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Rihanna played her first full live show in almost eight years last night (March 1) at a pre-wedding ceremony in India – watch footage and see the setlist below.The singer was reportedly paid $6million (£4.7million) to perform a private concert celebrating the marriage of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Indian billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and his partner Radhika Merchant (via TMZ).Taking place in Ambani’s hometown of Jamnagar, the extravagant three-day event hosted a 19-song gig from Rihanna – marking her first full-length performance since 2016 (via Setlist.FM).The show included live renditions of hits such as ‘We Found Love’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘Stay’, ‘Rude Boy’, ‘Diamonds’, ‘Work’ and ‘All Of The Lights’.“I’m here tonight in honour of Anant and Radhika, thank you for having me here. God bless your union, I wish you all the best, congratulations,” Rihanna said onstage, according to The National.Following the performance, the star told reporters: “The show was the best.

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Taylor Swift concert has spoken out about the response.The moment took place during the pop star’s recent show at the Accor Stadium in Sydney over the weekend (February 25), which was her final ‘Eras’ tour date in Australia.During the performance Madison Blackband, an Australian fan of Swift, shared a video to TikTok, showing her dramatically bursting into tears as the singer performed a rendition of ‘Exile’ – taken from her 2020 album ‘Folklore’.“My reaction to Taylor singing ‘Exile’ (also known as the song that saved my life),” read the text over the footage.Now, after accumulating over 1.1million views in less than a week, Blackband has spoken out about the response to the clip.“I went on [X] and the first thing that popped up was this video. And I was like ‘Oh, it’s happened’,” she said during an interview with Rolling Stone, recalling how the clip was instantly reposted across other social media platforms.

The Dandy Warhols have reflected on what it was like to be named as one of David Bowie’s favourite bands.The moment arose during a new discussion with the group’s frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor, when he sat down for the latest instalment of NME’s Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! series.During the conversation, the singer-songwriter was quizzed about the band’s history, and opened up topics including his time on the road, Dig! documentary with the Brian Jonestown Massacre and his 2009 graphic novel One Model Nation.At one point in the interview, Taylor-Taylor was asked if he could recall which two bands The Dandy Warhols played between during the 2000 edition of Glastonbury.“Bush went on before us, then I have no idea because when I started walking offstage, David Bowie and his band – who had been watching us at the side – came towards us like a wave of black Gucci jackets and teeth,” he answered.The correct answer turned out to be Saint Etienne and Muse, however, the conversation did lead to the singer recalling his working relationship with David Bowie – in particular, being named as one of the artist’s favourite bands.“I have no idea what happened that day. Hours are gone from my memory.

Halsey has shared a health update on her endometriosis battle.The ‘Ghost’ singer took to their official Instagram account to share an IG story updating their fans about their battle with endometriosis. In the now-deleted story, she posted a photo of her stomach, covered in several bandages.Halsey, who uses she/they pronouns, didn’t specify what kind of procedures she had done but did show herself wearing pink and white pyjamas along with a pair of absorbency briefs peeking out over the waistband of their trousers.“Back in diapers, but at least they have little bows,” the singer wrote as a caption on the photo (per Music News).

There still ain’t no party like an S Club party, even 20 years later!

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Charli XCX has dropped "Von Dutch." The song follows news of XCX's upcoming album Brat, which is due this summer. Scroll down to see the "Von Dutch" video, shot at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport, below.

Liam Payne has announced a new chapter, dropping the new single ‘Teardrops’. Check it out below.Shared today (March 1), the new song is released via Capitol and sees the former One Direction member make his return to the music industry – embarking on an all-new chapter.Incorporating the rhythmic pop seen throughout the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, the track was written by the singer in collaboration with Jamie Scott and JC Chasez (*NSYNC).

