Author: Amanda Collins
“I f–king hate talking, bro,” Leon Thomas tells his audio engineer. The Grammy Award-winning songwriter and R&B singer is rehearsing for his July set at the Hollywood Bowl, where he’s opening for SiR; just days earlier, he was on the other side of the Atlantic performing at London’s Wireless Festival, where his longtime collaborator and friend Ty Dolla $ign crowned him “the king of this s–t.” Thomas’ résumé includes Broadway stints and a childhood Nickelodeon breakthrough, and he moves through rehearsals with the methodical meticulousness of someone who has been performing his entire life. With his black and red ombré…
It looks like Justin Bieber isn’t turning his swag off just yet. On Thursday (Sept. 4), the pop star announced that a sequel to his July Swag album is arriving at midnight Friday (Sept. 5), posting multiple photos to Instagram of new electronic billboards that have gone up in different cities. With pink backgrounds, the advertisements simply read, “Swag II.” In his captions, Bieber wrote, “SWAG II midnight tonight” and “Midnight tonight.” The news comes after Billboard previously reported that Bieber had more music in store for fans after Swag, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after…
A former Rockstar employee has dismissed rumours about Grand Theft Auto 6 being delayed again as “clout-chasing”. Grand Theft Auto 6 was first revealed at the end of 2023 with a short teaser trailer that confirmed the long-awaited sequel to GTA 5 would launch at some point in 2025. However, after months of silence from developers Rockstar Games, it was confirmed in May that Grand Theft Auto 6 would be delayed to May 26, 2026. A new trailer was also released alongside new character descriptions, maps and plot details. However Rockstar has once again gone quiet, with some fans worried…
The first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights has left fans of the book reeling due to its sexual content, with one shot involving a fish drawing particular derision. The Saltburn filmmaker’s next project is an adaptation of Emily Bronte’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff. A test screening last month reportedly caused controversy among the audience due to the graphic sexual scenes in the film. The first trailer for the film arrived yesterday (September 3), which featured moments of sexual tension between the two stars, as well as close ups of…
Pulp have announced a reissue of their classic 1995 album ‘Different Class’, including the first ever release of their Glastonbury 1995 performance. The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping record was the band’s most successful album, selling over a million copies in the UK and including the hit singles ‘Common People’, ‘Disco 2000’ and ‘Sorted For E’s & Wizz’. In 2013, NME named it as the sixth greatest album of all time. Now, to mark its 30th anniversary, the Sheffield band have announced details of an expanded reissue, to be released as both a quadruple LP set and as a double CD. It…
Jess Glynne‘s ‘Hold My Hand’ has been named the “song of the summer” by TikTok after storming social media with the viral ‘Jet2 Holidays’ meme. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Jess Glynne In what’s now become a ubiquitous audio on social media, the airline’s breezy tagline “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” is set to Glynne’s 2015 track to advertise their package deals, eventually becoming shorthand for holidays gone wrong. The cheery jingle has now soundtracked over 4.5million videos and garnered 80billion views, having been embraced by everyone from Mariah Carey to Jeff Goldblum a decade after its release. Speaking about…
Australia-based, Kiwi/Dutch singer-songwriter Mila Vandelle shares her official debut single July Eleven, a heartfelt and vulnerable piece of music out now on goodtwin. What I like the most about this song is how rich and emotionally-charged Mila Vandelle’s vocal delivery is, effortlessly drawing our attention to her relatable storytelling. Produced by renowned New Zealand producers Luan Meaker and EDYONTHEBEAT, July Eleven is a vulnerable reflection on letting go, hoping that it helps others feel seen in their own heartbreak, healing, and everything in between. Mila Vandelle’s intimate, comforting vocals beautifully capture the ache of trying to move on while still holding…
American singer and songwriter Goldford unveils his brand new single Celeste, a warm and soulful piece of music. The follow up to July’s indie-r&b gem Runnin, Celeste finds the talented artist beautifully showcasing his rich, soulful vocals and passionate delivery over an upbeat and soulful alt-pop production. I am really enjoying the retro vibes of the song with the backing vocals and harmonies which beautifully enhance the passion and emotion of his storytelling while giving it a timeless touch. Accompanying his gorgeous vocals we have lush guitar plucks that are nicely intertwined with steady drum beat, groovy rhythms and rich textures…
The latest episode of South Park has continued its mockery of US President Donald Trump, by portraying him as having impregnated Satan. Season 27 of the animated satire has aimed the majority of its jokes at the Trump administration, depicting the US President as being in a relationship with Satan and also having a micro penis. The White House has previously condemned the depiction of President Trump and his allies in a statement, remarking that the show “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years.” The show’s creators responded with a mocking apology at San Diego Comic Con in late July.…
Press release – Rising dark rock force Under Black Sky has released their latest single, “Firefly,” now available on all major platforms. The track comes ahead of the band’s highly anticipated full-length album, Bad Blood, set for release on October 24, 2025. “FIREFLY is the ignition point — the first spark in the dark. It’s the sound of something waking up inside you that refuses to go back to sleep. This is where the purge begins — where the story of Bad Blood starts to unfold. We wrote it for anyone who’s ever felt invisible… and is finally ready to burn,” shares the band. In…