OHMYGOSSIP — Prince’s ‘Camille’ album is set to be released via Jack White’s Third Man Records.
The late ‘Raspberry Beret’ hitmaker’s unreleased LP was recorded in 1986, under the feminine pseudonym Camille, with Prince singing in a higher-pitched style.
And Third Man’s co-founder Ben Blackwell has confirmed the music legend’s estate has given them the go-ahead to release the eight-track record for the first time in full.
He told Mojo magazine: “We’re finally going to put it out. Prince’s people agreed – almost too easy.”
Some of the tracks ended up on 1987’s ‘Sign O’ The Times’, ‘Housequake’ and ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’, while ‘Rebirth Of The Flesh’ featured on a 2020 deluxe edition of the LP.
There’s currently no official release date for ‘Camille’.
Last year, the ‘Purple Rain’ hitmaker’s estate and Sony’s Legacy Recordings released the posthumous LP, ‘Welcome 2 America’, which was recorded by The Purple One in 2010 and features previously unheard gems from his Paisley Park vault.
Prince’s backing singer Shelby J. shared how the influential musician – who passed away in April 2016 at the age of 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose – was on good form and full of energy when they were in the studio.
She recalled: “He was in such good spirits during its time. I remember that as I look back at photos because I take a lot of photos and just remembering where he was with his energy and how that helped us
“He was in such good spirits during its time. I remember that as I look back at photos because I take a lot of photos and just remembering where he was with his energy and how that helped us.”
The New Power Generation star added how the eerily timely collection – which includes the singles ‘Hot Summer’ and ‘Born 2 Die’ – ​”speaks to what we’re dealing with right now”, with themes including social justice, social media and disinformation, and celebrity culture.
Shelby – whose vocals can be heard alongside fellow NPG vocalists Liv Warfield and Elisa Fiorillo, backed by bassist Tal Wilkenfeld and drummer Chris Coleman – added: “He really cared about the world. And you can really hear that he’s a poet. He’s a storyteller. When you listen to the songs on this album, you’ll be able to hear that.
“During that time, we had conversations about Black Wall Street, social media, of how things would have to get worse before it got better, where he saw the future going. Everything. He always had his finger on the pulse. He was so far ahead of things.”

The tracks that appear on ‘Camille’ are:
‘Rebirth Of The Flesh’
‘Housequake’
‘Strange Relationship’
‘Feel U Up’
‘Shockadelica’
‘Good Love’
‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’
‘Rockhard In A Funky Place’

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dionne Warwick doesn’t “give a damn” about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The ‘Heartbreaker’ singer, 81, has insisted she is “not a rock and roller” and has called for the Ohio museum to change its ceremony to The Music Hall of Fame.
Asked during an appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen’ if she cares about being inducted this year after she made the nominations list, she replied: “No, I don’t! I’m not a rock and roller. I’ve been interviewed on this subject many times. The Rock Roll Hall of Fame as I grew to know it many, many years ago was specifically for rock and roll acts”
Speaking before Dolly Parton recalled her nomination, she added: “(2021 inductee Tina Turner) should have been inducted ages ago.
I feel now, especially when I hear that Dolly Parton being nominated which I’m thrilled for her about, they should rename the Rock Roll Hall of Fame and call it The Music Hall of Fame. It would bring so many other genres into it. Why not?”
Country legend Dolly has opted out of the race to be inducted because she doesn’t feel she’s “earned that right”, but hopes to make a rock ‘n’ roll album in the future.
The ‘Jolene’ hitmaker said in a post on Instagram this week: “Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out.
“I do hope that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!”
The 76-year-old singer subsequently described her husband, Carl Dean, as a “total rock ‘n’ roll freak”.
And she wished the other candidates – which includes the likes of Eminem, Lionel Richie, Rage Against the Machine, Judas Priest and Beck – good luck ahead of the induction.
She wrote on the photo-sharing platform: “My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one. I wish all of the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!”
This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class is due to be announced in May, but Dolly previously expressed her surprise at being nominated.
The ‘9 to 5’ hitmaker said in February: “I was absolutely floored when I heard that. I’ve never thought of myself as being rock ‘n’ roll in any sense of the word.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Ed Sheeran’s hit ‘Shape of You’ is said to be “coincidentally similar” to a song by another artist amid the copyright trial.
