Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Green Day make some noise ahead of their 14th studio album, Playboi Carti plays the field (with help from Travis Scott), and Lewis Capaldi delivers a heartbreaking ballad. Plus, new music from Peso Pluma, Sleater-Kinney, and Jid.
Green Day, “One Eyed Bastard” (YouTube)
Playboi Carti feat. Travis Scott, “Backr00ms” (YouTube)
Lewis Capaldi, “Strangers” (YouTube)
Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, “Pixelados” (YouTube)
Sleater-Kinney, “Untidy Creature” (YouTube)
Jid,...
Green Day, “One Eyed Bastard” (YouTube)
Playboi Carti feat. Travis Scott, “Backr00ms” (YouTube)
Lewis Capaldi, “Strangers” (YouTube)
Luis R Conriquez, Peso Pluma, “Pixelados” (YouTube)
Sleater-Kinney, “Untidy Creature” (YouTube)
Jid,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Sam Smith showed their fans that they are “Kenough,” as they channeled their inner Ken from the Barbie movie.
Smith, who goes by they/them pronouns, took to social media to share a picture of themselves standing in the middle of a road, as they wore a pink bomber jacket with blue shorts and yellow Timberland boots. Even more noticeable was their beach blonde hair, very similar to Ryan Gosling’s look in Barbie.
The multi-Grammy winner was featured in the Barbie soundtrack, singing their song “Man I Am.”
@samsmith
♬ Man I Am (From Barbie The Album) – Sam Smith
Smith has constantly been churning out new songs. Last week, they released “Desire” with Calvin Harris. In early June and early July, they released “Vulgar” with Madonna, and “Perfect” with Jessie Reyez and Cat Burns, respectively.
Desire Out Now @CalvinHarris https://t.co/Au0MRtVzqL pic.twitter.com/AdR1QFMr8d...
Smith, who goes by they/them pronouns, took to social media to share a picture of themselves standing in the middle of a road, as they wore a pink bomber jacket with blue shorts and yellow Timberland boots. Even more noticeable was their beach blonde hair, very similar to Ryan Gosling’s look in Barbie.
The multi-Grammy winner was featured in the Barbie soundtrack, singing their song “Man I Am.”
@samsmith
♬ Man I Am (From Barbie The Album) – Sam Smith
Smith has constantly been churning out new songs. Last week, they released “Desire” with Calvin Harris. In early June and early July, they released “Vulgar” with Madonna, and “Perfect” with Jessie Reyez and Cat Burns, respectively.
Desire Out Now @CalvinHarris https://t.co/Au0MRtVzqL pic.twitter.com/AdR1QFMr8d...
- 8/5/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Get yer “Red” hots.
That was the cry as customers flocked to Chicago’s iconic The Wiener’s Circle hot dog stand on Saturday. While the restaurant is known for its food and brusque staff, the overflow attraction yesterday was singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who was working the counter.
Sheeran announced on social media that he’d be giving away hot dogs at the establishment Saturday afternoon. A smiling Sheeran indeed was there, talking to fans and customers and serving up the iconic stand’s tasty hot dogs.
No explanation was given for the surprise appearance, which may be part of the next celebrity trend. Recently, Lana del Rey was spotted working at a Waffle House in Alabama. Prince William was also seen handing out Earthshot veggie burgers at a UK food truck.
Sheeran should not give up his day job, according to a social media post by the establishment.
“Our...
That was the cry as customers flocked to Chicago’s iconic The Wiener’s Circle hot dog stand on Saturday. While the restaurant is known for its food and brusque staff, the overflow attraction yesterday was singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who was working the counter.
Sheeran announced on social media that he’d be giving away hot dogs at the establishment Saturday afternoon. A smiling Sheeran indeed was there, talking to fans and customers and serving up the iconic stand’s tasty hot dogs.
No explanation was given for the surprise appearance, which may be part of the next celebrity trend. Recently, Lana del Rey was spotted working at a Waffle House in Alabama. Prince William was also seen handing out Earthshot veggie burgers at a UK food truck.
Sheeran should not give up his day job, according to a social media post by the establishment.
“Our...
- 7/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, July 28 (Ians) Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who has teamed up with Alexandrian rapper and songwriter, Afroto for a new single ‘Sunn Beliya’, has said that it’s a beautiful seamless confluence of two different cultures, languages, and styles.
The song is a part of the impressive Coke Studio 2023 lineup of releases. This unlikely combination brings together Shreya’s vocals and phrasing, with Afroto’s boundary-pushing sense of melody and beats.
Speaking of her collaboration with Afroto, Shreya said: “I am very excited to have done a global collaboration like this for the first time ever. Creating this beautiful song with the immensely talented artist Afroto from Egypt was truly a unique experience.”
“It’s beautiful to see the confluence of two different cultures, languages, styles happening so seamlessly. Without understanding each other’s words, we connected through our music and emotions. I am eagerly waiting for the world...
The song is a part of the impressive Coke Studio 2023 lineup of releases. This unlikely combination brings together Shreya’s vocals and phrasing, with Afroto’s boundary-pushing sense of melody and beats.
Speaking of her collaboration with Afroto, Shreya said: “I am very excited to have done a global collaboration like this for the first time ever. Creating this beautiful song with the immensely talented artist Afroto from Egypt was truly a unique experience.”
“It’s beautiful to see the confluence of two different cultures, languages, styles happening so seamlessly. Without understanding each other’s words, we connected through our music and emotions. I am eagerly waiting for the world...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sam Smith seemed to be in a jovial mood as they were out and about the streets of New York City on Wednesday.
The Academy Award-winning singer, who uses they/them pronouns, shared a snap of themselves on Instagram, holding a cup of frozen yogurt from Culture NY, dressed in all white as they wore a white t-shirt and a white pleated skirt, a pair of white sneakers and white calf-length socks.
