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• Vodafone to Pull Rhythm and Vines Branding During Dizzee Rascal Performance Following Pushback

  29-12-2022 23:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Newbury-headquartered telecommunications company Vodafone has announced that it will remove its stage branding from New Zealand music festival Rhythm and Vines – but only during the performance of London-based rapper Dizzee Rascal, without nixing the overarching sponsorship deal. Vodafone’s partial pullback from Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines, which kicked off today and features performances from acts […]
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• Noga Erez Turns Turmoil Into Art

  16-07-2026 18:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Israeli rapper and singer and her partner Ori Rousso grapple with war, social pressure, and the personal cost of staying visible in the new documentary, Noga
  
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• Who Is That Guy Singing ‘Lost Boys’ With Phoebe Bridgers on TV?

  16-07-2026 18:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  It’s Dan Reeder, the oddball folkie who’s quietly become a highly influential songwriter on today’s hitmakers
  
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• Iron Maiden have sold half of the rights to their likenesses and their music to Pophouse

  16-07-2026 17:51 via nme.com
  
  Iron Maiden have sold 50 per cent of the rights to their likenesses and their music to Pophouse Entertainment.READ MORE: Iron Maiden – ‘Senjutsu’ review: an imaginative instant classic The company is an investment firm known for its development of brand-building activities across the music and entertainment sphere, including the groundbreaking ABBA Voyage show in London. It is also involved in the upcoming avatar production with KISS.
  A press release recently confirmed tha
  
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• Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Has Died

  16-07-2026 17:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Fellow 120 Minutes hosts Matt Pinfield and Jim Shearer remember the VJ who brought alternative music to MTV
  
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• Questlove Brings His VIP Game Nights to the Masses With ‘The Next Move’

  16-07-2026 17:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  At the launch party for his new web series, the Academy Award-winning musician, filmmaker, and producer built on a long-running social experiment: bringing strangers together over a shared game and seeing what happens next
  
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• Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK tour – including five-night London residency

  16-07-2026 17:00 via nme.com
  
  Bob Dylan has announced a UK headline tour for 2026, including a five-night residency in London. Find all the details below.Read More: ‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopicThe legendary singer-songwriter will hit the road again in November, following his ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ run on these shores late last year.
  He’ll kick off his next UK trek in Bournemouth on November 25, before playing arena shows i
  
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• Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK tour including five Royal Festival Hall dates

  16-07-2026 16:55 via music-news.com
  
  Bob Dylan has officially announced a brand-new UK tour for 2026, featuring an unmissable five-night residency at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
  
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• Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme to appear on ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’

  16-07-2026 16:35 via nme.com
  
  Josh Homme is set to make an appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox.READ MORE: Queens Of The Stone Age interview: “I was trying to write my way out of my troubles”The reality show sees a host of famous faces “sharing their sharp, insightful and funny points of view” as they watch various TV programmes, news broadcasts and films. Season eight is currently airing on Channel 4, with episodes being broadcast every Friday.
  Today (Thursday July 16), it’s been confirmed that Qu
  
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• Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson to perform at World Cup closing ceremony

  16-07-2026 16:33 via nme.com
  
  Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and more will perform at the closing ceremony for the 2026 World Cup.READ MORE: Post Malone: the story of the tatted troubadour in 10 songsThe World Cup will end on Sunday (July 19), where Spain will go up against Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium, following their recent victories over France and England respectively.
  On the night, there will be a 90-minute closing ceremony before the kickoff, and it has already been revealed to have a stacked
  
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• See Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, Fat Joe Perform at Knicks-Centric ESPYs

  16-07-2026 16:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Slick Rick also takes the stage as ESPN's annual award show celebrates New York's NBA title
  
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• TTSSFU tells us about shaking self-doubt and new music: “I’m going back to dream-pop”

  16-07-2026 15:52 via nme.com
  
  TTSSFU has spoken about the potential for new music and shaking self-doubt. Watch the full video interview above.READ MORE: TTSSFU is learning to embrace the chaosThe Mancunian singer (real name Tamsin Stephens) spoke to us at Mad Cool Festival, where she gave an update on future new music. Her latest project was ‘Blown’, which she dropped last August.
  Speaking to NME, she said of her upcoming material: “I would say it’s a lot more synthy, and I’m trying to really c
  
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• Echo & The Bunnymen announce ‘Apples For Isaac’ – their first new album in 12 years – with nostalgic single ‘Brussels Is Haunted’

  16-07-2026 15:48 via nme.com
  
  Echo & The Bunnymen have announced ‘Apples For Isaac’, their first new album in 12 years, with the nostalgic single ‘Brussels Is Haunted’.
  The new record is due September 18 (pre-save/pre-order here), and will mark the band’s 13th studio album. It’s Echo’s first new record since their 2014 album, ‘Meteorites‘.
  ‘Apples For Isaac’ will also feature late drummer Clem Burke (Blondie, Ramones), who contributed to ten of the el
  
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• "David Bowie recognizing what i was doing blew me away" - Howard Jones

  16-07-2026 15:35 via music-news.com
  
  Howard Jones, the pioneer who helped define the sound of the 1980s by proving synthesizers could be expressive and emotionally resonant
  
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• Chloe Slater on becoming “desensitised” to politics and social media: “You need to feel shocked – but that’s difficult when news is constantly accessible”

  16-07-2026 15:17 via nme.com
  
  Chloe Slater has spoken to NME about how she is becoming “desensitised” to politics and social media, while discussing the inspiration behind her debut album ‘Riot Youth’ and more. Watch the interview in full above.READ MORE: Chloe Slater isn’t afraid to tell you how she feelsThe Manchester-based artist caught up with us at Mad Cool 2026 last week, shortly before she took to the stage in the Cinco Estrellas tent on Thursday (July 9). Her slot at the Madrid fest
  
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• Sir Mick Jagger says 'yes' to another Glastonbury headline show

  16-07-2026 15:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Rolling Stones frontman has revealed he hopes the legendary band will return to Worthy Farm when the festival resumes in 2027, while also outlining plans for live shows next year.
  
