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1,300 punters return to dancefloor for Dutch COVID-19 study
More than 1,000 clubbers in the Netherlands briefly returned to the dancefloor to take part in a study that explored the risks of reopening clubs during the pandemic. As reported by The Guardian, 1,300 music fans visited Amsterdam’s largest venue, the Ziggo Dome, over the weekend for four hours, dancing to DJ sets from Sam Feldt, Lady Bee and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano. Participants were separated into five ‘bubbles’ of 250 and one bubble of 50, with each grouping subject to varying restrictions. For instance, one group of punters were required to wear masks the entire time with...
Watch Zara Larsson perform ‘Poster Girl’ live for MTV
Zara Larsson is the latest act to feature on MTV’s Fresh Out live performance series, where she shared a rendition of her track ‘Poster Girl’. ‘Poster Girl’ is taken from Larsson’s recently released album of the same name. For the MTV performance, the singer is backed by a full band on stage. Watch the performance below: Advertisement ‘Poster Girl’ is Larsson’s third studio album, following on from ‘So Good’ in 2017. The record was given a four-star review from NME upon its release, describing it as a “catchy and characterful album”. “The singer’s third album, veering from elegant electro-pop...
Houston rapper Chucky Trill killed in highway shooting
Chucky Trill, the Houston rapper born Corey Detiege, has been killed in a highway shooting near Atlanta, police say. Officers from Gwinnett County, Georgia responded to reports of a shooting on Interstate 85 around 3am Friday (March 5). They arrived at the scene to find Detiege in a parked vehicle, having been shot at least once. The 33-year-old was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Police are asking any eye-witnesses to come forward. “We do not know or have a description of the suspect vehicle in this shooting and we don’t know a motive...
Bruno Mars speaks about cultural appropriation accusations: “This music comes from love”
Bruno Mars has spoken out about the cultural appropriation claims he has faced during his career in a new interview. The musician – who is of Filipino, Puerto Rican and Ashkenazi Jewish descent – has been accused of appropriating Black music through his work. During an appearance on New York radio show The Breakfast Club last week (March 5), Mars defended himself against those allegations. “I would say you can’t find an interview where I am not talking about the entertainers that have come before me,” he said. “The only reason why I’m here is because of James Brown,...
Watch Foo Fighters cover disco classic on Rock-N-Relief charity livestream
Foo Fighters were one of the acts to perform on Linda Perry’s Rock-N-Relief charity livestream this weekend. The Dave Grohl-led rock band took part in the second day of the virtual event earlier today (March 7), joining the likes of Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett, Macy Gray, Silversun Pickups and Sheryl Crow. Read more: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music” During a two-song set, Foo Fighters performed a cover of Bee Gees member Andy Gibb’s ‘Shadow Dancing’ as well as their own song ‘Making A Fire’, which featured on their latest album ‘Medicine At Midnight’. Advertisement For...
Kanye West’s presidential campaign reportedly violated fundraising rules
Kanye West’s presidential campaign broke fundraising rules, according to a report from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The rapper unsuccessfully ran for US president in 2020 and suggested when admitting defeat that he would run again in 2024. Read more: Kanye West’s first Presidential rally: the key pledges, from gun ownership to prescription drugs and abortion However, he will need to change the way he raises money for the campaign, with the FEC citing several violations of their practices. It is illegal for presidential hopefuls to intentionally seek and accept donations from minors or take money from non-US citizens. Advertisement...
Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett reunite for first time in six years
Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett reunited for the first time in six years to perform on a charity livestream. The former bandmates took part in Linda Perry’s Rock-N-Relief livestream, which was held across this weekend (March 6-7). Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Jenny Lewis Lewis and Sennett performed the track ‘Let Me Back In’ on the livestream, which originally appeared on Rilo Kiley’s compilation ‘RKives’ in 2013. During the performance, Sennett played the guitar in what looked like a diner booth, while Lewis sang to the camera, occasionally lifting a black dog into the...
BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion and more confirmed to perform at Grammys 2021
The performers for the Grammys 2021 ceremony have been announced, including BTS, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion. The awards show will take place next Sunday (March 14), kicking off at 8pm ET (1am GMT). Read more: Grammys nominations 2021: Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish lead the way The Recording Academy has now confirmed the line-up for the night, with some of music’s biggest names set to take the stage at the event. According to a post on the official Grammys website, “artists will be coming together, while still safely apart, to play music for...
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox show support for #FreeBritney as they cover ‘Toxic’
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have shown support for the #FreeBritney movement as they performed a cover of one of Britney Spears’ hits. In the latest edition of the couple’s Sunday Lockdown Lunch series, they played a version of Spears’ 2003 single ‘Toxic’. Read more: Why is #FreeBritney trending and what is conservatorship? Here’s everything you need to know In the video, Fripp appeared in his typical shirt, waistcoat and tie, while Willcox carried a truncheon and had black makeup painted over one eye. Before the performance started, a title screen showed the #FreeBritney hashtag, which also appeared...Recent Posts
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