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Here’s when ‘Daily Dose of Sunshine’ starring Park Bo-young premieres

Netflix has released the first teaser for its upcoming K-drama series, Daily Dose of Sunshine, starring Park Bo-young and Yeon Woo-jin. Daily Dose of Sunshine will follow the story of Jung Da-eun (played by Doom at Your Service actress Park Bo-young), a nurse who suddenly gets transferred to Department of Psychiatry, and the patients she meets and interacts with there. She’s joined by eccentric proctologist Dong Go-geun (Thirty-Nine‘s Yeon Woo-jin), best friend Song Yoo-chan (Oasis‘ Jang Dong-yoon) and chief nurse Song Hyo-shin (Parasite actress Lee Jung-eun). Advertisement The new teaser for the K-drama opens with Song Hyo-shin introducing the Department of Psychiatry to newcomer Jung Da-eun. “Dealing with patients feels very alien,” Da-eun says, as we see scenes of her meeting the patients for the first time. “I feel so bad. Only good people seem to come here,” she adds. But soon, things in the ward start to go wrong, as nurses rush around to treat patients. “I’m not sure what I should be doing to help them get better.” However, Hyo-shin steps in with a word of advice for the young nurse: “The darkest of nights cannot go on forever. Soon enough, morning light will shine.” Daily Dose of Sunshine,… Read More →

05OCTNews

Ed Sheeran gets serenaded by his hometown soccer team

Ed Sheeran received a surprise from his hometown soccer team, the Ipswich Town Football Club, as they serenaded him with ‘Perfect’ in the team locker room – watch footage of the moment below. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer Earlier this week, Sheeran attended the game between Ipswich and Hull, in which Ipswich beat our their opponents 3-0. While the celebrations for the team were a sight to behold, the Ipswich Town Football Club had their own plans in their locker room. Following the end of the game, Ed Sheeran joined the team in the locker room for a round of celebrations, but was surprised when he was serenaded by his hometown team who sang ‘Perfect’ to him. Advertisement Watch Ed Sheeran’s sheepish reaction to the serenade below. Elsewhere before the celebrations, Sheeran was gifted a soccer t-shirt, which he signed on air and donated to Town TV along with a signed guitar. In other news, Sheeran has just released a live bonus version of his latest studio album ‘Autumn Variations’. Subtitled ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’, the project features live renditions of each song on the LP, recorded and performed live from the homes of 14 of… Read More →

04OCTNews

Watch Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry cover PJ Harvey’s ‘Down By The Water’ with Lo Moon

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has covered PJ Harvey’s ‘Down By The Water’ with Lo Moon – check out the moment below. READ MORE: Chvrches talk new single ‘Over’ and their huge stadium gigs with Coldplay: “We’re out of our comfort zone” The frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop trio is currently out on a North American tour where she is showcasing a selection of solo material, including her debut single ‘Are You Awake?’. On Monday (September 2), the Los Angeles-based band Lo Moon played the first night of their residency at Zebulon. Mayberry joined them on stage for a rendition of ‘Down By The Water’, which Harvey released in 1996 from album, ‘To Bring You My Love.’ Advertisement Check out the cover in full here: [embedded content] Elsewhere on the tour, Mayberry has covered Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ and Adam Schlesinger’s ‘That Thing You Do’. The singer-songwriter is set to play a string of solo concerts in the UK and Europe following her North American gigs. You can find any remaining tickets here (North America), here (UK), and here (EU). Mayberry’s forthcoming solo tour dates are as follows: OCTOBER5 – Glasgow, UK, SWG3 TV Studio 6 – Birmingham, UK, O2 Academy 2 8 – Manchester, UK, Academy 2 9 – London, UK, Koko 11 – Amsterdam, NL, Melkweg Oz12… Read More →

04OCTNews

Who is the richest celebrity in the world?

Ask yourself who the richest celebrity in the world is and you’ll likely immediately think of some of the most famous stars still alive today. But fame doesn’t always correlate to money, leaving the real rich list of celebrities looking quite different from how you might expect. Kim Kardashian and The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney are certainly up there with the other high-earners in show business, but surprisingly there are also quite a few names above their’s. So who is the richest celebrity in the world? See below for the 20 most valuable celebs across the globe. Who is the richest celebrity in the world? Advertisement George Lucas, Star Wars creator and Indiana Jones mastermind, is the richest celebrity in the world. The filmmaker, who founded Lucasfilm before selling it to Disney, has a net worth of $10billion. In his career so far, he has been nominated for four Academy Awards and directed or conceived 10 of the 100 highest-grossing movies in the history of the box office in North America. George Lucas CREDIT: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images Following after Lucas is another filmmaker in Steven Spielberg. The director, known for his work on films like Jaws and E.T. The… Read More →

04OCTNews

Paramore announce artists for ‘This Is Why’ remix album – featuring Foals, Wet Leg, Julien Baker and more

Paramore have announced the artists that will be featured on their “almost remix” album, ‘Re: This Is Why’. READ MORE: Paramore: “I hope no young female experiences the shit that I did” The band have been teasing a release to coincide with the first anniversary of the album’s title track since last week. They confirmed the release of a companion piece to ‘This Is Why’, featuring remixes, reimaginings and rewritten tracks, as well as collaborations. It will land on Friday (October 6). They have now released the tracklist along with every collaborator that will be featured on ‘Re: This Is Why’. The LP will see the likes of Foals, The Linda Lindas, Panda Bear, Zane Lowe, Wet Leg, Domi & JD Beck, Remi Wolf, Bartees Strange, Romy, Claud and Julien Baker take on a track from the album and make it their own, Re: This Is Why. The Tracklist. 1. This Is Why (Re: @foals)2. The News (Re: @thelindalindas)3. Running Out Of Time (Re: @pandabear)4. Running Out Of Time (Re: @zanelowe)5. C’est Comme Ça (Re: @wetlegband)6. Big Man, Little Dignity (Re: @DOMiAndJDBECK)7. You First (Re:… pic.twitter.com/flTS59qSH6 — paramore (@paramore) October 4, 2023 Advertisement The LP will also feature a demo for the… Read More →

04OCTNews

Paul McCartney launches ‘A Life In Lyrics’ podcast by explaining The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’

Paul McCartney has launched his ‘A Life In Lyrics‘ podcast today (October 4) with the first episode breaking down the creation of The Beatles‘ ‘Eleanor Rigby’. READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatness The 12-part series which is based on the best-selling book, is hosted by the poet Paul Muldoon, who wrote the foreword to The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, will give listeners an unrivalled opportunity to sit in on conversations between McCartney and Muldoon. Episode one sees Macca break down the Beatles track ‘Eleanor Rigby’. He explained where the title for the song came from, sharing that the name for the song came from a grave that he and his late bandmate John Lennon saw. Advertisement “There is a grave which John and I wandered around endlessly talking about our future,” he recalled in the podcast. “And there is a grave there [with the name Eleanor Rigby]. I don’t remember ever having seeing that gravestone but it’s been suggested to me that psychologically I would have seen it” He also shared where the famous lyric “Wearing a Face That She Keeps in a Jar by the Door” originated from, attributing the words to his mother and her… Read More →

04OCTNews

Ed Sheeran says he once got so high with Snoop Dogg that he couldn’t see

Ed Sheeran isn’t much of a smoker but he couldn’t resist smoking with Snoop Dogg, the singer-songwriter has revealed. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer Speaking to Conan O’Brien for the Conan Needs A Friend podcast, the ‘Thinking Out Loud’ singer-songwriter shared that he met Snoop Dogg backstage after performing at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia this March. Sheeran was introduced to Snoop through another famous friend, Russell Crowe, who happened to be at Sheeran’s Melbourne show. “I’ve sort of got quite close friends with Russell Crowe over the years and he is really close with Snoop Dogg.” Advertisement He added: “I don’t really smoke at all but I was in the dressing room and they were just like blunt for blunt for blunt for blunt. I was like, ‘I guess at some point during the night, I have to, just to say I smoked with Snoop Dogg.’” Sheeran continued: “He was like, ‘Do you want some?’ so I have a bit and I was like, ‘I don’t feel too bad, this is good’. Then I have a bit more, and then I have a bit more, and then I have a bit more…. Read More →

