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Oscar Isaac is gearing up to voice Jesus Christ in a new religious project.

The music queen of Manchester Rowetta has annointed the "future Kings of Manchester" after seeing two up-and-coming-bands play in the city at the weekend.

Kings Of Leon have announced a bonus version of their upcoming album that will include live tracks from their huge 2023 shows in Wrexham. Announcing the release on social media on Friday (April 26), ‘Can We Please Have Fun (Live in Wrexham Edition)’ will be available in limited edition 2CD form, as well as dual colour cassette.

Kings Of Leon have shared their new single ‘Nothing To Do’ – check out the video to the song below.The third single is the latest taster of the Nashville band’s ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, which is due for release on May 10 (pre-order here). It follows previous singles ‘Split Screen’ and ‘Mustang’.The band have shared a hand-held video for the track which was directed by the band and Casey McGrath, with frontman Caleb Followill shooting it in one take.The raucous song sees Followill sing: “I’m a man on a mission of going insane / There’s a gold in the breeze / It’s running in your hair/ Is it in my head is neither here nor there / And a picture framed of the day we met / It’s a mystery/ How could i forget that you/ You want nothing to do with love.”According to a press release, the track “delves into their post-punk sound with its jagged guitar riffs and propulsive drumming.”The upcoming album – the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’ – has been produced with new collaborator Kid Harpoon.

Kings of Leon have shared the second single from their upcoming new album, in the form of ‘Split Screen’ – listen to the track below.The song is the latest taster of the Nashville band’s ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, which is due for release on May 10 (pre-order here). The band dropped its lead single, ‘Mustang’, last month.The track finds the Followills in introspective form, with textured, twinkling guitars underpinning the contemplative refrain: “Is this a middle of a life thought / A revelation on split screen?”“We like this song.

Kings Of Leon have shared a preview of their next single, ‘Split Screen’ – check out the post below.The song will be the second taste of the Nashville band’s ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, which is due for release on May 10 (pre-order here). They dropped its lead single, ‘Mustang’, last month.Now, KOL have posted a brief behind-the-scenes video of frontman Caleb Followill performing a section of new track ‘Split Screen’.

Kings Of Leon have opened up about the first time they heard their track ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio.While appearing in a new interview with USA Today‘s Ralphie Aversa in support of their latest track ‘Mustang’ and their forthcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, Kings Of Leon – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Matthew Followill – opened up about their 2008 hit ‘Sex On Fire’.“I remember I was at a Mexican restaurant with my wife, we were having like a tortilla soup and margaritas, and I think Andy our manager called me and said ‘Hey, there’s an interview we need you to do like right now’,” recalled Caleb.He continued: “I picked up the phone and it was Zane Lowe and he was debuting ‘Sex On Fire’. When he introduced the song, even like hearing it over the phone, I was like ‘Oh man, this does feel different’.

Spring is well and truly on the way - and for music-lovers across the region, it signifies much more than just a change of season, but also an abundance of live shows on the horizon to look forward to and enjoy.

Kings Of Leon‘s Caleb Followill has revealed that he feels “completely fulfilled” by the band’s forthcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’.While appearing on The Evening Show with Dan O’Connell on Radio X, the band took the time to discuss their upcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ (pre-order/pre-save here), last week. The LP will serve as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’.After being asked about the album title by O’Connell, who shared that the title “sounds like a statement of intent rather than a question.

Kings Of Leon performed their explosive new single ‘Mustang’ on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – check it out below.The band dropped the first single from their forthcoming ninth studio album, ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ (pre-order/pre-save here), last week. The LP will serve as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’.They brought the energetic new track to the stage on the US talk show yesterday (February 26), ahead of a world tour kicking off this year that includes dates across North America and the UK and Ireland.Watch the performance below.“It was the most enjoyable record I’ve ever been a part of,” frontman Caleb Followill said of the new album in a statement, while bandmate Nathan Followill agreed, adding: “It’s like we allowed ourselves to be musically vulnerable… I love it when a rock band is not embarrassed to admit that every song doesn’t have to be on 11.”As teased in a press release, the will see Kings Of Leon “unified in vision and purpose, freed from stress, and basking in an atmosphere of positivity”.The band first teased news of their new single ‘Mustang’ during their first live show of 2024 in Mexico last month, hinting to fans that new material was on the way.The songs on the new album were written during the process of them transitioning between labels, meaning there was less pressure to deliver new material.“We had no label pressure or anything like that,” Jared Followill explained.

