UK venues react to reopening today for socially distanced gigs: “We are BACK!”

Kate Winslet has been a Hollywood heavyweight for decades and in a new interview she lifted the lid on one particularly divisive conversation: ageing in Hollywood.

Absolute Radio has announced more details about a new documentary series it will be airing that puts the spotlight on six grassroots music venues from around the UK, including London’s 100 Club, Glasgow’s King Tut’s, Manchester’s Night & Day, Sheffield’s Leadmill, Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club and Cardiff’s Clwb Ifor Bach.The series, called ‘Tales From The Cloakroom’, is presented by Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and will air on Sunday evenings from 13 Jun, but will also be available in one

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Western Isles.

HBO Max Remakes ‘The Great British Bake Off’ In Mexico HBO Max is planning to adapt the UK’s hit cooking competition series The Great British Bake Off in Mexico as The Great Bake Off. A 10-part celebrity version of the show will be produced by WarnerMedia Latin America, in what represents HBO Max’s first original unscripted production in Mexico. The Love Productions show was licensed by BBC Studios and follows WarnerMedia previously making local versions in Argentina and Chile.

Burna Boy has been announced as the latest artist to be taking part in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ reopening series of events.The London arena is aiming to host full-capacity gigs once again in August following the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of live music over the past year.Following the recent announcements of the first events in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ series – a Ministry of Sound Classical show will take place in November ahead of comedian Mo Gilligan + Friends’ ‘Black British Takeover’ the

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Noel Gallagher has expressed dismay at the loss of hundreds of music venues in the UK.The songwriter said in The Live Revival, Sky Arts’ new three-part documentary starting tonight (May 20) that celebrates grassroots venues, that the music industry business hasn’t been properly supported.

John Boyega doesn’t regret being honest about his “Star Wars” experience.

Ozzy Osbourne defended his wife, Sharon, following her departure from "The Talk" over accusations of racism.  Sharon, 68, left the daytime talk show after 11 years only a few weeks after a heated exchange with her co-host Sheryl Underwood, in which she expressed support for Piers Morgan, who left his own position at "Good Morning Britain" after he made controversial comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry following their sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Ozzy Osbourne spoke out about his wife, Sharon Osbourne‘s, March 2021 exit from The Talk on the May 17 episode of his SiriusXM radio show Ozzy Speaks. The English rocker, 72, defended his wife of nearly 40 years, 68, following the former The Talk co-hosts intense exchange with Sheryl Underwood about racism. “She’s been through the mill of it and, you know, all I can tell you if my wife was slightly racist, I’ll tell you she’s possibly the most un-racist person I’ve ever met,” Ozzy asserted.

John Boyega is heading back to the block where it all began!On Monday, over a decade after the British cult-classic sci-fi film  premiered,  reported that star Boyega is returning for the sequel. The  trilogy actor made his film debut in the 2011 film playing Moses, the leader of a young squad of teenagers who battle a gang of nasty extraterrestrials looking to take over their neighborhood.

Netflix, Sky Team For Writing Fellowship Netflix and Sky have joined forces with Sex Education writer Bisha K Ali to launch a UK screenwriting fellowship for people from under-represented backgrounds. The scheme offers up to six successful applicants the chance to join a year-long program, during which they will receive £22,568 ($32,000) to write a spec script for an original idea, as well take on a placement in a Sky or Netflix writers’ room.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRising British songstress Jorja Smith seemed to arrive fully formed with her Grammy-nominated, BRIT Award-winning 2018 debut album “Lost & Found,” a sultry R&B collection with flashes of Amy Winehouse and Sade.