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Arcade Fire‘s Richard Reed Parry has confirmed that he’s produced a final album by Canadian rockers The Sadies.The news comes after Dallas Good, founder of the band, died aged 48 “of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness” this week.The band’s most recent single, ‘Message To Belial’, was released last month, and produced by Parry.The multi-instrumentalist has now confirmed that he has produced an entire new and final album by The Sadies, which is set to be released this spring.Taking to Instagram, Parry paid tribute to “one of my dearest friends in the entire universe” and confirmed that the album was on the way.“An utterly unique soul without parallel, timeless musical powerhouse, style icon, consummate gentleman, the perfect house guest and a brilliant musician who spread his talents and abilities as far and wide as his long arms could reach,” he added.“Myself and Pietro Amato spent a whole lot of joyful time with Dallas and the Sadies over the last year and a half, recording and producing their last record – which is coming out this spring.”See the full statement below:A post shared by Richard Reed Parry (@rrparry)The band’s label in the United States, Yep Roc, confirmed the news that Good died “of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week”.The label’s full statement read: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our dear friend, Dallas Good, of the Sadies. He died on Thursday, February 17 of natural causes while under doctor’s care for a coronary illness discovered earlier this week. He was 48 years old.“Dallas was such a special individual who is in one of my favourite bands of all time,” said Glenn Dicker, co-owner of Yep Roc

Miranda Lambert, who revealed Scotty Wray, her longtime guitarist and brother of 90s country hitmaker Collin Raye sadly passed away on 18 February 2022.MORE: Miranda Lambert's heartfelt revelation about relationship with ex-husband Blake SheltonThe country singer, 38, had been performing alongside Scotty since she was just 17-years-old. The guitarist had been battling heart issues for several years, which eventually forced him to retire from touring on the road.

Al Roker has shared his nerves with fans, after a severe snowstorm hit New York. In a series of videos posted on his Instagram account, Al first revealed he had a red snow plow inside his garage that he wanted to "put away" and yet the snow was still falling down around his home.MORE: Al Roker shares date night photo and fans are obsessed with this detailSharing that it was 26 degrees fahrenheit, the snow was visibly falling thick although fans could still see the trees at the edge of his land.

Storm Franklin has been confirmed by the Met Office as strong winds and rain are expected to hit Greater Manchester.

A group of the UK’s senior Conservative Party politicians has written to the Prime Minister, expressing grave concerns about the prospect of selling off public broadcaster Channel 4 and writing, “Channel 4 isn’t broke, and doesn’t need fixing.”

Netflix subscriptions and more.As such, it advertised for an individual to help them find out which type of break-up songs work best in helping people get over heartache, and offered to pay them the $1,100 for the privilege.After advertising for the position on February 1, it has now confirmed that psychotherapist and musician Cristin Sauter is its new “DJ of Heartache,” and has shared results from the survey.As part of the job, Sauter listened to 24 hours worth of break-up songs and assigned them ratings based on how helpful they are in working through each stage of a break-up: denial, anger, relapse, depression and acceptance.To cover the cost of everything from weekly therapy sessions to a premium dating profile, our DJ of Heartache will get paid $1,100 for their efforts.Check out this ex-citing new side hustle here:https://t.co/5VDmV2zTxu#relationships #dating #sidehustle— FinanceBuzz.com (@financebuzz) January 18, 2022Sauter also had to assign every song an Emotional Relief Rating (ERR) on a scale of one to 10.“This is a particularly unique opportunity for me to continue to choose how I feel about love and loss as I go through life,” Sauter said of the opportunity. “I’m most looking forward to meeting myself at the end of this listening process so I can understand how some of the most well-known and poignant songs about heartbreak influenced my perspective as I grieved.”As the results show, Fleetwood Mac have the highest ERR with 9.5, followed by The Beatles and Post Malone.

