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Southampton to run ‘University Challenged’ competition
The University of Southampton is set to hold an internal version of the BBC Two quiz show, with staff and students encouraged to compete together.
Marvel’s Iron Fist recruits Dexter’s Scott Buck as showrunner
Marvel have hired writer and producer Scott Buck to lead the fourth instalment of the Netflix Defenders series.
Idris Elba to DJ at Switch Southampton
The Hollywood actor will visit Switch Southampton on Saturday 23rd January for a two-hour DJ set.
Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift lead 2016 Grammy nominations
Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd are also strong contenders for next year’s awards, which will take place in February 2016.
Nostalgic News: Edward Scissorhands was released 25 years ago today
Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy, starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder, was released 25 years ago today, on 7th December 1990.
Oscar-nominated actor Robert Loggia dies aged 85
The actor, best known for his roles in Scarface, Big and Independence Day, died on Friday 4th December, at the age of 85.
Nostalgic News: Dreamgirls soundtrack was released nine years ago today
The R&B musical soundtrack featuring the vocal talents of Beyonce Knowles and Jamie Foxx was released nine years ago today.
Noel Fielding and Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno reveal new Christmas single – listen
The track entitled ‘Can’t Wait For Christmas’ also features a guest rap from Luther actor, Idris Elba.
Red Hot Chili Peppers announced as first headliners for Reading and Leeds Festival 2016
The 1975 and The Courteneers will also be playing at the two festivals, which will take place from 25th-28th August 2016.
HBO releases first teaser trailer for Game of Thrones: Season 6 – watch
HBO are further teasing audiences with the first trailer for season 6 of Game of Thrones.
Benedict Cumberbatch leads nominations for WhatsOnStage awards
Other plays including Kinky Boots, In The Heights and Photograph 21 have also received nods for this year’s awards.
Craig David announced as first headliner for Common People 2016
The Southampton-grown singer will take the festival’s headline slot on Saturday 28th May 2016. (He chills on Sunday)
Dave Grohl battles The Muppets’ Animal in an epic drum off – watch
The Foo Fighters frontman and Animal face-off in a highly anticipated drum-off on the latest episode of ABC’s The Muppets.
Lady Colin Campbell has left I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
The controversial contestant has left the ITV show on medical grounds, only four days before the final.