2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.
Kate Bush reached out to Damon Albarn after Gorillaz’ divisive Glastonbury set
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Damon Albarn has revealed that after Gorillaz’ divisive Glastonbury headline set in 2010, Kate Bush phoned to tell him it was “one of the best shows she’d ever seen”.Last night (February 23), Albarn and visual artist Jamie Hewlett sat down for a Q+A session with comedian Alan Carr for Banquet Records, attended by NME.Taking to the stage at former-cinema-turned-nightclub Pryzm in Kingston, Albarn explained that “Glastonbury was very memorable because it was so different to any other performance that had been before us”.“We wanted to just be, and not do the normal schtick of ‘hello Glastonbury, how are you all feeling?’ We wanted to just do our thing,” he continued.Gorillaz were last-minute replacements for U2 who had to postpone their appearance after Bono injured his back. Albarn returned to the iconic festival with Gorillaz one year after topping the bill with Blur.“I realised halfway through the Gorillaz set that the audience had no idea who some of the guests that we were bring onstage were, because I wasn’t introducing them,” he said of the set that included the likes of Bobby Womack, Bootie Brown, De La Soul, Lou Reed, Happy Mondays‘ Shaun Ryder, The Fall‘s Mark E.
Smith and Snoop Dogg.“The next morning a lot of terrible reviews came through. I did get a phone call from Kate Bush who said it was one of the best shows she’d ever seen.
That was an amazing thing and I really needed it at that moment because I was feeling particularly vulnerable.”Albarn went on to call Bush the “holy grail” for a Gorillaz collaboration. “I have fantasised about singing at the piano with her several times,” he revealed.
Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce and More to Perform at 2023 CMT Music Awards
2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.
Pedophile rocker Gary Glitter back in prison 1 month after release: report
16 years in prison in 2015 after he was found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls, all of whom were under the age of 13, The Post previously reported. This time, he allegedly was caught trying to “access the dark web on his phone,” according to The Daily Mail.Glitter, who was born Paul Francis Gadd, was released in February after only serving half of his sentence.He was recently spotted in a bail hostel in the United Kingdom, where he was allegedly typing, “how to avoid detection when web browsing” on a cell phone, according to the Daily Mail.The outlet reported that Glitter will head back to the clinker on Monday because he breached the conditions that were agreed upon when he was initially released just last month.
Gary Glitter back in jail a month after his early release
Gary Glitter is back behind bars for breaching his bail agreement, a month after he was released from prison early.Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was jailed for 16 years in February 2015 after being found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls between 1975 and 1980.He was sentenced for attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault, and one for having sex with a girl under 13. During sentencing, Judge Alistair McCreath said he could find “no real evidence” that Glitter had atoned for his crimes.Last month, Glitter was freed from prison after serving half his 16-year sentence.
Kate Bush joins Ian McKellen and John Bishop for panto aftershow drinks in Oxford
Kate Bush joined actor Ian McKellen and actor and comedian John Bishop for an aftershow party at an Oxford pub earlier this week.The music icon celebrated McKellen and Bishop’s 100th performance on Wednesday (March 8) of their pantomime Mother Goose, which was running at the New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday (March 8) until yesterday (March 11).According to a Facebook message spotted by The Oxford Mail, a staff member at Oxford’s The Jolly Farmers pub said: “The astonishingly wonderful Sir Ian McKellen and the amazing John Bishop spent the evening with us celebrating the 100th performance of Mother Goose.“Oh, and just to make things truly crazy, the legend that is Kate Bush popped in to see him and have a few drinks. This little pub is truly something special.”The Jolly Farmers in central Oxford is one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ pubs in the city.Although Bush wasn’t pictured, photos were shared online of McKellen posing with pub staff and Bishop pulling a pint.
‘Stranger Things’ Star Grace Van Dien Reveals She Is Turning Down Roles After Being Sexually Harassed on a Movie Set
Grace Van Dien revealed she is taking a break from acting after dealing with sexual harassment on a movie set.
Damon Albarn on Noel Gallagher’s offer to sprinkle “northern magic” on Gorillaz
Damon Albarn has reacted to Noel Gallagher‘s offer to “sprinkle” some “northern magic” on Gorillaz.While the pair were famously Britpop rivals throughout the ’90s, they have since become friends and Gallagher contributed backing vocals to Gorillaz’ 2017 track ‘We Got The Power’ featuring Jehnny Beth.Last month, the former the Oasis singer-songwriter then suggested that he could see them working together again during an interview with Radio X.“Yeah, me and him get on great. I love his band.
