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Madonna on Israel-Hamas conflict: “How can human beings be so cruel to one another?”
Madonna took a moment to address the current Israel-Hamas conflict while on stage at The O2, expressing her exasperation at how human beings are capable of “being so cruel to one another”. The artist urged the crowd to “remember we are human beings here” because “we cannot lose our humanity” and to make a difference by bringing “light into the world”. Madonna had addressed the conflict briefly in the early shows of her four-night run of ‘Celebration’ shows at the London arena, saying on the opening night that “watching what’s happening in Israel and Palestine” breaks her heart. On...
Keanu Reeves had an impromptu bass lesson from Flea
Keanu Reeves has revealed that he once received a lesson in bass guitar from Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The John Wick star, who also plays bass in the Los Angeles grunge band Dogstar, spoke about the encounter in a video posted to Fender’s YouTube channel. “I remember one time I was doing a film, and Flea was in it, or I was in a film with Flea,” he said. “And I remember there was a house, and there amps and instruments and stuff like that.” Advertisement “And I was like, ‘Hey, Flea, can...
Pearl Jam announce 30th anniversary reissue of ‘Vs.’
Pearl Jam have announced a reissue of their second studio LP ‘Vs.’ in celebration of its 30th anniversary. READ MORE: Pearl Jam – ‘Gigaton’ review: one of the biggest rock bands in the world return to semi-brilliance The physical release of the album will feature a 2xLP ‘Dreamsicle’-colored vinyl as well as a clear cassette via the band’s official fan club named “Ten Club”. A Clear 1xLP will also be available via Target in the US and other international retailers as well as a classic 2xLP black pressing. Fans can pre-order the album here. The ‘VS.’ 30th-anniversary reissue is set...
Watch Fatboy Slim perform on world’s biggest holographic stage
Fatboy Slim – or rather, a holographic likeness of him – performed a surprise show at Alexandra Palace on the world’s biggest holographic stage last night. The gig was organised by EE and saw the DJ behind the decks in the form of a huge hologram, created using cutting-age technology and streamed on the mobile network’s Instagram. The 50 metre tall holo-gauze is the same height as the leaning tower of Pisa, and suspended from two cranes. Last week, fans were invited to submit videos of them dancing to the DJ’s hit ‘Praise You’, unaware that they would end up...
Morrissey says Capitol are willing to give ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ back to him “for a certain price”
Morrissey has said that Capitol are willing to give ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ back to him “for a certain price”. READ MORE: Morrissey at Riot Fest review – pop’s problematic uncle wisely shuts up and plays the hits During an interview with Good Day New York today (October 20), the former Smiths frontman opened up about the current situation regarding his album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’. He also performed ‘Sure Enough The Telephone Rings’, which is the 10th song from the LP. Speaking to journalist Rosanna Scotto, Morrissey said: “This album was recorded in January 2021 and Capitol signed it and didn’t...
Omid Djalili show cancelled due to “personal threats over Israel situation”
Omid Djalili pulled out of a show on Thursday (October 19), after the venue cited “personal threats due to the situation in Israel”. The comedian was set to perform at the Festival Drayton Centre in Market Drayton, Shropshire, but just hours before he was due to take to the stage, the venue announced the cancellation. Speaking to the Shropshire Star, venue manager Jodie Rudd said: “Due to security threats made against Omid Djalili, tonight’s performance at the Festival Drayton Centre has had to be cancelled.” Advertisement The centre has since revised their original statement, now saying that the decision...
Watch Ren’s epic reaction to scoring this week’s Number One album
Ren earned his first Number One album today (October 20) with ‘Sick Boi’, and shared a video of his overjoyed reaction to celebrate. The Welsh artist is seen sitting with a group of friends, listening out for the announcement on the radio, and when it’s announced that he’s topped the album chart, they all jump to their feet, screaming for joy. Ren had been fighting neck-and-neck with Rick Astley for the top spot all week, but a last-minute surge in sales and streams meant he edged past Astley’s new album ‘Are We There Yet?’ in the last 24 hours...
‘Loki’ producer explains Jonathan Majors’ controversial return in this week’s episode
Jonathan Majors, currently facing assault charges in the US, made his return to Marvel TV series Loki this week, unveiling his new character: 19th century inventor Victor Timely. But the show’s new episodes were completed long before allegations were made against the actor, producer Kevin Wright confirmed to NME. First reported in March, Majors was arrested on assault, strangulation and harassment charges in New York, after being accused of assaulting a 30-year-old woman during an alleged “domestic dispute”. Majors denied the allegations. He appeared in court in August, after which his criminal defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry released a statement...
Listen to Charli XCX and Sam Smith’s collaborative new single, ‘In The City’
Charli XCX has released a new collaborative single with Sam Smith – listen to ‘In The City’ below. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Charli XCX: “I like playing games with pop music and poking fun at it” The thumping, club-ready dance track was co-produced by Charli, The 1975‘s George Daniel, ILYA, A. G. Cook and Omer Fedi. “The song is about finding the people you truly love and connect with through wild nights out and partying in magical places,” explained Charli in a statement. Advertisement “It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and...Recent Posts
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