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Dua Lipa, Massive Attack & More Urge British Government to ‘End U.K. Complicity' in Gaza
Dua Lipa, Primal Scream, Massive Attack and Annie Lennox are among the signatories on a new open letter urging British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer to 'end U.K. complicity' in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The letter, organized by refugee charity Choose Love, accused the British government of continuing to allow U.K. arms to be sold to Israel and for providing licenses for arms manufacturers. In September 2024, the government suspended 30 licenses from companies involved in sending items to Israel. More from Billboard U2's Bono Calls for Hamas to 'Release the Hostages, Stop the War' During Ivor Novello Awards Speech Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was 'Fired' Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Last week, Sir Keir and his French and Canadian counterparts warned Israel that they will take 'concrete actions' if it continues an 'egregious' expansion of military operations in Gaza. 'You can't call it 'intolerable', yet do nothing,' the letter states. 'The world is watching and history will not forget. The children of Gaza cannot wait another minute. Prime minister, what will you choose? Complicity in war crimes, or the courage to act?' The letter comes as the United Nations warns that Gaza's 2.1 million population is facing catastrophic levels of hunger, and the U.N. reports that 47 people were injured on Tuesday (May 27) while aid was distributed to crowds; Israel claims its troops only fired 'warning shots' in the air. 'Those who survive starvation wake up to bombs falling on them,' the letter adds. 'Violence stamped with U.K. inaction — flown with parts shipped from British factories to Israel, could be obliterating families in seconds. Each arms shipment makes our country directly complicit in their deaths.' The war in Gaza began when Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 and taking more than 250 people hostage; 58 are still in captivity. According to the Associated Press, retaliatory attacks by Israel have killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting that most of those killed were women and children. More than 300 personalities from the world of British music, television and film — including director Danny Boyle, Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Tilda Swinton and Gary Lineker — have also added their names to the letter. On Wednesday (May 28) Kneecap was removed from the lineup at Glasgow's TRNSMT festival in July due to safety concerns from the local police force; the band has said the removal was linked to its pro-Palestine advocacy. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh of the West Belfast rap trio was recently charged with a terror offense in relation to an incident at a show in November 2024. He is due in Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Read the open letter signed by Dua Lipa, Massive Attack and more below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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24-05-2025
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Bono: "I'm just a little bit boring to my kids now!"
In the week that U2 were honoured at the Ivor Novello Awards, Bono spoke to Brendan about fatherhood, music, politics, and the criticism he received earlier this year for accepting an award from President Joe Biden. He also spoke about the new film, Bono: Stories of Surrender, which will be released next week on Apple TV.
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23-05-2025
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Miley Cyrus Says Filming a Scene for ‘Something Beautiful' Gave Her a ‘Disgusting' Infection
Miley Cyrus isn't above making sacrifices for her art. While guesting on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Friday (May 23), the pop star revealed that she caught a 'brutal' infection in her leg after filming a not-so-hygienic scene for her upcoming Something Beautiful film — resulting in a condition that was so nasty, even her doctors were grossed out. As seen in some of the previews for Something Beautiful — the accompanying visual to Cyrus' fast-approaching album of the same name — the musician at one point rolls around on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the film. But while breaking down the scene for Kimmel, Cyrus revealed that she didn't have the budget to rent out the iconic strip, so she simply went and filmed there in the middle of the night — meaning there was no time or opportunity for her team to clean the ground on which countless people tread day in and day out, before she fully subjected herself to any germs and bacteria on the premises while shooting. More from Billboard Miley Cyrus Is 'Fueled by Fantasy' in 'Something Beautiful' Film Trailer Featuring an Unreleased Song U2's Bono Calls for Hamas to 'Release the Hostages, Stop the War' During Ivor Novello Awards Speech Rob49 on Viral Stardom, 'Let Me Fly,' Collab Album With G Herbo & Making Music With Justin Bieber About a month later, the Grammy winner says she had to go to the ICU because her 'leg began to disintegrate' around her knee. 