The Nevermets: Meet all the long-distance lovers – from age-gap relationships to shocking surprises

Frank Carter has spoken to NME at Download 2024, and opened up about what fans can expect to see from his upcoming gigs with Sex Pistols.The frontman caught up with us backstage at this year’s edition of the Donington Park festival, shortly before he took to the main stage for a career-spanning set with The Rattlesnakes. During the interview, he shed insight into his forthcoming gigs fronting the Sex Pistols, where they’ll be joining forces in London to play the classic ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety.The two shows will be held at London’s historic Bush Hall in August – a venue chosen after the space came under threat when its owners revealed that it needed to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to prevent it from losing its ability to host music.Now, Carter has opened up to NME about how the idea arose, and why he thinks it is integral for more light to be shed on the smaller venues across the country.“I first met Steve [Jones, guitarist] back in Los Angeles in 2007 and we had a long chat about punk rock and what it means to be kicking against the pricks,” said Carter, “then I eventually met all of them throughout the years.

Sir Ian McKellen has provided an encouraging update on his health following an incident which occurred earlier this week.The esteemed actor was performing in Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London on Monday (June 17) when he fell from the stage. McKellen, 85, reportedly suffered a fractured wrist among other injuries, but has provided a hopeful update.In a statement issued to Deadline by McKellen’s publicist Clair Dobbs, the Lord Of The Rings star thanked his fans for “their kind messages and support”.He also confirmed that his “injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Service.”He continued: “To them, of course, I am hugely indebted.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers rocked Bonnaroo’s biggest stage for 90 minutes.And, after capping the evening with stone cold classics “Under The Bridge” and “Give It Away,” Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante packed up and returned to the road.From now up until late July, the Rock Hall of Famers will headline at amphitheaters, pavilions, music centers and music festivals all over North America as part of their ‘Unlimited Love Tour.’That includes a stop at Buffalo, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on Friday, July 12.And if you want to see them live, tickets are available for all 15 upcoming tour dates where they’ll be joined by special guests like Ice Cube, Wand, Seun Kuti and DOMi with JD Beck.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $67 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats — or general admission lawn passes — starting anywhere from $84 to $212 before fees.Can’t wait to get down to “Can’t Stop” with the band?You’re in the right place, RHCP ragers.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2024 ‘Unlimited Love Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Made In Chelsea star Francesca Newman-Young married her long-term partner in a beautiful town hall ceremony. The former reality star, 37, wed Peter Clarke in a ceremony at Chelsea Town Hall in London on Friday, 14 June and made a beautiful bride in a bardot-style wedding dress. Francesa, who appeared on Made In Chelsea for five years between 2013 and 2018, was seen beaming in stunning pictures as she and her new husband were cheered by friends and family as they left the registry office.

After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Anxiety to the rescue! Disney and Pixar‘s “Inside Out 2,” an animated adventure that spotlights apprehension among other emotions, scored the biggest box office debut of the year with $155 million domestically and $295 million globally. It’s a huge win for theaters (ticket sales have been lagging way behind 2023) and Pixar (which has struggled to restore its box office touch since COVID). Those results far exceeded expectations and notched several opening weekend records in the process.

Spice Girl Mel C has sparked whispers she could have found romance once again as she was snapped looking cosy with a mystery male companion during a dog walk in London this weekend.The singer, 50, also known as sporty spice, split from her music producer boyfriend of seven years Joe Marshall in 2022 and is thought to have been single ever since. But grabbing a takeaway coffee while walking her pooch around, Mel smiled while walking around Hampstead, North London, as her male guest placed his arm around her shoulder. Cutting a casual and, fittingly, sporty figure, Mel donned a pair of grey Nike tracksuit bottoms with a matching sweatshirt and black bomber jacket on top.

