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DaBaby successfully delays lawsuits claiming he “sucker-punched” 64-year-old man

A lawsuit claiming that DaBaby punched a 64-year-old man has been suspended, pending resolution of a parallel felony battery charge against the rapper, according to the latest judge ruling yesterday (November 8). The lawsuit also claims that DaBaby – real name Jonathan Kirk – knocked out the man’s tooth, stole his phone and vandalised his Hollywood mansion. Los Angeles County Judge Terry Green stated that Kirk has a Fifth Amendment right to refuse to sit for a deposition or answer any written discovery questions in the civil case. The Kanye West collaborator faces up to four years in prison if convicted of the “battery with serious bodily injury” charge filed against him by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Advertisement “I can’t say no to them. They have a felony complaint,” Judge Green said at a hearing in Los Angeles (per Rolling Stone). “This is not just a potential out there in the universe that, ‘Gee, maybe the D.A. might file on this.’” The judge went on to say that he would allow plaintiff Gary Pagar, the alleged victim in the criminal case, to continue his pursuit of documents and third parties related to his civil claims of battery,… Read More →

09NOVNews

SZA shares sultry ‘PSA’ teaser as speculation about album release builds

SZA has shared a sultry teaser video for ‘PSA’ as speculation about her second album release builds. READ MORE: SZA – ‘Ctrl’ Review The R&B star, who released her debut album ‘Ctrl‘ in 2017, has been dropping hints recently about a follow-up. Her first single since last year, ‘Shirt‘, was shared last month. ‘PSA’, which could be the title of her next single, has been teased with a video in which a bikini-clad SZA is seen singing inside a circle of green flames. Advertisement “I don’t want nobody calling me anything but number one,” she sings in the clip. “Know I got problems, I don’t know how to take losses / Even when, even when they are lost causes.” Later, she sings about “pissing you off just to get off” and refers to people “acting like bottom feeders” before the video splices the green flame visual with images of SZA pouring a fluorescent blue liquid over her naked body. At the end of the clip she’s seen entering an ocean, singing “not trying to fight about it” before the music cuts and morse code …—… (meaning “S.O.S.”) appears on screen. Fans were quick to speculate that ‘S.O.S.’ is the album’s… Read More →

09NOVNews

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon releases debut EP ‘Go’ and sensual ‘C**tradiction’ video

Lourdes Leon, daughter of Madonna, has released her debut EP as Lolahol and posted the latest music video from the release. READ MORE: Madonna’s 10 best singles ever – ranked! Lolahol debut EP ‘Go’ dropped today (November 9) via Chemical X Records and has shared a music video for new single ‘Cuntradiction’. In the clip Leon is seen straddling a horse in underwear, lying on a banquet table and swinging from ropes in a stable. Watch it below. Advertisement Lolahol released the EP’s first single, ‘Lock&Key‘, earlier this summer. Leon is the daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon, the latter of whom dated Madonna in the ’90s. They split up in 1997. The pop singer told Vogue in 2021 that she has worked hard to dispel the illusion of a spoilt rich kid. “People think I’m this talentless rich kid who’s had everything given to her, but I’m not,” she told the publication, clarifying that she funded her own way to go to college. In addition to her music career, Leon has also worked in the fashion world. She has starred in a Marc Jacobs campaign and a Rihanna Savage X Fenty show. Advertisement In other news, Madonna recently posted a… Read More →

09NOVNews

Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson apologises for London gig, saying he “relied on old drinking habits”

