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• Watch highlights from Arcade Fire frontman Win Butlera s performance in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

  18-02-2017 13:50
  Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler made his third appearance at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game last night . Butler represented Team East during the game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, starring alongside the likes of Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin, TV presenter Nick Cannon and radio host Peter Rosenberg.
  
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• Suno Taps Ticketmaster Vet Michael Chua to Lead Its Live Division, Says the Team’s ‘Central Focus’ Is ‘Helping Emerging Artists’

  08-10-2026 19:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Michael Chua, who’s now leading Suno’s live experiences division. Photo Credit: Suno
  Suno the live music specialist? About one year after acquiring Songkick, the AI upstart has tapped longtime Ticketmaster partnerships exec Michael Chua to lead the concert discovery platform.Cambridge-headquartered Suno made the high-profile hire official today, noting that Chua will be based out of its New York office. Signing on as Songkick GM and VP of live experiences at Suno proper, Chua joins f
  
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• Audrey Hobert Embarks on a Soul-Searching Journey in New ‘Phoebe’ Video

  08-10-2026 19:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  The pop artist will open for Charli XCX next year
  
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• Miley Cyrus’ new album ‘Bass Persuades’ makes US chart history as biggest drop from Number One debut

  08-10-2026 18:35 via nme.com
  
  Miley Cyrus’ new album ‘Bass Persuades’ has made US chart history after suffering the biggest-ever second-week drop for an album that debuted at Number One.READ MORE: Miley – ‘Bass Persuades’ review: the chameleonic star is no longer explaining herselfThe singer – who now goes simply by Miley – released her 10th studio album last week and it entered the Billboard 200 at the summit with 61,000 equivalent album units, marking her first US N
  
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• Madra Salach on the Hunger at the Heart of Their Debut Album

  08-10-2026 18:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Dublin band tell us how they use the stories of mythical figures to dive into “the strange tapestry that is Irish history”
  
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• ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Is Celebrating ‘UHF’ With a Live Show, But Struggling to Make a Biopic Sequel

  08-10-2026 17:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  There's a script that continues the story of Yankovic's 2022 mock biopic Weird, and Daniel Radcliffe is down to reprise his leading roll, but no studio is onboard
  
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• Turnstile announce huge free show at Washington Monument to raise money for Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon

  08-10-2026 17:47 via nme.com
  
  Turnstile have announced a free show at the Washington Monument later this month, which will raise money for the people in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.READ MORE: Turnstile embarked on an odyssey of their own to make new album ‘Never Enough’The Baltimore hardcore giants announced the Washington D.C. performance today (Thursday October 8) on their social media channels, and confirmed that the one-off gig will start at 3pm local time on October 24.
  At the show, they will perform by th
  
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• Thom Yorke says Radiohead reunion tour caused “massive” crash in self-confidence: “It took me months”

  08-10-2026 17:39 via nme.com
  
  Thom Yorke has revealed that Radiohead’s 2025 reunion tour led to a “massive” crash in his self-confidence that took months to recover from.READ MORE: Radiohead live in London: a generous and visceral hit parade (of sorts)The band announced their long-awaited live return in September last year, marking their first shows together in over seven years. They went on to play 20 arena dates across Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin that November and December.
  Now, in a ne
  
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• U2 Wrote a Song About Rosalía. How Does She Feel About That?

  08-10-2026 17:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The superstar joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show and shared her thoughts on U2's upcoming song, "The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)"
  
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• Miranda Lambert Joins Kacey Musgraves in Texas for Surprise Performance of ‘Horses and Divorces’

  08-10-2026 17:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  The two Lone Star State-born artists collabed on their beef-squashing duet from Musgraves' Middle of Nowhere album
  
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• Sheryl Crow Gets Emotional Talking Music Legacy: ‘I Want to Be Better for the World’

  08-10-2026 17:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  "These people, the Kris Kristoffersons of the world, they were good, loving people who stood up for things that weren’t popular," Crow says of the legends who inspire her
  
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• Man sentenced to prison and to repay $8million on slop royalties in first criminal bot streaming fraud case

  08-10-2026 17:09 via nme.com
  
  A man has been handed a prison sentence and ordered to repay the $8million he made from slop royalties, as the first criminal bot streaming fraud case has gone to court.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryThe ruling comes following a 54-year-old man from North Carolina pleading guilty to defrauding streaming services earlier this year. He managed to get $8million worth of royalties by uploading thousands of AI-generated songs to streaming platforms, then getti
  
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• Blossoms on being sandwiched between The Beatles and Johnny Marr in chart battle: “We’re in good company, aren’t we?”

  08-10-2026 17:03 via nme.com
  
  Blossoms have spoken to NME about the race for this week’s Number One against The Beatles and Johnny Marr with their latest album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’, as well as their mission to keep things DIY and handmade in the age of AI.READ MORE: Blossoms on the “playfulness” of album six as they reflect on 10 years of their debut: “Resting on our laurels was never on the agenda”The Stockport indie veterans released their sixth album last week (Friday Oct
  
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• Busted's Matt Willis reveals Charlie Simpson was "kind of like Voldemort" before reunion

  08-10-2026 16:53 via music-news.com
  
  Appearing on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Busted’s Matt Willis has shared a never-before-heard story about the pop-punk trio reuniting following
  
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• Rosalía shares that Bono reached out for Spanish advice on U2 song about her: “Feel free to invent your own language”

