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Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist Will Butler has penned an op-ed piece in which he discusses the issues surrounding Spotify and its current situation with Joe Rogan.In January, hundreds of scientists and medical professionals asked Spotify to address COVID-19 misinformation on its platform, sparked by comments made on The Joe Rogan Experience. The 270-plus members of the science and medical community signed an open letter, which called Rogan’s actions “not only objectionable and offensive but also medically and culturally dangerous”.Following the publishing of that letter, Neil Young demanded his music be “immediately” removed from the platform, with many high-profile artists like Joni Mitchell, David Crosby and Graham Nash following suit.Since then, a consumer poll from Forrester Research has found that 19 per cent of the streaming service’s customers have since cancelled their subscriptions, or plan to in the near future.

David Lynch has been cast in an undisclosed role in Steven Spielberg‘s new film The Fabelmans.The semi-autobiographical film was first announced last year, and is loosely based on the E.T. director’s childhood.

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has said that he is taking recent criticism from Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder as “kind of a compliment”. Although only because Pearl Jam are “one of the most boring bands in history”.Vedder made his comments about Mötley Crüe in an interview with The New York Times last month. Contrasting his experiences with late-80s hair metal and the alternative rock scene that Pearl Jam came up through, he said: “I used to work in San Diego loading gear at a club.

The family of the late rapper Drakeo The Ruler last week sued Live Nation and other promoters of the LA festival where he was killed last year, accusing them of negligence resulting in wrongful death.The rapper, real name Darrell Caldwell, was stabbed shortly before he was due to go on stage at the Once Upon A Time In LA event last December.

Two deaf rappers – Sean Forbes and Warren ‘Wawa’ Snipe – will join Dr Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J Blige at this month’s Super Bowl half time show, providing sign language interpretations of the songs being performed.The participation of Forbes and Snipe marks the first time that sign language has been part of the famous music performance that sits in the middle of the big old American football event.“The doors to accessibility are busted wide open with something like this”, Forbes tells the Detroit Free Press. “My goal is to get out there, show what we can do, and have fun.

Johnny Marr says that The Smiths “never fell out over politics,” but that they “probably would now.”Marr and songwriting partner Morrissey have had a number of high-profile beefs in the press since the band split up in the late 1980s, with Morrissey most recently asking Marr to stop mentioning him when giving interviews.In a new interview with The Guardian, Marr was posed questions by fans and celebrities about The Smiths, his solo work and beyond.In the interview, Marr was asked by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham: “Did the Smiths ever fall out over football or politics?”Marr replied: “We never discussed football so that’s that. And we never fell out over politics, but we probably would now.”A subsequent question from a fan then said: “Morrissey’s recent political views have cast a shadow over the Smiths for me – reaching back into the past and tainting something that was very important to me. I’m so disappointed in him.

Skrillex has been pictured backstage with controversial academic Jordan Peterson.The producer was photographed with Peterson after attending one of his talks in Miami Beach.“Good to see you yesterday @Skrillex,” tweeted Peterson before sharing a photo of the two together with the caption, “Guess who.”Skrillex did not share the photo or comment on the picture on any of his social media pages.Good to see you yesterday @Skrillex— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) February 4, 2022Guess who pic.twitter.com/783rU9U9YR— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) February 5, 2022Peterson’s views on subjects such as feminism and gender identity have been criticised in the past. He has previously claimed that Islamophobia is “a word created by fascists and used by cowards to manipulate morons”, that white privilege is a “Marxist lie”, and that “The idea that women were oppressed throughout history is an appalling theory.”More recently, Peterson has likened Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates as an imitation of “a totalitarian state.”Mumford & Sons previously faced criticism after they were pictured with the controversial academic.At the time, then guitarist Winston Marshall explained how he invited Peterson to the band’s London studio after becoming fascinated with his work on psychology.“I primarily was very interested in Dr.

Queen Elizabeth II used her Platinum Jubilee speech to proclaim her wish that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, one day becomes Queen. She said: "When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.” A royal source revealed that Camilla has earned the position by the way she's handled her public life. "She’s never once tried to overshadow her husband, she’s always played a supportive role to the Prince of Wales.

For two weeks only, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat is showing at the Manchester Opera House for just two weeks, from Monday, March 21 to Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Householders will receive money back from one energy company in the hope to ease the burden of the ongoing energy crisis.

A popular footballer died in a car crash on the way to play for his side in a cup fixture.

Since the 60s, Animal Bars have been a children’s lunchbox staple - and they’re one of my fondest primary school dinner time memories.

Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani have returned to Manchester United training ahead of the Premier League match at Burnley on Tuesday night.

Olly Murs says Caroline Flack was 'with him' during filming for new Saturday night show as he opens up on crippling grief

Naman Ramachandran Long-running Australian soap “Neighbours” has been canceled at ViacomCBS owned U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 as their focus shifts to original U.K. drama.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“The Wife” director Björn Runge was at Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival over the weekend to tease his stars-packed passionate Swedish drama “Burn All My Letters” which SF Studios is producing.Runge was on the ground at the festival’s industry sidebar along with his producer Annika Sucksdorff, and lead actors Asta Kamma August (“The Pact”) and Gustav Lindh (“Queen of Hearts”). The movie is an adaptation of Alex Schulman’s bestselling novel by the same name.

Lucy Fallon has shared two adorable photos of the newest addition to her family as she announced she now has four nephews.The 26 year old, who played Bethany Platt on ITV’s hit Manchester soap Coronation Street, took to her Instagram feed to show her sibling's baby boy to her 520,000 followers.The first snap showed Lucy, who recently enjoyed a date night with her footballer beau Ryan Ledson, looking gorgeous in a white hoodie with her blonde hair framing her face as her nephew slept soundly on her chest. A second picture showed the newborn wrapped up in a white jumper as he slept in a baby carriage.

Miles away from the world of designer labels and glitzy diamonds, Sasha Attwood has revealed that her favourite Christmas present came in the form of crystals and sage. Speaking on her YouTube channel, the 25 year old told her 43,600 followers that her family had surprised her with her very own “witch box”.The model, who is dating Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish, said: “My mum did it last year and it was one of my favourite things that I got. It was a self-care, positive kind of witch basket.

Missy Peregrym is pregnant! The “FBI” star and her husband, Tom Oakley, are expecting their second child together.

Brooklyn Beckham's fiancée Nicola Peltz looked picture perfect as she posed for an intimate bedroom selfie. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 27-year-old shared a smouldering picture which featured two red love hearts on her cheeks.MORE: Brooklyn Beckham captures candid snap of fiancée Nicola Peltz amid wedding planningThe candid snapshot comes shortly after Nicola reshared a Deadline article that announced her next career move.

David Beckham and his wife Victoria lived in a modest home in Salford – and their former bedroom may surprise you.RELATED: 22 show-stopping celebrity walk-in wardrobes and dressing roomsAn unearthed video taken in 1997 – two years before the couple tied the knot – reveals one of their bedrooms featured a small double bed with white valance sheets and a sweet bunny teddy on the pillow, despite the fact that their eldest son Brooklyn wasn't born until 1999. The space was finished with classic white walls, a wooden side table and cream draped curtains. Unlike their minimalist property today, the Beckhams' former home was filled with ornaments and pictures lining their windowsill that added a homely, lived-in feel. WATCH: Victoria Beckham unveils unseen space inside endless dressing roomThe room also featured a dressing area in the corner with rails holding rows of silk shirts and a whopping 15 pairs of trainers neatly positioned underneath a radiator.

New proposed driving test changes are set to impact people who need to take their test multiple times.