Janet Jackson reveals her cousins are Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L Jackson - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

The singer has a famous extended family.

Dizzee Rascal announces ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ 15th anniversary UK tour

Dizzee Rascal has shared details of a new UK and Ireland tour, celebrating 15 years of ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’. Find ticket details below.READ MORE: Dizzee Rascal And The Birth of Grime: 10 Years OnAnnounced today (August 14), the upcoming shows will take place later this year, and see the grime pioneer play in various cities around the country in support of his huge fourth album.
Arriving back in September 2009, the record contained the chart-topping singles ‘Dance wiv Me&rsqu

Lawyer for suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot says accusations are exaggerated

The lawyer representing the main suspect in the alleged Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot has claimed that the accusations against their client have been exaggerated.
Last week, all three of the pop star’s ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Vienna were cancelled, after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.
Swift was set to play at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday (August 8), Friday (9) and Saturday (10), but eve

Boardmasters 2024: 11 people arrested for drug, sex and assault offences

Eleven people were arrested at Boardmasters 2024 last weekend, with the charges relating to drug offences, sexual offences and assault.
The five-day festival took place in Newquay, Cornwall between August 7-11, with Sam Fender, Stormzy and Chase & Status topping the bill.
On Friday night (August 9) a “massive crowd surge” at the event “left a small number of attendees injured”, according to Devon & Cornwall Police. They described it as an isolated incident, and co

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Is another Bring Me The Horizon and Hideo Kojima collab on the way?

A new update on social media has got fans speculating that another collaboration between Bring Me The Horizon and Hideo Kojima is on the way.READ MORE: Bring Me The Horizon on ‘Nex Gen’, recovery and life after Jordan Fish: “You have to accept who you are”Rumours about the Sheffield metal band and the Japanese video game designer arose after the latter shared a series of updates on his social media channels, revealing that he had been hanging out with Oli Sykes and co.
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Man in his 20s dies at Boomtown Festival 2024 after “medical incident”

A man in his 20s has died at Boomtown Festival 2024, following a “medical incident”.
The report was shared by the police earlier this week, and confirmed that a festival-goer was transferred to a hospital from the Winchester site on Saturday evening (August 10).
“Police were notified of a reported medical incident onsite at Boomtown Fair which occurred between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday 10 August,” a police spokesperson said (via Hampshire Chronicle). He was later pronounced

Man in his 20s dies after “medical incident” at Boomtown 2024

A man in his 20s has died following a “medical incident” that took place at Boomtown Festival 2024.
The report was shared by the police earlier this week, and confirmed that a festival-goer was transferred to a hospital from the Winchester site on Saturday evening (August 10).
“Police were notified of a reported medical incident onsite at Boomtown Fair which occurred between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday 10 August,” a police spokesperson said (via Hampshire Chronicle). He was l

Oasis drop rare version of Sad Song sung by Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher's version of 'Sad Song' is out now with a new lyric video.

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Kehlani granted restraining order against ex-boyfriend amid custody battle

Kehlani and Javaughn Young-White both responded to the reports via Instagram.

Frank Carter and Sex Pistols announce London concert

Frank Carter and Sex Pistols are playing a one-off concert in London.

Watch convoy of 55 Harley Davidson bikers escort bust of Lemmy’s ashes to Nottingham Rock City

A convoy of 55 Harley Davidson bikers have escorted a bust of Lemmy‘s ashes to Nottingham Rock City this week. Check out footage of the moment below.READ MORE: ‘Lemmy’: 7 legendary stories the pre-Motorhead biopic should includeThe bikers rode out from the completion of the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, and drove for about an hour alongside a truck containing the bust to the Nottingham music venue on Monday (August 12).
As it arrived, a ceremony was h

Reading & Leeds 2024 is just around the corner – but will it be rain or shine on-site? Check out the early weather forecasts for both locations below.
This year’s edition of the dual festival is set to take place across Bank Holiday Weekend, with gates opening to general admission punters on Thursday August 22.READ MORE: Reading & Leeds 2024: 12 new acts you need to seeBlink-182,Fred Again..andLiam Gallagher are all scheduled to headline the main stage. Othe

The Linda Lindas share Duranguense-inspired new single ‘Yo Me Estreso’ featuring “Weird Al” Yankovich

The Linda Lindas have shared a new single called ‘Yo Me Estreso’, featuring “Weird Al” Yankovic. Listen below.READ MORE:Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with The Linda LindasThe song is the latest preview of the Los Angeles band’s second studio album ‘No Obligation’, which is due for release on October 11 via Epitaph (pre-order/pre-save here). Previous track ‘All In My Head’ arrived last month.
‘Yo Me Est

Lisa shuts down BLACKPINK split fears: 'We're continuing, for sure'

Lisa has dispelled any suggestion that BLACKPINK will cease to exist amid the girls' solo projects.

