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The Sisters are Nun Too Happy with Judi Dench, Steve Coogan and 'Philomena'
The story of Philomena doesn’t exactly paint nuns in the best light, which isn’t to say the story isn’t valid or true. But it’s difficult to escape the fact that nuns don’t exactly come off...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th November 2013
![Going to The Pictures Tonight? Will it Be 'Thor: The Dark World'? [Trailer]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20131104/thor_premiere_051113_02/chris-hemsworth-thor-the-dark-world-_3936903.jpg "Going to The Pictures Tonight? Will it Be 'Thor: The Dark World'? [Trailer]")
Going to The Pictures Tonight? Will it Be 'Thor: The Dark World'? [Trailer]
Finally, Thor: The Dark World hits U.S cinemas tonight after months of build up, trailers, pictures and reviews. Without much competition, the film is expected to clean up this weekend’s box office with aplomb, but...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th November 2013
![Just Shut Up, Cynics, And Enjoy The John Lewis Christmas Advert [Video]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20131031/011113_unicef_halloween_ball_departures/lily-allen-sam-cooper-lily-cooper-unicef-halloween-ball_3932033.jpg "Just Shut Up, Cynics, And Enjoy The John Lewis Christmas Advert [Video]")
Just Shut Up, Cynics, And Enjoy The John Lewis Christmas Advert [Video]
It’s around now the Christmas cynics come out in force and say things like, "by the lords of Netflix: decorations already!?" and "Odin’s Breath! I hate presents, nice food and snow." But shut up cynics:...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th November 2013
Is 'Gravity' Even that Good? Why You Might Not Leave The Cinema Happy
For all the hyperbole, Gravity certainly has a lot to live up to. And the first thing to say is that, visually, the film is as stunning as people are saying. But it’s not the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
Yet Another Boon for Netflix: This Time It’s Disney's Marvel
Walter White won’t be the only anti-hero on Netflix now, and you can add some super ones in the mix too, as the streaming giant has struck a deal with Disney over several new live...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
Disney Holding X-Factor Style Auditions for Star Wars Episode VII?
A casting sheet put out on Twitter by @UKopencall has prompted rumours that Disney are looking for two teenage actors to lead their upcoming reboot of Star Wars, in Episode VII.Of course, neither Disney or...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
![The Hunger Games Are Officially Catching Fire: New Clip Features Tense Scene [Video]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20130518/190513_cff_jimmy_p_premiere_17/jennifer-lawrence-66th-cannes-film-festival-_3672540.jpg "The Hunger Games Are Officially Catching Fire: New Clip Features Tense Scene [Video]")
The Hunger Games Are Officially Catching Fire: New Clip Features Tense Scene [Video]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is creeping up quickly, and ahead of its November 22 release date, the film's popular Facebook page heralded the movie with a treat in video form.'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' is...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
Is This The End? Blockbuster Closing U.S Stores as Netflix Storms On
The iconic Blockbuster Video is facing a sad day as its U.S retail operation comes to an end. The days of grabbing a DVD, a bottle of sugary pop and some popcorn at your local...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
Are Miley Cyrus and Rihanna's Hyper-Sexed Videos Affecting 5-Year-Olds?
There’s been no shortage of horror headlines, flabbergasted parents and open letters surrounding the likes of Miley Cyrus and Rihanna recently; the pair’s outward personas are sexualised, vivid and provocative.Miley Cyrus exposes her body at...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 7th November 2013
Muslim Marvel - Ms. Marvel Returns as Kamala Khan
In another giant leap for comicbooks - with regards to equality and inclusion – the 1968 character, Ms. Marvel, will return as Kamala Khan: a 16-year-old Muslim girl living in Jersey City to Pakistani immigrants.Spiderman...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 7th November 2013
Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal Goin' Crazy on Twitter over Radio 1.
Dizzee Rascal has picked up his Twitter rifle, walked up a big building in London and taken aim at Radio 1. It’s important to note: we’re going to try and get as many Dizzee songs...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th November 2013
Did 'Thor 2' Make Our Top 10 Best Marvel Movies?
With the release of Thor: The Dark World in the U.S. this week, we thought we'd take a look back into Marvel's movie history and put together a list of its Top 10 finest moments....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th November 2013
Download 2014 Lineup Taking Shape: Linkin Park to Headline, 'Hybrid Theory' Played in Full
It won’t kick off until June 13th next year, but metal rock fans heading to 2014’s Download already have an idea how their weekend will sound: Linkin Park will be headlining, and will play their...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th November 2013
Rumours of Star Wars Open Casting Call: Will You Audition?
