AMPTP Brings DC Crisis PR Firm On Board As Studios Seek To Reset Strike Messaging

MGMT appear to be teasing a new album after fans spotted a post on the band’s subreddit this week.As reported on Stereogum, the duo’s Andrew VanWyngarden posted a photo of a test pressing on the band’s subreddit (September 21). The image was accompanied by a banana and the text “elf of soils”.Reddit users were speculating that it could be an anagram of a new album title based on two earlier posts by VanWyngarden – one that suggested a new MGMT album is likely to come out in 2023, the other titled “Just got done cooking L.O.L” (via Pitchfork).Back in January, MGMT teased a “fancy new album” that they say would be finished and released in 2023.The New York-based duo last released an album with 2018’s ‘Little Dark Age’, and frontman VanWyngarden promised in 2022 that they would return with new music that year although that didn’t materialise.However, when they were announced for the Just Like Heaven festival earlier this year (January 17), they gave an update on new music.Of new music, they said: “Keep checking back in with us because we’ve been making some fun new recordings and have a fancy new album (LOL) that should be finished at some point this year, which is the year 2023.”Since the 2018 release of ‘Little Dark Age’, the band have been largely quiet, though appeared in feature spots on The Avalanches‘ star-studded recent album ‘We Will Always Love You’ and ColaBoyy’s track ‘Kid Born In Space’.In that time, VanWyngarden has also shared new music under his solo moniker Gentle Dom, covered Tones and I’s global smash ‘Dance Monkey’ and remixed Metronomy and Club Intl.Of progress on the new record, he told fans on Reddit last August: “There are irons in the fire and we have been busy.

Game of Thrones appeared in the new series of Sex Education.Gleeson played the evil Joffrey Baratheon in the hit television show before the character met his demise in season four.Eagle-eyed fans spotted Gleeson, who looks unrecognisable from his Thrones character, in the news season as Dodgy Mo, a friend of Sean, the brother of Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey).One fan wrote of the appearance, “Joffrey, what are you doing here?” while another added, “what’s Joffrey doing in sex education?!” See more of the fan reaction here:You can see some more of the fan reaction to Gleeson’s appearance here:Joffrey, what are you doing here? HaHa

In another sign that shows — even famous ones — can no longer “live forever” on streaming in the new era of media companies re-prioritizing profits, a slew of titles will be leaving Disney-controlled Hulu in the coming days as their license deals expire. For now, there are no plans to renew any of the pacts but that is always a possibility in the future.

Howard Stern is once again under attack by former celebrity friends. This time, it’s Donald Trump, who today said the self-described “King of All Media” was a “broken weirdo” who “went woke.”

BBC One sitcom Ghosts is being laid to rest as it returns for its fifth and final season, with its comedic cast closing the doors of Button House for good. Although, star Laurence Rickard admits that the decision was a hard one - especially as the BBC wanted the show to go on. “It was very tricky to say no to that and it certainly wasn’t a decision we took lightly - it was heart-wrenching for everyone,” the 48-year-old, who plays caveman Robin and headless nobleman Sir Humphrey Bone.

Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years after the death of her fiancé John Dineen. Michelle, 41, wed Jasper, 35, who is the younger brother of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in a stunning ceremony in London on Saturday 23 September, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The newlyweds were photographed leaving a church in the capital after exchanging vows, with Michelle, who played Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, sporting a chic satin gown while Jasper looked dapper in a traditional three-piece navy blue suit.

Adam Thomas has seen his odds of winning Strictly Come Dancing dramatically plummet, just as viewers enjoy the first live show of the 2023 series.The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, took to the iconic Strictly dance floor on Saturday night alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk for the first time, but it looks like he really needs to impress viewers at home if he wants to bag the Glitterball trophy. In odds provided by William Hill to the Express, Adam and Luba's odds of winning the show have dropped, along with Zara McDermott, whose chances of being crowned the winner have also been slashed.

Phil Foden’s opening goal in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest saw 46 consecutive passes put together in what was almost a new Premier League record.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided by Tess Daly’s outfit as she returned to present the first live show of the series with Claudia Winkleman. In a change from the usual glamorous dresses, Tess wore a chick white shirt with black sparkly trousers.

Amazon shoppers have praised a nifty umbrella that's a "similar" size of a mobile phone.

Rhys McCabe reckons stunning league leaders Raith Rovers shows Airdrie shouldn't fear anyone in the Championship.

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed how he stays close to his late friend almost two decades after his death.

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker has spoken out on rekindling her romance with electrician boyfriend Sean Boggans after splitting up in April.

Two young girls are in hospital after being injured in a serious crash involving a motorcycle and an electric scooter. Police and paramedics were called to the scene in Swansea at around 3.49pm on Friday, September 22.

