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Lana Del Rey Talks Relationship Violence in Ivor Novello Award Speech, Paul McCartney Ribs Bruce Springsteen


Lana Del Rey confronted epidemic of domestic violence during her Ivor Novello Awards speech on Thursday, while Paul McCartney ribbed Bruce Springsteen.

The vibe at the 2024 Ivor NovelloAwards at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday night (May 23) swung from gentle ribbing among two of rock ‘s most active seniors to a serious moment from one of today’s most influential songwriters about the importance of speaking out about domestic violence. The mood we decidedly lighter when Sir Paul McCartney, 81 ribbed youngster Bruce Springsteen, 74, while presenting the Boss with the Fellowship of the Ivors Academy prize, the highest honor the organization gives out. While ushering in the first international songwriter the Academy has included in the Fellowship — following in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush and Macca himself — the former Beatle had fun while handing the award to the Jersey rock icon, according to NME.

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