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Gang Of Youths have shared a cover of Wilco’s 1999 track ‘A Shot In The Arm’, performing it live in a session for the SiriusXM station The Spectrum.They’ve kept much of the song’s airy, lightly melancholic energy intact, elevating it with layered synths – one bassy and woozy, the other glittery, akin to a synthesised xylophone – understated violins and Dave Le’aupepe’s commanding lead vocals.It’s a fitting cover, given the lyrical themes explored on Gang Of Youths’ recent third album, ‘Angel In Realtime’ – a concept album about the life of Le’aupepe’s late father. Towards the end of their cover of ‘A Shot In The Arm’, Le’aupepe sings the refrain passionately: “What you once were isn’t what you want to be anymore.”Have a listen to Gang Of Youths’ cover of ‘A Shot In The Arm’ below:In a recent interview with Stereogum, Le’aupepe noted Wilco as a key influence on ‘Angel In Realtime’, singling out the Chicago group’s iconic fourth album, 2001’s ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’.“I love ‘Summerteeth’, but I just can’t get past that album,” he said.

Shortly after Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out publicly against Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill today, a very pointed response began circulating internally at the studio. A letter signed by “The LGBTQIA+ employees of Pixar, and their allies” took Chapek to task. It refuted, point by point, an internal memo Chapek sent to employees this week.

Kanye West and The Game have shared a second video for their recent joint single, ‘Eazy’, which – like the first video the pair released earlier this month – sees Pete Davidson meet a violent demise.While the first clip sported a crude, monochromatic claymation aesthetic, the new one is animated with 3D models. Starring alongside West and The Game is an animated version of the skinned money from the ‘Eazy’ single’s cover art.The monkey launches an attack on Davidson in this clip, pinning down a blurred-out avatar of the Saturday Night Live star (who is currently involved with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian) and walloping him with a string of punches over West’s lyric, “God saved me from that crash / Just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”Take a look at the new ‘Eazy’ video below:The first video for ‘Eazy’ earned widespread criticism for its portrayal of violence against Davidson.

Chris Pine's handsomeness can be a little overwhelming. This was apparently the case for Thandiwe Newton while they were filming their upcoming spy thriller, .Newton stunned on the red carpet at a special screening of their new project at The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, and she spoke with ET's Lauren Zima about sharing some particularly steamy scenes with her handsome co-star.When asked if she was at all nervous about the scene, Netwon joked, «Well, no, yeah, I was, a bit.»«We had a really intense scene right in the middle of the movie it was really important and required nudity and so on,» she recalled with a laugh.

Ryan Coogler found himself in a tense situation when he was detained in January outside a Bank of America branch in Atlanta in a case of mistaken identity. In police body-camera footage, the "Black Panther" director, 35, is perplexed as to what is happening after he presented a note to a bank teller, asking to withdraw a sum of $12,000 in cash "from my checking account" but with the caveat, "Please do the money count somewhere else.

Zoe Kravitz said she felt "a little uncomfortable" on location in Monterey, California, while filming "Big Little Lies." "There were a few moments where I felt a little uncomfortable because it is such a White area," Kravitz, 33, told The Guardian. "Just weird racist people in bars and things like that," Kravitz said when asked by the outlet to elaborate on what she meant.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe NAACP called on Hollywood to increase Black representation in its high-level executive ranks, issuing a report Wednesday arguing that Black executives need to have more influence in development and greenlighting of film and TV projects.The report, prepared by UCLA sociologist Darnell Hunt, comes nearly two years after corporate America — including the major Hollywood studios — made commitments to act on diversity and inclusion following the murder of George Floyd. The report includes survey responses and anonymous interviews with Black Hollywood executives, capturing a mix of both optimism and skepticism about the progress of those initiatives.“The intent is always good — the recognition that there is this big representation issue raised,” said one executive.

Andrew Garfield suits up sharp for the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Chloe Cherry is opening up about her battling with her eating disorder.

The Guatemalan Congress voted to ban same-sex marriages on Tuesday, March 8.The Conservative-dominated congress passed the “Life and Family Protection Law” by 101 to eight votes. The law also sentences women to a minimum of five years in prison for seeking an abortion and bans the teaching of sexual diversity in schools which it defines as “promoting in children and teenagers policies or programs that tend to lead to diversion from their sexual identities at birth.”The law goes on to state that teaching “anything other than heterosexuality is normal” is prohibited. Congressman Walter Felix, left-wing opponent of the law, said, “The human rights of significant parts of the population are being violated.” In order to be passed into law, it must be signed by Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.Lucrecia Hernández, a lawmaker opposed to the law, stated that the “law stigmatizes people, discriminates and foments intolerance and hate speech and crimes.” She has urged Giammattei to veto it. Conservative Giammattei is expected to approve the law.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization, said today it will not accept any funding from the Walt Disney Co. without a greater commitment to the LGBTQ+ agenda.

Cameron Diaz is done with Hollywood's standards of beauty. In a new appearance on  star, Michelle Visage's BBC podcast, , Diaz spoke about stepping away from Hollywood and her beauty routine — which isn't exactly what you'd expect from the  actress.«I just go back to the trap of it all, especially in our society, like what we value, what we think is important,» Diaz said before going on to admit, «I am absolutely a victim to all of the societal objectifications and exploitations that women are subjected to.

