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At 40, J Balvin has nothing left to prove — he already has iconic albums like 2018’s Vibras and 2010’s Colores under his belt. Still, earlier this month, a few days after performing at the halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, the Colombian star dropped Mixteip, a breezy, playful collection that appears specifically designed to soundtrack the last weeks of summer.

Unlike last year’s Rayo, which overflowed with high-profile features, the more concise Mixteip moves at a casual pace. Balvin casts a nostalgic glance at...

The HollyShorts Film Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 21st edition, assembling a powerhouse lineup featuring global music icon Stormzy, the late Michael Madsen, Viola Davis, Stephen Fry, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright and a host of other A-list talent.

Running Aug. 7-17 at the Tcl Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles, the festival will also stream globally via Bitpix, showcasing films selected from a record 7,000 submissions worldwide.

Stormzy stars in Academy Award winner Aneil Karia’s “Big Man,” while Viola Davis takes center stage as narrator of Emmai Alaquiva’s documentary “The Ebony Canal: The Story of Black Infant Health.” Idris Elba stars in the west coast premiere of “Victory,” the cinematic visual album from hip-hop icon Slick Rick, also featuring Nas and Giggs and directed by Meji Alabi. Stephen Fry stars alongside Miriam Margolyes in Lee Knight’s “A Friend of Dorothy.”

Among other marquee entries, Madsen...

Sitting in a room on the 11th floor of Battersea Power Station, Michael ‘Stormzy’ Omari sets down the vanilla yoghurt he’s been eating. He’s just admitted to — in Empire’s eyes at least — the ultimate movie sin. “I’m a psychopath,” he explains. “People say that I’m crazy because I watch films on my phone.”

For one of Britain’s most prolific and philanthropic rappers — who alongside being a three-time Brit-winner provides Cambridge University scholarships for Black students — the rulebook can be rewritten a little. Although Stormzy had better start getting used to larger screens, not least because he’s just appeared in his first lead acting role. In short film Big Man, the 31-year-old stars as rapper Tenzman, whose stagnating career is reinvigorated after he takes a spontaneous day trip with two lively neighbourhood kids. Despite the film’s sweet nature and 20-minute runtime, filming it...

Stormzy grappled with identity and artistry as he stepped into his first lead role in the short film Big Man, a project that blurs the line between fiction and his real-life career as a rapper.

The UK Hip-Hop heavyweight plays Tenzman, a disillusioned rap star who reconnects with his passion for music through an unexpected bond with two children.

The 20-minute film, shot entirely on an iPhone, marks the debut release from his production company, #MerkyFilm and is now streaming on Apple’s YouTube channel.

“It was really tough if I’m honest,” Stormzy told BBC Newsbeat. “It felt like I’m playing a rapper but I am a rapper, it’s tough to totally separate.”

The “Vossi Bop” artist admitted the role hit close to home.

“It was really tough, but it was a challenge I was so honored to be a part of. I like to be challenged,...

Benedict Cumberbatch continues to rock the mustache while attending the Prada Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Fashion Show on Sunday (June 22) in Milan, Italy.

The 48-year-old actor was seen sitting next to fellow Brit Archie Madekwe at the runway presentation during Milan Menswear Fashion Week.

Also in attendance were fellow actors Benito Skinner, Nicolas Maupas, Lee Do-hyun, Harris Dickinson, Riz Ahmed, Tipnaree Weerawatnodom, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Tosin Cole, Frank Dillane, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn, Finnegan Oldfield and Fernando Lindez, plus singers Stormzy, Mahmood and Giovanni Caccamo, model Caroline Daur and stylist Marc Forne.

Following the recent release of his movie The Phoenician Scheme, Benedict has another movie coming out later this summer – The Roses – with Olivia Colman.

Just last week, Benito opened up about the potential for a second season of Overcompensating, and making a new movie with co-star Owen Thiele.

Check out more photos of the celebrities attending the Prada fashion show in Milan…...

Apple just dropped an inspiring new short film, which was shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro. The movie is called Big Man, directed by Aneil Karia. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker and stars Stormzy, the UK music icon, in the lead role. This is a heartfelt narrative that follows a musician called Tenzeman whose life takes a 180° turn when two bright kids coincidentally enter his world.

The warmth and spontaneity, along with the optimism that Tenzman brings to the story, are what is compelling. Big Man is emotionally vocative and technically comparing, the perfect testament to big ideas being shot on a brilliant phone.

