Hot read: Pretty Girls: A Novel by Karin Slaughter; A compelling new standalone novel from the author of Unseen and Cop Town. With a missing girl in the news, Claire Scott can’t help but be reminded of her sister, who disappeared 20 years ago in a mystery that was never solved. But when Claire begins to learn the truth about her sister, nothing will ever be the same.

Sicario: Go check out the trailer for Emily Blunt’s new film, Sicario. Following her kickass performance alongside Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow, the English rose is now a natural action star, wielding guns and firing bullets like a pro. Sicario – due out this year – revolves around an FBI agent (Blunt) who crosses the border into Mexico to take down a drug lord. Not a bad role for a gal.

Hannibal: NBC has decided to cut Hannibal from its roster and I’m gutted. The show’s ratings dropped quicker than my ex’s pants, so it’s no surprise the network wanted it gone. I’m a massive fan of the show, but I’ve got to admit that the first three episodes of the third season bored me. The only reason I’m hanging in there is because of the upcoming Red Dragon storyline. If it didn’t have that, I probably would have switched off too. I’m still disappointed the show has been cancelled as I know how good it can be. If it can pick up, there’s a chance it could find another home.

True Detective 2: Who’s been watching the new series on Sky Atlantic? I’m loving Rachel McAdams’ Detective Ani Bezzerides. In the first episode she was wearing a cool dark plaid shirt I want to get my hands on. She’s also making me consider getting my hair chopped into a wavy bob - I’m so impressionable. Colin Farrell’s Ray Velcoro got the best line of the opening episode after tanking some bully’s dad. I’m not allowed to print what came out of his mouth, but it’s a cracker. So far the second season – revolving around three cops and a career criminal - is shaping up to be a great watch.

Scream Queens: Charisma Carpenter has joined the cast of Scream Queens.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum will reportedly play Ariana Grande’s mother on the upcoming TV show.

The horror/comedy series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (Glee, AHS) follows a sorority on a college campus that is rocked by a string of murders.

Castmates include Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abigail Breslin, Nick Jonas and Oliver Hudson.

It’s yet to receive a UK release date, but will be debuting across the pond on Fox in September.

Rose McGowan: Former Charmed star Rose McGowan tweeted a picture of a sexist casting call note.

The message – that encouraged her to wear a push-up bra to accentuate her cleavage to the audition – accompanied a script for an Adam Sandler film.

A few days later McGowan took to Twitter once again to announce that she’d been fired by her “wussy acting agent” at Innovative Arts because she spoke up about the “bulls*it in Hollywood”.

Sheila Wenzel – who was known as McGowan’s agent – wasn’t involved in her departure as she was already in the process of moving on from the agency before the star’s initial tweet about the casting notice.

McGowan later tweeted that Wenzel was a “good, strong woman” that she is proud to know and then told Good Morning America that she doesn’t care if she’s blacklisted.

She said: “I don’t care, bring it. You want to play, let’s play.

“I just want to make it better for the next girl coming after me, that she doesn’t have to sell her body and soul just because she wants to be a creative person. That isn’t the fine that you pay at the gate.” The Help and Zero Dark Thirty star Jessica Chastain tweeted her support of McGowan, as did The Princess Diaries’ Heather Matarazzo.

What started as McGowan ripping the crap out of a casting notice has ended with a call to end sexism in Hollywood.

I support McGowan 100 per cent and my respect for her just went up tenfold as she’s given a voice to other actresses that are too fearful to say anything. I think it’s ridiculous she was fired and her former agency should be ashamed of their actions.

I hope because of this, she finds a better agency and lands top roles in great films without having to flash her chest.

Fatherson: Ahead of Fatherson’s upcoming performance at Belladrum, I caught up with Marc Strain (bass) to find out what the boys have been up to.

Marc said: “We’ve been working on a couple of demos and ideas. We’ve started the writing process, but we haven’t recorded anything yet.” Since the release of their debut studio album, I Am an Island, Marc, Ross Leighton (guitar, lead vocals) and Greg Walkinshaw (drums) have hit the road and toured extensively over the last year.

