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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues founder who sang Christmas classic Fairytale of New York with Kirsty MacColl, has died aged 65.

Lana Del Rey put her own spin on ‘Unchained Melody’ for NBC’s new Christmas at Graceland special.The holiday special marks the first occasion that a live musical Christmas event has been broadcast from Elvis Presley‘s Memphis estate to celebrate the legacy of the late artist. Other a artists to grace the line-up include Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, Alanis Morissette and John Legend.While ‘Unchained Melody’, which Del Rey covered, was most famously performed by The Righteous Brothers and is particularly famous for appearing in the film Ghost, it does have a link with Presley.

K.J. Yossman Raw TV, the production company behind “The Tinder Swindler,” have set a new true crime documentary with Amazon Prime Video about the 1978 murders of Chris Farmer and Peta Frampton. Titled “Dead in the Water,” it follows the story of Farmer and Frampton, a young British couple who went missing in 1978 after going backpacking in Central America.

Spotify Wrapped has been launched, revealing the most popular artists, songs, albums and podcasts in the UK and giving users special insight into their own listening habits.Shared each year by the streaming platform, this latest edition introduces a range of new features and is available to access now via the Spotify mobile app (iOS and Android) or on desktop by heading to the website.As well as showing the usual insights into each user’s own listening habits, a new range of features have been rolled out for the 2023 edition too. These include a new section called ‘Me in 2023’ which reveals which one of the 12 listening styles best describes the way you listen on Spotify, and a new section called ‘Sound Town’, which matches you to a city based on your listening and shared artist affinity.Pre-existing insights such as Top Five Genres and Top Five Artists have also been given a new design, and some of the most popular musicians of 2023 have recorded messages that will be played if they feature as one of your top artists.An AI DJ feature has also been added to guide listeners through their personalised Wrapped – serving up a mix based on your taste and sharing commentary about some of your favourite artists, genres, songs and more.

Netflx’s The Crown has become one of the streaming platform’s most popular series.

When it comes to Christmas food, there is no denying that Marks and Spencer has become a go-to for many foodies over the years.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Jeff Zucker, the former president of CNN and onetime CEO of NBCUniversal, is eying a push by right-leaning British newspaper The Daily Telegraph into the U.S. if his company’s bid to buy the title is successful.

LadBaby would be stepping down from their streak of annual Number One tracks.Comprised of Mark and Roxanne Hoyle, the LadBaby duo have consistently topped the charts around Christmas for their sausage roll-themed takes on famous tracks. These include ‘We Built This City’ (2018), ‘I Love Sausage Rolls’ (2019), ‘Don’t Stop Me Eatin’’ (2020), ‘Sausage Rolls For Everyone’ (2021) and ‘Food Aid’ (2022).Now, Official Charts Company have revealed the artists who are most likely to take the top position on the UK charts – compiling a list of the contending songs for the 2023 Christmas Number One.Among those listed are a variety of charity singles, including ‘West End Girls’ – the recently shared track by post-punk duo Sleaford Mods.

Married At First Sight UK stars Shona Manderson and Matt Pilmoor couldn't contain their excitement after finally going public with their romance exclusively to OK! on Thursday, 16 November. Shona, 31, and Matt, 29, met on the E4 show earlier this year but Shona was partnered with Brad Skelly while Matt was paired with Adrienne Naylor. Both marriages failed to work out, but Shona and Matt went on to find love with each other at the MAFS reunion in June.

Gino D'Acampo has snubbed one British festive staple from his dinner table this Christmas.

Bleachers have shared their latest single ‘Alma Mater’ and have announced their new self-titled album ‘Bleachers’.‘Alma Mater’ is the second track to be released from Jack Antonoff and co.’s forthcoming album. It follows the lead single ‘Modern Girl‘, which was released earlier in September. The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and features her singing “I’ll make it darker” towards the middle of the song.The track is slower with melodic horns, the complete opposite of the previously released lead single which saw the band share another feel-good track with a bright Americana beat and catchy lyrics about “going out and shaking ass”.Both tracks will be featured on the band’s fourth studio album ‘Bleachers’.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano” is getting a special screening on Wednesday in Brussels, where hundreds of EU parliament members will watch the timely immigration drama on which Pathè has announced a slew of sales. The film, which is Italy’s Oscar candidate for best international feature film, world premiered to strong reviews in September at Venice Film Festival, where it won best director for Garrone and best emerging actor for its co-star Seydou Sarr.

