Bad Robot Games, the video game division of JJ Abrams’ production banner, has tapped games industry vet Tanya Watson as COO and President.
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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPokimane, the popular Twitch gaming livestreamer, has announced a new entrepreneurial gig: She’s co-founder and chief creative officer of RTS, a talent management and brand consulting firm that spun out of Endeavor’s esports business.Imane Anys, known as Pokimane among her more than 30 million online followers, told Variety that RTS was formed to solve hot-button business issues encountered gaming creators — namely, striking brand deals that fairly value them and
.Bad Robot Games, the video game division of JJ Abrams’ production banner, has tapped games industry vet Tanya Watson as COO and President.
Sam Fender delivered a live version of recent single ‘Spit Of You’ on US TV last night (November 10).The singer-songwriter appeared as the musical guest on yesterday’s episode of NBC chat show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Fender recorded the performance of the ‘Seventeen Going Under’ single at his “favourite pub in the world”, the Low Lights Tavern in North Shields.The establishment – the oldest pub in Fender’s hometown – subsequently shared the Fallon video on its social media pages,
Sam Fender, Kasabian and Madness have been announced as headliners for next year’s Tramlines festival.Sheffield’s biggest city-based music festival will take place at Hillsborough Park on July 22-24. Day tickets and a limited amount of weekend tickets will go on sale at midday on Friday (November 12).
Sam Fender turned down the opportunity to appear on Elton John‘s new album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’.The pair teamed up for a collaborative live version of Fender’s single ‘Will We Talk?’ at John’s post-Oscars charity party in February 2020. John has since hailed the North Shields singer-songwriter as “the best rock and roll artist there is”.Speaking to the Daily Star‘s ‘Wired’ column, Fender revealed he had to decline an offer to duet with John on the legendary artist’s latest record.
Ubisoft‘s Canadian studios are offering pay rises to their staff in a bid to combat many of the most senior developers leaving the increasingly troubled company.In a report by Kotaku, Ubisoft Canada has announced pay rises for many of its workers. The pay rises are set to go into effect immediately with employees also receiving more vacation days and better parental leave pay too.Ubisoft Canada is responsible for games including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6 and Watch Dogs Legion.
Sam Fender has revealed that his record label want him to cheer up and “write us something happier”.In an interview with Total Guitar (and reported by The List), Fender spoke about how “[my label] do sometimes say, ‘Sam stop being so fucking miserable, write us something a bit happier”.“But I do yearning and hopeful, not happy, because happy is boring,” he explained. “I like what ABBA do, which is sad lyrics and uplifting music.
The Wanted‘s Tom Parker is sharing an update about his health after being diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma.
said a tweet from Garcetti’s official account. Garcetti, who is currently in Scotland for a United Nations conference on climate change, was supposed to moderate a panel on Wednesday.
Kat Von D is saying goodbye to Los Angeles.
Sam Fender has shared a new video for his latest single ‘Get You Down’ – watch the bloody visual below.The new video, directed by Hector Dockrill, follows Fender’s recent video for ‘Spit Of You’, which saw This Is England star Stephen Graham playing the role of the singer’s father.In the ‘Get You Down’ video, Fender drives a car around a racetrack before being involved in a bloody accident.Check it out below:‘Get You Down’ is taken from Fender’s new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’, which took the
EXCLUSIVE: Uncmmn is continuing to expand with the addition of Mariam Rastegar as Senior Talent Manager, and Alexa Whittington as Talent Manager.
Many British holidaymakers will be heading to popular long haul destinations this half-term thanks to relaxed travel rules and changes to the red list.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefRussell Crowe and Zac Efron have arrived in Thailand for the production of buddy movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” The film is directed by Peter Farrelly whose 2018 film “Green Book” won three Oscars in 2019, including best picture.The film is an adaptation of the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War,” written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue.
Natti Natasha's life.For the first time ever, the Dominican singer is giving fans a look inside her personal and private world in. The first trailer and first-look images for the upcoming Amazon Prime docuseries dropped on Wednesday, giving fans a never-before-seen look at the «Noches en Miami» singer's life.«My personal life, I've kept to myself.
Zac Efron is celebrating his big day. On Monday, the "17 Again" actor turned 34 and marked the occasion with an uplifting Instagram post.
Zac Efron makes “getting old” look good! The Baywatch actor turned 34-years-old on Oct. 18 and celebrated the big day by showing off his ripped body in a wet shirtless photo posted to his Instagram. “It’s my bday again? I’m getting old now- thanks for the bday wishes everyone I love you,” Efron wrote in the caption to the photo, which was taken in Thailand. “I am so lucky to be able to be on this amazingly fun ride with you all.”
Sam Fender, Sigrid, Griff, Biffy Clyro and more artists have teamed up to perform a live cover of Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’.The acts came together for the special version at BBC Radio 1’s Out Out! Live 2021 event at London’s O2 Arena.The aforementioned artists were also joined by AJ Tracey, Bastille’s Dan Smith, Dermot Kennedy and Mimi Webb.
Darren and Mia Criss are having a baby!The star and his wife announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news on Friday, posting video of their baby's heartbeat and a photo of the sonogram, which was covered with a sign that reads, «Baby Von Criss Dropping Spring 2022.»«We’ve been making music for years.… But this time we made a BEAT.
Sam Fender has scored his second UK Number One album with his second studio LP, ‘Seventeen Going Under’.The North Shields singer-songwriter’s new record, which arrived last week (October 8), debuted at the top spot with over 44,000 chart sales – 79 per cent of which were physical copies.In addition, the album – which sees Fender earn his highest first-week sales to date, outselling the entire Top 10 combined – has also claimed the Number One spot on the vinyl albums chart, and is the biggest