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Joel Freeman

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I was sent to see No Doubt in Paris and here is what happened

Last month, I was sent to Paris to cover an ‘intimate’ No Doubt ‘showcase’ for Popjustice. I call it a showcase, as appar­ently ‘gig’ was expressly and unam­bigu­ously BANNED from…
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Christina Aguilera has been banging on about her new video

Demure song­stress Christina Aguilera has been 'teasing' the 'concept' of her new video. Speaking to MTV, she explained: "I worked with Melina Matsoukas on this video for 'Your Body,' who I…
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Justin Timberlake is finally recording music again

Interior designer and golf expert Justin Timberlake has begun work on new music. In an interview with Celebrity Website Digital Spy, producer Jim Beanz — you may be familiar with his…
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Ronan Keating's posted his new album artwork online

Ronan Keating has 'unveiled' the artwork for his upcoming fifth studio album, 'Fires', out September 3. If you have a look around, you might be able to spot it somewhere…
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Andy Brown from Lawson: an interview

Hello Andy. What have you got to tell us today? Well I'm just in central London recording some ISDNs promoting our new single 'Taking Over Me', which is out on Sunday.…
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Daft Punk's new album might be as good as Duran Duran or Madonna

Nile Rodgers has been speaking about his work on the oft-delayed new Daft Punk album to Mixmag. The producer, who produced the 'Like A Virgin' album, seemed quite fond of…
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Example's new album will come out in November

Example's new album should be out in November, he thinks. Speaking of his alarming-sounding blues, prog-rock, and metal-influ­enced new album, Example told BBC Newsbeat: "I've got a little bit more…
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Ke$ha's album is about half-finished

Ke$ha's album is "coming so soon", she has revealed. The 'Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier' hitmaker posted the above image last night, detailing her 'exploits' in the studio, including the…
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One Direction and Alicia Keys will perform at the VMAs

The first per­formers at the 2012 VMAs have been announced as One Direction and Alicia Keys. "Finally, I can reveal the VMA secrets (I love you too much to keep…
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Calvin Harris' album is finally coming out

Calvin Harris' rumoured third album is coming out in October, he has at last revealed. "My album's out in October", Calvin tweeted last night. No news yet of a more…
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9 years, 5 months, 10 days since the last Rihanna album
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Burning Bridges by Sigrid is the biggest song right now
The best popstar is currently Charli XCX and that's that
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    Congratulations to Charli XCX and Lorde: winners of the 2024 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize
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    The 2024 Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    The 2023 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Shortlist
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    Fine, let's do a Substack then.
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    The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist
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    2021 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: Laura Mvula wins
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