Apple’s Big Man is the perfect example of cinematography on an iPhone

Karia revealed that shooting on an iPhone was an invigorating process, going on to praise the fact that this is a more flexible, smaller form of shooting as compared to traditional cinema cameras. Cinematographer...

Stormzy has said his acting debut is “all about the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth”.The 31-year-old British rapper has just launched his new production company, #Merky Films, and the performer – real name Michael Omari – will be taking the leading role in Big Man, a 24-minute short film and the first project from his new company.He said in a statement quoted by Variety: “I hope you love our first project, Big Man, as much as we loved making it. “For me, it’s all about the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth – that feeling like life is one big adventure and the world’s your playground. “I hope it inspires you to dream bigger, live louder, and hold on to that unapologetic energy that comes with being young.”The film, directed by Academy Award-winner Aneil Karia, tells the fictional story of Tenzman, a former rap star...

U.K. rapper Stormzy has officially launched #Merky Films and unveiled the company’s debut project, Big Man.

The British musician, whose real name is Michael Omari, has teamed up with Apple to produce a short film shot entirely on an iPhone 16 Pro. Big Man is directed by Aneil Karia and stars Stormzy in his first-ever lead acting role.

The short tells the poignant, fictional story of Tenzman, a former rap star now navigating a restless and uncertain chapter of his life.

“When two mischievous young boys — Klevis and Tyrell — unexpectedly enter into his carefully guarded world, the unlikely trio forge a transformative bond, one that awakens Tenzman’s dormant musical passion, impulsive joy and fragile optimism,” a plot synopsis reads. “Blending humour, vulnerability and quiet transformation, the film thoughtfully explores themes of reconnecting with your younger self and embracing gratitude.”

Building on the momentum of his other ventures such as #Merky Books,...

Stormzy, the multi-award winning British rapper, singer and songwriter and the most recognizable name to come out of London’s grime scene, has moved into film and TV production with the launch of #Merky Films.

The new venture — which follows on from Stormzy’s #Merky branded book imprint and sports scholarship — has set a purported mission to “champion new voices, fresh, powerful narratives and innovative forms of expression within British cinema and television” and “create projects that connect communities, celebrate culture and inspire meaningful change.”

Alongside launching #Merky Film, Stormzy has also unveiled the company’s debut project, the short film “Big Man.”

Produced in association with Apple and shot entirely on an iPhone, the film is directed by Aneil Karia, winner of the best live action short film Oscar in 2021 for “The Long Goodbye” alongside Riz Ahmed and who recently wrapped a feature-length modern adaptation of “Hamlet” also starring Ahmed,...

Exclusive: Award-winning British musician Stormzy, who fell in love with movies as a kid watching Titanic and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit with his mother, says he wants to “learn from the best.” He is launching his #Merky Films shingle with a starring role in short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning The Long Goodbye filmmaker Aneil Karia and produced in association with Apple. He reveals to Deadline that #Merky Films has entered into a development deal with Netflix.

There are, he says, plans with Netflix for a television drama series and a biopic of a “powerful figure.”

“We have a few projects developing with Netflix,” but he’s not allowed to discuss them in any detail.

”But they’re really exciting,” Stormzy says. “I’m bursting at the seams to talk about them. … It’s fair to say it’s Black stories, Black experiences depicted through the screen.

Throughout yesterday, rumours had circulated that “a big name” would be appearing on stage at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Festival in Liverpool.

Nevertheless, fans were surprised and thrilled by the un-billed appearance of Ed Sheeran on stage on Saturday afternoon.

The bestselling artist was making his fifth appearance at the festival, last performing in 2022.

Sheeran’s decision to appear on the New Music Stage came because, the BBC reported, “he felt it had the best energy.”

However, this meant he eschewed the main stage at the event, and the smaller crowd capacity meant many fans were left disappointed that they couldn’t get to see one of the UK’s biggest international stars perform.

Sheeran has sold an estimated 200million records since his debut album was released in 2011 and won four Grammy Awards for his work, including Best Pop Solo Performance for 2018’s Shape of You. His work includes collaborations with artists Taylor Swift,...

On Saturday 24 May 2025, BBC One broadcasts The Hit List!

