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Cradle Of Filth‘s new album and confirmed that their Ed Sheeran collab will not be on it.In an exclusive interview with Metal Hammer, the frontman of the extreme metal band shared that the group’s new album ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries’ is set to be released sometime in April. He also opened up about what fans can expect from the album sonically, promising callbacks to their previous LP’s ‘Dusk… And Her Embrace’ and ‘Midian’.“It’s got elements of everything we’ve done, really,” It has a few head nods to works like Midian and Dusk…, especially in the atmosphere and the subject matter. It’s also got a very brilliant production, courtesy of Scott Atkins,” Filth said.A post shared by Obnubil Studio (@obnubilstudio)However, the musician made it clear that the band’s LP will not be a concept album, explaining that the issue with a concept album is that “they are tricky things”.“You have to have tunnel vision and you can’t veer from that path.

First announced by Music Venue Trust back in May 2022, the campaign went on to raise £2.3million in the first year through a series of donations and investments.It has been dubbed “The National Trust, but for venues”, and received backing by the likes of Ed Sheeran. It works as venues can sign a “cultural lease” with Music Venue Properties (MVP) – guaranteeing that, as long as they operate as a space for grassroots live music for their local community, they can enjoy use of the building.Now, MVP has announced that the latest venue to join its expanding portfolio is Le Pub in Newport.

Ed Sheeran has launched a new foundation to support music education in the UK, stressing how important it was to his early career.The Ed Sheeran Foundation will aim to provide inclusive, high-quality music education for children around the country, with a particular focus on areas where it is currently less accessible.The initiative will seek to address educational inequality in the UK, noting that a 2019 BPI survey found that one in four schools that serve disadvantaged communities currently offer no music lessons at all.Sheeran is marking the launch of the foundation by visiting schools in Cardiff, Coventry, Edinburgh and Belfast.“Music education has shaped who I am,” he has said. “I’ve always enjoyed playing music, and it’s led to some of the best moments of my life.”The foundation will work alongside the likes of grassroots organisations such as Coventry Alternative Provision Academy and Sound Progression in Cardiff.

Cradle Of Filth‘s long-awaited collaboration with Ed Sheeran, saying that it is “done and dusted”.News of the extreme metal band’s unlikely team-up with Sheeran was first shared in 2021. Filth revealed at the time that he had been in touch with the pop star, and that Sheeran had invited him “up to his place”.He also claimed that the ‘Shape Of You’ artist was a “massive fan” of Cradle Of Filth. “I think the Ed Sheeran collaboration would be great fun,” Filth said at the time.

Fall Out Boy, Luke Combs and Dave Matthews Band are set to headline the Memorial Day weekend event.The festival returns to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston’s Lower Allston neighbourhood from May 23 to 25, with country star Combs closing out the Friday. Also on the same day, the likes of Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, T-Pain, TLC, Infinity Song, Kyle Dion, Bebe Stockwell and Holy Roller will be on the line-up.Pop-punk behemoths Fall Out Boy are set to headline the Saturday, and will be joined by acts including Avril Lavigne, Cage The Elephant, The Black Crowes, All Time Low, James Bay, The Maine, Lucius and Valley.2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews Band will close out the festival on the Sunday, before performances from Vampire Weekend, Sublime, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, Goth Babe, Tom Morello, The 502s and Spin Doctors, among other artists.A range of local and up-and-coming artists will also be playing Boston Calling over the weekend, including Timmy Skelly, Simon Robert French, Rebuilder, Sidebody, Pinklids, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Mon Rovîa and Amble.A post shared by Boston Calling (@bostoncalling)General admission and VIP tickets will go on sale on Wednesday (January 8) at 10am EST, and you can find tickets here.

David Beckham has taken to Instagram to share his reflections on an "unforgettable year" in 2024, despite being overlooked for a knighthood once more.

David Beckham has taken to Instagram to share his thoughts on an "unforgettable year" in 2024, opening up for the first time since he was overlooked for a knighthood once more. Despite being absent from the New Year's honours list again, seven years after his notorious criticism of the committee in a leaked email, David didn't let it dampen his spirits. As other celebrities like Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Ed Sheeran reflected on their year and sent out New Year wishes, David Beckham joined in with a heartfelt message alongside family photos.

