Author: Alex Rigotti

Music superstar Ariana Grande dazzled viewers on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) with performances of two new songs from her just-released album “Eternal Sunshine”. The petite hit-maker’s mother Joan introduced Grande’s first song “Imperfect For You” in a stage completely covered by grass and surrounded by a backdrop of a wheat field. The “Eternal… Continue reading Watch Ariana Grande perform two new ‘Eternal Sunshine’ songs on ‘SNL’

The Oscar-nominated film, The Holdovers, has been accused of plagiarism by screenwriter Simon Stephenson. He claimed that the Alexander Payne-directed movie shared similarities to his own script, Frisco, which went unproduced. Stephenson, in an email to the WGA, alleged that “beyond any possible doubt” the “meaningful entirety” of The Holdovers had been plagiarised from his… Continue reading ‘The Holdovers’ screenplay accused of “line-by-line” plagiarism by ‘Luca’ writer

A YouTube user named Nickster has recreated Daft Punk’s ‘Face To Face’ using updated samples from contemporary albums including Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, MGMT, Carly Rae Jepsen, and System of a Down. The original ‘Face To Face’ features samples sourced from 1968-1982, but Nickster wanted to see how close he could get to the original song… Continue reading Listen to Daft Punk fan recreate ‘Face To Face’ using Radiohead, LCD Soundsytem and more samples

In a recent interview with The Independent for International Women’s Day, Rina Sawayama shared her struggles with sexism and misogyny in the music industry and expressed that she is unable to release her next album “under my current conditions.” Sharing her experience, Sawayama admitted her “mental health has been awful” in the past year and… Continue reading Rina Sawayama says she can’t release her next album “under my current conditions”

Philadelphia indie rock band Joy Again have announced their decision to disband after a period of ten years making music. The group revealed their split on social media, without providing a reason for their departure. In a statement, the band wrote, “Hi everyone – after 10 years we’ve decided to end Joy Again. We have… Continue reading Joy Again announce split and details of debut album

The band Gossip surprised their audience at the BBC 6 Music Festival in Greater Manchester recently by performing a cover of Yazoo’s ‘Situation’, accompanied by guest vocalist Alison Moyet of Yazoo. It was Moyet’s first live performance for over a year since graduating with a degree in Fine Art. The new collaboration with Gossip shows… Continue reading Watch Gossip cover Yazoo’s ‘Situation’ with Alison Moyet

Tan France from Queer Eye has denied circulating rumors of his involvement in the firing of Bobby Berk. This is in response to “Rolling Stone’s” explosive report on the latter’s departure from the show. The report claimed that there was a set feud between Berk and France who campaigned to have him replaced with a… Continue reading Tan France denies he got Bobby Berk “fired” from ‘Queer Eye’

Belfast hip-hop trio, Kneecap has made their breakthrough US television appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where they performed their latest single Sick In The Head, taken from their forthcoming debut album Fine Art. The album, produced by Toddla T, is due to be released on June 14 via Heavenly Recordings. While on… Continue reading Watch Kneecap make explosive US TV debut on Jimmy Fallon

Guitarist and Guns N’ Roses member, Slash, is releasing a new solo blues album called ‘Orgy of the Damned’ that will be available on May 17th under Gibson Records. The first song from the record, Howlin’ Wolf’s ‘Killing Floor’ features Brian Johnson of AC/DC and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler playing the harmonica. Other musicians featured in… Continue reading Slash announces new star-studded blues album ‘Orgy of the Damned’

Changes have been made to Israel’s Eurovision lyrics for 2024 to allow it to be eligible to compete. Previously, Israel’s entry, sung by Eden Golan, contained references to the victims of the October 7 attacks by Hamas and contained allusions to potential war fatalities. These political references were in violation of the Eurovision rules on political neutrality. The… Continue reading Israel to compete at Eurovision 2024 after changing controversial lyrics