“Happy Sam,” they wrote in their caption.
Before the evening dessert run, Smith was spotted strolling around the city with their boyfriend, designer Christian Cowen. This isn’t the first time they have been seen together, in January, Smith was seen giving Cowen’s head a kiss.
In addition to spending time with Cowen, another possible reason for Smith’s cheerful mood could be the upcoming Barbie film, which features their song in the film’s soundtrack, “Man I Am.
The Academy Award-winning singer, who uses they/them pronouns, shared a snap of themselves on Instagram, holding a cup of frozen yogurt from Culture NY, dressed in all white as they wore a white t-shirt and a white pleated skirt, a pair of white sneakers and white calf-length socks.
“Happy Sam,” they wrote in their caption.
Before the evening dessert run, Smith was spotted strolling around the city with their boyfriend, designer Christian Cowen. This isn’t the first time they have been seen together, in January, Smith was seen giving Cowen’s head a kiss.
In addition to spending time with Cowen, another possible reason for Smith’s cheerful mood could be the upcoming Barbie film, which features their song in the film’s soundtrack, “Man I Am.
- 7/21/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
According to Ed Sheeran, Khalid was involved in a car accident last week. Sheeran told fans the news and covered for the singer’s supporting act before performing his own set as the headliner on his Mathematics Tour.
While onstage at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Sheeran said that Khalid was recovering.
Ed Sheeran opening for…Ed Sheeran!!! What a treat! #edsheeran #edsheeranfedex#edsheeranlandovermd pic.twitter.com/1IHqojqVVp
— Onward (@beaches_n_mts) June 25, 2023
This gave fans the chance to listen to several added songs live off of Sheeran’s newest album, Subtract. He performed the set fully acoustic, including tracks like “Sycamore” and “No Strings.”
During the opening set, Sheeran quipped with the audience, saying that they would get to see him in two different outfits, a white T-shirt and a black T-shirt. “I’m really pulling out the stops tonight,” he joked.
“Usually when I start playing it’s like pitch black,...
While onstage at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Sheeran said that Khalid was recovering.
Ed Sheeran opening for…Ed Sheeran!!! What a treat! #edsheeran #edsheeranfedex#edsheeranlandovermd pic.twitter.com/1IHqojqVVp
— Onward (@beaches_n_mts) June 25, 2023
This gave fans the chance to listen to several added songs live off of Sheeran’s newest album, Subtract. He performed the set fully acoustic, including tracks like “Sycamore” and “No Strings.”
During the opening set, Sheeran quipped with the audience, saying that they would get to see him in two different outfits, a white T-shirt and a black T-shirt. “I’m really pulling out the stops tonight,” he joked.
“Usually when I start playing it’s like pitch black,...
- 7/3/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Abbey Road Studios returns with its second annual Music Photography Awards, which honors the art of music photography and highlights talent from around the globe. The winners will be unveiled at a ceremony held at the legendary studios on Sept. 21.
This year’s MPAs will pay tribute to the best work from 2022 that “capture the magic of live music, the creative process and the diverse music scenes from across the world,” per a statement. The awards recognize both established and undiscovered photographers, including open-entry categories, alongside awards judged by artists,...
This year’s MPAs will pay tribute to the best work from 2022 that “capture the magic of live music, the creative process and the diverse music scenes from across the world,” per a statement. The awards recognize both established and undiscovered photographers, including open-entry categories, alongside awards judged by artists,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Ed Sheeran has announced a series of intimate theater shows, which will take place amid his upcoming North American stadium tour.
Sheeran is set to kick of his “+ – = ÷ x Tour” beginning next month in Arlington, Texas. In between much larger shows at venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Sheeran will stage more intimate performances at 14 theaters and auditoriums across the US and Canada. Ben Kweller will provide support for the majority of these dates.
For Sheeran’s theater shows, a Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale is set for Tuesday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Registration is now ongoing through Sunday, April 30th.
Tickets for Sheeran’s upcoming stadium shows can be found here.
Sheeran is set to release his latest album on May 5th. Amid preparations for his upcoming tour, the UK singer has been in and out of court...
Sheeran is set to kick of his “+ – = ÷ x Tour” beginning next month in Arlington, Texas. In between much larger shows at venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Sheeran will stage more intimate performances at 14 theaters and auditoriums across the US and Canada. Ben Kweller will provide support for the majority of these dates.
For Sheeran’s theater shows, a Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale is set for Tuesday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Registration is now ongoing through Sunday, April 30th.
Tickets for Sheeran’s upcoming stadium shows can be found here.
Sheeran is set to release his latest album on May 5th. Amid preparations for his upcoming tour, the UK singer has been in and out of court...
- 4/28/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Ed Sheeran is bringing his Mathematics tour to North America.
The singer announced concert dates for his first set of performances in the United States in almost five years.
The series of shows begin on May 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will continue until September 23 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
>Get Ed Sheeran Tickets Now!
Support for the tour will come from Khalid (May 6-September 2), Russ (September 9-23) as well as performances from Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters and Rosa Linn.
The English singer began writing songs around the age of 11. His debut album, +, was released in September 2011 and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The LP featured his first hit single, “The A Team.”
His second studio album, x, was even more successful, becoming the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015.
The four-time Grammy winner’s 2018 Divide Tour was the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.
The singer announced concert dates for his first set of performances in the United States in almost five years.
The series of shows begin on May 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will continue until September 23 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
>Get Ed Sheeran Tickets Now!
Support for the tour will come from Khalid (May 6-September 2), Russ (September 9-23) as well as performances from Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters and Rosa Linn.
The English singer began writing songs around the age of 11. His debut album, +, was released in September 2011 and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The LP featured his first hit single, “The A Team.”
