Last year, the whole of Europe showed their support for Ukraine in their battle against Russia’s invasion by voting for their entry Kalush to become Eurovision winner with their song Stefania. Usually, the triumphant country will then host next year’s song contest but due to the ongoing war second place …
Read More »We Are Scientists at Koko review: A superb set from a unique band | Music | Entertainment
Culminating in a show at Camden’s KOKO on Friday night, they are ever the effortless crowd pleasers, and the sold out crowd is perfectly hyped. With their brilliantly quirky song titles, they are idiosyncratic masters of the tongue in cheek comment. Their marketing and highly individual Instagram account are both …
Read More »Paul McCartney’s solo album was deemed ‘wasted time’ by Beatles star | Music | Entertainment
The Beatles came to a resounding end in 1970 after months of arguing and disagreements. In the same year, Paul McCartney wrote, performed and recorded his first solo record (McCartney) to critical acclaim. But his follow-up record was not as well received, and one sharp-tongued member of The Beatles felt …
Read More »Elvis Presley’s affair behind Priscilla’s back was ‘electric’ and life-changing | Music | Entertainment
In the 1960s Elvis Presley became a prolific actor in Hollywood. He had always dreamed of becoming a world-class thespian, and he was thrilled when the phone wouldn’t stop ringing for him to star in dozens of movies. But it was in 1963 that the King of Rock and Roll’s …
Read More »Slam Dunk Festival 2023 tickets: Here’s the best place to get North and South tickets now | Music | Entertainment
PVRIS performs My House live at Reading and Leeds in 2019 Alternative music fans: look no further. This year’s Slam Dunk Festival is bigger and better than ever, and it has perhaps the best line-up of acts in the history of the festival. Taking place across one weekend over two …
Read More »Real reason Elvis found it so hard to be alone unveiled by close relative and confidant | Music | Entertainment
Initially, Jo said: “I don’t know. He always liked to have somebody with him.” Before Billy chimed in with the reason, revealing: “His success came quick and his mother died…the things you think about when you’re alone… The less he had to think about that better he felt. So I …
Read More »John Lennon hated Beatles’ ‘throwaway’ song – it was George Harrison’s favourite | Music | Entertainment
The Beatles wrote countless songs throughout their decade-long career – but not every single one was a hit. And as the writers, the Fab Four were their own biggest critics. As a result, John Lennon confessed he hated a song from their sixth album, Rubber Soul, which hit store shelves …
Read More »Freddie Mercury girlfriend Mary Austin birthday | Music | Entertainment
It seems almost impossible to believe that the world lost the incomparable and irreplaceable Freddie Mercury 32 years ago. The Queen frontman continues to shine bright in popular culture and in the hearts of millions of fans. The woman who knew and loved him best celebrates her birthday this week …
Read More »Ed Sheeran presale tickets are out this week – here’s how to get them | Music | Entertainment
Ed Sheeran’s new album, Subtract, will hit store shelves on May 5, 2023. This is two years after he released his fourth album, “=” (Equals), which arrived in 2021. After announcing the release of Subtract, Ed released a lengthy statement about what the album was about, and how he struggled …
Read More »Review: Panic! At The Disco at The O2, London: High Hopes – but lacking in hits | Music | Entertainment
It’s a bold move to play an album in full. And yet, that’s precisely what Brendon Urie decided to do for his Panic! At The Disco show at London’s O2 arena, diligently working his way down the Viva Las Vengeance track list for the main chunk of the show. While …
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