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Roger Waters asks Ukrainian First Lady to help “persuade our leaders to stop the slaughter” in open letter
Roger Waters has penned an open letter to Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, suggesting she persuade her husband to work toward a ceasefire with Russia and “stop the slaughter”. The letter from the former Pink Floyd member comes by way of response to Zelenska’s interview on the BBC program Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, which aired on Sunday (September 4.) In it, Zelenska was asked what message she had for British people regarding the rise in energy bills that has come in part due to the current war between Ukraine and Russia. Advertisement Zelenska said: “People must understand [rising energy...
EXID to make long-awaited comeback with new single album ‘X’
EXID have announced their long-awaited comeback with a brand-new single album in celebration of their 10th anniversary. READ MORE: Key – ‘Gasoline’ review: the SHINee member comes into his own as an artist on his second solo album Earlier today (September 7), Sony Music Korea announced the veteran K-pop girl group’s forthcoming return to music with a single album titled ‘X’. In the same announcement, an official schedule leading up the record’s eventual release was also shared, which revealed the title of the album’s lead single to be ‘Fire’. Due out on September 29, ‘X’ will involve all five...
Michelle Donelan appointed as UK’s new culture secretary
Michelle Donelan has been appointed by the UK’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Donelan, who served as the Secretary of State for Education for 35 hours in July, has represented the constituency of Chippenham since 2015. The news comes as Truss continues to reveal her Cabinet tonight (September 6). Among the key appointments are Kwasi Kwarteng (Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister), Therese Coffey (health secretary), James Cleverly (foreign secretary) and Suella Braverman (home secretary). Advertisement Yesterday (September 5) Truss was announced to have won the Conservative...
Placebo postpone Mexico gig after pulling North America tour, citing logistical issues
Placebo have postponed their show in Mexico City after the “visa and logistical issues” that forced the cancellation of the band’s North American tour dates had further impact. READ MORE: Placebo: “David Bowie taught me how to be a better person” The London-formed rock band were due to play the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City this Monday (September 12) but announced earlier today (September 6) that the show will no longer go ahead. It comes days after Placebo pulled their entire North American tour, explaining that they were “devastated” to do so, referencing “issues beyond our control”. Advertisement...
Justin Bieber postpones remaining ‘Justice’ world tour dates due to health issues
Justin Bieber has postponed the remaining dates of his ‘Justice’ world tour. READ MORE: Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’ review: pop star finds his purpose again It comes after the singer recently returned to touring after overcoming his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which for weeks left the entire right side of his face paralysed. Tonight (September 6) Bieber has issued a statement through TMZ which has been confirmed by Variety, stating that all remaining dates have been cancelled due to health issues. Advertisement “Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, where my face was partly paralysed....
Watch Megan Thee Stallion attend a funeral in new video for ‘Ungrateful’
Megan Thee Stallion has shared a new video for her ‘Traumazine’ track ‘Ungrateful’. READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion live at Reading Festival 2022 – A joyful dose of ‘real hot girl shit’ The clip, which is directed yet again by Colin Tilley, opens with the rapper in her bedroom, before she heads to a funeral and teams up with Memphis rapper Key Glock. It is the fourth video to be released from her new album after she shared ‘Her’ last month, ‘Plan B’ earlier this summer and her collaboration with Dua Lipa, ‘Sweetest Pie’. Advertisement The rapper also recently made...
Vince Staples to lead Netflix comedy series loosely based on his life
Vince Staples and Black-ish creator Kenya Barris are set to collaborate on a comedy series for Netflix. The rapper will executive produce and star in The Vince Staples Show, a scripted comedy series loosely based on his life. READ MORE: Vince Staples: “It’s important for me to tell the truth about my experiences” Set in his hometown of Long Beach, California, Staples will produce the series alongside Barris, Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smyth and Calmatic, who is set to direct the first two episodes. Edelman and Williams will serve as co-showrunners on the project. Advertisement “I am excited to...
Dionne Warwick is “confused” by Yung Gravy’s stage name
Dionne Warwick has said that she’s confused by Yung Gravy‘s choice of stage name. READ MORE: What makes an old song go viral on TikTok? The legendary soul singer, who kicks off a US and UK tour later this month, took to her Twitter account recently to ask about the rapper’s (real name Matt Hauri) moniker. “Young Gravy? Like the food??????” she asked her followers. Later, she wrote: “I have just learned that it is ‘Yung’ and not ‘Young’. I am still confused about the gravy. Okay.” Advertisement In response, Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter wrote: “I guess it’s better...
The Snuts share rousing new single ‘Knuckles’ ahead of upcoming album ‘Burn The Empire’
The Snuts have shared their rousing new single ‘Knuckles’, which is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Burn The Empire’. READ MORE: The Snuts: “Our debut album says there is a place for guitar music” The track is the fifth cut from the record that’s due out on October 7 via Parlophone Records. It follows the singles ‘The Rodeo’, ‘End Of The Road’, ‘Zuckerpunch’ and the album’s title track. “We wanted to create something feel good and carefree. A song close to our hearts, but wide open for interpretation, it’s a new age indie tune designed for letting loose,” lead singer...Recent Posts
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