His second studio album, x, was even more successful, becoming the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015.
The four-time Grammy winner’s 2018 Divide Tour was the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.
- 4/11/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Radio 1 has announced another wave of acts performing at its forthcoming Big Weekend in Dundee.
The broadcaster revealed today (22 March) that artists such as Wet Leg, Zara Larsson, Raye and Niall Horan will play the festival.
They join the previously announced Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Raye, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie and Arlo Parks for the event in Scotland this summer.
Inhaler, Cat Burns, Sub Focus, Georgia, Nothing But Thieves, Ashnikko and Becky Hill have also been added to the line up.
This year’s Big Weekend will take place in Camperdown Park in Dundee from 26 - 28 May, with over 80,000 fans expected to attend.
Presenter Greg James announced the first wave of acts playing over the weekend on his breakfast show back in January. There are still more announcements to be made in the coming weeks.
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi said he was “very excited” about his forthcoming headline at the festival.
The broadcaster revealed today (22 March) that artists such as Wet Leg, Zara Larsson, Raye and Niall Horan will play the festival.
They join the previously announced Lewis Capaldi, The 1975, Raye, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie and Arlo Parks for the event in Scotland this summer.
Inhaler, Cat Burns, Sub Focus, Georgia, Nothing But Thieves, Ashnikko and Becky Hill have also been added to the line up.
This year’s Big Weekend will take place in Camperdown Park in Dundee from 26 - 28 May, with over 80,000 fans expected to attend.
Presenter Greg James announced the first wave of acts playing over the weekend on his breakfast show back in January. There are still more announcements to be made in the coming weeks.
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi said he was “very excited” about his forthcoming headline at the festival.
- 3/22/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses will join Elton John in headlining this year’s Glastonbury Festival, Emily Eavis has announced.
Eavis, the festival’s co-organizer, shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems in light of the all-male headline bookings.
She told The Guardian that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans.” Although Eavis didn’t name the act, it’s thought that it could have been Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when Glastonbury was canceled due to Covid-...
Eavis, the festival’s co-organizer, shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems in light of the all-male headline bookings.
She told The Guardian that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans.” Although Eavis didn’t name the act, it’s thought that it could have been Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when Glastonbury was canceled due to Covid-...
- 3/3/2023
- by Rolling Stone UK
- Rollingstone.com
Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will join Elton John as headliners of the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.
The festival, which released its poster and lineup Friday, will take place at the Worthy Farm in southwest England from June 21-25. John will play on the festival’s final night, which will mark his farewell show in Britain.
Others set to perform include Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Lil Nas X, The Chicks, Måneskin, Blondie, Lewis Capaldi, Fatboy Slim, Wizkid, Carly Rae Jepsen, Thundercat, Joey Bada$$, The War On Drugs, Candi Staton, Chvrches, Kelis, Maggie Rogers, Amadou & Mariam, Mahalia, Alt-j, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama and Stefflon Don.
More performers will be announced at a later date.
John, Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will perform on the Pyramid Stage. Yusuf/Cat Stevens will play the Sunday teatime legend slot.
Last year’s Glastonbury Festival featured performances by Paul McCartney,...
The festival, which released its poster and lineup Friday, will take place at the Worthy Farm in southwest England from June 21-25. John will play on the festival’s final night, which will mark his farewell show in Britain.
Others set to perform include Lizzo, Lana Del Rey, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Lil Nas X, The Chicks, Måneskin, Blondie, Lewis Capaldi, Fatboy Slim, Wizkid, Carly Rae Jepsen, Thundercat, Joey Bada$$, The War On Drugs, Candi Staton, Chvrches, Kelis, Maggie Rogers, Amadou & Mariam, Mahalia, Alt-j, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama and Stefflon Don.
More performers will be announced at a later date.
John, Guns N’ Roses and Arctic Monkeys will perform on the Pyramid Stage. Yusuf/Cat Stevens will play the Sunday teatime legend slot.
Last year’s Glastonbury Festival featured performances by Paul McCartney,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Glastonbury 2023 headliners have been announced by Emily Eavis.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
The festival’s co-organiser shared the news in an article discussing “pipeline” problems related to the all-male headlining line-up.
Joining Elton John will be Arctic Monkeys on the Friday, headlining for their third time, with Guns N’ Roses playing the Saturday slot.
Eavis said that Guns N’ Roses replaced a female singer who “changed her touring plans”.
While Eavis didn’t name names, it’s strongly suspected she was alluding to Taylor Swift, who was originally set to perform in 2020 when the festival was cancelled due to Covid.
However, Eavis expressed excitement about the “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers’ Glastonbury debut, telling The Guardian: “They’ll be brilliant and provide something totally different to the rest of the headliners.”
She said that Lizzo will “open” for the band, with the “About Damn Time” singer receiving joint headline billing on the poster.
- 3/3/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
Ed Sheeran is bringing his Mathematics tour to North America.
The singer announced concert dates for his first set of performances in the United States in almost five years.
The series of shows begin on May 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will continue until September 23 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
>Get Ed Sheeran Tickets Now!
Support for the tour will come from Khalid (May 6-September 2), Russ (September 9-23) as well as performances from Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters and Rosa Linn.
The English singer began writing songs around the age of 11. His debut album, +, was released in September 2011 and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The LP featured his first hit single, “The A Team.”
His second studio album, x, was even more successful, becoming the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015.
The four-time Grammy winner’s 2018 Divide Tour was the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.
The singer announced concert dates for his first set of performances in the United States in almost five years.
The series of shows begin on May 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will continue until September 23 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
>Get Ed Sheeran Tickets Now!
Support for the tour will come from Khalid (May 6-September 2), Russ (September 9-23) as well as performances from Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters and Rosa Linn.
