‘Parks And Recreation’ Cast Reunite For ‘Galentine’s Day’

Arlo Parks has spoken about how she handles her sense of perfectionism when she’s writing music.The songwriter was speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 about her forthcoming second album, ‘My Soft Machine’, when started talking about her songwriting process and the benefits she gained from letting go of perfectionism.“I think it took me a while to learn patience. I think especially when it comes to writing, I want it to be perfect now, and I think I had that real sense of frantically searching for the perfect way to say something, the perfect phrasing, the perfect chord,” she said.“But then I actually in this writing process found proof that when you actually leave things alone and allow for them to take the time that they’re going to take, then that’s when the best things come.”Parks also said that her process “is always going to be” an insular one.

A Salford mechanic took his own life by 'stepping in front of' a lorry on the M61.

Dua Lipa have a new man in her life? It sure seems like it after her latest appearance in Paris.The star, 27, is in the City of Light for Paris Fashion Week, and sparked rumors of a new love in her life when she was leaving the preview for Saint Laurent's latest collection.As she left the show, she was photographed exiting hand in hand, and all smiles, with Romain Gavras.WATCH: Dua Lipa named co-chair of 2023 Met GalaMORE: Dua Lipa serves '1980s Bond girl' at Saint Laurent's Paris Fashion Week showRomain, 41, is a French music video director, and is known for directing popular videos such as for Kanye West's No Church in the Wild, MIA's Bad Girls, and executive producing a video for Miley Cyrus' Nothing Breaks Like a Heart, which has Mark Ronson behind it.The potential new item were seen sporting matching black ensembles, with the music video director donning a black suit layered over an aqua blue shirt, which he paired with a black beanie and white sports sneakers.MORE: Dua Lipa's naked dress is the sultriest Milan Fashion Week outfit everMeanwhile Dua, wearing Saint Laurent of course, donned one of their latest signature looks, a black, figure-hugging pantsuit with a criss-cross, halter neckline which turned into a hood. The star opted for an edgy look to attend the showShe paired the minimal yet fashion-forward look with patent leather pointy-toed pumps, and layered with a floor-length leather trench coat.DISCOVER: T.J.

Arlo Parks has shared new single ‘Impurities’ from her forthcoming second album ‘My Soft Machine’ – listen to it below.The new track – which follows first single ‘Weightless’ shared back in January – is a gentle, soothing tribute to community.“It’s about being around people who make you feel like your inner ugliness and failures and mistakes don’t matter, who lift you up and make you laugh, who make you feel good and clean,” Parks said in a statement.The singer collaborated on production duties with Romil Hemnani from Brockhampton and Carter Lang, and was inspired by nights listening to The Beatles and SZA, along with her love for atmospheric music, according to a press release.Listen to ‘Impurities’ below.New album ‘My Soft Machine’ will arrive on May 26 via Transgressive Records. You can pre-order it here.The single arrives with a video directed by Jak Payne, which Parks wanted to “convey this atmospheric oscillation between solitude and companionship”.She continued: “I wanted to show how being around your people really does feel like coming home.

Dua Lipa is holding hands with a new man! On Tuesday, the 27-year-old singer was spotted leaving Saint Laurent's Paris Fashion Week show with Romain Gavras.Both Lipa and Gavras, a 41-year-old music video director, wore all black as they exited the event hand-in-hand. It wasn't the first time the duo has been linked; Lipa and Gavras were spotted leaving a London party together last month.Lipa has been linked to several potential suitors since her split from Anwar Hadid in late 2021. Last September, Lipa was spotted out on an «intimate» date night in New York City with Trevor Noah.«They sat next to each other.

Ben Affleck is struggling to get out of a tight spot. On Monday, the 50-year-old actor was spotted in Brentwood, California, as he tried to get his Mercedes-Benz out from between two other parked cars.In the video, the actor realizes the tight squeeze and initially decides to hang out by his car, smoking a cigarette with his signature Dunkin' coffee nearby.Eventually, though, the actor attempted to make his exit, repeatedly bumping the car in front of him as he did so.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Evgeniya Chernyshova — formerly known as Jane Doe No. 1 in the Harvey Weinstein trial — sat down for her first television interview, revealing her identity on-camera and speaking about why she decided to come forward. Chernyshova was the first witness called in Weinstein’s Los Angeles trial last year. Her testimony compelled the jury to convict Weinstein on three charges of rape and sexual assault, ultimately resulting in a 16-year sentencing. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence from his New York conviction in 2020. Once the most powerful man in Hollywood, the disgraced movie mogul is appealing both of his convictions. “You can stand. You can fight a monster. You can win,” Chernyshova said in a television interview with ABC News, which aired on Feb. 27.