The top contenders for the Christmas Number One were announced last month, with Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Chappell Roan and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft among the top-listed candidates.A number of festive classics were also named among the most likely to reach the top spot on the charts. These included Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ – which recently divided fans with a new anniversary edition remake – and WHAM!’s ‘Last Christmas’.The latter comes as the iconic George Michael track is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and also as it topped the charts for the first time in 2023.

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Love Actually shoot was “a catastrophe” and required six months of editing, director Richard Curtis has said in a new interview.The plot of the film contains several interwoven narratives and the director admitted in a new interview with IndieWire that it was so complex, it nearly ended in disaster for the film.“The strange thing about Love Actually is, when we finished the movie, it was a catastrophe,” he told the outlet, saying it took a further six months of editing to make the film work.Curtis continued: “When I wrote Love Actually, and we had the read-through, and it sounded great, I thought you would probably do ‘A, B, C, D, E, F, G’.“But actually when you’re doing multi-story, the danger is you don’t commit to any of the stories and the audience never feels engaged, so you kind of end up doing ‘A, B, C, C, A’, so you get into the story and then you introduce a surprise and then you end one story earlier than the others.“So I learned a lot about the complexity of multi-story construction in trying to save Love Actually in how bad it was in the assembly,” he recalled.Curtis’ latest film is an animated family comedy for Netflix called That Christmas, which tells a series of different festive stories that are all interwoven.For the film, Ed Sheeran wrote and recorded a new song called ‘Under The Tree’.Speaking about the song earlier this year, Sheeran said: “I’ve been mates with Richard Curtis for years, and we’ve done a load of fun work for charity, and then both were heavily involved in the movie Yesterday. He came to me two years ago to play me the rough of That Christmas.

Netflix still has several holiday flicks on the way before 2024 ends and Christmas fades away. Richard Curtis’ book-based animated film That Christmas, directed by Simon Otto, arrives early on in the month, and Sabrina Carpenter has a musical holiday comedy special also out early in December.

Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has already finished his new album, and teased what fans can expect from the project.The singer-songwriter released two studio records in 2023 with ‘−’ (‘Subtract’) and ‘Autumn Variations’. Both LPs saw Aaron Dessner of The National take on production duties.NME described the former as a “doleful and downbeat, melancholy and heartfelt” collection, and said the latter was “a limp ending to this unique and curious creative cycle for Sheeran”.During a new interview with Variety, the star confirmed that his next album is finished, and hinted at another stylistic shift.“[‘−’ (‘Subtract’)] was obviously a completely different record that didn’t really call for big pop stuff,” he told the publication.He was then asked what’s in store for fans on his forthcoming record.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor “Love Actually” director Richard Curtis and songwriter and musician Ed Sheeran go way back: Sheeran’s first girlfriend even babysat Curtis’ children. Since then, they’ve collaborated on several projects, including Comic Relief and the Danny Boyle-helmed 2017 film “Yesterday,” in which which Sheeran stars and Curtis co-wrote. So when Curtis was conceiving his TV special “That Christmas,” he showed Sheeran some early storyboards, and the original conversation was that it would be a musical.

Touring around the globe is one of the most lucrative sources of income for modern music superstars. Massive world tours really bring in the big bucks!

The numbers are in for Taylor Swift‘s historic Eras Tour, and they’re as giant as the tour itself.

From director Simon Otto, the animated feature That Christmas is based on a trilogy of books by the writer of Notting Hill, Love, Actually and more — Richard Curtis.

TikTok has revealed the 10 most popular artists on the app in 2024 as part of their 2024 Year in Review!

