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Demi Lovato Remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a ‘Super Hero’ in Heartfelt Tribute
Demi Lovato is joining the list of artists mourning the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday (Sept. 18). The 28-year-old pop star took to Instagram on Friday (Sept. 18) to recognize the legal and feminist icon’s decades-long commitment to equal rights while serving on the Supreme Court. “RBG, you are a super hero,” Lovato wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of Ginsburg. “For those that don’t know, she spent every day fighting for equal rights, women’s rights, LGTBQ+ rights, affordable healthcare AND MORE… Thank you for fighting for all of us. Thank you for being so brave. Your work will never go unappreciated.” Ginsburg died at her home in Washington, D.C., of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 8...
Selena Gomez Shares Private Message to Facebook Leadership on Hate, Racism: ‘We Have a Serious Problem’
Selena Gomez, one of the most influential stars on social media, went public Friday night (Sept. 18) with a private message she sent to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Gomez, who counts 193 million followers on Facebook-owned Instagram and more than 77 million on Facebook, posted the message on Instagram Stories, calling out the Facebook founder and CEO and Sandberg, chief operating officer, with a plea to start a dialogue on the hot button issues of misinformation and hate speech. “We have a serious problem. Facebook and Instagram are being used to spread hate, misinformation, racism, and bigotry,” she wrote, two days after a significant push by stars like Kim Kardashian, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Ruffalo, Dwyane Wade Katy Perr...
Lady Gaga Premieres New “911” Video: Watch
Lady Gaga has premiered her epic new music video for the Chromatica single “911”. Watch the clip down below, directed by filmmaker Tarsem. Considered by the pop megastar as a “short film”, the clip follows Gaga as she traverses a desert and follows a mysterious horseback rider to a remote village. It’s there where the previously masked Gaga marches out one incredibly detailed outfit after another in true Gaga fashion. Some have her draped in blue, see-through lace, while others feature ornate headpieces. She and those around her perform ritualistic movements, and there’s more than a handful of seemingly religious imagery (one Mary-like character wears an elaborate white dress with a red cross emblazoned on her chest). There’s also a scene in which Gaga ascends into the air, but a rope...
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2020: 5 Can’t-Miss Moments
When the iHeartRadio Awards opened on Friday (Sept. 18), no one knew the evening would be rocked by the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away. A politically loaded occurrence beyond day-to-day music news, the response was overwhelming on social media. At the same time, music fans looking to enjoy an evening of music were ready and accounted for, helping to celebrate the sounds that bring us together in the toughest times. ALICIA KEYSThe tireless champion of the underprivileged was a perfect opener for the 2020 iHeartRadio Festival. Bringing her Khalid collab “So Done,” Keys performed a beguiling set that opened the doors for the performers that followed. MIGOSThe digital festival featured a strong showing of the year’s radio MVPs, including Q...
Lady Gaga’s “911” Video: Every Outfit, Ranked
911! Emergency! Lady Gaga’s new music video for “911”, the latest single off Chromatica, just dropped, and it’s packed full of instant classic outfits and weird visuals. From bizarre, spiky horn crowns and masks to Grecian gowns and anklets (which are back, baby, and there’s nothing you can do about it!), Gaga superfans Carrie Wittmer and Emmy Potter are breaking down all the looks. Here’s every outfit from the “911” video from worst to best. [embedded content] 08. Lace Negligee Gown <img data-attachment-id="1071166" data-permalink="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/09/lady-gaga-911-outfits-ranked/lacenightie8/" data-orig-file="https://consequenceofsound.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LaceNightie8.jpeg?quality=80" data-orig-size="1280,704" data-...
What’s Your Favorite Sam Smith Hot 100 Hit? Vote!
As Sam Smith‘s new “Diamonds” single dazzles in fans’ ears, Billboard wants to know which of their Billboard Hot 100 hits still shines as your favorite. “Stay With Me” remains their highest-charting hit at No. 2, but tracks that tug on listeners’ heartstrings such as 2014’s “I’m Not the Only One” and make one dance the pain away with 2019’s “How Do You Sleep?” have secured the 28-year-old superstar a slew of top 10 slots on the chart. The English singer-songwriter’s work with the EDM duo Disclosure still sizzles on the dance floor with “Latch” and “Omen.” But they created an Olympic gold medal-winning dream team with Demi Lovato earlier this year for “IR...
