Sharon Osbourne has addressed her bitter feud with former X Factor co-judge, Danni Minogue, 14 years on from working together. On Celebrity Big Brother, Sharon and Louis Walsh, both 71, spoke about what it was like working with Dannii.
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Boy George has been accused of “ripping off” Kylie Minogue on the artwork of his latest single ‘Religion’.The Culture Club star released the track yesterday (February 19) and fans began to notice how similar the single’s artwork was to Minogue’s cover for her 2023 LP ‘Tension‘. Boy George’s art sees him posed with a sunset-hued background with his name and the track’s title in the same fonts used on the ‘Padam Padam’ singer’s album artwork.Fans immediately took to social media to point out the resemblance and call out the ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer for his choice in art direction.
“I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this,” said one X/Twitter user while another one questioned if the artwork was real.I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this… pic.twitter.com/mPSh6XZUc4— Editor-In-Chief of Reality Von Tease (@confideinm3) February 19, 2024“Wait this is real?? i thought it was satire what,” read a comment left by another user while a different fan came to the ‘I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” singer’s defense: “It’s got to be him paying homage. Nothing more to it.
I know we Kylie fans get protective but I like Boy George.”Check out more fan reactions below:THIS IS REAL? pic.twitter.com/joAk5r5BPX— jadn (@TasteOfESV) February 19, 2024me : can we get tension by kylie minogue ?boy george : we have tension by kylie minogue at homethe tension by kylie minogue : pic.twitter.com/JeEm6Cy5nn— george rose (@george_b_rose) February 19, 2024Did Boy George lose a bet with Kylie? Is this some elaborate publicity stunt for a duet album? The plot thickens…— theGAGAstan (@theGAGAstan) February 19, 2024It's got to be him paying homage. Nothing more to it.
Sharon Osbourne has addressed her bitter feud with former X Factor co-judge, Danni Minogue, 14 years on from working together. On Celebrity Big Brother, Sharon and Louis Walsh, both 71, spoke about what it was like working with Dannii.
David Bowie, Boy George and more. News of his death broke last night (March 10).“The Blitz Club may have lasted only a short time, but the Blitz Kids, as we were then, had friends and careers that have lasted a lifetime.
Madonna had a very special guest at her third of five Celebration Tour shows in Los Angeles!
Kylie Minogue and Madonna have joined forces for a live duet on International Women’s Day. Check out footage of the performance below.The Australian pop icon joined Madonna live on stage as part of the latter’s latest stop on her ‘Celebration’ tour last night (March 7).
NewJeans have teased that they potentially have a tour and new music on the way.NewJeans recently made an appearance at the Billboard Women in Music 2024 event in Los Angeles, where they took home the award for Group of the Year. It’s notably the first time the award has been given out since 2015, when Fifth Harmony won the trophy.Prior to the event, group were interviewed on the red carpet, where they were asked about potential touring plans.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Man — she feels like a Barbie. And is one, officially, now: Shania Twain has had a one-of-a-kind Barbie made in her likeness by Mattel.
Kylie Minogue, Shania Twain and Helen Mirren are among eight women that have been honoured with their own Barbie dolls for International Women’s Day.The “global storytellers” have been chosen by Mattel to have Barbie dolls modelled after their likeness to kick off the brand’s 65th anniversary celebrations.The toymaker said that Minogue’s “glittering career has kept her firmly rooted in the present whilst defining and celebrating much of our collective past”, while praising Twain for being one of the “renowned trailblazers breaking down barriers for women in country music”.They added that Mirren was “one of the world’s best known and most respected actresses, along with being an advocate for embracing and celebrating self-expression, aging and fashion”.Mirren, who played the narrator in the record-breaking Barbiemovie, said she was “absolutely blown away” by the honour (via Sky News).“It’s a very special thing and something I can add to my list of my favourite achievements – becoming a Dame of the British Empire, having an Oscar, having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and having my own Barbie,” she said.The one-of-a-kind doll is modelled after Mirren’s red carpet look at Cannes last year, where she wore a blue dress completed with blue hair.The doll also has its own mini Oscar accessory, in recognition of her 2007 Best Actress Academy Award for The Queen.Minogue’s Barbie is fashioned after her all-red outfit in the music video for her mega hit ‘Padam Padam‘, while Twain’s recreates the outfit and top hat from her ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ music video – completed by the long pink hair from her ‘Queen Of Me’ tour.Other women honoured include Oscar-winning actor and producer Viola Davis, content creator Maira Gomez
Kylie Minogue has spoken to NME about potentially experimenting with indie folk music next, and revealed that she is open to new collaborations. Watch our interview above.The pop legend spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards, before receiving the award for Global Icon and closing out the ceremony by performing a medley of her biggest hits.
