Nick Cave launches mysterious countdown clock

EXCLUSIVE: Former A3 agents Katt Riley and Nick Beldoch have joined the Lit department at Independent Artist Group, Deadline has learned. Just two of over 25 agents IAG has recruited over the past 18 months, they’ll be reunited at the agency with former colleague Fatmata Kamara, who was hired as a talent agent earlier this month.

Amy Winehouse biopic, Back To Black, with it including an original new song by Nick Cave.The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and is set to be released in cinemas on April 12. It will follow the life and career of the iconic London singer, with the title role being taken on by Marisa Abela.Now, details of the official soundtrack to the movie have been shared – featuring songs by the singer herself, as well as tracks by other iconic artists.Titled ‘Back To Black: Songs from the Original Motion Picture’, the compilation album is set for release on May 17 via UMR/Island Records, and features three original recordings from Winehouse’s highly influential debut, ‘Frank’ and three songs from her multi-award-winning LP ‘Back To Black.It also includes a new original track called ‘Song for Amy’, which is sung by Nick Cave.Cave, along with longtime collaborator Warren Ellis, composed and recorded the film’s score.A further 5 songs are included on the album, recorded by artists whom Amy Winehouse saw as an inspiration.

Nick Tilsley and Leanne Battersby's third-time-lucky wedding looks just as doomed as the Coronation Street stars' other trips up the aisle, with doubts creeping in for Nick and Leanne's head about to be turned.The groom-to-be is feeling unsure about marrying Leanne again after discovering she helped son Simon to cover up his drunk-driving crash where Nick's own son Sam was also in the car. But things are about to get even more rocky when Leanne drags a reluctant Nick along to a wedding fayre, which also happens to be at the same venue as a cult meeting that she is hoping will set Simon back on the straight and narrow.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds have today (March 15) announced details of a UK and European tour – check out the full dates below.The tour will take place this autumn and follows on from the recent announcement that the band will release a new album this summer, ‘Wild God’. The band will kick off their tour on September 24 in Oberhausen, Germany, and will end in Paris, France on November 17.

Nick Owen has shared how tough it was to tell his children about his cancer, but he believes it's important they know. He now wants more men to get checked for prostate cancer and not be afraid to talk about it.The TV presenter, 76, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2023, has admitted that he had some hard talks with his three sons; Andy, Tim and Chris, following the diagnosis. Nick also has a daughter named Jenny.

Nick Cave has shared more insight into what fans can expect from his new album, saying that the project is “full of secrets”.The Bad Seeds frontman announced details of his new album ‘Wild God’ last week (March 6) – dropping the full tracklist and artwork to the LP, as well as the intriguing title track.Set for release on August 30, the album is co-produced by longtime collaborator Warren Ellis, and was described by Cave as both “a complicated record” as well as “deeply and joyously infectious”.Now, the songwriter has taken to his blog (The Red Hand Files) to answer fan questions about what they can expect from the full album.“I don’t want to say much about the album itself until it is released in August and you get to hear all the songs, but I can tell you that it is a record full of secrets,” he began. “It is made up of a series of complex and interlinking narratives, the title song ‘Wild God’ being the primary point of propulsion, with the songs all feeding off each other – not so much to tell a story, but to rally round an acutely vulnerable and mysterious ‘event’ that resides at the heart of the album’s central song, ‘Conversion’.“I’m excited for everyone to hear the whole thing,” he added.“Then I can tell you a few things that you really must know – like what exactly Anita is talking about, why Kris Kristofferson walks in and out of the truly epic ‘Frogs’, what the real life event in ‘Conversion’ is, why this record is so joyful when almost everyone in the songs is dead, why my wife finally awakens after years of sleep, what is the actual name of the narrator in ‘Long Dark Night’, who are the dozen white vampires in ‘Cinnamon Horses’, and why there is so much damn water.

Adopting a baby can often be a long and grueling process. Finding a child up for adoption or an expecting mother who feels she’s a match is not for the faint of heart.

Steve Wright's friend Nick Campbell has said that the BBC star would not have liked all the nice things people are saying about him after he died. Steve Wright was a famous DJ on BBC Radio 2 but sadly passed away at his house on February 12 when he was 69 years old. Nick, who described his late friend as a 'great and really likeable person', has now spoken out to say that the late radio legend would hate all the media attention he's received since passing.

Nick Cave has shared details of a new album with the Bad Seeds called ‘Wild God’. Check out the tracklist and title track below.Set for release on August 30, the album will comprise 10 songs and see the band move between themes of convention and experimentation – introducing left-turns that heighten the rich imagery and emotive narratives created by the frontman.“I hope the album has the effect on listeners that it’s had on me. It bursts out of the speaker, and I get swept up with it.

