Metallica to rock 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The heavy metal legends will play an after-race concert on Yas Island on December 6.
On December 3, meanwhile, James Hetfield and co will play their first-ever concert in Bahrain at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre.
Tickets to the show in Bahrain will be available via www.beyonaldana.com.bh, on Thursday, April 24.
The 'Nothing Else Matters' rockers first performed on Yas Island in 2011, and returned in 2013.
David Powell, chief strategy and business development officer at Ethara, organisers of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, commented "Metallica deliver life-changing shows. They are the perfect addition to the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Yasalam offering. Saturday will be a day not to miss for F1 and rock fans alike."
Meanwhile, Metallica are among the mighty metallers set to join Black Sabbath at their charity concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5.
Ozzy is set to reunite with Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years.
The Prince of Darkness will join the group for a select number of tracks, although his health issues - including Parkinson's disease - won't allow him to perform a full set.
Drummer Bill hasn't played with the group since 2005, having skipped 2013's comeback record '13' and their 'The End' tour eight years ago, due to a contract dispute.
As well as his old bandmates, the gig will also feature an all-star lineup also including the likes of Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Anthrax, and many more.
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AP/AAP Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that's a little difficult at a Formula One race. The British-Nigerian actor was in the zone, in character, filming the high-octane movie F1 with Brad Pitt at some of the world's most famous racetracks. While Idris' profile has been rising in recent years, after six seasons starring in the FX series Snowfall, there's nothing like being next to globally famous Formula One drivers and a Hollywood megastar to put things into perspective. He was pretty sure he was going to coast under the radar. Then he started hearing not just his own name from fans in the crowd but "Franklin Saint," too, the name of his drug kingpin character on Snowfall. "It's funny, because I see myself as a young actor who nobody knows," Idris, 33, said in a recent interview. Anonymity may already be a thing of the past for Idris, though. 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He's just super talented, and I feel like I'm lucky to see him at the beginning of what's going to be a pretty stratospheric launch." Idris tries to seek out projects that challenge him and characters who are as different as possible - from each other and, especially, from him. Joshua Pearce fit the bill in a moment when he was preparing to say goodbye to Franklin Saint. After he read the F1 script, the character even infiltrated his dreams. "I said to myself, 'Man, no one's going to be able to play this part like I will.' I remember writing Joe (Kosinski) a letter and telling him that," Idris said. "When we finally jumped in the cars for the first time, I was hooked. I was like, 'Yep this movie's mine. It's no one else's and I can't wait to give my all to it.' And that's exactly what I did." F1 wouldn't just require playing a part. Both he and Pitt had to learn how to drive the cars at speeds of up to 300 kmh. It took months of training behind the wheel the supervision of stunt drivers Luciano Bacheta and Craig Dolby, as well as physical training to adapt to the G-forces they'd feel in the car. When it came time to film, which they did with special cameras attached to the cars, sometimes they were driving during breaks at real races with hundreds of thousands of spectators around. Every time you see Idris' or Pitt's face in the car, Kosinski said, they're really driving that car. "It's so insane. It's actually quicker in real life and it looks really fast on the screen," Idris said. "In a split second, a decision could be really detrimental. But I couldn't imagine doing this movie any other way. If it was on green screen, you'd be able to tell." There's a bit of art-meets-life symmetry wrapped up in F1, in which an up-and-comer teams up with a veteran. In the film, it's a reluctant pairing of two alphas. The mentorship is fraught, the lessons are hard-earned and the competition is not exactly friendly. Unlike Joshua, Idris is more than willing to get advice from those around him, whether it's producers like Jerry Bruckheimer and Jeremy Kleiner, his director Kosinski, or his co-stars, from Pitt to Javier Bardem. "I speak to them every day and I ask for advice," he said. "The main focus is on stories, playing characters that I can be proud of and range. That's everything I'm setting out to do in this career." Acting was not always the goal for Idris. Like many kids in South London, he once dreamed of being a soccer player. Sure, the idea of being a renowned athlete held some appeal, but he also loved the sheer discipline it required. Then, at age 18, he realised he'd never be as great as Lionel Messi. "When I see him one day, hopefully I'm blessed to meet him, I'm going to tell him that he's the reason why I quit football, because he was so good," he said. 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In May, he made a splash at the Met Gala, arriving in a full racing suit (branded with F1's fictional team name APXGP) and a Swarovski crystal-studded helmet that he and two ushers removed to reveal a second look underneath. The boldness and theatricality of the stunt made it one of the most talked about moments at an event where everyone is trying to stand out. And things have revved up even more since F1 opened in cinemas globally. With a wave of great reviews for the Top Gun: Maverick-style spectacle, filmmaker Joseph Kosinski is pretty sure Idris is going to start hearing people shout "Joshua Pearce" at him too. That's the name of Idris' character, the hotshot rookie driver of the worst team on the circuit who's desperate to prove himself and hang on to one of the coveted seats. "I'm very excited for people to see him own this character and go toe to toe with a giant movie star," Kosinski said. "I think he can do anything. He's just super talented, and I feel like I'm lucky to see him at the beginning of what's going to be a pretty stratospheric launch." Idris tries to seek out projects that challenge him and characters who are as different as possible - from each other and, especially, from him. Joshua Pearce fit the bill in a moment when he was preparing to say goodbye to Franklin Saint. After he read the F1 script, the character even infiltrated his dreams. "I said to myself, 'Man, no one's going to be able to play this part like I will.' I remember writing Joe (Kosinski) a letter and telling him that," Idris said. "When we finally jumped in the cars for the first time, I was hooked. I was like, 'Yep this movie's mine. It's no one else's and I can't wait to give my all to