Nicole Kidman teases double dose of joy while Keith Urban is away from home
Nicole Kidman is incredibly close to her family, but in recent time they have been apart due to work commitments - however, that's likely about to change in the very near future!The Big Little Lies star has been taking care of her and Keith Urban's daughters, Sunday Rose, 14, and Faith Margaret, 12, at home in Australia, while the country star performs at his much-anticipated Las Vegas residency.The couple are likely to be reunited over the weekend though - as Nicole teased that she will be coming to Los Angeles on Sunday for the Oscars - where she was named as one of the presenters on Tuesday night.VIDEO: Keith Urban teases huge family moment with Nicole KidmanNicole will be joined by the likes of Halle Berry, Hugh Grant and Jessica Chastaiin at the 95th ceremony, and will be not too far away from Keith - who will be just a short flight away.What's more, Keith doesn't have a show on Sunday, so there's every chance that they will use that time to reunite as a family.MORE: Nicole Kidman enjoys intimate look into personal life with Keith UrbanDETAILS: Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis pair up for suspenseful new showThe couple have no doubt missed each other, but are used to spending time apart due to work commitments.
'It's nonsense' - Marcus Rashford hits back at Manchester United critics after Liverpool loss
Marcus Rashford said it was "nonsense" to claim Manchester United players gave up during the record-equalling defeat by Liverpool at Anfield, but admitted they suffered from a lack of organisation in the second half.
‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Set For Digital Release, This Is When You Can Watch The James Cameron Film
The newest entry in the “Avatar” franchise will hit digital retailers soon.
Juventus boss gives Paul Pogba verdict with ex-Manchester United man set for Jose Mourino reunion
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear how happy he is with Paul Pogba as the midfielder prepares to kickstart his career with the Serie A side.
Damon Albarn recalls first encounter with The Specials’ Terry Hall: “The coolest human being on earth”
Damon Albarn has recalled his first encounter with The Specials’ Terry Hall in a new interview, calling the late star “the coolest human being on earth”.Hall died in December 2022 after being diagnosed with cancer months earlier. He was 63 years old.Speaking to Radio X, Albarn spoke about the first time he was in Hall’s presence.
Coronation Street recasts Jackson Hodge after six years as character set for return
Coronation Street have recast Jackson Hodge after six years as the character is set for a return, leaving Faye Windass in turmoil. Viewers will recall that Jackson is the father of Faye's daughter, Miley, who she gave birth to in 2015 when they were both teenagers. However, soon after Miley's Christening service, Faye struggled with being a young mum as the Hodge family offered to look after the youngster.
Kate Ferdinand 'quits new donut business after ugly row with founder'
Kate Ferdinand has left a new business venture after “falling out” with its founder, according to reports.The former TOWIE star, 31, resigned as a director of Dolly Donuts earlier this month and the Instagram account for the sweet treat business now appears to be set to private, with the company bio reading: “Temporarily closed”. Kate’s business partner Lisa Moralee remains the company’s only active director, according to Companies House, after she partnered with baker Amy Clayton to launch the Dolly Donuts cafe in South London in 2021.The influencer, who is currently pregnant with her second child with husband Rio Ferdinand, 44, appeared in a video with her business partners in April last year, where she introduced her fans to the cafe business.
William and Kate back therapy gardens in Wales in new mental health partnership
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s foundation has announced a new collaboration to help create therapy allotments and gardens offering mental health support in south Wales. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the site where the first garden will be developed at Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, near the town of Pontyclun in Wales on Tuesday to mark the announcement of the social enterprise partnership. The royal couple’s charitable organisation is working with Life at No.27 – a horticultural therapy and mental health counselling provider – to scale up its gardening mission, with six gardens eventually being created across south Wales.
Rylan Clark bites back at social media followers after claiming 'I can't believe I'm saying this'
Rylan Clark was quick to bite back after he exclaimed 'I can't believe I'm saying this' as he shared a series of images to both his Instagram and Twitter accounts. Like plenty of others across the county, the BBC Radio 2 host nipped outside on Monday night (February 27) as the Northern Lights were amazingly visible in the UK.
‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ Boss Breaks Down The Season Finale’s Shocking Twists
SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the season finale of Fox’s Alert: Missing Persons Unit.
Khloe Kardashian Claps Back at Comment About Bandage After Undergoing Surgery to Remove Facial Tumor: ‘Thank You for Asking’
Kill ’em with kindness. Khloé Kardashian swiftly shut down criticism of her appearance after opening up about a recent operation.
Crew would not get in back of ambulance with paramedic after she was 'outed' as lesbian by colleague
A former paramedic said her colleagues would not get in the back of an ambulance with her after her sexuality was 'outed'. Jackie Bell, who now works as 111 Head of Service at the North West Ambulance Service, said a male colleague previously told fellow workers that she was a lesbian, despite trying to keep her relationship with another female colleague a secret.