UK to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest instead of Ukraine

Slipknot have shared a cinematic new video for their recently released new single, ‘Yen’ – check it out below.The video is a six-and-a-half-minute short film which sees frontman Corey Taylor in a number of dramatic situations and gives a closer look at Sid Wilson’s mask.The song is taken from the band’s upcoming new album, ‘The End, So Far’, which is released on September 30 via Roadrunner Records, marking the band’s final record with the label after first signing with them in 1998. You can pre-order the album here.The song was described in a press statement as “a showcase of Slipknot’s exceptional range” and a record that sees the band “charting new ground as they continue to redefine, revitalise, and reimagine the scope of rock music.” It follows on from their previous single, ‘The Dying Song’.Check out the new video here:Recently, Taylor discussed his mindset while writing the band’s upcoming album ‘The End, So Far’ in an interview with Kerrang.The frontman referred to the band’s sixth album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, as a “palette” cleanser before sharing that writing their seventh “felt almost like a reset”.“I could get away from the shit that I’ve needed to say, and get back to the stuff that I want to say,” he continued.He also shared the meaning behind ‘The Dying Song’ during the interview, saying that “For the last few years it’s been very trendy to be offended and outraged by everything, and yet nothing happens – especially in my country, which is just fucking ridiculous.”He added: “It’s almost like the tables have turned, and the more angry people get, the more the people who they’re mad at just double-down on the shit.

Lorde has told fans that she has “kept working” since her ‘Solar Power’ tour ended this summer, hinting that she’s making progress on new music.The singer released her third album last August and has since taken it on North American, UK and European tours, stopping at Glastonbury and beyond. On the one year anniversary of the album’s announcement in June, she thanked fans for their support, and called criticism of the album “confounding and at times painful to sit with”.To mark the one year anniversary of the album’s release, Lorde released a new video for its closing track, ‘Oceanic Feeling’, and updated them on her movements since the ‘Solar Power’ tour ended.“I write to you from summer’s end,” her message began.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAshley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the creators of the hit series “Yellowjackets,” have signed an overall deal with Showtime.In addition to creating “Yellowjackets,” Lyle and Nickerson serve as executive producers and co-showrunners on the Showtime series, with Jonathan Lisco also serving as executive producer and co-showrunner.“Ashley and Bart are not only great writers, but they are also wildly original thinkers and creators,” said Gary Levine, co-president of entertainment for Showtime. “I’m not sure I would want to go camping with them, but I sure as hell love working with them, and I’m thrilled they will be working at Showtime for years to come.”“Yellowjackets” has been nominated for seven Emmy Awards for its inaugural season, including best drama series, best actress for Melanie Lynskey, and best supporting actress for Christina Ricci.

EJ Panaligan editorBillie Eilish and her mother Maggie Baird will be honored at this year’s EMA Awards, the Environmental Media Association announced on Monday.The celebration honors globally recognized individuals for their work toward protecting the planet, and the ceremony will take place on Oct. 8 in Los Angeles.Eilish, an Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning artist, and Baird will be honored with the EMA Missions in Music Award.

Wilson Chapman editorMethod acting has taken something of a beating from celebrities in recent years, with stars like Brian Cox, David Harbour and Mads Mikkelsen calling the process “dangerous,” “pretentious” and even a “disease.” But the art form has a defender in Andrew Garfield, who spoke about the method in an interview on popular podcast “WTF with Marc Maron.”“There [have] been a lot of misconceptions about what method acting is, I think,” Garfield said. “People are still acting in that way, and it’s not about being an asshole to everyone on set.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticSince becoming the toast of the Coachella Festival in April performing his first rock concerts in decades, Danny Elfman has been a little cagey about some of the questions fans had on their minds about future live plans — namely: Might he take that show on the road, or at least repeat it in some fashion? And would there be any  “Nightmare Before Christmas” shows in L.A. again this year?Answers to both those questions came — in conjoined fashion — when Elfman announced Monday that he will be doing two shows at the Hollywood Bowl this fall … on Halloween weekend, when “Nightmare” gigs would traditionally go down, if they were going to. That can probably be counted as a win for everyone, as the Oct.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAuckland, New Zealand-based financier Hillfarrance Venture Capital is backing a team of former Weta Digital staff in their new VFX venture Wellington-based Floating Rock Studios. Founded in 2020 by Laurent Herveic, Lukas Niklaus, Stephanie Parker and Garrick Rawlingson, Floating Rock Studios bills itself as a high-end animation and VFX provider for movies, commercials and video game cinematics.