The English singer began writing songs around the age of 11. His debut album, +, was released in September 2011 and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The LP featured his first hit single, “The A Team.”
His second studio album, x, was even more successful, becoming the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015.
The four-time Grammy winner’s 2018 Divide Tour was the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time.
- 2/24/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
The Brits 2023 are officially over for another year, and it was Harry Styles's night. As predicted, the "As It Was" singer took home artist of the year, song of the year, best pop / r&b, and album of the year - marking the start of a very good 2023 for the former One Direction member, having won the best album award at the Grammys just a week earlier. Wet Leg and Beyoncé both won two Brits, while The 1975, Aitch, and Becky Hill also scooped the top prizes.
Styles sweeping the board even saw him enter an exclusive club, unofficially named the "4 Brits Club." Dave Rowntree, the drummer of Blur, tweeted on Feb. 12, "I'd like to welcome @Harry_Styles to the #4BritsClub. It's been a bit lonely with just us and @Adele these past years. Next meeting in March – you can bring the biscuits." While there are artists who have won...
Styles sweeping the board even saw him enter an exclusive club, unofficially named the "4 Brits Club." Dave Rowntree, the drummer of Blur, tweeted on Feb. 12, "I'd like to welcome @Harry_Styles to the #4BritsClub. It's been a bit lonely with just us and @Adele these past years. Next meeting in March – you can bring the biscuits." While there are artists who have won...
- 2/13/2023
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
The biggest night in British music came to a rather predictable end, as Harry Styles won every category he was nominated in.
The “As It Was” singer took home the prizes for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop/R&b, as the 2023 Brit Awards were transformed into “Harry’s House”.
Wet Leg were the other big winners of the night, as the “Chaise Longue” hitmakers were awarded Best British Group and Best New Artist on Saturday (11 February). They lost out, however, to The 1975 in the Alt/Rock category (which is decided by fans) and to Styles in the Album of the Year category.
Read: Biggest talking points from the 2023 Brits
Hosted by Mo Gilligan, the show had a number of standout moments including Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s “Unholy” performance and Styles thanking his former One Direction bandmates during his Artist of the Year acceptance speech.
The “As It Was” singer took home the prizes for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop/R&b, as the 2023 Brit Awards were transformed into “Harry’s House”.
Wet Leg were the other big winners of the night, as the “Chaise Longue” hitmakers were awarded Best British Group and Best New Artist on Saturday (11 February). They lost out, however, to The 1975 in the Alt/Rock category (which is decided by fans) and to Styles in the Album of the Year category.
Read: Biggest talking points from the 2023 Brits
Hosted by Mo Gilligan, the show had a number of standout moments including Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s “Unholy” performance and Styles thanking his former One Direction bandmates during his Artist of the Year acceptance speech.
- 2/12/2023
- by Annabel Nugent,Maanya Sachdeva and Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Los Angeles, Feb 12 (Ians) Singer Harry Styles dominated The Brit Awards 2023 with a haul of all four gongs he was up for including the controversial Artist of the Year prize.
The former One Direction singer, 29, also scooped Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop/R+B Act, and is making headlines for dedicating his Artist of the Year trophy to a string of female artistes who weren’t nominated, after the BRITs was slammed for the all-male nominees line-up for the trophy after the category went gender-neutral, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Beyonce Knowles and Wet Leg were the next biggest winners at the ceremony on Saturday, February 11 night in London’s O2 Arena, picking up two gongs apiece.
Harry’s haul came after he opened proceedings with a rendition of ‘As It Was’ while wearing a sparkly red matador-style jacket. His trophies take his Brit Awards total...
The former One Direction singer, 29, also scooped Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop/R+B Act, and is making headlines for dedicating his Artist of the Year trophy to a string of female artistes who weren’t nominated, after the BRITs was slammed for the all-male nominees line-up for the trophy after the category went gender-neutral, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Beyonce Knowles and Wet Leg were the next biggest winners at the ceremony on Saturday, February 11 night in London’s O2 Arena, picking up two gongs apiece.
Harry’s haul came after he opened proceedings with a rendition of ‘As It Was’ while wearing a sparkly red matador-style jacket. His trophies take his Brit Awards total...
- 2/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The winners of the 2023 Brit Awards were unveiled during Saturday night’s annual awards ceremony.
The big winner of the night was Harry Styles as he took home awards for all four categories in which he was nominated, including artist of the year and album of the year. Next up, Beyoncé and British indie rock band, Wet Leg, each swept up two awards with the latter winning group of the year and best new artist.
This year’s awards show saw Styles tie with Wet Leg as the most-nominated artists, each having four nods.
The 2023 Brit Awards were hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan from London’s 02 arena.
See the complete winners list below:
Mastercard Album of the Year
The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, Dirty Hit
Wet Leg, Wet Leg, Domino Recordings
Harry Styles, Harry’s House, Columbia, Sony Music — Winner
Stormzy, This Is What I Mean, 0207/Merky,...
The big winner of the night was Harry Styles as he took home awards for all four categories in which he was nominated, including artist of the year and album of the year. Next up, Beyoncé and British indie rock band, Wet Leg, each swept up two awards with the latter winning group of the year and best new artist.
This year’s awards show saw Styles tie with Wet Leg as the most-nominated artists, each having four nods.
The 2023 Brit Awards were hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan from London’s 02 arena.
See the complete winners list below:
Mastercard Album of the Year
The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, Dirty Hit
Wet Leg, Wet Leg, Domino Recordings
Harry Styles, Harry’s House, Columbia, Sony Music — Winner
Stormzy, This Is What I Mean, 0207/Merky,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Harry Styles dominated the 2023 Brit Awards, winning all four of the categories he was nominated in – including Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.
Wet Leg, who also earned four nominations, won the Best Group and Best New Artist awards as the biggest night in British music came to a somewhat predictable end.
