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SNL’s Halloween Episode to Feature John Mulaney as Host, The Strokes as Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live’s Halloween episode is definitely a treat: John Mulaney will host alongside The Strokes as musical guest. Mulaney, a one-time SNL writer, will return to host the late-night sketch show for the fourth time. He most recently hosted in February 2020. As for The Strokes, it’ll mark their fourth appearance as musical guest, but first time since 2011. Earlier this year, the New York City indie rock veterans released sixth studio album, The New Abnormal. Click here to find our ongoing coverage for SNL’s 46th season. Related 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 ph...
The Strokes to Appear as Musical Guest on SNL Next Week
After a year that started off with a bang, the Strokes ended up having their best-laid plans fizzle out due to the pandemic. They did, if you remember, release an album, the now-eerily titled The New Abnormal in April. Instead of building off the momentum of playing a Bernie Sanders rally in February and a handful of other shows in Europe and the States, Julian Casablancas and company will hit Saturday Night Live as the musical guest next Saturday on Halloween. John Mulaney will host the episode. See the announcement 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 by chatting, sha...
Offset Detained By Beverly Hills Police After Confrontation With Trump Supporters
With the election around the corner, tensions are undoubtedly high in the country. Today in Beverly Hills, the site where Trump rallies have taken place every weekend for the past few months, things took a turn when Migos rapper Offset was arrested after a spat with Trump supporters. Documenting the event on Instagram Live, Offset, who was following his wife Cardi B through Beverly Hills, was detained by Beverly Hills Police after he said that Trump supporters were banging their flags on his car. In a separate video on her Instagram Stories, Cardi B aired footage of the protest. “We were told that you guys were waving guns at people,” an officer said in the interaction. “You just watched somebody beat my car up with a flag. What are you talking about?” Offset told the officer. Another offi...
deadmau5 Teases Upcoming Kiesza Track on mau5trap
The next track to be released via mau5trap, the prolific imprint of deadmau5, was finally announced October 23rd via a Twitter post. Set for release very “soooooon,” the single, featuring famed dance music vocalist Kiesza, is titled “Bridged By A Lightwave,” with pre-save links available this coming Monday. Kiesza is perhaps best known in the electronic music world for her stellar work on Jack Ü‘s “Take Ü There” as well as her own deep house track “Hideaway,” which became a global hit and breakthrough for the Canadian singer-songwriter. Included deadmau5’s tweet was a short, 15-second clip of the song featuring orchestral synths and soft, tender vocals from Kiesza, paired with trippy visuals of intertwining purple and t...
Defected Records to Staff New Livestream Festival Series With Nightlife Professionals Displaced by Pandemic
Standing in solidarity with the global events industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Defected Records is launching a series of livestream events featuring a roster of top dance music talent. The announcement follows in the wake of the venerated UK imprint’s successful virtual festivals, which were delivered weekly in the first half of the year. Defected’s We Dance As One livestream festivals will see DJs playing from their favorite local nightclubs, which currently lay dormant due to ongoing event restrictions. In the first livestream fest, Sam Devine will broadcast from the historic Ministry of Sound while CamelPhat will take to their own club, Mansion Liverpool. Carl Cox, Dennis Ferrer, Natasha Diggs and more will also be taking part. Defected is using the opportunity...
Martin Garrix Moves PR In-House, Ends 8-Year Relationship With Previous Firm
Martin Garrix has officially cut ties with The Media Nanny, his longtime PR firm whom he has worked with since 2012. In the future, Garrix’s team will be handing all public relations matters in house. Announced October 22nd via a press statement, the news has not been circulated on his social media platforms, keeping the split fairly quiet. Clear and concise, the statement thanked The Media Nanny for “pleasant cooperation over the past 8 years,” but didn’t offer any details regarding the end of their relationship. The Media Nanny, an all-female PR firm based in The Netherlands, where Garrix is from, continues to represent other high-profile dance artists such as Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta and Disclosure. Garrix has so far been removed from thei...
UK Label HE.SHE.THEY Announces Latest Signee, boiish, With New Single “Do Too Much”
boiish have made a strong impact on the electronic scene in the last year, serving up powerful, percussion-driven tech house music through both their live sets and music releases. Now, the female duo has reached a new milestone, with UK-based label HE.SHE.THEY announcing boiish as their latest signee on October 23rd via a press release. The label, which also produces an event series by the same name, prides itself on being a safe, inclusive space for all artists, regardless of the identities they may hold. The news came paired with “Do Too Much,” the tandem’s debut track on the label, which also features their own vocals. A collaboration with Mike Antix, the single is high energy and steadily grooving, using bouncing synths and driving percussion beats to ...
‘Verzuz’ to Return With T.I. vs. Jeezy Battle
It’s been a minute since music fans have settled in for a new Verzuz battle, but it’s time to get ready for the next showdown: T.I. vs. Jeezy. “#VERZUZ is back with Season 2,” the series’ Instagram account announced Saturday (Oct. 24). “T.I. vs Jeezy. Let the celebrations begin.” The Atlanta rappers will face off on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Instagram and Apple Music. 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 help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Ariana Grande Unveils ‘Positions’ Track List
Ariana Grande revealed just a little bit more about her new album Positions Saturday night (Oct. 24). The singer posted the official album track list on social media, which confirmed all the new song titles and special guests making an appearance on her sixth studio effort. Doja Cat (on “Motive”), The Weeknd (“Off the Table”) and Ty Dolla $ign (“Safety Net”) lend their voices to Positions, which also brings tracks like opener “Shut Up” and the cheekily titled “34+35,” plus “My Hair,” “Nasty,” “POV” and more. Positions has a total of 14 songs. 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 po...
Billie Eilish Blows Minds With ‘Where Do We Go?’ Livestream: Recap
Since March 25, Bandsintown has tracked more than 50,000 livestreams; between July 1 to Sept. 30, while interactions with free livestreams have declined by 26%, according to Bandsintown, engagement with paid livestreams has risen by 577%. With interest at an all-time high, Eilish sure delivered. As fans entered the site, they were greeted with a message in the rapid-fire chatroom from Eilish herself: “Welcome to the show. Please be kind to each other. I love you.” During the pre-show, everyone from Alicia Keys to Lizzo, Jameela Jamil and “Billie Eilish’s surrogate dad” Steve Carell delivered virtual calls-to-action to vote. And following a quick preview of Eilish’s upcoming Apple Originals Film documentary, out February 2021, her voice boomed through viewers&#...
Drake Drops ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Release Date and Teaser
Drake has posted a teaser for Certified Lover Boy, which is making its debut in the new year. In a clip shared on social media Saturday night (Oct. 24), Drake gave fans a preview of what’s to come from his upcoming new studio album. The dramatic short video, set to an instrumental soundtrack, shows a young boy gazing up to the sky in wonder and an adult Drake staring pensively. The Certified Lover Boy teaser, uploaded on Drake’s own account and by OVO Sound, ends with a general release date of “January 2021” shown on the screen. 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,...
Watch JIMMY PAGE Discuss ‘The Anthology’ Book
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has released “more accessible and affordable” version of his career-spanning book “Jimmy Page: The Anthology”. The book, published by Genesis Publications, grants exclusive access to his archive for the first time, and tells the inside story of his phenomenal career. From his early days as a young session musician, through his years on the world stage with LED ZEPPELIN, to his solo work and collaborations, Page has lived a spectacular life in music. Throughout it all, he has amassed an extensive private archive of iconic guitars, stage costumes and personal memorabilia. Now, in “The Anthology”, Jimmy Page is granting exclusive access to his archive for the first time, and telling the inside story of his phenomenal career...
