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Eurovision entrant Windows95Man quickly drew comparisons to a famous Bart Simpson moment when the singer took to the stage this weekend.Windows95man – real name Teemu Keisteri – performed at the song contest’s grand final at Malmö Arena, Sweden on Saturday (May 11), where Switzerland’s Nemo ultimately won.Dressed in a Windows 95 cap and T-shirt for his song ‘No Rules!’, Windows95man was seemingly naked from the bottom half down and kept up the illusion with some help from the cameramen and his dancers.He even faked a NSFW ‘reveal’ to the live crowd before his denim shorts were lowered down for the outfit chance.While behind-the-scenes pictures reveal that the singer was wearing a pair of skin-coloured modesty underwear, the stunt reminded viewers of the famous moment in The Simpsons Movie where Bart is skateboarding naked through town – and also protected by a series of objects before a brief reveal.“In case you have missed Finland’s performance at the Eurovision song contest tonight, it was pretty much a butt naked inspired Simpson episode and people loved it,” one X user wrote.“This is basically every Simpsons episode that involves nudity,” another wrote.BBC commentator Graham Norton also gave his take on the gag, telling the audience (via Yahoo!): “I would normally find a song like this quite resistible, but I have to say when I was in the arena for the semi-final the other night, I really liked the silly, I just really embraced the silly and it was joyful and lovely… and distracting and great.“You’ve seen quite a lot of male nudity tonight… well, stand by for some more!” he added.

Trophy Eyes has been left partially paralysed after frontman John Floreani stage dived on top of her during a gig in New York last month.During a show at Mohawk Place in Buffalo on April 30, Floreani stagedived into the crowd and left fan Bird Piché with serious injuries which required emergency surgery.The band released a statement at the time sharing that they were “truly heartbroken”, along with sharing a GoFundMe campaign link to raise money for Piché.According to Buffalo TV station WKBW (via New York Post), the concertgoer suffered a “catastrophic spinal cord injury” and can currently only move her arms.https://t.co/mzqqCkgidR pic.twitter.com/vY9OPl6CcJ— Trophy Eyes (@trophyeyesmusic) May 3, 2024Footage from the event shows the moment Floreani leaps into the crowd and seemingly lands directly on top of Piché.“The video is wild because unless you knew that someone was hurt in the video, you’d never expect that,” Piché’s friend Leo Wolter Tejera, who was at the concert, told the outlet. “Like it’s just an average stage dive.”“She wasn’t getting up, and John, the singer, was like right there with her,” Tejera added.They continued: “To my understanding and the conversation we’ve heard so far from doctors is with catastrophic spinal injuries, you just can’t tell and they take a lot of time and patience to see what the outcome is really gonna be.”Bird’s GoFundMe has currently raised $64,741 (£51,715) of a $100,000 (£79,881) target.

Vampire Weekend performed ‘Gen-X Cops’ and ‘Capricorn’ while appearing as the musical guests on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Check out footage below.The New York indie rockers’ visit to the late night show – which was hosted this week by Maya Rudolph – marked the first time they had played there in 11 years, and their fourth overall.The band performed the two tracks from new album ‘Only God Was Above Us’, which NME hailed in a four-star review as a “technicolour, sprawling ode to a long-gone, old New York City”.Ezra Koenig and co.

Jaws actress Susan Backlinie has passed away at the age of 77.The star, who was also a stuntwoman, played the role of the first victim in the 1975 Steven Spielberg film, her character Chrissie Watkins crossing paths with the shark after going for a late night swim during a beach party in the film’s opening scene.The news of Backlinie’s death was confirmed by her husband Harvey Swindall, who told Fox News that she died from a heart attack and that her passing was “very unexpected”.“[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life. And I’ve never loved anybody like her,” he said.Speaking back in 2015 about being cast in Jaws, Backlinie recalled to the Palm Beach Post: “The first thing [Spielberg] said to me was, ‘When your scene is done, I want everyone under the seats with the popcorn and bubblegum.

