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Sharon Van Etten wanders around Brooklyn in cinematic new ‘Mistakes’ video

Sharon Van Etten has shared a cinematic new video for ‘Mistakes’ – watch her wander around Brooklyn for the new visual below. READ MORE: Sharon Van Etten on the cover: “I have to be hopeful. I’m a mother and I want to be brave for my son” The track is taken from Van Etten’s sixth studio album ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’, which came out on Friday (May 6). In the new ‘Mistakes’ video, Van Etten visits old haunts in Brooklyn, meets up with old friends, dances on the street and more. Advertisement Check out the new video below. Reviewing ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’, NME said that ‘Mistakes’ is “Van Etten at her best, its thumping chorus ideal for banishing lockdown-induced rumination on your regrets: “Every time I make a mistake / Turns out it’s great”. Around a quarter of the album reaches these heights – see the swirling coda of ‘Home To Me’, on which she tackles the conflict between creativity and parenthood. Although it lacks the immediacy of 2018’s hookier ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’, this unyielding record is, at times, a powerful reckoning with the age of uncertainty.” Last month, Van Etten appeared on the cover of… Read More →

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Travis Scott gives first public live performance since Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott performed at a nightclub in Miami over the weekend, marking his first public live performance since the Astroworld tragedy in late 2021. TMZ reports that Scott took to the stage at E11even – a club in downtown Miami, open 24 hours a day – in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 8). The performance reportedly took place at the venue to coincide with the Miami Grand Prix, which took place in the city over the weekend as part of the ongoing 2022 Formula One World Championship. The rapper was on-stage for approximately 45 minutes, performing several of his best-known songs such as ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Sicko Mode’. Migos’ Quavo also joined Scott on-stage for a rendition of their 2017 single ‘Dubai Shit’. Scott has incrementally increased his public presence in the wake of the Astroworld tragedy, which saw 10 people killed and dozens more injured during his headlining performance. He has performed at private events this year, including a pre-Oscars party and a Coachella afterparty. The E11even performance, however, was his first time performing live to the public since Astroworld. Scott recently also made his return to music, appearing on the single ‘Hold That Heat’ alongside Southside and Future. Scott… Read More →

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Diana Ross and Tame Impala album seemingly confirmed by posters in London

A collaborative album between Diana Ross and Tame Impala has seemingly been completed and slated for a 2022 release, per some colourful posters spotted in London. The posters, which appear to have gone up last night (May 8), note that the as-yet-untitled project is produced by Jack Antonoff and will feature several special guests. Amongst those listed are Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, Thundercat, Brockhampton and Antonoff’s own band Bleachers. The project is heralded as “coming soon” at the top of the poster. View the poster below (as snapped by Adam Lewis): Advertisement Talk of Ross and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker working on music together surfaced last year, although it was said at the time to only be a single. “She’s really excited to work with Tame Impala, and is ecstatic with the track,” a source reportedly told The Sun. “She can’t wait for fans to hear it.” Ross put out her 25th studio album, entitled ‘Thank You’, in November 2021. It marked her first album of new and original material since 1999’s ‘Every Day Is A New Day’. In a three-star review, NME described the album as “schmaltzy, mid-tempo diva empowerment”. “It feels as if everybody involved in ‘Thank You’ has reverentially… Read More →

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Eminem’s music is “as hard hitting as any metal song,” says Rock Hall boss

The CEO of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has likened Eminem’s music to metal songs after the rapper was included on the list of inductees for 2022. Eminem is one of eight artists set to be inducted into the institution later this year, alongside Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar. READ MORE: Eminem: ‘Music To Be Murdered By’ review: shock rapper continues to grow old disgracefully During a recent interview with Audacy, CEO Greg Harris commented on the rapper’s inclusion in the class of 2022 and hip-hop’s place in the Rock Hall. “For a lot of years people asked about hip-hop,” he said. “He’s the 10th artist to be sort of categorised that way. Advertisement “But you listen to his music, it’s as hard-hitting and straight ahead as any metal song. It’s right there. It’s a chest punch with a message and with a power and with a rhythm and with a band. We’re thrilled he’s going in [his] first year of eligibility, it’s a big statement.” Other artists who made the initial shortlist for 2022, but didn’t make the final cut include Kate Bush, Beck, DEVO, Fela Kuti, MC5, New… Read More →

