Paul McCartney has revealed that the inspiration behind a lyric in one of his most famous songs, The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday,’ came from a conversation he had with his mother several years before writing the song. The song released back in 1965 has been covered over 2000 times by other artists, making it one of the… Continue reading Paul McCartney reveals inspiration behind lyric in ‘Yesterday’
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Israeli president says it is “important” the country is allowed to enter this year’s Eurovision
The controversy surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision this year has now reached the desk of the President of Israel himself, Isaac Herzog. This comes after KAN, the Israeli broadcaster responsible for selecting the country’s entry, threatened to withdraw from the event if the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) attempted to censor their contestant. Herzog believes that… Continue reading Israeli president says it is “important” the country is allowed to enter this year’s Eurovision
Air, Laurel Halo and Laurent Garnier among 60 new names added to Sónar 2024
The lineup for the 31st Sónar Festival in Barcelona, set to run from Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, 2024, has grown with the inclusion of more than 60 new artists. This popular music festival focuses on dance and electronic music, and in 2024, it will feature performances from Air, Laurel Halo, and Laurent… Continue reading Air, Laurel Halo and Laurent Garnier among 60 new names added to Sónar 2024
Entertainment world pays tribute to late footballer Stan Bowles
One of English football’s most iconic personalities, Stan Bowles, has passed away at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by his daughter Tracey on social media, revealing that her father had died peacefully with his family around him. Bowles, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015, played for Queens Park Rangers for… Continue reading Entertainment world pays tribute to late footballer Stan Bowles
Watch Billie Eilish sign Melissa McCarthy’s forehead at SAG Awards
Melissa McCarthy stole the show at last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards by impishly cajoling Billie Eilish to sign her forehead on stage. The comedic actress offered the singer a Sharpie pen and joked that Eilish might hesitate to “ruin” her “pretty face.” Eilish then started writing on McCarthy’s forehead, prompting McCarthy to ask her… Continue reading Watch Billie Eilish sign Melissa McCarthy’s forehead at SAG Awards
Statue of Motörhead frontman Lemmy to be erected in his Staffordshire hometown
Lemmy, the frontman of the British rock band Motörhead, is set to be immortalized in his hometown with a new statue. The Stoke-on-Trent City Council approved plans to erect a 2.2-metre sculpture of the late singer in the market square of Burslem, where he was born. The clay statue, which will be created by local… Continue reading Statue of Motörhead frontman Lemmy to be erected in his Staffordshire hometown
Pharrell says a collaboration with Miley Cyrus is ‘coming soon’
The musician, Pharrell, has announced that his collaboration with Miley Cyrus is on its way, posting a snippet of their new song featuring him playing the track titled “Doctor” in his car on Instagram. The song was first heard as part of Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2024 Collection presentation held last month in Paris. It… Continue reading Pharrell says a collaboration with Miley Cyrus is ‘coming soon’
Ricky Wilson says Shane MacGowan once smoked crack from an apple on Kaiser Chiefs’ rider
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson revealed in a recent interview with The Guardian that Shane MacGowan once ate an apple from his band’s rider that he had been using to smoke crack. Wilson recounted the amusing incident as part of the Flashback series, where they recreate a photo of their younger self and reflect on… Continue reading Ricky Wilson says Shane MacGowan once smoked crack from an apple on Kaiser Chiefs’ rider
Scotland’s Connect Festival cancelled for 2024
Scotland’s Connect Festival will not take place in 2024 as organisers focus on planning for the next edition. Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand and other acts performed at the 2022 event, which took place at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh. Reasons for the hiatus weren’t given, but Connect is the latest in a growing list… Continue reading Scotland’s Connect Festival cancelled for 2024
Watch Kneecap perform Grian Chatten collab ‘Better Way To Live’ and talk controversy on Ireland’s ‘Late Late Show’
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap appeared on Ireland’s Late Late Show and performed their collaborative song “Better Way To Live” with Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten. The song had been released in November 2020 and Kneecap explained that the message of the song is about “finding that little spark of joy in the monotony” of everyday life.… Continue reading Watch Kneecap perform Grian Chatten collab ‘Better Way To Live’ and talk controversy on Ireland’s ‘Late Late Show’