Judas Priest unveil details of surprise new album, ‘Invincible Shield’

Dua Lipa, Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett have signed an open letter, urging President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.The letter calls for “an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages,” as well as a safe route to be established into Palestine to deliver humanitarian aid. So far, it has been signed by dozens of high-profile names from across the entertainment world.Many of those supporting the ceasefire are musicians, such as pop star Lipa, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe, Killer Mike and Caroline Polachek.

The Chinese Room have shown off a snippet of their psychological horror Still Wakes The Deep, set on an oil rig that becomes distorted by paranormal forces.The footage, which was presented in the Xbox Partner Preview event last night (October 25), was split into two scenes. The first had protagonist Caz McLeary trying to climb across the exterior of the rig, and then the second saw them try to avoid something that is stalking them in a flooded room.

The Beatles have finally announced details of the release of their “final song” ‘Now And Then’, along with news of expanded reissues of their ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ albums. See all information below, along with a trailer for a new documentary about the project.The long-mooted single was created by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who joined forces to create the final ever Beatles track to feature all four members, with the help of AI.Having been teased this week with images of a cassette tape across social media and internet as well as projections across the Fab Four’s native Liverpool, the band have now shared details of ‘Now And Then’ and when fans can expect to hear it.Lennon first wrote and recorded a demo of ‘Now And Then’ with just his piano and vocals in the late ’70s at his home in New York’s Dakota building.

Beyoncé has officially announced that her concert film Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will be released in cinemas worldwide on December 1.After the release date was revealed for the US earlier this month, the singer confirmed on Instagram the film will launch on the same date around the world – including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.Tickets for territories outside the US will go on sale November 9 from the film’s website.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Beyoncé is holding two premieres for the concert film; with the world premiere taking place in London on November 30, while the US premiere will be held in Los Angeles on November 25.A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)A description of the film reads: “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.“It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”The singer previously released a concert film in 2019 titled Homecoming on Netflix, which documented her headline performance at Coachella in 2018.In a four-star review of the ‘Renassiance’ tour in London, NME wrote: “It’s refreshing to witness the playfulness that runs through the whole show; nobody could possibly deny that Beyoncé is one of music’s most talented titans, but there’s now a lightness to her performance which offers up something new.”It comes after the success of Taylor Swift’s concert film for ‘The Eras Tour’ earlier this month, where Beyoncé was seen attending the premiere.

The B-52s‘ scheduled concert at the White House last night (October 25) was cancelled due to the “sorrow and pain” of the Israel-Hamas war.The US new wave band – best known for their 1989 hit single ‘Love Shack’ – were set to play at an official state dinner for the Australian PM Anthony Albanese, hosted by the US President Joe Biden.In a statement, First Lady Jill Biden said (via The Guardian): “While we had initially planned for the legendary B-52s to perform their iconic dance and party music, we are now in a time when so many are facing sorrow and pain, and we have decided to make adjustments to the entertainment portion of the evening.”It is reported that The B-52s – who are named after a US bomber aircraft – instead attended the state dinner as guests. Presidential military bands provided “instrumental music” in the group’s place.Albanese arrived at the White House on Tuesday (October 24) ahead of a formal state visit yesterday, when he reportedly discussed topics such as Ukraine, China and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.“Nurturing our partnerships and relationships with our allies is critically important, especially in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden continued.

like a gosh-darn shooting star in a three-piece gold suit on October 25, in a way that . On anyone else, this ensemble could have veered dangerously into cheesy game show host territory.The actor's drapey yet tailored suit consisted of a sharp blazer, vest, and wide-legged pants in the same rich gold fabric.

Kim Kardashian is hitting back at critics who accused her of complaining about the challenges of parenting while having the luxury of nannies and a chef. On an episode of The Kardashians, the billionaire mother-of-four addressed the backlash she faced after discussing the difficulties of single parenting on Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast. In the episode, Kim, who co-parents her children with ex-husband Kanye West, mentioned that she is still learning how to be a single parent and talked about the negative reactions she received from her podcast interview.

