MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow & Lil Nas X Lead The Pack

The 1975‘s Matty Healy has praised Jack Antonoff for his work on the band’s forthcoming album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’.The singer said in a new interview that Antonoff’s reputation is often that of being a “busy”, in-demand producer but that he wanted to stress just how “good” and incisive a producer he is. Antonoff, who also fronts Bleachers and Fun, is known for working with high-profile stars including Taylor Swift, Lorde and Florence + The Machine.Explaining to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 how the collaboration came about, Healy said: “We spent the whole of 2021 trying to figure out what [the new album] was. It wasn’t as obvious as it seemed by the time we got to the beginning of this year and made the record.

Love Island's Antigoni Buxton would love to set her sights on working with music big guns Drake and Ed Sheeran.Both artists are at the top of their game and at the top of the reality star's list when it comes to her dream music collaborations.The 26-year-old stunner spoke exclusively to the Daily Star on a Facebook Live interview with showbiz reporter Carly Hacon earlier this week.READ MORE: Love Island fans left fuming at 'rushed' finale with crucial missing element When asked who she would love to work with, she said: "There are so many, J Cole, Drake, I would die, I really wanna work with Blast and we're having a little chat about that so."There are so many artists I would die to work with like UK artists like Ed Sheeran."Dead or alive, I would have loved to have worked with Amy Winehouse, I'm obsessed with John Mayer, the list goes on..." The Love Island star also spoke about her time in the villa and her super glam parents. The bombshell entered the villa during the early stages of the show and made good friends with her fellow contestants, but failed to establish a connection with anyone and was voted off.But during her time on the programme, her hot family also hit the headlines when they posted their own swimwear snaps online.In their viral snap, her mum and TV chef Tonia Buxton wore a tiny bikini and sunglasses as she stood with Antigoni’s father, who wore swimming trunks and dark shades.Antigoni said: “One of the main reasons I really wanted to make it to the final [was] just so my parents could have come in looking like bombshells!”“My dad was playing it down but he definitely loved it.

Kendrick Lamar has shared a mid-tour message in which he reflects on the power of rap music and the ability to confront painful truths and imperfections.The rapper, who is currently touring his fifth album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, shared dozens of photos from the tour and also wrote a lengthy message on his Instagram Stories.“Rap has truly helped my expansion of self. beyond the perception of who I believe to be.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTransatlantic talent management company YMU Group has launched a U.S. literary division under the leadership of Aram Fox.The launch of a U.S.

TAYLOR SWIFT is making her first album of original material in almost two years – and is keen to work with up-and-coming female artists. I can reveal the Love Story singer has been busy writing and recording in Nashville, Tennessee, for the last few weeks and is set to surprise fans with her most experimental album.

Kendrick Lamar collaborator and producer Sounwave has revealed the duo are currently working on the rapper’s next studio album.Sounwave, who has produced every Lamar album since his debut self-titled EP in 2019, told Complex in a recent interview that the duo are already working on the follow-up to Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which was released earlier this year in May.Speaking to the outlet about the duo’s creative process, Sounwave said that he and Lamar began work on the next album immediately after ‘Mr.

Kendrick Lamar made us wait a long time for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, but it looks like he's back in the studio for the next LP.

The 2022 Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta was reportedly canceled at the 11th hour following changes to Georgia state firearm laws that prevent the ban of weapons on public property. Headliners for this year’s event, which was set to take place on Sept.

Taylor Swift is reportedly hard at work creating a new studio album which is expected to be her 'most experimental' release to date.The country singer–turned–pop star is has been writing and recording her latest album in Nashville in recent weeks, a source claimed to The Sun in a report from Tuesday.The hitmaker hasn't released a studio album since 2020, when she debuted her acclaimed album Folklore in July and then Evermore in December of that year. New album: Taylor Swift, 32, has been hard at work in Nashville to create a new studio album; pictured performing on stage in 2021According to the source, the music on the upcoming album will be a completely different dive compared to her other previous releases.'Taylor is enjoying the process of tinkering with new sounds and is set to showcase a range of genres on her next album, which will surprise her fans,' the music insider revealed.

Jamal Edwards was "cocaine sparked" after the recreational drug along with alcohol was found in his system and on him at the time of his death, a coroner has ruled.The chief executive of SBTV, a music production company which helped to launch the careers of Jessie J, Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, sadly passed away after suffering a cardiac arrhythmia on February 20, 2022.A recent toxicology report has now found that James' heart rhythm problem could have been caused by the drug after evidence of cocaine use and presence of cocaine and alcohol was established. READ NEXT: Jamal Edwards died from heart attack after taking drugs, mum Brenda confirmsThe inquest which took place on Tuesday August 2nd heard that Three small snap bags containing the remnants of white powder were found on the 31-year-old son of Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards.The coroner concluded this "probably" caused the cardia arrhythmia which led to his death.Assistant West London Coroner Ivor Collett ruled today that Mr Edwards had died after suffering a cardiac arrest that brought on by taking cocaine and drinking alcohol.

