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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Stepping into Muse frontman Matt Bellamy’s Los Angeles studio is immediately surreal, on a couple of different fronts. For one thing, there’s the fact that it’s in an unmarked former storefront on a heavily trafficked urban street, so on the other side of the one-way glass, pedestrians are constantly passing by, unaware that they’re about two yards away from a rock star coming up with new songs to potentially join “Madness” or ”Uprising” guy as new KROQ-driven earworms in their heads. But apart from the street scene outside practically brushing up against his console, there’s something else about the place… “I don’t know if you remember the TV show ‘Twin Peaks,’” Bellamy inquires. As a matter of fact, yes. “Do you remember the Red Room? We’re sitting in it, basically,” he says, and sure enough, here in the front room of his studio, there is the black-and-white zig-zag flooring, the wrap-around red drapes, the minimalist lamp, the vaguely retro sitting chair…. Bellamy is a student of fantastical pop culture, so it makes sense that he’s surrounded by a Lynchian throwback space — even if the rock arias he creates here passionately reach for the sky, rather than feeling like they’re stuck in an interdimensional waiting room.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Talks between the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood labor unions have failed to produce an agreement on a new law that would address firearm safety on movie sets. The two sides backed competing proposals earlier this year in Sacramento in response to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico last October. Both bills would have established a training standard for film armorers — a job that is currently almost entirely unregulated. The union proposal would have been more sweeping, however, establishing the role of a “set safety supervisor” who would have the power to shut down productions. Both bills stalled in the legislature in May, but the two sides continued to talk in hopes of reaching an agreement before the Aug. 31 legislative deadline.

TWICE is back!

Jonathan Van Ness is showing off his body transformation on TikTok!

Cardi B is defending her man!

Pete Davidson is putting himself first as he tries to get over this heartbreaking Kim Kardashian breakup!

It’s Britney, bitch! Britney Spears is finally back with new music!

This has just not been Shakira’s year…

of The Bachelorette, it's clear as daylight who leads the pack…and it's not Jason or Johnny. No offense to either guy, who both seem great, but Jason told his mom that he can't see himself getting engaged even if he's the last man standing, which is something Gabby wants. And while Johnny's all in, he's not Erich.Speaking of Erich, I can't remember a more emotional hometown date in the history of the show, which saw the real estate analyst introduce Gabby to his mom and dad, grandparents, and sister.

. The track has finally debuted, and it’s damn beautiful. , “Hold Me Closer,” is a dance-pop mashup of John’s classic “Tiny Dancer” and “The One.” The fresh, disco-tinged duet is the first new music Spears has released in six years and her first release since the end of her 13-year conservatorship.

, SkinStore, and Brooklinen are already slashing prices to make way for some fall newness, whether that manifests itself in your closet, on your vanity, or in your bedroom. The last few days of August are a great time to unwind , light up the grill, or bask , of course—but now’s also your chance to hit the virtual shelves and snag tons of gems across fashion, beauty, and home for way below retail.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. Mach-Hommy has the kind of talent that defies gravity.

the surprising co-owner of Wrexham football club, recommended the restaurant to his 44 million followers on Instagram.  Next to a photograph of a flyer from the restaurant, which advertised a “‘Free monthly prize draw”, the actor wrote ”Best Indian Food in Europe. ” The full stop was emphatic, the punctuation mark of a man who has been to every Indian on the continent and at last settled on a balti shop between a glazer and a credit union.

Cardi B is hitting back at a Twitter user attacking her and her husband, Offset. On Wednesday, the Twitter user who identifies as a «Nicki Minaj connoisseur» and claimed to be her stylist, sent a slew of hateful messages toward Cardi.The individual antagonized Cardi for hours before the rapper stepped in to respond when asked when she was going to pay up in one of her legal cases, specifically a lawsuit from 2020 related to a bar fight that turned physical.«Why you lying on me and those girls for I have a open case EVERYTHING IS PUBLIC offering money will not benefit me and actually get me in real trouble for making up anything cause you decided to come for me after coming out of jail for stealing 3K worth of clothes,» Cardi tweeted in response. Why you lying on me and those girls for I have a open case EVERYTHING IS PUBLIC offering money will not benefit me and actually get me in real trouble you making up anything cause you decided to come for me after coming out of jail for stealing 3k worth of clothes https://t.co/bKMW1jzdLiIn a follow-up tweet, she denied that anyone involved in the case stole clothes from the other. When the Twitter user brought up Offset and his criminal record -- which consists of a few minor drug offenses and weapon possession charges — the 29-year-old brushed off their comments.«Ouuuuuu my man got a couple weed charges and gun charges cause he ain’t no P***y and was a hustler,» she continued.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes kicked off the action on the main stages at Reading Festival today (Friday August 26), playing a blistering early afternoon set and inciting a female-only mosh pit.The first act to take to the Main Stage East of the weekend, Carter and co. worked to up the energy of the early arrivals in the arena.“It is a pleasure to be here at 12.30 in the fucking afternoon, to show you exactly what you should expect from every band here,” he told the crowd.

Sylvester Stallone previously said it would d be like "mass suicide" if his model wife Jennifer Flavin ever left him. Months before filing for divorce, Stallone and Flavin appeared as guests on their daughters' podcast "Unwaxed with Sophia & Sistine Stallone." The two discussed their relationship in depth months before the two set out to end their 25-year marriage. "If she was out of my life, it would be mass suicide - which infers that I have multiple personalities," Stallone said on the podcast, first noted by Entertainment Tonight, back in January.

