Team behind Electric Ballroom to open new open-air venue in Camden this summer

Angelique Jackson Disney’s live-action “Moana” has found its new leading lady: Catherine Laga‘aia will star opposite Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui, in the highly anticipated film. “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” said Laga‘aia, a 17-year-old from Sydney, Australia. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i.

Ethel Cain has criticised the behaviour of some fans at her live shows, saying that they shouldn’t have to “fight for their life just to hear some music”.The US singer-songwriter wrapped up the UK and European leg of her 2024 ‘Childish Behaviour’ tour with a performance at The Roundhouse in Camden Town, London last night (June 10).She is also scheduled to support Mitski at All Points East in the capital and make an appearance at Electric Picnic in Ireland this summer.Ahead of yesterday’s London concert, Cain shared a statement on her Instagram Stories in which she reminded ticketholders of gig etiquette and how to treat one another in the audience.“Hi all! Just wanted to reiterate before tonight’s show in London that it is extremely important to me that you all respect each other both in the queue and once in the venue,” the musician began.“I very much hate hearing that anyone attending our shows walked away with a negative experience because of bad behaviour in the pit. Barrelling to the front, slapping people’s hands away when I reach for them, verbally insulting people, it’s all just not very nice.”Cain continued: “I come and I play these songs because I love them and I would hope the reason you’re coming is because you love them also.

's “favorite thing in the world.” Over the past 12 months she has made the case for blush, and, ‘’ blush, where pretty pink cheeks took centre stage with a sugary dusting of shimmer on the high points of her face.For every blush trend that Hailey popularizes, her devoted followers turn it into a viral phenomenon. So expect the algorithm to go into meltdown on June 20 when the new —a creamy stick formula that ties your whole look together with just a few swipes—goes on sale.When she pops up on my Zoom to reveal the news, she looks like the Hailey Bieber we often see captured by the paparazzi en route to Erewhon for a smoothie, wearing a cream sweatshirt and glasses, her hair casually swept up into a high ponytail and a stretchy '90s cotton headband.Impossible to ignore is her , which, even off duty, looks sun-flushed and more crystal clear than the diamond-crusted bubble letter “B” pendant around her neck.She credits her glow to “putting the on underneath first and then the Pocket Blush over the top because it just brings this extra, added dewiness to it,” she says.The Rhode Pocket Blush is Hailey's second foray into color cosmetics (the hugely popular were her first in 2023).

Patrons at a Wetherspoons pub were caught on camera breaking into applause over an unusually long chip.

The team behind Apple TV+‘s big-budget European drama Constellation took to the stage in Cologne this week to talk developing the psychological sci-fi drama, technical challenges of shooting zero gravity, almost casting Jeff Bridges and why they spent nearly $550,000 on space suits. You can watch a video of the session at the bottom.

The Waterboys have announced a UK headline tour for next year – you can find all the details below.The folk-rock band are due to hit the road next spring in support of their next studio album, which will be released around the same time.Mike Scott and co. are scheduled to kick off the run of dates in Basingstoke on May 1 ahead of gigs in Bath, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester and other locations throughout the month.The Waterboys’ 2025 tour will conclude with a performance at the Roundhouse in Camden Town, London on May 31.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST tomorrow (Friday June 7) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Bargain retailer B&M has announced plans to open 14 more stores this summer, with the first one set to open its doors as early as this week. The bargain high street retailer revealed today that the newest store will be opening in Maesteg, Wales, this Saturday - with Greater Manchester expected to see two store openings and a big expansion over the next three months.

Daf James says the experience of adopting two children changed his world so profoundly that he "couldn’t not write about it". He describes the journey as "beautiful, extraordinary, remarkable" and says he faced a "complex well of emotions" on the road to parenthood with his husband.

Manchester City have opened up a store at the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York after seeing their popularity surge in the United States this season.

