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THE KILLERS: Imploding The Mirage (EMI) Rating: Verdict: Rousing anthems THE WATERBOYS: Good Luck, Seeker (Cooking Vinyl) Rating: Verdict: Expansive Celtic rock ERASURE: The Neon (Mute) Rating: Verdict: Sparkling electro-pop They have loosened their ties with their home town of Las Vegas, lost a key band member and seen their stadium tour sunk by lockdown. If The Killers had decided to make their sixth album a low-key affair, nobody would have been surprised. But Imploding The Mirage is nothing of the sort. Despite being delayed by three months because of coronavirus, it’s an exemplary Killers collection powered by driving guitars, electronics and singer Brandon Flowers’ big-hearted songs of perseverance and escape. It also sees the band, usually so self-contained, work with an impressive supporting cast. It has certainly been informed by recent upheavals. After 2017’s Wonderful Wonderful — an LP inspired partly by Brandon’s wife Tana’s struggle with crippling depression — the singer

Lauren Newton, the daughter of TV legends Bert and Patti Newton, has given birth to her sixth child. The 40-year-old announced the happy news on Friday, sharing a photo to Instagram of her husband, champion swimmer Matt Welsh, holding their newborn son. The couple have named their son Alby James Newton Welsh. Lauren revealed that Alby was born seven weeks early, but was 'doing well'. +6 'He's seven weeks early but doing well': Lauren Newton (right), the daughter of TV legends Bert and Patti Newton (left), has given birth to her sixth child, a son named Alby James She told her Instagram followers: 'Alby James Newton Welsh. Born at 8:20 on 20/8/2020.' She went on to thank the doctors and nurses at the hospital who helped with the birth, before giving an update on how her son was doing. 'It has been a long journey and we are so thrilled to have gorgeous Alby here safely. He is seven weeks early but doing really well,' she wrote. +6 Thrilled: Th

The Seven host, 50, is the latest casualty of the TV industry's coronavirus crunch She parted ways with the network on Friday, after 25 years of service 'I leave Seven with a great deal of pride, satisfaction and gratitude,' she said Melissa's departure comes seven years after she was sacked from Sunrise and replaced by Sam Armytage She was previously the host of current affairs show Sunday Night, which was axed in October last year as a cost-cutting measure It comes a week after Channel 10 laid off 25 staffers in response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic Veteran broadcaster Melissa Doyle has left Channel Seven after 25 years, the network announced on Friday. Her departure is believed to be the result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hit Seven particularly hard. The former Sunrise host, 50, said in a statement: 'For 25 years, I have called Channel Seven home. I've had the privilege to share stories that

Holly Hagan has revealed picking her wedding dress was one of the 'most emotional days of my life'. The Geordie Shore star, who is set to wed her footballer fiancé Jacob Blyth in Ibiza, took to Instagram on Thursday to explain how saying 'yes to the dress' marked the end of a decade worth of 'sadness, heartbreak and trolling'. Sharing a snap in front of the boutique, Holly, 28, wrote: 'Today I said yes to the dress. It's been one of the most emotional days of my life for so many reasons. This symbolised more than just a dress for me. Teary-eyed: Holly Hagan has revealed picking her wedding dress was one of the 'most emotional days of my life' 'It marks the end of a decade worth of sadness, heartbreak, trolling, lack of self worth and self respect.' Wedding bells: The Geordie Shore star is set to wed her footballer fiancé Jacob Blyth in Ibiza +8 Moving: Holly took to Instagram on Thursday to explain how saying 'yes

She recently revealed she 'loved' being able to play a fictional celebrity on her series The Morning Show. But Jennifer Aniston was not loving playing pool on Thursday, based on her opponent Courteney Cox's video of the game, posted to her Instagram account. In it, the 51-year-old appeared hilariously frustrated by her inability to sink any balls. Tough day at the office: Jennifer Aniston was not loving playing pool on Thursday, based on her opponent Courteney Cox's video of the game, posted to her Instagram account Her 56-year-old Friends co-star, by contrast, appeared to be in fine touch, sinking ball after ball with little trouble. When Jennifer missed her shots, Cox on several occasions turned the camera around to focus on her own comically disappointed face. Jen did offer a feeble defense for her poor play by telling the camera, 'You know, it's been a long time'. However by the end of the video she did manage to sink a ball, and promptly jumped up a

Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly implementing new benefits for staffers including paid days off and a better medical leave policy, Variety reported Thursday The 62-year-old star has been doing damage control after multiple accusations surfaced that alleged she fostered a toxic work environment on set An internal investigation into the allegations is being conducted by WarnerMedia Three top producers have been fired as a result of the inquiry Ellen apologized to staff in an emotional video call on Monday and denied rumors that she won't let people look her in the eye Ellen DeGeneres is continuing her attempt at damage control with employees from her hit shows following accusations of a toxic work environment. The 62-year-old star is reportedly increasing benefits for staffers, including more time off and a better policy for medical leave, according to Variety on Thursday. These latest moves come amid news comes that she fired three top executive producers as part of swee

Earlier this week she was 'glamping' with her ex Scott Disick, 37, and their three kids Mason, 10, Reign, 8, and Penelope, 5, in Idaho. But on Tuesday, Kourtney Kardashian was back to all things lifestyle as she teased a new health and wellness article on her website, Poosh via their Instagram feed. In the new blog post, 5 Helpful Habits to Stay Consistent with your Diet, Kourtney profiles nutrition and lifestyle coach, Neeyaz, of Unspoken Nutrition who shares tips on sticking to a diet. Picture of health: Kourtney Kardashian, 41, shares a new set of 5 hacks for healthy-eating on her lifestyle website Poosh In the post's accompanying image, the 41-year-old mother of three shows off her tiny frame as she straddles a bike during a minute of rest while on a scenic ride in Colorado. She looks effortlessly sporty in a matching black biker short and sport bra set, which she layers under a pair of silky blue Adidas shorts. A Poosh hat and grey new balance sneakers complete the