Kings of Leon is touring all over North America in support of their upcoming ninth studio album “Can We Please Have Fun.”It was the most enjoyable record I’ve ever been a part of,” Caleb Followill said in a press release. “It’s like we allowed ourselves to be musically vulnerable,” Nathan adds.

Kings Of Leon have announced further UK and Ireland tour dates for 2024. Find ticket details below.The newly-shared live shows come ahead of the band sharing details of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ yesterday (February 22), and dropping the highly anticipated lead single ‘Mustang’.Set for release on May 10, the LP comes as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’, and also saw the band announce a series of live shows for later this year.Among the list of dates, one show in Europe was mentioned: a headline slot at the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park in London.

Kings Of Leon have announced a 2024 world tour with dates in London and North America.The band – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Mathew Followill – are set to embark on a string of live dates in support of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’.They are set to play BST Hyde Park in London on June 30, with the likes of Paolo Nutini and The Vaccines performing as well along with other special guests who have yet to be announced.From there, the band will then head off to the Moody Center in Austin Texas on August 14 to kick off the US leg of tour. The band will make their way through the states, making stops in major cities such as Houston, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Inglewood, Palm Springs, Berkley, Santa Barbra, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto and Laval.

Kings Of Leon have announced details of a new album titled ‘Can We Please Have Fun’. Check out the lead single ‘Mustang’ below.Announced today (February 22), the upcoming LP will mark the band’s ninth full-length studio album, and comes as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’.Set for release on May 10, the album is set to see the members cutting themselves loose of expectations, experimenting with their sound and, as the title suggests, having some fun.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Long-running, Grammy-winning rock band Kings of Leon are starting off 2024 with a bang, announcing that they have signed with Capitol Records, which will release their forthcoming ninth full-length studio album, to be followed by a major world tour. The album, titled “Can We Please Have Fun,” was produced by Harry Styles/ Florence and the Machine collaborator Kid Harpoon (who, with partner Tyler Johnson, was Variety’s Hitmakers 2022 Producer of the Year), is due on May 10 and is preceded by the lead single “Mustang,” available now. The song recalls the innovative and idiosyncratic sound of the group’s 2004 breakthrough album, “Aha Shake Heartbreak.” The group’s world tour, produced by Live Nation in North America, will hit 26 cities across the U.S.

Kings Of Leon have further previewed their imminent new single ‘Mustang’ – check out the videos below.The Nashville band revealed that new music was “coming real soon” during a live show in Mexico last month, telling fans to “get ready for the Mustang”. Later, the Followills shared a brief instrumental snippet of the song in question on social media.KOL have since posted another video that contains behind-the-scenes studio footage and another part of ‘Mustang’.

Kings Of Leon have shared a snippet of their comeback single ‘Mustang’, which will be released later this week.The band said that new music was on the way at their first live show of 2024 in Mexico last month. Near the end of their set, frontman Caleb Followill told the crowd that fans should prepare themselves for a new release called ‘Mustang’.Now, the band have offered fans a teaser of the song in the form of an instrumental – potentially an introduction – featuring a downtuned bass riff and a brief snippet of some vocals, but not with any discernible lyrics.The new song will be released on Thursday (February 22) and serves as the band’s first release since their 2021 LP ‘When You See Yourself’.Check out the teaser below:Mustang.

Kings Of Leon have teased fans by revealing that new music is imminent – telling them to “Get ready for ‘The Mustang’”.The moment took place at their recent live show in Mexico last week (January 25), which also marked their first performance of the new year.Taking to the stage at the Velaria De La Feria in León, it was at the very end of their set that frontman Caleb Followill told the crowd that there was some new music on the way and fans should prepare themselves for a new release called ‘The Mustang’.“[Let me] tell you we have some new music coming,” he is seen telling the crowd in footage shared by a fan online.“It’s coming real soon, so get ready for ‘The Mustang’. It’s coming for you…” he added, also saying: “This is not that song” just before launching into their hit 2008 track ‘Sex On Fire’.

