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Katy Perry Brings High-Energy Medley, Featuring ‘Smile’ & ‘Daisies,’ to Tomorrowland Virtual Stage
Katy Perry graced the big, virtual Tomorrowland stage with a big top-inspired show ahead of the release of her upcoming album, Smile. The pregnant pop star, rocking bold, orange hair and a bright, polka dot dress, teased her set on social media Saturday afternoon (July 25). “Orange you glad TODAYS THE DAY!” she quipped on the caption for some snapshots showing off her Tomorrowland costume. “Hope you enjoy my (big) top tier performance at @Tomorrowland Around the World.” Perry popped in following Afrojack at the live streaming dance festival, hosting a lineup including Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, David Guetta and more this weekend. Backed by an elaborate virtual set, she performed a feel-good medley that kicked off with “...
Doja Cat Reveals She Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Doja Cat has spoken out about being diagnosed with COVID-19. The rapper says she is feeling better now, but experienced four days of coronavirus symptoms. “I got COVID,” she said on Friday (July 24), relaxing at home in a leopard-print get-up while being interviewed over video with the U.K.’s Capital XTRA. “Honestly, I don’t know how this happens but I guess I ordered something off of Postmates, and I don’t know how I got it but I got it.” “I’m OK now. It was a four-day symptom freak-out but I’m fine now,” she added. In March, Doja Cat had posted a video on Instagram addressing the coronavirus. “B—-, I’m not scared of a coronavirus,” she said at the time. “It’s a flu.” See her new interview clip below. ...
Kanye West Apologizes to Wife Kim Kardashian for Publicly Discussing Private Matters: ‘Please Forgive Me’
Kanye West has tweeted a public apology to his wife, Kim Kardashian, after discussing personal family matters at a campaign rally and on social media over the past week. “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter. I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me,” West wrote on Twitter on Saturday (July 25). Last weekend, West broke down in tears at his first presidential campaign rally. The rapper and political hopeful, who recently announced his intentions to run for president in 2020, told a South Carolina crowd that his father had wanted his mother to abort him, and that he and Kardashian considered having an abortion w...
“Tron: Legacy” Director Suggests Disney Should Release Shelved Daft Punk Music from 2010 Project
Joseph Kosinski, director of 2010 sci-fi thriller Tron: Legacy, teased the possibility that some never-before-heard Daft Punk music from that era could finally see the light of day. Daft Punk developed the official movie soundtrack for the film, which included the iconic single “Derezzed.” The score represented the legendary duo’s first time creating a movie soundtrack, which was ultimately released by Walt Disney Records. A decade later, Kosinski recently suggested that there were several “incredible” Daft Punk cuts that did not make the final soundtrack and expressed interest in seeing those songs released. “I can neither confirm nor deny that there may be some incredible music that we weren’t able to fit in the movie,” Kosinski s...
Float Away On Medasin’s Flip of the Toto Classic “Africa”
In his latest high-profile remix, this time of Toto‘s iconic “Africa,” Medasin has once again given us a hearty dose of his groovy chillwave flavor. Released independently today, Medasin surprisingly strips away most of the track’s original arrangement, including Toto’s vocals, to make use of only its melody. Lightly blossoming synths float gently above the song’s recognizable chords, turning “Africa” into a magically understated instrumental. From the exotic synths in its introduction to the faux EDM drop built by drum machines and crisp claps, Medasin’s “Africa” rework takes us somewhere new and unexpected, turning a classic sing-along into a dance floor get-down. The new “Africa” remix was previously tea...
UK Sees Spike in Illegal Raves with Over 500 in the Last Month
Police body camera footage, released on Friday, July 24th, shows an illegal rave in Brixton that turned violent following revelers’ confrontations with police. Taking place on June 25th, the unlicensed music event descended into chaos, leaving multiple attendees and officers injured in its aftermath. While the incident led to increased police presence dispatched throughout London, it has seemingly not curbed the spike in mass gatherings. Since the Brixton event, officers have responded to more than 530 illegal events held across London. Lockdown procedures have not stopped illicit music events from taking place, as documented by Vice, and the amount of unlicensed gatherings has significantly increased. In the last month, reported mass gatherings have averaged 23 per ...
