Dead & Company pay tribute to late NBA legend Bill Walton at Las Vegas Sphere show - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

Dead & Company have paid tribute to late NBA legend Bill Walton while performing at the Las Vegas Sphere.READ MORE:U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion SphereDead & Company – comprised of John Mayer and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead – performed the seventh of their 24 dates at the Sphere on Thursday (May 30). During the concert, they honoured the legacy of longtime Grateful Dead fan and NBA icon Bill Walton, who died last week at

Garbage on why they chose these support acts for huge 2024 London Wembley show

Garbage have announced their support acts for their huge 2024 London Wembley show and the reasons why they’ve chosen them.READ MORE:Garbage’s Shirley Manson: “We’re losing bands from working class beginnings and risk-takers”The band are soon to embark on their UK and Europe tour, where they conclude their tour with a huge concert at the arena on July 20.Shirley Manson and co also have plans to stop by Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bridlington and Wolve

Sturgill Simpson Is Back With New Tour, New Album…and a New Name

The eclectic songwriter will release Passage Du Desir on July 12 under the moniker "Johnny Blue Skies"

Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, Bleachers Cover Jesse Malin Songs for New Tribute Album

Jack Antonoff and his band deliver "Prisoners of Paradise," the first release from Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin, a record benefitting the New York icon as recovers from a spinal stroke

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Kane Brown and Jelly Roll Have a ‘Powerful’ New Song About Mental Health on the Way

"It's talking about depression and, you know, you could have everything in the world but as long as you don't talk to someone about it, you're still gonna go through those things," Kane Brown shared

Primavera Sound announce dates for 2025 Barcelona festival

Primavera Sound have announced dates for the 2025 Barcelona edition – check out details below.READ MORE: Primavera Sound 2024 review: a fun, freeing festival like no otherThis year’s edition saw the likes of Lana Del Rey,Pulp,The National,SZA,Disclosure,Justice,Mitski,Phoenix,PJ HarveyandVampire Weekendplay at the festival.
Now, after a spectacular year – which saw NMEgive the festival four stars – Pr

More support acts added to Kings Of Leon’s London BST Hyde Park 2024 show

The remainder of the support acts joining Kings Of Leon at their upcoming show at BST Hyde Park have been revealed – check out the complete line-up below.READ MORE: How Kings of Leon got their swagger back: “We’re not ready to quit”The multi-award-winning Nashville band are set to return to the UK later this summer for a huge headline slot at BST Hyde Park in London. They will be taking to the stage on June 30, and join the bill alongside fellow headliners including Stevi

‘American Idol’ star Mandisa’s cause of death revealed

American Idol star and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa’s cause of death has been revealed.
The singer was found dead at her home in Tennessee in April, leading to an investigation into her death. She was reportedly “last known alive approximately three weeks” before her body was found.
According to an autopsy report obtained by People, the ‘Overcomer’ singer died of complications of Class III obesity. She was 47 years old.
The Cleveland Clinic have described the disea

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Glastonbury 2024: Here are the bookies’ odds on who’ll play a secret set – with betting suspended on huge act

The bookies’ odds have been shared for who may be playing a secret set at Glastonbury 2024 – and bets have been suspended on one huge artist already.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2024: stage times and full line-up revealedThe legendary Worthy Farm festival will be taking place between June 26 and 30 this year, and will see headline sets from Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, as well as Shania Twain, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz,The National and others.
The initial wave of acts were confirme

The Flaming Lips to play ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ in full on 2025 UK and Ireland tour

The Flaming Lips have announced new tour dates for 2025, which will see them play their album ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ in full. Find ticket details below.READ MORE: Life, death, love, drugs and spider-bites: Wayne Coyne looks back on 20 years of The Flaming Lips ‘The Soft Bulletin’The album marked the 10th studio release from the American rock band, and followed on the heels of 1999’s ‘The Soft Bulletin’. Immediately after its release in 2002, t

