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Chris Brown has said that he was “uninvited” from last week’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, after having initially been told he was welcome to attend. The annual exhibition game took place in Indianapolis last week (February 15), with musicians including Jennifer Hudson, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean all involved. Now, Brown has said that he was initially invited to play in the game too, “only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do it because of their sponsors like Ruffles”, he wrote on Instagram.

BRIT Awards has announced more live performers for this year’s ceremony – find all the details below.The 2024 edition of the awards is due to take place at The O2 in London on Saturday, March 2. It’ll be presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp – and will be available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX.So far, it has been confirmed that Dua Lipa, Raye and Kylie Minogue (this year’s BRITs Global Icon) will all take to the stage to perform on the night.

H.E.R. has shared a poignant photograph of herself performing live at a San Francisco 49ers game as an 11-year-old girl, an image that has weirdly seemed to predict the future.She posted the picture on her official Instagram on Sunday (February 11), writing: “In honor of niners at #superbowllviii here’s me at 11 singing national anthem at 49ers game.”A post shared by H.E.R. (@hermusicofficial)Later that day, her team the San Francisco 49ers were unsuccessful against the Kansas City Chiefs, but for H.E.R., the story went full circle, as she joined Usher during the prestigious Halftime Show in one of the most-viewed television broadcasts of all time.H.E.R.

Usher wrapped up a life-changing day on Sunday (February 11) when he followed up his Super Bowl Halftime Show by marrying his girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea. The singer played the iconic slot during the game, which was ultimately won by the Kansas City Chiefs, much to the heavily-publicised joy of Taylor Swift. But, as reported by People, a wedding ceremony was held at Vegas Weddings just hours after he wrapped up his performance, with Usher’s mother Jonnetta Patton among those in attendance.

SZA has shared an update on her highly-anticipated third studio album, ‘Lana’, saying that she wants “to allow it to finish shaping itself and form itself.”Last week (February 4), SZA attended the 66th Grammys where she won three awards: Best Progressive R&B Album for her second studio album ‘SOS’, Best R&B Song for the ballad ‘Snooze’, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for ‘Ghost In The Machine’, featuring Boygenius‘ Phoebe Bridgers. She also performed ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Snooze’ at the show.She also spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her feat, as well as her eagerly awaited third LP ‘Lana’.

Usher has revealed that he contemplated quitting music, questioning whether he should become an actor instead.Ahead of his headline halftime performance at tonight’s NFL Super Bowl, he spoke to The Hollywood Reporter and admitted he thought about a career change to the big screen. The singer’s acting roles include starring in the likes of The Faculty, Scary Movie 5, Hands Of Stone, Hustlers and Bad Hair.“I hadn’t had a successful record as successful as [the 2004 album] ‘Confessions’, and there was this analysing [thought], like, ‘Man, should I continue to do this, or should I pivot and become an actor?’” he shared.However, his 2021 Las Vegas residency at the Park MGM Hotel made him realise he should do what he loves the most.“I went to Las Vegas with no promise in a time when the world was not going anywhere because we were in a pandemic, and I had the hope that I could arouse people enough to come to Las Vegas and celebrate with me,” he said.

T-Pain has revealed that he once wrote and produced a collaboration with Michael Jackson and Usher – but it was eventually shelved.Earlier this week, the Tallahassee polymath posted a video to his social media channels, explaining how the unreleased collaboration was leaked – making Jackson reluctant to hop on the soulful track.“We are about to listen to a song that I wrote and produced that was meant for me, Usher, and Michael Jackson,” T-Pain began. “And then the person that was in charge of doing the references and the person that sang it got too excited and was like, ‘N***a, I’m on a song with Michael Jackson and Usher and T-Pain!’“Then he released it and then Michael Jackson was like, ‘Nah, never mind.

Mary J. Blige has clarified that her inclusion in the lineup poster for Las Vegas’ Lovers & Friends festival “was an error”, and will not be performing there.The R&B singer took to her Instagram stories today (January 26), two days after Lovers & Friends festival revealed their 2024 edition’s lineup on Instagram.

Roskilde Festival has announced another wave of acts for its 2024 installment – check out the line-up below.The 52nd edition of the Danish non-profit event is due to take place between June 29 and July 6. You can buy tickets here.PJ Harvey and Foo Fighters have already been announced as headliners for this year’s Roskilde, with the line-up also featuring the likes of Romy, Skrillex, Aurora, Blondshell and Heilung.Today (January 25) organisers have added a further 29 names to the bill, including Doja Cat, Jane’s Addiction, Ice Spice, Jungle, Khruangbin, J Hus and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.Doja Cat was booked to appear at Roskilde 2020, but the event was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Anders Wahrén, Roskilde Festival’s Head Of Programme, said: “At long last, we’re thrilled to bring Doja Cat to Roskilde Festival.”He continued: “In 2020, she was a star in the making, and in the meantime, she has arguably become the most hyped and popular rapper in the world.