Kendrick Lamar leaving the iconic west coast record label.Last August, the rapper announced he was in the process of putting together his final album for TDE, posting an image on social media of a desktop folder labelled “nu thoughts” with a link to a message on his website.“As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success.

Saturday Night Takeaway stars Ant and Dec have undergone their most dramatic transformation yet for the popular Saturday night show. The popular duo were unrecognisable as they were transformed into their drag queen personas; the stunning Lady Antoinette and Miss Donna Lee.The transformation was made possible by Ru Paul's Drag Race star Raven and Glow Up winner Ellis Atlantis with hair by Curtis William. Raven was responsible for turning Ant, 46 into Lady Antoinette and shared a sped-up video of the transformation, as the TV presenter could be seen with a hair net on as he has intricate makeup applied to create the final, breathtaking look.

Katie Price's celebrity pals are said to be taking a step back from their friendships with the star, following her recent behaviour. Model Katie, 43, has been close pals with Kerry Katona and Danielle Lloyd over the years, but the pair are said to have been amongst stars who have "cut ties" with her. It's been reported that Katie's behaviour has been putting a "strain" on her inner circle.

Former The Only Way is Essex favourite Ferne McCann has shared a selfie with a cryptic message to her 2.7 million followers after her boyfriend Lorri Haines denied taking drugs. The reality star, 31, took to Instagram to share a selfie on the beach in the Maldives as she enjoys a luxury holiday just days after Lorri denied taking drugs after being filmed with "suspicious white powder" while partying with friends in Dubai. The TV personality appeared relaxed and tanned as she posed with one hand on her forehead in the beach snap.

Best Picture Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” seems to have taken pole position in the best picture race. Campion won a screenplay Oscar at the 1994 ceremony for “The Piano,” which was also nominated for best pic (it lost to “Schindler’s List.”). Early front-runner “Belfast” should also make the ballot.

Meghan Markle’s friends is teaming up with Prince Harry! It was announced on Jan. 26 that Serena Williams will join the Duke of Sussex for a conversation at BetterUp’s first annual Inner Work Day next month.

ARRAY, activist for children’s rights, musical legend, and founder and president emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund, athletes and entrepreneurs will be honored alongside Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., who gained national notoriety during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and respected culinary innovator José Andrés. “The Portrait of a Nation Award is an expression of gratitude for the leaders in our country who have made a difference and continue to advocate for a better future,” said Director of the National Portrait Gallery Kim Sajet in a statement to ESSENCE. 

Black History Month is a time to celebrate important Black figures, moments that pushed the movement forward, and causes that support and amplify Black voices. And while there’s no shortage of movies or TV shows that depict the struggle — slavery, the Jim Crow South and other traumas the African American community has gone through — it's important to shine a light on the many stories of Black joy that celebrate family, friendships, love and the complexity of life.There's certainly a number of remarkable films, documentaries and series that explore all of that and more — so consider this a sampling of a few of the very best that are available and ready to stream now.From classic rom-coms like to beloved comedies like, dramedies like  (all hail queen Issa Rae) and cultural exploration shows like, ET is celebrating Black History Month with films and television shows that beautifully showcase Black life, love and greatness. Starring Will Smith in a critically acclaimed performance, follows the journey of an instrumental father as he raises and trains two of the world's gifted athletes: Venus and Serena Williams.This hilarious comedy follows four longtime best friends, aka the Flossy Posse, who take a trip to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival.

Clayton Davis The nominations for the Costume Designers Guild Awards will be released on Wednesday, recognizing the achievements of the artisans that created some of the most memorable outfits and clothing designs of the year. Following the 10-month eligibility window, the community of over 1,200 members separates the film categories into three groups — contemporary, period and sci-fi/fantasy.The distinctions between contemporary and period tend to get blurred, especially with modern subjects like Princess Diana in “Spencer” and Venus and Serena Williams in “King Richard” among the selections.

Pharell brought his wife Helen and eldest son Rocket out for the Kenzo runway show, while notably rocking a pair of diamond-encrusted Tiffany & Co. sunglasses to complement his signature streetwear style.

