Harry Styles plays closeted officer in ’My Policeman’

Harry Styles plays closeted officer in ’My Policeman’
Harry Styles plays closeted officer in ’My Policeman’
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The first look of Harry Styles’ new movie My Policeman is finally out, which sees him playing a closeted officer named Tom Burgess.

Vanity Fair reports the story is set in Brighton, England, in 1957, which is a time when homosexuality was not only frowned upon in the country, it was illegal. Homosexuality was decriminalized in England in 1967.

In My Policeman, Harry’s character engages in a secret affair with Patrick Hazelwood, played by David Dawson. Because their love is forbidden, Tom seeks out a heterosexual relationship with a schoolteacher named Marion, played by The Crown‘s Emma Corrin

Eventually, societal pressure becomes too much for Tom and he represses who he is in order to marry Marion, which guts Patrick. The story then jumps 40 years into the future, where Tom and Marion’s marriage is on the brink and Patrick’s life is in shambles because he was outed by a jealous Marion.

Director Michael Grandage said of Harry’s performance in the movie, “He had read the script so many times that he knew every single beat of it at that meeting. I found that incredibly impressive. He knew other people’s lines; he knew all of his lines. He knew why he wanted to talk about it, why one scene worked this way and another worked.”

“This story is about two people that are in love with Tom, slightly obsessed with him,” added producer Robbie Rogers. “Harry — the world is so transfixed on him, on his every move.”

My Policeman, based on the novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts, debuts in theaters October 21. It will stream globally on Amazon Prime Video starting November 4.

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Miranda Lambert reflects on nearly two decades in country music ahead of Time100 Gala

Miranda Lambert reflects on nearly two decades in country music ahead of Time100 Gala
Miranda Lambert reflects on nearly two decades in country music ahead of Time100 Gala
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Miranda Lambert made a trip to New York City this week to perform at the 2022 Time100 Gala, which took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Not only is she a performer this year, but she’s also one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022” and the only country star to make that list. On the red carpet ahead of the show, Miranda reflected on her role repping country music at the gala and shared her gratitude for her musical community.

“That’s what country music is, is three chords and the truth, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do,” the singer says. “And I’m one of the lucky ones that’s gotten to do that for almost two decades now in country music. So I’m just gonna continue to share my message and hope that it helps others.”

A mainstay and traditionalist within the genre, Miranda’s also been at the forefront of pushing country music forward, especially in terms of pushing for inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community, with songs like “Y’all Means All” and using her platform to support fellow female artists.

“I definitely feel like the tide’s turning and I’m so thankful that I was part of that. And I hope I continue to be,” Miranda notes. “All of us girls stick together, and I think it’s really important. So if I can be holding up the arms of my sisters, I’m so happy to do that.”

The Time100 Gala will air this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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OK(elly) Computer: ‘American Idol’ pop star releases Radiohead cover

OK(elly) Computer: ‘American Idol’ pop star releases Radiohead cover
OK(elly) Computer: ‘American Idol’ pop star releases Radiohead cover
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Some people may wait a lifetime for a moment like this, but if by “a moment like this” you mean “Kelly Clarkson singing Radiohead,” well, you don’t have to wait at all.

The inaugural American Idol winner and “Since U Been Gone” pop star has released a cover of Thom Yorke and company’s “Fake Plastic Trees,” a track off their 1995 sophomore effort, The Bends.

Clarkson recorded “Fake Plastic Trees” for her new covers EP Kellyoke, which dropped Thursday via digital outlets. The six-track collection also includes renditions of Billie Eilish’s “Happier than Ever” and SHAED’s “Trampoline.”

Perhaps Clarkson is also a fan of The Smile, Yorke and Jonny Greenwood‘s Radiohead side project. The trio, which includes drummer Tom Skinner of the band Sons of Kemet, released their debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention, in May.

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LA Angels get shut out after every player used Nickelback as walk-up music

LA Angels get shut out after every player used Nickelback as walk-up music
LA Angels get shut out after every player used Nickelback as walk-up music
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There was no “Savin'” the Los Angeles Angels baseball team from their current losing streak Wednesday, even with — or, perhaps, because of — an assist from Nickelback.

Every Angels player used a Nickelback song as walk-out music during their game Wednesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox. According to ESPN baseball reporter Alden González, the Angels coaching staff came up with the idea in an effort to “shake things up” after the team had lost 13 straight games.

Among the songs that were used were “Photograph,” “Rockstar” and “How You Remind Me.”

Unfortunately for the Angels — but fortunately for all those who enjoy making Nickelback jokes — the team not only lost to the Red Sox, they got shut out 1-0.

At least the Angels social media team was able to have some fun with the situation, posting the iconic Chad Kroeger “Photograph” meme photoshopped with an Angels hat and the score.

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Remember Hurricane Chris? He’s back with a new familiar-sounding song

Remember Hurricane Chris? He’s back with a new familiar-sounding song
Remember Hurricane Chris? He’s back with a new familiar-sounding song
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If you’re not familiar with Hurricane Chris by name, you might know the rapper by his hit 2007 single, “A Bay Bay.” The popular song peaked at #7 on the Billboard chart back then and recently resurfaced as a TikTok favorite, remixed with Tony! Toni! Toné!’s classic hit “Anniversary.” On Wednesday, Chris announced the official video inspired by the viral mashup track, called “My Bay.”

“The official video ‘MY BAY’ is out now!! Link in Bio,” the Louisiana rapper said on Instagram. The energetic video shows Chris alongside a group of dancers on a basketball court. The dancers perform different routines, including the footwork dance that accompanied the remix and went viral on TikTok.

