In its second week on Netflix, The Night Agent joined an elite group of shows that have garnered more than 3B viewing minutes in a measurement week, according to Nielsen‘s latest streaming report.
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Arlo Parks has responded to being included in a list of the ‘Top Female Rappers’ in the world.The singer, who won the Mercury Prize for 2021 debut album ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’, will release its follow-up ‘My Soft Machine’ on May 26 via Transgressive.Sharing a screenshot of her inclusion, Parks wrote: “Apparently I’m on @highsnobiety’s list of 15 female hip-hop artists…“all I will say is that if you are a black person make whatever you want to make regardless of the boxes that people try and fold you into – you’re on the right path.”After the publication responded to Parks with a love heart, she then clarified that her post was criticising the inclusion, writing: “not sure y’all quite grasped what I was saying with this one lol.”Apparently I’m on @highsnobiety’s list of 15 female hip-hop artists…all I will say is that if you are a black person make whatever you want to make regardless of the boxes that people try and fold you into – you’re on the right path pic.twitter.com/gBVc8ZzhlD— Arlo Parks (@arloparks) April 4, 2023not sure y’all quite grasped what I was saying with this one lol— Arlo Parks (@arloparks) April 4, 2023In a recent interview, Parks shared how her forthcoming new album takes inspiration from the heavy sound of bands like Fontaines D.C. and My Bloody Valentine.The singer-songwriter has described the forthcoming new record as a “deeply personal body of work” which highlights the artist’s experience of navigating life in her 20s.Speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music, Parks shared that it’s “always been the case” that she’s a fan of heavier genres, but said it’s “never really shown itself in my music”.“One of my favourite bands is My Bloody Valentine, and I bring a few more of those moments into My Soft Machine,”
.In its second week on Netflix, The Night Agent joined an elite group of shows that have garnered more than 3B viewing minutes in a measurement week, according to Nielsen‘s latest streaming report.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have worked hard to protect the privacy that their three children are afforded. But as the years go by, they are slowly introducing them to the importance of royal engagements.This gentle upbringing is something that former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond feels will serve Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis well in the future.
Anticipation is building for the arrival of “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”, Netflix’s upcoming “Bridgerton” prequel spinoff set in the early days of Charlotte’s marriage to King George.
Prince Louis celebrated his fifth birthday yesterday and although he is the youngest of Kate Middleton and Prince William's brood, he exceeds his siblings in one area, an expert has claimed.
King Charles has spoken before about how "enormously proud and happy" he is to be a grandfather and as the nation gears up for the biggest event we've ever had in his honour, some of his grandchildren will be there in person to witness his day.
BBC TV boss Charlotte Moore has said she will not “censor” respected writers who want to make shows about controversial subjects such as Jimmy Savile and the Grenfell disaster. In a wide-ranging briefing with the media press, Moore also addressed the Gary Lineker and Richard Sharp controversies, future of Top Gear, the streamers and the closure of CBBC and BBC Four on linear.
APPOINTMENTSDowntown Music has announced another rejig of its various businesses resulting in the creation of Downtown Artist & Label Services, bringing together the artists and labels previously working with its DashGo and Downtown Music Services units under one roof. The new division will be headed up by Ben Patterson.
After last week’s rainy weather, Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sun over the next few days. The Met Office has forecasted wall to wall sunshine for Tuesday, with highs of 15C expected.
As the public continues to learn more about how the King's Coronation will run and exactly who we can expect to see in attendance, there are two other events just days before that will also provide excitement for fans of the Royal Family. Shortly before the historic service takes place at Westminster Abbey, two new images will be released of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they will both celebrate their birthdays in close proximity to the momentous day.
