Rolling Stones album goes to number one - drawing level for record with The Beatles and Springsteen
Friday, 27 October 2023 The Rolling Stone's new album Hackney Diamonds has claimed the number one spot in this week's UK charts - drawing level with The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Robbie Williams for the record for most number one studio albums.
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Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music.
Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music.
Donald Trump has been using O'Connor's rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
at campaign events, CNN reports. .
The late singer's estate issued a joint statement with Chrysalis Records to say that O'Connor would have been "disgusted, hurt and insulted" by Trump's use of the song.
Throughout her life, it is well known
that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce
moral code defined by honesty,
kindness, fairness, and decency
towards her fellow human beings. , Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
It was with outrage therefore that
we learned that Donald Trump has
been using her iconic performance
of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
at his political rallies, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
It is no exaggeration to say that
Sinéad would have been disgusted,
hurt, and insulted to have her work
misrepresented in this way by someone
who she herself referred
to as a ‘biblical devil.’, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
As the guardians of her legacy, we
demand that Donald Trump, and
his associates desist from using
her music immediately, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
Trump has received similar cease-and-desist
letters from other artists in the past.
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports. .
Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports.
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever.
Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's
latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department'
has continued to dominate. .
In the week following its release,
Swift's 11th album hit number one
on the Billboard 200 chart.
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
My mind is blown.
I’m completely floored by
the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X.
2.6 million are you
actually serious?
Thank you for listening,
streaming, and welcoming
Tortured Poets into your life.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X.
The album has also broken the highest
single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's
'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018
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‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+.
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after. .
Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split,
it "very much darkened the perception of
the film" when it was originally released.
But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on
'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated
to allow the re-release of his own film. .
Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well. .
AI tools will be used to remaster audio.
Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.".
The two projects support
and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly
helpful and gracious while I made
'Get Back' and it’s only right that
his original movie has the last
word...looking and sounding
far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement
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Paul McCartney , Praises Beyoncé’s , 'Blackbird' Cover.
CNN reports that Paul McCartney
recently took to Instagram to praise
Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'.
CNN reports that Paul McCartney
recently took to Instagram to praise
Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'.
I think she does a magnificent version
of it and it reinforces the civil rights
message that inspired me to write
the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
I think she does a magnificent version
of it and it reinforces the civil rights
message that inspired me to write
the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
The 1969 Beatles track was
written by McCartney amid the
U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The 1969 Beatles track was
written by McCartney amid the
U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the
Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the
first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s.
The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the
Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the
first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s.
Anything my song and Beyoncé’s
fabulous version can do to ease racial
tension would be a great thing
and makes me very proud, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
In his post, McCartney urged , "anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out.".
CNN reports that Beyoncé's cover is amplified
by four up-and-coming Black artists: .
Tanner, Adell.
Tiera, Kennedy.
Brittney, Spencer.
Reyna, Roberts
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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Jeremy Allen White is looking to start dancing in the dark and in talks to star in the Bruce Springsteen feature biopic. White is in talks to play the rock superstar in 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.' Based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book of the same name, the movie is set to focus on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska.'
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Mark Allen says the second session against Robbie Williams was a 'bit of a struggle' as he won 10-6 in the first round at the World Championship. BBC Sport
UN Forms High-Level , Committee to Oversee , AI Governance.
On October 26, the United Nations announced
the formation of a new AI advisory board...
... intended "to undertake analysis and
advance..
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Blink-182 Announces , North American Tour Dates.
Blink-182 Announces , North American Tour Dates.
Blink-182's new album, 'One More Time...,' dropped on Oct. 20, 'Variety' reports.
In support of..
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