All articles tagged with #glastonbury
Dolly Parton says Jolene grew from a real moment when a flirtatious encounter with another woman drew attention to her husband Carl Dean; Dean was a little embarrassed by the song, which became one of Parton’s biggest hits, and Parton has long kept their private marriage; the piece also notes Dean’s death and Jolene’s lasting legacy, including Beyoncé’s cover and Parton’s Rockstar-era inspirations.
Madonna spoke with Graham Norton about her forthcoming album Confessions II, admitting she was a little jealous of Kylie Minogue and hinting that a Glastonbury headline slot could come in 2027. She also discussed a duet with her daughter Lola, a track mourning her brother Christopher, and how a song was created in a flash of inspiration. The interview covers her pre-fame days at Danceteria, her identity as a dance-floor artist, family reconciliations before her brother died, and a Coachella outfit theft with a reward offered for its return.
Lil Nas X says he's feeling better after rehab and a bipolar diagnosis, explaining he's now creating freely with less fear after years of public scrutiny, and addressing fans in a video after a social-media hiatus; the post highlights his recovery and ongoing prominence in music, including past Glastonbury moments.
Olivia Rodrigo reveals that Robert Smith pranked her at Glastonbury by writing a Sharpie message on the bottom of her encore shirt, and she explains she didn’t preview her Cure-referencing single Drop Dead with him beforehand; the two had previously connected at Glastonbury 2025, and Rodrigo now plans to frame the shirt as a cherished memory.
At Glastonbury 2025, Olivia Rodrigo teased her upcoming single drop dead by wearing a shirt riffing on The Cure’s Just Like Heaven, after performing with Robert Smith who added 'But do you?' in Sharpie. She explained the moment was a deliberate Easter egg ahead of a new era and her album, due June 12.
Olivia Rodrigo is teasing a special announcement for the fifth anniversary of her hit single 'driver's license,' with a revamped website and social media hints, amid her recent release of a live album from Glastonbury and ongoing anticipation for her third album.
Bob Vylan welcomes the police decision not to charge them over chants supporting Palestine at Glastonbury, hoping it inspires others to speak out freely, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish groups. The police found the chants did not meet the criminal threshold, emphasizing the band's right to express solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing conflicts and controversy.
British police have concluded their investigation into punk duo Bob Vylan's controversial 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury, determining there was insufficient evidence for prosecution and emphasizing the importance of free speech and context in their review.
British police have closed their investigation into Bob Vylan's controversial chants about the Israeli military at Glastonbury, citing insufficient evidence for prosecution, amid widespread backlash and subsequent actions including US visa revocations and legal proceedings.
An investigation into chants made by Bob Vylan during their Glastonbury performance, including 'death to the IDF,' concluded with no criminal charges due to insufficient evidence, despite widespread backlash and the band's subsequent removal from other festivals.
Bob Vylan's frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster defended his controversial 'death to IDF' chant at Glastonbury, stating he would do it again and emphasizing his support for Palestine, despite widespread criticism and an investigation by police for potential hate crimes.
Bob Vylan's frontman Bobby Vylan expressed no regrets about leading an anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury, stating he would do it again, and emphasized that the real issue is the conditions in Palestine, not the chant itself. The controversy led to professional repercussions but also reignited discussions about Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Olivia Rodrigo announced a live album documenting her Glastonbury performance, sparking discussion about the decline of live albums in the modern music industry and their nostalgic value, with some seeing it as a potential revival of an art form that offers a unique, authentic concert experience.
The article discusses Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Britain amid various political and social tensions, including protests at Glastonbury where an anti-Israel chant was condemned by the US ambassador, highlighting ongoing international and domestic conflicts.
An opinion piece condemns the chant 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury, criticizing the event's and UK's moral failure to address hate speech and antisemitism, contrasting it with the decisive actions taken by the US, and highlighting the decline of moral clarity in Britain amidst ongoing conflicts and societal issues.