Paul McCartney once tried to persuade Vladimir Putin to release a group of Greenpeace activists by quoting Beatles lyrics during a meeting. This information was revealed in a forthcoming documentary series titled On Thin Ice: Putin V Greenpeace, which highlights the struggles of climate activists who were jailed in Russia following a demonstration in 2013.… Continue reading Paul McCartney asked Vladimir Putin to release Greenpeace prisoners by quoting him Beatles lyrics
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Dr. Dre says he had three strokes in 2021 after a brain aneurysm
Dr. Dre has recently opened up about his experience with suffering three strokes in 2021 after a brain aneurysm. The renowned rapper made an appearance on James Corden’s SiriusXM show “This Life of Mine” where he shared the details of his ordeal and described hearing a loud pop behind his right ear followed by unbearable… Continue reading Dr. Dre says he had three strokes in 2021 after a brain aneurysm
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to star in new docuseries ‘Music Legends’
Brian Johnson of AC/DC and Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits will appear in a new documentary series titled Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends. This six-part series will take place weekly on Sky Arts starting April 25. The show will have Johnson and Knopfler examining the careers of six other music legends, including Nile Rodgers, Sam… Continue reading AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to star in new docuseries ‘Music Legends’
Neneh Cherry announces memoir, ‘A Thousand Threads’
Musician Neneh Cherry will release a memoir entitled “A Thousand Threads” in October of this year. Cherry shared the news on Twitter, writing, “Turned a new leaf into another chapter! 3×20 = now I’m 60 and what a magnificent birthday it’s been!” Cherry went on to describe the book as feeling like giving birth and… Continue reading Neneh Cherry announces memoir, ‘A Thousand Threads’
Travelling to Ibiza without accommodation booked could now come with a £8,000 fine
Visitors from the UK and other non-EU passport holders flying to Ibiza may face fines up to £8,000 if they fail to present proof of prior accommodation upon arrival on the island. The Spanish Ministry of Interior has outlined a new policy requiring tourists to show evidence of accommodation for their stay, as well as… Continue reading Travelling to Ibiza without accommodation booked could now come with a £8,000 fine
Watch Ray Parker Jr., Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, and Jimmy Fallon perform the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme on classroom instruments
The original Ghostbusters theme song has been given an update by Ray Parker Jr., Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson, who joined forces to perform the song on Jimmy Fallon’s show. The performance comes in anticipation of the Ghostbusters sequel, Frozen Empire, which premiered last Thursday. The trio were backed by The Roots, who played the… Continue reading Watch Ray Parker Jr., Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, and Jimmy Fallon perform the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme on classroom instruments
Row erupts from far-right over Aya Nakamura performing at Paris Olympics
The rumoured performance of musician Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics has caused significant outrage from far-right critics in France. According to reports, the French-Malian artist met with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss singing an Edith Piaf song. Nakamura has been dubbed “the world’s most popular French-speaking artist” and has over 1 billion views on… Continue reading Row erupts from far-right over Aya Nakamura performing at Paris Olympics
Watch Sir Lenny Henry perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ for final Comic Relief
Sir Lenny Henry concluded his final Red Nose Day appearance last night with a performance of his cover of Barbie’s ‘I’m Just Ken’. The comedian and co-founder of Comic Relief announced last year that it was time to hand over the reins to the next generation and pass on hosting duties. In his final appearance,… Continue reading Watch Sir Lenny Henry perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ for final Comic Relief
Josh Homme on Them Crooked Vultures reunion: “I would love to get the band back together”
Josh Homme, the frontman for Queens of the Stone Age, has expressed his desire to reunite his supergroup, Them Crooked Vultures. The group also features Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones, the bassist for Led Zeppelin. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2009 but has not released any new music… Continue reading Josh Homme on Them Crooked Vultures reunion: “I would love to get the band back together”
Patti Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Amazons and more lead Somerset House Summer Series 2024 line-up
The Somerset House Summer Series is set to return to London’s iconic central venue this July with 11 headline acts. Last year saw Interpol, Young Fathers and Beabadoobee take to the stage; this year’s line-up is just as impressive, with Patti Smith Quartet headlining on 21 July. Other acts include Pip Millet, Corinne Bailey Rae,… Continue reading Patti Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Amazons and more lead Somerset House Summer Series 2024 line-up