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You can now buy Otis and Jean’s house from ‘Sex Education’

Otis and Jean’s house from Sex Education has been put up for sale. The Netflix series returned for a fourth and final season on September 21, with fans getting one last glimpse of the Milburns’ idillic riverside home. READ MORE: ‘Sex Education’ season four review: horny high schoolers go out with a bang Advertisement Sex Education is set in the fictional town of Moordale, but is predominately filmed in Wales. The chalet itself is situated in Symonds Yat, an English village in the heart of Wye Valley, Herefordshire. The property is actually a huge chalet situated in Symonds Yat, a village in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley, Herefordshire. A 100-year-old Norwegian wooden house, the secluded home is accessed via a woodland driveway and has been built on the hillside 500 feet above the river, offering panoramic views. Sex Education house. Credit: Netflix In recent years, the property has been enjoyed as a holiday house for fans of both Sex Education and the scenery that serves as the series’ backdrop. However, owner Stuart Morgan has now decided to put the house up for sale after more than two decades, telling LADbible he and his wife felt it was time to… Read More →

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‘Road To Vostok’ is moving away from Unity

Road To Vostok, the post-apocalyptic single-player survival game from a solo developer, has revealed a Godot version after the controversial changes to Unity’s fees. “I’ve been using Unity for over 11 years which means over 4,000 days of working with this software,” said Antti, the developer of Road To Vostok in a new video relaying his feelings on Unity. [embedded content] Advertisement He elaborated that Unity is a very popular engine for the Finnish game industry and so there is a large number of developers who are specialised in it. Ergo, the runtime fees will affect a lot of projects, personal and professional, as the cost of choosing this engine could hit them hard if their game is successful. For Antti himself, he asserted that he would still be developing Road To Vostok even if it hadn’t amassed a following over the years because it is “enjoyable” for him. “Now, for the first time in my game development career, there’s something that is interfering with that fun. And it’s this Unity situation and multiple side effects that are really complex to explain,” he continued. As a result, Antti made a small test build of Road To Vostok in Godot, which… Read More →

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Mick Jagger talks working with “really great singer” Lady Gaga for Rolling Stones’ ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’

Mick Jagger has recalled working with Lady Gaga on The Rolling Stones‘ new single ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’. The collaborative song, which also features Stevie Wonder, was released yesterday (September 28) as the latest preview of the Stones’ 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ (out October 20). READ MORE: The Rolling Stones’ return is an even bigger bang During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Jagger praised Gaga – who provided backing vocals on the track – and explained how ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ came together in the studio. Advertisement “She’s a really great singer and I’d never heard her sing [in] quite that style before. Not exactly,” the frontman said of the pop star’s contribution. “We did it live in the room and that was a great experience, her just coming in the room and her just opening up and seeing her bits and feeling her way and then getting more confident.” He continued: “And then we came back and then did some extra parts that we hadn’t done on the day and then we did some tidying up and we were just in the overdub room, really face-to-face, getting them really tight, the parts really tight, and… Read More →

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‘School Of Rock’ child stars say they were bullied after film’s release

The child stars from School Of Rock have revealed they were bullied following the film’s success. Directed by Richard Linklater, the comedy film starred Jack Black as struggling guitarist Dewey Finn who pretends to be substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After it was released in 2003, the film grossed over $130million worldwide on a $35million budget. READ MORE: Richard Linklater: “Truth is upended – it’s Donald Trump’s fault!” The film’s young cast, who were high-schoolers and middle-schoolers at the time, explained that they were bullied at school following the film’s release in an interview with Rolling Stone. Advertisement Joey Gaydos Jr., who played Zack Mooneyham, said he was looked at like “a three-headed freak” when he returned to his hometown in Detroit. “I was looked at like a complete weirdo, and that was hard,” Gaydos Jr. said. “I remember going to a football game in high school, and some older girl coming up and smacking me in the face because, ‘Look at that weird guy from the movie.’ People thought I had it all going on. I couldn’t believe it.” [embedded content] Veronica Afflerbach, who played “groupie” Eleni, vowed to “never do this again” after kids at her school… Read More →

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Listen to BTS’ Jungkook and Jack Harlow’s new collaboration, ‘3D’

