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Eminem says he still doesn’t feel as influential as some of rap’s other greats

Eminem has said that he still doesn’t feel as influential as some of rap’s other greats. Read more: Eminem vs everyone: a massive list of every one of Slim Shady’s lyrical feuds Speaking in a new interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music‘s ‘At Home With’ series, Slim Shady discussed top rapper lists and shared his opinion of his standing among some of rap’s greatest MCs. “I know I’ve been around for a minute, but I don’t feel like honestly, in my heart of hearts, I don’t feel like anything I did, anything I’ve done up to this point...
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AJ Tracey gives update on his new album, which is “almost done”

AJ Tracey has revealed that his new album is “almost done”. READ MORE: AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release The London rapper returned last month with surprise EP ‘Secure The Bag! 2’, which followed his 2019 self-titled debut album. Giving fans an update on his forthcoming second full-length album, Tracey simply tweeted: “album’s almost done”, along with a pen emoji. album’s almost done ✍? — aj (@ajtracey) December 30, 2020 Advertisement Reviewing the surprise ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP, NME wrote: “Where most artists require...
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Bill Bailey backs ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ reboot: “Nothing’s replaced it”

Bill Bailey has supported the idea of a Never Mind The Buzzcocks reboot, saying that working on the show was “some of the best fun I’ve ever had on television”. READ MORE: ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ was brilliant, biting pop telly – we need it more than ever Back in September, it was reported that the much-loved BBC panel show was to return to screens on Sky. “I don’t think there is a show that’s similar now,” Bailey told The Mirror in a new interview. “I don’t think there is anything that’s replaced it. “It’s not like they’ve given...
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The government says Brexit touring plans were “rejected” by EU but the music industry demands action to prevent “catastrophe”

A government spokesperson has told NME that their Brexit deal plans to allow for more freedom of movement for touring artists and their crew were “rejected by the EU,” while the industry continues to call for more action to prevent “catastrophic” damage”. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artists Earlier this year, a number of artists and other industry insiders told NME of the widespread concern that Brexit new rules, tariffs, carnets and restrictions could further jeopardise the £5.2billion music industry when it is safe for live shows to return – and echoed earlier...
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Craig David named MBE among 2021 New Year’s Honours list

Craig David has been given an MBE as part of the Queen’s annual New Year’s Honours list. Revealed today (December 31), the list sees a host of names from the worlds of sport, music and the arts recognised for their services. READ MORE: 25 essential UK garage anthems Alongside David, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been knighted as part of the honours, after winning his seventh world title this year, equaling the world record of Michael Schumacher, as well as being an outspoken advocate of the Black Lives Matter movement and campaigns for racial justice. Advertisement Elsewhere, actor...
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Avril Lavigne is recording new music with Machine Gun Kelly

Avril Lavigne has teased new music set to land in 2021, featuring Machine Gun Kelly. The singer is set to tour the UK next year after the the 2020 European leg of her ‘Head Above Water’ tour was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever” Now, it seems like she could be bringing new material with her on the tour. Advertisement Sharing photos from the studio, featuring Machine Gun Kelly playing guitar and singing alongside Lavigne and American rapper Mod Sun, Lavigne...
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Kylie Minogue releases Studio 2054 remix of ‘Real Groove’ featuring Dua Lipa

Kylie Minogue has released a new rendition of her track ‘Real Groove’, remixed as part of Dua Lipa’s recent Studio 2054 livestream. Released today (December 31), the remix features added instrumentation and a slightly more upbeat tempo, as well as vocals from Lipa. It arrives after Minogue made an appearance on the Studio 2054 livestream last month, where she performed ‘Real Groove’. Elton John and FKA Twigs were also guests on the livestream. READ MORE: Dua Lipa live at Studio 2054: a big night in with a pop great who excels at escapism Listen to the Studio 2054 remix...
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Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa on lineup for YouTube Originals New Year’s Eve special

Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa are among the artists on the lineup for YouTube‘s New Year’s Eve special. Read more: Yungblud: “I wanted to write my ‘Urban Hymns’ or ‘Back To Black’” The streaming giant’s ‘Hello 2021: The Americas’ virtual celebration will air on the YouTube Originals channel tomorrow night (December 31) at 10:30pm EST (3:30am GMT). The event’s full lineup, which includes a wide array of social media influencers, media personalities, actors, and musicians, includes Demi Lovato, Zara Larsson, J Balvin, and more in exclusive live performances. Advertisement Other musicians to appear on the bill include Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Ne-Yo,...
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Noel Gallagher announces new demo ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ arriving tomorrow

Noel Gallagher has announced he’s releasing a new demo tomorrow (December 31) called ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’. Read more: 10 things we learned from Noel Gallagher’s huge ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ interview The former Oasis guitarist took to social media to announce the release of the new track which he said he wrote “a couple of weeks ago”. “Firstly let me wish everyone a Happy New Year,” Gallagher began his tweet. “Things can only get better from here!! (saying that, they couldn’t get much worse could they?!) Advertisement “Anyway I’ve been writing and noodling recently...
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Justin Bieber to debut new single ‘Anyone’ during New Year’s Eve performance

Justin Bieber is set to debut a new single called ‘Anyone’ during his New Year’s Eve performance tomorrow night (December 31). Read more: Justin Bieber kicks off another ‘new era’ with vaguely ‘Holy’ new song The “arena sized” event will see the ‘Yummy’ singer accompanied by a five-piece band and a crew of dancers. It will take place in an “iconic location” with a state-of-the-art light show and a newly-designed stage. Today (December 30), Bieber took to social media to announce that he will be debuting his new single as part of the livestream gig. Advertisement “Oh yeah I’m performing...
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