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TWICE’s Nayeon announces highly anticipated solo comeback, ‘NA’
TWICE singer Nayeon has announced the upcoming release of her second solo mini-album, ‘NA’, due out in June. TWICE’s Nayeon revealed today (May 13) that she’s gearing up to make her solo comeback though a post on the girl group’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Titled ‘NA’, the singer’s second mini-album, will be released on June 14 at 1pm KST or 12am ET An accompanying timetable for the project’s release revealed that the singer will release the tracklist and trailer for ‘NA’ on May 16 and 18, respectively. Four different concept photos will drop from May 20 to 30, followed...
Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” amidst Israel commentator controversy
Bambie Thug has accused Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” over claims that the Israeli broadcasters “incited violence” against them. In an interview after their performance at Eurovision 2024, the Irish singer-songwriter claimed the Israeli broadcaster KAN “incited violence against me twice, three times.” “We brought it up to the EBU,” they told reporters. “They said they’d follow up. They waited to the last minute, we still haven’t gotten statement back to us, allowed us to be scapegoats, allowed us to be the spokesperson for standing up for ourselves. “And yeah, the broadcaster has disobeyed the rules and I...
Watch Bambie Thug proclaim “love will triumph over hate!” at the end of their powerful Eurovision performance
Bambie Thug has given a special message at the end of their gripping Eurovision performance – watch it below. READ MORE: Bambie Thug on Eurovision 2024: “I know that my heart is in the right place” The Irish Eurovision entry has been tipped as one of the favourites to win this year, with them ranking fourth on the bookie’s odds to win the contest. However, the Cork singer has also faced significant challenges throughout the competition due to their pro-Palestinian stance. It was revealed they were forced to remove the words ‘ceasefire’ and ‘freedom for Palestine’ in a medieval script...
Käärijä bows out of delegating Finnish points for Eurovision tonight as it “does not feel right”
Former Eurovision entrant Käärijä has announced he will not participate as the spokesperson for the Finnish jury hours before the finale is due to start. Käärijä, who was the runner-up to Eurovision last year with his song ‘Cha Cha Cha’, took to social media to announce that he was pulling out of announcing the Finnish jury’s points for tonight’s competition. On Instagram Stories, Käärijä wrote: “I have decided not to participate as the spokesperson for the Finnish jury in tonight’s Eurovision finale. Giving out the points does not feel right”. Käärijä did not explicitly say why he was not...
Industry reacts as MPs recommend ticket levy on arenas and stadiums to save grassroots venues and artists
Artists and figures from the music industry have spoken to NME as a government committe of UK MPs have joined the call for a levy on arena and stadium gigs – as well as a cut in VAT – to support struggling grassroots music venues and artists. READ MORE: Report shows “disaster” facing grassroots music venues: “The big companies and arenas are now going to have to answer for this” Earlier this year, the Music Venue Trust delivered their full report into the state of the sector for 2023, showing the “disaster” facing live music with venues closing at a rate of...
Weezer reflect on 30th anniversary of ‘The Blue Album’ and share original home demos
Weezer have reflected on the 30th anniversary of ‘The Blue Album’ and have shared original home demos. READ MORE: Rivers Cuomo on building an online community of fans who “like big guitars and weird lyrics” ‘The Blue Album’, which is the alternative name of Weezer’s self-titled debut album, was released on May 10, 1994. The album spawned a string of hits such as ‘Buddy Holly’, ‘Say It Ain’t So’ and ‘Undone – The Sweater Song’. Taking to the Weezer official X/Twitter account, the band shared a statement reflecting on their debut LP. “On May 10, 1994, DGC Records released “Weezer”,...
NCT’s Mark teases new single ‘200’, announces upcoming solo album
NCT member Mark has teased his new single ‘200’ and an upcoming solo album Today (May 10), NCT’s Mark released an acoustic performance clip of his upcoming single ‘200’, which will be released inn full on May 16 at 6pm KST. The song will be will be accompanied by the B-side ‘200 (Minhyung’s version)’, with Minhyung being the rapper’s Korean name. Additionally, SM Entertainment has announced that the Korean-Canadian idol is preparing to release his first solo album sometime in February 2025. “It will candidly show off his own world of music which has been expanded through his previous...
‘The Bear’ season three official release date revealed
The release date for the third season of The Bear has been confirmed as cast members share a teaser trailer on social media. The FX drama set in a high-pressure Chicago restaurant has received critical acclaim for its first two seasons, winning numerous prestigious awards. The series follows a professional chef who inherits his brother’s sandwich restaurant after he takes his own life. Over the course of the show, Carmy learns to manage the family business with limited funds, hires new staff, deals with his own personal struggles and reinvents the restaurant. The end of season two showed the...
Watch the trailer for Lady Gaga’s new ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball’ concert film
Lady Gaga has shared the trailer for her upcoming concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball – watch the explosive trailer below. Last night (May 8), Gaga took to social media to unveil the first look at the upcoming concert film, which is due to arrive on HBO Max on May 25. It was filmed during her 2022 ‘Chromatica Ball’ tour. Directed and produced by Gaga herself, the film will chronicle “a time of immense creativity… the fashion, the dance, the music.” She wrote on Instagram: “Revisiting the tour leaves me speechless the way we had each other—you all showed up...Recent Posts
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