SONIC 3: Behind the Scenes with Jeff Fowler, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, and Tika Sumpter
Dec 18 2024- Celebrity Interviews
- Last Updated on 20 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Get ready to speed into excitement as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races toward its 21 December, 2024, UK release! I sat down with the film’s talents – director Jeff Fowler, the voice of Sonic Ben Schwartz, and stars James Marsden and Tika Sumpter – to explore the chaos, charm, and challenges of bringing this high-energy sequel to life.
Matt & Emma Willis chat about ‘Swiped – The School that Banned Smartphones’
Dec 11 2024- Celebrity Interviews
- Last Updated on 11 December 2024
- Monica Costa
Matt and Emma Willis chat to London Mums about their interesting experimental project, Swiped – The School that Banned Smartphones, a landmark new documentary series which tackles the timely issue of the impact of smartphones on children’s behaviour with a pioneering social experiment. The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated. 50% of all 9-year-olds in the UK own a smartphone with 43% of UK teens using their smartphones during school lessons. Frequent social media use has been found to increase a child’s risk of depression by 27% and a recent Education Select Committee report revealed that one in four children now use their phones in a manner resembling behavioural addiction. Hosts Matt and Emma Willis have joined forces with The Stanway School in Colchester to challenge a group of Year 8 pupils – and themselves – to give up their smartphones completely for 21 days. I watched it and I felt both shocked and emotional. Watch it as a matter of urgency. It starts tonight on Channel 4.
Gig review: Zurito and Seye Adelekan bring Jimi Hendrix’s spirit alive at St Pancras Old Church
Nov 28 2024- Celebrity Interviews
- Last Updated on 28 November 2024
- Monica Costa
Last night, a mesmerising concert unfolded at St Pancras Old Church, marking what would have been Jimi Hendrix’s 82nd birthday. Organised by the late Bobby Bertoli, who tragically passed away earlier this year, the event was a heartfelt tribute not only to Hendrix but also to Bertoli himself. His efforts in organising this celebration leave a legacy of love for music, and the evening’s proceedings were a testament to his passion. The event also served a philanthropic purpose, with proceeds directed to a charity that had supported Bobby during his life. The concert’s charity page stands as a reminder of Bobby’s enduring commitment to giving back. A mixture of gratitude and emotion suffused the atmosphere as attendees honoured the spirit of both Hendrix and Bertoli. The performers for the evening – Zurito, a fiery guitar duo, and Seye Adelekan – delivered electrifying performances that transformed the historical church into an “Electric Church” in the truest sense. This term, coined by Hendrix himself, symbolises a non-traditional, free-flowing approach to music, which resonated powerfully throughout the night.
