Bleachers announce first London show in almost five years

Elton John and Stevie Wonder just dropped their heartwarming new music video for “Finish Line”.

The xx‘s Oliver Sim has announced that his debut solo single, ‘Romance With A Memory’, will be released tomorrow (March 10).Sim, who plays bass and is co-lead vocalist in The xx, will also share a new lyric video when the track drops at 3pm UK time tomorrow.A snippet of ‘Romance With A Memory’ has been shared today (March 9) by Sim on his Instagram account, which you can hear in the below clip.“I cannot tell you how much joy it brings me to watch a ghoul having a good time,” Sim said in the caption about the video for the new song.A post shared by Oliver Sim (@hideousbastard)“I’ve made a compilation of some of my favourite monsters, killers and queers getting down to ‘Romance With A Memory’. I hope both the music and monsters make you feel as happy as they make me.”You can listen to Sim’s ‘Romance With A Memory’ in the below lyric video from 3pm on March 10.Sim will also begin The xx’s new monthly radio show on Apple Music 1, titled Interludes Radio, tomorrow.For the inaugural “horror-themed” episode, Sim will be joined by a host of friends and collaborators including Florence Welch, Elton John, Sampha, Jimmy Somerville and director Yann Gonzalez, as well as his bandmates from The xx.

Bob Dylan is set to release a collection of more than 60 essays in a new book, The Philosophy Of Modern Song, which is set to be released on November 8 via Simon & Schuster.According to a press release, Dylan began work on The Philosophy Of Modern Song in 2010. The book will compile dozens of essays that the folk legend wrote about songs by other musicians, including Nina Simone, Elvis Costello and Hank Williams.“[Dylan] analyses what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, and even explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal,” the press release reads.

Chris Willman Music WriterAnyone wanting Bob Dylan to release “Chronicles Volume Two” or any official sequel to his previous memoir, “Chronicles Volume One,” which came out in 2004, is going to have to wait longer. But other than that, the news on the Dylan publishing front is astonishingly good.

The xx have announced a new monthly show on Apple Music 1, Interludes Radio.The London trio – comprised of Romy Madley-Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie xx – will each present their own separate instalment of the series, kicking off with Sim’s edition this Thursday (March 10) at 2pm GMT.For the inaugural “horror-themed” episode, the singer and bassist will be joined by a host of friends and collaborators, including Florence Welch, Elton John, Sampha, John Glacier, director Yann Gonzalez, as well as his bandmates from The xx.Subsequent editions will be hosted by Jamie xx and Madley-Croft, though the exact air dates for these are yet to be confirmed.“We’ll be taking turns to host each episode and get into the things that inspire us individually,” The xx said in a joint statement. “An hour of music, guests and sneak peeks of what we’re all up to on our own and together.”You can tune into Interludes Radio live for free on Apple Music 1, and listen back on-demand with an Apple Music subscription.The xx’s most recent studio album, ‘I See You’, came out back in 2017.

Lada Gaga might have been snubbed by Oscar for her non-nominated role in House of Gucci, but her legions of fans will have ample opportunities to show their love this summer: Gaga’s long-postponed Chromatica Ball stadium tour is back on, with more than a dozen dates just announced.

Lady Gaga has announced the re-scheduled UK dates for the Chromatica Ball tour. 

ACTOR Taron Egerton collapsed on stage in front of a packed crowd on opening night of his new theatre show. The star - famous for playing Elton John in Rocketman - was last night forced off stage at the Ambassadors Theatre in Leicester Square after passing out.

Liz Hurley has paid an emotional tribute to her former partner Shane Warne, after the legendary sportsman died.Shane Warne died yesterday at the age of 52 after a suspected heart attack while in Thailand, and now his ex-finacée Liz Hurley has paid tribute to the star as she dubbed him her "beloved Lionheart".Sharing a set of throwback snaps, Liz penned: "I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever. "RIP my beloved Lionheart @shanewarne23."The photos that she shared with her followers were incredibly sweet and showed a different side to the former couple as they shared special moments, kisses and happy times.Fans and friends were quick to flock to the comments section of the post, with many offering support and love to Liz.One person penned: "Larger than life, will be so sadly missed not just by us Aussies but people worldwide."While another said: "A lovely tribute."The sporting star died on March 4, 2022, with the news confirmed by Warnes' Management on Thursday afternoon.Liz's direct tribute to her ex comes after she initially reacted to the news by liking Elton John's sweet tribute on Instagram.He posted sweet snap of himself standing next to Shane and Liz and penned: "A tragic day for Australian cricket.

