Frank Turner has said that it would be “pretty funny and cool” if he triumphed in this week’s battle for the UK’s Number One album.The singer/songwriter is currently on course to secure his first-ever UK Number One album with ‘FTHC’, his ninth studio LP.Speaking in a self-filmed video that was posted on his social media channels yesterday (February 14), Turner said that ‘FTHC’ is “in [a] good position, but with a challenger” approaching.“It’s important to say when I was a kid I didn’t really care about the charts, and part of me still doesn’t,” he continued.“At the same time, like so many things in my career, it feels like the kind of thing I’m not really supposed to get. Therefore, it’d be pretty funny and pretty cool if I did get that top spot.”Right folks, it looks like FTHC has a chance at the #1 slot in the UK charts this week.
Dua Lipa says the follow-up to Future Nostalgia is "probably not what my fans want to hear"
27.01.2022 - 16:21 / officialcharts.com
Dua Lipa has been chatting about the recording process for her third album, but she's already warning her fans that Future Nostalgia's follow-up is doing a bit of a sonic pivot.
Future Nostalgia proved to be a breakthrough record for Dua across both 2020 and 2021; it birthed at the last count 8 (!) singles, which is pretty much un-heard of in the current pop landscape.
It's nu-disco soundscape was also very of the moment, but as Dua tells the Wall Street Journal, her next album will probably move away from her second record's defined sound.
"In all honesty, it’s probably not what my fans want to hear," she said. "It has a vision. It has a name, I think—for now. It’s just been fun experimenting.
"I’m always going to make pop music, but it has its own unique sound, which is exciting and something that feels like a movement from Future Nostalgia."
Future Nostalgia peaked at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart - despite originally being denied the chart-topped by 5 Seconds of Summer - and spent a total of four weeks at the summit. A year after its initial release, it also still managed to chart in the Top 10 of the biggest albums of 2021.
Of its eight (again - eight!) singles, four reached the Top 10; Don't Start Now (2), Physical (3), Levitating (5) and Break My Heart (6).
Last year, Dua also gained her third UK Number 1 single when Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) with Elton John unseated Ed Sheeran on the Official Singles Chart.
Love is an expensive pursuit for Future in his “Worst Day” video
Future laments the expensive nature of Valentine's Day on new song "Worst Day." In the video, which you can see above, Future speaks with divisive YouTube figure Kevin Samuels about his spending habits, estimating that he spent $2-3M on dating in the past year. The usually prolific Future didn't release an album in 2021, though he did put out both High Off Life and the collaborative Pluto x Baby Pluto in 2020.
Dua Lipa Kicks Off 'Future Nostalgia Tour' 2022 - Set List Revealed!
Dua Lipa has kicked off her Future Nostalgia Tour!
Watch Liam Gallagher’s debut live performance of ‘Everything’s Electric’ at the BRITs 2022
Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.
Inside Dua Lipa's stunning £7million London home as she wins huge award
Tuesday night was a big one for singer Dua Lipa as she scooped up the gong for Best Pop/R&B Act award at the Brits. The 26 year old raven-haired beauty couldn't make the Brits, as she's currently in Miami. But she did appear via video link to virtually collect her accolade and explained that she's currently touring in America.
Liam Neeson Says He 'Fell In Love' Again 13 Years After Death Of Wife Natasha Richardson -- Unfortunately...
Man, Liam Neeson just can’t help but get TMI in interviews! But at least this is so much nicer than the big guy’s last surprise revelation during a press junket!
The Brit Awards 2022 round-up: Winners list in full
It was a successful night at the 2022 BRIT Awards with many talented musicians walking away with gongs.
Adele gives first live show at BRIT Awards since canceling Vegas residency
in a Twitter clip announcing the bad news. “I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready.”The pop star reportedly clashed with the venue and their desire for her to perform with a 60-member choir while she wanted to prioritize keeping shows “low-key” and “all about the voice.”It has also been reported the postponement followed the best-selling artist throwing a fit over a swimming pool stunt.
Ryan Libbey says 'situation isn't as it should be' as he details fatherhood
Ryan Libbey has detailed how "overwhelmingly difficult" fatherhood is after he and Louise Thompson welcomed baby Leo-Hunter in late 2021.The 31 year old, whose other half said she's "sad" as just one of her pals has met their baby, took to his Instagram feed to share his experience with his 205,000 followers. Sharing the very first photo ever taken of himself with his son in hospital, he told his legion of fans, "My baby boy is 12 weeks old today," before sharing the 12 lessons he's learned since his birth. Listing them out in detail, he said: "1.
Liam Neeson Says He Fell in Love with a 'Taken' Woman in Australia
Liam Neeson is opening up about falling in love with a woman who was “taken” at the time.
Dua Lipa Wears Sheer Dress As She Lounges At Beach 6 Weeks After Anwar Hadid Split – Photos
It appears Dua Lipa is living her best single life! The 26-year-old “Break My Heart” hitmaker was spotted enjoying some rest and relaxation in Miami on Saturday (Jan. 5). While chilling on the gorgeous beach with some of her friends, Dua looked like she didn’t have a care in the world, even though the sun-soaked holiday comes only 6 weeks after she and on-again/off-again boyfriend Anwar Hadid called it off, apparently for good this time.
BRITs Rising Star nominees accumulated more than 13 billion streams in 2021
According to research by the BPI, British BRITs Rising Star nominees' music accumulated over 13 billion streams in 2021; with the likes of Sam Fender, Griff and Dua Lipa contributing huge numbers.