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Madonna does viral ‘Wednesday’ dance and pays tribute to Lady Gaga on TikTok
Madonna has joined in with the viral TikTok trend started by Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. The Queen of Pop is the latest celebrity to recreate the titular character’s dance from episode four of the TV show, set to Lady Gaga‘s 2011 hit ‘Bloody Mary’. The...
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Latto tried to auction her used underwear but eBay took it down due to “health and hygiene standards”
Latto tried to auction her underwear on eBay this week but the listing was taken down over “health and hygiene standards”. The ‘Big Energy’ rapper was responding to a social media troll who called her out for wearing the same pair of cheetah print underwear on two different occasions.
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Simon Cowell has head set on fire during ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ audition
Simon Cowell recently had his head set on fire during a contestant’s Britain’s Got Talent audition. The talent mogul and judge was reportedly brought up on stage by a mute and masked magician auditioning for the competition who put a hood over Cowell’s head. The magician reportedly...
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Ed Sheeran reveals “turbulent” time in his life stopped him engaging with social media
Ed Sheeran has explained why he’s been absent from social media for the past few years, and has promised to resume posting. The pop star said in a video shared on his Instagram account yesterday (January 31) that he “didn’t really feel like being online” when he was experiencing “some turbulent things” in his personal life.
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Judas Priest share update after cancelled Ozzy Osbourne tour
Judas Priest have shared an update after Ozzy Osbourne’s revealed he could no longer tour due to his ongoing recovery from an accident. The Prince of Darkness cancelled all his upcoming shows and said it was “probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans”.
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Vanilla Ice recalls reaction to Madonna’s marriage proposal in the ’90s: “This is too fast!”
Vanilla Ice has reflected on the time that Madonna proposed to him. The ‘Ice Ice Baby’ rapper dated Madonna for a short period in the ’90s and recently spoke about the pop star, who was nearly a decade older than him at the time, asking him for his hand in marriage.
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Netflix just made it harder to stream away from home
Netflix has announced the details of its password crackdown, making it impossible to use one account in several locations. The streaming giant had warned an update preventing users from sharing passwords across several devices last year, and have now shared the mechanics of the new system on their website. The...
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Skrillex links up with Palestinian artist Nai Barghouti for crisp new single ‘Xena’
Skrillex (aka Sonny Moore) has returned with his fifth single in less than a month: the sharp and dynamic ‘Xena’, for which he linked up with Palestinian singer and composer Nai Barghouti. The song itself has long held a near-mythical status with Moore’s fanbase, as the EDM titan...
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The Weeknd announces ‘Live At SoFi Stadium’ concert special
The Weeknd has shared details of a new concert special called Live At SoFi Stadium. The pop star is treating fans to a recorded special of his recent stint at the Inglewood, California stadium as part of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour. Fans can watch the special...
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Eve Hewson turned down her dad Bono’s singing advice for new movie
Eve Hewson has said she turned down advice from her dad and U2 frontman Bono for singing scenes in Flora And Son. The actor plays the lead role in the musical comedy-drama film, written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, the film follows single mother Flora (Hewson) as she attempts to connect with her troubled teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan) through music.
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Lizzo secures trademark for the phrase “100 per cent that bitch”
The US Patent and Trademark Office has finally conceded that Lizzo is, after all, “100 per cent that bitch”, formally granting her a trademark for the phrase made iconic by her 2017 single ‘Truth Hurts’. Lizzo had been gunning to make the phrase a trademark since...
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Cost of living and last minute gig-goer decisions “a perfect storm” for grassroots music venues
Grassroots music venues from across the UK have spoken to NME about the “perfect storm” they face from the cost of living crisis, Brexit, cancelled shows and music fans’ last minute decisions on showing up – as well as their vigilance and confidence as “the best places to see new art right right now”.
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Liam Neeson calls Conor McGregor a “little leprechaun”: “He gives Ireland a bad name”
Liam Neeson has claimed “little leprechaun” Conor McGregor has given Ireland “a bad name”. The Irish actor shared his views on the UFC during an interview with Men’s Health, where he criticised McGregor specifically. “UFC I can’t stand,” Neeson said. “That to me is like...
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Future, Missy Elliott, Glorilla, and more to perform during Grammy’s hip-hop celebration
Future, Missy Elliott, Glorilla and more are set to perform during this week’s Grammy’s tribute to 50 years of hip-hop. Earlier this week, Questlove revealed that he’s co-curated the tribute in a new announcement video released on January 31, teasing that he’d been working on the tribute with some of the “biggest names” in hip-hop.
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Details announced for Olivia Newton-John’s state memorial in Melbourne
A state memorial service will be held for Olivia Newton-John in Melbourne later this month, honouring the singer and actress six months after her death last year. The memorial will be held inside Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on February 26, and is being planned in close consultation with representatives from the Newton-John family.
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Taylor Swift drops new merchandise ahead of ‘Eras’ tour 2023
Taylor Swift has shared her latest merchandise collection ahead of the ‘The Eras Tour’ 2023. Taylor Swift – ‘Midnights’ review: a shimmering return to pure pop. The new collection unveiled this week includes sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts and more that are emblazoned with illustrated drawings of the pop star to represent all 10 of her album eras. Miniature versions are also available as car decals and temporary tattoos.
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The Sherlocks unveil details of new album, ‘People Like Me & You’
The Sherlocks have today (February 3) unveiled details of their new album, ‘People Like Me & You’. The band’s fourth album will arrive on August 11 and you can pre-order it here. The band have previewed the album with new single, ‘Sirens’, which you can listen to...
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David Byrne has shared a “Music for Valentines” playlist
David Byrne‘s latest instalment of his monthly playlist series has a Valentines theme. The Talking Heads frontman has featured the likes of Billie Eilish, The 1975, SZA, Rosalia and FINNEAS in the playlist, though not all of its songs are love songs. Instead, Byrne explained they are mostly his general recent discoveries.
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Jennifer Connolly doesn’t know what a nepo baby is
Jennifer Connolly had no idea what a nepo baby was until a recent interview. The Top Gun: Maverick actor was quizzed about the Hollywood debate while at the Sundance Film Festival this week. However, Connolly said she “didn’t know” what the fuss was about. She was asked...
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Rinse FM acquires pirate station Kool London Radio
Rinse FM has acquired legendary London radio station, Kool London Radio. Kool was founded as a pirate radio station in 1991 by DJs Eastman and Smurf. Kool FM, which later became known as Kool London Radio when it became an online station in 2010, was pivotal in pioneering the drum and bass, jungle and hardcore scene.
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