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The Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan has appeared on a podcast that charts the history of New Order, where he explains why the band’s “alien quality” landed with Generation X in the US.In the latest episode of Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order, released yesterday (September 19), host Maxine Peake focused on how the band’s first-ever US tour in 1980 came to be. Corgan chimes in to contextualise the unique connection British music sparked with the Gen Xers who were coming of age.Describing a generation of “latchkey kids” who had “too much TV” and “too much time alone”, the “alien quality” of bands like New Order began to resonate.“Bands like New Order seem to find that, ‘Yes, you’re young, Yes, you wanna fall in love and ‘es, you’re having your heart broken, but the world kind of isn’t the way it appears to be,'” he elaborates.Listen to the podcast episode below, which also features anecdotes from techno producer Kevin Saunderson and writers Andrew O’Hagan and Audrey Golden, along with interviews with current and former band members Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Peter Hook.A band like New Order, he continues, signified to kids like Corgan that “there was this other world out there that was cooler, had more depth of feel, had a level of sophistication even about teenage angst, that you certainly weren’t getting from America, particularly in the rock scene in the 80s.”He likened discovering New Order as a teenager to feeling like “the kid who sits in the back of the class because ‘nobody understands me and I got my weird trench coat'” from a typical John Hughes movie.“The minute you heard New Order, you were like, ‘They’re one of me’ or ‘I’m one of them’.

Jack White has released a batch of full-length concert recordings from his most recent tour supporting new album ‘No Name’.Yesterday (September 19), White’s label Third Man Records announced the surprise drop on social media. The live recordings comprise full shows he performed recently in small club venues across the US, along with festival sets in Sweden and South Korea.“Day in and day out, these performances – announced mere days in advance, selling out in an instant – are garnering laudatory praise and “best concert I’ve ever been to” reviews across the board,” writes Third Man Records executive and archivist Ben Blackwell in a statement.“A quarter century into his touring career, Jack White is playing the best shows of his life and the audio here is all the proof you need.”These live releases can be streamed on Nugs.net, which has, as of late, catalogued exclusive live recordings of concerts by Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Geese, among others.

Kristen Stewart in a new interview, calling her “one of the most authentic people” there is. In a new interview with The Guardian, Poots explained how she got to know Stewart after she was asked by the star to feature in her directorial debut The Chronology Of Water.

28 Years Later film has reportedly been shot on a mobile phone – an iPhone 15 – according to reports.The first film in the franchise, 28 Days Later, was released in 2002 and directed by Danny Boyle. Set one month after a virus causes the collapse of civilisation in the UK, the post-apocolyptic thriller follows courier Jim (Cillian Murphy) after he wakes up from a coma and tries to make sense of the world.After this, 28 Weeks Later arrived in 2007 then earlier this year, it was announced that both Boyle and Murphy would return for a third movie, 28 Years Later.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed details of a new mobile game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.Pokémon TCG Pocket is a mobile app designed for more “casual” players of the traditional card game.To play, users will simply need to open a virtual booster pack and collect the cards inside. Players will be able to open two free booster packs a day with the goal, as always, to collect ‘em all.

Tango Gameworks might be working on a sequel to celebrated rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush.Released at the start of 2023, Hi-Fi Rush went on to win a number of awards and was described by one Xbox marketing executive as “a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations.”However earlier this year, Microsoft closed down several studios including Tango Gameworks, with head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty reportedly telling staff the company wanted to focus on “high-impact titles” and “further invest in Bethesda’s portfolio of blockbuster games”.Last month it was announced that Krafton had acquired Tango Gameworks, saving 50 of the 100 jobs at the studio, and now owned the IP for Hi-Fi Rush.In a new interview with Game Developer, Krafton boss Changhan ‘CH’ Kim said the “last minute” deal was about “legacy” rather than profit. “Although they did not have a big success in their games, we saw many creatives worth pursuing.

Body Count have teamed up with David Gilmour for a cover of Pink Floyd‘s ‘Comfortably Numb’ – listen below.The US rap metal band’s powerful rendition of the classic 1980 single – taken from Pink Floyd’s seminal 1979 album, ‘The Wall’ – is described as “a fusion of rock history and raw, modern energy”.It contains profound reimagined lyrics that touch on concerns about the “scary” modern world, as well as haunting guitar work from Gilmour.In a statement, frontman Ice-T explained: “For me, ‘Comfortably Numb’, is an introspective song – it’s me acknowledging that I’m older now. I’m telling the younger generation, you’ve got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up.“It’s me trying to make sense of what’s happening, but also pointing out that we’re all in a place where we don’t have to face reality.

