Halsey Is Still Processing ‘Complex Feelings’ Almost 10 Years After Harrowing Miscarriage - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

At 20, the musician decided to power through a concert while bleeding profusely — but at 29, they have made some necessary changes to the order of their priorities as it relates to their music and health

Sony Music Takes Majority Stake in Black Sky Creative, Plots Activations for ‘Artists, Influencers, and Film/TV Characters’

Expanding on an existing live-event buildout, Sony Music Entertainment has taken a majority stake in Black Sky Creative, a self-described producer of “revolutionary interactive branded experiences.” The major label reached out with word of the play, executed specifically via Sony Music Masterworks, today. Founded and led by Jeff Delson (who also heads Three Ten Merchandising […]

Bicep’s Matt McBriar recovering after brain tumour surgery: “I’m feeling incredibly grateful and lucky”

Bicep‘s Matt McBriar has revealed that he is recovering after having a brain tumour surgically removed sharing he’s “incredibly grateful and lucky.”READ MORE:Bicep talk new single ‘Water’ and share what’s next: “We want to spend a few years experimenting”McBriar – who makes up one-half of the electronic dance duo alongside Andrew Ferguson – took to his official Instagram to share a photo of himself in a hospital gurney weari

Gojira, Trivium and Machine Head announced as Bloodstock 2025 headliners

Gojira, Trivium and Machine Head have been announced as the headliners for next year’s edition of Bloodstock festival.READ MORE:Gojira – ‘Fortitude’ review: seismic metal ragers that push heavy rock forwardsThe annual heavy metal music bash will return to its home of Catton Park, Derbyshire on the weekend of August 7-10, 2025. Other acts to have been announced include the likes of Me And That Man, Kataklysm, Static-X, Obituary, Emperor, Lacuna Coil, Orange Goblin, C

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George Clooney calls David O. Russell “a miserable f*ck” and says no film is “worth” working with him

George Clooney has branded director David O. Russell a “miserable f*ck”.
The pair worked together in 1999, when Clooney starred in the Russell-directed movie Three Kings. Shortly afterwards, the actor gave an interview to Playboywhere he alleged Russel screamed at people “all day, from day one” and claimed making the film was “truly, without exception, the worst experience of my life.”
Now, Clooney has opened up further on his time filmingThree Kin

Lawyer for Suspect in Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Claims Allegations Are ‘Exaggerated’

Lawyer says Austrian authorities are seeking new surveillance powers

John Oates Is Getting the BMI Troubadour Treatment

The songwriter — and former half of one of pop's all-time great duos —will receive the career honor at a ceremony in Nashville during AmericanaFest week

Prince yellow Schecter Cloud guitar up for auction for $60,000

GottaHaveRockandRoll present’s Prince’s Owned & Played Yellow Schecter Cloud Guitar up for auction now! This particular guitar

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Suki Waterhouse on Speaking Up, Making Music, and Opening for Taylor Swift

Singer and actress talks about her new album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin

Watch Carrie Underwood Give a Surprise Performance at Tennessee Church

The country star and new American Idol judge popped up at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin with a worship group

Post Malone says “it must suck” to be as famous as Taylor Swift or Beyoncé

Post Malone has said that it “must suck” to have the same levels of fame as Taylor Swift or Beyoncé.READ MORE: Post Malone – ‘Austin’ review: Posty gets honest about his vicesThe rapper, singer and songwriter – who has collaborated with both of the pop stars in the past – has revealed in a new interview that he wouldn’t want to take on the same degree of fame as he has seen with them both.
The topic arose during a new interview with The New

Grace Bowers Gets the Coveted Jeff Goldblum Introduction During ‘Kimmel’ Debut

Nashville's new guitar hero and her band, the Hodge Podge, performed "Tell Me Why U Do That"

‘This Is the Met Gala of Outer Space’: Missy Elliott’s Live Triumph in Brooklyn

She was joined by Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Timbaland, LL Cool J, and Lil Kim, but it was the hip-hop icon’s futuristic genius that truly ruled the night

Avenged Sevenfold announce 25th Anniversary show celebrating ‘Waking The Fallen’ and ‘City Of Evil’

Avenged Sevenfold have announced details of a 25th anniversary show, which will see them perform tracks from early albums ‘Waking The Fallen’ and ‘City Of Evil’.READ MORE: Avenged Sevenfold on dividing fans: “Being willing to risk everything is the most liberating thing”Announced on their social media pages last night (August 12), the upcoming show will see the Huntington Beach metal band head over to Santa Ana later this year to perform at the 1,200-capacity

Vic Spencer’s Sean Price Tribute Album Will Make You ‘Punch a School Bus’

Nine years after he passed, a one-of-one rapper gets his flowers. Plus, new must-hear albums.

