Nick Cave opens up about writer’s block in new ‘Red Hand Files’ letter

Nick Cave has praised a non-verbal teenager after he wrote a touching song inspired by the Bad Seeds frontman’s music.Tyler Hartfield was born with cerebral palsy and relies on a digital voice coming out of a computer app in order to verbalise his thoughts.As ABC Australia reports, the 16-year-old enlisted the help of his classmates to write ‘The One You Feed’, a song that focuses on what Tyler describes as “the battle inside my brain” and his relationship with his carer.After hearing Tyler’s

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Insecure co-creator and actress Issa Rae talked about knowing her worth as a Black creative in Hollywood."For me, my longevity will be opening the door for others," she said.Issa Rae is fully aware of the impact her career in Hollywood can have on opening the door for other Black creatives.

Nick Cave is set to livestream fan cover versions non-stop via his ‘Bad Seed TeeVee’ platform this weekend.The musician launched the 24/7 video service back in April, and has since been broadcasting a range of rare and unseen footage from the Bad Seeds’ archive on a loop.Today (August 19), Cave took to Instagram to request his followers’ participation in the project, announcing: “Bad Seed TeeVee will be playing non-stop cover videos submitted by fans on a loop this weekend from Friday 10am BST

Nick Cave was quick to shut down any rumours that the delayed release of Kanye West’s forthcoming album was due to a last-minute collaboration between the two artists.In a new post on his blog, The Red Hand Files, a Belgian fan by the name of Vassilis asked Cave, “Is it true that Kanye’s new album is delayed because you both took the last minute decision to include a track you have been working on together?”To which Cave replied succinctly: “Dear Vassilis, No.

It's been a day since ITZY made their big comeback by releasing their third EP titled Not Shy and MIDZY can't get enough of their idols. The title track of the same name has very fun, boss vibes attached to it as the message is all about being confident and expressing yourself.

Nikki Bella is loving every minute of motherhood. The “Total Bellas” star took to Instagram on Friday to reveal how she’s been spending her first couple weeks as a new mom — revealing that she’s “never cried so many happy tears in my life.”

Nikki Bella is loving every minute of motherhood.

Singer Nick Cave spoke out against "cancel culture" after a fan asked for his opinion on the growing tide of political correctness. The Bad Seeds singer pontificated on the virtues of mercy on his website, The Red Hand Files, where he invites people to ask him questions with no moderation.

Nick Cave has described “cancel culture” as “bad religion run amuck” and said political correctness has an “asphyxiating effect on the creative soul of a society”.

Nick Cave has shared his thoughts on ‘cancel culture’ in a new edition of his Red Hand Files newsletter.Asked on his views on the subject by a fan, Cave linked his answer to another question about the idea of mercy, calling ‘cancel culture’ “mercy’s antithesis”.“Mercy is a value that should be at the heart of any functioning and tolerant society,” Cave’s answer began.

Cardi B clearly has respect for her fellow rapper, Nicki Minaj, even though they haven’t always gotten along. Hip-hop fans know Minaj and Cardi B famously got into a fight at New York Fashion Week which was in the headlines for weeks.

DEALSShirley Bassey has signed a new record deal with Universal Music’s Decca, with a new album set for release later this year. “My new album is a celebration of 70 years in showbiz”, she says.

Nick Cave has surprised fans with the launch of a new online store today (August 6).Called ‘Cave Things’, the shop contains lyric sheets, prints that Cave himself has designed as well as t-shirts, Warren Ellis plectrums and bags.Other items on the site include a ‘red hand’ keyring, a reference to his popular ‘Red Hand Files’ website where Cave answers fan questions, a signed polaroid taken by Cave along with wallpaper and a ‘Stranger Than Kindness’ bookmark.You can see some of the items in the

Eli Countryman In today’s TV news roundup, CBS revealed that new episodes of “The Young and the Restless” will premiere starting Aug. 10, and Lifetime announced “Married at First Sight: Unmatchables,” set to be released in 2021.CBS has announced that the popular daytime soap “The Young and the Restless” will be back to premiere new episodes Aug. 10 through Aug. 14.

Beyoncé just released a visual album for the soundtrack she completed for Disney’s live remake of The Lion King. The album and program, in its purest form, is a love letter to Black people — at a time when society needs it most.

Social media star, entrepreneur and TalentX Entertainment co-founder Josh Richards has been named chief strategy officer at AI-driven music video and entertainment platform Triller, which he also invested in. In his new role, Richards will lead strategy at Triller while also overseeing the company’s implementation of live streaming and monetization tools.

Fearne Cotton made an exciting announcement on Thursday – and her fans are delighted!The TV star revealed that she has written a new book, called Speak Your Truth, which will be released in January 2021.MORE: Fearne Cotton opens up about her marriage with Jesse WoodWATCH: Everything you need to know about Fearne Cotton in just 60 seconds Sharing the news on her Instagram page, the proud author wrote: "Lockdown has proved to be quite a creative time for me and my preferred means of expression

Nick Cave has recalled how he unsuccessfully tried to land the piano he played during his Idiot Prayer show for free.The Bad Seeds frontman played a Fazioli piano during the stunning gig – which was released last week and saw him performing to fans at home from an entirely empty Alexandra Palace.In the latest post on his The Red Hand Files blog, Cave recalled how he instantly fell in love with the instrument after sitting down to play it for the first time.“The moment I sat down at the Fazioli,