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The Cure has been found again. Robert Smith and his band of not-so-merry men are back in their inimitable mope mode with “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, which was released on Thursday.And even after such a long wait, the single takes its sweet — or make that, sullen — time to unfold over nearly seven minutes.In fact, as the group’s absorbing atmospherics — shades of their 1989 classic LP “Disintegration” — set the melancholy mood, it takes three minutes and 22 seconds before Smith even sings a single word.But finally, he comes in with his tortured croon: “This is the end of every song that we sing/The fire burned out to ash and the stars grown dim with tears/Cold and afraid, the ghosts of all that we’ve been/We toast with bitter dregs, to our emptiness.”Inspired by Ernest Dowson’s poem “Dregs,” “Alone” is an ode “to all the love falling out of our lives,” tailor-made for your doldrums after your next breakup.I mean, did you think that Smith — even though he’s been married to the same woman, Mary Poole, since 1988 — would all of a sudden get happy at 65?It’s comforting to know that some things — and some alt-rock icons — don’t change.Accurately described in the song as a “broken-voiced lament,” “Alone” is the first single and opening track of “Songs of a Lost World” — the Cure’s first studio album since 2008’s “4:13 Dream” — which will be released on Nov.

Lyle and Erik Menéndez‘s family are questioning who’s the real “monster” following Ryan Murphy‘s recent Netflix portrayal.

Nobody ask John Carpenter to list his Letterboxd top four.

EXCLUSIVE: Nicholas Alexander Chavez has signed with CAA for representation. 

As a Nevada probate court deliberates the future of the Murdoch media empire, a new SEC filing shows that Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch took home about $2 million more in overall pay for his services in the most recent fiscal year.

EXCLUSIVE: Circle Management + Production (fka Circle of Confusion) has signed Daphne Ferraro, the Head Writer of one of the biggest streaming breakouts of the year, Prime Video’s German YA series Maxton Hall.

EXCLUSIVE: James Gunn‘s Superman may be wrapped, but we’re hearing that Alan Tudyk is also part of the mass ensemble pic in an undisclosed role.

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview as crackling with ideas as their new film Megalopolis, director Francis Coppola and Adam Driver discuss the power of films whose meaning changes in the minds of moviegoers in multiple viewings over time. The closest comp to Megalopolis is probably Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. Now a classic, that Heart of Darkness adaptation wrapped in the chaotic backdrop of Vietnam, was in its earliest showings considered as much a hot mess of radical ideas and imagery as Megalopolis. Coppola had Megalopolis close to a production start but called it off after 9/11. He continued to shoot second unit footage, including some shots of the smoldering World Trade Center wreckage. He reveals here that some of that imagery made it into Megalopolis for posterity sake, but Coppola said there was nothing that would bring pain to survivors of the worst attack on American soil. Watch them address that and much more — like “the death of journalism and the death of the Hollywood studio system,” as Coppola puts it — in an interview we did at TIFF. Lionsgate releases the film tomorrow.

Agatha Harkness has bewitched a promising Disney+ audience in its premiere week.

News junkies relished the break in pre-election noise this week in celebrating the 25th anniversary of The West Wing, a show that portrayed politicians as “competent and committed.”

French actor and director Nicolas Bedos was given a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Paris criminal court on Thursday on charges of sexual assault and sexual harassment while under the influence of alcohol.

The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) has announced a landmark partnership between exhibitor Odeon and streamer Prime Video, in association with multiple UK film distributors, aimed at bringing spectators to both the big and small screen.

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, has been at the centre of a domestic abuse storyline. Belle has suffered coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative ex husband, Tom King (James Chase), on the ITV soap for months as part of the storyline.

Following a recent high-profile court battle between Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman over parental arrangements, a source has claimed that all six of his children could finally get the chance to mingle with each other after all. Just last week, 33-year-old Lauryn made headlines by posting detailed messages to Annie from December on Instagram, where she confirmed that footballer Kyle is indeed the dad of her 13-month-old daughter Kinara.

The Foo Fighters have pulled out of a gig following Dave Grohl's recent revelation that he fathered a child outside his marriage.The band took to Instagram to announce they won't be performing at the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In their statement, they said: "FOO FIGHTERS WILL NO LONGER BE APPEARING AT THIS WEEKEND'S SOUNDSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL. PLEASE CHECK THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION (sic)".

The world of queer cinema has been significantly shaped by LGBTQ+ filmmakers from various regions. Ontario and Atlanta stand out as two cities where filmmakers have pushed the boundaries of queer storytelling, creating narratives that resonate globally.

Catherine Zeta-Jones stripped down to her birthday suit for — of all things — a birthday!

We’re finally hearing from someone else involved in the soft swinging scandal!!! Someone who didn’t make it to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives…

Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía’s relationship is over — and he already has a new lady in his life!