CMAT has spoken to NME about the rising popularity of country music in the mainstream, as well as new music and plans to start a religion devoted to Kylie Minogue. Watch our interview above.Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2024 – where the singer, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, was nominated for International artist of the year – told us how the Australian pop icon inspired her as a child.“She is the love of my life and the most important woman.
RAYE has spoken to NME about her record-breaking number of wins at this year’s BRIT Awards, and what it’s like to receive praise from artists including Kylie Minogue. Watch our video interview with her below.The singer-songwriter went into this year’s ceremony as the artist with the most nominations, with a record-breaking seven. She then went on to win in six categories, including Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Act and Best New Artist.
The stars are stepping out for music’s big night in England!
RAYE used a BRITs acceptance speech to call on music executives to allow songwriters to receive royalty payments. The singer spoke from the stage at the O2 in London while accepting the Songwriter Of The Year award, and took the opportunity to bring the issue to a wider platform. “I think we need to have a conversation,” she said.
Former X Factor star Fleur East showed off her blossoming baby bump in style at the 2024 Brit Awards, as she prepares for the birth of her first baby this spring.The mum-to-be joined a bunch of other dazzling celebs on the red carpet who are coming together to celebrate this year's exciting ceremony. Fleur looked glowing in a brown catsuit with gold detailing, paired with a black frilly shawl wrapped around her arms.The radio presenter posed up a storm as she pulled a smile for the camera while sweetly cradling her growing baby bump.
Kylie Minogue is loving the single life!
Barbie star America Ferrera an “immature and distasteful” question at the People’s Choice Awards.20-year-old Daniels, who has nearly half a million followers on the social media platform, was seen interviewing Ferrera, Billie Eilish, Halle Bailey and many more on the red carpet at Sunday’s (February 18) ceremony.As the actors and musicians arrived for the event, the TikToker asked whether they would prefer a “gay son or thot daughter”.The question, which has gone viral on TikTok and Twitter, left many of the famous faces confused.Ferrera, who is Oscar-nominated for her performance in Barbie, appeared shocked by the query, replying: “Oh my god. Both? I don’t know,” while Billie Eilish shouted: “Not you!” before laughing and walking away.Meanwhile, fellow Barbie actress Ariana Greenblatt replied: “All of them? I don’t care.
Roman Kempmay be leaving the Capital Breakfast Show, but the radio presenter is taking on a huge TV gig with The Brit Awards 2024.The radio DJ will be hosting alongside Love Island ’s Maya Jama and BBC Radio 1's Clara Amfo. However, Roman has admitted that he was so thrilled to be asked to host, he burst into tears when given the offer. "When they told me, I cried,” Roman said.
The BRIT Awards is landing on ITV1, as the biggest stars on the British music scene descend on the O2 in the hope of taking home a glorious gong. But for Love Island ’s Maya Jama, it’s an honour just to be on stage hosting. “It’s been a dream since I was a teenager, so I’m super over the moon,” she smiles.
Kylie Minogue made a name for herself after appearing on Neighbours - but it was her music career that catapulted her into the spotlight. Kylie became very popular in the 90s with her catchy songs like The Loco-Motion, I Should Be So Lucky, and Especially for You, selling over 80 million records worldwide. Kylie shared her excitement as she geared up for her anticipated music releases and her Las Vegas residency.
Amazon Music is offering an awesome deal where you can listen to millions of songs from the biggest stars like Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Harry Styles for just £1. For one week only, a three-month membership to Amazon Music Unlimited – Amazon's premium music streaming service – has been slashed by more than £30.
Boy George has explained why the artwork for his new single is so similar to one that Kylie Minogue shared last year.The Culture Club frontman first stirred controversy with the cover earlier this week, when he dropped his new single ‘Religion’ on Monday (February 19).The track was one of two new songs that Boy George announced in the audiobook for his new memoir Karma last autumn, and upon its release, it was the artwork for the single that turned heads – namely for its close resemblance to that of Minogue’s 2023 album ‘Tension’.In the artwork, Boy George is seen with a sunset-hued background, and his name and the track’s title are written in the same fonts used on the ‘Padam Padam’ singer’s album artwork.Following its release, fans were quick to take to social media to comment on the decision, and question whether or not the cover was real or intended as a joke.I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this… pic.twitter.com/mPSh6XZUc4— Editor-In-Chief of Reality Von Tease (@confideinm3) February 19, 2024“I know that every masterpiece has its cheap copy but what the hell is this,” one person wrote on X/Twitter, while another shared their surprise that it was in fact the finished cover, originally thinking “it was satire”.Now, the ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer has defended the decision to use the cover and explained why he opted for something so similar to that used by Kylie Minogue. “I’m recycling everything.