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Eminem drops surprise deluxe version of ‘Music To Be Murdered By’
Eminem has released the deluxe edition of his latest record, ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, including a full ‘B Side’ of new material. Punters began to suspect that Eminem would release the record’s deluxe edition this week, after an unverified press release was leaked to social media on Tuesday (December 15). READ MORE: The big talking points from Eminem’s surprise new album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’ Today (December 18), the 16-track record has arrived, with Dr. Dre, Ty Dolla $ign and DJ Premier among the artists featured on it. Advertisement The deluxe edition also includes a second disc...
‘Honey Boy’ director Alma Har’el expresses solidarity with FKA Twigs following Shia LaBeouf abuse allegations
Filmmaker Alma Har’el, who directed Shia LaBeouf’s 2019 coming-of-age drama Honey Boy, has issued a statement in solidarity with FKA Twigs following the musician’s allegations of abuse by LaBeouf. Earlier this month, FKA Twigs – who also appeared in Honey Boy – sued LaBeouf, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress throughout their relationship, which took place between 2018 and 2019. In response to Twigs’ allegations, which were reported in the New York Times, LaBeouf said, “I’m not in any position to tell anyone how my behaviour made them feel. I have no excuses for...
Dave Grohl, Greg Kurstin cover The Velvet Underground for final Hanukkah Sessions episode
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin have taken on ‘Rock & Roll’ by The Velvet Underground for the final instalment in their Hanukkah Sessions series. The Hanukkah Sessions saw Grohl team up with the Foo Fighters producer to cover eight songs by Jewish artists, one for each night of the holiday period. Prior to the pair’s Velvet Underground cover, they took on Drake‘s ‘Hotline Bling’, ‘Sabotage’ by Beastie Boys, Peaches’ ‘Fuck The Pain Away’, Bob Dylan’s ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & 35’, ‘Mississippi Queen’ by Mountain, Elastica’s ‘Connection’ and ‘Frustrated’ by The Knack. Advertisement As with all previous covers, the...
Rosalía says she’s close to finishing her new album
Rosalía has said that she’s close to finishing work on her forthcoming third album. Read More: Rosalía at Somerset House review – the making of a new kind of megastar Speaking to Vogue, the Spanish popstar discussed new music, saying: “This is the moment, I think, where everything is flowing, I’m finishing the songs, and it feels different than the beginning of the year.” “Now I’m closing the cycle of these recordings, and I’m really happy with them.” Advertisement Elsewhere, she spoke about her ambitions for her future career: “I want to be 70 and have the energy and...
Slash’s son London Hudson on new band Suspect208: “I didn’t wanna live in my dad’s shadow”
The children of Guns N’ Roses‘ Slash, Stone Temple Pilots‘ Scott Weiland, and Metallica‘s Robert Trujilo, have spoken about their new band Suspect208, and following in their fathers’ footsteps. Noah Weiland sings lead vocals, Tye Trujillo plays bass, and Slash’s son London Hudson plays drums in the band. The line-up is completed by guitarist Niko Tsangaris, who is also in the band Classless Act with Hudson. The band shared their debut single ‘Long Awaited’ last month, which garnered comparisons to Hudson and Noah’s fathers’ supergroup Velvet Revolver. Advertisement Speaking to Heavy Consequence, Hudson said ‘Long Awaited’ was “a fucking...
David Bowie’s ‘Lazarus’ musical to be streamed online next month
David Bowie‘s Lazarus musical will be live-streamed to mark the five-year anniversary of the late icon’s death and what would have been his 74th birthday. Read More: David Bowie/Lazarus Cast – ‘Lazarus’ Album Review The Michael C Hall-starring show, inspired by Walter Tevis’ novel The Man Who Fell to Earth (1963), was penned by Bowie alongside Enda Walsh. On January 8, 2021, when Bowie would have turned 74, fans will be able to watch the UK premiere of a filmed version of the performance online. Advertisement There will be a second broadcast of Lazarus the following evening (January 9)...
Lil Baby helps throw birthday party for George Floyd’s daughter
Lil Baby helped to throw a birthday party for George Floyd’s daughter Gianna yesterday (December 16). Read More: “It’s a cry out for justice”: on the scene at London’s Black Lives Matter protest According to Forbes, the party had been in the works since July, when Gianna visited restaurant owners and family friends Ericka and William Platt. She turned seven yesterday. The Platts enlisted a friend of their own, NBA star Stephen Jackson, with whom they began brainstorming ideas for the celebration. Advertisement Lil Baby then offered to fund the event, which took place at Atlanta’s Pink Hotel. Guests included...
Cardi B Is The Only One Allowed To Have Acrylics In Ballet Class
Much of the rapper Cardi B’s early success might be traced to the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York, which brought her singular personality to audiences around the country. Her drive and undeniable flow have brought from that point to the top of the charts, nailing hit after hit, from “Bodak Yellow” to the slickest song of the summer, “WAP.” Now, at the height of her game, she’s making her return to the small screen — the smallest screen, in fact. Cardi B launched her new, eight-episode reality series Cardi Tries on Wednesday (December 17). As...
Mogwai announce worldwide live-streamed performance for 2021
Mogwai have announced a live-streamed show to mark the release of their upcoming new album ‘As The Love Continues’. Following on from 2017’s ‘Every Country’s Sun’, the 11-track record will arrive on February 19, 2021 via the band’s own Rock Action label. Today (December 17), Mogwai took to social media to share details of a “worldwide live performance” directed by their longterm collaborator Antony Crook. Advertisement Filmed at Glasgow’s Tramway, the concert will air on Saturday, February 13 at 8pm GMT. It will be fans’ “first opportunity to hear our new album in full” ahead of its release six...Recent Posts
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