  08-10-2026 16:44 via nme.com
  
  Rosalía has revealed that Bono reached out to ask for her help with some Spanish lyrics while working on U2’s forthcoming song about her.READ MORE: U2’s new album features track about “extraordinary artist” Rosalía, reveals BonoThe Spanish star discussed the unlikely exchange during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Wednesday October 7), explaining that she and the U2 frontman have still never met in person.
  Their contact ca
  
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• Turnstile Announce Free Washington Monument Show for Charity

  08-10-2026 16:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rock band will host the show with Human Concern International
  
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• Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey to Light Up the Leonida Airwaves as ‘GTA 6’ Radio Hosts

  08-10-2026 16:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  Morgan Wallen and Del Rey's husband will join her on Back Country Radio, while Burna Boy, Robyn, and members of Slayer will helm their own stations
  
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• David Byrne Turns Elon Musk’s Own Words Into New Song ‘Let Me Sell You a Dream’

  08-10-2026 16:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  "All his own words. No editorializing. Straight from the man’s mouth to mine," singer says of contribution to scathing Musk documentary
  
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• Europe's Joey Tempest admits "It was definitely an album track" before global success

  08-10-2026 16:03 via music-news.com
  
  Europe frontman Joey Tempest recently appeared on The Leona Graham Podcast, sharing how their defining 1986 anthem was never planned as a single.
  
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• How Semi-Retirement, Burnout, and Friendship Brought Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich Together

  08-10-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Fresh off their first shows in Los Angeles as Dragonflies, the duo discuss how they connected in the studio
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo shares “hard line” stance on using AI in music

  08-10-2026 15:35 via nme.com
  
  Olivia Rodrigo has shared her firm stance on using AI in her music, saying she would “never” incorporate the technology into her work.READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ review: a bittersweet, cinematic odyssey from a generational talentThe pop star discussed the controversial topic in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where she was asked directly whether she would ever use it during the creative process.
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• Look for the Legends in the Best Rock Album Race at 2027 Grammys

  08-10-2026 15:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, and Foo Fighters all released impressive rock LPs this year
  
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• Thom Yorke and Harry Styles Come Together in Epic Conversation

  08-10-2026 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The pair sit down in London to talk about songwriting secrets, artistic reinvention, and the joy of Radiohead — offering a rare glimpse into the creative lives of two singular artists
  
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• UK government shout out “shared European interest” of solving Brexit touring crisis in push for “real progress” in Brussels

  08-10-2026 14:53 via nme.com
  
  The UK government have highlighted the “shared European interest” in solving the ongoing Brexit touring crisis for artists, musicians and crew as they called for more “real progress” at an event in Brussels. See exclusive quotes from DCMS Minister Ian Murray’s speech below.READ MORE: UK touring bands are suffering due to “Brexit fuck-ups and a lack of government control”After the music industry were essentially dealt a “no deal” Brexit w
  
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• Spiritland launches beautiful new London listening bar at The Barbican

  08-10-2026 14:29 via nme.com
  
  The Barbican has joined forces with Spiritland to launch a new listening bar in London.
  Dubbed ‘Spiritland At The Barbican’, the new partnership comes in time for the 10th anniversary of its original Coal Drops Yard site, and will offer a daily programme of artists and record collectors playing a wide variety of genres.
  Situated on Level 2 of the Barbican, with lakeside views overlooking the fountains, the genres on offer range from jazz to classical, and from ambient to electronica
  
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• Watch Tom DeLonge get emotional as baseball stadium full of Padres fans sing Blink-182’s ‘All The Small Things’

  08-10-2026 14:26 via nme.com
  
  Tom DeLonge has been spotted getting visibly emotional at a baseball game, after the crowd came together to sing Blink-182‘s ‘All The Small Things’.READ MORE: Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on death, defiance and dick jokes: “I’m very thankful to be alive”The moment took place at San Diego’s Petco Park on Tuesday night (October 6), when the San Diego Padres went head to head against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third game of the National League Division S
  
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• Food vendor at Daisy Chain Fields shares open letter to Olivia Rodrigo over unpaid fees and poor management

  08-10-2026 13:14 via nme.com
  
  A food vendor who worked at Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival has penned an open letter to the singer, claiming that there were unpaid fees and poor management.READ MORE: Daisy Chain Fields 2026 review: Olivia Rodrigo’s all-women festival is a beautiful, empowering triumphInspired by the Lilith Fair music festivals of the ’90s, the single-day event took place at the end of August at Great Park in Irvine, California – hosting performances from from Cha
  
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• Paul McCartney on how a happy accident led to The Beatles’ iconic’ ‘Rubber Soul’ cover

  08-10-2026 12:41 via nme.com
  
  Paul McCartney has penned some words on how they shot the iconic cover for The Beatles‘ ‘Rubber Soul’ for the re-release of their classic 1965 album. Check them out exclusively on NME below.READ MORE: Paul McCartney interviewed: “Writing a song is still a magic feeling for me, and hopefully always will be”The Fab Four’s landmark sixth album is currently heading to Number One in the UK charts, 60 years after its original release. Released last week (Friday Octo
  
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• Liam Gallagher hits out at Liverpool, says Oasis put The Beatles “on the map”

  08-10-2026 12:19 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has hit out at Liverpool, claiming that it was Oasis who helped put The Beatles “back on the map”.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationThe Oasis frontman has been at odds with Liverpool FC supporters for days now on Twitter/X, following his beloved Manchester City being found guilty by the Premier League of 114 out of 115 charges accusing the team of serious breaches of financial rules. The club are now appeali
  
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• Zara Larsson has no plans to collaborate with Max Martin

  08-10-2026 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Zara Larsson has emphasised how much she respects the legendary Swedish music producer.
  
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