Month: November 2023

The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired on Sunday night (Nov. 26) on BET. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the ceremony was taped outdoors at a mansion in Los Angeles, California.  Janelle Monáe, who opened the show with an electrifying performance, received the Spirit of Soul Award for their outstanding contributions to music, film, fashion, and advocacy.
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Joe Budden has constantly insisted he is retired from making music. However, the outspoken MC-turned-internet personality has hinted at possibly making a return to the booth. On the “Love Bomb” episode of his self-titled podcast, Joe Budden informed his audience that new music from the New Jersey-bred rapper could be on the way. “Don’t worry,
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Lytham Festival have announced the line-up for the 2024 edition, featuring artists including Hozier, Courteeners, Madness and more. Announced today (November 27), the new line-up reveals a range of the headliners and support acts set to appear at next year’s instalment. The 2024 edition will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to
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Today only, EVERY ITEM in the Decibel webstore is 20% OFF! That means discounts across the board on books (including The Scott Burns Sessions: A Life in Death Metal 1987 – 1987, Evolution of the Cult—Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition,  Amorphis: The Official Story of Finland’s Greatest Metal Band,  Turned Inside Out: The Official Story of Obituary, USBM and Rotting Ways to
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Noah Kahan has covered Olivia Rodrigo’s subdued ‘Guts’ cut ‘Lacy’ in his appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Released online on Thursday (November 23), the folk-pop breakout performed a country-inflected cover of Rodrigo’s ballad with his backing band and singers, featuring stacked harmonies, banjo playing, and half-time drums. Watch the performance below: Kahan’s cover
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One of the guys accused of killing XXXTentacion could be out on the streets as early as next month thanks to a sentence reduction. Robert Allen testified against his three other co-defendants and was handsomely rewarded. Allen, who was originally sentenced to seven years, recently had his time reduced to 64 months or 5 years.
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Killing Joke guitarist Kevin “Geordie” Walker has died, aged 64. The news was posted on former Killing Joke drummer Martin Adkins’ Facebook page this evening (November 26). He shared a video of The Damage Manuel’s ‘Laugh Track’ – a supergroup of which they were also both a part of – with the caption “gutted”. In the
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After a much-anticipated wait for the Amazon primer series, Season 2 of the animated series Invincible finally hit the 2023 TV schedule! Simon Racioppa, the Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner, recently teased the exciting possibility of a crossover that could shake the foundation of superhero entertainment. In a recent interview, the former Dark Crystal: Age of
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Who dominated the three-part challenge? On Survivor Season 45 Episode 9, it was all hands on deck to make the right calls to remain in contention for the winnings. However, a last-minute switcheroo left everyone questioning whether another idol could be in play and upend the game. Elsewhere, a sudden turn of events found an
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Ice Spice has solidified her status as a cultural icon with her latest business partnership. Despite major brand partnerships with Dunkin’ Donuts, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park, it’s her newest deal that’s “turning heads.” Ice Spice recently launched a Chia Pet modeled in her likeness, further expanding her brand beyond music. Made by
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster have apparently not escaped scrutiny, as U.S. senators are apparently just as up in arms about abusive consumer practices as metal fans are. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) has officially subpoenaed Live Nation Entertainment and subsidiary Ticketmaster for documents on their practices. Some of the practices being called into
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