibson some advice as she joins the BBC sci-fi show.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in McDonald's in Bath.

Lewis Capaldi and his girlfriend Ellie MacDowall have taken their relationship to the next level – with the actress meeting the singer's parents.The 26-year-old Someone You Loved hitmaker and Ellie, 23, were first linked in December 2022 before being seen sharing a kiss at the Brit Awards in February. And it seems Ellie has slotted into Lewis' family unit with ease as she joined him and his parents – Carole and Mark – on a stroll in Los Angeles while he is currently on tour in the USA.

Legendary British pop band McFly made fans hot under the collar last week when they announced their first UK tour in seven years.

King Krule has announced an extensive tour in support of his upcoming album ‘Space Heavy’.The artist’s new album is due out on June 9 and is set to explore “the space between” two locations he considers home, London and Liverpool.To support the album, King Krule will be playing shows in the UK, Europe and North America. The artist – real name Archy Marshall – has already announced a string of release shows in London, Bristol, Liverpool and Kingston.

Veteran pop act McFly will be playing two shows in Manchester later this year. Stopping off for two nights in the city as part of their Power To Play tour.

Mark Stewart, frontman of post-punk band The Pop Group, has died, aged 62. The news was shared by his record label Mute on Friday.In a statement, Mute boss Daniel Miller said: “I’ve known Mark as a friend and a fellow traveller for over 40 years, since he was the lead singer of The Pop Group.

Carol Vorderman reduced fans to laughter on Sunday as she admitted to missing the national emergency alarm in the afternoon.This weekend marked the historic day that the government tested their emergency alert system for the first time, with Brits taking to social media to share their thoughts.The technology was tested in the hopes it could provide a warning system for life-threatening circumstances like flooding, wildfires, terror attacks or nuclear threats. Other countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and the Netherlands all have similar systems in place.

A “Lord of the Rings” aficionado experienced the ultimate fan encounter, and his amazing experience was captured on video.

The Pop Group frontman Mark Stewart has died at the age of 62.The band confirmed that he had died today in the early hours (April 21) on their official social media accounts. No cause of death has“Mark is in Communion with Love.

Ian McKellen while dressed as Gandalf on a pub crawl – check out the footage below.Ben Coyles, 22, was dressed as the Lord Of The Rings character for his birthday night out in Bristol on April 13, when he encountered the Gandalf actor in the street.A video of the moment was posted to TikTok by Coyles’ friend Scarlet Learmonth, which has since amassed over 3.5million views.Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph, Felix Spencer, who was also on the pub crawl, explained how the meeting happened.SIR * Ian McKellen #bristol #birthdaygandalf #ianmckellen #sirianmckellen #gandalf ♬ Originalton – Suneysounds “We were on the penultimate pub on the pub crawl and, as we’re walking there, someone comes up behind me and asks if he’d like our Gandalf to meet the real Gandalf,” Spencer said. “I assumed it was someone just joking around but when I turn around to talk to him he gestures towards his friend.“It takes me a while to realise at first but then I see that it is in fact Ian McKellen.