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      Noughties pop legend will release new song with superstar Mariah Carey TWENTY years after it was recorded

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      NOUGHTIES pop icon Daniel Bedingfield is set to release an unheard superstar duet recording from over twenty years ago.The Gotta Get Thru This singer has confirmed plans to unleash the record from the vault in an attempt to see if it can go viral and become a smash hit.Mariah Carey will be heard on Daniel Bedingfield’s unreleased balladCredit: Instagram/Mariah CareyThe star is planning to release some of his never before heard tracksCredit: RexThe star rose to fame in the early 2000sCredit: PA:Press AssociationDaniel revealed that he recorded a song with music diva Mariah Carey back at the peak of his career.Sadly, the track never received an official release with the popstar admitting it has been sitting on his hard drives ever since.The ballad is titled Thousand Life Times and is set to be a welcome treat to fans of both singers.Speaking about his decision to finally release the hit track, Daniel said: “It really burns a hole in my heart, just sitting there unreleased. The fans would love it.”Read More on MusicHe was chatting with the Daily Star about his new business venture which will see many of his unreleased tracks finally teased to the public to see if they can go viral or not.Speaking about the abundance of his music that had been overlooked by record labels, he told the publication: “There are hundreds and thousands of songs that are recorded and left on hard drives, hundreds of the best albums I have ever heard that record companies have just never released.“And so what I am fascinated with right now is creating a system to get those unreleased songs released. “Because the record companies don’t care about them but the artists really do, and the fans do.”Most read in MusicHis business, titled H00ks, will see him release 40-second snippets of tracks to see if they will perform well on TikTok.In recent years, many of the globe’s chart-toppers have gained success thanks to developing traction on viral social media platform TikTok.‘Very self indulgent’ complain Daniel Bedingfield fans as star ‘fails to play hits and leaves stage after an hour’ at comeback gigArtists have also adopted a strategy of teasing a short snippet of tracks for weeks before its release in order to drum up as much enthusiasms and excitement for the track’s official release date.Daniel is now hoping to replicate this and the releases that perform well will see an official release.He added: “Fans create videos for them blow them up on socials and then the artist knows, ‘Oh actually this music that is unreleased is the hit as it’s going viral’.”Recently, the singer came under fire from disappointed fans who were left slating his latest concerts after being left underwhelmed at the lack of recognisable songs.He became a chart-topper and an award winnerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe surprised fans when he announced a return to the spotlight with three UK music gigs.But the recent show at Manchester’s Bridgewater hall left fans unimpressed, with many blasting his performance as “self indulgent”.Writing on social media, one fan wrote:“30 minutes in and Daniel Bedingfield is yet to sing a “hit,” Feels like a quite selfish concert, singing new material and doing him a disservice as his voie is still great.”Another wrote: “Really really poor, a show consisting of a load of new material that nobody came to see, very self indulgent. Sang probably 4 old songs at the most, voice went and left the stage after just over an hour. I love him but this was just disappointing!”READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile another fan also said they left the venue ‘disappointed.’“I was really disappointed too. Seemed very self indulgent lot’s of new songs very few hits, even though it was advertised as a celebration of twenty years since the successful two albums. Voice went halfway through and it was like he didn’t want to sing the well known songs.”Daniel Bedingfield’s rise to fame & career switchHe has enjoyed a life in the spotlight after becoming one of the hottest singers of the early 2000s. This is his rise to fame including his very surprising career switch.
      Bedingfield’s breakthrough hit Gotta Get Thru This was written in his bedroom and took the UK music scene by storm in the early noughties.
      After topping the charts in 2001 and 2002, his debut album sold more than 4 million copies after which he won Best Male at the Brit Awards.
      But the New Zealand born star struggled with the scrutiny of the spotlight and after his second album failed to replicate the success of the first, he retreated from the spotlight.
      When a stint in a West End musical War of the Worlds came to an abrupt end after just two months in 2016, Daniel decided to throw himself into another career.
      He followed his passion for environmental issues, working in regenerative farming.
      Speaking to The Sun, Daniel said the switch was good for his mental health after the madness of the music business.
      ” I focused it on learning languages and trying to reverse climate change, honestly. Trying to figure out regenerative practices, aggro farming, so I just learnt a lot of that.
      “It’s the same level of intensity, the eco-system’s being destroyed by human hands and we have to do something to reverse it, and I just put that same intensity into something else.

