A new report has shown Europe as the fastest growing market for K-pop and other Korean pop culture content – or “hallyu”. According to non-profit organisation Korea Foundation’s annual Global Hallyu report, published in cooperation with the Soiuth Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there’s...
K-pop boyband CIX have cancelled the Mexico show of their ongoing ‘Save Me, Kill Me’ world tour. Yesterday (March 12), tour promoter MyMusicTaste announced the cancellation of the Monterrey, Mexico stop of the K-pop boyband’s North American tour on its official Twitter account. MyMusicTaste...
U2 frontman Bono has revealed that at some point throughout their career, every member of the band had “thought about walking away”. READ MORE: Bono live in London: U2 frontman brings his memoir to life with songs and fascinating stories Speaking on the band’s upcoming...
Lil Yachty is set to perform as the musical guest on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live next month. The long-running show is currently airing its 48th season, and last night (March 11) welcomed The 1975 as musical guests, performing two tracks from...
Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed a deluxe edition of 2022’s Emails I Can’t Send’ with ‘Emails I Can’t Send Fwd’ due for release this Friday (March 17). Carpenter released her fifth album ‘Emails I Can’t Send’ last summer. It was her first record not to...
Brian Eno is the recipient of the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in its music section this year. The influential experimental musician, composer, producer and visual artist – formerly of Roxy Music – is being honoured for his “research into the quality,...
Self Esteem showed her support for Gary Lineker last night (March 11) by wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “Free Gary” at her Eventim Apollo show in London. The singer-songwriter – real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor – shared on Twitter an image...
HYBE is ceasing its acquisition of SM Entertainment, the K-pop company announced today (March 12), after a discussion with competitor Kakao. In a press statement, HYBE said it decided to suspend the acquisition after a discussion with tech giant Kakao. “The two companies agreed...
This year’s Oscars are right around the corner, with the best films, filmmakers, actors and creatives all set to be rewarded at another star-studded ceremony. The 95th Academy Awards will kick off on Sunday, March 12 (broadcasting live in the UK from 12am to...
The Oscars will take on a simpler format this year as a familiar face returns to present the ceremony. READ MORE: Is ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ the year’s maddest, most exciting movie? The 95th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre...