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Charlotte Church defends use of pro-Palestinian ‘River To The Sea’ chant at show
Charlotte Church has defended her actions after receiving criticism for leading a controversial pro-Palestinian chant at a recent charity live event. On Saturday (February 24), Church played at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall in Caerphilly at a concert to raise money for the Middle East Children’s Alliance, which supports children in Gaza. To end the show, she led a choir of 100 singers in a chant of “from the river to the sea”. That phrase is politically charged, with some, including the Campaign Against Antisemitism, believing that it calls for the destruction of the state of Israel. It refers to the...
Lia makes first public appearance since hiatus at ITZY’s ‘Born To Be’ concert in Seoul
ITZY member Lia has made her first public appearance since she went on hiatus at the band’s ‘Born To Be’ concert in Seoul this past weekend. The JYP Entertainment girl group held the first kick-off concerts over the course of two nights last weekend (February 24 to 25) at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium. Notably, the concerts were attended by Lia, a member of the group who has been on hiatus since September 2023 after experiencing “extreme levels of anxiety”. The Korean-Canadian idol was seen among the audience and was later shown on the venue’s LED screens on stage, marking...
Entertainment world pays tribute to late footballer Stan Bowles
Tributes have been paid to former Queens Park Rangers player Stan Bowles, who has died at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by his daughter Tracey yesterday (February 24) on Facebook, who said he “was with all the family and went peacefully”. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015 and had moved back to Manchester to be cared for by his eldest daughter Andria. Bowles played for QPR from 1972 to 1979 and became one of the most charismatic English footballers of his generation, eventually going on to play for England. He also played for...
Scotland’s Connect Festival cancelled for 2024
The organisers of Scotland’s Connect Festival have said that the event will not be held in 2024 now while they try to build the “next edition” of the festival. The festival first ran between 2007 and 2008 at Inveraray Castle in Argyll before later being re-launched in 2022 at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh. Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, boygenius and Raye all performed at last year’s event.A statement on social media from organisers read: “We’ve decided to take a break with Connect Music Festival in 2024 to take the time to build the next edition of the festival;...
‘House Against Hate’ anti-racism march announced for London
An anti-racism protest rave march is to take place in London next month. The ‘House Against Hate’ march will take place on March 16 through the streets of central London. The event will also coincide with the United Nations Anti-Racism Day calling for “the UK establishment to stop the hate.” The “mobile protest” is organised by R3 Soundsystem and Black Artist Database, with support from Stand Up To Racism UK, Love Music Hate Racism, and HOMO-CENTRIC Records (as per Mixmag). Advertisement Artists appearing at the event include The Blessed Madonna, Hot Chip (performing a DJ set) and Normski. Check out...
Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #980 on February 24
Wordle may be several years old, but the wildly popular word game has managed to keep players hooked on their phone screens since 2021. It’s for good reason that the game’s popularity hasn’t dwindled: it’s free to play and boasts a simple concept for a fun and engaging puzzle game that doesn’t take too much time. To play, you’re given six tries to work out each day’s answer, with each try providing another hint until you solve (or guess) your way into getting the right answer. Even if you’ve been playing daily since launch, Wordle stumps the best of...
Wiley stripped of MBE for “bringing honours system into disrepute” after anti-Semitic comments
Following anti-Semitic comments he made online, Wiley has been stripped of his MBE for “bringing honours system into disrepute”. The British Grime artist had received the honour back in December 2017 for his services to music. However, according to a list published on the Cabinet Office website, it appears that he has forfeited the MBE (via The Mirror). The honour being revoked comes in light of the numerous anti-Semitic statements made by the musician, which stem back nearly four years, and calls for action from the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism (CAA). Advertisement Back in 2020, the London MC faced...
TWICE light up the skies with their new single, ‘One Spark’
K-pop girl group TWICE have released the music video for ‘One Spark’, from their new mini-album ‘With YOU-th’. TWICE’s new music video for ‘One Spark’ is largely focused on the group’s choreography for the song, which they perform on various lavish sets, from a luxurious dining hall to a stark white soundstage. The clip ends with the K-pop act dancing on a bridge as fireworks go off around them. “Cuz my heart is burning, burning, burning / So good that it’s hurting, hurting, hurting / How do you make the pain so perfect, my favourite person? / It’s our...
Catfish & The Bottlemen share comeback single ‘Showtime’ and announce more UK headline shows
Catfish & The Bottlemen have shared their comeback single ‘Showtime’ and have announced new UK headlining dates. READ MORE: Catfish And The Bottlemen at Reading Festival 2021 – a slick machine potentially powering down ‘Showtime’ marks Van McCann and co’s first new music in five years, following their last full-length effort, 2019’s ‘The Balance‘. Written and recorded by McCann alongside multi-Grammy-winning producer Dave Sardy (Oasis, LCD Soundsystem, The Rolling Stones), the track sees the frontman sing about their return to music. “Get on this/ Sometimes when the thing you love is right in front of your eyes / Don’t blink...Recent Posts
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