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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rocker with 600k-subscriber YouTube channel latest Colosseum act confirmed
As its long-awaited reopening edges closer, another notable name has been announced for the Watford Colosseum. Rocker-turned 600k-subscriber YouTuber and podcaster, Justin Hawkins, will be coming to the iconic Rickmansworth Road venue on January 31 next year, with tickets on sale later this week. While older readers may know him as lead singer of The Darkness - who reached second in the charts with 2003's I Believe in a Thing Called Love - the 50-year-old will be putting away the guitar to host a live episode of his podcast, Justin Hawkins Rides Again. Justin Hawkins (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire) Launched in 2021, it sees the Surrey-born star review rock music, answer fan questions and discuss the often-secretive nature of the industry. A show description on the Colosseum's website reads: "If you like pontificating about music and culture, uncovering insights into how the music industry really works and witnessing a man chaotically conducting an evening of entertainment, then Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Again is for you." The tour begins in Swindon on January 12, with the Watford date confirmed for January 31, as part of a month-long run that will conclude in London on February 7. Tickets for the Watford show can be purchased from the Colosseum website on Friday morning (July 11). The Colosseum will officially reopen on August 29, with Ocean Colour Scene confirmed as the first act. Operator AEG has said that the 40,000 square-foot venue, which is being run on behalf of Watford Borough Council, 'will bring an unparalleled entertainment experience to the area with world class live music and entertainment'.It will have a seated capacity of 1,189, with 2,345 people accommodated for standing. (Image: Simon Jacobs) Other acts confirmed include Jake Bugg, The Stranglers and Suzi Quatro. AEG formally took over the venue last week as the grand reopening edges nearer. The venue has been shut since December 2020, but is being revived with the help of £16m in government funding.
Irish Independent
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Limerick band who supported British rockers The Darkness to play Clare gig
The indie-rock collective will be bringing their energetic live performance to Pot Duggans in Ennistymon on July 19, with fellow Limerick musician Laura Duff providing support on the night. 'We have been trying to play a show in Clare for quite some time now, so to say we are excited is an understatement,' the band's lead singer, Dylan Flynn, said. 'I grew up in Limerick, but my family moved to Clare when I was a teenager, so it holds a special place in my heart. 'I spent most of my summer by the coast there too - there's just a special feeling in West Clare that you don't get anywhere else.' The band have been working on new music they are planning to debut at the Clare gig, with Flynn revealing to The Irish Independent that there will be a new single coming out just three days before their Banner County show. 'We have been working on loads of new music, including a single that's coming out on July 16, so we have loads of new material that we will be playing,' Dylan said. The gig announcement comes mere weeks after the Limerick five-piece opened up gigs in Limerick's King John's Castle and Kerry's Gleneagle Arena for British rock band The Darkness. The Justin Hawkins fronted outfit are most well known for their iconic 2003 hit 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love'. 'A couple of weeks ago we joined The Darkness for their Irish tour, where we played a couple of our biggest shows to date,' Dylan said. 'It was such a surreal experience, as they are a band who have existed in my life since I was a child, so it was great to share the stage with them. ADVERTISEMENT 'We really feel a momentum building right now, and this summer still has some exciting things ahead." Tickets for Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets at Pot Duggans are on sale now.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's most iconic PDA: Love Story in 5 Photos
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift roll both sports and pop royalty into one power couple. Over the past few months, the duo has turned casual outings into headline-making spectacles. From singing along at the U.S. Open to kissing atop the AFC Championship stage, no moment has been too big for their public affection. Here are four defining events where Kelce-Swift didn't hold back—and won over fans in the process. U.S. Open singing and suite sing-along (Sept. 2024) During the U.S. Open men's final in Queens, Swift and Kelce mixed high fashion with high spirit as the two hugged in the audience (as seen above). Swift wore a red gingham sundress, and Kelce sported a Gucci ensemble as they joined teammate Patrick Mahomes in a suite, according to Billboard. Mid-match, The Darkness's 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' blared over the stadium speakers, as seen in an Instagram post on the U.S. Open official page. Swift and Kelce broke into an animated sing-along, playing the air guitar and feeling the music. Matching Louis Vuitton on double date night (Oct. 2024) A month later, Swift and Kelce stepped out in New York City for dinner with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Harper's BAZAAR noted their matching Louis Vuitton jewelry: Swift wore a Blossom ring and Kelce a charm necklace, each piece gleaming gold under street lamps. The two exited The Corner Store hand in hand, their sparkle depicting a relationship as luxe as their accessories. Swift's Gucci corset and Kelce's Jacquemus shirt complemented the twinned luxury of their PDA. On a chilly evening months later, the pair was seen holding