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Brazilian police thwart bomb attack at Lady Gaga Copacabana Beach show
Brazilian police have said they thwarted an attempted bomb attack on Lady Gaga’s huge Copacabana Beach show in Rio De Janeiro. The singer played the biggest show of her career, dubbed ‘Mayhem On The Beach’, at the venue on Saturday night (May 3). A crowd of over two million people gathered on the beach near the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel for Gaga’s first Brazilian show since 2012. Advertisement In a statement on Sunday, the Civil Police of Rio De Janeiro State, in co-ordination with the Justice Ministry, said that they had arrested two people after the suspects had allegedly...
Ed Sheeran says new album ‘Play’ “was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life”
Ed Sheeran has said he made his new album ‘Play’ as a “direct response” to what he has described as “the darkest period of my life”. On Thursday (May 1), the singer announced that the record, which he first announced in March, will be released on September 12. Visit here to pre-order. Advertisement It came after weeks of teasing new material with fans, and it will mark the end of his ‘Mathematics’ run of albums. These were inspired by mathematical symbols (‘Plus’, ‘Multiply’, ‘Divide’, ‘Subtract’ and ‘Equals’), and the new era stems from an idea he had aged 18, when...
Jonny Greenwood & Dudu Tassa UK shows cancelled amid protests from BDS Movement
Jonny Greenwood has seen two UK shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa cancelled after protests from the BDS movement. The Radiohead guitarist has played a handful of shows with Tassa in Tel Aviv over the last two years, most recently in March this year. After a pair of similar shows last year, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), a founding member of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, described the events as “artwashing genocide”. Advertisement The pair were due to play two shows in the UK next month, at Bristol’s Beacon on...
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong says ‘American Idiot’ movie is “eventually going to happen”
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has said that the long-rumoured ‘’American Idiot’ film is “eventually going to happen”. A movie adaptation of the politically-charged, Grammy-winning 2004 album has been speculated about since the record’s release, with reports back in 2011 suggesting that Tom Hanks was interested in producing. Advertisement It was then apparently confirmed in 2013, with playwright Rolin Jones saying he was “finishing up” the script. In 2016, Armstrong told NME that the movie had been given the green light by HBO and that he would be reprising his role as St. Jimmy from the Tony-winning Broadway and...
Little Simz shares star-studded album tracklist for ‘Lotus’ with Moses Sumney, Wretch 32, Michael Kiwanuka, and more
Little Simz has announced the full line-up for her new album ‘Lotus’ – see the full list of tracks and guest appearances below. The UK rapper – real name Simbiatu Ajikawo – announced her sixth studio album in February. The follow-up to 2022’s ‘NO THANK YOU’, it will be released on June 6, and you can pre-order/pre-save it here. Advertisement Simz has so far released two tracks from the record, ‘Flood’ and ‘Free’, and now she has confirmed that the 13-track album will include features from Michael Kiwanuka, Moses Sumney, Sampha, Obongjayar, Wretch 32, Moonchild Sanelly, Yussef Dayes, Lydia...
Jeremy Renner declined ‘Hawkeye’ season two over salary being cut in half
Jeremy Renner has revealed why Hawkeye season two hasn’t happened yet – see what he had to say below. Renner has portrayed the character of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, since his debut as the character in 2011’s Thor. Between then and now, he’s played the role in four feature films and in the 2021 Disney+ series Hawkeye. Advertisement Four years after the release of his Disney+ series – which also starred Hailee Steinfeld, he’s revealed why a second season hasn’t been picked up yet. Speaking to High Performance recently, the Hurt Locker...Ed Sheeran announces ‘Play’ release date and shares nostalgic single ‘Old Phone’
Ed Sheeran has shared the official release date for his new album, ‘Play’, and dropped a new single called ‘Old Phone’. Check out the details below. The new album was first confirmed by the singer, songwriter and guitarist in March, when he made an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and shared the title for the project. Advertisement It came after weeks of teasing new material with fans, and will mark the end of his ‘Mathematics’ run of albums. These were inspired by mathematical symbols (‘Plus’, ‘Multiply’, ‘Divide’, ‘Subtract’ and ‘Equals’), and the new era stems from...
Tarric Delves Into Emotions with New Single “You Were Gone”
Tarric navigates the complexities of emotional distance in his latest single, “You Were Gone“, from his upcoming album, Method. He draws inspiration from the ’80s new wave influences and modern sensibility. Tarric avoids dramatisation and invites listeners to study the feeling of loss. The track dives into the aftermath of relationships explored in his debut album, Lovesick. Tarric‘s music resonates with the textures of ’80s new wave, reminiscent of bands like The Smiths and Depeche Mode, yet maintains a contemporary edge. He sharpens the sound for clarity, stripping away excessive sentimentality to ensure every element in the mix serves...
Who dies in ‘Thunderbolts*’?
**WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD** Thunderbolts* brings Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a close – but which characters don’t make it to the end? Read on to find out. Advertisement Directed by Jake Schreier (Beef), the superhero film sees a group of misfit antiheroes caught in a deadly trap and forced to work together on a dangerous mission. The ensemble cast includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegre de Fontaine. Thunderbolts* was released in cinemas worldwide on Thursday (May...Recent Posts
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