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St. Vincent has performed a version of ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ to honour Kate Bush’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watch the footage below.The ceremony took place in New York last night (November 3), with Bush being inducted with a speech by Big Boi.Ahead of the event, Bush had issued a statement on her website that she would not be attending the ceremony, adding: “I am completely blown away by this huge honour – an award that sits in the big beating heart of the American music industry,” she said.

Kate Bush has issued a statement thanking the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her upcoming induction, but has confirmed she will not attend the event.It had been speculated upon whether the iconic singer, who very rarely makes public appearances, would show up for her induction ceremony.Instead, she has expressed her honour at being included in this year’s class of inductees in a letter published on her own website.“I am completely blown away by this huge honour – an award that sits in the big beating heart of the American music industry,” she said. “Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Four hours and 22 minutes is a long time to be doing anything except sleeping, even watching a state-of-the-art Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awards show that included Willie Nelson, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Page, Stevie Nicks and many more. Yet it’s a testament to the almost superhuman talent and vision of Missy Elliott that as the show hit the four-hour mark, she had the entire audience out of their seats for a visually and musically explosive medley of her greatest hits — including “Get Ur Freak On,” “The Rain” and the closer, “Lose Control” — as she rocked the stage in an all-gold glitter suit accompanied by rappers, a DJ, approximately 30 lithely limbed dancers and an eye-popping video presentation that spanned the entire width of the Barclays Center floor.

Thania Garcia Kate Bush has confirmed that she will not be in attendance tonight at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York. In a letter uploaded to her website, Bush explains she won’t be at the ceremony but “the real honour is knowing that you felt I deserved it,” she wrote. “The RRHOF has welcomed me into the most extraordinary rostrum of overwhelming talent.” The induction ceremony will be holding its 38th iteration tonight at 8 p.m.

Jaden Thompson The always star-studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be holding its 38th iteration on Nov. 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 8 p.m. ET.

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Missy Elliott has recalled her shock at becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.The hip-hop icon is set to be inducted into the prestigious hall tonight (November 3), and will become the first female rapper to ever receive the honour.Speaking about the acknowledgement of her discography in a new interview with Good Morning America, Elliott recalled her shock at being chosen and admitted that she initially thought an artist from the hip-hop world made the accomplishment “so far out of reach”.She also stated that “words cannot describe” what it feels like to be taking to the stage tonight, and that she is particularly pleased to be given the induction this year – as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.“No matter what people say, the hip-hop world is something special and unique,” she told host Robin Roberts.She later added how it felt to be alongside fellow 2023 inductees: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners, saying “To be even at a table with them is a blessing, past a blessing, there’s got to be a bigger word than that.”Held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast live in the US Disney+ ( 8pm ET and 5pm PT).

Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Keith Urban are set to feature on Foy Vance‘s on new single ‘Guiding Light (Anniversary Edition)’.The new track – which was originally recorded for Vance’s 2013 album ‘Joy Of Nothing’ and features vocals from longtime friend Sheeran – is set for release on November 16 via Gingerbread Man Records for the 10-year anniversary. You can pre-save it here.“When I wrote ‘Guiding Light’ I was feeling lost in my life due to a loss of family, friendships and reason,” said Vance in a press statement.

Thania Garcia Olivia Rodrigo has been announced as a performer for the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Nov. 3 in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The Rock Hall announced Rodrigo’s appearance early Wednesday morning on social media with an official performance poster and added that she would be joined by “one of her heroes.” Rodrigo performed at the induction ceremony last year as a solo act after Alanis Morissette dropped out as her on-stage partner citing “an overarching anti-woman sentiment” in the industry, seemingly blaming an interaction she had with the telecast’s production team, per her social media post.