Ricky Wilson has apologised to fans for his performance at a Kaiser Chiefs show in London on Saturday (November 5), explaining that he “relied on old drinking habits”. READ MORE: Kaiser Chiefs open up on ’00s indie nostalgia, staying alive and moving on Some fans at the O2 Arena gig complained on social media that the concert was “an absolute shitshow”, with Wilson being “absolutely wasted” and “forgetting lyrics”. Now, the singer has issued a statement (via The Sun) in which he has apologised for his behaviour. Advertisement “I don’t want to make any lame excuses, I’ve met some challenges in this life I’ve led, and stayed on top of them with the support I’ve always had around me,” he message began. Ricky Wilson performs live in April 2022 (CREDIT: Jo Hale/Redferns). “The truth is I made a mistake on Saturday night at the O2, and relied on old drinking habits, it’s a mistake that upset and disappointed many of you, and some of those closest to me.” He added: “I try to take pride in not letting people down and seem to have let myself down in that respect the other night. I’m doing everything that is necessary for me… Read More →

09NOVNews

Judge Judy says Justin Bieber is “scared to death” of her

TV personality Judge Judy has revealed that there was a time when her former neighbour Justin Bieber was “scared to death” of her. In a new interview with Access Hollywood promoting her new Amazon Prime Video show Judy Justice, Judge Judy Sheindlin spoke about how comments she made concerning Bieber led to him avoiding her at all costs. In 2014, after a series of incidents including Bieber being charged with assaulting a limo driver, Sheindlin told CBS Los Angeles in an interview that the pop star was “doing a very good job of making a fool out of himself.” Advertisement “Being a celebrity is a gift,” she said. “You could either treat it reverently or you could make a fool out of yourself. And he’s doing a very good job of making a fool out of himself.” Justin Bieber performs at the Sziget Festival on August 12, 2022 in Budapest CREDIT: Joseph Okpako/WireImage Judy added at the time: “I think it’s sad. And nobody’s going to remember that he was a marginal singer. But they’re going to remember a young kid who had a chance to have it all and who is blowing it by acting like a fool.” In the new interview… Read More →

08NOVNews

Jessie Ware shares new Melanie C remix of ‘Free Yourself’

Jessie Ware has shared a new remix of her single ‘Free Yourself’. READ MORE: Jessie Ware – ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ review: future-facing production and heady ‘80s sounds The track, which was co-written with Coffee Clarence JR and British producer Stuart Price, was originally released in the summer. Now, Spice Girl Melanie C has put her own spin on the track, turning the song into a club banger. You can listen to it below. Advertisement The track was previously billed as a teaser for Ware’s upcoming fifth studio album. Her previous album 2021’s ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ received a four-out-of-five star review from NME with Hannah Mylrea praising Ware’s rediscovery of her disco, funk and groove roots in “a collection of exhilarating floor-fillers that fuse future-facing production with heady ‘80s sounds.” Meanwhile, members of the Spice Girls reunited over the weekend at Geri Horner‘s belated 50th birthday party. Taking to Instagram yesterday (November 7), David Beckham – who’s married to Victoria – posted a clip of his wife, Horner, Emma Bunton and Melanie C dancing and singing along to the Spice Girls’ 1996 single ‘Say You’ll Be There’. “Special celebrating Ginger ?? this weekend and even more special to capture this moment of the girls. A friendship for Life,” Beckham captioned the video…. Read More →

08NOVNews

Japanese Breakfast on collaborating with Jürgen from ‘The Great British Bake Off’: “We made a home on the road through him”

Japanese Breakfast has spoken about her recent team-up with much-loved 2021 Great British Bake Off contestant Jürgen Krauss. READ MORE: Japanese Breakfast: “There’s freedom and creative growth in not having anything to prove” Krauss joined Michelle Zauner as a special guest on trombone for ‘Slide Tackle’ at the Kentish Town Forum in London last month. The baker also made matcha white chocolate shortbread for the band. Now, Zauner has explained to NME why the collaboration came about in this week’s The Big Read. Advertisement Amidst the relentlessness and isolation of pandemic touring, Zauner and her band developed a tradition of watching Bake Off together every Friday, she said. The singer-songwriter added: “Jürgen was our favourite. We all rooted for him. It feels so full circle that he’s here, playing trombone with us, on our last leg. We made a home on the road through him.” Japanese Breakfast CREDIT: Hyunwoo Min for NME Elsewhere in the interview, she also spoke about her experience of working with The 1975 on their new album ‘Part Of The Band‘. Zauner said that collaboration came about thanks to co-producer Jack Antonoff, whom she met while recording at New York’s Electric Lady Studios. “I was actually feeling kind of insecure that no… Read More →

