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Stereolab announce world tour and reissue campaign ahead of 35th anniversary

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Stereolab have announced a world tour and album reissue campaign ahead of their 35th anniversary as a band this year. The art-rock group’s founding members Lætitia Sadier and Tim Gane reunited in 2019 with former bandmates Andy Ramsay and Joseph Watson after an initial run from 1990 to 2009. Since then, the five-piece have toured the world and reissued their albums on vinyl as expanded editions that included rare demos and extensive liner notes. This year, the band intends to undertake a huge trek across North America and Europe. The band’s 2025 tour, announced yesterday (February 27), will begin in Europe from May to June, followed by a trek through North America run from September to November, and then a final December stretch in the UK. See the full list of dates below. Tickets will go onsale at 10am local time today – find all ticket links here . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stereolab (@stereolabgroop) The date...

Shop Celebrity Closets to Fuel Wildfire Relief: Leo, Beyonce and More

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Toni Garrn. Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images In a masterclass of philanthropic chic, model and activist Toni Garrn orchestrated a pre-Oscars soiree in Los Angeles earlier this week. The event was held to celebrate the grand opening of a curated exhibition of red carpet-worthy looks worn by A-list stars to help raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Created in collaboration with TINGS, Garrn, 32, kicked off the multi-day SUPER FLEA MARKET  event at HEIMAT in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 25, which together, artfully intertwined the allure of celebrity provenance with the imperative of environmental advocacy. The opening featured a presentation of pieces for auction , donated by luminaries from the worlds of film, music, and fashion — including Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy winners, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Sharon Stone to Beyoncé — alongside top supermodels. The GOAT herself, Gisele Bündchen , 44, donated a Bottega Veneta mini Jodie purse in metallic gold...

BTS’ J-hope teases new single ‘Sweet Dreams’, featuring Miguel

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BTS rapper J-hope is set to collaborate with Miguel on a brand-new single, titled ‘Sweet Dreams’. READ MORE:  J-hope – ‘Hope On The Street’ review: street dance becomes personal on this bright soundtrack album Today (February 27), BTS’ J-hope and his label Big Hit Music announced the upcoming release of a new song, titled ‘Sweet Dreams’. The track is set to feature American singer-songwriter Miguel, was described by the label as an “R&B pop track” and “a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved.” Ahead of the song’s official release on March 7, J-hope will premiere the new track at his upcoming solo concerts in Seoul, which will kick off his first solo ‘Hope On The Stage’ world tour. The BTS member is due to perform for three nights at the KSPO Dome from February 28 to March 2. [공지] j-hope ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’ 발매 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN) https://t.co/KujXmkqXSR #jhope #제이홉 #jhope_SweetDreams pic.twitter.com/fiegFPtLFD ...

Summer House's Paige Threatens to Buy and Sell Loverboy After Kyle Rage Text

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Paige DeSorbo, Kyle Cooke. Bravo (2) Paige DeSorbo was in full protector mode after Kyle Cooke sent her a rage text during the latest episode of Summer House . “Now I’ve gotten to the point where you f—d with my best friend. Now you’re f—ing with my boyfriend [Craig] ,” Paige, 32, said about Kyle, 42, during the Wednesday, February 26, episode of the Bravo series. “You disrespect me. Think you can text me anything you want. F— you!” She then quipped, “You’re lucky I don’t buy Loverboy and f—ing sell it.” Paige’s comments came after she revealed earlier in the episode that she received a “bit of rage texting” from Kyle that week about her “best friend” Hannah Berner and her then-boyfriend Craig Conover . (Paige and Craig, 36, called it quits in November 2024 after three years.) Summer House's Paige Calls Kyle a 'Little F—king Boy' Who Won't Compromise Paige told the cameras that the text allegedly attacked Craig because Kyle was “mad because [Craig] signed ...