It's official: Britney Spears' highly-anticipated comeback single "Hold Me Closer" has already reached the top spot on charts around the world, just hours after its release on Friday. The pop princess teamed up with music icon Elton John to remix his 1971 beloved song "Tiny Dancer." Shortly after its official release on midnight Friday, the tune shot up the iTunes charts in the United States, along with 34 other countries, including England.  "Hold Me Closer" combines elements of John's "Tiny Dancer" and "The One," featuring a dance beat that is accompanied by vocals from John and Spears.

EMILY Atack has been spotted looking stunning in a summery floral maxi dress as she holidays with her family in Marbella. The actress was joined by her mum Kate Robbins as they headed out to explore the local area on their sun-soaked beach holiday. Emily, 32, donned a flowing gown as she let her long blonde locks tumble behind her as part of her glamorous look.

Thania Garcia At the core of Selenidad — the enduring tribute to Latina superstar Selena Quintanilla — is the shared relatability to her story and of course, the Queen of Tejano’s transcendent vocals. Now, 27 years after her death, subsequent generations get to experience “new music” from the singer with “Moonchild Mixes,” out today (Aug. 26) via Warner Music Latina. Containing 13 songs in total, 10 of which are new variations of tracks from Selena’s catalog, “Moonchild” was produced by Selena’s brother and original Selena y Los Dinos composer/bass player/producer, A.B. Quintanilla III. “Moonchild” pulls from the band’s 1998 “Preciosa” album, refashioning the songs “Carino Mio,” “Sabes” and the album’s lead single “Como Te Quiero,” which received three different remixes including a pop, cumbia and regional Mexican rendition.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Many fans were surprised to see that a Dr. Dre remix of Kanye West’s song “Use This Gospel” featuring Eminem — which was slated for West’s never-released, Dr. Dre-helmed revamp of his 2019 “Jesus Is King” album — turned up on DJ Khaled’s new album, “God Did,” which dropped last night. While Khaled explained to Apple Radio’s Zane Lowe (in typically verbose fashion) that he’d simply asked West, who had played the unreleased album for him a couple of years ago, if he could use the version on his album, West said yes and the necessary clearances were cleared. (See below.) But more interesting is what Eminem raps on the remix, which was teased on Instagram by West in 2020 — whether or not he’s serious, it shows a strong sense of faith that’s very much on-message for both “Jesus Is King” and “God Did.”

Maria Shriver looked fresh-faced as she enjoyed a stroll in Los Angeles this week. The 66 year old, who was married to Arnold Schwarzenegger for 35 years, beamed as she walked down the street in Santa Monica, opting for a casual, make-up free look.The American journalist opted for a casual look, wearing a lilac t-shirt and pair of black jeans which she paired with some running shoes. She accessorised her look with a brown satchel bag and had her smartphone held in a case that she wore over one shoulder.

eclectic duet “Hold Me Closer” on Friday — six years after the Princess of Pop last dropped music.The British musician, 75, shed some light on working with Spears, 40, as well as the grand finale of her conservatorship that she was forced to endure for 13 years.“It’s hard when you’re young. Britney was broken.

Kylie Jenner is getting torched on social media after a video of her "uninterested" attitude during a fan meet and greet went viral.Earlier this week, a reporter named Alexa May Rhodes posted a video of her getting a photo taken with the reality TV star. In the very short video, Kylie hardly acknowledged the woman and doesn't really appear to make eye contact.

Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a man in Moss Side have arrested a teenager. The M.E.N. previously told how Javell Morgan, 20, was found with serious injuries following an incident on Claremont Road at about 12.15am on Monday, August 15.

#animegelsheet #flag #fypA common job for Daikyo guards is to work at construction sites, directing traffic with a flashing stick, making sure the trucks come and go safely without running over pedestrians.It’s not a job that requires overly special skills, but no one wants to stand around outdoors for hours. As many as 99 security companies are fighting over every recruit, in contrast to two potential employers for office clerks, Sakurai said.And this is in rapidly aging Japan, where every sector is suffering a labor shortage.やっぱり社長がだいしゅき！！！#だいしきゅーだいしゅきになれSo why not turn to social media, the place where youngsters supposedly flock? Sakurai started posting on Twitter and Instagram.

A “management failing” appears to have led to the tragic deaths of two guests at Cameron House Hotel, an inquiry has heard.

“Bachelor in Paradise” is back and bigger than ever. Nearly a year after the last rose was handed out on the beach, the show will return Sept.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Britney Spears has released her first new music since the end of her conservatorship - with the pop star exclaiming that "it's pretty damn cool" and "overwhelming" to be singing again - and with global music industry superpower Sir Elton John. The single - Hold Me Closer - is the 40-year-old American pop star's first single in six years and is a mash-up remix of some of Sir Elton's songs. The much anticipated duet mixes his 1971 hit Tiny Dancer with his 1992 song The One, while parts of Don't Go Breaking My Heart from 1976 also feature in the track.

Elton John has revealed that Britney Spears had "a lot of fear" about returning to the music industry with their Hold Me Closer duet. Hold Me Closer, the singer's first song in six years, is a dance track which features a mash-up of Elton's 1971 hit Tiny Dancer and 1992 song The One accompanied by Britney's new vocals, which were recorded in July. The duet, which was released on Friday, also marks Britney's first new music since she was freed from her 13-year conservatorship in November, after which she declared she had no intention of resuming her pop career.

Celebrity Masterchef. But away from his television work, Malone has spoken about feeling "very lucky" that his tinnitus is only mild, but warns others about the importance of looking after their hearing. Possibly one of the worst conditions for a choirmaster to develop, after being diagnosed back in 2013, Malone found it "hard to come to terms with" and spoke about how "upset" he was.