26-07-2024 18:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
Deezer has officially named longtime e-commerce exec Alexis Lanternier as its new CEO. The Access Industries-owned streaming platform just recently announced the appointment, with Lanternier poised to take the reins from interim CEO Stu Bergen on September 2nd. Bergen, who’s expected to remain on Deezer’s board after stepping down, replaced now-former CEO Jeronimo Folgueira in […]
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Omar Apollo will make his acting debut in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’
28-07-2024 17:45 via nme.com

Omar Apollo is set to make his acting debut in the upcoming Luca Guadagnino-directed filmQueer.
The singer will star alongsideJames Bondactor Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in the adaptation of William S. Burrough’s 1985 semi-autobiographical novel. The film will make its premiere at the Venice Film Festival this September.
Queer will be set in Mexico City in 1940s; Craig will play the author’s ego – an outcast American expat who now lives in the city whilst ba
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Martin Phillipps, Frontman of New Zealand Band the Chills, Dead at 61
28-07-2024 17:14 via rollingstone.com

Creative force behind cult jangle-pop group "died unexpectedly," family says in a statement
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What’s the Song of the Summer? Let’s Do the Math
28-07-2024 17:00 via rollingstone.com

Forget vibes, forget hype. We broke down the raw data to give you the real winner (so far)
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George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ set for 40th anniversary EP re-release: “A heartfelt ‘thank you'”
28-07-2024 12:57 via nme.com

George Michael‘s estate has announced a re-release of ‘Careless Whisper’ to celebrate its 40th anniversary.READ MORE:George Michael Obituary: 1963-2016Upon its release in 1984, ‘Careless Whisper’ was an instant hit, topping the charts in 25 countries. The iconic song is now certified seven times Platinum in the United States and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the United Kingdom alone.
Now, a new EP from George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music will cel
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The Chills’ Martin Phillipps has died aged 61
28-07-2024 12:23 via nme.com

Martin Phillipps, frontman of New Zealand post-punk band The Chills, has died aged 61.
The band confirmed on their official social media accounts that he died “unexpectedly”. No cause of death has been given.
“It is with broken hearts that the family and friends of Martin Phillipps wish to advise Martin has died unexpectedly,” the statement began.
“The family ask for privacy at this time.
“Funeral arrangements will be advised in due course.”
As the band&
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Tate McRae denies having beef with Olivia Rodrigo: “We’re just friends who like to sing”
28-07-2024 12:01 via nme.com

Tate McRae has hit back against allegations of a rift between her and Olivia Rodrigo.READ MORE:Tate McRae – ‘Think Later’ review: an artist whose moment has arrivedSpeaking to Us Weekly, the pop singer rebutted claims that the pair don’t get along, insisting they’re “just friends who like to sing”.
“We’re all supporting each other and want to go to each other’s concerts and want to listen to each other’s music,” she to
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Watch Beck cover Bob Dylan’s ‘Maggie’s Farm’ at surprise Newport Folk Festival set
28-07-2024 11:12 via nme.com

Beck treated fans at Newport Folk Festival to a surprise performance, which included a cover of Bob Dylan‘s ‘Maggie’s Farm’. Check out the footage, and his full setlist, below.READ MORE:Beck – ‘Hyperspace’ review: the superstar singer-songwriter enters a daring new eraThe unexpected set took place on Friday (July 26), with Beck enlisting a full band to deliver a short set of covers and originals. In a homage to the festival’s origins as a cel
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Johnny Borrell says he feared the band would have to ‘pack it in’ or risk becoming their ‘own tribute act’
28-07-2024 10:13 via music-news.com

Joining The Chris Moyles Show this morning, Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell and Andy Burrows discussed their long-awaited new album
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Katy Perry announced as the headline performer at 2024 AFL Grand Final
28-07-2024 10:07 via nme.com

Katy Perry has been confirmed as this year’s headline performer at the 2024 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final.READ MORE: Katy Perry: every single ranked in order of greatnessPerry is set to entertain a crowd of 100,000 people during the pre-game entertainment, taking place at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, September 28.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Perry said: “I’m so excited to be back in Australia and back at the mighty MCG to perform in front of 100,
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45,000 Taylor Swift fans listened to Munich ‘Eras’ show from outside the stadium
28-07-2024 10:05 via nme.com

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans who couldn’t get tickets to the second night of her ‘Eras’ tour in Munich gathered to listen to the gig outside the stadium.READ MORE:Taylor Swift live in Edinburgh: The ‘Eras Tour’ finally hits the UKLocal police estimated that 45,000 fans in total were congregating on the hills outside Munich’s Olympiastadon, which could also be seen in footage circulating on social media. The stadium itself had welcomed 74,000 fans.
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Wyn Starks 'screamed' with joy over Celine Dion endorsement
28-07-2024 10:00 via music-news.com

Wyn Starks admitted having his song 'Who I Am' feature in Celine Dion's documentary 'I Am Celine Dion' has been a "dream come true".
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P!NK brings to a close the EU Leg of her Summer Carnival Tour
28-07-2024 09:54 via music-news.com

Global Icon P!NK closed the European leg of her spectacular Summer Carnival World Tour in Stockholm last night, with an electrifying
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Slash pays tribute to late step-daughter Lucy-Bleu Knight: “My heart is permanently fractured”
28-07-2024 09:38 via nme.com