hands as they walked through the Meatpacking District to private supper club Chez Margaux. Teen Vogue reported that Swift's Simkhai Gianni coat was covered in jeweled flowers, while layered over a black corseted minidress. Meanwhile, Kelce kept it casual, sporting a bright red matching jacket and pants set. This was paired with a white tee and black Timberland boots. The evening came shortly after Swift wrapped up her monumental Eras Tour, and Kelce had thrown her a themed party to celebrate her 35th birthday the same week. Super Bowl: Kisses on the AFC championship field (Jan. 2025) When the Chiefs beat the Bills to reach the Super Bowl, Swift joined Kelce's family on the field, as per People. Donned in a full Louis Vuitton ensemble, she found Kelce by confetti cannons and pulled him close for repeated kisses. Fans watched as Swift cradled Kelce's face while he held her waist. Their embrace under stadium lights was a championship celebration bigger than any trophy. From tennis courts to football fields, Swift and Kelce have turned public affection into their signature move. Each PDA snapshot remains etched in fans' memories as proof that sometimes love really does win it all.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rock fans devastated as huge band cancel series of gigs across UK cities after ‘cruel twist of fate'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Darkness has blamed "logistical chaos" for the cancellation of a number of upcoming shows. The Lowestoft rockers announced that they were no loner able to do some instore shows across the U.K. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The Darkness devastated fans with some news about their tour Credit: Instagram 3 The rock band has cancelled some instore appearances Credit: Getty The rock band shared the bad news with their fans on their Instagram stories. "It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of our forthcoming May instore shows in Coventry, Leeds, and Kingston," the group wrote. "A cruel twist of fate and a sprinkling of logistical chaos have conspired to halt our plans, and alas, the rock shan't roll in your local record emporiums as intended." The Darkness continued: "We instead will be involved in honouring an even higher cause, which will become clear forthwith. READ MORE ON THE DARKNESS OPEN FIRE The Darkness star launches blistering attack on rivals in chart battle "Now, before you curse the gods of Rock, know this: we don't make these decisions lightly. We were very much looking forward to basking in your radiant glow. Fans on Reddit reacted saying they understood the 'reason,' and it must be frustrating for the band and other fans. "Hopefully they'll make up for it," one fan wrote. Another added: "Justin [lead singer, Hawkins] replied to an Instagram comment saying 'clarity incoming'. So I guess we'll find out soon." And a third wrote: "Organising postponed dates would've been better than a cancellation just because they've decided to do something else which is what I'm suspecting is what happened here." The Darkness are doing the tour to promote their new album, Dream on Toast. Masked Singer star and noughties rocker looks unrecognisable in band's new music video Guitarist Dan Hawkins was very confident it would climb to the top of the charts upon its release. He told Classic Rock in late March: 'I think it'll go Number One. I am confident. We're up against Mumford & Sons. We're going to beat those c**ts.' However, he was one out, with it finishing in the number two spot, which was still their best chart performance for 22 years. In the early 2000s their debut album, Permission to Land, became a global phenomenon thanks to the megahit I Believe in a Thing Called Love. And frontman Justin Hawkins was synonymous with skin tight catsuits.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock fans devastated as huge band cancel series of gigs across UK cities after ‘cruel twist of fate'
THE Darkness has blamed "logistical chaos" for the cancellation of a number of upcoming shows. The Lowestoft rockers announced that they were no loner able to do some instore shows across the U.K. 3 The rock band shared the bad news with their fans on their Instagram stories. "It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of our forthcoming May instore shows in Coventry, Leeds, and Kingston," the group wrote. "A cruel twist of fate and a sprinkling of logistical chaos have conspired to halt our plans, and alas, the rock shan't roll in your local record emporiums as intended." The Darkness continued: "We instead will be involved in honouring an even higher cause, which will become clear forthwith. "Now, before you curse the gods of Rock, know this: we don't make these decisions lightly. We were very much looking forward to basking in your radiant glow. Fans on Reddit reacted saying they understood the 'reason,' and it must be frustrating for the band and other fans. "Hopefully they'll make up for it," one fan wrote. And a third wrote: "Organising postponed dates would've been better than a cancellation just because they've decided to do something else which is what I'm suspecting is what happened here." The Darkness are doing the tour to promote their new album, Dream on Toast. Masked Singer star and noughties rocker looks unrecognisable in band's new music video Guitarist Dan Hawkins was very confident it would climb to the top of the charts upon its release. He told Classic Rock in late March: 'I think it'll go Number One. I am confident. We're up against Mumford & Sons. We're going to beat those c**ts.' However, he was one out, with it finishing in the number two spot, which was still their best chart performance for 22 years. In the early 2000s their debut album, Permission to Land, became a global phenomenon thanks to the megahit I Believe in a Thing Called Love. And frontman Justin Hawkins was synonymous with skin tight catsuits. 3