New Zealand has voted the pūteketeke as its “Bird of the Century” after John Oliver announced on his show earlier this month that Last Week Tonight was taking up the mantle of “official campaign manager.”

Parish,” debuting on AMC and AMC+ in 2024. Giancarlo Esposito, no stranger to AMC viewers thanks to “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” stars and executive produces. The series’ synopsis reads, “Esposito stars as Gracian ‘Gray’ Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans.

Peter Hook & The Light have announced a huge 2024 world tour that will see the band play the ‘Substance’ albums from Joy Division and New Order in full – find dates and ticket information below.The New Order and Joy Division co-founder will be touring with his band from May next year, spanning New Zealand, Australia, North America, the UK and Ireland.The tour will open at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, followed by eight more dates across New Zealand and Australia. From August 31, they’ll continue with a North American run that starts at History in Toronto, Canada.

Just when you think you’ve seen everything Crocs has to offer, it goes and launches a whole new collaboration that none of us saw coming. Following on from its controversial cowboy boot Crocs and its latest Christmas collection, which both launched over the last couple of months, the latest collaboration has seen the footwear brand team up with fast good giant McDonald’s.

Taylor Swift has added two more London dates to her ‘Eras’ tour with Paramore as special guests.The pop star is due to embark on the UK and European leg of the ‘Eras’ tour on May 9, 2024 at the LA Defense Arena in Paris before kicking off the UK stint at Edinburgh’s BT Murrayfield Stadium on June 7.The singer was due to perform six shows at London’s Wembley Arena on June 21, 22 and 23, followed August 15, 16 and 17.Now, Swift will be performing two more shows alongside Paramore on August 19 and 20.A limited numbers of fans who previously registered for shows in London will be selected for access to the sale and will receive notifications via email starting today (November 14).According to Ticketmaster listings for the new shows, general on sale will go live for the August 19 show today at 2pm GMT, while the August 20 sale starts tomorrow (November 15) at 2pm GMT from here.The news was announced today via Paramore’s Twitter/X account.The Eras Tour with @taylorswift13, 2024.Two new shows added at Wembley Stadium, August 19 & 20.A limited number of fans who previously registered for shows in London will be selected for access to the sale and will receive notifications via email starting today.Visit… pic.twitter.com/Z3eHKkohWz— paramore (@paramore) November 14, 2023Back in July, Swift announced an additional 14 new ‘Eras’ tour dates in the UK and EU – with Paramore serving as support – with the shows seemingly ruling her out as a potential Glastonbury headliner.Find the full ‘Eras’ touring schedule below with the new dates in bold.MAY Thu 9 2024 – PARIS LA Defense Arena (France) Fri 10 2024 – PARIS LA Defense Arena (France) Sat 11 2024 – PARIS LA Defense Arena (France) Sun 12 2024 – PARIS LA Defense Arena (France) Fri 17

The Wolfe Tones have announced their retirement and are set to play their final gigs next year in Ireland.Their retirement will mark the end of six decades of performing together. The group’s current members are Tommy Byrne, Brian Warfield and Noel Nagle.

Brett Goldstein fans don’t know the comic from the stage.No, the majority of his audience is likely familiar with his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso” where he plays hard-nosed, foul-mouthed footballer turned coach Roy Kent.On top of that, he also co-created and wrote for the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford series “Shrinking” for the network.However, long before the 43-year-old Brit inhabited the role that netted him a pair of Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor, he was a stand-up comedian.And now that he’s made a splash stateside, he’s touring his act all over North America as part of his ongoing ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’Given that we’re such big fans of his persona, we had to see what his act was like.So, the New York Post sent Brett Goldstein aficionado Angela Tricarico to check out his Friday, Nov. 10 gig at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.“Don’t expect to hear much about ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Shrinking,’ even now that the strike is over,” Tricarico shared.

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