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Green Day have explained why they briefly took a step back from political songwriting and recalled why they have gone back to their roots with their forthcoming new album.The discussion came in light of the band announcing their upcoming 14th studio album, ‘Saviors’ – an LP which they have described as one that “bridges the gap” between ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’.In promoting the forthcoming release, the trio – formed of Billie-Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – recalled how the songs see them return to their political roots, which they took a step back from in recent years.Discussing the lead single ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ as the one that marked their return to politically-motivated songwriting, Armstrong recalled how the track was originally written during the sessions for their last album, ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’, but put on ice until the members felt ready to take more of a political stance.“For ‘Father Of All…’ we didn’t want to go political because it was so obvious. It was such low-hanging fruit because we had just terrible politics and terrible division in the United States,” he told 102.1 The Edge.

Green Day have said that their upcoming album ‘Saviors’ will be one that “bridges the gap” between fan-favourites ‘American Idiot’ and ‘Dookie’.Billie-Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt first announced their 14th LP – which is the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’ – last month. It is set to arrive on January 19, 2024 via Reprise/Warner.Now, the pop-punk trio have opened up about what fans can expect from the album in a new interview, and revealed that they see the LP as in line with some of their most famous past releases.“I think that this record is sort of the best of everything that Green Day has,” Armstrong told 102.1 The Edge when asked if the band ever considered ‘Saviors’ as a “part two” of ‘American Idiot’.“[It’s] the 30 years of experience that we have, kind of come together.

Ariana Grande showed support for her boyfriend Ethan Slater at the opening night performance of his Broadway musical Spamalot!

The Crown season six features a wealth of ’90s nostalgia.Created by Peter Morgan, the Netflix show’s final season starts off in 1997 weeks prior to the death of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and her lover Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla) in a Paris car crash. The season is set to conclude in 2005, with the wedding between Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker Bowles (Olivia Williams).The season has been split into two parts, with the first four episodes being released on November 16, and the final six episodes arriving on December 14, 2023.The final season’s score is composed by Martin Phipps, who previously did the score for the show’s third, fourth and fifth seasons.

OK! has put together a comprehensive guide to the shopping event with answers to common questions like when is Black Friday 2023 ? Fans of Ariana Grande ’s Ari perfume have been rushing to get their hands on the fragrance after it was slashed from £50 to just £25 in early Black Friday sales that sees them get a 100ml bottle cheaper than a 50ml one. The 100ml Ari perfume, £25 here, has been dropped from £50 on the Superdrug website, which means you can get the fragrance cheaper than the 50ml one, which will set you back £40 here and get you twice the perfume for almost half the price.

wicked night.Ariana Grande, 30, and Ethan Slater, 31, seemingly made their Instagram debut as a couple after stepping out to see “Gutenberg! The Musical” Monday night on the Great White Way. The “Wicked” co-stars were photographed backstage at the Broadway musical with the show’s two lead actors Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad.Rannells, 45, posted the photo on his Instagram account and it may very well be the very first image of the pair as a couple.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are getting more comfortable being seen publicly…

Reviews weren’t strong (62% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and neither was audience reaction. “The Marvels” is only the third MCU release to receive a “B” CinemaScore from moviegoers, following “Eternals” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania.”“The Marvels,” which added $63.3 million in overseas ticket sales, may go down as a turning point in the MCU. Over the years, the franchise has collected $33 billion globally — a point Disney noted in reporting its grosses Sunday.But with movie screens and streaming platforms increasingly crowded with superhero films and series, some analysts have detected a new fatigue setting in for audiences.

There’s nothing better than discovering a beauty product that celebrities can’t live without, and it’s even better when that product is not only affordable – but its also on sale. The Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation, £33.75 here, has just been reduced from £45 in LookFantastic’s sale, and it turns out it’s one of the A-list’s makeup must-haves.

Marvel film The Marvels hits cinemas tomorrow (November 10) and comes with its own original soundtrack – see the full tracklist below.Directed by Nia DaCosta, the superhero blockbuster sees Brie Larson return as Captain Marvel alongside Teyonah Parris as WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel.An NME review of the film said: “This has to be one of the quirkier MCU entries. Cat-lovers will more than get their fix thanks to Danvers’ moggy Goose – secretly a Flerken that has tentacles that spring out of its mouth and swallows things whole (people, plates, you name it).

Merrily We Roll Along, the Sondheim musical revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, was Broadway‘s sole sell-out last week, filling every last seat at the Hudson Theatre with an eye-popping average ticket price of $234.40.

When surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr heard John Lennon singing anew on “Now and Then” — a brand new Beatles song that will be released on Thursday — it was like their former bandmate had miraculously come back to life four decades after he was murdered.“And there it was — John’s voice, crystal clear,” says McCartney, 81, in the new short film “Now and — The Last Beatles Song,” which premiered on the Fab Four’s YouTube channel on Wednesday.“It’s like John’s there,” adds Starr, 83.“Now and Then” — the first new Beatles tune since “Real Love” in 1996 — was written and first recorded by Lennon in the ’70s when he was living in the Dakota building on New York’s Central Park West — where he was murdered 43 years ago on Dec. 8, 1980.“I do remember living at the Dakota with Dad and Mom,” recalls Sean Ono Lennon, 48, in “Now and Then.” “There’s this impression that my dad stopped doing music for a while to raise me, which I think is partially true in terms of him not touring and not fulfilling any major record-label obligations.“But he was always playing music around the house.

to Ethan Slater, her Wicked co-star who is currently starring in Spamalot on Broadway. She attended the musical revival's first preview and, from the looks of it, had a great time!Slater—who originated the role of SpongeBob in the Squarepants musical—plays The Historian and Prince Herbert in the spoof show based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The show is super funny and I listen to the OBC (original Broadway cast recording) in the car sometimes, and I really want to see the new production, but anyway.

Ariana Grande is supporting her man and she doesn’t care who sees!

Ariana Grande was spotted in the audience at the first preview of the Spamalot revival on Tuesday night (October 31) at the St James Theatre in New York City.

Ariana Grande, Usher and many others, passed away on Monday, October 30.Spears’ wife Jessica announced the news on his Instagram account, but did not reveal the cause of his death.Spears was born and raised in Washington, DC, where he developed his passion and talent for drumming at a young age through his church attendance. He joined the DC-based Gideon Band and later caught the attention of Valdez Brantley, the musical director for Usher.

Michaela Zee Aaron Spears, the Grammy-nominated drummer and music producer who worked with Ariana Grande, Usher, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, among many others, has died. He was 47. Spears’ wife Jessica announced the news on Instagram Monday, writing, “Aaron was not only an incredibly accomplished drummer, admired by many for his unparalleled talent and passion for music, but he was also a devoted father to our previous son, August.

Ariana Grande has paid a touching tribute to her former drummer Aaron Spears, who she described as the "brightest light of a human being" after he died aged 46. Aaron's wife Jessica announced his passing on social media, describing him as having an "unparalleled talent and passion for music" and being a "devoted father". She wrote: "Aaron was not only an incredibly accomplished drummer, admired by many for his unparalleled talent and passion for music, but he was also a devoted father to our precious son, August." She continued: "His love, guidance, and warmth were the pillars of our family, and his absence leaves a void that words cannot describe.

New Kids On The Block just announced their ‘Magic Summer Tour’ — which shares a name with their 1990 tour — that will send them to amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums all over North America from June through August 2024 along with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.That includes stops at Wantagh, NY’s Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 4, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

The musical Wicked is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway this weekend!