Summary

  • News updates for 27 February 2019

  • UK pop singer Marina calls out unnamed designer for altering picture of her

  • Drummer Andy Anderson, who played on The Cure's Love Cats has died

  • The 1975, Little Mix, Miley Cyrus and more off to Middlesbrough for Radio 1's Big Weekend

  • Warning: Third party content, may contain ads

  1. 'Love you lots, bye'published at 15:53 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Alas, all good things must come to an end and that includes today's MNL.

    Scroll down for Marina calling out an unnamed designer for airbrushing a picture of her, tributes to former Cure drummer Andy Anderson and big news from Radio 1 about their biggest weekend in Middlesbrough.

    Little Mix and Miley Cyrus will be there enjoying a parmo or two and so will this man (above) Matty Healy and The 1975 - but will you?

    Have a think and we'll see you tomorrow.

  2. Stella Donnelly is up to her old trickspublished at 15:43 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Finally today, the Australian singer-songwriter and one-time MNL Newbie Tuesday pick has released another new music video, taken from her debut album Beware of the Dogs, which is out on 8 March.

    Check out the video (above), which was shot in Melbourne and co-directed by Nick McKk and fellow Aussie musician Julia Jacklin.

    Stella said: “This song is a playful zoom-in on the Australian identity and a loose dig at the morons that used to yell [stuff] at me when I played cover gigs on Sunday afternoons.

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    It probably served me right for singing Wonderwall every weekend.

  3. Ukraine may have to pull out of Eurovisionpublished at 15:35 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Following on from a story in yesterday's MNL, Ukraine may now have to pull out of the contest after the singer who was due to perform sensationally quit.

    Now, several more acts have refused to represent the country at this year's event.

    Twenty-seven-year-old Maruv was selected by the public at the weekend but refused to sign a contract with the state broadcaster in a row about her performing in Russia.

    Now, the second- and third-placed bands have also refused to take part, saying they did not want to "sow discord".

    Eurovision expert Dr Paul Jordan told music reporter Mark Savage: "They've gone from potentially winning the contest to probably not appearing on stage at all."

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  4. Jackson family say Michael's 'naivety was his downfall'published at 15:30 GMT 27 February 2019

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    More now on the Michael Jackson, following the earlier news the BBC is to screen a documentary about the singer.

    Four members of his family have given an interview to defend the late pop star ahead of another rather more controversial new HBO and Channel 4 doc.

    Speaking about Leaving Neverland on CBS, brothers Tito, Marlon and Jackie and nephew Taj Jackson rejected the film's claims he abused children.

    Taj said his uncle's behaviour seemed odd to some, but was "very innocent", adding: "His naivety was his downfall."

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    Marlon said there was "not one piece of evidence" to back up the allegations.

    In the film, James Safechuck and Wade Robson claim they were abused by the singer as children.

    Marlon said: "If Neverland was so horrifying for them, why would you keep going back?"

    None of the Jacksons who were interviewed on CBS's This Morning had watched the documentary.

    "I trust my attorney," Marlon explained.

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  5. 'Old mate' Robbie spices up Emma Bunton's new albumpublished at 15:06 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Baby Spice has been speaking to Radio 2 brekky show host Zoe Ball today about her upcoming fourth solo album.

    The LP features lead single, Baby Please Don't Stop, which you may have heard earlier on the radio but it's another track; a cover of her band's 2 Become 1, alongside The Robster that has captured the imagination.

    Robbie used to date Emma's Spice Girls, external bandmate Geri.

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    Emma told Zoe that they actually sang the track together live on stage a few Christmases ago and so she decided to drop him an email about recording it this time around.

    "He's a dream and he's so professional," she said.

    "He's a great vibe to have around."

    Robbie will no doubt be playing the track at full volume just to "torment" his neighbour Jimmy Page.

  6. Ariana Grande overtakes Selena Gomez on Instagrampublished at 14:52 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Ariana Grande is having a pretty good year so far - and it's only February.

    She's just become the most followed woman on IG, taking the crown from fellow pop star, Selena Gomez.

    The US singer and filter fan (see below), who was this week announced to perform at Manchester Pride this summer, has more than 146,336,000 (that's million) followers.

    Selena is (at the time of writing) not too far behind with just over 146, 228,000, or 108,000 fewer.

    Ari's gained roughly 13 million followers in the last four months alone and now has Instagram's most followed man; footballer Cristiano Ronaldo - 156m - in her sights.

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  7. Wiley responds to Skepta's 'cheap little shots'published at 14:33 GMT 27 February 2019

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    So, still no love lost between two of the big boys of London grime.

    A few weeks ago 2016 Mercury-winner Skep - who is headlining the Field Day festival this summer - released Wish You Were Here, detailing his attempt to try and quash the beef between the two artists.

    Now, the Godfather of Grime has responded with his own track, Don't Bread Me, which you can hear below.

