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Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s music legend reveals terrifying ordeal as intruder breaks into hotel room and bosses forced to beef up security
Skunk Anansie star Skin has revealed how a man posing as room service tried to mug her in her hotel room. The British singer and musician, whose real name is Deborah Anne Dyer, is currently on tour across Europe. 6 Skunk Anansie star Skin has revealed how a man posing as room service tried to mug her in her hotel room Credit: Instagram / officialskunkanansie 6 The British musician is currently touring across Europe Credit: Getty 6 The singer that things could have been a lot worse had she not been alert Credit: Instagram / officialskunkanansie She revealed details of the incident on Facebook, saying : "Somebody tried to mug me in my room. They woke me up at 6am after an 18 hour tour bus journey. I was tired and they said it was room service. "The Brixton thing in me said 'Ding ding'. "There were no tray and I thought something was wrong. I cussed the guy and he said he would come back. "It was just about 6am. They found the guy from my description. I did a Karen and said 'I want to speak to the manager'. "The hotel said they had to let him go as our stories did not match up. "They said he was looking for his girlfriend but it was dodgy. "In the end the manager tells me there is no case." The star explained that things could have been a lot worse had she not been alert. "You know sometimes in your life when you have steam blowing," Skin said. "I had to take myself away from this man and the situation. We made the hotel look at the cameras to get a picture of this man. Pop star continues making new music - after hits in the 90s "He was leaning up against my door. He could have pushed the door in with a knife or he could have had Chloroform. "Who knows what would have happened. But I am a fighter and that is going to get me in trouble." Following the scary ordeal, the singer said they are now forced to be more vigilant when staying at hotels. The musician continued: "Now I will have to get one of those little lock things to put in the door. If you are in a band you will need to get one. It can happen to you. "Don't wait for something awful to happen. "Put better security and cameras into your hotels and key cards so you can use the lift. "I am still vexed even telling the story. Never open your door at weird times useless you know who is there." Skin claimed the hotel is continuing to "review their security systems" to increase the hotel guests protection. The hitmaker added: "I'm not trying to get anyone fired, my life mantra is that prevention is better than a cure. Hotels can do a lot to make their clients safe. "The reaction should not be to automatically pit my word against someone clearly being dodgy because you didn't catch him camera doing it. But thanks to Pullman Hotels for listening and doing something about it, that is much appreciated." Skin is lead vocalist of Skunk Anansie. In 2015, Skin joined the judging panel of the Italian version of talent competition The X Factor for one season. The band, which was formed back in 1994, released three albums and sold more than five million records worldwide. They are best know for their 1995 hit Weak. They split in 2001, before reforming in 2009. As of 2024 the band have released six studio albums and toured with including music legends David Bowie, U2, and Lenny Kravitz. 6 The band was formed back in 1994 Credit: Getty 6 They are best know for their 1995 hit Weak Credit: Handout
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s music legend reveals terrifying ordeal as intruder breaks into hotel room and bosses forced to beef up security
Skunk Anansie star Skin has revealed how a man posing as room service tried to mug her in her hotel room. The British singer and musician, whose real name is Deborah Anne Dyer, is currently on tour across Europe. 6 6 6 She revealed details of the incident on Facebook, saying : "Somebody tried to mug me in my room. They woke me up at 6am after an 18 hour tour bus journey. I was tired and they said it was room service. "The Brixton thing in me said 'Ding ding'. "There were no tray and I thought something was wrong. I cussed the guy and he said he would come back. "It was just about 6am. They found the guy from my description. I did a Karen and said 'I want to speak to the manager'. "The hotel said they had to let him go as our stories did not match up. "They said he was looking for his girlfriend but it was dodgy. "In the end the manager tells me there is no case." The star explained that things could have been a lot worse had she not been alert. "You know sometimes in your life when you have steam blowing," Skin said. "I had to take myself away from this man and the situation. We made the hotel look at the cameras to get a picture of this man. "He was leaning up against my door. He could have pushed the door in with a knife or he could have had Chloroform. "Who knows what would have happened. But I am a fighter and that is going to get me in trouble." Following the scary ordeal, the singer said they are now forced to be more vigilant when staying at hotels. The musician continued: "Now I will have to get one of those little lock things to put in the door. If you are in a band you will need to get one. It can happen to you. "Don't wait for something awful to happen. "Put better security and cameras into your hotels and key cards so you can use the lift. "I am still vexed even telling the story. Never open your door at weird times useless you know who is there." Skin claimed the hotel is continuing to "review their security systems" to increase the hotel guests protection. The hitmaker added: "I'm not trying to get anyone fired, my life mantra is that prevention is better than a cure. Hotels can do a lot to make their clients safe. "The reaction should not be to automatically pit my word against someone clearly being dodgy because you didn't catch him camera doing it. But thanks to Pullman Hotels for listening and doing something about it, that is much appreciated." Skin is lead vocalist of Skunk Anansie. In 2015, Skin joined the judging panel of the Italian version of talent competition The X Factor for one season. The band, which was formed back in 1994, released three albums and sold more than five million records worldwide. They are best know for their 1995 hit Weak. They split in 2001, before reforming in 2009. As of 2024 the band have released six studio albums and toured with including music legends David Bowie, U2, and Lenny Kravitz. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Skunk Anansie's Skin reveals man pretending to be room service attempted to 'mug her' in hotel as she details terrifying ordeal