This story about Aunjanue Ellis first appeared in the Awards Preview issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.Late in 2020, Aunjanue Ellis shot her final scene in “King Richard,” the biopic that chronicles young Venus and Serena Williams’ rise to tennis superstardom. It was the last day of a production that, thanks to the pandemic lockdown of spring 2020, had stretched out for a year. And during that year, Ellis gave everything she had to honor the woman whose story she’d been entrusted with: the sisters’ quiet tiger of a mother, Oracene Price.

Michele Amabile Angermiller The awards race in the best actress and best supporting actress categories is brimming with real life protagonists getting the big screen treatment. From Nicole Kidman’s Lucille Ball  (“Being the Ricardos”) to Lady Gaga (“House of Gucci”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”),  these women were tasked with preserving and presenting the legacy of flesh and blood icons, telling their stories truthfully and without judgment.“I think everyone wants to be seen as a fully realized human being, not as just a caricature,” notes Kidman, who took home the Golden Globe for her lead turn in the Aaron Sorkin biopic.Being entrusted with someone’s life story is a big responsibility, and these actresses took great care in their prep work.

CDC says that at four years old, a child can catch a bounced ball “most of the time.” Alexis Ohanian Jr. isn’t your average four-year-old because little sis looks like she’s catching the ball — with a racket — on the tennis court all of the time. The daughter of Serena Williams and namesake Alexis Ohanian had a video shared to her Instagram account that shows her displaying a serious backhand swing on a tennis court. Although brief, you can see her swinging a tennis racket and hitting the ball with what looks like near-perfect form.

Anthony Mackie is ready to step behind the camera.

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Mackie has set his feature directorial debut with Spark. The drama will Saniyya Sidney as Claudette Colvin, an unsung pioneer of the Civil Rights era. Sidney is coming off a breakout performance as Venus Williams in King Richard. Mackie is producing with Kellon Akeem, Jason Michael Berman and Marc Ambrose.

Olympia Ohanian might only be 4 but she has an impressive backhand. The daughter of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian has an Instagram account run by her parents. On Monday they uploaded a short clip of the future tennis star practicing on the court with the caption, “Practice makes progress.“ Serena and her sister Venus Williams began playing tennis when they were 3 and 4, so Olympia is right on schedule to follow in their footsteps.

Serena Williams' daughter, Olympia, is following in her famous mom's footsteps and she's unbelievable. The tennis champion posted a clip of the four-year-old practicing her backhand on Instagram. MORE: Serena Williams is a knockout in leather mini skirt - and you should see her shoes In the video, Olympia takes a swing at the ball and connects with power. Wearing a tracksuit and sneakers, the little girl looked like a mini version of Serena. WATCH: Serena Williams jokes her daughter may be a 'baby mozart' The clip was also shared on Olympia's Instagram feed with the caption: "Practice makes progress." Serena's sister Venus couldn't wait to comment and wrote: "It's Oracene all over again," making reference to their mom, who was also their coach when they were younger. Fans rushed to share how impressed they were and added: "Lil champ in the making already working hard," and, "wow she's amazing".MORE: Serena Williams' HUGE home gym has epic feature for daughter OlympiaSEE: Serena Williams looks unreal in jaw-dropping new swimsuit photoThis is by far the first tennis lesson Serena has given her daughter.

Serena Williams may have some stiff competition — courtesy of her daughter, Olympia.

A star in the making!

Serena Williams may have some stiff competition — courtesy of her daughter, Olympia. In a clip posted to her Instagram account, the 4-year-old shows off her skills on the tennis court with an impressive backstroke.“Practice makes progress,” the caption next to the video reads.  Channeling her mother, the mini athlete lets out a powerful grunt as she sends the ball back across the net.

Will Smith and Jennifer Hudson are among the winners of the 13th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards. Winners will be feted on March 2 in Los Angeles.