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Jesy Nelson Misses ‘Little Mix: The Search’ Final & MTV EMAs Due to Illness
Little Mix‘s The Search final and their scheduled appearance at the MTV Europe Music Awards will go on without Jesy Nelson, who is ill. “We’re so sad Jesy won’t be able to join us tonight, but we have such an amazing show in store for you all,” the group tweeted before the BBC One program aired on Saturday (Nov. 7). (Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock still performed “Secret Love Song,” which can be seen below.) A statement on social media from publicist Simon Jones had stated the same, and said that Nelson would also not be able to take part in Sunday night’s awards show. 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 mee...
Rihanna Applauds ‘History Makers, Boundary Breakers’ Biden & Harris After Victory Speech
As Joe Biden addressed the nation in his first speech as president-elect, Rihanna and other artists cheered on the the 46th president of the United States and his running mate, Kamala Harris. The president-elect said he would “make America respected around the world again,” and that although he understood Trump supporters were disappointed in the election results, “this is the time to heal.” “With the world watching, you ushered in a new day for America,” vice president-elect Harris said during her time on stage. “For four years, you marched and organized for equality and justice, for our lives, for our planet, And then you voted. Now is when the real work begins. We have elected a leader who represents the best in us.” You Deserve ...
Trent Reznor on Nine Inch Nails’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction: “The Journey Is Far from Over”
Trent Reznor accepts his induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, photo via WarnerMedia This evening, Nine Inch Nails were formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Because of the pandemic, this year’s live ceremony was canceled and replaced with a pre-recorded two-hour special airing on HBO. Iggy Pop had the honors of introducing Nine Inch Nails into the Rock Hall of Fame. He began his remarks by describing his perception of the band’s music: “Listening to Nine Inch Nails’ music, which is so often called industrial, I actually hear funk. Just listen to ‘Closer’ — the foundation could be Stevie Wonder or George Clinton,” Pop noted. “On top of that is a focused and relentless process of emotional destruction which paints a portrait of pain, pressure, and dissatisfactio...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions Lose Luster Without Live Element: Review
It’s been a strange year for the music industry. Case in point: we’re finally watching the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions in November, it’s all being done remotely by tape, and there are no musical performances. Nothing about this is normal, of course, and fans will surely miss the who’s who of rock royalty that can usually be seen rubbing shoulders at the ceremony, not to mention the opportunity to see our heroes climb on stage together — sometimes for the first time in years — to accept hardware and even take a stab at performing our favorite songs. Obviously, the raging COVID-19 pandemic made a normal induction ceremony impossible, and those who produced or took part in Saturday’s telecast deserve credit for finding a way to safely honor the best of the music industry. <i...
QUEEN’s BRIAN MAY: The Rest Of The World Is ‘Rejoicing’ In The Fact That It Is Getting Its ‘Best Friend Back, Our Friend America’
QUEEN‘s Brian May has reacted to the news that Joe Biden has become the new president of the United States, saying the rest of the world is “rejoicing” in the fact that it is getting its “best friend back — our friend America.” Biden amassed 273 Electoral College votes after winning Pennsylvania’s 20 electors, surpassing the 270 needed to win the White House and defeat President Donald Trump. Earlier today, May shared a BBC News headline about Biden winning the election, and he included the following message: “Congratulations to President Elect Joe Biden and trailblazer Kamala Harris !!! “It’s been hard for me to stay silent over the last few days, weeks, months, but I felt it would be wrong to interfere in even the smallest way in the ...
SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s JOHN DOLMAYAN Defends DONALD TRUMP: ‘This President Has Been Under Attack For Nearly Five Years’
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has once again defended Donald Trump, saying that the president’s opponents “perpetuated and instigated a total shutdown of the economy” in the hopes that it would crash and that Trump would be blamed. Dolmayan made his comments hours after it was announced that Joe Biden has won the United States presidency by surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to defeat Trump. Earlier today, Dolmayan wrote the following message on Instagram: “If the will of the American people is that Joe Biden is president then so be it but only if he achieved this without fraud or collusion. “This president has been under attack for nearly five years by all media both social and otherwise along with massive corporations and the lifelong...