'The doctor goes, 'Do you have any idea why you would have such a brutal infection on your kneecap?'' she said, noting that her mind immediately flashed back to writhing around on the unspeakably dirty Walk of Fame. 'To have a surgeon look at you and say, 'Yuck,'' Cyrus continued as audience members laughed. 'Like, they open up cadavers, they see inside the guts of humans, and they're looking at me telling me I'm disgusting.' Fans can check out a snippet of the scene in question in trailers for Something Beautiful, but they won't get to see the full thing until the film premieres in theaters for one night only on June 12 in the United States and Canada, and June 27 worldwide. The album itself drops May 30, with Cyrus unveiling the tracklist — featuring collaborations with Brittany Howard and Naomi Campbell — earlier in May. Cyrus' conversation with Kimmel comes just one day after her sit-down with Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe went live, featuring the Hannah Montana alum getting candid about her sobriety. 'I've learned this about myself over the years,' she said in the interview. 'The sobriety is like, that's like my God. I need it, I live for it. I mean that it's changed my entire life.' She also opened up about why winning her first-ever Grammys — best pop solo performance and record of the year for Billboard Hot 100-topping hit 'Flowers' — in 2024 was a 'healing' experience for her. 'I think somewhere inside of me, I needed maybe to hold a trophy and just feel for a moment that I have something that I can hold in my hands that feels like a true achievement,' she told Lowe. Also on Kimmel, Cyrus performed 'More to Lose,' one of the singles off Something Beautiful. The album has also been led by 'Prelude,' 'End of the World' and its title track. Watch Cyrus' full Jimmy Kimmel Live interview above. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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23-05-2025
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Jesse & Joy's ‘Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir' Album & More Best New Music Latin
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below. Jesse & Joy, (Warner Music Latina) More from Billboard U2's Bono Calls for Hamas to 'Release the Hostages, Stop the War' During Ivor Novello Awards Speech Rob49 on Viral Stardom, 'Let Me Fly,' Collab Album With G Herbo & Making Music With Justin Bieber Preston Cooper on Offering Genuine Strength in 'Weak,' His First Radio Release With a range of sounds representative of their bicultural upbringing (Mexico-U.S.), Jesse & Joy present an eclectic 13-track album that spans pop, regional music, singer-songwriter styles, and soul. 'A sonic journey between two worlds, five cities, and all the words yet to be said,' as described in the press release, the Huerta siblings' seventh album was produced by Martin Terefe along with Jesse, and recorded across London, New York, Los Angeles, Bogotá, and Mexico City. Collaborators include Carlos Vives, Banda MS, Elsa y Elmar, Eden Muñoz and Poo Bear, on songs as varied as the focus track 'Empinar el Codo' with Vives — a heartbreak-themed pop song with a festive vibe — or the bilingual reggae track 'Nube' with Poo Bear, about feeling on cloud nine when experiencing the excitement of new love. The album opens with the sweet instrumental 'Canción de Mylo' and follows with the uptempo 'Digas Lo Que Digas,' one of the previously released singles, which also include 'Cuando Estamos a Solas' in support of Coming Out Day. Especially moving is the title track, a heart-wrenching ballad in Jesse & Joy's signature style. Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir coincides with the launch of the duo's El Despecho Tour 2025. It also comes at a special moment for Joy, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award as a composer for the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Morat, (Universal Music Spain) Morat's fifth studio album Ya Es Mañana showcases a loyal band that skillfully navigates its evolution without sacrificing its true essence. Inspired by the powerful electric guitar riffs of the '90s, this emotional set travels from the engaging 'Faltas Tú' to the captivating 'Me Toca A Mí,' a collaboration with Camilo that thunders with potent drum beats and echoes Def Leppard's classic sound. Among the 14 gems are 'Antes De Cumplir Los 30,' which tells a story of youthful reflection; 'Por Si No Te Vuelvo A Ver,' filled with poignant longing; 'La Policía,' which carries an undercurrent of social commentary; and 'Cuarto De Hotel' with its rich, atmospheric emotion. The standout 'Vuelvo A Ti' captures the spirit of a new awakening with its refreshing and heartfelt approach. 'This is the moment to make the most of life, to be aware of what we must do now to create an incredible future. For us, this album embodies the idea of the band we have always wanted to be, and we hope you enjoy it,' said Juan Pablo Villamil during the band's album release party in Miami on Thursday (May 22). — INGRID FAJARDO Carín León & Maluma, 'Si Tú Me Vieras' (Socios Music) After teaming up for the runway hit 'Según Quién' two years ago, which peaked at No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, Carín León and Maluma join forces once again for 'Si Tu Me Vieras,' one of the new tracks from León's Palabra de To's (Seca) deluxe album. The two songs couldn't be more different from each other: Unlike 'Según,' which leans more pop with horn instruments giving it that regional touch, 'Si Tu Me Vieras' is more acoustic, with prickly guitars and a slapping tololoche leading the way for a more stripped-down approache. Lyrically, both are ultra vulnerable singing about not being able to overcome a heartbreak. 'If you could see how I suffer realizing you're no longer with me,' they sing, almost wailing. León's deluxe release includes three other new songs, including 'Me Está Doliendo' with Alejandro Fernández, 'Tres Pesos' and 'Por La Suave.' — GRISELDA FLORES Sergio George, (Sony Music Latin) In early 2024, Latin producer Sergio George gave the first taste of his ambitious project 'Urban Salsa Sessions' with the release of 'La Puerta' in collaboration with Jay Wheeler. The heartfelt tropical tune set the tone for what would become the hitmaker's new studio album — where he reunited some of the biggest names in urban & pop to create brand new salsa songs. The focus track, 'La Gata y el Ratón,' features Fariana's sensual vocals, Juanes' electric guitar riffs and a sample of Cheo Feliciano's original voice for a bold interpolation of Cheo's 1974 classic 'El Ratón.' Moreover, George reeled in Ryan Castro on 'Amor Material,' Anthony Ramons singing salsa in English on 'I Was the One,' Elena Rose and Oscar D' Leon on 'Me Das Fever' and Cuban newcomer Bebeshito on 'Lo Sabe,' where he cleverly blends salsa music with Cuba's booming urban genre, reparto. Beyond its colorful and flavorful rhythms, Ataca Sergio! Presents: Urban Salsa Sessions, is also home to uplifting and motivational tunes such as the Mike Bahía and Annasofia-assisted 'Gracias,' a modern-day salsa with gospel undertones about gratitude, and closing track 'La Vida es Una FIesta' with Wisin. — JESSICA ROIZ Mau y Ricky, Danny Ocean & Yorghaki, 'Samaná' (Why Club Records) After collaborating in 2024 on 'La Penúltima,' Venezuelan stars Mau y Ricky and Danny Ocean join forces again —this time also with their compatriot Yorghaki— on 'Samaná,' a summer love song whose title is the name of a Dominican coastal city. In this fusion of bachata with Latin and Caribbean sounds, the artists sing about their desire to rekindle a fleeting romance with the woman of their dreams amidst sandy, sun-drenched parties: 'I ask God to take care of you/ And if you're with someone, to be careless/ I don't know if it took me too long to tell you/ But I want to finish what started in Samaná.' ''Samaná' is the result of several friends coming together to do what they love,' Mau y Ricky says in a press release — a camaraderie that's also evident in the music video and the artists' social media posts. — S.R.A. Alex Ponce, 'Como Ella Ya No Hay' (Neon16/Sony Music Latin) Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Alex Ponce addresses his ex's new love in his new single 'Como Ella Ya No Hay.' The lyrics are a manual for loving a lost love well. With an electropop base, an irresistible electric bass groove and enveloping harmonies, the song vibrates between what was and what will no longer be. For those who have loved badly and understood it too