One of the main things that always seems to set us apart from divas and celebrities is how on-point and luscious their hair always seems to look.They obviously have teams of professionals looking after their locks using high-end luxurious products, but if you’ve ever looked at Shakira's perfect mermaid waves and thought "I will never be able to achieve that", hold your horses because we have a piece of great news: the main product her hairstylist Liam Curran, who regularly works with her, uses for her top-notch wavy look is an £8 Umberto Giannini Hair Jelly! So...what is this magic product and how do we use it to look exactly like Shakira (or at least merely try)? The Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, £8.25 here, is a vegan, silicone, sulphate and paraben-free Curl Jelly used for scrunch styling all types of curls, waves and coils. With its lightweight texture, this jelly provides medium hold with an uncanny slip through the hair that will ensure a smooth finish with all-around shine - no time for crunchy hair here! Liam, the celebrity hair stylist that is responsible for Shakira's mermaid waves, built an interestingly low-budget routine to achieve the result, and this is what he had to say about it: “The first product used was the signature Umberto Giannini Curl Scrunching Jelly, an essential for curly hair.

This Morning's Josie Gibson looked gorgeous in a green halterneck swimsuit as she enjoyed breakfast with five year old son Reggie as she enjoys a break from the show.The 38 year old TV star is currently on holiday, in an undisclosed sunny location, with her son and some pals and she's been sharing plenty of snaps and videos from her trip. On Thursday, 26 October, Josie shared a video of herself, Reggie and friends tucking into some delicious-looking breakfast items, before she flipped the camera onto herself.

If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect winter coat that'll take you right through to next year, then look no further as we think we’ve found it. New Look’s long teddy coat, currently £48.74 here (reduced from £64.99), is the perfect mix of warm, practical and stylish. It can be hard to find a winter coat that actually keeps you cosy and wrapped up while still looking great paired with everything, but this New Look one definitely fits the bill.The teddy coat comes in an expansive six different colourways, including cream, black and khaki, so you’ll definitely be able to find one that fits into your own personal style.

If you’re part of the 'dark circles' club, you’re probably one of the 15.8M people who watched Dr. Neera’s (@dermatologysurgeon) viral TikTok video.The clip spiked users' interest by sharing the theory that there are different types of dark circles and we should choose our under-eye beauty products accordingly.

Coronation Street fans have been left complaining and asking 'how would he know' following Tuesday night's episode (October 24). Viewers of the ITV soap are still witnessing the fallout from Stephen Reid's death after he was killed by Peter Barlow on Friday, October 13.

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It's that time of the year again. Temperatures are dropping, the heating is coming on and the clocks are about to change.

A man has been charged with multiple child sex offences following a police investigation into 'fake online accounts'.

Anton Du Beke has weighed in on the latest Strictly Come Dancing drama during an appearance on This Morning as he discussed Amanda Abbington's potential 'return'. The Strictly star, who is best known for being a professional dancer and now a judge on the BBC dance contest, appeared on the ITV programme to chat to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary about his latest novel.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to face off for a final time before they meet in the ring.

Manchester City have learned when they will play their Premier League fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period.

Martin Lewis has shared with bank customers how they could grab £205 for free without even switching their accounts.

Manchester United's festive schedule has been announced by the Premier League and multiple games will be shown live on TV.

Christopher Vourlias XYZ Films has acquired North American sales rights to the horror-thriller “Deus Irae,” the debut feature of Argentine filmmaker Pedro Cristiani, and will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming AFM. Variety has been given exclusive access to the film’s bone-chilling trailer (see below).

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Comcast swung to a profit in the third quarter even as the media giant navigated new challenges presented by two different Hollywood talent strikes and shifts in demand for the connectivity services that are at the heart of the company’s financials. The Philadelphia owner of NBCUniversal posted net income of $4 billion, or 98 cents per share in the third quarter, compared with a loss of $4.6 billion, or $1.05 cents per share, a year earlier. Earnings came to $1.08 when adjusted for one-time items.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic What has been described as the Beatles‘ “last song,” a recently completed version of “Now and Then” that includes contributions from all four members, is about to enter the realm of the now. The long-teased track will finally reach the public’s ears in one week, on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Hipgnosis Songs Fund — the company that led the music-catalog gold rush of recent years by spending more than $2 billion for song assets by Neil Young, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and many others — is facing an uncertain future as some 83.2% of its investors voted Thursday that a new board make major structural changes to the overextended company. Investors also rejected a proposal by its leadership to shore up its finances by selling off around $440 million of its 65,000-song catalog to a sister fund backed by Blackstone.