The 31-year-old popstar his defending a copyright challenge over his 2017 song as he has been taken to court by grime artist Sami Chokri who claims that the melody is “almost identical” to that of his 2015 song ‘Oh Why’, but forensic musicologist Anthony Ricigliano completed an analysis of the two songs and disputed the claims in High Court.
He said: “Such similarities as there are, when placed in context, in my view lack significance in relation to the allegation of copying from ‘Oh Why’. They are commonplace forms of expression, both in terms of use by other writers and by Mr Sheeran himself. I would disagree with the characterisation. The two are coincidentally similar but there are distinctive differences.”
The musical expert went on to testify that – upon analysis – he believes that it is “unlikely” that those similarities were a direct result of plagiarism.
He added: “My view is therefore that it is objectively unlikely that any similarities result from copying.”
Mr Chokri and ‘Oh Why’ co-writer Ross O’Donoghue were taken to court back in 2018, with ‘Shape Of You’ writers Ed, John McDaid and Steven McCutcheon asking the High Court to declare they had not infringed Mr Chokri and Mr O’Donoghue’s copyright before the ‘Oh Why’ singer issued his own claim for “damages” and “an account of profits”.
The trial continues, with Justice Zacaroli expected to make a judgement at a later date and another music expert due to give evidence for Chokri’s defense on Wednesday (24.03.22)

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OHMYGOSSIP — Keith Duffy was “destroyed”when Louis Walsh said he couldn’t sing.
The 47-year-old popstar shot to fame as part of Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and the late Stephen Gately back in the 1990s and was left mortified when manager Louis Walsh introduced him to U2 drummer Larry Mullen as “the one who can’t sing.”
He said: “It wasn’t just my idols, that was anybody we ever met. But Louis introduced me to Larry Mullen – my hero – as ‘Keith from Boyzone, the one that can’t sing’. That destroyed me because I was a marching drummer as a kid. I played in a few rock bands before Boyzone as a drummer. Playing the drums was my thing, and Larry Mullen was always my hero and he still.”
The ”No Matter What’ hitmaker went on to explain that he never wanted to be friends with his idol but claimed that the former ‘X Factor’ judge would constantly belittle himself and the other band members who scored five No. 1 albums in the UK and sold 25 million albums worldwide during their run.
He told the Metro newspaper: “Even though I know Larry well now and we often have a pint together, I’ve told him I don’t want to be his friend – I’d rather be his fan because it ruins the illusion. But Louis had a habit of putting us down in front of people.”
These days, Keith Duffy has teamed up with Brian McFadden – who is known for being part of fellow 90s boyband Westlife – to form supergroup Boyzlife and gushed about how he feels like “a 22-year-old again” ahead of the release of their album ‘Old School’,hinting that the pair have no intention of slowing down.
He said: “It’s turning me into a 22-year-old again. We were trying to find our own sound. We didn’t want to follow the route of Westlife or Boyzone with love ballads and slow songs. We wanted to bring out songs that we are going to enjoy performing 20 years from now.”
‘Old School’ is set to be released on 6th May 2022.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Mimi Webb says her job as a shop assistant prepared her for a life in pop music .
The 21-year-old singer – who shot to fame when her debut single ‘Before I Go’ went viral on TikTok – previously worked in retail before finding success in the music industry and thinks that the role gave her the work ethic she has today.
She said: “I started in retail when I was like, 16, or 17. I’d do weekdays and a few weekends while I was in and out of the studio. It is hard. You have to keep going and you are on your feet, but it definitely taught me to keep going now, which is useful!”
The ‘House on Fire’ hitmaker went on to explain that while she is “very busy” as a pop star these days, she “loves it” and appreciates the “non-stop life-style.”
She told the Daily Star’s Wired column: ” Now I am very busy but I love it. I feel like I am living that popstar life where you are just non-stop and it’s just so nice.”
Mimi will be taking to the stage for various festivals across the country throughout 2022, and at one point will team up with fellow pop star and ‘2002’ hitmaker Anne-Marie.
She said: “I’m doing lots [of festivals], including one with Anne-Marie which will be fun. I’ve done Reading and Leeds but not performed at many before. But we will be on the tour bus or hotel rather than camping. I’m not the best camper, I’m not gonna lie!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Avril Lavigne thinks the music industry has improved for women.
