Author: Max Pilley

David Bowie brushing Patsy Kensit’s hair was the “most erotic experience” of her life, according to The Times. Kensit was 16 years-old and a massive fan when she starred alongside Bowie in the 1986 film Absolute Beginners. Despite being “completely in awe” of him, Kensit was disappointed when she was only able to shake hands… Continue reading Patsy Kensit remembers strange hair-brushing encounter with David Bowie

US talk show host Conan O’Brien has revealed that he had a complete breakdown during his appearance on the viral Hot Ones YouTube show, in which celebrities are interviewed by Sean Evans while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. The host, who completed all 10 wings and even smeared the hottest sauce all over his face… Continue reading Conan O’Brien said he had a “complete breakdown” on his viral ‘Hot Ones’

Blur, the Britpop greats, graced the stage of Coachella 2024 during day two of the festival, holding a concert that covered much of their music career. The setlist was comprised of a total of thirteen songs, ranging from classic ‘90s tracks such as ‘Girls & Boys’, ‘Popscene’ and ‘Song 2’ to hits from their 2023… Continue reading Watch Blur’s career-spanning set at Coachella 2024 in full

Music fans were saddened by the news that Rico Wade, a third of Atlanta rap production group Organized Noize and a key collaborator with Outkast, has passed away at the age of 52. The news of the death was confirmed by Wade’s family, who issued a statement requesting privacy to mourn their loss. Wade’s longtime… Continue reading Rico Wade, OutKast collaborator and Organized Noize member, dies at 52

Canadian musician Grimes delivered a DJ set at Coachella which was beset with technical issues, leaving the artist ranting in frustration. She has taken to social media to apologise for the problems, stating that she usually oversees every aspect of her shows, but delegated some of the work to an outside specialist and things went… Continue reading Grimes apologises to fans for technical issues during Coachella DJ set

During a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt paid tribute to their experiences working on the films Barbie and Oppenheimer by performing a duet of Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’. Gosling hosted the show and reflected on the difficulty of moving past such a huge phenomenon, suggesting that the music… Continue reading Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt draw line under Barbenheimer with Taylor Swift cover on SNL

Spotify is said to be working on a feature for users to manipulate songs on the platform, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The tool would allow users to change the speed and remix tracks to create modified versions. The report confirmed that it was early days for the tools, with licensing… Continue reading Spotify to allow users to change speed of and remix songs “while generating new revenue for artists”

The late Glen Campbell has recorded a duet with Brian Wilson, on a posthumous version of the former’s song ‘Strong.’ The song is taken from Campbell’s forthcoming album, ‘Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions’, which is set to be released on April 19th. Alongside Wilson, the album features collaborations with music giants… Continue reading Listen to Brian Wilson’s touching posthumous duet with Glen Campbell on ‘Strong’

Derry punk band Cherym recently announced their decision to pull out of The Great Escape music festival due to the event’s connection to Barclays bank. The band cited the bank’s financial investments in companies that supply arms to Israel, claiming that it is responsible for arming the IDF and enabling ongoing atrocities against Palestinians. The… Continue reading Cherym pull out of The Great Escape Festival due to its links with Barclays bank

The late Jimmy Buffett was honored with a tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl titled “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett”. The concert took place on April 11th with numerous famous musicians appearing, including Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Zac Brown, Jon Bon Jovi, and Buffett’s band The Coral Reefer Band. Dave Grohl… Continue reading Paul McCartney and The Eagles play The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ at Jimmy Buffett tribute show