BTS singer Jungkook has released his new single ‘3D’, featuring American rapper Jack Harlow. Jungkook’s new song ‘3D’ harkens back to the R&B-tinged pop hits by Western boybands such as the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC from the early-aughts. The track has also been described by his label, Big Hit Music, as a “more mature side of Jungkook”. “So if you’re ready (So if you’re ready) / And if you’ll let me (And if you’ll let me) / I wanna see it in motion / In 3D (Uh-uh),” the K-pop idol sings on the chorus of his new song. Advertisement ‘3D’ features a verse by American rapper Jack Harlow, who also appears in the song’s new music video. In the clip, Harlow joins Jungkook to play a game a Chess while they perform the song. [embedded content] Jungkook first teased ‘3D’ when he headlined the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York, where he performed his debut solo single ‘Seven’ with Latto. In a four-star review of the track, NME’s Rhian Daly called it “a summer-ready bop that also adds new facets to the singer’s artistry”. Shortly after the release of ‘Seven’ Jungkook shared on bandmate Suga’s talk show that he… Read More →

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Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer

Earlier this year, Ed Sheeran went on an Album Campaign. It was for ‘-’ (pronounced Subtract), the final entry into his ‘mathematical-themed’ series, the decade-long run of albums that included 2011 debut ‘+’ and 2017’s chart behemoth ‘÷’. He went at lengths to do something that he’d actively avoided previously, mining his personal life and explaining what was going on behind the scenes: his best friend, social media innovator Jamal Edwards, had passed suddenly, and his wife had a life-threatening health battle during pregnancy. It was weighty stuff, and resulted in material that NME said “feels like a warm hug from a friend”. At the same time, he was bullish. Sheeran gave short shrift to music critics – sorry, Ed! – when he questioned the need for cultural criticism. “Why do you need to read a review?” he told Rolling Stone. Even so, his decision in working with The National’s Aaron Dessner, critical darling and Taylor Swift collaborator on 2020’s ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, would have likely intrigued Sheeran if only to see how the music would be received. ‘Autumn Variations’, his second album in a matter of months, isn’t a flying start to this next phase of his catalogue. Inspired… Read More →

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Noel Gallagher: “‘Definitely Maybe’ was the last great punk album”

Noel Gallagher has said in a new interview that Oasis‘ 1994 album, ‘Definitely Maybe’ was “the last great punk album”. READ MORE: The Masterlist – every song Oasis ever recorded ranked in order of greatness Gallagher made the comments during an interview with MOJO Magazine where he also compared Oasis’ breakthrough album to the Sex Pistols‘ only album, ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’.“Definitely Maybe was the last great punk album in many respects,” he told the magazine. “We were a punk band with Beatles melodies. We had no effects, barely any equipment, just loads of attitude, 12 cans of Red Stripe and ambition.” Comparing ‘Definitely Maybe’ with the Sex Pistols’ album, he added: “If you listen to that and ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’, they’re quite similar. That album was about the angst of being a teenager in 1977. Fast forward to 1994 and ‘Definitely Maybe’ is about the glory of being a teenager.” Advertisement He continued: “It’s being down the park with a ghetto blaster distilled. It’s no coincidence that it’s lasted this long. Maybe there have been technically better or bigger records since, but that album is the real fucking deal. There’s no bullshit on it. It’s an… Read More →

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These movies have the most mistakes per minute, report finds

The Birds is the film with the most mistakes per minute, according to a report. In research conducted by BonusFinder, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film topped the list by having 4.64 “mishaps” per minute, with 552 in total. The list was calculated by combining data from websites IMDb and MovieMistakes, which defines mistakes as continuity errors, visible filming equipment in the shot, audio issues, among other errors. Advertisement Apocalypse Now had the highest total errors of 563, but had a lower rate of mistakes per minute due to the film’s 147 minute running time, placing in third with 3.83. [embedded content] The Wizard Of Oz finished in second with 4.25 mistakes per minute, from 434 in total. Others in the top five include 1991’s Beauty And The Beast and Scary Movie 3. You can check out the top 10 below. The Birds – 4.64 per minute (552 mistakes) The Wizard Of Oz – 4.25 per minute (434 mistakes) Apocalypse Now – 3.83 per minute (563 mistakes) Beauty And The Beast – 3.55 per minute (298 mistakes) Scary Movie 3 – 3.11 per minute (261 mistakes) The Simpsons Movie – 3.06 per minute (266 mistakes) Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse… Read More →

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U2 share teaser of new single ‘Atomic City’

U2 have today (September 28) shared a teaser of their upcoming new single ‘Atomic City’ – check it out below. READ MORE: ‘Kiss The Future’ review: U2’s historic gig in war-torn Sarajevo The song has previously been heard briefly when U2 played a surprise show in front of the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this month (September 16). The band were filming the music video for the song. The song is a nod to Las Vegas, where the band are due to take up their forthcoming residency at the new MSG Sphere in the city. The run of shows, which are the first to be played at the new venue, will kick off on September 29 and will see them play their 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’ in full. Advertisement ‘Atomic City’ was a nickname for Vegas in the 1950s due to its proximity to the Nevada Test Site at a time when nuclear fascination swept America. Those who heard the song in September said it contained the lyrics “I’m free, so unexpectedly/I’m free from what’s in front of me!” and “I’ve got the key to the cages, waiting for my dice/I came here for the fight/I’m front row in Las Vegas. And there’s a… Read More →