Amy Poehler, who played the iconic Knope, and Adam Scott, who played the lovable Ben Wyatt, reunited at the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, givingfans a special moment. The dynamic duo took the stage to present the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Before announcing Jean Smart as the winner for her performance in Hacks, the fictional married couple engaged in banter that resembled their  characters. “I just want to say I’m thrilled to be here,” said Scott, a nominee for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Mark S.

Arlo Parks, Laurent Garnier, Honey Dijon, Franc Moody and Todd Terry and more will now join the previously announced The Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, and Fatboy Slim.The festival, which takes place Thursday August 3 to Sunday August 6, 2023 at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire has also added Joesef, GoGo Penguin and Flyte to the bill.Other previously announced acts include Sugababes and Confidence Man, alongside comedy, spoken word, film screens, Q&As, panels, dance performances and more.Speakers so far include the likes of Sara Pascoe, Elizabeth Day, Munroe Bergdorf and more. Check out the poster below to see the full line-up so far.Tickets for Wilderness 2023 are on sale here now.The stars are aligning, prepare for the wildest Wilderness yet! A glorious array of talent has just joined our transcendental Twelfth Season.

School’s out! Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James and more Abbott Elementary stars attended the 2023 SAG Awards in style.

A sweet moment. Jana Kramer reunited with ex-husband Mike Caussin ahead of his daddy-daughter dance with their little girl, Jolie.

The end of an era — for now. Grey’s Anatomy’s cast and fans alike tuned in to see the episode dedicated to Meredith Grey.

Coronation Street actress visited the capital to see her friends after she had taken her three children to see their footballer dad Scott Sinclair in Birmingham. Instead of going home, the Rosie Webster actress decided to go and see her friends in London as she doesn't like being at home without her children. She says it feels 'weird'.

"Parks and Recreation" star Aubrey Plaza said she had a bone to pick with President Biden, detailing the rocky relationship the two have shared over several years. The 38-year-old Delawarean actress told The New Yorker's Tyler Foggat in an interview published Friday that she and Biden had crossed paths multiple times throughout her life, and the instances she described were unsavory. "I have [met him].

A woman has died after falling on Saturday evening from the Mickey and Friends parking structure at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, authorities said.

La Casa de los Famosos 3 is in its fifth week, and already there have been so many tense moments. Last Monday, Osmariel Villalobos became the fourth cast member to be eliminated from this season. However, before his departure, there was the surprise loss of Aristeo Cázares.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Fresh off her 2023 Goya best actress win for “Lullaby” on Saturday night,” Laia Costa (“Only You,” “Piercing,” “Victoria) is set to star in the passionate romance drama “Un Amor,” by multi-prized Spanish filmmaker Isabel Coixet (“The Bookshop,” “The Secret Life of Words”). Film Constellation, the London and now Paris-based production, finance & sales company, will introduce the new production to buyers at thus and next week’s Berlin European Film Market.  Distributor of Berlin competition entry “20,000 Species if Bees” and La Maternal, a San Sebastian best leading performance winner for Carla Quílez, BTeam Pictures will handle the film’s release in Spain. 

The final season of “Star Trek: Picard” is closely approaching. Created by Terry Matalas, the series will reunite Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard with most of the main cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Returning to the “Star Trek” universe are LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, and Jeri Ryan, who reprise their respective roles as Geordi La Forge, Worf, William Riker, Beverly Crusher, Deanna Troi, Lore, and Seven of Nine.

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will return to Manchester next month, with Christine And The Queens, Arlo Parks and Loyle Carner all set to headline.This year’s edition of the station’s annual live event is due to take place in Greater Manchester between March 23-26. Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Thursday (February 16) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.Per a press release, the festival will boast “global premieres of brand new live shows, new music debuts, unique collaborations and surprise guests” across the four days.

Rashida Jones is celebrating Galentine’s Day with her Parks & Recreation co-stars!