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A Kendrick Lamar impersonator has sparked controversy by wearing blackface and using the N-word during a TV performance. Polish singer Kuba Szmajkowski – who is white – recently participated in the Spanish version of Your Face Sounds Familiar, a reality show where contestants impersonate famous artists. Szmajkowski delivered a cover of Lamar’s 2017 hit single

K-pop boyband VAV have announced their upcoming 2024 ‘Subcönscióus’ US tour. Today (September 12), organiser Studio PAV announced VAV’s upcoming 10-date tour of the US. The boybank will kick things off on the East Coast, with a show in New Jersey. Following that, VAV will head to Illinois and Florida, before playing a single show

Coach Party have released a new single, ‘Be That Girl’. The track is the final single to be taken from the band’s new album ‘Killjoy’, which was released on Friday. The Isle Of Wight indie rockers had previously released the singles ‘Parasite’, ‘What’s The Point In Life’, ‘Born Leader’, ‘All I Wanna Do Is Hate’

Broadcaster Sophie Little has criticised the extensive BBC regional radio cuts during her final show, describing them as “unbelievably unfair”. The radio host shared her thoughts on the widespread cuts to various BBC Radio stations while hosting her final show on BBC Radio Norfolk, and criticised those involved in the decision as creating a “detrimental”

Sheffield venue The Leadmill have responded after it emerged they were offering £40 to volunteers to attend a rally to save the venue. READ MORE: If Sheffield’s Leadmill – the venue that helped break Arctic Monkeys – goes, we all lose something Next week (September 18), a rally titled ‘Battle For The Soul Of Sheffield’ will

Jonas Brothers frontman Joe Jonas has alluded to his recent time as a tabloid fixture following his split from actor Sophie Turner. During the band’s show at Dodger Stadium on September 9, prior to performing their 2019 track ‘Hesitate’, Jonas took the opportunity to speak to the audience and address the ongoing reports from gossip

Viral sensation Oliver Anthony performed in a car park with Papa Roach and Shinedown at the rain-affected Blue Ridge Rock Festival this weekend – see what went down below. Sets from the likes of Limp Bizkit, Pantera and Evanescence were cancelled at the huge Virginia-based festival this weekend, with the event cancelled early due to

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are set to give their new collaboration ‘Bongos’ its live debut at next week’s 2023 MTV VMAs. The track was announced earlier this week and landed on Friday (September 8). It’s the first time that the two have joined forces since their global hit ‘WAP’, which dropped back in 2020. On September

Fans who have purchased copies of Olivia Rodrigo‘s ‘Guts’ on vinyl have discovered a series of bonus tracks across different colour options. READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo – ‘Guts’ review: pop sensation secures her place as a generational talent The new album was released on Friday (September 8) on digital and vinyl formats, and fans who have

Smashing Pumpkins will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album ‘Siamese Dream’ by restaging its 1993 release concert. From September 14-17, Madame Zuzu’s – the tea shop and art studio in Illinois co-owned by frontman Billy Corgan and his fiancee Chloe Mendel – will be transformed into a re-creation of Tower Records, where the

Brian May and Roger Taylor have confirmed the line-up of their ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza and announced a run of tour dates for 2024. Queen Extravaganza has been touring together for over a decade and features a line-up that was hand-picked by May and Taylor to perform their music. May and Taylor have now

Kanye West is suing an unknown Instagram user for allegedly leaking his music onto the social media platform. According to legal documents seen by Billboard, West filed a lawsuit on Wednesday (September 6) over the unauthorised distribution of his music. The suit alleges the individual (or individuals) behind the popular account @DaUnreleasedGod_ has violated copyright

Nell Mescal has returned with a brand new single – listen to ‘Teeth’ below. READ MORE: Nell Mescal: candid and tender indie folk that tugs at the heartstrings ‘Teeth’ follows the Irish singer-songwriter’s recent single ‘Punchline’, and comes ahead of a UK and Ireland headline tour later this year. The tracks follow her previous four singles,

One person was shot and injured at a Lil Baby show in Memphis, Tennessee, last night (September 7), police and local media have said. The Memphis Police Department said on social media that officers had responded to a report of a shooting at 10:23 p.m. at 191 Beale Street, which is the address of the

Romy has revealed that she is “excited to pick up the guitar again” for The xx‘s next album. Speaking with Matt Wilkinson on his Apple Music 1 show, the vocalist discussed what a potential new record with The xx could sound like. “No idea. We have a laugh about it together though. If you get

Nicki Minaj has spoken about her recent single ‘Last Time I Saw You’, explaining how “scary” it was for her to “try something new”. Last Friday (September 1), the New Yorker dropped the sombre pop ballad, explaining how the track captured a feeling of hope over loss. “Even [though] reliving the memories did feel ‘sad,’ after

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s second child has been named Riot Rose Meyers, according to reports. It was reported that the child was born last month, and a birth certificate obtained by The Blast revealed that he was born on August 1 and named Riot Rose. It was previously claimed by TMZ that the name begins with an ‘R’

Ezra Collective have won the 2023 Mercury Prize for their album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’. The jazz collective were outsiders to clinch the prize going into tonight’s (September 7) ceremony beating off favourites Jockstap, Loyle Carner and Young Fathers at London’s Eventim Apollo. Jamz Supernova presented the collective with the prize and they were greeted

The world of music has been reacting to Ezra Collective‘s 2023 Mercury Prize victory for their album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’. The jazz group were declared the overall winner of the prestigious award earlier tonight (September 7) after beating off competition from fellow favourites Jockstap, Loyle Carner and Young Fathers at a live ceremony at

Richard Hawley has announced plans for a collection of his greatest hits and deep cuts. ‘Now Then: The Very Best Of Richard Hawley’ is the Sheffield singer-songwriter’s first compilation featuring 36 songs from across his entire back catalogue along with a re-recording of ‘Not The Only Road’ (originally titled ‘The Only Road’ from his 2003