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‘Priscilla’ review: Elvis’ turbulent marriage laid bare in brilliant biopic
Premiering at Venice Film Festival, the latest film from acclaimed writer-director Sofia Coppola (Lost In Translation) is an adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis And Me. It’s executive produced by Presley herself, so it’s no surprise that Coppola’s script stays largely faithful to the source material. The story begins in 1959, when 14 year-old Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) is introduced to Elvis (Euphoria‘s Jacob Elordi) while he’s stationed in West Germany for military service. Elvis courts Priscilla, and eventually moves her into his Memphis home, but he insists that they refrain from having sex until their wedding night, leaving...
‘The Exorcist’ remake moves release date to avoid competing with Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ live movie
The Exorcist: Believer has had its US release date moved to avoid competing with Taylor Swift‘s live concert film Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. Believer is the first of a planned trilogy and serves as a direct sequel to William Friedkin’s 1973 classic The Exorcist. The Blumhouse-produced film was originally set for release on October 13, 2023 but will now premiere a week earlier on October 6 in countries including the US. Blumhouse founder Jason Blum announced the news on Twitter, writing: “Look what you made me do. The Exorcist: Believer moves to 10/6/23 #TaylorWins.” Advertisement Fans reacted...
Super Junior D&E add new dates to 2023 ‘DElight Party’ world tour
K-pop duo Super Junior D&E, a sub-unit of boyband Super Junior, have announced new dates for their 2023 ‘DElight Party’ world tour. Super Junior D&E – comprising Donghae and Hunhyuk – announced 10 new dates for their ongoing 2023 ‘DElight Party’ world tour today (September 4) on Twitter. The pair’s 2023 world tour kicked-off this June in South Korea, followed by shows in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and more. The tour will now continue into December, with new Australian and Latin American legs, as well as additional shows in Asia. Advertisement In October, Super Junior D&E will play two...
Playboi Carti reschedules US tour to 2024
American rapper Playboi Carti has postponed the entire North American leg of his ‘Antagonist’ tour to 2024 – see the full list of rescheduled tour dates below. READ MORE: Playboi Carti – ‘Whole Lotta Red’ review: a disappointing follow-up that boasts moments of brilliance Last week, Playboi Carti quietly pushed back his North American tour dates via his official website, without any official announcements made on social media. The original tour was announced in July and was meant to kick off this week (September 6) until November before he heads to Europe. Now, however, it seems that the North American...
*NSYNC appear to be teasing reunion single for new ‘Trolls’ movie
*NSYNC could be making a comeback soon, according to teasers for an upcoming Trolls movie. The third Trolls movie, titled Trolls Band Together, is set to release in October this year in cinemas across the globe. As part of the film’s ongoing promotions, new posters have been popping up across the United States, some of which could hint at an *NSYNC reunion. Per an image shared by X/Twitter user Mike Taylor, *NSYNC’s logo can be seen on new Trolls posters across New York, which include a QR code that leads users to a snippet of what might be an...
xikers announce 2023 ‘Tricky House: First Encounter’ world tour
Rookie K-pop boyband xikers have announced the US leg of their 2023 ‘Tricky House: First Encounter’ world tour. On August 31, xikers announced the dates and venues for the US leg of their 2023 ‘Tricky House: First Encounter’ world tour. It’ll kick off in October, with shows in New York and Illinois, as well as two in Texas. In November, the boyband will wrap up their six-date US tour with two shows in California. xikers will play Los Angeles on November 1, before finishing up the leg in San Francisco on November 4. Advertisement Ticketing details for the US...
Steel Panther eliminated from ‘America’s Got Talent’
Steel Panther have been eliminated from America’s Got Talent, narrowly missing out on the finals. The metal band were booted from the talent show this week and won’t be moving through to the final round later this month. The glam-rockers brought ‘Eyes of a Panther’ to season 18 of the long-running TV show back in May, which earned them a standing ovation from all four judges – Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell. Advertisement The band gave their final performance on AGT Tuesday (August 29), but did not win voters over. They were eliminated in...
Bdrmm launch crowdfunder after non-payment from a festival leaves them unable to tour
Bdrmm have launched a crowdfunder after a non-payment from a festival has left them at risk of being unable to tour later this year. The Hull shoegaze band have said that they’re owed £6,500, an outstanding sum that’s left them struggling to fund their upcoming autumn tour. Detailing their situation in the fundraiser’s description – dubbed the “bdrmm got effed over” fund – the group said that they “don’t take this decision lightly”. Advertisement Posting a link to the crowdfunder on social media this weekend (September 1), they wrote that “due to astronomical rises in touring prices and the...
Alex Murdaugh’s only surviving son says calling father psychopath is “fair”
The only surviving son of convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh has said he feels calling his father a psychopath is “a fair assessment”, but still doubts he killed his wife and other son, according to a new documentary series. The Fall Of The House Of Murdaugh, which is airing on Fox Nation in the US, details Murdaugh shooting dead his wife, Margaret, and their younger son, Paul, at their home in South Carolina in June 2021. Prosecutors said Murdaugh, a since disbarred lawyer, feared authorities were about to prove he stole millions from his law firm and clients, and...Recent Posts
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