Author: Poppy Burton

After a resounding victory in the UK general election, the entertainment world has responded to Labour’s sweeping of hundreds of seats across the country. The landslide victory brings an end to 14 years of Conservative rule, with Sir Keir Starmer stating that “change begins now” and acknowledging the “great responsibility” that comes with such a… Continue reading Entertainment world reacts to Labour landslide victory in UK General Election: “DECIMATE THE CONSERVATIVE MONSTER”

Foster the People has taken matters into their own hands by releasing a remix playfully referred to as the “Battle of the Houdinis.” Initially introduced as a track on 2011’s ‘Torches’, Dua Lipa later released her own song with the same title as the lead single for ‘Radical Optimism’. Eminem is the most recent to… Continue reading Watch Foster The People mash-up Dua Lipa and Eminem’s ‘Houdini’ singles

American rock band Papa Roach has revealed that they will embark upon a 2025 European tour. To celebrate 25 years since the release of their breakthrough album ‘Infest’, the band has named the tour the ‘Rise of the Roach Tour’, culminating in a headline show in London. The album, which featured fan favourites “Last Resort”,… Continue reading Papa Roach announce huge London show as part of European 25th anniversary tour

Serj Tankian has given further insight into the lyrics of System of a Down’s song ‘Toxicity’. In a recent appearance on the Soul Boom podcast, Tankian discussed the line “somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep”. Tankian shared that the ‘sacred silence’ is a reference to the Native American understanding of spirituality and the place… Continue reading System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian explains the meaning of ‘Toxicity’ lyrics

Country musician Darius Rucker has called on the country music industry to forgive Morgan Wallen following the star’s use of a racial slur. Rucker spoke out during an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast, stating that Wallen had shown significant personal growth since the incident earlier this year. The now-notorious video saw Wallen using… Continue reading Darius Rucker thinks people should forgive Morgan Wallen as he’s “tried to really better himself”

Last Sunday, at Glastonbury 2024, punk duo Bob Vylan joined Soft Play onstage for a performance of their riotous track ‘One More Day Won’t Hurt’. Soft Play announced their name change from Slaves in 2022 after conversations between the bands’ vocalists, Isaac Holman and Bobby, and other members of Bob Vylan. Bob Vylan have been… Continue reading Watch Bob Vylan join Soft Play for ‘One More Day Won’t Hurt’ at Glastonbury 2024

The Streets took to the stage at Glastonbury 2024, and in a moment of solidarity with fellow Birmingham band Black Sabbath, incorporated the classic ‘Iron Man’ riff into their set. The crowd enthusiastically responded as Mike Skinner and company blended in lyrics from their own hit ‘Has It Come to This’. Skinner continued to interact… Continue reading Watch The Streets mix Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ with ‘Has It Come To This’ at Glastonbury 2024

Last year, Slowthai, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape against a woman in Oxford on September 8, 2021. The rapper was charged with vaginal and oral penetration of a woman without her consent. He denied the charges and claimed that he was innocent. He was subsequently removed… Continue reading Slowthai’s trial has been delayed

Stevie Nicks was moved to tears during Taylor Swift’s recent concert in Dublin. Swift played her song ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’ from her album ‘Midnights’ which Nicks had previously thanked her for. The song helped her grieve over the loss of Christine McVie. “That is the sadness of how I feel,” Nicks explained at… Continue reading Watch Stevie Nicks cry to Taylor Swift’s ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’

At Glastonbury 2024, Paul Heaton of The Housemartins welcomed Rianne Downey to the Pyramid Stage for his set. The singer later thanked Heaton on Twitter for the opportunity to perform with him and shared a clip of their rendition of ‘Rotterdam’ by The Beautiful South. Heaton also reunited with former Housemartins bandmate Norman Cook, aka… Continue reading Rianne Downey joins Paul Heaton on stage at Glastonbury