Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman To Top Country Airplay Chart As Sole Writer

Oppenheimer have praised the film as a “knockout” and Christopher Nolan’s “most impressive work yet”.The upcoming biopic stars Cillian Murphy as scientist and “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer, and is set to be released on July 21, 2023.The first social media reactions to the anticipated epic have arrived after a world premiere event in Paris yesterday (June 11) where Murphy, Nolan and cast members Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr.

The first reactions to Oppenheimer are being shared online!

The first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer have dropped following a world premiere in Paris. Following the nearly three-hour screening, critics are praising Cillian Murphy’s performance and calling the film “awe-inspiring,” “staggering” and a “spectacular achievement.”

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Universal Pictures has finally unveiled Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb epic “Oppenheimer” at a world premiere event in Paris, France. First reactions to the nearly three-hour drama are pouring in and are strong across the board, with the film being called a “spectacular achievement” and “audacious.” Writing for The Los Angeles Times, former critic Kenneth Turan hailed “Oppenheimer” as “arguably Nolan’s most impressive work yet in the way it combines his acknowledged visual mastery with one of the deepest character dives in recent American cinema.” Matt Maytum, deputy editor of Total Film, said Nolan’s latest left him “stunned,” adding, “[It’s] a character study on the grandest scale, with a sublime central performance by Cillian Murphy. An epic historical drama but with a distinctly Nolan sensibility: the tension, structure, sense of scale, startling sound design, remarkable visuals. Wow.”

EXCLUSIVE: Lion Forge Entertainment, the company behind the Oscar-winning Hair Love, and Nickelodeon Animation are teaming on a first-look deal covering animated series and features, with a commitment to create content that features diverse voices in front of and behind the camera.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé has been crowned as Miss Netherlands 2023, becoming the first trans woman to win the title. The event was hosted this past Saturday, with Kollé set to represent the Netherlands in this year’s Miss Universe pageant.EXCLUSIVE: Miss Universe judge Emily Austin reveals what the 2023 committee is considering to crown the queenMiss Universe celebrates Dayana Mendoza’s birthday with emotional videoA post shared by Rikkie Valerie Kollé (@rikkievaleriekolle)Kollé, 22, shared her ecstatic reaction on Instagram alongside a photograph of herself being crowned. “I DID IT !!!!!” she wrote in the caption.

The gunman who murdered beautician Elle Edwards in a botched gangland shooting recorded a chilling rap video from prison in which he vowed deadly revenge on his enemies.

Bob Marley: One Love has been released – you can watch it above.Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, the upcoming biopic centres on the life of the iconic reggae singer, from the early days of his career to his death in 1981.The film, which is set for release on January 12, 2024, is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard) and written by Zach Baylin, Frank E. Flowers and Terence Winter.

When Connor Chapman's own barrister read out his previous convictions in the trial for killing Elle Edwards, it took several minutes. Merseyside Police has a gallery of mugshots for the murderer, appearing older and with longer hair as the years roll on.

Luke Combs has hit streaming gold with his cover of “Fast Car” – and now the original singer and songwriter, Tracy Chapman, is reacting.

Luke Combs has taken the wheel of “Fast Car,” and songwriter Tracy Chapman is loving the ride. After catapulting Chapman to stardom back in 1988, earning her an award for Best Pop Vocal at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in 1989, the mellow folk rock tune about a young girl’s desire to escape from poverty has floored its way back into the spotlight courtesy of country star Combs, barreling all the way to the No. 1 slot on this week’s Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.The out-of-nowhere honor comes after the “When It Rains It Pours” singer covered the timeworn tune on his fourth studio album, “Gettin’ Old.” Combs’ twangy version also makes Chapman the first Black woman as the sole writer to top the Country Airplay chart since its debut in 1990.“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman told Billboard in a written statement.

There is a raw, dangerous yet distinctly unapologetic demeanor to the grainy archival footage in the documentary film The Stroll, now streaming on HBO, where transgender sex workers bravely walk the streets of New York City and solicit potential customers cruising by in their cars. Winner of the Special Jury Award – Clarity of Vision at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, The Stroll is the story of director Kristen Lovell’s experience living on the streets in the ‘90s and making money as a sex worker in the Meatpacking District of lower Manhattan. 

BST Hyde Park, BLACKPINK have made history as the first K-Pop band to headline a major UK festival. Check out footage of the show, as well as the full setlist below.Taking to the stage this weekend, the girl group performed an electrifying 17-song set to their sold-out crowd of 65,000 fans, and made history as the first Korean pop group to headline a major UK festival.Introducing themselves to their London audience, Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa kicked off their milestone set with ‘Pink Venom’, ‘How You Like That’, ‘Pretty Savage’ and ‘Kick It’, before breaking into a rendition of their first-ever single ‘Whistle’ — which first launched them to fame in 2016.The four-piece also brought the energy to their 90-minute-long set, blasting through back-to-back choreography and outfit changes. During the show, Rosé declared: “​​We’re absolutely honoured to perform here at Hyde Park… It’s a dream come true!”Other fan favourites played at the gig included ‘Tally’ and ‘Typa Girl’, as well as a “solo” part of the show where each member took the limelight and performed an individual rendition of one of their favourite tracks.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan, along with a handful of other celebrities are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023. It is often said marriage is hard work, and it takes a lot of effort to make sharing your life with another person work.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Gugu Mbatha-Raw will lead the voice cast of the animated short film “To My Daughter.” The “Surface” star will narrate the movie, which is an adaptation of “This Thread of Gold,” the debut book by actor, writer, filmmaker and UN gender advisor Catherine Joy White (“Black Mirror,” “Ten Percent”). “This Thread of Gold” is billed as a celebration of Black womanhood, weaving a story about resilience that connects Beyoncé, Nina Simone, Shirley Chisholm and Meghan Markle, as well as those throughout history “who resisted in secret through trusted networks.” The film is described as “part guidebook, part exuberant narrative and part poetry.”

Manchester United are finally up and running in the summer transfer window.

Jordan Moreau Warner Bros. and Legendary have released a brand new trailer for “Dune: Part 2,” and it gives a better look at new characters played by Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and returning stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. In the Oscar-nominated “Dune,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) traveled to Arrakis, the universe’s most dangerous and sandiest planet, to ensure his family and people’s future as the evil Harkonnen army attacked. In the sequel, Paul teams up with Chani (Zendaya) and the mysterious, blue-eyed Fremen natives to exact revenge on the Harkonnens, who destroyed his family. He must also juggle his love with Chani while the fate of the universe is at stake.

Blackpool town centre could see the construction of more offices as the council initiates negotiations to attract further investment to the resort. Earlier this year, work commenced on a £100m seven-storey office block on King Street, to accommodate over 3,000 civil servants starting from 2025.

Emmerdale is set to bring back a fan favourite character as Tracy Metcalfe returns for an unusual wedding storyline.

Amy Walsh has opened up about her experience when trying to find a perfect wedding dress for her character, Tracy Metcalfe in the much-loved soap Emmerdale.