Finneas O’Connell has revealed he and sister Billie Eilish wrote the new James Bond theme “No Time To Die“ in the bunk beds of their tour bus. No Time To Die will be Daniel Craig’s final outing as the spy with the licence to kill. The film is scheduled to be released on 3 April. … Read more
Andrew Weatherall, the British DJ and musician, has died at the age of 56. His management confirmed that Weatherall suffered a pulmonary embolism today (17 February), and died at Whipps Cross Hospital, London. Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now A statement described Weatherall’s death as … Read more
Billie Eilish has revealed that her theme to the forthcoming James Bond movie No Time to Die was written in just three days. The “Bad Guy” singer has written the track with her brother and frequent collaborator Finneas O’Connell. Speaking to Zane Lowe for an interview with Apple Music, Eilish said “it was honestly like a great process”. … Read more
Tributes from the world of music have been pouring in for Primal Scream producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall, who has died at the age of 56. The pioneering musician and artist suffered a pulmonary embolism today (17 February), and died at Whipps Cross Hospital, London, his management confirmed. DJs and producers have been remembering Weatherall on … Read more
Critics are praising US artist Billie Eilish in early reactions to her James Bond theme, “No Time to Die”. The song, which was written and performed by Eilish, was released at midnight in the UK on 14 February, ahead of the film’s release in April. The Independent gave the track four out of five stars, commenting: … Read more
Chaka Khan’s rendition of the US national anthem on Sunday night left many viewers baffled. The ten-time Grammy winner performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of an NBA all-star game in Chicago, her native city. Her version of the anthem didn’t seem to resonate with a large part of those watching from home, who shared their reactions on … Read more
Lizzo and Dave will perform at the 2020 Brit Awards, as part of a star-studded line-up that includes Billie Eilish, Stormzy and Harry Styles. The ceremony will see the Mercury Prize-winning rapper and the Grammy award-winning “Juice” singer play to an audience at London’s O2 Arena on 8 February. Hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, the event will … Read more
The 40th Brit Awards take place today at the O2 Arena in London. While the anniversary should be an excuse to celebrate the UK’s biggest music awards show, a quick glance at the nominations and you’d be forgiven for thinking things haven’t really moved on in the past four decades. Women account for just four … Read more
Scott Swift, the father of Taylor Swift, was left unharmed after fighting off an intruder who broke into his $4m (£3.1m) Florida penthouse. The Merrill Lynch stockbroker, 67, returned to his home in the Vinoy Place Towers on 17 January to find a 30-year-old man, Terrence Hoover, in the property. Hoover had allegedly entered the … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his planned North American tour to undergo treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The former Black Sabbath frontman will be travelling to Switzerland for the pre-planned medical treatment. The North America tour was scheduled to run from 27 Mary until 31 July. “I’m so thankful that everyone has been patient because I’ve had … Read more