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The Guardian
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: the extraordinary story of the baroness and the Covid scandal
9pm, BBC Two'A cocktail of fame, lies, money, politics … and a national emergency.' In this two-part documentary, Laura Kuenssberg and other insiders tell the story of Baroness Mone of Mayfair – the lingerie entrepreneur who grew up in poverty in Glasgow, launched the Ultimo push-up bra, then went on to become a peer in the House of Lords and get embroiled in one of Covid's biggest and most expensive scandals. Hollie Richardson 8pm, BBC OneTo Ayrshire, where Tom, who has achondroplasia (a condition that affects bone growth), plans to restore a rare 1930s folding canoe so he can explore waterways with his daughter. Other items in need of care: a fragile glass pane inscribed by Robert Burns and handmade sporrans. Ali Catterall 8pm, Channel 4Married couple Lisa and Campbell have been living in New Zealand for 25 years but want to move back to the UK to be near family. Oxfordshire has too many options, apparently, as Lisa warms to every property they see. Time for some tough love from Kirstie and Phil. HR 8pm, BBC Three This week's main task involves helping grungy duo Nova Twins with their latest music video. But it is avant garde Canadian makeup influencer and guest judge Mei Pang who is greeted like a rock star by the remaining hopefuls. Graeme Virtue 9pm, BBC OneOn the sixth leg of this epic race across Asia, our remaining teams travel deep into western India – but also deep into the soul. Sisters Elizabeth and Letitia are inspired to connect by a prayer on the banks of Pushkar Lake, while Brian is pushed to contemplation by a case of the dreaded 'Delhi belly'. Ellen E Jones 9pm, Sky DocumentariesTony Blair and Bill Clinton contribute to the final instalment of this brilliant look at Frost's most famous and important interviews – concluding with his focus on the Middle East. It starts with the twentysomething Frost first meeting with the then Israeli defence minister Moshe Dayan in 1968 after the six-day war. HR Captain America: Brave New World (Julius Onah, 2025), Disney+ As the first big-screen outing for Anthony Mackie's Captain America, this Marvel instalment would benefit from some knowledge of previous superhero events. The plot also pivots round the Wolverine-tested metal adamantium, which is a source of conspiracy and conflict. But with actors of the calibre of the noble Mackie, plus Giancarlo Esposito and Tim Blake Nelson as the Cap's new foes, and Harrison Ford as dubious new US president Thaddeus Ross, the performances should more than compensate. Simon Wardell The Big Heat, 6.10am (Fritz Lang, 1953), Sky Cinema GreatsShe may only have a supporting role, but Gloria Grahame's sparky, witty turn as a gangster's girlfriend is the principal joy of Fritz Lang's propulsive 1953 crime drama. Headline name Glenn Ford is a solid presence as honest cop Dave Bannion, whose investigation into the suicide of a fellow officer leads him to a city mob boss. Bannion's persistent dog-with-a-bone riles the criminal's psychotic right-hand man Vince (Lee Marvin), with the latter's girl Debby (Grahame) among the collateral damage as the detective edges closer to the truth. SW
The Guardian
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Nova Twins on silencing the heavy metal doubters: ‘People don't question men'
Nova Twins vocalist-guitarist Amy Love is trying to make me feel better about the litany of things that have gone wrong during our one-hour chat. She and her bandmate Georgia South entered the shabby-chic dressing room of London's Omeara in a whirlwind of denim, arraying themselves on the mismatched armchairs after a soundcheck that didn't entirely go to plan – my Dictaphone broke, South's battling a cold, I realised I had the wrong notebook with me … We're all feeling a little frazzled as trains rumble by and South boils the kettle for a Lemsip. The fact chaos swirls around Nova Twins is fitting, perhaps. Their brand of boot-stomping rock takes the pop and R&B music they'd grown up with and distorts it to hell. Nu-metal adjacent, they play a kind of grimy rap-rock with the energy and hooks of the pop end of punk. Their first album as Nova Twins, Who Are the Girls?, was released in 2020 and with lockdown denying them a traditional touring and promo cycle, they threw themselves into writing its follow-up. Supernova (2022) was a rush of brash, powerful adrenaline that catapulted them into the rock music primetime. They garnered famous fans – Elton John said 'These girls rock my world', Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello told NME they are one of his favourite bands; huge stadium support slots with Bring Me the Horizon and Muse; a Mercury prize nomination and two solid years of touring the world with a stage show that has all the energy of a can of Monster after five minutes in an industrial paint shaker. Suddenly they were famous, successful and contractually obliged to write another record in a tight time frame having spent two years doing nothing but sitting in a van. While they were away from home, friendships and relationships were hard to maintain. 