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Jay-Z to invest in robot pizza truck start-up
Jay-Z‘s venture capital firm has invested in a new start-up that promises to deliver robot-cooked pizzas. READ MORE: Beyoncé and Jay-Z (aka The Carters) – ‘Everything Is Love’ review Marcy Venture Partners was the lead investor in Stellar Pizza, joining the company’s roster alongside Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty with $16.5million (£14.4million) raised in a round led by the firm. Orders would be placed through a mobile app, which would then be sent through to the pizza-making robot, according to Rolling Stone. A human employee then cuts and boxes the pizza ready for delivery. Stellar Pizza aim for the entire process...
Shaun Ryder announces first solo show in 11 years
Shaun Ryder has shared details of his first live solo performance in 11 years, with all money raised on the night going to mental health charity Mind. The Happy Mondays star will play a hometown charity gig at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7, supported by club night and record label This Feeling – including an appearance from Creation Records founder and former Oasis manager Alan McGee, among other “surprises” promised for the evening. “I’m really looking forward to playing my first solo show in 11 years,” Ryder said in a statement. “It’ll be great to play some songs...
Rage Against The Machine cancel 2023 North America tour dates
Rage Against The Machine have cancelled their forthcoming North America tour dates in 2023. READ MORE: Tom Morello: “In the past, I’ve wanted to use music as a battering ram for social justice” The band were due to hit the road in Portland on March 23 for their ‘Public Service Announcement’ tour before going on a run of dates which wrapped up in Detroit on April 2. But frontman Zack de la Rocha‘s leg injury, which happened during the second show of their previous North American leg in Chicago on July 11, has now forced the band to cancel further...
Roger Waters claims to be on Ukrainian “kill list”
Roger Waters has shared his belief that he is on a “kill list” of enemies of Ukraine, as well as dismissing evidence of Russian forces’ alleged war crimes in the country as “propaganda”. Speaking to Rolling Stone in an interview published today (October 4), the former Pink Floyd frontman and co-founder said that, “as a taxpayer in the United States,” America was “the most evil of all by a factor of at least 10 times”, adding: “We kill more people. We interfere in more people’s elections. We, the American empire, is doing all this shit.” When it was...
Country singer Loretta Lynn has died aged 90
Country singer Loretta Lynn has died at the age of 90. READ MORE: Loretta Lynn – ‘Still Woman Enough’ review: country Queen remains iconic The star, who was famous for hits such as ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’, ‘The Pill’, ‘Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)’ and ‘Honky Tonk Girl’, passed away this morning (October 4), according to a statement from her family. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” they wrote. Advertisement Over the years she recorded 60...
Craig David says ‘Bo’ Selecta!’ impression was “bullying”: “There was no real accountability”
Craig David has spoken about how he felt “bullied” by Leigh Francis’ impersonation of him on Bo’ Selecta!. Francis, who’s best known as Keith Lemon, starred in the cult Channel 4 show between 2002 and 2009. The comedian caricatured David as well as the likes of Mel B, Michael Jackson and Elton John in a range of bizarre sketches. READ MORE: Craig David – ’22’ album review: a silky R&B revival record His portrayal of David – whose catchphrase inspired the series’ title – was often said to have contributed to the ‘7 Days’ singer’s dip in popularity in...
Coldplay postpone Brazil shows after Chris Martin comes down with “serious lung infection”
Coldplay have postponed their forthcoming shows in Brazil until 2023 due to illness. The band are currently on the South American leg of their mammoth ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour in support of their ninth album of the same name. Chris Martin and co’s most recent gig took place in Santiago, Chile on September 24. READ MORE: Coldplay live in London: a fantastical, feel-good bonanza that delivers on a bold promise Coldplay had been due to continue the stint with a run of concerts in Brazil, beginning next Tuesday (October 11). Advertisement Taking to social media today (October 4),...
Letter John Lennon signed on day of his murder is up for auction
A letter that John Lennon signed on day of his murder in 1980 is going on auction. READ MORE: From the archives – NME‘s obituary on John Lennon The late Beatle‘s signature is displayed on a legal document that is up for auction through Gotta Have Rock and Roll tomorrow (October 4). You can view it here. The typed letter lists three people to whom Lennon gave his proxy to vote at an annual meeting for the Beatles corporations that was happening nine days later in London. Advertisement It was signed by Lennon on December 8, 1980, hours before...
Taylor Swift says new song ‘Anti-Hero’ hears her delve deepest into her “insecurities”
Taylor Swift has said that her new song ‘Anti-Hero’ hears her delve the deepest she ever has into her “insecurities”. READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ review: a retread of heartbreak The pop star has been sharing information about her forthcoming 10th album, ‘Midnights’, on social media and telling fans about the cover artwork over the course of the last few weeks. In August, she officially announced her new record, which is based on “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life”. As of yesterday (October 3) the singer-songwriter had revealed nearly half the album’s...Recent Posts
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