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Demi Lovato Spots Something Mysterious in the Sky: ‘They’re Coming’
Before this weekend’s sighting, Lovato recently shared her interest in aliens in a conversation with Kesha on a recent Kesha and the Creepies podcast episode. “I’m like trying to get all my friends and family into meditating the aliens to us. It’s my new hobby because of Demi Lovato,” Kesha told ET last week. In their conversation (view a snippet here), Lovato had recalled spending time in Joshua Tree, California, with Dr. Steven Greer, “one of the world’s foremost authority figures regarding Extraterrestrial Intelligence,” his Instagram bio says. “What happened was we saw this really, really bright light,” Lovato said at the time, while showing a picture of it on her phone screen. “First of all, this...
Dr. Dre Returns Home After Hospitalization for Brain Aneurysm
“Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes,” Dre had said in a statement released on Jan. 5. “I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!” “He’s resting comfortably,” Dre’s rep had told Billboard at the time. Prayers and positive energy poured in for Dre amid his hospitalization, with Ice Cube, Missy Elliott, G-Eazy, LL Cool J and more wishing him a quick recovery. And on Friday (Jan. 15), Ice T posted an update: “Just FaceTimed with @drdre,” he wrote on Twitter. “He just made it home. Safe and looking good.” You Deserve to Make Money Even ...
Victory of Kamala Harris Celebrated in ‘America United: An Inauguration Welcome’
Among the guests, many of them from Latino advocacy and civil rights organizations, was Deb Haaland, former chairwoman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico; and Claudette White, who shared a traditional tribal song. The overarching theme was the celebration of Joe Biden and the “victory” that is Kamala Harris a the first woman vice president-elect, as well as the first Black woman and first woman of South Asian descent. Janet Murguia talked about how multi-ethnic democracy requires leadership, and that the best days of this country are ahead of us. “Women of color are leading the way and saying, ‘it’s our time,’ she said, referencing the tireless work of Stacey Abrams. She also cited the background of Harris, who is the daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican fat...
Lane 8 Releases Winter Mixtape Opening ID, “Oh, Miles” With Julia Church
If there’s one electronic music artist known to keep busy, it’s melodic house producer Lane 8. In 2020 alone he released over 16 hours of music even without counting livestreams, stemming from his album and its corresponding remix pack, Brightest Lights and Brightest Lights Remixed, an additional EP, and four new editions of his seasonal mixtape series. Not to mention, the This Never Happened label head has been navigating life in lockdown with two young kids under his roof. Now, with the January 14th release of “Oh, Miles” with Julia Church, Lane 8 shows no signs of slowing down. Notably, the track first appeared on his Winter 2020 Mixtape back in December. Clocking in at five-and-a-half minutes, “Oh, Miles” is a prime exa...
Ali Love, Nicky Night Time, and Breakbot Join Forces for “Ubiquity”
A true cosmopolitan tune, “Ubiquity” is the joint effort of three budding artists at opposite ends of the globe. Australian producer Nicky Night Time, English singer and musician Ali Love, and LA-based beatsmith Breakbot have combined musical forces for a hypnotizing single that transports listeners straight to a dreamy disco dance floor. “Ubiquity” applies classic disco synths, funky bass riffs, and a groovy vocal for a euphoric result. Out via Sweat It Out and Nicky’s own Music to Dance To label, the collaboration most certainly abides as danceable. Nicky Night time made his way into dance music at the height of the electro-pop wave, touring alongside distinguished acts such as Phoenix, Daft Punk, Bloc Party, and more. His single “Everybody Together” reached the top s...
YouTube Show Traces Eric Prydz’s “Call On Me” Sample to Its Obscure Roots
A new YouTube program called “Show Me The Sample,” which traces samples from hit songs to their origins, recently featured a piece of dance music history in Eric Prydz‘s “Call On Me.” Hosts Felix Leiter and Dan Nightingale track the song’s iconic hook back to 1982 with the release of English artist Steve Winwood‘s “Valerie.” The song, written by Will Jennings, is about American singer-songwriter Valerie Carter, who was a backup vocalist for Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, and more before launching a solo career of her own. In the early 1980s, Carter’s career was believed to be in decline due to drug use. Over 20 years later, Prydz would go on to sample the song for “Call On Me.” Prydz presented the track to Winwood,...