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Pearl Jam cover Foo Fighters in tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Pearl Jam paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins during their LA concert last night (May 7). Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old. READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the show Pearl Jam covered Foo Fighters’ 2005 song ‘Cold Day In The Sun’ during their show at The Forum last night. The original version of the track featured Hawkins on lead vocals and, for the Seattle band’s performance of it, drummer Matt Cameron took on singing duties. Advertisement “It’s never easy when you lose someone,” frontman Eddie Vedder said, introducing the cover. “As you get older, you’ll notice it starts happening more and more. It’s just where you are on the timeline and where your friends are on the timeline. “But sometimes, like this, it’s so unexpected. But also makes it harder because he was someone who truly, truly loved living life on this planet. So I guess the one thing we can be consoled by is the fact that he never wasted a moment, and he did live his life to the fullest. We just want more of it.”… Read More →

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Watch U2’s Bono and The Edge perform in Kyiv bomb shelter

U2’s Bono and The Edge held a surprise acoustic concert in a bomb shelter in Kyiv earlier today (May 8), at the invitation of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The duo delivered a set featuring some of their biggest hits as they showed their support for the country, which has been fending off an invasion by Russia since February 24. READ MORE: Ukrainian band Antytila talk to us from the frontline ahead of benefit show: “We try to show people some light” Bono and The Edge performed in one of Kyiv’s subway stations that have been repurposed as a bomb shelter since the invasion began. According to the Irish Times, the musicians started the set with ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ as the sound of air-raid sirens went off in the distance. Advertisement Elsewhere in the setlist were ‘With Or Without You’, ‘Desire’ and ‘Angel Of Harlem’. Before the latter, Bono told the crowd that there was “nowhere in the whole world that we would rather be in today than in the great city of Kyiv”. The pair also covered Ben E. King’s ‘Stand By Me’, bringing up a Ukrainian soldier on stage to help them sing it, and changing the “me” in the… Read More →

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GOT7 announce new self-titled EP, out in two weeks

K-pop boyband GOT7 have confirmed that they will be releasing a brand-new EP later this month. READ MORE: Every GOT7 song ranked in order of greatness Today (May 8), the group took to their newly establish social media pages – which were launched just two days ago – to announce their upcoming self-titled EP. The posts were accompanied by a teaser image, featuring the names of all seven members of the boyband, alongside the project’s release date. ‘GOT7’, due out May 23, will be the group’s first EP since they departed from longtime agency JYP Entertainment in January last year. Their last mini-album was the April 2020 release ‘Dye’, which was followed by their fourth studio album ‘Breath Of Love: Last Piece’ in November the same year. GOT7 had also released the single ‘Encore’ in February 2021. GOT7 NEW EP 《GOT7》 2022.05.23 (MON) 6:00PM (KST)#GOT7 #갓세븐 #MARK #JAYB #JACKSON #JINYOUNG #YOUNGJAE #BAMBAM #YUGYEOM #마크 #제이비 #잭슨 #진영 #영재 #뱀뱀 #유겸 #IGOT7 #아가새 pic.twitter.com/xPvYdUgfyE — GOT7 (갓세븐) (@GOT7) May 8, 2022 Advertisement On Friday (May 8), when the boyband launched their new social media accounts, a press release from Warner Music Korea had confirmed that GOT7 were working on new music…. Read More →

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Vinyl Me Please to open “audiophile-grade” record pressing plant in Denver

