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With Seven Decades Conducting Across The Globe, Lorin Maazel Left His Mark On Classical Music
Lorin Maazel, the indisputably great classical conductor, has passed away. For the past 75 years, Maazel has cultivated a reputation as a cold and uncompromising, but stunningly technical professional. He performed with some of the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 14th July 2014
Could HBO's "The Leftovers" Fix The Disappointment Of Damon Lindeloff's Previous Effort "Lost"
No matter how much the creators of The Leftovers try to convince is that the show isn’t essentially Lost, the comparisons invite themselves. Mysterious central event? Check. Science vs. faith debate? Check. Created by Damon...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14th July 2014
Australian Olympic Medalist Ian Thorpe Joins The LGBT Community With Proud Statement
Okay, since when did society make coming out such a big deal that celebrities need to record a special interview for the occasion? We’re referring, of course, to Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe, who just did...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13th July 2014
Christopher Walken Cast As NBC's Captain Hook. Yes, We Can Totally See It
Christopher Walken? Captain Hook? That is an inspired casting choice, if ever there was one. The beloved actor will play a rather unsavoury character in NBC’s upcoming adaptation of Peter Pan, the network announced this...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th July 2014
BBC Warns Fans NOT TO WATCH Capaldi's Leaked First "Doctor Who" Episode
What’s with all the gaps in security around Doctor Who recently? After several scripts for the show’s eighth seasons were leaked, now a full episode has found its way online. It’s a rough cut of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th July 2014
Cory Monteith's Father Is Still Mourning The Actor, But Thinks Lea Michele Should Move On
With the anniversary of Cory Monteith’s death approaching, his family and friends are speaking out about the past year without him. Monteith’s father expressed a particularly touching sentiment in an interview with ET Canada recently....
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13th July 2014
Jenny McCarthy Thinks Rosie O'Donnell's Return To "The View" Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
Since the first mention of Rosie O’Donnell for one of the free chairs on The View next season, controversy has raged. Not because of O’Donnell’s presence, ethical or political beliefs, mind you, or at least...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13th July 2014
Beyonce And Jay Z Were Right At Home At The MetLife Stadium
Yes, hello, it’s still 2014 and Beyonce and Jay Z are still ruling over us all. On Friday night, they took over the MetLife Stadiun in New York for another unforgettable gig. The reviews and...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th July 2014
One Month Later, Tracy Morgan Is Out Of Rehab And Suing Wal-Mart For Crash
Finally, a round of good news from Tracy Morgan’s camp. The comedian, who was injured in a pile-up on the New Jersey Turnpike last month, has finally recovered to the point of leaving the rehab...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13th July 2014
Will He Or Won't He? Garth Brooks Vows To Reach Out To Irish Prime Minister About Cancelled Gigs
It turns out when Garth Brooks said he would perform “all or none” of his five shows planned in Ireland, he didn’t mean he wasn’t going to perform. The country legend has now vowed to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th July 2014
Flashback Friday: Major Labels In Talks For Shares In SoundCloud In Exchange For Copyright Waivers
Berlin-based streaming service SoundCloud is about to reach a deal with the four major labels, which will allow its users to stream copyrighted music, according to Bloomberg. At the moment, it looks like three of...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th July 2014
Jay Z And Beyonce To Stick Around Post-Tour With "On The Run" HBO Special
What’s an arena tour without a documentary to commemorate it? Beyonce and Jay Z are making sure to stay anchored in the public eye long after their current run ends, by recording a TV special...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th July 2014
At 34, Jessica Simpson Is Living Her Best Life
Happy birthday to Jessica Simpson, who is 34 this week! The 30s look good on her, though, and Simpson made sure to show off her look in a celebratory selfie. She posted the picture on...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11th July 2014
Not Enjoying The View: Joy Behar Steps In As The Voice Of Reason After Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Comment
Wait, what’s happening over on The View? This is meant to be our relaxing daytime viewing, but recently, after the rumoured appointment of Rosie O’Donnell to the panel, daggers have been flying – in the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th July 2014
The Definitive Guide To Watching The Emmys (When Your Favourites Got Snubbed)
Few moments are more important in television than Emmy season. Like, how will we know which new shows are good, if the Academy doesn’t tell us? Alternatively, if your favorite show got snubbed this year,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11th July 2014
"The Last Kingdom" - BBC's New Historical Drama Isn't "Game Of Thrones", But Close
With the announced series The Last Kingdom coming to the BBC, it sounds like the “people in medieval clothing killing eachother genre” has found a new home. The new drama will be based on the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th July 2014
Could Meghan McCain Join Whoopi Goldberg And Rosie O'Donnell On "The View"?
