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Beyoncé celebrated her 42nd birthday at a show in Los Angeles by bringing out both Kendrick Lamar and Diana Ross. Check out footage of the show below.The milestone took place last night (September 4), as the iconic pop star took to the stage for her third and final show at the SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, as part of her groundbreaking ‘Renaissance’ tour.Kicking off the 37-track setlist, Beyoncé opened the show with back-to-back performances of ‘Dangerously In Love’, ‘Flaws And All’ and ‘1 + 1’, before breaking out more fan favourites including ‘BREAK MY SOUL’, ‘Run The World (Girls)’ and ‘Love On Top’.However, a highlight of the show came towards the end of the set, when she was joined on stage by Kendrick Lamar, who teamed up with her to perform the live debut of their ‘AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM’ remix.The collaboration first dropped earlier this year and saw Beyoncé join forces with the rapper for a reimagined version of her ‘Renaissance’ track.

Counting Crows have performed Taylor Swift‘s ‘The 1’ during a recent concert in Las Vegas – watch fan-shot footage of the cover below.While performing at the Pearl Concert Theater, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on September 2, Counting Crows made sure to subvert expectations by throwing a Taylor Swift cover into their setlist.‘The 1’ is a cut from Taylor Swift’s 2020 ‘Folklore’ album – watch Counting Crows cover the song below.The cover comes after Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz revealed in an interview with Nuvo in June that he has become a big Taylor Swift fan in recent months. Duritz replied when asked what music he’d been listening to recently: “For the last few weeks, I’ve honestly been listening to a lot of Taylor Swift.

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Royal Blood have kicked off the first of their intimate live shows in Camden and played the live debut of ‘Waves’ and ‘There Goes My Cool’. Check out footage and the full setlist below.The concert took place at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London last night (August 31) and was the first of a handful of intimate shows that the duo are playing to celebrate the release of their new album ‘Back To The Water Below’.Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher began the set with a rendition of ‘Out Of The Black’, the first track off their self-titled 2014 album, with the latter opening the show by standing in the crowd and then making his way onto the stage.From there, the Brighton duo brought out various fan favourites ‘Figure It Out’, ‘Little Monster’ and ‘Trouble’s Coming’, as well as a variety of newer tracks taken from their new album.The tracks from the new LP, which was released today (September 1), included ‘Shiner In The Dark’ and ‘Mountains At Midnight’, although the highlight of the night came in the latter half of their set when they performed the back-to-back live debuts of two new songs.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)After wrapping up another one of their 2014 tracks, ‘Loose Change’, the duo then treated the London audience to the first-ever performance of the mellow song ‘There Goes My Cool’, with stripped-back orange lighting and Kerr performing the first half of the song sat behind a keyboard.From there they immediately launched into another live debut from their new album, performing the more intense closing track ‘Waves’ for the first time, a day ahead of the album’s release.

Ed Sheeran brought out Macklemore for a performance of ‘Can’t Hold Us’ at his Seattle show this weekend – watch footage below.Performing at Lumen Field on Saturday (August 26) as part of his North American ‘+ – = ÷ x Tour’ (‘Mathematics’ tour)‘, Sheeran introduced Macklemore – real name Benjamin Hammond Haggerty – in his home city of Seattle.“I have a real great love for Seattle,” Sheeran told the crowd. “And there’s an artist that I really love from here.

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Tom Morello played a set at the re-opening of the United States’ only unionised strip club this week – see footage below.Last year, workers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Los Angeles went on strike, criticising a workplace “full of belligerently drunk men who push our boundaries and often scare us.”Since then, they have become members of the Actors’ Equity Association and become the only unionised strip club in the country.During the re-opening on Thursday (August 24), Morello joined the celebrations with a short set having joined the workers on the picket line across their strike.See footage from the celebration below.Earlier this month, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist played a surprise set on the picket line in front of Paramount Studios in Hollywood.Speaking before the performance, Morello told NME he wanted to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with striking actors and writers: “They’re making history here on the sidewalk in front of Paramount Studios and I’m here to support them and express my solidarity.”The guitarist, who described himself as a “proud union man”, applauded the actors and writers for “flexing their power and showing what solidarity means.”Earlier this summer, Morello became an honorary Italian citizen and been given the keys to his ancestral hometown.It was revealed that the star’s great-great-grandfather Carlo left the town of Pratiglione to live in the United States in the late 1800s.

Holly Humberstone brought out Arlo Parks during her Reading Festival 2023 set today (August 26). Watch a clip of the moment below.The pair performed a surprise duet of Humberstone’s ‘Room Service’, a track from her upcoming debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black‘ which is set for release on October 13.Recently speaking of the slow strumming track, Humberstone said that she wrote it “a little while ago when I’d just started touring full time” adding that she’d found herself stressed out at the time even while having fun.“I was really missing home and my friends,” she said.