07NOVNews

Peter Hook & The Light announce new ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ dates for 2023

Peter Hook & The Light have announced additional dates for ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ in April 2023 – find the full list of dates and purchase tickets below. READ MORE: Joy Division’s ‘Unknown Pleasures’: How they made the unimpeachable proto-goth masterpiece Following ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ shows across the UK, Europe and North America throughout 2022, the band have now announced nine more UK dates, starting in Edinburgh on April 13 and wrapping in Somerset on April 29. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 11 at 10am and can be purchased here. Advertisement The ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ shows were planned to “commemorate four decades of the bands and Ian Curtis’ influence”. We’re pleased to announce further UK dates performing ‘Unknown Pleasures’ & ‘Closer’ live for April 2023. All dates will also feature an additional opening set of New Order tracks. Tickets go on sale this Friday 11th November via https://t.co/aRq5vk8kWZ pic.twitter.com/QYgxFkbI1i — Peter Hook (@peterhook) November 7, 2022 The band will perform ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and ‘Closer’ in full, with an opening set of New Order material. Find the new tour dates below. APRIL 2023 13 – O2 Academy, Edinburgh 14 – Old Fire Station, Carlisle 15 – Foundry,… Read More →

06NOVNews

Poppy cancels several European headline shows due to “current climate”

Poppy has announced that a majority of her upcoming European headline shows have been cancelled due to the “current climate of the world”. READ MORE: Poppy on her new EP ‘Stagger’: “I just feel like it’s a mini-chapter in my life” Originally scheduled to take place in 2020 in support of her third album ‘I Disagree’, Poppy’s UK and European headline run has been postponed several times due to COVID. Earlier this year, it was confirmed to go ahead in November before a support slot with The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction forced her to push the European headline shows from November to December. Advertisement On Friday (November 4), Poppy announced that she would now be cancelling a majority of those shows. “We have considered all options and unfortunately, we need to cancel a few European dates on the Never Find My Place tour. This isn’t a decision that came easy – with the current climate of the world and the difficulty it presents to touring musicians it makes it nearly impossible for us in the US to get over to most of Europe,” said Poppy. “Refunds will be issued to you from your point of purchase. Apologies to you… Read More →

06NOVNews

Dave Chappelle to host next week’s SNL’ with Black Star as musical guests

Dave Chapelle is set to return to hosting duties on Saturday Night Live next weekend (November 12), with the recently reunited Black Star as musical guests. The 48th season of the long-running show premiered last month, with Kendrick Lamar performing a trio of songs from latest album ‘Mr. Morales & The Big Steppers’. Willow, Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow and Steve Lacy have since performed on the show. On the November 12 episode of the show, Chappelle will return as host for the first time since 2020, when he hosted a special post-General Election edition of SNL after Joe Biden‘s victory over Donald Trump. Advertisement Joining the episode as musical guests will be Black Star, the duo of Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, who reunited earlier this year with a new Madlib-produced album called ‘No Fear Of Time’, their first since 1998’s ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star’. next week’s show! pic.twitter.com/yyWCsszXDw — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 6, 2022 Chappelle faced criticism for last year’s Netflix special The Closer, where some material was perceived as transphobic. In the special, he labelled himself a “TERF” and said “gender was a fact” in reference to the controversy around Harry Potter author JK Rowling. In… Read More →

06NOVNews

New Kids On The Block, Diane Warren and more pay tribute to Aaron Carter following death

