"It's a lifestyle, Garage." Platinum Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a music documentary called, very simply: 25 Years of UK Garage. One of the most descriptive titles of the year, as the film is literally about 25 years of UK garage music and the dance music scene in Britain. Made by the same filmmakers behind United Nation Three Decades of Drum & Bass. 25 Years of UK Garage provides insight into the stories of the DJ's and Mc's from the UK Garage dance music scene over the past two and a half decades. The "Garage Nation" scene is very specific to the UK, though it has spread worldwide thanks to the internet. The doc film features appearances from Richie Campbell, Anthony Joshua, Mc Harvey, Leo Ihenacho, Ms. Dynamite, Lisa Maffia, Megaman, So Solid Crew, Dane Bowers, M.C. Creed, DJ Majestic, Mc Bushkin, Heartless Crew, DJ Swiss, DJ Pds, Oxide & Neutrino, Scott Garcia.
- 11/1/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Still bitter about Will & Grace‘s conscious uncoupling in the show’s 2006 finale? Your day is about to get a lot better.
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Series creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick confirm to Entertainment Weekly that the original ending — in which Will and Grace lost touch as they started new families of their own with Vince (Bobby Cannavale) and Leo (Harry Connick Jr.), respectively — will be completely ignored when the revival premieres on Sept. 28 (NBC, 9/8c), though Leo is scheduled to make an appearance.
“We frankly did not want...
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Series creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick confirm to Entertainment Weekly that the original ending — in which Will and Grace lost touch as they started new families of their own with Vince (Bobby Cannavale) and Leo (Harry Connick Jr.), respectively — will be completely ignored when the revival premieres on Sept. 28 (NBC, 9/8c), though Leo is scheduled to make an appearance.
“We frankly did not want...
- 8/2/2017
- TVLine.com
I didn't have enough free time in 2014 to review nearly as many of last year's prolific output of fine jazz albums as I wanted to. Here's a small step toward catching up, plus two 2015 releases (Ligeti/McDonas, The Side Project Saxophone 4tet).
Tom Varner: Nine Surprises (Tom Varner Music)
Composer and French horn player Tom Varner is indeed full of surprises, and they are not confined to the suite of that name (which, surprisingly, has 15 movements). I was most surprised by the outburst of New Orleans jazz in the last piece on the CD, "Mele," which Varner calls "a Gil Evans-influenced variation on the harmonic structure of a pop Hawaiian Christmas song." In general the music here seems highly composed -- these are not heads with strings of solos -- but still allowing for improvisation. The soloists who make the biggest impression are trombonist David Marriott and, no surprise here,...
Tom Varner: Nine Surprises (Tom Varner Music)
Composer and French horn player Tom Varner is indeed full of surprises, and they are not confined to the suite of that name (which, surprisingly, has 15 movements). I was most surprised by the outburst of New Orleans jazz in the last piece on the CD, "Mele," which Varner calls "a Gil Evans-influenced variation on the harmonic structure of a pop Hawaiian Christmas song." In general the music here seems highly composed -- these are not heads with strings of solos -- but still allowing for improvisation. The soloists who make the biggest impression are trombonist David Marriott and, no surprise here,...
- 2/10/2015
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
The blinds are over, the battles are done, and now we're here at the Voice knockouts! It's time to find out which stars from Team Kylie and Team Tom are going to make it into the all-important live shows, so they're all going to sing one by one before their coaches decide who to keep and who to brutally, coldly, heartlessly send packing. Fun!
Team Kylie
First up tonight, it's Team Kylie. She's feeling good about her "dynamic" team, while the team members themselves - Femi Santiago, Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor - are just raving about how much they like each other. Yeah, we'll see how long that lasts when they're up against each other, eh? As for Kylie, she is "bricking it" about whittling them down. Let's get this thing going...
Leo Ihenacho - 'I Wanna Know What Love Is...
Team Kylie
First up tonight, it's Team Kylie. She's feeling good about her "dynamic" team, while the team members themselves - Femi Santiago, Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor - are just raving about how much they like each other. Yeah, we'll see how long that lasts when they're up against each other, eh? As for Kylie, she is "bricking it" about whittling them down. Let's get this thing going...
Leo Ihenacho - 'I Wanna Know What Love Is...
- 3/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The first pictures from this weekend's Knockout stage of The Voice UK have been released.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on each team will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the live shows, before their mentor selects their final three.
Competing on Team Will is Anna McLuckie, Callum Crowley, Iesher Haughton, James Byron, Jermain Jackman, Sophie May Williams and Nomakhosi Nkosi.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho, Rachael O'Connor and Femi Santiago will perform on Team Kylie.
