Entertainment https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/entertainment/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:24:11 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Tourism boost for Midlands from Steven Knight’s ‘This Town’ anticipated by experts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tourism-boost-for-midlands-from-steven-knights-this-town-anticipated-by-experts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tourism-boost-for-midlands-from-steven-knights-this-town-anticipated-by-experts

Culture, music, and television professionals expect to see a significant increase in tourism for Birmingham and Coventry following the broadcast of the new BBC One prime-time drama ‘This Town’.

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Entertainment Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:17:51 +0100
Zarqa Al Yamama - the first Grand Opera produced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – celebrates international premiere in Riyadh https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/zarqa-al-yamama-the-first-grand-opera-produced-by-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-%E2%80%93-celebrates-international-premiere-in-riyadh https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/zarqa-al-yamama-the-first-grand-opera-produced-by-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-%E2%80%93-celebrates-international-premiere-in-riyadh

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.

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Entertainment Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:08:20 +0100
COTA welcomes Eminem and Sting for USGP headlining concerts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cota-welcomes-eminem-and-sting-for-usgp-headlining-concerts https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cota-welcomes-eminem-and-sting-for-usgp-headlining-concerts

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.

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Entertainment Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:05:16 +0100
AI Tupac track erased from Drake Instagram following legal row https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ai-tupac-track-erased-from-drake-instagram-following-legal-row https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ai-tupac-track-erased-from-drake-instagram-following-legal-row

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.

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Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:22:17 +0100
New Co-op Live arena reschedules Peter Kay opening shows following postponement https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-co-op-live-arena-reschedules-peter-kay-opening-shows-following-postponement https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-co-op-live-arena-reschedules-peter-kay-opening-shows-following-postponement

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

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Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:15:38 +0100
The B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival is back https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-b-side-hip-hop-festival-is-back https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-b-side-hip-hop-festival-is-back

Get set to celebrate all things Hip-Hop.

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Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:59:56 +0100
Okinawa Day to return to London this June https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/okinawa-day-to-return-to-london-this-june https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/okinawa-day-to-return-to-london-this-june

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.

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Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:41:41 +0100
Heavy metal rocker, Ozzy, set to return home to see Black Sabbath bench https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/heavy-metal-rocker-ozzy-set-to-return-home-to-see-black-sabbath-bench https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/heavy-metal-rocker-ozzy-set-to-return-home-to-see-black-sabbath-bench

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.

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Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:18:57 +0100
Varada Sethu set to join Doctor Who cast https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/varada-sethu-set-to-join-doctor-who-cast https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/varada-sethu-set-to-join-doctor-who-cast

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.

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Entertainment Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:01:41 +0100
Music geeks saved vinyl, says new university research for Record Store Day https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/music-geeks-saved-vinyl-says-new-university-research-for-record-store-day https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/music-geeks-saved-vinyl-says-new-university-research-for-record-store-day

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

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Entertainment Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:44:28 +0100
Full casting announced for world premiere of Swim, Aunty, Swim at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/full-casting-announced-for-world-premiere-of-swim-aunty-swim-at-the-belgrade-theatre-coventry https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/full-casting-announced-for-world-premiere-of-swim-aunty-swim-at-the-belgrade-theatre-coventry

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.

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Entertainment Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:27:59 +0100
Dea Matrona releases new single and announce UK tour https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dea-matrona-releases-new-single-and-announce-uk-tour https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dea-matrona-releases-new-single-and-announce-uk-tour

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.

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Entertainment Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:24:53 +0100
Pixie Lott plays surprise charity support gig at Battersea Power Station https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pixie-lott-plays-surprise-charity-support-gig-at-battersea-power-station https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/pixie-lott-plays-surprise-charity-support-gig-at-battersea-power-station

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

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Entertainment Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:46:32 +0100
Daliso Chaponda extends his ‘Feed This Black Man Again’ UK Tour https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/daliso-chaponda-extends-his-feed-this-black-man-again-uk-tour https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/daliso-chaponda-extends-his-feed-this-black-man-again-uk-tour

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

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Entertainment Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:44:01 +0100
21st annual Spark Festival calls on kids to ‘Give it a Go’ this May in Leicester https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/21st-annual-spark-festival-calls-on-kids-to-give-it-a-go-this-may-in-leicester https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/21st-annual-spark-festival-calls-on-kids-to-give-it-a-go-this-may-in-leicester

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.

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Entertainment Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:40:15 +0100
The Record Store & Black Music: A UK history documented in new book and film https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-record-store-black-music-a-uk-history-documented-in-new-book-and-film https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-record-store-black-music-a-uk-history-documented-in-new-book-and-film

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.

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Entertainment Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:35:51 +0100