Taylor Swift fans have been hitting out at the parents who brought their baby into the pit of her recent Paris show, where the infant was photographed on the floor.The incident took place on Friday night (May 10), during Swift’s show at the Paris La Défense Arena, which marked the second night of her residency in the French capital at beginning of the European leg of ‘The Eras Tour’.At the gig, one concertgoer saw the baby that was placed on the floor of the pit, and shared it online. In the image, the child is seen lying on the floor, surrounded by adults, beer cups and bags of merchandise from the show.

28 Years Later finally has a release date, and it’s not a long wait.Per a report from Variety, Sony Pictures has seemingly confirmed that the Danny Boyle-led sequel to 28 Days Later is due to arrive on June 20, 2025. The film will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell – the latter’s casting in the film was reported on by Deadline Hollywood last week.28 Years Later, first announced earlier this year, will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, both of whom led the original 2002 film.

Jimmy Eat World have announced details of a 2024 tour across the UK and Europe. Find ticket details below.Announced today (May 13), the run of tour dates are set to kick off with an opening night at the Columbiahalle in Berlin on November 7, and continue with two more shows in Germany, before heading to the Netherlands for a show in Amsterdam on November 9.From there, the Arizona rock icons will head over to the UK for three final shows.

Kep1er have announced ‘Kep1going On’, which looks likely to be their final album before reportedly disbanding in July.At midnight KST today (May 13), Kep1er’s label WAKEONE announced the girl group’s new album, including its release date, format and title. Called ‘Kep1going On’, the record will be the girl group’s first studio album, set for release on June 3 at 6pm KST.Alongside the announcement, Kep1er also released an animated teaser for the album, which depicts an animated logo motion of the album’s title.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has dropped a diss track defending his father while hitting out at 50 Cent.Diddy is currently facing a series of ongoing investigations regarding alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault and harassment.The rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided in March, seemingly in connection with the accusations.The new track from King Combs – real name Christian Combs – comes after he too was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a lawsuit that also names his father, which their lawyer described as “another lewd and meritless claim”.The song was premiered by DJ Akademiks on a livestream this weekend, and sees him speak out in defence of his father.“Police raid the crib like they think we selling crack, but we out here selling tracks / multimillion dollar plaques,” he raps on the song.Diddy son King Combs drops a diss song towards 50 Cent and people speaking on his father.

NME’s latest star of The Cover, Songer, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – check it out below.The rapper is on this week’s (May 13) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read the profile of Songer here, written by Seth Pereira and featuring photography by Tom Oxley.The playlist takes cues from Songer’s recent mixtape ‘The Price of Therapy’.

fromis_9 are currently gearing up to release new music, their label Pledis Entertainment has confirmed.Pledis Entertainment announced that fromis_9 are working on new music in a statement to South Korean news outlet Newsen earlier today (May 13), where the label also outlines a number of the girl group’s upcoming performances and activities.“Love calls from festivals are flooding in for fromis_9,” Pledis Entertainment said. They are set to appear at the Dongyang Mirae University Festival (May 17) and the Spring Breeze on Campus at the Kyunghee University Peace Hall (May 18), followed by the ‘KBS Korea On Stage’ event at the Gyeongbokgung Palace (May 21).Beyond that, the K-pop agency also revealed that the girl group are currently “preparing for a comeback” and that it is “are proceeding without a hitch”.

Beauty shoppers say they 'love' the premium anti-wrinkle cream rumoured to be used by Kate Middleton.

A new online petition is calling for all people over the official age of retirement (66) to be paid the New State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, some £884.80 every four-week pay period. At present, those who reached retirement age before April 6, 2016 are only eligible for the Basic State Pension, which is worth up to £169.50 each week, some £678 every pay period.

A retired teacher is angry that she may possibly be forced to sell her second home, due to a new tax increase that will cost them thousands.

Whether you plan to go big, bold and daring, try an energetic activity, or simply get outdoors and spend quality time in the fresh air, ScotRail has hundreds of activities to discover on its Inspiration Hub.

Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin has appeared on live TV rocking her BAFTA gown on air after a night out with Lorraine Kelly.

A man has been charged with 'road traffic offences' after police pulled over a Joker-themed trike in Glasgow city centre.

