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Watch DMX honoured by Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Michael K. Williams and more at BET Awards performance
The late DMX was honoured with a star-studded performance at the BET Awards last night (June 28) featuring a host of MCs and actor Michael K. Williams. READ MORE: 10 big talking points from the posthumous new DMX album ‘Exodus’ You can watch the tribute below, which was curated by DMX’s close friend Swizz Beatz, and featured contributions from Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Griselda and more. The performance began with Method Man delivering an a capella cover of DMX’s 1998 major label debut single ‘Get At Me Dog’. Advertisement The Wu-Tang Clan rapper then introduced the Griselda collective,...
Duncan Campbell leaves UB40 and retires from music after seizure
UB40 singer Duncan Campbell has announced that he’s leaving the band and retiring from music following a seizure last week. Campbell’s latest health struggle comes after he suffered a stroke last summer and took time to recuperate before the band’s planned rescheduled tour. In a new statement, Campbell confirmed he was to step down from recording and touring duties with UB40 and retire from music. Advertisement “Unfortunately, due to continued ill health, I have reluctantly decided to retire from the band so as to focus on my recovery,” he wrote. “I am very grateful, and would like to express my sincere...
Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth announce ‘Utopian Ashes’ live shows
Primal Scream‘s Bobby Gillespie and Savages‘ Jehnny Beth have announced their first run of live shows in support of their forthcoming joint album ‘Utopian Ashes’. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Jehnny Beth The two musicians will play across the UK in November including a set at the inaugural Pitchfork Festival London. They’ll also play its sister event, Pitchfork Festival Paris a few days later. The two release their first joint album ‘Utopian Ashes’ via Sony on Friday (June 2). Fans who pre-order the album before 3pm BST tomorrow (June 29) will have access to a pre-sale for tickets for...
Pitchfork Music Festival heading to London for five-day event this November
Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its first ever London-based edition, with a five-day event coming in November. The festival, which began in Chicago, has since expanded to Paris, and will now touch down in the UK from November 10-14 this year. READ MORE: Restarting live music in 2021 – Gig and festival bosses on what to expect Featuring at the event, which will be held as separate shows in venues across the city, will be Bobby Gillespie & Jehnny Beth, Black Midi, Moses Boyd, Stereolab, Girl Band, Iceage and many more. Advertisement The festival will kick off on November 10...
2021 BET Awards Winners: See The Full List
The 2021 BET Awards opened last night (June 27) under the theme “Year of the Black Woman” in front of a live, vaccinated audience at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Empire star Taraji P. Henson served as the ceremony’s host, giving encouragement and upliftment for all Black women. “Look at us. Look around the room. Look at this power. The grace, the class, the edges — we are everything, honey. Celebrating Black women isn’t a fad or a trend. It’s a forever mood,” Henson said. “And there is more than enough room for all of us to thrive. ‘Cause...
The Lush Cinematic Soundscapes Of Pom Pom Squad’s Death of a Cheerleader
By Grant Sharples When Mia Berrin moved to New York to study acting, she quickly realized it was a mistake. It wasn’t compatible with who Berrin is as a person, and she didn’t like the way she was treated. So she began playing in a punk band, skipping classes, and “figuring shit out,” as she tells MTV News. She released an EP called Hate It Here in 2017, but the initial lineup of her group, Pom Pom Squad, eventually dissolved. She turned to solo shows, performing with just a guitar until she eventually met her current bandmates: guitarist Alex...
Watch Megan Thee Stallion perform ‘Thot Shit’ surrounded by dancers at BET Awards
Megan Thee Stallion was among the performers at last night’s (June 27) BET Awards – see her explosive performance of new single ‘Thot Shit’ below. READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now” The ‘WAP’ rapper was up for seven awards at the ceremony, including Album Of The Year for ‘Good News’, while she won in the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year (‘WAP’) and Viewer’s Choice Award (‘Savage (Remix)’) categories. For the ‘Thot Shit’ performance, Megan ran through the track decked out in sunglasses and surrounded by latex-clad dancers. Advertisement She...
Watch 2PM survive an apocalypse in dramatic music video for ‘Make It’
2PM have released their new album, ‘Must’, which dropped alongside a music video for the title track ‘Make It’. READ MORE: Day6 – ‘The Book Of Us: Negentropy – Chaos Swallowed Up In Love’ review: a tale of hope and growth In the dramatic visual, a meteor comes crashing onto Earth, destroying everything. However, instead of running for their lives, the six-membered boyband become captivated by a beautiful woman and ignore the dangers around them. “If love is real / Maybe this is what it feels like / If you have time / How about tonight?” they wonder on...
Turnstile drop surprise new ‘TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION EP’
Turnstile have surprised fans by dropping a new EP called ‘TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION’. READ MORE: Turnstile’s fun-filled UK tour was security’s worst nightmare – and a breakthrough moment for hardcore The 4-track record from the Baltimore hardcore outfit features the recently released single ‘MYSTERY’, alongside three other new tracks. Turnstile’s new release also comes accompanied by a short film directed by vocalist Brendan Yates, which you can check out in full below alongside the EP. Advertisement The new EP marks the first full release from the five-piece since their breakthrough 2018 album ‘Time & Space’. ‘MYSTERY’ arrived at the end...Recent Posts
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