Actor Zac Efron was rushed to the hospital after a “minor swimming incident” in Spain. On Friday night (August 2), he was pulled out of a pool in Ibiza by two workers who found him in distress. He was then taken to the hospital, but the reason for his distress remains unknown. However, it is… Continue reading Zac Efron hospitalised after swimming accident in Spain
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Watch brass band change Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ into Donald Trump diss outside NABJ convention
A brass band outside the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago turned Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ into a Donald Trump diss. The performance took place on the same day that the former president was speaking at the event. Whilst Kendrick’s original lyrics say “They not like us,” the brass band replaced “they”… Continue reading Watch brass band change Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ into Donald Trump diss outside NABJ convention
Watch Reneé Rapp bring out Chance The Rapper for covers of ‘D.R.A.M. Sings Special’ and ‘No Problem’ at Lollapalooza 2024
Chance The Rapper made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza during Reneé Rapp’s set. Rapp, who dominated T-Mobile stage during the festival, covered the rapper’s track ‘D.R.A.M. Sings Special,’ and was then joined by Chance for a performance of his song ‘No Problem.’ Chance’s ‘Coloring Book’ was the first mixtape to chart on the US Billboard… Continue reading Watch Reneé Rapp bring out Chance The Rapper for covers of ‘D.R.A.M. Sings Special’ and ‘No Problem’ at Lollapalooza 2024
Daniel Bedingfield says AI is the future of music: “Why fight it?”
Daniel Bedingfield has voiced his enthusiasm for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music and criticised those who oppose its adoption. Speaking to The Guardian, Bedingfield, a singer and producer, called AI an “inevitable” part of modern music and said he believed that AI content would be embraced by listeners. Bedingfield recently launched his… Continue reading Daniel Bedingfield says AI is the future of music: “Why fight it?”
Nadine Shah describes violence on the streets of Sunderland hometown as “rancid”
Violent riots broke out in the city of Sunderland on August 2nd, prompting musician Nadine Shah to describe the scenes as “rancid.” The riots were deemed far-right and Islamophobic, as those in the streets could be heard shouting Islamophobic slurs and supporting the founder of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson. Kim McGuinness, the Mayor… Continue reading Nadine Shah describes violence on the streets of Sunderland hometown as “rancid”
Watch Adele open Munich residency with hits-packed set in front of 80,000 fans
Adele began her Munich residency at the city’s Messe arena on August 2, performing in front of 80,000 fans. The singer’s shows mark her first appearance in mainland Europe since 2016 and she will play a total of ten nights at the purpose-built venue. Pop-up designed by America’s Got Talent and Eurovision Song Contest set… Continue reading Watch Adele open Munich residency with hits-packed set in front of 80,000 fans
Listen to The Smile’s surprise new songs ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ and ‘The Slip’
The Smile, consisting of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead and Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner, dropped a surprise vinyl release featuring two new tracks called ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ and ‘The Slip’. The band didn’t announce the release of the vinyl, which is currently only sold in a limited edition in-store alongside… Continue reading Listen to The Smile’s surprise new songs ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ and ‘The Slip’
Marilyn Manson plays first live show since sexual abuse allegations came to light
After almost five years, Marilyn Manson took the stage for his first full show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The performance, on August 2nd, came after a series of sexual abuse allegations made against him in February 2021 – including by his ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood, who accused him of rape, torture and threats.… Continue reading Marilyn Manson plays first live show since sexual abuse allegations came to light
Rough Trade suspend much-criticised vinyl selling scheme: “We’re very sorry”
After facing criticism from music fans online, Rough Trade has suspended its new scheme for selling vinyl records. The scheme was announced on August 2, intending to allow people to swap “pre-loved records for cash with FlipVinyl”. Almost immediately, people began to notice that the high-value records were being offered at low prices by the… Continue reading Rough Trade suspend much-criticised vinyl selling scheme: “We’re very sorry”
Kali Uchis announces new LP ‘Orquídeas Parte 2’, shares Kaytranada remix snippet
Kali Uchis has shared details of her upcoming album, ‘Orquídeas Parte 2’, which features a collaboration track with Kaytranada. The American-Colombian singer announced the follow-up to January’s ‘Orquídeas’ on Instagram with a release date of August 9. The first part of the album gained critical acclaim and was featured in NME’s best albums of 2024… Continue reading Kali Uchis announces new LP ‘Orquídeas Parte 2’, shares Kaytranada remix snippet