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The 2023 BRIT Award Nominees Have Been Announced to Widespread Criticism
The BRIT Awards is receiving backlash after unsuccessfully recognizing a single woman in the Artist of the Year category. All the BRIT nominees have now been announced ahead of the forthcoming ceremony on January 12 – with the organization having abandoned gendered categories for the second consecutive year. For the top prize for this year — that celebrates the best in UK music — the only nominees are men: with Central Cee, Fred again.., George Ezra, Harry Styles, and Stormzy all up for the award. The shortlist represents a big step backwards, after Adele won the award in the gender-neutral category in 2022. Commenting on the news, Tim Burgess, frontman of the legendary Brit Pop band, The Charlatans, said: “So the BRITS introduced an Artist of the Year category as a ...
West London Rapper Fredo Heads to Dubai for “Dave Flow”
Last November, West London rapper Fredo announced his return with “I’m Back,” and now the rhymer is following that up with a new single dubbed “Dave Flow” — and it’s come with yet another high-budget music video. It’s no surprise that Fredo is paying his respects to Dave in this new single. The duo has teamed up multiple times on records such as “Funky Friday,” “All I Ever Wanted,” “Money Talks,” “In The Fire,” and more. And while Dave doesn’t lay a verse on Fred’s latest installment, the new single adds another chapter into the friendship we never knew we needed with Fredo naming the track after him. Fredo’s content is usually embedded in luxury; it’s no secret that the musician’s side-passion lies within fashion, jewelry, and footwear — look into his investments in UK footwear retailer, ...
Idris Elba Announces Release Date for New ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ Film
In anticipation of his upcoming Luther film, Idris Elba has announced the official date on Netflix and in theaters. The movie, titled Luther: The Fallen Sun, is slated to arrive in the next month in theaters and on the streaming platform month the following month. The titular character Elba who places DCI John Luther announced the release date in a teaser on Instagram. The actor posted a short clip breaking the news as John Luther in an ominous reveal and a mysterious voice that narrates, “Something is coming” and “Do you see it now?” The forthcoming film sees Elba return to the role of DCI John Luther, a character he is all too familiar with, as he played him on TV across five seasons between 2010 and 2019. The psychological thriller will see Luther tackle one of the most gruesome crimes ...
Prince Harry’s Memoir “Spare” Becomes Fastest-Selling Non-Fiction Book of All Time
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” has just become the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time, selling over 400,000 copies since its release on January 10, 2023. Prince Harry has been everywhere as of late. Following his unruly Netflix docu-series and interviews touching on uneasy royal family secrets, the Duke of Sussex has now released his first-ever memoir. Titled “Spare,” the autobiography has already broken numerous records, becoming the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever, according to Transworld Penguin Random Publishing House. Current sales have already surpassed 400,000 copies across hardcover, audiobook, and e-book downloads since its release on January 10, 2023. The 407-page book sees Prince Harry express anger against the traditional British press, personal issues with the d...
Chelsea FC Has Signed Joao Felix From Atletico Madrid
Chelsea F.C. has signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on loan for the rest of the season for a fee of £9.7m (approx. $11.7m USD). The move has come as somewhat of a surprise to football fans after Felix was also heavily linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but the Portuguese forward has opted for a move to West London instead. Speaking about his move to the five-time Premier League winners, Felix said: “Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to help the team reach their objectives. I am very, very happy to be here and very excited to play at Stamford Bridge.” Felix has also signed a one-year extension at Atletico Madrid, meaning an option to buy clause in his current Chelsea contract is out of the question. Atletico Madrid made Felix the fifth most expensive pla...
Enigmatic British Producer Jai Paul to Make Live Debut at Coachella 2023
London-based producer and part owner of the The Paul Institute, Jai Paul is set to perform twice at Coachella 2023 — and they will be the musician’s first-ever live performances. Jai Paul, who has garnered a cult following since the demo release of his song “BTSTU” in 2010, will take to the stage at the California-based festival on April 16 and 23. Jai Paul’s music career appeared to end in 2013 when a collection of his demos were illegally leaked to the public via Bandcamp. However, the DJ returned in 2019 with new music after a seven-year hiatus. That April, Paul took to social media to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “BTSTU” and released a new song, “Super Salamander,” which was hosted on a website that recreated the artist’s old MySpace page. [embedded content] The page also listed a...
