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NFL star Tom Brady says Pusha T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ is “album of the year”
NFL star Tom Brady has declared Pusha T‘s recent LP ‘It’s Almost Dry’ to be the “album of the year”. The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback has spoken out in praise of the rapper’s April album, which followed on from Pusha’s acclaimed 2018 record ‘Daytona’. READ MORE: Pusha T: “I’ve won the wars. I have withstood everything” Pusha previously declared ‘It’s Almost Dry’ to be “ rap album of the motherfucking year”, and it now seems that Brady supports this view. Advertisement In a social media clip that was posted on Twitter yesterday (June 21) promoting his athletic wear brand...
TWICE’s Nayeon unveils playful music video teaser for ‘POP!’
TWICE’s Nayeon has released the music video teaser for her upcoming debut solo single, ‘POP!’ READ MORE: TWICE – ‘Formula Of Love: O+T=˂3’ review: a masterful win befitting their global expansion In the playful new visual, Nayeon is seen browsing through a book at a cafe, before performing in front of a swimming pool with synchronized swimmers and jetting away. “Pop! Pop! Pop! / I want you,” Nayeon croons in the background before the teaser ends. ‘POP!’ is the title track of the K-pop idol’s debut solo mini-album ‘IM NAYEON’. Prior to this teaser, the idol had also previewed...
Hyolyn announces much-anticipated comeback with new teaser
Former SISTAR member Hyolyn has announced a release date for her upcoming solo comeback project. READ MORE: BTS’ new single ‘Yet To Come’ offers poignant reflection and an optimistic invitation into the future Today (June 22), the singer announced her forthcoming project with a new “coming soon” teaser posted to her social media platforms. The image, which features Hyolyn in a dress made of mirrors, reveals that the singer’s third mini-album is due out on July 18 at 6pm KST. Further details on Hyolyn’s upcoming project, such as its title and tracklist, are expected to be released in the...
NCT Dream, LOONA and ATEEZ to perform at 2022 KCON LA
KCON has announced the second lineup for its upcoming Los Angeles festival, which includes K-pop acts NCT Dream, LOONA, ATEEZ and more. READ MORE: NCT Dream on ‘Beatbox’: “We have this music that’s uniquely our own” The K-pop festival, which is set to make its highly anticipated return to in-person events this year, has unveiled the second set of artists for the upcoming Los Angeles festival. These are NCT Dream, LOONA and ATEEZ, as well as rookie groups Kep1er, LIGHTSUM and TO1. In addition to the six new K-pop acts that have been added to the lineup of KCON...
Watch The Gaslight Anthem play surprise gig ahead of comeback tour
The Gaslight Anthem played a surprise show in New Jersey at the weekend (June 18) ahead of their comeback tour later this summer. The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2015, but played together in 2018 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their second album ‘The ‘59 Sound’. READ MORE: Brian Fallon – ‘Sleepwalkers’ review In March 2022, frontman Brian Fallon announced online that the band would be returning to “full-time status”, including working on their sixth album and heading back out on the road. The tour is set to kick off in Europe in August. Advertisement Before that,...
Lorde reflects on reaction to ’Solar Power’: “It was really confounding and at times painful”
Lorde has reflected on the reaction to her third album ‘Solar Power’ on the one-year anniversary of the record being announced. The album, which arrived last August, was met with a mixed response from critics and fans upon its release. READ MORE: ‘Melodrama’ at five: how Lorde’s cinematic pop opus inspired a new generation of artists Writing in her latest email newsletter to fans, Lorde shared her feelings on the reaction to ‘Solar Power’. “I can honestly say has been the year with the highest highs and the lowest lows I think I’ve ever experienced,” she wrote. “It took...
Kid Cudi announces first UK show in 13 years
Kid Cudi has announced that he’ll be coming to the UK later this year for his first gig in the country in 13 years – get tickets here. READ MORE: Kid Cudi – ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ review: an art piece of epic highs and honest lows The show forms part of the rapper and actor’s ‘To The Moon’ world tour, which will kick off in Vancouver, Canada, on August 16. The North American leg of the tour will see Cudi will make stops in Oakland, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, New York and more,...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea wants to play Popeye in a live-action movie
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has expressed his desire to play Popeye in a live-action movie if another one ever gets made. READ MORE: Red Hot Chili Peppers: “We feel fresh, like a new band” Taking to Twitter this past weekend, the musician and actor – who recently starred as a bounty hunter in Disney+‘s new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi – pitched the idea of him taking on the role of the much-loved cartoon sailor. “If a good director decides to make a popeye movie, I’m your man,” he tweeted on Sunday (June 19). If a good director...
Stormzy given honorary degree by University of Exeter
Stormzy has been given an honorary degree by the University of Exeter – watch him give a speech at the graduation ceremony while collecting the diploma below. READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021: festival return is another rockstar moment The rapper (real name is Michael Owuo Jr.) was given the degree in recognition of his “remarkable contribution to society and extraordinary talent”. Professor Lisa Roberts, University of Exeter’s Vice-Chancellor described the star as “an outstanding musician and wordsmith inspires people to speak openly about their beliefs and fight for their rights”. Advertisement She added: “The University of...Recent Posts
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