      Mariah will appear on the song Thousand Life TimesCredit: Splash More

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      Rock frontman reveals ‘homecoming’ tour in UK after ‘leaving things unsaid’ about band’s savage break-up 15 years ago

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      LEGENDARY frontman Richard Ashcroft is heading back out on tour – 15 years since his break-up from The Verve. During the height of the Britpop era in the 90s, The Verve charmed audiences with hits including Bittersweet Symphony and The Drugs Don’t Work. The Verve were one of the most defining British bands of the 90sCredit: GettyRichard Ashcroft is heading on a homecoming tour later this yearCredit: Getty – ContributorSince their break-up in 1999, Richard Ashcroft has arguably seen the most success from his efforts, releasing six albums since 2000, all of which made it into the UK Top 5. In 2019 he was recognised by the Ivor Novellos for his outstanding contribution to music. Now, the Wigan native is heading back on the road again – with massive dates on his home turf. “After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown,” Richard said. “Looking forward to an amazing night inWigan.”READ MORE MUSICThe star will be playing two dates at Wigan’s Robin Park on Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July. Cast, Redrum and Maxwell Varey will support him on Saturday, with The Zutons, The Royston Club and Stanleys supporting him on Sunday. Tickets to Saturday’s show has already sold out, prompting them to add the second date. With the release of their 1997 album Urban Hymns, the group – with Ashcroft as front man, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury – became international success stories. Most read in MusicThey won Brit awards for best British band, were nominated for a Grammy for Bittersweet Symphony and even knocked Oasis off the number one spot in the UK charts. However, just two years later the band had bitterly split, with physical fights among their numerous issues. After one fight in Dusseldorf, McCabe quit the band while they were on tour, and after that the band began to fizzle out – suffering a further setback when Massive Attack pulled out of their US tour. Officially breaking up in 1999, the band since made attempts to reunite, but largely found success with their own solo projects. When asked if they would ever reform, Ashcroft joked: “You’re more likely to get all four Beatles on stage.”However, they did reunite from 2007 to 2009 before going their separate ways again. None of the band have ever given a definitive answer behind their break-up, with Ashcroft acknowledging to NME that there were “things left unsaid” back in 2018. “If you wanted me to give clarity on why or what was the main factor, what I’d be doing was changing… I made a decision quite a number of years ago that I’d see how it pans out,” he told Radio X.“I’ll see if any other member tries to re-write history, you know. I’ll see how many bizarre takes on events stack up and then maybe one day I’ll go: ‘You know what? I’ll write the book’.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the same chat, he later added: “There was real people’s lives. It was real emotions, and I’ve never really thought about completely clarifying it because I know the damage that clarifying it will do.“So I am prepared to take any bizarre misshapen f**ked-up version of that reality said by anyone,” he concluded.
      “Any ex member of the band can say what the fuck they like, because I know the truth and I’m cool with it. And I know what I’ve done since the band, and I know what I’ll continue to do. Judge me by my works…”
      The star has been celebrated for his contribution to British musicCredit: Getty Images – GettyAshcroft will be performing two massive hometown shows in JuneCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing – The Sun GlasgowThe band fell apart at the seams in 1999Credit: Getty More

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      ‘I was like what the f**k?’ says Lucy Spraggan as she reveals surprise way she learned of collaboration with pop star