In the wake of Aaron Carter‘s untimely death yesterday (November 5), a slew of celebrities have come out with tributes to the late pop star. Carter’s representatives confirmed his passing shortly after it spread in reports that he was found dead in his Californian home; his house sitter reportedly found him unresponsive in his bath sometime after 11am, when police received a call from them. He was 34 years old; no cause of death has been confirmed at the time of writing. In the hours since, many of Carter’s colleagues, both in music and acting, have publicly shared their condolences. Among them were New Kids On The Block – who alongside Carter were staples of the 2000s’ tween pop scene – writing in a tweet that they were “shocked and saddened” to hear of Carter’s passing. We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family. Rest in peace, Aaron ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rDUcE4i8Iy — New Kids on the Block (@NKOTB) November 5, 2022 Reflecting on Carter’s death, legendary songwriter Diane Warren noted the often traumatic landscape that celebrity can bring for a child star (Carter was just nine when he launched his career opening… Read More →

05NOVNews

Fall Out Boy, Metallica, The Beach Boys and more head up new graphic novel imprint Headshell

Vault Comics have announced a new graphic novel imprint called Headshell, for which they’ve teamed up with a stable of iconic bands and artists – including Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Metallica and The Beach Boys – to create books based on their catalogues and backstories. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Metallica’s Kirk Hammett The initial rollout will feature five books, with titles by Redman and Def Leppard rounding out the roster. So reads a description on the Headshell website: “Great musicians are storytellers. But some stories need to be told on the page. Headshell works with iconic recording artists to create unique graphic novels that resonate with artists and audiences. “Headshell graphic novels present original stories inspired by artists’ careers and music, giving fans an all new way to connect with the artists and music they love.” Advertisement Though none of the books have been dated for release at the time of writing, it’s confirmed that Wentz’s – titled Dying Inside – will arrive first. The bassist worked on it alongside writer Hannah Klein and Vault alumnus Lisa Sterle, and said of his title in a press release: “Creating a new graphic novel with Vault and… Read More →

05NOVNews

NCT 127 concert in Indonesia ended early after 30 fans faint amid pushing crowd

NCT 127’s concert in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday (November 4) was ended early after 30 fans fainted amid a pushing crowd. The concert at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City had gone ahead with heightened security after police investigated a bomb threat made before the show. A bomb squad and K9 unit deployed to the venue detected no threat of explosives or explosive devices. The Jakarta Metro Police also said they had identified and were pursuing a suspect alleged to have made the bomb threat. The concert – the first of two dates at the venue as part of NCT 127’s ‘Neo City – The Link’ world tour – was expected to attract 8,000 attendees, police said. Advertisement However, the show yesterday was halted after fans in the standing section began to push towards the stage. According to local police, 30 people fainted, CNN Indonesia reported. A statement from the concert organiser Dyandra Global Edutainment said “concert [attendees in] the standing section appeared to go unorganized, which resulted in chaos and eventually led to the halt of the show for the sake of their safety.” According to Dyandra Global Edutainment, no one was injured. “However, as we put the… Read More →

04NOVHit Singles

Arctic Monkeys – The Car

The car is one of the most potent symbols in rock’n’roll. Typically it stands for freedom, escape, personal agency and a mysterious, no-strings sexuality. But where rock’n’roll symbolism is concerned, Arctic Monkeys like to have their cake and eat it: whatever you think it is, that’s what it’s not. In lead single and album opener “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball”, the car is not the beginning of a new adventure but the end of one, the place to walk someone when giving them the ultimate brush-off: “‘Baby, it’s been nice’”. ORDER NOW: Bob Dylan is on the cover of the latest issue of Uncut This is a different Alex Turner to the one we’re used to hearing. Wrong-footed for once, he’s desperately trying to “throw the rose-tint” on a failing relationship, pleading poignantly for the slow-dance scene we all know he’s not going to get. However, “…Mirrorball”’s exquisitely fizzling romance is atypical of the album as a whole. Turner is soon back in his favoured role as cynical chronicler of a decadent milieu. As he once scrutinised Sheffield taxi queues, now he stalks cover shoots and riviera resorts, the Bryan Ferry de nos jours. And while there was a knockabout… Read More →

