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Damon Albarn Won’t Be At Oasis’ Reunion Tour: ‘Too Busy’

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Damon Albarn Won’t Be At Oasis’ Reunion Tour: ‘Too Busy’

It seems that Blur and Gorillaz’s Damon Albarn has some money coming his way: Back in 2023, he said of Oasis, “I can guarantee they’re going to reform, in fact, I’ve put money on it. They’re brothers and it would be wonderful to see them reconcile.” Albarn hasn’t forgotten about his prescience about the now-ongoing Oasis reunion tour: In a recent interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, he said (roughly translated from Italian), “The Oasis reunion? Two years ago, I […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Philly Cookout Turns Deadly… Multiple People Killed And Injured As Wild Shootout Erupts On Entire Block

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Philly Cookout Turns Deadly… Multiple People Killed And Injured As Wild Shootout Erupts On Entire Block

"Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left three dead and 10 others injured in the Grays Ferry section of the city. The shots broke out just before 1 a.m. Monday on the 1500 block of South Etting Street. Police say they were actively monitoring the block for reports of large gatherings and loud music earlier in the weekend. Multiple arrests were made throughout the weekend. Officers were responding to a nearby call when they heard the gunfire. When they arrived on […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Syd Shares ‘Die For This,’ A New Solo Song

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Syd Shares ‘Die For This,’ A New Solo Song

Syd has been busy, but it’s been a while since we’ve had new solo music from her. It’s been three years, actually, but that changes with today’s (July 7) release of a new single, “Die For This.” The track initially premiere today on BBC Radio 1’s New Music Show as the “Hottest Record In The World.” A press release notes Syd shared the song because she “wanted to just give a peek into her process.” There’s no news of a […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Okayplayer’s Top 25 Songs of 2025 (So Far)

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Okayplayer’s Top 25 Songs of 2025 (So Far)

Additional reporting from Okayplayer staff. This year has been, well, a masterclass in chaos. There’s a government running amok with an all-out assault on both personal freedoms and international affairs, the cost of living is higher than giraffe throats, and society is about three degrees of separation away from another world war… But, hey, at least there’s Love Island and music, right?With the first half of 2025 in the books, the staff here at Okayplayer got together to discuss (read: […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Lana Del Rey And Addison Rae Perform ‘Diet Pepsi’: Video

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Lana Del Rey And Addison Rae Perform ‘Diet Pepsi’: Video

This past weekend was incredibly packed in terms of live music. Oasis finally reunited. So did Blackpink, and so did Black Sabbath. Amid all that, Lana Del Rey had a couple shows at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, too, on July 3 and 4. On both nights, Del Rey tapped Addison Rae as her opener, and also on both nights, Rae joined Del Rey during the main set. During both performances, they sang Rae’s “Diet Pepsi” (here’s a video) followed by […]

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Tory Lanez Will Be Home Sooner Than Expected, His Father Believes

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Tory Lanez Will Be Home Sooner Than Expected, His Father Believes

Tory Lanez's dad, Sonstar Peterson, believes the rapper will be released from prison sooner rather than later.Sonstar Peterson Gives Update on Tory LanezTory Lanez is almost three years into a 10-year sentence after being found guilty in December of 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. On July 2, the rapper's father sat down for an interview with DJ Carisma on Power 106 Los Angeles, where he provided an update on Tory. According to Sonstar, some things are changing that will […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Noel Gallagher Credits Who’s Responsible For Oasis Reunion

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Noel Gallagher Credits Who’s Responsible For Oasis Reunion

For years, it seemed like it would never happen. Then, this past weekend, it finally did: Oasis reunited. For two nights in Cardiff, Wales this past weekend, the band kicked off their long-awaited comeback tour. As for who is responsible for this whole stunning ordeal, Noel Gallagher has seemingly identified the driving force. As NME notes, at the second show, there was a section where Noel introduced the band members, and while introducing guitarist Paul Arthurs (also known as Bonehead), […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

Oasis’ Reunion Tour Setlist: ‘Oasis Live ’25’

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Oasis’ Reunion Tour Setlist: ‘Oasis Live ’25’

Finally, it happened: This past weekend, Oasis kicked off their anticipated reunion tour. For months, there has been speculation about what the setlist would look like, and Liam Gallagher even weighed in on some of the chatter. Now, though, there’s no more need for guessing. Oasis played two shows in Cardiff, Wales over the weekend and they had identical setlists (per setlist.fm). Both shows opened with “Hello” and wrapped with the one-two-three punch of “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” “Wonderwall,” […]

todayJuly 7, 2025