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7 Highlights From L.A. Concert Saluting A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss
A&M Records has long been admired for being an artist-oriented label. That point was made again and again at “Live at the Music Center: Concert Celebrating A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss,” held on Saturday (Jan. 14) at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by David Foster and featured live performances by longtime A&M artists Herb Alpert, Amy Grant and Peter Frampton, as well as Dionne Warwick, among others. The point about A&M’s artist focus was made most vividly in a videotaped recollection from former A&M executive Jim Guerinot, who recalled looking at an A&M artist’s declining sales fortunes and going to Moss with a blunt question. “Why are we even putting out this artist’s 13th record, when it will likely lose money?” he asked. In his tell...
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Spends Fifth Straight Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200
SZA’s SOS spends a fifth consecutive, and total, week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Jan. 21). It earned 125,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 12 (down less than 1%), according to Luminate. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Only four albums have spent at least five weeks at No. 1 since the start of 2022: in order from most recent, SOS, Taylor Swift’s Midnights (five), Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti (13) and the Encanto soundtrack (nine). SOS is the first album to spend its first five weeks at No. 1 since Adele’s 30 ruled the list for its first six weeks (its total run at No. 1) from Dec. 4, 2021-Jan. 8, 2022. The last R&B album by a solo woman with five weeks at No. 1 was Mariah Carey’s Da...
Fans Choose Miley Cyrus‘ ’Flowers’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Miley Cyrus‘ new single “Flowers” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Jan. 13) on Billboard, choosing Cyrus’ uplifting track as their favorite new music release of the past week. “Flowers” brought in more than 59% of the vote, beating out new music from Bizarrap and Shakira, Sam Smith and more. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The dance-ready, midtempo pop track is the first taste of Cyrus’ upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation, and it’s all about being more than comfortable on her own — and in her own skin — after a breakup. “I can buy myself flowers, write my name in the sand/ Talk to myself for hours, yeah, some things you don’t understand/ But I can take myself dancing, yeah/ I ca...
Meet Big Brother Titans (Ziyakhala Wahala) Housemates 2023
The much-awaited reality TV program Big Brother has returned early this time with contestants from both South Africa and Nigeria who are prepared to battle for the top prize. Reality TV show this time is tagged “Big Brother Titans” (Ziyakhala Wahala), and Lawrence Maleka and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu serve as the show’s anchormen. Yemi Cregx, Khosi, Yvonne, Yaya, Ipeleng, Mmeli, Nana, Juicy Jay, Justin, Marvin, Thabang, Tsatsii, Ebubu, Kanaga Jnr, Lukay, Jenni O, JayPee, Blaqboi, Nelisa, and Olivia were among the 20 housemates who entered the Big Brother Titans House premiere Sunday 14th, 2023.
Rian Johnson’s Poker Face Reveals Over 30 Guest Stars In New Trailer for Murder Mystery Series: Watch
In Poker Face, Natasha Lyonne‘s Charlie Cole can always tell if someone’s lying, and there are a lot of liars set to appear in the new Peacock mystery series, as showcased by the below teaser trailer. Seriously, just look at this list: Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, David Castañeda, Adrien Brody, Danielle Macdonald, Dascha Polanco, Lil Rel Howery, Ellen Barkin, Chloë Sevigny, Jameela Jamil, Tim Meadows, Hong Chau, Simon Helberg, S. Epatha Merkerson, Judith Light, Nick Nolte, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Noah Segan, Cherry Jones, Luis Guzmán, Rhea Perlman, Clea DuVall, Colton Ryan, Reed Birney, Brandon Michael Hall, John Darnielle, and John Hodgman are just some of the names set to appear in the series. With the exception of Bratt, the majority of the above appear co...
Tony Hawk and Goldfinger Perform Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Soundtrack Staple “Superman”: Watch
In one of the best trick combos ever pulled, Goldfinger brought out Tony Hawk to perform “Superman,” their standout single that appeared on the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game soundtrack. The skateboarding legend joined the veteran ska band on-stage at their show in Anaheim, California on January 14th, and was introduced by Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann as “Mr. Tony Fucking Hawk” before ceding the mic to him completely. He kicked off the rendition by calmly asking the crowd “How are you?” before the band abruptly launched into the track while Hawk, still gathering speed, casually added “I hope you know this song. Are you ready? Here we go.” Though Hawk still makes for a better skater than singer, the performance was a symbolic gesture that celebrated the long-running connect...
