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Massive Attack cancel Liverpool show over venue’s decision to host arms fair
Massive Attack have cancelled an upcoming Liverpool gig over the venue’s decision to host an arms fair. READ MORE: “I’m happy for it to be unpredictable”: Massive Attack open up about ‘Mezzanine’ tour in new interview The Bristol band were due to to play a “super-low carbon” show at Liverpool’s ACC Exhibition Centre to support the development of the band’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research project. However, they have now announced the show’s cancellation due to arms exhibition AOC Europe 2021 being held at the venue next month (Oct 12-13). Advertisement “Across two days, the show connects organisations and individuals from...
Who Won At The First-Ever Trending: VMAs? See The Winners Here
This year, as every year, the 2021 VMAs honor the biggest and brightest stars pushing musical and visual boundaries and captivating audiences around the world. So many of those stars started out on a much, much smaller screen — for example, trending on TikTok. That’s why MTV launched the first-ever Trending: VMAs, celebrating creators, creatives, comebacks, and what happens when they collide. The fun is streaming live from the MTV TikTok account today (September 10) beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Find the full list of winners from the first awards show of its kind below. Best Breakthrough Song WINNER:...
Listen to SZA’s sparkling ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ track ‘The Anonymous Ones’
SZA has shared her take on ‘The Anonymous Ones’ for the soundtrack of the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. READ MORE: Ben Platt: “We should be doing everything in our power to cast queer actors” The movie originally started out as a Broadway musical, which won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Musical. ‘The Anonymous Ones’ was written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Amandla Stenberg for the film adaptation. Stenberg, who also plays Alana Beck, sings the track in the movie. Advertisement SZA’s sparkling, atmospheric take on the song will appear on the official Dear Evan Hansen...
Scottish government approves vaccine passports for nightclubs from October
The Scottish government has announced that it will go ahead with the implementation of coronavirus vaccine passports as a requirement for entry into nightclubs in Scotland. READ MORE: The Tories’ funding cuts threaten to make the arts (even more of a) playground for the rich Yesterday (September 9), Scottish MPs ruled in favour of the introduction of vaccine passports with 68 votes for and 55 against. This means that from October 1 – by which time all adults in Scotland will have been given the opportunity to receive both vaccinations – passports declaring full vaccination status will be needed...
Chlöe Says Her ‘Have Mercy’ Video Is ‘All About Ass, But In An Artistic Way’
The road to Chlöe Bailey’s debut solo single “Have Mercy” was long, arduous, and sometimes even plagued by toxic comments from strangers who refused to let her own her confidence. But with a wildly bold and inventive new video directed by Karena Evans that lets Chlöe present herself precisely how she wants the world to see her, she’s truly arrived. As she tells MTV News ahead of the debut performance of “Have Mercy” at the 2021 VMAs on Sunday, September 12, executing her vision as she saw it was paramount to the song’s rollout. “Men can glorify ass in...
Bop Shop VMA Edition: Songs From Chlöe, Lorde, Polo G, And More
The 2021 VMAs kick off on September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, and this year’s list of nominees is, as usual, long and stellar. It’s also a handy reminder of the songs and videos we’ve obsessed over this year — or as we like to call them, bops. In honor of the show we’re excited about, the MTV News team brings you a special VMA edition of Bop Shop, featuring nominees and performers. Get ready to revisit some of the biggest musical moments of the year ahead of the VMAs. The Bop Shop is now open for...
Boyband Why Don’t We detail alleged abuse from managers: “We will no longer be silenced”
Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of abuse. American boyband Why Don’t We have spoken out about the “mental, emotional and financial abuse” they allegedly faced at the hands of their production team. The five-piece — comprising Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey — detailed their experiences of the alleged abuse in a recent statement on social media. In the post, they claimed the abuse took place under the supervision of one of their Signature Entertainment managers while they were living and working together in a house referred to as the “Why...
Ghetts at the Mercury Prize 2021: “I just wear my heart on my sleeve”
Ghetts has spoken to NME about what went into making his Mercury-nominated album ‘Conflict Of Interest‘, as well as progress on his new material. Watch our video interview with the rapper above. Ghetts was speaking to NME on the red carpet at the Mercury Music Prize last night (September 9), where he opened up about what it meant to be among this year’s shortlisted records. “It’s such a moment for me, man,” Ghetts told NME. “Even outside of me, so many of us put so much work into this album. From the mix engineer to the executive producer, all...
Listen to Iggy Pop and Matt Sweeney’s reimagining of the Velvet Underground’s ‘European Son’
Iggy Pop and Matt Sweeney have shared their cover of the Velvet Underground‘s ‘European Son’ – you can listen to the track below. The reimagining forms part of the upcoming tribute album ‘I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico’, which is set for release on September 24. READ MORE: The Velvet Underground review: revisionist doc reworks narrative of New York rock and rollers “The Velvet Underground were rock and roll’s finest band. Iggy Pop remains rock and roll’s greatest singer,” Sweeney said in a statement about working on the track, which you can hear...Recent Posts
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