Dave Grohl has released an expanded deluxe edition of his memoir, The Storyteller: Tales In Life & Music.First released in 2021, the original version of the book recounted the Foo Fighters frontman’s life and music career, from his origins in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to his experiences touring from the age of 18.Now, an expanded version of The Storyteller, which hit bookshelves yesterday (October 31) is said to include a variety of additional and never-before-seen content.The Storyteller’s deluxe paperback edition includes a first-person essay about Grohl’s philosophy on creativity, and a series of writing prompts aimed at sparking readers’ own creative pursuits.The updated memoir also provides insight into the genesis and songwriting behind four Foo Fighters songs, and how Grohl’s relationship to these songs has evolved over time.Elsewhere, the new edition features a specialty playlist that Grohl listens to while cooking or driving, and a recount of the musician’s first time meeting Paul McCartney – previously an audiobook exclusive.These insights add to the already expansive list of experiences detailed in The Storyteller’s original version, which described run-ins with the likes of Elton John, Pantera and Josh Homme, among many others.The memoir also touches on Grohl’s time as a member of Nirvana, an experience he later said he was “scared to write” given the sensitivity around frontman Kurt Cobain’s death.

The Rolling Stones have become the first act to have top 10 albums in the United States in every decade since the 1960s.Their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ entered the Billboard 200 chart at Number Three this week (October 31), extending the band’s record as the artist with the most top 10 albums of all time, with 38 in total.In their home country, The Rolling Stones already held the record for the artist with number one albums in the most decades. In 2020, a re-issue of their 1973 album ‘Goats Head Soup’ reached the top spot, marking number ones in six separate decades, although they did not get a chart-topper in the 2000s in the UK.‘Hackney Diamonds’, which was released on October 20, also recently reached the top of the UK Albums Chart, their 14th Number One in all.

Britney Spears has taken to social media to tease fans with the prospect of new music.The singer took to her Instagram account yesterday (October 29) to tell fans that she is working on new music, and set to release a new single shortly.“I wrote a new song,” she wrote, sharing a shot from the music video to her 2001 song ‘Overprotected’. According to the caption, it appears that the song is set to be called ‘Hate You To Like Me’, although she confirmed that the song isn’t to suggest that she has “beef” with anyone.“No beef with anyone … just being a narcissist in a claimed, self-entitled way,” she added.

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Dua Lipa has continued to tease new music with a new video on her social media accounts.The artist shared a video of her with a key in her mouth as what seemed to be a snippet of a new song played in the background. The video was captioned “I’m not here for long”, perhaps in reference to the fact the last teaser she shared on Friday (October 27) was deleted not long after being posted.

Dua Lipa has hinted at the imminent release of new music with teaser post shared to social media today (October 27).Earlier this month, fans predicted that a new era could be on the way from the ‘One Kiss’ singer after she wiped her Instagram profile and uploaded a new profile picture.Now, the artist has suggested that a new single could be arriving very soon, sharing a close-up picture of a small key between her teeth with the caption “catch me or I go…”.A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa)The singer’s anticipated follow-up to 2020’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ has been teased for a few years. In March last year, she told Elton John that the album was “50 per cent done”, before walking the statement back in December.

Elton John is praising Madonna for her activism on tour.

Elton John has shared his praise for Madonna, following the pop sensation making a “heartfelt” tribute to AIDs victims during her ‘Celebration Tour’.The legendary singer-songwriter and pianist shared his appreciation for the Queen of Pop in a new post on social media – thanking her for shedding light on the struggle faced by AIDs victims.“We’re deeply moved by the heartfelt tribute from @madonna during her Celebration Tour performance of ‘Live to Tell’, honouring the 40.4million people we’ve lost to AIDs,” Sir Elton last night (October 26) alongside an image of the singer during one of her recent performances.“Thank you, Madonna, for your advocacy and compassion, and for raising important awareness of the ongoing mission to end AIDS,” he added, sharing the post with his 4.7million followers on the platform.“With 39million people living with HIV today, 9.4million of whom are not currently on life-saving treatment, we must keep using our voices and platforms to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live full and healthy lives.”A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)The praise from Sir Elton – who has long worked with AIDs charities – comes following the two previously being engaged in various feuds across their careers.

Glastonbury Festival, hinting once again that there could be two female headliners.The 2024 edition of the legendary Worthy Farm event will take place between June 26-30, with the first batches of tickets due to go on sale next week. No acts have been announced as of yet.Speaking on the latest episode of Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw’s Sidetracked podcast, Glastonbury co-organiser Eavis spoke about the progress the team has made in putting the bill together.“2024 is still a little up in the air.

