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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...
Russell Brand plays London show to thousands amid sexual assault allegations
Russell Brand played a gig in London to thousands of fans last night (September 16), hours after allegations of sexual assault were made against him. On Friday night (September 15), Brand denied what he termed “very serious criminal allegations” in a video, before the actor, comedian and presenter was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following an investigation by Channel 4, The Times and The Sunday Times. Brand has denied all the allegations. On Saturday night, Brand went ahead with his gig at the 2,000-capacity Troubabour Wembley Park Theatre in London despite the allegations being made. Advertisement The performance was...
BTS’ Suga confirms date for military enlistment
BTS‘ Suga has confirmed the date for his military enlistment. It was announced today (September 17) by Big Hit Music that the singer would be enlisting on September 22. It makes him the third member of the band to fulfil their mandatory military service, following the enlistment of Jin in December of 2022 and J-hope following suit early this year. Advertisement Men are usually required to enlist by the age of 28, though the Order of Cultural Merit awarded to BTS by former president Moon Jae-In in 2018 allows the seven members of the boyband to enlist at 30...
One dead, one injured following shooting near Sexyy Red video set
A shooting took place this week (September 14) near to where musician Sexyy Red was filming a music video. NBC6 reported that the shooting took place at a gas station near the Oakland Park Flea Market across from where where the rapper and a crowd of extras were gathered for filming. According to reports, one person was killed and another injured. In a statement on Instagram Stories, Sexyy Red confirmed that the shooting didn’t happen on her video set but opposite to where it was being filmed. “I send my condolences to the family of the man who lost...Recent Posts
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