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Olly Alexander has confirmed that he will not boycott this year’s Eurovision, despite Israel’s inclusion, saying “it wouldn’t bring us any closer to our shared goal”.The UK’s entry in this year’s competition has faced calls to withdraw in solidarity with Palestine, but it appears that will not be happening.In a personal statement posted on his social media accounts, he said: “I wholeheartedly support action being taken to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the return of all hostages and the safety and security of all civilians in Palestine and Israel.“I know some people will choose to boycott this year’s Eurovision and I understand and respect their decision.”Queers for Palestine sent me their letter asking me to withdraw from the ESC earlier this week and I responded to them directly, I’m sharing my response here alongside this mornings collective artist statement

Charli XCX’s ‘PARTYGIRL’ set at Boiler Room in February has been released – watch the video below.Charli’s latest appearance at Boiler Room went down on February 22, and it saw her airing a number of new and unreleased tracks, as well as her latest single ‘Von Dutch’.The set took place in a warehouse in Bushwick, New York, and it featured artists including Doss and Easyfun, before Charli played a set that also included classic hits like ‘Vroom Vroom’.Watch the full set here:Other performers on the night included Julia Fox and Addison Rae. A.G.

Azealia Banks has claimed that she would have “jumped out of my seat” if there had been a KT Tunstall feature on Beyoncé’s new album ‘Cowboy Carter’.The comment comes as part of Banks’ latest slate of criticisms of Queen Bey’s new musical direction, which she has previously described as “white women cosplay”, while also stating that she feels the singer is “setting herself up to be ridiculed”.‘Cowboy Carter’ was released today (March 29) and serves as Beyoncé’s eighth studio album as well as the second in an expected trilogy that began with 2022’s ‘Renaissance’.But in an Instagram Stories post, Banks shared her thoughts as she listened to the album, writing: “Def should have had Taylor Swift & Kacey Musgraves on there … it’s what the ppl wanted.”i cannot get over azealia banks even knowing who kt tunstall is pic.twitter.com/QjZXEO3ebZ—

Katie Price has spoken out about taking Gareth Gates' virginity while she was six months pregnant with her eldest son, Harvey. The former glamour model discussed the event on the Anything Goes with James English podcast.

Lady Gaga has shared a birthday post telling fans she is “writing some of my best music in as long as I can remember”.The popstar celebrated her birthday yesterday (March 28) – and to mark the occasion, Gaga sent everyone a little message teasing her new music.“Today has been so special—I can’t remember a time I was so happy on my bday,” she began. “I am in love with my best friend, my family and friends are loving and kind and healthy.

Beyoncé’s cover of The Beatles classic ‘Blackbird’, included on her new album ‘Cowboy Carter’, has prompted a lot of reactions among fans.‘Cowboy Carter’ was released today (March 29), her eighth studio album and the second in an expected trilogy that began with 2022’s ‘Renaissance’.The second track on the album is a cover of the 1968 Beatles song, which she has renamed ‘Blackbiird’. Given the album’s embrace of country influences – including a cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ and appearances from Willie Nelson and Linda Martell – and its themes concerning race in American music history, the song has been chosen pointedly.Listen to ‘Blackbiird’ here:Paul McCartney wrote ‘Blackbird’ during the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, just weeks after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Beyoncé has rewritten Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene’ lyrics, seemingly to reference the Jay-Z cheating scandal.Queen Bey has just dropped her new ‘Cowboy Carter‘ album today (March 29), which was reported to include a cover of Parton’s iconic hit. However, fans have discovered Beyoncé has actually rewritten ‘Jolene’ and its lyrics to address Jay-Z cheating on her.‘Jolene’ now refers to someone trying to “come between a family and a happy man”, with Beyoncé singing in the chorus: “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / I’m warnin’ you, don’t come for my man / Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene / Don’t take the chance because you think you can”.Beyoncé’s ‘Jolene’ cover also sees her reaffirm her love with her husband, with whom she tied the knot in 2008, after having dated since roughly 2002: “We’ve been deep in love for twenty years / I raised that man, I raised his kids / I know my man better than he knows himself”.In the original song, Dolly Parton thought she “can’t compete” with ‘Jolene’.

Olly Alexander and a number of other performers have released a joint statement about their participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after calls to boycott the competition in solidarity with Palestine.Yesterday (March 28) hundreds of queer artists, individuals and organisations called on Alexander to pull out of the competition this year, after its refusal to expel Israel.Now, Alexander, alongside Ireland’s Bambie Thug, Norway’s Gåte, Portugal’s Iolanda, San Marino’s Megara, Switzerland’s Nemo, Denmark’s SABA, Lithuania’s Silvester Belt and Finland’s Windows95Man, have signed a letter outlining their response.“We want to begin by acknowledging the privilege of taking part in Eurovision,” it begins.pic.twitter.com/VBNQWwPe46— olly alexander (@alexander_olly) March 29, 2024“In light of the current situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent. It is important to us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and communicate our heartfelt wish for peace, an immediate and lasting ceasefire, and the safe return of all hostages.

