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Watch Pete Davidson joke about Kanye West “pulling a ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’”
Pete Davidson has joked about Kanye West pulling a ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ – watch footage from his Netflix Is A Joke Festival set below. READ MORE: ‘The King Of Staten Island’ review: Pete Davidson bares his soul in a raw comedy inspired by childhood loss Davidson appeared at the festival last Friday (April 29) to premiere his new show, Pete Davidson And Best Friends, which was filmed for release on Netflix later in the year. To a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, he opened the set by poking fun at the claims that West tried to spread rumours...
Wu-Tang Clan to release 25th anniversary collection of ‘Wu-Tang Forever’
Wu-Tang Clan‘s iconic 1997 album ‘Wu-Tang Forever’ is turning 25, with an anniversary collection to mark the occasion. Get On Down and Legacy Recordings are releasing special edition merch to celebrate the double-disc record’s quarter-century, including the album as a 4xLP with accompanying lyric booklet, a silver 7-inch single of ‘Triumph’ with ‘Heaterz’ on the B-side, and a reissue of the double album on cassette, which comes in a replica of the original slipcase. The merch is available for preorder now, and can be bought in a bundle or as separate items. READ MORE: Re-Enter The Wu Tang: RZA on...
Phoebe Bridgers pledges portion of tour proceeds to abortion charity
Phoebe Bridgers has pledged a portion of proceeds from her upcoming North American tour to an abortion charity. The singer-songwriter announced her decision on social media earlier today (May 6), a week before the tour kicks off in Las Vegas. READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Copycat Killer’ EP review: glorious strings send ‘Punisher’ songs skyward The move follows the leak of an initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that suggested the US Supreme Court is prepared to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Chief Justice John Roberts has since confirmed the authenticity of the document, but has said the draft...
Posthumous Dr. John album to arrive later this year
A posthumous album from New Orleans R&B icon Dr. John will be released later this year, it has been announced. The legendary musician died in June 2019 after suffering a heart attack. He was 77 years old. At the time of his death, Dr. John – real name Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. – was working on a new project, which will be shared via Rounder Records this year. Titled ‘Things Happen That Way’, the album was executive produced by Rebennack’s daughter Karla R. Pratt, according to Rolling Stone, and will be released on September 23. Advertisement ‘Things Happen That...
Death Row Records singer Jewell Caples has reportedly died
Jewell Caples, who was known as the ‘First Lady’ of Death Row Records, has reportedly died. She was 54 years odl. The news was shared by her former Death Row Records collaborator Daz Dillinger, who posted the news on Instagram earlier today (May 6). “RIP @iamjewellcaples. IM SAD THIS REALLY HURT BUT JEWELLZ PASSED THIS MORNING,” he wrote alongside a picture of the singer. “WOW DEATHROW FOR LIFE. WE GONE MISS HER.”CLASSIC MUSIC. FAMILY OVER EVERYTHING.” As yet, no official statement has been released regarding Caples’ death. NME has reached out to representatives for Caples for comment. View this post on...
Rage Against The Machine share statement in support of abortion rights
Rage Against The Machine have shared a statement speaking out in support of abortion rights, following a leaked draft from the Supreme Court privately voting to overturn Roe v. Wade. The landmark decision was voted on by the US Supreme Court in 1973, a ruling that made abortion legal on a federal level in the US. However, earlier this week (May 2), Politico obtained a leaked initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that suggested the court is prepared to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Since then, Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the authenticity of the document, but...
Listen to bdrmm’s “most honest” new single ‘Three’
Hull shoegaze band bdrmm have shared their latest single ‘Three’, an understated and honest track about addiction – scroll down the page to listen to it now. The track is the four-piece’s follow-up to ‘Port’, which arrived last year, and was recorded during the same sessions. READ MORE: bdrmm live in Hull: shoegazers trigger all the senses in sweaty homecoming showcase ‘Three’ builds over six minutes, mixing melancholy guitars and slowly glittering electronics as frontman Ryan Smith narrates his own struggles with addiction and coming to terms with the issue. Advertisement “I hit a pretty low point during lockdown (fuck,...
The Who’s Pete Townshend says he “tried everything” to keep Keith Moon alive
The Who’s Pete Townshend has reflected on the death of drummer Keith Moon, saying he “tried everything” to keep him alive. Moon was the drummer for The Who between 1964 and 1978, and died from an overdose of Heminevrin, a drug used to treat and prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. He was 32 years old. “I tried everything,” Townshend told People of his attempts to help his friend. “I tried giving him money, I tried starving him of money. I tried sending him into rehab. I tried sending him to a guru weirdo, voodoo doctors.” He continued: “I was obsessed...
Pusha T says Cardi B deserved Grammys win over ‘Daytona’
Pusha T has commented on losing out on a Grammy to Cardi B back in 2019, saying that the New York rapper deserved to take home the trophy. Both artists were nominated for Best Rap Album three years ago, Pusha for his album ‘Daytona’ and Cardi for her debut LP ‘Invasion Of Privacy’. Travis Scott, Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle were also on the shortlist. READ MORE: Pusha T – ‘It’s Almost Dry’ review: Virginia legend still going strong in his rap tenure Cardi ended up being named the winner of the category, which caused controversy with some fans. However,...Recent Posts
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