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Biffy Clyro Replace Queens Of The Stone Age As Reading And Leeds Headliners
Biffy Clyro have been announced as headliners for Reading & Leeds Festival.The 'Mountains' rockers - who performed at the dual site event for the first time in 2002 - have topped the bill twice in the past and will make...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Michael B Jordan Loves To Wear Jumpers
Michael B. Jordan loves wearing jumpers.The 34-year-old actor - who is starring in the new Coach Fall 2021 campaign - has admitted he loves throwing on lots of layers because it makes him feel "snug" and reminds him of his...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Eiza Gonzalez Lands New Role At Bulgari
Eiza Gonzalez has landed a new role as the first Latin American ambassador for Bulgari. The 'Baby Driver' actress is set to appear in ads in the US for the Italian luxury goods brand and admitted she is "grateful" to...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Amanda Gorman Feels Like 'cinderella Going To The Ball' As Met Gala Co-chair
Amanda Gorman feels like "Cinderella going to the ball" after being announced as a co-chair for the Met Gala.The 23-year-old Harvard graduate - who became the youngest inaugural poet in US history when she delivered her 'The Hill We Climb'...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Slipknot Lead Joey Jordison Tributes
Joey Jordison's Slipknot bandmates have led tributes to the late star.The 'Before I Forget' band's former drummer sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep aged 46 on Monday (26.07.21).In a statement, Joey’s family said: “Joey’s death has left us with...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Lorde Eyes Up Harry Styles Collaboration
Lorde is eyeing up a collaboration with Harry Styles.The 'Green Light' hitmaker has revealed the artist at the top of her list to record a song with is the 27-year-old 'Watermelon Sugar' hitmaker.Taking part in Vogue’s 73 Questions video series,...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
John Cena Lauds 'brave' James Gunn For Movie Approach
John Cena has praised James Gunn's "brave" approach to 'The Suicide Squad'.The new DC Extended Universe (DCEU) sees a gang of villains become unlikely heroes and John lauded the director for bringing a fresh perspective to the superhero genre.The 44-year-old...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Henry Golding Backs G.I. Joe And Transformers Crossover
Henry Golding thinks that a 'G.I. Joe' and 'Transformers' crossover is "100 per cent possible".The 34-year-old actor stars in the 'G.I. Joe' origin story 'Snake Eyes' and has backed up comments by movie producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura – who works...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Micheal Ward Starring In Empire Of Light
Micheal Ward will star alongside Olivia Colman in 'Empire of Light'.Director Sam Mendes has tapped the 'Top Boy' actor to star in his new drama for Searchlight Pictures.Plot details on the film – which marks the first time that the...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
Judd Hirsch And Jeannie Berlin Added To Spielberg Film
Judd Hirsch and Jeannie Berlin have joined the cast of Steven Spielberg's new semi-autobiographical film.The Oscar-nominated stars have boarded the new movie with Robin Bartlett and Jonathan Hadary and they will play the older relatives of a young aspiring filmmaker...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2021
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Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary of 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' by My Chemical Romance
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Album Of The Week: The 37th Anniversary Of 'Diamond Life' by Sade
'Diamond Life', released on the 16th July 1984, is not only a significant album in it's own right, it's a cultural touchstone and a near...
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Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary of 'By The Way' by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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