Billie Eilish has criticised artists who release multiple vinyl formats to boost album sales, calling the practise “really frustrating”.The artist made the comments in a new interview with Billboard, where Eilish and her mother Maggie Baird discussed their history of environmental activism – and in particular, their work towards making vinyl more sustainable.“We live in this day and age where, for some reason, it’s very important to some artists to make all sorts of different vinyl and packaging,” Eilish began, “which ups the sales and ups the numbers and gets them more money.”After Baird interrupted to point out vinyl sales “counts toward No.

Coronation Street have found themseleves bidding 'farewell' as they 'part ways' with a place familiar with viewers. The ITV soap has revealed that the street's residents will no longer be able to pop into the Co-Op to do a quick shop.

Katie Price has defended her romp with Gareth Gates while she was six months pregnant.The former glamour model, who was expecting her son Harvey at the time, took Gareth's virginity when he was 17 - something he denied when it was first made public. Opening up about the fling on the podcast Anything Goes with James English, the 45 year old said: "I took his [Gareth Gates'] virginity when I was six months pregnant." After host James shook his head, Katie laughed: "What? You're asking me.

Billie Eilish is throwing down the gauntlet… right at Taylor Swift‘s feet it seems!

Logan Lerman is opening up about being engaged to Ana Corrigan and how he popped the question.

Beyonce has seen your memes. In new Instagram posts, Beyonce has been promoting her upcoming record, “Cowboy Carter,” which drops this Friday. She’s shared promotional images and even a loop of herself wearing a cowboy hat that grows larger in size, a clear reference to the memes that popped up after her appearance on the Grammys, where she wore a large white cowboy hat.

Camila Cabello is setting the stage for her new record. After debuting a new hairstyle, and teasing a new song on social media, Cabello has released “I LUV IT,” featuring Playboi Carti. Camila Cabello reveals why she left Fifth Harmony amid reported reunionKarol G’s bikini pics gets Camila Cabello, Becky G, and Paris Hilton riled upThe song is a departure from Cabello’s ballads and pop songs, having an electronic and hyper-pop edge.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The sun is higher, the days are longer and festival season is upon us. As always, the packed slate of multi-stage music events scheduled throughout the spring and summer kicks off with Coachella, which will return to the famed Empire Polo Grounds on April 12th and again for Weekend 2 on April 19th.

Beyoncé‘s upcoming album ‘Cowboy Carter‘ will reportedly include a cover of The Beatles‘ Blackbird.Yesterday (March 27), Bey shared the tracklist for her album, which will drop tomorrow (March 29). So far, she’s released two singles in anticipation of ‘Cowboy Carter’, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ‘16 Carriages’.Fans also spotted ‘Blackbird’ amongst the names, and it’s been confirmed that Beyoncé will indeed cover the iconic Beatles song for everyone to hear tomorrow. Some have also noted that ‘Blackbird’ was originally written in honour of the Civil Rights movement back in 1968 – perhaps a clue as to why Beyoncé decided to cover it for her country-inspired second act.‘Blackbird’ won’t be the only cover appearing on ‘Cowboy Carter’ – Dolly Parton also accidentally confirmed Queen Bey would be singing her rendition of ‘Jolene’ earlier this month.

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Tori Kelly has spoken to NME about her fifth studio album ‘TORI’, saying that she finally feels like she is “owning [her] craft” and living her dreams.Last Friday (March 22), the California singer-songwriter was in London working on the soundtrack for a popular TV show, which has yet to be disclosed to the public. Speaking to NME, she reminisced on the fact that four years to the day, she was in the capital for the UK leg of what was supposed to be her first-ever world tour.

Dolly Parton has asked her fans to stream her original track ‘Jolene’ before Beyoncé drops her cover of the track.The ‘Love On Top’ singer is set to share her version of the iconic 1973 country track tomorrow (March 29), as part of her highly-anticipated new album ‘Cowboy Carter’.Now, one day before the track goes live, the original ‘Jolene’ singer Dolly Parton has requested that fans stream her version of the song before the cover drops.Sharing the tracklist on her Instagram Story, Parton wrote: “Play the original while you wait for @beyonce’s ‘Jolene’,” using the newfound hype around the track to draw attention back to the classic version.The update from the country music veteran comes after she accidentally let slip that the pop icon had put her own spin on the track for her forthcoming album.Speaking to Knox News earlier this month, she said: “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.“I love her! She’s a beautiful girl and a great singer.”She also gave her blessing to Bey covering the track, adding: “We’ve kind of sent messages back and forth through the years. And she and her mother were like fans, and I was always touched that they were fans, and I always thought she was great.”Arriving tomorrow, ‘Cowboy Carter’ is the second instalment of a believed trilogy project that began with 2022’s ‘Renaissance’.There has been hype around the album for months now, and yesterday (March 27) the singer shared the full tracklist with fans.

Jaelani Turner-Williams Beyoncé could bow out of music today, and she’ll have released enough music to explore for decades to come. But that’s not a worry — with the release tonight of “Cowboy Carter,” she’s onto the second act of a three-part project.