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Barack Obama Reveals 2020 Summer Playlist: Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Childish Gambino
Former president Barack Obama has shared his 2020 summer playlist. Similar to his past playlists, it’s a hodgepodge of modern hits and all-time classics, though this year he’s spotlighting a number of artists on the campaign trail. “Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to music with my family,” he announced on Twitter with an accompanying screenshot of his 53 selections. “I wanted to share some of my favorites from the summer — including songs from some of the artists at this week’s @DemConvention.” In good faith, he starred those heading to the Convention, specifically Leon Bridges (“Texas Sun”), Common (“Forever Begins”), John Legend (“Don’t Walk Away”), The Chicks (“Gaslighter”), Billie Eilish (“My Future”), Maggie Rogers (“Love You for a Long Time”), Billy Porte...
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Producers Ousted Following Investigation
The Ellen DeGeneres Show experienced some senior personnel shakeups on Monday afternoon. As Variety reports, executive producers Ed Glavin, Kevin Leman, and Jonathan Norman have all “parted ways” with the series following Warner Media’s investigation over allegations of misconduct and an environment of fear. As previously reported, Glavin, Leman, and Norman had been cited in a report from Buzzfeed that ran at the end of July. At the time, they were immediately suspended, though sources report their contracts have since been terminated. What’s more, Leman and Glavin have also been dismissed from other DeGeneres-produced shows. Variety also confirmed that the show’s resident DJ, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, was promoted to co-executive producer. Boss will join veterans Mary Connelly, Andy Las...
Quinn Coleman, Capitol A&R Director, DJ and Son of Debra Lee, Dies at 31
Quinn Coleman, a major label executive, DJ and son of former BET chief Debra Lee and Randy Coleman, died suddenly on Sunday (Aug. 16) at the age of 31. Currently, Coleman’s cause of death remains unknown. Quinn was “a loving son, brother, cousin and friend, a passionate DJ and A&R executive with a bright future ahead of him,” reads a statement from a representative of Debra Lee. “Debra and her family are devastated by Quinn’s passing and ask for privacy and respect as they grieve together.” For more than two years, Coleman served as senior director of A&R at Capitol Records, based in Los Angeles, where he signed the group Brasstracks, whose debut album is due this week for release. Previously, he worked with Warner Bros. Records as A&R manager and as mar...
Bruce Springsteen, Bette Midler, Maggie Rogers & More Get Worked-up About 2020 Democratic National Convention
With less than three months until the election, there’s an awful lot a stake. And a ton of work to do. That wasn’t lost of “blue” voters, as the 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night (Aug. 17), in a virtual format. A lineup of music stars are expected to appear during the days-event, including John Legend, The Chicks, Jennifer Hudson and Billie Eilish. On opening night, indie pop star Maggie Rogers, bluesman Leon Bridges, Broadway star Billy Porter and musician Stephen Stills slotted into the action. The Boss made something of a spiritual appearance as “The Rising” soundtracked Joe Biden’s bid for the presidency. Thousands watching on at home shared their thoughts on speeches by Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders and more as #DemConvention trended on social media. Bruce S...
Biffy Clyro Blast Into Lead on Midweek U.K. Albums Chart
Biffy Clyro aren’t celebrating yet, but the veteran rockers are charging to a third No. 1 album in the U.K. Biffy’s A Celebration of Endings (Warner Records) leads the Official Chart Update, and is currently outpacing the rest of the Top 5 combined, the OCC reports. A Celebration of Endings clocks up the most physical and download sales at the midweek point and is on track to equal the No. 1 positions of their 2013 LP Opposites and 2016’s Ellipsis. Celebration leads an all-new Top 4 at the halfway point, as indie rock outfit Sea Girls’ debut Open Up Your Head (Polydor) opens at No. 2; Manic Street Preacher James Dean Bradfield is at No. 3 with Even in Exile (Montyray), his first solo studio album in 14 years; and English folk-rock veterans Levellers mark their return with Peace (On The Fid...
Orville Peck and Shania Twain Cut Loose In An Empty Dive Bar For ‘Legends’ Duet: Watch
Orville Peck just might be the ultimate show pony. Don’t believe it? Well, the unconventional Canadian country artist called his latest EP Show Pony. Coincidence? On Monday night, Peck showed us what he’s made of for a late-night TV performance with his compatriot Shania Twain, with an empty dive bar their location. Peck showed us some slick moves, his face hidden from view. Twain brought the class that comes with winning a swag of Grammys. And the pair had a moment with their rendition of “Legends Never Die” on The Tonight Show. Speaking to Billboard earlier this year, Peck admitted he was star-struck by working with Twain. “I’ve been the biggest Shania fan my whole life, and she was literally the last person I got to hang out with before [self-isolating],” he explained. They’...