Global music company Vinyl Me Please have announced the construction of a new “audiophile-grade” vinyl pressing plant in Denver, CO. READ MORE: What’s causing the vinyl delay? “Adele is not the problem”, say music industry insiders The 14,000 square foot pressing plant will be located across from concert venue Mission Ballroom and will open at the end of 2022 in Denver’s River North Art District. “Quality, control and availability are critical to maintaining and expanding our leadership position in the vinyl industry,” VMP chief executive officer Cameron Schaefer said. “With this in mind, we’ve decided to press records in a way that provides an incredible experience for our customers and visitors to our plant.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by VMP (@vinylmeplease) Advertisement Development of the new experiential space, which will allow fans to see how records are made first-hand, and includes a bar, listening room, and retail area, has been overseen by record-maker Gary Salstrom. “I’m thrilled to have the resources and partners required to make the best vinyl LPs ever produced, in a place where the experience will be as special as the finished goods,” Salstrom said. Artist, producer, and Acony Records co-founder David Rawlings… Read More →

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Sum 41’s Dave ‘Brownsound’ Baksh “cancer-free” after surgery on tumour

Sum 41 guitarist Dave ‘Brownsound’ Baksh has revealed that he recently received treatment for a cancerous tumour, but said he is now cancer-free. Sharing a lengthy message on Instagram this week, the musician told fans that he noticed a lump in March and had it checked out. “Within two weeks I went through surgery in order to get rid of a tumour that ended up being #cancer,” Baksh said. “Don’t be concerned, my brush with this serious disease was very short-lived thanks to the help of great doctors, a friend that helped me get a bone scan within weeks of my surgery, my family (extended included), the amazing people in #LDK (up the Kzinti!) and last but not least the emotional, physical and celery juice support that @krennykren and my wonderfully amazing gifted, did I mention wonderful kids, gave me.” The statement served as “a thank you letter” to fans who had expressed their support, Baksh explained, adding that he was at one point unsure whether he’d be able to participate in Sum 41’s current tour with Simple Plan. “Something incredible that this disease taught me is how many amazing and supportive people I have in my life,” the guitarist continued. “I’m… Read More →

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Drake DMs online troll’s wife on Instagram: “I’m here for u ma”

Drake responded to online criticism earlier this week by DMing a troll’s wife on Instagram. READ MORE: Kanye West and Drake live in Los Angeles: titans unite for a near-religious experience On Tuesday (May 3), the Canadian rapper commented on a post on the platform by NBA coach Chris Matthews about Tee Morant and LaVar Ball, the fathers of basketball players Ja Morant, Lonzo Ball and LeMelo Ball. “Imagine your son makes the league and he’s Ja or Melo or Lonzo all you can do is be elated and competitive and over supportive and it’s a right of passage [sic] to that the OG’s talk shit,” Drake wrote. “I know I’mma be this way even if my son is in a rubix cube competition.” Advertisement In response to the quip, an Instagram user said that Drake’s son would “prolly play with ghostwriters”, a reference to accusations that the ‘Certified Lover Boy’ artist doesn’t write his own material. Drake replied: “I just followed your girl cause she’s prob miserable and needs some excitement in her life.” Drake got this man down bad after responding to a troll’s comment about his son Adonis….? Drizzy hopped in his petty bag, followed dude’s wife & even… Read More →

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Mel B dedicates MBE to victims of domestic abuse: “It’s for all those other women”

Mel B has been made an MBE in recognition of her services to domestic violence victims. The former Spice Girls singer is a Women’s Aid patron and has previously been open about her experiences with domestic abuse. Her campaigning efforts even took her to Downing Street in 2019. She received her MBE from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace yesterday (May 4) and dedicated it to victims of domestic abuse. Advertisement “I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I’ve been doing,” she told PA (via BBC News). “It’s amazing to have but it’s not just for me – it’s for all those other women. Especially because of COVID, there’s been such an epidemic of domestic violence, that’s been completely on the rise, and you know I’ve got an army of women behind me that need help and need to be heard.” Spice Girls (Picture: JMEnternational/Redferns) The singer went on to say Prince William “commended” her on her work and told her he was “so sorry” she had gone though “such a horrible time”. “I’ve had a really amazing life so far and it was turned into something horrible for 10 years and I’ve made something… Read More →