British Netflix Drama ‘Top Boy’ Is Returning to Screens This Year
The producers of the critically-acclaimed Netflix drama Top Boy have confirmed that a new season will be hitting the screens this year. Back in 2022, rumors were circulating that the show’s production was delayed due to creative differences – but now Netflix has set the record straight, as per an interview with Metro. “Producers Cowboy Films, Easter Partisan, and Netflix temporarily paused production on the final season of Top Boy to allow for further creative discussion,” explained the Netflix spokesperson. “Production has now recommenced and the show will launch as planned in 2023.” Ashley Walter’s ‘Dushane’ and Kane Robinson’s ‘Sully’ made it through the previous season unscathed – but fans are expecting the duo to come to blows in the final season. Furthermore, ‘Jamie,’ played by...
Joe Goldberg Heads to London in ‘You’ Season 4 Trailer
Following its renewal for a fourth season in October of 2021, a trailer for Netflix thriller You has officially landed. Fans of the chilling series have been eager for more of Joe Goldberg and his various identities and can now prepare for something new. For the first time, actor Penn Badgley is going international, fleeing to the U.K. following several murder sprees across the United States. Season four sees Goldberg assume a fresh identity, hitting university grounds in London as a professor attempting to start a new life stalker and murder-free. This season, You takes a drastic turn, showcasing obsessive Goldberg being the one hunted this time around. After learning that an “eat the rich killer” is on the loose in Britain’s capital city, he begins receiving eerie text messages from his ...
Dave References Brazilian Football Legend “Adriano” in New Single
Following the release of his second critically-acclaimed album, We’re All Alone In This Together in 2021 and a couple of rare single drops last year, South London rap star Dave has just returned with new music — and it’s named after the Brazilian football legend, Adriano. Dave’s music output has always leaned into the idea of quality over quantity. Last year was a quiet year in terms of releases, with the only musical material coming in the form of the No. 1-selling single “Starlight,” a surprise freestyle with “My 24th Birthday,” and a welcomed collaboration with Manchester’s Meekz for “Fresh out the Bank.” 2022 seemed to be a year of side-quests for the 24-year-old. For example, the musician was the first person to be spotted in the high-profile Stone Island x New Balance football kit an...
Dave References Brazilian Football Legend “Adriano” in New Single
Following the release of his second critically-acclaimed album, We’re All Alone In This Together in 2021 and a couple of rare single drops last year, South London rap star Dave has just returned with new music — and it’s named after the Brazilian football legend, Adriano. Dave’s music output has always leaned into the idea of quality over quantity. Last year was a quiet year in terms of releases, with the only musical material coming in the form of the No. 1-selling single “Starlight,” a surprise freestyle with “My 24th Birthday,” and a welcomed collaboration with Manchester’s Meekz for “Fresh out the Bank.” 2022 seemed to be a year of side-quests for the 24-year-old. For example, the musician was the first person to be spotted in the high-profile Stone Island x New Balance football kit an...
Arsenal and adidas’ Second “No More Red” Collection Continues to Stand Against Youth Violence
In 2023, Arsenal and adidas enter the fourth year of their lengthy kit partnership and will continue the collaborative initiative with a second “No More Red” collection. Initially launched in early 2022, the program aims to tackle issues of knife crime across the U.K. The duo previously focused on investing and refurbishing safe spaces to play football in London while also launching a mentorship program with several industry creatives, such as Ian Wright and Reuben Dangoor. In 2023, Arsenal and adidas will expand their horizons by giving the public a chance to contribute to a good cause with adidas’ local charity partners. Once again, the pairing has crafted a “No More Red” football jersey that replaces Arsenal’s team red hue with a tonal white design. Everyone can participate, and each ch...
WWE’s Money in the Bank to Debut at London’s O2 Arena in July
For the first time since its debut in 2010, WWE is taking its infamous Money in the Bank showcase to British soil. The premium live event will be held at London’s 02 Arena in Greenwich Peninsula on July 1, 2023. WWE’s Money in the Bank will mark the first pay-per-view show in the U.K. since 2003 and follows the success of Cardiff’s Clash at the Castle, which was held in the Principality Stadium in Wales and hosted a record-breaking 62-thousand fans. Money in the Bank will see a slew of exceptional British talent attempt to take the throne, including Drew McIntyre, Doudrop, Nikki Cross, Butch, Ridge Holland, and Tegan Nox, while Irish performers Becky Lynch, Finn Balor, and Sheamus will also fight it out in the ring. As one of WWE’s globally-renowned events, the showcase will see immersive ...