03NOVNews

Johnny Depp will make “star” guest appearance in Rihanna’s Fenty fashion show

Johnny Depp is set to make a “star” guest appearance at Rihanna‘s next fashion show. READ MORE: Every horror film on Amazon Prime Video UK The actor and musician, 59, is set to be the first male to headline the fashion show’s “star moment” in the history of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, according to TMZ. The role has previously been filled by the likes of likes of Cindy Crawford and Erykah Badu. Both stars were said to be “super excited to make it happen,” and Depp’s appearance on the streamable catwalk show is supposed to match the “cool and chic” vibe he brings to his life as an artist. Advertisement Johnny Depp performs onstage with Jeff Beck CREDIT: Venla Shalin/Redferns Depp is believed to have already done the filming for his role in the show, which is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video next week (November 9). This year’s show will mark the fourth iteration of Rihanna’s fashion collaboration with Prime. Depp is a man in demand at the moment, as only last month (October) it was announced that the Hollywood Vampires would be hitting the road in the UK for a tour next summer. The rock supergroup – comprising… Read More →

03NOVNews

Corey Taylor on his sobriety: “You realise quickly how much a part of your personality booze has become”

Corey Taylor has spoken in a new interview about his 12-year sobriety, saying that in the first few years he “quickly realised how much a part of your personality booze has become”. The Slipknot frontman, who has been sober since 2010, spoke on The Moon Under Water podcast about his experience of visiting pubs and bars as a non-drinker. READ MORE: Slipknot: “Nobody created us except us – we have always drawn our own map” “The first few years is weird, because you realise quickly how much a part of your personality booze has become. You kind of have to sort out who you are, what you’re comfortable with and largely just the habit of it,” Taylor said. Advertisement “I was never a big beer drinker, so non-alcoholic brews [weren’t] the key. So I started with sodas, and then just kind of went to water. And now that’s just what I do.” Taylor continued: “To me, going out and hanging out in a pub or a bar or whatever is more about the company you keep, and you realise at some point the golden moment is going to go away. So you try to time your departure right around that time… Read More →

03NOVNews

Lollapalooza India announces line-up for 2023 debut led by Imagine Dragons and The Strokes

Lollapalooza has announced the full line-up for its expansion into India next year, led by Imagine Dragons and The Strokes. READ MORE: The Strokes’ world-changing ‘Is This It’ at 20: “They had a ‘last gang in town’ mentality” The two acts will be joined by AP Dhillon, Greta Van Fleet, Diplo and Zhu at the India debut of the festival alongside Japanese Breakfast, The Wombats, Alec Benjamin and GOT7 member Jackson Wang, among others. Local acts set to take the stage at Lollapalooza India include Prateek Kuhad, metal band Bloodywood, The F16s and more. The festival is set to be held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai on January 28 and 29. Phase 1 tickets are now available via BookMyShow, with General Admission tickets priced at Rs8,999. VIP tickets are priced at Rs19,999 and include access to an elevated viewing area with VIP-exclusive bars and food stalls, as well as a dedicated entry lane. Advertisement Platinum tickets priced at Rs64,999 offer access to the elevated viewing platform, with mixed table seating and chef-curated food and drinks. Platinum ticket-holders will also be offered transport between stages, and access to air-conditioned bathrooms and mobile charging spots. View this post on Instagram A… Read More →

02NOVNews

Watch Yves Tumor’s dark video for new song ‘God Is A Circle’