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Wolf Alice announce ‘Blue Weekend’ lullaby EP and share new take on ‘The Last Man On Earth’

Wolf Alice have announced plans to release a new EP featuring lullaby versions of select songs from their ‘Blue Weekend’ album. Titled ‘Blue Lullaby’, the release will feature four reworked tracks from their 2021 album including new versions of ‘No Hard Feelings’, ‘Lipstick On The Glass’, ‘How Can I Make It OK?’ and ‘The Last Man On Earth’, the latter of which you hear below now. READ MORE: Your favourite artists on what NME means to them: “It’s always had a special place in our hearts” “’Blue Lullaby’ came about because we wanted to strip down some of our more emotional songs from ‘Blue Weekend’ and see if they hit any different,” said frontwoman Ellie Rowsell. Advertisement “We also had a really nice moment during the ‘Blue Weekend’ campaign singing one of our songs with a choir and we wanted to experience that again with a few other songs, especially as there are a lot of harmonies and a lot of vocal layering on ‘Blue Weekend’. “Hearing multiple voices singing together is an unparalleled feeling to me so I’m happy we got to record this experience and I hope people enjoy it.” ‘Blue Lullaby’ will be released on June 24… Read More →

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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s Kidd Creole jailed for 16 years for fatal stabbing of homeless man

Kidd Creole, a founding member of the pioneering rap group Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing a homeless man to death. The rapper, real name Nathaniel Glover, was found guilty of manslaughter last month for the death of John Jolly, who was stabbed twice in the chest with a steak knife on a New York City street in August 2017. He died in hospital shortly after. Prosecutors accused Glover of stabbing Jolly after he became enraged because he thought Jolly was gay and making a pass at him. “To tell the truth, I thought he was gay. And because I thought he was gay, and he was saying that to me, ‘What’s up,’ I was thinking that he was thinking [that] I was gay,” Glover said in a videotaped interview with police. “So I was a little annoyed by that. He approached me. I got a little nervous,” Glover claimed. “So then I tried to back up a little bit, and he moved forward, and then I just took the knife and stabbed him … I wish I never would have seen him. It’s all my fault, because I chose… Read More →

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Kehlani loses sleep in choreography-filled ‘Up At Night’ video

Kehlani has shared the official video for their latest single ‘Up At Night’ – you can watch it below. The song appears on the Californian R&B artist’s third studio record ‘Blue Water Road’, which came out last Friday (April 29). Justin Bieber features on the album version of the track, but is notably absent from the new visuals. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Kehlani: “I’m really in a lighter, more mature, happy, fun space” At the start of the clip, Kehlani – full name Kehlani Ashley Parrish – asks their phone to “play my sleep playlist” before getting into bed. She then sings ‘Up At Night’ with their eyes closed as sinister-looking silhouette figures are cast across the sheets. Advertisement Suddenly, we switch to a scene that sees Kehlani and a crew of backup dancers unleash a ’00s girl group-style choreographed routine. The star appears in various other locations – including a glitzy black-and-white setting – but ultimately ends up back in bed. Explaining the meaning behind the song, Kehlani said: “It’s about having a healthily obsessed relationship. You’re telling someone, ‘I love you so much it keeps me awake at night’.” Tune in here: Speaking to NME for last week’s… Read More →

Malaysian pop singer Charmaine Koh Unveils “Bonfire”, another reveal off upcoming debut EP Sunflower at Sundown

