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Romy has graced Glastonbury‘s Woodsies stage today (June 30) with a lush, romantic setlist – here’s what she played this year.The xx member took to Woodsies a day after her surprise appearance with Jessie Ware to play through hits from her latest album, ‘Mid Air‘, including ‘Enjoy Your Life’ and ‘She’s On My Mind’.Romy took to the stage at the beginning of her set to congratulate the crowd for making it to the last day of the festival: “You’ve made it to Sunday, you’re all legends… let’s keep it going!”She also acknowledged her performing on the last day of Pride, adding: “This is for all my queers in the crowd… Let’s go lesbians!”Along with her remix of Ariana Grande‘s ‘Into You’, Romy also covered The xx’s ‘Angels’, before closing out with her Fred again.. collaboration ‘Strong’.

Shania Twain has performed the esteemed legend’s slot at Glastonbury 2024 – here’s what she played.After previously teasing that she wanted to “borrow” a horse for her performance at Worthy Farm, the country and pop icon arrived with an army of drag queens, all holding up toy horses.The legend kicked off her set with ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, followed by ‘Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)’ and ‘You Win My Love’. Later on in the set, she amassed a loud and passionate singalong during ‘You’re Still The One’.Michael Eavis: “well, we made Shania Twain an offer she couldn’t refuse”#Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/8lAuSfaL96— michael baggott (@baggottsilver) June 30, 2024Fans have also expressed their concerned for Shania’s voice during the performance, with some remarking that she sounded “awful”, while other questioned if the mix for her set was “off”.‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’‘Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)’‘You Win My Love’‘Up!’‘I’m Gonna Getcha Good!’‘You’re Still The One’‘Forever and Always’‘Come On Over’‘Any Man Of Mine’‘Giddy Up!’‘Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?’‘Honey, I’m Home’‘From This Moment On’‘(If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here!’‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman!’Still set to come this weekend are performances from SZA, Janelle Monae, The National, Two Door Cinema Club, Avril Lavigne, Justice, Nia Archives, James Blake, Alvvays, Romy and more.Coldplay‘s electric headlining set on Saturday scored them a four-star review.

Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg were filmed at Glastonbury 2024 joining a crowd in singing Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ ahead of Coldplay’s headlining set.Cruise and Pegg were photographed alongside fellow actor Gillian Anderson and Mission Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie standing on a platform at the Pyramid Stage, waiting to watch Coldplay’s set on Saturday (June 29).In video shared by BBC 6 Music’s Matt Everitt, Cruise and Pegg are seen joining the crowd below them in singing the chorus of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, Pegg dramatically waving his arms like a conductor.Erm, that’s @TomCruise, Simon Pegg and @GillianA singing Don’t Look Back In Anger by @oasis just before @coldplay come onstage at @glastonbury. pic.twitter.com/vner2CP6c1— Matt Everitt (@matteveritt) June 29, 2024Pegg was present at Glastonbury to introduce Shaun of the Dead for a 20th anniversary screening alongside director Edgar Wright that same day as part of the festival’s Pilton Palais Cinema programming.

Bloc Party played a huge, fun-packed early evening set on the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2024 today (June 29), as well as airing new material. Check out what went down and the setlist below.The band, who are currently celebrating 20 years together on the road to a huge show playing classic debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ in London in full next month, delivered a career-spanning set – including fan-favourite ‘00s indie bangers ‘Banquet’, ‘Mercury’, ‘Flux’, ‘Helicopter’ and ‘So Here We Are’.

Maya Jama and Stormzy were spotted soaking up the festival vibes at Glastonbury on Friday 28 June.The event, which is always a musical calendar highlight, has a stellar line up this year with stars like Dua Lipa, Shania Twain, D-Block Europe, Coldplay, and Cyndi Lauper gracing the stage. Love Island's host Maya and her beau Stormzy, who rekindled their romance last year, seemed smitten as they enjoyed D-Block Europe's set from a prime spot. Stormzy, 30, was clearly in a romantic mood, donning heart-shaped sunglasses.The rapper was decked out in a striking Valentino ensemble, complete with a white-and-red raincoat, matching trousers, and a trendy bucket hat.The Blinded By Your Grace hitmaker appeared to be having the time of his life, grooving to the tunes.

Jamie xx was joined by The xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim during his Glastonbury 2024 set.The trio reunited on the Woodsies Stage yesterday (June 28) when the ‘In Waves’ producer led his set into ‘Waited All Night’, a track off his forthcoming sophomore album that features both Romy and Sim.They went on to perform Jamie xx’s 2009 rework of Florence + the Machine‘s ‘You’ve Got the Love’, which itself a cover of the classic 1986 house song by The Source and Candi Staton. Before they took their leave, fans also watched Romy and Sims take part in a group hug with Jamie.Social media users on Twitter/X shared their excitement at the reunion of the indie pop trio, who last performed together as a band in 2018.