The 37-year-old star – who shot to fame as a pop punk musician back in the early 2000s with hits such as ‘Complicated’ and ‘Sk8er’ Boi’ – explained that it was “way rougher” in her heyday compared to now.
She said: “I think things were way rougher for chicks 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even five years ago in the world, in the media, and behind the scenes. Because unfortunately, people were getting away with things that were really not okay. I watched that Britney [Spears] documentary where they’re showing her in interviews, and they’re straight-up talking about her body and her boobs to her. It’s so inappropriate, and never would that even happen now.”
The ‘Girlfriend’ hitmaker – who has just released her seventh studio album ‘Love Sux’ after a break of three years – went on to offer advice to aspiring musicians, reminding them that they don’t have to “be perfect” or put a “ton of pressure” on themselves.
She told Ultimate Guitar: “I think it’s totally worth it to at least know a little bit of the basics of an instrument.
[But] you don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to put a ton of pressure on yourself. If you just want to rip f****** barre chords like I did the majority of my teenage years, great. If you don’t want to get into crazy gnarly classical scales and shit, don’t do it. If you can, and you want to, great.
The more you learn, the better. But it can be as simple as you need it to be. You don’t have to put a ton of pressure on yourself.”
Avril also explained that she is “happy” to be back in the music industry and teased that she is excited to “connect with the” fans” during a set of soon-to-be-announced live shows.
She said: “I’m happy to be back making some f****** rock and roll music and I’m having a great time. I can’t wait to connect with the fans during all the live shows.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Annie Lennox has said that Eurythmics have done ‘everything it takes to survive’ in the music industry.
The 67-year-old singer shot to fame alongside Dave Stewart as part of the 1980s pop duo and the pair recently received their second nomination for induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, something which Annie thinks requires “survival.”
She told Billboard: “Dave and I have a long history. We’ve pretty much done everything it takes to survive in the industry of music, just like all the artists who’ve been nominated for the Hall of Fame. We each have our individual pathway and our own unique life stories, through music making, recording and performance.”
During their career, Eurythmics achieved global acclaim with the song ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’, sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide and in 1999 were honoured with a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
Annie went on to gush about their Rock Hall nomination, which – if selected for induction – could see them honoured alongside existing members such as The Beatles and Madonna – , saying that the consideration was “lovely” and claimed that “passion” had been the driving force between their success.
She said: “We were both passionate about being creative above anything else. It’s lovely to be nominated and to be seen as a contributor to the ever-changing cultural zeitgeist. Thanks must go to everyone we ever worked with and all the peeps who have loved our music.”
The duo have been nominated alongside fellow rockers Duran Duran who joked that – after country star Dolly Parton rejected her nomination because she felt she “did not deserve the honour” – they should also drop out of the running to give them a better chance.
They said: “We’ve like to thank Dolly (Parton) for dropping out. And if Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox could do the same, that would be good too!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Liam Gallagher is to release a new live album.
The 49-year-old musician – who shot to fame alongside older brother Noel as part of rock band Oasis back in the 1990s – will release ‘Down By The River Thames’, a live recording of his show which was originally streamed live during lockdown.
He said: “So here it is, the gig they said we could never pull off! As we were in lockdown, bored and depressed, rock ‘n’ roll came to save the day once again. It was a top night and a top gig and it’s captured here on record for you to all enjoy.”
Originally streamed on December 5th 2020, the show featured Oasis classics such as ‘Supersonic’ and ‘Cigarettes Alcohol’ as well as performances from his chart-topping solo albums including ‘Wall of Glass’, ‘Greedy Soul’ and ‘Once’.
The show also featured the debut solo performances of the Oasis songs ‘Hello’, ‘Fade Away’ and ‘Headshrinker’, and the first live version of ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’.
The live album will be released on May 27th on an orange double-vinyl, CD and digital formats, with the CD and download formats will be retailing at a special price of £5.
What’s more, the release of ‘Down by the River Thames’ will coincide with the release of Liam’s highly-anticipated third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which has already given him the biggest solo hit of his career so far with lead single ‘Everything’s Electric’ with Dave Grohl reached #18. in the charts.
Both ‘Down By The River Thames’ and ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ will also be available as a set of value-bundles upon release, which includes both albums on CD (£11.99) or standard vinyl (£34.99); a bundle featuring the ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ cassette and the ‘… River Thames’ vinyl (£24.99); and the exclusive vinyl book pack of ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ with the standard ‘… River Thames’ vinyl (£58.99).
