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slammed Taylor Swift on the heels of her “The Tortured Poets Department” album release.“She fascinates me as a sort of phenomenon because she is so popular,” Tennant, 68, said while speaking at the Guardian Live event “An Evening with Pet Shop Boys” in London on Monday, per The Independent.“I sort of like the whole thing but then think, ‘Where are the famous songs? What is Taylor Swift’s Billie Jean?'”He went on: “‘Shake it Off’? Is it though? I listened to that the other day and it is not ‘Billie Jean.’”Swift, 34, dropped her 11th studio album on April 19, which included a whopping 31 new songs seemingly about multiple ex-boyfriends, including Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy and John Mayer.Swift’s fans often theorize who she’s writing about with her lyrics and Easter eggs. She and Healy, 35, briefly dated last summer after her six-year relationship with Alwyn, 33, ended.

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.

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.

Ncuti Gatwa makes his first appearance as the 15th Doctor in the science-fiction series “Doctor Who,” he isn’t wearing any pants. In a 60th-anniversary special released in December, the previous Doctor — played by series icon David Tennant — subverts the show’s long-standing practice of regeneration: Instead of simply transforming into the next Doctor, he literally splits in half, bringing Gatwa’s Doctor into the world alongside him.

Fallout London, an upcoming Fallout 4 overhaul mod set in London, has been “screwed” by Bethesda dropping a next-gen update for the game without warning.Speaking to the BBC, with transcriptions from PC Gamer, project lead Dean Carter says the update “has, for a lack of a better term, screwed us over.” The mod was due to launch on April 23, St Geroge’s day, and the “in-game start date”, but those plans have since been scrapped, with the launch pushed back indefinitely while the team takes time “tweaking and testing to get things as stable as we can for you all in time for that release.”Updates to games can frequently interfere with mods that then have to be updated too. In fact, Skyrim fans have already begged Bethesda not to update the game anymore as it is breaking their mods.

K.J. Yossman Wondery U.K. has hired Spotify exec Chris Baughen as its new head of podcasts.

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier has been filming a role in a new TV series, it has been announced.The actor, who has won a National Television Award for his role as Freddie Slater in the soap, has joined the cast of Paramount+ drama Curfew, a six-part series that began filming in London earlier this year. Curfew is based on Jayne Cowie’s novel After Dark, and is set in a society governed by ‘The Women’s Safety Act’, where men are all tracked by ankle tags and are confined to their homes by a strict 7pm curfew every night.

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.

Bradley Walsh did something new for the first time during Wednesday's episode of The Chase as he cheered on an impressive contestant.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh has been flooded with support after she was seen breaking down in tears over being away from her family to be able to do the job she loves. Fans know the actress for playing Tracy Robinson in the ITV soap, having joined back in 2014.

Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley is not just a whizz on the show, helping the red and blue teams uncover hidden treasures, but she's also a savvy businesswoman with her own antiques shop in Yorkshire.The star has given fans a sneak peek into her life away from the cameras, revealing that she lives in the stunning Albion House and boasts an incredible collection of designer dresses. Reminiscing about a lucky find at a car boot sale, Caroline shared with the Yorkshire Post: "I'd just about given up finding anything, but on one stall I saw this bit of old black cloth lying on the ground and I picked it up carefully, and there, without a shadow of a doubt, was that unmistakable label." She recounted the moment she snagged a bargain, saying: "I turned to the guy on the stand and I asked how much he wanted for it.

Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn head out after dinner at Humble Chicken on Monday night (April 22) in London.

Victoria Beckham is officially 50 years old, and the former Spice Girls member had what looks like one of the most epic parties of 2024. Held in London, the businesswoman was surrounded by her family, closest friends, and husband, David Beckham, who gave her a piggyback ride out of the exclusive members club, Oswald’s, when it was time to go home.With famous names like Tom Cruise and Salma Hayek, in attendance, it seemed like all her closest friends were there.

Ant McPartlin spent a day out with his pregnant wife alongside his friend Jamie Redknapp last week.

Gorka Marquez has shared what his daughter 'misses' while he's away as he's set to spend the best part of five weeks away from home. The Strictly Come Dancing star is heading out on tour with a number of co-stars from the BBC One dance contest.

David Gilmour has announced ‘Luck And Strange’ – his first solo album in nine years with the LP’s first offering being released later this week.The former Pink Floyd guitarist is set to release the album’s lead single ‘The Piper’s Call’ on Thursday (April 25) on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The track’s accompanying music video will be released on Friday (April 26).‘Luck and Strange’ is set for release on September 6.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic David Gilmour, who has often given off the appearance of being happily retired, hasn’t been keeping himself from the studio after all. The ex-Pink Floyd singer-guitarist has announced his first album in nine years, “Luck and Strange,” and he’s giving everyone time to prepare for it, with the release not coming till Sept.

