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Ice Spice Confirms She Has a Collaborative Track With Central Cee
Following an initial tease on social media that saw their jewelry placed together in a music studio, Ice Spice has now confirmed that she has an official collaborative record on the way with UK rap star, Central Cee.The collaboration between the pair is expected to be a remix of Ice Spice's smash record "Munch (Feelin' U)," with the record coming hot on the heels of Ice Spice's "Barbie World" collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Central Cee's recently-dropped "Sprinter" with fellow British rapper, Dave.However, while Ice Spice and Central Cee have been dominating their respective lanes recently with impressive solo music and collaborations that seem to make sense, this link-up between two of the hottest stars on either side of the pond has fans thinking about what the duo could create.Tradit...
Simon Pegg Gives Update on Rumoured ‘Shaun Of The Dead 2’ Movie
British actor Simon Pegg has told fans who are hoping for a Shaun Of The Dead sequel to "move on."The actor, who starred in the 2004-released zombie comedy film alongside his close collaborator Edgar Wright, confirmed that he doesn't have any interest in creating a second movie during an interview with The Guardian.Shaun Of The Dead was the first installment in The Flavours Cornetto trilogy, with 2007's Hot Fuzz, and 2013's The World's End, all being written and directed by Wright and Pegg.During his interview, Pegg said: "If I ever do an Instagram Live or whatever, people are always like, "I need Shaun Of The Dead 2 in my life. And I’m like, ‘No, you don’t need Shaun Of The Dead 2! The last thing you need is Shaun Of The Dead 2!' It’s done. Move on!"In the same interview, Pegg confirmed h...
Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ to End with Season 4
The final season for Netflix's Sex Education has officially been announced. The streamer has released the final season's trailer online in anticipation for the final sex adventures of Moordale Secondary.The global favorite starring Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson as mother-son sex therapists, will be debuting the Fall, coming to an end after nearly two years after the third season hit the platform. Creator Laurie Nunn said that when the writers were coming up with the plot of the fourth season it was apparent that "this was the right time to graduate." Alongside Butterfield as Otis and Anderson as Jean, Ncuti Gatwa who plays Eric, Aimee-Lou Wood as Aimee, Emma Mackey as Maeve and Connor Swindells as Adam will be returning. Other members returning for the final season are Kedar William...
Hannah Dingley Becomes First Ever Female Manager of a Professional Men’s Football Team
English Football League Two side Forest Green Rovers has named Hannah Dingley as its new first-team caretaker manager, making her the first woman to manage a men's professional team in English football.The League Two side sacked their previous manager Duncan Ferguson on Tuesday after just six months in charge, before appointing Dingley as the temporary head coach of the first team, where she will be taking charge of her first game on July 5 against Melksham Town.Dingley first joined Forest Green Rovers in 2019 to take care of the academy and remains the only woman to manage a men's English Football League academy team. Additionally, Dingley, who was born and raised in Carmarthenshire, also initiated the club's girls academy which launched in 2021.Commenting on her appointment as the new Fo...
Skepta and Jammer’s Más Tiempo Enlists Etta Bond for “Touching My Body”
Having just shut down Glastonbury's Arcadia stage, Boy Better Know rappers Skepta and Jammer and their Más Tiempo house label have just released a brand new single titled "Touching My Body," and they've enlisted fellow British musician Etta Bond as a collaborator.The new track from Skep and Jammer follows on from the duo's "Mas Murder/Touch Me" double drop in April, however, this latest release from the pair takes a slightly different approach. The difference with "Touching My Body" is that Etta Bond's vocals shimmer throughout, with her silky-smooth harmonies being complemented by a slew of airy synths.And while Etta Bond's inclusion on the record may seem unexpected, OG Skepta fans will remember Bond's harmonies on his Blacklisted mixtape, where Bond was brought in for one of the stand-...
Yayoi Kusama’s Inflatable Works Land in Manchester’s ‘You, Me and the Balloons’ Exhibition
Some of Yayoi Kusama's most legendary inflatable works are set to be on view this summer at the Manchester International Festival's You, Me and the Balloons exhibit.The show brings together a selection of Kusama's most remarkable pieces from the past 30 years, including the iconic giant pumpkin, inflatable dolls, the polka-dot spheres and mirrored spaces. A lot of the experiences and pieces shown in Manchester have never been shown in the U.K. before. The exhibit follows her retrospective at Tate Modern in 2012 and marks the largest and most ambitious immersive show to date. The show is designed specifically for Aviva Studios, Factory International's flagship new venue by Ellen van Loon.Visitors will get to experience the world of Yayoi Kusama's psychedelic universe through her wonderland ...
