Author: Alex Rigotti

Universal Music Group (UMG) has revealed its plans for 2024 and they include a new “artist-centric” streaming model and job cuts. Anonymous sources claim that the recorded music department will be the most affected by the job losses, but UMG has not disclosed how many positions will be cut. Last year, the company employed 10,000… Continue reading Univeral Music Group confirms future job cuts

Kristen Stewart has teased fans that her upcoming film, Love Lies Bleeding will shock audiences due to its sex scenes. During an interview with Variety, Stewart discussed her journey to becoming a queer icon and her various roles throughout her career. The film, which is co-produced by A24 and Film4 and directed by Rose Glass,… Continue reading Kristen Stewart says ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ “is going to shock people”

American rock band Tool played their first US arena show in support of their most recent album, “Fear Inoculum” at Madison Square Garden, New York on January 12. The band played their first live version of their 1993 debut album “Undertow” track “Flood” since 2011. The band performed 13 songs in total, ending the show… Continue reading Watch Tool play ‘Flood’ for the first time in 13 years

Venues in California will be required to supply “roofie” testing kits from July 2024 following the passing of a new law designed to prevent spiking. The kits will test for drugs like ketamine and GHB and can be utilised with test strips, stickers or straws. Assembly member Josh Lowenthal introduced the bill in April of… Continue reading Venues in California to offer drink-spiking tests under new law

Lily Gladstone was presented with the Best Actress award at the National Board of Review Awards Gala by Patti Smith on Tuesday, marking Smith’s first public appearance since being rushed to hospital with a sudden illness in December. She praised Gladstone’s performance as “seamlessly embodying the courageous Mollie Burkhart” in Martin Scorsese’s film Killers Of… Continue reading Patti Smith makes first public appearance since her hospitalisation to honour Lily Gladstone

Justin Timberlake is set to play a free concert in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee at the Orpheum Theatre on January 19th. The former *NSYNC member announced the performance via social media, also letting fans know that tickets are available for free, but space is limited. Timberlake’s announcement of the free concert follows rumors that he… Continue reading Justin Timberlake announces free show in Memphis

North West’s Deva Fest 2024 has announced its headliners. The festival will feature The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Coral as main acts. The event will take place between August 8-11 at Cheshire’s Cholmondeley Castle. Tickets are now on sale. Other confirmed acts include Rebecca Ferguson, Toyah Wilcox & Robert Fripp, East-17, Sleeper,… Continue reading The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, The Coral to headline North West Deva Festival 2024