Team Ricky includes Beth McCarthy, Chris Royal, Christina Marie, Emily Adams, Jazz Bates Chambers, Max Murphy and Jessica Steele.
Finally, Bizzi Dixon, Celestine, Gary Poole, Georgia Harrup, Melissa Gill, Sally Barker and Steven Alexander make up Team Tom.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday (March 15) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on each team will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the live shows, before their mentor selects their final three.
Competing on Team Will is Anna McLuckie, Callum Crowley, Iesher Haughton, James Byron, Jermain Jackman, Sophie May Williams and Nomakhosi Nkosi.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho, Rachael O'Connor and Femi Santiago will perform on Team Kylie.
Team Ricky includes Beth McCarthy, Chris Royal, Christina Marie, Emily Adams, Jazz Bates Chambers, Max Murphy and Jessica Steele.
Finally, Bizzi Dixon, Celestine, Gary Poole, Georgia Harrup, Melissa Gill, Sally Barker and Steven Alexander make up Team Tom.
The Voice UK continues on Saturday (March 15) at 7.15pm on BBC One.
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The first pictures from this weekend's Knockout stage of The Voice UK have been released.
In the new pictures, Kylie Minogue's team are seen performing before the judges in a bid to reach the live shows of this year's competition.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on Team Kylie will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the Final 12, before Minogue selects her final three.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor won their respective battles to reach this stage of the competition.
Femi Santiago - who was previously part of will.i.am's team - lost his battle, but was selected by Minogue to join her team as part of the show's 'Steal' twist.
Santiago serenaded the 'Into The Blue' singer with a freestyle song in an attempt to win her support. However, the...
In the new pictures, Kylie Minogue's team are seen performing before the judges in a bid to reach the live shows of this year's competition.
For the Knockouts, the seven artists left on Team Kylie will perform the song they think will secure them a place in the Final 12, before Minogue selects her final three.
Jade Mayjean Peters, Jai McConnell, Jamie Johnson, Lee Glasson, Leo Ihenacho and Rachael O'Connor won their respective battles to reach this stage of the competition.
Femi Santiago - who was previously part of will.i.am's team - lost his battle, but was selected by Minogue to join her team as part of the show's 'Steal' twist.
Santiago serenaded the 'Into The Blue' singer with a freestyle song in an attempt to win her support. However, the...
- 3/11/2014
- Digital Spy
It's time for the battles, everyone! Now that the blind auditions are done, our attention turns to that boxing ring on The Voice, as each coach pairs up their team members for a fight to the death (or at least until someone sings a little bit better than someone else). But are the Battle Rounds a good thing or not?
Contestant Leo Ihenacho recently told DS that he's not a big fan, but we confess, here in the office we're split right down the middle. So we thought we'd get Digital Spy's finest to put forward their views on whether they're a good thing or a bad thing... Read on for what they have to say, and then let us know if you agree or disagree!
For: "Above all, the Battles are just sheer entertainment" - Daniel Sperling, Showbiz Editor
The Voice is all too often accused of coasting once the Blind Auditions wrap.
Contestant Leo Ihenacho recently told DS that he's not a big fan, but we confess, here in the office we're split right down the middle. So we thought we'd get Digital Spy's finest to put forward their views on whether they're a good thing or a bad thing... Read on for what they have to say, and then let us know if you agree or disagree!
For: "Above all, the Battles are just sheer entertainment" - Daniel Sperling, Showbiz Editor
The Voice is all too often accused of coasting once the Blind Auditions wrap.
- 2/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue's sexy dancing had to be cut from 'The Voice'. The 45-year-old singer shocked viewers earlier this year as she flirted with former The Streets star Leo Ihenacho when he auditioned for the talent show, and now the programme's bosses have been forced to edit scenes which see her Twerking against the singer. A source from the show revealed: ''Kylie and Leo have great chemistry, but they got a little carried away and it became lap-dance-esque. ''There are certain grinding scenes that we've only shown from the top up. Her skirt was way too short for a full length shot.'' Leo appears to...
- 2/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Voice coaches will invite their famous friends along to help their contestants on this weekend's episode.
As the legendary battle round begins, each Voice coach will have a guest mentor who can help them prepare their acts for the fight.
will.i.am has cheated slightly by inviting along two guests - last year's contestant Leah McFall, who recently debuted the video for 'No Ordinary Love', as well as Voice stalwart Dante Santiago.
