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• Baz Luhrmann says Harry Styles “embodies so much of Elvis”

  12-06-2022 23:50 via nme.com
  
  Baz Luhrmann has commented on Harry Styles in a new interview, saying the singer “embodies so much of Elvis”.
  The director’s biopic about the king of rock’n’roll will be released in cinemas in the UK on June 24 and is simply called Elvis.READ MORE: Harry Styles live in New York: pop don transforms arena into an intimate house partySpeaking to The Times about the new movie – which stars Austin Butler in the titular role – Luhrmann observed that Elvis
  
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• Bob Dylan covers The Grateful Dead at tour-closing gig

  12-06-2022 23:00 via nme.com
  
  Bob Dylan closed his ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ North American tour last night (June 11) and included a cover of The Grateful Dead in his set.
  The star has been on the road in support of his latest album since November 2021, taking a break between December 2021 and March 2022.READ MORE: Bob Dylan – ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ review: arguably his grandest poetic statement yetThe dates concluded last night at Oakland, California’s Fox Theater – his third of t
  
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• Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox give paint-covered Rage Against The Machine performance

  12-06-2022 22:13 via nme.com
  
  Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have covered Rage Against The Machine in the latest episode of their Sunday Lunch series.
  The couple have continued the weekly video series, which started in 2020 as a result of Fripp missing playing live during the coronavirus-enforced lockdowns.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Toyah WillcoxIn their latest creative reimagining of hit songs, Fripp and Willcox took on Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name
  
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• Billie Eilish pauses London show over fan safety concerns

  12-06-2022 21:29 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish paused her latest London gig last night (June 11) after fans had to be pulled out of the crowd at The O2.
  The pop star is in the middle of a residency at the south London venue and will play six gigs there this month before and after headlining Glastonbury.READ MORE: Billie Eilish live in Manchester: the road to Glastonbury starts here (with a brand new song)According to reports, Eilish stopped the gig mid-show to check on fans, telling them to “take a step back” a
  
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• Toby Keith Reveals Stomach Cancer Battle: ‘I Need Time to Breathe, Recover and Relax’

  12-06-2022 21:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good," singer says
  
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• Hear Bob Dylan Honor the Grateful Dead With Surprise Cover of ‘Friend of the Devil’

  12-06-2022 20:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  At Bay Area concert Saturday, Dylan plays American Beauty classic for first time since 2007
  
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• Roddy Ricch arrested trying to enter Governors Ball festival with loaded weapon

  12-06-2022 20:20 via nme.com
  
  Roddy Ricch was arrested for trying to enter Governors Ball festival with a loaded weapon yesterday (June 11), it has been reported.
  The rapper was due to perform at the New York festival but his set was confirmed by the organisers to have been cancelled.
  According to TMZ, Ricch was stopped at a security checkpoint upon arrival at the festival site at Queens’ Citi Field. Authorities are thought to have found a loaded firearm and nine rounds of ammunition inside his vehicle and the rapper a
  
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• Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill on course to claim Number 1 37 years after its release

  12-06-2022 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  Kate Bush is on track to claim this week’s Number 1 single with Running Up That Hill, possibly ending Harry Styles’ ten-week reign
  
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• Johnny Marr joins Alicia Keys on stage in Manchester for ‘This Charming Man’

  12-06-2022 18:42 via nme.com
  
  Alicia Keys brought Johnny Marr out on stage last night (June 11) to cover The Smiths when she performed in Manchester.
  The US R&B star was headlining the city’s AO Arena when she invited the guitarist to join her to perform one of the band’s classic songs.READ MORE: Johnny Marr – ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ review: a soulful record fuelled by fresh ideas“I’ve talked a lot about New York tonight,” Keys reportedly told the crowd at one point dur
  
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• Roddy Ricch Arrested on Gun Charges, Misses Gov Ball Set

  12-06-2022 18:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper faces four counts related to criminal possession of a weapon following search of vehicle prior to Queens festival performance
  
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• BTS’ Jungkook shares heartfelt new song ‘My You’

  12-06-2022 17:59 via nme.com
  
  BTS’ Jungkook has shared a heartfelt new song called ‘My You’ as part of the band’s “festa” celebrations – scroll down the page to watch the video for it now.
  Around June 13 each year, the Korean group mark their anniversary with “festa” content, including new music, photos and videos.READ MORE: BTS’ new single ‘Yet To Come’ offers poignant reflection and an optimistic invitation into the future“All these lights a
  
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• Taylor Swift looking to star on the big screen

  12-06-2022 17:34 via music-news.com
  
  The 32-year-old singer took a step from directing her own music videos to craft 'All Too Well: The Short Film' - a 13-minute
  
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• Taylor Swift on making films after ‘All Too Well’: “It would be fantastic to write and direct a feature”

  12-06-2022 17:08 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift surprised fans at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday (June 11) with a live performance of her track, ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’. Watch a clip of the moment below.
  The singer was at New York’s Beacon Theatre to discuss her All Too Well short film. The event included a screening of the 15-minute video, as well as an hour-long conversation with Mike Mills where Swift discussed her approach to being a filmmaker.READ MORE:&n
  
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• Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones would be “down” for an ABBA-style hologram reunion