You Care: Kim Kardashian “Hates” Kanye West’s New Wife, Per “Insider”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Kanye West might be looking forward to even more family drama. Word on the street is that Ye’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian is not particularly fond of the rapper/designer’s new wife Bianca Censori. Many have noted that Censori, who has a gig at the Yeezy brand, looks a lot like Kardashian. Ye definitely has a type. And it seems like Kardashian was aware of this, at least enough for her to dislike Ye’s new bride for a long minute. Reports Page Six: Related Stories Insiders say that the former Mrs. West has long despised Censori for no obvious reason — unless, that is, you know that she has suspected there was a certain frisson between Censori and the rapper-turned-raving-lunactic. “Kim hates her,” said an insider. Sources say that...
Ugee Royalty – Congratulations
Download Congratulations mp3 by Ugee Royalty. The De9jaspirit talent contest season 2 winner and Nigerian gospel music diva Ugee Royalty is here with a new tune. Ugee Royalty drops her new record for the year 2023 titled “Congratulations,” which will warm our hearts and bless you. The already-trending, hotly-anticipated song is a prophetic proclamation of great, incredible, and beautiful things coming into our lives as we journey through the new year & all our endeavors. Listen to and share Ugee Royalty – “Congratulations” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ugee_Royalty_-_Congratulations_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Chrissy Teigen Gives Birth, Welcomes New Baby With John Legend
Happy new year indeed! Chrissy Teigen gave birth and welcomed a new child with John Legend on Friday (Jan. 13), a rep confirms to Billboard. The singer-songwriter announced the happy news during a private concert that evening, People was first to report. “What a blessed day,” Legend told attendees, according to the publication. The 12-time Grammy winner also said that though he had spent a lot of time at the hospital and hadn’t gotten much sleep ahead of the event, he felt “energized” after the baby’s birth. Some who attended the private performance also shared the news of the baby’s birth on Twitter. “@johnlegend just told us he had a baby this morning #congratulations,” wrote one. The couple have not yet shared any additional details about their newborn. The joyous arrival of Legend and ...
Yellow Magic Orchestra Drummer Yukihiro Takahashi Dies at 70
Yukihiro Takahashi, the influential musician, drummer, and vocalist who co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra, has died, The Japan Times reports. Takahashi underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in August 2020. The following year, he revealed he was suffering from additional health problems. Takahashi was trying to recover at his home in Karzuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, but he caught pneumonia in early January and it worsened, according to Japanese publication Sponichi. Takahashi was 70 years old. Born on June 6, 1952, Yukihiro Takahashi was drawn to music thanks to the influence of his older brother, Nobuyuki. He learned how to drum by playing with college musicians at parties while he was still in junior high. By the time he turned 16, Takahashi started working professionally as a stu...
Lana Del Rey Delays ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,’ Shares Tracklist
Lana Del Rey has shared the official tracklist of her upcoming album Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, along with its new release date and several NSFW cover artworks. Now due for a March 24 release, the album will include a total of 16 tracks and guest features from Father John Misty on “Let the Light In,” Bleachers on “Margaret” and Tommy Genesis on “Peppers.” Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd will mark Del Rey’s first full-length effort since 2021’s Blue Banisters and Chemtrails Over The Country Club. Check out the full tracklist below. Lana Del Rey’s Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd drops March 24. Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd Tracklist:01. The Grants02. Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Bl...
Maren Morris Addresses Country Music’s Treatment of LGBTQ+ Community on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’: ‘I’m Sorry’
Maren Morris got emotional as she fulfilled a “decade-long dream” of serving as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The country star appeared on Friday’s (Jan. 13) episode of the series and that night tweeted: “I’ve done some cool s—. #DragRace is rivaling it all. Getting my jacket framed next to my Grammy. It is DONE.” In a post-episode Untucked clip, Morris was teary-eyed as she spoke from her heart to the room. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Coming from country music and its relationship with LGBTQ+ members, I just want to say I’m sorry,” Morris said. “And I love you guys for making me feel like a brave voice in country music. So I just thank you guys so much for inspiring me.” “I’m gonna cry,” she admitted. In August, Morris show...
