The mega-rift between UK trade body Pact and union Bectu over the soon-to-elapse TV Drama Agreement has taken another turn with Pact inviting commissioners from streamers and broadcasters to a “summit” to discuss next steps.
15.07.2022 - 12:27 / officialcharts.com
We don't envy Lady Gaga, you know?
With her Chromatica Ball world tour finally set to kick off in Düsseldorf on July 17, she's faced with the near-impossible task of squishing a 14-year-strong back catalogue into one show. And with 27 UK Top 40 singles to her name - from Just Dance to Hold My Hand - it's possibly the most polarising topic amongst the fandom.
Is it time to retire Telephone? Can we expect to experience those Enigma vocals live? Will ARTPOP ever get its flowers?
Well, since we're feeling nostalgic, the Little Monsters of the Official Charts team thought they'd look back on their favourite Gaga tracks ever. Behold, the songs we'd love to see on the setlist.
George Griffiths - Staff WriterGaga would not, I believe, have been able to return to her roots with Chromatica if she hadn't forced herself (and I do think she forced herself) to release The Cure first. We have a lot to thank her for.
I will forever be a Perfect Illusion apologist. That production! That key change! Better than it had any right to be.
No, you learned the German gibberish in this song off by heart when you were 15.
Some artists wait their entire careers for a moment as kinetic as "RedOne, Konvict, Gaga (oh-oh-ay)".
This is just a perfectly-made song. The production wobbles from ABBA to Ace of Bass without ever losing its innate Gaga-ness.
Carl Smith - EditorAs a proud BLINK and Little Monster, I was worried how this song would live up to expectation. I needn't have been. Gaga's harsh delivery juxtaposed with BLACKPINK's sickly-sweet verses? Exquisite.
Even watching the first-ever performance of Sexxx Dreams on a dodgy, 480p Apple Music Festival stream back in 2013, I was in awe. It's that dirty, industrial '80s bass for me.
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The mega-rift between UK trade body Pact and union Bectu over the soon-to-elapse TV Drama Agreement has taken another turn with Pact inviting commissioners from streamers and broadcasters to a “summit” to discuss next steps.
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has selected Colm Bairéad’s debut feature The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin) as its entry for the best international film category for the 2023 Oscars, in the first announced submission of the upcoming awards season.
Pimp My Ride will return as a six-part digital series on YouTube.The UK version of the reality show originally ran from 2005 to 2007 over three seasons, adapted from the US version hosted by Xzibit.DJ Tim Westwood was the original host on Pimp My Ride UK, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in allegations which surfaced this year.For the reboot, Birmingham rapper Lady Leshurr will take over hosting duties. The car transformations will be carried out by Wrench Studios with support from eBay, who have partnered with MTV for the new six-part series.Speaking about the series, Leshurr said: “I’m so happy to be a part of this new series of Pimp My Ride! The original series was such a big part of my childhood, so I’m happy to be involved in such a legendary show that was a big part of my life growing up.
Gigi Hadid's day job requires being styled within an inch of her life – and so it is only right that on the catwalk she never looks anything less than completely fabulous. MORE: Gigi Hadid takes style cues from Bella Hadid with her lime green lookNavigating an entourage consisting of the industry's most esteemed designers, hair stylists and makeup artists is all in a day's work for the 27-year-old, and so one might be forgiven for thinking that she might not fare quite so well when left to her own devices.
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Broadcasting union Bectu’s members have voted “overwhelmingly” to reject trade body Pact’s latest offer and the future of the pair’s TV Drama agreement could now be in doubt.
It's finally here, Little Monsters. After some pandemic-induced postponement, Lady Gaga has kicked off The Chromatica Ball tour.