Skunk Anansie's Skin has revealed a man posing to be room service attempted to 'mug her' during her stay at a Pullman hotel, as she detailed the terrifying ordeal in an Instagram video on Wednesday. The British singer, 57, received a knock on her hotel door at 6am from an unidentified male earlier this week - after an 18-hour tour bus journey - claiming to be room service. Skin, who is currently touring with her band around Europe, insisted the man was attempting to mug her. While it is currently unknown what Pullman hotel Skin was staying in at the time, Skunk Anansie were in Germany over the weekend on tour. They head to Italy for another show on July 5. She said: 'Somebody tried to mug me in my room. They woke me up at 6am after an 18 hour tour bus journey. I was tired and they said it was room service. 'The Brixton thing in me said "Ding ding." There were no tray and I thought something was wrong. I cussed the guy and he said he would come back. The shaken star shared her fury while explaining the frightening situation and insisted the hotel should have 'done better', before sharing an update and response from the hotel 'It was just about 6am. They found the guy from my description. I did a Karen and said "I want to speak to the manager." The hotel said they had to let him go as our stories did not match up. 'They said he was looking for his girlfriend but it was dodgy. In the end the manager tells me there is no case. You know sometimes in your life when you have steam blowing. I had to take myself away from this man and the situation. 'We made the hotel look at the cameras to get a picture of this man. He was leaning up against my door. He could have pushed the door in with a knife or he could have had Chloroform. 'Who knows what would have happened. But I am a fighter and that is going to get me in trouble. 'Now I will have to get one of those little lock things to put in the door. If you are in a band you will need to get one. It can happen to you. 'I would say "Pullman Hotels, do better. Have security. Dont wait for something awful to happen. Put better security and cameras into your hotels and key cards so you can use the lift. 'I am still vexed even telling the story. Never open your door at weird times useless you know who is there.' The shaken star shared her fury while explaining the frightening situation and insisted the hotel should have 'done better', before sharing an update and response from the hotel. In the caption she wrote: 'Update: So we have heard back from the hotel, they are reviewing their security systems and will be adding extra security including lift card entry systems when they do their renovations. 'That's very good news. I'm not trying to get anyone fired, my life mantra is that prevention is better than a cure. Hotels can do a lot to make their clients safe. 'The reaction should not be to automatically pit my word against someone clearly being dodgy because you didn't catch him camera doing it. 'But thanks to @pullmanhotels for listening and doing something about it, that is much appreciated.' MailOnline has contacted Skin and Pullman Hotels for comment. Skunk Anansie is made up of Skin, Cass, Ace, and Mark Richardson.
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Skunk Anansie: The Painful Truth review – a raw triumph of reinvention and resilience
Almost 30 years after Weak gave the London band a global smash, Skunk Anansie's 'painful truth' is facing up to middle age, parenthood, the loss of a longstanding manager, fears that their best days were behind them and two members being diagnosed with cancer. Recorded with drummer Mark Richardson in recovery and bassist Cass undergoing chemotherapy, their first album in nine years confronts such issues with candour and defiance. Opener An Artist Is an Artist stridently lays down the manifesto: over an infectious collision of electro-pop and post-punk, singer Skin insists that a true creative will not be denied by ageing or menopause. The vocalist subsequently addresses challenges ranging from the hedonistic rock lifestyle to her own family history. Musically, producer David Sitek of TV on the Radio has urged them to throw off the shackles of their 90s rock sound and be unafraid to go wherever experimentation takes them. Songs hurtle through electronic rock, ska, dub and even tinkling pianos as moods shift from urgent to ethereal. Singer Skin digs deep into her personal well for Shame ('I got the love from my mother, the pain from my dad'), but allows a moment of euphoria on the catchy My Greatest Moment. The album's sense of emotional investment and creative rejuvenation reaches a sublime apex with the closing track, Meltdown. Skin's delicate vocals give the song about a lonely breakdown a raw, disarming beauty.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
British band Skunk Anansie return with first album in almost a decade
The British alternative rock band Skunk Anansie, led by singer Skin, has reliably carved out a niche for itself since the 1990s, blending hard rock, grunge and metal elements. With their new album "The Painful Truth" - their first in nine years - set to be released on Friday (May 23), the band remains loyal to their early fans while still managing to surprise. 'The Painful Truth' - a new sound? With their new album, the band delivers a compelling statement of powerful, energetic sound, complemented by the signature falsetto voice of frontwoman Skin. Provocative songwriting rounds out the impression of a cohesive interplay of melodies and electronic sound elements. Naturally, the band's straightforward lyrics also include political statements. The album's messages are clear: more tolerance for transgender people, fewer religious fundamentalists who endanger this minority, and a migration policy that connects the human with the worldly. Skin, whose real name is Deborah Anne Dyer, sees the strength of her band in their individual roles and their songwriting. "I think that we have a different approach because when you've been crafting songs for 30 years, your technique is going to change. It should change," she said. "The way that we do things or we did things in the 90s, for instance, you know, it's not the way that we would do things now." She highlights the album's opener, "An Artist is an Artist," as "a beautifully crafted song that sums up in a chorus what it's supposed to. But the verses and the licks are very informative, cheeky, give you a good idea of where our heads at and who we are, you know, really tells you who we are as a band. And, you know, there is a serious side to it." Must listen-to songs The track "Cheers" is reminiscent of "Hedonism," the band's biggest hit from the 1990s, but surprises with its own gritty sound featuring grunge-like elements. "Animal" impresses with its powerful and precise sound, paired with a striking allegory that every artist has a beast within. During the coronavirus pandemic, the band not only had to search for a new manager, but Skin also built a gym and a recording studio in her home to stay fit. Skin, who has Jamaican roots, is pleased that King Charles III enjoys listening to Bob Marley and has included him in his favourite playlist alongside artists like Beyoncé and Kylie Minogue. "The Painful Truth" fits harmoniously into the band's previous albums but surprises with tracks like "Cheers." It's perfect for long-time fans and those who enjoy powerful crossover sounds that are truly unique.