  12-06-2022 15:51 via nme.com
  
  Sex Pistols‘ Steve Jones says he would be “down” for an ABBA-style hologram reunion for the punk idols.READ MORE: ‘Pistol’: the cast and crew pick apart punk’s “exhilarating” TV comebackThe Swedish pop heroes are currently hosting an ‘ABBA Voyage’ residency in London, where ‘ABBAtars’ perform alongside a live band. It’s expected to run for five years.
  Speaking on Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast, Jones was
  
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• Watch Halsey Cover Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ at 2022 Governors Ball

  12-06-2022 15:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Truly wish I wrote this song more than anything in the world," singer tweets of resurgent 1985 single
  
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• Christina Aguilera Performs ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Mya at LA Pride

  12-06-2022 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Paris Hilton and Kim Petras also sang "Stars Are Blind" with Aguilera
  
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• The Killers pause Manchester gig to check on elderly crowdsurfer

  12-06-2022 14:58 via nme.com
  
  The Killers paused their Manchester gig last night (June 11) for Brandon Flowers to check on an elderly crowdsurfer.
  The band were continuing their 2022 UK and Ireland stadium tour at the Emirates Old Trafford.
  During the gig, Flowers spotted an elderly crowd member being taken over the barrier, and paused the show in order to check on the fan.
  After putting his arm round the fan, Flowers told the crowd: “I said Billy what ya doin’?”
  Per the frontman, the pensioner replied: &ld
  
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• Justice share ‘D.A.N.C.E’ demo to mark 15th anniversary of debut album

  12-06-2022 12:57 via nme.com
  
  Justice have shared an original demo of their 2007 hit ‘D.A.N.C.E’ to mark the 15th anniversary of their debut album.READ MORE: Gaspard Augé: “There’s no point asking people what they want – it’s the death of art”The French dance duo’s first full-length LP ‘†’ came out 15 years ago yesterday (June 11, 2007).
  To celebrate, they’ve released an EP of multiple remixes, extended versions and demos of ‘D.A.N.C.E.&rsq
  
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• Doja Cat wants to try stand-up comedy

  12-06-2022 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  Doja Cat also wants to give acting a whirl.
  
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• Watch Sky Ferreira debut new song ‘Innocent Kind’ at first show in three years

  12-06-2022 12:22 via nme.com
  
  Sky Ferreira made her live comeback this week – watch her debut a brand new song called ‘Innocent Kind’ below.READ MORE: The art of disappearing: why Sky Ferreira’s ‘Masochism’ took the slow roadThe singer returned last month with new single ‘Don’t Forget’, her first new music since 2019’s ‘Downhill Lullaby’ and latest teaser of second album ‘Masochism’, which has been promised for nearly a decade.
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• Sam Fender changes sound to crack America

  12-06-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sam Fender is teaming up with producer Markus Dravs in a bid to crack America with his next record.
  
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• Beverley Knight can't imagine not being on stage

  12-06-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Beverley Knight has always found performing as natural as breathing or eating and can't imagine life not on stage.
  
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• Paris Hilton attended Britney Spears’ wedding over DJing for President Joe Biden

  12-06-2022 10:58 via nme.com
  
  Paris Hilton has revealed that she turned down DJing President Joe Biden in order to attend Britney Spears‘ wedding.
  Spears married Sam Asghari on Thursday (June 9) at their home in Thousand Oaks, California, with the guestlist also featuring Madonna and Drew Barrymore.
  Speaking on her podcast This Is Paris after the wedding, Hilton revealed that she turned down a prestigious gig in order to attend Britney’s ceremony.
  “I was actually asked to DJ for the president and all of the
  
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• Airport disrupted by fans filming Download Festival with drones

  12-06-2022 10:11 via nme.com
  
  A runway at East Midlands airport was closed and flights diverted this weekend (June 10) due to a fan filming Download Festival with a drone.
  The festival is taking place at Donington Park this weekend (June 10-12) just one mile from the airport.
  Statements from the airport, Leicestershire Police and the festival say that drones used to film the rock festival led to the delays and one runway being closed.
  “It beggars belief that someone would do this,” the airport’s managing di
  
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• Katherine Jenkins’ flag dress disaster

  12-06-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Opera star Katherine Jenkins almost suffered a fashion faux pas when she realised her Union Jack dress which was designed for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebrations looked more like the French flag.
  
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• Elvis Costello slams Platinum Jubilee concert

  12-06-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Elvis Costello has branded the Platinum Party at the Palace concert "s****" and singled out Sir Rod Stewart's performance of 'Sweet Caroline' for particular criticism.
  
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• Watch Halsey perform ‘So Good’ for the first time at Governors Ball 2022

  12-06-2022 04:50 via nme.com
  
  Halsey has performed their new single, ‘So Good’ live for the first time. Watch clips of the performance below.
  The singer was headlining Governors Ball tonight (June 11) when they surprised fans with a live rendition of the track from the festival’s main stage.READ MORE: Halsey: “I’ve always been driven to reinvent myself and reinvent my genre”The release of the song was a rocky one for the singer, who posted a video on TikTok in May telling their follow
  
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• Taylor Swift, Film Nerd: ‘All Too Well’ Singer Gives Rare Solo Performance at Tribeca

  12-06-2022 03:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  “People often greatly underestimate me on how much I’ll inconvenience myself to prove a point,” she tells director Mike Mills
  
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