Author: Amanda Collins
Trainspotting writer Irvine Welsh has said he would be open to recasting some of the iconic roles for a potential new TV series. READ MORE: ‘Trainspotting’: an oral history of the cult film and its sequel Trainspotting‘s sequel novel, Men In Love, is due to be released this week. According to the Guardian, the book will follow Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie as they try to leave heroin behind and find romance. In a new interview with Radio Times Magazine, Welsh joked that he would be able to play all the characters well if there was an adaptation. “I could probably play…
Saudi-born artist Tamtam shares her brand new single Make It Through, a blend of alternative pop and indie R&B elements. Out now via Goast Flower, Make It Through is a heartfelt song that finds the talented artist exploring the ache of not fitting in, the hunger for purpose, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. You can feel the raw, honest emotion pouring from Tamtam’s rich, expressive vocals that take listeners from intimate self-doubt to emotional altitude. Accompanying her stellar vocal performance we have a sweeping electro-pop production with soaring melodies, emotive piano keys and rhythms that make this…
The wedding bells are starting to jingle. It’s been six years since Lil Uzi Vert slid into JT’s DMs, and the City Girls alum is still happily in love with Uzi. The Atlanta native opened up about her relationship with the Philly rapper on Monday (July 21) to Cosmopolitan, with JT promising that she sees herself walking down the aisle at some point in the future. “I’m not married yet, but we definitely are going to marry each other. That’s my best friend,” she gushed. “That’s my dog. Uzi is such a cool person. We’ve been together since 2019, so…
Justin Bieber returns to Billboard’s charts in a big way thanks to his new surprise album, Swag. Released July 11 via JRC/ILH/Def Jam/Republic, the set debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 (dated July 26) with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in its opening week, according to Luminate. Announced just 10 hours before its release, the album was only available in digital and streaming formats in its first week — meaning no physical editions were available, a typical limitation for surprise album drops. Bieber also makes a major impact on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting…
OneRepublic will release “Beautiful Colors,” the theme song for Season 2 of the anime Kaiju No. 8, on Friday (July 25). Following the upbeat “Nobody” and the cool, mature “Invincible,” the latest track for the series is a soaring ballad that reintroduces the band’s emotional side. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In this interview with Billboard Japan, Ryan Tedder, the band’s frontman, songwriter and producer, talks about the different approaches taken with each song, as well as the unique challenges of writing music for anime. I want to go back a…
Rapper Sean Kingston’s mother is begging a federal judge for a lenient prison sentence after the mom-son duo were convicted of running a fraudulent scheme to effectively steal high-end cars, jewelry and other luxury goods. In a court filing Friday (July 18), attorneys for Janice Turner asked Judge David S. Leibowitz to sentence her to only 30 months — far less than the 63 to 78 months recommended by sentencing guidelines. They say even the low end of that range would be an excessive punishment for a 62-year-old with “a myriad of health issues” and “minimal criminal history.” “Ms. Turner…
Jamie xx has released a magical new single called ‘Dream Night’, listen to it below. Following the release of his 2024 album ‘In Waves’, which was his first in 9 years, the producer has come back with a new track. Titled ‘Dream Night’, it’s an ethereal, slow-burn anthem which he has been playing live in his festival sets throughout the summer. Listen to ‘Dream Night’ below. Writing about the new song in an Instagram post, the producer wrote: “Dream Night is a tune I made while touring In Waves this year. I am so lucky to have many wild and beautiful…
Tyler, The Creator has released his new album ‘Don’t Tap The Glass’. Check it out below. READ MORE: Tyler, The Creator live in London: theatrical flair from a true rap auteur His ninth studio album was announced on Friday night (July 18), during his concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre, which took place as part of his ongoing ‘Chromakopia’ tour. Outside the venue, there was also a figure enclosed in a clear box that read “Don’t Tap the Glass”, alongside digital signage that promoted a new website DontTapTheGlass.com, which promoted three directives: “Body Movement. No Sitting Still,” “Only Speak in Glory. Leave…
Djo ascends to No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, with his single “Basic Being Basic” climbing two places to the top of the list dated July 26. It marks the first airplay chart reign for Djo, the musical project of actor-musician Joe Keery. Previously, he peaked as high as No. 4 on Alternative Airplay with “End of Beginning” in July 2024. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Djo is the eighth first-time leader on Alternative Airplay in 2025, following maiden reigns for sombr (“Back to Friends”), Jonah Kagen (“God Needs the…
Devon Allman and Duane Betts were born from music royalty. Their fathers, Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, were founding members of the iconic Southern rock group The Allman Brothers Band. Now, The Allman Betts Band, founded by Devon and Duane in 2018, carries on their family’s traditions. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It’s such an honor to be part of the legacy,” Allman tells Billboard’s Behind the Setlist podcast. “It’s some of my favorite music in the world.” But it’s not without challenges, he adds. Being in The Allman Betts Band…