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Coldplay have performed some tracks from their new album live on QVC – check out footage of the appearance below.Despite appearing on countless television and radio shows across their impressive 25-year career, last night (October 3), Coldplay managed to hit a new milestone – appearing on the US version of the teleshopping channel QVC.Taking to the channel, the band not only used the segment to promote their latest album ‘Moon Music’, but they also joined in when it came to selling some of the products. During the slot, the band helped hawk products including a tea set and a toaster to those watching at home.“That is vastly more important than the album,” frontman Chris Martin joked during the live appearance.

Sabrina Carpenter took over The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform her hit track ‘Espresso’ last night (October 3).The singer transformed Fallon’s Studio 6B stage at Rockafeller Center and transformed it into a vintage sultry club setting while singing her Number One track alongside a live band and a trio of backup singers.Dressed in her signature sparkling leotard and voluminous hair, Carpenter made her way around the show’s stage and over to Fallon’s hosting desk. ‘Espresso’ landed the Number One spot on the UK Charts and recently won an MTV VMA for Song Of The Year.

Tears For Fears have shared a soothing new song from their forthcoming album ‘Songs For A Nervous Planet’.The track ‘Astronaut’ is the second to be lifted from the record which is out on October 25 after ‘The Girl That I Call Home’. You can listen to it below.“Emotionally it’s about this guy who doesn’t feel he belongs here and wants to be an astronaut floating out into space… a lot of people identify with the emotion of that song, that sense of alienation,” said the band’s Curt Smith in a statement.“Once we realised that we were going to end up doing more than just one new track for this album, Roland [Orzabal] sent me the original recording of ‘Astronaut’ and I had forgotten how good of a song it was as it gives you a sense of release,” Smith added.“It’s a horrible comparison but it’s the sorbet in between courses where you just can have a little breath and just float away.

Nick Cave has made a surprise appearance on the Joker: Folie à Deux soundtrack.As expected the newly released tracklist, which is out today (October 4), features a host of songs involving the film’s main stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.But it opens with The Bad Seeds frontman performing a medley which includes a cover of ‘Slap That Bass’, originally composed by George Gershwin for the 1937 Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers musical, Shall We Dance, ‘Get Happy’, famously performed by Judy Garland in the 1950 musical Summer Stock and ‘What The World Needs Now Is Love’, a 1965 hit by Jackie DeShanno. You can listen to the medley below.The soundtrack also features a host of covers that appear in the film including The Bee Gees‘ ‘To Love Somebody’, which is performed by Phoenix and Gaga.Gaga also released her own companion album to the movie ‘Harlequin’, last week.That record featured a number of jazz covers including ‘Oh, When The Saints’, ‘Get Happy‘ and ‘That’s Life‘, along with a few original tracks.The movie is also officially released in cinemas today (October 4).NME gave Joker: Folie à Deux a four-star review, saying that Gaga “shines in a provocative prison musical” and: “[director Todd] Phillips and [co-writer Scott] Silver have delivered the last thing anyone expected: a socially responsible Joker movie that finds an intriguing way to explore the consequences (both on and offscreen) of the first film.

Jenna Ortega has urged fans to stop mistreating plush Wednesday dolls.It comes after TikTok users posted various clips of people going into shops and messing around with the dolls, by turning out their hair so that the forehead is bare and the character looks bald.One department store even put a poster up saying: “Do not flip Wednesday’s hair, you will be asked to leave”.The trend has forced Ortega to step in and urge users to stop.

Kesha has announced that she’s devising a 10-year plan to “dismantle” the music industry so no one else is wronged the way she was – see what she had to say.In 2005, Kesha at the age of 18 signed a six-album contract with Dr. Luke. Over the last decade, Kesha has been at war with Dr.

Foals’ Yannis Philippakis has shared a new video from his project with the late Tony Allen, Yannis & The Yaw.The clip, which you can view below, soundtracks the song ‘Clementine’ which featured on their recent EP ‘Lagos Paris London’.According to a press release, “it is a video postcard” of their recent tour “its grainy photography establishing instant nostalgia for the recent past uniting live footage, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes to document the first chapter in the Yaw’s touring adventures”.Philippakis said of the song: “It’s a slightly lighter shade on the record. I wanted it to feel like a French film from the ‘60s, like a sun-bleached Truffaut film with lots of longing, nostalgia and romance.