Josh Hall Didn't Notice Ex Christina Haack After Both Dine at Same Place

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Josh Hall, Christina Haack Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagi ; Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram Christina Haack documented an awkward run-in with her estranged husband, Joshua Hall — but he’s claiming he didn’t even notice her. After Haack, 41, took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, February 24, to inform fans of a “relaxing GNO” that Hall, 44, unknowingly turned up to, Hall took to his social media to share his own version of events the following day. “Just got sent this … funny, I didn’t even see her. I would have totally sent a drink over,” Hall wrote over a screenshot of a People article that reported on Haack’s experience at the establishment. “Great spot!” Haack and Hall, who were married for three years before they both filed for divorce in July 2024 (citing irreconcilable differences), had both visited California’s Ocean 48 restaurant located in Newport Beach. The exclusive coastal neighbourhood is home to the couple’s former mansion, which they purchased and move...

Halsey previews rocky new single ‘Safeword’, out this week

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Halsey has announced a brand-new single called ‘Safeword’ – check out the teaser clip below. The song will follow on from the singer-songwriter’s fifth and latest studio album ‘The Great Impersonator’ , which was released last October. READ MORE: Halsey – ‘The Great Impersonator’ review: a brutal but brilliant reckoning with chronic illness Taking to social media last night (February 24), Halsey posted a 13-second clip of the ‘Safeword’ music video. In the footage, the artist is seen donning a leather jacket, black-and-silver studded underwear and matching knee-high stiletto boots. Portraying a dominatrix, she places her foot on the throat of a man wearing a leather submission mask. “You’re not the boss of me!” she shouts, before the screen cuts to display the ‘Safeword’ song title. The visuals are soundtracked by a rocky, guitar-heavy instrumental. “safeword” Feb 27 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT song + video pic.twitter.com/w8waiQyYrY — h (@halsey) February 24, 2025 In...

Danielle Fishel Says She Felt 'Ostracized' on 'Girl Meets World' Set

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Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Danielle Fishel may have many fond memories of her time on Boy Meets World , but returning for the show’s spinoff,  Girl Meets World , was an entirely different — and “difficult” — experience. After portraying the role of Topanga for seven seasons on the ABC ‘90s hit, Fishel, 43, returned for the Disney Channel revival from 2014 to 2017. “It was a very, very difficult set,” the actress recalled in the Monday, February 23 episode of her “ Pod Meets World ” podcast, which she cohosts alongside her former  Boy Meets World  costars Rider Strong and Will Friedle . “Let’s put it this way: The memories we have of the fun set of  Boy Meets World  were not the memories [from the] set of  Girl Meets World ,” she continued. “It just wasn’t. And I went into it hoping it was going to be. I went into it expecting it to be. And it wasn’t. It was a rather tumultuous place. It was a place I felt very ostracized. I felt very criticiz...

A Look Back at the 'Jersey Shore' Cast's Dating Histories

When Jersey Shore premiered on MTV in 2009, viewers got to watch the personal lives of eight housemates from New Jersey — and many fans are still keeping up with the group. Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro ‘s on and off relationship quickly became a largestory line as they tried to make things work. Following many fights and splits, Giancola and Ortiz-Magro initially stayed together when the series wrapped in 2012. Less than two years later, however, Ortiz-Magro confirmed that the pair split for good. “Me and Sammi aren’t together anymore,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2014. “We just grew our separate ways. She’s still a great person. I love her as a person and I care about her but we went our separate ways. That’s it.” Keep scrolling to learn more about the Jersey Shore cast and their love lives: from Us Weekly https://ift.tt/9OBjkFw via IFTTT

Cult folk musician and songwriter Bill Fay dies aged 81

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Cult-favourite folk musician and songwriter Bill Fay has died, aged 81. The news was confirmed in a statement by his label, Dead Oceans, who said that Fay died “peacefully” in London yesterday morning (February 22). A cause of death has not been given, though Fay was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. “Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times,” Dead Oceans wrote. “He was a private person with the biggest of hearts, who wrote immensely moving, meaningful songs that will continue to find people for years to come.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dead Oceans (@deadoceans) Born in North London in 1943, Fay went to Wales to study electronics at University. During his time studying, he began writing songs on the piano and harmonium, recording some demos that were noticed by former Van Morrison drummer Terry Noon. Noon helped Fay sign to Decca Records subsidiary Dream and he released two albums: 1970’s ‘Bi...

