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Bob Dylan’s legal team reportedly seeking “monetary sanctions” following dropped sexual abuse lawsuit
Content warning: This story contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse. Bob Dylan‘s legal team are reportedly calling for “monetary sanctions” against the lawyers behind a dropped sexual abuse lawsuit levelled at the singer. The lawsuit, which was filed in August last year, accused Dylan of assault, battery, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff alleged that Dylan had “befriended and established an emotional connection” with her over a six-week period in 1965, when she was 12-years-old and Dylan was in his mid-20s. She claimed he had plied her with drugs and alcohol, before sexually abusing her in...
BLACKPINK’s Rosé on her “empowering” solo music: “It is still in the process of defining itself”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has shed some light on the exploratory creative process she’s undertaking for her solo material. READ MORE: Girls’ Generation – ‘Forever 1’ review: K-pop’s most illustrious girl group prove why they’re timeless and boundless Variety released its annual Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report on August 10, which named the K-pop idol as one of the most influential stars of the past year. Speaking with the outlet upon receiving the honour, Rosé discussed her solo music and her experience being a part of BLACKPINK. “There are times when it feels like a lot of pressure,” Rosé said...
Eurovision 2023: Shortlist of seven UK host cities announced
The shortlist of the seven UK cities in the running to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has been announced – check it out below. The UK’s entry Sam Ryder came in at second place to Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra in this year’s competition, scoring an impressive 466 points overall with his song ‘Space Man’. READ MORE: Sam Ryder on his debut album and life after Eurovision: “Who knows what will happen next?” It was subsequently confirmed that the BBC would host next year’s event in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine due to the ongoing war in the latter country....
The Lemonheads announce ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’ 30th anniversary tour
The Lemonheads have announced plans for a 30th anniversary tour of their 1992 album ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’. Evan Dando’s band will hit the road for a series of UK and Ireland dates kicking off in Dublin on September 22. The tour, which will see the band perform the record in its entirety, will also include stops in Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and a stop at the London Roundhouse on September 30. It will wrap up in Southampton on October 12. Advertisement Tickets for the shows are on sale now and can be purchased here. You can view the...
Watch Simple Minds’ perform in ancient Sicily venue in new video for single ‘Vision Thing’
Simple Minds have shared a new video for their recent single ‘Vision Thing’. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Jim Kerr, Simple Minds The clip, which you can view below, is interspersed with live pictures of the band recently performing at the Ancient Theatre Taormina in Sicily. It is the first track to be lifted from their forthcoming eighteenth studio album ‘Direction Of The Heart’. Advertisement The song is described as a tribute to frontman Jim Kerr’s “best pal” – his late father who passed away in 2019. It is ‘Direction Of The Heart”s opener and is...
The Libertines say they’re going to play two “last minute” shows soon
The Libertines have said that they’re going to play two “last minute” shows soon. READ MORE: Gary Powell on The Libertines’ new album: “We’re not going to reinvent the wheel, but we can push the boat out a little more” The band tweeted the news this evening (August 11) but didn’t give details as yet of where the gigs will take place. “ last minute UK shows to be announced very soon,” the Tweet began, before adding: “where we heading?” 2️⃣ last minute UK shows to be announced very soon, where we heading? pic.twitter.com/M5BOxG7zIY — Libertines (@libertines) August 11,...
Snoop Dogg says he is working on new music with Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg has confirmed he is working on new music with Dr. Dre for the first time in 30 years. READ MORE: Pop powerhouse Benny Blanco: “Do I consider myself a ‘hitmaker’? I think I’m a loser!” The pair reunited for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, alongside Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent earlier this year. Now, the rapper confirmed on the red carpet at the LA premiere of his new movie, Day Shift, that the pair were working together again last night (August 10). Advertisement “We’re cooking up a little something,” he told ET Online. “I don’t...
Investment into artists by UK record labels has doubled in last five years
Investment into artists by UK record labels has doubled in the last five years, new figures show. READ MORE: Check out the full list of Record Store Day 2022 releases According to data by the BPI, UK record labels invested almost £500million in artists’ career development in 2021, more than double the amount spent in 2016. The labels’ investment last year included a record £358.1million spent on A&R and another £136.7million on marketing and promotion, and together represents 39.2 per cent of total UK label revenue. Advertisement The A&R spend, which includes artist advances, creating new recordings, video costs and...
Madonna holds Central Park roller disco to celebrate upcoming album release
Madonna held a roller disco last night (August 10) in New York City, in celebration of her upcoming compilation album, ‘Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Madonna: “People pick on me. That’s just the way it is” The album, which arrives next (August 19), was celebrated at DiscOasis Central Park in NYC. At the event, Madonna reunited with Nile Rogers and spoke about the time they made ‘Like A Virgin’ together. Questlove served as a DJ at the event, playing Madonna hits alongside disco classics all night, while fans danced and skated in Central...Recent Posts
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