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DJ Khaled Explains How His Relationship With JAY-Z Helped Secure Collaboration on ‘God Did’
Perhaps one of the most-talked about verses in DJ Khaled‘s newest album God Did is from the legendary JAY-Z. The verse that has everyone talking sees Hov on empire mod for the album’s title track, “God Did.” In a new interview with GQ briefly shares how he was able to build and maintain a strong relationship with JAY and how that led to them collaborating. DJ Khaled spoke to Sama’am Ashrawi about working with JAY on the album, “I was blessed to watch him record a lot of Magna Carta. Shout to [Roc Nation SVP] Lenny S. and Jay for always letting me be in the studio with them. Not just getting a chance to see him work—we became brothers and our friendship became stronger and stronger. It took me a long time [to get his verse]. It wasn’t like he didn’t want to do it. It’s just, JAY-Z is busy w...
Nevermind Baby Loses Lawsuit Against Nirvana
A lawsuit alleging that the artwork for Nirvana’s Nevermind constitutes child pornography has been dismissed, Billboard reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. Judge Fernando M. Olguin ruled in U.S. District Court that the case was filed well past the statute of limitations (10 years) and dismissed the case with prejudice. Plaintiff Spencer Elden is barred from re-filing the suit, though he can still submit an appeal. Elden, now 31, was four months old when his father’s friend, the photographer Kirk Weddle, paid $200 to photograph him in a pool for Nevermind’s cover artwork. He has recreated the image several times in the past, and had the word “Nevermind” tattooed on his chest. He first sued Weddle, the band, their labels, and several other parties in 2021 for child sexual expl...
Emmys 2022: Adele: One Night Only Takes Home Five Awards, Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins Three
The CBS concert special Adele: One Night Only was a big winner at night one of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmys, taking home five awards. The show won Emmys for Variety Special (pre-recorded), Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special, Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special, and Technical Direction, Camerawork, and Video Control for a Special. The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent also won big, taking home three awards, including Variety Special (live), Outstanding Music Direction, and Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special. The wins leave Eminem—who has multiple Grammys and an Oscar—a Tony Award away from completing an EGOT. The ...
Foo Fighters Joined by Drummers Travis Barker, Nandi Bushell, Taylor Hawkins’ Son Shane & More at Tribute Concert
The all-star Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert went on for more than five hours Saturday (Sept. 3), closing the night out with an emotional, enthralling Foo Fighters set at London’s Wembley Stadium. The show was a special tribute to the late drummer, with an impressive number of special guests throughout the evening. The Foo Fighters’ headlining moment featured many of the band’s greatest hits, assisted by friends and family on the drums in Taylor Hawkins’ place. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dave Grohl told the crowd that they’d see a “revolving door of drummers” honoring Hawkins on stage with them and noted (to cheers all around), “When it comes to Taylor Hawkins, you gotta celebrate the drummers, right?” Josh Freese joined the group on “Times...
Paul McCartney Duets ‘Oh! Darling’ With Chrissie Hynde at Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Among the many special moments at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Saturday night (Sept. 3) was Paul McCartney and Chrissie Hynde‘s unexpected duet of the Beatles‘ “Oh! Darling.” The Abbey Road ballad hadn’t been “done since we recorded it 100 years ago,” McCartney pointed out to the crowd at London’s Wembley Stadium. He stepped onstage with Hynde amid the Foo Fighters‘ headlining set at the nearly six-hour event of music celebrating the life of the late Hawkins. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’ve never done is as a duet,” McCartney said. “But we’re gonna do it tonight for the first time, for you.” With Omar Hakim on the drums behind the pair, and McCartney on guitar, the two singers traded off vocals on “Oh! Darling.” “God bless Taylor,” ...
30 Milestones in Hip-Hop Awards History: Super Bowl Halftime Show, Will Smith, Lauryn Hill & More
The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent made history at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, Sept. 3, becoming the first Super Bowl halftime show to win for outstanding variety special (live). This year’s show, which aired Feb. 13 on NBC, was a seamless celebration of hip-hop music and culture. All six principal performers collected Emmys, as did executive producers Jay-Z, Desiree Perez and Jesse Collins; co-executive producers Dionne Harmon and Dave Meyers; and supervising producer Aaron B. Cooke. Rappers have been winning awards and earning plaudits for decades. Less than six months ago, Will Smith became the first entertainer who started out as a rapper to win an Academy Award for acting. Below, take a ...
