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LoneLady announces new album ‘Former Things’: “This time, I’m not holding back on how I feel”
LoneLady has shared new new single ‘Fear Colours’, along with details of new album ‘Former Things’ and an extensive UK and European tour. Check them all out below, along with our interview with Julie Campbell. Coming in June on Warp Records, the Manchester guitar pioneer and singer-songwriter’s third album has so far been teased with the single ‘(There Is) No Logic‘ and now ‘Fear Colours’, which she described as “an electro-scape of funk, crunch and vocoder-ed fear!” – and a fitting evolution from her previous work. Speaking to NME over video call from her flat in Manchester, the bleak, industrial...
Kim Kardashian buys Janet Jackson’s ‘If’ outfit for £18,000 at auction
Kim Kardashian has bought Janet Jackson’s ‘If’ outfit at auction for almost £18,000 ($25,000) at auction. READ MORE: Janet Jackson at Glastonbury: a pop megamix, a stadium production and the making of a new ‘legends slot’ The iconic outfit sold via Julien’s Auctions who confirmed Kardashian had won the bid. Later, in an Instagram story, Kardashian added: “For @janetjackson’s bday bc I’m such a fan I can’t believe I won this outfit on @juliens_auctions.” Advertisement Kardashian posted the news alongside a clip from Jackson’s ‘If’ video. Jackson herself later responded via her own Instagram Story, writing: “Thank u so...
Madness announce The Ladykillers tour with special guests Squeeze
Madness have announced details of a UK and Ireland arena tour for November and December 2021, which will see them being supported by Squeeze. READ MORE: Seven secrets from new Madness docuseries ‘Before We Was We’ The Camden Town ska icons will play iconic venues such as The O2 Arena as they prepare to hit the road for the first time in eighteen months. After kicking off at Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday November 29, they will conclude on Saturday December 18 at London’s O2 Arena. Advertisement You can check out the latest dates in full below. Tickets go on...
BTS’ Jin on the group’s year off the road: “Everybody felt really a sense of loss”
Jin of Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS recently revealed how he spent the past year after the boyband’s world tour was put on hold. READ MORE: BTS on masculinity: “We live in an age where we shouldn’t have those labels” In celebration of BTS’ Rolling Stone cover feature, the magazine released several individual digital covers and breakout interviews with the boyband’s members. During his interview, eldest member Jin reflected on the group’s past year off the road in the midst of the COVID-19. In April 2020, HYBE (then Big Hit Entertainment) announced that all shows for BTS’ 2020 Map Of...
H.E.R. says she was nearly in a band with Kehlani and Zendaya
H.E.R. has revealed that she was nearly in a band with Kehlani and Zendaya in the early 2010s. During an interview for OZY Fest over the weekend, the singer explained to journalist Carlos Watson how she used to be in a band known as Poplyfe with Kehlani and various other members. The band were also contestants on the sixth season of America’s Got Talent in 2011. READ MORE: H.E.R.: “I definitely feel a responsibility to use my platform. We should all speak out against things that we don’t like” Advertisement “Dylan Wiggins, who is D’wayne Wiggins’s son from Tony!...
Rosé on her record-breaking solo project: “The truth is, I’m really embarrassed.”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has shared her thoughts on the chart-smashing success of her solo debut album, ‘R.’ READ MORE: BTS on masculinity: “We live in an age where we shouldn’t have those labels” In a recent interview for Elle Korea’s June issue, the BLACKPINK member discussed her achievements as a soloist and the kind of artist she aspires to become. Since its release in March, Rosé’s debut single album ‘R.’ has been met with notable success. Just last month, the Guinness World Records revealed that the Korean-Australian singer set two new world records with the project’s lead single, ‘On The...
Watch J.Cole make his professional debut in Basketball Africa League
J.Cole has made his professional debut in the Basketball Africa League, after signing a contract with the Rwandan Patriots BBC. Just six days after securing a three-to-six game deal with the Kigali-based side, the American rapper made his debut yesterday (May 16) against Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers. It didn’t take long for the rapper to make an impact, securing his first bucket as a professional player only minutes after checking into the game. He went on to score once more in the second quarter, securing his third point off a technical free throw. Advertisement While the match marked his professional...
Red Velvet’s Joy unveils details of upcoming solo album, ‘Hello’
Joy of Red Velvet has revealed details of her forthcoming debut solo album. READ MORE: EXO announce new special album ‘Don’t Fight The Feeling’ Her agency SM Entertainment confirmed earlier today (May 17) that Joy’s upcoming record will be titled ‘Hello’ and will be released on May 31 at 6pm KST. According to Bandwagon, the project will feature six remakes of popular classic songs from the 1990s and 2000s. Vitamin voice JOY’s special album ‘안녕 (Hello)’ to be released on 5/31! A remake album for listeners regardless of generations! Pre-orders to start today!#JOY #조이 #안녕 #Hello #레드벨벳 #RedVelvet —...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame CEO defends Iron Maiden omission: “They are an impactful, influential band”
The CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has responded to criticism after Iron Maiden failed to secure their inclusion in this year’s list of inductees. It was revealed last week (May 12) that Foo Fighters, Jay-Z and Tina Turner have all featured in the 2021 inductees, alongside the likes of The Go-Gos and Carole King. However, both Rage Against The Machine and Iron Maiden – who were confirmed to be in the Rock Hall’s Class Of 2021 in February – were not included in the final list, prompting fresh criticism around the ceremony’s lack of heavy metal acts. Advertisement Speaking...Recent Posts
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