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Hearing begins to determine the future of The Leadmill, as huge rally of support gathers in Sheffield
A hearing to determine the future of The Leadmill took place today (September 18) as protesters gathered outside Sheffield’s Town Hall in support of saving the venue. READ MORE: If Sheffield’s Leadmill – the venue that helped break Arctic Monkeys – goes, we all lose something Last March, the iconic Sheffield venue announced that it was facing threat of closure due to its landlord issuing a notice of eviction. It subsequently sparked outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers. The building’s owners, Electric Group, who bought the site’s freehold in 2017, previously told music fans that they had no...
‘The Young And The Restless’ actor Billy Miller dies aged 43
Billy Miller, known for roles in US soaps The Young And The Restless and General Hospital, has died at the age of 43. The actor’s death was confirmed by his manager on Sunday (September 17), on what would’ve been his 44th birthday. Miller died on Friday (September 15) in Austin, Texas. A statement confirming his death (via Variety) read: “The actor was struggling with manic depression when he died.” A specific cause of death has not been released. Advertisement Miller had his breakthrough role on soap All My Children in 2007, where he played Richie Novak. In 2008, he...
Blink-182 announce new album ‘One More Time…’ with classic line-up
Blink-182 have announced the release date for their highly-anticipated new album ‘One More Time…’ READ MORE: Blink-182: every single album ranked and rated The record will mark the first time the classic line-up – consisting of vocalist and bassist, Mark Hoppus, guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker – have released a new album together since 2011’s ‘Neighborhoods‘, following on from last year’s single ‘Edging‘. To announce the album, the trio released a trailer featuring clips from their upcoming interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and archival clips from the band’s extensive career. The trailer also teased three new...
Watch Matthew McConaughey get overjoyed when a WWE legend crashes his interview
Acclaimed actor and lifelong professional wrestling fan Matthew McConaughey was surprised by WWE legend and Hall of Fame wrestler “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan during a recent interview. During a recent interview on The Bump with WWE, McConaughey spoke of his love for pro wrestling while promoting his new children’s book “Just Because”. During his chat with WWE broadcaster Kayla Braxton, McConaughey revealed that he had a wrestling ring set up at home and that he would spend time performing moves with his songs. “Hacksaw Jim Duggan was my early favourite, coming out with the 2×4,” he said. As the Hollywood...
The National ‘Laugh Track’ review: a heavier companion record
Lore and storytelling play an outsized role in every album The National release, and on their ninth album ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’, released in April, the narrative was more central than ever. Following their collaborations with Taylor Swift on her pandemic albums ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, their profile had increased, even if the band dynamics felt “fragile” amidst life changes and frontman Matt Berninger’s writer’s block. Those struggles felt blatant in the music, though NME called it “their best in a decade” and said they’d succeeded in “proving that they can do this as much to themselves as to...
Listen to The National’s surprise new album ‘Laugh Track’
The National have released their surprise new album ‘Laugh Track‘. Check it out below. Announced at the weekend at the band’s own Homecoming Festival, the band’s ninth album comes in quick succession off the back of April’s acclaimed ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’. The companion record features the same young boy from the predecessor’s album artwork, albeit colourised and in a living room setting. Featuring recent singles ‘Space Invader’ and ‘Alphabet City’, along with a re-recorded version of Bon Iver collaboration ‘Weird Goodbyes’, the 12-track record features material originally started in the same sessions as ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ – before...
ITZY’s Lia goes on hiatus over “extreme levels of anxiety”
South Korean singer Lia of K-pop girl group ITZY is taking a hiatus from the group and her activities. Today (September 18), JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be taking a step back from all scheduled activities, stemming from concerns over the ITZY member’s health. The K-pop agency said that the singer is currently “experiencing extreme levels of tension and anxiety regarding her schedules”, in a statement, as translated by Koreaboo. Advertisement “She has received medical consultation and examination, and the medical staff have stated she needs stability and treatment,” JYP Entertainment added. “Lia will not participate in schedules for...
Dolly Parton reveals why she never let Elvis Presley cover ‘I Will Always Love You’
Dolly Parton has explained why she never let Elvis Presley cover her hit ‘I Will Always Love You’. Presley had apparently loved the song and expressed interest in recording a cover, but Parton revealed in a new interview with BBC Radio 2 why it never materialised. Parton explained that her decision wasn’t because of Presley, but rather because of a conflict with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Advertisement “‘I wouldn’t let Colonel Tom Parker ,” she clarified. “Elvis loved it. I talked to Priscilla not very long ago – she said, ‘Elvis sang it to me...
Liam Gallagher hints that his new album is done
Liam Gallagher has hinted to a fan that his next album is finished. The singer-songwriter and former Oasis singer’s most recent studio album came in 2022 with ‘C’mon You Know’. Taking to Twitter/X this weekend, he has now seemingly revealed to a fan that work has been completed on its follow-up. Advertisement Asked by the fan when he’s going to announce a tour, Gallagher responded: “I’ve just made album giz a fucking minute.” I’ve just made a album giz a fucking minute — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 17, 2023 Elsewhere, Gallagher recently released a live album from a show at Knebworth...Recent Posts
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