Calvin Harris has released his new album Funk Wav Bounces Volume 2 recently, and to commemorate his new musical milestone, here at Daily Star we've decided to take a look inside his life.From his humble beginnings and real name away from his career, to his feud with Taylor Swift, and multiple toxic splits from high-profiled celebrities - Calvin has lived a jam-packed life and he's only 38.READ NEXT: Calvin Harris fans gobsmacked as brazen couple spotted 'dry humping' in crowdHe was born in 1984 in Dumfries, Scotland to English parents - a biochemist father, and housewife mother. He has two siblings.Before getting into music, he stocked shelves in supermarkets and worked in a local fish factory in order to buy DJ gear - that would later kickstart his career.Away from his profession as a hit-making DJ and all round global star, Calvin's name actually isn't Calvin - and isn't keen on people referring to him as his alter ego name in his personal life.Calvin Harris is how he's widely known, but he was actually born as Adam Richard Wiles - which seems far less glamorous than his stage name.Revealing his decision to alter his moniker when he was 22 years old, he told Shortlist: "My first single was more of a soul track, and I thought Calvin Harris sounded a bit more racially ambiguous."I thought people might not know if I was black or not.

Billie Eilish was spotted with a big smile on her face as she left a productive gym session earlier on Monday.The Ocean Eyes singer, 20, donned a stylish workout ensemble which included a pair of thick boots which she carried in the crook of her arm.The talented performer recently celebrated her one-year anniversary of her album, Happier Than Ever, and also gave a grand performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday. Gym session: Billie Eilish, 20, was spotted after working up a sweat as she stepped outside following her workout in Los Angeles on MondayThe award-winning singer donned a vintage, printed black T-shirt which was sleeveless to help her stay cool during her sweaty workout.

Billie Eilish put on a busty display in her latest Instagram post.The songstress, 20, took the plunge in a low-cut green top which flashed some cleavage in two snaps posted to her account on Monday.In the sultry snaps, Billie gazed towards a mirror with her jet black hair slicked up into a messy ponytail and her bangs skimming over her eyes. Taking the plunge! Billie Eilish put on a busty display in a low-cut green top which flashed some cleavage in two snaps posted to her account on MondayShe dashed on a coat of red blush and mauve slick of lipstick.Her blue eyes were accentuated by her curled lashes.

Beyonce's first solo album in six years, Renaissance, is projected to dominate the charts in its first week of sales.According to Hits Daily Double, the 40-year-old superstar's new album 'will easily' debut at No.1 on the Billboard 200, with the trade publication projecting that it will move a total of 275,000-315,000 units in the first seven days since its release last Friday.In addition, the outlet reported that the hitmaker's seventh studio album will earn more than 170 million streams in the United States over the next week. No.1: Beyonce's first solo album in six years, Renaissance, is projected to dominate the charts in its first week of sales.

Billie Eilish looked glamorous when she took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night.The 20-year-old Ocean Eyes singer-songwriter took to the stage in an elegant black dress, which brushed the ground and featured a sultry slit in the front.Chic as ever, she paired the all-black ensemble with a matching oversized black blazer. Looking great:Billie Eilish looked glamorous when she took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday nightShe wore her dark black hair in curls down to the tops of her shoulders and brushed it down near her widow's peak.

Billie Eilish celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Happier Than Ever with a surprise acoustic performance in front of an intimate crowd.

Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of the release of her second studio album, Happier Than Ever, by playing a surprise acoustic show at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.The pop superstar's brother Finneas,who's her producer and co-writer, accompanied her for the intimate noon concert at the popular music store and played an acoustic guitar.To attend the short set, fans had to buy a vinyl version of Happier Than Ever,poster bundle and a performance admission wristband in-storeonly at Amoeba. Fan friendly: Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of her second studio album, Happier Than Ever, by playing a surprise acoustic show at Amoeba Music on Hollywood Blvd.

JESY Nelson has split from her record label Polydor after just 14 months. Insiders said the former Little Mix star decided to walk away from her deal to make a fresh start.

Gavin James scores his second Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with The Sweetest Part.

Kendrick Lamar has opened up about what legacy he hopes to leave behind in a new interview with a 12-year-old reporter. Watch it below.The rapper is currently out on the North American leg of his 2022 ‘Big Steppers’ world tour, which kicked off earlier this month.Following his headline set at Rolling Loud Miami last Sunday (July 24), Lamar took the time to speak to Jazzy’s World TV – the home of young reporter Jazlyn Guerra (aka Jazzy) who’s previously interviewed the likes of Jay-Z, Cardi B and Lizzo.During the brief clip, Jazzy asked the star – who she hailed as “one of the greatest hip-hop artists ever” – what’s the “most important part of your legacy that you want to be remembered?”Lamar replied: “Really just an impact to inspire people and always showing them that the duality of life is not such a bad thing.“We go through so many volatile situations where we don’t really know how to connect or communicate how we feel so through my music, I wanna make sure that’s the legacy; showing people how to communicate and it’s OK, you know, if you’re not perfect.

Taylor Swift made sure Dylan O'Brien and Sadie Sink were among the first people she contacted after nabbed five VMA nominations. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to O'Brien on Thursday, and the 30-year-old actor revealed how he learned that the short film, the music video for the 10-minute version of Swift's iconic song, was up for multiple awards.«We were just texting the other day. We have a little group chat, me, Taylor and Sadie,» O'Brien told ET of Swift, who directed the film, and Sink, who starred in it alongside the actor.«She's just so genuine,» the actor added of Swift.