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Kraftwerk pay tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto with ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ cover
Kraftwerk have paid tribute to the late Ryuichi Sakamoto with a cover of ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’. The German electronic pioneers performed the track at Fuji Rock Festival in the renowned composer’s home country of Japan. ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ is taken from the 1983 war film of the same name, whose soundtrack was the first that Sakamoto created in his illustrious career. Indeed, his soundtrack has been credited as one of the key reasons the film went on to become a cult classic despite mixed reviews from critics. Sakamoto also starred in the film alongside David Bowie, which was...
PS Plus August 2024 games everything to know ahead of the announcement
PS Plus has had a pretty mixed year so far. While there have been some key highlights, the lineups of games across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers have been mixed at best. August could mark a shift for the service as we head into a busy end-of-year release season with tonnes of huge games. Here is what you can expect from the PS Plus August 2024 games. Below, we have all the details about next month’s games, including the date they will be announced, what will be leaving in August, and some predictions as to what the games...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ending: where does it leave Wade and Logan?
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman form a dynamic duo in Deadpool & Wolverine. Set six years after events in Deadpool 2, the film sees Wade Wilson (Reynolds) pulled out of retirement by the Time Variance Authority for a new mission to save the universe with Wolverine (Jackman). Directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy), the superhero sequel is the first Deadpool film set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe after 20th Century Fox was acquired by Disney. Other cast members include Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Paradox, while Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, and Karan...
Jessi, CRAVITY and Blackswan to star in new Apple TV+ docuseries, ‘K-Pop Idols’
Apple TV+ has announced its new docuseries, K-Pop Idols, which will feature singer Jessi, boyband CRAVITY and girl group Blackswan. On July 25, Apple TV+ announced its upcoming six-episode documentary series called K-pop Idols, which it said will “offers fans an unprecedented backstage pass to the world’s biggest musical phenomenon” in a press release. The docuseries will be a “behind-the-scenes look at the highly competitive reality of K-pop stardom”, following the lives of singer Jessi, boyband CRAVITY and girl group Blackswan. “The series follows the superstars through trials and triumphs as they break down cultural and musical barriers in K-pop...
Ice Spice praises Taylor Swift, and looks back on furore around Matty Healy row
Ice Spice has praised Taylor Swift for her ability to navigate fame and the music industry, along with commenting on the furore around Matty Healy‘s comments. The Bronx drill rapper appeared as the latest cover star for Rolling Stone magazine and in her interview, she opened up about working with the ‘Bejeweled’ singer and how her guest verse on the remix of Swift’s track ‘Karma’ came to fruition. Swift previously championed Ice Spice – real name Isis Gaston – telling Variety: “I relate to Ice in many ways, but I think her dedication and focus is what blew me...
Metallica launch Cliff Burton exhibit in their online museum
Metallica have announced the launch of a new Cliff Burton exhibition via their digital museum – find out more below. READ MORE: Metallica live in Amsterdam: still the greatest heavy metal band around Titled Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton, the digital exhibit is one of four collections scheduled to honour the metal icons’ late bassist, who died in 1986. The Orion exhibition is available for viewing now via Metallica’s Black Box museum through the band’s official website. It is available as a Fifth Member fan club exclusive, though that’s free to sign up for. The digital exhibition includes a...
Blur’s Alex James announces new book ‘Over The Rainbow: Tales From An Unexpected Year’
Blur‘s Alex James has announced his brand new book Over The Rainbow: Tales From An Unexpected Year. The bassist of the iconic Britpop band took to his official Instagram to reveal the news of his forthcoming book, explaining that it will discuss “the story of an extraordinary year” including Blur’s reunion and their massive Wembley shows. “It chronicles the mayhem of exactly what happened when I hooked back up with my Blur brothers,” James wrote in the caption of his post. “It’s eight years since we last made a record and I’d forgotten how much I love them. So this...
‘What We Do In The Shadows’ sets premiere date for final season
FX’s hit vampire mockumentary comedy series What We Do In The Shadows has set a premiere date for its sixth and final season. In late December, FX confirmed that What We Do In The Shadows will come to an end with season six. Now, it has been revealed when the show will premiere – thankfully, it’s not a long wait and it’ll come right in time for Halloween. What We Do In The Shadows will premiere on October 21, airing the first three of its 11-episode run via a Deadline report. The remaining eight episodes will release weekly. “After a very brief...
Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch on final leg across France
It has been announced that Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch during the last hours of its journey across France. READ MORE: Mount Westmore – ‘Snoop, Cube, 40, $hort’ review: rap supergroup overstuffed with ideas and personalities The ‘Gin and Juice’ rapper will serve as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Friday (July 26). Snoop will be carrying the torch throughout the streets of Saint-Denis, where the Stade de France Olympic stadium is located. French rapper MC Solaar, French actress Laetitia Casta and retired Ukrainian...Recent Posts
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