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Blossoms Set For U.K. No. 1 With ‘Ribbon Around the Bomb’
Blossoms are ready to detonate the U.K. albums chart with Ribbon Around the Bomb (EMI), which leads the midweek tally. If it holds its course, Ribbon will become the English indie outfit’s third leader, following 2016’s eponymously-titled debut and 2020’s Foolish Loving Spaces. Coming in at No. 2 on the Official Albums Chart Update is Rammstein, with their eighth studio album, Zeit (Spinefarm). If it stays on target, Zeit will give the metal band their highest chart position, and just their second Top 10 after 2019’s Rammstein, which peaked at No. 3. Completing the podium at the halfway point is Dopamine (BMG), by British rock quintet Thunder. If it stays at No. 3, Dopamine, the band’s 14th studio LP, will be their equal career high. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vi...
Sophie Turner Talks Expecting Second Baby With Joe Jonas: ‘It’s the Best Blessing Ever’
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are expanding their family. The former Game of Thrones star told Elle UK that she and the Jonas Brothers singer will welcome a sibling for their 20-month-old daughter Willa, and she couldn’t be more psyched. “It’s what life is about for me — raising the next generation,” said Turner, who will soon be seen in the HBO dramatic series The Staircase. “The greatest thing in life is seeing my daughter go from strength to strength. We’re so excited to be expanding the family. It’s the best blessing ever.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news She spoke to the magazine for the June cover story from her hotel room in New York while the family was in town to appear on the Tonight Show before they flew back to their home in Miami. An...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2022
On Wednesday morning (May 4), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced which of this year’s nominees will be inducted at the 2022 ceremony on Nov. 5 in Los Angeles. Rock hitmaker Pat Benatar, new wave chart-toppers Duran Duran, hip-hop heavyweight Eminem, synth-pop duo Eurythmics, country legend Dolly Parton, R&B hitmaker Lionel Richie and pop singer-songwriter Carly Simon make up the Class of 2022. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Additionally, heavy metal fixtures Judas Priest and songwriting/production powerhouse duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are also joining the Rock Hall with the “award for musical excellence” (which was originally titled the “sidemen” category when it debuted). Judas Priest is the second band to receive the a...
For Judas Priest Third Time’s a Charm For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: ‘That’s the Blessing We’ve All Been Waiting For’
Back in February, when Judas Priest‘s third nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was announced, frontman Rob Halford told Billboard that, “I must do a duet with Dolly Parton! … If Lionel (Richie) and Priest get in, I think we’ll both be dancing on the ceiling together.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now that can happen. The iconic heavy metal band, long considered one of the Rock Hall’s great snubs, will be joining Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis as the two recipients of the Musical Excellence Award when the 37th annual induction ceremony takes place Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Halford was nothing but exuberant when he spoke via Zoom with Billboard after hearing the news. “All I want is a self(ie) with Dolly P...
Daniel Radcliffe Stars as “Weird Al” Yankovic in First Trailer for Upcoming Biopic: Watch
Daniel Radcliffe stars as “Weird Al” Yankovic in an upcoming biopic about the legendary musician, comedian, and parodist. Ahead of the film’s premiere this fall, the first teaser trailer has been released. Watch it below. The film, aptly titled WEIRD: The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Story, was written by Yankovic himself alongside Eric Appel, who also serves as the film’s director. The biopic “holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle,” promises a press release. “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend...
Seth Rogen Hosts Table Read of Friday’s “You Got Knocked the Fuck Out” Scene: Watch
After taking on Seinfeld the day before, Seth Rogen and his Table Reads series at Netflix Is a Joke Festival went in a decidedly different direction on Monday night by reading through Ice Cube and DJ Pooh’s 1995 stoner classic Friday. One of the highlights of the performance, naturally, was the recreation of the scene in which Deebo launches Red into the air after the latter asks for his bike back, leading Smokey to exclaim, “You got knocked the fuck out!” With Rogen giving stage directions, O’Shea Jackson Jr. stood in for his father Ice Cube’s character Craig Jones. GaTa filled in as Chris Tucker’s Smokey with Brian Simpson as DJ Pooh’s Red and Lil Rel Howery as Tiny “Zeus” Lister Jr.’s Deebo. After promising to get Craig high because “It’s Friday, you ain’t got no job, and...