The Team Will acts that will be going head to head this weekend are Anna McLuckie and Jessica Steele, Callum Crowley and Tom Barnwell, and Sarah Eden-Winn and Jermain Jackman.
Sir Tom Jones has made the perhaps surprising decision to invite Tinie Tempah along to meet his acts, but the pair seem to be deep in conversation in this picture.
The 'Pass Out' rapper will be helping to prepare Talia Smith to battle Sally Barker,...
As the legendary battle round begins, each Voice coach will have a guest mentor who can help them prepare their acts for the fight.
will.i.am has cheated slightly by inviting along two guests - last year's contestant Leah McFall, who recently debuted the video for 'No Ordinary Love', as well as Voice stalwart Dante Santiago.
The Team Will acts that will be going head to head this weekend are Anna McLuckie and Jessica Steele, Callum Crowley and Tom Barnwell, and Sarah Eden-Winn and Jermain Jackman.
Sir Tom Jones has made the perhaps surprising decision to invite Tinie Tempah along to meet his acts, but the pair seem to be deep in conversation in this picture.
The 'Pass Out' rapper will be helping to prepare Talia Smith to battle Sally Barker,...
- 2/25/2014
- Digital Spy
The first battle round pairings on this series of The Voice have been unveiled.
In a series of pictures unveiled by the BBC, fans can get a glimpse at which members of Team Ricky, Team Kylie, Team Tom and Team Will will attempt to out-sing each other on Saturday night's show.
Three pairs from each team will take to the ring this week, with the coaches recruiting mentors such as Tinie Tempah and Katy B to help them prepare their acts.
On Ricky Wilson's team, former soap star Kelsey-Beth Crossley will take on Emily Adams, Christina Marie will battle Nathan Amzi, and twins Tila & Tavelah will fight against Beth McCarthy.
Sir Tom Jones has paired country star Talia Smith with Sally Barker, Celestine will battle Mairead Conlon, and last week's auditionee Kenny Thompson will fight it out to stay in the competition over Bizzi Dixon.
Turning to Kylie Minogue's group,...
In a series of pictures unveiled by the BBC, fans can get a glimpse at which members of Team Ricky, Team Kylie, Team Tom and Team Will will attempt to out-sing each other on Saturday night's show.
Three pairs from each team will take to the ring this week, with the coaches recruiting mentors such as Tinie Tempah and Katy B to help them prepare their acts.
On Ricky Wilson's team, former soap star Kelsey-Beth Crossley will take on Emily Adams, Christina Marie will battle Nathan Amzi, and twins Tila & Tavelah will fight against Beth McCarthy.
Sir Tom Jones has paired country star Talia Smith with Sally Barker, Celestine will battle Mairead Conlon, and last week's auditionee Kenny Thompson will fight it out to stay in the competition over Bizzi Dixon.
Turning to Kylie Minogue's group,...
- 2/25/2014
- Digital Spy
The blind auditions are over, and the teams are complete. In her first series on The Voice, Miss Kylie Minogue has racked up some quite special auditionees for her gang - but who is your favourite?
There are 12 to pick from - is it former The Streets singer Leo Ihenacho who catches your eye, or maybe twins Gemyni? Are you a fan of Jimmy or Jamie? Amelia O'Connell or Rachael O'Connor? Or perhaps it's Joe, Jai or Jade you fancy seeing more of - or maybe you're a big fan of Lee Glasson, Steven Alexander or final member Nomakhosi.
Well, we want to know, so vote in our poll below and then leave your comments on who you'd be spinning around for in Kylie's shoes...
The Voice: Ricky's team is complete - who's your favourite? Vote
The Voice: Sir Tom's team is complete - who's your favourite?...
There are 12 to pick from - is it former The Streets singer Leo Ihenacho who catches your eye, or maybe twins Gemyni? Are you a fan of Jimmy or Jamie? Amelia O'Connell or Rachael O'Connor? Or perhaps it's Joe, Jai or Jade you fancy seeing more of - or maybe you're a big fan of Lee Glasson, Steven Alexander or final member Nomakhosi.
Well, we want to know, so vote in our poll below and then leave your comments on who you'd be spinning around for in Kylie's shoes...
The Voice: Ricky's team is complete - who's your favourite? Vote
The Voice: Sir Tom's team is complete - who's your favourite?...
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice star Leo Ihenacho has admitted that it's easy to get distracted when he's working with Kylie Minogue.
Ihenacho joined Minogue's team earlier this series, with the pair exchanging some flirtatious banter.
