The National have released their surprise new album ‘Laugh Track‘. Check it out below. Announced at the weekend at the band’s own Homecoming Festival, the band’s ninth album comes in quick succession off the back of April’s acclaimed ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’. The companion record features the same young boy from the predecessor’s album artwork, albeit colourised and in a living room setting. Featuring recent singles ‘Space Invader’ and ‘Alphabet City’, along with a re-recorded version of Bon Iver collaboration ‘Weird Goodbyes’, the 12-track record features material originally started in the same sessions as ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ – before...
South Korean singer Lia of K-pop girl group ITZY is taking a hiatus from the group and her activities. Today (September 18), JYP Entertainment announced that Lia would be taking a step back from all scheduled activities, stemming from concerns over the ITZY member’s health. The K-pop agency said that the singer is currently “experiencing extreme levels of tension and anxiety regarding her schedules”, in a statement, as translated by Koreaboo. Advertisement “She has received medical consultation and examination, and the medical staff have stated she needs stability and treatment,” JYP Entertainment added. “Lia will not participate in schedules for...
Dolly Parton has explained why she never let Elvis Presley cover her hit ‘I Will Always Love You’. Presley had apparently loved the song and expressed interest in recording a cover, but Parton revealed in a new interview with BBC Radio 2 why it never materialised. Parton explained that her decision wasn’t because of Presley, but rather because of a conflict with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Advertisement “‘I wouldn’t let Colonel Tom Parker ,” she clarified. “Elvis loved it. I talked to Priscilla not very long ago – she said, ‘Elvis sang it to me...
Liam Gallagher has hinted to a fan that his next album is finished. The singer-songwriter and former Oasis singer’s most recent studio album came in 2022 with ‘C’mon You Know’. Taking to Twitter/X this weekend, he has now seemingly revealed to a fan that work has been completed on its follow-up. Advertisement Asked by the fan when he’s going to announce a tour, Gallagher responded: “I’ve just made album giz a fucking minute.” I’ve just made a album giz a fucking minute — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 17, 2023 Elsewhere, Gallagher recently released a live album from a show at Knebworth...
Russell Brand played a gig in London to thousands of fans last night (September 16), hours after allegations of sexual assault were made against him. On Friday night (September 15), Brand denied what he termed “very serious criminal allegations” in a video, before the actor, comedian and presenter was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following an investigation by Channel 4, The Times and The Sunday Times. Brand has denied all the allegations. On Saturday night, Brand went ahead with his gig at the 2,000-capacity Troubabour Wembley Park Theatre in London despite the allegations being made. Advertisement The performance was...
BTS‘ Suga has confirmed the date for his military enlistment. It was announced today (September 17) by Big Hit Music that the singer would be enlisting on September 22. It makes him the third member of the band to fulfil their mandatory military service, following the enlistment of Jin in December of 2022 and J-hope following suit early this year. Advertisement Men are usually required to enlist by the age of 28, though the Order of Cultural Merit awarded to BTS by former president Moon Jae-In in 2018 allows the seven members of the boyband to enlist at 30...
A shooting took place this week (September 14) near to where musician Sexyy Red was filming a music video. NBC6 reported that the shooting took place at a gas station near the Oakland Park Flea Market across from where where the rapper and a crowd of extras were gathered for filming. According to reports, one person was killed and another injured. In a statement on Instagram Stories, Sexyy Red confirmed that the shooting didn’t happen on her video set but opposite to where it was being filmed. “I send my condolences to the family of the man who lost...
Justin Timberlake has opened up about the new *NSYNC track, which was announced earlier this week by the newly reunited band. The track, which is their first new song in over 20 years, is called ‘Better Place’ and will see the famous nineties boyband reunite once more. The boyband – comprised of Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass – reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Tuesday (September 12) where they presented Taylor Swift with an award. Advertisement It comes after a comeback track from the group was teased via posters for the third Trolls film, Trolls Band Together. The promos featured...
The Streets Mike Skinner has opened up about his new film, describing it as a both a “nightmare” to get made and his “obsession.” READ MORE: The Streets at South Facing Festival: celebratory, silly and absolutely heroic Skinner has spent ten years working on getting his film, The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light, to screens. A murder-mystery, it’s described as “tripped out neo-noir” and follows the life of a struggling DJ. The film has been created, written, directed, filmed and edited by Skinner, who also stars in the project. Speaking to Sky News at the premiere of the film in...
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has hinted that her debut solo album could be released in 2024. Pinnock, previously of the band Little Mix, released her debut solo single ‘Don’t Say Love’ in June. The garage and house-inspired track was produced by Jon Bellion and Pete Nappi and co-written by Aldae, and sees the star deal in the complexities of love. She also featured on Jon Batiste’s recent track, ‘Running Away’. Appearing on Amazon Music’s +44 podcast with hosts Zeze Mills and David ‘Sideman’ Whitely, Pinnock hinted that a solo album could arrive as early as next year. Advertisement She told the podcast hosts:...