Malaysian pop singer Charmaine Koh has been making all the right moves and just unveiled “Bonfire,” the first reveal of her upcoming debut EP Sunflower at Sundown. This ever-soft and groovy track offers fans a sumptuous creation by the gorgeous Charmaine who deploys her vivid artistry and limitless imagination in a new light. Soft yet powerful, “Bonfire” subtly merges pop and R&B the Charmaine Koh way. Charmaine Koh has been on the high rise lately, garnering hundreds of thousands of plays on most major streaming platforms with her previously released singles including “Pause” and “Why Don’t You Live.” Charmaine Koh launched her career by participating in theater shows and singing competitions. She represented her country in the 20th World Championships of Performing Arts in 2016 at the age of 12. Winning ‘World Champion’ in two categories, as well as three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze, caught the curiosity of record labels. This led to her debut track, “Ordinary Girl,” which had over 160K streams and ascended the Hitz Fm’s MET10 Chart in July 2018. Her upcoming debut EP Sunflower At Sundown is set to drop this summer, and until then, make sure to play “Bonfire” on repeat for… Read More →

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Stormzy makes Met Gala debut: “It’s nice to shine today”

Stormzy made his Met Gala debut in New York last night (May 2), wearing a custom-made Burberry suit and cape. READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021: festival return is another rockstar moment The Croydon rapper, who wrapped up his UK and Ireland arena tour last month, joined the likes of Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj and Anderson .Paak at the 2022 edition of the annual fundraising event at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s fashion theme for the Met Gala was ‘Gilded Glamor and White Tie’. Stormzy, who recently announced his third studio album, wore a custom-made white Burberry wool cape and a three-piece tuxedo with satin lapels, which was designed by Riccardo Tisci. Advertisement You can see Stormzy’s Met Gala attire below: Big Mike. Merky Co Founder, 0207’s, South London’s, UK’s, Ghana’s, Abigail’s Son, Rachael’s Little Brother, Stormzy representing at this year’s Met Gala ?? @voguemagazine #MetGala #MetGala2022 pic.twitter.com/O2G1n5yVjc — 0207 Def Jam (@0207DefJam) May 3, 2022 Speaking on the red carpet, Stormzy said he was “nervous” about the event. “It’s a lot different but it’s amazing. I’m just going to embrace it,” he told Vogue (via Evening Standard). “Usually I… Read More →

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Yard Act, Billy Nomates and more lead Glastonbury 2022’s Left Field line-up

Yard Act, Billy Nomates and Billy Bragg are among the leading names on the line-up of Glastonbury‘s Left Field for 2022. The stage is celebrating “20 Years of Pop and Politics” at this year’s Worthy Farm festival, which runs from June 22-26. READ MORE: Yard Act live in London: mayhem rules at biggest show yet Left Field will host a mix of live music and debate next month, including the Bragg-hosted ‘Radical Round-Up’. The war in Ukraine, Black Lives Matter and “what’s next for the climate emergency” will be among the topics discussed by Left Field’s panels this year. Advertisement Live music will come from the likes of Yard Act, Billy Nomates, Bragg, Jamie Webster, Brooke Combe, The Magic Numbers, Kam-Bu, Yola and The Regrettes. Speaking about this year’s Left Field line-up, stage co-curator Bragg said in a statement: “So much has happened in the three years since we last gathered under the Left Field big top. We’ve pulled together an amazing roster of activists and artists determined to make sense of it all. We're very pleased to announce @GlastoLeftField's 2022 line-up, celebrating 20 years of pop and politics. pic.twitter.com/XarYtTdLcs — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) May 3, 2022 “Whether it’s radical… Read More →

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Pusha T calls rumours of Eminem beef a “misinterpretation”

Pusha T has said that a supposed beef between him and Eminem is a “misinterpretation”, and payed respect to his fellow rapper. During an appearance on The Morning Hustle, Pusha was asked by host Lore’l if he had ever been pitted against other rappers. READ MORE: Pusha T – ‘It’s Almost Dry’ review: Virginia legend still going strong in his rap tenure “I saw just recently on Twitter people saying myself and Eminem,” he responded. “I’m like, bro! It was a misinterpretation of something I don’t even remember. Something I said or whatever. But you know, people decode, and they have their own thing.” Advertisement He went on to express his admiration for Eminem’s famous 1998 appearance in the Lyricist Lounge showcase. “He’s one of them people that I really like what he does because, after all of his success, I can still find Lyricist Lounge Eminem. That’s a goal for me, personally.” It’s unclear what exactly sparked the rumours on social media that the two rappers are feuding with one another. Pusha’s comments come following the release of his latest album ‘It’s Almost Dry’. In a five-star review, NME said he “has managed to elevate his art to new heights, signalling that… Read More →

