Twenty One Pilots have announced they are delaying the release of ’Clancy’ so they can make music videos for every track on the album.The Columbus duo’s sixth LP – which is the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Scaled and Icy’ – was originally due to drop on May 17 via Fueled By Ramen.But in a new video posted to frontman Tyler Joseph’s X account, it is confirmed that the date has been moved back a week to May 24.pic.twitter.com/HjabljqeIo— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) April 23, 2024“When I first told Josh and Mark and everyone on our team that I wanted to do a music video for every song on the album ‘Clancy’ that’s coming out, I told them it’s because I love these songs and I believe in them enough to pretend to sing in front of a camera for each one,” he said.“But in order to accomplish that, we need a little bit more time, that’s why I’m making this video. We’re going to push the album back by one week to May 24.
Yellow Days talks “surreal” Prince-inspired album ‘Hotel Heaven’: “To make a case for hope, you have to start with why everything is shit”
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Yellow Days’ George Van Den Broek has spoken to NME about his new album ‘Hotel Heaven’, the isolating experience of being a Soundcloud sensation, being inspired by Tame Impala and learning to embrace the oddness in his music.‘Hotel Heaven’ was released on Friday (April 5) and is the follow-up to a trilogy of records (‘Inner Peace’, ‘Slow Dance & Romance’ and ‘Apple Pie’) that Yellow Days wrote and recorded during lockdown as a means of escape. While that music was inspired by frank honesty, ‘Hotel Heaven’ is a “surreal”, otherworldly concept album.“It’s set in a dystopian future where Earth has been destroyed and the rich and famous have escaped to a space cloud called Hotel Heaven, with all the pleasures and luxuries they had before,” explained Van Den Broek.
“It was inspired by the conversations about Elon Musk going to Mars.”The record and accompanying music videos also feature a character known as The Concierge. “She’s this foul-mouthed, benevolent character similar to a chorus from a Greek Tragedy of Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio,” Van Den Broek explained.
“The idea is she’s writing out people’s lives as they live them. If you were a godlike figure that knew all the horrible things that were happening in the world, you’d probably be jaded too.”A post shared by Yellow Days (@yellowdayss)Van Den Broek continued: “Before this record, I’ve always treated music as biographical storytelling and never spoke about things that weren’t too far removed from the truth.
With ‘Hotel Heaven’, I wanted to play a version of myself.”“It just felt like the right time to really dig into my imagination. Making a concept album unlocked something with music for me,” he added, before he said ‘Hotel Heaven’ felt like a fresh start for
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‘Homeland’ Star David Harewood Makes Case For White Actors Being Able To “Black Up” For Roles: “The Name Of The Game Is Acting”
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Greece’s Heretic Sets Cannes ACID Titles ‘Kyuka,’ ‘Sundays’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Naman Ramachandran Athens-based boutique film outfit Heretic has two titles in the Cannes ACID (Association for the International Distribution of Independent Cinemas) sidebar. Heretic’s own Greek production, co-produced with North Macedonia’s List Production, “Kyuka Before Summer’s End,” by debut director Kostas Charamountanis, is the opening film of the ACID program.
Marco Mueller Appointed Director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, Former London Fest Chief Sandra Hebron on Selection Committee
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Marco Mueller has been appointed artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, which will have a top notch selection committee comprising British film curator and former London fest chief Sandra Hebron and former Cannes Directors’ Fortnight boss Edouard Waintrop. As anticipated by Variety, Mueller, who over the past decades has headed both the Venice and Rome fests — among several other events — is taking the reins of the storied Sicilian event that has had its ups and downs over the years. Held since the mid-1950s in the Sicilian resort known to U.S.
‘Kind Of Kindness’ Trailer: Yorgos Lanthimos’ New Ensemble Film With Emma Stone & More Is Heading To Cannes
Greek weird wave filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, known for Academy Award-nominated favorites like “Poor Things” and “The Favourite,” is heading back to the Cannes Film Festival once again this year with his new film, “Kind Of Kindness.” And Searchlight Picture is wasting no time celebrating by releasing a new trailer for the film. READ MORE: Cannes 2024: New Films From Yorgos Lanthimos, Frances Ford Coppola, Sean Baker & Andrea Arnold “Kind of Kindness” is an anthology film drama that follows three different stories.
