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Kneecap have formally cancelled fifteen shows due to take place in the US in October. It’s thought the band have been having visa issues, though an official statement simply says that the cancellations were necessary because of the US tour’s “proximity” to band member Mo Chara’s next UK court hearing on terror offence charges. But those ongoing legal issues could well be impacting on the band’s US visas.“With every show fully sold out, to tens of thousands of fans, this is news we are sad to deliver”, the band said in their statement, before adding, “Once we win our court…
Despite being renewed earlier this year, Dexter: Original Sin is no longer returning for a second season. Created by Clyde Phillips, the prequel series served as an origin story for Dexter Morgan set in 1991, where the young killer was played by Patrick Gibson. Michael C. Hall, who played the character in the original series, served as a producer on the spin-off show, and provided the voice of young Dexter’s inner monologue. Along with Gibson, the show’s cast included Molly Brown, Christina Milan, Christian Slater, James Martinez, Alex Shimizu and Reno Wilson. What is the reason for Dexter: Original Sin’s…
Universal Music has again asked the US courts to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the rap duo Salt N Pepa, who are trying to reclaim ownership of their 1980s recordings by exercising the termination right that exists in US copyright law. The major previously rejected termination notices that were filed by the rappers on the basis that deals signed by the duo in the 1980s were ‘work for hire’ arrangements, which means the termination right doesn’t apply. That prompted litigation from Salt N Pepa, real names Cheryl James and Sandra Denton.The record company “properly disputed the validity” of the…
Sydney Chandler and Alex Lawther lead the cast of Alien: Earth, which expands on the world of Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic. Set two years before the events of Alien in 2120, the show picks up as a group of soldiers are sent to investigate a crashed space vessel on Earth. Among these individuals is a hybrid named Wendy, who finds herself facing a mix of terrifying creatures. Along with Chandler and Lawther, the show’s cast includes Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, Adarsh Gourav, Adrian Edmondson and Timothy Olyphant. Alien: Earth is created by writer-director Noah Hawley, who is best…
John Cena enters the newly rebooted DC Universe with Peacemaker season two. Created by James Gunn, the show’s second season serves as a quasi-reboot and takes place after events in 2025’s Superman. It picks up as the vigilante hero discovers a parallel world where he can live out his dream life, but its discovery forces him to confront his traumatic past. READ MORE: ‘Superman’ review: James Gunn puts some pep back in Clark Kent’s pants Cena returns in the title role alongside Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick. Newcomers to the cast include Frank Grillo, Sol…
Joe Hickerson, a singer-songwriter who served as the lead archivist for folk music at the Library of Congress for 25 years has died at 89. According to The New York Times, Hickerson passed away on Aug. 17 at a care facility in Portland, Ore., as confirmed by his partner, Ruth Bolliger. Explore See latest videos, charts and news At the height of folk revival, Hickerson began what became more than a quarter-century tenure at the Library of Congress in 1963, swiftly establishing himself as a knowledgeable guide to the sometimes convoluted collections of recordings, documents and oral histories that were…
NME checked out the major “world-first” revamp of the Reading & Leeds campsites over the weekend and all the new initiatives to keep festival-goers happy, active, safe and mindful. Watch our video guide above. The iconic twin-site festival returned over the weekend (August 22-24) with a packed line-up that saw headliners Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Travis Scott. For those staying overnight, festival-goers experienced the new and improved campsite, with new areas designed around sustainability, wellness and inclusivity. Festival boss Melvin Benn previously told NME about his plans for a major “overhaul” of the camping…
Kelly Osbourne is firing back at wrestler Becky Lynch for making “disrespectful” comments about Ozzy Osbourne just a month after his death. In a Tuesday (Aug. 26) post on Instagram Stories, Kelly called the athlete a “disrespectful dirtbag” and quipped, “Birmingham would not piss on you if you were on fire.” “Shame on the WWE for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!!!” added the Fashion Police alum. The post comes one day after Lynch insulted the late Black Sabbath frontman’s home city while appearing on Netflix’s WWE RAW, which aired live from Birmingham, England,…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With their 2025 reunion tour underway, Oasis is back in the spotlight and hotter than ever. If you’re Gen X or millennial, looking for fresh ‘fits before you see the Britpop band live again, or Gen Z discovering Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? for the first time, we have you covered too. Explore See latest videos, charts and news We rounded up the…
Despite facing prison time after an alleged altercation with police Aug. 21, Lil Nas X is keeping his head high, according to his father, Robert Stafford. In a video captured by TMZ on Monday (Aug. 25), Stafford gave an update on his son’s well-being after the pop star was arrested for allegedly charging at police officers in Los Angeles. “He’s in good spirits, he’s all right,” his father told reporters. “He’s very remorseful for what happened. But, it can happen to any family — he’s gonna get the help that he needs and just keep him in your prayers. Give…