Reno 911!, Blades Of Glory and Grown Ups 2, was performing as a headliner at the Vilar Performing Arts Centre in Colorado when he started to exhibit strange behaviour which caused the audience to heckle him.Just 20 minutes into the set, Swardson appears to be slurring his words, rambling, and seemingly struggling to keep the crowd’s attention. In a viral clip of the show, one audience member can be heard saying: “What’d do you smoke before you came out?”One particular segment of the show involved a lengthy build-up to an impersonation of Jason Statham with Swardson repeatedly saying, “Here we go”, causing one audience member to say: “I have to go, I’m sorry.

Nick Grimshaw has shared that his summer wedding might not happen because he and his fiance keep forgetting to plan it before admitting that he'd rather kids than tying the knot anyway. Former Radio 1 DJ, Nick, announced in January that he wanted to marry his fiance Mesh Henry - full name Meshach Henry - this year ahead of of his milestone 40th birthday in August - but not before going to Glastonbury festival first.

REM, Amy Winehouse, Florence & The Machine, Adele, The Killers and Nick Cave. It was also the venue for Kings Of Leon’s first UK show in 2006.The former Edwardian dance hall has been used as a music venue since 2001, when it was restored by its current owners, Charlie Raworth and Emma Hutchinson.Now, Bush Hall has confirmed its future as a music establishment is under threat and they are four months away from “making a hideous decision” about whether to cease hosting live music events.

Nick Knowles, the familiar face we've seen on our screens for over 30 years, is best known for hosting the heartwarming show DIY SOS. Over the years he's secured himself an impressive net worth and is said to have earned more than Nick Grimshaw and Fiona Bruce.The TV presenter is currently starring in The Mighty Mississippi which sees him take on challenges across the world.

Nick Knowles has addressed his new bearded look after fans claimed he was "unrecognisable", with the DIY SOS presenter opening up about facing trolls on the internet.The TV host appeared on The One Show this week to chat about his new Channel 5 show, however fans were distracted by his bushy beard and different appearance. Nick has now explained the big change, stopping by ITV's Lorraine to chat about the public's reaction. "As the internet pointed out just over the last few days, I'm a little bit overweight," he said.

Nick Cave has shared a cover of Édith Piaf’s ‘La Vie En Rose’ from Jack Antonoff‘s soundtrack to The New Look – listen below.The Bad Seeds frontman’s heartfelt rendition of the song was produced by Antonoff for the new Todd A. Kessler-created historical drama, which premiered on Apple TV+ on February 14.Released as a single in 1947, the original version of ‘La Vie En Rose’ is the signature track of French singer Piaf.

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles stopped by The One Show on Monday night - however, viewers found themselves distracted by his new appearance. Fans have taken to social media to brand Nick as "unrecognisable" as he debuted a new look on the show.The TV host, 61, was a guest on the BBC One chat show to talk about his new Channel 5 series The Might Mississippi with Nick Knowles. But it was his new beard that caught the attention of viewers - and The One Show host Alex Jones.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Swiss investment firm Crédit des Alpes is launching a new film financing division called The Film Bond, which offers an online tool that it claims reduces standard costs of completion bonds that most indie producers need to get their projects off the ground. A completion bond is simply a guarantee that a film’s production will be completed on time and on budget.

HBO’s “The Last of Us.” The ceremony was hosted by former “Saturday Night Live” star Aidy Bryant and took place in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday.Offerman, who also won an Emmy for the role in January, beat nine other actors in the category, including his “The Last of Us” co-star Murray Bartlett, Billie Eilish (“Swarm”), Jack Farthing (“Rain Dogs”), Adina Porter (“The Changeling”), Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Benny Safdie (“The Curse”), Luke Tennie (“Shrinking”), Olivia Washington (“I’m a Virgo”) and Jessica Williams (“Shrinking”).During his acceptance speech, Offerman thanked his wife, “Will and Grace” star Megan Mullally, 65, and HBO.“Thanks to HBO for having the guts to participate in this storytelling tradition that is truly independent,” he said onstage. “Stories with guts that when homophobic hate comes my way and says, ‘Why did you have to make it a gay story?’ We say, ‘Because you ask questions like that.'” “It’s not a gay story, it’s a love story, you a–hole,” Offerman went on, which got an applause.

Nick Offerman has hit out at “homophobic hate” in reaction to his The Last Of Us storyline.The actor won an Independent Spirit Award last night (February 25) for his performance in the HBO drama, where he played the role of Bill in the standalone episode Long, Long Time.In the acclaimed episode, his character tries to survive in his hometown as he crosses paths with Frank (Murray Bartlett), with the episode documenting their love story over two decades.During the Spirit Awards, Offerman won Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series, and took to the stage to share his thanks.“Thank you so much Film Independent. I’m astonished to be in this category, which is bananas.

At Sunday’s Independent Spirit Awards, actor Nick Offerman addressed “homophobic hate” aimed over the past year at “Long, Long Time,” the stand-alone episode of HBO‘s post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us that he starred in with Murray Bartlett and that earned Offerman a win today for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series.