Lil Yachty and James Blake prepare collaborative album ‘Bad Cameo’: “This is real”

Jaden Thompson Indigenous stories aren’t always told with the care, nuance and authenticity they deserve in Hollywood, and, more often than not, their stories aren’t told at all. While “Killers of the Flower Moon” has certainly prompted discourse within indigenous communities about who should tell what stories, the Osage Nation Congress has unanimously endorsed the creative contributions that Lily Gladstone and Scott George made to the film. The tribal governing body recently passed bills expressing support for their roles in Martin Scorsese’s historical epic.

James Blake has spoken out about the challenges that musicians face in getting paid fairly for their work in the TikTok age. The electronic musician posted a string of comments on his X/Twitter account on Sunday morning (March 3), taking the time to express his thoughts on the current financial state of the music industry, and what he perceives as the unreasonable obstacles facing musicians. Blake first responded to a post quoting him speaking about not making “a cent” on a recent viral TikTok hit.

Everything Everything have shared the video for their new single ‘Enter the Mirror’, on the day of the release of their new album ‘Mountainhead’. Watch it first on NME below, along with our interview with frontman Jonathan Higgs.The Manchester art-rockers have previously shared the singles ‘Cold Reactor’, ‘The Mad Stone’ and ‘The End of the Contender’, and now, with their seventh album out and a UK headline tour starting next month, they have spoken to NME about the concept behind ‘Mountainhead’.The album takes place in a world where humanity has come together to build a mountain by digging a pit at its foot, with the workforce – or ‘mountainheads’ – driven by a desire to one day reach the top of the mountain and gaze into the mythical mirror that sits at its peak.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Jack Harlow has announced the lineup for his two-day Gazebo Festival, scheduled to take place on May 25-26 in his native Louisville, KY. Gazebo Festival is slated to touch down at Louisville’s Waterfront Park, featuring 26 acts across two stages.

Fred Again.. has joined forces with Lil Yachty and Overmono to share the new track ‘stayinit’.

Shane Gillis and James Austin Johnson went mono-a-mono as Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, mocking the former president’s new sneaker line in a parody movie trailer called “White Men Can Trump.”In the skit — which aired amid Gillis’ sheepish return to Studio 8H after getting hired, then immediately fired from the sketch show in 2019 — the 36-year-old guest host plays an average guy named Gordon Dwyer who “can’t catch a break” in anything whether it be in love or basketball. However, things seem to change when Gillis is gifted a pair of the 45th president’s branded sneakers.

A$AP Rocky is stepping out in style for Milan Fashion Week.

A mum is home-schooling her own children to give them 'lessons in life', by teaching them how to pay bills, do DIY, clean the house and cook their own meals in order to 'prepare them for the real world'.

Jimmy Page, Brian May and Tony Iommi came together to launch the new Gibson Garage in London.The moment took place in Soho yesterday morning (February 22) as the guitar manufacturer held a special preview of the shop, which is set to open on Saturday (February 24).It is inspired by the Nashville flagship branch and has over 300 guitars for sale, as well as a live music space downstairs and a made-to-measure counter for ordering bespoke, custom guitars.At the first preview of the store, Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page was in attendance to reveal a new collaboration with the brand – launching a replica of his iconic 1971 Doubleneck.As well as Page, Brian May of Queen and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath were in also attendance, and joined the Led Zeppelin guitarist in cutting the opening ribbon.

Whitney Cinkala Variety’s annual Power of Comedy event will return to SXSW on March 8 at ACL Live, celebrating honorees Samantha Bee, John Leguizamo, Nick Kroll, Lilly Singh, Andrew Rannells, Hannah Einbinder, Pamela Adlon, Jaboukie Young-White, Robbie Praw and Cazzie David. Variety Power of Comedy is part of the official SXSW Comedy lineup. At the event, Bee will receive the Comedy Innovator Award, presented by Brooke Shields, recognizing her accomplishments as a comedian, writer, author and trailblazing late-night TV host and producer.

Kasabian have shared their bombastic new single ‘Call’ and announced details of their 8th album ‘Happenings’. Check it out below, along with our interview with frontman Serge Pizzorno.The Leicester indie veterans first shared that the “psychedelic” new album of “big hitters” was on the way last year when they announced details of a huge homecoming gig in the form of Summer Solstice II – a return to Victoria Park on Saturday July 6 after previously playing an outdoor gig there back in 2014.Now, they’ve announced that ‘Happenings’ will arrive the day before as well as sharing the dance-driven new single ‘Call’ and the daredevil music video.

The Roots have announced the acts for this year’s edition of their annual Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia.The two-day music festival will return to its usual home of The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on June 1-2. Lil Wayne with The Roots, Jill Scott and Nas are set to headline the festival with André 3000 performing a special set in support of his recently released debut solo LP ‘New Blue Sun’.Other acts set to play include Gunna, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Babyface, Wale, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Cam’ron, Funk Flex, and more.A post shared by The Roots (@theroots)The festival will also see various collaborations take place such as The Roots’ Black Thought performinf with Method Man and Redman, Fantasia and Muni Long teaming up with Adam Blackstone and Scarface and Amerie set to play with the Backyard Band.General ticket sale will commence on Friday, February 23 at 10am local time.

With rumours circulating that James Haskell has linked up with ITV show bosses and is in “advanced talks” for this year’s Celebrity Big Brother line-up, his estranged wife Chloe Madeley is said to be “worried” about the secrets he could spill on-screen. A few weeks ago it was reported that 38-year-old former rugby player James would be making his way into the CBB house and, given his track record, claimed a source, it’s unlikely he will hold back when it comes to speaking his mind.

Lil Jon has released a guided meditation album titled ‘Total Meditation’.Last weekend, the rapper took to social media to share a video, captioned: “‘Total Meditation’ streaming now”. In the video, Lil Jon is seen sitting on the ground in a desert, as he narrates: “Now imagine yourself in a place that makes you feel safe and secure.

King Charles and Queen Camilla, who ascended to the throne in September 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, have a real "dedication to duty", a royal photographer has revealed. Despite the ongoing rift between Prince Harry and being struck with a shocking cancer diagnosis, His Majesty has been applauded for his sense of humour and kindness as he takes the role in his stride.The King, 75, was diagnosed with a form of cancer following a planned procedure for a benign enlarged prostate after a "separate issue of concern was noted".

AJ McLean is reintroducing himself as Alexander James.

Porsha Williams Guobadia is making her comeback to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and has also signed an overall scripted talent deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment.

Kate Aurthur administrator Porsha Williams Guobadia — who is now going by her married name — will return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Bravo announced Tuesday, in the first cast announcement of what will be the show’s rebooted Season 16. Williams Guobadia, always a fan favorite, was on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” from Seasons 5-13, and, in a rare voluntary departure for the franchise, left the show in September 2021. In an interview with Variety a few months after that, she spoke of her then-upcoming marriage to Simon Guobadia, and said she wanted to spend as much time as she could with her young daughter, Pilar.

Chloe Madeley has given an update on her 18-month-old daughter's health after revealing she was rushed into hospital. The doting mum, 36, who is the daughter of Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley, confirmed the news on her Instagram over the weekend.

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell's toddler has been rushed to hospital this weekend in what was described as a 'distressing' situation.