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New Bad Bunny album ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ is arriving this Friday

Bad Bunny has revealed his fourth studio album, ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’, will be released this coming Friday (May 6). The announcement follows on from Bad Bunny’s unique reveal of the album’s title last month, when he announced ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ via a classified car advert. The ad, which was posted under his real name of Benito A. Martinez Ocasio, listed the 2019 Bugatti Chiron 110 for $3.5million (£2.7m) and left a phone number. When fans dialed the number in the listing, a voicemail played a snippet of an unreleased track and a text message was then sent. Translated into English, it read: “Hello! Thank you for calling. There’s little time left until the album comes out. I can’t say the date yet. But I can tell you the name: ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’.” Advertisement Watch Bad Bunny’s new announcement video for ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @badbunnypr ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ will reportedly feature 23 tracks. Its title translates to the phrase “a summer without you” in English. It follows on from the rapper’s multi-platinum 2020 album ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’, which achieved Number One on the Billboard… Read More →

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Watch Portishead perform live for the first time since 2015

Portishead performed live last night (May 2) for the first time in seven years as part of a War Child UK benefit gig for Ukraine at O2 Academy in Bristol. Marking the first time the trio had played a show since their 2015 appearance at Benicàssim Festival, Portishead performed five songs – ‘Mysterons’, ‘Wandering Star’ and ‘Roads’ from 1997’s ‘Dummy’, and ‘Magic Doors’ and ‘The Rip’ from 2008’s ‘Third’. Elsewhere on the bill were headliners IDLES along with sets by Billy Nomates, Katy J Pearson, Heavy Lungs, Willie J Healy and Wilderman. Watch snippets of Portishead’s set below: .@Portisheadinfo are LIVE right now for the first time since 2015! There's still time to tune in. Donate £5 to watch > https://t.co/0AKyp8FJEu #WarChild @o2academybris pic.twitter.com/Dw9oRN7Hpg — War Child UK (@WarChildUK) May 2, 2022 Advertisement PORTISHEAD – Roads 02/05/2022 #Portishead #WarChild @Portisheadinfo @o2academybris pic.twitter.com/pi5CylhxAv — KID A (@KID_A_OK) May 2, 2022 Portishead pic.twitter.com/EyfkFcBoru — Dan Grabham (@dangrabham) May 2, 2022 A very special performance from #Portishead Reunited for Ukraine Charity gig @WarChildUK @Portisheadinfo pic.twitter.com/QOkIj4gJtC — Rhian Chase (@DrRhianFuge) May 2, 2022 Tickets for the benefit gig, which was announced last month, were only made available through a £10 donation prize draw, with… Read More →

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Justin Bieber confirms Don Toliver collaboration ‘Honest’ is set to drop later this week

Justin Bieber has confirmed his new single with Don Toliver is set to drop later this week. READ MORE: Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’ review: pop star finds his purpose again The track ‘Honest’, is due to be released this Friday (April 29) and Bieber has now shared the artwork, which is in the style of a movie poster this evening (April 27) on Instagram. You can view it below. It comes after the pop star dropped a spoof video ‘I Feel Funny’ in between takes for the new track, earlier today. Advertisement The clip, directed by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett on his phone, sees Bieber wearing an orange ski mask much like the one in the forthcoming ‘Honest’ video and playfully dancing around the set. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) Bennett explained the ‘I Feel Funny’ clip in the YouTube video’s description: “Justin randomly texted me this song one day and said ‘should we do a visual to this? song straight to number 1’.” He also revealed it took the pair about 15 minutes to shoot the spoof clip. Bieber – who is currently in the midst of a US tour that will run… Read More →