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Ed Sheeran & Elton John Bring ‘Christmas’ Cheer to Hot 100, Holiday & Adult Contemporary Charts
Ed Sheeran and Elton John‘s “Merry Christmas” debuts on multiple Billboard charts dated Dec. 18. The carol, which the British stars co-wrote, drew 4.9 million all-format radio audience impressions and 4.6 million U.S. streams and sold 11,800 in the week ending Dec. 9, according to MRC Data, following its Dec. 3 release. The single launches at No. 2 on Holiday Digital Song Sales, No. 4 on Digital Song Sales, No. 10 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S., No. 20 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. John earns his 70th career Hot 100 hit, becoming the 23rd artist to reach the mark since the list originated in August 1958. It’s his third of 2021, after he hadn’t appeared on the chart since 2000 until this August. The song follows this year’s “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” with ...
Fred Armisen, Mark Hamill, Ringo Starr, Jon Hamm & More Cameo in First-Ever Video For George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’
As part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of late Beatle George Harrison‘s landmark triple-disc 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass, director Lance Bangs gathered a group of more than 40 actors, musicians and comedians to film the first-ever video for one of the collection’s most beloved songs, “My Sweet Lord.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The cameo-stuffed seven-minute clip — executive produced by Harrison’s son, musician Dhani Harrison — finds metaphysical special agents Fred Armisen and Vanessa Bayer searching high and low for… something. Tasked by Star Wars icon Mark Hamill with finding “something out there,” the pair of psychic detectives set off on a search across Los Angeles that has them bumping into dozens of familiar fac...
Between the Buried and Me Announce 2022 North American Tour
Between the Buried and Me have announced a 2022 North American tour with support from Car Bomb. At each stop, BTBAM promise to play an “extended set” in support of their excellent 2021 offering, Colors II, which recently landed in our Top 30 Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2021. The outing kicks off February 22nd in Asheville, North Carolina — near the band’s hometown in Raleigh — and runs through a March 31st date in Columbia, South Carolina. The extensive itinerary will hit most markets across the country. Tickets go on sale this Friday (December 17th) via Ticketmaster, with pre-sales beginning tomorrow (December 16th). “Human Is Hell Tour ’22 is starting this February, and we couldn’t be more pumped for it!” the band posted on Facebook. “We will be ripping an extended set alongside our ...
High on Fire’s Matt Pike Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares “Alien Slut Mum”: Stream
Matt Pike, of High on Fire and Sleep, has announced his debut solo album, Pike vs. The Automaton. Ahead of the February 18th release date, the singer-guitarist shared the video for lead single “Alien Slut Mum.” Pike recorded the LP amidst the pandemic — out of creative necessity — with drummer Jon Reid alongside veteran producer Billy Anderson, responsible for High on Fire’s Surrounded by Thieves and Sleep’s Holy Mountain. Regarding the bizarrely titled “Alien Slut Mum,” Pike only had this to say: “Four friends enter the woods, for a getaway, little did they know they would never return! Dogmen, Sasquach, Reptilians, or alien slut mum?!?! Where have they gone??” Advertisement Related Video As for the music, fans of both High on Fire and Sleep will relish the blend of familiar styles. In hi...
Posthumous Video for George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” Stars Ringo Starr, Mark Hamill, Fred Armisen, and More: Watch
Star-studded is one of the most overused adjectives, but in the case of George Harrison’s posthumous music video for “My Sweet Lord,” it’s an accurate descriptor. Not only do his former bandmates Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne make appearances, but it centers around a plot starring Mark Hamill, Fred Armisen, and Vanessa Bayer. All told, the seven-minute visual features more than 40 celebrity cameos in total. Watch it below. In the Lance Bangs-directed clip, special agents played by Armisen and Bayer are tasked by their mysterious government bureau’s supervisor (Hamill) to search for… something. “It’s happening again,” an important-sounding caller says over the phone, before Hamill instructs Armisen to look for “something out there” with the aid of a fancy new scanner. As “My Sweet Lord” plays ...