MICK JAGGER: ‘I’m So Looking Forward To Coming Back To An America Free Of Harsh Words And Name Calling’
Mick Jagger says that he is “looking forward to coming back to an America free of harsh words and name calling.” THE ROLLING STONES frontman made his comments hours after it was announced that Joe Biden has won the United States presidency by surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to defeat Trump. Earlier today, Jagger took to his Twitter and wrote the following message to his 2.2 million followers: “I’m so looking forward to coming back to an America free of harsh words and name calling and be amongst people who I know have common ground and harmony. It’s a challenge but it can be done!” This past June, THE ROLLING STONES threatened legal action against Trump if he continued to use the band’s music at his campaign rallies. The Trump cam...
PAUL STANLEY: ‘The Joy Everyone Who Voted For JOE BIDEN Is Feeling Was Unseen In The Election Four Years Ago’
Paul Stanley says that “the joy everyone who voted for Joe Biden is feeling” after he was elected president of the United States was unseen four years ago when Donald Trump was named president-elect. The KISS frontman made his comments hours after it was announced that Biden has won the United States presidency by surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to defeat Trump. Earlier today, Stanley took to his Twitter and wrote the following message to his 563 thousand followers: “We will be tested by this transition and how we react to this change, both as Americans who have won this election and Americans who have lost. Respect for each other and understanding should be the road we pledge to travel forward TOGETHER.” He added in a separate tweet: “The jo...
Slash, Kirk Hammett and Tom Morello Eulogize Eddie Van Halen During Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony usually takes place in the spring; however, like so many other plans those were changed after the coronavirus outbreak hit. With ample time to figure out an alternate plan, the Rock Hall curated a virtual celebration to honor the Class of 2020, but something it wasn’t expecting was eulogizing the great Eddie Van Halen. The Van Halen guitarist passed away on Oct. 6 after a decades-long battle with cancer, and Slash, Tom Morello, and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett paid tribute to the legendary axe man during the ceremony. “Eddie Van Halen was a tremendously gifted musician,” Slash said. “His style and his sound were completely unique to him. He had a massive impact on guitar playing. I don’t think there’s anybody who’s picked up guitar since 1978 t...
Live Nation Sees Path to Resuming Live Shows at Scale By Summer 2021
With persisting restrictions on large gatherings and events worldwide, concert giant Live Nation reported another quarter of earnings that didn’t exactly excite investors. The top line number included a 95% drop in year-over-year revenue compared to Q3 2019, leading to an operating loss of $504 million for the quarter. Despite the unsightly financial results, Live Nation’s CEO Michael Rapino spoke to a rosier outlook for the company in the coming year. In addition to continued efficiencies in cost-cutting, Rapino stated that the company “expect[s] shows at scale next summer.” It’s a bullish statement given current uncertainties around government pandemic restrictions and the deployment of an effective vaccine. Rapino cited advancements in testing, v...
This Adorable Dog Named After Richie Hawtin Was Just Reunited With His Family
For one New Zealand family, distinguished techno producer Richie Hawtin is so beloved that he was given permanent residency in their household, via a puppy named Richie. The now-two-year-old mini bull terrier has become an essential member of the Parker family, serving as a best friend and partner in crime. But in late October, Richie went missing from their backyard, and found a stressful nine days later to the family’s relief. “Richie is goofy, friendly and the most lovable dog in the world,” Eliza Parker told Taranaki Daily News. “He’s the world’s most friendly dog.” GLENN JEFFREY/STUFF According to the report, Richie was recognized through social media posts by a good samaritan, who then drove Richie home for a cute and cuddly reunion ...
Getter’s Next EP Will “Blow NAPALM Out of the Water”
Getter‘s fanbase is still buzzing after the explosive release of NAPALM, which dropped October 30th via his Shred Collective banner. With its hard-hitting bass flavors and unique tinctures of experimental sound design, the six-track project was well-deserving of its fiery namesake. Now, Getter is promising another EP that “blows NAPALM out of the water,” he said in a tweet. All we’re waiting on is for the producer to replace a busted laptop so he can finish up the music. In a recent interview, Getter told EDM.com he is looking to showcase the different kinds of sounds he’s been pursuing through a series of EPs, meaning more surprise releases like this upcoming project can be expected in the future. “Whatever the fuck I wanna make and put...