Taylor Swift over their exclusive deal that makes the island country her only ‘Eras‘ tour stop in Southeast Asia.Last month, Thailand’s prime minister claimed that Singapore reportedly agreed on a deal with the pop star that means she “can’t perform in any other countries in Southeast Asia”.Srettha Thavisin has said that promoter AEG informed him of an agreement that means Swift will not perform any other dates of her ‘Eras‘ tour in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which comprises 10 countries, according to Sky News.Swift is set to perform six shows at Singapore’s National Stadium from March 2-9, the only Southeast Asian location on the Asia leg of her tour.Now, Philippines representative Joey Salceda asked the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to formally protest against the grant (per The Straits Times). “[This] isn’t what good neighbours do.

Olly Alexander has shared the new solo track ‘Dizzy’, which will also serve as the UK’s official entry for Eurovision 2024. Check it out below.Released today (March 1), the track was written by Alexander in collaboration with electronic producer Danny L Harle (Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek), and looks to capture that same intoxicating rush felt when with someone new.Inspired by the club classics of the ‘00s, the song also comes alongside a new music video – capturing a head-spinning representation of the emotions described in the lyrics and blurring the line between fantasy and reality.“I wrote the song last summer with Danny L Harle, we started off with the word ‘Dizzy’ because it just popped into my head and I liked it.

Miley Cyrus and Pharrell have released a new collaborative single – listen to ‘Doctor (Work It Out)’ below.The funk-infused song marks Cyrus’ first release of 2024, and finds the singer lusting over a love interest.“I could be your doctor/ And I could be your nurse/ I think I see the problem/ It’s only gon’ get worse (Uh, uh)/ A midnight medication/ Just show me where it hurts (Uh)/ I need to rock you, baby/ Before your body bursts,” Cyrus sings.‘Doctor (Work It Out)’, which was produced by Pharrell, is said to have originally been written for Cyrus’ 2013 album ‘Bangerz’. The track is the pair’s fifth collaboration, and their first in a decade.It arrives with a stylish official video, directed by Jacob Bixenman – tune in here:Pharrell previewed the single during a Louis Vuitton show in January before promising last week that the collab was “coming soon”.‘Doctor (Work It Out)’ follows Cyrus’ ballad ‘Used To Be Young’, which was released last August.

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Metallica have announced that they will be among the artists who will perform in honour of Elton John and Bernie Taupin at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.The metal icons took to their official X/Twitter account to share that they will be in attendance and are set to perform at the invitation-only ceremony on March 20. The event will include appearances by both John and Taupin, will be hosted by Billy Porter.John and Taupin will be receiving the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Kacey Musgraves has shared her latest single ‘Too Good To Be True’ and has announced details of a 2024 UK, European and US tour.‘Too Good To Be True’ serves as the second single to be released from the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter’s forthcoming LP ‘Deeper Well’. The track follows the lead single of the same name.The ballad sees Musgraves sing of vulnerability and regret, offering “Be good to me and I’ll be good to you / But please don’t be too good to be true,” over a soft guitar riff.Her sixth studio LP is set for release on March 15 via Interscope/MCA Nashville and is available to pre-save/pre-order here.Deeper Well’ follows her 2021 LP ‘Star-Crossed‘.

Ed Sheeran treated his parents and wife to a private three-hour visit to Paris’ Louvre museum.Per BBC, Sheeran’s father and Retired art curator John shared in an interview to promote a fundraising event for Ipswich Art Society’s Young Artists’ Fund that the 2021 private visit to the famous museum was his son’s “way of saying thank you to us”, and described it as an “unforgettable experience”. He added that the viewing was “the only time I’ve been able to study the Mona Lisa without the crowds”.“Imogen and I went to Paris to see Edward perform at the Global Citizen gig in front of the Eiffel Tower, which was extraordinary enough,” he said in the interview, “He then surprised us on Sunday evening by taking us with his wife Cherry to the Louvre.

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has claimed that his bodyguards “beat the shit out of” Vince Neil after the Mötley Crüe frontman allegedly tried to start a fight with him.Taylor didn’t specify exactly when or where the incident took place, but added that he’d encountered Neil while he was flanked by “some fucking biker dudes”.“I never had the weird, pervy, fucked-up experiences that a lot of people talk about,” the Duran Duran rocker told Classic Rock in a new interview looking back on his career. “The worst shit was Vince Neil trying to fight me, and my bodyguards having to sort him out.