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Martin Scorsese almost quit Hollywood after ‘Gangs Of New York’

Martin Scorsese has said he almost quit making movies after directing Gangs Of New York. The director, who worked on the movie with lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio, locked horns with the 2002 film’s now disgraced producer, Harvey Weinstein, with whom Scorsese wrestled over the length and the budget of the film. “I realised that I couldn’t work if I had to make films that way ever again,” Scorsese told GQ. “If that was the only way that I was able to be allowed to make films, then I’d have to stop. Because the results weren’t satisfying. It was at times...

Two Door Cinema Club announce US and Canada 2024 tour

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a US and Canada tour set to kick off in early spring of next year – find all the details below. READ MORE: Two Door Cinema Club – ‘Keep On Smiling’ review: buoyant indie with occasional stumbles The Northern Ireland trio will embark on a 22-date tour across North America in February 2024. Their first show is set to take place on February 21 at The Eastern in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, the indie veterans will make stops in major cities such as Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, San...

Burna Boy South Africa gig cancelled due to fraud claim

Burna Boy‘s scheduled live show in South Africa has been cancelled due to a fraud claim against one of its organisers. The Nigerian artist had been set to perform at the 90,000-capacity FNB Stadium in Johannesburg last Saturday (September 23), but the gig was shelved in the days leading up to it amid rumours of poor ticket sales (via IQ). But promoter Ternary Media Group has since claimed that it called off the concert after CEO Sedote Nwachukwu was accused of stealing R10m (£435,000) from the company. Advertisement “Due to pending legal proceedings relating to an upcoming Burna Boy...

Ty Segall shares his love of eggs on new single ‘Eggman’

Ty Segall has shared his new single, ‘Eggman’ – watch the video below. It is the California garage rock musician’s second new song of 2023, following on from last month’s release of ‘Void’. The one-take music video, which Segall made with his wife and creative partner Denée Segall, sees him gorging his way through a bowl of hard-boiled eggs for an uncomfortably long time. Advertisement The song opens with screeching guitars, which then give way to reveal a ’60s-style psych-pop tune, finally culminating in an ear-splitting, feedback-heavy blowout. “Your mouth’s agape and caked with eggs…You sit and...

When Stars Align: Leandro Cury’s “Estrela” Dazzles With The Power Of Love

From the pulsating heart of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, Leandro Cury, the captivating Brazilian artist, delivers a soul-stirring single called “Estrela,” a Portuguese word that translates to “Star.” Just as stars shimmer in the night, this track shines with its touching narrative of love and connection. The musician sings about a time when he walked in the shadows, lonely and disheartened, only to find his beacon of hope in the warmth of a cherished bond. The lyrics delve deep into the realms of romantic relationships, reflecting on how they become sanctuaries, even amid life’s storms. Cury’s poetic lines, “Before...

MVT pens open letter to government with UK losing at least one venue per week

The Music Venue Trust has penned open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, while speaking to NME about how the situation is “as dire as it can be” with more than one grassroots venue closing in the UK every week. Last week NME reported that the UK stood to lose 10 per cent of its grassroots music venues in 2023, as calls grew louder for the “major leagues” of the music industry and larger venues to do more to pay into the ecosystem and save them. Now, the MVT has doubled down on that call as well as shared an...

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho stars in new Netflix documentary, ‘Yellow Door: ’90s Lo-fi Film Club’

Netflix has released the first trailer for Yellow Door: ’90s Lo-fi Film Club, a new documentary that will feature Parasite director Bong Joon-ho. According to Netflix, the upcoming documentary is an “ode to the golden era of Korean cinephilia” that will take a look at the “young film enthusiasts who paved the way for the Korean cinematic renaissance” The upcoming film is directed by Lee Hyuk-rae (2022’s Sewing Sisters) and will delve into the history and members of the Yellow Door Film Club, of which Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon-ho was a member of. Advertisement “The 1990s witnessed an explosion of film clubs on...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa joins Spotify’s ‘Billions Club’ with ‘Money’

BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has officially become the first K-pop idol to reach a billion streams on Spotify with a solo song. According to the music streaming platform, ‘Money’ by Lisa of BLACKPINK crossed one billion streams on September 20. With this, the Thai-born singer has become the first K-pop idol to reach this milestone with a solo song. The song has since been added into Spotify’s official ‘Billions Club’ playlist, alongside past hit songs that also surpassed one billion streams on the music planform. Other K-pop songs on the ‘Billions Club’ include the BTS songs ‘Dynamite’, ‘Butter’ and more. Not...

GOT7’s Yugyeom announces dates and venues for 2023 Europe tour

K-pop singer Yugyeom, a member of boyband GOT7, has announced his upcoming solo tour of Europe. GOT7’s Yugeyom will kick off his five-date Europe tour on November 1 at the Bataclan in Paris, France. Following that show, the K-pop idol will play one concert each in the United Kingdom and Spain, as well as two in Germany. Tickets to Yugyeom’s upcoming 2023 tour of Europe will go on sale October 6 at 7pm KST. More details, such as ticket prices, tiers and more, are expected in the coming weeks. Keep tabs on this page for the latest information The...

Stevie Nicks announces 2024 North American headlining tour

Stevie Nicks has announced a handful of dates for her upcoming 2024 North American headlining tour. The former Fleetwood Mac singer will be headed back on tour in February of next year for an eight-date headlining tour run. It follows the string of solo shows she did earlier this year as well as her current run of gigs that are set to end in December. Kicking off on February 10 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at Mark G Etess Arena, Nicks will make stops in New York, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana and Nebraska. Her tour will wrap up on March...

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