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Orla Gartland has spoken to NME about her “bolder” and “more intentional” second studio album, ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’ – on which she tackles themes of “girlhood and womanhood”.The Irish singer-songwriter’s new record will be released on October 4 via her own label, New Friends. It’s a record she told NME was created very differently to her debut, 2021’s ‘Woman On The Internet’, with the album’s title being key to its narrative.“The last track of the record is called ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’ as well, and I actually just really wanted to call both the album and the song this before they existed, which is very different to how it worked with the first album,” Gartland explained.“For the first album, I really did just write a collection of songs and then took the title from a lyric, whereas this whole album process was a lot more intentional,” she added.Gartland elaborated on the differences between the two records, saying: “Making this album took a lot longer than the first one did, and it was picked up and put down because of how busy I was last year, and I’m really proud of myself for pushing forward and for committing.“When I listen to it now, I have a real ‘We did it Joe’ feeling, we just got to the end, and I was able to be in control of it the whole way.”Ahead of the record’s release later this year, NME caught up with Gartland to discuss creating the record, the impact of collaborative group FIZZ on her solo music, the inspiration of St.

Kaiju No. 8 has been confirmed for 2025.The breakout anime show by Naoya Matsumoto produced by Production I.G.

The Weeknd has begun teasing even more new music with a mysterious video.The singer recently began teasing his new era in July; shortly after he shared a snippet of new music in an Instagram post. Along with a cinematic video, the Canadian musician wrote a caption quoting German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “When you gaze long enough into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you…”Now, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) has unveiled another video entitled ‘Unprepared certainty…’.

Kanye West’s new album featured a reference to Taylor Swift and her relationship with Travis Kelce, and now fans are convinced that Swift has made a subtle response to the rapper.Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign‘s long-awaited ‘VULTURES 2’ dropped unexpectedly on Saturday (August 3), after failing to arrive on the scheduled dates of March 8 and August 2.It marked the second instalment of the duo’s ‘Vultures’ series, which kicked off with the first album dropping in February this year. In it, West and Ty Dolla $ign are joined by a range of famous faces, with Young Thug, Future, and Lil Wayne all collaborating on the tracklist.

A ‘flowy’ summer dress loved by celebrities has been reduced just in time for August getaways.The Nobody’s Child number, which Zara McDermott wore on a recent trip to Mallorca, is now more than £30 cheaper after the retailer launched their hotly-anticipated summer sale. The brand’s Yellow Floral Linen-blend Pippin Midi Dress was originally £79, but has been reduced to less than £50 in the sale.

Toyah Willcox has been confirmed as the fourth celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing line up this year. Comedian Chris McCausland was the first name to be revealed on Monday 5 August, followed by former X Factor star JB Gill and opera singer Wynne Evans. Now Vernon Kay has announced that eighties star Toyah will be the fourth celebrity to compete for the famous glitterball trophy.Toyah, 66, is famous for her brightly coloured punkish hair in the 1980s and hit songs including It's A Mystery, Thunder in the Moutains and I Want To Be Free.

Here’s some eye-catching news from the international kids TV distribution space: Cake is set to buy rival Jetpack.

As the new school term approaches, UK parents are being urged to check if they're eligible for school uniform grants that could ease the financial burden by up to £200, amidst the escalating cost of living crisis. Money-saving guru Martin Lewis from MoneySavingExpert.com has highlighted the support available through local council school uniform grants. "The cost of kitting out kids for the new school year can really add up, so it's important parents check if they're eligible for any help," Lewis pointed out.

Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan has been confirmed as the fifth celebrity to join the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing series. Sharing her excitement about her foray onto the dancefloor today (Tuesday, August 5), the NHS GP said: "This still doesn't feel real, I am overjoyed to be a contestant on this year's show. I have watched Strictly every year with my family and it feels extra special that it's the 20th year, I can't believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied now.

Singer Will Young has opened up about his decision to leave Strictly Come Dancing, revealing that he was battling severe agoraphobia at the time.The star said he felt "pressured" by his team to continue despite wanting to quit. The Pop Idol winner participated in the popular BBC show in 2016 but left after just three weeks due to personal reasons. At the time, the 45 year old singer expressed his joy at being part of one of Britain's most beloved TV shows.

Australia’s Nine Network has become the latest buyer of powerful Israeli doc We Will Dance Again about the Nova Music Festival.

Adam Peaty has opened up about the crucial role his girlfriend Holly Ramsay played during his Olympic campaign, revealing she took on the role of chef for Team GB swimmers in Paris.

Roland Idowu insists he prioritised performance over partying this summer in a bid to be a smash hit at St Mirren.

A secluded property, nestled within a half-acre plot, is set to go under the hammer for a mere £80,000. Situated on the Shetland Islands, a Scottish archipelago, this could be the perfect home for those seeking an escape from the daily grind, although it does require some TLC.

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley has sent out a heartfelt plea to fans after her remarkable 12-stone weight loss transformation.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has shared her concerns as her daughter is set to mark an important milestone without husband Derek Draper.

Liam Gallagher sent Oasis reunion rumours into a frenzy, just a day after an 'insider' hinted that a comeback could be on the cards.

Naman Ramachandran Producers Zindagi are removing series “Barzakh,” starring top Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, from YouTube Pakistan amid an ongoing controversy over its queer content. “We, at Zindagi and Team Barzakh, extend our heartfelt gratitude to our global audience for their unwavering support for Barzakh – a show that was created to bring people together everywhere. But in light of the current public sentiment in Pakistan, we have made the decision to voluntarily withdraw Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan, effective August 9, 2024.