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Release Official Music Video For Cover Of DAVID BOWIE’s ‘Heroes’
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE have released the official music video for their cover of David Bowie‘s “Heroes”. All proceeds from the song will be donated to food banks nationwide. Commented Hagar: “David Bowie‘s ‘Heroes’ is one of my favorite songs ever, and a chance to tip our hat to all those frontline workers on every level from the grocery stores, to the policeman and firefighters, doctors etc. that put their own lives at risk & do their jobs to help others. For us it kind of sums up 2020, the whole year. And to release it so close to David Bowie‘s birthday just makes it that more special.” SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE released their massively popular “Lockdown Sessions” as an album collection titled “Lockdown ...
DEE SNIDER On His Next Solo Album: ‘Creative Juices Are Flowing And Inspiration Is There’
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider says that he is continuing to work on material for his next solo album. The upcoming disc will be the follow-up to “For The Love Of Metal”, which was released in July 2018 via Napalm Records. That effort, which was produced by HATEBREED vocalist Jamey Jasta, featured contributions from Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD), Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY), Joel Grind and Nick Bellmore (TOXIC HOLOCAUST), and Charlie Bellmore (KINGDOM OF SORROW). On Friday (January 15), Dee tweeted: “Another day in the studio demoing new stuff for my next album. Some great, haaaaaaard stuff coming together with the help of @jameyjasta @CharlieBellmore @NBellmore ! Creative juices are flowing and inspiration is there. And before you ...
QUIET RIOT Will ‘Definitely’ Release New Music, Says Guitarist ALEX GROSSI
QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi has confirmed that there are plans for the band to release new music. The veteran rock group’s last collection of fresh material was 2019’s “Hollywood Cowboys”, which marked drummer Frankie Banali‘s final QUIET RIOT studio album before his untimely death. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard‘s album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The surviving members of QUIET RIOT later said it was “Frankie Banali‘s wish that the band continue and we keep the music and the legacy alive.” Grossi touched upon the possibility of QUIET RIOT making new music in a rec...
PAUL SHORTINO: ‘Denying The President And Others The Right To Express Opinions Is Dangerous To The Nation’
Former ROUGH CUTT and QUIET RIOT frontman Paul Shortino has criticized Twitter for permanently suspending President Donald Trump‘s account. Last week, the social media platform decided that the president had crossed a line too far continuing to use Twitter to repeat debunked conspiracy theories about the election, even after thousands of his supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an insurrection that left five dead. Twitter, which has a policy against inciting violence, undermining democratic processes and spreading election misinformation, announced it would no longer let Trump use its platform. Twitter suspended the president’s personal account, @realDonaldTrump, citing “the risk of further incitement of violence.” Earlier this week, Shortino took to his...
Song of the Week: Danny L Harle Urges Us to Dance and Heal with “On a Mountain”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. It feels significant that British producer Danny L Harle chose to file his latest banger, “On a Mountain”, under his DJ Danny alias. Because, let’s face it: DJs need a win right now. Yes, our favorite spinners have found ways to keep busy behind the scenes over the course of the pandemic. Harle, himself, aside from prepping his upcoming solo album, Harlecore, has remixed no less than Georgia and 100 gecs and produced for 2020 standouts Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama in addition to longtime collaborator Caroline Polachek. That’s damn-good work ...
Kanye West’s YEEZY Brand Suing Summer Intern For Breaking NDA Contract
Source: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com / WENN YEEZY, Kanye West’s apparel brand, is reportedly suing a summer intern for violating the terms of a nondisclosure agreement. The company filed a complaint against the intern on Friday (Jan. 15) in hopes of enacting a $500,000 liquidated damages clause. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to break the news of the complaint, which was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by YEEZY officials. Ryan Inwards worked as an intern for the brand and uploaded images of the wares that violated the NDA. As THR added in their reporting, the $500,000 clause was put in place to hamper any attempts at leaks or sharing images of YEEZY’s intellectual property. It appears that the images Inwards leaked were still available online as of this weekend, although an Insta...