Celebrity Special Season 7 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Hit List,” titled “Celebrity Special,” promises to be an exciting event for fans of the show. This episode will air on BBC One and features a lineup of well-known personalities ready to test their music knowledge.

Joining hosts Marvin and Rochelle are several celebrities. The Rev Kate Bottley, known for her engaging presentations, will be there alongside actor Denise Van Outen. Musician Max George, who has made a name for himself in the music industry, will also participate, along with actor Maisie Smith, who has captured hearts with her performances. Additionally, actor Sally Lindsay and comedian Eddie Kadi will bring their charm and humor to the game.

The celebrities will compete to name popular songs, hoping to win £10,000 for their chosen charities. With their combined talents and knowledge of music,...

Stormzy unloads on his latest freestyle, “Sorry Rach,” a rapidly paced single that responds to recent criticism and attempts to set the record straight on any questioning of his character.

“I heard they wanna hang me out to dry for a nugget meal/The world might never love your way again but my mother will,” Stormy raps on the first verse of the track. In February, the rapper was embroiled in controversy over a collaboration he launched with McDonald’s. Around the time that the “Stormzy Meal” was announced, fans noticed...

On Saturday 3 May 2025, BBC One broadcasts The Hit List!

Celebrity Special Season 7 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Hit List,” titled “Celebrity Special,” promises to be an exciting event for fans. Airing on BBC One, this episode features three teams of well-known personalities, ready to compete for a chance to win £10,000 for their chosen charities.

Joining hosts Marvin and Rochelle Humes are some familiar faces. The first team includes presenter Rick Edwards and musician Harry Judd, both bringing their own unique flair to the show. The second team features Dr. Xand Van Tulleken from Morning Live and TV presenter Michelle Ackerley, who are sure to bring their wit and charm to the competition. Lastly, the team of Gladiators Steel and Dynamite adds an extra dose of energy to the mix.

Viewers can expect plenty of fun as these celebrities take on various music challenges. The atmosphere will be lively,...

Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal, A Complete Unknown’s Monica Barbaro, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright and Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan will be making their debuts at the National Theatre, regarded by many as Britain’s top cultural institution.

They’re among a host of star names invited to tread the Nt’s boards by Indhu Rubasingham, the organization’s new artistic director and co-chief executive.

The theatre chief also revealed that she and famed rapper and grime music genius Stormzy are developing a show that will be staged at the National at a later date.

Mescal, who by the way has been known to rap, will lead a repertory company at the National’s Lyttelton Theatre in 2027. There he will star in two plays: Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark, about a married Irishman living in the Midlands who allows his three brothers to lodge with him and his young wife.

The Brits have gone brat as Charli Xcx takes the top honor at the 45th Brit Awards.

The Brat artist’s sixth studio album was named British Album of the Year at Saturday’s awards ceremony at the O2 Arena in London, where she also won British Artist of the Year, Best Dance Act and Songwriter of the Year, as well as Song of the Year for her and Billie Eilish’s ‘Guess’.

Other winners at this year’s Brit Awards, which were hosted by Jack Whitehall, include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective.

See the full list of 2025 Brit Award winners below.

British Album of the Year

Charli Xcx – Brat

British Artist of the Year

Charli Xcx

International Artist of the Year

Chappell Roan

Best New Artist

The Last Dinner Party

International Group of the Year

Fontaines D.C.

Best R&b Act

Raye...

The stars are stepping out for music’s big night in London!

Sabrina Carpenter, Charli Xcx, and Millie Bobby Brown hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2025 Brit Awards on Saturday (March 1) held at the InterContinental London in London, England.

Other stars in attendance included Joe Keery, Maya Jama, Jade Thirlwall, Jourdan Dunn, Jack Whitehall, Teddy Swims, Lenny Kravitz, Jared Leto, Calvin Harris and wife Vick Hope, Stormzy, and Naomie Harris.

Charli Xcx leads this year with five nominations, including a nod for album of the year with Brat, while seven-time winner Dua Lipa has received four nominations. You can see all of the nominations here!

Fyi: Sabrina is wearing an Alexander McQueen dress and Bvlgari jewelry. Charli is wearing Dilara Findikoglu. Millie is wearing Annie’s Ibiza. Jourdan is wearing Mugler. Naomie is wearing a Robert Wun dress. Jade is wearing a Diesel dress.

