New Blur album announced ahead of warm-up show at Colchester Arts Centre

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is confident he will be fit for Saturday's UEFA Champions League final.

Love Island fans were already left complaining over a major new twist unveiled in the ITV2 reality dating series' launch instalment. Fans will remember that in past editions the dating hopefuls are introduced to each other by the show's host, which is now Maya Jama, and given the chance to choose who they each want to couple up with.There's no shortage of drama, as contestants can make steals from the get-go, but the islanders feel satisfied that they're given the initial control.This time however, show bosses have decided to shake the format up and gave the public the power instead, but it meant that the islanders all had a chance to mingle and chat in the villa beforehand.

Colton Ryan is still getting used to spotting his image on street lamp banners throughout the Theater District.“Every time I take a new block home, I’m like, ‘Oh hey, me,'” said Ryan of the nearly 100 flags bearing his likeness. “It’s pretty wild, honestly.”The 27-year-old — who this year was nominated for his first Tony Award for his portrayal of Jimmy Doyle, the leading man in “New York, New York” — was at first unaware of his high-flying honor.“I was asked to approve a photo and I did, but I didn’t know that’s where it was going,” he said of the banners, which feature a shot of him and his costar, Anna Uzele.In the musical, nominated for nine Tonys, he plays the role of Robert De Niro originated in the 1977 film of the same name.

HBO and HBO Max (which actually no longer exists and is now called “Max”) have been making a lot of decisions about their cancellations and renewals this year, and we’re bringing you the full recap of everything that has happened.

Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center has shows for each and every kind of music fan from June through October.You like pop?Well, you just might enjoy Charlie Puth (June 3), Big Time Rush (June 30) or Pentatonix (Aug. 20).Prefer hip-hop and R&B?TLC and Shaggy (June 10), Snoop Dogg with Wiz Khalifa (Aug.

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Despite being on the losing side, Alan Pardew is often the first person who springs to mind when remembering the 2016 FA Cup final.

The band is currently touring the globe for the final time with their farewell tour The End of the Road, which originally visited in Australia late 2022. 

KC and the Sunshine Band are touring all over North America from June through December this year on their ’50th Anniversary Tour.’Along the way, the “Shake Shake Shake (Your Booty)” band will make two stops in New Jersey.First, they’ll perform at Whitehouse Station’s QuickCheck New Jersey Festival of Ballooning on July 29.Five months later, they’ll close their tour at Englewood’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Dec. 8.And they’ll be trotting out the hits.Based on our findings on Set List FM, KC and co.

Singer-songwriter and Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek has confirmed details of a new solo album. Haunted Mountain will be released on August 25 and today's announcement arrives alongside the album's title track.

Blur played a second warm-up show for their 2023 reunion tour in Eastbourne last night (May 21) – watch them reunite with Phil Daniels for ‘Parklife’ below.The Britpop heroes first announced their comeback back in November with news of a huge Wembley Stadium show – before going on to reveal a second date at the venue before a run of European festival shows and an intimate UK warm-up tour.This week, the band also announced details of a surprise new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ and shared its first single, ‘The Narcissist’.On Friday night (May 19), the band played their first gig since 2015 in their hometown of Colchester, playing hits and new songs from ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.The Eastbourne gig featured largely the same setlist, and the notable appearance of Daniels for one of their biggest hits.Watch the ‘Parklife’ performance below.blur blowing the roof off Eastbourne Winter Gardens tonight…with a little help from the legend Phil Daniels. Sensational! pic.twitter.com/hZEbpsfB7j— ajyeet mabs (@AjyeetM) May 22, 2023In a press conference at Colchester Castle ahead of their gig at the town’s Arts Centre, Blur spoke about the recording process of their ninth studio album.“There were moments of utter joy,” enthused bassist Alex James.

The Foo Fighters had a literal motley crew of cameos in their livestream, "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts," before announcing a new addition to the band: drummer Josh Freese. In the wake of the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins last March, the band enlisted the help of other famous drummers, including Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee and Tool’s Danny Carey, to tease the ultimate arrival of Freese.  Each musician was welcomed into the studio by the band, only to deliver a funny remark like, "There's a white Mercedes blocking me," "I got the P.F. Chang's" and "I groomed your poodles for you." With multiple interruptions, an agitated voice off camera can be heard yelling, "Excuse me," before cutting to Freese behind the drums.

Manchester United could seal their place back in the Champions League for next season should they pick up at least a point against Chelsea later this week.

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has said that he’d “put money on” an Oasis reunion.The singer was speaking as Blur themselves begin their comeback tour in their hometown of Colchester tonight (May 19).“I can guarantee they’re going to reform,” Albarn told The Sun of the chances of the Gallaghers burying the hatchet. “In fact, I’ve put money on it.”Discussing Blur’s ’90s nemeses, he added: “They’re brothers and it would be wonderful to see them reconcile.“The only funny thing is that our two nights at Wembley will be dwarfed by their SEVEN!”Three years ago, in a cover interview with NME about his solo career, Liam said that an Oasis reunion was “gonna happen very soon”.

Blur have shocked Scots fans with their choice of artwork for the iconic band's comeback album 'The Ballad of Darren'.

Blur have announced details of a surprise new album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ and shared the first single ‘The Narcissist’. Check it out below.The returning Britpop legends first announced their comeback back in November with news of a huge Wembley Stadium show – before going on to reveal a second date at the venue before a run of European festival shows and an intimate UK warm-up tour,  which kicks off in their hometown of Colchester tomorrow (Friday May 19).Now, the band have revealed that the 10-track ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ will arrive on 21 July via Parlophone, and is available for pre-order here.

NBC has been making a lot of cancellation and renewal decisions this year, and unfortunately, three TV shows are still on the bubble.

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