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      X FACTOR legend Lucy Spraggan has revealed the surprise moment an iconic pop star told her they were working together.This Friday a new version of songwriter Lucy’s much-loved track Sober will be released to the world featuring a very familiar voice.Lucy Spraggan is releasing a very special new version of her track Sober on FridayCredit: GettyLucy has a fan in pop legend Robbie WilliamsCredit: InstagramNone other than Robbie Williams, 50, lent vocals to the song, which is about Lucy’s past struggles with alcohol and her determination to give it up.In an exclusive interview with the Sun, she revealed how X Factor supremo Simon Cowell pulled strings behind the scenes without her knowing to secure Robbie’s services.Lucy, 34, explained: “Simon’s been going through the back catalogue and trying to work out what songs we’re going to use in the future for this reworked album. And he got a hold of Sober and he’s like, ‘I love this song. Do you know who should hear this song?'”He was like, ‘Robbie has to hear this song’. I was like, ‘oh my God, I’m supporting Robbie in July’. He’s like, ‘no’.READ MORE ON LUCY SPRAGGAN”And then I met Robbie at Sandringham and we had a chat for like 25 minutes in the dressing room and then I was like, ‘have you heard the song Sober?’ And he was like, ‘yeah, we’re working together on it, aren’t we?’ And I was like, ‘what the f**k?”Pop legend Robbie is woven into the fabric of British music thanks to his 90s and noughties hits, from his early career with Take That to his wildly successful solo material.His star is still soaring having recently sold out his headline show at Hyde Park’s British Summertime event.For all his fame, Robbie’s kept his feet firmly on the ground and Lucy said he’s shown her nothing but kindness.Most read in Music”He actually sent me a text yesterday and he was like, ‘can I call you?'” she said. “And he called me and just Facetimed me for like a bit and said, ‘if you need anything, if you have any questions, like if you need any support or anything, I’m here for you’. And I really appreciate that.”Like people, any walk of life, no one has to be that kind. And so I really just have a lot of respect for him.”The X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan looks unrecognisable 10 years later after blonde hair transformation Robbie was also amazed by Lucy’s dramatic body transformation after she changed her lifestyle and became dedicated to fitness.She said: “I remember him being like, ‘how did you lose all the weight?’ And I was like, ‘sobriety, dude. Like I literally got obsessed with running and I wanted to have a fight at some point’.”And he was like, ‘you have to do that at some point’. Now I’m like, I’m going to have to have a professional fight because Robbie Williams told me to.”Sober documents Lucy’s previous reliance on alcohol and her decision to move away from the guilt and shame she felt when drinking.The person she is today no longer needs alcohol to make her feel comfortable and she describes her sobriety as a “superpower”.She said: “The thing that most people don’t realise is that a lot of us use alcohol to cope with things. So when you remove that, you need to find other things.Simon Cowell helped secure the Rock DJ star’s servicesCredit: RexLucy was a revelation on the X Factor in 2012Credit: PA:Press Association”You need to be able to be in touch with yourself enough to know that, oh, like, ‘I’m really stressed’. So I need to manage that stress. So I never think to myself, ‘oh, maybe I’ll just go and have one drink’ because I’m confident enough now I dance at weddings completely sober, like that’s hardcore sobriety stuff there.”But I don’t need anything to fall back on. I’ve got myself. “I think a lot of people are taught that sobriety is this horrible, laborious, stressful, sad and lonely experience. But sobriety has been, I’ve been so supported. And I think it’s my superpower and I have zero shame about my drinking days or anything like that.”Indeed, the sky really is the limit now, and Lucy is riding a purple patch.She became the first X Factor star to perform at Glastonbury last year, was invited on tour by James Blunt, has her own headline run coming up and another album release scheduled for early next year.What does she make of it all?READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’d have given myself a glass ceiling because I would never have anticipated there would be any reality where I could do a duet with Robbie Williams. “So instead of setting these goals that I might well achieve, I’m just keeping an absolutely open mind to the fact that like anything is possible and to just really embrace everything as it comes.” More

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      Who Is Lucian Grainge? Meet the Universal Music Chief connected to Drake and named the most powerful man in music

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      KNOWN as the most powerful person in the music industry, Lucian Grainge is one of the biggest names when it comes to the business. Here is everything you need to know about the music mogul and what is his connection to Drake and the hip-hop circuit. CEO of Universal Music Group Lucian Grainge was named the Executive of the Decade by Billboard magazineCredit: MegaWho is Lucian Grainge?Born on February 29, 1960, Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE is a British record executive and the current CEO of Universal Music Group – the biggest label in the business. Having been in the music industry for more than 45 years, Billboard magazine named him the most powerful person in the music business four times. He was also named as the publication’s first-ever Executive of the Decade in 2020. A native of north London, he became a knight after Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon him the honour in 2016 – on her 90th birthday.more on showbiz Having worked his entire career in the music industry, Grainge has signed and worked with some of the biggest names including Jay Z, Elton John, Queen, Rihanna and Amy Winehouse. The music mogul has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020. What is Lucian Grainge’s net worth?Grainge’s reported net worth is said to be north of $250million. The mogul draws an annual base salary of $5 million – and typically earns $10 million in bonuses.Most read in MusicIn April 2023, Lucian was rewarded with an equity pay package that could ultimately be worth $100 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. What is Lucian Grainge’s connection to Drake?In 2022, the Universal Musical Group under Grainge’s leadership signed an unprecedented $400million multi-faceted deal with hip-hop star Drake. It included the rapper’s song recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects.The lucrative deal was described as “LeBron-sized” by an insider, according to Variety.What did Kanye West say about Drake and Lucian Grainge?Kanye West said that Lucian is Drake’s “rich baby daddy.”In an interview with Justin Laboy on The Download podcast he premiered a remix of Metro Boomin and Future’s Like That.One of Drake’s singles from his album, For All the Dogs, is called Rich Baby Daddy.”Drake has a rich baby daddy, named Lucian [Grainge] and Universal,” West said. “He’s like, ‘My daddy got it. My daddy control the spins. My daddy got the DSPs. Drake has a rich baby daddy named Lucian.” More

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      Boyband fans fear noughties pop group has secretly SPLIT as two members ‘go missing’ from reunion tour

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      THE Wanted fans were left baffled yesterday as Max George announced he was going on tour with just one of his bandmates.The Strictly star is heading to India alongside  Siva Kaneswaran for the first time – but without bandmates Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.Max George and Siva Kaneswaran are going to India – without their bandmatesCredit: Getty – ContributorJay McGuiness will not be joining themCredit: GettyNathan Sykes also has other plansCredit: PAMax shared the news with fans revealing they will be performing in Mumbai and Bagalore in May of this year.He wrote: “Myself and Siva can’t wait for this! Our first time in India.. Dream come true!.”His post was met with hundreds of very excited comments, but some people were confused about the whereabouts of Jay and Nathan – fearing the original line-up is no more.One person said:  “Is it just Siva and Max?”, while another person shared some suspicious eye emojis and commented: “Just you and Siva?”Read More of The Wanted Someone else wrote: “Where’s jay who hasn’t given us any clues?”Siva was quick to try to clear up any confusion and told fans: “Jay and Nath have their own projects right now.”He also hinted that the other two will be joining them when they can, saying there were ‘easing themselves’ back in.Yesterday it was revealed that Jay McGuinness will be performing in 222 A Ghost Story in Dublin over the summer.Most read in MusicIt is unclear what Nathan is currently doing, but his Instagram bio reads that he is working on his next album.The upcoming shows will mark the first time the boys will hit the road again following the death of their bandmate Tom Parker.The Wanted – Band sing Lose My Mind in exclusive Sun studio sessionThe group all toured together in 2022 and just weeks after it came to an end Tom tragically died, on March 30 from a brain tumour.The news sent shockwaves round the world and the boys have spent months processing the sad news.The Wanted – with their late bandmate Tom ParkerCredit: GettyThe group last hit the road in 2021/ 2022Credit: PA More

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      ‘Doesn’t she know the cost of living crisis?’ wail Billie Eilish fans over ticket prices for Hit Me Hard And Soft tour

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      BILLIE Eilish fans in the UK have reacted angrily to the pop superstar’s tour ticket prices.Die-hard supporters flocked to ticketing sites for the Hit Me Hard And Soft tour pre-sale and were left stunned when they were confronted by £145 standing tickets.Billie Eilish’s tour ticket prices have left fans shockedCredit: GettySeeing Eilish on stage will set UK fans back at least £145Credit: Getty – ContributorThe tour features multiple dates in Glasgow, London and ManchesterCredit: Instagram / Billie EilishMany simply closed the site and refused to pay the eye-watering sum, while others raged about it on the social media platform X.One person wrote: “£145 for Billie Eilish tickets – does she not know there’s a cost of living happening in the UK?”Another said: “Me coming onto Ticketmaster seeing Billie Eilish prices then coming straight back out again. £145 for standing is this delusion?”A third complained: “£145 whole English pounds for a standing ticket to @billieeilish at the @TheCoopLive – I think I paid £80 last tour?”READ MORE ON BILLIE EILISH A fourth shared a recent quote from Eilish in which she criticised the commercial nature of the music industry and its obsession with releasing multiple vinyl varieties to increase profits.They said: “How can you say this and then make your very cheapest standing tickets at your tour that goes on sale the following day after it’s announced, £145… when your audience is mainly teenagers who don’t have the means to pay without their parents.”The post related to an interview Eilish gave to Billboard which seemed to take aim at The Rolling Stones in particular after the veterans released 43 versions of their Hackney Diamonds album.She said: “I can’t even express to you how wasteful it is.Most read in Music“I find it really frustrating as somebody who goes out of my way to be sustainable and do the best that I can and try to involve everybody in my team in being sustainable.”And then it’s some of the biggest artists in the world making 40 different vinyl packages that have a different unique thing just to get you to keep buying more.”Legendary rock band announce first UK tour in eight years – and reveal guitarist’s replacement after he retired from bandEilish’s UK tour will see her play Glasgow, London and Manchester in July and is set to be one of the shows of the summer alongside Taylor Swift, whose record-breaking Eras tour is coming to stadiums in the UK.Swift’s sold out run saw tickets vary from £60 up to £195, with even more for exclusive packages.PAYING THE PRICEEilish is certainly not the only act charging high prices for tours. The explosion in ticket costs post-pandemic has been felt across music genres.The likes of AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Adele and Green Day have all surprised fans with ticket costs this year.Standing tickets for the High Way to Hell rockers’ Wembley show on July 3 set some fans back £302.85 on Ticketmaster, while official platinum tickets were an eye-watering £381.80.Ticketmaster said: “The Event Organiser has priced these tickets according to their market value. “Tickets do not include VIP packages. Availability and pricing are subject to change.”One fan complained: “Ticket price inflation is insane, way beyond anything else I can think of. “I get that records aren’t selling any more and this is the way that bands make money, but I’ve been feeling the need to draw the line for a few years now.”This is the time I’ve finally done it, I’m not prepared to pay these prices any longer.”Another joked: “In other news anyone want to buy a kidney so I can see ACDC.”UK concert ticket prices 2024All prices based on front standing tickets
      Billie Eilish, London O2 Arena – £145
      Taylor Swift, Wembley Stadium – £172
      AC/DC, Wembley Stadium – £130
      Bruce Springsteen, Wembley Stadium – £174
      Green Day, Wembley Stadium – £109
      Pearl Jam, London Tottenham Stadium – £249
      Kylie Minogue (BST, Hyde Park) – £220

      Grunge legends Pearl Jam, who recently released critically-acclaimed album Dark Matter, faced similar backlash over their tour which is seeing them play Tottenham Hotspur’s Stadium in June.For the best standing tickets at that show, punters needed to fork out £249.45 while even the worst seats were £125 before booking fees were added.One fan raged: “F*****g gutted at the Pearl Jam ticket prices. I was really hoping to see them at last! £150 for nosebleeds. S***e.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Standing tickets for Pearl Jam in Manchester are 225 quid each!!! Absolutely outrageous. Ticket prices are out of control now.”Kylie Minogue and Shania Twain’s BST shows at London’s Hyde Park this summer start at £112 for standard entry, before going up to £220 for the gold circle at the front of the pop-up setting and all the way up to £435 for the most exclusive packages.Both Taylor Swift and Eilish are coming to the UK this summerCredit: GettyMulti-Grammy winning Eilish is one of the world’s biggest music starsCredit: AP More

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      Nineties rock star, 57, has barely aged a day since band’s heyday and accusing superstar ex of cheating on her

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      SHE was part of one of the coolest female-led groups of the 90s and inspired an all-time modern rock classic.And 30 years on from Veruca Salt’s first scuzzy anthems, co-frontwoman Louise Lightner Post has barely aged a day.Louise Lightner Post founded Veruca Salt with Nina GordanCredit: InstagramThe musician is currently touring solo materialCredit: InstagramThe 57-year-old is still making music, now as a solo artist backed by her band The Smokeshow, after Veruca Salt went on an indefinite hiatus.The cult 90s band – Post, fellow frontwoman Nina Gordon, bassist Steve Lack and drummer Jim Shapiro – emerged at the tail end of the decade’s grunge glory years with debut album American Thighs.The follow up album in 1997 had a more commercial sheen courtesy of super producer Bob Rock, who had worked on massive albums with Metallica, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi.Just a year after their commercial zenith, a bitter row between Post and Gordon saw the latter leave the group in favour of a solo career.READ MORE ON ROCK MUSIC Veruca Salt went through numerous line-up changes in the years that followed, before calling it a day in 2012.The following year the original line-up made a comeback, delighting alt-rock fans. It led to a new album in 2015, Ghost Notes, bringing the group full circle, however, there are no plans for any more music.Post previously told Glide Magazine: “Veruca Salt was on an indefinite hiatus and still is. There’s nothing negative happening except that we’re not creating music together. We don’t all live in the same city and the stars aren’t aligned for the moment.”She has since released her first solo record, 2023’s Sleepwalker.Most read in Music”The solo record was demanding to be made,” she said. “It wasn’t that I set out necessarily to create, write and release a solo record. I felt more like there was no escaping it.”Nineties band Veruca Salt performs Volcano GirlsROCK CLASSICIn the late 90s Louise hit it off with former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.The pair enjoyed an intense relationship that ultimately inspired the Foos’ best-loved track, Everlong.Grohl told Kerrang in 2006: “That song’s about a girl that I’d fallen in love with, and it was basically about being connected to someone so much that not only do you love them physically and spiritually, but when you sing along with them you harmonise perfectly.”Post has previously spoken of a late night call she had with Grohl while the anthem was in production.She shared an edit of a recording in which she could be heard singing backing vocals.We don’t all live in the same city and the stars aren’t aligned for the moment.Louise PostWriting on the Veruca Salt band page on Instagram, she said: “I sang these back-ups over the phone at 2am after being woken up from a deep sleep in Chicago by DG who was tracking the vocals for ‘Everlong’ in LA. He wanted me to sing the doo-doo’s”He wanted me to sing the doo-doo’s, which were inspired by [Veruca Salt’s] song ‘Shimmer Like A Girl’. While I was at it, I wrote a harmony for the chorus and sang that too.”