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All eyes and ears in London were on the Brit Awards 2025 on Saturday night, with Charli Xcx leaving the 45th edition of the ceremony with four newly won trophies, plus a fifth previously announced one, and Chappell Roan receiving two honors. The Brit Awards, presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), took place at the O2 Arena, honoring the best in British and international music.

Charli Xcx had entered the evening leading the nominations with five, while Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective received four nominations each.

Hosting the ceremony was Jack Whitehall, who met Squid Game Soldiers, aka Triangles, in a video intro and joked about being a Taylor Swift fan.

Late in the show, Whitehall struck a much more somber note when he introduced a special video tribute to Liam Payne. He called the late One Direction star “a very special person who meant so...

In the mid-2010s, it was Skepta and Stormzy who seemed poised to carry British rap across the Atlantic as the sound of U.K. grime had its crossover moment in the States. However, their success proved to be more of a primer than a full-scale takeover. Grime’s production style — influenced by dance-music genres like jungle and dubstep — made its mark on American listeners’ taste, but it would be U.K. drill, a genre infusing the sonic textures of Chicago’s native sound with the electronic-leaning sensibility of grime,...

The Brit Awards are coming soon!

The annual celebration of British and international musical talent will return to the O2 Arena on Saturday, March 1, broadcasting on ITV1 and Itvx.

Charli xcx leads this year with five nominations, including a nod for album of the year with Brat, while seven-time winner Dua Lipa has received four nominations.

Last year, Raye made history as the artist to win the most awards in one ceremony.

Keep reading to see the full list of nominees…

Brit Awards 2025 Nominations

Artist of the Year

Beadabobee

Central Cee

Charli Xcx

Dua Lipa

Fred again..

Jamie xx

Michael Kiwanuka

Nia Archives

Rachel Chinouriri

Sam Fender

Group of the Year

Bring Me the Horizon

Coldplay

The Cure

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party

Best New Artist

English Teacher

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party

Myles Smith

Rachel Chinouriri

Song of the Year with Mastercard

Artemes – I Like The Way...

On Saturday 12 January 2025, Channel 5 broadcasts When TV Guests Go Horribly Wrong!

Episode Summary

Channel 5 is set to air an intriguing episode of “When TV Guests Go Horribly Wrong.” This episode promises to showcase some of the most unforgettable moments from various television guests, but not for the reasons one might hope. It highlights the less-than-perfect experiences of famous personalities like Piers Morgan, Stormzy, Dame Shirley Bassey, Bez, and Kathy Burke.

Viewers can expect to see clips that capture the awkward, funny, and sometimes shocking moments these guests have had on air. Each segment will dive into the incidents that made these appearances memorable, often for all the wrong reasons. Piers Morgan’s controversial remarks, Stormzy’s unexpected antics, and Dame Shirley Bassey’s surprising comments are just a few examples of what might be featured.

The episode aims to entertain with a blend of humor and nostalgia, reminding everyone...

On Saturday, January 12, 2025, at 12:05 Am, Channel 5 will air “When TV Guests Go Horribly Wrong,” a look back at some of the most memorable moments in television history, though not for the right reasons. The special showcases a collection of TV appearances where things didn’t go according to plan. Viewers can expect to relive awkward and cringe-worthy moments from some big names in the entertainment world.

From Piers Morgan’s notorious interviews to Stormzy’s unforgettable appearance, the show highlights some of the most unpredictable and uncomfortable guest appearances ever. Dame Shirley Bassey, Bez, and Kathy Burke also make the list, offering a reminder of how things can quickly go off the rails in the world of live TV.

This entertaining special promises to keep viewers laughing and squirming as it revisits some of TV’s most chaotic and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on this wild...

U.K. grime star Stormzy was served a nine-month driving ban after pleading guilty to using his phone while driving, according to the BBC.

The rapper (real name Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.) was originally stopped by an off-duty police officer, who claimed Owuo was using his phone while driving a Rolls-Royce through London. During the stop, the officer reportedly knocked on Owuo’s tinted passenger window and told him, “Get rid of your tints and get off your phone.”

While Owuo originally denied the claim, he later wrote to the...

Billie Eilish is not exactly proud of how much she uses social media.

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter was recently asked in an interview with Complex about her current relationship with social media, given that she has been open about having mixed feelings regarding her personal life on social platforms in the past.

