News
Bebe Rexha Goes Deeper: ‘People Need Real Right Now’
By Jack Irvin As Bebe Rexha settles into a Zoom call from her Los Angeles home, I preface our interview by letting her know it’s “for Rexhars and Bad Bitches only,” referencing a 2017 viral clip in which the pop star yells at “perverts” telling her to “take clothes off” in the comments of an Instagram Live chat. “Yay! Finally,” Rexha says, unwrapping a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup after a long day of press. “Now let’s get the real fucking talking out.” Rexha isn’t afraid to say exactly what she’s thinking, and it shows in her songwriting. On...
Florence + The Machine announces new song ‘Call Me Cruella’
Florence + The Machine has announced a new original song, ‘Call Me Cruella’. The track has been composed for the forthcoming new Disney film Cruella, which stars Emma Stone as the titular character and is set for release on May 28. READ MORE: Florence + The Machine’s new song ‘Light Of Love’ is a powerful warning against the easy way out Florence Welch’s new song will be released on May 21 and will feature in the film, its original motion picture soundtrack and the original score album (helmed by composer Nicholas Britell). Advertisement “Some of the first songs I...
Watch Madonna’s cameo in Snoop Dogg’s new video for ‘Gang Signs’
Madonna has made a cameo appearance in Snoop Dogg’s new video for ‘Gang Signs’ – you can watch it below. Snoop released the song last month, with the video dropping last week (May 6). It’s taken from his 18th album, ‘From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites’, which arrived on April 20. READ MORE: Happy 4/20! Here’s how to celebrate with your favourite weed-loving musicians Madonna appears at the end of the verse where Snoop raps: “Still sippin’ gin and juice while I’m smoking marijuana / I bet you never blew with Obama / Crip walking with my homegirl Martha...
Watch Iggy Pop’s parrot dance to Sleaford Mods’ ‘Tweet Tweet Tweet’
Iggy Pop‘s pet parrot has given the Sleaford Mods song ‘Tweet Tweet Tweet’ an unexpected boost in popularity through a viral dancing clip – you can watch the video below. The singer’s cockatoo, named Biggy Pop, has attracted a healthy online following in recent years and was named as an honorary patron of Australia’s Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital last summer. READ MORE: Iggy Pop live in Sydney: a punk rock birthday party for a living legend One of Biggy’s recent dancing videos – which typically feature Iggy playing a song on his speakers to get the parrot dancing –...
Elton John wants to “throw a party” when he never has to play ‘Crocodile Rock’ again
Elton John has said that he will “throw a party” when he never has to play his hit song ‘Crocodile Rock’ ever again. Speaking on Watford FC footballer Troy Deeney’s Deeney Talks podcast, John said that he wasn’t a fan of his 1972 song. He also vowed to never play the song again live once his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour’ ends in 2023. READ MORE: Rocketman film review – a hurricane of imagination and exuberance John said: “The last time I have to sing ‘Crocodile Rock’ I will probably throw a party. But people love to hear it....
St. Vincent shares ‘Daddy’s Home’-inspired playlist with commentary
St. Vincent aka Annie Clark has shared a ‘Daddy’s Home’-inspired playlist along with some commentary behind her choices – you can listen to the playlist below. READ MORE: St. Vincent on the cover of NME: “I wanted to tell my story with humour and compassion” The “enhanced playlist” was inspired by her upcoming album ‘Daddy’s Home’ – which is released this Friday (May 14) – for Spotify. Some of the songs include Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’, The Notorious B.I.G’s ‘Big Poppa’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Daddy Lessons’. Advertisement You can listen to the playlist below: In the exclusive interview clips with Clark, she explains the inspiration behind...
Manic Street Preachers share clip of new song out this week
Manic Street Preachers have shared a clip of a new song – you can listen to it below. The preview was shared on the group’s social media accounts today (May 10), and features lines from a Joan Didion quote alongside some images which include a neon red light against a bench, a beach and some electricity pylons. READ MORE: The Anchoress shares ‘The Art Of Losing’ video and tells us about her Manics-featuring new album The quote reads: “I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at and what it means. What I want and...
Billie Eilish hits back at article accusing her of “selling out” during recent Vogue cover shoot
Billie Eilish has hit back at an article which accused her of “selling out” during her recent Vogue cover shoot. On her Instagram story, Eilish re-posted an altered graphic of a headline from a recent Daily Mail article. The graphic was created by Emily Clarkson and has since gone viral. READ MORE: Billie Eilish’s ‘Your Power’ is a quietly potent response to abuse of power Clarkson altered the Mail‘s headline, the original text of which read: “Proof that money can make you change your values and ‘sell out’: Billie Eilish shocks fans by swapping baggy clothes for lingerie in Vogue — despite...
Rob McElhenney jokes he was “so high” he doesn’t remember working with Snoop Dogg
Rob McElhenney has opened up about working with Snoop Dogg on TV series Mythic Quest, joking that he was “so high” at the time. The rapper is due to appear in season two of the Apple TV+ series, with his appearance teased last month in a trailer. READ MORE: Rob McElhenney: “I want to do Always Sunny… forever” However, McElhenney has admitted in an interview with NME that he doesn’t remember a huge amount about filming with the iconic rapper. Advertisement “I don’t remember, I was so high for a good part of that day,” he joked. “Definitely the second half of...Recent Posts
Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge Recall ‘Longest’ Show While High
Travis Barker Advised Son Landon Against Appearing on ‘The Voice’
Lollapalooza 2026: The Style and Scents of Music’s Biggest Stage
‘High On Life 2’ Soundtrack Gets 4LP Vinyl Release
Bill Maher’s Joke About Ariana Grande’s Weight Sparks Audience Backlash