04OCTNews

NewJeans drop new song ‘Gods’, the 2023 ‘League of Legends’ Worlds anthem

Riot Games has released ‘Gods’, the new 2023 League of Legends World Championship anthem featuring NewJeans. According to a press release, ‘Gods’ marks the first time a K-pop act has sung the League of Legends World Championship anthem. The song also marks the 10th anniversary of anthems for the annual esports tournament. “The 2023 Worlds music video follows the story of Korean pro player Kim ‘Deft’ Hyuk-kyu, from his discovery of League of Legends in high school, to his run at Worlds 2022 alongside his team that overcame all odds to become World Champions,” the press release reads. Advertisement [embedded content] ‘Gods’ performed by NewJeans, and was written by Riot Games’ principal composer Sebastien Najand along with Mako’s Alex Seaver. The song was originally announced in September, with the girl group teasing it as “a new experience for all of us”. “It was fun to try a new genre and sound,” shared the group at the time. “Through this collaboration, we are happy to present a song that incorporates both NewJeans’ and League of Legends’ unique colours. We hope it brings you a new sense of empowerment!” Meanwhile, NewJeans member Hyein recently released her a cover of ‘Slow Dancing’ by HYBE… Read More →

04OCTNews

(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi doesn’t think she has “succeeded yet”

Chinese singer Song Yuqi of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE has opened up about success and why she doesn’t think she’s reached it yet. In a new interview with #Legend Magazine, (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi touched her dreams and the goals she wants to achieve in life, saying that she doesn’t “believe that I’ve succeeded yet”. “I always think of how I’ll continue to develop and grow,” she explained. “I think that the things I want to do and the dreams I want to achieve are pretty closely linked to each other.” Advertisement The singer added that she believes that “everything [will fall into place]” after you “focus on what you really want”. She added: “Just remember to dream big and constantly take action to reach those dreams.” Elsewhere during the interview, Yuqi also touched on her recent appearance in the Netflix K-drama Celebrity and how it was “quite a new experience” for her. The singer spoke about how she “[wishes she] could have understood the character at a greater level”, though calling her first acting role a “very fun” one ultimately. Yuqi also hinted at her hopes of a larger acting career in the future. “If there was a role I hope to play… Read More →

04OCTNews

Han Ji-min says she “wasn’t sure how viewers would react” to ‘Behind Your Touch’

South Korean actress Han Ji-min has spoken about her “concerns and nervousness” about her latest K-drama series, Behind Your Touch. Behind Your Touch is a comedy K-drama that stars Han Ji-min as a nosy small-town veterinarian Bong Ye-boon, who suddenly gains psychometric abilities to see into the past of other living creatures. The series finale aired on October 1. In a new interview with MBC, the actress opened up about how she had “concerns and nervousness” about the K-drama, saying that it was the first time she acted in a show that “mixed comedy and thriller [elements]”. Advertisement “I wasn’t sure how viewers would react, especially since comedy is a matter of personal taste,” Han Ji-min said, as translated by MyDramaList. “After it started airing, many people told me they found it enjoyable, and the suspenseful aspects made them curious about who the culprit might be, so I was grateful.” The actress also touched on what it was like working with director Kim Seok-yoon again. The duo had previously collaborated on the 2019 series The Light in Your Eyes and the 2011 film Detective K: Secret of the Virtuous Widow. “We could quickly grasp each other’s intentions when discussing the script, acting… Read More →

