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Alabama Shakes review – US rockers’ first UK gig in a decade is suffused with hope for the future
Millennium Square, LeedsAs they tee up a long-awaited third album, the deep south band are variously slick and raw as they ruminate on overcoming tough times‘Long time, no see,” declares Brittany Howard, stepping on stage to a rapturous welcome, as Alabama Shakes return from a hiatus. It’s been 10 years since the multiple Grammy-winning blues-soul-rock…
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Watch Hayley Williams cover Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Mandinka’ in Dublin
“This goes out to all the Irish artists who use their voice, they’re so inspiring” The post Watch Hayley Williams cover Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Mandinka’ in Dublin appeared first on NME.
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Madonna: Confessions II review – nostalgic dancefloor trip sparks her most vital album in two decades
(Warner)After years spent chasing trends like trap and Latin pop, Madonna settles back nicely into old-school dance music to tell vivid vignettes of life in 80s New York‘Ask yourself this – what are you doing it for? / Is it for you? Is it for them?” ponders Madonna during Bring Your Love, a collaboration with…
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Lil Wayne Apologizes After Failing to Appear at His Own Concert: ‘I’m So Sorry’
The rapper was a no-show at his 20 Years of Carter Classics stop in Maine
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Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms to the triennial contest that first began in 1963. He…
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‘Techno in a monastery – are you ready?’ The Greek priest whose doom metal album is the year’s hippest record
His church thinks electric guitars are the devil’s work. But Father Tabakis is on a mission to change that – with Paradise Metal, a religious dubstep album that outdid Daft Punk and Aphex Twin‘The guitar was made by God,” says Father Dionysios Tabakis, sitting in the living room of his flat in Nafplio, a city…
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Cardi B Wins $60,000 From Blogger Tasha K Over Offset and Stefon Diggs Posts
The rapper said the blogger violated a previous deal stemming from Cardi’s $4 million defamation victory in 2022
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T.I. and Tiny’s Legal Win Capped at $18 Million Following Latest OMG Girlz Doll Trial
The music power couple was denied punitive damages at the fourth trial in their long-running battle with toy company MGA.