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BTS singer Jungkook has commented on how strange it was performing live in his home country once again yesterday, more than two years on from the group’s last shows there, and while South Korean COVID-19 rules effectively ban audiences from expressing their enjoyment.Different countries have taken different approaches to allowing live music to return after its lengthy pandemic hiatus. In the UK, we have the classic “fuck it, it’ll probably be fine” approach. Swinging very much in the opposite direction, BTS’s record label Big Hit Music recently informed fans heading to shows in Seoul that “cheering loudly, yelling, chanting and standing up” would be banned, in order to adhere to South Korea’s current rules for staging live performances.The group played the first of a three night run at Seoul’s Jamsil Olympic Stadium yesterday with a show called ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ – the last two words added to the end of the name of their 2021 single seemingly to make it absolutely clear where dancing would be permitted.Afterward, Jungkook posted a video on Instagram, telling fans how it felt to return to live performances in his home country under such strange conditions.“Finally, after two years, although it felt like 23 years, I got to perform in Korea”, he said, according to Koreaboo.

Alexisonfire will release their first studio album for thirteen years – and first since reuniting in 2015 – this summer. Titled ‘Otherness’, its announcement was accompanied by new single ‘Sweet Dreams Of Otherness’.“This song was largely [guitarist] Dallas [Green’s] brainchild, but over the course of writing this record it became more of a mission statement for the band”, says frontman George Pettit of the single.

DEALSWarner Chappell and film production company Unigram have jointly signed a worldwide publishing deal with singer-songwriter Scott McFarnon. “Scott is a brilliant songwriter, he’s written for top artists and is enjoying success writing original scores for movies”, says Warner Chappell’s UK Head Of A&R Amber Davis.

Naman Ramachandran 606 Distribution and the BFI have partnered to organize a series of preview charity screenings of Elie Grappe’s Cannes winning film “Olga.” From each ticket sold, a donation will be made to support Ukraine via the Disasters Emergency Committee. The film, about a young female Ukrainian gymnast forced to train in exile, had its U.K. premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival earlier this week.

Peter Andre’s son Junior said that he has kissed his grandma Thea “every five minutes” since being reunited with her in Australia.The 16 year old is currently enjoying a long-awaited trip with dad Peter where he has been able to see his grandparents for the first time in two years after pandemic travel restrictions were recently lifted. Appearing on Good Morning Britain with his dad and his uncle Michael and aunt Debbie — who he has also been able to reunite with — Junior spoke about the emotional meeting with his grandparents. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Elon Musk and Grimes, real name Claire Elise Boucher, recently revealed that they’d secretly welcomed a baby daughter together, two years after she gave birth to their first child X. During an interview with Vanity Fair, the Delete Forever songstress announced the news after the youngster, named Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, began crying in the background.

Spring is finally on the horizon so naturally we're getting ready to embrace the sunshine with our transitional wardrobes. Luckily for us, the UK high street is providing us with endless style inspiration as they all launch their spring/summer collections for shoppers to go wild for, including New Look's £33 monochrome suit.

Danniella Westbrook has committed to a new surprising career change as a therapist and holistic healer after being ousted from Eastenders once again.The 48 year old revealed that she is training for the new position after the soap announced that Sam Mitchell would be brought back this year played by actress Kim Medcalf instead of Danniella — who first starred as the character. Kim took over the role in 2001 up until 2005 as Danniella dealt with issues in her personal life, before she returned to play Sam again in 2009 and 2016 for brief stints. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Music streaming giant Spotify has broken again for the second time in two days.

The Apprentice’s fired Aaron Willis has backed his show rival Kathryn Louise Burn to win the BBC show, despite their furious showdown in the most recent episode. Aaron became the latest boardroom casualty alongside Akeem Bundu-Kamara in a dramatic double firing on Thursday 10 March’s episode - but not before he went head-to-head with Kathryn in front of Lord Alan Sugar.The 38 year old Flight Operations Instructor and Kathryn, 29, clashed as Kathryn questioned his capabilities as a project manager during the baby food task.

Kim Kardashian is continuing to face backlash over those work ethic comments.

Hospitality workers have gathered outside Scottish pub group MacMerry's flagship central London bar to protest ongoing issues with pay, pensions and the treatment of staff.

Emotional Ally McCoist says he couldn't be more proud of how far Rangers have come over the past 10-15 years.

The body of a man has been discovered on a street in Glasgow with the death being treated as "unexplained."

Friends of missing Cumbernauld mum Karen Stevenson are to search the town in a desperate hunt to find their pal.

A Glasgow -based chippie has just been named the best in Scotland and among the top 10 in the UK.

KOURTNEY Kardashian shared a post about "cravings" and gave fans a glimpse into her vegan diet amid pregnancy rumors. The KUWTK alum has faced countless rumors in recent weeks that she could be expecting a baby with her fiancé Travis.

GEMMA Collins looked amazing in a throwback beach clip posted to celebrate the weekend. The 41-year-old flaunted her figure as she strutted down the the beach looking slimmer than ever.

 has definitely had plenty of drama. The TLC reality series following polygamist Kody Brown and his wives, Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, Christine Brown and Robyn Brown, has been running for 16 seasons, marking its 10-year anniversary in 2021. Though the 53-year-old TV personality and salesman assured ET in February 2021 that «there will never be a fifth wife,» understanding the status of his current marriages can still be a challenge given recent events. Here ET breaks down where Kody stands with his four wives: A post shared by Meri Brown (@therealmeribrown)As Kody's first wife, Meri and Kody married in April 1990.

K.J. Yossman Leading Latin American animation studio PinGuim Content have inked a deal with LA-based sales agent MultiVisionnaire Pictures to represent “Tarsilinha” internationally.“Tarsilinha” is the award-winning animated children’s feature based on the whimsical worlds created by Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral.

Belle And Sebastian have shared a new single called ‘If They’re Shooting At You’ alongside an accompanying video in support of those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.The Scottish group enlisted various photographers who are on the ground covering the ongoing crisis to create a powerful “visual collage” set to their latest single, which will appear on their 10th album ‘A Bit Of Previous’.As well as offering a message of solidarity and hope, Belle And Sebastian have pledged to donate all artist income from the song – including streaming, digital sales and publishing royalties – to the Red Cross.Additionally, donations made via Bandcamp until next Friday (March 18) will be matched by the UK government as part of a joint appeal with the Disasters Emergency Committee. An option to donate directly is also available with the song on streaming platforms.“When the situation in Ukraine first started to happen it became clear that the lives of the people there, and probably ‘ours’ too,  were never going to be the same,” said frontman Stuart Murdoch.“The band had just started rolling out tracks for our new album, and it all felt a bit silly to be honest.

By Malina Saval

By Malina Saval