Slash has paid tribute to his late step-daughter Lucy-Bleu Knight, who passed away earlier this week.
It was announced on Monday (July 22) that Knight died on July 19 at the age of 25. No further information about her passing has been shared publicly, and Knight’s family have requested that “social media speculation be kept to a minimum as they grieve and process this devastating loss”.
Now, Slash has spoken publicly about her death for the first time. In a post on Instagram, h
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Taylor Swift messes up secret songs segment in Munich
28-07-2024 09:00 via music-news.com

Taylor Swift messed up the opening notes at her piano during her secret songs segment at her 'Eras' show in Munich on Saturday (27.07.24).
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Sparks won't make music that isn't 'cool'
28-07-2024 09:00 via music-news.com

Sparks feel they would be letting their fans down if they started releasing music that wasn't "cool".
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Nick Mason wants to use AI for new Pink Floyd songs
28-07-2024 09:00 via music-news.com

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason thinks it would be "fascinating" to use AI to create new music for the band.
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Travis Tritt leads tributes for gospel stars who perished in plane crash
28-07-2024 07:00 via music-news.com

Tributes have poured in for The Nelons after a fatal plane crash.
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Rita Ora cancels gig amid health scare
28-07-2024 05:00 via music-news.com

Rita Ora has cancelled an appearance in Hungary with just hours to spare.
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Rod Stewart faces mortality: 'My days are numbered'
28-07-2024 02:00 via music-news.com

Rod Stewart has shared his thoughts on turning 80 next year.
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Grimes shares mother’s plea for Elon Musk to let their children see their great-grandmother
27-07-2024 22:59 via nme.com

Grimes has shared her mother’s appeal to Elon Musk for the children they share to be allowed to visit her 93-year-old mother – their great-grandmother – who is in end-of-life palliative care.
Musk and Grimes have three children together – X Æ A-12, a boy born in May 2020, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, a daughter born via surrogate in December 2021. In late 2023, it ws revealed they had a third child, Techno Mechanicus, known as Tau.
In a thread on X/Twitter, Gr
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Three members of US gospel group The Nelons killed in plane crash
27-07-2024 21:50 via nme.com

Three members of the US family gospel group The Nelons have died in a plane crash, their management has confirmed.
Jason Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark and their daughter Amber Kistler were killed in the crash in north-east Wyoming on Friday (July 26) while travelling to perform on a cruise ship. Four other people died – Kistler’s husband Nathan, the band’s assistant Melodi Hodges, the pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa.
According to the Campbell county Facebook page, the crash
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Watch Beyoncé introduce members of the USA’s Olympic team
27-07-2024 20:50 via nme.com

Beyoncé has appeared in a promotional video introducing some of the athletes competing for the USA at the Paris Olympics – check it out below.READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes goldDressed in a USA-branded white bodysuit, blue cowboy hat and white cowboy boots – in reference to her current country era with her new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ – Beyoncé hyped up several high-profile members of the
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See Post Malone Join Dwight Yoakam for a Bunch of Songs at Los Angeles Concert
27-07-2024 19:46 via rollingstone.com

F-1 Trillion singer performed "Little Ways," "Guitars and Cadillacs," "Fast as You," and "It Won't Hurt"Friday at the country legend's Greek Theater gig
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Three Members of Gospel Group the Nelons Killed in Plane Crash
27-07-2024 18:20 via rollingstone.com

Singers Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler among seven who died in crash near Gillette, Wyoming
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Kraftwerk pay tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto with ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ cover
27-07-2024 17:24 via nme.com

Kraftwerk have paid tribute to the late Ryuichi Sakamoto with a cover of ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’.READ MORE: Ryuichi Sakamoto – Opus review: a breathtaking final farewellThe German electronic pioneers performed the track at Fuji Rock Festival in the renowned composer’s home country of Japan.
‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ is taken from the 1983 war film of the same name, whosesoundtrack was the first that Sakamoto created in his illustrious c
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‘Infuriating’: Loved Ones Blast NY Gov for Inaction in 1973 Missing Teens Case
27-07-2024 16:30 via rollingstone.com

One year after Mitchel Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit's story earned national attention, new leads and witnesses may offer hopeful clues in finding the teens
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Ice Spice Caps Off ‘Y2K!’ Release Day With Medley on ‘Fallon’
27-07-2024 16:16 via rollingstone.com

Rapper performed "Did It First" and "Think U The Shit (Fart)" and sat down for interview with Jimmy Fallon hours after debut LP arrived
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Inside Taylor Swift’s Massive New Costume Exhibit
27-07-2024 15:35 via rollingstone.com

Although London’s Victoria & Albert museum traditionally showcases historic works of art, this summer it will be home to the Taylor Swift Songbook Trail, a series of 13 installation stops that celebrates the musician’s work. “The opportunity to really showcase a contemporary artist is something we’re excited to do, but it’s not something that we […]
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The Mavericks Just May Be Americana’s Most Resilient Band
27-07-2024 15:30 via rollingstone.com

After drummer Paul Deakin underwent heart and brain surgery, singer Raul Malo was diagnosed with cancer: "Unless it's Kryptonite, we're not going down"
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