Sublime Practice a Little ‘Santeria’ on ‘Howard Stern’

Bradley Nowell's son Jakob leads the band through a pristine rendition of their classic hit in an exclusive preview of their upcoming set

Watch the moment superfan Bryon joined Sam Fender on stage to play ‘The Borders’ at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender brought a superfan called Bryon up to perform ‘The Borders’ at Boardmasters 2024. – check it out below.READ MORE:Sam Fender on the cover: “This album is probably the best thing I’ve done in my life”Fender wasn’t long into his Saturday night headlining slot (August 10) at the Newquay festival when he saw the fan holding up a sign that read “I CAN PLAY THE BORDERS”.
Bryon then was brought on stage, with a security guard h

The Linda Lindas Head to the Circus With ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in ‘Yo Me Estreso’ Video

The single will appear on the rock band's upcoming album, No Obligation, out October 11

WARGASM announce 2024 UK tour of “up-close and personal intimate venues”

WARGASM have announced details of a 2024 UK tour, which will see them head to a variety of “intimate venues” – find ticket details below.READ MORE: Wargasm: “Our first dream collaboration was with Fred Durst – our second is on the way”The new run of headline shows comes on the heels of the metal duo – comprised of Milkie Way and Sam Matlock – playing a huge number of festival slots over this summer.
Titled the ‘Club sh*t’ tour, the new

Watch Sting perform as Philippe Petit recreates Twin Towers highwire stunt

Sting recently teamed up to perform with Philippe Petit as the latter recreated his iconic Twin Towers highwire stunt.READ MORE:Sting and Shaggy – ’44/876′ reviewIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of hisTwin Towers highwire stunt – an unauthorised walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City done on August 7th, 1974 – Petit took the opportunity to recreate it atManhattan’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
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Haley Joel Osment responds to Kendrick Lamar’s confusing ‘Euphoria’ shoutout

Haley Joel Osment has commented on the confusing shoutout that Kendrick Lamar gave him on a recent track.READ MORE: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timelineThe namecheck from K.Dot came as part of ‘Euphoria’, his hit diss track towards Drake which arrived shortly before he dropped the explosive hit ‘Not Like Us’.
While the rapper is normally one to break out his quick-witted remarks with razor precision, one lyric in the track left fans confused. This came

Fans react to divisive new Man City kit, designed in collaboration with Noel Gallagher

Manchester City fans have been divided over the club’s new 2024/2025 kit, featuring a font designed in collaboration with longtime City supporter Noel Gallagher.
The new font is a custom typeface based on Gallagher’s handwriting, which will be used for player names and numbers on the team’s kits. The former Oasis man wrote out the names of every member of the squad alongside each number. It also features the local 0161 area code as part of its detailing.
The kit will be worn by

Isaac Hayes’ family threaten to sue Trump for $3million to stop him playing ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ at rallies

The family of late soul singer Isaac Hayes have threatened to sue Donald Trump for $3million to prevent him from using his song ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ at rallies.
According to a letter sent to Trump and his team, which was shared by Hayes’ son on social media, they will file a lawsuit for 134 counts of copyright infringement. They are also demanding $3million (£2.4million) in licensing fees for the campaign’s repeated uses of the song between 2022 and 2024.
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Tributes to paid to famed music writer and Kurt Cobain biographer Charles R. Cross

Tributes have been paid following the death of famed music writer and Kurt Cobain biographer Charles R. Cross.
Cross was a Seattle-based music journalist who was one of the most visible and influential figures over the scene for decades – particularly between 1986 and 2000 when he served as the editor for weekly newspaper The Rocket.
As well as penning a number of music-related bigoraphies, including the Kurt Cobain-centred Heavier Than Heaven, he also founded the Bruce Springsteen magazin

Heaven by Marc Jacobs collaborate with The Smashing Pumpkins for new fashion capsule collection

The Smashing Pumpkins have joined forces with Marc Jacobs for a new fashion capsule collection.READ MORE: The Smashing Pumpkins – ‘ATUM’ review: bombastic space-rock opera with anthemsAnnounced on Instagram, the ‘90s alt-rock icons have teamed up with Heaven by Marc Jacobs to drop a new fashion collection.
The range is comprised of a number of clothing items inspired by the band’s album artwork throughout the years, and includes a ‘Siamese Dream’-themed

Kavinsky’s ‘Nightcall’ breaks record for most Shazamed song in a single day ever after Paris Olympics closing ceremony

After being played at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, Kavinsky‘s ‘Nightcall’ has broken the record to become the most Shazamed song ever in a single day.READ MORE: Kavinsky on his return and a new collaboration with The Weeknd: “It’s happening soon”The 2010 song was played by the French electro-pop pioneerduring the closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday (August 11), when he performed alongside Phoenix, Air and Vampire Weekend‘s Ezr

Fontaines D.C., Kneecap, Kim Gordon lead AIM Awards 2024 nominations

The nominees for the 2024 AIM Awards have been announced, with Fontaines D.C., Kneecap and Kim Gordon leading the way.READ MORE: ‘Kneecap’ review: ballsy, brave and one of the best music biopics ever madeRevealed today (August 13), the Independent Music Awards look to celebrate the achievements of the UK’s independent music community, and will be returning to London’s iconic Roundhouse on October 17.
Kim Gordon has been nominated for the ‘Best Independent Album&rsqu

Damon Albarn's architect father Keith Albarn has died

Keith Albarn's passing was confirmed in The Times newspaper.

Barack Obama is having a Brat Girl Summer as he adds 365 to Summer Playlist

Barack Obama has joined Kamala Harris by jumping on the 'Brat' trend.

fromis_9 return with summery ‘Supersonic’ music video

K-pop girl group fromis_9 have made a comeback with their new single album ‘Supersonic’.READ MORE: The 10 best fromis_9 songsOn August 12 at 6pm KST, the eight-member act unveiled the music video for the release’s title track ‘Supersonic’. The visual features the girl group lounging in the summer heat in the day, and partying in a container park by night.
“Anytime day and night / Hit me hit me up, hit me hit me up now / Your deepest delight / Show me right now