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Perennial Irish Charts favs and purveyors of fine indie-rock, Modernlove, have returned with a brand new single. 

Sony’s “Morbius” is finally in theaters and while people are endlessly sharing their hot takes of the poorly-reviewed superhero film (including our review) and ‘Spider-Man’ spin-off, what might be even more interesting is all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans of Jared Leto, who as one person joked on Twitter today, might be the Daniel Day-Lewis of bad movies. Uproxx recently spoke with director Daniel Espinosa about the film —and while he couldn’t come up with a good answer when pressed about what Sony’s plans for the movie were and what they changed—what’s even more interesting is some of the rumors they heard.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorOne of cable’s biggest news outlets has started to fill more of its schedule with something other than traditional news coverage.MSNBC has defined itself for the past few years by using the bulk of its daytime schedule to air breaking reports from NBC News personnel on the news of the moment, then amping up analysis and progressive opinion-making in the early afternoon and evening. Now, as media companies intensify their efforts to attract audiences via streaming video, the business behind the TV home of Joe Scarborough and Nicolle Wallace is in flux.Three different people familiar with the relationship between NBC News and MSNBC  — each outlet is supervised by a different top manager — say that some NBC News correspondents have been directed to bring breaking-news coverage first to NBC News Now, the company’s ad-supported streaming news service, or other digital NBC News properties before any appearance on MSNBC is considered.

Christine and Paddy McGuinness have opened up about how their son’s severe nut allergy has left them ‘scared’ to eat at restaurants. Speaking to The Sun, the couple revealed that they now have to take two EpiPens everywhere with them as a result of son Leo’s health condition in case an emergency occurs.

Magic Johnson, sometimes on the verge of tears, reminisces about his last conversation with his mentor, L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss, in a hospital room hours before his 2013 death. He recalls telling the world that he was HIV positive at a press conference in 1991, and stepping away from his towering career as a Laker.

Jake Gyllenhaal is showing off his impersonation of Michael Bay.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSaveLive, the platform launched in 2020 by former WME music execs Marc Geiger and John Fogelman to “bail out” concert venues that were struggling during the pandemic, has announced its first round of partners, some 20 mid-size venues across the country, many in the South.The company has also completed its first round of financing, raising $135 million dollars to invest into the independent live music community. Investors include Breyer Capital, Deep Field Asset Management, Raptor Group, and Shamrock Capital.At the time of the company’s launch in October of 2020, Geiger, who was a cofounder of the Lollapalooza festival, said the plan was to invest in small clubs and build an indie touring network by acquiring a 51% ownership stake in the venues in question.

The Miami entertainment market pulsates with energy — from top musicians and producers to broadcasters and content creators. With this list, Variety celebrates the Miami movers and shakers shaping pop culture.

Manori Ravindran International EditorItalian dictator Benito Mussolini’s rise to power will be chronicled in a new Sky drama, Variety can reveal.Based on Antonio Scurati’s Premio Strega-winning and international bestselling novel “M. Son of the Century,” which traces the birth of fascism in Italy and Mussolini’s ascent, the eight-part series will be produced by Sky Studios and Fremantle-backed The Apartment in collaboration with Pathé.The show will cover the period spanning from the founding of Fasci Italiani in 1919 through to Mussolini’s infamous speech in parliament following the murder of socialist MP Giacomo Matteotti in 1925.

William Earl Artists Den brings “Live From My Den'” back for another season, documenting today’s most extraordinary artists as they perform from the creative spaces of their homes, studios and cities most significant to their creative processes. New episodes of “Live From My Den” will premiere each week exclusively via Variety.com, beginning Friday, April 8, with an intimate performance and interview with indie rock band Pinegrove in Brooklyn, N.Y..

After recent reports about Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller’s breakup, fans of the tick, tick…BOOM! actor are beginning to wonder if the rumors are really true—and now, we finally know the answer.

Selome Hailu While shock jock humor is the brand that made Howard Stern famous, an interview on Magic Johnson’s 1998 late-night talk show “The Magic Hour” pushed the limits even for him, creating one of the most uncomfortable moments in late-night TV history.In a new interview with Variety, Johnson looked back on his hosting stint prior to the April 22 release of “They Call Me Magic,” an Apple TV Plus docuseries that covers his life and career — including his brief chapter in the late-night seat. And though “The Magic Hour” was an overall flop, hated by critics and canceled after three short months, it’s Stern’s appearance on the program that still gets talked about today as a blatant example of how entertainers could get away with making racist comments before things changed in our culture.

Emily Longeretta “One Tree Hill” fans were completely shocked 16 years ago when the beloved Uncle Keith, played by Craig Sheffer, was shot and killed by his brother, Dan (Paul Johansson), on the WB show. Sheffer, however, was the one completely blindsided, he revealed during a new interview on the “Drama Queens” podcast.“It was actually really, extremely disappointing because I had just made a movie and financed it myself for, like, a million dollars,” he shared with hosts Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz on the Monday, April 4, episode, noting that creator Mark Schwahn had a discussion with him after Season 2.“Because they had let me go for the last six shows the season before, I was like, ‘Are you going to cut me?’ He came to dinner to tell me. He’s like, ‘No, no, no.

