Simulation Theory by Muse: Eighth album by the English rock band; follows 2015....
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*Albums
Simulation Theory by Muse: Eighth album by the English rock band; follows 2015’s Drones; includes the singles ‘Dig Down’, ‘Thought Contagion’, ‘Something Human’, ‘The Dark Side’, and ‘Pressure’.
Origins by Imagine Dragons: Fourth album by the American rock band, the follow-up to 2017’s Evolve; led by the single ‘Natural’.
* Movies
The Grinch (starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones) – animation, third screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957); the grouchy Grinch (Cumberbatch) tries to ruin Christmas for the town of Whoville.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web (starring Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith Stanfield) – crime thriller, soft reboot sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011); a computer hacker (Foy) and a journalist (Gudnason) get caught in a web of criminals and corruption.
Overlord (starring Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier) – horror; American paratroopers discover secret Nazi experiments during World War II.
Star
Delta Lea Goodrem
Born on 9th November 1984 in Sydney, Australia.
Has a younger brother, Trent, who is an Australian rules football player.
Parents are divorced.
Was named after Joe Cocker’s song ‘Delta Lady’.
Rose to prominence in 2002 for her role on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Released her debut album, Innocent Eyes, in 2003. Has since released four more albums: Mistaken Identity (2004), Delta (2007), Child of the Universe (2012), and Wings of the Wild (2016).
Has been a coach on The Voice Australia since 2012 (except 2014).
Battled with cancer in 2004.
Was previously in a relationship with Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis (2004), Irish singer Brian McFadden (2004 – 2011), and American singer Nick Jonas (2011 – 2012).
Awards
2018 MTV Europe Music Awards
Winners:
Best Song: Camila Cabello (featuring Young Thug) – ‘Havana’
Video: Camila Cabello (featuring Young Thug) – ‘Havana’
Artist: Camila Cabello
New Artist: Cardi B
Pop: Dua Lipa
Hip-Hop: Nicki Minaj
Rock: 5 Seconds of Summer
Alternative: Panic! at the Disco
Electronic: Marshmello
World Stage: Alessia Cara
Look: Nicki Minaj
Biggest Fans: BTS
Global Icon: Janet Jackson
UK Act: Little Mix
Canadian Act: Shawn Mendes
US Act: Camila Cabello
For the list of nominees and winners, visit mtvema.com/winners
Spotlight
A Star Is Born
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Sam Elliott
Director: Bradley Cooper
Musical romantic drama; an alcoholic musician (Cooper) discovers and falls for a young singer (Gaga).
Is the third remake of the 1937 film of the same name.
Had an estimated budget of around $40 million; has made nearly $294 million in a month.
Has received very positive reviews from critics who praised the acting, direction, and writing.
Had been in development since 2011; Clint Eastwood was attached to direct and Beyoncé was set to star. A number of actors – Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Christian Bale, Johnny Depp – were approached for the male lead role.
Marks Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut.
Lukas Nelson, the son of country singer Willie Nelson, helped write several songs for the film. The soundtrack was performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.