The world of film is in mourning after Richard M. Sherman, one half of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, passed away at the age of 95. Richard and his brother Robert B. Sherman served as the in-house songwriters at Disney in the 1960s and won two Oscars for their work. Known for providing the… Continue reading Richard M. Sherman, ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ composer, dies at 95
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CMAT: “The Irish have always been brilliant – but there is a lot of trauma”
CMAT, the Irish musician, spoke to NME about her home country’s incredible cultural impact. Speaking at the Ivor Novellos in London, CMAT was nominated for Best Album for Crazymad, For Me, and while she was convinced she wouldn’t win, being nominated was a dream come true. During the event, CMAT also revealed that work is… Continue reading CMAT: “The Irish have always been brilliant – but there is a lot of trauma”
Mike Portnoy attempts to drum Tool song: “This makes Dream Theater look like Weezer”
Mike Portnoy, the renowned drummer, has taken on a weighty challenge. He learned to play Tool’s Pneuma, a song that according to Portnoy, makes Dream Theater look like Weezer. Drumeo YouTube channel extended the challenge to Portnoy, offering him six hours to master the twelve-minute track recorded for Fear Inoculum in 2019. The channel describes… Continue reading Mike Portnoy attempts to drum Tool song: “This makes Dream Theater look like Weezer”
Lizzo responds to ‘South Park’ Ozempic jibe: “I’m really that bitch”
Lizzo has responded to a recent episode of South Park that parodied her as part of a wider send-up of alleged weight loss drug, Ozempic. The episode, titled ‘The End of Obesity’, contains a sketch in which Eric Cartman is prescribed ‘Lizzo’ as a body positivity guru when he cannot afford the fictional drug. The… Continue reading Lizzo responds to ‘South Park’ Ozempic jibe: “I’m really that bitch”
Selena Gomez wins Best Actress prize at Cannes Film Festival for ‘Emilia Pérez’
Last night, Selena Gomez received the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Emilia Pérez, sharing the prize with her co-stars Karla Sofia Gascón, Adriana Paz, and Zoe Saldaña. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the Spanish musical crime comedy follows the story of a woman tasked with aiding an escaped Mexican… Continue reading Selena Gomez wins Best Actress prize at Cannes Film Festival for ‘Emilia Pérez’
Slam Dunk Festival issues emergency weather update ahead of Leeds event
Due to heavy rainfall at the Temple Newsam site in Leeds, Slam Dunk Festival has released an emergency weather update ahead of their Northern leg. This year’s event is set to feature performances from You Me At Six, All-American Rejects and I Prevail. The rock, pop-punk and emo festival took to social media to give… Continue reading Slam Dunk Festival issues emergency weather update ahead of Leeds event
Bat For Lashes on ‘The Dream Of Delphi’: “A cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”
Bat For Lashes has discussed her forthcoming sixth album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’ and how it takes a “cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”. Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – was at the Ivor Novellos to present an award for Best Film Score which went to Jerskin Fendrix for Poor Things. “I love… Continue reading Bat For Lashes on ‘The Dream Of Delphi’: “A cosmic, raw, maternal look at love”
Gary Neville hits back at Noel Gallagher after City-United taunt: “He lives in London!”
After Manchester City’s record fourth consecutive league title victory, Gary Neville responded to taunts from Noel Gallagher by stating, “He lives in London! You can’t start talking about Manchester.” During the celebrations, City fan Gallagher sent a jibe to former Manchester United captain Neville, saying in an exaggerated Mancunian accent: “Gary Neville, at this moment… Continue reading Gary Neville hits back at Noel Gallagher after City-United taunt: “He lives in London!”
Nicki Minaj’s Manchester Co-Op Live gig cancelled after Amsterdam arrest
Nicki Minaj’s scheduled show at Manchester’s Co-Op Live was cancelled after the rapper was arrested in Amsterdam earlier in the day. Minaj was caught in an arrest situation, live-streaming a group of Dutch police officers arresting her seemingly for carrying drugs while travelling between countries. Despite her best efforts, Minaj was unable to make it… Continue reading Nicki Minaj’s Manchester Co-Op Live gig cancelled after Amsterdam arrest
Lady Gaga working on new album that explores “the art of intensity”
Lady Gaga has revealed that her latest upcoming musical project explores the “art of intensity,” distinguishing it from anything she has made before. She spoke with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans at the premiere of her self-directed and produced concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, in Los Angeles. The film captures the Dodgers Stadium show from September… Continue reading Lady Gaga working on new album that explores “the art of intensity”