“Yeah, I’m off that shit,” she said of X (formerly Twitter), adding that she also “went off of Instagram and TikTok a couple of months ago, which was awesome.”

However, being off social media has been difficult for the “Birds of a Feather” artist while also being on her world tour, in support of her latest Hit Me Hard and Soft album.

“I went on tour, and the issue is, I really love to interact with the fans when I’m on tour,” Eilish explained. “I love seeing all the videos and all the angles. I...

Few bands have made an impact on the modern alternative rock genre like Linkin Park has. Pioneering nu-metal rock bands like Korn, Faith No More, and Public Enemy helped pioneer the rising hip-hop-infused genre of the 1990s with the grunge and hard rock influences of groups like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots. Linkin Park became a result of these two decade-defining pools of rock on the heels of the pioneering electronic rock sound of Nine Inch Nails. Their 2000 debut album Hybrid Theory combined these influences and became one of the most emblematic LPs of the 21st century.

The group's 2003 sophomore effort, Meteroa, is one of the most purchased albums of the 21st century with more than 27 million copies sold worldwide. Despite their iconic original hip-hop/metal sound, mixed with Mike Shinoda's piercing bars and Chester Bennington's even more piercing scream vocals, Linkin Park leaned more...

Courtney Love has shared more details about her upcoming solo album, including its collaborators — both the ones who said yes and the one who, apparently, ghosted her.

As she explained in a new interview with The Standard, Love didn’t “intend” for the album to be so collaborative. She’s choosing to keep most of its contributors close to the vest, but she did confirm Michael Stipe’s involvement. “Stipe mentioned our collaboration to The New York Times, so I can say it’s gorgeous,” Love explained. “I fell down weeping hearing his voice – it’s better than ever! I thought I knew the outcome, but I’m still the grasshopper while Michael is the sensei.”

She also confirmed that that Echo & the Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant plays on the album. “Will Sergeant, my favorite guitarist on earth, from my favorite band agreed to work with me!,” Love said. “He’s such an icon.

On Saturday 23 November 2024, ITV broadcasts The Jonathan Ross Show!

Special Guests Season 2: Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” titled “Special Guests,” promises to be an exciting trip down memory lane. This episode will air on ITV and will highlight some of the most unforgettable moments from the recent series of the show.

Viewers can look forward to seeing a lineup of special guests who have made a significant impact on the series. The episode will feature well-known personalities such as Jack Black, Stormzy, Grace Jones, Steve Coogan, Emma Stone, Andy Serkis, Emma Thompson, Nile Rodgers, and Brian Cox. Each guest brings their unique charm and stories, making this a must-watch for fans of the show.

As Jonathan Ross revisits these memorable moments, there will be plenty of laughs, surprises, and heartfelt conversations. This episode is set to celebrate the fun and excitement that “The Jonathan Ross Show” is known for.

In a special episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” airing on Saturday, 23 November 2024, at 11:05 Pm on ITV, Jonathan takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from recent series. This episode is packed with highlights, featuring a star-studded lineup of guests who have graced the show over the years.

Among the special guests included in this retrospective are some of the biggest names in entertainment. Viewers can expect to see memorable clips from Jack Black, Stormzy, Grace Jones, Steve Coogan, Emma Stone, Andy Serkis, Emma Thompson, Nile Rodgers, and Brian Cox. Whether they were sharing funny stories, offering unique insights, or delivering unforgettable performances, these guests have left their mark on the show.

For fans of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” this episode is a perfect chance to relive some of the best moments and revisit the chemistry Jonathan shares with his famous guests. It’s a...

Are Victoria Monet and Stormzy a new couple?!

The 35-year-old “On My Mama” singer and the 31-year-old British rapper were spotted kissing outside London’s Heathrow Airport in new photos, just weeks after Victoria confirmed her split from her longtime partner.

Keep reading to find out more…

The Sun has photos of Victoria jumping into Stormzy‘s arms and sharing a big hug and kiss while at the airport on Thursday night (October 10) in London, England.

It appears that Stormzy met Victoria outside the airport to pick her up.

“Both Stormzy and Victoria looked absolutely smitten with each other. They kissed and when he hugged her he picked her up in the air,” a source told the outlet. “It seems like he is in a great place after his split from Maya.”

Stormzy recently split from his girlfriend Maya Jama.

