3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Four legendary bands, two popular solo artists and a comedian join north west's event calendar

Lily Allen, Peter Kay, The Human League and more established acts will grace local stages this winter and beyond

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12 h. ago Rolling Stones’ legendary concert film At The Max returns to IMAX – and features final performance by one band member

“LADIES and gentlemen, the Rolling Stones!” For decades, those six simple words have heralded the arrival on stage of the world’s greatest rock and roll band. The announcement most likely paves the way for the raw, staccato thrill of Start Me Up, followed by at least two more hours of music mayhem. It is the...

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60 h. ago Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say

Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factorFor those who hanker for the limelight, be careful what you wish for: shooting to stardom as a lead singer really does raise the risk of an early death, researchers say.Their analysis of singers from Europe and the US found that those who rose to fame died on average nearly five years sooner than less well-known singers, suggesting fame itself, rather than the lifestyle and demands of the job, was a major driver. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity star dramatically storms off in new Netflix true crime doc

Netflix has released the trailer for a new true crime documentary which features an unexpected appearance from a "legendary" TV personality.

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1 week ago Popular Ukulele band to take centre stage at folk club's latest night of music in Ayrshire

It's a welcome return to the club for the ladies, who dazzled the crowds in December last year.

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2 w. ago Lapland Manchester first look as magical Christmas attraction prepares to welcome thousands

The festive event is opening in the north west for the first time this year - here's how it's looking

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2 w. ago 'Amazing' new horror film that made fans 'scared of water' is now on Netflix

The 2024 film has been praised by legendary horror writer Stephen King and features a BAFTA winner.

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2 w. ago ‘It seemed like quite a do’: why East Grinstead hosts one of Scientology’s glitziest evenings

Last week, 7,000 people – including Tom Cruise – descended on the West Sussex town for an event that divides local opinionIn the nearly 30 years that Diane Juchau has lived in East Grinstead, not many days live as long in the memory as the day she saw Tom Cruise on the high street. “I saw him a couple of years ago walking past Iceland,” she said.It may seem like a once-in-a-lifetime anecdote but, this week, Cruise was back – and, when the purpose for his visit was revealed, the chance sighting of the Mission: Impossible star in a West Sussex town makes a lot more sense. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Deaf London opera singer celebrating deaf success at landmark Westminster event

Deaf London opera singer celebrating deaf success at landmark Westminster event  London Post

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