    While we don't condone this back and forth, it has given us two pretty sick tunes.

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  8. Festival news: TGE & Sundown announce big namespublished at 14:02 GMT 27 February 2019

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    The Great Escape festival in Brighton is known for giving up-and-coming acts a chance to make a name for themselves in front of fans and industry types.

    However, some acts who have already made a pretty good name for themselves have now been confirmed to join in the fun too at this year's seaside event in May.

    Today's 1Xtra Live Lounge star Little Simz, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes and Anna Calvi are just three of 120 new names added to the lineup and you can find out more in the below video.

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    Elsewhere Anne-Marie, who missed out on four Brit Awards last week, will headline Sundown in Norwich at the end of August/start of September.

    Fellow Brit nominee Mabel is also on the bill, while Tinie Tempah shares the headliner limelight.

    See who else will be rocking Norfolk below,

    Given our earlier news about Radio 1's Big Weekend in Middlesbrough, there's plenty to go off so far as regards your summer music festi' plans.

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  9. Ed Sheeran sings 'vulgar' songspublished at 13:34 GMT 27 February 2019

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    So says a broadcasting watchdog in Indonesia.

    The West Java provincial broadcast commission, which covers cities like Bandung (home to over 2.5m people), has set new restrictions on when certain English-language songs can be aired on television and radio.

    It's identified 85 songs labelled "adult" that can only be aired between 22:00 and 03:00 local time.

    These include Ed's Shape of You, Bruno Mars' That's What I Like and Ariana Grande's Love Me Harder.

    Commission member Neneng Athiatul Faiziyah said: "Broadcast programmes are prohibited from containing songs and/or video clips that display or contain obscenities, sex...and drugs."

    And you thought Ed was one of the good guys...

  10. Drake has been named the global recording artist of 2018published at 13:11 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Okay, we get it already - the Canadian rapper was king of the music world in 2018.

    Now, it's the turn of the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), which represents the music industry worldwide, to bestow a new honour on him.

    Drizzy is also the first artist to win the title twice, having won it in 2016.

    His fifth album Scorpion was the first to reach a billion streams across all platforms and reached number one in 92 countries.

    K Pop band BTS came second on the list of top 10 global recording artists of last year, with Ed Sheeran third.

    Previous winners include Adele in 2015, Taylor Swift in 2014 and One Direction in 2013.

  11. Lunchtime Listen: James Bay & Julia Michaels livepublished at 12:49 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Jimmy, external and Jules have posted an intimate live studio version of their new collab track, Peer Pressure.

    It features some impressive fingerpicking by the Englishman along with some nice harmonies from him and his American friend, who bursts out laughing at the end of the take for no apparent reason.

    We guess you had to be there.

    Watch above.

  12. Ryan Adams: Fans demand money back ahead of UK tourpublished at 12:20 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Fans of US singer-songwriter Ryan Adams are demanding their money back ahead of his upcoming UK tour.

    Following accusations of sexual misconduct, some fans say they don't want to go to his concerts until the allegations are proven or discounted.

    In a recent New York Times report, external several women also accused him of psychological abuse.

    The FBI is looking at whether he sent explicit text messages to an underage teenager, something Adams "unequivocally" denies.

    Adams' forthcoming album has been put on hold but tickets for his UK dates are still on sale.

    This has left some fans taking to social media to demand a refund from music venues and ticket companies.

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    Answering to tweets for ticketholders, the Royal Albert Hall - where Adams is scheduled to play said "no refunds will be offered" as the gig is still going ahead as planned.

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  13. Little Simz will see you nowpublished at 11:58 GMT 27 February 2019

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    If you enjoy sick lyrical flow then get your radio tuned into BBC Radio 1Xtra now as Little Simz is ready to drop some fire in the Live Lounge.

    We'll have some festival news, featuring the north London rapper, coming up shortly.

    Listen live

  14. Liam G asks fans to select new Oasis live coverspublished at 11:48 GMT 27 February 2019

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    The rock 'n' roll star, who has been in the studio working on the follow-up to his #1 debut solo album, appears to be revving up for his next tour.

    He's asked fans to select a fresh batch of Oasis songs that they want to hear him perform live.

    "Rite brothers n sisters," wrote LG, "need your help, well not really just thought I’d get you involved as your [sic] always banging on about how much I never interact with youse putting 5 new oasis songs in setlist you lucky [people] can choose them of [sic] you go."

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    He later replied that 1995 hit Roll With It was not being considered for selection.

    Every time Liam performs an Oasis song written by his estranged brother Noel, the latter gets a PRS payment, so no doubt Gallagher Jr will be hoping his track Songbird will be requested by the fans, if only for the royalties.

    The only UK date in the LG diary at the moment is a gig in Cork on 23 June, but we'd expect that more will be announced soon.