Yves Tumor has returned with a new single titled ‘God Is A Circle’ – watch the video for the track below. The song marks Tumor’s first release of the year following their 2021 EP ‘The Asymptotical World’. The project was followed by a North American and European tour, which kicked off in Warsaw in February. ‘God Is A Circle’ features production contributions from Chris Greatti, Rhys Hastings and Noah Goldstein, as well as background vocals from Ecco2K and Thoom, who all assist Tumor in creating a hard-hitting track. Advertisement The direction of the gripping visuals come courtesy of Jordan Hemingway, whom Tumor collaborated with previously on the video for ‘Secrecy Is Incredibly Important To The Both Of Them’. Watch the video for ‘God Is A Circle’ below. Tumor’s latest single comes off the back of appearing as the only featured artist on WILLOW‘s new album ‘COPINGMECHANISM‘. They feature on the single ‘Perfectly Not Close To Me’. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, WILLOW explained how the collaboration came about. “Yves Tumor and [Chris Greatti] got in the studio and, on the tour bus, we were just messing around with some of the demos he’d done,” WILLOW told the outlet. “He… Read More →

02NOVNews

Jennifer Lawrence says Adele told her not to star in ‘Passengers’: “I should have listened to her”

Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that Adele told her not to star in the 2016 romantic space drama Passengers. In a new interview with The New York Times, Lawrence cited the poorly-reviewed film as a low point in her career, noting how she could sense the dismay of her fans. “I was like, ‘Oh no, you guys are here because I’m here, and I’m here because you’re here. Wait, who decided that this was a good movie?’” said Lawrence. Advertisement “Adele told me not to do it! She was like, ‘I feel like space movies are the new vampire movies.’ I should have listened to her.” The film sees Lawrence and co-star Chris Pratt portray two people in hibernation aboard a spacecraft travelling thousands of passengers to a distant colony planet. The story centres on the two characters’ relationship after they are mistakenly awoken 90 years before reaching their destination. Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Passengers’. CREDIT: Sony Criticising the film and her other recent work in 2021, Lawrence told Vanity Fair: “I was not pumping out the quality that I should have. I just think everybody had gotten sick of me. I’d gotten sick of me. It had just… Read More →

02NOVNews

Migos’ label share statement on Takeoff’s death as police appeal for witnesses to come forward

Migos‘ record label, Quality Control Music, have shared a statement regarding the death of Takeoff after the rapper was shot and killed during an altercation at a bowling alley yesterday (October 1). “It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother Kirsnick Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff,” reads a statement shared by the label, who released all four of the trio’s studio albums – from 2015 debut ‘Yung Rich Nation’ to last year’s ‘Culture III’. “Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world and we are devastated,” it continued. “Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quality Control Music (@qualitycontrolmusic) Advertisement Takeoff was fatally shot in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the 810 Billiards & Bowling venue in downtown Houston, where he was in attendance at a private party with his uncle and fellow Migos member Quavo. According to reports, a man opened fire after a disagreement broke out during a game of dice. Takeoff was pronounced dead by officers at the scene, after suffering… Read More →

01NOVNews

Bring Me The Horizon tease My Chemical Romance-inspired new EP

Bring Me The Horizon have teased new music in the first episode of their new ‘Post Human’ tour series. READ MORE: Bring Me The Horizon – “Headlining Reading & Leeds is amazing. It’s been a crazy journey” The clip, which you can watch below, sees the band documenting their US tour before footage cuts to them working on new music inspired by My Chemical Romance. At one point frontman Oli Sykes declares: “My Chemy, harmony, like yeah. Let’s do it the Gerard Way,” as a snippet of their new material plays out. Advertisement It comes after the band recently confirmed that they’re still planning to continue with their ‘Post Human’ EP series. The Sheffield group released the nine-track ‘Post Human: Survival Horror’ collection in October 2020, following on from their sixth studio album ‘Amo’ in 2019. Upon the EP’s release, BMTH told NME that the project served as the first instalment of a four-part series dubbed ‘Post Human’. Sykes had previously said the group were “not going to do an album again, maybe ever”. Speaking to NME as part of a recent Big Read cover story, Sykes said that continuing the ‘Post Human’ EP project “is definitely still the plan” despite some setbacks and… Read More →