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Prince’s estate respond to Morris Day’s claim that he cannot use The Time band name
Prince‘s estate has responded after the singer Morris Day claimed that he has been prohibited from using the band name The Time by the estate. Day, who regularly collaborated with Prince and still fronts The Time, issued a statement yesterday (March 3) which accused the late musician’s estate of blocking him from using the name Morris Day & the Time “in any capacity”. READ MORE: 10 massive Prince songs that were recorded by other artists “I’ve given 40 years of my life building up a name and legacy that Prince and I came up with,” Day wrote in a...
James Gunn supports Pete Davidson after Kanye West’s controversial ‘Eazy’ video
James Gunn has defended Pete Davidson after Kanye West shared the music video for ‘Eazy’, where a Claymation character bearing a likeness to the comedian is buried alive. READ MORE: On the scene at Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ event in Miami: “It felt like a cult convention” In a post on Twitter on Thursday (March 3), the Guardians Of The Galaxy director wrote: “For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender, and funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect.” Davidson worked with Gunn on The Suicide Squad, where...
Screaming Trees drummer regrets throwing beer can at Mark Lanegan
Former Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin has recalled how he regrets throwing a beer can at Mark Lanegan’s head – but recalled how it resulted in the pair becoming like “brothers”. READ MORE: Mark Lanegan, 1964 – 2022: a foundation stone in modern alternative rock Martin paid tribute to Lanegan on his social media pages this week, sharing a story about how the band used to throw beer cans at one another. The grunge icon passed away at his home in Killarney, Ireland on February 22, age 57. Martin wrote: “With the passing of our brother and bandmate, Mark Lanegan, I...
Jessie Ware and mum Lennie on the middle finger NME Award and dream podcast guests
After picking up the Best Podcast prize for their show Table Manners at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, singer Jessie Ware and her mother Lennie stopped by the winners’ room. Watch our full video interview above. “Is that the middle finger?” Lennie asked while holding the bronze gong before her daughter interrupted with a laugh: “You know what finger that is Lennie!” Lennie also told us that the mood at London’s O2 Arena Brixton that evening (March 2) was, “very rock and roll” adding that receiving the honour for their podcast was “fantastic” because she’d “never won anything” in...
Eurovision spin-off ‘American Song Contest’ unveils line-up
The new American version of the Eurovision Song Contest has unveiled its inaugural line-up. Initially announced in 2020, the new contest was due to appear on TV in February but was delayed by NBC. It will feature “original musical performances representing all 50 states, five US territories and the nation’s capital, with artists competing to win the title of Best Original Song in a grand spectacle”. READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us) While Eurovision is known for giving up-and-coming new artists a chance to shine, the ...
Swedish House Mafia announce ‘Paradise Again’ release date and share ‘Redlight’
Swedish House Mafia have announced the release date for their new album ‘Paradise Again’ and shared their latest single ‘Redlight’ – you can hear the Sting-featuring track below. The dance trio – Axwell (born Axel Hedfors), Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso – will release their long-awaited debut full-length LP on April 15 via Republic Records. READ MORE: Swedish House Mafia: “Dance music is freedom – that’s our language” Speaking to NME about ‘Paradise Again’ back in November, SHM said that the record will serve as “an invitation into our world”. Advertisement “In the past we put out single after...
Griff and Sigrid share new version of ‘Head On Fire’ featuring King Princess and MØ
Griff and Sigrid have shared a new reworking of their recent collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’, which now features King Princess and MØ – you can hear the new track below. The original version of the track, which was released in January, won Best Collaboration at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 on Wednesday (March 2). The two artists also performed the song during the ceremony. READ MORE: Griff & Sigrid at the BandLab NME Awards 2022: pop perfection from the dynamic duo ‘Head On Fire’ has now been reworked to include new contributions from King Princess and MØ, with...
Bop Shop: Songs From Avril Lavigne And Machine Gun Kelly, Haim, And More
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open for business. Haim:...
The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint on the third anniversary of his death
The Prodigy have paid fresh tribute to their late frontman Keith Flint to mark the third anniversary of his death. Flint passed away on March 4, 2019 after taking his own life at the age of 49. READ MORE: Keith Flint, 1969-2019: the twisted face of rave, the beating heart of The Prodigy After they previously paid tribute to Flint in March 2021, The Prodigy have once again marked the anniversary of the singer’s passing with a social media post in his honour. Sharing a trio of images, including one of Flint on stage, The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett and...Recent Posts
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