Imagine Dragons have been late for their own gigs because of ‘League Of Legends’

Imagine Dragons vocalist Dan Reynolds has revealed that he’s delayed gigs because he’s been busy playing League Of Legends.READ MORE: Imagine Dragons at Reading Festival: a feel-good set straight from the heartSpeaking to the Washington Post about Imagine Dragons’ extensive involvement in the world of gaming, Reynolds confirmed “we’ve been late onstage because we’re playing League of Legends,” with the massively multiplayer online game penalising players

Blur announce new ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’ album to accompany new documentary and concert film

Blur have announced their new ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’ album, which will accompany their brand-new documentary and concert film – find all details below.READ MORE: Blur live in London: stadium-sized eruptions of pure, utter joyThe band took to social media to share the news, posting a teaser trailer of their huge Wembley gigs that took place last July. While there, Blur played to over 150,000 fans across two nights at the stadium. Now, over a year later, a live concert album o

Lady Gaga shuts down pregnancy rumours with Taylor Swift lyric and encourages fans to vote

Lady Gaga has shut down pregnancy rumours using a Taylor Swift lyric and encouraged fans to vote.READ MORE:Lady Gaga – ‘Chromatica’ review: pure pop celebration from an icon in a world of her ownThe rumours began circulating thanks to photos of the popstar at her sister’s wedding on Saturday, where fans believed Gaga looked pregnant.
Now, Gaga has taken to TikTok to deny the rumours, telling her fans in her latest video: “Not pregnant–just down bad cryin

Lorde is teasing her fourth album: “If the tools do not exist you are spiritually obliged to create them”

Lorde has begun teasing her fourth album, taking to social media to hint to fans that she is well underway with new material.READ MORE: Lorde’s bold live return showcases a radically different chapterRumours about the New Zealand singer releasing new music have been circulating for months now, with fans becoming increasingly certain that the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Solar Power’ was on the way.
She first reached global fame with her breakthrough single ‘Royals’ ba

Ozzy Osbourne developed 'hate' for doctors after 2003 accident

Ozzy Osbourne has shared how his 2003 ATV crash and ensuing surgeries inspired his "hate" for doctors.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon appointed as special professor at South Korean university

Big Bang frontman G-Dragon has been appointed as a special professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.READ MORE:Yves on starting anew: “I didn’t want to choose the obvious path”
South Korean media outletThe Korea Heraldreported on the K-pop idol’s appointment at the university earlier today (June 5), sharing that G-Dragon’s involvement at KAIST is “aimed at expanding th

Kevin Costner refused to shorten eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral

Kevin Costner has opened up about Whitney Houston’s funeral, and explained why he refused to cut her eulogy short.READ MORE: Draft Day – Film ReviewThe pair appeared together in the 1992 movie The Bodyguard, in which Costner played the bodyguard and love interest of Houston’s character.
Costner spoke at the ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ singer’s funeral following her death by drowning in 2012.
The Waterworld star shared more details on his speech, which eventu

It looks like Metallica are coming to ‘Fortnite’ for a gig

Metallica could be coming to Fortnite, according to a note found in the battle royale’s backend code.READ MORE: Metallica live in Amsterdam: still the greatest heavy metal band aroundAccording to Fortnite reporter Shiina, one fan found a text file in Fortnite’s backend that read “used in CH5S3 Metallica Concert”, which seemingly confirms a Metallica gig will take place at some point during Fornite’s current Chapter 5 Season 3. The new season kicked off May 24 and is

Mercury Rev announce new album ‘Born Horses’ and share UK and European tour dates

Mercury Rev have shared details of an upcoming album called ‘Born Horses’, and revealed a new run of UK and European tour dates. Find ticket details below, as well as the lead single ‘Patterns’.
The album marks the American rock group’s first new LP of new material in nine years, and comes as the follow-up to 2015’s ‘The Light in You’. It is set to arrive on September 6 via Bella Union.
To celebrate the announcement, the band have dropped the lead