David Gilmour has said there’s only one person capable of getting Kate Bush to perform again, and despite “gently” persuading her more recently, it’s not him.Gilmour was an instrumental force in her early career, having come across a teenaged Bush’s demo tapes thanks to mutual friend Ricky Hopper. By the time the Pink Floyd guitarist came across her unique sound, her family had already sent out many similar demos, which had all been turned down by labels.Gilmour stepped in, and after financing the recording of a more professional demo, secured Bush a contract with EMI, which was the start of their long friendship – evident in the fact Bush, who has always been reluctant to perform live, joined Gilmour on stage twice in both 1987 and 2002.However, while speaking to the Guardian recently, Gilmour admitted there’s not much chance of him convincing her to get back on stage.

The Beatles have announced a brand new reissue of their album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in celebration of its 60th anniversary.The reissue is also in celebration of National Album Day and will come in the form of a limited edition 180g white pressing of the 1964 LP. The ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60th anniversary reissue is set for release on October 19 and can be pre-ordered here.Released as their third studio album, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ was penned solely by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, highlighting the development of their songwriting partnership. The LP also served as a partial soundtrack to the band’s first film of the same name and includes its titular track and ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ which both became transatlantic Number One singles for the group.Side one: 1.’A Hard Day’s Night’2. ‘I Should Have Known Better’3. ‘If I Fell’4. ‘I’m Happy Just To Dance With You’5. ‘And I Love Her’6. ‘Tell Me Why’7. ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’Side two:8. ‘Any Time At All’9. ‘I’ll Cry Instead’10. ‘Things We Said Today’11. ‘When I Get Home’12. ‘You Can’t Do That’13. ‘I’ll Be Back’Elsewhere, Macca recently performed The Beatles track ‘Now And Then’ live for the first time.The music legend introduced the song to his set as he played live at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay on Tuesday (October 1).

Kevin Smith has revealed that he tried to cast his daughter Harley Quinn Smith in his new film but she refused citing nepotism as the reason.His latest film, The 4:30 Film is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age movie.According to a synopsis: “During the summer of 1986, three 16-year-old buddies spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose as a self-important theatre manager and teenage rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans.”In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Smith opened up about wanting to cast his daughter for the lead role in the film since his wife – Jennifer Schwalbach Smith – considers Harley to be very similar to her father but when asked if she was interested in the role, the actress – who previously starred in Smith’s 2016 film Yoga Hosers and 2019’s Jay And Silent Bob Reboot – she declined the opportunity.“She was just like, ‘You don’t think I’ve got enough nepo baby shit to deal with online? You now want me to play you? Fuck that,’” Smith told the outlet.

The Simpsons have incorporated a parody of The White Lotus’ opening credits in a new episode.The nod to the Emmy-winning HBO series comes as the iconic Springfield family are back on screens, kicking off the 36th season.Starting last Sunday (September 29) with an episode that was dubbed the “series finale”, the new season already gripped fans’ attention with the return of Conan O’Brien to the show. O’Brien formerly helped write some of the fan-favourite episodes in earlier seasons.Now, the upcoming episode set for this weekend is certain to get the fanbase of another series talking too, as it comes as a parody of Mike White’s hit show The White Lotus.According to a description of the plot shared by Variety, the episode sees the Simpson family travel to “The Yellow Lotus”, where they “encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort.”Not only is the premise a nod to the award-winning HBO drama – which first aired in 2021 and has already had two seasons – but the opening credits also come as a parody to those of the original series.Written and sung by Kara Talve, who has also composed for The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Faraway Downs, The Simpsons’ intro comes more inspired by the intro to season two of The White Lotus.

Taylor Swift has been praised by a UK foodbank charity following her donations to cities on the ‘Eras’ tour.The singer made a “generous donation” to 1,400 food banks in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and London during her shows over the summer, according to the Trussell Trust.Sophie Carre, the charity’s director of public engagement, told PA (via The Independent): “We weren’t expecting it, but obviously we were really delighted when we found out. I think with something like this, you never know, and we were very excited when her team got in touch.“It’s a really nice opportunity to make a local impact, but know you’re part of a national cause, and you can see the impact nationwide as well.

Beyoncé’s career, and revealed that she saw it as her “mission” to protect the singer during the early days of her fame.The 70-year-old businesswoman – who is mother to both Beyoncé and Solange Knowles – opened up about what it was like to see her children spend so long in the public eye during a new interview with Glamour.In the discussion, Knowles recalled how she signed up to be her eldest daughter’s stylist as she started to make it big in the late ‘90s with Destiny’s Child. Looking at how Bey was catapulted into fame with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Tina admitted she felt “determined” to protect the trio amid the global attention.“Very early on, I started doing the girls’ hair to earn my keep, so that I could travel with them because I wanted to protect them—not because I wanted to go and be on planes every day, because there was nothing glamorous about it, but it was to protect my kids,” she told the outlet.“The industry can chew you up and spit you out.

passed away at age 60 on Sept. 30.

