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The Mercury Prize ceremony was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 96-year-old monarch passed away on Thursday (08.09.22) afternoon and shortly after the announcement was made at around 6.30pm, organisers made the decision to pull the plug on the event, although guests were already assembled. Mercury Prize bosses said in a statement: “‘Tonight’s […]
A flight containing some members of the royal family has landed at Aberdeen airport in Scotland ahead of their arrival at Balmoral, according to the UK’s PA Media news agency. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and Prince Edward and Edward’s wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, […]
Ricky Martin has filed a $20 million (£17 million) lawsuit against his nephew for trying to destroy his reputation with his domestic abuse allegations. The Livin’ la Vida Loca singer was hit with a restraining order in July after his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, made claims of domestic violence against him. Sanchez also alleged […]
Meghan Trainor will release the new single, ‘Don’t I Make It Look Easy’, on Friday (09.09.22). The ‘All About That Bass’ hitmaker has announced the release date of her second single from her upcoming album, ‘Takin’ It Back’, which follows the Teddy Swims-featuring ‘Bad For Me’. Alongside a 25-second teaser clip of the upbeat tune, […]
Sir Elton John will take a mini “hiatus” from music making “to figure out” what’s next. The ‘Tiny Dancer’ hitmaker will quit touring on July 8, 2023, after he’s played the final date of his mammoth ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour in Stockholm, Sweden. And while he won’t rule out collaborating with other artists, the […]
Guitars owned by music legends Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Slash are being sold to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. The Gibson Guitars For Peace Ukraine Relief sale will see profits from the sales of the instruments go towards humanitarian efforts amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of its neighbouring country. Julien’s Auctions […]
Tom Hanks has revealed discussions about a potential Forrest Gump sequel were short-lived. Robert Zemeckis’s drama was a huge commercial and critical success upon its release in 1994, with it earning $678 million (£590 million) worldwide and becoming the second highest-grossing movie of the year. It also won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, […]
The Libertines are in “shock” after their original drummer, Paul Dufour, died on Tuesday (06.09.22). The late sticksman – who was also known by the nickname “Mr Razzcocks” – has sadly passed away with a cause of death unknown at this time. In a statement, the band wrote on social media on Wednesday (07.09.22) alongside […]
Justin Bieber has postponed the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour to focus on his health. In June, the Canadian popstar announced that he would be cancelling a series of concerts and appearances as he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome and half of his face was paralysed. The following month, Justin confirmed […]
Just months after performing his 5,000th gig to an adoring Shepherd’s Bush Empire crowd, unique singer songwriter John Otway has been awarded an Honorary PhD in Music by Oxford Brookes University. Otway, best known to many for his first hit ‘Cor Baby That’s Really Free’ said ‘I’m really thrilled to be awarded this totally unexpected […]