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Kim Kardashian is “shockingly great” in ‘American Horror Story’, fans say

Kim Kardashian has mostly received praise following her debut in American Horror Story: Delicate. In the horror anthology show’s twelfth season, the reality star plays Siobhan Corbyn, who is the publicist and best friend of actress Anna Victoria Alcott (Emma Roberts). This season is the first without series co-creator Ryan Murphy as showrunner, with Halley Feiffer taking over. It’s based on author Danielle Valentine’s book Delicate Condition, which follows a woman who is convinced a sinister figure is trying to stop her from becoming pregnant. Advertisement After the first two episodes debuted this month in the US on FX, fans have largely shared their surprise at Kardashian’s acting skills. One viewer on X (fka Twitter) wrote: “Wait… Kim Kardashian may be my favourite part of the new AHS. And I’m not ashamed of this admission.” [embedded content] Another added: “FINALLY feels like AHS again! Really enjoying this season! And Kim Kardashian is shockingly great!” Not everyone however is sold, with some saying Kardashian “can not act” and that she’s “emotionless”. You can check out more reactions below. If no one else will say it I will, @KimKardashian is killing it this season of AHS! Haters stay mad 😁 — Samoosas… Read More →

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The Rolling Stones share Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder-featuring new single, ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’

The Rolling Stones have shared their latest single ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. READ MORE: The Rolling Stones’ return is an even bigger bang The gospel-infused track reminiscent of some of the band’s classic hits such as ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ and ‘Shine A Light’ sees Wonder take over on a Fender Rhodes, Moog and piano while Lady Gaga provides backing vocals. While appearing on Zane Lowe‘s Apple Music 1 show to discuss the song, Mick Jagger shared: “It’s all played live. And of course, we did overdubs, but it’s all played in the room. Yeah, there’s that moment, especially in that session where we had Stevie, and you’re feeling your way out a little bit and then you do that soul ending, which is you do sometimes on stage where you stop and you start.” Advertisement [embedded content] The Stones frontman also spoke about working with Gaga. “She’s a really great singer and I’d never heard her sing quite that style before. Not exactly. We did it live in the room and that was a great experience, her just coming in the room and her just opening up and seeing her bits and… Read More →

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Michael Gambon fans are remembering his sweary acceptance speech from the 1990s

Fans of Sir Michael Gambon are taking to social media to pay tribute to the late actor whose death was announced this afternoon. READ MORE: Sir Michael Gambon dies, aged 82 A prolific star of stage and screen, his career spanned six decades, with his portrayal of wizard Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, from the third instalment onwards, solidifying his stardom and popularity across generations. Advertisement One particular video of the late actor has been circulating Twitter this afternoon. It features Gambon accepting an award at the Evening Standard Awards in 1995. RIP Sir Michael Gambon. No one accepted an award quite like him. pic.twitter.com/EY07VrtAyi — Pip (@pipmadeley) September 28, 2023 In the video, Gambon is seen walking up to the stage to accept his second Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his titular role in comedy Volpone from that year, his first being in 1987 for his portrayal of tragic protagonist Eddie Carbone in A View From The Bridge. He politely greets his future Harry Potter co-star, Dame Maggie Smith, with a kiss on the cheek, before amusing the audience with a simple and honest “Fuck me.” One Twitter user tweeted the video with the caption, “This… Read More →

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Lorde reflects on a decade of ‘Pure Heroine’: “Every week was the most exciting week of my whole life”

Lorde has reflected on her debut album ‘Pure Heroine’, which was released 10 years ago this week on September 27, 2013. In a newsletter mailout, the New Zealand singer-songwriter described ‘Pure Heroine’ as a “sweet album”, and that she has “deep respect for the vision of the little one making it”. “It felt like I pulled everything off by the skin of my teeth,” she wrote. “Every week was the most exciting week of my whole life, I was so tired and still didn’t have a winter coat and took everyone clamouring for a piece of me completely for granted. I had zero cultural context, had no idea if an interview or TV show was huge or small, and so breezed through it all truly not giving a fuck.” Advertisement She described touring in support of ‘Pure Heroine’, where she met many fans for the first time, as her “favourite part” of the album cycle. “[There were] hours and hours of hugs after the show,” she recalled. “[That’s] where it started to feel real for me.” ‘Pure Heroine’ was both co-written and produced by Joel Little, a former pop-punk musician from the band Goodnight Nurse that later forged a career… Read More →

