Music venues can stay open past the 10pm curfew – as long as the show has already started

The Flaming Lips have announced a new show in London for summer 2021.The Oklahoma band were already set to return to these shores next summer after their UK and Ireland tour this year was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Flaming Lips, who released their latest album ‘American Head’ last month, have today (October 12) added an extra show to accompany the rearranged July 2021 dates.The band’s extra tour date will see them play at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday July 23,

Cineworld will be closing all of its screens from Thursday (October 8) across the UK and the US indefinitely, in light of a number of delayed titles including the new James Bond film No Time To Die.“We were delighted to start reopening our cinemas back in July, and are committed to keeping them open,” Showcase Cinemas UK General Manager Mark Barlow said in a statement.

With yesterday’s confirmation from Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Cinemas, that the company would be closing all of its US and UK movie theaters “until further notice,” film fans (and box office analysts) feared the worst. When would AMC follow suit? And would this be the final nail in the coffin of theater exhibition in 2020 (and possibly forever)? Well, AMC isn’t ready to close its doors.

crowded and chaotic scenes on public transport and in off-licences at kicking out time.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be celebrating Christmas with the rest of the royal family this year, apparently. A source close to the couple told Vanity Fair that the Sussexes don't have any plans to fly back to the United Kingdom for the holidays this year, in spite of earlier reports suggesting they hoped to do just that.

defended his controversial 10pm curfew, appearing to blame the public for the chaotic scenes seen across the UK at closing time. Mr Johnson has ordered all hospitality venues to close by 10pm, with the threat of large fines for businesses that do not comply.The curfew has been slated by local leaders and industry experts, who claim the rule is causing large crowds to gather in the street and inside shops.

Calvin Harris has accused the UK government of “treating [the] music industry like shit” during the coronavirus pandemic.The DJ’s comments came as the #WeMakeEvents campaign planned an international day of action earlier this week (September 30), which aimed to prevent catastrophic damage being done to the £5.2 billion UK music scene.Sharing a picture of a burnt-out nightclub on Instagram, Harris wrote: “As usual the UK government treating music industry like shit; contributes 5bn to the

Lily Collins has lots of reasons to celebrate right now. Not only has the British actor become engaged to boyfriend Charlie McDowell (the writer-director proposed while the pair were holidaying in New Mexico), but her hotly-anticipated new TV series launches on October 2.

Lily Collins has lots of reasons to celebrate right now. Not only has the British actor become engaged to boyfriend Charlie McDowell (the writer-director proposed while the pair were holidaying in New Mexico), but her hotly-anticipated new TV series launches on October 2.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorUK distributor Curzon has picked up well-received Italian drama Il Mio Corpo, which played as part of the ACID program at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Michele Pennetta’s docu-drama follows two young men living separate but equally tough hardscrabble lives on the margins of Sicilian society. The film is scheduled for release in the UK on 27 November In cinemas and on Curzon Home Cinema.

Good Morning Britain. They were discussing the latest news that Boris Johnson is set to announce a 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Covid-19 cases. The Tory Prime Minister will address announce the new rules during a live, televised address at 8pm on Tuesday night.