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Rosalía performed an impromptu rendition of Bad Bunny‘s ‘Safaera’ while pouring herself a tequila shot in Monterrey – watch below. READ MORE: Rosalía live in London: a breathtakingly brilliant work of art The Spanish alt-pop star is currently on her ‘Lux’ world tour and on Wednesday (August 19), she arrived in Arena Monterrey in Mexico. Typically, as she prepares to sing ‘Sauvignon Blanc’, she downs a glass of white wine, but on this occasion, sh

A previously unreleased police interview with Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, in which he appears to admit his role in Tupac Shakur‘s killing, has been played in court. READ MORE: Who killed Tupac? Everything we know about hip-hop’s greatest mystery The murder trial over Shakur’s death is ongoing in Las Vegas, and Davis, 63, has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon. Prosecutors allege that he orchestrated the September 1996 drive-by attack,

Janie Bradford, the Motown songwriter who co-wrote ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’, has died at the age of 87. READ MORE: The best Motown songs of all time Her family confirmed the news earlier today, announcing that Bradford passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles yesterday (August 21), following an extended illness. Motown founder Berry Gordy paid tribute to her in a statement, saying: “Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a

Moby covered the Father Ted favourite ‘My Lovely Horse’ on stage in Dublin this week – watch footage below. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Moby The electronic pioneer played a show at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham yesterday (August 21) and towards the end of the set, he paid tribute to one of the country’s most beloved comedy songs. He introduced the track by telling the crowd, “If you need a new national anthem, may I suggest this s

Fontaines D.C. have announced two intimate US headline shows for next month – see the information and ticket details below. READ MORE: Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Marianne’ sets a bold new cinematic scene in their search for escape The Irish band are preparing to release their fifth studio album ‘Dopamine Chamber‘ on October 16 via XL Recordings. The record has been produced by James Ford and this week they shared the lead single ‘Marianne’. Pre-order &#82

Olivia Rodrigo has surprise-released a new song inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale, titled ‘Serena Joy’. READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ review: a bittersweet, cinematic odyssey from a generational talent The track has been made available exclusively through a limited run of 500 CDs sold only at the Analog Record Shop in Tustin, California, which is located around eight miles from Irvine’s Great Park, which will be the si

Dry Cleaning brought out Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy as a surprise guest during their set at Green Man this weekend. READ MORE: Dry Cleaning – ‘Secret Love’ review: idiosyncratic excellence from London’s punk poets The South London post-punk band played on the Welsh festival’s Mountain Stage yesterday (August 21), and they were joined by Tweedy on guitar for a version of ‘My Soul/Half Pint’. Tweedy played on the studio version of the track, which was released

Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death has triggered conversations about the lack of protections offered to child stars, with Rose McGowan, Anna Paquin and more calling for tighter regulations. READ MORE: Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ character Claire Bennet is an underrated sci-fi icon On Friday (August 21), both McGowan and Paquin shared moving tributes to the late actress, who died at age 36, while each taking aim at the “profoundly sad” treatment of child actors. Famous for her roles in Her

Meghan Markle is reportedly being considered to join Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen when she returns to England. READ MORE: ‘The Gentlemen’ review: Guy Ritchie’s cartoonish crime caper is stained with casual racism Earlier this month, Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be moving back to the UK with their two children for an “extended period” after six years of living in California. The announcement spurred speculation that Markle would be eyeing a return to acting, with Australian news

Dolly Parton has shared a health update with fans amid ongoing issues in the wake of her late husband’s passing. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Dolly Parton: “I take care of business” The country icon was married to Carl Dean for 58 years before his death last March, and has been open about how her grief has also impacted her physical health, saying she felt “worn down and worn out” earlier this year. “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to wh

Marvel Studios have revealed the main cast of their forthcoming X-Men film, including Adam Driver as the villain Mister Sinister. READ MORE: Every Marvel film coming after ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige made the announcement during Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim, California yesterday (August 14), where the first X-Men film to be produced as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began to take shape. Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) will return

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris has been placed in an induced coma following a “critical medical emergency” earlier this month. The 58-year-old was rushed to hospital on August 6, shortly before the group were due to perform with Lionel Richie at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The show was postponed just minutes before it was scheduled to start, with the band saying they were “unable to perform as scheduled” because of a “medical emergency involving a

Phoebe Bridgers hid a collaboration with former Black Country, New Road singer Isaac Wood on her new album – listen to it below. READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’ review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, stranger and stirring opus Bridgers’ third solo album was released yesterday (August 14), with 16 tracks included on its streaming version. However, since its release, fans have now discovered a hidden track titled ‘Best Dressed&#82

An immersive exhibition celebrating Madonna‘s 68th birthday will open in central London this weekend. READ MORE: Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloor Titled ‘C’Mon Meet Me On The Dancefloor’, the interactive installation will be free and open to the public at Outernet London tomorrow (August 16). Created and directed by Lookport Studio in collaboration with the venue, it will combine music and large-

The Strokes have performed ‘Lonely In The Future’ live in full for the first time during their headline set at Summer Sonic Tokyo – watch below. READ MORE: The Strokes – ‘Reality Awaits’ review: on playful, powerful form The New York band topped the bill on the opening day of the festival yesterday (August 14) at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba, opening their 18-song set with the track. They had previously played it in jams on stage, including in a shortened rendition at S

Skepta has responded to an old photograph of himself posing with an Israeli flag, saying the image was not intended as a political statement. READ MORE: Skepta – ‘Ignorance Is Bliss’ review The photo dates from the time of the MC’s first ever show in Tel Aviv in 2007, and earlier today (August 15), he responded to a post that re-shared the image. “Keep seeing this pop-up on my timeline kmt I was young and naive,” he wrote. “First ever show in Tel Aviv and th

The Grammys may reconsider their new Best Asian Pop award after BTS decided not to submit their music for the 2027 ceremony. READ MORE: Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way The Recording Academy announced the new category in June, saying at the time that it would recognise “artistic excellence” in Asian pop music originating from or widely recognised within Asian markets. It is due to make its debut at next year’s

The full credits for Phoebe Bridgers‘s latest album ‘Lost Weekend‘ have been shared. READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’ review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opus The singer-songwriter’s third studio album, ‘Lost Weekend’, was released yesterday (Friday August 14). Now, it’s been revealed that the record includes contributions from many high-profile artists, including Jack Antonoff, Alex G, Blake Mills, Christian Lee Huts

Johnny Marr has looked back at the sage advice Paul McCartney gave him in the wake of The Smiths‘ 1987 break-up. READ MORE: The Smiths: every song ranked in order of greatness Marr left the band in July of that year, with his guitar duties briefly overtaken by former Easterhouse member Ivor Perry. However, Perry failed to gel with Morrissey and by the time The Smiths’ fourth and final album, ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’, came out in September, the band were effectively finished. Speaking

Phoebe Bridgers led fans around a roller-skating rink at a recent ‘Lost Weekend’ listening party. READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’ review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opus The singer-songwriter’s third studio album arrived on Friday (August 14), and before then, she spent time with fans at a listening party held at the Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale on Tuesday night (August 11), in what was a triumphant outing not just for her latest releas