Denise Richards, 51, is one proud mom! The actress shared a sweet tribute to her daughter Sami for the teen’s 18th birthday on March 9 and included some memorable pics that prove just how much the gorgeous gal has grown up. She also wrote a caption that gushed over her oldest child.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticSomewhere along the line, Ryan Reynolds became the most playful actor we have. That might sound like faint praise; some would call him silly or lightweight or even, in his aggro irreverance, a touch smarmy. But genuine fast-break insolence is a quality that’s missing from the lumbering cheek of most of our paint-by-numbers blockbusters.

A Scots foster carer who has looked after more than 400 children was caught with a £6000 cannabis farm in her garage.

A pensioner burned "scum" and "thief" into the grass of his ex-partner's garden after she ended their relationship.

Penny Lancaster has revealed she has made her first arrest as a police officer after pulling over a drug driving suspect.

A young Scots woman has been left scarred for life after her 'manipulative' ex-boyfriend brutally attacked her in a Glasgow hotel.

Crufts is a highlight for dog lovers across the globe as the world's largest dog show kicks off in Birmingham this week.

The mum of tragic 10-year-old Milly Main has backed plans for a new law named in her memory.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNippon TV and Disney have revealed a strategic collaboration agreement that covers content sharing and local language co-production. “The collaboration will include co-production of local language content ranging from drama series, animation to variety shows on Disney Plus for both Japanese and global audiences and the availability of both companies’ content on their respective platforms,” the pair said in a joint statement.The latest edition of Nippon TV’s popular drama series “The Files of Young Kindaichi,” starring Shunsuke Michieda from “Naniwa Danshi,” will begin broadcasting on Nippon TV from next month.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Dune”, “Coming 2 America” and “Cruella” were the film winners at the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night.Back in person after the pandemic, the awards recognized excellence in film, TV and short-form costume design and were hosted by Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson.Costume Designers Guild president Salvador Perez discussed the role the awards and the guild played in the pandemic, saying, “As a community, we have survived a life-changing pandemic industry and been on the brink of work stoppage.”Perez also called for “pay equity now.” This has been an ongoing plea from Perez and the costume designers who fight for pay equity. He said, costume designers, are “historically underpaid for too long.

Christie Brinkley is drawing attention to the dangers of nuclear radiation from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, describing the perilous situation as “a game of Russian roulette” that should concern the entire world.

It’s that guild awards time of year. A period where every night Los Angeles has a guild or union handing out their peer-reviewed honors.

Back home. During the Wednesday, March 9, episode of Chicago P.D., Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) find their adopted daughter, Makayla (Ramona Edith Williams), safe and sound after being drugged and kidnapped for ransom.

SPOILER ALERT: Spoilers will be revealed about who was unmasked during this week’s editon of “The Masked Singer”.

Chicago PD stars Marina Squerciati and Patrick John Flueger saw their character's Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek's storyline come to a climax on Wednesday as they raced to find their adopted daughter Makayla who had been kidnapped and held for ransom by her mother.Exclusive: Chicago Fire's Hanako Greensmith opens up on Violet and Hawkins - and the #hawkami nameBut the pair - who are not together romantically after ending their engagement several years ago - saw their differences highlighted when Adam fought for a different approach to the recovery, and Kim threw the words 'she's my daughter' at him; Kim adopted Makalya and named Adam as Makayla's guardian should anything happen to her.WATCH: Chicago PD: Burgess decides Ruzek will be Makayla's guardian"That point where they come to a head - they feel like they are on the same page and then it just breaks - it is hard to talk about, it hurts me now," Patrick shared with HELLO! adding: "They got rough with each other."Marina added: "Things have now been said that can't be unsaid. They have been in different places but this is dirty, and I don't know how they will come back."MORE: Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney gets candid about future on showMORE: Chicago Fire showrunner reveals Jesse Spencer will return to show very soonKim and Adam have been living together throughout season nine as Kim recovered from her own kidnapping at the end of season eight, and learned to become a mother after adopting Makayla.There was a short period of time when the two seemed to be able to relax and learn together about growing as a family - until Makayla's blood uncle arrived and demanded custody.

Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film: “Dune” – Jacqueline West & Robert MorganExcellence in Contemporary Film: “Coming 2 America” – Ruth E. CarterExcellence in Period Film: “Cruella” – Jenny BeavanExcellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Television: “The Book of Boba Fett”: “Chapter 1” – Shawna TrpcicExcellence in Contemporary Television: “Emily in Paris: French Revolution” – Patricia Field & Marylin FitoussiExcellence in Period Television: “The Great”: “Seven Days” – Sharon LongExcellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television: “Saturday Night Live”: Rami Malek / Young Thug – Tom Broecker & Eric JustianExcellence in Short Form Design: Swarovski: “Welcome to Wonderlab” (Commercial) – B.

Elton John, Adam Lambert and other prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community have come together for a good cause.