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“This is not the end, this is not the beginning”: Linkin Park look to the future with new faces
It’s been six years, ten months and nine days since Linkin Park last graced a stage. In the wake of Chester Bennington’s tragic suicide, their final performance – a star-studded 2017 tribute concert in his memory – left the band, their peers, and millions of fans with an outpouring of love and grief. But there was no clear path into the future – no promises that Linkin Park would ever perform again under that banner. After months of rumours of varying credibility and a 100-hour countdown that bewildered fans by counting back up, on September 5 the band raised...
Linkin Park share livestream details ahead of huge announcement
Linkin Park have shared the details for their upcoming livestream ahead of their huge announcement later today (September 5). The nu-metal icons – comprised of surviving members Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn – are set to unveil some major news tonight in front of a live audience in Los Angeles which will also be livestreamed. Shinoda recently took to his X/Twitter account to tweet: “Don’t be late. Livestream tomorrow: 3pm PT at LinkinPark.com.” The link directs fans to the band’s official website where the landing page has a live stream video embedded which...
The War On Drugs announce new live album ‘Live Drugs Again’
The War On Drugs have announced a new live album, ‘Live Drugs Again’ – find out more below. READ MORE: The War On Drugs on an unlikely rise to the top: “Music should be filled with wonder” Yesterday (September 4), the band took to social media to announce the live record, which is due for release on September 13. The album will be available on streaming platforms, as well as on 2x LP. The album is available for pre-order via the band’s website. Per the band’s announcement, the live album was recorded throughout their tours of the United States, the...
Oasis reunion tour: Band say they “at no time had any awareness that dynamic pricing was going to be used”
Oasis have finally spoken out about the controversial dynamic pricing on tickets for their upcoming reunion tour. READ MORE: Stand by me: all the players who could be in the Oasis line-up in 2025 The band announced their highly-awaited return last week with a string of UK and Ireland stadium shows scheduled for 2025. Marking their first activity as a band since their final gig and infamous split in 2009, Liam and Noel Gallagher issued a statement telling fans: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” Initially, Oasis revealed efforts...
Jeff Goldblum names his favourite Taylor Swift song
Jeff Goldblum has revealed that he’s a fan of Taylor Swift and has named his favourite song by the singer – find out what it is below. The veteran actor recently spoke of his fondness for Swift in a new TikTok video to promote his Netflix show KAOS. In the video, Goldblum confirms that he’s a “Swiftie” and went on to say that he and his wife met her at a party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. “She was delightful… she was so sweet,” Goldblum recalled of their encounter. He later added that he recently...
Fans react to “terrifying” ‘Smile 2’ trailer
The new trailer for Smile 2 has landed today (September 3) and fans have been reacting online to how “terrifying” the trailer is – watch it below. The sinister first trailer for the film arrived back in June. The film stars Naomi Scott as pop singer Skye Riley who, as well as struggling with fame and the pressures that come with it, is haunted by a demonic entity known as The Terror. Smile 2 is due for release on October 18, just ahead of Halloween. It is directed by Parker Finn, who directed the first Smile film in 2022, and the...
Judas Priest are re-mixing and re-releasing their debut album ‘Rocka Rolla’
Judas Priest are planning to re-release their debut album ‘Rocka Rolla’ with a new mix – find out more below. READ MORE: Judas Priest legend Rob Halford: “Coming out happened in the right way – it wasn’t premeditated” According to founding member and bassist Ian Hill, the album – which celebrates its 50th anniversary on September 6 – is being re-mixed and getting prepped for re-release. Speaking on the Talking Rock with Meltdown podcast recent, Hill spoke about the band’s plans for its 50th anniversary reissue. He said: “It’s just been re-engineered by Tom Allom after all of these years....
‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor Obi Ndefo dies ages 51
Actor Obi Ndefo, best known for playing Brodie on TV show Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 51, last Wednesday (August 28). News of Ndefo’s death was originally announced by his sister Nkem Ndefo on Facebook. Alongside a photo of the pair of siblings, she wrote:“Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother 💔 and knowing he’s finally at peace ❤️🩹🕊️✨.” She also shared on Twitter today (September 2) that he died after his heart gave out in a longstanding battle against the eating disorder orthorexia. Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother 💔 and knowing he’s finally at...
TWICE’s label threatens “the strongest legal action” against deepfake videos of the group
JYP Entertainment has announced its intention to pursue strong legal action against any creators of deepfake videos depicting members of TWICE and any of its artists. On August 31, the K-pop label published a statement on fan community app FANS announcing its intention to pursue legal action against creators of deepfake videos depicting TWICE members and other JYP Entertainment artists. “We are gravely concerned about the recent spread of deepfake (AI-generated) videos involving our artists,” the label said. “This is a blatant violation of the law, and we are in the process of collecting all relevant evidence to pursue...Recent Posts
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