Keith Richards has not ruled out an AI-powered hologram concert of The Rolling Stones, saying that the spectacle is “bound to happen”.In a new interview with Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1, Richards addressed the topic of an AI-created hologram concert featuring himself and his bandmates, saying: “Well, I certainly wouldn’t rule it out. I’m pretty sure that it is bound to happen”.“Do I want it? Now, that’s another thing,” the guitarist added.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “The Masked Singer” goes whole Hogwarts on this week’s episode with a “Harry Potter” theme, and Variety has a first look. On the “Harry Potter Night,” tied to Halloween (of course), a new costumed Wildcard celebrity joins the competition: The Sea Queen.

Mick Jagger has said he regrets having waited so long to record a new Rolling Stones album.The legendary band released ‘Hackney Diamonds’ on Friday (October 20), their first studio record of new material in 18 years – by far the longest gap between releases in the band’s 60-year career.With Jagger now having turned 80, and guitarist Keith Richards set to join him in December, the singer has been speaking to The Guardian, where he was asked whether he regrets the length of time between releases.“Yeah, kind of,” he said. “That I wasn’t cracking the whip. Keith keeps saying in interviews, ‘When Mick’s ready to do a record, I’ll do it.’ I went, OK? If that’s all I have to say, then great! We’d got into this groove of going on big tours.

Justin Timberlake found himself in the headlines this week, but it was not for the Trolls movie. The singer’s personal life was unraveled as Britney Spears’ memoir, ’The Woman in Me‘ revealed she was once impregnanted by him, but it was terminated because he “wasn’t happy” about it. He has been radio silent on social media, but insiders have shared an update.

Julia Fox is sharing more tea about Kanye West now that she’s released her memoir, ‘Down the Drain.’ The artist and author sat down with Drew Barrymore Wednesday on her show, where she opened up about her relationship with West, describing it as overwhelming.Fox and West made headline news when they began dating in January 2022 after his marriage with Kim Kardashian ended. But it became too much for Fox, who had just welcomed her first son, Valentino, in January 2021. “My son has to be first.

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London – check out the preview images and video below.Announced last month, the figure pays homage to the singer-songwriter and It’s A Sin star’s collaborative performance with Elton John at the BRIT Awards 2021. It serves as the latest addition to the Culture Capital zone at the Baker Street attraction.Alexander donated the original outfit he wore during the live duet, which was created by British-American fashion designer Harris Reed.The black crystallised lace crop top and flare co-ord is accessorised with creeper platform shoes, drop earrings and silver chunky rings.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details about the eliminated contestant from Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “A Celebration of Elton John,” which aired Oct. 18 on Fox. Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the track “Philadelphia Freedom” in 1975 at the behest of tennis icon Billie Jean King (whose team was the Philadelphia Freedoms). So, it was wildly appropriate that King performed the song on Wednesday during “A Celebration of Elton John” on Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” King performed “Philadelphia Freedom” as the Royal Hen — and the fact that we know she was on the show means that, alas, she was also the next celebrity to be unmasked on “Singer.” “A true trail blazer, she is famous for championing equal opportunities for all, and has made it her royal mission to be a voice for the voiceless,” a “Masked Singer” voiceover shared in giving the hints to whom the Royal Hen might be.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are focused on themselves. The couple, who’s been heavily discussed over the past days due to the release of Britney Spears’ memoir, was spotted enjoying an Elton John performance in Tennessee.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has spoken to NME about the “explosive” new songs, his final meeting with late drummer Charlie Watts and who’d play who in a biopic of the band. Watch the full video interview above.Wood, alongside Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ during a live press conference at the Hackney Empire in London last month.

Pnau and Empire Of The Sun have joined forces on a new collaborative single, ‘AEIOU’ – check it out below.Both Australian groups feature singer-songwriter Nick Littlemore. He forms one half of EOTS – completed by Luke Steele – and fronts Pnau alongside Peter Mayes and his brother Sam Littlemore.‘AEIOU’ marks the first-ever time the two projects have come together and is set to appear on Pnau’s sixth studio album ‘Hyperbolic’, which is expected to arrive early next year.“This is a dream record for us.

Dua Lipa Fans are predicting that a new era of music is on the way from the musician due to a change in her social media profiles.The musician’s Instagram account was wiped and a new profile picture appeared on her X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts. It’s of a light blue jewel-like material in which Dua Lipa is seemingly reflected.The singer’s highly anticipated follow-up to 2020’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ has been teased for a few years.