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Marcus Mumford has confirmed Steven Spielberg directed the video for his recent single ‘Cannibal’.The black and white clip for the track was shared last week by the Mumford & Sons frontman and sees him performing in a gym.Now, he has taken to Instagram to confirm that the legendary director was at the helm and it was his first ever music video.“On Sunday 3rd July in a high school gym in New York, Steven Spielberg directed his first music video, in one shot, on his phone. Kate Capshaw was the almighty dolly grip,” Mumford wrote.A post shared by Marcus Mumford (@marcusmumford)“I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the people around me to bring this music to you, and I cannot hope to express all of my gratitude.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley failed the 'flamingo test', which is a way of gauging life longevity, on Wednesday's show. In the latest episode of the ITV breakfast show, hosts Richard and Ranvir Singh were joined by Doctor Hilary Jones. Whilst discussing the latest health news attention was quickly drawn to the 'flamingo test' which as Ranvir stated was "on the front of the papers".

Dan Walker bid farewell to BBC Breakfast last month, many have questioned who will be stepping in as his replacement. The 45-year-old presenter confirmed he was leaving the flagship programme on April 4 – revealing he’s off to Channel 5. In a statement, he said: ‘I can’t wait to get stuck into the daily news show, but I am also excited about making some great new TV for Channel 5.

Good Morning Britain viewers found themselves distracted today while Richard Madeley tried a challenge that is supposed to show if you'll die in the next seven years. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Wednesday (June 22) alongside Ranvir Singh.

Pinty has shared two new tracks, ‘Flex’ and ‘On My Own’ from his upcoming mixtape ‘Pinty’s House’. The MC has also shared a music video for the double-single release, featuring viral TikTok star Francis Bourgeois – check it out below.The mixtape is set for release on September 9, and features Karma Kid, Catching Cairo, Afriqua, DJ JD Sports AKA King Krule and more names yet-to-be announced.

The UK Americana scene is positively thriving right now. A genre increasingly influencing the mainstream, it's important to shine a spotlight on those artists embodying the roots of Americana; bringing the traditional elements of the music into 2022 and challenging perceptions of the genre along the way, too.

Veteran British actor Timothy Spall (Mr Turner) is to lead The Sixth Commandment, Sarah Phelps’ BBC factual drama about the deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in the village of Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, and the extraordinary events that unfolded over the following years.

A Brit holidaymaker recovering from open-heart surgery has been left stranded in Spain after his easyJet flight back home was cancelled "last minute".

Manchester United U18s are looking to end the club's 10-year wait to secure their 11th FA Youth Cup when they face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

will be our greatest collaboration yet.”“Breathe” is the second film from Bristol, who made his debut on Netflix’s “See You Yesterday” as produced by Spike Lee and for which he won an Independent Spirit Award. “Dreamgirls” star Hudson will next appear in “Tell It Like a Woman” alongside Taraji P. Henson.

Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis and Common are set to star in Stefon Bristol’s action thriller Breathe with Sam Worthington also in talks to join the cast.

Kim Medcalf made a welcome return to our TV screens in April, with the actress reprising the role of Sam Mitchell in EastEnders after 17 years.The 48 year old first starred on the soap as Sam back in 2001, when she took over from Danniella Westbrook, but she then left EastEnders in 2005. Earlier this year it was revealed that Sam was on her way back to Walford, with Kim taking over the role once again. It's safe to say Sam has made her presence known over recent weeks, and she's already started meddling in other Albert Square residents' business and dramas.

Uber has announced that customers in Manchester will be able to select a pet friendly ride, meaning you’ll never have to choose between your furry friend and the comfort of a cab ride again. Or at least you shouldn’t - but the announcement isn’t all it seems.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has likened the reconstruction of Manchester United to open-heart surgery.

A ‘caring’ 20-year-old student died after taking MDMA and ketamine at the Warehouse Project, an inquest heard.

Mitski has announced details of new UK and Irish tour dates for this summer, ahead of an imminent, sold-out run of dates.As announced last year, the singer-songwriter will tour new album ‘Laurel Hell’ in the UK and Europe later this month, ending on April 29 with a London gig at Brixton Academy.Mitski will touch down in the UK on April 21 for gigs in Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow before visiting Dublin, Manchester and London. You can find tickets here.

