Manchester wants to be the first-ever European Capital of Cycling next year

legendary rapper Juicy J shares his “Chronicles.”A founding member of Three 6 Mafia — who has gone on to have an outstanding career in music, become an entrepreneur and author, and take home an Academy Award with his rap group — Juicy reminisced about his rise to fame from humble beginnings out of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 1990s.Even when that iconic rap trio started making it big, none of it felt real for J, he told me.“Back in the day, we used to do radio promo shows with Destiny’s Child. I remember Kelly Rowland was telling me, she was like, ‘I love your music! I love your music!’” Juicy said.

Greater Manchester is expected to have another wet day with a Met Office weather warning still in force. Much of the region is covered by a yellow weather warning for rain, which runs until 6pm today (September 20).

The Last Dinner Party have announced their first-ever North American tour.Kicking off on October 31, the five-piece will make their way to the East Coast for their first show at The Atlantis in Washington D.C.. From there, they will make stops in New York City and Philadelphia before heading over to the West Coast to play a show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California.Their final show of the tour will take place on November 9 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago.

Korn guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch has teased new music coming next year.The band’s last album, ‘Requiem’, came out in February 2022, and around the time of its release, frontman Jonathan Davis revealed they had already begun working on its follow-up.Now, Head has shared more of an insight in his appearance on Joe Rogan’s The Joe Kingdom Perspective. He didn’t go into particular detail about how the band’s 15th album might sound or how it might be released, but confirmed it would be happening nonetheless.

A number of Wilko stores have been snapped up by rival brands after the popular retailer fell into administration last month.

It was last held in 2019, but next weekend, Manchester Moon Festival will return for three days of celebrations.

Stockport is gearing up to host its first Full Moon Festival later this week as the town comes together to host three-days of colourful celebrations.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had a ready answer this week when asked about the plans to shut nearly all railway ticket offices in England amid pressure from the Government to cut costs.

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Greater Manchester's weather has taken a turn this week with scenes more closely resembling autumn. The region basked in glorious sunshine last week as a heatwave swept the UK.

Rain is expected to hit the region later this week, as the UK recorded its hottest day of 2023 so far. According to the Met Office, Thursday (September 7) was provisionally the hottest day of the year so far, with 32.6C recorded in Wisley, Surrey.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first trailer for Liam Neeson crime-thriller In The Land Of Saints And Sinners, which debuts tomorrow at the Venice Film Festival.

Ellise Shafer David Fincher wants “The Killer” to make you nervous — specifically, the next time you’re shopping at Home Depot. Fincher spoke at length about the action thriller at its Venice Film Festival press conference on Sunday, going into detail about how he developed its lead character, a calm and calculated assassin played by Michael Fassbender. “Sympathy was the last thing on my mind as it relates to this character,” Fincher said.

Think you know your Greater Mancunian Star Wars actors from your iconic Manchester music venues? Well go on then, you can prove it with the quiz below.

Charli XCX revealed the musician she loves so much that she’d hire them to DJ her wedding – Just Jared Jr Did you notice this special detail about Taylor Swift‘s upcoming Eras Tour concert film? – Celebitchy Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of Suits‘ love lives – Popsugar Disney+ just unveiled some must-see bloopers from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – Just Jared Jr

Powerwolf have made history as the first-ever band to use augmented reality during their performance at a live music festival.The German power metal band teamed up with ARTE Concert and the 0221 Mediaagentur to use video game technology to create a monstrous wolf above the stage in real-time during their set at this year’s edition of Summer Breeze festival on August 18 in Bavaria, Germany.Both attendees and viewers of the festival’s livestream were able to see the giant wolf climbing and looking menacing above the stage which was created with augmented reality. It appeared in four of the band’s 17-song set, during ‘Incense & Iron’, ‘Amen & Attack’, ‘Beast Of Gévaudan’ and ‘Resurrection By Erection’.Along with the wolf, the band also had the biggest pyro show of the entire festival as well as a mass of actors on stage and a massive fireworks display.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has tapped broadcast journalist icon Dan Rather, as well as veteran network correspondents John Quiñones and David Martin to be inducted into its annual Gold Circle honor society. NATAS’ 2023 Gold and Silver Circle inductees will be recognized at the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmys on Sept.

Haim have opened up about the significance of London and the UK on their career and how it is their “spiritual home”.During their headlining set at this year’s edition of All Points East on Monday, August 29, the sister trio – made up of Danielle, Alana and Este Haim – explained their love for both the British city and country.“Our first album is about to have a really big anniversary. 10 years ago, we put out an album called ‘Days Are Gone’ and it’s the craziest thing because we started Haim on July 7, 2007, and for years, we would play every parking lot, every venue and for any band that would let us open for them.

Allison Holker has her dancing shoes back on.

Manchester will host the first ever International Brewing & Cider Festival, a two-day event showcasing the very best beers and ciders from around the world.