NME about why so many grassroots events have seen cancellations recently or are taking a fallow year in 2024.While a number of the UK’s mid-to-large capacity festivals have shared their line-ups over recent weeks, a number of grassroots events have broken news to fans that they would no longer be going ahead. Last month saw Herefordshire’s Nozstock Hidden Valley announce that 2024 would be their final incarnation after 26 years due to “soaring costs” and financial risk”, while the fan favourite Shepton Mallet skating and music festival NASS announced that they wouldn’t be putting on an event this summer either as it was “just not economically feasible to continue”.Elsewhere, rising costs also cancelled Dumfries’ Doonhame Festival for 2024, Bluedot announced a year off for the land to “desperately” recover after being struck by heavy rain and cancellations last summer, Nottingham’s Splendour has been canned for this year due to planning delays from a financially-struggling city council, and Barn On The Farm shared that it would be taking a fallow year due to financial constraints.Last year Barn On The Farm hosted headline performances from Gang Of Youths, Bleachers and Holly Humberstone, as well as sets from the likes of Sigrid, Sam Ryder and Mahalia.
Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ was nearly given to Rita Ora
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Kylie Minogue’s viral hit ‘Padam Padam’ was nearly given to Rita Ora, the producer has revealed.The update on the track – which became one of the most popular anthems of summer last year – was shared by producer Lostboy as part of a new interview.Lostboy, who worked with Norwegian songwriter Ina Wroldsen on the song, shared that there were initially doubts whether it would be the right fit for the Australian pop star, and was nearly passed to Rita Ora instead.“We wrote Padam in February 2022 and there were maybe four or five months of us sitting on it, then I sent it to their label, and someone suggested to me, ‘Kylie would kill this’,” he told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column (via Music News).“They were unsure and there was a moment when Rita was going to cut it and it was worming around a few artists on that label,” he added. “They were trying to make it work but they didn’t think it was for Kylie.”The producer has written and produced multiple hit pop songs over his career, including creating songs for the likes of Dua Lipa, Lewis Capaldi, Anne-Marie, Ellie Goulding and Bebe Rexha.
Later in the interview, he shared his gratitude that Minogue was able to make the song work, and made it so successful after putting her own imprint on it.“I was surprised at how confident she was that she could make it, that it would fit for her. But I think of her as someone who is so good at reinventing,” Lostboy explained.
“It feels modern, but it also feels like Kylie.”The single became Minogue’s 35th UK Top 10 hit after it peaked at Number Eight on the UK Top 40 chart. Also, many publications cite ‘Padam Padam’ as a “gay anthem” and the word “Padam” is being used as a catch-all gay communiqué.Following its release over the summer,
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ITV The Masked Singer Dippy Egg tipped as Scottish star as fans 'work out' identity
The Masked Singer was back on Saturday night. It was the first time all eight remaining characters were on the show, as Ellie Goulding starred as a guest judge alongside Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross.
The Masked Singer's Piranha's identity 'exposed' as talent show judge
The Masked Singer fans are convinced they know who Piranha is on the ITV series after the latest episode with new clues dropped. The five acts battling it out were Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Piranha and Eiffel Tower, but it was Piranha's performance on Saturday night (20 January) that got everyone talking as they took on school disco week. As Piranha delivered another epic performance belting out Bruno Mars' hit 'Treasure', fans were convinced they had revealed their identity on the show, reports The Mirror.
I saw Kylie Minogue’s Las Vegas Voltaire residency. Here are my thoughts
Kylie Minogue after seeing her new aptly named ‘More Than Just A Residency’ residency at Las Vegas’ swanky Venetian Hotel.‘More Than A Residency,’ which is actually equal parts burlesque, acrobatics, variety show and Kylie, is now at the venue’s Voltaire theater, which some may argue was an interesting choice for a residency. The stage is small, and the first level of seating is completely made up of tables, making for a more intimate setting, should you opt for the premium experience.
‘The Book Of Eli’: John Boyega Taking Over Denzel Washington Role In New Post-Apocalyptic Prequel Series
As shocking as it may seem to people who are having trouble admitting they’re old (myself included), Denzel Washington’s post-apocalyptic action film, “The Book of Eli,” is turning 14 this year. Yes, that means there are kids who will attend high school this year that were born the same year ‘Eli’ was released.
ITV Masked Singer fans think they've worked out Air Fryer's true identity after clue
The Masked Singer UK fans are convinced that they know which celebrity is Air Fryer on the 2024 series. Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Piranha and Eiffel Tower battled it out on the show this week, as they took on school disco week.
Rita Ora, Nicholas Hoult & More Stars Attend Dior Homme Menswear Show During Paris Fashion Week
So many celebrities have descended on Paris for the most fashionable time of the year – Fashion Week!
Kerry Washington Says She's 'Not Drawn to Political Work,' Explains Connection Between Identity & Projects
Kerry Washington is responding to people who are curious about why she tends to go for “political work.”
Kerry Washington Says ‘I’m Not Drawn to Political Work,’ but I Am a Black Woman: ‘When I Center Stories About Me It’s Considered Political’
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kerry Washington joined the Variety Studio presented by Audible at the Sundance Film Festival, where she is an executive producer on the documentary “Daughters.” The movie centers on four girls in Washington D.C. as they prepare for a Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. “People always ask me why I’m drawn to political work,” Washington said about boarding the documentary.