‘Down By the River Thames’ is available for pre-order here https://lnk.to/DownByTheRiverThames-PreOrder.
‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ is available for pre-order at https://lnk.to/DBTRT-PreOrder

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sam Smith is recording a new album.
The 29-year-old pop star has not released a record since ‘Love Goes’ at the end of 2020, but has reportedly been back in the studio and is “enjoying” creating what is said to be a “surprise” for fans.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Sam is back in the studio and is really enjoying the creative process again. Being in lockdown provided the time and space to try out new sounds and it will probably surprise fans.”
The source went on to claim that the ‘Stay With Me’ hitmaker has been in Los Angeles recording and is planning to release the album later this year.
The insider added: “Sam has been in Los Angeles for weeks recording new songs so the project isn’t finished yet but the plan is for the album to come out this year.”
The source also added that while the singer-songwriter – famed for creating emotional lyrics – is sticking with the traditional style in some ways and will include some “classic ballads”, the album is thought to take a new direction in a musical sense.
Musically, some of it is a new direction but lyrically Sam is still drawing on personal experiences. And of course, a coupe of classic ballads will be on there!”
The star is known for taking inspiration personal circumstance to aid songwriting and has had a series of short romances including with furniture designer boyfriend Francois Rocci and now-close friend Jonathan Zeizel after they dated in 2014 but now prefers to keep schtum about private matters.
Speaking in 2015, Sam said: “I made a mistake by posting pictures of us on Instagram and making it seem more serious than it was. I’ve learned that I need to hold off before I start getting the public involved.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charli XCX admits the music industry is “beginning to catch up” with her “a little bit”.
The ‘New Shapes’ singer has released her fifth studio album, ‘CRASH’, and the 29-year-old pop star finally feels her future-leaning music is a “tangible genre” – not just loved by the “weird kids”.
Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, she said: “I’m on my fifth album in my five-album deal. I’ve arrived at this place where I’m incorporating all of the different things that I’ve done in the past into one body of work.
“I also feel like — and this might sound like a negative but I actually think it’s a positive — I also feel like we’re at a time in the music industry where the music industry is beginning to catch up with me a little bit.”
Charli explained: “We’re at this time now where being an artist like me is actually quite common and the norm and with things like hyperpop existing. It’s like that is now a tangible genre that not only weird kids who have great taste can understand but playlisters can understand or whatever.
“This album feels very cyclical in many ways … people can understand who I am now.”
Charli describes her LP as “hyper-sexualised” and recently explained how she wanted to “challenge” herself with the dancing in the promo for the single ‘Baby’.
She said: “It’s probably the most sexy song I’ve ever made. It’s about sex and sexuality and having good sex and just feeling yourself essentially. I know that that’s the tone. I knew that that was the tone I wanted to carry across for the entire record. This kind of hyper-sexualised, feminine power zone was where I was feeling myself going, and ‘Baby’ was the genesis of this.
“Also I think that’s probably why I wanted to challenge myself on the choreo for this song, which was really, really tough and I have so much respect for dancers, professional dancers, anyone who communicates emotion through dance. It is so hard and challenging, but so rewarding.”
Listen to the full interview on Apple Music.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Keith Richards doesn’t “have much control” over the Rolling Stones.
The 78-year-old guitarist is preparing for a 60th anniversary tour with the ‘Gimme Shelter’ hitmakers and he admitted the band – which also includes Sir Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood – has developed a “life of its own” over the years.
He said: “The Stones seems to be a creature with a life of its own.
“You don’t really have much control over it. It’s just a case of, ‘We’re going to do this, OK. Here we go again!’
“The Stones go on. And so do I.”
And Keith is delighted with the way songs he wrote decades ago have remained “fresh” thanks to years of live performances that have made the tracks slowly evolve.
He told The Sun newspaper: “You write the song, you record it, you take it on the road and then the thing takes on a life of its own, you know.
“That’s the fascinating thing about what I do. Songs still keep growing and changing and there’s a freshness about them still, which is encouraging at my age.”
The veteran rocker also has another band, The X-Pensive Winos, and performing with them has given him more of an appreciation for what Mick does on stage.
