Entertainment
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Entertainment
Blackpink Delivers Dramatic “Pink Venom” Teaser
Blackpink on Tuesday dropped off an alluring (albeit short) teaser for their upcoming comeback single “Pink Venom.” The vibrant, pink-tinged visual includes a series of dramatic clips, including close-ups of a kaleidoscopic crystal, curtains blowing in a tantalizing wind and a sword-like edge scraping against a swinging gong. Among a myriad of mysterious shots, the most thrilling provides glimpses at a cult-like group draped in matching black cloaks. The new track, which will mark the chart-topping group’s first release in almost two years, is scheduled to arrive on August 19 and land on their upcoming sophomore studio album Born Pink. In celebration of their sixth anniversary last week, Blackpink began stirring excitement surrounding the drop with two sets of pre-single posters. Additiona...
BTS Reflects on Recording New Single “Bad Decisions” Featuring Benny Blanco and Snoop Dogg
BTS is giving its fans an inside look into the creation process behind its new track “Bad Decisions.” Featuring Benny Blanco and Snoop Dogg, the single premiered on August 5 and quickly became the K-pop boyband’s tenth top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In a music video for the upbeat pop song, Blanco portrays a BTS superfan readying to see his favorite band live in concert. Preparation for the event ranges from writing that he loves BTS in his bathroom mirror to rehearsing the group’s choreography in a dark room. He ends up having to rush to the concert only to discover that he showed up to the show a day early. In a new Run BTS episode shared on August 16, each BTS member reflects on their contributions to the track. “After Coldplay, Halsey, Megan Thee Stallion, all those amazing...
‘The Masked Singer’ Promises a World of ‘Pure Imagination’ for Season 8: Watch
FOX unwrapped a golden ticket and dropped the first preview for season eight of The Masked Singer on Monday (Aug. 15). Set to a cover of “Pure Imagination” from 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the clip gives fans a rapid-fire glimpse at what to expect from the new season. “Let the games begin!” host Nick Cannon declares as cameos from Tori Spelling, Leslie Jordan, Jon Lovitz and more flash across the screen. Of course, one of the most exciting aspects for viewers is a peek at the newest and most inventive costumes on The Masked Singer stage, which appear this time around to include a mystical sea creature perched on a giant shell, a female robot with mechanical pigtails, an outrageously tall Venus flytrap, a technicolor snowflake, and a giant jewel-encrusted harp. The season ...
BLACKPINK Shares Haunting Music Video Teaser for ‘Pink Venom’: Watch
Only three more days until BLACKPINK releases their highly anticipated comeback single, “Pink Venom,” and the girl group has released the first official trailer for the track’s forthcoming music music video on Tuesday (Aug. 16). The trailer starts off with brown dust blowing in the wind, then cuts to an ornate blade being sharpened by a moving whetstone. Scenes of a pair of hands strumming a string instrument then flashes to an eerie cut of several black-hooded figures sitting motionless on the ground. Members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé then walk in. While Lisa and Rosé’s faces are partially obscured by the camera work, Jennie and Jisoo have red and pink masks covering the bottom portion of their faces as they intensely gaze into the camera. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and ...
Here’s Why Mariah Carey Is Facing a Legal Battle Over ‘Queen of Christmas’ Nickname
Mariah Carey is in a legal showdown over her efforts to secure a trademark registration for name “Queen of Christmas,” sparked by another singer who says she’s used the name for years. Likely playing on her perennial smash hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Carey’s company (Lotion LLC) applied last year at the federal trademark office to register the “Queen” name as an exclusive brand name for a variety of different goods and services, ranging from music to alcohol to fragrances. But in a legal opposition filing last week, singer Elizabeth Chan and her attorneys at the law firm Wilmer Hale asked the office to reject Carey’s application. They say Chan (“pop music’s only full-time Christmas singer”) has been repeatedly dubbed the “Queen of Christmas,” and that it would be unfair to let C...
