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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 […]

Sheffield’s Hope Works has announced that it will close permanently at the end of February 2025. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can help The news was revealed on Monday (December 16), with representatives from the venue saying that founder and creative director Liam O’Shea had taken the “very difficult decision” to step away “in order to achieve a greater sense […]

A new wave of artists have been confirmed for NOS Alive 2025, with Barry Can’t Swim, Finneas and more among new additions. The names to be added to the bill for next year’s instalment were announced last month, when it was confirmed that Olivia Rodrigo was the first confirmed headliner for the Portugal festival. Other huge names included Girl In Red, Kings Of Leon, Noah Kahan, Benson Boone, Amyl And […]

K-pop boyband GOT7 have confirmed their long-awaited return in January 2025 with the mini-album ‘Winter Heptagon’. READ MORE: The 25 best K-pop songs of 2024 On December 20, the seven-member act announced that they will be releasing a new mini-album titled ‘Winter Heptagon’ next year. Due out on January 20 at 6pm KST, the record will commemorate 11 years since GOT7’s debut. “GOT7 plans to display their talents to the […]

Questlove is due to direct a music-themed documentary for Saturday Night Live (SNL) for its 50th anniversary. READ MORE: The 50 best music documentaries of all time Yesterday (December 19), NBC announced the Questlove-helmed documentary Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of SNL Music. Per NBC, it will include over 50 interviews with musicians from the last five decades who have performed on the hit sketch comedy show. This includes the […]

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has revealed that he does not “stream music on principle” – see what he had to say below. READ MORE: The Cure – ‘Songs Of A Lost World’: a masterful reflection on loss During a new interview on the Sidetracked podcast with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw, in which he celebrated the release of the band’s latest LP, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’, Smith touched on his listening habits, […]