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Robbie Williams has been confirmed as the official FIFA Music Ambassador. READ MORE: Robbie Williams on working with Tony Iommi, ‘BRITPOP’, Glastonbury and his bromance with Soft Play To mark his new role, the singer has written and recorded the first-ever Official FIFA anthem, ‘Desire’, which will be played as players walk onto the pitch during all FIFA tournaments and matches worldwide. ‘Desire’, which features Italian artist Laura Pausini, will debut […]

Lorde called her friends Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Gracie Abrams live on the radio – and managed to catch one of them mid-hangover. READ MORE: Lorde’s ‘What Was That’ takes us back to the dancefloor for another emotional, electric journey While appearing on BBC Radio 1, the singer played a game of ‘Sitting or Standing’, where she had to call friends and guess if they were on their feet or […]

The Who‘s Roger Daltrey has been awarded a Knighthood in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list. READ MORE: Roger Daltrey on Teenage Cancer Trust and the chances of new music from The Who The frontman has been recognised for his services to charity and music, having co-founded The Who in 1964 and been a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust for more than two decades. Speaking on the award in a […]

Bonnaroo 2025 has been cancelled due to severe weather. The Manchester, Tennessee festival shared the news to fans last night (June 13), after issuing an evacuation notice to attendees earlier in the day. In a statement, organisers said that an updated weather forecast was showing unsustainable conditions for on-site campers, with heavy thunderstorms occurring throughout the area. “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an updated forecast with significant […]

American rap-punk outfit Ho99o9 have announced a new album, ‘Tomorrow We Escape’, and shared angsty new single ‘Upside Down’. READ MORE: Ho99o9 – ‘Skin’ album review: a mighty record of rage Ho99o9 (pronounced ‘horror’) have confirmed that the new album is due to be released on September 9, and also release a music video for the new single ‘Upside Down’ which depicts a dystopian future where water is seen as a […]

Bono has said he’s “ready for the future” with U2, as the band has 25 “great” songs for the new album. Read More: ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ review: U2 frontman’s stunning stage show becomes unmissable film In an interview with  Zane Lowe for Apple Music, to discuss his new documentary Bono: Stories of Surrender,  the U2 frontman discussed how the band is gearing up for what’s ahead and how they’ve made […]

Kim Gordon has shared a new track, ‘BYE BYE 25!’, a remake of ‘BYE BYE’ from her second solo album, ‘The Collective’, but using words banned by Donald Trump. Read More: Kim Gordon – ‘The Collective’ review: experimental trap from Sonic Youth icon The new version includes words that have been banned by the Trump administration in an attempt to purge “woke” initiatives. Gordon has included words such as “advocate”, “climate […]

Pope Leo XIV is reportedly related to a roster of famous names, including Justin Bieber and Madonna, according to a new report by the New York Times. The publication put together a deep dive into the Pope’s ancestry, in collaboration with genealogists at American Ancestors and the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami. One of the findings is that the pontiff is linked to both Bieber and Madonna through a common […]

Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki has responded to claims that Elon Musk fathered her child, saying they’re not true. Hamasaki, who is known for being Japan’s best-selling singer, shared her side of the story after another woman Musk had children with, MAGA author and influencer Ashley St. Clair, claimed in an interview with The New York Times that Musk fathered a child with the singer.  “I’ve been keeping an eye on […]

Bono has said that Noel Gallagher is “shocked” by how good Oasis are sounding ahead of their comeback tour. READ MORE: You gotta roll with it: the rocky road to Oasis’ supersonic return The U2 frontman shared his love of the Britpop icons during a new interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, and explained how he thinks both Liam and Noel had an unmistakable impact on the indie […]