03OCTNews

Declan McKenna announces 2024 UK and Ireland tour

Declan McKenna has announced a 2024 UK and Ireland tour in support of his upcoming album ‘What Happened To The Beach?‘. READ MORE: Declan McKenna on the cover: “There is a time for understanding – and that time is now” The 14-date run will kick off on March 23, 2024, at the Great Hall in Cardiff. From there, the ‘Brazil’ singer will make stops in Norwich, Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leicester, Bristol, Wolverhampton, London and Brighton. The tour will wrap up on April 14, 2024, at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth. McKenna will play his biggest headlining show to date on April 12, 2024, at Alexandra Palace in London. Pre-sale for the tour will begin on Wednesday, October 11 at 9am local time for fans who pre-order his album via his official web store. General tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 13 at 9am local time. Visit here for tickets. Advertisement Declan McKenna 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates are: MARCH23 – Great Hall, Cardiff University24 – UEA, Norwich25 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle27 – O2 Academy, Glasgow29 – O2 Academy, Sheffield APRIL1 – Ulster Hall, Belfast2 – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin5 – O2 Apollo, Manchester8 – De Montfort… Read More →

03OCTNews

Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its prices after actors’ strike ends

Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its prices for its ad-free service after the Hollywood actors’ strike ends. READ MORE: Hollywood on strike! Every question about the actor and writer protests answered The streaming service is “discussing” raising prices in “several markets globally,” and will likely increase fees in the US and Canada first, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing anonymous sources. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise its prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report. Netflix declined to comment on the report to NME. Advertisement In the US, Netflix’s standard plan (two streams, no ads) is currently $15.49 (£10.99) a month and the Premium tier (four streams) costs $19.99 (£15.99) month. Netflix logo seen displayed on a smartphone. CREDIT: Getty/Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket This summer, Netflix eliminated the basic tier without ads which had cost $9.99 (£8.27) a month in the US and other markets, in a bid to drive customers to the $6.99 (£4.99) a month ad-supported plan or higher-priced tiers. Netflix previously said it saw the addition of 5.9million subscribers globally since March, following the streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing between households. The change… Read More →

03OCTNews

The Lathums share anthemic new single ‘Thoughts Of A Child’

The Lathums have shared their latest single ‘Thoughts Of A Child’ following the release of their second album earlier this year. The track is a follow-up to the band’s second LP ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ which was released back in March. Speaking of the track in a press release, frontman Alex Moore said: “We’ve all been told before that we, for some reason, aren’t good enough. We don’t look a certain way or our interests are futile and unachievable. Then, one day, something or someone just turns your world the right way up.” He continued: “A partner, friend, a community. Maybe a new job, or is it the sun choosing to shine on you? An angel sent to your underserving hands that just makes everything feel right again with the happiness and purity we feel when we are children. For some reason we lose it along the way. But together we can find it again.” Advertisement [embedded content] The acoustic, anthemic song comes with a music video made up of clips from the band while on tour across Europe supporting former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson. ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ earned the band their… Read More →

03OCTNews

Exclusive: Check out two ‘Doctor Who’ cards from ‘Magic: The Gathering’

For the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, Magic: The Gathering has revealed two crossover cards featuring The Doctor and Donna Noble. ‘Coward/Killer’ is a reference to the moment in the episode ‘The Parting Of The Ways’ where the Dalek Emperor goads the Doctor (played by Christopher Eccleston) to kill all of humanity in order to destroy the Daleks. In response, the Doctor said he would be a “coward any day” over a “killer”. The ‘Coward/Killer’ card Credit: Wizards Of The Coast Advertisement As a Sorcery card, ‘Coward’ prevents the target creature from blocking the opponent’s turn and transfers Coward status to the target card. ‘Killer’ incurs three damage to the target creature as well as other creatures that share the same type as it. In its artwork, ‘Time Beetle’ depicts the alternate timeline if Donna Noble had never met The Doctor. Its traits are Skulk, meaning that more powerful creatures cannot block this creature, and Parallel Universe. When combat damage is dealt to a player through the creature Time Beetle, this card is able to time travel. The ‘Time Beetle’ card Credit: Wizards Of The Coast The set includes new cards as well as reprints with new Doctor Who-themed artwork… Read More →