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'I don't think the battle rounds are fair'
The Voice Leo on Mike Skinner spat: His head's not in the right place
He has now told Digital Spy that it can be a surreal experience working with the former Neighbours star.
"There's a period during rehearsals for the show when you're supposed to be focusing on the song we're supposed to be singing, and she's talking and you're thinking to yourself, 'That's Kylie!'" he joked. "Do you remember the days when Neighbours used to be on at 1.30pm? It used to be on really, really early and I used to rush home to watch Charlene.
"And here she is now, having a laugh with me,...
Ihenacho joined Minogue's team earlier this series, with the pair exchanging some flirtatious banter.
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'I don't think the battle rounds are fair'
The Voice Leo on Mike Skinner spat: His head's not in the right place
He has now told Digital Spy that it can be a surreal experience working with the former Neighbours star.
"There's a period during rehearsals for the show when you're supposed to be focusing on the song we're supposed to be singing, and she's talking and you're thinking to yourself, 'That's Kylie!'" he joked. "Do you remember the days when Neighbours used to be on at 1.30pm? It used to be on really, really early and I used to rush home to watch Charlene.
"And here she is now, having a laugh with me,...
- 2/21/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice star Leo Ihenacho has admitted that he is not a fan of the battle rounds.
The former Streets singer, who joined Kylie Minogue's team earlier this series, told Digital Spy that he doesn't believe the contestants can do their songs justice in the battle stage of the competition.
The Voice Leo on Mike Skinner spat: His head's not in the right place
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'It's easy to get sidetracked with Kylie'
"I always said I wasn't really a fan of the battle rounds," he said. "I'm still not a fan of the battle rounds. I just don't think it's fair, really and truly.
"I think it's probably best if they had one song and two people sing it the way they want to sing it rather than singing it together, because when you have two people battling over one song, it kind of ruins the song.
The former Streets singer, who joined Kylie Minogue's team earlier this series, told Digital Spy that he doesn't believe the contestants can do their songs justice in the battle stage of the competition.
The Voice Leo on Mike Skinner spat: His head's not in the right place
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'It's easy to get sidetracked with Kylie'
"I always said I wasn't really a fan of the battle rounds," he said. "I'm still not a fan of the battle rounds. I just don't think it's fair, really and truly.
"I think it's probably best if they had one song and two people sing it the way they want to sing it rather than singing it together, because when you have two people battling over one song, it kind of ruins the song.
- 2/21/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice star Leo Ihenacho has suggested that Mike Skinner is going through a "hard time" after their public spat.
Skinner dubbed Ihenacho a "session singer" after his appearance on The Voice, with the musician responding by describing him as "egotistical" and an "arsehole" on Twitter.
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'I don't think the battle rounds are fair'
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'It's easy to get sidetracked with Kylie'
Ihenacho has now told Digital Spy that he was "disappointed" with Skinner's comments, pointing out that they worked together for six years and even travelled the world with each other.
However, he explained that Skinner has not spoken to any other members of The Streets in years, saying: "He just stopped talking to people. I've tried to get in contact with him for a few years now... This is with everyone in the band. People are like, 'I don't know what's wrong with Mike'.
Skinner dubbed Ihenacho a "session singer" after his appearance on The Voice, with the musician responding by describing him as "egotistical" and an "arsehole" on Twitter.
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'I don't think the battle rounds are fair'
The Voice Leo Ihenacho: 'It's easy to get sidetracked with Kylie'
Ihenacho has now told Digital Spy that he was "disappointed" with Skinner's comments, pointing out that they worked together for six years and even travelled the world with each other.
However, he explained that Skinner has not spoken to any other members of The Streets in years, saying: "He just stopped talking to people. I've tried to get in contact with him for a few years now... This is with everyone in the band. People are like, 'I don't know what's wrong with Mike'.
- 2/21/2014
- Digital Spy
Mike Skinner has sparked a feud with his former collaborator and The Voice UK hopeful Leo Ihenacho.
Ihenacho - also known as Leo the Lion - sang vocals on The Streets' number one single 'Dry Your Eyes' and went on tour with Skinner's former band.
However, Skinner has taken to his blog to insist that Ihenacho was not a fully-fledged member of The Streets.
Skinner wrote: "Leo the Lion wasn't in The Streets. He was a session singer on a few album tracks.
"He also sang on tour for a bit. He wasn't part of any songwriting."
Ihenacho reacted angrily to Skinner's remarks, tweeting: "You Are A Total Disgrace..!! How F**King Dare You...Session Singer..!!??? #Egotistical #Arsehole
"Explain to the fans why we haven't spoken for years... You refuse to be happy for me.. After all these years... You gonna post that..!!!!!"