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Here’s when ‘Castaway Diva’ starring Park Eun-bin premieres

South Korean TV network tvN and streamer Netflix have released a new teaser trailer for upcoming K-drama, Castaway Diva, starring Park Eun-bin of Extraordinary Attorney Woo fame. Castaway Diva will star Park Eun-bin as Seo Mok-ha, a girl who dreams of being a pop star. One fateful day, when she’s on her way to Seoul to pursue her dreams, Mok-ha finds herself stranded on an uninhabited island, where she’ll stay for the next 15 years. The upcoming K-drama will also star Chae Jong-hyeop (Nevertheless), an TV producer who gets entangled in Mok-ha’s life when he finds and rescues her from the deserted island. Meanwhile, Kim Hyo-jin (Private Lives) will play a former A-list singer who Mok-ha is a fan of. Advertisement The new teaser trailer for Castaway Diva introduces us to Seo Mok-ha, her life on the uninhabited island and how she still dreams of being a famous singer. “Today, I saw my future self,” she says. “As of this moment, my futile 15 years have become meaningful.” [embedded content] Meanwhile, a previously released poster for Castaway Diva features a beach with a large SOS sign scrawled out on the beach. “A story that will save your dreams that are drifting… Read More →

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Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton among Meta’s new AI chatbots

Meta have shared a series of new celebrity chatbots that run on artificial intelligence (AI) in their latest roll-out of developments for the platform. A total of 28 new chatbots will launch across Facebook and Instagram, with Snoop Dogg voicing one named “Dungeon Master” who specialises in video games. Celebutante and one-time pop singer Paris Hilton, meanwhile, will voice “Amber” – a mystery-solving detective. “We’ve been creating AIs that have more personality, opinions, and interests, and are a bit more fun to interact with,” a statement from Meta read on their website. “You can think of these AIs as a new cast of characters – all with unique backstories.” Advertisement Other celebrities involved include retired NFL player Tom Brady (as “Bru”), Kendall Jenner (as “Billie”) and YouTuber MrBeast (as “Zach”). Meta also announced plans for a new AI assistant, as well as a new AI studio for coders, developers, businesses and creators. The rise of AI, particularly within entertainment, has been met with pushback. Earlier this month, Selena Gomez deemed an AI “cover” of her “singing” ‘Starboy’ by The Weeknd (who has also been prey to AI-generated music) as “scary”. Noel Gallagher, meanwhile, took aim at an AI-generated Oasis “album”… Read More →

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Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates due to ongoing illness

Bruce Springsteen has officially postponed the remainder of his upcoming 2023 tour dates with the E Street Band, citing his continuing battle with peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen, 74, had initially fallen ill with a then-undisclosed illness last month that resulted in two cancelled Philadelphia shows. Three weeks later, all of Springsteen’s September tour dates were postponed when it was revealed the singer had been diagnosed with peptic ulcers. Today (September 28), a statement shared to Springsteen’s social media accounts confirmed that dates planned through December would also be rescheduled for 2024. Advertisement The statement notes that while Springsteen has “continued to recover steadily”, he has been advised to “continue treatment through the rest of the year” per consultations with his doctor. The statement included a personal note from Springsteen himself, who thanked “friends and fans” for their “good wishes, encouragement, and support”. He added: “I’m on the mend and can’t wait to see you all next year.” Springsteen’s final show before the postponements took place on September 3 at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, located in his native New Jersey. There, he performed ‘The River’ album cut ‘Two Hearts’ for the first time with the E Street Band in six years, and… Read More →

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Chicago house legend Teri Bristol dies, aged 66

Chicago house legend Teri Bristol has died, aged 66, her family have confirmed this week (September 26). Bristol passed away shortly before midnight on Monday September 25 where she was surrounded by family, according to a statement. The artist had been suffering from kidney failure. In January 2020, Bristol was hospitalised in Tennessee for end-stage kidney failure. At the time, a GoFundMe was set up to help with her hospital bills and dialysis. “Teri Bristol entered this world as a gift,” her family posted in a statement on Facebook. Advertisement “Embraced by the love of her family and surrounded by your prayers, your heartfelt blessings, your well wishes and your love, she took her final breath at 11:36 pm last night and was undoubtedly escorted by loved ones lost to the main stage in Heaven.” It continued: “After a lifetime of kindness, of giving, of sharing, of courage, of inspiration, of happiness, of sincerity, of strength, of compassion, of selflessness, and of pure love – she has returned to her maker’s open arms – having left the very parts of herself in each of us.” You can read the statement in full below: Born on December 26, 1956, Teresa K Bristol… Read More →

