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Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have shared a new installment of their Sunday Lunch covers, which is a spirited take on Richard Berry’s blues rock song ‘Have Love, Will Travel’.The musicians, who are a married couple, have filmed their take on the 1959 classic, which they’ve based off The Sonics‘ 1965 reversioning featuring bolder, proto-punk riffing.Willcox and Fripp have been releasing covers of some of their favourite songs since the COVID lockdowns. The ’80s pop star and former King Crimson member, respectively, have become viral stars with their renditions.In the latest clip Willcox is seen wearing a latex maid’s outfit while flinging items of clothing into a suitcase as she sings.
Fripp plays the electric guitar while sat down, sporting a mini mohawk. “The Sonics inspire the world” is seen written on a handmade poster behind.The video is the first to land since news that a potential film based on the duo is on the way.Three years after the Sunday Sessions project began, Willcox – who goes by the mononym Toyah – has confirmed that the sessions are far from drawing to a close and have been picked up by a “big production company” who are planning to make it into a feature film.She announced the plans in a new interview with Eonmusic, explaining that momentum has grown continuously since they began the project in lockdown and is now on the cusp of moving to new heights.“We have a documentary crew following us, and we have quite a big production company scripting an idea at the moment,” she said.“Obviously, we won’t be in it,” she added.
“It’s for actors to play, but that’s all in the back kind of pool of what you call pre-production. All of that’s going on.”In other Fripp and Willcox news, last month the couple made
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There’s love in their air in the latest Coronation Street spoilers as Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) tie the knot - without any disasters! In the Bistro, Billy waits for Paul who is walked down the aisle by Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) and Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell). As guests watch on, Billy and Paul exchange vows and are married. But quite soon after the ceremony, Billy is shocked to learn his new husband has been keeping a secret from him.
Paris Fury has spoken out about Traveller stereotypes as she reveals how her mum taught her much more than just ‘cooking and cleaning’. The mum-of-seven, who is married to undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has spoken about her upbringing.
What To Watch. Today we recommend a mix of new releases and newly available titles, from movies and shows, all available to stream on the most popular platforms.What to Watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — August 25What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — September 8Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Roberta Colindrez, Raul Castillo,Bad Bunny, and more, “Cassandro” follows Saúl Armendáriz, an openly gay Mexican wrestler, as he makes his way in the industry by embracing his sexuality and himself.“Bottoms” might be my favorite movie of the year.
The Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst has spoken to NME about exploring the origins of goth for his new book, how his former band were part of the genre all along, and how the likes of David Bowie, Joy Division and Nine Inch Nails shaped the scene.In his far-reaching new book, Goth: A History, Tolhurst explores the music, literature and art that shaped the genre, as well as the band he co-founded with Robert Smith in 1977. “Despite our passionate insistence that The Cure was not a goth group,” Tolhurst writes in the book, “The Cure was very much a goth group.”Speaking to NME from his home in LA, the musician laughed off The Cure’s insistence not to be termed a goth band.
Nicki Minaj is showing some support for her husband Kenneth Petty.
Sophia Scorziello editor Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are closer than ever in the trailer for Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming gay romance “All of Us Strangers.” Helmed by Andrew Haigh, the film is an adaptation of Taichi Yamada’s 1987 Japanese psychological novel “Strangers.” The two actors star as neighbors-turned-lovers — a screenwriter named Adam (Scott) and the enigmatic Harry (Mescal). As their relationship evolves, Adam returns to his childhood home to discover that his three-decades-deceased parents, played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell, are seemingly alive.
Ryanair has issued a fresh travel warning to travellers today (Wednesday 20) as strong winds and rain continue to affect the UK. The airline has warned travellers that there could be delays due to high winds.
Stunning Amanda Holden has joked about 'loving hanky panky' in a new trailer for her sex history documentary that starts on Monday night, 18 September.The 52-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge sported a number of eye-catching outfits in the trailer - from a nun's habit to the iconic Marilyn Monroe white dress and wig. Posting the video to her socials just a few hours before the show aired, Amanda invited her fans to joing her as a "very entertained voyeur" as she explores the sexual behaviours of the past in her new SEX: A Bonkers History on Sky.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Bosnian director Jasmila Zbanic (“Quo Vadis, Aida?”) will preside over the main jury of the 6th edition of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup, featuring a rich mix of Arabic and international titles making their Middle East premieres as they compete for top prizes. Following a one-year hiatus, the Oct.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their dedication to the roles, as well as their loveable and supportive behaviour toward one another in public. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001. While they both started out as just friends, their closeness quickly blossomed into a relationship.
Emily Longeretta The fall TV schedule may be lacking a bit of new content, but the holiday season will be filled with new TV movies. Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, Great American Family and more were able to fully complete their slate of holiday movies before the WGA and SAG strikes, Variety confirms.
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox’s viral ‘Sunday Lunch’ sessions are far from coming to an end, as the couple have revealed that the series is currently being recreated for the big screen.The former King Crimson member and his ‘80s pop sensation spouse have made a name for themselves since 2020 with their YouTube series ‘Sunday Lunch’ – a viral hit which sees the couple perform covers of various rock and metal classics.Now, three years after the project first began, Willcox – who goes by the mononym Toyah – has confirmed that the sessions are far from drawing to a close, and have been picked up by a “big production company” who are planning to make it into a feature film.She announced the plans in a new interview with Eonmusic, explaining that momentum has continuously grown since they began the project in lockdown, and is now on the cusp of moving to new heights.“We have a documentary crew following us, and we have quite a big production company scripting an idea at the moment,” she said.“Obviously, we won’t be in it,” she added. “It’s for actors to play, but that’s all in the back kind of pool of what you call pre-production.
Earlier this week, you may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in Scotland.
NMIXX member Jini has teased her upcoming solo EP, titled ‘An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove’.Today (September 14), Jini released three teaser images for ‘An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove’, which will be her first-ever solo release. The first pictures features her wearing a J-shaped earing, overlayed with the EP’s title.The second teaser is a black-and-white image that features a pair of hands wearing numerous metal rings.
Demi Lovato isn’t rushing into anything.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Batgirl” directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah told Insider while promoting their new Syrian war drama “Rebel” that watching Warner Bros.’ most recent DC tentpole, “The Flash,” was a sad experience for them. They claim they were told by studio executives that “Batgirl” would release after “The Flash,” thus continuing Michael Keaton’s revived run as Batman/Bruce Wayne. But that never panned out after Warner Bros.
Front Row) and Chris Taylor on bass and guitar.Robert Peston on vocals & Ed Balls on drums? Why, it's 'Centrist Dad'. And any suggestion that they chose the name because it was associated with opposing socialism is entirely wrong! #GMB pic.twitter.com/afNrem1HVh— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) September 11, 2023Massive crowd for Centrist Dad’s debut gig in North London.
Very few of us need reminding that the Prince and Princess of Wales' love story began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would go on to move in together. While the pair have now been married for 12 years and share three children, their first years together sound idyllic.The couple lived with two other housemates in the second year of their studies but ultimately made a home together for their final two years in a private home that belonged to one of William's cousins.
Anyone planning to renew their home insurance before the end of the year could be in for a shock as the average quoted price for buildings and contents cover has surged by around a quarter (25.7%) annually. New research conducted by data analytics firm Consumer Intelligence, said this is the biggest jump it has seen in records going back to 2014.