Other winners included Beyoncé, Becky Hill, and The 1975.
Follow live updates from the show here.
Album of the Year nominees Styles, Stormzy, and Wet Leg all walked the red carpet, alongside stars such as Lizzo, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, and Jessie J.
Mo Gilligan returned to host the show for a second time after the comedian took over from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
The top prize category – Artist of the Year – attracted widespread criticism this year after no women artists were nominated. The Brits scrapped gendered categories last year.
The evening kicked off with Jessie J...
Wet Leg, who also earned four nominations, won the Best Group and Best New Artist awards as the biggest night in British music came to a somewhat predictable end.
Other winners included Beyoncé, Becky Hill, and The 1975.
Follow live updates from the show here.
Album of the Year nominees Styles, Stormzy, and Wet Leg all walked the red carpet, alongside stars such as Lizzo, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, and Jessie J.
Mo Gilligan returned to host the show for a second time after the comedian took over from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
The top prize category – Artist of the Year – attracted widespread criticism this year after no women artists were nominated. The Brits scrapped gendered categories last year.
The evening kicked off with Jessie J...
- 2/11/2023
- by Maanya Sachdeva
- The Independent - Music
Harry Styles thanks One Direction bandmates in Brits awards speech: ‘I wouldn’t be here without you’
Harry Styles has thanked his One Direction bandmates in his acceptance speech at the Brits.
The 2023 Brit award ceremony took place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2.
Comedian Mo Gilligan hosted the event for the second year in a row, having taken over presenting duties from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
Accepting the award for Artist of the Year – his second award of the night – Styles thanked his family, singling out his mum for entering him to compete on The X Factor without telling him.
The “As It Was” singer, 29, went on to also thank his former One Direction bandmates by name: Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
“Because I wouldn’t be here without you either,” said Styles. “Thank you so much.”
Elsewhere in his speech, Styles said he is “very aware of my privilege”.
The Artist of the Year category was not without controversy this year. Many...
The 2023 Brit award ceremony took place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2.
Comedian Mo Gilligan hosted the event for the second year in a row, having taken over presenting duties from Jack Whitehall in 2022.
Accepting the award for Artist of the Year – his second award of the night – Styles thanked his family, singling out his mum for entering him to compete on The X Factor without telling him.
The “As It Was” singer, 29, went on to also thank his former One Direction bandmates by name: Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
“Because I wouldn’t be here without you either,” said Styles. “Thank you so much.”
Elsewhere in his speech, Styles said he is “very aware of my privilege”.
The Artist of the Year category was not without controversy this year. Many...
- 2/11/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
The Brit Awards are finally upon us, with only a few days left ahead of the prestigious music ceremony.
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
- 2/11/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The Brit Awards are finally upon us, with only a few days left ahead of the prestigious music ceremony.
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
- 2/11/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are just around the corner, and this year is set to be a biggy.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, including big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Here are...
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, including big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Here are...
- 2/11/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are just around the corner, and this year is set to be a biggy.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, including big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Here are...
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, including big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Here are...
- 2/11/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are taking place this Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena in London.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
- 2/10/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor and Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The Brit Awards are finally upon us, with only a few days left ahead of the prestigious music ceremony.
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place on Saturday (11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet...
- 2/10/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are just around the corner, and this year is set to be a biggy.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, and it includes big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. You can find out how to watch the Brits here.
Last month, the list of performers set to take to the stage at the ceremony was confirmed, and it includes big names such as Lizzo, Harry Styles and Stormzy.
Performances will also come from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta and recent Grammy winners Wet Leg.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose, Lizzo, Nova Twins, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift.
Emerging girl group Flo have already been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
- 2/10/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The 2023 Brit Awards are taking place this Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena in London.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
The full list of nominations were announced in January, and revealed one of the most eclectic lists of nominees in recent memory.
Recent Grammy winners Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee and Grammy Album of the Year winner, Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category faced widespread criticism after being entirely dominated by male acts, just one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
- 2/10/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor and Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The Brit Awards are finally upon us!
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place tomorrow (Saturday 11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet Leg will go up against Stormzy, The 1975 and Fred Again.. for the...
This year’s awards will be hosted by Mo Gilligan and will take place tomorrow (Saturday 11 February) at the O2 Arena. It’s the first time the awards will have ever taken place on a Saturday.
On the night, live performances will come from artists including Stormzy, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Wet Leg.
Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith will also play at the awards, with a debut performance from new artist, Cat Burns, set to occur.
You can find the full list of performers at the 2023 ceremony here.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony, emerging three-piece Flo have been announced as the winners of the 2023 Rising Star award.
Nominees for other awards include major artists such as Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent Grammy winners Harry Styles and Wet Leg will go up against Stormzy, The 1975 and Fred Again.. for the...
- 2/10/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Stormzy has been announced as the latest act taking to the stage at this year’s Brit Awards.
The rapper has received a total of three nominations at the 2023 ceremony: Mastercard Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.
The 29-year-old, who previously performed at the 2018 ceremony, when he won for Best Male Artist, and in 2020, will perform at this year’s ceremony.
Stormzy joins the previously announced performers, who include Lizzo, David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson, Harry Styles, Cat Burns, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, and Wet Leg.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose,...
The rapper has received a total of three nominations at the 2023 ceremony: Mastercard Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.
The 29-year-old, who previously performed at the 2018 ceremony, when he won for Best Male Artist, and in 2020, will perform at this year’s ceremony.
Stormzy joins the previously announced performers, who include Lizzo, David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson, Harry Styles, Cat Burns, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, and Wet Leg.
The ceremony, which takes place on Saturday 11 February at the O2 Arena, will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan.
Nominations for the ceremony were announced online earlier this month, with Styles and Wet Leg both nominated for four awards.