TikTok has released its annual music report revealing which artists and tracks had the biggest impact on the platform in 2024.The report emphasised just how significant the app has become in creating hits – 10 of the 11 UK Official Chart Number Ones and 13 of the 16 Billboard Hot 100 Number Ones were associated with a TikTok trend this year.The UK’s Number One artist on TikTok in 2024 was Central Cee, who had placed at Number Three in last year’s countdown. Earlier this year, his single ‘BAND4BAND’ broke the record for single-day streams by a UK rapper.Coming second is Charli XCX, who spearheaded a cultural phenomenon with her album ‘Brat’, leading to this summer being officially christened ‘Brat summer’. Coldplay come in at Number Three thanks to their innovative ‘Moon Music’ campaign, which included a spectacular performance on Grafton Street in Dublin that was captured for TikTok.1. Central Cee2. Charli xcx 3. Coldplay4. Ed Sheeran 5. LeoStayTrill 6. Dua Lipa 7. Suki Waterhouse8. Myles Smith9. Henry Moodie 10. YUNGBLUD 1. Yeri Mua 2. ENHYPEN 3. NCT 4. LE SSERAFIM 5. Stray Kids6. aespa7. TOMORROW X TOGETHER8. Kim Loaiza 9. TWICE 10. Sabrina Carpenter TikTok also revealed that four out of its top 10 biggest tracks were from British artists, representing five different genres.While most of the songs occupying the top spots were released this year, there were two major catalogue songs.

Good Morning Britain in which he said “African problems need to be solved by Africans”.In the video’s description, the singer shared: “‘We Know It’s Christmas’ serves as a direct rebuttal to the 1984 Band Aid single, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ which, according to Fuse, perpetuates outdated and negative stereotypes about Africa, portraying the continent solely as a place of poverty and famine.“The release date also marks the 10th anniversary of the moment Fuse ODG made global headlines by turning down an invitation to join the 2014 revamp of the Band Aid project led by Sir Bob Geldof. The musician’s decision ignited widespread debate, but Fuse stood firm, asserting that African voices should be at the forefront of telling their own stories.”“It’s a reflection of where we’ve come from and where we’re going,” Fuse added.

Beyonce has officially been named the #1 Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century by Billboard, beating out runner-up Taylor Swift.

Ed Sheeran‘s historic Bhutan gig next year have been revealed to start at $10.Last month, the ‘Shape Of You’ hitmaker announced extra dates for his ‘Mathematics’ tour for 2025, which included shows in India, Qatar and Bahrain. Next January’s gig at Changlimithang Stadium marks a first for Bhutan, as the country has never played host to an international artist before.Per Time Out, tickets are selling for as low as $10, with higher tiers ranging from $30 to up to $101.

Matteo Bocelli has no issues following in the grande footsteps of his father Andrea Bocelli, the beloved Italian tenor.“I’m proud to be a Bocelli, I’m proud of what my father has achieved in his career,” Bocelli, 27, told The Post. “I feel extremely lucky to have a very strong passion for music, and that’s what basically doesn’t let me really think of being ‘the son of.’ Because if you’re doing something that makes you happy and it satisfies you, you don’t really think of the negative aspects.”And Bocelli is happy to inherit some of his 66-year-old father’s fans with his debut solo album “Matteo” and his “A Night with Matteo” tour that hits Manhattan’s Town Hall on Monday.“I do know that the largest part of my fan base now, it comes from my father,” he admitted.

Ed Sheeran has announced extra dates for his ‘Mathematics’ tour for 2025, including shows in Bhutan, India, Qatar and Bahrain.The mammoth tour began back in April 2022 in Dublin and Sheeran had already confirmed that it is due to conclude with a run of European shows from May to September 2025, finishing in Dusseldorf on September 7. Find a full list of those European dates here.Now, the singer has announced a series of extra shows for next year, including a run of six dates in India, and a show in Bhutan, which will make him the first-ever international artist to play in the Himalayan country.Sheeran will also play his first show in Qatar in over ten years, and will return to Bahrain, having played in that country earlier in 2024.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 9 of “The Masked Singer,” “Peanuts Night,” which aired Thursday, November 28 on Fox. It was a dual elimination on a special Thursday edition of “The Masked Singer,” as the show celebrated both Thanksgiving and the Peanuts characters by eliminating both the Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Royal Knight was revealed to be the singer and actress Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) while Sherlock Hound was unmasked as former baseball player Bronson Arroyo. The Royal Knight was the first to be unmasked.

Taylor Swift always lands at No. 1 in most charts around the world, but she’s coming in second place with Billboard.

Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George.“I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And he said, ‘Oh, I’m in bed.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim laughed off any suggestion that he was annoyed with Ed Sheeran after he interrupted his post-match interview with Sky Sports following Sunday's clash against Ipswich Town.

