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Fontaines D.C. have added more shows to their 2024 ‘Romance’ UK and Ireland tour – find all the details below.The Dublin band will hit the road this November in support of their fourth album ‘Romance’, which is due for release on August 23 via XL Recordings (pre-order/pre-save here).Now, Fontaines D.C.

EXCLUSIVE: London-based Alliance Media Partners (AMP) has hired Anthony Buckner as Head of Sales, Acquisitions and Distribution in the run up to the Cannes market.

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters and Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani’s Lupita Nyong’o-EPed drama Goodbye Julia lead the nominations in the eighth edition of the Critics Awards for Arab Films.

Many women have been snapping up a "flattering" swimsuit from John Lewis that they say "makes you look slimmer".

Scotland's longstanding reputation as a must-visit destination is getting stronger, according to new research.

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey has declared 'we made it' as she headed off on a trip of a lifetime with her rarely-seen boyfriend. The actress has ditched the UK - and the cobbles of Weatherfield - for a very special location that is often described as the most magical place on earth.

Ant McPartlin is reportedly feeling the nerves of becoming a first-time dad, while his wife Anne-Marie Corbett confidently takes the lead during her pregnancy.

A new daily charge for UK holidaymakers visiting the popular Italian hotspot of Venice has today been imposed with only certain groups of people exempt from this fee.

Prince Harry is said to be considering cancelling his upcoming visit to the UK over security concerns.The 39 year old Duke of Sussex was due to be visiting the UK - his former home country - in May to celebrate ten years of his sporting event, the Invictus Games, which he set up for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. During his trip to the UK, Harry was due to give a speech at St Paul's Cathedral, however, since losing his High Court battle against the UK Home Office regarding the security provided to him and his family when they are in the UK, the Duke is thought to be concerned for his safety.

Podcast giant Wondery has hired Spotify‘s Chris Baughen, as it launches the paid-for Wondery+ service in the UK.

Catherine Tyldesley has been forced to pull out of an appearance in a stage show due to illness.

If you're getting ready for the summer season, then you'll probably be looking to update your wardrobe with some new staple pieces.

Will Young has recalled his “awful” experience of meeting Julia Roberts for the first time.Appearing on BBC’s The One Show on Wednesday (April 24), the former Pop Idol star was asked by hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas about the kind of stories he’ll be telling crowds on his upcoming UK tour.Young then recalled the time he was left sweating and embarrassed after he made a joke that didn’t quite land when he met the Notting Hill star for the first time.The singer said: “I was singing at the LA BAFTAs. She was in the dressing room and I got a bit tongue-tied and I just was looking at her and thinking ‘oh god, that’s Julia Roberts.’ All I had in my head was [the Pretty Woman theme tune].”“Then she said, ‘You’re the guy from American Idol’ and I said, ‘No Pop Idol’. Then I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if it was called Pup Idol and everyone brought their puppies’.“She just looked at me.

The first ever Rainbow ball used in English professional football is to join the large number of exhibits at the National Football Museum.

Coronation Street fans were left slightly confused by the 'addition' to Roy Cropper's prison cell as he appeared to 'expose' the real culprit in the Lauren Bolton case. As fans of the ITV soap know, the beloved cafe owner is currently behind bars after being charged with the teen's murder.

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Ant McPartlin and his pregnant wife Anne-Marie were spotted on a double date with Jamie Redknapp last week, ahead of Ant becoming a first-time dad later this year.

EXCLUSIVE: British actor and screenwriter Jamie Bacon has signed with UK agency United Agents.

Vanessa Feltz is leaving her role at TalkTV after two years, with her move away from the brand taking place as it becomes a “completely digital” channel for viewers. She is the second big-name presenter to leave the brand, following Piers Morgan's departure in February.TalkTV launched in April 2022, and presenter and DJ Vanessa joined soon after, presenting the drivetime show. News UK, who operates TalkTV, announced on Wednesday 24 April that there are changes ahead for the brand, with the channel expected to be renamed Talk as it becomes purely digital.