He said: “When I first worked with the Winos on stage, I thought, ‘Wow!’ 
“Suddenly I got the message about being a frontman and a whole new appreciation of what Mick does.
“It’s non-stop if you’re at the front, whereas with the Stones I could discreetly pull back and hang with Charlie [Watts, late drummer], then go forward when I chose.
“There’s no leeway when you’re the frontman and that took some learning. Well, there it is, I’ve said it. Hats off to Mick! I got it, Mick!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Def Leppard have announced their first album in seven years.
The ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ hitmakers – comprising Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Vivian Campbell, Phil Collen and Rick Savage – had recently been teasing fans with a countdown timer on the band’s website, which included a psychic hotline offering predictions for the big announcement.
And now, the legendary glam metallers have unveiled their 12th studio album, ‘Diamond Star Halos’ – the follow-up to their 2015 eponymous-titled LP – and shared the lead single, ‘Kick’; a stadium anthem ready for their upcoming stadium tour with Motley Crue and special guests Poison and Joan Jett.
Frontman Joe is buzzing that the ‘Love Bites’ rockers have new music to perform at the rescheduled shows, which were originally planned for 2020, but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He told Billboard: “Had we done that tour when we were supposed to, we’d have been doing the tour with no new music. “Now we’re doing it with a new album to promote, which puts a totally different slant on it. I think the fact we’re going out there refreshed and energised by new music that we can incorporate into the show, which we wouldn’t have been able to do in 2020, is going to make a huge difference in the way we present ourselves.”
The ‘Stadium Tour’ is set to mark Motley’s return after the ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ stars confirmed plans to reunite following their ‘Final Tour’ in 2015.
The jaunt kicks off on June 16 at Atlanta’s Truist Park and and concludes on September 9 in Las Vegas.
‘Diamond Star Halos’ is released on May 27.

The track-listing for ‘Diamond Star Halos’ is:
1. ‘Take What You Want’
2. ‘Kick’
3. ‘Fire It Up’
4. ‘This Guitar’ (featuring Alison Krauss)
5. ‘SOS Emergency’
6. ‘Liquid Dust’
7. ‘U Rok Mi’
8. ‘Goodbye For Good’
9. ‘All We Need’
10. ‘Open Your Eyes’
11. ‘Gimme a Kiss’
12. ‘Angels’
13. ‘Lifeless’ (featuring Alison Krauss)
14. ‘Unbreakable’
15. ‘From Here To Eternity’

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OHMYGOSSIP — Doja Cat has sparked speculation she’s collaborated with Dua Lipa.
The ‘Woman’ hitmaker took to Instagram to post a car selfie over the weekend and jokingly claimed that the ‘Levitating’ hitmaker is “trapped” in her “basement”.
The 26-year-old rapper captioned the post: “dua lipa is trapped in my basement. (sic)”
Several fans have taken to the comments to suggest this could mean the pair have recorded a duet together.
Dua – who is currently in the US performing as part of her ‘Future Nostalgia’ tour – has just released ‘Sweetest Pie’ with rap megastar Megan Thee Stallion.
Meanwhile, Doja is set to join The Weeknd on his North American leg of the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour.
The ‘Save Your Tears’ hitmaker recently unveiled the first stint of the world tour in support of his albums ‘After Hours’ and Dawn FM’, which will see him and the ‘Say So’ hitmaker perform at stadiums this summer.
The jaunt kicks off in his home city of Toronto on July 8, and is scheduled to wrap on September 2 in Los Angeles.
The megastar – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – is expected to announce further dates in Mexico, South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The Weeknd and Doja released the duet ‘You Right’ on the latter’s 2021 album ‘Planet Her’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Arcade Fire have announced a Ukraine benefit concert.
Win Butler and co will play the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans on Monday night (14.03.22) to raise money for non-profit Plus 1’s Ukraine relief fund, amid the ongoing conflict in the country.
The Canadian rockers shared a poster for the show on social media, which encourages attendees to “pay what you can”.
Meanwhile, the group are gearing up to release new music after they gave fans a teaser of a new track on their website.
Some fans have also been sent postcards with the message “we missed you” and their eye logo from their social media profiles.
The group’s last studio effort was 2017’s ‘Everything Now’, though they released the 45-minute track ‘Memories Of The Age of Anxiety’ for the meditation app Headspace in April 2021.
