The organizers of the Academy Awards have introduced new rules banning AI-generated actors and screenwriters from being eligible for major categories. Under the updated guidelines, only performances carried out by real people and scripts written by humans will qualify for acting and writing awards, as the industry pushes back against the growing influence of artificial […]
Niall Horan has credited Olivia Rodrigo with helping reshape modern pop songwriting, highlighting her emotionally honest and rock-influenced style. He noted that her success has encouraged a shift away from overly polished pop towards more raw, guitar-driven sounds that connect more directly with listeners. Horan pointed out that Rodrigo’s music draws heavily on early 2000s […]
Laura Dern is set to join the cast of The White Lotus for its upcoming fourth season, following the unexpected departure of Helena Bonham Carter. The Oscar-winning actress comes on board shortly after Bonham Carter left the production, despite only recently being announced as part of the ensemble. The exit was reportedly due to creative […]
Taylor Swift has taken legal steps to protect her identity by filing new trademark applications covering her voice and likeness. The filings include short audio clips of her speaking, as well as a specific image from one of her performances. The move is aimed at giving her greater control over how her voice and image […]
Olivia Rodrigo has revealed that her upcoming album is deeply inspired by the emotions she experienced during her first serious “big girl” relationship. Speaking about the project, she explained that feelings like jealousy, longing, and insecurity became central themes, reflecting a more mature and complex stage of her life compared to her earlier music. She […]
Earlier this week Abdo from the Morning Show on 104.8 Channel 4 was lucky enough to head along to the premiere of Michael. He absolutely loved it by the way! However he did notice one very important person missing from the movie. Janet Jackson chose not to be portrayed in the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael,” […]
Shona and Abdo in the Morning on 104.8 Channel 4 could not hold in the excitment as they addressed Justin Bieber star-studded second Coachella set. He delivered a standout moment during his Coachella 2026 headlining performance by bringing out Billie Eilish for a surprise onstage appearance. In a nod to his classic concerts, he serenaded […]
Olivia Rodrigo has officially released her new single “Drop Dead,” giving fans their first full listen to music from her upcoming third album. The track had been teased in the days leading up to its release with cryptic social media clips, including a short video showing Rodrigo in a pub with the phrase “I hope […]
Olivia Dean has revealed that her hit track “Man I Need” was nearly not chosen as a single, despite being one of her personal favourites. She admitted she initially had doubts about the song, feeling it sounded a bit different and wasn’t sure if it fully represented the overall direction of her album The Art […]
The 104.8 Channel 4 office is very excited about the much anticipated Harry Potter series. We’re even more excited that HBO has already started developing Season 2 of its upcoming Harry Potter series, even though the first season has yet to premiere. Network CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that writing for the second season is already […]