it.' And that's exactly what I did." F1 wouldn't just require playing a part. Both he and Pitt had to learn how to drive the cars at speeds of up to 300 kmh. It took months of training behind the wheel the supervision of stunt drivers Luciano Bacheta and Craig Dolby, as well as physical training to adapt to the G-forces they'd feel in the car. When it came time to film, which they did with special cameras attached to the cars, sometimes they were driving during breaks at real races with hundreds of thousands of spectators around. Every time you see Idris' or Pitt's face in the car, Kosinski said, they're really driving that car. "It's so insane. It's actually quicker in real life and it looks really fast on the screen," Idris said. "In a split second, a decision could be really detrimental. But I couldn't imagine doing this movie any other way. If it was on green screen, you'd be able to tell." There's a bit of art-meets-life symmetry wrapped up in F1, in which an up-and-comer teams up with a veteran. In the film, it's a reluctant pairing of two alphas. The mentorship is fraught, the lessons are hard-earned and the competition is not exactly friendly. Unlike Joshua, Idris is more than willing to get advice from those around him, whether it's producers like Jerry Bruckheimer and Jeremy Kleiner, his director Kosinski, or his co-stars, from Pitt to Javier Bardem. "I speak to them every day and I ask for advice," he said. "The main focus is on stories, playing characters that I can be proud of and range. That's everything I'm setting out to do in this career." Acting was not always the goal for Idris. Like many kids in South London, he once dreamed of being a soccer player. Sure, the idea of being a renowned athlete held some appeal, but he also loved the sheer discipline it required. Then, at age 18, he realised he'd never be as great as Lionel Messi. "When I see him one day, hopefully I'm blessed to meet him, I'm going to tell him that he's the reason why I quit football, because he was so good," he said. "Wonderfully, acting is a subjective industry, so I can at least cheat my way into working with Brad Pitt." Cheating is, of course, a bit of cheeky hyperbole for an actor who studied drama at university and continued training at London's Identity School of Acting afterward. Since he made his stage debut in Ade Solanke's Pandora's Box more than 10 years ago, Idris has been hitting the pavement like the rest of his peers. And he's just getting started. Idris recently wrapped filming the Tomi Adeyemi adaptation Children of Bone and Blood in Cape Town, South Africa. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Idris plays Prince Inan in the African fantasy that co-stars Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Idris' idol and real-life mentor Idris Elba. "It's not just a namesake," Idris said. "I feel so blessed to be able to say that I'm like his little brother and I can call him and get advice." Next up, Idris will prepare to portray Miles Davis in Bill Pohlad's Miles & Juliette, about the jazz legend's romance with French singer Juliette Gréco. He's also founded a fine jewelry line, named Didris, inspired by his mother, and is getting into producing as well - his production company has a deal with FX Networks and wants to make opportunities for emerging talents. And like his character in F1, Idris is learning to block out the noise. He knows that a film career is a long journey and there will be ups and downs. "It's a huge moment, but I'm fortunate to have so many people in my life that keep me grounded," Idris said. "I've soaked in information from people I admire who say the same thing during these higher moments: Pinch yourself, stay grounded, remember where you came from. "That's exactly how I'm walking through this portal and into these next couple of years. I'm excited, I'm humbled, I am blessed and I can't wait to see what the future brings." AP/AAP
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Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of trial over Château Miraval winery
Brad Pitt filed a motion to gain access to his ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of the former couple's trial over French winery Château Miraval. According to legal documents obtained by Page Six, the 'F1' star is asking the court to compel Alexei Oliynik of Stoli Group to release his communications with the 'Tomb Raider' actress and sit for a deposition. Pitt claims in the documents filed in June that he 'attempted to meet and confer' with Oliynik regarding the legal matter but so far has been unable to make any progress. Pitt alleges that Oliynik, a Switzerland native, has 'refused' to comply with the legal process based on Switzerland's 'authority that foreign nationals cannot be made to travel to California for deposition.' The actor's attorneys argue that the case law Oliynik referenced 'has no application' in this case because Pitt is asking for a 'remote deposition to occur in Oliynik's country of residence.' Jolie, 50, and Pitt, 61, purchased the winery together during their relationship. After the exes called it quits, the 'Maleficent' star sold her stake — which Pitt claimed was a 'vindictive' attempt to get back at him during their bitter divorce. Pitt has opposed the sale and sued his now-ex wife over the issue in 2022. In the June 30 filing, Pitt alleges Oliynik was 'acting at the direction of his boss, Stoli chief Yuri Shefler' as the 'key operative' behind the purchase, making him 'unquestionably one of this lawsuit's most important witnesses.' The judge has yet to rule on the matter. A source familiar with Pitt's legal situation exclusively tells Page Six the filing is 'not just about Alexei [Oliynik], it's about Stoli [Group] as a whole.' The insider added that Pitt's hand 'has been forced.' 'Stoli has consistently chosen to avoid or challenge evidentiary court rulings,' said a second source. 'They've been failing to comply with the typical legal process.' A trial date has yet to be set for the exes' dispute over the winery. Reps for Pitt, Jolie and Stoli Group did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment. Pitt and Jolie began dating in 2004. They eventually married 10 years later. However, they called it quits in 2016 after two years of marriage. The two stars finally reached a divorce settlement in December 2024 after a lengthy eight-year legal battle. Pitt — who is now in a relationship with Ines de Ramon — still has regrets about his messy breakup from Jolie, which 'turned the kids against him.' The 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' co-stars share six children: Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and 16-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. His 'biggest regret is he can't repair this,' a source told Us Weekly earlier this month. 'The case is over but there are no winners. 'To have that behind him is a relief. But on the other hand, it's been hard for him because he doesn't have a great relationship with his kids.' Originally published as Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of trial over Château Miraval winery