Dakota Johnson opened up about her experience filming The Social Network with Justin Timberlake.

Julianne Hough is opening up about her love life.

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are making their Broadway debuts TONIGHT in the new production of Romeo + Juliet and we have the first photos from the show!

Maisy Stella and Bella Ramsey have seemingly gone Instagram official with their relationship.

Married at First Sight UK fans have been left fuming with one participant’s savage comment at the first commitment ceremony of the season. Despite the couples not having had long to get to know each other, the series has not been short of drama within the first couple of weeks.The participants headed to their first commitment ceremony on Thursday night’s episode, after a dramatic dinner party the night before.

Michael Mosley's wife has accepted a prize at the British Podcast Awards on his behalf saying she wishes “more than anything” he was at the event, and reminding the audience that life is short..The TV doctor, broadcaster and columnist disappeared while holidaying with Dr Clare Bailey Mosley on the Greek island of Symi over the summer, and tragically, his body was discovered days later. Mosley, who hosted the BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing, was posthumously honoured with the Hall of Fame Award at Outernet in central London.

My Mum, Your Dad fans were left fuming during Thursday night's episode as the show was hit with a massive twist, with all of the contestants who had failed to find a romantic connection axed from the retreat just a day prior to the finale. Host Davina McCall entered the show with a big announcement, asking the three couples who had formed a connection; Jenny and Danny, Vicky and David and Paul and Stephanie, whether they would like to explore their romance further.

Last Amazon Prime Day in July, there were countless savings to be had across beauty products, including usually pricey items like straighteners – and one particular pair was a hot seller.The Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straighteners were reduced from their usual price of £79.99 to under £30, and shoppers snapped them up by the dozen. Since then, although the price fluctuates, I've noticed they're usually still heavily discounted (at the time of writing they're down to £27.65, a hefty 65% off), making them an incredible bargain if you're in the market for a new hair tool, reports the Mirror.

Charlotte Dawson looked sensational as she proudly cradled her blossoming baby bump at the star-studded Podcast Awards on Thursday night, 26 September. Her glam outing comes days after the reality star, 31, announced she is due to have her first daughter in an emotional gender reveal.

James Middleton has given an update on his sister, Kate Middleton's health, saying the Princess of Wales is "doing ok" after completing her cancer treatment.The 42 year old Royal underwent abdominal surgery in January and subsequently announced she would have a course of preventative chemotherapy. Speaking on TODAY, James said: "She's doing ok.

Rylan Clark has been issued a demand by fans after dipping into the 'archives' after making a surprise career admission. Those who have followed the TV and radio star's career will know he shot to fame on The X Factor in 2012.

Nick Knowles has confirmed his future on Strictly Come Dancing after picking up an injury hours after performing live for the first time in the iconic ballroom.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left fuming after host Davina McCall delivered a stunning twist that caught contestants off guard.

a claim made by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer that the rapper’s vast baby oil collection was purchased at one of the wholesale giant’s stores. Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, implied the hip-hop mogul had a large supply of baby oil because he shops at Costco after US attorneys alleged they found 1,000 bottles of the product at Combs’ mansions, which they claim he used for “freak offs,” multiday drug-fueled sex parties that Diddy allegedly lured and coerced women to join. “He buys in bulk,” Agnifilo said in an interview posted Wednesday.

after his arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty and has maintained his innocence through The hip hop mogul is also accused of abusing women and forcing them to engage in so-called “Freak Off” sexual performances, often involving sex workers – described in the indictment as performances Diddy “arranged, directed, masturbated during and often electronically recorded – to fulfill his sexual desires,” according to federal prosecutors.

Austin City Limits is bringing in over 130 (!) acts to Zilker Park on Oct. 4-6 and 11-13 for two supersized weekends of rock, pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, punk, country, soul, Latin, psychedelia, dance music and more.Just a few of the most noteworthy names on this year’s bill include pop icon Dua Lipa, it girl Chappell Roan, country superstar Chris Stapleton, punk heroes Blink-182 and trippy group Khruangbin.They’ll be joined by Sturgill Simpson, Norah Jones, Tyler, The Creator, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone.Pretty Lights, Leon Bridges, The Marías, Dom Dolla, Carin León will be there too over the two long Friday, Saturday and Sunday stints.Plus, classic rock legends Grand Funk Railroad will be there, too.If you want to be there to witness the madness, last-minute ACL tickets are still available.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on three-day general admission passes was $266 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $140 before fees.Still need a few more pieces of information before smashing that buy button?You’re in the right place, Austin weirdos.Our team has everything you need to know and more about the star-studded 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of the best prices on three-day general admission passes can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

controversial comments during a performance.On Wednesday, the star went viral after videos emerged on social media of him saying “f—k America”, while performing at Seattle’s charity music event Palestine Will Live Forever.“Straight up, say it. I’m not gonna stop you.