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New Linkin Park vocalist Emily Armstrong has shared a new tweak to an existing tattoo – now incorporating a classic song title by the band. READ MORE: Linkin Park – ‘From Zero’ review: world-class moments marred by a few blips In an Instagram Story earlier this week (December 18), Armstrong showed off the newly-updated tattoo on her upper left arm. Per Loudwire, it previously read as “THE END” but is […]

Zoe Ball has delivered an emotional sign-off to her slot on Radio 2, reflecting on her “very special” time on the show. Ball announced last month that she would be bringing her time as presenter of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to an end. Speaking to listeners at the time, she reflected on “six incredible years” in the role, and explained that the decision came for her as she was […]

A new waxwork of Sir Elton John has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, showing him doing his iconic handstand on a piano. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past”  Details of the new sculpture were shared today (December 20) and come on the heels of the new Elton John: Never Too Late documentary being shared on […]

Katy Perry has shared a deluxe edition of her recent album ‘143’, including four new songs. Listen in full below. The pop star released the original version of her seventh studio record in September, featuring the singles ‘Woman’s World’ and ‘Lifetimes’. READ MORE: Katy Perry – 143 review: a pop star struggles to relocate her old sense of fun Today (December 20), Perry took to social media to announce the […]

K-pop girl group NMIXX have performed a cover of f(x)’s 2012 hit single ‘Electric Shock’. READ MORE: NMIXX on their polarising “MIXX POP” sound: “What we do is make music that we like” Yesterday (December 19), KBS music programme Music Bank held its ‘2024 Global Festival’ concert in Japan, where several K-pop artists showcased their latest hits and special performances. During the concert, girl group NMIXX surprised fans with a […]

Lizzo has broken her silence on the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her in 2023, saying she “did nothing wrong”. READ MORE: Lizzo – ‘Special’ review: joyful superstar uplifts with self-assured, self-empowering bops  The singer was sued by three former dancers back in August 2023, who claimed they’d been subject to sexual harassment and a hostile workplace environment while on tour. Lizzo denied the claims and said that the situation had left […]

SZA has shared a new, chilled-out video for her song ‘Drive’ which stars Ben Stiller. Check it out below. READ MORE: SZA – ‘SOS’ review: a comeback album well worth the wait Shared today (December 20), the new track comes as the latest teaser for the singer’s long-awaited ‘SOS’ deluxe album, dubbed ‘Lana’. Arriving just hours before the album drops later today, the new track is one that has been […]

Chris Martin has said Coldplay “deserve to take some shit” from haters. READ MORE: Exclusive: Coldplay: “When things appear overwhelmingly positive, that’s often because it’s what the singer needs most” Since the release of their debut album ‘Parachutes’ in 2000, and their subsequent rise to global fame, Coldplay have faced plenty of criticism. But, Martin has now revealed that he’s OK with not being universally loved. Speaking to Rolling Stone […]

A friend of Liam Payne has said his drug use brought him “close to death” multiple times before his fatal fall in October. READ MORE: Liam Payne 1993-2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenon The soloist and former One Direction star died on October 16, after he fell from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. The Argentinian prosecutor’s office later shared that the cause of death […]