Matt Healy, frontman of the band The 1975 and son of Loose Women's Denise Welch, has responded to the so-called "diss track" on Taylor Swift's album which is rumoured to be all about the singer.The musician, 35, briefly dated singer-songwriter Taylor back in June 2023, and her album track The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived is believed to be about their romance. The album, The Tortured Poets Department, became the most-streamed album in a single week on streaming service Spotify following its release on Friday, and rumours about who she's been writing about have been swirling on the internet.

BBC Morning Live star Alexander van Tulleken, known as Dr. Xand, has shared the joyous news of the birth of his baby boy who has a very distinctive name.

Kid Cudi has announced the cancellation of his upcoming North American tour after breaking his foot at Coachella 2024.Last weekend, Kid Cudi performed a last-minute set at Coachella, taking over the Sahara Tent on Sunday (April 21). However, his performance – which was his first at the Californian festival since 2019 – came to an abrupt end after he had broken his foot.The injury occured after Kid Cudi jumped off the stage to get closer to his fans at the barricades during ‘Memories’.

Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Mötley Crüe, it’ll be tricky for 2024’s schedule to outdo its predecessor – and yet, thanks to the likes of Taylor Swift, Blink-182 and Pink, plus Coldplay, Pearl Jam and SZA, it’s poised to do just that.From debut headline shows for breakout artists to bustling festival sideshow programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as a stellar batch of musicians make their way Down Under in 2024. Read on for NME’s roundup of all the biggest concerts and tours coming to Australia this year.James Taylor: An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star BandWhen: April 12 – April 28Find tickets and more info hereIf there was ever a festival made for James Taylor & His All-Star Band at this juncture of his 50-year career, it’s Day on the Green.

Rebel Wilson‘s memoir Rebel Rising will be printed in the United Kingdom with several passages relating to Sacha Baron Cohen redacted.

After finding himself an unwilling major selling point of Rebel Wilson‘s memoir Rebel Rising, Sacha Baron Cohen is feeling a bit of vindication tonight. When the UK version of the book is published tomorrow, the chapter about him will be largely redacted, this after Baron Cohen’s attorneys threatened to sue Harper Collins over allegations his camp has maintained were provably false. She has been beating on Baron Cohen like he owed her money for the past month, alleging outrageous treatment by him toward her on the set of the 2016 film The Brothers Grimsby. Wilson has not relented in public comments, but it looks like the publisher wasn’t taking any chances.

Ken Carson has announced new UK, US and European dates for his upcoming ‘Chaos’ world tour.Last October, the hyperrap star released his long-awaited third studio album ‘A Great Chaos’, featuring guest appearances from frequent collaborators Lil Uzi Vert and Destroy Lonely. The album peaked at Number 11 on the Billboard 200 – making it his first US Top 20 album.Now, the Atlanta rapper has announced that he will embark on a 42-stop world tour kicking off this summer.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has candidly opened up about life behind the scenes of the iconic ITV soap as part of a brand new documentary series, Drama Queens. Lifting the lid on what it’s really like to work on one of Britain’s most beloved soaps, the Tracy Robinson actress dished the dirt on her day-to-day life on set during the recent affair storyline will Caleb Milligan.

Matty Healy is breaking his silence on ex Taylor Swift’s new double album, “The Tortured Poets Department” — and revealing if he actually pressed play on the new tracks.The 1975 frontman, 35, was approached by paparazzi in L.A. on Wednesday and asked how he would “rate” his “Taylor diss track” compared to others she has written about.“My diss track? Oh!” he replied.“I haven’t really listened to that much of it but I’m sure it’s good.”Swifties were quick to theorize what songs Swift penned about Healy, whom she briefly dated last year.

EXCLUSIVE: Wattpad/Webtoons has hired Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken (10 Cloverfield Lane, Horizon Line) to adapt I’m The Grim Reaper from the Webtoon created by Grave Weaver. 

Cold and frosty mornings after freezing overnight temperatures are forecast in parts of the UK this week, with conditions set to plunge to as low as -3C.