'Eventually … the texts stop coming,' Love says sadly. 'It does take a mental toll – and you don't realise [at the time, on tour] because you're excited and then you're like: 'Why are we crying suddenly for no reason?' It really throws you off balance. And when you come home, you're a robot. You feel hollow.' The Twins – not actual twins, but rather old, perfectly matched friends (what did they do on those long van rides? 'Honestly we just yapped the whole time') first met in their teens, when Love dated South's brother: she became part of the family – the two girls even shared a bedroom – and eventually they started making music together. An early iteration of the group was named BRAAT way before the lime-green album was even a twinkle in Charli xcx's eye, and their first song tumbled out of them amid giggles on the sofa. 'Bad Bitches' – 'It was just bass and vocals,' South recalls, 'and we were like, oooh this is cool …' But this time, nothing was tumbling out of anywhere. Slowly, as they decompressed from the tour and started engaging with 'real life' again, reconnecting with friends and spending time enjoying London, themes and ideas started coming up. Third album Parasites & Butterflies is alive with that feeling of separate existences: it pings from serpentine hellfire (Glory) to kick-you-in-the-face rawk (Monster) to Beastie Boys-esque chanting (N.O.V.A.) and potent balladry (Hummingbird). On Supernova, they felt they had to be basically superheroes, relentless with manic positivity and power; the album has a hint of dread. 'There's a kind of dark undertone – which is reflective of where we were at the time – but in a good way,' Love says. 'It's open. Honest. Because we're not all happy and super-strong 100% of the time.' The Twins made a conscious decision not to use any synths on the album – all the sounds are made using guitars (Love) and bass (South) with vast boards of effects pedals to manipulate their output. 'We've always pushed ourselves to do things really manually live,' South says. 'And I think being women in music … people don't question men. So they can have everything on the track and they can still be 'the greatest' – people won't question if they're playing live, they won't question if they wrote their riffs, or if they're miming, or anything. Because we were women going into it – and Black women – we were like: we need to play everything, do everything.' It might have started as a reaction to the misogynoir that dogs heavy rock genres but it turned out to be an integral part of a Nova Twins show, with South in particular marshalling two vast planks of pedals at her feet, stomping on them periodically to take her bass from a muscular strut to a thundering dubstep fuzz. Growing up in Essex and south London respectively, Love and South dealt with varying degrees of racism (Love is of Iranian and Nigerian descent, and South is of Jamaican and Australian). When they were playing endless toilet venues and open mic nights around the capital, they soon felt like outsiders in the notoriously white, male world of heavy music. 'We couldn't really see where we fit in,' Love says. 'We're like the only women on the bill, definitely the only Black people on the bill, or were at the time when we first started. And it would be like, well, we don't quite belong here but the audience are really receptive to us. And then we'd be like, we didn't really fit in the R&B hip-hop world, either.' Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion In 2021, they campaigned for the Mobos to add an alternative music genre to acknowledge the influence of Black rock'n'roll pioneers such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Little Richard. The committee listened and in 2022 added the best alternative music act award (the Nova Twins were nominated) and at this year's show they took to the stage with a blistering performance of Monsters that felt pointedly like a victory lap. Where communities don't exist for the Nova Twins, they are not afraid to stride in and demand space. As well as the Mobo campaign, they recently launched a scholarship for music education at London's ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) – and get Love on the topic, she will speak passionately for hours about making room for rock in the mainstream. 'There's a huge audience [for rock] and so much love for it but for some reason, some gatekeepers feel like: 'Oh, that can't be on daytime TV,' like it's a swear word or something? Like, who said? And why? Instead, they'd rather put something they found on TikTok than a band that's spent like 10 fucking years honing their craft and musicianship on stage.' Waiting out there in Omeara is a crowd of diehard fans that is impossible to categorise – old headbangers, mani-pedi office workers, kawaii rockers; it runs the gamut. The show (part of the Brits Week War Child gigs) is a blistering hour of music from a band who are fighting for more for everyone. 'OK,' Love says, putting her hands out flat in front of her. 'If that doesn't exist, let's create it.' Parasites & Butterflies is released on 29 August on Marshall Records.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eden Sessions add second date for Biffy Clyro summer show amid soaring ticket sales