Their hard work has paid off and they’ve now signed a deal with Easy Life Records, which is a division of Sony Music UK.

Over the next few months, the lads will be playing a heap of festivals.

As well as Bella, they’ll be appearing at 2000 Trees in Cheltenham, X&Y in Liverpool, Deer Shed in Topcliffe, Stendhal in Northern Ireland, Doune The Rabbit Hole in Stirling and Midstock in Dalkeith amongst others.

If you’ve never seen Fatherson in action, you’re in for a treat.

Marc said: “Expect big sing-along indie-rock songs. We want everyone to jump about and enjoy themselves. We try to bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

“I really like live shows - when there’s an audience you can bounce off them.

“When we’re in the studio we write songs and treat them as if we were playing to a live audience.

“Ross will normally come up with the bones of a song and then we make it really loud.” One of Marc’s highlights is playing to a packed King Tut’s Tent at last year’s T in the Park.

He said: “We had no idea how it was going to go. That one was amazing.” Following this summer’s festival dates, Marc added: “We’re going to be keeping very busy doing a lot of writing.

For more info on Fatherson, go to iamanisland.net, like www.facebook.com/fathersonband or follow on Twitter @fathersonband.

Quickfire questions with Fatherson’s Marc Strain: Coffee or tea: Coffee Favourite drink: Irn Bru and gin and ginger ale Pub or club: Pub Favourite film: Horrible Bosses Favourite TV show: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Adventure or relaxing holiday: Relazing Favourite colour: Blue T in the Park: Ahead of T in the Park’s debut at Strathallan Castle, I had a great chat with Geoff Ellis (the festival’s founder) and George Kyle (head of sponsorship at Tennent’s Lager).

Geoff said: “I can’t wait. There’s lots of hard work going on right now on site. They’re putting in runways, bridges, water mains – all the essential things.

“We’re putting in lots of infrastructure, temporary things like fences, the stages, dressing rooms and tents. It’s coming together really well.” The move from Balado to Strathallan hasn’t been plain sailing for DF Concerts & Events.

If you’ve been reading my Time Out regularly – or indeed any national newspaper – you’ll know that the organisers faced a battle on their hands in respect to planning permission.

However, after two 28-day public consultations, moving the Main Stage and bringing in bird experts to make sure nesting ospreys within the estate aren’t disturbed during the event, Perth & Kinross Council gave the green light.

Geoff said: “The site itself is beautiful and the set-up flows really well.” The festival has come a long way since kicking off in Strathclyde Park in 1994.

The now three-day event attracts up to 255,000 punters along with 70,000 campers and global superstars who want to hit the stage.

Geoff said: “When we started off we didn’t have the ambition for what it is now. No one could have come in and thought that. It’s the audience who have developed that.

“This is an exciting new chapter with the new site and hopefully we’ll get new attendees who’ve never been before.

“The overriding feeling from the community has been positivity. I accept that there’s some people who didn’t want it and that’s their prerogative, but you can’t argue that the event is good for the economy and the community will see the benefit.” Geoff cites Oasis and The Prodigy as two of his many T highlights over the years.

He won’t have to wait that long for a repeat performance, as The Prodigy and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be closing this year’s event on the Sunday evening.

But who has he never managed to snag for the festival?

Geoff added: “David Bowie. He’d always be welcome.” Tennent’s Lager’s George Kyle is also super excited for TITP 2015.

He said: “The Tennent’s and T in the Park relationship is unprecedented.” To mark the move to Strathallan, The Tennent’s Arms is a hip new bar in the heart of the main arena.

It will bring a laid-back vibe to the Perthshire countryside with its cool interior, outside terrace balcony and sounds from top Sub Club DJs.

George said: “It’s going to have great tunes and a great atmosphere.” Speaking about T Break – the stage in which 16 unsigned Scottish acts have a chance to follow in the footsteps of former T Breakers Biffy Clyro, Twin Atlantic, The View and Paolo Nutini – George added: “It’s a great platform for young bands in the business. It’s an incredible enhancement and opportunity.