The View may have found its new Republican panelist. Following the exit of Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd, Meghan McCain is reportedly in talks to take up one of the available seats alongside Whoopi Goldberg...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th July 2014
George Clooney Strikes Back At "Negligent", "Dangerous" Tabloid Story, Receives Apology
George Clooney has hit back at the Daily Mail for allegedly misrepresenting the attitude of his fiance’s mother. The A-lister accused the publication of irresponsibility, after a story, published in the Mail claimed that his...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10th July 2014
Twitter Explodes Over Ryan Gosling's Baby News: Five Other Celebrity Crushes You Have No Chance With
Hey girl, did you know that Ryan Gosling is about to be a dad? Neither did anyone else until this week, but when he and girlfriend Eva Mendes broke the news, the internet exploded with...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10th July 2014
Heads Up, Clone Club! "Orphan Black" Renewed For Third Season
Orphan Black, aka one of the best shows on television at the moment, got renewed for a third season on Wednesday. It’s no surprise, either – the sci-fi series, which sees the excellent Tatiana Maslany...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10th July 2014
Robert Downey Jr. And Susan Downey Expecting Second Child Together: Part I - The Twitter Announcement
We kind of wish we could hire Robert Downey Jr. to announce all our big, important life events. Yesterday, the Iron Man star took to twitter with the following message: "Yo. Susan. Me. Baby. Girl....
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10th July 2014
Franchise King Dwayne Johnson In Talks To Star In Robert Ludlum Adaptation For Universal
Dwayne Johnson might have a new creative endeavor lined up, as the former WWE champ and current actor is in talks to star in the new Robert Ludlum adaptation The Janson Directive. Johnson, who kickstarted...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th July 2014
UN Women Names Emma Watson As Youngest UN Ambassador
Emma Watson may be just 24, but she is already doing big things with her life, beyond starring in the most successful film franchise of all time. Fresh off her Bachelor’s degree at Brown, Watson...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 9th July 2014
BBC Drowns The "Doctor Who" Leak In A Flood Of New Capaldi Content
The past couple of days have been a feast for any diehard Doctor Who fan – first several DW scripts were leaked online in what has been described as the biggest security breach in the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th July 2014
Unless Rowling Is Pulling A Beyonce, Another HP Film Is (Thankfully) Off The Cards
Following J. K. Rowling’s announcement of a brand new Harry Potter short story, fans (who are now sane, rational adult humans, for the most part) went by-and-large crazy over the possibilities. Could there be a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th July 2014
Garth Brook Fans In Dublin Will Be Refunded For Cancelled Concerts, But May Still Lose Some Expenses
The five sold-out concerts, which Garth Brooks was scheduled to play in Dublin through the end of July have all been cancelled. Arrangement for ticket refunds are to be announced later today (Wednesday, July 9)....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th July 2014
It's (Almost) Official - ABC To Announce Rosie O'Donnell's Return To "The View" During Upfronts
O’Donnell is Finally some good news from The View! Meet your new/returning panelist, Rosie O’Donnell. Well, to be fair, you’re probably familiar with the comedienne and author’s no-nonsense style and biting humor. O’Donnell co-hosted the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th July 2014
Critically Praised "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes" Dives Deep Into The Psychology Of Violence, Say Creators
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, both by fans and industry insiders – the latter are counting on it to revive a box...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th July 2014
Hey Potter Fans: J. K. Rowling Reveals The Ultimate Fate Of The Trio In Short Story
Hey Potterheads, remember that fluffy epilogue at the end of Deathly Hallows? The-One-That-Shall-Not-Be-Mentioned in fan circles? Well, J. K. Rowling has added some new writing to the HP series and – you guessed it –...
News posted in Books / Authors on 8th July 2014
Want Something To Do With That Film Degree? Netflix Are Hiring
Love television? Love Netflix? Do you never want to get up and do the whole pesky “life” thing? Well, the online streaming company has a job for you! Netflix are looking for "Taggers” in the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th July 2014
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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'.
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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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