Hey Mr. DJ, It’s the 20th Anniversary of Madonna’s ‘Music’: See What We Wrote About It In 2000
As the high priestess of pop, Madonna has administered the holy sacrament of Putting a Record on to Dance With Your Baby since 1983. Today, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of a key piece of 21st century dancefloor canon: her eighth album, Music. Coming two years after the brooding, mature Ray of Light, Music was a conscious effort to lighten up. “Life would be such a drag if it was deep and probing all the time,” Madonna told Billboard of Music in the Aug. 5, 2000 issue. “I didn’t feel the need to be so introspective…. I felt like dancing. And that’s reflected in these songs.” That much is clear from the catchphrase-loaded lead single/title track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 just two days prior to the album’s Sept. 18, 2000 rele...
Justin Bieber Calls on Chance the Rapper for ‘Holy’: Listen
Justin Bieber is feeling “Holy.” Less than a year after the release of his highly-anticipated Changes album, the star returned on Friday (Sept. 18) with a new song featuring Chance the Rapper. As the name suggests, “Holy” incorporates a gospel element to Bieber’s characteristically smooth vocals, with soaring harmonies and an uplifting rhythm. “When you hold me, hold me, hold me / Feels so holy,” he croons in the chorus. Listen to “Holy” below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and he...
Ava Max’s Long-Awaited Debut Album ‘Heaven & Hell’ Is Here: Listen
Ava Max’s career immediately reached orbit with her breakout 2018 single “Sweet But Psycho.” More than two years on, the U.S.-born pop singer will hope to fly even higher with her debut album Heaven & Hell, which dropped in full at midnight. The double-album spans 15 tracks, including the previously released “Who’s Laughing Now,” “Kings & Queens,” “So Am I,” “Torn” and “Sweet But Psycho,” which bagged four consecutive weeks atop the Official U.K. Singles Chart and cracked the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Stream Heaven & Hell below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards b...
Which Song From Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Should Be Her Next Single? Vote!
Taylor Swift brought “Betty” out to the 2020 ACM Awards last night (Sept. 16), but the Swifties are anxiously waiting for which Folklore track could be her next big single. “The Last Great American Dynasty” certainly captivated listeners with its storytelling about Rebekah Harkness, the wealthiest woman in America. But “the 1” says it all in the title that it could be the one song to cross over to the single life, especially since it made the second-highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 out of 16 Folklore songs behind her No. 1 hit “Cardigan.” Yet “Invisible String” has tugged on the heartstrings of her fans and maybe sealed its fate, a central lyrical theme of the sweet ballad, as the Swift’s next ...
Kylie Minogue Brings Back ‘Disco’ for ‘Say Something’ Performance on ‘Fallon’
Kylie Minogue looked like she was performing from inside a Disco ball when she sang “Say Something” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night (Sept. 16). The pop star’s single comes ahead of her 15th studio album Disco, which is set to be released on Nov. 6. But her display came straight from the ’80s, from the dance floor aesthetic to the vintage VHS tape filter. And her lyrics couldn’t have brought more light during a time like this while also describing an endless chase for love. “So we’re going with our heart, yeah, it’s all the rage/ Oh, we’re just, just tryin’ to find ourselves in the storms we chase/ Eh, eh, eh/ Baby, in an endless summer, we can find our way,” she sings in the seco...
Kesha, Anthony Hamilton & More Perform for ‘Team Joe Sings’ Concert Series Supporting Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
The team behind Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and VP nominee Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign launched the Team Joe Sings online concert series on Thursday (Sept. 17). Kesha, Anthony Hamilton, Los Lobos, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, Harlem Gospel Travelers and MisterWives make up the first group of artists to perform one to two songs virtually in support of the Biden for President campaign. Performances will be uploaded onto the acts’ respective YouTube channels at 8 p.m. ET, starting tonight and occurring every Thursday until the Nov. 3 election. “We need change and we need it now. Our current president has proven over and over that he lacks basic empathy and honesty,” Kesha said in a press statement. “I love th...