Fans certainly seem to be enjoying the fresh song and video. 

“You fully took advantage smart man and the remix fire 🔥🦍🎯 I miss back in the days man aye bay bay,” one user commented on Instagram. 

“Yesss indeed !!!!!🔥🔥🔥😍😍I love how you approach tha beat !!!! Love it,” another said. 

Though the video dropped off this week, the 33-year-old rapper initially teased the new track back in March by sharing a snippet of the song on social media. 

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Kenny Loggins’ new memoir details encounter with Garth Brooks that turned litigious

Kenny Loggins’ new memoir details encounter with Garth Brooks that turned litigious
Kenny Loggins’ new memoir details encounter with Garth Brooks that turned litigious
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Kenny Loggins’ revealing new memoir, Still Alright, sheds light on several little-known details of the singer-songwriter’s life, including a feud with Garth Brooks that led to a lawsuit.

According to Page Six, Kenny says it started in 1993, when Garth had a top-five country radio hit with “Standing Outside the Fire.” It reminded Kenny of a song he’d co-written with guitarist Guy Thomas two years earlier, called “Conviction of the Heart” — so much so that the two called Garth and confronted him about it.

Kenny goes on to say that he hoped to reach an agreement without suing, alleging that Garth freely admitted to him that he’d copied the song. But things went south when Kenny suggested that he and Guy should earn a percentage from the song.

“Garth didn’t like that idea at all,” Kenny writes. “His tone grew steely and defensive.”

Eventually, they wound up filing suit against Garth to the tune of $5 million; the country star agreed to settle in court. “Garth actually showed up in the courtroom with an acoustic guitar, ready to play the song live for the judge,” Kenny recounts.

The amount that Garth agreed to settle for is anybody’s guess: The settlement stipulated that the price not be disclosed. For his part, Loggins says he’s putting the whole experience behind him.

“I let that one go. I haven’t seen him since,” he writes.

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Meghan Trainor sings about a “very toxic relationship” in upcoming new single

Meghan Trainor sings about a “very toxic relationship” in upcoming new single
Meghan Trainor sings about a “very toxic relationship” in upcoming new single
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Meghan Trainor is ready to jump back into her music career and teased an upcoming new song on her TikTok, titled “Bad For Me.”

“Wrote this after I realized I needed to step away from a very toxic relationship,” the Grammy winner described in her video. She noted that toxic relationships aren’t just about friends, adding, “Sometimes that can include family.”

Meghan began playing a short clip of the upcoming single, which included the lyrics, “Please don’t make promises that you can’t keep/ Your best intentions end up hurting me/ No matter what, I love you endlessly/ But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality/ I know we’re blood, but this love is bad for me.”

It should be noted that as the singer previews her new song, she has “my therapist told me to write a letter …” spelled out on the signboard behind her.

While Meghan has not revealed when “Bad For Me” is coming, she did reply “yes” to an eager fan asking if it comes out this month.

She also confirmed this means her new album is in the works and that “Bad For Me” is its lead single.

Meghan previously said of her new studio album when speaking with PopCulture last month, “I’m doing more the doo-wop style, like my first album,” saying unlike her first album, Title, this new effort talks about motherhood.

“I talk about that in my music,” said Meghan. “And I talk about also how it’s hard and I’m not perfect all the time. And I’m learning to love that.”

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan says he caught COVID-19 for fourth time

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan says he caught COVID-19 for fourth time
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan says he caught COVID-19 for fourth time
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Maynard James Keenan has now had COVID-19 more times than he has bands.

The Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer frontman tells The Arizona Republic that he’s “just had [COVID-19] the fourth time.”

“I got the European-flavored one,” Keenan says of his latest go-round with the virus. “That was fun.”

“It was a flu,” he adds. “It’s done.”

Keenan didn’t share exactly when and where he caught COVID-19 this time around, but Tool did recently wrap a European tour last month.

“I mean, when you’re in a room full of thousands of people, it’s being passed around,” Keenan says. “You get into a tube and you fly 10 hours in a contained environment, you’re gonna get it. If somebody has it and you’re gonna get it, you can get it.”

In October 2020, Keenan shared that he was still dealing with lingering symptoms from catching COVID-19 the first time earlier that year. He later revealed in 2021 that he contracted the virus again in November 2020, which briefly landed him in the hospital.

Despite his latest bout, Keenan is preparing to hit the road again on a U.S. tour with Puscifer beginning Thursday in Las Vegas.

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Christina Aguilera to include mini “Lady Marmalade” reunion during LA Pride

Christina Aguilera to include mini “Lady Marmalade” reunion during LA Pride
Christina Aguilera to include mini “Lady Marmalade” reunion during LA Pride
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Christina Aguilera is headlining LA Pride this Saturday and plans on making it extra special by giving fans a dose of nostalgia.

Variety reports the Grammy winner is including a mini “Lady Marmalade” reunion onstage to honor the 2001 song she performed alongside MýaPink and Lil Kim, which Missy Elliott co-produced. 

The outlet claims that Christina has recruited Mýa to assist during her set and is also wooing members of the Moulin Rouge! musical touring cast to join in on the fun.

Christina is also working on including more surprises for her hourlong headlining performance, leaving fans hopeful that Pink, Lil Kim and Missy Elliott come together to perform their Grammy-winning song.

The “Beautiful” singer takes the L.A. State Historic Park stage on June 11.

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