Halsey has updated fans on their preferred pronouns, saying they are “happy with either she or they”. Earlier this month, the singer thanked fans for their support after updating their pronouns in the biography section of her Twitter and Instagram accounts. Now, Halsey has shared a more extensive comment on the news, taking once again to Instagram to discuss preferred pronouns. Advertisement “For those asking RE: my updated IG bio, I am happy with either pronouns,” the singer wrote. “The inclusion of ‘they’, in addition to ‘she’, feels most authentic to me. “If you know me at all you...
Rookie K-pop girl group STAYC have dropped a teaser for their upcoming release, due out in April. READ MORE: NCT Dream reportedly to return with all seven original members in April In the 10-second snippet, which was shared yesterday (March 22), opens with one of the members saying, “I hope someone to show up as soon as possible”. It’s then followed with flashes of half of the girls’ faces with simultaneous chatter in the background. The six-member group’s first-ever comeback was confirmed earlier this month, after their agency High Up Entertainment revealed in a call with South Korea media...
The son of R&B singer Bobby Brown died after consuming a deadly cocktail of drugs and alcohol, coroners have ruled. Bobby Brown Jr was found at his home in Los Angeles last November, after an apparent struggle with symptoms thought to be similar to flu. While authorities initially deferred their ruling, coroners at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office have now confirmed that the 28-year-old had traces of alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl in his system at the time of his death. TMZ reports that Bobby Jr was seen downing tequila and taking drugs such as cocaine and half...
K-pop boyband NCT Dream are reportedly set to make a comeback next month with all seven of its original founding members. READ MORE: Sunmi’s ‘TAIL’ is a flirty affair that hints at a fully realised artistic identity Earlier today (March 23), the group’s agency SM Entertainment confirmed that the boyband are in the process of recording new music for a future release. “NCT Dream are preparing a new album aimed for an April release,” the company said, per Soompi. Canadian-Korean singer and founding member Mark Lee will reportedly be involved in the upcoming release. It will be his first...
Royal Blood are set to perform as avatars at a virtual award ceremony for games company Roblox. The Bloxy Awards will take place this Saturday (March 27) at 7pm GMT and, per a press release, “take attendees through four distinct environments on a voyage across the Roblox Metaverse”. READ MORE: Royal Blood on the video and meaning of ‘Typhoons’: “Everyone can get lost in their own mind” The awards promises an “exclusive virtual performance from Royal Blood in a space-themed concert venue” which is being teased in a new trailer video, which you can watch below. The band are...
Tim Burgess has announced a new book to celebrate one year of his Twitter Listening Parties. As the UK entered coronavirus lockdown a year ago today (March 23), Burgess launched the #TimsTwitterListeningParty series, which saw artists tweeting their way through the stories behind classic albums, with fans getting involved. The series has continued throughout the last year, featuring everyone from Oasis to Pulp, Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C. and more. READ MORE: In a year of lockdown, Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties have been a source of joy Advertisement New book The Listening Party, out via DK in September, will chronicle...
Dolly Parton‘s MusiCares tribute concert is coming to Netflix next month – you can check out the trailer below. The iconic musician became the first-ever country artist to be honoured with the MusiCares Person Of The Year award in 2019 during a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles. The NME Big Read: Dolly Parton: “I take care of business” Throughout the event, the likes of Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton paid tribute by covering Parton’s hits live onstage. Advertisement Tonight (March 22), the legendary singer announced that Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute will land...
Members from Slowdive, Flaming Lips, The Soft Cavalry and Casket Girls have joined forces for an album under a new band name, Beachy Head. Beachy Head comprises Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell and Christian Savill, Flaming Lips drummer Matt Duckworth, Ryan Graveface (Casket Girls, Dreamend) and Steve Clarke (The Soft Cavalry). The group’s self-titled debut album will be released on April 30 through Graveface’s eponymous record label. The first single, ‘Destroy Us’, a lo-fi, ethereal track, is out now through Bandcamp. Listen to it below: Advertisement Beachy Head by Beachy HeadBeachy Head’s name is derived from a chalk cliff in Sussex....
Meat Loaf is launching a new reality competition series called I’d Do Anything For Love… But I Won’t Do That. The show is based on the Texas rocker’s 1993 hit single of the same name, which appeared on his sixth studio album ‘Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell’. READ MORE: In Defense Of… Meat Loaf According to Deadline, the relationship-based programme is being produced by Nobody’s Hero – the production company of Christopher Potts and Jonty Nash, who are two of the people behind Netflix‘s Nailed It!. Advertisement Meat Loaf, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday,...
AJ Tracey has announced his second album ‘Flu Game’ – check out the full tracklist below. READ MORE: AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release The London rapper signalled the follow-up to his self-titled 2019 debut during a fake press conference that was streamed on Twitter this evening (March 22). Broadcasting as a “breaking news” segment on the faux West 1 News TV station, the clip sees Tracey portray the newest signing to a fictional basketball team called Revenge Athletic. “As you know, AJ is one of...