Ed Sheeran has shared an apology to Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after recently interrupting his television interview.The pop singer – who is a proud fan of Ipswich Town – gatecrashed an interview with the new Manchester United manager over the weekend (November 24).Ipswich Town earned a surprising 1-1 draw with United in their Premier League fixture at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon, and soon afterwards, Amorim did an interview on Sky Sports, reflecting on his first game in charge of the club.As he was speaking to host Kelly Cates, as well as pundits Roy Keane, Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp, Sheeran interrupted the interview to shake hands with the latter.“I don’t think he wants to speak to me,” Sheeran quipped as Cates attempted to bring him into the conversation, referring to the fact that Ipswich had denied United an expected victory. “I love it, I love being back in the Premier League,” he added, before leaving the panel to continue the broadcast.The ‘Shape Of You’ singer had been shown in the crowd numerous times during the match.Now, following a wave of backlash from viewers, he has shared an apology to Amorim for gatecrashing the interview.“Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday, didn’t actually realise he was being interviewed at the time, was popping to say hi and bye to Jamie,” Sheeran wrote on Instagram (via Sky News).“Obvz feel a bit of a bellend but life goes on.

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 and sought to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. Since then, two other versions of the track have been released in 2004 and 2014.A new, 40th anniversary mix of the original song was unveiled today, bringing together all of the voices from all three versions, including Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.However, the leadup to the release of the ‘Ultimate Mix’ of the charity single has been mired with controversy, after Ed Sheeran – who featured in the 2014 version – said that he had not been asked for his permission for the 2024 edition, and if he had been, he would have respectfully declined.In a statement shared on Instagram, Sheeran referenced Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG’s refusal to be part of the track’s 2014 edition.

new mix of the song, produced by Trevor Horn, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original song being shared and brings together all of the voices from three versions of the track, recorded in 1984, 2004 and 2014.Voices included in the anniversary edition include Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.The idea for the charity single was masterminded by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, and sought to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. It sold a million copies in its first week and, at the time, was the fastest-selling single in UK chart history.

Manchester United supporters have expressed their displeasure at Ed Sheeran for what they deemed "disrespectful" behaviour after he interrupted Ruben Amorim's first post-match interview as United manager. The match on Sunday saw United draw 1-1 with Ipswich Town, with Marcus Rashford scoring early from an Amad cross.

Ed Sheeran has gatecrashed the first post-match interview given by new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim – see the footage below.The pop megastar is a proud fan of Ipswich Town, who earned a surprising 1-1 draw with United in their Premier League fixture at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon (November 24), Amorim’s first game in charge of his new club.During his post-match interview on the pitch, Amorim was speaking to Sky Sports host Kelly Cates and pundits Roy Keane, Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp when Sheeran, who had been shown in the crowd repeatedly during the game, interrupted the interview to shake hands with Redknapp.“I don’t think he wants to speak to me,” Sheeran quipped as Cates attempted to bring him into the conversation, referring to the fact that Ipswich had denied United an expected victory.Ed Sheeran crashed Ruben Amorim's first post-match interview

Bob Geldof has responded to Ed Sheeran’s recent comments about Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’, asserting that it has “kept millions of people alive”.The former Boomtown Rats frontman conceived of the original 1984 charity single alongside Ultravox’s Midge Ure, seeking to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. The track has been remade numerous times since, with a 40th anniversary ‘Ultimate Mix’ being overseen this month by producer Trevor Horn.Sheeran lent his vocals to the 2014 incarnation of the song, but earlier this week he revealed that despite being included in the new version, he had not been asked for his permission, and if he had been, he would have respectfully declined.“A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed, eloquently explained by @fuseodg,” Sheeran wrote in an Instagram Story on Tuesday (November 19).

Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran’s complaint last week that he would not have added his vocals to a new mix had he been asked. 

WHAM! who took the crown with their iconic holiday hit ‘Last Christmas’. Reaching the top spot nearly four decades after it was first released, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley made history by setting the record for the longest-ever journey to the UK Christmas Number One.Now, rumours have already begun about who could be named the chart-topper for this year.Sabrina Carpenter is one of the favourites at the time of writing, with the singer already topping the charts multiple times this year with singles from her critically acclaimed album ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

Richard Madeley interrupted Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning as he walked out of the studio, leaving Susanna Reid to present alone.