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Watch Ozzy Osbourne’s surprise performance at the Commonwealth Games

Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise appearance at this year’s Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. Watch a clip of the performance below. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Ozzy Osbourne: “This album saved my life” The Black Sabbath frontman had previously shared his desire to attend this year’s event in his hometown of Birmingham. It was believed that he would not be able to attend due to currently recovering from an operation last month. Taking to Instagram last week, he shared footage of ‘Paranoid’ being played out on the BBC over footage of the Games. “This was played at the end of...
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Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes and Mat Nichols complete triathlon for Ukraine LGTBQ+ charity

Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes and Mat Nichols have completed a triathlon and raised funds for a Ukrainian LGTBQ+ charity. READ MORE: Bring Me The Horizon on stepping up for the scene: “Things are better when you’re not the only one” Over the weekend, Skyles and Nichols posted on Instagram, detailing their first-ever triathlon which consisted of swimming, cycling and running and shared that they’d surpassed their original goal of raising £3,000 for UKRAINEPRIDE. “We did it!” Oli said. “Thank u so much to everyone that sponsored us in our first triathlon 4 @ukraine.pride means the world. I’m going to...
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Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73

Singer and Grease actor Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John died peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California on Monday (August 8), as confirmed by her husband John Easterling in a statement. A post on her Instagram read: “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Advertisement “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Newton-John (@therealonj) “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing...
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Britney Spears and Elton John duet ‘Hold Me Closer’ officially confirmed

Britney Spears’ duet with Elton John has been officially confirmed. Today (August 8) reps for both artists sent out a release stating the track is called ‘Hold Me Closer’. A specific release date has not been announced at this time. View the single cover art below. READ MORE: Controlling Britney Spears review: toxic conservatorship back under the microscope The confirmation follows multiple claims that the pair were “secretly recording” a new version of John’s 1972 single ‘Tiny Dancer’. The single is available for pre-save here. Advertisement A recent Page Six article quoted an unnamed source who called the rumoured track “incredible”, adding: “Britney...
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The Libertines’ Gary Powell on playing to “racist” Sex Pistols fans: “It wasn’t a joyous occasion”

The Libertines‘ drummer Gary Powell has recalled performing to “racist” Sex Pistols fans whom he claimed threw Nazi Swastika salutes at him. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – The Libertines’ Gary Powell Powell, who has also drummed for Dirty Pretty Things with Libs bandmate Carl Barat, as well as The Specials, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and the New York Dolls, told NME in a new interview that he was shocked that the Sex Pistols camp allegedly did nothing to condemn the abuse at the gig 20 years ago. When NME quizzed Powell in the latest Does Rock...
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Nicki Minaj to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs

Nicki Minaj has been announced as the latest recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Awards at the 2022 MTV VMAs. READ MORE: Nicki Minaj: every album ranked and rated The rapper is also set to perform at the event, which will take place on Sunday August 28, at New Jersey’s Prudential Center. “Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music at Paramount+. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically...
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Mogwai replace King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard at All Points East

Mogwai have replaced King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard for this year’s All Points East. View the updated line up below. READ MORE: All Points East 2021 review: generations collide to end the summer in fervent style The Scottish band will join The National on August 26 at Victoria Park along with Perfume Genius, Lucy Dacus, Kurt Vile and more. The announcement of King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard’s All Points East replacement comes after the band cancelled their UK and European dates due to a “personal health crisis”. The Australian psych-rock outfit had completed four dates on the run,...
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BLACKPINK confirm ‘Born Pink’ world tour

BLACKPINK have announced details of their ‘Born Pink’ world tour, which kicks off later this year. READ MORE: The 15 best K-pop songs of 2022 – so far The global run of shows kicks off with two nights in Seoul on October 16 and 17 before heading to North America for a series of concerts. The ‘Born Pink’ world tour will then see Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa visit Europe to finish off 2022, with the group also scheduled to play the likes of Australia, Singapore and Thailand in 2023. It is, according to their record label YG Entertainment, “the largest world tour...
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Marilyn Manson used racial slur against The Smashing Pumpkins’ James Iha in text message to Johnny Depp

According to recently unsealed court documents, Marilyn Manson used a racial slur against The Smashing Pumpkins’ James Iha during a text message conversation with Johnny Depp. The conversation happened in 2016 after Lindsay Usich (Manson’s current wife) allegedly “filed a police report” against Manson. The text accuses Usich of “pulling an Amber (Heard)” by getting the police involved but, according to Manson, it was only because her brother-in-law James Iha and her “poor, fat Mom want to steal my money”. It’s here Manson uses a racial slur targeted at people of East Asian descent. Advertisement According to the texts, Depp...
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Four people arrested for stealing phones at Lollapalooza 2022

Four people have been arrested and charged as part of an alleged phone theft ring at Lollapalooza 2022. READ MORE: Lollapalooza 2022 review: the global festival transforms its hometown into a music utopia According to CWB Chicago, during the Friday of the festival, an individual reported his phone being stolen to onsite police, before leading undercover officers to the three people he believed had committed the crime. Officers then observed the three individuals steal another phone. According to prosecutors, one woman began grinding on the soon-to-be victim as a distraction while a man took the phone and passed it...