Music News
Billie Eilish’s Bond track becomes UK’s No: 1 song
Lana Del Rey forced to call off European segment of tour
Lana Del Ray who has been hit by a mystery illness was forced to call off the European segment of her Norman F***ing Rockwell tour. The 34 year old was to open her tour in Amsterdam on 20th February but her health condition forced its cancellation. Ray shows in the UK, Germany and France were also cancelled. The singer took to social media to apologise saying her doctor had ordered four weeks rest. She was offering refunds. Lana Del Ray is expected to resume her tour on March 27 in Santiago, Chile.
Pharrell Williams appointed to board of directors of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pharrell Williams has been appointed to the board of directors of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. He is joined by three other executives from the music industry. This year’s event will be held on 2nd May in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bob Marley musical in the making
A musical on the late Bob Marley is in the making. Titled Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story, will head to London’s West End next year. The writer behind the musical is Billy Elliot with the music lyrist Lee Hall. The director is Dominic Cooke. Bob Marley the “king of reggae” died aged 36 from cancer in 1981. Reports say the musical has the backing of the Marley family. The Lyric Theatre will be the venue of the musical which opens in February 2021.
Bieber’s new release reaches the UK top 10 singles chart
‘Intentions’ the new release by Justin Bieber reached the UK top 10 singles chart as it moved up the chart from 14 to No:10. The track features the rapper Quavo. The song ‘Intentions’ is the second single to roll off Bieber’s new album ‘Changes’. The video to the song is shows Bieber coming to the aid of many people to assist with an education that would change their lives.
Mabel forced to cancel concert
The BRIT Award winning singer Mabel was forced to cancel her concert in the Italian city of Milan on February 24 owing to the outbreak of the respiratory illness Coronavirus. Mabel took to social media to say the concert will be rescheduled for a later date as she continued her tour of Switzerland and France.