Boygenius‘ Julien Baker has finally joined Turnstile onstage to perform the band’s ‘Underwater Boi’ – watch fan-shot footage below.While performing at Rock En Seine in France on August 25, Turnstile brought out Boygenius member Julien Baker for a special performance of ‘Underwater Boi’, taken off their celebrated 2021 album ‘Glow On’.On the original track, Baker provides backing vocals, harmonising with Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates. This marks the first time the two acts have performed ‘Underwater Boi’ together.Watch fan-shot footage of the collaboration via @boygeniussource on X/Twitter below.Julien joining Turnstile today in France! pic.twitter.com/Af1Z7Qbfa4— boygenius source (@boygeniussource) August 25, 2023JULIEN JUST CAME OUT TO SING “UNDERWATER BOI” WITH TURNSTILE TODAY IN FRANCE pic.twitter.com/c8c5u4FewY— boygenius source (@boygeniussource) August 25, 2023More of Julien today with Turnstile at Rock en Seine! pic.twitter.com/ZPv4X9cRiB— boygenius source (@boygeniussource) August 25, 2023More of Julien singing with Turnstile earlier tonight in France! pic.twitter.com/dG6z7E3Iwg— boygenius source (@boygeniussource) August 25, 2023Later that same day for Boygenius’ set, Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates and Viagra Boys‘ Sebastian Murphy joined the trio for a performance of ‘Satanist’.Y not Brendan Yates, de Turnstile, saliendo a gritar en Satanist de Boygenius, mi corazón por favor.

Reading Festival, teasing a forthcoming UK and European tour announcement from The 1975.The band are headlining Reading & Leeds this weekend, stepping in for Lewis Capaldi, who announced that he would be taking a break from all live performances for the time being following his Glastonbury showcase to focus on his mental and physical health.At the shows, the band will be performing their self-titled debut album in full, which is also being reissued with rarities and unheard material next month. They previously played it in full at a Manchester gig in February.Now, posters have been spotted at Reading signalling the imminent announcement of more tour dates as part of the band’s continuing ‘At Their Very Best’ tour.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is currently streaming now, with a new episode set to drop at the end of this month following a short break – find out how to watch it in the UK below.The Japanese anime series illustrated and written by Gege Akutami went currently on break after five episodes, but episode 6 of season 2 will be released on August 31.Find out everything you need to know about how to watch the next arc of the show in the UK below.Gojo’s arc of season 2 takes place in 2006, approximately 10 years prior to the present-day events of the first season, and follows Gojo’s time as a second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High.Alongside a young Geto, Satoru is tasked with escorting the Star Plasma Vessel to jujutsu sorcerer elder Master Tengen while fending off curse user group Q and the Star Religious Group the Time Vessel Association.The second half of the season will revolve around the Shibuya Incident arc, but you can catch up on episodes 1-5 in the meantime.In a four-star review of Jujutsu Kaisen‘s season 2 premiere, NME wrote: “Of course, Jujutsu Kaisen is greatly aided by the phenomenal animation on display here by MAPPA (Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, Chainsaw Man), a studio that has repeatedly proven its ability to craft dazzling action sequences, gorgeous imagery and grotesque monsters. Overall, this is a spellbinding start to what promises to be a sorcerous sophomore season.”Jujutsu Kaisen season two is available to watch on Crunchyroll, which requires a subscription.

Bad Bunny will merge his long-standing passion for wrestling with his more recent, likely far more lucrative passion for acting with a role in the upcoming film Cassandro, and the film’s first trailer is out today. Watch it above via Stereogum.

The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ at All Points East this Friday (August 25) – check out the full schedule for the day below.The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs will perform at the East London festival in Victoria Park alongside Girl In Red, Amyl And The Sniffers, Angel Olsen and more.It marks the second weekend of All Points East 2023, following Stormzy’s ‘This Is What We Mean’ day last Friday.Check out the full schedule for the day below.These times are subject to change.East Stage15:55 The Lazy Eyes 17:00 Be Your Own Pet 18:10 Angel Olsen 19:25 Girl in Red 21:25 The StrokesWest Stage:15:35 Hot Wax 16:35 Julie 17:35 The Walkmen 18:50 Amyl and the Sniffers 20:15 Yeah Yeah YeahsCupra North Arena 15:35 – 16:05 Silvertwin 16.30 – 17:10 – HighSchool 17:35 – 18:15 – Picture Parlour 18:45 – 19:30 – Warmduscher 20:00 – 21:00 – Black Midi6 Music Stage 15:00 – 16:10 Goddess 16:10 – 17:10 Good Future 17:20 – 18:10 Carl Barat & Gary Powell 18:10 – 19:10 La Roux x Jamie Reynolds 19:10 – 20:10 Indie Sleaze 20:10 – 21:10 Steve LamacqCupra North Arena 15:35 – 16:05 Silvertwin 16:30 – 17:10 HighSchool 17:35 – 18:15 Picture Parlour 18:45 – 19:30 Warmduscher 20:00 – 21:00 Black MidiKraken Freaky Tiki Bar 16:00 – 16:25 The Rising Sun Collective 17:05 – 17:35 The Rising Sun Collective 18:20 – 18:45 Art School Girlfriend 19:35 – 20:05 Art School GirlfriendE3 Stage 16:05 – 16:30 FEET 17:10 – 17:35 VACATIONS 18:15 – 18:45 bby 19:30 – 20:00 TashL’Oreal Paris Stage 16:35 – 17:00 L’Objectif 17:35 – 18:00 Azure Ryder 18:50 – 19:20 Brigitte Calls Me Baby 20:30 – 21:00 Hannah GraeA post shared by All Points East (@allpointseastuk)Stage times and real-time updates can also be found on the official All Points East app.In a four-star review of Stormzy‘s