  15. Katy Perry reveals helicopter engagementpublished at 11:29 GMT 27 February 2019

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    A hungover post-Oscars Katy has been telling US TV chat show host Jimmy Kimmel about her fiance Orlando Bloom's romantic - if not rather elaborate - air-born proposal on Valentine's Day.

    "We went to dinner and I thought we were gonna see some art after dinner," said an excited Katy, "but we pulled up to a helicopter."

    Some noise and confusion then ensued which involved champagne and a nervous-sounding Orlando ripping his coat pocket as he attempted to pull out the ring, as Katy read over his notes (you'd think an actor would have been able to remember his lines, wouldn't you?)

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    Thankfully the story had a happy ending.

    "We did land and it was like James Bond. Everybody had an earpiece and we landed on a rooftop and my whole all my family was there and all my friends.

    "He did so well... it was really sweet."

    Listen above.

    It may well be sweet Orlando but stories like that don't do the rest of us any favours.

    What's wrong with popping the question quietly in a nice pub beer garden?

  16. Marina bemoans airbrushing, calling it 'super irresponsible'published at 11:05 GMT 27 February 2019

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    The singer-songwriter has taken to social media to call out a female fashion designer for photoshopping a picture of her to make her look skinnier.

    Writing on Twitter, Marina accused the unnamed designer of adjusting a picture of her on Instagram, having "photoshopped my legs and thighs to look like literal sticks."

    "This is internalised misogyny in full action," she argued.

    She later added: "It feels super irresponsible & unkind to distort a woman’s figure for what is essentially someone else’s vanity."

    When her fans speculated on the identity of the designer, Marina - formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds - told them: "It doesn’t matter who it is anyway. I’m not saying it to expose a certain person - it’s part of a bigger problem."

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    The Welsh star is not the first celebrity to attack the use of airbrushing, singers including Lady Gaga and Zendaya have also criticised the use of photoshop to take inches off their figures.

    Marina releases her two part album Love + Fear in April and is playing a UK tour, including a sold out show at Royal Albert Hall, in May.

  17. Solange revives social media platform BlackPlanetpublished at 10:25 GMT 27 February 2019

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    The younger Knowles sister sparked speculation some new music could be on the way after using the social media platform from the early noughties to release new images and videos.

    Her critically-lauded last album, A Seat at the Table, was released in 2016, so fans are understandably excited.

    If only they could remember their BlackPlanet passwords.

    She is headlining at the Lovebox festival in London this summer.

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  18. Drummer Andy Anderson, who played on The Cure's Love Cats has diedpublished at 10:11 GMT 27 February 2019

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    The Cure’s former drummer Andy Anderson has passed away at the age of 68 from cancer.

    He played on the band's albums Japanese Whispers, The Top, and Concert.

    Anderson (pictured above, second from right) also performed with artists including Iggy Pop, Peter Gabriel and The Last Poets.

    He revealed his illness earlier this month on Facebook telling fans: "I’m totally fine and aware of my situation,” adding, "No boo hooing, just be positive."

    The news of his death was confirmed by The Cure's founding member, Lol Tolhurst, who called him "a true gentleman and a great musician with a wicked sense of humour which he kept until the end, a testament to his beautiful spirit on the last journey.

    "We are blessed to have known him."

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  19. BBC Two to screen Michael Jackson docpublished at 09:46 GMT 27 February 2019

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    Whether it will be quite as controversial as the forthcoming Leaving Neverland, screening in two-parts on Channel 4 next week, will remain to be seen.

    The Jackson Estate is currently trying to sue its makers HBO for $100m.

    Featuring testimony from those who knew him, Michael Jackson: The Rise And Fall will explore his life and career and will be shown on the BBC later this year.

    The film has been written and presented by Jacques Peretti - who has already made three other separate docs on the King of Pop.

    According to a press released the new film "will take us from his early years with The Jackson 5 in Gary, Indiana, to his time in New York - and the notorious nightclub Studio 54 - to his relationship with the media, retreat into fantasy and creation of Neverland".

    It will also cover the run up to his This Is It concerts, which saw 50 gigs at London's O2 cancelled in the wake of his death in 2009.

  20. Radio 1 announces lineup and location for this year's Big Weekendpublished at 09:23 GMT 27 February 2019

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    First up today, Radio 1 have just announced Little Mix, The 1975 and Miley Cyrus will play this year's Big Weekend in...

    Wait for it (drum roll please)

    ... Middlesbrough!

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    Miley is so excited to get up to Teeside that she's tweeted an exclamation that we simply can't repeat on here.

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    The music festival will take place at Stewart Park and will also feature performances from Zara Larsson, Mabel and Khalid with loads more still to be announced.

    Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James said: "I can't wait to take some of the best acts on the planet to Middlesbrough."

    The Big Weekend is held over 25 and 26 May and more information on how to get tickets will be released in the coming weeks.

    Last year saw the BBC help fill the Glastonbury void with the Biggest Weekend across four UK sites.

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