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John Lennon‘s sister Julia Baird has spoken to NME about the launch of a new London exhibition space that features a recreation of the icon’s childhood bedroom, as well as opening up about her issues with the upcoming Beatles biopics. Check out footage from the launch and our interview with Baird below. Having launched this week at Camden’s Stables, Live Odyssey has been previously described as “a celebration of the […]

Britney Spears has apologised after lighting a cigarette on a plane in a move that caught police’s attention. READ MORE: ‘Controlling Britney Spears’ review: toxic conservatorship back under the microscope On Thursday (May 22), the ‘Toxic’ singer was on a charter plane, and, as she has since told fans on social media, lit a cigarette mid-flight. According to TMZ, flight attendants were “alarmed and ordered her to put out the […]

Jamie Foxx has shut down conspiracy theories that say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tried to kill him. Speculation began in 2023 when Foxx suffered a medical emergency, later revealed to be a stroke. While his illness still remained a mystery, some internet commentators suggested that Diddy had been involved. Now, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Foxx has dismissed the rumours. “I’m in fucking perfect shape,” he told the publication. […]

The release of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been delayed until 2027, with the studio now considering splitting it into two films. Titled Michael, the movie is set to tell the story of the life and career of Jackson, with the King of Pop to be portrayed by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson. It had been scheduled for an October 3 release in the United States but now Deadline […]

The release of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been delayed until 2027, with the studio now considering splitting it into two films. Titled Michael, the movie is set to tell the story of the life and career of Jackson, with the King of Pop to be portrayed by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson. It had been scheduled for an October 3 release in the United States but now Deadline […]

Former Undertones frontman Feargal Sharkey has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. The punk legend and outspoken environmental campaigner shared the news in an interview with the Daily Express, explaining that his health scare is now “resolved” and urging men to get their regular check-up for the disease. “About a year and a half ago, I randomly went to see my GP with a sore throat,” Sharkey […]

The National’s Matt Berninger played an eerie, bluesy version of Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ in Los Angeles this week – watch below. READ MORE: The National’s Matt Berninger: “It was sobering to realise how fragile I was” The singer is touring in support of his second solo album ‘Get Sunk’, which is set to be released on Friday (May 30) via Book/Concord. Pre-order/pre-save the record here. At his show at the Palace […]

D’Angelo has cancelled his appearance at the Roots Picnic Festival in Philadelphia due to an “unforeseen medical delay”. The neo-soul star was due to perform at the event, which is being held at the Mann in Fairmount Park on May 31 and June 1, but confirmed on social media on Friday (May 23) that he has pulled out of the show following advice from his doctors. “It is with the […]

Scissor Sisters have been joined on stage by Self Esteem and Sir Ian McKellen at a show in London – check out footage below. READ MORE: Scissor Sisters on being labelled a “gay band”: “It was rooted in homophobia” The New York band were playing The O2 Arena in the capital on Friday night (May 23), as part of their reunion tour that has seen them performing their first live […]