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UK music industry reacts to Liz Truss’ energy plan: “We are extremely disappointed”

Figures from the UK music industry have been reacting to Liz Truss’ plan to tackle rising energy costs. The Prime Minister today (September 8) announced households will pay no more than £2,500 annually for its gas and electricity bills from the start of October while a six-month scheme for businesses, will provide equivalent support over the winter. Further targeted support for specific industries are set to follow after that, with a review in three months to decide which sectors should benefit, reports Sky News. Advertisement There is currently no cap on energy costs for businesses and a specific figure...
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Check out RAYE’s haunting cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’

RAYE has covered Kate Bush‘s ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ as part of this year’s Live Lounge Month – check out the video below. The singer visited BBC Radio 1 yesterday (September 7) to record two live tracks, beginning with her recent single ‘Black Mascara’. READ MORE: RAYE: “I became a ‘rent-a-verse’. People knew my songs, but they didn’t know me” RAYE then took on Bush’s classic 1985 single, which has seen a huge spike in popularity of late owing to its appearance in Stranger Things 4. Advertisement For her version, the London artist removed the galloping...
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Ricky Martin files $30million lawsuit against nephew who accused him of sexual assault

Ricky Martin has filed a $30million (£26million) lawsuit against his nephew who previously accused him of sexual assault. Martin strenuously denies the allegations saying they are “completely false”. In a new eight-page complaint, Martin and his lawyer allege that the singer’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, has continued to harass the singer with Instagram messages sent as recently as August 14, according to Rolling Stone. “Defendant Sánchez has threatened and extorted that, unless he is economically compensated, he will continue with his campaign to assassinate his reputation and integrity, through false and malicious imputations,” the lawsuit signed by...
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Ex-(G)I-DLE singer Soo-jin releases statement on result of her lawsuit against bullying allegations

A legal representative of former (G)I-DLE singer Soo-jin has issued an official statement sharing the results of her lawsuit against bullying allegations made against her last year. In August 2021, Soo-jin left the K-pop girl group amid bullying allegations dating back to February that year. Several alleged former classmates took to online forums to accuse Soo-jin of being a bully during her schooling days. Prior to her departure from (G)I-DLE, both the idol and her then-label, CUBE Entertainment, denied the claims. However, several months following the singer’s departure from the girl group, CUBE Entertainment announced that it had terminated...
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These are the latest bookies odds for the winner of the Mercury Prize 2022

The latest bookies odds for the winner of the 2022 Mercury Prize ahead of tonight’s ceremony (September 8) have been released, with Little Simz, Self Esteem and Wet Leg among the favourites. READ MORE: Mercury Prize 2022: why each nominee deserves to win The 12 albums that have been shortlisted for the Album Of The Year award were announced earlier this summer. Self Esteem’s ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ and Little Simz’ ‘Sometimes I Might be Introvert’ are  currently favourite to clinch the prize on aggregate bookies website Oddschecker, with odds of 11-4, closely followed by Wet Leg’s self-titled debut album with odds...
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Harry Styles jokes about spitting on Chris Pine at New York concert

Harry Styles joked about spitting on Chris Pine last night (September 7) as he returned to the stage for a concert in New York. READ MORE: The five most wholesome moments from Harry Styles’ One Night Only In London show It follows a viral clip at the premiere of Don’t Worry Darling in Venice earlier this week which many viewers believed showed Styles spitting on co-star Pine as he took his seat next to him. A source close to Styles told The Guardian that “this is not true”. Pine’s rep also released a statement to People, denying that the incident...
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Pusha T responds after Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence quotes lyrics in post about enemy combat losses

Pusha T has responded after receiving a somewhat unlikely shoutout from the Ukraine Ministry of Defence, who recently quoted the rapper on social media. READ MORE: Pusha T – ‘It’s Almost Dry’ review: Virginia legend still going strong in his rap tenure Yesterday (September 7), Defense of Ukraine shared an update on combat losses – including “eliminated personnel”, vehicles and artillery – reportedly suffered by Russia since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began in February. Defense of Ukraine captioned the post, “I put numbers on the board“, a lyric from Push’s 2013 track ‘Numbers on the Boards’ from his...
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The Smile’s Tom Skinner announces solo album ‘Voices of Bishara’, shares first song

The Smile and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner has announced a new solo album, titled ‘Voices of Bishara’, that will arrive on November 4 on Brownswood, Nonesuch and International Anthem. See the album’s artwork and tracklist below. READ MORE: The Smile live in London: Radiohead side project prove they’re human after all While Skinner has released solo albums previously under the name Hello Skinny, ‘Voices of Bishara’ marks the drummer’s first record under his own name. Recorded alongside accompanists in the same room, Skinner took a “liberal approach with the scissors” to cut and rearrange parts, taking cues...
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Stewart Copeland says he “started crying” when he saw Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane drum ‘My Hero’

Stewart Copeland has said that he “started crying” when he saw Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane drum ‘My Hero’. READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the show The 16-year-old got behind the drums with the Foo Fighters to perform the 1997 hit, which he previously performed in tribute to his late father in July, at Wembley Stadium last weekend. The former Police drummer, who performed a cover of ‘Next To You’ and ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’ with Dave Grohl and co at the tribute concert, said he was overcome with emotion...
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K-pop boyband AB6IX announce collaboration single ‘Moonlight’ with Reiley

AB6IX have announced a brand-new collaboration with rising American singer Reiley on ‘Moonlight’. READ MORE: Key – ‘Gasoline’ review: the SHINee member comes into his own as an artist on his second solo album On September 8, the K-pop boyband took to their official Twitter page to drop the announcement, along with a teaser image for the new track that features bubblegum pink visuals for the new track along with its impending release date of September 15. “Finally, it’s happening,” reads the caption on AB6IX’s post. Finally it’s happening. AB6IX x Reiley collaboration track! AB6IX, Reiley – Moonlight 2022.09.15....
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