Police share update on investigation into Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein expelled hours before final - Music news - NewsLocker (2024)

Police in Sweden have said they have dropped its investigation into a backstage altercation involving Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein.READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest”Klein – who was set to represent the Netherlands with his song ‘Europapa’ – was disqualified from the contest in Malmö, Sweden just hours before this year’s finale (May 11). At the time, police stated that the dec

Barack Obama Is Bumpin’ Charli XCX (Plus Shaboozey, Billie Eilish, and More)

Chappell Roan fans are sad that the former POTUS does not appear to be a member of the Pink Pony Club

Machine Gun Kelly says he lost $50,000 playing Blackjack in Las Vegas

Machine Gun Kelly has revealed that he lost $50,000 (£39,000) playing Blackjack in Las Vegas.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly on the cover: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-f*cking-ever”Last week (August 8), the rapper made a surprise appearance with Jelly Roll at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to perform their recent collaboration, ‘Lonely Road’.
The track, which nods to the John Denver classic with a reworked chorus, was

Elle King Says She Goes Years Without Talking to ‘Toxic’ Dad Rob Schneider

“I disagree with a lot of the things that he says,” King said, referring to Schneider's previous hom*ophobic comments; the pair shared a stage together in Nashville on New Year's Eve

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Nick Cave says using AI in music is “unbelievably disturbing”

Nick Cave has opened up about the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within music, saying that it is “unbelievably disturbing.”READ MORE:Nick Cave: “There’s no metric that says virtuousness makes good art”In a new interview with The Australian, Cave discussed his fears about AI and its impact on the creative industries, sharing that he believes it will have a “humiliating effect” on them. “Its intent is to completely sidestep the sort of i

Timbaland’s Mosley Music and UMG Nashville Partner With a Goal of ‘Breaking Barriers in Country Music’

Universal Music Group Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music are working to discover and break country talent under a new partnership. UMG Nashville just recently unveiled the Mosley Music agreement – albeit without diving too far into the pact’s specifics. Instead, the brass-tacks announcement indicates that the companies are officially joining forces by “actively exploring rising […]

Watch Childish Gambino deliver live debuts and rarities as he kicks off world tour

Childish Gambino has kicked off his world tour this week – check out some of the live debuts and rarities he performed below.READ MORE: Childish Gambino – ‘Bando Stone And The New World’ review: a bittersweet send-off to a musical innovatorLast night (August 11), Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, began his world tour at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. The set included songs that Glover had never performed live, as well as a few rarities that haven’t been per

Reach Acquires Hitmaker Wyatt Durrette Publishing and Songwriter Rights, Including Zac Brown Band and Luke Combs Hits

Reach Music acquires the publishing and songwriting rights of Wyatt Durrette, including hits from Zac Brown Band and Luke Combs. Reach Music Publishing has acquired select publishing and songwriting assets from Wyatt Durrette, including the songwriter’s interest in songs co-written with Zac Brown and Luke Combs. According to Michael Closter, President, Founder, and Owner of […]

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Danny Ocean Demands Change in Venezuela: ‘What’s Happening Right Now Is So Painful’

The singer made an EP about the refugee crisisin his country — now, after contentious elections and a wave of violence, he’s speaking out even more

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea names who thinks is “the greatest rock bass player”

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has opened up about who he believes is “the greatest rock bass player.”READ MORE:Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ review: an overwhelming feastThe musician appeared as a guest on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name, and discussed The Beatles‘ very own Paul McCartney. Flea – real name Michael Peter Balzary – shared that Macca is an incredible mus

Kanye West’s 19-year streak of Number One album debuts broken by Taylor Swift

Kanye West’s 19-year streak of Number One album debuts has been broken by Taylor Swift this week.READ MORE: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Vultures 1’ review: mired in misogynySwift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has now spent 14 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 in the US.
Meanwhile, West’s new album, ‘Vultures 2’ a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, debuted at number two, ending West’s 19-year reign of achievin

Isaac Hayes Estate Demands $3 Million from Donald Trump for Unauthorized Song Use

The family of Isaac Hayes is threatening to sue Donald Trump over his unauthorized use of the track ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’ at campaign rallies. The Isaac Hayes Estate is demanding former President Donald Trump stop using the artist’s music at his campaign rallies, threatening to sue for $3 million in licensing fees. Hayes’ son, […]

Taylor Swift Faces Serious Heat from Arijit Singh for the Most-Followed Artist on Spotify Title

Indian singer Arijit Singh is vying neck and neck with Taylor Swift for the title of most-followed artist on Spotify, with Singh currently in the lead. Taylor Swift has been battling Indian superstar Arijit Singh for the much-coveted title of most-followed artist on Spotify — and she’s fighting to stay ahead. With a stunning 117.2 […]