The British dance and pop producer Fred again . . is a DJ who plays clubs and raves and also a hit-making pop producer who, working with Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, among others, was responsible for a full one-third of 2019’s British number-one hits. Think of him as a little Diplo or Skrillex and a little Jack Antonoff. Two other producer-DJs also come to mind while listening to Ten Days, Fred again . .’s fourth album: Jamie xx and Four Tet, both expert at melding a melodic indie sensibility with the oceanic repetition...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Beabadoobee finds bliss in Malibu, Latto keeps it old school, and J Balvin enlists Feid for a supercharged reggaeton track. Plus, new music from Finneas, Zedd and Remi Wolf, Addison Rae and Katy Perry.

Beabadoobee, “Beaches” (YouTube)

Latto, “S/O to Me” (YouTube)

J Balvin, Feid, “Doblexxó” (YouTube)

Finneas, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” (YouTube)

Zedd feat. Remi Wolf, “Lucky” (YouTube)

Addison Rae, “Diet Pepsi” (YouTube)

Katy Perry,...

Nigerian sensation Asake is buzzing with energy in the lead up to his third studio album Lungu Boy, out on Friday. That charge has manifested in the form of the record’s latest single “Active.” Asake teamed up with Houston rapper Travis Scott for the dynamic song produced by Sarz and Mike Dean.

“Active” arrives with an accompanying music video helmed by directors Edgar Esteves and Josh Valle. In the clip, Asake unleashes his overflow of enthusiasm with a few rounds of horseback riding and a high-energy run-in with a marching band.

Two years after Shawn Mendes paused his career to take a mental health break, the singer will return in October with a new album titled Shawn.

Ahead of the album’s Oct. 18 release, Mendes has shared the Shawn acoustic ballad “Isn’t That Enough.”

“Music really can be medicine. 2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift,...

Leonardo DiCaprio Sparks Noise Complaint With Late-Night Party ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Leonardo DiCaprio’s partying days are certainly not behind him. At 49 years old, the Oscar winner proves he can still raise the roof and throw a rager that can trigger a noise complaint from annoyed neighbors.

According to the UK Sun, Leonardo DiCaprio was partying hard with an alleged former flame at London’s Chiltern Firehouse Hotel, prompting other guests to complain to the management over the unbearable noise from the party.

A source told the publication the “Titanic” star and the rumoured former Flame were partying alongside other celebrities, including pop singer Ellie Goulding and model Emily Ratajkowski.

Trending “Play Any Role That You Want”: Rebel Wilson Dismisses “Total Nonsense” Idea Only Gay Actors Can Play Gay Roles Jenna Ortega Drops A Shocking Bomb By Quitting Hit Netflix Series; Wednesday Actress’ Growing Popularity Has Forced Her Exit?...

Soccer Aid for Unicef 2024 will take place on June 9 at Stamford Bridge.

The live show on ITV1, Stv and Itvx will be hosted by Unicef UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary, who will be joined once again by Unicef UK High Profile Supporter, Alex Scott. Sam Matterface returns as Commentator, with Iain Stirling on Co-Comms duty. A half-time entertainment show will also be announced in due course. Previous performers include Rita Ora, Robbie Williams and Tom Grennan.

England have won five times since the game began in 2006 – but their last victory came in 2018. They trail the Soccer Aid World XI Fc who have won the fixture seven times – and are on a record five-year winning streak.

England will take to the pitch in a specially commissioned Euro ’96 kit. This is ahead of Euro 2024 – the first game of which is just five days after Soccer Aid. The Soccer Aid World XI Fc will...

Fans are expressing concerns that Jenn's Bachelorette promo resembles Love Island, a departure from the traditional format. Jenn, a 26-year-old aspiring physician assistant, is the first Asian American lead in The Bachelorette franchise. Despite some fan disappointment over casting decisions, Jenn deserves support in her journey to find love on the show.

Fans are expressing their concerns that Jenn Tran's The Bachelorette season 21 promo looks more like a preview for Netflix's reality dating series Love Island than the traditional Bachelorette. Jenn, a 26-year-old physician assistant student from Hillsdale, New Jersey, who's currently living in Miami, Florida, was cast as the newest Bachelorette after she competed for Joey Graziadei's heart in his Bachelor season. Despite making it to the Top 6 and telling Joey that she was falling in love with him, he said goodbye to her right before his hometown dates. Now Jenn is continuing her journey to...

