LeBron James to Host Star-Studded Virtual Graduation for Class of 2020

Alison Hammond has stunned This Morning viewers after revealing her age on the show.

Richard Madeley has cleared up his comments after he came under fire for a remark about Kier Starmer on ITV Good Morning Britain.

Thousands of PlayStation 5 orders may be at risk following the announcement that retailer Studio is to call in administrators.

Manchester United have been told they will continue to have problems with teams like Brighton until they address their glaring problem in midfield.

There will be exhilarating entertainment for all when renowned international ballet star Carlos Acosta brings his world-class dance company The Lowry.

LCD Soundsystem‘s James Murphy along with Jonathan Galkin and Tim Goldsworthy, and they’ve since released records by the likes of LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture and Hot Chip.Next month marks the 20th anniversary of DFA’s first releases – The Rapture’s ‘House of Jealous Lovers’ and The Juan MacLean’s ‘By The Time I Get To Venus’ – and the label is set to celebrate the milestone with a special event at the Knockdown Center in New York City on March 26.“Anniversaries, schmaniversaries, but given everything we’ve all collectively been through, this feels like a plausible excuse to throw a party. So that’s what we’re doing,” DFA said in a statement.It’s crazy, really.

Biffy Clyro have announced details of a new documentary called Cultural Sons Of Scotland, premiering on Amazon Prime Video next week (February 25).The new film is described as an “intimate documentary film showing the back-to-basics recording process they adopted to create their ninth studio album, ‘The Myth of the Happily Ever After’.“With unprecedented access to the band, the new feature length film takes viewers on the journey with Simon, Ben and James as they return to their home in Ayrshire to create their latest, critically acclaimed album in the most unusual of studio environments.”The synopsis adds: “The film explores how the experience of recording an album in Scotland for the first time prompted the band to reflect on the importance of where they’re from, how this has influenced their career to date and reinforced their lifelong bond as friends and bandmates.”Watch the first trailer for Biffy Clyro: Cultural Sons Of Scotland below.Speaking of the new film, which also traces Biffy Clyro’s 20-year history and sees them return to Glasgow for a massive 2021 show at Glasgow Green, frontman Simon Neil said: “In the same part of the world as I wrote my very first song is where we’re making this record, and there’s something really pure about that.”Drummer Ben Johnston added: “We don’t need all the bells and whistles for us to be fulfilled and happy, we just need the three of us to be making music together and have that vibe in a room – and that’s what keeps our hearts beating.”“Everyone should join a band…” bassist James Johnston said.

Futurama star John DiMaggio has said that he will only return for the show’s revival if the whole cast receives a pay rise.The voice actor, who plays chain-smoking robot Bender in the series, took to social media to explain his conditions to reprise his role.“I’ve been thinking about everything that’s been going on these past months and just to be clear, I don’t think that only I deserve to be paid more. I think the entire cast does,” DiMaggio wrote on Twitter yesterday (February 15).“Negotiations are a natural part of working in show business.

Madonna has revealed that the audition process is underway for her forthcoming film biopic.The singer and actor confirmed back in 2020 that she is co-directing and co-writing the forthcoming film, and later described the project as a “visual autobiography”.After announcing back in October that the script for the untitled biopic was “almost finished”, Madonna has now confirmed that auditions for the film are underway.Posting on Instagram overnight, the singer shared a clip of herself dancing to her track ‘Burning Up’, which was released in 1983.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)“Auditions for my film are a surreal experience,” she wrote in the caption for the clip.

Future Islands have returned today (February 16) with a brand new track – listen to the groove-led ‘King Of Sweden’ below.The new song follows the standalone track ‘Peach’, which the band released last summer and was their first original track since their sixth album, ‘As Long As You Are’, came out in 2020.It’s not clear yet whether ‘King Of Sweden’ and ‘Peach’ are tasters of the band’s seventh studio album, which they confirmed in 2021 they had already started work on.For now, listen to ‘King Of Sweden’ below.Next week (February 21), Future Islands are set to head out on an extensive UK and European headline tour, their first since 2018.See the full list of dates, which include a show at London’s Alexandra Palace, below.FEBRUARY 202221 – Helsinki, The House Of Culture23 – Stockholm, Annexet24 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene26 – Copenhagen, VegaMARCH 20221 – Berlin, Columbiahalle2 – Warsaw, Palladium Warszawa4 – Munich, TonHalle5 – Zagreb, Tvornica Kulture6 – Milan, Fabrique8 – Barcelona, Razzmatazz9 – Madrid, La Riviera10 – Lisbon, Camp Pequeno12 – Nimes, La Paloma13 – Paris, Olympia15 – Utrecht, Ronda17 – Frankfurt, Batschkapp19 – Lille, Aeronef20 – Antwerp, De Roma21 – Cologne, E-Werk23 – Manchester, Academy25 – London, Alexandra Palace27 – Belfast, Ulster Hall28 – Dublin, Vicar Street31 – Newcastle, Northumbria SU InstituteAPRIL 20221 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy Reviewing Future Islands’ new album ‘As Long As You Are’, NME wrote: “‘As Long As You Are’ maybe an unexpected handbrake turn for Future Islands and it may not be as hit-laden as its predecessor, but it’s a refreshing record in its own right and one that throws up plenty of existential quandaries.”

