Emily Blunt is in talks to join Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA and UFC champion Mark Kerr, Variety has confirmed. The film will begin production this summer.
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Labour “deserve a crack” at running the country, long-time Tory voter Sir Rod Stewart has said.
The Maggie May hitmaker also branded former prime minister Boris Johnson a “lying f****** public schoolboy” – despite having admitted that he was still a fan only last year, even after Partygate.
In an interview with the Times, Sir Rod appeared to cement his recent swing in political support by saying Sir Keir Starmer “should be given a shot” at government.
He said: “Keir Starmer and Labour deserve a crack at it. If there was anyone else we could vote for, maybe, but they should be given a shot. I live here (in the UK) now. I didn’t used to.
“And I see what the Conservatives get up to. Well, I liked Boris Johnson. He was a good figurehead, but he turned out to be a lying f****** public schoolboy. He got found out and things haven’t been much better since.
“How many prime ministers have we had that haven’t been voted for? What’s all that about?”
A spokesman for Mr Johnson declined to comment.
Sir Rod first aired his disillusionment with the Tories last year, when he told Sky News he felt the Government should “stand down” and expressed sympathy with nurses amid long-running NHS strikes.
“This is heartbreaking for the nurses – it really is heartbreaking,” he said.
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Emily Blunt is in talks to join Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA and UFC champion Mark Kerr, Variety has confirmed. The film will begin production this summer.
Sir Rod Stewart made a surprise appearance at The Snuts' Glasgow Barrowland gig on Tuesday night, leaving revellers stunned.
Hoobastank have announced a special show in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The Reason’.The US rock band will perform on June 17 at the O2 Academy Islington to celebrate their seminal second studio album, first released in 2003.The band will perform the album in its entirety at the one-off show.General sale tickets will be available from 10am GMT on March 1, and you can purchase yours here.A post shared by Hoobastank ♾ (@hoobastank)This year, the band are also due to play Download festival at Donington Park in Derby.The anniversary show announcement comes after the band dropped their 20th anniversary version of ‘The Reason’, which includes a previously unreleased cover of Rod Stewart‘s ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?’.“Back when we made the record, we started recording the song, but never fully completed it, so we shelved it for 20 years,” they shared on social media.
Julian Miles Holland, better known as Jools Holland, has kept us all entertained with his music and his popular New Year's Eve annual Hootenanny show, as well as his fun personality. Jools became famous after starting his career as a session musician and he was a founding member of the British pop band Squeeze. With his musical background, the BBC star, 66, has given a platform to loads of talent from Adele, David Bowie and Missy Elliot just to name a few.
Loose Women's Penny Lancaster left her co-stars in stitches after opening up about her sleeping arrangements with husband Sir Rod Stewart.The policewoman appeared in the audience of the ITV show on Friday, 23 February. Penny, 52, was supporting Rod, 79, while he was being interviewed by the Loose Women.The singer appeared on the show alongside Jools Holland, 66, to speak about their new joint album and tour. Prior to their interview, the panel - Judi Love, Kaye Adams, Myleene Klass and Sunetra Sarker - had been discussing sleeping arrangements.
Instagram photo dump posted Saturday, the 82-year-old sexpot reached for a measuring tape to show off her indoor plants — and ravishing roses received from her suitors. “The tall Phaius swamp orchid with twelve flower stems is 44″ tall, the Lady Slipper is 5″ across, the Cattleya is unusual shades of magenta and yellow, and the roses from three different men friends are gorgeous all together. How often does that work out so well?” she asked.The Post has contacted reps for Stewart for comment.
EXCLUSIVE: Coming off directing and executive producing the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun, Jonathan van Tulleken has been tapped to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of another high-profile limited series, Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099.
Rod Stewart has sold his back catalogue for close to $100million (£79.3million).The British music legend reached an agreement with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists, meaning the company now owns his publishing catalogue, recorded music and a stake of Stewart’s likeness and image rights.The company, founded by music industry executive Azoff, has previously purchased the back catalogue of artists like the The Beach Boys, Cher and Dean Martin.“Irving and I are a couple of old-timers and I believe we have a mutual respect and admiration for each other,” Stewart said in a statement to The Wall Street Journal. My life’s work is in safe hands with him.”According to the WSJ, Iconic Artists said this week that it has raised more than $1billion (£793.5million) in capital, which will go towards investing in more catalogues.Stewart is the latest artist to part ways with his back catalogue, after Graham Nash sold the rights to his back catalogue to Iconic Artists Group in October.Last year, meanwhile, Justin Bieber sold the rights to his songs for a reported $200million.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer paid £99,431 in tax last year - after making £275,000 in capital gains.
The Green Brigade are urging Celtic fans to join them in singing the Irish ballad Grace before Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash against Kilmarnock as a tribute to the people of Palestine.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was the surprise warm-up act at a prestigious film industry event in London on Wednesday night that saw Oppenheimer director — and BAFTA and Oscar front runner — Christopher Nolan receive the British Film Institute Fellowship Award for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
Rod Stewart does not care for Ed Sheeran‘s music, and he’s happy to let the world know!
Rod Stewart thinks that Ed Sheeran is a bad habit. In a recent interview with the UK’s oldest national newspaper, The Times, the 79-year-old singer discussed which musicians he thought would stand the test of time, among the younger generation. “You mean like ‘Maggie May’? Songs that will be played in 50 years?” Stewart said.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ahead of his return as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart stopped by “CBS Mornings” to explain why it was finally time to return to his old job. Stewart hosted the network’s flagship news show from 1999 to 2015. He’ll now be hosting only Monday episodes throughout the 2024 election cycle.
Rod Stewart has taken a shot at Ed Sheeran, suggesting that he “didn’t know any of his songs”, while praising the “tremendous” George Ezra.The rock legend was being interviewed by The Times when he was asked whether he thought that there were still songwriters creating timeless songs.“I’m sure they are,” he replied. “You mean like ‘Maggie May’? Songs that will be played in 50 years? I like whatshisname…he’s British, really talented….” When the interviewer suggested if he was referring to Sheeran, Stewart retorted: “No, not Ed, I don’t know any of his songs, old ginger [redacted]. Jesus…”Instead, Stewart began to sing the refrain of Ezra’s ‘Shotgun’.
For over sixty years, rock and roll legend Sir Rod Stewart has been delighting audiences with his dulcet tones and larger than life personality. In fact, throughout the course of his career so far, the London born singer has bagged 10 number one albums, 31 top-ten UK singles and embarked on 15 worldwide tours – not to mention having contributed to the soundtrack of countless movies.
Rock and roll legend Sir Rod Stewart has been captivating audiences with his impressive music for over six decades, with countless songs having earned him a special place in the hearts of his fans around the globe. With an impressive track record of 10 number one albums, 31 top-ten UK singles and a number of movie soundtrack contributions, it’s no surprise that the 79 year old singer has become one of the most in demand artists to see on tour. Yet with global tours dominating much of his life, Rod has opened up about one of his unique passions that helped to keep him sane while on the road.
A former Scottish Labour leader has slammed Keir Starmer for ditching his £28 billion a year green spending plans.
Kanye West is finding himself mired in controversy yet again after dubbing himself an “antisemite” and a “king” on a new song.
A man arrested following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson on suspicion of manslaughter has been rebailed.