A university rugby player has died following a fatal injury she received during a match. Winger Maddy Lawrence, 20, had been playing for the University of West England Women's second XV against the University of Bristol on March 7 when she suffered the injury.

Tipping Point viewers couldn't help but notice that two of the show's latest contestants had celebrity lookalikes.

Manchester United are 'considering' a summer swoop for Roma striker Tammy Abraham.

A Scots policeman has been left in tears fearing for his family’s safety after Russia's invasion of Ukraine left the country "apocalyptic".

Japanese Breakfast has rescheduled her upcoming UK tour due to “lingering uncertainty” over COVID-related “travel protocols”.The Michelle Zauner-led project had been due to tour in the UK and Europe next month in support of her June 2021 album ‘Jubilee’.Zauner has now confirmed that she has had to move her upcoming UK live dates to later this year, while also cancelling a number of her scheduled European shows.“Due to lingering uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 travel protocols, we have decided to reschedule our UK and European dates from March to October 2022,” she said in a statement this afternoon (February 28).Zauner added that her planned gigs in Cologne, Hamburg, Antwerp, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona and Copenhagen had been cancelled: “I am truly devastated we can not make it work at this time but I promise we will be back as soon as possible.”A post shared by Japanese Breakfast (@jbrekkie)All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled shows, though refunds are also available from the point of purchase.You can see Japanese Breakfast’s rescheduled UK and European tour dates below, and find more ticket information here.October20 – Marble Factory, Bristol21 – Brudenell, Leeds22 – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow24 – Albert Hall, Manchester25 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London26 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands27 – Gretchen, Berlin, Germany Japanese Breakfast recently performed the track ‘Be Sweet’ live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in the US, which followed on from a performance of ‘Slide Tackle’ on The Late Late Show last month.Japanese Breakfast’s cover of Yoko Ono’s ‘Nobody Sees Me Like You Do’, meanwhile, recently featured on the tribute album ‘Ocean Child: Songs Of Yoko Ono’.

Manchester United fans couldn’t help but look on with envy as James Garner got himself on the scoresheet again for Nottingham Forest.

Huge gales from Storm Eunice have torn the O2 Arena's iconic roof "to pieces", as large holes were seen in the popular London venue.

Cassyette has shared her riotous new single, ‘Mayhem’ today (February 17) – listen to it below.The punk influenced track is said to “detail a love that has run its cause and the mayhem that ensues as a result.”Speaking about the new track, Cassyette said: “Over the last year I’ve learnt that nothing good lasts forever and sometimes you have to let things go. I loved him, and he loved me, but after going through so much, it changed things between us and we had too many problems beyond repair.“I had that feeling in the pit of my stomach that our time was up, and we both wanted to let go. We had reached the bottom line and my whole world turned upside down.I don’t think you ever fully get over heartbreak.

The Coral have released a remastered version of their 2002 hit ‘Dreaming Of You’ to mark its 20th anniversary this year.The track is also part of the forthcoming reissue of the band’s self-titled 2002 debut album, which is set for release on March 4 via Run On Records in association with Modern Sky.Coral frontman James Skelly said in a press release that ‘Dreaming Of You’ “nearly didn’t make the album” 20 years ago.“It was a song we hadn’t yet recorded during the main studio sessions, but when [producer Ian] Broudie heard it, he said it had to be on there,” Skelly recalled. “We went back into the studio to get down this angular version that fitted the rest of the album.“I’d had the song since meeting [Shack founders] Mick and John Head for the first time, and they said they really liked our stuff.

An easyJet flight into Glasgow was forced into an aborted landing this afternoon due to high winds linked to Storm Dudley.

The Scottish Government has confirmed that 17 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

Covid-19 may contribute to heart damage apparent in severely-ill sufferers, according to new research.

Manchester City's clash with Fulham is expected to be a goalfest, according to one former City defender.

Peaches has announced a 20th anniversary tour for her ‘The Teaches Of Peaches’ album – check out dates below.‘The Teaches Of Peaches’ was the first album Peaches released under that stage name and features breakout single ‘Fuck The Pain Away’. As expected, the anniversary tour will see her playing the record in full.The run of shows will kick off May 16 2022 in Washington before heading out across North America.