The-Dream accused of rape, physical abuse and “horrific psychological manipulation”

The-Dream has been accused of rape, physical abuse and “horrific psychological manipulation” in a lawsuit filed to federal court yesterday (June 4).
The singer-songwriter (real name Terius Gesteelde-Diamant) has been responsible for smash hits such as ‘Umbrella’, ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘Baby’. He was accused of using his professional stature against Chanaaz Mangroe, who filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court’s Central District of Californi

Kanye West dismisses sexual harassment allegations against him as “baseless”, announces plans to countersue for “sexual coercion”

Kanye West has dismissed the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former assistant as “baseless”.READ MORE:With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return?Lauren Pisciotta filed the lawsuit against the rapper yesterday (June 4), claiming he created a hostile work environment due to multiple inappropriate text messages he sent her during her employment. She also accused West of locking her in a room with him

Watch Megan Moroney Showcase Emotional Single ‘No Caller ID’ on ‘Fallon’

The song will appear on the country singer's forthcoming LP, Am I Okay?

Ex-T-ARA singer Areum reportedly under investigation for child abuse and neglect

Former T-ARA singer Areum is reportedly currently under police investigation on charges of the alleged abuse, exploitation and neglect of her two children.READ MORE: Jini on ‘An Iron Hand in a Velvet Glove’: ‘It was a difficult process”South Korean news outlet Korea JoongAng Daily reported on June 4 that the Gwangmyeong Police Station in Gyeonggi had handed Areum over to the Ansan branch of the Suwon Prosecutors’ Office on charged of the alleged the abuse, exploitat

Kesha plays her first show as a “free motherf*cking woman” at WeHo Pride

Kesha has performed her first concert as a “free motherf*cking woman” at WeHo Pride.READ MORE:Kesha on wild new album ‘Gag Order’: “I’m happy when I feel seen, heard and accepted”In December, the singer announced she had finally departed Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe label following a decade-long lawsuit where she accused the producer of sexual assault and emotional abuse in 2014.
He denied the allegations and countersued the artist, claiming she had b

Niall Horan brings out Noah Kahan at Nashville concert to duet on This Town

Niall Horan and Noah Kahan teamed up on a duet in Nashville.

5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin unveils second solo album

Ashton Irwin has another solo album on the way - and it's deeply personal.

Confidence Man share ‘I CAN’T LOSE YOU’ and talk ’90s rave-inspired new album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’: “It’s bonkers – it’s off the walls”

Confidence Man have confirmed details of their third album ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’ with electrifying lead single ‘I CAN’T LOSE YOU’. Check it out below along with our interview with the Australian duo.
Set for release on October 18, the album leans heavily on dance music influences, bottling the energy of the UK rave scene that has gripped Confidence Man, following their move to London last year.
Speaking exclusively to NME, Janet Planet and Sugar Bones described how the p

SM Entertainment denies sex scandal allegations involving NCT’s Johnny and Haechan

SM Entertainment has issued a statement denying allegations that NCT members Johnny and Haechan are involved in a sex scandal.READ MORE:aespa – ‘Armageddon’ review: the girl group shine brightest at their most experimental
The allegations of a sex scandal involving NCT’s Johnny and Haechan began swriling on social media earlier this week on June 3 after several Japanese users of the platform X (formerly Twitter) uploaded a string of posts claiming that the two idols were

‘Tyla’ the debut album hits 1 billion streams

The self-titled debut album from the decorated South African native, Grammy winning Global Pop Star Tyla, has surpassed the BILLION-stream

Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar announce US tour dates

Keanu Reeves‘ band Dogstar have announced a new slew of US tour dates – see the full list of dates below.READ MORE:‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ review: an all-action blockbuster that truly gives its allYesterday (June 4), the band took to social media to announce the North American leg of their ‘Summer Vacation’ tour, which will see them perform nearly 30 shows between early August and late September.
Over the course of the tour, the ‘90s alt-rock trio &