Zendaya isn’t two-stepping away from sharing why she doesn’t watch “Dancing With the Stars.”“I have not watched ‘Dancing With the Stars’ since I was on,” the actress, 28, admitted on the “Awardist” podcast on Thursday. “I didn’t really watch ‘Dancing With the Stars’before I was on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’I don’t think I was the target demographic.

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, leading UK lingerie retailer Boux Avenue has launched a brilliant new initiative to help raise money for the charity Coppafeel! - with whom they've been partnered since 2023. All you need to do is snap up a pair of the brand's best-selling seamless underwear sets.

TOWIE legend Gemma Collins has revealed her desire to become a foster mum.The 43-year-old reality star, who is engaged to Rami Hawash and is already a devoted stepmother to his six-year-old son Tristan, has been inspired by her own mother Joan Collins' adoption story. Speaking on ITV's ' Good Morning Britain today (Friday, October 4), Gemma said the topic was very close to her heart because her mum was fostered as a baby.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington looked unrecognisable as a rehearsed for a movie-themed performance ahead of Saturday's live show.The professional dancer transformed into character Gru from the hit Minions films, with fans left stunned by how different he looked. Kai's fellow professional dancers got into character as his Minions, each sporting bright yellow body paint and fun outfits.

Love Island icon Maura Higgins is no stranger to the small screen after strutting onto the hit ITV2 dating show back in 2019.The star clearly got the itch for the limelight as she went on to star as an agony aunt on This Morning, a celebrity contestant on Dancing On Ice and even briefly had her own TV show on ITV2 called Maura Higgins: You're Joking Me! The reality star, who most recently graced our screens as social host for Love Island USA and Love Island Games, has now decided to try out her acting skills on the big screen. In September 2023, Maura confirmed she is set to make her first acting debut in a Movie called The Spin written by Colin Broderick and produced by Edward McCaffrey.

Kelsey Parker, the widow of The Wanted’s Tom, has spoken out after being “judged” by people for starting a new relationship two years after her husband’s death. Singer Tom Parker and Kelsey were married in 2019 and had two children before Tom revealed in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable grade 4 glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour. He died in March 2022, aged just 33.

A Tesco shopper has slammed the supermarket for introducing a new parking policy at their local store.

A recent change to Tesco's parking regulations has sparked outrage among shoppers.

Nick Knowles has spoken out after it was confirmed he won't be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. The DIY SOS star has been forced to pull out of Saturday night's (October 5) live show due to injury.

Shoppers are singing the praises of a teeth whitening product that is helping them achieve a 'brighter smile' after only a 'couple of applications'. MySweetSmile's Teeth Whitening Strips cost £24.99 for 21 treatments, that's £1.19 per treatment - offering an alternative to pricey dentist procedures.

Two youngsters drowned after being caught in a rip current following an “unexpected anomaly of nature".

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What’s going on with Netflix‘s “The Abandons“?  On paper, the Western series has the potential to be a big hit for the streamer: an all-star cast featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson; a sprawling Western epic in a similar vein to “Yellowstone“; and “Sons Of Anarchy” alum Kurt Sutter helming the project. But as of this week, Deadline reports Sutter is off “The Abandons” with one episode left to film in Calgary, with executive producers Otto Bathurst and Rob Askins overseeing the rest of filming.

As we enter October, there’s an onslaught of new films to anticipate. Following the busy September festival schedule, October offers plenty of festival favorites and potential award contenders.

Marvel Studios is known for spending millions of dollars on projects, “The Marvels” project from last November, which flopped, reportedly featured a budget of $300 million. And in the late summer of 2023, Marvel underwent what we described as the Marvel TV Reckoning, which was the company overhauling the way they made TV (leading to the restart of “Daredevil: Born Again”).

The tea we’ve all been waiting for! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt is opening up about THOSE rumors regarding her hubby Conner Leavitt!

Artem Chigvintsev is opening up about what happened leading to his domestic violence arrest — and his version of the story is very different from that of his ex Nikki Garcia! As Perezcious readers know, the WWE

Wendy Williams would call this out as well! Super sus, no? This and much more on our latest Patreon EXCLUSIVE show! CLICK HERE to listen to this episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker in full at Patreon.com/PerezHilton

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With temperatures dropping and energy bills rising, doing even basic household chores can be a little expensive.

Prosecutors are examining reports into 10 people arrested in connection with alleged abuse at a residential school.

A councillor is urging Renfrewshire Council to “properly repair” a damaged wall alongside a footpath amid concerns it could lead to further damage.