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Lewis Capaldi Paid 'six-figure Sum' To Play Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021
Lewis Capaldi was reportedly paid "six figures" to perform at Saturday's (11.12.21) Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Despite postponing his 2021 tour dates to focus on his second studio album, the Scottish superstar couldn't turn down a mega-paycheque to perform a one-off...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Holly Humberstone: It's So Weird Being Shortlisted For A BRIT
Holly Humberstone admits it's both "so, so weird" and "really, really cool" being shortlisted for the 2022 BRITs Rising Star prize.The 21-year-old singer-songwriter is up against rapper Bree Runway and John Lewis Christmas advert singer Lola Young for the acclaimed...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
'There's Still Quite A Long Way To Go': Chris Martin On The Challenges Of Eco-friendly Touring
Chris Martin has admitted there is still "quite a long way to go" to find a fully environmentally-friendly way to tour.The 'My Universe' hitmakers will embark on a global stadium tour in 2022 in support of their ninth studio album,...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Rihanna Promises New Music Is Coming 'soon, Soon, Soon'
Rihanna has promised new music is coming "soon, soon, soon".Fans have been waiting a very long time for the follow-up to her most recent LP, 2016's 'Anti', which she has teased her fans about over and over again.And in a...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Adele Fans Placed On Waitlist For Vegas Tickets, Due To 'extremely High Demand'
Adele fans have been placed on a waitlist for her 'Weekends with Adele' Las Vegas residency, due to "extremely high demand".Those who signed up to nab tickets in the Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale, but were unsuccessful, have to wait for...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande And Megan Thee Stallion Drop COVID Christmas Song
Jimmy Fallon has released a coronavirus-themed Christmas song with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion.The 47-year-old comedian and late-night television host has joined forces with the pop superstar and rapper on a fun music video for ‘It Was A… (Masked...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Taylor Swift Not Eligible For Grammys For Olivia Rodrigo's Sour
Taylor Swift and other songwriters are not in contention for Grammys for Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Sour'.The Recording Academy has explained why those credited for interpolation are not eligible for awards in response to a series of songwriting credit updates for the...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
Ed Sheeran Happy He Gave Away Love Yourself To Justin Bieber
Ed Sheeran doesn't believe 'Love Yourself' would have been "as big" if he hadn't given it to Justin Bieber.The 'Bad Habits' hitmaker wrote the Canadian singer's 2015 chart-topping hit and though he knows if he performs it himself it will...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2021
John Miles Dies Aged 72 After A Short Illness
John Miles has died at the age of 72.The rock star - who was best known for the ballad 'Music', which peaked at number three in the UK charts in 1976 - passed away peacefully after a short illness.A statement...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2021
Sam Fender Hopes To Crack America
Sam Fender is looking to make it big in America.The 27-year-old musician is already planning his next album following the success of the chart-topping 'Seventeen Going Under' and revealed that he wants to take his music Stateside.Speaking in an On...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2021
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