ANTHRAX Has Been Working On New Material ‘Through The Magic Of The Internet’
Scott Ian says that ANTHRAX has “a lot of material” written for its next studio album. The follow-up to 2016’s “For All Kings” will be ANTHRAX‘s third full-length release since the 2010 return of singer Joey Belladonna, who came back into the fold for the “Big Four” shows with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH, in the process helping inspire a new wave of creativity. In a brand new interview with Syfy Wire‘s “Metal Crush”, Ian stated about the progress of the ANTHRAX songwriting sessions (see video below): “We had already started working on stuff with the intent of finishing it up in the springtime of this year, of ’20, and then maybe getting in the studio and either having a record out later this year or early R...
‘Metal Hall Of Fame’ Gala Now Available On Amazon Prime
The annual Metal Hall Of Fame gala is now available exclusively on Amazon Prime and can be streamed on Amazon Fire, ROKU, Apple TV and Comcast Xfinity cable TV via the Amazon Prime video app by its 150 million subscribers. “The 2020 awards gala was a spectacular event, and the closing all-star jam was phenomenal,” says Pat Gesualdo, founder of the Metal Hall Of Fame. “Now everyone can enjoy the 2020 Metal Hall Of Fame awards gala at home on Amazon Prime.” The program features an overview with features of the 2020 Metal Hall Of Fame, including inductions, tributes and jams. Watch heavy metal legends Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Chris Poland, Stephen Pearcy, Graham Bonnet, METAL CHURCH, legendary music promoter Jack Orbin and PRONG as they are indu...
Watch DEATH ANGEL, WARBRINGER And HOLY GRAIL Members Cover METALLICA’s ‘Orion’
DEATH ANGEL‘s Ted Aguilar (rhythm guitar) has joined forces with WARBRINGER‘s Carlos Cruz (drums), HOLY GRAIL‘s Alex Lee (lead guitar), and HELLFIRE‘s Herman Balanda (bass) to record a quarantine cover version of METALLICA‘s “Orion”. Video of the performance can be seen below. Aguilar said in a statement: “A METALLICA favorite that just has to be played! And so we did!” METALLICA‘s Kirk Hammett famously produced DEATH ANGEL‘s first demo, 1985’s “Kill As One”. In recent years, Hammett has joined DEATH ANGEL on stage to perform the the METALLICA song “Trapped Under Ice” and the BLACK SABBATH classic “Heaven And Hell”. Back in 2018, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda told RadioactiveMike ...
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says His Detractors Aren’t Creative Enough With Their Insults: ‘Nepotism’ And ‘Fat’ Jokes Are Getting Old
Wolfgang Van Halen has denounced his detractors for not being “creative” enough with their insults. Earlier today, the VAN HALEN bassist tweeted, “Just vacuumed my living room and couch cushions like I’m some kind of adult or something”, to which a Twitter user responded: “Who cares, your just a nepotism freak.” This prompted the 29-year-old musician to write: “You’re**. Insult me with proper grammar please. Your mother would be very disappointed.” Wolfgang then added: “Also, while we’re on the topic… Can ANYONE come up with some kind of insult that doesn’t involve nepotism/living in the shadow/fat jokes? I feel like that horse has been dead for quite some time. I’m starting to feel like the people wh...
2 Men Indicted For Murder Of Jam Master Jay
Source: Icon and Image / Getty It has been almost 18 years since the murder of Jam Master Jay. On Monday (August 17), federal prosecutors are set to announce that two men have been indicted for the murder of the member of Run-DMC and Hip-Hop pioneer. Born Jason Mizell, Jay was murdered on the evening of Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in a recording studio that he owned in Queens. The gunman was buzzed into the studio, leading to speculation that Jay was at the least familiar with his killer. So far, the New York Times reports that Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. have been indicted on charges of murder while engaged in drug trafficking. The news comes from a pair of law enforcement officials who spoke anonymously since it is an ongoing investigation. Washington, 56, is already in prison...
Cardi B Talks Rona, Medicare, Free College, Trump, Race & More With Joe Biden
Source: ELLE Magazine / ELLE Despite *Cardi B voice* coronavirus out here wreaking havoc, Cardi B is having a great month of August. The Bronx rapper landed the cover the Elle Magazine and, in the upcoming issue, conducted an interview with Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden. Don’t get it twisted, Bardi can be out here talking about just how wet and gushy the goods are with some assistance from our favorite hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion and at the same time have concerns about what is going on in the country. In the upcoming September issue, which features the “WAP” crafter on the cover, Cardi touches on a range of topics with the former VP asking him the questions her fans generally care about when it comes to this upcoming election. Over Zoom, of course, Cardi and Joe touched on ...