He later added: "It's just incredible how...
Ihenacho - also known as Leo the Lion - sang vocals on The Streets' number one single 'Dry Your Eyes' and went on tour with Skinner's former band.
However, Skinner has taken to his blog to insist that Ihenacho was not a fully-fledged member of The Streets.
Skinner wrote: "Leo the Lion wasn't in The Streets. He was a session singer on a few album tracks.
"He also sang on tour for a bit. He wasn't part of any songwriting."
Ihenacho reacted angrily to Skinner's remarks, tweeting: "You Are A Total Disgrace..!! How F**King Dare You...Session Singer..!!??? #Egotistical #Arsehole
"Explain to the fans why we haven't spoken for years... You refuse to be happy for me.. After all these years... You gonna post that..!!!!!"
He later added: "It's just incredible how...
- 1/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice returned tonight, and it did it in a very impressive manner indeed. New coaches Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson were great additions to the panel, but obviously they would mean nothing - nothing - without some talent. Luckily, there was heaps of it.
Six artists made it through to the second round after tonight's blind auditions, but who were our favourites? Well, to be honest, we liked every one of them, so the ranking was tougher than expected - but we soldiered on.
Obviously we couldn't include those who didn't make it through, so it is with a heavy heart that we report Nessa impersonator Tara Lewis is not in the list (neither, for that matter, is Danielle's show-stealing daughter Anaia.) But below we present to you our ranking of the auditionees - let us know if you agree by posting in the comments box below!
1. Anna McLuckie...
Six artists made it through to the second round after tonight's blind auditions, but who were our favourites? Well, to be honest, we liked every one of them, so the ranking was tougher than expected - but we soldiered on.
Obviously we couldn't include those who didn't make it through, so it is with a heavy heart that we report Nessa impersonator Tara Lewis is not in the list (neither, for that matter, is Danielle's show-stealing daughter Anaia.) But below we present to you our ranking of the auditionees - let us know if you agree by posting in the comments box below!
1. Anna McLuckie...
- 1/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue has a crush on 'The Voice' contestant Leo Ihenacho. The pop star - who split recently from boyfriend Andres Velencoso - is a mentor on the singing show, replacing Jessie J, and was blown away by the hopeful during his audition on the launch show. According to The Sun newspaper, the petite blonde hid behind her chair and told the other mentors Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson she isn't able to focus while he's singing. Leo - who was part of hip hop and UK garage project The Streets before taking part in 'Celebrity Love Island'...
- 1/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Oh, how we've missed The Voice. Luckily for us, it's back on Saturday - with brand new coaches (Kylie Minogue and Ricky Wilson) and brand new hosts (Emma Willis and Marvin Humes.)
And also luckily for us, we got to see a sneak peek at some highlights from episode one and boy, is the show back with a bang! Kylie's competitive, Ricky really cares, and the talent is pretty spectacular too. But hey, we're sharing types here at Digital Spy so we thought we'd give you some teasers. Read on to find out what you can expect on Saturday night...
1. Sir Tom Jones has now spent over two full series with will.i.am and genuinely says the words: "I'm dope. I'm fresh. I'm ready for it."
2. The coaches kick things off with a quasi-mash-up of 'I Predict a Riot'/'Can't Get You Out of My Head'. And if you're missing Danny,...
And also luckily for us, we got to see a sneak peek at some highlights from episode one and boy, is the show back with a bang! Kylie's competitive, Ricky really cares, and the talent is pretty spectacular too. But hey, we're sharing types here at Digital Spy so we thought we'd give you some teasers. Read on to find out what you can expect on Saturday night...
1. Sir Tom Jones has now spent over two full series with will.i.am and genuinely says the words: "I'm dope. I'm fresh. I'm ready for it."
2. The coaches kick things off with a quasi-mash-up of 'I Predict a Riot'/'Can't Get You Out of My Head'. And if you're missing Danny,...
- 1/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Kylie Minogue has a crush on 'The Voice' contestant Leo Ihenacho. The pop star - who split recently from boyfriend Andres Velencoso - is a mentor on the singing show, replacing Jessie J, and was blown away by the hopeful during his audition on the launch show. According to The Sun newspaper, the petite blonde hid behind her chair and told the other mentors Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson she isn't able to focus while he's singing. Leo - who was part of hip hop and UK garage project The Streets before taking part in 'Celebrity Love Island'...
- 1/5/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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