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Steve Coogan to play ‘Dr. Strangelove’ in new stage adaptation

Steve Coogan has been confirmed to play the lead role in a new stage adaptation of Dr. Strangelove. The actor is teaming up once again with The Thick Of It and Alan Partridge creator Armando Iannucci for the adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film. The legendary movie – officially titled Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb – was first released in 1964. Advertisement Like Peter Sellers did in the 1964 movie, Coogan will portray multiple roles in the play. It is the first time the satirical film, which follows an Air Force general who orders a preemptive nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, has been adapted for the stage. Can’t wait to get started. We’re all hoping to send people home with a smile and a scream. #DrStrangelove https://t.co/HYgRm05s1h — Armando Iannucci (@Aiannucci) September 26, 2023 Speaking about the role via The Independent, Coogan said: “The idea of putting Dr. Strangelove on stage is daunting. A huge responsibility. It’s also an exciting challenge, an opportunity to bring this timeless classic to a new audience.” Iannucci added: “I’ve seen Steve Coogan close-up for many years now, and can tell you that no-one gets right under the… Read More →

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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce new album ‘Dark Rainbow’ and world tour

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced their new album ‘Dark Rainbow’ and have shared the lead single ‘Man Of The Hour’. READ MORE: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes on getting sweets from James Hetfield and their card game Halves The single’s lyrics: “The rockstar, pornstar, man of the hour / Don’t let him out / Where is he now? /Are you waiting / For who you think I am? / I feel translucent with you, baby / You make me see through” focus on questioning the idea of rock stardom. Speaking about ‘Man Of The Hour’ in a press release, frontman Frank Carter said: “We talk about how rock and roll will never die, but we never really talk about how maybe the idea of the rock star should die. The whole concept and what it means has always been this glamorised moment, but ultimately when I put that suit on, it didn’t go very well for me.” Advertisement [embedded content] He continued: “I’m just witnessing the world change so quickly and I’m still trying to come to terms with who I am and what the authentic version of me is. By giving people what I thought they wanted I think… Read More →

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‘Gen V’ review: a super-powered spin-off from ‘The Boys’

Like many great teen dramas, Gen V features a plucky group of friends dealing with the trials and tribulations of college, shitty parents and their blossoming journeys of self-discovery. Similarly, there’s also a killer soundtrack featuring Maggie Rogers, Wolf Alice and Phoebe Bridgers – as well as classic coming-of-age anthems from Hole and Bananarama. But alongside the harmless first kisses and complaints about homework, Gen V also has the exploding penises and ultraviolence we’ve gotten used to from its parent series, grownup superhero drama The Boys. Set after the explosive conclusion to season three, this youth-focused spin-off starts with orphan Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) as she gets accepted to Godolkin University (God U, for short), a school designed to train superheroes in everything from crimefighting to brand awareness. Marie’s power is blood manipulation, but her classmates have different abilities. There’s Ant-Man-inspired Emma Meyer (Lizzie Broadway), metal-bender Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo) and mind controller Cate Dunlap (Maddie Philips). There’s also Luke Riordan AKA Golden Boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger), who’s on a fast track to joining the fully-fledged supes in The Seven, while Jordan Li (Derek Luh and London Thor) can change genders at will. More adult themes such as self-harm and eating… Read More →

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Watch boygenius give new track ‘Black Hole’ its live debut

Indie supergroup boygenius have premiered a new song, ‘Black Hole’, live – watch footage of the performance below. READ MORE: Boygenius – ‘The Record’ review: the instant classic we were hoping for Yesterday (September 26), the trio of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker performed the new track live for the first time ever after announcing their upcoming EP, ‘The Rest’. While the track has yet to receive its official release on streaming platforms, it has been confirmed as one of the four songs to make up the group’s upcoming EP. Advertisement Watch fan-shot footage of boygenius performing ‘Black Hole’ live for the first time ever below. [embedded content] ‘The Rest’ is set for release on Friday, October 13. The three remaining songs on the upcoming project have yet to be revealed. boygenius’ ‘The Rest’ EP will also be available on limited edition yellow 10″ vinyl and CD – get your copies here. ‘The Rest’ comes after boygenius released their debut album ‘The Record’ in March. The album scored a glowing five-star review from NME‘s Erica Campbell, who wrote: “This debut is a gorgeous testament to what can happen when you allow yourself to fully be seen. Though each of the album’s 12 tracks could have fit nicely… Read More →