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James Gunn has confirmed he is actively “working on” a Viola Davis-led Amanda Waller series. Davis starred as Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad and its sequel, The Suicide Squad, as their amoral Task Force X leader, most recently reprising the role in the first season of Peacemaker. News of a spinoff devoted entirely to the ruthless government espionage director was first announced back in 2022 and was said to be a drama rather than a comedy. Speaking to People recently, Superman director Gunn reaffirmed that he and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are still “working on” the long-gestating series. “We’re working…
Alabama Shakes have shared their first new song in 10 years – check it out below. The band – comprised of Brittany Howard, Heath Fogg, and Zac Cockrell – went on hiatus back in 2018, and now, they’re back with their first new music in a decade. ‘Another Life’ was released on Friday (August 29), and sees the band venture further into 1960s British soul and rock. In an interview with NPR, Howard compares the track to Tom Jones. “When I wrote ‘Another Life,’ I was thinking about all the lives we carry,” Howard said of the track. “The ones…
Treis & Friends are back with their brand new single WALLFLOWER, a disco-inspired pop track sure to get even the most skeptical person dancing. Following the release of their sun-soaked indie-funk July single 96 Degrees, WALLFLOWER is a blissful and groovy piece of music that will let go of all your inhibitions and give in to the funk and start dancing! I am loving the groove of the song and how smooth and expressive those vocals are, gliding beautifully over the upbeat production. A flirtatious, warm production that pairs a killer bassline nicely intertwined with funky guitar lines, lush keys and…
The Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan joined My Chemical Romance on stage to perform ‘Bullet with Butterfly Wings’. See the footage below. READ MORE: My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Foundations of Decay’ is a fierce, fearless return The emo giants are currently on their ‘Long Live The Black Parade’ tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2006 album. During the tour, they’ve been covering the Pumpkins’ 1995 hit ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings’. Billy Corgan and co have responded by sharing a series of memes about the band on their Instagram, specifically about the likeness between Corgan and Gerard Way – who fans frequently joke…
Lady Gaga will be performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs. READ MORE: Lady Gaga – ‘Mayhem’ review: queen of pop bombast dials everything up to eleven The singer is leading the nominations this year, with 12 nods to her name. Her ‘Die With A Smile’ collaborator Bruno Mars comes in a close second, up for 10 awards, while Kendrick Lamar is nominated for 10. They are the only artists with double-digit nominations this year. Now, it’s been revealed that she’ll be returning to the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, marking her first performance on the show in five years.…
Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres has shut down claims he retired from the band after rumours circulated on social media. READ MORE: Bon Jovi talk “joyous” new album and battling health problems: “We’re not dead yet” Tico is a founding member of classic rock outfit and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with them back in 2018, leading fans to panic when speculation arose that he had exited the band. Rumours gained traction earlier after the hosts of the Bon Jovi Talk podcast hinted at a possible line-up change, taking to X/Twitter to write: “Wait…. Has Tico…
Questlove‘s live-action adaptation of The Aristocats has been scrapped by Disney. Back in 2023, the Roots musician, producer and filmmaker – real name Ahmir Khalib Thompson – announced he was set to reimagine the animated 1970 movie as “a live-action/hybrid”, and would serve as an executive producer and oversee the film’s music. During a recent appearance on Score: The Podcast, he revealed that the project had been scrapped by Disney, which was then confirmed by Variety. He cited a reshuffle at the streamer, saying it was “the third time in which a new administration came in,” by which point he felt…
Kneecap accused the Irish government of being “complicit in genocide” over Israeli war bonds at their Electric Picnic set. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – giving peace, protest and partying a chance Kneecap played the main stage of the Co Laois festival on Saturday (August 30), with their performance coming only days after festival boss Michael Benn confirmed there would be no censorship of their set, following the intense scrutiny they’ve faced over their critique of Israel and vocal support of Palestine. Ahead of their afternoon slot, they projected images on screen that read: “Israel is committing genocide against the…
Snoop Dogg has addressed his comments on LGBTQ+ representation in children’s films after receiving backlash. READ MORE: Snoop Dogg – ‘Missionary’ review: an underwhelming sequel to a hip-hop classic The rapper made headlines recently when, during a recent edition of the It’s Giving podcast, he recalled taking his grandson to watch the 2022 Toy Story spin-off, Lightyear. The film was banned in 14 countries over a scene that featured a same-sex kiss. “I didn’t come in for this shit. I just came to watch the goddamn movie,” Snoop explained, adding that the moment “fucked me up”. The star said his grandson asked him how…
King Royal’s new single “Falling Rain” is hip hop at its most unapologetic. From the moment the beat drops, the record carries an undeniable weight, built on a classic soul-sample production that gives it both grit and heart. The sped up vocals and intense melodies in the backdrop create a timeless feel, while the drums knock with precision, laying the perfect foundation for King Royal to let his words fly. His rapping is raw and fearless, spitting with conviction that doesn’t ask for approval but demands attention. Each bar lands heavy, with the type of delivery that makes you lean…