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Marshmello & Anne-Marie 'FRIENDS': Single Review

14/2/2018

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Described as the "official friendzone anthem", the new release from Marshmello and Anne-Marie is genius. FRIENDS is a song that focuses on a side to love that isn't usually covered in songs, friendzoning. The fact that it was released so close to Valentine's Day is also brilliant. Rather than listening to the same old songs about being in love or breaking up, FRIENDS has a whole new take on love songs.
The lyrics are also brilliant, as the sass and frustration is felt throughout the song, however the incredible production of it means that it isn't depressing. 
Since it's been released, I've listened to FRIENDS every day and it's yet to get boring, which shows just how good this song is. I would love to see Anne-Marie and Marshmello collaborate in the future, as they seem to work really well together!

Check out the lyric video to 'FRIENDS' here:


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BRIT Awards 2018 Winner Predictions

3/2/2018

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In under three weeks time The BRIT Awards are taking place at London's O2 Arena, and every year I make my winner predictions. The predictions may not necessarily be who I want to win, but who I think will win.
I am so excited to have tickets to the BRITS, and can't wait to find out what other artists will be performing at the ceremony!

See below the winner predictions (the predicted artist will be in italics):
 
BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Ed Sheeran
Liam Gallagher
Loyle Carner
Rag'N'Bone Man
Stormzy

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Dua Lipa 
Jessie Ware
Kate Tempest
Laura Marling
Paloma Faith

BRITISH GROUP
Gorillaz
London Grammar
Royal Blood
Wolf Alice
The xx

INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters
Haim
The Killers
LCD Soundsystem

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST
Beck
Childish Gambino
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kendrick Lamar

​INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Alicia Keys
Björk
Lorde
P!nk
Taylor Swift

BRITISH SINGLE
Calvin Harris Ft Pharrell Williams/ Katy Perry/Big Sean - 'Feels'
Clean Bandit Ft Zara Larsson - 'Symphony'
Dua Lipa - 'New Rules'
Ed Sheeran - 'Shape Of You'
J Hus - 'Did You See'
Jax Jones Ft Raye - 'You Don't Know Me'
Jonas Blue Ft William Singe - 'Mama'
Liam Payne Ft Quavo - 'Strip That Down'
Little Mix - 'Touch' Rag'n'Bone Man - 'Human'
​
BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT

Dave
Dua Lipa
J Hus
Loyle Carner
Sampha

BRITISH ARTIST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Anne-Marie - 'Ciao Adios'
Calvin Harris Ft Pharrell Williams/ Katy Perry/ Big Sean - 'Feels'
Clean Bandit Ft Zara Larsson - 'Symphony'
Dua Lipa - 'New Rules'
Ed Sheeran - 'Shape Of You'
Harry Styles - 'Sign Of The Times'
Jonas Blue Ft William Singe - 'Mama'
Liam Payne Ft Quavo - 'Strip That Down'
Little Mix - 'Touch'
ZAYN And Taylor Swift - 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack)'

MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dua Lipa - 'Dua Lipa'
Ed Sheeran - '÷'
J Hus - 'Common Sense'
Rag'n'Bone Man - 'Human'
Stormzy - 'Gang Signs & Prayer'
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Lady Gaga needs to be shown love after Joanne World Tour cancellation

3/2/2018

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Today it was announced that Lady Gaga has cancelled the rest of her Joanne World Tour. The European leg of the tour was already rescheduled back in October due to Gaga's severe pain from Fibromyalgia, and once again her pain means that she is unable to complete the rest of the tour, 
I can't begin to imagine how Gaga must be feeling right now. Both her physical pain and the emotional pain of having to suddenly end a world tour must be overwhelming. She is one of the most hardworking artists in the music industry today, so to see her not being able to do what she loves because of such a horrible illness is heartbreaking to see. I was due see Gaga tomorrow in London, which I've been looking forward to for a year. Of course I'm devastated. This is the first Gaga tour that I will be missing. But how can I be angry at her? I've seen a number of people on Twitter being both hateful and angry. and I think that's disgusting. To hate on such a hardworking artist who puts her music and fans above anything else is heartless. Gaga can't help having an illness, and certainly can't help the amount of pain she is in. 
People, like myself, who had their tour dates cancelled obviously have a right to be disappointed. However, what they don't have is the right to be nasty with their comments. If these people really are fans, they would understand that Gaga's pain must be severe to make her cancel. 
The pain that Gaga has to deal with was also shown throughout her Netflix documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two. The whole documentary focused on her battle with Fibromyalgia leading up to the Super Bowl. The viewers could see just how much pain Gaga was in, but also how strong and brave she is as well. So what gives people the right to send so much hate to her?
I hope that this situation not only raises awareness for invisible illnesses, but also makes people truly respect Gaga and the battle with pain that she has to go through every day.
I've been a fan of Gaga for 10 years now, and there is no one I find more inspiring than her.

​I'm sending all my love to Gaga, and I hope she takes as much time off as she needs to properly relax and start feeling better.
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