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Ricky Gervais approved female lead for’The Office’ Australian remake, says star: “Just in case anyone is angry”
Ricky Gervais personally approved casting a female equivalent of David Brent in the Australian remake of The Office, actress Felicity Ward has said. Ward stars as the franchise’s first-ever female lead, playing Hannah Howard, the managing director of the Flinley Craddick packaging company. The series will arrive on Amazon Prime on October 18. It is the 13th version of The Office around the world to date, after the huge success of the US version, starring Steve Carell as Michael Scott, which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013. “Ricky Gervais has approved a female lead, he’s very excited about a female...
Peg Luke’s “God on a Bumpersticker” Dives into a Deeply Spiritual and Existential Narrative
Faith-based music has always carried the weight of deep emotion and spiritual exploration, and in recent years, artists like Peg Luke have pushed these boundaries further by merging traditional Christian themes with contemporary sounds. Known for her ability to weave classical and modern influences, Peg Luke’s music transcends simple categorization, offering something fresh yet familiar. Her latest release, “God on a Bumpersticker,” is no exception, showcasing her evolving artistry while delivering a poignant message about finding faith in the most unexpected places. “God on a Bumpersticker” dives into a deeply spiritual and existential narrative. The track tells the story...
Benedict Cumberbatch and FKA Twigs announced for Letters Live fundraiser at KOKO
Benedict Cumberbatch and FKA Twigs have been announced for the Letters Live fundraiser at KOKO in London. Cumberbatch was announced today (October 1) as the new global ambassador for environmental advocacy as part of the KOKO Foundation, the registered charity of London’s iconic venue KOKO. The BAFTA, Olivier and EMMY award-winning actor will be supporting the charity’s efforts to help ensure that London is able to become a greener and more sustainable city. Speaking about the role in a press release, Cumberbatch said: “I am honoured to be a KOKO Foundation Ambassador with a special focus on the environment. It’s...
Tommy Shelby returns in ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie first look image
Production has begun on Netflix‘s forthcoming Peaky Blinders film today (September 30), which the streamer confirmed by releasing a first look image of Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby. READ MORE: ‘Peaky Blinders’ season six review: Tommy’s time-jump sets up his final fling The film was first confirmed back in June, having been written by Steven Knight and with Tom Harper set to direct. Murphy is also serving as a producer on the project. Steven Knight revealed to Deadline that the film is being set during World War II. Knight added about the film: “I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen. It...
‘Beverly Hills Cop’ star John Ashton has died
John Ashton, the veteran actor best known for Beverly Hills Cop, has died aged 76. Ashton’s death was confirmed by his representatives, who told TMZ that the actor had been diagnosed with cancer, though it is currently unclear what kind of cancer he had, or the severity of it. The rep said in a statement: “John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him. John’s impact on the world will be remembered and...
Watch Julien Baker bring out Bartees Strange for ‘Ringside’ in Washington DC
Julien Baker was joined by Bartees Strange at her show in Washington DC to perform a special rendition of ‘Ringisde’ – check it out below. Baker is currently in the middle of a North American tour which kicked off earlier this week and featured her debuting two new songs, ‘Middle Children’ and ‘High In the Basement’. It is currently unclear when both songs will be released officially, or if they will be part of a larger upcoming project. The surprises have continued, with Baker bringing out Strange to perform the track from her 2021 album ‘Little Oblivions’ with an...
What happens to Celebrimbor in ‘The Silmarillion’ and how does it differ to ‘The Rings Of Power’?
The second season of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power is drawing to a close, but how does Celebrimbor’s fate in the show differ from Tolkein’s original story? The first seven episodes of the second season of the show are streaming on Amazon Prime Video now, with the closing instalment to be released onto the streamer on October 3. Created by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, the prequel series is set thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and depicts the rise of Sauron in Middle-earth’s Second Age. Advertisement The show’s cast is led by Morfydd Clark...
Oasis reveal announcement time of US tour dates
Oasis have revealed the announcement time for the US and Canada shows that will be part of their 2025 reunion tour. On Thursday, NME exclusively revealed the list of cities in North America, Asia, Australia and South America that the Britpop legends will be playing as part of their 2025 comeback, in addition to the originally-announced UK and Ireland dates. Now, on the band’s official X account, they have posted four photographs of billboards of the band in major North American cities, alongside the caption: “MONDAY 8AM ET #OasisLive25”. MONDAY, 8AM ET#OasisLive25 pic.twitter.com/pTdgDirrpf — Oasis (@oasis) September 28, 2024...
Suge Knight calls out Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and more for not “stepping up” after Diddy arrest
Suge Knight has slammed Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and more for being silent and not “stepping up” after Diddy‘s recent arrest. Earlier this month, Diddy – real name Sean Combs – was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has since been detained in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, This week (September 25), Knight spoke to Chris Cuomo on NewsNation from prison – where he is serving 28 years for a 2015 fatal hit-and-run – and called out some of the biggest rappers for not denouncing Combs’ behaviour....Recent Posts
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