Kanye West threatened to “cage” Donda Academy students, new lawsuit claims

Kanye West threatened to “cage” Donda Academy students, new lawsuit claims

Kanye West has been sued by a former student of Yeezy and Donda Academy, who has alleged that the rapper threatened to “cage” students, according to court documents filed on April 2. The plaintiff, Trevor Phillips, was an ex-employee of West, and the suit he has brought contains numerous explosive allegations against the musician including… Continue reading Kanye West threatened to “cage” Donda Academy students, new lawsuit claims

Dolly Parton asks fans to stream original ‘Jolene’ before Beyoncé releases her cover

Dolly Parton asks fans to stream original ‘Jolene’ before Beyoncé releases her cover

Ahead of Beyoncé dropping her highly-anticipated cover of Dolly Parton’s iconic country track “Jolene,” the original singer has asked fans to stream her version of the song. Parton previously let slip that the pop icon had recorded a re-imagined version of the song for her forthcoming album ‘Cowboy Carter,’ which is set to be the… Continue reading Dolly Parton asks fans to stream original ‘Jolene’ before Beyoncé releases her cover

Michael Jackson’s children attend ‘MJ The Musical’ premiere in London

Michael Jackson’s children attend ‘MJ The Musical’ premiere in London

MJ The Musical premiered in London on Wednesday night and was well attended, with guests including Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson, the children of late singer Michael Jackson, who the play is based on. The session took place at the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre, where the Hannibal Entertainment production is now showing. Similar to… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s children attend ‘MJ The Musical’ premiere in London

AURORA announces new album ‘What Happened To The Heart’ and announces UK and European tour

AURORA announces new album ‘What Happened To The Heart’ and announces UK and European tour

AURORA has announced her fourth studio album titled ‘What Happened To The Heart?’ and tour dates across the UK and Europe. This news arrives after the Norwegian singer teased fans by releasing the introspective single ‘Some Type Of Skin’ last week. The forthcoming album is set to track AURORA’s journey from self-destruction to self-healing whilst… Continue reading AURORA announces new album ‘What Happened To The Heart’ and announces UK and European tour

Jack Antonoff cuts off interview when asked about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Jack Antonoff cuts off interview when asked about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Jack Antonoff, the lead singer of Bleachers, recently ended an interview with a Dutch news outlet after being asked about his involvement with Taylor Swift’s upcoming album. According to reports, the musician hung up on the reporter after being asked to talk about the pop icon’s new music, stating “You know I don’t talk about… Continue reading Jack Antonoff cuts off interview when asked about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Travis’ Fran Healy on inspiring David Beckham’s ‘Hoxton fin’ mohawk

Travis’ Fran Healy on inspiring David Beckham’s ‘Hoxton fin’ mohawk

During an episode of the Restless Natives podcast, Travis frontman Fran Healy revealed that a chance meeting with David Beckham resulted in the footballer’s iconic “Hoxton fin” mohawk. Healy shared that Beckham saw him sporting the haircut and was inspired to get it for himself. Healy’s barber was responsible for the cut and gave it… Continue reading Travis’ Fran Healy on inspiring David Beckham’s ‘Hoxton fin’ mohawk

ABBA announce 50th anniversary reissue of ‘Waterloo’

ABBA announce 50th anniversary reissue of ‘Waterloo’

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of their international breakthrough on the Eurovision stage, ABBA has announced the reissue of their iconic album, “Waterloo”. Released on April 5 by Polar Music International, the anniversary edition is a half-speed mastered 45RPM 2LP Vinyl, along with a limited edition box set of the three vinyl singles originally… Continue reading ABBA announce 50th anniversary reissue of ‘Waterloo’

Maxïmo Park share uplifting single ‘Favourite Songs’ and announce 2024 UK and European tour

Maxïmo Park share uplifting single ‘Favourite Songs’ and announce 2024 UK and European tour

Maxïmo Park has released ‘Favourite Songs’ as their first single in over 18 months, and has announced a UK and European tour. Lead singer, Paul Smith, formulated the song as an ode to how pop music can provide solace and a retreat for listeners. Across a poppy guitar riff and shimmering synths, Smith sings “My… Continue reading Maxïmo Park share uplifting single ‘Favourite Songs’ and announce 2024 UK and European tour

Taylor Swift’s dad escapes charges over alleged assault with paparazzi

Taylor Swift’s dad escapes charges over alleged assault with paparazzi

Scott Kingsley Swift, Taylor Swift’s father, will not face charges after being accused of assaulting a paparazzo in Sydney, Australia. Police investigators began looking into the matter after receiving a complaint from Ben McDonald, who alleged that Swift punched him after his daughter left a super-yacht at Neutral Bay and walked up the wharf, surrounded… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s dad escapes charges over alleged assault with paparazzi

Gossip’s Beth Ditto had never heard Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ until Jessie Ware sang it to her in the rain at Glastonbury

Gossip’s Beth Ditto had never heard Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ until Jessie Ware sang it to her in the rain at Glastonbury

Beth Ditto, best known for her work with Gossip, recently revealed that she had never heard Rihanna’s “Umbrella” until Jessie Ware sang it at Glastonbury. The conversation took place during a new episode of Ware’s “Table Manners” podcast, which included an interview with the Gossip singer. Ditto recalled the first time she heard the song… Continue reading Gossip’s Beth Ditto had never heard Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ until Jessie Ware sang it to her in the rain at Glastonbury