Emmerdale star Adam Thomas is bringing his streetfood project back to the Trafford Centre. Oh My Glaze will return to the Traff’s outdoors ‘Spring Escape’ event, setting up shop on April 9.

A beggar has been arrested after “abusing” a PCSO in Bolton town centre.

The Moor, the much-loved restaurant in Heaton Moor, has closed down, its owners have confirmed. In a pained statement on its website, it cited insurmountable problems with increased overheads, from produce to energy costs.

Hailey Bieber does not have time for any false pregnancy rumors floating around. The 25-year-old attended the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards with her husband, Justin Bieber, on Sunday, where they walked the red carpet together, even sharing a kiss at one point.

Madonna is one of the many celebrities on TikTok sharing random, uncurated, content to the world. The singer loves to share videos of her face up close to the camera, but her recent video had some people confused.In the clip, which is set to her and Sickkick’s song “Frozen,” Madonna is using what looks like an eyelash filter but is otherwise rocking a fresh face with lipstick. She appears to just be vibing at home, having fun with the app, but it seems the red-eyed kissy-face clip didn’t find its target audience.Madonna has 1.6 million followers on the app, but there are over 1 billion users who could find her content on their “For You” page.

Hypnospace Outlaw is getting a “spiritual sequel” called Dreamsettler, as well as a boomer shooter that’s set in the same universe.As revealed on a Nintendo Direct-style livestream called Hypnospace Next, publisher No More Robots shared details on several upcoming titles.Dreamsettler is a “alternate-reality ’00s internet simulator” where players take up the role of an online private detective that helps clients with a range of issues.Described as a “spiritual sequel” to Hypnospace Outlaw, No More Robots has explained that Dreamsettler‘s detective work will involve “exploring webpages, experiencing the beginning of social media, listening to hours of music from alternate-reality genres, watching all sorts of mad videos, and generally exploring a version of the 00s internet that feels familiar yet different… and that’ll be before it starts to get really dark.”You can watch a trailer for Dreamsettler below.Although there’s no release date for Dreamsettler, fans can look forward to another game that was announced, which will be launching much sooner. Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance Of The Slayer is a boomer shooter that No More Robots says was created by Zane Lofton, a character in Hypnospace Outlaw.Slayers X is a “fully-fledged Doom-like” that follows Lofton as he seeks revenge against The Psyko Sindikate.

stop the privatisation of Channel 4 has reached over 50,000 signatures.On Monday (April 4), Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted her intentions to privatise the broadcaster under the belief that government ownership is “holding Channel 4 back” from competing against streaming platforms.She said selling the channel to a private owner would give it “the tools and freedom to flourish and thrive as a public service broadcaster long into the future”.The government is hoping to raise close to £1billion by selling the channel, with the money potentially being used to boost creative training and independent production companies.A Change.org petition has been launched in response by E.L McNally to stop the plans, which has received over 50,000 signatures at the time of writing.https://t.co/7WAxfcwBBn pic.twitter.com/WOpVXzjiYk— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) April 4, 2022The petition, which has been shared by Matt Lucas, Edgar Wright and Neil Gaiman, reads: “I am appalled at the Government’s intention to privatise Channel 4.”It adds: “To privatise Channel 4 would seriously undermine programming aimed at all the communities, across generations, that make up this country.

Overwatch 2 suggests that the upcoming shooter will include a battle Pass system.As reported by Attack of the Fanboy (via EuroGamer), Jayson Kirby – senior UI artist at Blizzard – recently shared some screenshots which showcased screenshots of Overwatch 2‘s in-game menus.One screenshot in particular – which shows “early conceptual work for the new Overwatch 2 main menu” – details a ‘battle pass’ option. Though much may have changed since the concept art was designed – and Blizzard is yet to confirm any sort of battle pass for Overwatch 2 – it does suggest that the sequel to Overwatch will include the system.A battle pass typically comes in the form of a real-money purchase that allows players to complete challenges in return for cosmetic and in-game currency unlocks.

Activision Blizzard has removed the Covid-19 staff vaccine mandate, the company has changed its decision.Employees protested the decision, which no longer required them to have the Covid-19 vaccine in order to return to the office.

Naga Munchetty has hit back at a troll who tried to body-shame her on Twitter.In a now-deleted post, the Twitter user commented on the BBC Breakfast presenter's weight, unkindly claiming that she had "gained a few pounds recently".MORE: Naga Munchetty flooded with comments as she shares amazing newsThe rude remark was made in response to one of Naga's tweets in which she commented on a recent article discussing how to make the perfect crisp sandwich.WATCH: Naga Munchetty reveals incredible connection to PrinceNaga tweeted to her 269,000 followers: "I always add "ready salted" crisps to my sandwiches (no other flavour works for me), but never go for a solo crisp sandwich. Each to their own I say.