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Sean Paul reschedules his 2022 UK headline tour
Sean Paul has rescheduled his upcoming 2022 UK tour – find tickets here. READ MORE: Soundtrack of my life: Sean Paul The dancehall artist was due to hit the road in April ahead of releasing his eighth studio album, ‘Scorcha’, later this year. Now, it’s been confirmed that the planned shows have been postponed until August and September (via Stereoboard). Advertisement Paul’s scheduled headline performance at London’s SSE Arena has been moved to the O2 Academy Brixton (August 27); the Birmingham date, meanwhile, will now take place at the city’s Forum (August 26) instead of the Utilita Arena. Tickets...
Bloc Party announce intimate London show this month
Bloc Party have announced an intimate London show for this month – find tickets here. READ MORE: Bloc Party – all the albums ranked, worst to best The band will perform at The Garage in Highbury & Islington on Wednesday, March 30 ahead of releasing their sixth studio album, ‘Alpha Games’, on April 29. Fans can access an exclusive ticket pre-sale this Thursday (March 17) at 9am GMT by pre-ordering the forthcoming record via Bloc Party’s official website. Those that have already done so will automatically be eligible. Advertisement Pre-sale information will be sent out at 8am GMT on Thursday....
Evan Rachel Wood “not scared” of Marilyn Manson’s defamation lawsuit
Actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood has publicly discussed the recent defamation lawsuit filed against her by former partner Marilyn Manson, who Wood has accused of grooming before subjecting her to “horrific abuse” when they began a relationship. Manson – real name Brian Hugh Warner – sued Wood for defamation, emotional distress and “impersonation over the internet” earlier this month, seeking a jury trial and naming both Wood along with Illma Gore (who is described as Wood’s “on-again, off-again romantic partner” in the lawsuit) as defendants. In the lawsuit, filed in California court, Manson alleges that Wood and Gore...
EXO’s Kai tests positive for COVID-19
EXO member Kai has been diagnosed with COVID-19. READ MORE: Kai: “To me what’s important is my feelings, my emotions” On March 15, SM Entertainment released a statement sharing that the idol had contracted the coronavirus. According to the agency, Kai had previously received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. “He has currently halted all activities and is undergoing home treatment in accordance with the guidelines of the disease control authorities,” wrote the agency, per Soompi. “We will thoroughly comply with the guidelines of the disease control authorities and do our best so that can focus on recovery.” Advertisement Kai’s...
Florence + The Machine announce trio of intimate UK shows
Florence + The Machine have announced three intimate UK shows for next month. The London band, who detailed their fifth album ‘Dance Fever’ last week, will take to the stage at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall (April 15), Blackburn’s King George’s Hall (16) and London’s Theatre Royal (19). READ MORE: Florence + The Machine embraced minimalism at magical 2018 UK tour opener Per an official listing, Florence Welch and co. “will play music from the new album for the first time, along with some favourites from previous albums”. The gigs will mark the group’s first UK live appearances since 2019. Advertisement...
Soyeon on (G)I-DLE’s new album ‘I Never Die’: “I made this album as if we were debuting again”
(G)I-DLE leader and producer Soyeon has opened up about her approach to the group’s newly-released studio album ‘I Never Die’. READ MORE: Weeekly lose their unique identity as they messily somersault to a new sound on ‘Ven Para’ At a press showcase for the girl group’s new album and single ‘Tomboy’ yesterday (March 14), the (G)I-DLE leader shared the thought process on the new record, which came over a year since the quintet’s last release. “Because we are coming back after such a long absence, I made this album as if we were debuting again,” said Soyeon, who wrote...
Camila Cabello to preview new album ‘Familia’ on “immersive” TikTok live-stream
Camila Cabello has announced an “immersive” TikTok concert to celebrate the release of her new album ‘Familia’. The singer-songwriter is set to play a special set on the video platform on April 7, the eve of her third record’s release. Per an official listing, the show will feature “the first-ever live performances” of tracks from ‘Familia’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Camila Cabello: “I’m the most emo person ever” Cabello’s forthcoming online performance is described as “a fantastical trip through the artist’s mind, with shifting sets and costumes designed to complement the music”. Advertisement “The performance was created...
Stray Kids go wild in new ‘Maniac’ music video teaser
K-pop boyband Stray Kids have unveiled an energetic teaser for the music video of ‘Maniac’, the lead single off their upcoming mini-album ‘ODDINARY’. READ MORE: Stray Kids’ ‘Christmas EveL’ is a festive flex of creativity and originality In the new visual, member Felix breaks through a layer of glass with a drill. The boyband explore various locations in a deserted ghost town, which seemingly sits on the edge of the world, by an open cliff face. “Maniac, going crazy, like I have a loose screw, maniac / Spinning, going crazy, maniac / Laugh like I have a loose screw,...
George Michael’s estate order removal of uncleared ‘Careless Whisper’ sample in Tory Lanez track
The estate of George Michael has ordered Tory Lanez to cease distribution of his track ‘Enchanted Waterfall’, which they say features an uncleared ‘Careless Whisper’ sample. According to a report from Variety, the late Wham! singer’s estate declined a request from Lanez for permission to use the track in mid-2021. They wrote in a statement: “It was brought to our attention that the song ‘Enchanted Waterfall’: by the artist Tory Lanez incorporated an unauthorised sample of ‘Careless Whisper’ written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley… requested permission for this use had been declined in June 2021 so we took...Recent Posts
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