Win previously revealed they’ve made “two or three albums” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
He said in 2020: “This time around we’ve been in lockdown, [we] have a studio, have every keyboard, drum machine, piano – everything I could want – and f****** time.
“The one piece that’s been missing [on previous albums] is the time, and now the time is there.”
The ‘Ready to Start’ star had also previously admitted that writing for the Canadian group’s first LP since ‘Everything Now’ had “intensified” in lockdown.
Win also admitted he believes the health crisis will “only strengthen music as an art form”, despite the financial impact on the industry.
In a handwritten note to fans posted on Instagram, he wrote: “We had been exploring a lot of lyrical and musical themes that feel almost eerily related to what is happening now (we actually have a song called Age of Anxiety written a year ago for Christ’s sake – haha ).
“Needless to say, the writing has intensified, and the work is flowing out… It is challenging as ever, and with just as much purpose.
“Though this crisis may ultimately change or destroy aspects of the music industry, I believe it will only strengthen music as an art form. It has never felt more essential, spiritual and irreplaceable…a church that lives in the air between the source and your ears. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Stormzy has confirmed his new album will be released later this year.
The rap megastar kicked off his ‘Heavy is the Head’ UK tour in support of his second studio album at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena in South Wales on Sunday night (13.03.22), where it was announced that gig-goers would be the first to be able pre-order the follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 LP.
The ‘Vossi Bop’ hitmaker said in a video aired during his set: “This is the album of my dreams.
“This album is deeper than man could ever imagine.
“I’m free.”
A press release stated that the 28-year-old Londoner is offering the pre-order at his concerts as a “personal gesture of gratitude to his loyal and supportive fans who have waited almost two years for the UK shows.”
The run, originally planned for 2019, had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fans are offered a lanyard with a QR code to access the pre-order link.
The tour continues at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on Tuesday (15.03.22), and includes three consecutive nights at London’s The O2 arena, before wrapping at Glasgow’s The SSE Hydro on April 4.
Meanwhile, Stormzy recently revealed he is determined to spread “love and positivity” and although he doesn’t like to boast about the things he’s done to help people, he’s determined to make a positive difference.
He explained: “I say I’m just trying to spread love and positivity.
“I don’t even want to reel off the good things we’re doing … We’ve got a platform, we’ve got resources, and in whatever way we can spread that love and positivity we do.”
The ‘Shut Up’ hitmaker feels especially proud of his Merky Books publishing imprint, which gives opportunities to writers who have been overlooked by the “literary mainstream”.
He added: “I think the thing I’m most proud of is Merky Books, and we publish people who might not have been picked up by the literary mainstream otherwise … But it’s really just an extension of myself and my team and our love.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced their first UK tour in almost a decade.
Karen O and co haven’t toured on British soil since the New York band’s 2013 run in support of their most recent studio album, ‘Mosquito’.
That’s about to change this summer, as they will play headline shows at O2 Apollo in Manchester on June 5 and London’s O2 Academy Brixton on June 7.
The Manchester gig will see English Teacher support, while Dry Cleaning and Anika will warm up the London crowd.
What’s more, the ‘Maps’ rockers are set to “try out” some new music at the pair of gigs.
Sharing her excitement at returning to the UK, Karen O wrote on social media: “OK UK! We are coming to lend our light to dark ages and holy s*** are we ready to play our hearts out for you!!
“Yeah it’s been 9 years since we’ve graced your club stages! Yeah we’ve got some tunes so fresh and so NEW to try out on you! Yeah the bill is so MAJOR with Dry Cleaning and Anika in London and English Teacher in Manchester.
“Dress up! Make a night of it! Support your fave band that you may have seen debut at Brixton back in ’02!! Yeah let’s not wait another decade to see each other again! CANNOT WAIT! They don’t love ya like we do!! Luv YYYs. (sic)”
YYY’s last performance in the UK was at All Points East festival in the British capital in 2018.
Meanwhile, Karen O, 43, previously admitted she was “ready” to record some new music, though nothing was in the pipeline at the time.
Speaking in 2020, the bandleader said: “I do not know the answer to that question.
“All I can say is that I feel ready to make some music. That’s pretty much all I could say to that.
“It feels like time to have something new out there. But that’s yet to happen, so we’ll see how this year goes.”

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