Other nominated artists include Arctic Monkeys, Beyoncé, Cat Burns, Dave, Ed Sheeran, Eliza Rose,...
- 2/10/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
The nominations for the 2023 Brit Awards have been announced, revealing one of the most eclectic list of nominees in recent memory.
Indie duo Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category is entirely dominated by male acts, one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
The biggest surprises are arguably the nominations of Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Christmas song “Merry Christmas”, and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s hit animated feature film Encanto.
Last year’s ceremony was a lively affair, attended by stars including Sheeran and Adele,...
Indie duo Wet Leg emerged as one of the most-nominated acts with four nods, alongside regular Brits attendee Harry Styles.
Other acts up for some of the night’s top prizes include rapper Stormzy, rock band Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975.
In the international categories, Irish rock group Fontaines DC can be found muscling up against K-pop stars Blackpink and hip-hop artists Drake and 21 Savage.
The Artist of the Year category is entirely dominated by male acts, one year after the Brits scrapped gendered categories.
The biggest surprises are arguably the nominations of Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Christmas song “Merry Christmas”, and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s hit animated feature film Encanto.
Last year’s ceremony was a lively affair, attended by stars including Sheeran and Adele,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
It has been announced that US pop star Lizzo will perform at the Brit Awards in February.
The solo artist will join previously announced artists including Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Wet Leg, Kim Petras and Cat Burns at the ceremony, which is being held at the O2 Arena in London.
On Tuesday morning (24 January) it was also revealed that David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson would perform.
Lizzo has been nominated for International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year at this year’s ceremony and will return to the stage after her last performance in 2020.
David Guetta will make his debut performances at the Brits, joined by previous winner Becky Hill and singer Ella Henderson.
“It’s a great honour to be nominated for the Brit Award, as I have always felt a strong connection to British music and culture and had amazing experiences here,...
The solo artist will join previously announced artists including Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Wet Leg, Kim Petras and Cat Burns at the ceremony, which is being held at the O2 Arena in London.
On Tuesday morning (24 January) it was also revealed that David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson would perform.
Lizzo has been nominated for International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year at this year’s ceremony and will return to the stage after her last performance in 2020.
David Guetta will make his debut performances at the Brits, joined by previous winner Becky Hill and singer Ella Henderson.
“It’s a great honour to be nominated for the Brit Award, as I have always felt a strong connection to British music and culture and had amazing experiences here,...
- 1/24/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Sam Smith has shared their “frustration” about the treatment of women at the Brit Awards.
The nominations for this year’s ceremony were revealed earlier this month. Since 2022, the Brits have not used gendered categories for their awards, and have instead combined the four male and female awards for UK and international artists into Best Artist and Best International Artist.
However, this year’s awards have been widely criticised after no female artists were nominated for Best Artist in 2023.
Instead, the accolade will go to Stormzy, Harry Styles, George Ezra, Fred Again or Central Cee.
Smith, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, was among the artists to initially call for the Brits to introduce gender-neutral categories. In 2021, they said that they “looked forward to a time where awards shows can be reflective of the society we live in”.
In a new intervew, Smith criticised the Brits for failing...
The nominations for this year’s ceremony were revealed earlier this month. Since 2022, the Brits have not used gendered categories for their awards, and have instead combined the four male and female awards for UK and international artists into Best Artist and Best International Artist.
However, this year’s awards have been widely criticised after no female artists were nominated for Best Artist in 2023.
Instead, the accolade will go to Stormzy, Harry Styles, George Ezra, Fred Again or Central Cee.
Smith, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, was among the artists to initially call for the Brits to introduce gender-neutral categories. In 2021, they said that they “looked forward to a time where awards shows can be reflective of the society we live in”.
In a new intervew, Smith criticised the Brits for failing...
- 1/22/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - Music
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Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, and Odesza will headline the 2023 Governors Ball, scheduled for three days at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York from June 9 through 11. This year sees the festival making its move to a new location after two years at Citi Field, having ditched its long-time home at Randall’s Island Park before that.
Lizzo will headline the first night of the festival, topping off a...
Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar, and Odesza will headline the 2023 Governors Ball, scheduled for three days at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York from June 9 through 11. This year sees the festival making its move to a new location after two years at Citi Field, having ditched its long-time home at Randall’s Island Park before that.
Lizzo will headline the first night of the festival, topping off a...
- 1/17/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
British artists have made history after they were responsible for every one of the top 10 singles of 2022.
Artists such as Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Kate Bush and new artist Cat Burns all topped the UK’s end of year sales charts, which is based on combined streaming and sales activity throughout 2022.
The victory is the first time Brits have had so many hits in the top 10 since the music industry began publishing sales charts more than 50 years ago.
“As It Was” by Harry Styles was the biggest song in the UK, having spent more than 10 consecutive weeks at No 1.
The song was also the only single to surpass 180 million streams in 2022, according to Official Charts data by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Styles’ also secured 2022’s biggest selling album with Grammy and Mercury shortlisted Harry’s House.
In the singles chart, the second best selling song was Sheeran’s “Bad...
Artists such as Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Kate Bush and new artist Cat Burns all topped the UK’s end of year sales charts, which is based on combined streaming and sales activity throughout 2022.
The victory is the first time Brits have had so many hits in the top 10 since the music industry began publishing sales charts more than 50 years ago.
“As It Was” by Harry Styles was the biggest song in the UK, having spent more than 10 consecutive weeks at No 1.
The song was also the only single to surpass 180 million streams in 2022, according to Official Charts data by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Styles’ also secured 2022’s biggest selling album with Grammy and Mercury shortlisted Harry’s House.
In the singles chart, the second best selling song was Sheeran’s “Bad...
- 1/4/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
London-based girl band Flo have been named the winners of the Brit Awards 2023 Rising Star prize.