BIBI Reflects on Her Debut Coachella Performance, Teases “Weird, Dark and Twisted” New Era
K-pop soloist BIBI could be described as a free spirit, but that feels a bit too reductive for an artist as ever-evolving as her. BIBI pulls from hip-hop, R&B, and pop sounds as she pleases, and describes her music as her “weird, dark, and twisted” way of expressing herself. Following a highly buzzed-about debut set at Coachella, BIBI sat down with Consequence to reflect on this moment in her career — a moment that only seems to be setting her up for more adventures. BIBI was part of the 88rising Head In the Clouds stage at Coachella. In reflecting on her time at Coachella Valley, two things prominently stand out: the desert dust, and getting to spend time with her fellow 88rising artists. “It was really overwhelming,” she says of her time at the festival, recalling the sheer size...
Judge Rejects Amber Heard’s Motion to Dismiss Johnny Depp Defamation Lawsuit
The judge presiding over Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard has rejected Heard’s motion to dismiss the case. The motion was filed by Heard’s attorneys after Depp’s legal team concluded their case on Tuesday. After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Penny Azcarate said there is sufficient evidence for the case to continue. Instead, Heard’s attorneys will now have to convince a jury that the actress did not defame her ex-husband when she wrote a Washington Post in which she discussed being a victim of domestic abuse. Although Heard did not refer to Depp by name or go into any details of the abuse, Depp claims the op-ed damaged his personal reputation and career in Hollywood. He subsequently sued Heard for $50 million, which led Heard to file a $100 million count...
Aldous Harding Shares New “Tick Tock” Video: Watch
Aldous Harding has shared a new video for her Warm Chris track “Tick Tock.” Harding directed the animated clip with Chris McD, who did the animation and design. Watch the new video and find Harding’s upcoming tour schedule below. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Will the Real Aldous Harding Please Stand Up?” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Aldous Harding: 2022 US Tour Aldous Harding 06-03 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall06-04 Detroit, MI – El Club06-05 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall06-06 Montreal, Quebec – Rialto Theatre06-08 Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair06-09 New York, NY – Webster Hall06-10 Philadelphia, PA –...
Win Butler Discusses His Brother Will’s Departure From Arcade Fire: Watch
Win Butler appeared on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show on Tuesday (May 3), where he talked about his work with Arcade Fire and the band’s forthcoming full-length WE. He also discussed the departure of Will Butler from the band, which the younger Butler announced in March. Watch the full interview below. Arcade Fire returned with “The Lightning I, II” in mid-March, with Will Butler revealing his decision to leave the band two days later. Speaking with Lowe, Win Butler noted that his brother has three young children, and that the enterprise of Arcade Fire had subsumed him early on. “I think that there’s things other than music that he has interest in,” Win Butler said. “But I think fundamentally you only have one chance to raise your family and to kind of have a life with your family…. I’m pr...
Phoebe Bridgers Tells Her Abortion Story, Encourages Donations to Abortion Funds
Yesterday (May 2), Politico published a draft opinion from the Supreme Court that showed a majority of the court would vote to overturn the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has since confirmed the authenticity of the leak but claimed the court’s decision is not yet final. Politicians—including Attorney General Eric Schmitt of Missouri—are already pledging to ban abortion should the court go through with its decision. Today, Phoebe Bridgers has opened up about her own experience getting an abortion. “I had an abortion in October of last year while I was on tour,” she tweeted. “I went to planned parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill. It was easy. Everyone deserves that kind of access.” Bridgers also shared a link to The Cut’s list of ...
Redd Kross Announce Neurotica Reissue With Unreleased Demos
Redd Kross’ 1987 album Neurotica is getting a 35th anniversary reissue. It’s set to arrive on June 24 via Merge. The reissue features a series of recently unearthed unreleased demos from that era. The original album is now available on streaming platforms; listen below. The band’s last album was 2019’s Beyond the Door. Neurotica’s 2xLP gatefold vinyl reissue comes in two different colors: translucent turquoise for the original album and translucent orange for the demos. It was remastered by JJ Golden. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Neurotica: 01 Neurotica 02 Play My Song 03 Frosted Flake04 Janus, Jeanie, and George Harrison 05 Love Is You06 Pink Piece of Peace 07 It’s the Little Things 08 Peach Kelli Pop09 McKenzie 10 T...