Jack White to keep playing intimate clubs shows in support of No Name

Jack White has announced his plans to play "small clubs, back yard fetes, and a few festivals".

Noah Kahan introduces mental health organisation The Busyhead Project to the UK

Noah Kahan has introduced The Busyhead Project to the UK – a non-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness for mental health.READ MORE: Noah Kahan in London: rising folk-pop superstar graduates to arenasLaunched by the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum US artist in May 2023, the foundation provides resources to organisations dedicated to meeting the needs of marginalised communities.
So far, the non-profit organisation has raised $2.5million (£1.95m) to benefit over 55

Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols announce a night at iconic O2 Forum Kentish Town

After an overwhelming response for their Bush Hall shows, Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter announce another London headline show

Sex PistolsandFrank Carter have announced another headline show in London – you can find all the details below.
Carter joined forces with Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones to play‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety to raise funds for Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.READ MORE:Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Sex Pistols’ Paul CookThe first sold-out show took place at the venue last night (August 13

Nick Carter files defamation lawsuit against sexual assault accuser

Nick Carter is seeking $2.5 million (£1.9 million) in damages.

Listen to Oasis’ rare alternative version of ‘Sad Song’, sung by Liam Gallagher

Oasis have shared a rare alternative version of ‘Sad Song’, sung by Liam Gallagher – listen to it below.READ MORE:Noel Gallagher: “The world is a beautiful place – it’s just inhabited by c**ts”The original song features Noel Gallagher on vocals and is a bonus track on the Britpop band’s debut studio album, 1994’s ‘Definitely Maybe’.
Today (August 14) they have released ‘Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov ’92)

Jack White shares plans for unconventional ‘No Name’ tour: “We’ll mostly be playing at small clubs”

Jack White has shared details about how he plans to tour his new album ‘No Name’, revealing that he’ll “mostly be playing at small clubs”.
The soloist and former White Stripes frontman has performed a string of intimate shows recently in support of his surprise sixth studio album, which was given a wider release earlier this month.READ MORE: Jack White – No Name review: surprise album is maestro’s punkiest outing since White StripesWhite kicked off the r

Here’s what Sex Pistols and Frank Carter played to kick off the first of their Bush Hall shows

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have kicked off the first of their three sold-out shows at London’s Bush Hall – here’s what they played.READ MORE:Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Sex Pistols’ Paul CookLast night (August 13), Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones took to Bush Hall in London to perform ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety. While they did not perform the album in order, the

Here’s what Sex Pistols and Frank Carter played at London’s Bush Hall

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have kicked off the first of their three sold-out shows at London’s Bush Hall – here’s what they played.READ MORE:Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Sex Pistols’ Paul CookLast night (August 13), Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols‘ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook and Steve Jones took to Bush Hall in London to perform ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in its entirety. While they did not perform the album in order, the

Lou Reed's pre-Velvet Underground recordings compiled for new album

Fans can hear some of the tracks the late musician penned before his legendary stint in The Velvet Underground.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars continue to tease duet

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have shared the same video of the former playing piano.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rosalía drop teaser for new collaboration, ‘New Woman’

BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and Rosalía have dropped a teaser for their upcoming collaboration, ‘New Woman’.READ MORE:BLACKPINK’s Lisa embraces her ‘Rockstar’ status on bombastic new singleToday (August 14), BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rosalía released the first look at the music video of their upcoming collaboration, ‘New Woman’. The song will be released on August 15 at 8pm KST / August 16 at 9am KST.Lisa and her agency LLOUD originally announc

Lou Reed’s songwriting work before Velvet Underground compiled for new album

Lou Reed‘s songwriting work for Pickwick Records in the mid-1960s is being compiled into a single album – find out more below.READ MORE:The Velvet Undergroundreview – revisionist doc reworks narrative of New York rock and rollersBefore founding The Velvet Underground, Reed worked as a songwriter for Pickwick Records. Now, the songs that he penned during his stint at the company in the mid-1960s have been compiled for a new album: ‘Why Don’t You Smile Now

Alex Solano of AlexProMix: ‘Reimagining Music Arrangements in Dolby Atmos’

As one of the earliest adopters of immersive music mixes, Alex Solano is the mixing engineer behind Dolby Atmos projects for labels like Atlantic Records, Photo Finish, NinjaTune, EMPIRE, Position Music, and many others. Solano’s company, AlexProMix, assists labels and distributors in leveraging revenue generation opportunities provided by Dolby Atmos formats. The following recaps an […]

Will Young: Buckingham Palace butlers 'thanked' him for coming out

The singer had lunch with Queen Elizabeth II and discovered he had a number of fans within the palace.

Michael Bolton promises 'all is good' after reports of police cars at home

Earlier this year, Michael Bolton revealed he was recuperating at home after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour.