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Robert Smith slams World Cup final halftime show as a 'bread and circuses' moment

The Cure frontman Robert Smith blasted FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Instagram, calling it a 'bread and circuses' spectacle and taking aim at FIFA president Gianni Infantino with the nickname 'Infantosser.' The Coldplay-curated lineup includes Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS, with Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson also appearing, and proceeds going to FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund; the final features Spain vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium.

via Euronews.com|

#bread-and-circuses #culture #fifa

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Robert Smith Slams World Cup Halftime Show as Bread-and-Circuses

Stereogum reports that Robert Smith criticized the World Cup’s new all-star halftime show curated by Coldplay, calling it a “bread-and-circuses” moment amid ad breaks, as Spain faces Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium with a lineup including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.

via Stereogum|

#coldplay #entertainment #halftime-show

culture1 month ago•17 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album Dances Between Cure Goth and Swiftian Pop

Slate culture critic Carl Wilson argues Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love leans into goth-tinged Cure influence, with Robert Smith guesting on the track “What’s Wrong With Me” and nods to the Cure throughout, while still channeling Swift’s confessional pop energy; the 51-minute album weaves moodier songwriting with Rodrigo’s edge, creating a dialogue between Cure’s goth era and Swift’s modern pop sensibility.

via Slate Magazine|

#culture #goth #olivia-rodrigo

entertainment1 month ago•72 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo Elevates Her Sound with a Cinematic, Self-Reflective Love Album

Olivia Rodrigo’s new concept album surveys first love and self-discovery across 13 tracks, melding matured storytelling with lush production, synth-pop textures, and ‘80s/‘90s influences. Guided by longtime producer Dan Nigro and featuring a high-profile collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure, the record blends big, hooky moments with intimate, piano-driven passages and standout songs like u + me = 3, Maggots for Brains, and The Cure, earning four-and-a-half stars and signaling a confident artistic leap beyond her prior works.

via AP News|

#album-analysis #dan-nigro #entertainment

music1 month ago•21 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith Deliver Goth-Soaked Primavera Moment

Olivia Rodrigo surprised Primavera Sound Barcelona with a onstage duet of her new song ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’ alongside Cure frontman Robert Smith, a rare cross-generational moment that felt like a goth-tinged mentorship moment. Smith’s beaming performance and warm praise underscored Rodrigo’s Cure-inspired vibe, building on their Glastonbury collaboration and signaling more high-profile collaborations as she promotes her forthcoming album.

via Rolling Stone|

#duet #music #olivia-rodrigo

music1 month ago•17 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo Snags Robert Smith for Surprise Primavera Sound Duet

Olivia Rodrigo revealed a full-on duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith on her upcoming album, premiering the track 'What's Wrong With Me' live at Primavera Sound; Smith joins as a featured vocal on the album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' which arrives next Friday. Rodrigo had teased a Cure connection in recent weeks, and the on-stage collaboration followed a Glastonbury-era vibe; the breezy pop song centers on realizing that the relationship is what’s not working in her life, with Rodrigo describing the moment as especially meaningful as her first-ever feature.

via Variety|

#music #olivia-rodrigo #primavera-sound

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Olivia Rodrigo Teams Up With The Cure’s Robert Smith for First Collaboration at Primavera Sound

Olivia Rodrigo surprised Primavera Sound audiences with a pop-up set that included her first-ever collaboration—the new song what’s wrong with me—performed with Robert Smith of The Cure; the track is part of her forthcoming album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, due June 12.

via Consequence of Sound|

#music #olivia-rodrigo #primavera-sound

entertainment2 months ago•19 min saved

Sharpie Surprise: Robert Smith inks message on Olivia Rodrigo's Glastonbury shirt

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.

via MusicRadar|

#drop-dead #entertainment #glastonbury

entertainment2 months ago•510 min saved

Rodrigo Embraces Bigger Glam and Confidence on Drop Dead

Olivia Rodrigo’s new single Drop Dead bursts onto the scene with a Versailles-inspired video and Cure nods, signaling a more confident, globe-trotting direction as she nears a third album. Produced with Dan Nigro, the synth-pop track blends drama with orchestral flair and a touch of 90s rock, preserving her signature heartbreak-soaked intensity while hinting at a broader sonic evolution; it’s cinematic and catchy, though not wholly surprising for her fans.

via Vulture|

#drop-dead #entertainment #olivia-rodrigo

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Perry Bamonte of The Cure Passes Away at 65

Perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy as a vital part of the band from 1990 to 2005 and rejoining in 2022. The band mourns his loss and remembers him as a creative and integral member.

via Pitchfork|

#band #death #guitarist

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Perry Bamonte, The Cure Guitarist, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, a key guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure since 1990, has died at age 65 after a short illness, and was recognized as a vital part of the band’s history.

via The New York Times|

#entertainment #guitarist #keyboardist

arts-and-entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Perry Bamonte, The Cure's Guitarist and Keyboardist, Passes Away at 65

Perry Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at age 65 after a short illness. He was a key member of the band from 1990 to 2005, contributed to several albums, and rejoined for recent tours. Bamonte was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Cure in 2019.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#arts-and-entertainment #goth-band #music-death

music6 months ago•1 min saved

Perry Bamonte, The Cure's Guitarist and Keyboardist, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.

via BBC|

#death #guitar #keyboard

music6 months ago•2 min saved

Perry Bamonte, The Cure's Guitarist and Keyboardist, Passes Away at 65

Perry Bamonte, the guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy with the band during his two stints from 1990-2005 and rejoining in 2022, contributing to over 400 shows and several albums.

via Variety|

#guitarist #keyboardist #music

music9 months ago•1 min saved

The Cure Announces 2026 Summer Tour and Ticket Details

The Cure announced their Summer 2026 tour with headlining shows across the UK and Ireland, supporting acts like Slowdive and Mogwai, and festival appearances including Primavera Sound and Rock en Seine, with ticket pre-sales starting October 1st.

via Consequence of Sound|

#2026 #festival #music