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LCD Soundsystem‘s James Murphy along with Jonathan Galkin and Tim Goldsworthy, and they’ve since released records by the likes of LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture and Hot Chip.Next month marks the 20th anniversary of DFA’s first releases – The Rapture’s ‘House of Jealous Lovers’ and The Juan MacLean’s ‘By The Time I Get To Venus’ – and the label is set to celebrate the milestone with a special event at the Knockdown Center in New York City on March 26.“Anniversaries, schmaniversaries, but given everything we’ve all collectively been through, this feels like a plausible excuse to throw a party. So that’s what we’re doing,” DFA said in a statement.It’s crazy, really.

Biffy Clyro have announced details of a new documentary called Cultural Sons Of Scotland, premiering on Amazon Prime Video next week (February 25).The new film is described as an “intimate documentary film showing the back-to-basics recording process they adopted to create their ninth studio album, ‘The Myth of the Happily Ever After’.“With unprecedented access to the band, the new feature length film takes viewers on the journey with Simon, Ben and James as they return to their home in Ayrshire to create their latest, critically acclaimed album in the most unusual of studio environments.”The synopsis adds: “The film explores how the experience of recording an album in Scotland for the first time prompted the band to reflect on the importance of where they’re from, how this has influenced their career to date and reinforced their lifelong bond as friends and bandmates.”Watch the first trailer for Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons Of Scotland below.Speaking of the new film, which also traces Biffy Clyro’s 20-year history and sees them return to Glasgow for a massive 2021 show at Glasgow Green, frontman Simon Neil said: “In the same part of the world as I wrote my very first song is where we’re making this record, and there’s something really pure about that.”Drummer Ben Johnston added: “We don’t need all the bells and whistles for us to be fulfilled and happy, we just need the three of us to be making music together and have that vibe in a room – and that’s what keeps our hearts beating.”“Everyone should join a band…” bassist James Johnston said.

Futurama star John DiMaggio has said that he will only return for the show’s revival if the whole cast receives a pay rise.The voice actor, who plays chain-smoking robot Bender in the series, took to social media to explain his conditions to reprise his role.“I’ve been thinking about everything that’s been going on these past months and just to be clear, I don’t think that only I deserve to be paid more. I think the entire cast does,” DiMaggio wrote on Twitter yesterday (February 15).“Negotiations are a natural part of working in show business.

Madonna has revealed that the audition process is underway for her forthcoming film biopic.The singer and actor confirmed back in 2020 that she is co-directing and co-writing the forthcoming film, and later described the project as a “visual autobiography”.After announcing back in October that the script for the untitled biopic was “almost finished”, Madonna has now confirmed that auditions for the film are underway.Posting on Instagram overnight, the singer shared a clip of herself dancing to her track ‘Burning Up’, which was released in 1983.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)“Auditions for my film are a surreal experience,” she wrote in the caption for the clip.

Future Islands have returned today (February 16) with a brand new track – listen to the groove-led ‘King Of Sweden’ below.The new song follows the standalone track ‘Peach’, which the band released last summer and was their first original track since their sixth album, ‘As Long As You Are’, came out in 2020.It’s not clear yet whether ‘King Of Sweden’ and ‘Peach’ are tasters of the band’s seventh studio album, which they confirmed in 2021 they had already started work on.For now, listen to ‘King Of Sweden’ below.Next week (February 21), Future Islands are set to head out on an extensive UK and European headline tour, their first since 2018.See the full list of dates, which include a show at London’s Alexandra Palace, below.FEBRUARY 202221 – Helsinki, The House Of Culture23 – Stockholm, Annexet24 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene26 – Copenhagen, VegaMARCH 20221 – Berlin, Columbiahalle2 – Warsaw, Palladium Warszawa4 – Munich, TonHalle5 – Zagreb, Tvornica Kulture6 – Milan, Fabrique8 – Barcelona, Razzmatazz9 – Madrid, La Riviera10 – Lisbon, Camp Pequeno12 – Nimes, La Paloma13 – Paris, Olympia15 – Utrecht, Ronda17 – Frankfurt, Batschkapp19 – Lille, Aeronef20 – Antwerp, De Roma21 – Cologne, E-Werk23 – Manchester, Academy25 – London, Alexandra Palace27 – Belfast, Ulster Hall28 – Dublin, Vicar Street31 – Newcastle, Northumbria SU InstituteAPRIL 20221 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy Reviewing Future Islands’ new album ‘As Long As You Are’, NME wrote: “‘As Long As You Are’ maybe an unexpected handbrake turn for Future Islands and it may not be as hit-laden as its predecessor, but it’s a refreshing record in its own right and one that throws up plenty of existential quandaries.”

Here’s another walking-and-talking film from festival favorite Hong Sang-soo, encapsulating a sliver of Korean life with his customary elusive delicacy. Shot largely in creamy black and white, Berlin competition entry The Novelist’s Film centers on the meeting between two artists who, for different reasons, have simply stopped working.

The managing director of a kitchen company has been jailed for more than six years for his part in a £10 million cocaine smuggling operation.

Falkirk councillors have been challenged to leave the ‘gladiator style’ arguments behind and start co-operating ahead of a vital budget meeting next month.

