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Adele shares cover and release date for long-awaited album 30

Adele has shared the album artwork and release date for her long – we repeat, long – awaited fourth studio album. Following in the footsteps of her previous releases, the artwork for 30 is a simple yet elegant close-up of the British superstar. Adele accompanied the news with a heartfelt statement about her tumultuous journey over the past few years, which saw the singer finalise her divorce from charity entrepreneur Simon Konecki. They share a son, Angelo James, who was born 19 October 2012. “I was certainly nowhere near where l’d…

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Articles Culture Dua Lipa Elton John Exclusive LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ Artist LGBTQ+ representation Lil Nas X Miley Cyrus Music News Originals Rina Sawayama The Lockdown Sessions

Exclusive: Elton John praises Lil Nas X for “breaking barriers down” in the hip hop community

Elton John has praised queer artists who are using their music as a way of “breaking barriers down” in society. Championing LGBTQ+ musicians has always been at the forefront of Elton’s work, something that continues to be prominent on his upcoming album. The Lockdown Sessions, a collaboration record, features an array of LGBTQ+ artists such as Rina Sawayama, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus. Elton tells GAY TIMES that “great queer talent” like these are a driving force for changing attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community. “Lil Nas X in particular…

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Articles Arun Blair-Mangat Culture Diving Back In LGBTQ Music Music News

Arun Blair-Mangat releases catchy debut single Diving Back In

Arun Blair-Mangat has released his debut single, Diving Back In, alongside its sickening music video. Inspired by the disco sound of the 1970s and the pop scene in the 1990s, the upbeat bop sees Arun unapologetically embrace getting back on the scene. “I’m diving back in, not falling, but jumping, not looking for the love of my life,” he sings on the triumphant track. The video, released on 8 October, sees Arun in a range of iconic looks with a corresponding colour theme as he performs choreography taught by Jaye…

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Articles Culture Future Starts Now Kim Petras LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ representation Music News Republic Records Trans Trans Representation Videos

Kim Petras attends end of the world party in Future Starts Now music video

Pop superstar Kim Petras has released the highly anticipated music video for her vibrant new single, Future Starts Now. The dance-pop-infused bop is reminiscent of her previous hits Clarity and TURN OFF THE LIGHT and quickly became a fan favourite. “I felt so anxious at the start of lockdown, because for me the most anxiety-inducing thing is not being able to work and do what I love,” Kim said of the inspiration behind her new single. “Future Starts Now came from trying to stay present, instead of stressing about the…

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30 Adele Articles Culture Easy On Me Music News

POP EMERGENCY: Adele finally reveals title and release date for comeback single

Adele has shared the title and release date for her first single in five long years. Following one of the best promotional campaigns for an era in recent years, which saw the presumed title of her album ’30’ plastered all over billboards around the world, Adele revealed that the album’s lead single, Easy On Me, will be released 15 October. The release was teased with an ominous black-and-white video starring Adele as she turns the car radio on and drives down an empty road, while dozens of pages of sheet…

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Articles Billie Eilish Culture Happier Than Ever Music News Queer-baiting Sexuality

Billie Eilish says her sexuality is no one’s business: “Where’s that energy with men?”

Global pop star Billie Eilish has opened up about the criticism she’s faced regarding her sexuality and “queer baiting.” In an interview with Elle, the bad guy singer shut down fan speculation and called out the double standard that female artists face in the industry. “Like, oh yeah, that’s everyone’s business, right?. No,” she said. “Where’s that energy with men?” After the release of her video for Lost Cause, Eilish faced backlash on social media from fans who accused the star of “queer-baiting” throughout the visual. The Grammy winner took…

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Articles Calum Scott Culture LGBTQ Music Music News Rise Song

Calum Scott is back with empowering new single Rise

Calum Scott has released his empowering new single Rise ahead of his highly anticipated sophomore album. Produced by Gabe SImon and Jon Maguire, Rise is an anthem full of pounding drums, sweeping piano work and stunning harmonies from the singer. The song is a triumphant track with an uplifting message of embracing life and chasing your dreams. “‘Rise’ celebrates overcoming, defeating the odds, and prevailing despite the obstacles or the knock-backs you face along the way,” Calum shares. “We’ve all faced it during our lifetimes: feeling demotivated or uninspired, feeling…

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Articles LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ representation Life Lil Nas X love Montero Music News

Lil Nas X reveals he is single again: “I don’t want to fall in love”

Lil Nas X has revealed that he is single again after breaking up with the boyfriend he thought was “the one”. The Old Town Road hitmaker previously told Variety that he thought the relationship he was in was for the long haul. “I’ve had some good boyfriends and some bad ones,” he said at the time. “A lot of them were emotionally unavailable or had a lot of insecurity and whatnot. “I’ve found someone special now. I think this is the one. I can’t explain it — it’s just a…

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