Blue Note Jazz Club boss says restrictive licensing laws are killing music after late licence refused | Ents & Arts News

The boss of an iconic jazz bar says he’s been left “surprised” and “confused” after his late licence application for a London site was turned down, making him question support for live music in the capital. Steven Bensusan – president of Blue Note Entertainment Group and son of the original Blue Note Cafe founder Danny … Read more

Stephen Graham’s touching commitment to adopt co-star after personal tragedy | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Stephen Graham, widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s top actors, is also known for his warm and generous personality within the industry. Many budding stars, including fellow Liverpudlian Jodie Comer, view him as a mentor, with Stephen offering support early in her career before she landed her breakthrough role in Killing Eve. The 51-year-old … Read more

Gene Hackman’s tragic and lonely final days as bombshell details emerge | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Police issue update following death of Gene Hackman and wife In what’s becoming an increasingly perplexing case, the tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have taken another mysterious turn since they were found lifeless in their lavish Santa Fe abode last month. The deceased couple, Gene, aged 95, and his spouse, … Read more

KT Tunstall: ‘I was a totally crap pop star… It’s important to kill your idea of what you should be’ | Ents & Arts News

Twenty years on from her breakout hit Suddenly I See, KT Tunstall is refreshingly candid about her early career: “I was a totally crap pop star,” she tells Sky News. The Scottish singer-songwriter may have a Brit and Ivor Novello to her name – won the year after she outsold every other female artist in … Read more

Hannah Waddingham’s heartfelt reason for joining Ted Lasso | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Hannah is best known for her role in the Apple show Ted Lasso (Image: Getty Images) Despite the UK not winning the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, 50-year-old Hannah Waddingham truly stole the show. As the presenter of the famed song contest, she dazzled millions with her sparkling dresses, effortlessly switched between languages, and kept the … Read more

will.i.am and Sean Paul on embracing artificial intelligence in music | Ents & Arts News

How artificial intelligence will affect our lives going forward is a question being figured out across pretty much all industries right now.  While many in the arts have expressed concerns over how algorithms learn from their work, Black Eyes Peas star will.i.am believes it actually should “inspire you to create”. An early artificial intelligence supporter, … Read more

Severance fans question Irving exit after ‘seeing to Mr Bailiff’ threat | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Severance official season 2 trailer on Apple TV+ WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Severance season 2, episode 9 – The After Hours The suspense ratcheted up in the latest instalment of Severance this week. In a chilling moment, Jame Eagan (portrayed by Michael Siberry) ominously informed his daughter Helena (Britt Lower): “We’re seeing to … Read more

Severance season 2 episode 9 explained – from Burt to devour feculence | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Teaser for Severance season 2 on Apple TV starring Dichen Lachman CAUTION: Spoiler alert for keen fans of Severance season 2, episode 9 – The After Hours The After Hours presented a pivotal moment in Severance as Mark Scout (portrayed by Adam Scott) and the formidable Ms Cobel (Patricia Arquette) exchanged truths about his spouse … Read more