The British Royal Family, Ranked by Net Worth (King Charles is Worth Much More Than His Mom Queen Elizabeth Was)
The British royal family is known across the world, and people love to follow their lavish lifestyles. They live in palaces, wear precious jewels and do so much in the public eye. But how much money does one make as a royal?
Stacey Solomon issues 'disclaimer' as she gets a 'real buzz' over Joe Swash move after health scare
Stacey Solomon was left issuing a 'disclaimer' to her fans and followers as she appeared to have her energy and good humour back after a recent health scare. The Loose Women star spent last week resting and recuperating after falling ill on the last day of her lavish family holiday.
Michael Stein Dies: Dancer On Britney Spears ‘Piece Of Me’ Tour Was 32
Michael Stein, one of Britney Spears‘ longtime dancers, died Dec. 23 at age 32. No cause or location has been given for the death, which just came to light today.
Stacey Solomon says 'I'm ill' as she defends husband Joe Swash as 'sexy time' questioned after drawer discovery
Stacey Solomon has insisted she's ill as she ended up hilariously defending her husband when she got an unexpected question alluding to her sex life. Since returning from a big family holiday in Jamaica, the Loose Women star has been resting and recuperating after falling ill.
Rita Ora opens up on baby plans with new husband Taika Waititi
Rita Ora is on a roll. After a decade of dishing up chart-topping hits – and some iconic fashion looks – she is now ready to put her acting career centre stage, following her marriage to Academy Award-winning film director Taika Waititi.The star is known for her bubbly, larger-than-life personality, but when it comes to her private life – and in particular her relationship with Taika, 48 – she typically remains tight-lipped. Until now, that is.
Hear Shed Seven’s Pete Doherty collab ‘Throwaways’, as band head for Number One with new album
Shed Seven have shared their collaboration with Pete Doherty, ‘Throwaways’ from their new album ‘A Matter Of Time’.The track, which you can listen to below, sees The Libertines man share vocals with frontman Rick Witter.Speaking about how the collaboration came about, Witter recently told NME: “We played just before The Libertines on the main stage [at the Bingley Weekender in 2022] and while we were doing our set, I just looked at the side of the stage and discovered that Peter was stood there with my family watching the gig and he was singing every word.“So after we’d finished our gig, I went over and he was telling me that in the ’90s – pre-Libertines – he’d sit on his bed with his guitar and learn Shed Seven songs, which I thought was pretty cool. I just said, ‘Look we’ve got this song, we’ve got another couple of guests on our record, we might as well throw the boat out here, would you fancy jumping on?’ And he said, ‘I would absolutely love to’.”The song is the band’s sixth to be shared from their record after ‘Talk Of The Town’, ‘Starlings’, ‘Kissing California’, ‘F:K:H’ and ‘In Ecstasy‘ which features Happy Mondays singer Rowetta.Their new LP, which arrived last Friday (January 5), is currently on course to claim this week’s UK Number One album.It is ahead of this week’s chart topper – Lewis Capaldi‘s ‘Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent’ and the latest version of Busted‘s ‘Greatest Hits 2.0’, according to the Official Charts Company.Witter recently told NME: “I think it’s gonna be a big year for us, starting with the release of our brand new album in the first week of the 30th anniversary of our debut ‘Change Giver’.
Stacey Solomon says it 'doesn't feel real' after she was rushed to hospital in Jamaica and given IV drip and oxygen
Stacey Solomon has revealed that she was rushed to hospital whilst on her family holiday in Jamaica. The much-loved TV star had been enjoying time away with her loved ones when she began feeling 'a bit fluey', and was later put on an IV drip and given an oxygen mask.
ITV The Masked Singer viewers 'work out' celeb behind Piranha as they're '100% convinced'
The Masked Singer UK viewers are convinced they already know Piranha's true identity.The show has only just returned to our TV screens, with a new line-up of masked singing celebrities unveiled last night, 6 January – Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Eiffel Tower, Chicken Caesar and Piranha. Already fans have been blown away by the celebrities' singing voices and they're certain they recognise Piranha's. Helping out panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan, viewers believe Piranha's true identity was McFly lead singer Danny Jones.
The Masked Singer's Chicken Caesar becomes second celebrity unveiled
Alexander Armstrong has become the second celebrity to have their identity unveiled on The Masked Singer.
ITV The Masked Singer viewers brand show 'fix' and say Chicken Caesar was 'robbed' as TV star unmasked
Chicken Caesar became the second celebrity to be unmasked on this series of The Masked Singer - but fans say the star was 'robbed' and claim the show is a 'fix'. The hit ITV show returned to screens on Saturday night (January 6) for the second episode of the brand new series.
Jason Donovan's life off-screen from actress daughter to rarely-seen wife
Jason Donovan is best known for his myriad of roles acting and singing across the West End, as well as launching his career in hit Australian soap Neighbours back in the 1980s. The 52 year old star is now currently starring in the new series of Dancing On Ice, which is due to debut on ITV this weekend. As fans gear up to watch the performer donning his skates and taking to the rink, his family will undoubtedly be there to support him with bells on too.