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It was a case of rock meets rock as legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was presented with a life-sized sculpture of a prehistoric fossil named after him.

Palaeontologist and heavy metal fan Mats Eriksson had previously discovered the 469 million-year-old fossil of an eel-like marine vertebrate in Russia – and had no hesitation in naming the new species Drepanoistodus Iommii after his rock hero. And Mr Eriksson was invited to Velvet Music Rooms on Broad Street, Birmingham, from his home in Sweden to present Tony with a life-sized model of the fossil, specially made for the occasion by sculptor Esben Horn. 

Jamaican Americans Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy Award winner and star of “Abbot Elementary,” and  Kerry Washington, known for her role as “Olivia Pope” in the television series, “Scandal,” have been chosen to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are among a group of honourees selected from hundreds of nominations at a meeting of the Walk of Fame Selection Panel on June 16, 2023. The selections were later validated by the board of directors of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on June 21, 2023.

Love Island and Married at First Sight UK stars were spotted at Bullring & Grand Central this weekend celebrating the launch of the new summer bar, Club Paradiso. The Ibiza-themed bar, which is located on St Martin’s Walk balcony, played host to a number of celebrities and influencers at the official launch party including Love Island’s Liberty Poole, Deji Adeniyi and Summer Botwe and Married at First Sight UK’s Duka Cavolli and Pjay Finch.

In the dynamic realm of Punjabi cinema, a groundbreaking phenomenon has erupted, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. ‘Carry On Jatta’ has emerged as a cultural icon, transcending the confines of a mere film and transforming into a brand that has resonated with audiences far and wide.

From the moment it graced the silver screen, it captured the imagination of viewers. It became more than just a film; it became a cultural force that resonated with audiences on a personal level.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) today recognised the dedication of the Company’s staff, awarding Long Service Awards to colleagues who combined have worked for the RSC for over 200 years.   

Catherine Mallyon, RSC Executive Director said: “Congratulations, enormous admiration, and many thanks to the RSC colleagues receiving their Long Service Awards.  With over 200 years of experience between them, their skill and variety of expertise can be seen throughout the Company every day.

Indians are reacting sharply to Bollywood's remake of Pasoori, a Pakistani pop song which became a smash hit in both nations last year. Originally sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, the quirky number featured in Coke Studios Pakistan - the country's longest-running music show.

An Indian version of the song released to mixed reviews. Many listeners said they found the rendition unnecessary, but others said they loved the feel of the new version.

TILT Festival, one of the UK’s largest aerial and physical theatre festivals, is back this summer celebrating its 8th year in Birmingham and will run for 7 days, opening on Monday 10th - Sunday 16th July and will bring together some of the world’s most renowned artists presenting jaw-dropping, breathtaking physical theatre and aerial performances right in the heart of the city.

Reggae music is for everyone – the young and the old – and is oftentimes the best way to get people on their feet and dancing. Bob Marley was the ultimate reggae ambassador before he died and even now his music still takes reggae worldwide. Other artistes have also stepped up to the plate and have delivered great music over years. Some of these great players include Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Dennis Brown to name a few.

Critically acclaimed and award-winning singer songwriter Holly Humberstone today announces her highly anticipated debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, to be released on 13 October 2023 on Polydor/Darkroom/Geffen. Always inspired by her environment and how that affects her sense of self and identity, from her parent’s Haunted House to flat shares in London with The Walls Are Way To Thin, Paint My Bedroom Black represents Holly’s coming of age, growing from unknown singer at her parent’s piano to the most exciting alternative pop stars of her generation.

Following the announcement of its opening event, newly titled One City, A Thousand Memories, Birmingham Festival 23 is proud to announce the full programme of events for the 10-day festival which takes place from 28 July - 6 August in Centenary Square. A packed programme will run daily from 11am - 9pm* catering to all ages and interests, each day beginning with welcoming participatory activities, including a regular morning slot hosted by Games Mascot Perry.

The global pioneering artist, WEGZ, announces that he’ll performing in the U.K at London’s Eventim Apollo on Thursday, 5 October 2023. Taking the world by storm and amassing millions of fans worldwide, the Alexandrian rapper is making Egyptian trap a real movement.
Set to continue his superstar reign, WEGZ will take to the stage across the U.K, Europe, and North America, bringing audiences a taste of Egyptian hip-hop with his experimental blend of Shaabi and trap. Presales for WEGZ’s highly anticipated live show will start Wednesday 28 June, at 10am local time with general on-sale following Friday 30 June, at 10am local time via LiveNation.co.uk.

Every year on July 1 music fans observe International Reggae Day (IRD), a 24-hour celebration of reggae culture and its place in the history of Jamaican music. This year, Jamaicans.com, the premier platform for all things Jamaican, has partnered with International Reggae Day (IRD) and will serve as its official Media Partner.

The theme of the 2023 event is ‘Saluting the Global Influence of ‘80s and ‘90s Dancehall,’ with a special focus on the ‘The Game Changers,’ 30 artistes and others who shaped the music genre and made it a force throughout the world. The first International Reggae Day was celebrated tomorrow (July 1), a few years after Andrea Davis, the founder and producer of IRD, was inspired by a speech given in 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica, by Winnie Mandela.

Ibiza Weekender star Tasha Kiran has revealed she has been tempted by a few racy prospects, including OnlyFans.

Tasha Kiran, who achieved fame on ITV2’s ‘Ibiza Weekender’, opened up about her future prospects and revealed she has been tempted by a few racy ones. The 28-year-old explained that she has been “tempted” to join OnlyFans.

On whether she would be up for selling her racy pictures on the platform, Tasha said: “Listen, if I’m ever homeless and I need to then, yeah, I’ll be hitting OnlyFans, but not as of yet… Honestly, I am tempted. The money that you can make on that is ridiculous. So, one day I probably will take it on.

After years honing his craft and exploring his electrifying multi-genre creativity, Kevin Davy White will fulfil a life-long ambition when he releases his debut album ‘Keep Dreaming Wild’ on August 25th. Having recently released the tracks ‘Honey’ and ‘Thousand Stars’, he shares the album’s latest single ‘Tomorrow’.  
 
In ‘Tomorrow’, Kevin Davy White hits upon a groove and doesn’t let go as he serves up a sweltering cocktail of suave, soulful vocals with funk-rock panache and heavyweight dub rhythms. The secret ingredient is his magnetic force of personality: you can hear just how much he relishes performing with every line he delivers, while the passion that powers from his voice comes from the importance of the song’s subject matter.

Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, are delighted to reveal a significant recruitment drive for a newly structured producing team, which will help to deliver their new creative vision for the people of Coventry and region; focussing on the next steps to the Belgrade’s long-standing commitment to the process of co-creation, both in the work produced, and in the ethos in the organisation as a whole. 

The roles sought are Head of Producing and Co-Creation, Associate Director, Community Producer, Producer, Digital Producer, Assistant Producer and Producers’ Administrator.

Busted’s series of 2.0 remakes of their biggest hits is proving to be one of the most fun concepts they’ve ever embarked upon. The trio - James Bourne Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis - have relished the opportunity to work with bands they’ve always admired (Simple Plan, Neck Deep and Hanson, with many more to come), while fans have seen their old favourites given a fresh lease of life.