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Florence Welch and Nas pay tribute to Amy Winehouse, magazine editor-in-chief resigns over Rihanna racist abuse scandal, Lady Gaga gets hacked, Flight Of The Conchords movie news and more - Daily Hot List
Wednesday 21 December
Florence Welch performed a cover of the Amy Winehouse song Back To The Black in memory of the late singer at a VH1 Divas concert in New York on Monday (19 December). Rapper Nas also paid tribute to Winehouse at the show, telling the audience: "It didn't matter where she was from or what the colour of her skin was, because Amy Winehouse was my true soul sister."
MTV.co.uk
Rihanna has become embroiled in another dispute over racist abuse, this time forcing the editor-in-chief of a Dutch women's magazine to resign. The singer, who was reported to have been the victim of racial slurs on Monday on a trip to Portugal, was referred to as "the ultimate n*** bitch" in a recent article on street fashion in Jackie magazine, sparking an angry response from fans. Editor-in-chief Eva Hoeke denied there was any racial motive behind the article but announced her resignation yesterday due to "enormous pressure from social media."
Parlourmagazine.com
Rhys Darby has suggested that a Flight Of The Conchords film could be on the cards. The actor, best known for his role as Murray in the cult HBO musical comedy, said: "I can say in all faith that we have connected, recently we've talked, and the boys do want to make one so it's just a matter of finding time and I think next year pen will hit paper."
Gigwise.com
David Sitek has remixed Florence + the Machine's No Light No Light. The TV On The Radio man's take on the track will appear as the b-side to the singer's forthcoming single, due for release on 16 January. (via Pitchfork.com)
Florence and the Machine - No Light, No Light (Dave Sitek mix) by factmag
Lady Gaga has had her official Twitter and Facebook accounts hacked. Earlier this week, a bogus message advertising a "special Lady Gaga edition iPad" appeared on the singer's social media pages, only to be promptly taken down by site administrators upon recognising the scam.
MTV.co.uk
After much speculation, this year's Oxegen festival in Naas, Ireland has been cancelled. Organisers issued a statement saying: "Oxegen like Glastonbury is taking a year off in 2012 and will be back July 2013. Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas & peaceful New Year. Keep rockin' in 2012 and we will see you in 2013."
NME.com
A collaboration between Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton has surfaced online. The song, My Valentine, is set to feature on the former Beatle's as-yet-untitled new album, released on 6 February.
Consequenceofsound.com
Animal Collective offshoot Panda Bear has unveiled a new video for You Can Count On Me. Check out the psychedelic clip below. (via SPIN.com)
Hotly tipped singer Jessie Ware put together a special playlist of her favourite Jewish artists to mark the beginning of Hanukkah.
Qthemusic.com
Miike Snow have announced details of a new album, Happy To You, due to be released on 26 March. The Swedish trio also unveiled a remix of new track Devil's Work by Alex Metric yesterday. Check it out below.
Devil's Work (Alex Metric Remix) by miikesnow
Indie pop outfit Fear Of Men have made a video for new track, Doldrums. The Brighton four-piece and former Q Track Of The Day stars release a new limited edition cassette today. (via Thefourohfive.com)
The Kills have recorded a cover of Christmas carol Silent Night for Lauren Laverne's BBC 6 Music show.
NME.com
Bruce Springsteen is back in 2012 with a new album and a string of UK tour dates. For the uninitiated, here's our How To Buy guide to The Boss.
Qthemusic.com
You've seen Kim Jong Il looking at things, now see the recently deceased North Korean leader "dropping the bass" alongside the likes of Moby and Daft Punk.
Kimjongildroppingthebass.tumblr.com
Today's Track Of The Day is Smith and Burrows' When The Thames Froze Over.
That's it for today. More Hot List tomorrow at noon.
11:59 AM | 21/12/2011
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