Dizzee Rascal has been given a community order after being convicted of assaulting his ex-fiancé. The 37-year-old, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was found guilty at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court last month (March 7) for assaulting his former fiancé over a row about child contact and finances. He was found guilty of assaulting Cassandra Jones by pressing his forehead against hers and then pushing her to the ground at a house in Streathem, South London on June 8 last year. Mills was originally arrested on June 8, 2021 on suspicion of common assault and was later released on...
Blossoms have revealed how their unlikely feud with Johnny Marr over forming a Smiths covers band was put to bed. READ MORE: The NME Big Read: Blossoms: “We don’t see a limit to what we can achieve” Last year, the band teamed up with Rick Astley to cover The Smiths. While playing a gig in London, they invited Astley on stage to perform ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’. The artists subsequently announced two Smiths covers shows in Manchester and London the following month, with Blossoms becoming Astley’s backing band for a full set of theirs and fans’ most-loved Smiths songs. Advertisement...
War Child have re-released several classic albums to help raise money for children whose lives are affected by ongoing conflicts in areas like Ukraine and Afghanistan. They’re re-releasing, ‘1 Love’, ‘Hope’, ‘Help! A Day In The Life’ and ‘War Child Presents Heroes’ via War Childs Records. The albums are available on limited black, yellow and red vinyl for the first time from today (April 8) and can be ordered here. Advertisement All proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting children whose lives have been affected by war in areas such as Ukraine and Afghanistan. The classic albums, released between 2002...
Executive producers and showrunners of the recently held Grammys 2022 have revealed that BTS almost didn’t perform at the ceremony. READ MORE: (G)I-DLE on their year-long hiatus, musical identity and first full-length album ‘I Never Die’ In the latest episode of Rolling Stone’s Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Grammys executive producers and showrunners Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor spoke about several behind-the-scenes secrets of this year’s ceremony. One incident that happened behind-the-scenes was that K-pop group BTS were nearly unable to perform due to positive COVID-19 tests from some members. They also recalled how the boyband were unable to rehearse with...
By Beau Hayhoe You’ve heard the song. Your mom has probably heard the song. Anyone you know who’s “extremely online” has definitely heard the song. If you haven’t heard the song? Get ready to meet Wet Leg. The song, of course, is the riotously fun, incredibly clever “Chaise Longue” from the band of the moment (seriously). With its knowing references to Mean Girls (“Would you like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?”), zippy guitar, and a seriously cool bass line, it’s no wonder many dubbed “Chaise Longue” the indie song of last summer. The fervor surrounding the...
The Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra have become the bookies’ favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest. READ MORE: Ukrainian artists on the Russian crisis: “Now is the time to push for change” The rap group, who formed in 2019, replaced Ukraine’s original entrant Alina Pash, who withdrew from the competition in February. On February 12, Pash was announced as the winner of Vidbir, the nationally televised selection show that Ukraine uses to find its Eurovision entry, with her song ‘Тіні забутих предків’ (‘Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors’). Advertisement Kalush Orchestra finished in second place with their track ‘Stefania’, which is an...
Big Hit Music is cracking down on unofficial BTS merchandise ahead of the group’s four-night Las Vegas residency at the Allegiant Stadium. READ MORE: OH MY GIRL on their beautiful new album ‘Real Love’, seventh anniversary and ‘Queendom’ advice Yesterday (April 7), the music label said in a statemen that it will be taking action against companies that produce, sell and distribute products that “make unauthorised use of BTS images and trademarks” in the coming days. “During the BTS ‘Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas’ concert, we will be closely monitoring the concert venue and surrounding areas,...
Jack Harlow has shared his sultry new single ‘First Class’ – listen below. Ahead of its full release, a snippet of the track went viral on TikTok earlier this week. ‘First Class’ samples Fergie’s 2006 hit ‘Glamorous’, as Harlow adds his own spin to the song’s well-known chorus. “I been a (G) / Throw up the (L) / Sex in the (A.M.) / Uh huh/ (O-R-O.U.S),” Harlow raps over Fergie’s memorable lines. “And I can put you in (First Class up in the sky).” Advertisement The track features a mellow piano melody as Harlow discusses his journey to success....
Muse played an intimate comeback show in Devon tonight (April 7) – check out the full setlist below. The trio took to the stage at the 220-capacity Cavern Club in Exeter, where they’d performed early live gigs back in the 1990s. It’s located approximately 16 miles north of Matt Bellamy and co’s hometown of Teignmouth. READ MORE: Muse’s new song ‘Won’t Stand Down’ fires harder than they have since ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ According to Devon Live, Muse ran through a special 45-minute set as they filmed a new promotional video – presumably in relation to their upcoming ninth studio album,...
Tate McRae has announced her debut album, ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’. View the artwork below. The record is set for release on May 27, and will feature previously released singles ‘She’s All I Wanna Be’, ‘Chaotic’, and ‘Feel Like Shit’. Her first studio full-length follows her 2021 EP, ‘Too Young To Be Sad’. READ MORE: Tate McRae’s ‘Too Young To Be Sad’ livestream: a high energy spectacle with pop star ambition McRae is also set to kick off a tour in the UK and Ireland on June 12 at Manchester’s O2 Ritz. The singer will also be...