03OCTNews

Ed Sheeran performs live in fans’ homes for bonus version of ‘Autumn Variations’

Ed Sheeran has released a live bonus version of his just-released seventh studio album, ‘Autumn Variations’. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer Subtitled ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’, the bonus project features live renditions of each song on ‘Autumn Variations’, recorded and performed live from the homes of 14 of his fans. A trailer for the bonus album shows snippets of Sheeran appearing at his listener’s homes, and is soundtracked by a live rendition of the ‘Autumn Variations’ track, ‘American Town’. Advertisement “I wanted to record a live version of Autumn Variations, but I wanted to do it in an original way,” Sheeran wrote on social media. “We did 14 houses over 2 days and it was such a fun way to meet fans but also record an entire live album.” The singer went on to thank fans for welcoming him despite giving “zero notice”. Videos of Sheeran performing each song on ‘(Fan Living Room Sessions)’ premiered on YouTube yesterday (October 2). The at-home performances were recorded during the North American leg of his ‘Mathematics’ tour, which wrapped up in California late last month. [embedded content] Sheeran first revealed plans for an at-home live version of ‘Autumn… Read More →

03OCTNews

*NSYNC, Backstreet Boys to feature in upcoming boy band documentary on Paramount+

A documentary chronicling the popularity of boy bands like *NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys has been greenlit by Paramount+. According to Variety, the as-yet untitled documentary will trace the legacy of boy bands during the height of their fame in the ‘90s and early-2000s, and will feature interviews with boy band members as well as archival music footage. The project will be directed by Tamra Davis, whose credits include the music videos for New Kids on the Block’s ‘Call It What You Want’ and Hanson’s ‘MMMBop’, among others. The documentary is co-produced by Johnny Wright, who previously served as the tour manager for both New Kids on the Block and *NSYNC member, Justin Timberlake. Advertisement “The Nineties boy band era was an extraordinary chapter in music where harmonies and beats came together,” Wright said of the documentary, per Rolling Stone. “To this day, the boy bands continue to inspire, uplift and unite – reminding us of a great time that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.” The documentary is produced by entertainment studio Gunpowder & Sky, who were previously involved in music projects like the 2023 series I Wanna Rock: The ‘80s Metal… Read More →

03OCTNews

Lana Del Rey enlists Jack Antonoff for surprise duet at All Things Go Festival

Lana Del Rey has enlisted Jack Antonoff for a live duet of two songs during her headlining set at All Things Go Festival. READ MORE: Lana Del Rey – ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ review: masterful, still Del Rey surprised audiences at the Baltimore festival on Sunday (October 1), bringing out her frequent producer for a rendition of their recent collaboration, ‘Margaret’. The track appeared on Del Rey’s 2023 album ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’, and features Antonoff under his music moniker and band name, Bleachers. When introducing Antonoff to the crowd, Del Rey revealed that the producer’s wife and inspiration for the song, actor Margaret Qualley, was present in the audience. Antonoff performed his verse on the song while playing the guitar, before transitioning to a second duet with ‘Venice Bitch’. lana and jack singing margaret to margaret at all things go…. im sobbing pic.twitter.com/o72y1UZrqH — stay at home twerp (@lovelucydacus) October 2, 2023 Advertisement That song featured on Del Rey’s 2019 album ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’, with Antonoff credited as a co-writer and co-producer alongside Del Rey. After concluding his two-song appearance, Antonoff hugged Del Rey before exiting the stage. Watch footage… Read More →

