NewJeans to perform at 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards

NewJeans to perform at 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards

The highly acclaimed K-pop group, NewJeans, have secured a performance slot at the prestigious Billboard Women in Music Awards. Additionally, the band has won the coveted Group of the Year award at the ceremony. The quintet will perform alongside other successful musicians such as Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Victoria Monét, and Tems. The announcement of… Continue reading NewJeans to perform at 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards

(G)I-DLE’s Shuhua goes on temporary hiatus amid health issues

(G)I-DLE’s Shuhua goes on temporary hiatus amid health issues

Taiwanese singer Shuhua of K-pop group (G)I-DLE has been forced to take a break from the band due to her declining physical condition. According to a statement released on fan community platform Weverse by the group’s label, CUBE Entertainment, Shuhua has been experiencing persistent dizziness necessitating hospital treatment. She will need “sufficient rest and stability”… Continue reading (G)I-DLE’s Shuhua goes on temporary hiatus amid health issues

Cillian Murphy’s son is making his feature film acting debut

Cillian Murphy’s son is making his feature film acting debut

Aran Murphy, the son of Irish actor Cillian Murphy, is following in his father’s footsteps by appearing in films. The 16-year-old made his acting debut at the age of 11 in the production of Hamnet which toured Dublin, London, New York, Boston, Brisbane, and Hong Kong. Aran played the lead character in the production. He… Continue reading Cillian Murphy’s son is making his feature film acting debut

FEET announce new album ‘Make It Up’ and share new single ‘The Real Thing’

FEET announce new album ‘Make It Up’ and share new single ‘The Real Thing’

Indie rock band FEET have made an announcement about their second album release. Titled ‘Make It Up’, the album will be released on June 14th by Submarine Cat Records. ‘Make It Up’ is now available for pre-order and pre-save online. The album’s first single ‘The Real Thing’ has a vintage-sounding guitar riff combined with bright… Continue reading FEET announce new album ‘Make It Up’ and share new single ‘The Real Thing’

Tim Burgess, Yard Act and more rally around campaign for disabled band Ultimate Thunder

Tim Burgess, Yard Act and more rally around campaign for disabled band Ultimate Thunder

Recently, news broke out that Ultimate Thunder, a Leeds-based band primarily composed of individuals with learning disabilities, may be forced to disband altogether due to financial issues. They have since started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to continue rehearsing and performing, and to release their second album. Currently, they have raised over £4,200 on… Continue reading Tim Burgess, Yard Act and more rally around campaign for disabled band Ultimate Thunder

Rowan Atkinson blamed for slow electric car sales in House Of Lords speech

Rowan Atkinson blamed for slow electric car sales in House Of Lords speech

During a meeting with the environment and climate change committee, Rowan Atkinson was blamed for the slow sale of electric cars. The Green Alliance, a thinktank group, cited an article written by Atkinson and published in The Guardian last summer as one of the main obstacles the government faces in its aim to phase out… Continue reading Rowan Atkinson blamed for slow electric car sales in House Of Lords speech

The Rolling Stones have “cut back” on backstage rider requests

The Rolling Stones have “cut back” on backstage rider requests

The Rolling Stones have revealed that they no longer have extensive requests for their backstage area, according to bassist Darryl Jones. While they used to have gigantic gaming rooms created out of curtains and video racing games, they’ve since cut back on those kinds of requests. However, they still have plenty of food around, including… Continue reading The Rolling Stones have “cut back” on backstage rider requests

Boyzone in talks to buy Chorley FC

Boyzone in talks to buy Chorley FC

It has been announced that Boyzone will be attending a Chorley FC football match this weekend, fuelling rumours that the famous Irish boyband may purchase shares in the club. Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, and former member Bryan McFadden will be present at the game when Chorley FC takes on Solihull. Chorley FC confirmed… Continue reading Boyzone in talks to buy Chorley FC

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign announce first ‘Vultures’ show in New York

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign announce first ‘Vultures’ show in New York

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have announced their debut ‘Vultures’ show in New York, which marks the first live date of their joint album cycle. The pair will perform their first ‘listening experience’ at the UBS Arena on February 9th, with tickets having already gone on sale. The show is set to coincide with… Continue reading Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign announce first ‘Vultures’ show in New York

Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”

Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”

Standon Calling has become the latest UK festival to postpone until 2025 due to the financial pressures facing independent music festivals. The Hertfordshire-based boutique event, which was scheduled for 20-23 July, said a “very challenging climate” had made it too expensive to run the festival this year. In recent weeks, several other independent festivals have… Continue reading Standon Calling announces postponement until 2025 due to “very challenging climate”