Amy Winehouse‘s ‘In My Bed’, a cut from her 2003 full-length debut ‘Frank’, consisting of previously unseen footage from its 2004 video shoot, has been released.Posted to Winehouse’s official YouTube page yesterday (January 23), the clip consists of outtakes from the original video for the track, which was filmed in 2004 by director Paul Gore. In the lyric video for ‘In My Bed’, the then 20-year-old Winehouse is seen wandering around a hotel lobby while carrying a guitar case, at one point joining a backing band of musicians in a ballroom.

her official Facebook page last night (January 19).“Hello everyone, it is with a very heavy heart that for myself and my family, I announce that our beloved mother, your beloved icon and artist, Marlena Shaw, has passed away today at 12:03,” Marla said. “She was peaceful, we were at peace.”Shaw’s signature song ‘California Soul’ was recorded as a humble album track on her 1969 LP ‘The Spice of Life’, but later became a highly sought-after record for rare groove collectors and early hip-hop samplers.

here.The nominees for the ceremony were announced in December, with Little Mix and Stormzy leading the way with four nominations apiece. Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye have received three nominations each.

Pharrell Williams has teased an unreleased collaboration with Miley Cyrus during this week’s Louis Vuitton show.Last year, the Virginia musician-producer was appointed the role of Men’s Creative Director at the prestigious Parisian fashion brand after the untimely death of Virgil Abloh. On Tuesday (January 16), Louis Vuitton live-streamed their Men’s Fall-Winter 2024 Collection presentation held at Paris Fashion Week.During the stream, an unreleased Miley Cyrus song played near the 13-minute mark.

Smokey Robinson has responded to a viral TikTok highlighting his curiously-titled 2023 album, ‘Gasms’.On Saturday (January 13), the Motown veteran posted a response message to TikTok, clarifying the meaning behind the album’s title. “Okay guys, I figured it’s time for me to comment on the comments that I’ve been getting about calling my album ‘Gasms’,” began Robinson.

Massive Attack have spoken out about their boycott of gigs in Israel since 1999.The trip-hop group took to their official X/Twitter account to respond to someone’s comment about their performance in the country. “Your shows in Tel Aviv were fantastic,” read the tweet.Massive Attack replied with: “Massive Attack have not performed (& will not perform) in Israel since the international request was made by Palestinian civic society & artistic institutions in 2002 (reiterated in 05 as BDS) as a form of non-violent pressure on Israel to end its brutal occupation of Palestine.They continued: “The band took a decision not to perform in Israel in 1999 – some years before the Palestinian call for international boycott was made – based on our own observations of military oppression, occupation & apartheid.”Massive Attack have not performed (& will not perform) in Israel since the international request was made by Palestinian civic society & artistic institutions in 2002 (reiterated in 05 as BDS) as a form of non-violent pressure on Israel to end its brutal occupation of Palestine.

Back To Black, the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic. You can watch it above.Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Industry) as Winehouse and charts the iconic singer’s vibrant years living in London as well as her intense rise to fame.Alongside Abela, Back To Black also stars Jack O’Connell as Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as her father Mitch, Juliet Cowan as her mother Janis, and Lesley Manville as her grandmother Cynthia.The film, which has the approval of the singer’s estate, features many of Winehouse’s hit songs, recorded and performed in the movie by Abela.Taylor-Johnson said via a press release: “Discovering a talent like Marisa Abela is akin to finding gold dust.

André 3000 has said a collaboration with SAULT is on the cards, revealing that he has spent time in the studio with the mysterious collective.During an interview on BBC Radio 6 Music last month, the OutKast rapper and solo musician (real name André Benjamin) explained: “A musician friend turned me on to them when they were in their secrecy stage. So he connected me with them.“You know, we hung out, went to the studio, messed around a bit… yeah.

Jermaine Jackson is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in 1988.The lawsuit for sexual battery, battery, sexual assault and negligence was filed by Rita Butler Barrett on Wednesday (December 27) at Los Angeles County Superior Court. Jackson’s company Jermaine L.

Getting four creatives to see eye to eye on anything is a feat in and of itself. For indie soul outfit Club Lotus, who seamlessly blend their diverse influences and musical backgrounds, finding a name was an important first step in getting on the same wavelength.

Faith Fanzine on X/Twitter today (December 18), with various other news sources reporting that the artist passed away overnight.“Faith are saddened to hear that Amp Fiddler has passed away. The king of the new era of Detroit Soul. RIP,” the zine wrote.“Our thoughts are with his family friends and all the musicians and producers who knew him.”Faith are saddened to hear that Amp Fiddler has passed away.

SAULT have finally played their first ever live show, and brought out Little Simz and Michael Kiwanuka to celebrate the occasion – watch everything that went down below.The mysterious collective, who are yet to reveal any of their names or faces, have steadily released music since their debut ‘5’ in 2019. SAULT have never officially confirmed their bandmembers; however, producer Inflo is generally regarded as the leader, with Cleo Sol, Kid Sister, Chronixx and more providing uncredited vocals.A few days ago, the collective confirmed a world tour as well the date of their first ever show, which was held at London’s new venue Drumsheds.