The Eden Sessions has added a second date for Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro, amid soaring ticket sales. They will now perform on July 9, 2025, in addition to their July 10 show, for which standard tickets sold out yesterday. They will be joined on both nights by special guests Nova Twins. They will be joined on both nights by special guests Nova Twins. Credit Nicole Chen Biffy are one of the UK's most successful rock bands and have performed numerous headline sets at the likes of Reading and Leeds Festivals, Download Festival, TRNSMT and Isle of Wight Festival. They have released three UK number one albums. They completed their most recent arena tour in November 2022, including sold out shows at The O2 in London and Glasgow's OVO Hydro. The band have risen from their independent roots to become one of Britain's most renowned live acts, described as 'simply astonishing' by Kerrang! and 'crowd-pleasing without compromise' by NME. Biffy have received numerous awards, including four NME Awards (Best British Band twice, Best Live Band and Best Music Video), five Kerrang! Awards (Best British Band twice, Classic Songwriter, Best Album and Best Music Video) and two Q Awards (Best Live Band and Best Album). Biffy Clyro will now be performing two nights at the Eden Session Credit: Ben Foster)They have also been nominated for three BRIT Awards (all for Best British Group, most recently in 2021) and a Mercury Prize for their lauded 2009 album Only Revolutions. Mercury Music Prize and two-time BRIT Award nominees Nova Twins are one of the most celebrated duos in modern rock music. Their Mercury Music Prize nomination in 2022 made history as the first black rock band to be shortlisted and their campaigning in the same year led to alternative music being recognised in its own category for the first time at the MOBO Awards. Known for their electrifying sound and performances, they've shared stages with music icons like Foo Fighters, Muse and Bring Me The Horizon, performing at festivals across the world, including Glastonbury and Summer Sonic in Japan. Tickets for Biffy Clyro at the Eden Project on July 9, 2025, cost £70.90 plus a £9.30 booking fee and are available through Tickets are on sale to Inside Track pass-holders now. The general ticket sale is at 3:30pm on March 3, 2025. In September 2019 the Eden Project and global live events company AEG Presents announced a new partnership, Eden Sessions Ltd, to run the Eden Sessions. In January 2025, Volvo Car UK extended their partnership as the Presenting Partner of the Eden Sessions and Official Electric Car Partner of the Eden Project.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Latest act for Eden Sessions to perform first ever Cornish show
Rock band Biffy Clyro have been announced to play the Eden Sessions this summer in their first ever show in Cornwall. They will be joined by special guests Nova Twins for the gig on July 10, 2025. Biffy are one of the UK's most successful rock bands of recent times and have performed numerous headline sets at the likes of Reading and Leeds Festivals, Download Festival, TRNSMT and Isle of Wight Festival. They have released three UK number one albums. They completed their most recent arena tour in November 2022, including sold out shows at The O2 in London and Glasgow's OVO Hydro. The band have risen from their independent roots to become one of Britain's most renowned live acts, described as 'simply astonishing' by Kerrang! and 'crowd-pleasing without compromise' by NME. Biffy Clyro have headlined major festivals such as the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Download (Image: Publicity image) Biffy have received numerous awards, including four NME Awards (Best British Band twice, Best Live Band and Best Music Video), five Kerrang! Awards (Best British Band twice, Classic Songwriter, Best Album and Best Music Video) and two Q Awards (Best Live Band and Best Album). They have also been nominated for three BRIT Awards (all for Best British Group, most recently in 2021) and a Mercury Prize for their lauded 2009 album Only Revolutions. Joining them will be Mercury Music Prize and two-time BRIT Award nominees Nova Twins. Their Mercury Music Prize nomination in 2022 made history as the first black rock band to be shortlisted and their campaigning in the same year led to alternative music being recognised in its own category for the first time at the MOBO Awards. They've shared stages with music icons like Foo Fighters, Muse and Bring Me The Horizon, performing at festivals across the world, including Glastonbury and Summer Sonic in Japan. Biffy will be joined by special guests the Nova Twins (Image: Publicity image) Rita Broe, Eden Sessions managing director, said: 'Biffy are one of the most exciting and celebrated British rock bands of recent years and we can't wait to see them and Nova Twins play against the backdrop of the Eden Project Biomes. 'Biffy always rank highly among bands people would like to see at the Eden Sessions so it's incredibly exciting to be able to bring them to Cornwall for the first time.' Tickets for Biffy Clyro at the Eden Project cost £70.90 plus a £9.30 booking fee and are available through Tickets will be on sale to Inside Track pass-holders at 10am on Tuesday (February 25). The general ticket sale goes live at 3.30pm on Thursday (February 27). In September 2019 the Eden Project and global live events company AEG Presents announced a new partnership, Eden Sessions Ltd, to run the Eden Sessions. In January 2025, Volvo Car UK extended their partnership as the presenting partner of the Eden Sessions and official electric car partner of the Eden Project.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards after seventh win
Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was the rapper's seventh trophy, matching Stormzy's record as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history. He did not attend the awards to collect his award in person, which was instead collected on his behalf by host Eddie Kadi who joked they "share everything... except royalties".The ceremony in Newcastle also saw Bashy claim best album and best hip-hop act after a 15-year break from music and Darkoo beat off competition from Raye and Jorja Smith to be recognised as best female act. Accepting her award, Darkoo said she "tried Chat GPT" to write her speech "but I didn't know how to make it work", so instead freestyled her speech thanking her family for supporting her."It's been a rollercoaster but they believed in me for the past year and I've been shutting it down." Cental Cee, also known as Cench, was previously named best male act in 2024 and released his debut album last month after eight top 10 to his win on Instagram, he posted a screenshot of the awards' coverage with the comment "that's nice".He missed out on his other two nominations including best drill act, which went to Pozer, and song of the year which was won by Darkoo alongside her trophy for best female act. Despite not making breaking into the UK singles charts, the British-Nigerian artist won for Favourite Girl, a collab with Dess Dior, ahead of Stormzy's number one track with Chase & Status, Backbone, as well as Central Cee's collab with Lil Baby, Band4Band, which peaked at number three. Ayra Starr also scooped two awards, making history as the first African woman to win best international act and becoming the first woman to win best African music act in 16 years. Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel was also recognised with the Mobo impact award. He was released from jail last year after his murder conviction was overturned and at the weekend was confirmed to be performing at this summer's Wireless festival. "Think about this, got locked up, did 13 years in prison," he said while accepting his accolade. "Meanwhile I'm diagnosed with Graves' disease so I'm fighting to be free, I'm fighting my illness, I'm fighting to keep my family together, I'm fighting to keep the fans pleased."And now I'm here, I walked the red carpet at the Mobo's. That taught me to believe in three things now more than ever: fate, change and forgiveness." The ceremony saw performances from Nova Twins, Spice, Krept And Konan and award winners Odeal, Darkoo and who returned to music after a 15-year break to focus on his acting career, won best hip-hop act as well as album of the year for Being Poor Is Expensive - an award he said he "wanted and deserved"."This has been a 20-year plus journey, it's been hard work, tenacity, a lot of ups and downs. "I stood in my truth, stood in my community's truth and now I'm here," he said on stage, making a point to thank the Windrush generation. "I'm just a regular guy from the ends. I was a bus driver, I was a postman, I worked in retail. So if you're out there and you're working a job to fund your passion, don't be ashamed of your job. "This is an amazing honour, I'm humbled." It was the first awards since Mobos founder Kanya King revealed she'd been diagnosed with stage four bowel MP Dawn Butler became emotional as she announced Kanya would receive a surprise award, paving the way, which was also won by athlete and broadcaster Denise Lewis. Kanya came on stage to a standing ovation from the crowd, saying she felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude "because there was a time I thought I wouldn't make it"."Next year marks our 30th anniversary and I very much intend to be there." The winners in full:Best male act - Central CeeBest female act - DarkooBest newcomer - OdealAlbum of the year - Bashy, Being Poor Is ExpensiveSong of the year - Darkoo feat. Dess Dior, Favourite GirlVideo of the year - Mnelia, My ManBest hip-hop act - BashyBest grime act - ScorcherBest drill act - PozerBest R&B/Soul act - OdealBest media personality - 90s baby showBest African music act - Ayra StarrBest performance in a TV show/ film - Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The VampireBest electronic/ dance music act - TSHABest gospel act - AnnatoriaBest jazz act - Ezra Collective Best producer - JulsBest Caribbean music act - ShenseeaBest alternative music act - ALT BLK ERABest international act - Ayra StarrMOBO paving the way award - Denise Lewis MBEMOBO impact award - Vybz Kartel Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