Iconic Duo Faithless Return with First Single In a Decade, “This Feeling”
Renowned British electronica duo Faithless have returned with new music, breaking a hiatus that spanned a decade. The duo has unveiled a new summertime single titled “This Feeling” and an accompanying music video. The uplifting house single features spoken word style verses from poet Suli Breaks and a relaxed vocal delivery from Nathan Ball. Longtime fans of Faithless may find “This Feeling” to be a particularly bright and optimistic offering compared to the majority of the group’s discography, which includes timeless hits “God Is a DJ” and “Insomnia.” The single inspired an equally feel-good music video that depicts a group of friends celebrating post-lockdown freedom in London. The music video came about through a unique collabo...
FLEETWOOD MAC Co-Founder PETER GREEN Dead At 73
FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Peter Green has died at the age of 73. His family confirmed his death in a statement released by solicitors Swan Turton, who are acting on their behalf. “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep,” the statement reads. “A further statement will be provided in the coming days.” Green co-founded FLEETWOOD MAC with Mick Fleetwood and Jeremy Spencer in 1967 and wrote one of the band’s biggest hits, “Albatross”. He left FLEETWOOD MAC in 1970 and was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. This past February, a number of artists, including METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, performed at an all-star tribute concert to Green at ...
Watch GWAR Perform Acoustic Set For AV CLUB
The AV Club has had the honor of being blessed with the presence of your Lords and Masters GWAR, five times so far. Taking part in the AV Club‘s “Under Cover” series, the Scumdogs Of The Universe gave their take on songs including: KANSAS‘s “Carry On Wayward Son”, Billy Ocean‘s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”, PET SHOP BOYS‘ “West End Girls”, Cyndi Lauper‘s “She-Bop” and AC/DC‘s “If You Want Blood”. Since there is no band on Earth or anywhere else that can match the sheer awesomeness of GWAR‘s cover versions, the AV Club decided to task GWAR with their toughest challenge yet. An acoustic set. Yes, that’s right, early during the quarantine, frontman The Berserker Bl...
SEBASTIAN BACH’s ‘Lip-Syncing’ Feud With CHRIS JERICHO Is Definitely Not Staged, Says Bassist ROB DELUCA
Sebastian Bach‘s longtime bassist Rob DeLuca has defended the former SKID ROW singer after he accused FOZZY‘s Chris Jericho of using pre-recorded vocal tracks during live performances. On July 16, Jericho challenged Bach to a “singoff” with “no effects, no tuning, no bullshit” in response to Sebastian‘s allegation that Chris “mimes to a tape” during FOZZY‘s live shows. “Bas is a great singer…but I’m better,” Chris wrote on Twitter.” The wrestler-turned-singer added: “I’ve never mimed anything ever! I will fucking sing in your face anytime, anyplace dude. I’ve been a fan & a defender of u since day one…but don’t u ever question my rock abilities!” Bach fired back...
TAYLOR SWIFT Called Out By IHSAHN’s Artist For ‘Very’ Similar Artwork
After Taylor Swift announced her new album “Folklore” last Thursday, many music fans pointed out the similarities between the pop superstar’s new cover artwork and the black metal community, which is closely linked to the world of folklore and dark fairy tales. Among the people who noticed “Folklore”‘s metal vibes is Ihsahn, frontman of Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR, who went as far as to share a side-by-side comparison of the Swift album cover — featuring Taylor standing in the middle of the woods in black and white — and that of “Telemark”, the solo EP he released this past February. Earlier today, Ihsahn wrote on Instagram: “So, anyone check out the new @taylorswift yet? Personally I like the design” The musician, whose rea...
Peter Frampton, Cat Stevens, Johnny Marr and More Pay Tribute to Peter Green
Peter Green died “peacefully in his sleep” over the weekend at the age of 73, and when news broke on Saturday musicians took to social media and paid tribute to the Fleetwood Mac founding guitarist, while Mick Fleetwood remembered his “dearest friend” and bandmate in a statement. “For me, and every past and present member of Fleetwood Mac, losing Peter Green is monumental!” he wrote. “Peter was the man who started the band Fleetwood Mac along with myself, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer. No one has ever stepped into the ranks of Fleetwood Mac without a reverence for Peter Green and his talent, and to the fact that music should shine bright and always be delivered with uncompromising passion!!!” “Peter, I will miss you, but rest easy your music lives on,” he continued. “I than...