Rapist who carried out sex attack on woman in Dumfries jailed for five years
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From the Northern Lights to amazing beaches, the UK destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport
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Gemma Collins sips a glass of wine as she gets ready for UK heatwave
Gemma Collins has shared a video sipping a drink in the sun, as she tells fans it's set to get hot in the UK.The TOWIE star posted a clip of herself looking glamorous in Versace sunglasses, pouting and posing while doing the peace sign. She captioned the video: "I just read the UK is about to get hotter than LA." One fan replied: "looking fabulous." While another added: "loving that look" and a third commented: "Gemma you look lovely loving the hair." The 43-year-old also reposted a photograph on her story stating that "London is set to be hotter than Los Angeles this weekend." While Gemma also revealed to her fans that she's not made for the cold weather, posting a picture from a sunny destination with a pool.
Princess Andre breaks silence over 'beautiful' baby sister with four touching words
Peter Andre, 51, and Emily Andre, 34, shared the heart warming news on the evening of March 3 that their third child - a beautiful baby girl - had made her safe arrival. Now, big sister Princess Andre, 16, has posted a sweet congratulations to her dad on becoming a father again, as she became a big sister for the fifth time. Jumping onto her social media she said on Instagram stories: "My gorgeous little sister!" as she showed off a sweet snap of her dad alongside the newborn.
New Look's floaty boho-inspired £25 dress wouldn't look out of place on a five-star Greek island
New Look shoppers are snapping up a floaty boho-inspired dress that wouldn't look out of place in a five-star Greek resort. The high-street fashion label dress, which is said to be 'perfect' for those with bigger busts, is a staple that can be worn time and time again over the coming spring and summer months.
KISS OF LIFE have the ‘Midas Touch’ on their new single
KISS OF LIFE have dropped their brand-new single ‘Midas Touch’, alongside a dazzling music video.In the official music video for ‘Midas Touch’, the four members of KISS OF LIFE embody age-old characters from Greek mythology and give them a charming, modern twist as their touch turns their love interests into stone. It is one of two song’s on KISS OF LIFE’s new single album of the same name, alongside the B-side track ‘Nothing’.“When I touch ya, kiss ya, you’re gon realise / Baby don’t you think too much / Boy, if I touch ya, kiss ya, watch out / The gaze that changed in an instant / You see, I got the Midas Touch,” they sing on the ’90s-tinged song’s chorus.‘Midas Touch’ marks KISS OF LIFE’s first comeback this year, having last released music in November 2023 with their second mini-album ‘Born To Be XX’, led by lead single ‘Bad News’.
Frankie Bridge's £60 crochet dress has us wishing for summer holidays
If like us you're fed up with the unpredictable British weather then you've probably been living the glam life through Loose Women panellist Frankie Bridge who is currently on a dreamy holiday in the Maldives with her family.The Ex-Saturday's star who has a whopping 1.6M followers on her Instagram account has become well known for showcasing her stunning looks daily, which thankfully usually include a whole host of shoppable high street labels. Luckily for us, she has been showing off her incredible holiday wardrobe on her socials too, and there are so many drool-worthy pieces to be had including this crochet-style beaded maxi dress from Pretty Lavish for £68 here.
Disgraced Prince Andrew attends Easter service with King Charles, Queen Camilla
attending an Easter Sunday church service along with his brother King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Also joining the trio were Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Prince Andrew’s attendance at the service comes after the 64-year-old royal faced blowback for leading the procession while attending a memorial for King Constantine of Greece.
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King Charles' reassuring sign as he attends Easter service - and prevents Andrew taking the lead
King Charles will join Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on March 31. The appearance will be the King's first major engagement since news of his cancer diagnosis was revealed.This decision, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!, is a stroke of genius for more reasons than one.The expert explained: "I think this is a really positive sign that the King is standing up to the cancer treatment well and that his doctors must be satisfied with his progress, and I think it probably lends weight to the suggestions that he is impatient to get things back to normal." Jennie continued: "He’s the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, our Head of State and the head if his family - and he wants to be seen carrying out those roles.
Prince Andrew set to attend Easter Sunday church service in controversial move
Prince Andrew is said to be on the guestlist for the royal family's Easter Sunday church service this weekend at St George's Chapel in Windsor. While he is no longer a working royal, King Charles' younger brother is set to join the Monarch and Queen Camilla at the service, according to The Express, in what will be the former's first appearance since his cancer diagnosis was announced.