02OCTNews

Laufey’s album ‘Bewitched’ breaks records and makes history

Laufey‘s new album ‘Bewitched’ has broken numerous records since it was released last month. The album broke a record on Spotify, recording the biggest first day for a jazz album on the streamer in history. It also debuted at Number 23 on the all-genre Billboard 200, marking Laufey’s first appearance on the chart, and is still comfortably sitting in the top 100 almost a month on from release. Advertisement The album’s lead single ‘From The Start’ also proved massively successful, clocking up 1 million streams in less than 24 hours upon release and gaining a further 1.75million streams a day since. With that, it has become, currently, the most-streamed jazz song in the world. [embedded content] Speaking to NME The Cover earlier this year, Laufey explained why she was drawn to explore ideas about love, relationships and romanticising one’s own life on the album. ““I think love makes everyone really silly,” Laufey says. “I remember the first time I went on a date, we had a glass of wine and we kissed and then I left in the rain, and I remember thinking, ‘Oh my god, it’s really like the movies!’” In a five-star review of ‘Bewitched’, NME wrote: “Claiming space with… Read More →

02OCTNews

BBC reveals subject of ‘Panorama’ investigation special

The BBC has confirmed Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith are the subject of a Panorama special. The network announced an hour-long episode would air Monday October 2 last week, with no details on what the documentary would cover. The special, which is now available on BBC iPlayer, is titled The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side Of Cool and investigates various allegations of exploitation and abuse from men against the fashion mogul. In the documentary, it’s claimed Jeffries and Smith used a “middleman” named James Jacobson and other “recruiters” to find young men for sex events they hosted around the world between 2009 and 2015. Eight men discussed their alleged recruitment for the events in the documentary, with the majority claiming Jacobson sexually “auditioned” them by requesting or performing oral sex before being introduced to Jeffries or Smith. Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. CREDIT: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic for Paul Wilmot Communications Half the alleged victims claimed they were initially misled about the nature of the events or not told sex was involved. Others said they knew the events would be sexual, but were allegedly unaware of what was expected of them. All except one… Read More →

02OCTNews

The Darkness announce new feature-length documentary ‘Welcome To The Darkness’

The Darkness are set to become the subject of a feature-length documentary, Welcome To the Darkness. The film will arrive in cinemas for one night only on November 9 and will then be available on Blu-Ray and digital download from December 4. Per a press release, the new documentary follows the band as they try to resurrect their career and get back to the fame they had attained in the early 2000s, having split up in 2006 and reformed in 2011. Advertisement Directed by Simon Emmett, Welcome To The Darkness offers unprecedented access to the band’s lives at this period, as well as unseen archive footage, and intimate interviews filmed over six years, The press release describes the documentary as “a unique account of a band of brothers who are still haunted by the demons that ripped them apart. A band who can defiantly laugh in the face of adversities in their ultimate quest for happiness and redemption.” Check out a first-look clip of the documentary below: [embedded content] The documentary arrives amid news of a 20th anniversary reissue of the band’s landmark 2003 album ‘Permission To Land’, which features their best-known single ‘ I Believe In A Thing Called Love’. The band… Read More →

02OCTNews

Diddy tells a cop to ‘eat a dick’ after being pulled over for music being too loud

Diddy has reportedly told an officer to “eat a dick” after being pulled over for playing his music too loudly while driving around in a golf cart. The music mogul – real name Sean Combs – was taking a spin through the streets of Miami in his golf cart while on Instagram live when a cop pulled him over. “We getting pulled over by the cops actually right now,” he told the viewers. Diddy was blasting his track ‘What’s Love’ in the cart. He greeted the officer and informed him that he was on his way to DJ Khaled‘s store We The Best x Snipes store which is located in South Beach. The officer told him “We’re doing a non-music enforcement,” indicating that he was blasting his music too loudly while in the street. Diddy tells the cops to “eat a d*ck” after he was pulled over for playing loud musicpic.twitter.com/oUhSI22Tqh — Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) September 30, 2023 Advertisement [embedded content] Diddy replied with “Okay, thank you,” and proceeded to ask the officer if he had listened to his new LP ‘The Love Album’ to which the cop said no. “I want you to hear it. When you hear it,… Read More →