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Matthew Perry’s words of advice in last interview: “People do change”
Matthew Perry’s last interview before his death has resurfaced, in which he gave some advice to those going through addiction. The actor, who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, died yesterday (October 28) aged 54 and was reportedly found unresponsive due to a suspected drowning. Authorities have said no foul play was involved, and no drugs were found at the scene. Now, a video from that interview has begun re-circulating. It took place in November 2022, around the time Perry released his memoir Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, and sees him address the camera as he...
Jay-Z reveals the unexpected origins of Blue Ivy’s name
Jay-Z has shared the reason why he and Beyoncé named their daughter Blue Ivy. It was previously rumoured that the rapper had named his daughter after his acclaimed ‘Blueprint‘ albums. However, in a new interview with Gayle King, the Brooklyn rapper revealed a very different reason. At around 17 minutes 50 seconds, King asks Jay-Z why he named his daughter Blue Ivy. In response, Jay-Z said: “Her name was meant to be Brooklyn. That was the name we had in theory, but when we got the sonogram, it was super small and we was calling her blueberry. Like, ‘Look at...
Matthew Perry has reportedly died, aged 54
Friends actor Matthew Perry has reportedly died at the age of 54. Perry was reportedly found unresponsive due to suspected drowning on Saturday (October 28), per reports from TMZ and the LA Times. TMZ reports that no drugs were discovered at the scene, and that authorities say no foul play was involved. According to the LA Times, detectives from Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide division are investigating the death. While Perry is believed to have drowned, a confirmed cause of death has yet to be announced. Matthew Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in...
Critics brand John Cena’s latest film ‘Freelance’ “bizarre and punishingly dull”
John Cena’s new action-comedy movie Freelance has received a swath of negative reviews and scored an infamous zero per rate rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The film sees Cena play ex-special forces soldier Mason Pettits who is hired to provide security for a journalist while they interview a dictator. Eventually coup breaks out and Pettits has to keep the three of them alive. Helmed by Taken director Pierre Morel, Freelance also stars Alison Brie, Christian Slater, Alice Eve, Marton Csokas and Narcos star Juan Pablo Raba. Not yet released in the UK, Freelance premiered in the US on October 27 and has been criticised...
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he once used an “accent-removal coach”
Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that he used an “accent-removal coach” during the early stages of his career. Appearing on last night’s (October 27) Graham Norton Show, Schwarzenegger said he had a coach during his early career to remove his famous Austrian accent. “I had an English coach, an acting coach, a speech coach, and an accent-removal coach,” the actor told Norton. He then explained that his accent-coach “has passed away since,” but then joked: “I should have otherwise gotten my money back.” Advertisement Schwarzenegger explained how the trainer’s process did help him, although not as intended. “It was very helpful...
Keith Richards says recording with Paul McCartney felt “like the old days”
Keith Richards has said that recording on the latest Rolling Stones album with Paul McCartney felt “like the old days.” McCartney recently appeared on the Stones’ new album track ‘Bite My Head Off’ playing bass. Speaking to Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1 in a new interview about the collaboration, Richards said it reminded him of the “old days”. Advertisement “I felt that it was bloody time…I’ve known Paul for 60 years, just about. Although him and John did do a few backup vocals with us in the ’60s. Great fun to play with.”He continued: “At the end...
The Human League announce 2024 UK arena tour
The Human League have announced details of a 2024 UK Arena tour. The legendary ’80s synth-pop band will tour the UK in late 2024 with their ‘Generations 2024’ tour hitting Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London. Tickets for the event will go on sale on November 3 from 10am here. Advertisement Check out the full list of UK dates here: DECEMBER5 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff6 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham9 – Brighton Centre, Brighton10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds14 – OVO Arena Wembley, London The new wave band...
We Came As Romans cancel show due to “aggressive” security guards
We Came As Romans cancelled show in Providence earlier this week (October 22) following an incident fans allegedly had with security guards. The group was set to play the Fete Music Hall in Providence, when the alleged incident occurred during the set of Bodysnatcher, one of the bands supporting the show. The band alleged fans were “wrongfully and aggressively dragged out of the venue.” In their statement, the band said: “Our show in Providence, RI last night had to be canceled. During Bodysnatcher’s set, multiple attendees were wrongfully and aggressively dragged out of the venue. Some of our touring...
Listen to Sampha’s cover of Steve Lacy’s ‘Bad Habit’
Sampha performed a reworked rendition of Steve Lacy‘s ‘Bad Habit’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month. The singer-songwriter chose the 2022 hit as the cover for his Live Lounge Mouth appearance last week, during which he sang and played the piano over a sizzling, pared-back drum beat. He also played his own song ‘Only’ from new album ‘Lahai’, which came out last week. Advertisement Check out the performances below. Sampha’s rendition of ‘Bad Habit’ is one of many covers to come out of BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge month, which also saw Usher cover...Recent Posts
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