The Manchester Craft Beer Festival will be returning to the city for the fourth year this July with expert talks, tasting sessions and a selection of more than 500 different brews to try.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has responded to rumours that he may be playing the next James Bond.The actor, 33, has been a favourite for the iconic role since January 2023 when it was reported that he had impressed producer Barbara Broccoli in a screen test.Last month, it was reported that EON Production had offered him the job, and that they were awaiting his response.Taylor-Johnson has not directly confirmed or denied the rumours, and at an event earlier this week, even swerved a question about the 007 gig.Speaking to the Associated Press at The Fall Guy premiere in London on Monday (April 22), the Tenet star was asked whether he was “sick of being asked about Bond” by an interviewer.After a pause, Taylor-Johnson replied: “You sick of asking the question?”, to which the reporter responded: “I want to know, so no.”The Kick-Ass star then laughed and ended the conversation with: “Alright, have a good one,” before walking away.This follows a Rolling Stone interview the star did earlier this year in which he gave a vague response to his upcoming work: “I can only really talk about the things I’m going to show and tell. So, The Fall Guy, Nosferatu, Kraven The Hunter.”He also swerved the topic in an interview with Esquire, saying: “As I’ve already told you, I have to go by the beat of my own drum.

Ever since The Tortured Poets Department was released last week, Taylor Swift‘s fans have been trying to decode the meanings behind the songs.

Zara McDermott has been shared love by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star as she was left feeling under the weather following worrying events at home. The documentary maker has had a busy time of late and is currently promoting her latest documentary.

Downtown Abbey star Lily James celebrated her birthday in a £10,000 outfit at London's 'most exclusive' private members' club, Apollo's Muse on Friday, 19 April but still looked radiant and fresh-faced the morning after.The exclusive Apollo Muse, also known to welcome Kate Moss from time to time, is known to be the 'most private of private members' clubs' within the Mayfair Bacchanalia restaurant with only 500 people granted membership in the world. Looking relaxed and happy as she left her central London hotel, the newly turned 35 year old appeared effortlessly casual wearing baggy trousers, leather jacket and baseball cap and pulled along a stylish Antler Stamford 2.0 Large in Dusk Blue.The designer luggage piece, worth £270, is a stylish choice for the star as she jetted off on a 600 mile trip to Milan for a fashion exhibition.

The brothers who co-founded fashion giant PrettyLittleThing have announced they are teaming up on a new business venture together.

Eve Gale was among those commenting on a recent Instagram snap posted by Demi Sims.The Love Island star, 24, and former TOWIE star Demi, 27, confirmed their burgeoning romance recently when Eve made a guest appearance Demi's podcast, Sims Squared. Now, Demi has shared some holiday photos as she enjoys a getaway in Spain.

Naman Ramachandran “My Neighbor Totoro,” a stage adaptation of Miyazaki Hayao‘s beloved 1988 Studio Ghibli film, is transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End in early 2025. The production is a collaboration between multi-award-winning composer Joe Hisaishi, who executive produces, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Improbable and Nippon TV. Adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (“Oppenheimer”), it opened at London’s Barbican in 2022 and broke the venue’s box office record for most tickets sold in a single day.

You thought celebs using Ozempic for weight loss was too far? Delta Burke did meth, y’all!

Zara McDermott has come a very long way since we first met her on the 2018 series of Love Island. Happily loved-up and living in London with her boyfriend, I’m A Celeb winner and former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, she has proved she is far more than a pretty face, forging an incredible new career making hard-hitting TV documentaries, about everything from eating disorders to revenge porn. And the former government advisor has just added another string to her bow, with the launch of her own clothing range, Rise – which is already a sell-out.

Zendaya is a woman on-the-go these days and she admits that no city currently feels like her true home.

Princess Beatrice looked lovely as she attended a book celebration in London with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Tuesday, 23 April.The 35 year old royal stunned in a floral dress for her night out in the capital to celebrate the book of her friend and nutritionist, Gabriela Peacock. Nutraceutical expert Gabriela hosted a celebration for her best-selling second book, 2 Weeks To A Younger You, as well as relaunching her Longevity Range, at Broadwick Soho Hotel.

Molly Smith has had a hectic few months after appearing on Love Island: All-Stars, where she not only won the series but found love with co-star Tom Clare in the process. Talking with OK! this week about the launch of her new fitness programme, Move With Molly, the reality star, 29. reveals that things are going extremely well for the new couple - who have just enjoyed their first holiday together.