It looks as though Disney are looking for their leading cast members for the upcoming Star Wars reboot. Episode VII is set to be the biggest film of 2015, but you – yes you –...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th November 2013
Are Lastminute.com Hiring For The Best Job Ever? Probably
A job has opened up at Lastminute.com, and it appears to be the best thing ever. The travel site is looking for a ‘spontaneity champion’ – aka holiday tester – to travel to - and...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th November 2013
![Jimmy Somerville Surprises 'Smalltown Boy' Busker in Berlin [Video]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/cmlogoholder-300x220.gif "Jimmy Somerville Surprises 'Smalltown Boy' Busker in Berlin [Video]")
Jimmy Somerville Surprises 'Smalltown Boy' Busker in Berlin [Video]
You’re busking away on the streets of Berlin, hoping to get 10, maybe 15 euros and treat passers by to a spot of music. You’re jamming away to Bronski Beat’s Smalltown Boy when Jimmy Somerville...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th November 2013
Should Hugh Jackman Adopt his Wolverine Guise Yet Again?
Many actors have roles that define their careers. So far, Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter is still his most recognisable work; Roger Moore will always be known as James Bond and Christopher Reeve just is Superman....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 6th November 2013
Wolverine Will Stand Alone Yet Again, Talks of A Sequel Reported
Wolverine didn’t manage to release all of his anger in the last movie, so plans are afoot to give him another piece of all-action therapy in a sequel. As they so often do, Deadline reported...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th November 2013
You Don't Scam Tom Hanks - Actor's Insurance Broker Lands in Jail
Well, actually, you do scam Tom Hanks. What you don’t do is get away with it. Jerry Goldman, an insurance broker who overcharged Tom Hanks his wife Rita Wilson, had ended up with a 27...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 5th November 2013
Russell Brand Responds to Robert Webb's Rebuke Re: Deathcamps, Etc.
This is a strange one. Russell Brand, who, while guest editing for the New Statesman, displayed his disenfranchisement with the current British government by signing off a disdainful piece on contemporary politics with a bold...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th November 2013
Megan Fox 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Live Action Trailer Hits, Game Divides Critics
One of videogaming’s biggest franchises is renewed tonight (Nov 5) in the form of Call of Duty: Ghosts; the first game in the action series to be released on the next generation of consoles as...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th November 2013
Hobbit Fans Get Treat as Extra Long 'Desolation of Smaug' Trailer Hits
Ahead of the second film in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy’s release, an extended, for-the-fans trailer has been released, giving us a better look at the Desolation of Smaug, which will hit cinemas this December.Martin Freeman...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th November 2013
Gareth Malone Reckons Modern Pop Stars Are Cheating With Autotune Antics
Hang on, someone doesn’t like manufactured pop music and thinks the likes of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry are a bit fake and rubbish? Jesus Christ we’ve got a visionary on our hands. He’s called...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 5th November 2013
Troy Carter and Lady Gaga's Musical Union Severed Due to Creative Differences
Perennial investor, Troy Carter (that’s the name of a man living the American dream, isn’t it?) has lost one of his biggest money-spinners: Lady Gaga. The tech-savvy mogul and the effervescent pop star have parted...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 5th November 2013
1 Billion Euros Worth of Art Recovered in Munich... Where's George Clooney?
It’s being called the biggest recovery of lost art from World War II: a flat in Munich turned out to be a veritable treasure trove, hiding €1b worth of art stolen by the Nazis, the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th November 2013
So, Michelle Pfeiffer Had Dangerous Liaisons With a Weird Cult
When a young Michelle Pfeiffer moved to Hollywood to launch her acting career, she probably wasn’t warned about weird cults. So it’s no wonder she started hanging out with people who thought food and water...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 4th November 2013
![He's Back! Ricky Gervais Films Season 2 of Derek in London [Pictures]](https://www.contactmusic.com/pics/mn/20131104/041113_derek_filming/ricky-gervais-ricky-gervais-filming-derek_3935315.jpg "He's Back! Ricky Gervais Films Season 2 of Derek in London [Pictures]")
He's Back! Ricky Gervais Films Season 2 of Derek in London [Pictures]
Ricky Gervais and his crew have begun filming for the second series of his hit Channel 4 series Derek today. Pictures show the David Brent creator riding a small girls’ bike, while a body double...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th November 2013
Beckham, Giggs, Scholes Et Al: Meet 'The Class of 92' In Documentary Form
It’s a pretty good time for football fanatics, especially Manchester United fans, off the field anyway. Alex Ferguson’s book has given an unrivalled insight into the iconic British club since his retirement, and now we’ll...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th November 2013
"We'll miss you Mrs. K" - Bart's Farewell to Marcia Wallace's Edna Krabappel
Usually tasked with repeating his sins on the blackboard after school, Bart had something altogether more pertinent to write in its latest episode. The little yellow scamp penned, “We’ll miss you Mrs. K” in tribute...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th November 2013
Is Joe Cornish Ready for the Star Trek 3 Challenge? Will He Get The Job?
Having gained a niche but dedicated following alongside Adam Buxton with their comedy antics, Joe Cornish has made the successful transition to film directing and writing. But is he ready for his biggest challenge of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 4th November 2013
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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