Taylor Swift Faces Serious Heat from Arijit Singh for the Most-Followed Artist on Spotify Crown

Indian singer Arijit Singh is vying neck and neck with Taylor Swift for the title of most-followed artist on Spotify, with Singh currently in the lead. Taylor Swift has been battling Indian superstar Arijit Singh for the much-coveted title of most-followed artist on Spotify — and she’s fighting to stay ahead. With a stunning 117.2 […]

Childish Gambino Debuts ‘Bando Stone,’ Performs Deep Cuts on New World Tour

“If this live show isn’t the best live show you’ve ever seen by the first song, you can have your money back,” Glover told Zane Lowe

Celine Dion Reacts After Trump Uses “My Heart Will Go On” During Montana Rally

Donald Trump played a video of Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at his Montana rally. Now the singer and her management team are speaking up, calling the use “unauthorized.” Her management team and Sony Music Canada released a statement, saying the use of the “video, recording, musical performance and likeness of Celine […]

Griff and Rachel Chinouriri Didn’t Fit Into the Typical Pop Mold — So They Created Their Own

The musicians, along with artists like Raye, are leading a new generation of women of color and using their unique perspectives on self-esteem, relationships, and identity to reimagine stardom

Taylor Swift fans banned from 'Tay-gating' at Eras London gigs

Taylor Swift's fans will not be allowed to congregate around Wembley Stadium.

Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter to Perform at 2024 VMAs as MTV Pushes Show for Debate

The awards show will now be held on Sept. 11 and will also feature GloRilla and Camila Cabello

Haley Joel Osment Thinks Kendrick Lamar Mistook Him for Joel Osteen on Purpose: ‘He’s Too Precise’

"I think that it’s an intentional scrambling of my name and that other guy’s name," the actor said about the scathing Drake diss "Euphoria," which switches his name with televangelist Joel Osteen

On ‘Lungu Boy’ Asake Goes Worldwide Without Forgetting Home

It's the Nigerian star’s most diverse album yet

Taylor Swift changes Wembley stage times following foiled Vienna terror plot

Taylor Swift has changed her stage time for her upcoming Wembley ‘Eras’ tour shows following the foiled terror plot in Vienna.READ MORE:Taylor Swift live in Edinburgh: The ‘Eras Tour’ finally hits the UKThe ‘Bejeweled’ singer is set to play a five-night run at the stadium in London on August 15, 16, 17,19 and 20. A new time change has been issued for the shows that will let fans in earlier than before andbrand new start times in the wake of the foi

Australian break dancer Rachael Gunn (Raygun) went viral for her Olympics break dancing performance, for which she was awarded no points. Her performance went viral on social media as videos of her dance moves made their rounds on TikTok, X/Twitter, and Instagram. During the five and a half hour breaking Round Robin competition, Raygun was […]

Australian break dancer Rachael Gunn (Raygun) went viral for her Olympics break dancing performance, for which she was awarded no points. Her performance went viral on social media as videos of her dance moves made their rounds on TikTok, X/Twitter, and Instagram. During the five and a half hour breaking Round Robin competition, Raygun was […]

Elles Bailey at #5 in the midweek national chart

Elles Bailey at #5 in the midweek national chart with 'Beneath The Neon Glow'

The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald Tack on Additional Tour Dates in NY, NJ and CT

The Doobie Brothers are tacking on additional dates for their 2024 tour due to overwhelming demand. New dates this fall are available in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The band will play The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on September 30 and October 1, the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City, NJ on […]

The Strawberries & Creem (S&C) team have announced their takeover of the Red Bull stage at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival.
Taking over the Red Bull stage on Monday (August 26), the 5,000-capacity arena in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park will host the likes of DJs such as BBC Radio 1’s Kenny Allstar, DJ Larni and Rachel Anson and a Native Soundsystem takeover bringing their own flavours from the African diaspora.
According to a press release, eight or more big-name i

Universal Music Group Inks ‘Expanded Global Agreement’ With Meta, Including WhatsApp Licensing and Efforts to Address ‘Unauthorized AI-Generated Content’

Universal Music Group (UMG) has inked an “expanded global agreement” – including a framework for addressing “unauthorized AI-generated content” – with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. The renewed pact’s formal announcement arrived this morning, weeks after the major label shed light on adjustments to its relationship with Meta. Facebook, UMG said during its Q2 earnings […]

Minnesota’s Music Community Reacts to Tim Walz’s Rise: ‘I Have So Much Hope’

The selection of MN Gov. Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate has shined a spotlight on a state known for its rich musical heritage, and long history of liberal politics

Sturgill Simpson Debuts Melancholy New Music at Outside Lands Festival

Singer-songwriter shares new Johnny Blue Skies songs "Right Kind of Dream," "If the Sun Never Rises Again" with the San Francisco crowd at his first big show in three years