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Food Network Stop Feeding Paula Deen Following Racism Controversy
Paula Deen has incurred her first financial casualty from the controversy that has surrounded her following the revelation that she called a black assailant a n****r – the Food Network will not be renewing her...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd June 2013
Monsters University - A Solid Effort But not Pixar's Best
The prequel to Monsters Inc. seems to have captured most of the magic of the first picture, but with mixed reviews, it won’t go down as one of Pixar’s finest moments. We take a look...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
RM Hubbert Beats Django Django to Scottish Album of the Year
RM Hubbert beat out popular Scottish outfits Django Django and The Twilight Sad to take Scottish Album of The Year at a ceremony at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom last night. The prize saw Hubbert receive £20,000...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
Has Tom Odell Lived Up To His Incredible Billing?
A pattern has formed for young and emerging musicians: they get hyped to the apex of their abilities before they’ve released their full length album, usually on the strength of a small EP, a live...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
North West!? Sorry - North West!? Kim and Kanye Went There With Baby Name
This is a joke, surely? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have gone and called their baby North West. Or something. People were saying years ago: ‘it would be funny if Kanye called his first kid...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
Paula Deen Is No Show For Today Show Amidst Racism Controversy
Well this doesn’t look good; Paula Deen – who is shrouded in a sea of controversy following the revelation that she had used a racial epithet - didn’t show up for her scheduled Today Show...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
Is There Anything More Cringe Worthy Than Excuses For Racism?
Racism is bad. It’s a solid no to racism from Contact Music. But coming in a close second is people making excuses for racism and racist remarks. That’s what Paula Deen’s been doing as she...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
James Gandolfini Recives Tributes From Family and On Screen Family
The news that Sopranos star James Gandolfini had died of a heart attack aged 51 seemed to transcend the usual reaction to a celebrity death. There were no quick jokes, just heartfelt tributes, none more...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
Nick Clegg Gets Burnt On Twitter For Lawson-Saatchi Strangling Controversy
When you’re the leader of a party currently involved in a coalition government, there’s scrutiny on everything you say. So when Nick Clegg was asked about the Nigella Lawson-Charles Saatchi controversy, his PR people must...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st June 2013
Howard Kurtz Jumps The CNN Ship To Join Fox News Channel
Howard Kurtz - host of CNN's Reliable Sources for 15 years – is off to Fox News to host a similar Sunday morning media-criticizing show that is replacing Fox News Watch.He’ll also appear as an...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Before Midnight Delights Critics – Review Roundup
This long-running trilogy has its third film: Before Midnight. The sequel to Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004) - again directed by Richard Linklater and again, co-written and acted by Ethan Hawke and Julie...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Liam Gallagher v Robbie Williams Round... 975? Ding Ding!
We’ve lost count of the public media battles between Liam Gallagher and Robbie Williams; one of them from an honest rock band, the other an honest pop star. Musically, they were poles apart, but...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Steve Carell on Anchorman 2 and James Galdolfini's Passing
Since Anchorman 2 was confirmed, then delayed, then re-confirmed, then given an official trailer not so long ago, every time one of the cast members gives an interview, attention inevitably turns to the sequel of...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
50 Shades Of Grey Director Confirmed – Now How About Some Actors?
At last, the 50 shades film has some progress to speak of: Sam Taylor-Johnson has been confirmed to helm the cinematic adaptation of the literary powerhouse. Now, after months of rumours, we need some actors...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Remembering a Gentle Giant – James Gandolfini’s Best Moments In Film an TV
James Gandolfini’s sudden death was met with shock and surprise from both his fans and the acting community – many of whom were intertwined. From TV to film, his performances – usually as a ‘hard...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Microsoft Do A 180 – the Xbox One Will Act Like An Xbox 360
After claiming that their new console, The Xbox One, would require a quasi always-online status – meaning your game licence would be checked every 24 hours – Microsoft have decided that was a very bad...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
James Gandolfini Dead Aged 51 – Sopranos Actor Reportedly Passes Away In Italy
The acting world sighs a breath of sadness and condolence today, as one of its greats, James Gandolfini, has reportedly passed away in Italy. He was aged 51. The cause of death was a heart...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Will Jay Z Be Able to Keep Up With Kanye West?
Stylistically, they’re two very different rappers, but the similarities between Kanye West and Jay Z Are growing stronger. Both new fathers, both been in the rap game a long time, and have influenced it innumerably,...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20th June 2013
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Feel The Full Force of The Law
Increasing financial woes and austerity in Italy have lead to a clampdown on tax evasion from big businesses. Dolce and Gabbana are one of the huge companies to feel this, with the legendary designers being...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
50 Shades Film Update – Director Confirmed: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Finally, the 50 Shades of Grey film has some movement behind its considerable chasse. Sam Taylor-Johnson – who previously directed 2009's Nowhere Boy – has been confirmed to take the reigns."I'm so excited to be...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
Cher On Her Long Awaited Return To The Stage - "I'm A Chicken"
Considering she’s one of the foremost fashion and music icons in the world, we doubt very much that Cher is, as she describes herself, “a chicken”. But, talking to The Hollywood Reporter, the 67-year-old admitted...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
Was World War Z Lost In Translation?
World War Z seems to be lost in a myriad of zombie movies and games that have inundated popular culture over the past few years. Because of this, thoughtful and poignant additions to the genre...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
Safety First - Kate Middleton Baby to be Born Naturally
Caesarean sections are all the rage with celebs; we won’t go into why, but they just are. But for Kate Middleton – who is set to give birth to a royal sprog in the next...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
Emeli Sande on Stephen Lawrence Memorial Concert – “Doreen's Story Inspired Me Greatly”
Amongst the myriad stars handpicked to perform at the Stephen Lawrence memorial concert, which marks twenty years since his tragic and racially motivated murder, is Emeli Sande, and the singer has opened up about the...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
You Did it, Kanye, The Critics Love Your New Album Yeezus
For all his complexity, usually rooted in a certain deity, Kanye West can sure spit some bars. His new album Yeezus seemed like an accident waiting to happen, with the rapper’s constant rants on stage,...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
Brad Pitt Attends World War Z Premiere In New York Sans Angelina Jolie
Normally, when a high profile celebrity attends a premiere without their wife, girlfriend, husband or boyfriend, the rumour mill starts turning vigorously, and people suggest they’ve broken up.For Brad Pitt – who attended the premiere...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19th June 2013
No Trouble, Just A Laugh, Says Bieber On Hitting Someone With His Car
Oh Justin Bieber. Bieber Bieber Bieber, what are you like? After striking someone with his Ferrari outside a comedy club, the youngster Tweeted out, saying he wasn’t out to cause trouble, just have a laugh.So...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th June 2013
James Franco Wants $500k For Three Films – Where’s All Your Money?
James Franco – who was reported to earn $7m from Oz: the Great & Powerful alone – has started an indiegogo campaign to procure half a million dollars to fund three films. He's raising money...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th June 2013
Katy Perry Admitted That Russell Brand Ended Things Via Text Message
For many, the union of Russell Brand and Katy Perry was a strange one; one of them is a comedian renown for his intelligence and liberal views, the other a pop star with seemingly no...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th June 2013
Normal Service Resumes - Mumford and Sons Bassist Back on Track After Blood Clot
Thank the lord of folk; Ted Dwayne – the bassist from Mumford and Sons who recently suffered a blood clot in his brain – is safe, sound and out of hospital recovering well.With a freshly...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th June 2013
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
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![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
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