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Nicki Minaj calls conservative activists “the cool kids” in on-stage conversation with Erika Kirk
Nicki Minaj has described conservative activists as “the cool kids” in a sit-down interview with Erika Kirk in Phoenix. The rapper was the surprise guest on the final day of the Turning Point USA conference in Arizona today (December 21), appearing in conversation with the organisation co-founder and widow of the murdered political commentator Charlie Kirk. Advertisement At a time when Minaj has been embracing conservative politics more and more frequently, she expressed her “respect and admiration” for the “handsome, dashing” Donald Trump, and doubled down on her recent criticisms of California governor Gavin Newsom. “Don’t be Newscum,” she said, in reference to Newsom. “Young men, you have...
Watch the trailer for Sheffield’s Leadmill replacement, Electric Studios
A trailer for Electric Studios, the new music venue replacing the iconic Leadmill in Sheffield, has been released – watch below. The historic Leadmill closed its doors in June after a 45-year run in the city centre, losing a battle to stay open after its owners were denied an appeal against an eviction notice and given three months to vacate the premises. Advertisement Electric Group – which runs various venues around the UK, including Brixton Electric – are the new operators of the site and they confirmed in July that the Leadmill would be reinvented as a new music venue, with the Electric Studios doors set to open in February 2026....
Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger feature in new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files photos while lawmakers criticise redactions
The US Justice Department has released an initial tranche of documents related to dead paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was arrested in July 2019 for sex trafficking and was found dead in his jail cell in August of that year, with authorities later determining that he hanged himself. Since his death, there has been a campaign for the full publication of all documents and photos and to reveal high profile names he associated with. The material released includes photos, videos and investigative documents, and came following Congress passing a law mandating the files be released in their entirety by Friday...
David Gilmour celebrates Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ landing UK’s record-breaking Christmas Number One album
David Gilmour has celebrated Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ landing the Christmas Number One album spot. The classic record has been reissued with new digital and physical editions for its 50th anniversary, and on Friday (December 19), it was announced that it had topped the Official Albums Chart for Christmas. Advertisement The record did not top the charts on its original release in 1975, and its success means that Pink Floyd are now the artist with the longest span between their first and last Number One albums, clocking in at 2,620 weeks, or over 50 years. “Raising a glass to the...
Glastonbury’s Block9 shares “best of the best” sets from 2025, including Sub Focus and more
Glastonbury’s Block9 has uploaded a range of sets from their 2025 line-up, including from Sub Focus and IMOGEN – listen below. This year, the Block9 area at the festival’s hedonistic south-east corner was made up of four stages, IICON, Genosys, the NYC Downlow and The Meat Rack, providing a place for electronic music fans to revel deep into the night. Advertisement Now, Block9’s organisers have shared the first half of a two-volume mix series that is intended to celebrate “the selectors that tore up the Block9 stages this summer”. Included are Sub Focus’ set at IICON, GIDEÖN and Heléna Star from NYC Downlow, IMOGEN at Genosys, while the...
Gem Archer on playing with Bonehead in Oasis: “He’s the glue that makes everything else sound great”
Oasis guitarist Gem Archer has spoken about playing with Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on the band’s huge reunion tour this year. READ MORE.: Oasis live in Cardiff: a supersonic reunion for a new generation In an interview with Guitar World, Archer reflected on playing the giant Oasis reunion tour – which wrapped up in São Paulo, Brazil on November 23 – alongside Bonehead, who left the band back in 1999 before Archer joined. Advertisement “I’ve met him many times over the years and always thought he was a great guy,” Archer said of reuniting with him in rehearsals. “My wife used to be really close...
Olivia Dean shares how struggling single mother inspired her to hit out at Ticketmaster and AEG’s “vile” re-sale practices
Olivia Dean has shared the story of how encountering the story of a single mother who couldn’t afford a ticket to her show inspired her to call out Ticketmaster and AEG’s “vile” re-sale practices. READ MORE: The UK ban on secondary ticketing explained by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy: “Time is up for ticket touts” After tickets for Dean’s 2026 US tour went on sale and quickly started to appear on re-sale sites at inflated prices, the ‘Dive’ singer called out Ticketmaster, Live Nation and AEG and said that they were “providing a disgusting service”. Advertisement “The prices at which you’re allowing tickets...
Kirsty MacColl’s ex-husband says ‘Fairytale Of New York’ singer’s death was “cover-up” to protect Mexican billionaire
Kirsty MacColl’s ex-husband has alleged that there was a “cover-up” surrounding her death to protect a Mexican billionaire. The singer, who collaborated with The Pogues on their festive classic ‘Fairytale Of New York’, died 25 years ago today, on December 18, 2000. She was 41 years old. READ MORE: The Pogues: “Fontaines D.C. are carrying their own torch and Kneecap are without precedent” MacColl was on holiday in Cozumel, Mexico, at the time with her sons and her boyfriend, musician James Knight. She was surfacing from a scuba dive when a speedboat hit her, killing her instantly. Record producer Steve...
Jane’s Addiction says they have “come together one last time to resolve our differences” as Perry Farrell apologises for Boston on-stage altercation
Perry Farrell has apologised for starting the physical altercation on stage last year that ended Jane’s Addiction, with remaining members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins saying they have “come together one last time to resolve our differences”. READ MORE: Jane’s Addiction live in London: the alt-rock icons make an explosive return to the UK Last September, Farrell instigated a fight with guitarist Dave Navarro during a show in Boston as part of their live return with the band’s original line-up. The altercation brought the show to a premature end the tour was cancelled leading to the band’s hiatus....Recent Posts
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