Magnify has acquired global and U.S. sales rights (excluding Canada and Benelux) to “Wildhood” director Bretten Hannam’s supernatural thriller “Place of Ghosts,” which is set to go into production in August 2024. Lorna Lee Torres, Magnify’s senior VP of sales, and Austin Kennedy, director of global sales, will be launching the project in Cannes.

Annika Pham Rome-based Intramovies has clinched further key sales on the Swedish pic “Paradise is Burning” for which rising talent Mika Gustafson won best director and writer at the 2023 Venice Orizzonti. The coming-of-age drama was sold to Conic in the U.K. and Ireland, HBO Max for Eastern Europe (TV and VOD rights), Leopardo Filmes in Portugal, Providence/Belas Artes Grupo Brazil, and Mongsang in South Korea.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Pinnacle Peak Pictures is bringing a slate of faith-based films to the Cannes market, including a new installment in the “God’s Not Dead” franchise. Entitled “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust,” the film will be released theatrically in the U.S. this fall, but, like the rest of Pinnacle’s slate, foreign territories are available to buyers.

Naman Ramachandran Tarf Media has acquired worldwide sales rights, excluding North America, for “Lonesome Soldier” and will represent the film at the Cannes Film Market. The film is directed by Nino Aldi (“Who Killed Copper Dunn?”), stars John Ashton (“Gone Baby Gone”), Allison McAtee (“The Haves and Have Nots”), Steve Monroe (“Promising Young Woman”) and Patrick Y. Malone (“The Tomorrow War”) and introduces actor-writer Alexander Randazzo.

A sexual predator who attacked two women on Metrolink trams has been branded as posing a 'risk to females'. Tahir Ali, 37, groped a student after sitting next to her, and weeks later pressed his body against the bottom of a 16-year-old girl for his own sexual pleasure, in front of her mother.

Coronation Street star Jack Carroll has been supported by his co-stars as they watched him celebrate a major recognition away from the cobbles. Viewers will know that the actor and comedian joined the ITV soap earlier this year as Bobby, the nephew of Weatherfield favourite Carla Connor.

This doorbell footage captured the moment a huge bang was heard on a street in Bury before a fire broke out in a house.

Vicky Pattison left fans confused as she shared her reaction to attending the BAFTA Television Awards 2024. The reality star and radio presenter was among the famous faces hitting the red carpet on Sunday (May 12) ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony.

A delivery rider's electric bike will soon be crushed after being ridden through a red light. Greater Manchester Police says the rider 'made off from officers' who spotted him flouting the rules of the road in Manchester city centre last night (May 12).

Eddie Howe knows Newcastle are in pole position to secure a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League ahead of the final two games of the season.

Jorgie Porter had fans doing a double-take as she shared some loved-up snaps with her fiance Ollie Piotrowski. The Hollyoaks actress and her beau looked like the perfect couple as they attended the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday (May 12).

Britain's Got Talent think they have 'rumbled' the secretion to one of the show's latest auditioning magicians. The ITV talent show's auditions continued on Sunday night (May 12).

Lorraine Kelly has declared her love for her ITV co-star as she was flooded with praise and support following her big night at the BAFTA Television Awards. The presenter was presented with a special award at the ceremony on Sunday (May 12) after being given the news live on her own show last month.

Stacey Solomon has thanked her fans for their support as she said she can 'genunely say' that after so many years in the spotlight, some events and jobs just don't get any easier. The Loose Women star looked sensational as she donned her finest dress for a night at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday (May 12).

Music fans have shared their reaction after a gig at Victoria Warehouse was cancelled at short notice last night due to the heavy rain causing a leak at the venue.

Rylan Clark has shared his surprise as his return to the small screen came amid a busy weekend for the star. The TV and radio presenter has spent a couple of weeks in Sweden thanks to his involvement with the Eurovision Song Contest.

Bobby Brazier has said he 'knows who he'll marry' after rumours about his love life continued to swirl. The actor was among the famous faces attending the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday (May 12).

Tess Daly was left gushing over her husband Vernon Kay as he joined her as her date at the Bafta Television Award 2024. The presenter looked sensational as she hit the red carpet with her man on Sunday (May 12) alongside her fellow stars of the small screen.

Emergency services were called after the driver of a Land Rover mounted their car onto Ford vehicle in a car park in Wilmslow.