Blue Jackets Fans Sing Happy Birthday to Johnny Gaudreau Jr. During Game 

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Meredith Gaudreau and Johnny Gaudreau Courtesy of Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram A crowd of Blue Jackets fans sang ‘happy birthday’ to Johnny Gaudreau Jr. in a touching moment in the wake of his father Johnny’ s tragic death last year. The Blue Jackets were facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, February 22 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus when fans were informed during a stoppage midway through the first period that Johnny Gaudreau Jr. was celebrating his first birthday. The arena’s video board then showed Johnny’s widow, Meredith , holding up baby Johnny Jr. After the crowd was asked to sing the traditional birthday song, fans sang in unison while Meredith held Johnny Jr. up to soak in the emotional moment. Meredith Gaudreau Honors Late Husband Johnny: 'I Love You More Every Day’ Johnny, 31, was killed, along with his brother Matthew, 29, in August 2024 when they were struck and killed by a driver while riding bikes in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. The tra...

Lady Gaga reacts to Billie Eilish saying she’s been listening to her old music

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Lady Gaga has shared her reaction to Billie Eilish saying she’s been listening to her old music lately. READ MORE:  Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review: pure pop celebration from an icon in a world of her own Eilish revealed that Gaga was her current favourite artist in 2024 during her annual interview with Vanity Fair – a series that sees her answer the same questions year after year. “I’ve been listening to a lot of Lady Gaga, like old Lady Gaga,” she said, responding to the prompt “who’s your favourite artist?”. “It’s so good. ‘Alejandro’, ‘Poker Face’, ‘G.U.Y.’ and ‘Born This Way’.” Previous years have seen Eilish shoutout Brockhampton , Arlo Parks and even herself as among her most-played. Gaga has now taken to TikTok to respond, lipsynching to the audio of Eilish listing off the classic pop hits. “She had me at G.U.Y.,” Gaga captioned the TikTok. Check it out below. @ladygaga She had me at G.U.Y ♬ original sound – Vanity Fair Back in 2020, Gaga revealed ...

Drake gives fan $20,000 after beating them at rock-paper-scissors

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Drake gifted a fan $20,000 after he beat them at rock-paper-scissors during a recent show in Australia. READ MORE:  The 10 best Drake and PartyNextDoor collaborations The ‘Hotline Bling’ hitmaker is currently in the middle of his first Australia and New Zealand tour in eight years , a 14-date jaunt that will wrap up on March 16 in Auckland. So far, the tour has made headlines for swarms of fans asking the rapper for money, after he gifted a considerable sum to a fan who was holding a sign that shared she was 20 weeks pregnant during a show at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. A clip of the moment showed the moment in which he told security to “get her out of there” and upgrade her to VIP and give her “like $30,000”. Since then, fans have taken to bringing signs asking Drake for money, leading to a viral photo many are calling “dystopian” , that sees the rapper standing before a sea of requests for cash. It’s not stopped him from opening his pockets to fans, though. During a...

Diddy lawyer quits sex trafficking case: “Under no circumstances can I continue”

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One of Sean “ Diddy ” Combs’ lawyers has quit the disgraced rap mogul’s criminal sex trafficking case, new court papers show. Anthony Ricco filed a motion on Friday (February 21) to withdraw as one of Diddy’s six defence attorneys, writing: “Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs, consistent with the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice.” The Bad Boy Records artist was arrested  and  charged with crimes including sexual trafficking and racketeering  last September and is currently in a federal jail awaiting trial , and has consistently denied all allegations raised against him . Documents obtained by Rolling Stone show Ricco had “respectfully but regrettably” requested that Judge Arun Subramanian allow him to remove himself from the case, although the two-page motion did not go into further detail about why Ricco was abruptly departing. The Harlem-born lawyer has become prolific for working on several high-profile cases, i...