Boys Like Girls return with first single in a decade, ‘Blood And Sugar’

Mark Guarino Chicago’s Bloodshot Records was a powerful and pioneering force in the alt-country movement of the 1990s and beyond, defining the genre with a roster of breakthrough artists including the Robbie Fulks, Old 97s, Alejandro Escovedo, the Waco Brothers, Neko Case, Justin Townes Earle, and the Bottle Rockets. In 2021, 27 years after its first release, label co-founders Nan Warshaw and Rob Miller sold Bloodshot to Exceleration Music, a global investment group that either owns the catalogs of or has strategic partnerships with other legacy labels like Alligator Records and Kill Rock Stars. At the time, Exceleration said it planned to largely manage and monetize Bloodshot’s back catalog. But this month it is releasing “Music Man,” a new album by Layng Martine Jr., a veteran Nashville songwriter who has written hits for legends like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, and the Pointer Sisters, among many others. It is one of five new albums Bloodshot is set to release this year, said Dave Hansen, an Exeleration principal.

A second season of Men In Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham has been confirmed on Thursday.

Amanda Holden has been forced to set the record straight on her rumoured 'rift' with Holly Willoughby for the first time after the Phillip Schofield scandal emerged. The Britain's Got Talent judge has released a statement on her Instagram today (June 8) following reports of an alleged 'feud' between her and the This Morning presenter.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus opened up about working with "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini on one of his final films before his death in June 2013 at the age of 51. The 62-year-old actress starred opposite the late actor in the 2013 romantic-comedy "Enough Said" in which they played a pair of divorcees who fall in love.  Louis-Dreyfus, who had never met Gandofini prior to filming the movie, recalled how he was very different from the ruthless mob boss he portrayed for six seasons in the hit HBO series.

Like mother, like son! Madonna shared a video dancing with son David Banda as she gears up for her Celebration Tour.

Mantra Of The Cosmos, the new British supergroup made up of some of the most influential acts from the past 30 years, have released a single.Featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), their debut track ‘Gorilla Guerilla’ has been described as “a fantastic psychedelic groove from a band of misfits, outsiders and innovators,” by Starkey.The track comes with a colourful and trippy music video directed by Ryder’s son Olli Ryder. Mantra Of The Cosmos debuted the song at an intimate show in London’s famous club, The Box.Starkey came up with the idea for the band, which has Ryder on vocals, Bell on guitar, and Bez and Starkey on percussion.

Nelly Furtado is back!

Nelly Furtado is returning to her man-eating ways.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed a Scots grandad last year.

This week, it was announced that Kim Cattrall is returning to her Sex and the City roots with a cameo on season 2 of And Just Like That.

Fall Out Boy after taking a hiatus from the band to focus on his mental health.The guitarist and founding member announced his return on Instagram yesterday (May 29), thanking fans for their support during his absence.“Hey everyone, I’m officially back! I want to thank everyone for the love and support while I took some time away to focus on my brain and get healthy for my family, my friends and myself,” he wrote in the post, which also featured an image of him on-stage.“I also want to thank Ben Young for stepping up and filling in on the shows I missed – He is a true gentleman and a scholar,” he added. “I’m stoked to be back in action and I can’t wait to see everyone on tour this summer!”Trohman announced his temporary departure from the band back in January, confirming to fans that he would be parting ways with Pete Wentz and co.

Arctic Monkeys kicked off their UK stadium tour in Bristol last night (May 29) — check out the full setlist and fan-captured footage below.The gig marked the first of 15 live dates the band have lined up on this UK and Ireland tour, which makes stops in Sheffield, Manchester, London and more.Kicking off at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium, the band played a total of 21 songs, including a number of tracks from their latest LP ‘The Car’, which was released last October.Alex Turner and co. opened the gig with a live rendition of ‘Mardy Bum’. Taken from their 2006 debut ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’, the show marked the first time that the original album version of the track has been performed live since 2007.

A Britain's Got Talent act who made history by receiving the first ever group golden buzzer has been hailed by viewers as the 'best audition ever.'

Hasan Minhaj has joined the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, ET can confirm. The star and former correspondent will play Marshall, a successful tech entrepreneur and Lily Bloom's brother-in-law. Deadline first reported Minhaj's casting.Directed by Baldoni, follows Lily Bloom (Lively), who comes from a complicated past, and has always known the life she wants.

Nothing screams “new chapter” more than a hair change — and Reese Witherspoon is living proof. The actress unveiled chic bangs following her split from husband Jim Toth.  

In the early 2000s, BMW launched a new series of short, narrative films meant to showcase their car models through the work of celebrated filmmakers. The first wave of shorts included directors Ang Lee, Wong Kar-wai, and Alejandro González Iñárritu, and BMW has periodically resurrected the series, including bringing back Clive Owen to reprise his BMW Films character in 2016 for a film directed by Neill Blomkamp.

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is mostly encouraging. The fifth Harrison Ford-starring Indy flick doesn’t open theatrically until the week of June 30, but Cannes audiences got the first look. “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” debuted at the 2008 Cannes Festival, however, that was days away from its Memorial Day weekend launch.

The Traitors is going to be a “different game” when the psychological reality TV show returns to the BBC, according to its production company following the huge success of its first run.

Ariana Grande is known for iconic hairstyles, and her latest look is definitely up there with her best.The Thank U, Next singer just revealed her new ultra short baby bangs, and fans have gone wild for her new style. Her latest hair transformation was shared by celebrity hairstylist Carl Bembridge on his Instagram, and shows Ariana with her hair tied up in a high ponytail – another of Ariana’s signature styles – and her new super short, feathery fringe.

K-pop girl group fromis_9 have announced their long-awaited return with their first studio record next month.On May 16 at Midnight KST, the eight-member girl group unveiled a series of teaser clips announcing the title of their upcoming studio album, ‘Unlock My World’. Due out on June 5 at 6pm KST, it will be fromis_9’s first full-length record since their debut in 2018.The new teaser resembles a locked phone, which is then unlocked by a pattern that forms the number nine, revealing eight symbols that presumably represent each member of the girl group.fromis_9 (프로미스나인)1st Album [Unlock My World]Release on 2023.06.05 6PM(KST)#fromis_9 #프로미스나인#Unlock_My_World pic.twitter.com/OXF93yuB2Y— fromis_9 [프로미스나인] (@realfromis_9) May 15, 2023fromis_9 have also released a promotional schedule for the record, highlighting key upcoming dates.