Whilst every wedding guest outfit starts with finding the perfect clothes to wear, the accessories you team them with are of course equally as important.The biggest concern when putting together a show-stopping look is the shoes. If you’re looking for something to dance all night in, a platform heel will serve you well, but if it’s a destination wedding, perhaps a summer-style sandal will suit the warmer temperatures.

Long gone are the days when tampons and sanitary pads were the only period products available at your time of the month. If you head to your local chemist you'll find more options than you could ever have imagined, including menstrual cups, period pants and re-usable pads – there are now (thankfully!) so many options on how to handle your period. And sustainable period brand WUKA have now unveiled another intriguing innovation – period leggings that claim to absorb up to three tampons' worth of your flow.

Gary Lineker believes fans should 'probably lower expectations' of Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman who was last seen leaving Fairfield Hospital.

Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton has confirmed his interest in making a boxing comeback this year.

A Salford -based criminal gang led a significant operation transporting drugs into Warrington, a court has heard.

Jess Hayes has revealed she's undergone breast surgery to get implants after feeling self conscious over her stretched skin.The 28 year old is mum to son Presley, two, and sadly suffered a miscarriage with her second child Teddy at just 19 weeks. cSharing several snaps and videos from her hospital bed following the surgery, Jess has now explained how her pregnancies and three stone weight loss made her breasts less voluminous.

Video: Kanye West and Kid Cudi's relationship is on the rocks (Cover Video)Tyrese Gibson mourning the loss of his motherKris Jenner named president of Kardashian Jenner ProductionsZoe Kravitz gets candid about divorce from 'incredible' Karl GlusmanWanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall to host 2022 OscarsKanye West sends truckload of red roses to Kim KardashianNaomi Campbell shares first glimpse of baby daughterKodak Black injured in shooting at Justin Bieber's Los Angeles after-partyKanye West and Julia Fox break upSnoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host 'American Song Contest'Kanye West and Kid Cudi's relationship is on the rocksIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kanye West hits out at Pete Davidson in fiery rantIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Director Ivan Reitman dies aged 75Rihanna struggled to keep pregnancy secret from her friendsRosario Dawson and Cory Booker reportedly split#DIRECTTVDRAGBOWL VIP PartyEmma Roberts slams paparazzi for following her while she was pregnant The photos show Simone's look of shock and excitement as Jonathan gets down on one knee in Houston, Texas, where his team is based. Sharing the same photos on his Instagram account, the sports star wrote, "Woke up this morning with a fiancée.

Gallery: Young love! These stars spill on their first celebrity crushes. . . (BANG Showbiz)Tatiana also called Koa "my valentine" on her Instagram Stories.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Drag Race UK Vs The World episode 3. Drag Race UK Vs The World took a musical turn in the latest episode of the BBC Three series, as the remaining seven queens took to the stage in the razzle dazzle bonanza of West End Wendys: The Comeback. Following Cheryl Hole’s elimination last week, Jujubee had her work cut out for her to prove to the judges, including Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Graham Norton and extra special guest judge Jonathan Bailey, from Bridgerton, that she deserved to stay in the competition.

READ MORE: Why Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield aren't on This Morning this week Comments were very complimentary, with Jess Wright also sharing a birthday message. She wrote: "Wow! Happy birthday beauty Queen. " Another stunned commented said: "All I can say is just wow as always.

RuPaul will appear on 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' alongside 'Drag Race' stars. The ITV show's premiere on Saturday (19. 02.

Meghan McCain took to Instagram on Valentine's Day to share a loving post dedicated to her partner.MORE: Meghan McCain speaks out on Whoopi Goldberg's 'antisemitic' commentsBut the focus shifted when she spotted an unkind response posted by her former The View co-star, Joy Behar.WATCH: The View's Joy Behar tells Meghan McCain she didn't miss herMeghan, 37, had posted a striking snapshot showing her with her husband, along with the caption: "Happy Valentines Day Ben @btdomenech - I love you and am grateful every day for the life we have together."READ: Meghan McCain opens up on heartbreaking baby loss: 'My child is with my dad in Heaven'MORE: Sharon Osbourne breaks silence as Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from The ViewShe was quickly inundated with sweet messages – bar a few exceptions, including one person who wrote in response: "Does every thought and sentiment need to be on Twitter?" Joy then chose to reply to the comment, writing: "Apparently."Imagine spending your Valentines Day trolling your ex colleagues tweet about her husband. pic.twitter.com/XjK0wcW5nyMeghan called out her former colleague on TwitterHaving spotted the exchange, Meghan wasted no time calling the 79-year-old out.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKicking off at its 70th anniversary edition in August, the Melbourne International Film Festival is to introduce a trio of new prizes. The best film award will come with a A$140,000 (approximately $100,000) cash reward, making it the richest film prize in the southern hemisphere.Contenders in the new, annual, ten-title MIFF Film Competition can be from any genre, including documentary or animation.

Holly Jones Set in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, amidst the 2008 economic crisis, “Vanda” – which screened at Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market – tells the true-to-life story of distressed hairdresser turned unlikely criminal Dulce Caroço.Our titular character, played by Gabriella Barros (“Al Berto”), is introduced as she lies on the floor, vacant-faced, smoking a cigarette. Moments later, we see her doused in disguise, a blond wig and oversized sunglasses.In this hour-long, crime-heist episodic, created by Patrícia Müller (“Madre Paula”) and directed by Simão Cayatte (“A Viagem”), Vanda goes from surviving to destitute in a matter of scenes.