Entertainment

Zarqa Al Yamama - the first Grand Opera produced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – celebrates international premiere in Riyadh

2024-04-30T07:08:20+01:00

Just recently, inside the newly renovated King Fahad Cultural Centre, in Riyadh, the Saudi Theatre and Performing Arts Commission premiered Zarqa Al Yamama - the first-ever Grand Opera produced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

COTA welcomes Eminem and Sting for USGP headlining concerts

2024-04-30T07:05:16+01:00

Circuit of The Americas is thrilled to announce musical icons Sting and Eminem as headliners at the Germania Insurance Super Stage during the Formula One Pirelli United States Grand Prix.

AI Tupac track erased from Drake Instagram following legal row

2024-04-29T08:22:17+01:00

A Drake track featuring an AI-generated version of Tupac Shakur's voice has disappeared after lawyers for the late rapper reportedly threatened to sue.

New Co-op Live arena reschedules Peter Kay opening shows following postponement

2024-04-28T01:15:38+01:00

Manchester's Co-op Live arena has postponed its opening shows, featuring comedian Peter Kay, as it is not ready.

The B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival is back

2024-04-26T10:59:56+01:00

Get set to celebrate all things Hip-Hop.

Okinawa Day to return to London this June

2024-04-25T08:41:41+01:00

Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan's sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.

Heavy metal rocker, Ozzy, set to return home to see Black Sabbath bench

2024-04-24T08:18:57+01:00

Ozzy Osbourne is said to be determined to visit the Black Sabbath bench in his home city of Birmingham, following a video interview with wife Sharon was aired.

Varada Sethu set to join Doctor Who cast

2024-04-22T15:01:41+01:00

Varada Sethu has been confirmed as a new addition to BBC’s Doctor Who, playing Ncuti’s Gatwa’s companion in his second series as the Doctor.

She steps aboard the TARDIS for a journey through time and space alongside Ncuti and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday.

Music geeks saved vinyl, says new university research for Record Store Day

2024-04-20T22:44:28+01:00

Vinyl has been saved from extinction thanks to music geeks, according to new research from the University of Warwick.

Full casting announced for world premiere of Swim, Aunty, Swim at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry

2024-04-20T09:27:59+01:00

The full casting has been announced for Swim, Aunty, Swim!, a new play by Siana Bangura, directed by Madeleine Kludje, produced by The Belgrade in association with tiata fahodzi.

Dea Matrona releases new single and announce UK tour

2024-04-20T09:24:53+01:00

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona have released their new single ‘Every Night I Want You’, the third offering from their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out on May 3rd.

Pixie Lott plays surprise charity support gig at Battersea Power Station

2024-04-19T08:46:32+01:00

Pixie Lott wowed unsuspecting Battersea Power Station shoppers when she and her band played a surprise pop-up charity gig.

Daliso Chaponda extends his ‘Feed This Black Man Again’ UK Tour

2024-04-19T08:44:01+01:00

Malawian-born stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda has extended his UK tour due to popular demand.

21st annual Spark Festival calls on kids to ‘Give it a Go’ this May in Leicester

2024-04-19T08:40:15+01:00

Leicester’s Spark Festival for Children is back to celebrate Joy, Freedom, and Choice from the 18th to 25th May 2024 with 34 performances and 15 chances for children to ‘Give it a Go’ at activity-based workshops.

The Record Store & Black Music: A UK history documented in new book and film

2024-04-19T08:35:51+01:00

The cultural impact of UK independent record stores that specialised in Black music will be documented in a revealing new book and film that are set to be released as part of Black History Month this October.

Birmingham Hippodrome announces its new season

2024-04-18T11:17:24+01:00

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions including brand-new festive family musical The Jingleclaw, the first new musical to be produced by the Hippodrome.