School children up and down the UK are currently enjoying the Easter holidays - and that is no different for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children are students at Lambrook School near Windsor and will be revelling in their freedom before they return to the classroom for the Summer Term on Wednesday, April 19. But what will the young royals be getting up to in their time off? Judging by their previous school breaks and revelations by the couple themselves, it seems the family of five are in for a busy few weeks.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter WWE’s WrestleMania 39 delivered the highest weekend usage ever on Peacock. The two-night event was up 29% in hours viewed and 32% in reach compared to last year’s WrestleMania, Peacock announced Tuesday. The NBCUniversal-owned streamer also claims that WrestleMania 39 generated the most hours-watched of any live event on Peacock with the exception of the Super Bowl. It should be noted that, like other streaming services, Peacock does not provide specific viewership information to back up these claims. On linear television, the episode of “Monday Night Raw” that aired on USA Network the day after the final night of WrestleMania saw a significant boost in the ratings. This week’s episode nabbed 997,000 viewers in the key adults 18-49 demographic, the highest demo audience for “Raw” since February 2020 and up 37% from last week. In total viewers, the episode averaged 2.26 million viewers, up 23% over last week.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are currently enjoying their Easter break from school, with mum Kate Middleton thought to be arranging a host of fun activities to keep the children entertained. During the Easter holidays, the Prince and Princess of Wales are absent from their official royal duties as they take their three children away for some special family time together. Previous trips have included skiing in the French Alps or a peaceful break to their Norfolk abode, Anmer Hall.
She has dressed some of the world's biggest A-listers including Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan and Liz Hurley. Now, Manchester-based fashion designer Zeynep Kartal is using her talent to help raise funds following a series of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria which have left millions of people in need of urgent support.
Charlotte Lawrence has released the heart-wrenching video for her new single ‘Bodybag’, taken from her upcoming album.Produced and co-written by the talents Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, and Andy Park (producer of Phoebe Bridgers, Mac Miller), ‘Bodybag’ is Lawrence’s first new release of the year.On sharing the inspiration behind the song, Lawrence said: “I want to share pain and heartbreak and sex and all the emotions everybody feels.”“Hopefully people can connect to that and relate,” the Yungblud collaborator continued. “I always thought that I shouldn’t be vocal about what I wanted to do.
Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has been winning high-praise for her portrayal of terrified bride Daisy Midgeley in the soap, and the actress wowed as she showed off a new hairdo. Charlotte, who had the nation in tears last Monday as Daisy was targeted with acid on her wedding day, looked stunning in snaps of herself sporting a different style.
A list rating Manchester against London by comparing the likes of 'spoilt brats in yellow Lamborghinis outside Deansgate Tower' to 'spoilt brats in gold Lamborghinis outside Harrods' has been described as 'vomit inducing' and 'pathetic' by Mancunians.
Coronation Street's Daisy Midgeley star Charlotte Jordan sent fans wild on Sunday as she unveiled her new hairdo.The actress, 27, took to Instagram to announce that she's a "bun hun now" as she shared a collection of snaps with her blonde highlighted brunette locks sweptback into a 90s-looking updo. Charlotte wore a stunning white ribbed strapless knitted dress, which she teamed with silver jewellery including a heart pendant necklace.The soap star added a slick of stunning makeup as she posed to the camera for a series of different snaps.
BBC Breakfast viewers rushed to social media to comment after they were left convinced that Naga Munchetty let out a swear word live on air. The presenter was at the helm of the BBC One news programme on Friday (March 31) alongside Roger Johnson.
Emmerdale fans have been left asking 'why' after the latest trip to the village saw a shock hit-and-run take place. Viewers of the ITV soap were initially left confused when the tuned into Thursday's episode (March 30) when the opening scene showed Alex Moore (Liam Boyle) lying injured on the road after being mowed down by a car with a then-unknown driver.
The Great Escape festival has today (March 28) added more than 100 new artists to its 2023 line-up, including Yonaka and Coach Party.The three-day festival is set to take place between May 10 and May 13 and will be based across over 35 venues across Brighton.In a new update, the festival organisers have today confirmed that 140 new artists will attend the mammoth event. The new additions will join over 250 musicians that have already been announced.Alt-rock band Coach Party are among the newly announced acts, as is the British rock four-piece, Yonaka.Other acts from across all genres are also now set to perform at the Brighton-based event – which provides a platform for emerging artists and underground acts.