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• Fcukers' ‘breakthrough’ year lands band an Independent Music Awards nomination

  16-07-2026 15:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Association of Independent Music has unveiled the first wave of nominees for its 2026 awards, with artists spanning electronic, indie, soul, hip-hop and alternative music recognised ahead of September's ceremony.
  
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• Pixies declare Dave Grohl was ‘right’ about their ‘perfect’ album

  16-07-2026 14:30 via music-news.com
  
  The band’s guitarist and drummer have endorsed Dave Grohl’s glowing praise for Surfer Rosa while also sharing an update on their plans to write more music later this year.
  
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• Lana Del Rey reveals ‘beautiful’ companion album is on the way

  16-07-2026 14:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer has unveiled plans for a second album to accompany Stove, describing it as a personal reflection on the past four years following multiple delays to her long-awaited record.
  
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• Mick Jagger “speaks for the nation” with viral reaction to England conceding in World Cup semi-final

  16-07-2026 13:58 via nme.com
  
  Mick Jagger‘s reaction to England’s loss in the World Cup semi-final has gone viral across the Internet.READ MORE: Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones’ future: “I’m already writing for the next album”The Rolling Stones frontman attended the game between England and Argentina yesterday (July 15). Were England to have succeeded, it would have been their first time playing in a World Cup final since 1966.
  England gained an early lead thanks to Anthony Gordon’
  
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• Listen to Keo’s soaring new single ‘Pistol’

  16-07-2026 13:41 via nme.com
  
  Keo have shared a new single, ‘Pistol’ – you can listen to it below.
  The song will appear on the London-based band’s debut studio album, ‘Put A Smile On For Me’, which is released on September 25 via Island. Pre-order/pre-save here.
  Following on from previous track, ‘That’s Me’, Keo’s latest offering begins with a delicate acoustic guitar intro before quickly opening up into a widescreen, soaring anthem.
  The emotional cut delves into &l
  
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• Biffy Clyro team up with mental health charity CALM to launch ‘Mountains’ T-shirt for suicide prevention

  16-07-2026 13:21 via nme.com
  
  Biffy Clyro have joined forces with mental health charity CALM to launch a ‘Mountains’ T-shirt, raising money and awareness for suicide prevention.READ MORE: Biffy Clyro on the biggest gig of their lives, their Scotland World Cup anthem and wild new material to come: “There’s life in the old dog yet”The collab makes the Scottish band the latest artist to join up with the charity, and the new t-shirt design is inspired by their hit 2008 single ‘Mountains’
  
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• R. Kelly wants Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking

  16-07-2026 12:35 via nme.com
  
  R. Kelly has filed a formal request, imploring Donald Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking.
  The request was first made public this week, and is now visible on the Justice Department’s website. With the move, the convicted sex offender is seeking to reduce his sentence, rather than request a full pardon.
  The documents submitted in the request have not been made public, and the website lists the request as pending with the White House Office of th
  
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• Fiona Apple releases new theme song for Apple TV’s ‘Lucky’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy

  16-07-2026 12:20 via nme.com
  
  Fiona Apple has shared the theme song for Apple TV‘s new series Lucky starring Anya Taylor-Joy – listen to it below.READ MORE: ‘Lucky’ review: Anya Taylor-Joy’s plucky con artist will keep you guessing until the final sting‘Horns Of A Bull’ is an unsettling song backed by warm piano chords, which opens each episode of the seven-part thriller. It landed on the streaming service yesterday (Wedensday July 15).
  The show from Your Friends & Neighbors crea
  
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• Kesha keeps human teeth in 'little jars' around her home

  16-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kesha uses the teeth to make jewellery and accessories.
  
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• Julia Garner and Mark Foster split

  16-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Ozark actress and the Foster the People frontman tied the knot in December 2019.
  
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• Eric Stonestreet defends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's choice of wedding venue

  16-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Eric Stonestreet insisted that the newlyweds "created a place that they could have the normalcy that they deserve".
  
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• Avril Lavigne performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

  16-07-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Pat McAfee also revealed that Ice Spice performed at the wedding.
  
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• Liam Gallagher weighs in on England’s World Cup result: “Let the kids run wild”

  16-07-2026 11:50 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has responded to England’s loss to Argentina at the World Cup semi-finals, saying that the team would have a better chance at winning if they could “run wild”.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationEngland were left with their World Cup dreams shattered last night (Wednesday July 15) after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina in a dramatic match in Atlanta, Georgia.
  Initially, Thomas Tuchel&rsqu
  
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• Early David Bowie 1965 Shel Talmy Recordings announced with unreleased tracks

  16-07-2026 11:02 via nme.com
  
  Early David Bowie songs from 1965 are to be released on a new album featuring a pre-Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page.READ MORE: David Bowie’s earliest years – as told by the people who knew him best‘David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings’ is set to arrive on September 18 via Parlophone (pre-order/pre-save here). Recorded in the time period when the ‘Life on Mars’ singer went by the name Davie Jones, it features the most complete collection of songs before he offic
  
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