In director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s new biopic Back to Black, British costume designer PC Williams took on the monumental task of dressing Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse, as well as the rest of the cast. Named for Winehouse’s second and final studio album released in 2006, the film spans eight years in the life of the iconic singer, who passed away in 2011 at just 27 years old.

Winehouse left a tall fashion legacy with her unique mix of retro va-va-voom styles and sportswear. Caricature-like proportions were another signature — from a giant beehive, bold gold jewelry and teetering peep-toe pumps to diminutive halter dresses and ultra-skinny jeans. In 2010, the singer even collaborated with one of her favorite British labels, Fred Perry, on a 17-piece capsule line. The brand, featured heavily in the film, continues an ongoing collection to benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation. A 2021 Julien’s Auctions sale of some of the...

The UK sports media have got excited this weekend with reports that Will Ferrell is the latest movie star to bring his celebrity, and his wallet, to English football.

The Sun newspaper was the first to print its exclusive that the Elf star had bought a “large stake” in Leeds United Football Club after falling in love with the British game, and other UK media have been swift to pick up the story.

While Leeds Fc have refused to confirm Ferrell’s arrival in its boardroom, saying they never comment on individual stakeholders, The Sun reports that the comedic actor had paid the club’s US owners 49ers Enterprises, that his involvement will be unveiled in a few days and quotes an insider confirming: “It’s true – Will Ferrell owns a share of Leeds. The 49ers will be announcing his involvement in the coming days and he’s looking forward...

Over the past two decades, Coachella has evolved from its roots as an indie rock haven into a celebration of some of the biggest sounds around the world. Last year’s event showcased superstars including Bad Bunny and Blackpink as headliners, and this year’s lineup is keeping the momentum going with a wide swath of genres, from K-pop to música mexicana and more.

Indo-Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon wants to make sure that Punjabi music benefits from that platform, too. Dhillon is set to perform at Coachella on Sunday,...

The 29-year-old British star Jacob Collier has risen to fame from YouTube all the way to the Grammys, earning six trophies throughout his career. While Collier was a Grammy favorite from his first album, “Djesse Vol. 3” was the one to put him on the radar for a lot of folks, earning three Grammy noms including for Album of the Year. That nomination was quite unexpected and launched Collier to a lot more fame, especially as his fusion of jazz/R&b/pop is quite unique and not what many would expect to cross over to the Grammy mainstream. Despite not being a huge commercial artist, Collier might be looking at his biggest year ever at the Grammys with his new album, “Djesse Vol. 4.” But just how much recognition will Collier get?

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The most obvious nominations to watch for are in the arrangement categories,...

Strut and get sexy! On Thursday, Flo — the British R&b trio made of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer — dropped the music video for “Walk Like This,” their first single of 2024, which hears the girls stepping into sultriness with no fear.

“The Walk Like This music video reflects us as three powerful women celebrating our relationships and having fun together which is what it’s all about!” the trio said in a press release. “It’s a lot of fun, directed by women, created by women, and we...

Sonam Kapoor is a global fashion and luxury icon, often referred by the West as the cultural ambassador of India to the world. She has single-handedly brought fashion into focus in India and her towering impact and equity with all major global fashion & luxury brands has been acknowledged by international media over and over again!

Last night, UK’s prestigious media house The Standard, hailed Sonam Kapoor as one of UK’s Top 40 Best Dressed people! She was in the illustrious company of some of the most iconic names in UK fashion who have had a major global impact through their sartorial vision.

Apart from Sonam, Harry Styles, Kate Middleton, Rosamund Pike, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Bianca Jagger, Alexa Chung, Stormzy, Naomi Campbel, Edward Enninful, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, Akshata Murty (businessperson and wife of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak), among others graced the Top 40 list!

In Sonam’s citation The Standard wrote,...

Exclusive: It’s a big week for husband-and-wife production duo Luke Hyams and Sunita Mirchandani Hyams.

Not only does their debut documentary, The Sidemen Story, launch tomorrow (February 14) on Netflix in the UK, but this interview with Deadline is the first they’ve given since the launch of their indie cross-cultural producer Pangaea.

In a wide-ranging chat that interrupts a break in Jamaica — what they call their “first holiday in quite a few years” — they talk about the gruelling hours of work that went into shooting and producing a doc on British YouTube stars The Sidemen, the state of the UK production sector and a slate that includes Work in Progress, a talk show in which UK TV host, broadcaster and creative Julie Adenuga quizzes major public figures.

