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Courteeners announce their only “North of England” show for summer 2024
Courteeners have announced that they will head to Lytham Festival in 2024 for their one and only North of England show of the summer. READ MORE: Courteeners talk Glastonbury history and new music: “It’s like Mac Miller covering Leonard Cohen” The Manchester-based band – comprised of Liam Fray, Michael Campbell and Daniel Moores – are the first headlining act to be announced as part of the five-night festival, with their set slated to take place on Friday, July 5. The Kooks and indie pop singer Nieve Ella have been announced as opening support for the show date. Tickets for the...
Snoop Dogg hasn’t given up weed but he’s in a new advert for a smokeless stove
Snoop Dogg revealed he is not giving up weed but is “giving up smoke” in an advert for a smokeless stove. The advert comes days after the ‘Gin And Juice’ rapper – who is known for his love for weed – announced that he will be giving up smoking. The rapper took to his official social media accounts to share a statement that read: “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I have decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.” No additional details were immediately provided. I’m done with smoke. I’m going smokeless...
Taylor Swift debuts ‘Suburban Legends’ in Rio de Janeiro
Taylor Swift debuted the fan-favourite track ‘Suburban Legends’ during her ‘Eras’ tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last week. READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: her best album will never go out of style Performing at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Brazil on November 17, Swift performed the ‘From The Vault’ track off her recently re-recorded ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’, marking the first time she has ever performed the song. Swift also performed ‘Stay Beautiful’ off her debut album. It was the first time she has performed the song since 2008. Watch Taylor Swift perform ‘Stay Beautiful’ and...
Watch NewJeans perform ‘Super Shy’ and ‘OMG’ at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards
NewJeans have made their first Billboard Music Awards appearance with a special medley performance of their hit songs ‘Super Shy’ and ‘OMG’. The K-pop girl group kicked things off with an energetic performance of ‘Super Shy’, dressed in schoolgirl outfits, reminiscent of Britney Spears‘ iconic ‘…Baby One More Time’ music video. Following a quick consume change, NewJeans returned to the stage with a funky remix of their viral hit single ‘OMG’. Watch the K-pop girl group’s 2023 Billboard Music Awards performance below: Advertisement In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily prior to the performance, NewJeans member Hanni said...
Father of fan who died before Taylor Swift concert pays tribute to daughter
The father of a fan who died before a Taylor Swift concert in Brazil this week (November 18) has paid tribute to his daughter. READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ review: her best album will never go out of style Swift released a statement yesterday saying she was “devastated” after hearing a fan had died before her concert show in Brazil. Ana Clara Benevides, 23, reportedly fainted at the show and suffered a cardiac arrest. The cause of death is yet unknown. Temperatures in Brazil reached over 100 degrees (38 Celsius) and videos later circulated online of...
Christopher Nolan on the “danger” of streaming-only films: “It will need to be fixed”
Christopher Nolan has spoken about the “danger” of films only being available via streaming platforms, stressing that he believes in the ongoing importance of physical media. Speaking to The Washington Post, Nolan expanded on recent comments he made while introducing a screening of his film Oppenheimer, when he urged fans to buy the Blu-ray version, “so no evil streaming service can come steal it from you.” In the new interview, he clarified that he was joking in describing them as “evil”, but he did elaborate that the susceptibility of films disappearing from streaming platforms does concern him. Advertisement Christopher...
Steam Next Fest winner ‘Enshrouded’ announces early access date
Enshrouded, a survival action role-playing game that won scores of fans in Steam Next Fest, has announced when it will enter early access. The game is set in the fictional fantasy land of Embervale which is being slowly yet surely poisoned by the rise of the Shroud. Inside this cloud of corruption, life is twisted into a terrifying imitation of what it was before. As a Flameborn, the player awakens and must survive in this mesmeric yet treacherous world. Offering “near limitless sandbox and building potential”, they will build bases that attract artisans who then let them forge powerful...
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show due to extreme heat
Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel today’s (November 18) show in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme heat. The announcement comes in the wake of the tragic news that a fan died yesterday (November 17) before her previous show in the city. Writing on Instagram, Swift said: “I’m writing this from my dressing room in the stadium. The decision has been made to postpone tonight’s show due to the extreme temperatures in Rio.” Advertisement “The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers and crew has to and always will come first.” Taylor Swift at Estadio Olimpico Nilton...
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lights up for arrival of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift was given a special welcome in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (November 16) when the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up to honour her arrival. The personalised projection incorporated images and symbols associated with Swift’s career, including a bow and arrow, in tribute to her song ‘The Archer’, and a scarf that recalls the ‘Red’ song ‘All Too Well’. The statue was also adorned in a giant white shirt bearing the names of Brazil’s states, in reference to the shirt Swift wears in the video for ‘You Belong With Me’, which was covered in the...Recent Posts
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