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Charli XCX has been under fire from her generally worshipful fanbase for the past 24 hours, since Afterparty — a March music and art festival in Las Vegas that requires all its attendees own one of 1,500 "Utopian" NFTs — announced her as a scheduled performer alongside The Chainsmokers, The Kid LAROI, and others. This morning, Charli responded to the criticisms by tweeting a statement in two screenshots.

Yesterday, an hour after announcing she'd be taking a mental health break from Twitter, Charli XCX posted a teaser of a new music video for a previously released track to Instagram. The track in question was her January Rina Sawayama collab, "Beg For You" — the third single from CRASH, coming March 18 — and the video dropped today, as promised.

Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama have shared a video for their new collaboration, ‘Beg For You’ – you can watch it below.Released last month, the pair’s new track – which samples September’s 2006 dance-floor filler ‘Cry For You’ – is the latest preview from Charli’s upcoming studio album ‘CRASH’, due out March 18.According to a press release, the accompany video “encapsulates cult theology within popular culture; worship of an image, obsession of a higher power, ritualistic and superstitious practices and the sacrifice for perfection”.In the Nick Harwood-directed clip, Charli and Sawayama lead a cult through the lonely plains of Lancaster, California, accompanied by two characters depicting Jesus and Satan.Towards the end of the video, the two pop stars perform a joint ritual on a raised platform as the cult dances around them in a circle. Charli then cuts her hand and squeezes the blood into a pool, which Jesus drinks from using a ladle.

Spice Girls, including Posh; Robbie Williams, who had a brief dalliance with the singer in the ’90s; and practically everyone else who’s crossed her path over the past 25 years. After all, the 48 year old prides herself on being honest, no matter what – and with her recent declaration that she finally feels “ready to tell my story”, her contemporaries are bracing themselves for what’s in store.“The most important thing for Mel is that this autobiography is brutally honest and open,” says an insider close to the legend better known as Sporty Spice, whose book Who I Am: My Story will be published in September.

Charli XCX has said that the criticism she’s received on social media lately has taken a toll on her mental health.The singer-songwriter, who releases her fifth album ‘Crash’ on March 18, issued a statement on Twitter yesterday (February 10) to explain that she’s temporarily stepping back from the platform due to the “negativity” surrounding her current campaign.“I’ve always had a pretty open dialogue with you guys and so I just wanna mention a few things that have been on my mind recently,” Charli began.“I have been feeling like I can’t do anything right at the moment.

Ralf Rangnick is reportedly eyeing up Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji amid suggestions he could leave the Bundesliga club this summer.

Charli XCX has reached out to K-pop idol and SEVENTEEN member Vernon about a possible collaboration.Over the weekend on February 6, the British singer took to Twitter to ask fans who they would like to see her collaborate with on a remix of her recent single ‘Beg For You’, featuring London-based Japanese singer Rina Sawayama. Soon after, fans of Venon, who has been a long-time fan of the pop star, began suggesting that the pair work together.Charli XCX soon took notice, tweeting earlier today (February 8) to ask fans how she could contact the K-pop idol.

Exciting news for all music and festival lovers!

Spice Girls have broken our hearts once more.The ’90s British pop group have reportedly parted ways again and their future plans — such as an animated film, a 2023 world tour and other gigs — have been canceled.“It was going brilliant — but COVID killed the momentum,” a source told the Sun.The source added, “Now it’s done again. There’s nothing on the agenda and they’re focusing on their own things.”Members Geri Horner and Mel B have been the main force behind a reunion tour.

Manchester United will face a huge battle against their Premier League rivals if they’re to land Paulo Dybala this summer, according to reports.

A little spicy. Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm threw shade at former bandmate Victoria Beckham while appearing as a guest judge on Drag Race UK vs The World.

Rock titans Manic Street Preachers have been confirmed to join the stellar line-up for this year's Neighbouhood Weekender festival in Warrington - as part of the second wave of acts announced today.

Manic Street Preachers have been announced among the new additions to the line-up of Neighbourhood Weekender 2022.The Victoria Park, Warrington festival will return on May 28-29, and will feature Courteeners, Kasabian and Blossoms as headliners.Speaking about their co-headline slot back in September, Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden said: “We can’t wait! The other headliners we’re massive fans of [as well], so it’s gonna be a big old party.”Neighbourhood Weekender has today (February 3) added a host of new names to their 2022 line-up, including the Manic Street Preachers.Baby Queen, Razorlight, James Bay, The Rills, Red Rum Club, GAYLE and Scouting For Girls have all joined the line-up for this year’s festival, while rising acts The Academic, Dylan John Thomas, Brooke Combe and Seb Lowe will also perform.Those artists join the already announced likes of DMA’s, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Starsailor, Cast, The Fratellis, Example, Sports Team, Inhaler, The Lathums, Pale Waves, Jamie Webster, Crawlers, The Amazons and Wet Leg on the bill – you can see the latest line-up poster for Neighbourhood Weekender above.Tickets, including VIP Packages, for Neighbourhood Weekender 2022 are on sale now from here. Manic Street Preachers, meanwhile, will kick off their live commitments in 2022 with a trio of UK stadium shows supporting The Killers.

Melanie C didn't hold back when talking about her former Spice Girls bandmate Victoria Beckham on the recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Vs The World. She told British contestant Baga Chipz, "When you were performing, I was like, there's a resemblance... Posh Spice! "But you know what? Your vocals are much better!," she joked as the contestants burst into laughter.The two have a stormy past, including a major blowout at the 1996 Brit Awards which resulted in Melanie telling her to f**k off.

opening episode of BBC Three's spin-off series. Mel appeared alongside RuPaul himself, Michelle Visage and Graeme Norton as they critiqued a talent show performed by the nine competing queens. READ MORE: MP Dan Carden calls for LGBT+ veterans to 'get the justice they deserve'The much-anticipated series had thousands across the country talking for many reasons, one being Mel's digs at her former band mates.

Manchester Council is set to pass a motion on improving trans rights across Greater Manchester later this week.

Paramount Plus just announced the renewals of three more of their biggest hit shows!

The Family Madrigal lead an interesting and diverse Official Trending Chart, which also sees high new entries from Charli XCX & Rina Sawayama, George Ezra and big gains for tracks from Ella Henderson and Katy Perry & Alesso.