Hyams is the former Head of Originals for YouTube Emea, Director of Global Content for The Walt Disney Company and the creator...

Popular 90s Irish boy band Boyzone are gearing up for a fresh round of concerts as the group reunite in a joint business venture. Formed by Louis Walsh back in 1993, the boyband had put off getting back together for some time now, with rumours they were coming back for their 30th anniversary this year.

Members Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy have signed a deal in a business move similar to that made by Hollywood’s Ryan Reynolds and Shut Up rapper Stormzy.

The Boyzone have teamed up to buy shares in Lancashire’s Chorley Fc where they also plan to perform a series of concerts, reports mirror.co.uk.

The band will be heading to this Saturday’s home game against Solihull in the Fa Trophy to officially seal the deal.

Confirming the news, Shane said: “I’m really looking forward to the weekend, we’ve got lots...

The nominations for this year’s Brit Awards have been unveiled, with Raye making history as the most nominated artist in the same year. The singer, who released her acclaimed album My 21st Century Blues last year, scored nods for Best British Album, Song Of The Year (twice), British Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best R&b Act, and Best New Artist.

It’s a huge achievement for the singer, who openly told Rolling Stone UK last year how she shook off the shackles of a record label...

The 2024 BRITs nominees have been revealed!

Raye leads the charge, becoming the first artist to score seven nominations in a single year, including song of the year, plus nominations in the artist, pop and R&b categories.

Central Cee and J Hus have four nominations each, plus three each for Little Simz and Dave. Calvin Harris adds to his 14 nominations with three more in the dance, pop and song categories, and Dua Lipa also earns three nominations thanks to her Barbie soundtrack hit “Dance the Night.”

Find out who won at the 2023 ceremony!

Click through to see the nominations…

British album of the year

Blur – The Ballad of Darren

J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard

Little Simz – No Thank You

Raye – My 21st Century Blues

Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy

British artist of the year

Arlo Parks

Central Cee

Dave

Dua Lipa

Fred Again

J Hus

Jessie Ware

Little Simz

Olivia Dean...

The fourth volume of Jacob Collier’s Djesse is on the way!

On Friday, the musician released the sweet single “Mi Corazón” with Colombian pop star Camilo, days after revealing the star-studded track list for his upcoming album, out Feb. 29.

“Camilo is without doubt one of my favorite humans and musical forces on the planet,” Collier said in a press statement about the song. “Despite us only having met three times, we genuinely feel like brothers.”

The video follows the two in a colorful, half-animated town as the two stars...

Shawn Mendes offered fans a glimpse at the musical exercise he’s embraced during moments of “extreme anxiety or fear” over the past year.

The singer-songwriter shared a clip on Instagram of him playing a harmonium and allowing himself to just sing whatever he wants “with full trust.” It’s a practice, he noted, that went a long way toward helping him “ease the pain.”

Mendes said this approach — embracing a willingness to “sing without perfection” — wasn’t easy at first. “But after a while,” he continued, “I actually started...

Shawn Mendes is looking back at the past year of his life in a new post after the New Year.

The 25-year-old musician shared a video of himself playing and singing, and opened up about mental health.

“I found that in moments of extreme anxiety or fear if i sat down with my harmonium and allowed myself with full trust to sing whatever came out it would often ease the pain,” he shared in the first half of his post. “it felt so difficult at first to let myself sing without needing perfection but after a while i actually started to fall in love with the dance between the ‘right’ and the ‘wrong’ notes … i realized there were only moments of bliss and euphoria from the ‘right’ notes Because of the ‘wrong’ notes. The only reason i can sing in key is because i’ve learned to listen.”

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Bree Runway’s 2024 is off to a hell of a start. On Tuesday, the singer shared her excited reaction after finding out that Christina Aguilera laced her Vegas residency performance with her song “That Girl” over the weekend.

“Christina Aguilera Girllll Huhhh???!!” Runway tweeted, before sharing a video of Aguilera’s performance of “Glam,” which featured elements of her own music. “Likeee?!?! That’s realllly one of my icons !!!”

“That Girllll!!!!! In Your Set?!?! get me on a flight to vegas Nowwwww!!!!!!” Runway added. “I almost Fell when I heard my voice omg.