Nicole Scherzinger will be making her Broadway debut next weekend in the musical Sunset Boulevard and she’s opening up about being selected to play Norma Desmond, a character known for being a faded talent.

Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman return in the just released trailer for the upcoming second season of their series Lioness!

Peter Dinklage and Stephen Dorff are completely unrecognizable in these new photos from the set of their upcoming movie Lear Rex!

Katy Perry has officially released her long-awaited sixth studio album, 143.

Holland Taylor had the sweetest response to a fashion critic who made a comment about her outfit at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

The New Kids On The Block are headed to Las Vegas!

There’s a new update about Sean “Diddy” Combs in jail.

The Vampire Diaries was a hit, fan-favorite show on The CW for years!

Gwen Stefani just dropped her brand new single “Somebody Else’s“!

Ellise Shafer Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. TV Group chairman and CEO, will deliver a keynote address at Mipcom in Cannes next month. The executive will participate in a fireside chat on Oct.

Ben Croll Filmmaker and editorial cartoonist Aurel will follow up his César-winner “Josep” with “Desert,” an animated Western set in France’s Cevennes mountain range. Pitched between a more traditional oater and an “Indiana Jones” style adventure and set in the late 19th century, “Desert” will follow a Mexico-born gunslinger exploring south-central France with a mysterious mission.

Chris McCausland has revealed his daughter's concerns about him taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The comedian is among the 15 new celebrities who are taking to the ballroom this year.

Colin Farrell has clarified the whereabouts of Robert Pattinson's Batman during the timeline of his new spin-off series, The Penguin.

All of the following businesses have paid to feature in this listicle: Ultimate Performance Manchester, KLA Fit, Runway Pilates, The Health Lab, Muscle Manor, Parthian Climbing, Little Box Gym.

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has described domestic abuse as the “Cinderella” of crimes, suggesting it has previously not been prioritised.

A former McDonald's worker has revealed some eye-opening behind-the-scenes practices at the popular fast food chain. Ex-employees have previously shared secrets such as the ingredients in the Big Mac special sauce, while others have given tips on how to always receive the freshest meals.

A widely-prescribed statin does not slow disability progression for people with a certain form of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new trial has concluded.

A 70-year-old woman has admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of a baby girl hit by a car outside a hospital. Bridget Carole Curtis, of Begelly, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday morning (September 20), where she admitted the charge relating to the death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall.

It says a lot about Amad's standing in the current Manchester United squad that he didn't start against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Rather than being a rare chance for him to get minutes to impress, he was rested instead.

A popular ice cream spot in Greater Manchester which has appeared at a number of festivals and events across the country has announced it will be closing down.

Former Aberdeen and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up on the death of his much-loved wife Cathy in a candid new interview.

Local groups and causes in East Kilbride are being encouraged to apply to Miller Homes Community Fund - with applications for the next round now open.

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've figured out who Caleb Milligan's (played by Will Ash) mysterious daughter Stephanie is and she could be right under their noses in the village.

International crime writing festival Bloody Scotland achieved record attendance levels in 2024 as the event continues to grow in popularity.

A woman is facing jail after posting naked pictures of her dad's lover online.

Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik's daughter Khai celebrated her 4th birthday on September 19 and her proud parents made sure to document the milestone with their online fans. Gigi, who is currently loved up with Hollywood A-lister Bradley Cooper, shared a rare glimpse from Khai's birthday party which featured a Baby Yoda-themed cake and extravagant decor.

Katie Price has stepped out arm in arm with a mystery man, as boyfriend JJ Slater was nowhere to be seen.The TV personality, 46, beamed as she cosied up to him leaving the Future is White Fox Party on Thursday, September 19 in London. Meanwhile, her Married At First Sight star boyfriend, JJ, 31, appeared to skip the bash.The mum of five wore a sheer black maxi dress for the occasion, with her long dark hair scraped back in a sleek ponytail to showcase the results of her recent facelift.

A clever mum-of-two has managed to lose over three stone on a budget, thanks to a weight-loss app that costs just 60p per day.Thrilled with her newfound confidence, she credits the Simple app 's AI-powered coach and a personalised 28-day workout challenge for helping her resist cravings and boost her activity levels, taking her down from size 20 to size 12. Simple provides a unique combination of fitness and dietary advice tailored to various skill levels.

Neither Joey Essex or Jessy Potts appeared to wallow in sadness after confirming that they'd split up just seven weeks since leaving Love Island, as the newly-single stars enjoyed glam nights out separately on Thursday. Just hours after confirming their break-up, Joey, 34, wasted no time in getting surrounded by female fans at a work event while Jessy, 25, headed out with some of her Love Island co-stars.