“Ink Master” Season 14 is nearly here, and the brand new trailer, exclusive to TheWrap, promises that when it arrives on Paramount+, the competition will be fierce.A host of fan favorites are returning for this season’s installment. TheWrap can also exclusively reveal the contestants.

announced that ABC had ordered the show’s pilot, marking Ventimiglia’s first role following the conclusion of NBC’s “This Is Us.” The pilot episode is written by Cohen and directed and executive produced by Ben Younger.Ventimiglia is represented by Management 360, Verve and McKuin Frankel Whitehead and Cohen.  DiVide is repped by Verve and McKuin Frankel Whitehead and Cohen.

The decriminalisation of homosexuality by Singapore could have a major impact in the region

estrellas we love have been spending time with their families, hanging out with their friends, and working hard at a variety of projects. Scroll down to have a look at some of what they’ve been up to over the past week:

Dennis Rodman isn’t a judge, but he uses all his power and influence to get Brittney Griner out of a Russian jail. In a recent interview, the former basketball player said he’s planning to go to Russia; however, he never explained how he would make it happen. The 61-years-old icon also revealed that he is approved to fly to Russia and negotiate the release.

Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé, Max Ehrich, is attracted to Olivia Rodrigo, as he recently admitted after learning about her recent breakup with former boyfriend Zack Bia.The 31-year-old performer wrote a comment on social media after the announcement of the split was made official. “My turn,” he wrote on Instagram, showing interest for the 19-year-old singer.

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are officially married! The couple celebrated their love over the weeked during an intimate outdoor wedding, inviting their closest friends and family, including Sarah’s former co-stars from the popular show ‘Modern Family.’One of the celebrity guests was none other than Sofia Vergara, who attended the ceremony with her son Manolo Vergara. The actress looked stunning in a floral black-and-white dress, minimal jewelry and big sunglasses, as it was a sunny day in Santa Barbara, just in time for the wedding.Sofia shared some photos with the rest of the cast, including one with Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita, and a series of pics with Nolan Gould, Julie Bowen, and Ariel Winter.

Ben Affleck’s older brother Casey Affleck seems to be the family member with dark humor. The actor and filmmaker took to social media to officially welcome Jennifer Lopez to the family. Casey even warned his new sister-in-law.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding without a doubt was one of the most anticipated events of the year. A celebration that their fans waited for almost two decades since they broke up their engagement in 2004 and went on different paths to then rekindle their love and meet again in 2021, in the most romantic way.

Eiza González is transitioning from summer to fall. The Mexican actress stepped out in a faded orange pant set paired with pink shoes while getting some coffee. The actress completed her look with sunnies and minimal jewelry.

Ben Affleck has a very busy schedule! The Hollywood star was spotted at the airport in Georgia, ready to leave with his friend and fellow actor Matt Damon, following his romantic wedding with Jennifer Lopez over the weekend.It seems there will not be another honerymoon for the couple, as Ben and Matt were about to leave, looking very casual in jeans and a shirt, and seemingly tired from the celebration.The actor’s three children with Jennifer Garner, 16-year-old Seraphina, 13-year-old Violet and 10-year-old Samuel, were also photographed with their bags at the aiport. While Matt was accompanied by his wife Luciana Barroso.It’s unclear if Jennifer and Ben have another plan after the intimate ceremony, as they already enjoyed a lavish honeymoon in Paris.

Lili Reinhart is opening up about one of her post-Riverdale projects in the works! – Just Jared Jr Find out where Prince Harry is right now – Celebitchy Gwen Stefani‘s son is all grown up! – Popsugar Find out who almost played Hannah Montana - Just Jared Jr

The trailer for Love Is Blind‘s After the Altar special is here!

Kathy Griffin has turned to social media for medical help after reportedly having issues reaching her oncology team.

Cathy Yan is at a good place in her career. She’s got the acclaimed indie, “Dead Pigs.” She’s ventured out and directed a superhero film, “Birds of Prey.” And she even has earned herself an Emmy nomination for her work directing on the newest season of “Succession.” Now, it appears she’s found her next big project, a live-action adaptation of the acclaimed novel-turned-anime “Paprika.” READ MORE: Cathy Yan’s Fandom Of ‘Succession’ Turned Into An Emmy Nod [Interview] According to Deadline, Cathy Yan is set to executive produce and direct a live-action adaptation of “Paprika.” The source material is the 1993 sci-fi novel of the same name by author Yasutaka Tsutsui.

much-anticipated “House of the Dragon” TV series felt the absence of an epic opening-title sequence similar to that of “Game of Thrones” during its premiere on Sunday night. Viewers who tuned into the already controversial first episode of the HBO spinoff noticed that the show got right to the action, but lacked a Ramin Djawadi-scored title sequence.The original “GoT” opening was a fan favorite as the intense instrumental brought viewers across the fantasy world that director Miguel Sapochnik and Djawadi brought to life. Fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions about the decision.

