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Lady Gaga reportedly being lined up to play X-Men character
Lady Gaga is reportedly being lined up to play X-Men character Emma Frost – aka the White Queen – in an upcoming movie. Read more: Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review: pure pop celebration from an icon in a world of her own The ‘Stupid Love’ singer has made a few successful steps into the world of acting in the past, winning a Golden Globe for American Horror Story: Hotel, as well as a Best Actress Oscar nomination for A Star Is Born. Now, according to We Got This Covered, Marvel is keen to have her appear as Frost when X-Men...
The Avalanches tell us about their two new bangers and “cosmic” new album ‘We Will Always Love You’
“Putting out a record for Avalanches is always a big event,” says Robbie Chater of the Aussie dance pioneers. “They don’t happen very often so we’re stoked.” No shit! With a 16 year wait between their game-changing debut ‘Since I Left You’ in 2000 and follow-up ‘Wildflower’, fans were pretty chuffed to learn that new record ‘We Will Always Love You’ was on the horizon. “We’re making real progress here!” laughs bandmate Tony Di Blasi. And how! We can taste the fruits of that today as The Avalanches announce that their third album will arrive on December 11, as...
Kid Rock enlisted to headline Donald Trump rally in Michigan
Kid Rock will be headlining a Donald Trump rally taking place tonight (September 14) in his home state of Michigan. Read more: Trump protest anthems: Our pick of the many, many anti-Trump songs The campaign event for the president’s re-election will be held in Clinton Township at Bumpers Landing Boat Club, just outside of Detroit. It is due to kick-off at 7pm local time. While Trump himself won’t be in attendance, his son Donald Trump Jr. and Trump senior advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle (who also happens to be Trump Jr.’s girlfriend) will both make appearances at the event. Advertisement Kid Rock has...
Most popular TikTok of all-time soundtracked by Blackpool grime song
A TikTok video soundtracked by a Blackpool grime song has become the most popular video on the entire platform. Read more: Blackpool rocks! The inside story of the seaside town’s booming DIY music scene The Blackpool grime scene has risen to prominence since the release of a 2016 documentary about the emerging genre. A follow-up documentary was then released a year later, which focused largely on a beef between Blackpool grime MCs Soph Aspin and MC Millie B, the latter of which recorded a diss track called ‘Soph Aspin Send’, also known as ‘M To The B’. Advertisement A...
Johnny Cash’s music reimagined by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for new album
The music of the late Johnny Cash will be reimagined with an orchestral twist for a new album that is set to later this year. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have recorded their own take on 12 legendary hits from The Man In Black for ‘Johnny Cash and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’, which is set to arrive on November 13. The album sees Cash’s original vocals being complimented by the orchestra, who recorded their new efforts in Abbey Road’s legendary Studio 2. Advertisement As well as new takes on hits such as ‘Man In Black’ and ‘Ring of Fire, the...
Ian Brown responds to being called “conspiracy theorist” before attracting the wrath of Jedward
Jedward have criticised Ian Brown for making controversial comments about the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations, marking one of the unlikeliest exchanges of 2020. The former Stone Roses frontman has attracted criticism over the last week for posting a series of tweets in which he appeared to show his scepticism towards the pandemic and a potential vaccination. In his latest message from earlier today (September 14), Brown wrote on Twitter: “So I’m a Conspiracy Theorist HA! a term invented by the lame stream media to discredit those who can smell and see through the government/media lies and propaganda #researchanddestroy.” Advertisement In turn,...
Motown Records launches new UK division
Motown Records have announced the launch of a new UK division of the legendary label. The label, founded in 1959 in Detroit, has appointed Rob Pascoe as Managing Director, with Afryea Henry-Fontaine to be Marketing Director. Read more: The best Motown songs of all time Speaking of the new UK division of the label, EMI President Rebecca Allen said: “The music of Motown has long influenced British culture and continues to provide the ultimate creative inspiration for generations of artists and fans. Advertisement “With the launch of Motown Records in the UK, with a dedicated team and resources, we’re...
New Order launch collaborative clothing range with Adidas
New Order have teamed up with Adidas to launch the nwrdrSPZL, a new collaborative capsule range. The Manchester icons teamed up with Adidas for the new range after being contacted by Gary Aspden – the founder and creator of Adidas Spezial. After travelling to Adidas’ headquarters in Germany, the band teamed up with leading designers to create a selection of items inspired by their unique sound and aesthetic. READ MORE: New Order’s new song, ‘Be A Rebel’, helps to give dance music a purpose in 2020 Advertisement They include an outerwear jacket with distinctive stripes and a New Order sleeve...
Tom Grennan announces special VR gig at London’s Brixton Academy
Tom Grennan is set to play a special Virtual Reality gig at London’s Brixton Academy next month. It’s set to be the first gig in an upcoming series by MelodyVR, who recently hosted the Wireless Connect festival, a replacement for this year’s cancelled Wireless Festival. Read more: Wireless Connect live on YouTube: forward-thinking, blockbuster virtual festival with serious ambition The gig, set for October 2, will be available on the MelodyVR app and via VR headsets. Tickets for the show go on sale on Wednesday (September 16) at 10am BST. Advertisement “Nothing can replace the thrill of live music,...Recent Posts
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