Here’s another walking-and-talking film from festival favorite Hong Sang-soo, encapsulating a sliver of Korean life with his customary elusive delicacy. Shot largely in creamy black and white, Berlin competition entry The Novelist’s Film centers on the meeting between two artists who, for different reasons, have simply stopped working.

The managing director of a kitchen company has been jailed for more than six years for his part in a £10 million cocaine smuggling operation.

Falkirk councillors have been challenged to leave the ‘gladiator style’ arguments behind and start co-operating ahead of a vital budget meeting next month.

Whilst every wedding guest outfit starts with finding the perfect clothes to wear, the accessories you team them with are of course equally as important.The biggest concern when putting together a show-stopping look is the shoes. If you’re looking for something to dance all night in, a platform heel will serve you well, but if it’s a destination wedding, perhaps a summer-style sandal will suit the warmer temperatures.

In recognition of the graduating high school students who cannot attend physical ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic, multiple television networks airedGraduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 onSaturday. The event featured appearances by LeBron James, who executive produced the special, along with Kevin Hart, Jonas Brothers, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Lena Waithe, Ben Platt, Zendaya, Olivia Wilde and more, with a commencement speech from former President Barack Obama.

By Daniel Holloway

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.

TikTok star Loren Gray just opened up like never before about a private, painful experience from her past.

Loren Gray shared an emotional video where she opened up about her sexual assault that happened when she was just 12.

TikTok star Loren Gray opened up about being sexually abused at the age of 13 in a heartbreaking post on Friday, May 1.

Calling all graduates! Some of the biggest names in sports, music and entertainment are coming together to make sure that the class of 2020 gets the proper send off. Due to the Coronavirus, many ceremonies have been canceled across the globe. The LeBron James Foundation, the XO Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation will host the #GraduateTogether special on Saturday, May 16. The honor-long ceremony will air on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, TikTok, Facebook, Complex Networks, PEOPLE, and YouTube. No student, teacher or support will be able to miss the special event.

Basketball superstar Lebron James is to host a star-studded virtual graduation TV and streaming special for America’s high school students.

Attention high school seniors: Hollywood wants to celebrate you! After the Coronavirus pandemic prevented many students from participating in end of the year activities, some famous faces are stepping up to honor the graduating class. E! News can confirm a tribute titled Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 will air May 16 on all four broadcast networks.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

Amidst the chaos that is the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to let things like filling out the 2020 Census fall by the wayside. But our friends at When We All Vote, in partnership with ATTN: and Census Counts, aren’t letting that happen. When We All Vote’s celebrity co-chairs put together an urgent video message for their fans about how deeply impactful participating in the 2020 Census is to shaping the future of communities across the United States — especially now. In the video, released on Census Day, April 1, Tom Hanks, Selena Gomez, Janelle Monáe, Faith Hill, Liza Koshy, and Megan Rapinoe join forces to spread the word.

Amid the nationwide coronavirus pandemic, six celebrities have come together for a PSA to urge Americans to be counted in the 2020 Census.

The GLAAD Media Awards are going virtual. The media advocacy organization announced today that its combining two planned ceremonies, one in New York (March 19) and the other in Los Angeles (April 16), into one virtual event scheduled for July 30 and set to stream on GLAAD’s Facebook and YouTube accounts at 5 p.m.

Charli D'Amelio is taking over TikTok! The 15-year-old social media star has surpassed Loren Gray to become the most followed person on the platform.

TikTok star Charlie D'Amelio is trying to raise awareness and inspire her followers! The 15-year-old dancer appeared on Tuesday's , where she opened up about teaming up with her sister, Dixie D'Amelio, for a good cause.