Kings of Leon have shared a personal tribute to the pub that hosted their first ever UK gig, after news emerged that it is shutting down. The White Horse in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is set to close its doors for the last time on Saturday (December 30), and the band have shared their own memories of its role in their early career. Speaking to the BBC, the band said: “The White Horse was our first taste of rock ‘n’ roll and hardcore fans.” “We never knew if we’d play another tour, so we soaked up every second and smell, the latter being an instant regret.

K.J. Yossman U.K. production studio Content Kings is expanding to the Middle East with a new office in Dubai, Variety can confirm.

Kings Of Leon have been announced as headliners for the F1 British Grand Prix opening concert this year.Comprised of Caleb, Nathan, Matthew and Jared Followill, the band is set to top the bill at the Northamptonshire course on Thursday July 4, 2024.Kings Of Leon will be joined by Stormzy, Pete Tong and Rudimental who are set to play Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively as part of Silverstone’s four-day festival line-up.A post shared by Silverstone (@silverstonecircuit)Speaking of the event in a press release, Silverstone’s commercial director Nick Read said, “We are incredibly excited to have global icons Kings of Leon join our line-up for the 2024 British Grand Prix. Our long-term ambition has always been to attract the biggest and best artists in the world to Silverstone to put on a spectacular show for the British fans.”He continued: “With Kings of Leon now joining Stormzy, Rudimental and Pete Tong on next year’s line-up, it’s fair to say the 2024 British Grand Prix is going to be bigger and better than ever before!”Tickets for the 2024 British Grand Prix are available now – you can buy yours here.This year’s event saw performances from the likes of Calvin Harris, Tom Grennan, Cat Burns and Black Eyed Peas.This is not the first time the ‘Use Somebody’ singers have played at a sporting event.

Simu Liu is serious about music.

The pucks drop for real in less than a month, and the NHL is suiting up for this season’s all-access preseason docuseries. Behind the Glass: Los Angeles Kings Training Camp will follow the SoCal club through its two exhibition games in Australia and the intensity, drama and competition of an NHL preseason.

Shakira, Shakira!

Gerard Piqué found himself amidst enthusiastic fans at the “Kings League” seven-a-side tournament held at Atletico’s Wanda Metropolitano. Although he probably would want them to be excited about his presence, little did he know that the night was about to take a wild turn.With a microphone in hand and a speech in mind, Piqué took to the stage at the Madrid nightclub, when within seconds, the crowd erupted into a chorus of chants about Shakira.The noise was so thunderous that his words got lost in the chants.

Just one week on since the formal Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Buckingham Palace has officially released two new photos to commemorate the historic occasion.The images, which were perfectly captured by photographer Hugo Burnand featured both the monarch and his wife as they posed for photographs in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. In the first image shared by the palace, the King could be seen seated alongside the two future Kings of the UK, Prince William and his son Prince George.

Manchester is a lot of things, but one cardinal sin it can never be accused of is throwing a boring party. Whether it’s celebrating the Lionesses’ Euros win in style in a sun-soaked city centre last year, or ringing in a birthday or New Year with a funky Friday in Mint Lounge - thousands flock to our city safe in the knowledge they’ll have a good time.

Stephen Curry set a record during Sunday’s Game 7, and so did ABC.

If there was any doubt that Will Ferrell wasn’t a huge fan of the Los Angeles Kings, he dispelled them with his appearance at the team’s Stanley Cup playoff game against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night at Crypto.con Arena in L.A.

Will Ferrell is showing off his team spirit!

A popular Ayrshire eaterie is on the market as the owners look to sell up.

The Golden State Warriors lost two on Saturday, one game and one fan.

Catherine Bray Set mostly in England, back before it was officially called England — and centuries before Great Britain was so much as a glint in the eye of James I — director Ed Bazalgette’s workmanlike historical epic “The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die” wraps up the events of “The Last Kingdom,” the Netfix drama series based on Bernard Cornwell’s “Saxon Tales” novels. Playing like “Game of Thrones” with more history and fewer dragons, the film opens with several smaller kingdoms, including Northumbria, Mercia and East Anglia, gearing up for a power struggle exacerbated by the recent death of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex, and worsened by the surreptitious attempts of the Danes to sow discord. 

Gerard Piqué and Ibai Llanos being celebrated by many. The match was attended by 92.000 fans, and included entertaining shows planned by the organizers.

Allison Williams is stepping out to support her man!