Super Bowl Halftime Show, Adele, ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ & Other Big Winners at 2022 Creative Arts Emmys
The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent (CBS) won outstanding variety special (live) at the first night of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday (Sept. 3). This marks the first time the Super Bowl halftime show has won an Emmy in this top category. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This year’s halftime show, a high-profile celebration of hip-hop music and culture, beat the Oscars, the Grammys, a Tony special dubbed Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back! and yet another Live in Front of a Studio Audience special. All of this year’s principal halftime show performers are now Emmy winners. All of them except S...
Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: See the Full 50-Song Setlist
Foo Fighters performed for the first time since drummer Taylor Hawkins’ tragic March passing on Saturday, taking over Wembley Stadium in England for a star-studded tribute to the musician. They were joined a huge roster of musicians at the concert — from Hawkins’ self-proclaimed idols to artists he made music with outside of his main band. Among those who performed were Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Liam Gallagher, and Travis Barker. There were also unexpected reunions (Them Crooked Vultures and James Gang), surprise guests (Paul McCartney!), and members of the band’s own family: Shane Hawkins and Olivia Grohl each spent time on stage. Advertisement Related Video As Dave Grohl promised at the beginning of the show, it was “a g...
The Kids Are Alright: Shane Hawkins, Violet Grohl Steal the Show at Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Some of the biggest names in music turned out to honor Taylor Hawkins during Foo Fighters’ all-star tribute concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. By night’s end, however, the most memorable performances came courtesy of a pair of newcomers — albeit who have some legendary rock music pedigree. Shane Hawkins, Taylor’s 16-year-old son, filled in for his father during Foo Fighters’ penultimate performance of the night — a powerful rendition of “My Hero.” Young Shane beat the kit with the forcefulness of two drummers, his father no doubt playing along in spirit. Earlier in the evening, Dave Chappelle shared an anecdote about the time he met Shane backstage at a past Foo Fighters concert. “I met a kid, who must have been 12 or 13 years old, and I asked him, cause he had skate sho...
Lil Baby Announces New Album It’s Only Me, Shares New Song “Detox”: Listen
Lil Baby has announced a new album is on the way. It’s called It’s Only Me and will arrive on October 14 via Motown. When sharing the news, Lil Baby also dropped the new song “Detox” alongside a music video directed by Lil Baby himself and Ivan Berrios. Check it out below. It’s Only Me will be Lil Baby’s third solo studio album overall. He released his collaborative record The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk last year. His most recent solo album, My Turn, came out back in 2020. Since then, Lil Baby won a Grammy for his work on Kanye West’s “Hurricane.” He also recorded multiple songs with Nicki Minaj, rapped alongside Drake for DJ Khaled’s “Staying Alive,” hopped on Nav’s “Never Sleep,” and dropped a joint track with Meek Mill and Lil Durk. Revisit “We Need to Talk About Lil Baby’s...
Them Crooked Vultures Reunite for First Time in 12 Years at Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: Watch
Them Crooked Vultures—the supergroup of Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones—reunited for their first live set in 12 years tonight at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, an all-star show organized by the Foo Fighters to honor their late drummer Taylor Hawkins. Them Crooked Vultures played “Gunman” and covered Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and Queens of the Stone Age’s “Long Slow Goodbye” for the occasion. As is typical, they were joined by guitarist Alain Johannes onstage for the show. Watch a replay below. The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert is still happening at London’s Wembley Stadium and currently streaming live online. Foo Fighters opened the show with a cover of Oasis’ “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” with Liam Gallagher on...
Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London: Here’s What Happened
Foo Fighters honored their late drummer Taylor Hawkins with an all-star tribute concert today (September 3) at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert kicked off at 11:30 a.m. EST and aired live on TV and online. The concert will also be available on-demand via Paramount+ starting September 3, with streaming options available on Pluto TV and MTV on-demand beginning the week of September 5. Foo Fighters opened the show with a cover of Oasis’ “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” with Liam Gallagher on lead vocals and Dave Grohl on drums. Immediately preceding that, Grohl gave a speech in Hawkins’ honor: “Tonight we’ve gathered here to celebrate the life, the music, and the love of our dear friend, our bandmate, our brother Taylor Hawkins. For those of you who knew him personally, ...