Chrissi Hynde teamed up with Guns N’ Roses last night (August 21) during the band’s live show in Boston.The Pretenders frontwoman joined the band to perform the harmonica on the ‘Use Your Illusion I’ track ‘Bad Obsession’ at Fenway Park. You can view footage below.It comes after the band recently released their new single ‘Perhaps’ which the band once again performed last night after they recently showcased it live at the PNC Park in Pittsburgh, last Friday (August 18).The band previously teamed up with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl for ‘Paradise City’ at the close of their set at Glastonbury earlier this summer.Grohl also teamed up with Hynde’s band during their set at Glastonbury that same weekend as did Johnny Mar for a performance which also saw Paul McCartney watching from the side of the stage.Meanwhile, Guns N’ Roses recently announced another new song entitled ‘The General’, which is set to arrive later this year.The track is set to feature as a B-side on a 7-inch vinyl version of ‘Perhaps’ which is due for release on October 27.

The Strokes were joined on stage by Regina Spektor for a performance of ‘Modern Girls And Old Fashion Men’ last night (August 19).At their homecoming show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, the New York band welcomed the singer-songwriter on stage to perform their 2004 collaboration together for the first time in 20 years.“It only took 20 years but look who showed up,” said the band’s frontman Julian Casablancas as he introduced Spektor to the stage. “They love you, kid,” he continued as the crowd cheered them on.Spektor added: “My favourite band in my favourite city!” before Casablancas added: “You know the song,” as they kicked off the track.

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Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has teamed up with SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny for a special performance of the kids animation’s theme song.While at the Huntington Comic and Toy Convention in West Virginia this past weekend, Taylor was invited onstage to perform the SpongeBob theme song with Kenny, who voices the titular character and sang the original theme for Nickelodeon’s hit children’s show.“This is the most nervous I’ve ever been in my whole career,” Taylor said to the audience at the event’s outdoor stage. “How the hell did I get here, guys?”Watch the performance below.The collaboration has been a long time coming for Taylor, who has performed the song as a treat for fans at his solo shows dating back to 2011.Earlier this year, Corey Taylor quipped during a live show that he was growing tired of performing the showtune: “I’ve written over a hundred songs and you motherfuckers are screaming ‘SpongeBob’ at a grown ass fucking man.

Limp Bizkit played their biggest UK headline gig to date in London last night (August 13). Check out fan-captured footage and the full setlist below.The Nu-metal icons – comprised of Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto and DJ Lethal – took to the stage last night at a huge outdoor show in the UK’s capital and aired some classics in what was their biggest headline slot to date.Held at Gunnersbury Park and preceded by sets from Pendulum, KennyHoopla and more, the gig came 23 years after their third album, ‘Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water’ was released and made them one of the most famous bands in the world.It also arrives just a year after Netflix’s hit documentary, Trainwreck: Woodstock 99 – a three-part docuseries that captured the carnage of the US festival, and brought attention back to their mammoth set at the event.To kick off their set, which was just shy of an hour and a half long, the band broke out renditions of ‘Show Me What You Got’ and ‘9 Teen 90 Nine’ from their hit second studio album, ‘Significant Other’, followed by a rendition of their 2000 hit ‘Hot Dog’.Numerous fan-favourites also made the 14-song setlist, including ‘Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)’, ‘Nookie’ and ‘Break Stuff’, as well as a performance of ‘Dad Vibes’, a track from their latest LP ‘Still Sucks’.Other highlights included their famous cover of The Who’s 1971 classic ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ and George Michael hit ‘Faith’ – which featured in the setlist shortly after the release of the Wham! documentary on Netflix earlier this summer.

Stephen Amell has opened up about joining the picket line for the SAG-AFTRA strike.