Amanda Abbington has issued a statement insisting everything is "all good" between her and Giovanni Pernice ahead of the first Strictly Come Dancing live show.

Ange Postecoglou admits he loved it when his Celtic side got the reduced away end at Ibrox going to the extent they silenced the thousands outnumbering them.

Anna Marie de la Fuente As one of five intriguing titles selected by the Madrid Film School’s ECAM Incubator, now on its sixth year, Charli Bujosa Cortés’ feature debut “¿Es usted secuestrable?” (“Are You Kidnappable?”) offers a hybrid of sorts. He describes it as non-binary, just like him.

Michaela Zee Jamie Lee Curtis is ready to be a part of the Straw Hat Pirates’ story. The Oscar-winning actor shared in an Instagram post her desire to play Dr. Kureha in Netflix’s “One Piece,” writing in the caption, “Once the strike against the greed of the [AMPTP] is settled with a fair contract, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha.” “One Piece” co-showrunner Matt Owens voiced his support for Curtis joining the live-action cast as the 141-year-old doctor.

Anna Marie de la Fuente A sardonic view of Popular Unity, the left-wing alliance once led by the assassinated Chilean socialist president Salvador Allende, Raul Ruiz’s docu-fiction hybrid, “Socialist Realism,” world premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Sept 23, 50 years after the prolific filmmaker was forced to abandon it. It finally unspools after his widow, filmmaker-editor Valeria Sarmiento, with the backing of actress-helmer Chamila Rodríguez’s Poetastros production company, rescued and reconstructed the film.

Marta Balaga “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” director Raven Jackson is taking her time. “I’m interested in patience,” she says ahead of her feature debut’s San Sebastian screening, following the Sundance premiere earlier this year. “I am interested in slow cinema, even though in the U.S.

We will never be able to escape the capitalistic empires who demand that we not only see one movie, but its dozens of spin-offs as well. Yet out of all the big-budget franchises we’ve seen over the past two decades, John Wick managed to set itself apart.The action gun-fu film series started small in scope, with its 2014 eponymous film starring Keanu Reeves simply wanting revenge for his murdered dog growing into a blockbuster series, each bigger than the last, making it one of the rare original success stories not based on a comic book.Thus, we find ourselves at Peacock, for The Continental: From the World of John Wick (★☆☆☆☆), the prequel from Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons about Winston Scott’s rise to power in the 1970s.

After laying dormant for several years, the former Panacea venue has finally reopened its doors. Earlier this year, speculation was rife that the former celeb haunt would be revived, however a few weeks ago it was confirmed that a brand new concept would be opening.

Pep Guardiola praised Jeremy Doku's decision-making in the final third after the £55million winger continued the bright start he has made to his Manchester City career against Nottingham Forest.

Pete Davidson is back in the dating game. According to multiple reports, he’s now dating “Outer Banks” star Madelyn Cline.

The “Mean Girls” movie musical is headed for the big screen. ET can confirm the film will now be treated to a theatrical release, following initial news that the project would go straight to streaming.

A four-wheeled piece of Britney Spears’ history is up for sale.

with yet another impressive venture.On September 22, the 20-year-old daughter of late basketball icon made her runway debut during Milan Fashion Week. Fresh off of her with , Bryant walked in Versace’s spring 2024 fashion show in a demure black dress and silver platform heels. Other models walking in the runway included , , and 90s supermodel .

Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri had apologised to his Manchester City teammates after he was sent off during the win against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.

Things are not looking good for Shannon Beador following her arrest!

From Beverly Hills to the Las Vegas Strip! Erika Jayne is a Vegas headliner! The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star has a residency at @MandalayBay‘s @HOBLasVegas. Is it cringe? Surprisingly good? Check out some highlights from the show and Perez’s review!

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted his career is not over yet after starring in Al Nassr's 4-3 victory over Al Ahli.

An exclusive new trailer revealing more of what’s to come when Doctor Who returns this November has arrived.

Bobby Brazier is already a front-runner in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and he hasn't even performed for the judges yet. The 20-year-old, who has been partner with Dianne Buswell in the dance contest, is a British model and actor best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid growing speculation of internal divisions within the C-suites and a lack of any apparent path forward to end the writers and actors strikes, the chiefs of Hollywood’s biggest studios are set to gather today.

SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee said Sunday it “remains ready at a moment’s notice to go back to the bargaining table to secure a righteous deal” to end the actors’ strike, which is now in its 46th day. “Unfortunately, as we’ve seen from the recent news out of the WGA negotiations, it appears the AMPTP is still unwilling to make the concessions necessary to make a fair deal that would bring the strikes to a close.”

The Writers Guild said today that the AMPTP’s latest counteroffer for a new contract “is neither nothing, nor nearly enough.”