Chrissie Hynde has recalled a recent conversation with Johnny Marr in which the pair agreed that nobody seems to call anything “cool” anymore. READ MORE: Chrissie Hynde: “People die of loneliness – it’s an epidemic” The frontwoman of The Pretenders wrote an extended post on Instagram about their conversation. Advertisement “We were saying how nothing is ‘cool’ anymore,” Hynde wrote. “Has anyone else noticed that? It used to be… ‘That guy looks cool’. Now it’s ‘That guy’s hot.’ So whatever happened to cool?” “In case you don’t know what I mean (because you’ve grown up with social media) I include...
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has recently opened up about her encounter with stalker fans, calling the experience “terrifying”. READ MORE: Lisa – ‘Alter Ego’ review: a flashy debut in search of deeper identity BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently appeared on the Thai radio talk show WOODY FM, where she opened up about her experiences with stalker fans. “I’ve never shared this before. Last year, it was the first time I actually experienced it myself,” she said. “I’ve heard a lot about it from other idol friends, mostly from male idols. But it just happened to me.” Advertisement “Usually, when my flight lands in...
Everybody Loves Raymond could return for a Friends: The Reunion-style one-off episode, possibly in 2026 to celebrate three decades since the first episode aired, creator Phil Rosenthal told NME. Starring Ray Romano as put-upon Italian-American dad Raymond Barone, the series ran for 210 episodes between 1996 and 2005 before being remade for multiple international markets. In the UK, it aired in the popular weekday breakfast slot on Channel 4. Advertisement A number of key cast members – including Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts, who played Raymond’s crotchety parents – have since died. Some of the remaining cast appeared together...
Akon‘s ‘Right Now (Na Na Na)’ has become the latest song to surpass one billion views on YouTube. Read More: Soundtrack Of My Life: Akon The Sengalese-American singer-songwriter has accrued his fourth single to achieve the milestone on the streaming platform, following 2004’s ‘Lonely’, 2006’s Eminem-featuring ‘Smack That’, and 2011’s ‘Play Hard’, the latter a collaboration with David Guetta and Ne-Yo. Advertisement ‘Right Now (Na Na Na)’, taken from his third studio album ‘Freedom’, was first released in 2008. Currently, Akon’s 2007 single ‘Don’t Matter’ stands at over 700million views, making it the next possible Akon song to hit one...
The Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club in East London has launched a “fighting fund” crowdfunder to save the venue. The space has been host to various music, comedy, and theatre gigs, and has hosted a plethora of seminal shows throughout the years. The inclusive building is Grade II listed and has a Certificate of Lawfulness – acknowledging the use-class as an official cabaret theatre. However, those protections are not enough to save the venue from coming under threat. Advertisement Created by Friends of Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club (FoBGWMC) – a community group comprised of locals, performers, punters, programmers,...
Drake has postponed his remaining Australia and New Zealand tour dates over a “scheduling conflict” – find out more below. The Canadian rapper, who made his return to Australia and New Zealand this month for his first tour in eight years, has pushed back his four remaining shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland due to a clash in his schedule. Advertisement Drake was due to perform in Brisbane on March 4, Sydney on 7 and a pair of shows in Auckland, New Zealand on March 15 and 16. According to a statement from Drake’s rep to Rolling Stone AU/NZ,...
The investigation into Matthew Perry’s death and the proliferation of ketamine in Hollywood is examined in a new documentary. The Friends actor died aged 54 on October 28, 2023, after being found unresponsive in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, his death was caused by the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning and coronary artery disease listed as other factors. Advertisement Five people were charged in connection with Perry’s death in August 2024, including doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plascenia, the actor’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, former rehab program...
Fyre Festival has announced the dates, location and tickets for its “real return” this year – find out more below. READ MORE: Fyre Festival: Is this the worst ‘luxury’ festival of all time? In 2017, Fyre Festival took the world by storm – not for its line-up and success, but for the infamously botched planning and fan experiences that resulted in several lawsuits and documentaries. Advertisement After years of founder Billy McFarland teasing that the festival would return this year, its comeback has now been confirmed, with Fyre Festival and McFarland taking to social media to announce key details. Andy...
Sam Fender‘s new album ‘People Watching’ is heading towards the Number One spot and it has currently outsold the rest of the UK Top 10 combined. According to the Official Charts, the North Shields native is speedily making his way towards becoming this week’s Official Number One album with his recently released third album. Released on February 21, ‘People Watching’ has already secured the biggest opening week of 2025 after just three days. Advertisement Fender is currently outselling the rest of the Top 10 combined with the album, with 80,000 units already being shifted. ‘People Watching’ is expected to...
David Draiman of Disturbed has revealed that the band are keen on collaborating with Kendrick Lamar – see what he had to say below. Speaking to Chicago’s Q101 radio station recently, the rock and metal vocalist shared that the band are working on a track that “needs a strong rapper” and that he thinks Kendrick Lamar would be a suitable candidate, describing the song as “the modern-day ‘Walk This Way’ or ‘Bring The Noise’”. Advertisement Referencing a quick mash-up Q101 host Brian Haddad made of Disturbed and Kendrick Lamar shortly after the Super Bowl for social media earlier this...