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What happens when long-distance lovers who've only ever met online actually get to meet in person? That's the premise of Channel 4's five-part reality series, The Nevermets, which has been following five couples separated not only by vast distances but, sometimes, differing cultures. The six-part Channel 4 series has introduced us to people like British catering assistant Sarah, 38, who travelled to the Phillipines to meet a 27 year old Filipino virtual assistant, called Jgoy.There were tears when Sarah had to travel home, with both admitting they had deep feelings for each other. Also on the show is 17 year old A-level student Jay, aged just 15 when he met now-26 year old Veena in a Game Of Thrones chatroom, but who travelled around 5,000 miles to meet her at home in India.

The Nevermets is gripping TV viewers, following the ups and downs of the love lives of five couples who've only ever met online... until now.The six-part Channel 4 series has introduced us to people like British catering assistant Sarah, 38, who's been living with a 27 year old Filipino virtual assistant called Jgoy. And floppy-fringed 17 year old A-level student Jay, who was only 15 when he met now-26 year old Veena in a Game Of Thrones chatroom but who travelled around 5,000 miles to meet her at home in India.

Kate Middleton might still make an appearance at the King's official birthday celebrations on Saturday, 15 June. Despite undergoing preventative cancer treatment, the 42 year old royal is reportedly considering showing up on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the Trooping the Colour ceremony if she feels up to it.

Rudy’s will be opening its 27th pizzeria next month in Greater Manchester.

The wife of the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, Lili Orzac, has described the posthumous freedom he was given by his hometown just months after his passing as a "huge honour".

Legacy U.S. shows such as The Office and Friends remain popular in Asia, but interest in American content is on the wane in the region, a new study shows.

Thousands of well-wishers lined the streets of Chester yesterday for the 'society wedding of the year'. The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, and his bride Olivia Henson tied the knot in a ceremony at the city's cathedral, as members of the public lined the streets to welcome the couple and the wedding party, which included his friend Prince William.

There can’t be many of us who haven’t excitedly gone on a first date, only to wonder if it’s all been a terrible mistake within seconds of meeting the potential person of our dreams. And that looked very much the situation with British catering assistant Sarah, 38, who met with her apparent love match – a 27 year old Filipino virtual assistant called Jgoy – for the first time on last week’s episode of Channel 4’s latest documentary series, The Nevermets.The six-part series is following five love-struck couples living many thousands of miles apart, and who’ve only ever known each other online, as they meet for the first time and immerse themselves in each other’s cultures.The series continues on Friday, 7 June, on Channel 4.

K.J. Yossman Jan Koeppen, president of The Walt Disney Company EMEA, has restated the company’s commitment to cinemas, speaking of the company’s “belief in the importance of theatrical distribution.” “Everyone at Disney loves movies, and we love to make them big,” he said. The Disney EMEA boss was speaking at Media & Telecoms 2024 and Beyond Conference in London on Tuesday morning, where he touched on the breadth of Disney’s business, from theatrical to linear.

Alex Edelman, the comedian behind HBO’s Just for Us special, was studying in London when he walked into a pub in Soho.

It's been described by various leading TV critics, as 'bleak', an 'evil version of First Dates' and 'sure to end in tears'. But that hasn't stopped everyone watching, open-mouthed, Channel 4's latest reality dating show, The Nevermets, a show where long-distance lovers turn their virtual romance into reality as they meet face-to-face for the first time and immerse themselves in their real worlds.

Paul McCartney delivered an amusing roasting of Bruce Springsteen at the Ivor Novello Awards last night (May 23).The Boss became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy at Grosvenor House in London, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Paul McCartney.Becoming an Academy Fellow is the highest honour the organisation bestows, and with it, the iconic singer, songwriter and guitarist becomes the first American songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.Presenting the prize, McCartney who brought Springsteen onstage along with Dave Grohl during his headline slot at Glastonbury in 2022, jokingly said: “Like Bruce’s concerts, I’m going to keep this brief,” referencing the Boss’ three hour plus concerts, before adding that he “couldn’t think of a more fitting” recipient “except maybe Bob Dylan, or Paul Simon, or Billy Joel, or Beyoncé, or Taylor Swift. The list goes on.”He also spoke about his performance at Glastonbury and said he never expected the Boss to show up.“Springsteen is a Dutch name. Did you know that? In Dutch it means man in charge.