This year’s Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced, rounding up the twelve absolute best British and Irish albums of the last year. No question. Actually, before you get all annoyed, it is a very strong list this year.
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DEALSTainy has renewed his deal with Sony Music Publishing, continuing a partnership that began in 2005. “I am grateful that my career has allowed me to reach new heights not only on the artistic and creative side, but also on the business side”, he says. “I appreciate having such great partners on the publishing end.
Excited for the next chapter with the SMP family”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSLive Nation boss Michael Rapino has signed a new five year contract with the live giant. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new deal includes a significant pay rise that will see him earn up to $30 million a year – two-thirds in cash, one-third in shares. Though 90% of that package is performance related.————————————————–RELEASESBring Me The Horizon have released new single ‘Strangers’. “The song came out of a long writing trip in LA”, says the band’s Oli Sykes.
“As soon as the lyric ‘we’re just a room full of strangers’ came it took on such a deeper double meaning – how it would feel to be performing it live as that’s what it is, all strangers connecting on this mad level, and that it was like rehab”.Sophie Ellis-Bextor has teamed up with Wuh Oh for new track ‘Hypnotized’. Says Ellis-Bextor: “’Hypnotized’ is my favourite kind of wonky pop song. Fast paced, melodic and has a kind of ‘what did I just listen to?!’ brilliance to it too.
There’s also a dance routine if you fancy. It’s a pleasure to collaborate with the very talented Wuh Oh and the song has been going down so amazingly when we do it live”.Keane’s Tom Chaplin has announced that he will release new solo album, ‘Midpoint’, on 2 Sep. Here’s the title track. He’ll be touring in October, finishing up at the Palladium in London on 22 Oct.Coldplay have released a video
.This year’s Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced, rounding up the twelve absolute best British and Irish albums of the last year. No question. Actually, before you get all annoyed, it is a very strong list this year.
APPOINTMENTSKobalt in the US has promoted Jamie Kinelski to Senior Vice President & Head Of West Coast Creative. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity I’ve had growing up as a publisher at Kobalt, the most dynamic and forward-thinking publishing company where the creator always comes first”, she says.
Love Island looks set for explosive scenes on Thursday night as Adam Collard flirts with new bombshell Nathalia Campos. In the first look teaser, it sees Adam, 26, and Nathalia, 23, enjoy a flirtatious chat before she then picks him for a date, leaving his current partner Paige Thorne fuming.The teaser starts with Adam telling Nathalia: "You've got good eye contact, yeah, I noticed that. Everyone says that to me, normally..." To which Nathalia replies: "Yeah, no, you do too.
Christine Lampard opened up about her childhood, revealing she was the perfect student on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women.MORE: Christine Lampard defends 'long-distance' marriage with husband FrankHowever, her co-host Coleen Nolan was left a little unimpressed when she learnt that Christine was made her school's Head Girl during her final year - and went as far as to quip that it gave her the "ick".WATCH: Christine Lampard makes confession about unconventional sleeping arrangements"That gives me the ick," she remarked, to which the mum-of-two smirked whilst holding up a sign that read, "head girl". However, Christine did confess it was cringe by saying: "I know I am an absolute melt, aren't I?"MORE: Christine Lampard reveals it would be 'bitter' if husband Frank found love again after her deathSEE: Christine Lampard stuns in orange summer dress during Spanish holiday with kids and husband FrankThe confession comes days after the TV star reflected on her marriage with Frank Lampard, and explained how they endure a long-distance relationship."When he did play, we were obviously in London together, and he was at Chelsea, but he would be away two nights of the week at least," she said on the show.
Taron Egerton is revealing what he looks for in a woman.
Primal Scream were joined by Johnny Marr for the encore at their huge London gig last night (July 16) – see footage below.The band were playing their classic album ‘Screamadelica’ in full for a headline show at Alexandra Palace Park, and the former Smiths guitarist joined them for three songs in the encore.After the ‘Screamadelica’ run-through was complete, Marr came out on stage to end the set with Primal Scream, playing guitar on ‘Jailbird’, ‘Country Girl’ and ‘Rocks’.Marr has previously come out on stage with the band for performances of ‘Jailbird’ and ‘Rocks’ at Manchester’s Albert Hall in 2019.See footage of last night’s performances below.The special guest appearance from Marr is the latest in a long line of on-stage collaborations he’s taken part in this summer.Last week (July 9), he joined Pearl Jam on stage at BST Hyde Park for the second of the Seattle band’s huge headline gigs in London.Marr appeared with the band when they sung ‘Throw Your Hatred Down’, a song that appears on the album ‘Neil Young And Pearl Jam’. Marr appeared for the song’s extended guitar solo, earning a rapturous response from the 65,000 in attendance.The month prior, Alicia Keys brought Marr out on stage to cover The Smiths when she performed in Manchester.The US R&B star was headlining the city’s AO Arena when she invited the guitarist to join her to perform one of the band’s classic songs.More collaborations may yet be on the way too.
Ellie Goulding is back!
EXCLUSIVE: Shondaland’s Bridgerton spinoff about Queen Charlotte has just added another subject. Connie Jenkins-Greig will play the recurring character of Young Violet Ledger in the Netflix series that’s set to premiere in 2023.
EXCLUSIVE: Barry Keoghan, who appeared as The Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and Brian Gleeson (Peaky Blinders), have joined the cast of Netflix hit Top Boy, as shooting of the immensely popular crime gang drama’s final season gets underway in London.
Queen and Adam Lambert have announced a new online concert film called Rhapsody Over London.The performance was shot at one of the legendary band’s 10 sold-out shows at The O2 Arena in London last month as part of their 2022 ‘Rhapsody Tour’.Fans will be able to watch the two-and-half-hour, 28-song gig via an online Kiswe live-stream on July 24 (4pm BST) and July 25 (8pm BST). The film will then be available to view on-demand until July 31.Rhapsody Over London was created by utilising 26 cameras and a crew of over 100 film technicians, per a press release.
Netflix Greenlights Swedish Comedy ‘One More Time’ Starring Hedda Stiernstedt
Holly Willoughby made her feelings clear as they discussed the Queen on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday (July 4) alongside Phillip Schofield following a busy weekend for the pair.
Andy Murray was no doubt left heartbroken following his shock defeat against John Isner in the second round of Wimbledon - however, it isn't all bad as the tennis star will return to the court in September.MORE: Andy Murray makes touching comment about wife Kim during 'difficult' career momentThe three-time Grand Slam champion is joining Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at this year's Laver Cup which is taking place in London for the first time.WATCH: Andy Murray breaks down in tears after incredible comeback"I'm looking forward to playing the Laver Cup in London," the 35-year-old said. "I love playing as part of a team and there is a great atmosphere and intensity to the event.
Kate Mara walks in front of husband Jamie Bell while leaving Claridge’s in London on Tuesday night (June 28).