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Kendrick Lamar’s live-action comedy film with ‘South Park’ creators delayed to 2026

Kendrick Lamar‘s untitled comedy film is being pushed back to 2026 – find out more below. READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar – ‘GNX’ review: turning hatred into a teachable moment In early 2022, it was revealed that Kendrick Lamar would be producing a live-action comedy film in collaboration with the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker. The following year, it was confirmed that besides producing, Parker would also […]

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Donald Trump signs executive order against “exploitative ticket scalping” in the US

US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reforming the concert ticketing industry in the United States. READ MORE: How to stay safe when buying tickets on social media Yesterday (March 31) signed a new directive in the Oval Office with Kid Rock by his side. The new directive is aimed against “exploitative” ticketing scalping for concerts – an issue not exclusive to the United States. […]

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Chubby and The Gang appear to have broken up

London punk outfit Chubby and The Gang appear to have broken up – find out more below. READ MORE: Chubby and The Gang – ‘The Mutt’s Nuts’ review: subtle experiments amid the chaos Last night (March 31), the band – led by Charlie Manning-Walker – took to social media to announce what appears to be their split. They wrote: “Every dog has his day, ours came and went away. Thank […]

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Sufjan Stevens announces 10th anniversary reissue of classic ‘Carrie & Lowell’ with unheard tracks

Sufjan Stevens has announced a 10th anniversary reissue of his beloved 2015 album ‘Carrie & Lowell’, including previously unheard tracks. READ MORE: Review: Sufjan Stevens – ‘Carrie & Lowell’ The Michigan singer-songwriter will mark a decade since the record’s original release with ‘Carrie & Lowell (10th Anniversary Edition)’, to be released on May 30 via Asthmatic Kitty Records. You can pre-order it here. To mark the announcement, Stevens has shared […]

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Fat Dog, bdrmm and more complete line-up for London’s Wide Awake 2025

Fat Dog, bdrmm and more have been announced as the final wave of performers for this year’s edition of Wide Awake festival. READ MORE:  The one-day event is due to take place at Brockwell Park near Brixton in South London on Friday May 23. Tickets are on general sale now, and you can buy yours here. Now, the likes of former NME cover stars Fat Dog, bdrmm, Curtisy, deBasement, 3L3D3P and […]

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Check out Bright Eyes and Cursive’s mash-up single ‘Recluse I Don’t Have To Love’

Bright Eyes and Cursive have teamed up on the new mash-up single ‘Recluse I Don’t Have To Love’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Bright Eyes on new album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’, and why “Elon Musk is one of the biggest pieces of shit” The long-time friends and fellow residents of Omaha, Nebraska are preparing to head out on the road together in the US in April, with Bright […]

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Watch Knocked Loose bring out all support bands on stage for colossal tour finale

Knocked Loose brought out all of their support bands on stage during their final show of their 2025 UK and European tour. READ MORE: Knocked Loose: “We’re a heavy band and we’re always going to be a heavy band” The hardcore rockers invited Basement, Harm’s Way and Pest Control – all three have been serving as opening support for the band on their tour – on stage on the last date […]

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Linkin Park offer discounted tickets for North American tour, Dodgers Stadium show downsized

Linkin Park have announced a limited number of discounted tickets for all dates on their upcoming US tour while also downsizing their LA show. READ MORE: “This is not the end, this is not the beginning”: Linkin Park look to the future with new faces The band announced a huge world tour last November to support the release of ‘From Zero’, their first new album since the passing of frontman Chester […]

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BABYMETAL announce new album ‘Metal Forth’ with Poppy, Spiritbox and more

BABYMETAL have shared details of their new album ‘Metal Forth’, which will feature appearances from Poppy, Spiritbox and others. READ MORE: BABYMETAL say they “haven’t changed at all” because of their success The Japanese kawaii metal band will release the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Other One’ on June 13 via Capitol Records, and they have confirmed it will include the 2024 hit single ‘Ratatata’, featuring Electric Callboy. You can pre-order/pre-save the album […]

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Miley Cyrus “explores her deep connection to fashion” on explosive single ‘Something Beautiful’

Miley Cyrus has shared her explosive new single ‘Something Beautiful’ from her forthcoming album of the same name. READ MORE: Miley Cyrus – ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ review: a potent reclamation of power The song opens with a slow R&B sound and Cyrus singing: “Tell me somethin’ beautiful, yeah, tonight / Until your lips turn blue,” before getting to the song’s explosive and electrifying chorus of: “Boy, I’m losin’ my breath, yes […]

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