Camden landed on Disney+ this week, but which songs from the area’s history are included on the show?The show, which is executive produced by Dua Lipa, goes behind the scenes with some of the world’s biggest artists, revealing untold stories of how Camden in London shaped their lives and careers.Per a description, the four-part series explores “Camden’s rich history” through “archive footage, observational filming and interviews” with the likes of Chris Martin, The Libertines, Yungblud, Little Simz and Nile Rodgers.“Hearing from world-renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell-out concerts, the highs and lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music,” it adds.In a statement, Lipa said: “Executive producing the new original documentary series that celebrates the very place I started all of this is such a major full circle moment for me!“Camden will always have a special place in my heart and I’m humbled to share that with some absolute icons.”Asif Kapadia (Amy) is the series director, while the individual episodes are directed by Toby Trackman, Yemi Bamiro and Sarah Lambert.In a three-star review of the series, NME wrote: “With Chris Martin noting that Coldplay’s early days revolved around six pubs in the area (“If you could guarantee you’d bring ten people, they’d let you play”), and Little Simz highlighting the importance of free artist development schemes at The Roundhouse, Camden implicitly feels like a love-letter to endangered independent venues.”“The question is: with Disney+ memorialising it in a documentary, does authentic “non-conformist” Camden risk becoming an ersatz rock ‘n’ roll theme park?”The show’s four (roughly) four hour episodes include a

The team behind Greater Manchester pub The Black Friar have announced they will be opening a new neighbourhood café next month.

A new boutique hotel is set to open in Prestwick above the town's legendary Taj Bar & Kitchen.

On the Road AgainThe New York institution Shakespeare in the Park is taking a break this year while the famous Delacorte Theater in Central Park undergoes renovations. But the Public Theater, which produces it, will still tour a bilingual, 90-minute musical version of the Bard’s “Comedy of Errors” to locations around the city as part of its Mobile Unit program.

Finding the perfect summer handbag is no easy feat. I'm a bit like Goldilocks of the accessory world because every bag I find is either too big and bulky for daily use or it's too small to fit my essentials (ie, my Macbook).

Camden has been shared – you can watch it below.The show, which is executive produced by Dua Lipa, will go behind the scenes with some of the world’s biggest artists, revealing untold stories of how Camden in London shaped their lives and careers.It is due to premiere on Disney+ around the world and via Hulu in the US next Wednesday (May 29).Per a description, the four-part series will explore “Camden’s rich history” through “archive footage, observational filming and interviews” with the likes of Chris Martin, The Libertines, Yungblud, Little Simz and Nile Rodgers.“Hearing from world-renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell-out concerts, the highs and lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music,” it adds.Lipa has now shared a trailer for Camden, soundtracked by The Libertines’ classic song ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’.“Camden – so full of life and music,” says Coldplay frontman Martin. Noel Gallagher then says that the area has “got a heartbeat” and a “vibe”, adding: “It’s got an energy to it.”The video goes on to show Lipa browsing a local record shop while talking about the late Camden icon Amy Winehouse, before Pete Doherty recalls a past run-in with Liam Gallagher.A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)Later, we see Lipa in Camden to record music early on in her career.

Summer brings many joys, but stuffy, humid homes are not among them. When the temperature rises, there's nothing like escaping to a cool room for some relief, however, opening a window often doesn't do the trick. Whether it's due to a lack of breeze, large windows that heat up your space, or pesky insects that sneak in through open windows, sometimes you need to call in the cavalry - a home fan.

French maître d'hôtel Fred Sirieix has helped launch a brand new restaurant in London completely dedicated to the holy grail of the Ninja Air Fryer. Confessing the nifty gadget has been a "revolution" in his kitchen, Fred welcomed guests into the Double Stacked Air Fryer restaurant to help launch their latest creation.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to shorts discourse, there is one preeminent question to consider: how short is too short? In womenswear, it seems, the cheek is the limit. Micro-shorts took off as a trend this past spring, with everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Hailey Bieber to Sydney Sweeney being photographed in the leg-baring style.

Lexi Carson The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will return to New York this summer with over 25 free, outdoor screenings. Paramount+ will also be the official sponsor of Bryant Park Movie Nights, the longest running outdoor movie series in New York City, and Brooklyn Magazine’s Movie Nights, now at four parks across Brooklyn including Coney Island. The showings are open to the public and boast free admissions.

with new lessons that go beyond fashion.The actor attended the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala on May 14 wearing an that served as the perfect backdrop for her radiant hair and makeup look. Apart from the flattering touch that her silver hoop added to her face, Holmes’s choice of makeup played a key role in creating her luminous vibe.First, she opted for a pearl-effect foundation. Among the makeup trends for this spring-summer 2024—partly inspired by creatives like or Marc Jacobs—is that enhances natural beauty, but with a touch of luminescence.