Neil Jones has insisted he's single after rumours of a romance with former Miss Romania Sienna Hollen emerged earlier this year.The Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, whose ex Katya Jones recently accidentally called him "husband", opened up on his relationship status in an exclusive interview with OK! magazine at the National Reality TV Awards UK 2022. Sharing that he's "good", Neil said: "I'm happy with myself.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw's character in her thrilling new Apple TV+ series,, may have lost her memories, but the actress is crystal-clear on what she loves about the show.«It's so juicy,» Mbatha-Raw raved to ET at the show's New York premiere on Monday. «I mean, this show is such a thrilling mystery and it's a real psychological thriller with so many twists and turns every episode.»The British actress plays the protagonist of the series, Sophie, who is trying to piece together her memories leading up to a suicide attempt. At the start, she explained, «the audience knows as much as she does… so you're sort of immediately drawn into her world.»«It's set in San Francisco, in this very luxurious world, but something's off under the surface,» she hinted. «These people seemingly have everything, but there's an unsettling energy… My character not knowing her past, she essentially is the mystery.»Mbatha-Raw said fans of psychological thrillers and female-driven mysteries will love the series — no surprise, given that producer and star Reese Witherspoon is behind the project as an executive producer, alongside Mbatha-Raw herself.«I first met Reese when we did and then, obviously, which I got to do with Apple and [Witherspoon's production company] Hello Sunshine was such an amazing experience for me,» she recalled. «When I got the script for this, I knew Hello Sunshine was already attached to produce… I feel like Reese leads by example.
Gigi Hadid is vacationing with the Beckham family and she was spotted relaxing on their yacht!
It's a happy birthday to Selena Gomez from Official Charts today, as the multi-hyphenate superstar turns 30 today!
Lady Gaga‘s choreographer is facing allegations.
Lady Gaga's stadium tour for the summer, has finally begun in Düsseldorf.MORE: Lady Gaga shares her at-home makeover and she looks phenomenal The legendary pop singer is playing 20 shows while on tour in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia in support of her most recent album Chromatica.One of the most renowned artists of our time, Lady Gaga delights fans who have been patiently awaiting the tour that was delayed in 2021 by resuming her legendary voice, distinctive stage presence, and extravagant costumes.WATCH: Discover Lady Gaga's most jaw-dropping outfits and red carpet moments of all timeGaga posts new images from her most recent tour to Instagram in an emotional statement about being back on stage, expressing gratitude to those who supported her in helping her setlist come to life. Being able to tour again for the first time since 2018 was definitely a memorable experience for Gaga.MORE: Lady Gaga sends fans wild with cheeky poolside pictureThe Born This Way singer captions the photos: “I’m so incredibly grateful to everyone who worked with me to build this show, and helped me express a vision of freedom and joy through music, dance, fashion, art and technology.”She continued: “I never thought I’d be on stage like this again.
Gigi Hadid turns heads in a lime green dress while arriving at British Vogue X Self-Portrait’s Summer Party held at Chiltern Firehouse on Wednesday (July 20) in London, England.
Lady Gaga is having the time of her life kicking off the highly anticipated Chromatica Ball worldwide tour in Germany, after rumored to be playing Harley Quinn in the ‘Joker’ sequel, the singer is now showcasing incredible choreographies and taking us back to the ‘Mother Monster’ days with her extravagant wardrobe, hair and makeup, giving fans everything they want.And while the audience during the first concert were thrilled to have Gaga back on stage, performing Sour Candy, Free Woman, 911, Shallow and more, many were wondering about her chronic pain condition, as it is known that the singer and actress suffers from fibromyalgia.The 36-year-old performer, who seems to be the top choice to portray Amy Winehouse in an upcoming biopic, gave fans an insight of how she has been feeling lately, revealing that she is currently “pain-free.”“I want to really thank you for sticking it out with me and loving me through all the different iterations of my artistry as well as me as a person,” Gaga admitted to her fans. “I feel more clear today than I have in a long time and more pain-free than I have in ages.
Chromatica Ball world tour last night in Dusseldorf, Germany, and she certainly didn’t disappoint in terms of the fashion. (But ?) On her stark stage inspired by brutalist architecture, the pop star emerged from fog and opened with her smash hit “Bad Romance” while wearing an equally-austere look: The —complete with spiked arms and shoulders—is an archival look from Gareth Pugh’s , finished off with her death-defying Pleaser platforms of course.