With our notoriously unpredictable British summer in full swing — one day there’s a searing heatwave, and the next, a Biblical downpour — it looks like the best fake tans might be our most reached-for beauty products over the coming months. And if you’re planning on escaping the UK by heading off on holiday, this is one time when you want your tan to be spot-on.There’s little opportunity to hide unexpected streaks or missed bits when you’re wearing a swimsuit.

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Bombay Bicycle Club have brought out Damon Albarn during their Glastonbury 2024 set as a surprise guest.The Blur frontman came out during the band’s performance of ‘Heaven’. “This next song is from the new record and I feel like it sums up this whole weekend very nicely,” Bombay Bicycle Club frontman Jack Steadman told the crowd before jumping into the song.“Glastonbury, give it up for Mr.

Bombay Bicycle Club are rumoured to bring out a special guest for their Glastonbury set today (June 28) – and there’s good chance it might be someone from Blur.The band are due to take on the Other Stage today, and there’s been speculation they might have some surprises up their sleeves.NME heard the rumour in the media area that the band would be joined by someone from an act that has headlined multiple times.Fuel was further added to the flames when Radio X‘s Sunta Templeton asked the band whether any guests would make a special appearance for their performance. Guitarist Jamie McColl reportedly replied: “There is, but we can’t say who I’m afraid!”, further confirming the guest would be someone from their most recent album ‘My Big Day‘.The only collaborator from the album who has headlined Glasto multiple times would be frontman Damon Albarn, who last performed at the festival with Blur in 2009.

With a new album set to be released later this year including the much talked about collaboration track with Robyn, Jamie XX is going to be one to look out for at Glastonbury this year. Worthy Farm crowds will be plunged into a world of electro-dance vibes as the London producer works through some of his best creations.

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard has spoken to NME about the band’s upcoming London shows, his side project Painted Shield, his love of IDLES, and the band’s plans for this year’s US Presidential election.Currently touring to support their 12th album ‘Dark Matter’, the Seattle legends play two shows at the stadium this weekend (June 29 and 30), which Gossard promised us would bring mixture of favourites and surprises.“We’ll probably try to sprinkle in some new stuff every night, and we’re playing some of the hits as well,” he said. “It’s a good show.

Blue Starlite, an independent drive-in theater in Austin, Texas, has announced its first national cinema event series, Silents Synced, where classic silent movies will be paired with rock music from Radiohead, R.E.M., They Might Be Giants, Pearl Jam, Pixies, and Amon Tobin.  

Meghan Markle reportedly wrote Taylor Swift a 'personal letter' inviting her on her Archetypes podcast, but the pop senstaion declined.The singer instead recently invited Prince William and his two eldest children, George and Charlotte, backstage for a photo during her Eras Tour gig at Wembley Stadium.Travis Kelce, Taylor's NFL star partner, was also included in the snap.This friendly interaction is a contrast to the snub Meghan received when she tried to bring in Taylor for her Archetypes podcast via a "personal letter". Meghan reached out to Taylor last year with an invitation to participate in her podcast, but sadly, Taylor declined her offer through a representative.The Telegraph states that Meghan penned a personal letter asking Taylor to join the line-up for Archetypes, which Taylor respectfully declined.

Rick Rubin curated a “secret” music festival in Tuscany, Italy this past weekend, which featured performances from James Blake, Gossip and more.The under-the-radar festival – named Festival of the Sun – kicked off on June 21 and ran until June 22. The festival was an intimate and exclusive affair, with only 150 invitations sent out.Majority of the festival took place at the Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta church, where most of its performances were held.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced the juried and audience award winners for its 2024 edition, which took place June 18-24. Over $25,000 in cash prizes and five Academy Award-qualifying honors were presented to the winning films, which included Esteban Pedraza’s “Bogotá Story” and Jadwiga Kowalska’s animated film “The Car That Came Back from the Sea.” See a full list of winners below.

Love Island host Maya Jama was all set for a surprise twist in the show's latest episode, but ITV bosses had other plans.The stunning 29 year old presenter, who recently wowed at Paris Fashion Week alongside her beau Stormzy, had to cut her romantic getaway short and jet back to Majorca. Maya, who swapped radio for TV stardom, was ready to oversee another dramatic elimination on the hit reality series.

Sufferers of a blood disease whose numbers are soaring are being helped by a miracle drug. There were 48 cases of sickle cell disease in Scotland in 2005 but the most recent figures show numbers have risen to 413 – a rise of 760 per cent in less than 20 years.

The cast of the Broadway musical The Outsiders is at the Tonys!

Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny was an unexpected pairing to come from this month’s Actors on Actors interview series at Variety. It turns out that it was a surprise for the outlet, too.