Clara Amfo announced the news on her BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show Thursday (8 December), revealing the group as the first-ever band to win the award.
The trio made up of 19 to 20-year-olds Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer, beat producer Nia Archives and songwriter Cat Burns to claim the trophy.
In a statement, the band said: “From growing up watching the Brits, to finding each other and forming Flo, releasing our first body of work in 2022 and winning a Brit award in the same year!! We are so shocked and grateful. We are the first group to win the Brits Rising Star!
“We’ve just made history and couldn’t have done it without our wonderful fans and supportive families. It’s truly a dream come true. We feel so empowered creating...
Clara Amfo announced the news on her BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show Thursday (8 December), revealing the group as the first-ever band to win the award.
The trio made up of 19 to 20-year-olds Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer, beat producer Nia Archives and songwriter Cat Burns to claim the trophy.
In a statement, the band said: “From growing up watching the Brits, to finding each other and forming Flo, releasing our first body of work in 2022 and winning a Brit award in the same year!! We are so shocked and grateful. We are the first group to win the Brits Rising Star!
“We’ve just made history and couldn’t have done it without our wonderful fans and supportive families. It’s truly a dream come true. We feel so empowered creating...
- 12/8/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Dust off your sunglasses and get ready to cry those sad girl tears – Lana Del Rey is back! The “Video Games” singer has just announced that her new album Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd is due for release next March. Thank god for that.
Announcing the news on Wednesday (7 December), Del Rey’s website was updated with the cover art, which features a monochrome, vintage-style image of the singer with ribbons in her hair. The imagery for her first album since 2021’s Blue Banisters is overlaid with the names of contributors including Zach Dawes, Father John Misty, John Batiste, and the busiest man in music, Jack Antonoff.
What’s more, the announcement comes alongside the release of the title track. This melancholy new single is peak Del Rey. Sighing into the song, she addresses love with woozy, candid imperatives: “Tell me you like me...
Announcing the news on Wednesday (7 December), Del Rey’s website was updated with the cover art, which features a monochrome, vintage-style image of the singer with ribbons in her hair. The imagery for her first album since 2021’s Blue Banisters is overlaid with the names of contributors including Zach Dawes, Father John Misty, John Batiste, and the busiest man in music, Jack Antonoff.
What’s more, the announcement comes alongside the release of the title track. This melancholy new single is peak Del Rey. Sighing into the song, she addresses love with woozy, candid imperatives: “Tell me you like me...
- 12/8/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Rapper Stepz has been named the most viewed UK artist on TikTok in 2022.
The London-born musician took the top spot in the video-sharing app’s Year On TikTok report, which reviews the trends and creators of the past year, beating out competition from established acts such as Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.
Stepz has 2.8 million followers on TikTok went viral this summer with his song “Cramp Dat”, which samples Soulja Boy’s 2007 hit “Crank That”.
The musician – who also posts comedy videos on the platform – said of being named TikTok’s most viewed UK artist: “Gaining an audience since I started TikTok allowed me to chase my dreams and allow my sound to be heard with music globally all thanks to God + TikTok my life has changed!”
Smith came in second place, followed by Sheeran, who topped the list last year.
Eurovision star Sam Ryder came in fourth and has...
The London-born musician took the top spot in the video-sharing app’s Year On TikTok report, which reviews the trends and creators of the past year, beating out competition from established acts such as Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.
Stepz has 2.8 million followers on TikTok went viral this summer with his song “Cramp Dat”, which samples Soulja Boy’s 2007 hit “Crank That”.
The musician – who also posts comedy videos on the platform – said of being named TikTok’s most viewed UK artist: “Gaining an audience since I started TikTok allowed me to chase my dreams and allow my sound to be heard with music globally all thanks to God + TikTok my life has changed!”
Smith came in second place, followed by Sheeran, who topped the list last year.
Eurovision star Sam Ryder came in fourth and has...
- 12/6/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
Lewis Capaldi delighted fans with his latest promotional trick after sharing his supposed phone number on social media.
Following the recent release of his newest single “Pointless” from his forthcoming album Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent, the Scottish singer-songwriter posted a photo of his contact information online.
Fans were initially confused whether Capaldi was revealing his real digits, but after ringing the number, many were amused by the voicemail left on the other end.
“Hello, Lewis Capaldi here, I just wanted to say thank you for listening to ‘Pointless’ this week,” the Grammy-nominated artist began.
“When you get off this call you’ll have a text to give my new song a download or buy the CD. Downloading it on iTunes or Amazon really helps, as does getting one of the signed CDs.
“So go buy it now, and send me a screenshot of the link in the text,...
Following the recent release of his newest single “Pointless” from his forthcoming album Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent, the Scottish singer-songwriter posted a photo of his contact information online.
Fans were initially confused whether Capaldi was revealing his real digits, but after ringing the number, many were amused by the voicemail left on the other end.
“Hello, Lewis Capaldi here, I just wanted to say thank you for listening to ‘Pointless’ this week,” the Grammy-nominated artist began.
“When you get off this call you’ll have a text to give my new song a download or buy the CD. Downloading it on iTunes or Amazon really helps, as does getting one of the signed CDs.
“So go buy it now, and send me a screenshot of the link in the text,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Fred Again.., Nia Archives and Biig Piig are among this year’s BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2023 longlist.
The list was revealed this morning and features 10 artists who are tipped for success next year.
The full list of artists includes Asake, Biig Piig, Cat Burns, Dylan, Flo, Fred Again.., Gabriels, Nia Archives, piri & tommy, Rachel Chinouriri.
Last year, PinkPantheress was crowned the winner of the prestigious award, beating the likes of indie duo Wet Leg and Nigerian singer Tems.
Previous names on the list have included stars such as Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, Adele and Jorja Smith.
