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‘a-ha The Movie’ documentary heading to UK cinemas in May
a-ha The Movie, a documentary about the Norwegian synth-pop band, will be released in UK cinemas on May 27. The film follows a-ha over a period of four years, featuring unreleased footage and interviews with members Pål Waaktaar-Savoy, Magne Furuholmen and Morten Harket. Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, a-ha The Movie will be shown at Dublin International Film Festival on March 3 and Glasgow Film Festival on March 4-5. Advertisement The film will then be released across the UK and Ireland in May to coincide with the band’s upcoming UK tour, where they’ll...
Watch Dave Grohl fail to name Foo Fighters songs on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’
Dave Grohl failed to name Foo Fighters songs during a game on The Late Late Show With James Corden this week. READ MORE: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music” The musician, who was joined on the talk show sofa by actress Hilary Duff, was tasked with guessing which songs the show’s host Corden was attempting to play on keyboard – despite him not knowing how to play the piano. A visibly frustrated Grohl failed to to guess a single song, shouting at one point: “Just play the fucking song, man!” You can watch his attempt at ‘James That Tune’...
IDLES announce new date for postponed Cardiff arena gig
IDLES have announced a new date for their postponed show at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena. READ MORE: IDLES live in London: Bristol rockers gaze into the broken mirror that is modern Britain The five-piece were due to perform at the venue last Friday (February 18) but the gig was postponed the day before due to the effects of Storm Eunice. “Safety is our number one priority, and with the inability for people to travel we are left with no choice than to not go ahead with the show tomorrow,” IDLES said at the time. “Our team is working on a rescheduled...
Lizzo is “shocked” that her “musically badass” new album is about love
Lizzo has revealed that her new album is about love – and that’s she’s shocked that it’s the record’s overarching theme. READ MORE: There’s a new wave of unrelatable pop, and I’m all for it – Lizzo, Normani, FKA Twigs and more lead the way The pop star, whose last album was 2019’s ‘Cuz I Love You‘, said in an interview that her “musically badass, daring and sophisticated” new album is autobiographical and set to explore loved-up feelings. “Broadly, I’ve been working on this album since the summer of 2018,” she told Variety. “It has evolved to a place...
A Decade Under Spotify’s Streaming Influence
Welcome to New Retro Week, a celebration of the biggest artists, hits, and cultural moments that made 2012 a seminal year in pop. MTV News is looking back to see what lies ahead: These essays showcase how today’s blueprint was laid a decade ago. Step into our time machine. When Spotify hit the United States in the summer of 2011, it arrived with a cavalcade of enthusiasm. “Finally” and “at last” were used in headlines announcing its launch. An NPR explainer laid out why the moment marked a milestone in the digital music era, describing Spotify’s “huge catalog of music...
Dave reschedules UK tour dates following storm damage to The O2
Dave has rescheduled a number of his upcoming UK tour dates after damage caused to London’s The O2 by last week’s Storm Eunice forced cancellations. READ MORE: The 2022 BRIT Awards proved just how magical UK rap stars are – and forever will be The London musician was due to perform at the arena venue on Monday and Tuesday this week (February 21-22) as part of his ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’ UK and Ireland tour. However, the damage caused to the roof of The O2 by Storm Eunice on Friday (February 18) forced the closure of the...
Machine Gun Kelly will be a playable wrestler in ‘WWE 2K22’
2K Sports has announced that Machine Gun Kelly will be a playable character in its upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K22. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever” Alongside famous wrestlers such as Booker T, Undertaker, Rey Mysterio and more, Machine Gun Kelly will star in WWE 2K22 following its launch on March 11. On top of being a playable character, Machine Gun Kelly has also been named as executive soundtrack producer for the game. This means that the musician has picked out WWE 2K22‘s track list, which 2K...
MAMAMOO’s Solar tests positive for COVID-19
MAMAMOO vocalist Solar has tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by her label RBW Entertainment. READ MORE: Wheein talks stepping out on her own, working with Ravi and the future of MAMAMOO RBW confirmed in a statement to XSports News earlier today (February 24), announcing that the singer had contracted the virus following her PCR test taken after coming into close contact with another COVID-19 patient on February 23. “Solar completed the third dose of her COVID-19 vaccine, and she has currently halted all activities and is taking the necessary measures as well as getting rest in keeping with guidelines set...
SEVENTEEN, BTS producer discusses “pressure” of K-pop industry
Bumzu, who is best known for producing hits for groups such as SEVENTEEN and BTS, has opened up about the “pressure” of being in the K-pop scene. READ MORE: Woozi’s new solo song ‘Ruby’ is a galvanising introduction that packs a powerful punch In a new interview with The Guardian, Bumzu spoke about working on songs for some of K-pop’s most popular acts – including BTS’s Jin (on ‘Super Tuna’), SEVENTEEN, NU’EST and more – and how his line of work can be especially arduous. “Frankly, I feel a lot of pressure. There are many times when that pressure gnaws away...Recent Posts
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