Glastonbury Festival has announced its first 2022 line-up with many more acts and attractions in the pipeline.

Patti Smith will headline a new one-day festival in London.Higher Ground Festival will take place on the slopes of Alexandra Palace on July 24. It will be headlined by Smith, with Nadine Shah, Connie Constance, Spelling, Nabihah Iqbal and Joviale also confirmed to be performing.Higher Ground Festival will also host DJ sets, workshops, talks and readings.

Jack Antonoff has won the Songwriter Award at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 for his outstanding contributions to music for two decades and counting.The producer, songwriter, and singer joins 2020’s Songwriter of the Decade winner Robyn, and previous winners Elton John and Bob Dylan, who have all been honoured for their unparalleled lyricism and songcraft.Nick Grimshaw, introduced by Daisy May Cooper as “everyone’s best mate”, presented the award at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.Of Antonoff, he said, “This man has shaped modern pop music, and to prove that we’ve made a montage,” before showing a video of Antonoff’s finest moments as a musician and songwriter.“God damn! Thank you so much, NME. This means the world to me,” Antonoff said in a video acceptance speech.“Songwriting Award means the absolute world to me.

Elton John has expressed that he’s “heartbroken” over the “nightmare” the people of Ukraine are currently living through.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on Thursday (February 24).Last night (February 26), John took to Instagram to post an image of Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag, showing his support for those affected by the attacks.“For over 20 years, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has supported some of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine with access to HIV services and care, as part of our commitment to communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.The ‘Rocket Man’ singer’s charity was established in 1992 and supports HIV prevention, education programs and support services for those living with HIV.“We are heartbroken and appalled to see this conflict unfold and our hearts are with the people of Ukraine who do not deserve to live through this nightmare,” he continued.

The One Show.The 44-year-old TV star exclaimed: "What! What was that?" as his Welsh partner on the sofa introduced film star Taron Egerton to the programme but not in English.Alex said: "Lets say hello to Hollywood star by the way of..." as she began to reel off his name in Welsh.The former Boyband star couldn't contain his laughter but Rocket Man actor Taron - who played Sir Elton John in the epic film - seemed to enjoy her introduction.Impressed Taron chimed: "Heyyyy."Still giggling, Ronan added: And Bridgerton star by way of Henley, I got the easy one I think.He continued: "It's Taron Egerton and Jonathan Bailey."Moving on with the interview, Ronan referred back to an earlier VT that showed an interview with Stephen Fry and Harry Potter author JK Rowling.The ex-Boyzone member asked: "So Taron, Stephen Fry and JK Rowling are helping to get you to sleep at night, is that right?"Taron replied: "I'm re-visiting all of the Harry Potter books by way of Stephen Fry reading the audio books and I'm finding it's a really lovely way to unwind at night with the Phoenix's and horcrux's and that type of thing."Alex asked: "Might there be a reason? Is this researched?The film star quipped: "Ohh yes, I am intending to become a wizard," at which point both Alex and Ronan began to laugh out loud.Before the Welsh TV host commented: "Very nicely navigated."Carrying on with the joke, Taron interjected: "If I can grow a beard in time but at this rate you, know it'll take 50 years."After the awkward moment had cleared, Alex continued with the interview allowing both actors to speak about the play that they are in.The two-some both star in Mike Bartlet's Oliver-Award-winning play C**k which is playing in the Ambassadors Theatre in London

Dylan Dreyer excitedly took to Instagram on Thursday with a post she's been holding out for!The Today host was delighted to be able to share footage of a moment that has been a long time in the making.MORE: Dylan Dreyer shares relatable family moment while juggling parenting three childrenAfter two years, she and her husband, Brian Fichera, were finally able to see Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, and they were blown away. WATCH: Dylan Dreyer's adorable video of mini-me son sparks major response Dylan was so overjoyed at the moment, she filmed a section and posted it to social media along with a photo with her hubby.She captioned the post: "We waited 2 years for @eltonjohn's #farewellyellowbrickroad tour to return to NYC…and it was everything we could have hoped for!!! Absolutely incredible!!! #worththewait."MORE: Dylan Dreyer holds back tears during emotional final episode of Weekend TodayREAD: Today's Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer respond after Family Guy joke Others agreed with Dylan and commented: "What a great performance with a lifetime of memories," and said it was sweet to see them on a date together. A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc)Dylan and her husband have been waiting two years for Elton John's tour to come to New YorkOne fan even wrote: "Little did you know when you booked the tickets you would be a family of five by the time you went."The pair welcomed their third child in September, and they've certainly had their hands full since. MORE: Dylan Dreyer reveals space-saving hack inside her New York apartmentMORE: Dylan Dreyer unveils husband's house rules after giving birthDylan recently shared a relatable photo as she juggled parenting the three children from inside their family