The winner of this year’s list will be revealed on Thursday 5 January 2023, with a countdown to the announcement of the top three kicking off on Radio 1 on Tuesday 3 January
The list is chosen by 136 industry experts, who were each asked to name their three favourite new acts.
These three...
The list was revealed this morning and features 10 artists who are tipped for success next year.
The full list of artists includes Asake, Biig Piig, Cat Burns, Dylan, Flo, Fred Again.., Gabriels, Nia Archives, piri & tommy, Rachel Chinouriri.
Last year, PinkPantheress was crowned the winner of the prestigious award, beating the likes of indie duo Wet Leg and Nigerian singer Tems.
Previous names on the list have included stars such as Stormzy, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi, Adele and Jorja Smith.
The winner of this year’s list will be revealed on Thursday 5 January 2023, with a countdown to the announcement of the top three kicking off on Radio 1 on Tuesday 3 January
The list is chosen by 136 industry experts, who were each asked to name their three favourite new acts.
These three...
- 12/5/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Three acts have been shortlisted for the Brit Awards 2023 Rising Star prize.
Producer and singer Nia Archives, singer-songwriter Cat Burns and girlband Flo are all in the running for the award, which will be announced on 8 December.
The 2023 Brits Rising Star award is supported by BBC Radio 1 and is chosen by an invited panel of music industry insiders and experts.
The award is open to British artists who (as of 31 October 2022) have not yet achieved an Official Album Charts Top 20, or achieved more than one Top 20 in the Official Singles Chart.
Previous winners have included the likes of Adele, Florence + The Machine, Sam Fender and Celeste.
One of this year’s shortlists is low-fi jungle singer and producer Nia Archives, who says she is “overwhelmed and happy” to hear the news.
Originally born in Leeds, the multi-skilled artist relocated to Manchester at 16 where she formed a close community of like-minded ravers.
Producer and singer Nia Archives, singer-songwriter Cat Burns and girlband Flo are all in the running for the award, which will be announced on 8 December.
The 2023 Brits Rising Star award is supported by BBC Radio 1 and is chosen by an invited panel of music industry insiders and experts.
The award is open to British artists who (as of 31 October 2022) have not yet achieved an Official Album Charts Top 20, or achieved more than one Top 20 in the Official Singles Chart.
Previous winners have included the likes of Adele, Florence + The Machine, Sam Fender and Celeste.
One of this year’s shortlists is low-fi jungle singer and producer Nia Archives, who says she is “overwhelmed and happy” to hear the news.
Originally born in Leeds, the multi-skilled artist relocated to Manchester at 16 where she formed a close community of like-minded ravers.
- 11/29/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
She has already broken the record for the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify after the release of the highly anticipated "Midnights" album last month, and now Taylor Swift has further recognition that she's reached icon status after bagging four awards at the 2022 MTV EMAs. The "Anti-Hero" singer took home the awards for best artist, best video, best pop, and best longform video, making her the most successful nominee of the evening. Nicki Minaj bagged two awards for best song and best hip-hop, while Harry Styles won best live and best UK & Ireland act.
The awards bash, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, saw celebrities arrive on the MTV EMAs red carpet wearing glamorous outfits including naked dresses, netted skirts, and Barbiecore looks. Rita Ora and Taika Waititi proved their infectious chemistry as the couple laughed and teased each other while hosting the show. The big night...
The awards bash, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, saw celebrities arrive on the MTV EMAs red carpet wearing glamorous outfits including naked dresses, netted skirts, and Barbiecore looks. Rita Ora and Taika Waititi proved their infectious chemistry as the couple laughed and teased each other while hosting the show. The big night...
- 11/13/2022
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
Ed Sheeran has announced the dates for his North American stadium tour. Known as the “+ – = ÷ x Tour” a.k.a. “the Mathematics Tour,” the trek run kicks off in Arlington, TX at AT&T Stadium on May 6th. A fan presale will begin on Oct. 12 through Oct. 13, with tickets going on sale to the public on Oct. 14. Tickets go on sale in both cases at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The tour is in support of 2021’s Equals, his fourth consecutive LP to top the Billboard 100. The trek finds the musician crisscrossing the U.
The tour is in support of 2021’s Equals, his fourth consecutive LP to top the Billboard 100. The trek finds the musician crisscrossing the U.
- 10/3/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Authenticity, fearlessness, and unapologetic attitudes—if these are the themes for the season, then these breakout artists are setting the tone. Pretenses and pleasantries fall away in favor of living out truth in lyrics of every language. While UK’s Cat Burns and Egypt’s Ali Loka go daringly direct, Korean pop group Nmixx and Italy’s Rhove draw out your confidence to keep it real.
That’s what Spotify’s Radar program is all about: showcasing artists that are here to elevate the game. And no matter what mood you’re in,...
That’s what Spotify’s Radar program is all about: showcasing artists that are here to elevate the game. And no matter what mood you’re in,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Tara Aquino
- Rollingstone.com
Sam Smith and Cat Burns teamed up for a performance of ‘Go’ at Freemasons’ Hall on Wednesday during The Late Late Show With James Corden’s London residency.
The duo’s charming performance of Burns’ chart-topping single about breaking free from a cheating lover was a vocally enticing take on the emotionally-charged song.
The performance also marked Burns’ Late Late Show debut.
Smith, who turned 30 a few weeks before their appearance on the show, also got a warm birthday wish from Corden and the other guests, including Minnie Driver and John Boyega.
The duo’s charming performance of Burns’ chart-topping single about breaking free from a cheating lover was a vocally enticing take on the emotionally-charged song.
The performance also marked Burns’ Late Late Show debut.
Smith, who turned 30 a few weeks before their appearance on the show, also got a warm birthday wish from Corden and the other guests, including Minnie Driver and John Boyega.
- 6/30/2022
- by Uvie Bikomo
- Rollingstone.com
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