Balmonds Skin Salvation, a product hailed as 'magic in a tub' by those with eczema and sensitive skin, has now officially been recognised as a medical treatment. Parents have been singing its praises, claiming it's the only thing that works for their children's skin conditions, and now it's gaining recognition.

Josh Kerr has revealed the reason behind his signature sunglasses look ahead of the 1500m final at the Paris Olympics.

The Chase is a great way to get seriously competitive with friends and family on a weeknight. But if you fancy yourself as one of the quiz-heads hoping to beat the Chasers, we've got just the challenge.

As energy bills continue to weigh heavily on households, even during the summer months, some experts are offering a glimmer of hope. They suggest that alternative cleaning methods could help families save a significant amount of money.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Three years after winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival with “Pilgrims,” Lithuanian filmmaker Laurynas Bareiša brings his sophomore feature “Drowning Dry” to the main competition at the Locarno Film Festival, taking place over August 7-17. Dissecting a tragedy that radically changes the lives of two intertwined families, the film is produced by Bareiša and Klementina Remeikaite’s Afterschool and co-produced by Trickster Pictures. The film’s trailer has been shared in exclusivity with Variety in the build-up to the Festival.

Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has made waves with his scathing critique of the food being served at the Olympic village in Paris, claiming that athletes have discovered worms in their fish.The 29-year-old silver medallist - who is dating chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly - isn't alone in his dissatisfaction with the culinary offerings at the athletes' residence, which has become a contentious topic among competitors. Last week, reports surfaced of athletes' frustration over a lack of meat and eggs - key components of their protein-rich diets - as well as a shortage of bottled water, an essential in the sweltering Parisian heat.

Holly Jones BUENOS AIRES – Mafalda, the beloved and wily six-year-old drawn into acclaim by celebrated Argentine artist Quino, will bring her socially-conscious hijinks to the screen. News of the adaptation, which will be ushered in by Oscar-winner Juan José Campanella, was announced Monday evening as Netflix unveiled their 2024 ‘Made in Argentina’ slate to a spirited crowd of industry and media professionals.

Sugababes for their pulsing rework entitled ‘Round’.The enigmatic dance duo have collaborated with the UK girl group to remix their 2002 hit ‘Round Round’ into an icy future garage track.It follows their single ‘gimmi it’, released earlier in May this year, and their FKA Twigs collaboration ‘Talk To Me’, which dropped in March.‘Round’ originally appeared in the pair’s 2022 Hessle Audio mix, and has since gone on to become a fan favourite. Two Shell have since reworked the track seven times before its current incarnation, with Sugababes rerecording their vocals specially for the collaboration.Check out the track below:Sugababes – consisting of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy – spoke to NME last year, revealing they “definitely have plans for new material”.“We’re trying to focus all of our energy at the moment, we’re trying to balance the shows that we’re going to do this summer,” said Buchanan.

Stacey Dooley has been flooded with compliments as she showed off her new look after opening up on the end of her 'summer fling'. The documentary maker has recently taken a break to make her stage debut.

Katie Price is reportedly considering prolonging her Turkish getaway after a warrant was issued for her arrest when she didn't attend a bankruptcy court hearing.The 46-year-old former glamour model has been soaking up the sun in Turkey with her Married at First Sight beau JJ Slater, and son Harvey. After being declared bankrupt for a second time in March, Katie flew out to Turkey for a £10,000 cosmetic procedure and now faces possible jail time for missing her scheduled court hearing.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway branded Tony Christie "brave" as the singer discussed his health struggles on the show.

Aldi has managed to hold onto its title as the cheapest supermarket across the country for July - as shoppers could save over £33 compared to the priciest option.

This summer is all about sports, with the Olympic Games in full swing in Paris and the Euros having just wrapped up. But there's another trend that's influencing everything from our outfits to our playlists this season - brat summer. Inspired by Charli XCX's latest album Brat and its neon green cover art, brat green has become the must-have colour of the season.

Black Sabbath frontman Tony Martin has spoken about the chances of a reunion with the band, and expressed that he is “up for” working with Tony Iommi again.The vocalist took on the role of frontman for the band for a brief time between the mid-’80s and late-’90s, when the group membership had shifted around founding guitarist Tony Iommi.Comprised of Iommi, Martin, legendary drummer Cozy Powell (Whitesnake, Jeff Beck, Rainbow), and long-time Sabbath collaborator and keyboardist Geoff Nicholls (Bandy Legs, Quartz), the line-up came two decades and multiple line-up changes into the band’s career.With him as the singer, the band released six albums: ‘The Eternal Idol’ (1987), ‘Headless Cross’ (1989), ‘Tyr’ (1990), ‘Cross Purposes’ (1994), ‘Cross Purposes Live’ (1995) and ‘Forbidden’ (1995). He was later removed from the role after Iommi reunited with his fellow original bandmates.Now – following the guitarist sharing a box set of the albums recorded with Martin earlier this year, titled ‘Anno Domini 1989-1995′ – the singer has confirmed that he is open to working with Iommi once again.“I would, and I’ve already said that if he felt like doing something I’d be up for it,” he told RockSverige during a new interview, before explaining that he doesn’t think it will be likely to materialise.“I don’t think Tony is really… I think he’s come to the end of his need to do things.

Consumer site Which? has announced the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the month of July, beating out its popular rivals - even with their loyalty cards.

Tom Cruise has sparked romance rumours after reports he is now "inseparable" from singer Victoria Canal, 25, whom he met at Glastonbury. The Hollywood actor is said to have invited Victoria to watch him acting on set, with The Sun reporting he has also flown her in his helicopter.The pair met at Glastonbury in June, with sources claiming their relationship is blossoming into romance.