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWatching Elton John perform at Madison Square Garden always feels historic; although though he’s performed there more than 70 times, he frequently says it’s his favorite stage on Earth.Even more historic is the feeling of watching him play what he says will be his last show ever at the iconic venue. (Then again, this is a man whose 300-stop worldwide farewell tour began in 2018 and, due to COVID-19, may be going on considerably longer than the 74-year-old originally planned.)“This is definitely the most magical venue to play in the world,” an emotional John told the New York City crowd on an unseasonably warm Wednesday evening.

Elton John, 74, took to Instagram earlier today to bid a heartfelt farewell to his “favourite venue in the world”.The legendary musician is performing his Farewell Tour as he shared insight into his time at Madison Square Garden.Elton posted several snaps of him earlier today to his 3.9 million followers.The black and white pictures featured him waving goodbye to his fans in the crowd.Another featured him looking up in wonder at the audience.He also showed a drum kit that had been signed by him to mark the occasion.Elton captioned his images: “Quite a moment for me last night playing Madison Square Garden for the last time on tour.“My favourite venue in the world and somewhere I’ve played over 70 times.“Thank you for a magical couple of nights and 52 years of memories x.”He then shared the hashtag “#eltonfarewelltour”.Many of the singer's famous followers and fans replied to the post with their well wishes.Charlie Puth wrote: “So special.

Al Roker certainly knows how to have fun, as evidenced by his latest social media post featuring a rarely seen member of his family.MORE: Al Roker's wife admits she 'can't handle' new photo of son Nick - here's whyThe Today Show star took to Instagram to share a clip from an Elton John concert he attended with his lookalike brother Chris and his son-in-law.WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news and his dad couldn't be more proudThe group started singing along to Elton's Philadelphia Freedom with the rest of the crowd as Al shared glimpses of the lit-up stage and the packed arena.As he happily sang with his brother, he revealed that it was an emotional full circle moment for him as he wrote in his caption: "To hear @eltonjohn do #philadelphiafreedom tonight was everything I wanted, but to sing it with my #babybrother who first sang it when he was 5 puts it over the top."MORE: Al Roker shares 'nerves' with fans amid New York weather warningFans adored the story and loved seeing him out and about with family, with one commenting: "Loved when you told the story of this song and your #BabyBrother one time! What a #FullCircle moment for you two!"A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al and his brother Chris rocked out at an Elton John concertAnother said: "As a Philly native I can't tell you how awesome it is to hear Elton John & y’all singing our song," and a third added: "Love this! Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love."Al and his family share quite a close bond, and while his brother doesn't often make appearances on his social media, they make sure to spend quality time together, and recently even did so on TV.MORE: Deborah Roberts sends flirty message to husband Al Roker as he makes runway debutMORE: Al Roker

Elton John hits the stage for his second show in consecutive nights at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.With just hours to go until he puts on his unique stage persona, and all the striking fashion ensembles that go with it, the British musician decided to take some time for himself which included a casual stroll.The outing comes after John suffered a mid-air scare that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing while en route to the U.S. for the New York concerts.

Elton John has reportedly been left “shaken” after his private jet was forced to make an emergency landing.Sources say the jet was flying over southern Ireland at 10,000ft, on its way from the UK to New York for a show at Madison Square Garden, when it was forced to land.According to The Sun, the plane took off around 10am UK time yesterday (February 22), but suffered hydraulic issues an hour into its journey and was forced to turn back, eventually landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire.An eyewitness commented: “The jet was being buffeted and couldn’t land. It was horrible to see.

Elton John resumed hisFarewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in the US just hours after a scary situation, which resulted in his private plane having to make an emergency landing back in the UK.The legendary rocker's wowed the New York City crowd at the famed Madison Square Garden on Tuesday,playing many of his hit songs that have made him a music icon.It would take persistence and a change of planes for John to make it to Manhattan in time for the show in the wake of his terrifying mid-air drama, which was setoff by ahydraulic failure on his private jet while en route from the UK to the US. Back on stage: Elton John, 74, appeared to be full of high-octane energy for his show at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden on Tuesday hours after his private plane had to make an emergency landing back in the UKThe singer's plane was about an hour into the flight from Farnborough Airport in Hampshire on Monday for the sold out concert when pilots decided they had to return due to a problem with the plane's hydraulic systems.They had been flying about 10,000 feet over Ireland at the time of the initial emergency.