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It's the Nitto ATP Finals and Gigi and Naomi are at London's O2 arena to soak in the atmosphere. This week they're joined by Producer Abi to discuss hitting partners, the combination of dessert and salad, plus a moment that leaves all three crying with laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bros were a fascinating pop group. Twin brothers on the crest of stardom and riches came crashing down amid mismanagement and internal, deep-seated issues. Years later they reformed for a triumphant gig at London's O2 and cameras were there to capture every second. Intense, often funny, more often angry and with a few tears thrown in for good measure - it's a film that shows as much about family as it does about celebrity. Here, Matt and Luke talk to Jamie East about making it - and directors David Soutar (One Direction and Harry Styles' favoured producer) and Joe Pearlman give an insight into how they managed to control the tempest and get it all on film. A fascinating glimpse into what must have been one hell of a ride. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Boston Celtics are back in the States, riding a new win streak - perhaps buoyed by Lil' B's blessing. Topher Lane and Mark Allison break down the state of the Celtics in relation to the top of the East, the coming relaxed schedule, and whether the Cs have a curse to worry about as well. They're also joined by Justin Quinn and Josh Coyne, who discuss Josh's behind-the-scenes reporting from London's O2 arena, where he got to speak to several players on both the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics, Brad Stevens, the Starter's Tas Melas, and even the man himself, Commissioner Adam Silver.
Libby Purves meets commentator Henry Blofeld; clarinettist Emma Johnson; journalist Davis Miller and Pedro Algorta who survived a notorious plane crash in 1972. Davis Miller is a journalist who struck up a 30-year friendship with the heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. He is co-curator of the exhibition, I Am The Greatest, at London's O2, which showcases Muhammad Ali's life. The exhibition features more than 100 artefacts and rare personal memorabilia including a full size boxing ring and gold boxing gloves given to Elvis Presley and signed by Muhammad Ali in 1973. Davis is also the author of Approaching Ali about his friendship with Ali. I Am The Greatest is at the O2 in London. Pedro Algorta is one of 16 people who survived a plane crash in the Andes in 1972. The Uruguayan Air Force Plane, chartered by an amateur rugby team and their friends and families, came down in the Andes and was lost without a trace. 70 days later the world discovered that 16 of the 45 passengers were still alive. In his book, Into the Mountains, Pedro Algorta gives his first-hand account of human survival. Into the Mountains is published by LID Publishing. Henry Blofled OBE - aka Blowers - is best known as a cricket commentator. He has been a regular on Test Match Special for the last 40 years. He is famous for his love of buses and pigeons as well as his great passion for the game of cricket. He is currently touring the UK in Blofeld and Baxter - Rogues on the Road which features tales from the commentary box and beyond from TMS with his former producer, Peter Baxter. Blofeld and Baxter - Rogues on the Road is on tour. Emma Johnson MBE is a clarinettist whose career was launched in 1984 when, at the age of 17, she won the BBC Young Musician of the Year. She is the first woman to have a portrait commissioned by the University of Cambridge's Pembroke College since the college was founded over 650 years ago. Her new album An English Fantasy features recordings of four clarinet concertos written especially for her by four English composers. An English Fantasy is released on Nimbus Records. Producer: Paula McGinley.
Ngawang Lodup, former Tibetan monk and BBC Introducing artist, talks to Sean Rafferty, ahead of his performance at a talk by the Dalai Lama at London's O2.
Episode 118 - I'm a crumbled up piece of paper lying here because Taylor performed "All Too Well" at the Grammys! On Episode 118 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, the hosts give you full coverage of the 56th Grammy Awards. We discuss the red carpet, the nature of the Grammy awards and how they pick the winners, and Taylor's breath-taking performance of "All Too Well." We also go back in the Taylor Swift time machine and discuss Taylor's past Grammy performances from 2009-2013. And even though Taylor didn't win a Grammy this year, she is still our seven-time Grammy winning girl, our favorite. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 118 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast: - The RED Tour is coming to London! Taylor will perform at London's O2 on Feb. 1st & 2nd. - We bring you full coverage of the 56th Grammy Awards! - What did you think of Taylor Swift's red carpet dress? The hosts give mixed reviews. - Maya loved Colbie Caillat's red dress. - Grammy winners are determined "without regard to album sales or chart promotion." That explains it. - Adam defines an "artist" as someone who writes or at least co-writes their own music. - Diane is baffled by Daft Punk's helmets. What? - That moment when you accidentally think RED won Album of the Year and then your heart is broken... - Why did Fearless win Album of the Year in 2008 and RED didn't? - Can we talk about how incredible it is that Taylor chose to perform "All Too Well" because the Swifties asked her to? - Taylor sure looked pissed about that scarf! - What's your all-time favorite Taylor Swift Grammy performance? We discuss her performances from 2008-2013. - Fun fact: Queen Latifah can marry you now! - You know you're a Swifty when you describe yourself as a hardcore Taylor Swift fan. - View all the nominees and winners of the 56th Grammy Awards at grammy.com/nominees.
As The Band Perry...Kimberly, Neil and Reid are taking the country music industry by storm, selling out venues all over the world, even including London's O2 arena. We had a chance to check them out back here in the States on the set of their latest music video for "Better Dig Two."