late, this song hits straight to the soul. — LUISA CALLE Myke Towers, 'Baja California' (From ) (Atlantic Records/Apple Video Programming) Set against the rugged terrain of the Northern Mexican state it's named after, Myke Towers' 'Baja California' captures the thrill of adrenaline-fueled velocity with unapologetic swagger. Interpolating Black Sheep's early-'90s hip-hop classic 'The Choice Is Yours,' the Puerto Rican rapper turbocharges the track with the chaos and control of dirt bike trails, daunting mountains and the tempestuous coastline. Produced by El Guincho and Oscar, the single also mirrors the tension and raw energy of the Formula 1 universe. Towers weaves sharp bars about risk, mastery, and chasing victory, embodying a speed demon fearlessly living on instinct ('a la adrenalina nunca le he tenido fobia,' he raps). 'Baja California' is part of F1: The Album (out June 27), the official soundtrack for the Apple Original Film, starring Brad Pitt. As the only Latin artist featured on the soundtrack album, Towers holds his own on a star-studded roster that includes Ed Sheeran, Sexyy Red, Burna Boy, and Tiësto. — ISABELA RAYGOZA Bronco, (REC PRIME INC) The iconic regional Mexican group celebrates its four-and-a-half-decade-long career with this compilation of 16 songs recorded live — 13 of which are duets with international acts from various music genres, such as Julieta Venegas, Matisse, Aleks Syntek, Vagón Chicano, Guaynaa, and Los Auténticos Decadentes. The album was recorded throughout 2024, during the group's Tour 45 performances in the U.S., Central and South America, in iconic venues including Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, and the Jockey Club in Asuncion, Paraguay. Among the songs included in this collectors piece are 'Pastillas de Amnesia,' 'Libros Tontos,' 'Oro,' 'Nunca Voy a Olvidarte' and 'Con Zapatos de Tacón.' Definitely a great gift for true fans of Bronco, a legend of Spanish-language music. — TERE AGUILERA Check out more Latin recommendations this week below:Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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23-05-2025
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Bono Demands Israel's Release From ‘Far-Right Fundamentalists,' Hamas' Release Of Hostages
U2 frontman Bono slammed Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli 'far-right fundamentalists' while accepting an award at Thursday's Ivor Novello Awards in London. 'To believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself, was a ridiculous idea,' Bono, who is Irish, said to the British crowd, 'because peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations, and Lord knows there's a few of them out there right now.' U2 was the first Irish act to receive the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy. Bono marked the moment by performing an acoustic version of the band's 1983 song 'Sunday Bloody Sunday,' an antiwar song about British soldiers' 1972 massacre of unarmed protesters in Derry, Northern Ireland, The Guardian reported. 'Believing in the possibilities of peace was then, and is now, a rebellious act; and some would say, a ridiculous one,' he said before introducing the song. Bono, who is known for his activism, has been outspoken on LGBTQ+ rights, co-founded ONE, an international nonprofit that advocates for an end to extreme poverty and disease, and received a Peace Summit Award in 2008. The singer's acceptance speech comes a day after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 82 people in Gaza, including several women and a week-old infant. Pope Leo XIV spoke Wednesdayafter Israel started allowing some aid into Gaza following the country's nearly three-month blockade on all humanitarian assistance in the territory. However, experts say the new aid is not enough. During his speech, Bono went on to call out Netanyahu and Hamas to 'stop the war' in Gaza, encouraging peace and protection for aid workers. 'Hamas, release the hostages, stop the war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right fundamentalists that twist your sacred texts,' he said. 'All of you protect our aid workers. They are the best of us.' Bono ended his speech saying, 'God, you must be so tired of us, children of Abraham, in the rubble of our certainties. Children in the rubble of our revenge. God forgive us.' Pope Leo XIV Calls For Israel To Allow 'Dignified' Aid Into Gaza As Crisis Worsens 82 Are Killed In Israeli Strikes In Gaza As Desperately Needed Aid Fails To Reach Palestinians Israel Is Finally Letting Some Aid Into Gaza. Here's Why It's Not Close To Enough.
