Author: Amanda Collins
Chris Martin isn’t taking any more chances with Coldplay’s kiss cam. The frontman played matchmaker — and mock security guard — during the band’s concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday (Aug. 22), helping a fan stage a marriage proposal with a bit of humor. Before letting the romantic moment unfold, the singer paused the show to conduct some playful “basic security checks” to ensure there were no surprises — a clear nod to a recent viral mishap. In fan-captured footage shared on TikTok, Martin is seen spotting a man in the crowd holding a sign that read, “I want…
Halsey is standing by her new film Americana as co-star Sydney Sweeney faces controversy over a recent American Eagle ad campaign. The 30-year-old singer and actress, who stars in the crime thriller alongside Sweeney, took to social media on Thursday (Aug. 21) to show support for the Tony Tost-directed feature, which has become the subject of online debate amid calls for boycotts tied to Sweeney’s involvement. “You should go see this movie,” Halsey wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing a poster for Americana, according to screenshots published by Page Six. “Because @tonytost made an exceptional film, in honor of a…
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem notches its 12th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Aug. 30). The set earned 121,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending Aug. 21 (down 4%), according to Luminate. I’m the Problem debuted at No. 1 on the May 31-dated chart, spent it first eight weeks in the pole position, stepped away from the top for two weeks and then returned to No. 1 for four weeks running. Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Conan Gray scores his highest-charting album yet as…
The Murder Capital expressed their support for The Mary Wallopers during their All Points East festival set. The Irish band played at London’s All Points East Festival today (August 24), and asked the crowd to show their support for The Mary Wollopers, who had their sound cut by Victorious festival organisers and the Palestinian flag they had on stage taken away. The Mary Wallopers were halfway through the opening song of their set at the Portsmouth festival when the sound was cut, and the organisers’ decision was met with furious responses from both the band themselves and many of the other artists…
Suki Waterhouse has covered Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ at Reading Festival 2025. Watch videos of the performance below. The London-born singer was performing on the main stage this afternoon (Sunday August 24) when she explained: “I came back to London and had to go and see Oasis. It was the best fucking show.” She then asked: “Shall we do an Oasis cover?” The crowd roared when her band started up the opening strains of the classic anthem, with fans swaying their arms and singing along. pic.twitter.com/EheThIRVY6 — BarryEvans666 (@BEvans66695144) August 24, 2025 Earlier in the set, the 33-year-old,…
The BBC has explained why Reading and Leeds headliner Hozier‘s set was not broadcast, saying it was a mutual agreement between the broadcaster and the musician. The Irish musician performed on the main stage on Friday night (August 22), and gave impassioned speeches in support of Palestine Action, Kneecap, free speech and equality. He began by referencing artists with an “instinct to tell the truth in their music”, listing Nina Simone, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez and Ewan MacColl. He then spotlighted Mavis Staples and her family, The Staples Singers, who “used to sing before speeches during the American Civil Rights movement that took place in…
Ashlee Simpson has spoken about the “insane” bullying that followed her lip-sync fail on Saturday Night Live in 2004. Simpson appeared as the latest guest on the podcast Pod Meets World, hosted by Rider Strong Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle – who starred in the 1990s teen sitcom Boy Meets World. Simpson was asked about the highs and lows of her career, including her Saturday Night Live lip-sync fail in 2004, where she was left panicking on stage after her track ‘Pieces of Me’ began to play along with her pre-recorded vocals before she had even raised a microphone to her…
Balming Tiger joined NME backstage at Reading 2025 to discuss their love of the UK and working with ATARASHII GAKKO! and IU. Watch the full interview above or read it below. The “alternative K-pop” group performed on Reading’s Festival Republic stage yesterday (August 24), marking their debut appearance at the festival. The band are only the second Korean act to perform at Reading & Leeds, following Peggy Gou’s set in 2023. “It’s a very iconic, cultural festival,” Omega Sapien told NME, while Sogumm added it was “very good to be here”. The festival dates come as part of Balming Tiger’s…
Rou Reynolds has spoken to NME backstage at Reading 2025, explaining why it is vital for Enter Shikari to keep using their platform to speak out in support of Palestine, as well as plans for new music and the momentum behind their £1 ticket levy to support grassroots venues. The frontman opened up to us before his raucous set over at the main stage yesterday (August 23), which saw the band raise awareness for climate change, share their solidarity with the people of Gaza and look back at their long history with the dual festival. Speaking ahead of the set,…
While speaking to NME at Reading Festival 2025, AJ Tracey reflected on his career, as well as discussing his latest album, his tenure in UK rap, and his readiness to “pass the baton” to the next generation. Watch our full video interview above. READ MORE: Reading & Leeds 2025 liveblog: all the action as it happens On Friday (August 22), the NME Award-winning, BRIT Award-nominated rapper packed out the Chevron Stage with a feverish set of his newer high-octane tracks and classics. He flaunted the Union Jack and brought out indie-pop darling Master Peace, as well as rising UK trap star…