Aziz Ansari Announces “Last Minute Tour”
Aziz Ansari has scheduled a “Last Minute Tour.” The veteran comedian will perform a series of standup shows beginning back-to-back dates in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 26th and 27th. In the days ahead, Ansari will also visit Charleston, South Carolina, Austin, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, and Washington, DC, before wrapping up the jaunt with a gig in New York City. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 17th at 12:00 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Earlier this year, the third season of Ansari’s award-winning series Master of None premiere on Netflix. Related Video Aziz Ansari 2021-2022 Tour Dates:12/26 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte12/27 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte12/30 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Gaillard Center01/02 – Austin, TX @ Param...
Naira Marley – Kojosese
Controversial rapper turned singer Naira Marley unleashes a brand new tune titled “Kojosese” out now. Marlian Music boss Naira Marley returns to thrill fans with a brand new piece of music titled “Kojosese”. As the year draws gracefully to the end, the singer has decided to ramp up the fun with a new song. This might be another record from his highly anticipated debut album “GTTB” and a follow up to “First Time In America“. As usual, the tune is a danceable one and would surely get your feet moving. Listen, enjoy Naira Marley – “Kojosese” below & share. [embedded content]
Teni – Mama (My Mother)
Don’t miss this brand new tune coming from Teni – “Mama (My Mother)” out now. Nigerian songstress Teni is here with a special tune “Mama (My Mother)” dedicated to her mother and by extension all mothers. This comes shortly after her previous tune “Keresimesi (Christmas)“. She expresses her desire to make her mum proud and also be around her when she needs her. This was produced by ace music producer P. Priime. Listen, share & enjoy Teni – “Mama (My Mother)” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Teni_-_Mama_My_Mother__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Fave – Baby Riddim
Don’t miss this lovely piece of music titled “Baby Riddim” by singer Fave out on digital platforms. Talented singer and songwriter Fave has this banging song “Baby Riddim” for her fans. The tune has been a sleeper hit and fans can’t get enough of it. Fave gain more popularity after featuring on Olamide’s last album “UY Scuti“. At the moment, fans are wishing for more music from her. Listen, enjoy Fave – “Baby Riddim” below. [embedded content]
Twitter Streets Saying Jim Jones Allegedly Put The Mitts On Freddie Gibbs In Miami
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jim Bennett / Getty The Twitter streets are abuzz with chatter that Jim Jones and his crew cross paths with Freddie Gibbs and his compatriots while dining in Miami. On Tuesday (December 14) at the Prime 112 restaurant, the two rappers allegedly got into a fight after a reported exchange between the two groups. Details are scant but an outlet we refuse to name on this channel got the scoop of the altercation, explaining that witnesses say Jones and his team were on the way out of the restaurant when Gibbs and his crew were walking in. There was some apparent bad blood between the rappers reportedly started by Gibbs, and one of Jones’ crew threw the first punch. Gibbs’ chief rival, Akademiks, had plenty to say via his Twitch channel about the whole af...
50 Cent Is Producing A Mini Series Based On Snoop Dogg’s Murder Trial
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Motorcity Casino / MotorCity Casino 1993 almost took Snoop Dogg away from the world. 50 Cent is set to produce a mini-series on his infamous murder trial. As spotted on Hypebeast the Queens, New York native is bringing yet another untold story to life via his channels in Hollywood. According to Variety the “I Get Money” rapper has secured the story that almost put Snoop away for 20 years. Around August 1993, while temporarily living in the Palms section of West Los Angeles, Snoop was confronted by a rival gang set. A tense argument is said to have ensued and Snoop’s bodyguard McKinley Lee ended up shooting and killing Philip Woldermariam. The violent incident would lead to first degree murder charges placed against both Snoop and Lee. Related St...
Tory Lanez Yelled “Dance, B*tch” Before Shooting at Megan Thee Stallion, Per Detective
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Tory Lanez continues to look extra funny in the light whenever more information about the Megan Thee Stallion shooting is revealed. Per a detective, the pint-sized R&B crooner allegedly yelled “Dance, b*tch” before shooting at the Houston rapper during their now-infamous altercation in July 2020 that left her shot in the foot. According to Rolling Stone, a police officer offered up this turn of events during his testimony at a preliminary hearing for Lanez on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The Toronto singer, born Daystar Peterson, is facing felony assault charges. “(Megan) observed Mr. Peterson holding a firearm and then she observed him start to shoot,” said Los Angeles Police detective Ryan Stogner. His testimony was ...
