BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Letter to You (Colombia) Verdict: Nostalgia-tinged celebration Rating: When Bruce Springsteen attended a Saturday morning screening for the film version of his Western Stars album this time last year, he finished a live Q&A by raising the prospect of a new record with his old amigos the E Street Band. ‘I got to … Read more
Modern Family alum Sarah Hyland thrilled in three designer dresses while co-hosting the 2020 CMT Music Awards, which aired 8pm EST on Wednesday. The New York-born, LA-raised 29-year-old co-hosted the fan-voted, virtual awards ceremony alongside country crooners Ashley McBryde and Kane Brown. Sarah glittered in a green-sequin Galvan London gown featuring spaghetti straps and metallic … Read more
He welcomed his first child with girlfriend Gigi Hadid just a few weeks ago. And Zayn Malik excited fans on Friday evening by posting a rare behind the scenes snap of himself on social media, as he appeared to film a music video The 27-year-old singer is shown sitting atop an old stone bench, surrounded … Read more
KATIE MELUA: Album No. 8 (BMG) Verdict: Elegant orchestral pop Rating: Eight albums into a career that began when she was a teenager fresh out of the BRIT School, Katie Melua could have played it safe. After all, she was hardly the most cutting edge performer when she made her name with her sweetly sung … Read more
They’re back! Fans rejoice as Foxtel announce the return of Gogglebox Australia in 2021 – and favourites including Matty and Sarah Marie Fahd WILL be returning By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:34 BST, 15 October 2020 | Updated: 01:47 BST, 15 October 2020 Gogglebox Australia will be back for a new season … Read more
ALOE BLACC: All Love Everything (BMG) Verdict: Pop to lift the soul Rating: Quite why Aloe Blacc put his flourishing solo career on the back burner six years ago is something only he knows. The dapper Los Angeles soul man had been on the cusp of major stardom, with two UK No. 1 singles and … Read more
Kylie Jenner has revealed that her skincare line, Kylie Skin, has just launched in Australia. The 23-year-old beauty mogul and reality star thrilled fans as she made the announcement on Wednesday. Kylie – who is the youngest Kardashian sister – shared the news on Instagram and Twitter with a link to her Australian website. Coming … Read more
BON JOVI: 2020 (Virgin EMI) Verdict: Heartfelt and topical Rating: MELANIE C: Melanie C (Red Girl) Verdict: Sporty Spice’s kitchen disco Rating: Before his plans were thrown into disarray by lockdown, this summer had been shaping up nicely for Jon Bon Jovi. The lead singer of the band bearing his surname had spent a year … Read more
SUFJAN STEVENS: The Ascension (Asthmatic Kitty) Verdict: Rises to the occasion Rating: FLEET FOXES: Shore (Anti-) Verdict: Back in perfect harmony Rating: DIANA KRALL: This Dream Of You (Verve) Verdict: Standard with a twist Rating: You could never accuse Sufjan Stevens of lacking ambition. The Detroit singer-songwriter first caused a stir when he announced his … Read more
ALICIA KEYS: Alicia (RCA) Verdict: Pop-soul with subtle touches Rating: There are few spectacles in pop quite as mesmerising as Alicia Keys in full flow. A virtuoso pianist and shimmering showgirl, she is as comfortable playing a Beethoven sonata as she is duetting with Jay-Z. Since making her bow with 2001’s soulful Songs In A … Read more