Author: Alex Rigotti

Boxpark Shoreditch, the iconic venue, is set to close at the end of this summer due to its temporary lease expiring. Boxpark Shoreditch is the flagship site that opened in 2011, housing multiple street food and retail stores. Although Boxpark owners have assured that they will be opening two new venues in Camden and Liverpool… Continue reading NTIA demands “immediate action” to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure

Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall has recently revealed that she is learning Arabic to connect with her Yemeni and Egyptian heritage. The singer’s debut single “Angel of My Dreams” was recently released from her upcoming album, but she has yet to disclose any further details about the project. In an interview with Rebecca Judd on… Continue reading Jade Thirlwall on learning Arabic: “I’m trying to tap into my roots a bit more”

French metal band Gojira has been confirmed to be performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Le Parisien and Time Out have both reported that the band will play on July 26, collaborating with opera singer Marina Viotti in their performance. Although it’s unclear whether frontman Joe Duplantier will be duetting with… Continue reading Gojira will perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Olivia Rodrigo has taken to social media to express her support for the possible candidacy of Kamala Harris as the next US President due to her unwavering stance on reproductive rights. On July 24, Rodrigo posted a video on her Instagram stories featuring a criticism made by Harris of former President Donald Trump because of… Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo throws support behind Kamala Harris over reproductive rights stance

Kehlani has just announced the US leg of her world tour for her latest album, “Crash”. The R&B singer is set to perform in different cities across America, with UK R&B girl group FLO and Atlanta rapper Anycia as her support acts. She has previously revealed that FLO would be joining her after hosting the… Continue reading Kehlani announces US leg of ‘Crash’ world tour dates

Burning Woman, a women’s music and arts festival, has faced criticism due to refund issues following the event’s cancellation. The festival, which was meant to take place this July at Belvoir Castle in Lincolnshire, announced its cancellation for this year and next year due to financial struggles and online harassment from an anonymous group of… Continue reading Women-only festival Burning Woman receives backlash over refund problems after cancellation

Rising star Lava La Rue recently spoke with NME ahead of the UK general election. With issues like the Windrush scandal, dwindling government support for transgender individuals, and the threat of austerity shaping much of their life, it seems ripe for a hard-hitting, kitchen sink debut album. However, La Rue’s debut album, ‘Starface’, takes a… Continue reading Lava La Rue and the quest for radical compassion

The news of Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race has been met with reactions from the entertainment world. In an announcement made on July 21, the current US President explained that he would be standing down and focusing solely on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term. Biden… Continue reading Entertainment world reacts to Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race

The music industry has lost an influential figure with the passing of Evelyn Thomas at the age of 70. Northern soul legend Ian Levine shared the news on Twitter, adding that Thomas was someone he had worked with for many years. Levine signed Thomas to his label in 1975 and the pair collaborated on several… Continue reading Evelyn Thomas, influential disco singer, has died aged 70

Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, has announced his decision to withdraw from the US Democratic presidential candidate position. The announcement comes after a disappointing performance by Biden in the first presidential debate against his Republican counterpart and former President, Donald Trump. Biden made the statement on social media, stating that he… Continue reading Joe Biden has officially stepped down as the US Democratic presidential candidate