Ben Affleck looked exhausted as he was being driven to the airport in Georgia to board a plane home after his lavish wedding to Jennifer Lopez over the weekend.  The 50-year-old actor could barely open his eyes and looked as if needed a nap after the whirlwind celebrations - when he was spotted in the back of an SUV on the way to the airport Sunday evening. Newlywed Lopez was reportedly in the SUV with husband Affleck but she was not visible in the photos.

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha has opened up about the rumoured feud between the panellists. The ITV presenter discussed rumours of an ongoing feud between some of her co-stars during a frank chat with today's panellists - Charlene White, Katie Piper and Linda Robson - on the ITV lunchtime show. The group answered a string of quickfire questions, with one being about how it works backstage and who chooses who will sit next to who on the show.

Joss Stone is renting out her lavish country mansion for £1,325-per-week. The 35-year-old singer bought the Devon house she grew up in when her parents split up but since Joss is based in the US, she has decided to rent it out to holidaymakers. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Joss is having the house rented out because she doesn’t want it mothballed.

Mad Max star Vincent Gil has died aged 83. The Australian actor was best known for playing The Nightrider in the original 1979 film. Gil’s death was announced in a Facebook post by his co-star Paul Johnstone, who played Cundalini.

Showtime has signed the Emmy-nominated Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson to an overall deal.

Natch, HBO and HBO Max had a hit on their hands with the premiere of House of the Dragon, which in Samba TV measure U.S. households delivered 2.6 million. That’s the best viewership of any premium cable or streaming premiere year-to-date per Samba.

Kevin Smith, best known for playing Jay and Silent Bob in the Clerks franchise, reunited at Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s wedding celebration in Georgia.After the couple officially married in Las Vegas in July, Affleck and Lopez hosted a celebration with friends and family on the former’s estate in Georgia on Saturday (August 20).Smith and Mewes both attended the event, sharing a post on Instagram alongside their respective spouses in all-white outfits.“Dressy as fuck…,” Smith wrote in the caption. “@jenschwalbach, @jaymewes & @jordanmonsanto out on the town.”A post shared by Kevin Smith (@thatkevinsmith)Posting the photo on Twitter, he added: “This is as formal as I’ve been dressed since maybe my First Communion when I was seven.”Smith previously directed the 2004 rom-com Jersey Girl starring Affleck and Lopez.

Tonya Pinkins and Francois Battiste are among the cast announced today for the Public Theater’s upcoming production of A Raisin In The Sun, Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama to be directed by Robert O’Hara (Tony nominated for his direction of Slave Play).

Elton John and Britney Spears have shared a snippet of their upcoming collaboration, ‘Hold Me Closer’. Get a taste of the new track below.The collaboration was confirmed earlier this month and followed multiple claims that the pair were “secretly recording” a new version of John’s 1972 single ‘Tiny Dancer’.

Nikki Sixx has said that Mötley Crue are planning a huge run of shows in Europe, Asia and South America.On Saturday (August 20), Sixx took to Twitter to say the band’s current tour was “going way too fast”.Mötley Crüe are currently on ‘The Stadium Tour’, which pairs the band with Poison, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Def Leppard. It is the band’s first tour since they officially reunited in 2018.In response to a fan who asked him what was next and if they are planning dates elsewhere, Sixx replied that they are working on planning a range of dates across the globe.He replied: “We are working on SA-Mexico-Europe-UK-Asia- etc etc”.Check out the tweets here:10 more North American shows.

Luca Bish, which saw him brand the Brighton fishmonger “fake”. The co-stars came to blows in the villa in a searing argument which saw Dami imply Luca was acting tactically to win the ITV2 show by stirring the pot and causing problems for the other boys. The boys had been joined in the main villa by a group of six new singletons, while the girls headed off to Casa Amor to meet a new batch of bombshells themselves.

CNN.Labeled the “Merchant of Death,” Bout is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence after being arrested during a federal sting operation in 2008. Bout, who was accused with conspiring to sell weapons to people who intended to kill Americans, was convicted of offering to sell weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles, to federal agents posing as members of the guerrilla group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.In exchange for Bout’s release, Russia would release Griner and Paul Whelan, a former U.S.

The United Kingdom will be hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.This comes after Ukraine, who had this year's winning act Kalush Orchestra, was forced to pull out due to the country's war with Russia. In a statement, Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC said: “It is a matter of great regret that our colleagues and friends in Ukraine are not able to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.