“The whispered section of this song was originally the dream I was having when the phone rang. It was a dream about us. [Grohl] later removed it and replaced with his own whispers, one which was a love letter to me.”Maybe I’ll tell the full story…eventually…if I feel like it. But I just came across this post and thought I would share for anyone who is interested.”The pair’s romance came to an end over the phone when Grohl called Post while she was on tour in Australia. He would soon go on to date Hollywood actress Winona Ryder prompting Post to accuse him of cheating.The heartache appeared to be referenced on Veruca Salt’s 2000 track Disconnected, which has the lyrics: “It’s kind of scary when your lover leaves you for a movie star.” READ MORE SUN STORIESSeemingly distancing the episode from the song, Post would later tell the Sydney Morning Herald: “People definitely read things into my songs. It was a private relationship, but it got so much publicity. I didn’t mean for it to happen. I’m friends with him now.”Veruca Salt were a popular alt-rock band in the 90sCredit: GettyLouise once dated Foo Fighters frontman Dave GrohlCredit: GettyDave allegedly ended things to dated Winona RyderCredit: Getty More

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      MC Conrad dead at 52 – Drum n bass pioneer passes away as music world pays tribute to ‘true legend’

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      DRUM n bass pioneer MC Conrad has passed away as the music world pays tribute to a “true legend”.The beloved artist, known offstage as Conrad Thompson, passed away this month leaving family and friends devastated.The iconic musician left a huge legacy behindThe music legend has died at the age of 52Credit: RexMC Conrad was a top figure in the British music world of drum ‘n bassCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe music icon played a key role in shaping the landscape of drum ‘n bass with his Black Caribbean roots.He was renowned for his electronic sounds and dynamic presence on stage.After decades of successful music he passed away in April 2024, according to his talent agency. In a statement, Clinic Talent said: “One of the most recognisable and best-loved voices in D&B, he leaves behind him an unmatched legacy.”Conrad will be deeply missed by all of us, and by all of you who were touched by his performances over the years.”While the cause of his passing remans undisclosed, tributes pfrom fellow artists and friends have flooded social media.Mourning his passing, close friend Karis O’Hara said: “Conrad, my friend… we chatted weeks ago about collaborating on a track, and then he went quiet only to hear the devastating news today… he was kind to me, especially during covid. “Thank you for being a light, and the words & music. rip MC Conrad, you’ll be missed.”Most read in MusicFellow musician DJ Zinc described him as a “legendary voice” and a “nice bloke”.DJ Mag EIC Carl Loben also wrote: “And we’ve lost MC Conrad now – way too soon. His soulful lyrical flow in tandem with LTJ Bukem, letting the music breathe, was the antithesis to a lot of MCs at the time. “Latterly getting into production & running his own label, he’ll be sorely missed. RIP”Jungle and DNB pioneers 2 Bad Mice added: “RIP to one of the originals and best to do it MC Conrad.”Hailing from the Midlands, MC Conrad burst onto the music scene as a young talent. The musician moved to Birmingham in 2010 where he lived up until his death. With a career spanning multiple decades, MC Conrad became one of the most well known and respected artists in drum and bass. Some of his famous tracks included Words 2B Heard Meets the Western, Still You Want More and Merchant Blessings.He moved to Birmingham where he lived until his deathCredit: Instagram More