Dominic Fike Will Hit the Road In First-Ever UK Tour
Indie Californian artist Dominic Fike has announced the kick-off of his first-ever UK tour this Fall. The singer-songwriter will resume his ongoing "Don't Stare At The Sun" tour in support of his sophomore album Sunburn, releasing on July 7. The project takes inspiration from sunny Florida avenues, reflecting on its relaxed cultural environment. Dominic Fike's "Don't Stare At The Sun" tour will begin in North America this summer, hitting the stage across the US after jamming out at Coachella, Made in America festival, and more. Fike's UK tour starts at the O2 Academy in Glasow on September 19, heading to Manchester and Birmingham before concluding in London on September 23. If you're interested in seeing Dominic Fike sing hits such as "3 Nights," "Phone Numbers," and Euphoria's "Elliot's S...
The Rolls-Royce Spectre Is the New Luxury Benchmark
Rolls-Royce is a byword for – and the epitome of – luxury. It is renowned for its “magic carpet ride,” “waftability,” a 6.75-liter V12 that’s so gentle you can balance a coin on it, unrivaled craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind interior experience. And for over 117 years, it has based every single hand-made creation on these mantras, coming together for a back catalog that’s fit for the Royal Family, diplomats, Mayfair socialites, business owners, and now, a much younger, more dynamic, and aware audience who are keen to join the marque on its next era. But the Rolls-Royce Spectre is the car that the marque has dreamt of inventing since 1900.123 years ago, Charles Royce said, “The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when...
Gauchoworld’s “Devotion” Issue Champions Music, Fashion and Sport
London-based print magazine Gauchoworld has spotlighted collectives that it holds close to its heart for its latest print issue, titled "Devotion."Since 2020, Gauchoworld has transitioned into a cultural hub that welcomes UK creatives with open arms. The publication intersects music, fashion, and sport, highlighting emerging individuals making a difference across its new "Devotion" issue. Gauchoworld's fourth magazine focuses on unconventional personalities that keep originality at the forefront. Nine talented creatives are portrayed through immersive photography and storytelling, including Lil Silva, 99GINGER, Lucy Tun, piri, Margate Gift Shop, Esme Marsh, Reiss Nelson, Marina Correia, and Joshua Buatsi. "Devotion" shows each artist through an alternative viewpoint, exhibiting the respec...
Emerging Memorabilia Brand Club Legacyz Shakes Up the Collectibles Industry With New Football Collection
Five of Europe's top football clubs have just joined the roster of Club Legacyz, a new memorabilia and collectibles brand that is aiming to shake up the collectibles market.Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern Munich, and SL Benfica have all joined Club Legacyz, while the memorabilia brand has further plans to launch in the collectibles space later this year. Additionally, as part of the launch, Club Legacyz has also revealed a selection of limited-edition collectible posters and icons, which are tipped to be the first of many unique products to surface over the coming months.Commenting on the launch of his brand, Club Legacyz founder Balthazar Théobald-Brosseau said: "It’s been an ambition of ours for a very long time to launch an innovative product range and disr...
Stormzy and Wilfred Zaha Take Over AFC Croydon Athletic Football Club
UK rap star Storzmy has teamed up with Crystal Palace FC forward Wilfred Zaha to take over AFC Croydon Athletic, with both of the stars looking to leave a footballing legacy in the local area they both spent time and grew up in.This latest move in the world of celebrity-football club crossovers has come following the news of Ryan Reynolds taking over AFC Wrexham and Michael B. Jordan gaining part-ownership of AFC Bournemouth, however, Big Mike and Zaha's new venture feels much closer to home.Both Zaha and Stormzy have close ties to Croydon, with the Palace forward moving to the London borough from the Ivory Coast at the age of four, while Stormzy was born and raised in the area.Additionally, Zaha and Stormzy have also been joined by Danny Young, former Crystal Palace Head of Player Care, t...
Stormzy Looks Back on His Decade-Long Career With “Longevity Flow”
Hot on the heels of his collaborative single, "Toxic Trait," with fellow UK rapper Fredo, South London's Stormzy has returned once again with a new record titled "Longevity Flow."In the dynamic world of UK rap, it has been suggested by various music critics that the average shelf life of a British rapper is around three years. And while there's a vast majority of UK rhymers that have aligned with this, Stormzy is one musician that has rubbished those claims. Big Mike has set a blueprint within UK rap since his inception 10 years ago, and his new single serves as a testament to his extraordinary ascent in the music industry over the past decade.Joined by some accompanying visuals, "Longevity Flow" is shot across various locations in London, with the short movie offering a glimpse into Storm...
