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Red Velvet unveil first teaser upcoming new mini-album ‘Queendom’
South Korean girl group Red Velvet have finally shared a teaser for their long-awaited and highly anticipated comeback. READ MORE: D.O. – ‘공감 (Empathy)’ review: excellent acoustic pop confessionals with a golden voice On August 2 at Midnight KST, the five-member act officially announced the title of their upcoming sixth mini-album, ‘Queendom’, due out August 16 at 6pm KST. They also released a teaser that features a brand-new shimmering pink logo for the group. Additionally, according to Korea JoongAng Daily, ‘Queendom’ will feature six songs. Moreover, Red Velvet will also be holding an online fan meeting on the day...
Alice Cooper-themed colouring book set to be released later this month
Alice Cooper has officially endorsed a new colouring book centred around his career, titled Welcome 2 My Nightmare. READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Alice Cooper The book, which is due out on August 27, features a selection of images to colour in associated with Cooper, including album artwork and other notable iconography. In a preview given by Eyesore Merch, it appears fans will be able to colour in an image of Alice Cooper as Medusa as well as an image inspired by 1972’s ‘School’s Out’. Advertisement Pre-order Welcome 2 My Nightmare now,...
Kehinde Wiley Reimagines MTV Moonperson With Flowers And Vines
Before MTV developed the novel reality show formats that have come to dominate television, even before it became the first network to play music videos around the clock, it first broadcast footage and photographs cut from NASA’s Apollo 11 expedition, the spaceflight that landed humans on the moon in 1969. The flag the astronauts placed into the craterous surface appeared without its stars and stripes, instead taking on the brand’s neon logo, as a voiceover echoed a new mission. “Ladies and gentleman, rock and roll.” That was August 1, 1981, and as MTV became ingrained within pop culture in the...
Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever Has A Song For Every Mood
The title of Billie Eilish’s sophomore album Happier Than Ever is a misnomer: There are few cheerful tracks to be found. Instead, the 19-year-old singer reflects heavily on her own trauma as a young woman whose career suddenly exploded, bringing her — and all of her youthful growing pains — into the spotlight. “I went through some crazy shit, and it really affected me and made me not want to go near anyone ever,” she told Rolling Stone in June. She started feeling better during her When We All Fall Asleep tour after a difficult breakup, which is referenced...
Bop Shop: Songs From Jamila Woods, Syd, Kyle, And More
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Syd:...
Through Fire And Physics, Yola’s Still Standing
By Joshua M. Miller Yolanda Quartey is done going through the motions. With the release of her sophomore album Stand for Myself, the British-born singer-songwriter who performs spirited roots soul music as Yola makes it clear she’s comfortable in her own skin. Produced by The Black Keys’s Dan Auerbach, the confessional album reads in part like a mission statement of her journey the past eight years seeking to get back to her roots and her truest self. When her mother died in the fall of 2013, she realized she had been sleepwalking through life. “I feel that prior to...
Dua Lipa Brings That ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ Energy In Pop Smoke’s ‘Demeanor’ Video
Dua Lipa is the new female alpha in the palace in the new music video of “Demeanor,” a collaboration with the late hip-hop rapper Pop Smoke which premiered Thursday (July 29). The video begins with Lady Dua at the dressing table, applying makeup as her lady-in-waiting whispers to her. The footage then shows a large castle overlooking a red sunset and pans toward the window of the great hall, displaying a lavish feast. The song enters with Smoke’s vocals as guests donned in extravagant Rococo and Baroque outfits and wigs are having a good, old time. The video pays...
Jack White launches new art and design website for non-musical endeavours
Jack White has launched a new website to showcase a host of his non-musical activities. Jack White Art & Design shows off all of the White Stripes frontman’s creative endeavours, including his own furniture, graphic design, sculptures and more. The website includes a number of creations never previously released to the public, and features sections including Industrial Design, Interior Design, Furniture & Upholstery, Graphic Design, Instruments & Hardware, Sculpture, Vinyl Concepts, Film Directing, and Photography. Advertisement Also featured on the new website is a custom-made bowling alley in Nashville, created by White, and offices and shops for his label Third...
Marilyn Manson says assault allegations are “co-ordinated attack” against him
Marilyn Manson has dismissed Esme Bianco’s allegations of sexual assault and abuse as “untrue, meritless” and part of a “coordinated attack by multiple plaintiffs”. The new court filing comes after Bianco, who previously appeared in Game Of Thrones, joined the array of women who have accused the musician of abusive and predatory behaviour. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, Bianco alleged that Manson violated human trafficking law by bringing her to California from England after being falsely promised roles in music videos and movies. Bianco alleges that Manson frequently deprived her of food and sleep, plied her with...Recent Posts
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