Ellise Shafer Noel Clarke‘s legal battle with The Guardian kicked off on Thursday at London’s High Court, as the “Doctor Who” actor seeks libel damages from the British newspaper for publishing sexual misconduct allegations against him. In a bombshell 2021 report from The Guardian, Clarke was accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women.

Ellise Shafer A three-part docuseries about the murder of John Lennon, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, is coming to Apple TV+. Titled “John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial,” the docuseries features “exclusive eyewitness interviews and previously unseen crime scene photos, shedding new light on the life and murder of music and cultural icon John Lennon and the investigation and conviction of Mark David Chapman, his confessed killer,” according to a press release.

Dennis Harvey Film Critic “Suitable Flesh” bears a parting dedication to Stuart Gordon, who passed away in 2020 and is certainly missed, especially after watching this campy concoction, which revisits his beloved H.P. Lovecraft territory minus the late screen genre specialist’s knack for welding grotesque horror content to a black comedy tone. There are some yuks (and yucks) to be had in his frequent writing collaborator Dennis Paoli’s very loose, gender-reversed riff on the cult fantasist’s lesser-regarded 1933 short story “The Thing on the Doorstep.” But director Joe Lynch haplessly plays much of this supernatural tale as an erotic thriller, the uncertainty of satirical intent leaving his actors looking silly.

Ellise Shafer BBC director general Tim Davie was grilled over the corporation’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war during a meeting on Wednesday night with the 1922 Committee of Conservative Members of Parliament, particularly over the broadcaster’s policy not to call Hamas “terrorists.” Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the BBC has received backlash from the public and government alike for its refusal to use the term, despite Hamas having been deemed a terrorist organization by the U.K.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor AMC Networks believes it has new technology that will move advertisers closer to their desired goal of being able to buy ad time across linear TV and its digital counterparts. The company, which owns the AMC, BBC America and We TV cable networks, among others, says it has enabled programmatic ad buying on three of its linear outlets after a successful pilot last month.

Naman Ramachandran “Zende,” a feature documentary about supercop Madhukar Zende, who arrested the notorious Charles Sobhraj twice, will have its world premiere at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Produced by Dora Digs Studios and directed by debutant Akshay Shah, “Zende” is one of the first Indian feature documentaries to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to recreate and regenerate some of Mumbai’s most iconic locations and moments in history.

confronted with photos of her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, holding hands with his “Dancing with the Stars” partner Emma Slater. “That was very hard to see,” Richards, 54, said during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”“Yeah that was, I mean, yes, that hurt my feelings,” she added, confirming to Cohen, 55, that the photos upset her. “I love him very much and we are amicable but that really did hurt me.”The photos, which were published by TMZ on Monday, show Umansky, 53, and Slater, 34, walking in athleisure wear holding hands and laughing before dining together in Beverly Hills.

“Yesterday” all over again.That’s because there will be a brand new Beatles song — yes, you read that right — coming here, there and everywhere in just one week. On Thursday, it was announced that “Now and Then” — featuring all four members of the Fab Four — will be released on Nov.

separated from husband Will Smith since 2016. Days after the reveal, Page Six broke that Meryl Streep and her husband, Don Gummer, have also been separated for more than six years.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and his wife Veronika have welcomed a baby boy!

Pulp and PJ Harvey have been announced as the first headliners of Øya Festival 2024.The 25th-anniversary edition of the event is due to take place at Tøyenparken in Oslo, Norway between August 7 and 10. Week-long tickets are on sale now – you can buy yours here.Today (October 26), organisers revealed that Pulp and Harvey will co-headline Øya ’24 on Wednesday, August 7.

Metallica‘s reaction to Judas Priest‘s set at Power Trip festival in California has gone viral this weekend – check out footage of the metal icons rocking out below.Judas Priest performed as part of the metal festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California on Saturday (October 7), during which they unveiled details of a new album.Among excited fans were Metallica – before closing out the festival on Sunday (October 8) – who could be seen going wild for the band in footage and photos shared by attendees.Check out some videos below.James Hetfield from Metallica loving the performance by Judas Priest at Power Trip Festival 2023Legends