Makin’ Tracks: How a ‘Sex and the City’ Episode Inspired a Vocal Challenge for Corey Kent
It’s a hallmark of Southern dialects that one-syllable words are frequently stretched into two: “there” becomes “they-er,” or “damn” – in the title of a Florida Georgia Line album cut – becomes “Dayum, Baby.” Oklahoma-bred Corey Kent figuratively puts the accent on steroids in “Wild as Her,” holding the word “wild” out for 12 “wi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-ild” rollercoaster syllables in the back half of the chorus. And for good measure, he repeats the feat immediately, extending the run to 13 syllables. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The thing is, that passage is tough. It covers a wide melodic range, for starters, and without any separation between the notes, it can quickly devolve into non-descript mush. Create too much separation, it soun...
Øya Fest Returns to Oslo
After a two-year hiatus, Oslo hosted the 21st year of Øya Festival last weekend. Headliners included Gorillaz, Florence and the Machine, and Nick Cave—making it feel like a more laid-back version of say, Coachella or Governor’s Ball. (Why wouldn’t you want to attend a music festival where you have the option of taking a morning swim in the postcard-worthy fjords?) However, the lineup was also full of home team acts like Sondre Lerche, Jenny Hval, and AURORA. The deep bench of talent also extended to acts that have yet to venture stateside, making Øya the best place to find a new favorite. Check out our gallery to see snaps of some of our favorite Norwegian acts. (All photos by Laura Studarus) Sondre Lerche (Credit: Laura Studarus) Myra (Credit: Laura Studarus) Brenn (Credit: Laura Studarus...
Sam Blacky Unveils Sultry Single, “Colombiana”: Listen
Multitalented artist Sam Blacky is achieving her “biggest goals in music.” Having emerged into the music production world just last year, Blacky is making a name for herself at a remarkable rate. The budding producer has now revealed a sultry, Latin-Infused single, “Colombiana,” marking her debut release on Lee Foss‘ venerated Repopulate Mars imprint. “Since I started performing and especially making music, Repopulate Mars has always been one of my biggest goals,” Blacky said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “I think the level of taste-making and innovation in the tech house scene is unparalleled, and I couldn’t be happier to join the family.” “Colombiana” is an ode to Blacky’...
Tiësto Is Giving Away a Maserati to Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Tiësto is giving fans a chance to own a car that costs more than some houses. The Dutch dance music legend has launched a charitable campaign on Omaze in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. By way of a new giveaway contest, Tiësto will gift a new Maserati MC20 supercar to one lucky fan. With a bright blue paint job, the prized car goes zero to 60 in 2.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 202 miles per hour. The Maserati MC20. Omaze Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The rules of the contest are pretty simple. Those looking to win the $232,000 car just need to purchase tickets to enter the raffle. Prices start at $0.50 a ticket and become cheaper if you buy in bulk. The contest states that entries will be accepted until September 23rd, 2022 and a winner will be announ...
Swedish House Mafia, ODESZA, Flume, More to Feature In Peloton’s “All For One” Virtual Festival
Getting in peak shape for festival season just got easier with Peloton bridging a bike path to the mainstage. The home fitness equipment giant is returning with its All For One event, a virtual experience that celebrates the unique sounds of the festival circuit. Peloton’s All For One is going bigger than ever this year, spanning a wide offering of 160 classes across 10 workout disciplines from cycling to yoga. All For One runs this weekend, August 19th through the 21st. A total of 33 artists will be featured, including music from Flume, Chase & Status, ODESZA, Purple Disco Machine, Swedish House Mafia and many more. As with any festival, planning is key, and Peloton allows users to assemble their own schedules by way of using the “Stacked Classes” feature. Pelot...
Kumarion Digs Deep Into Unearthly Sound Design With New EP: Listen
Kumarion forward-thinking approach to drum & bass music has been particularly resonant with fans. However, the ascendant DJ and producer’s new EP, Resonate / Shaman, takes a step outside the box to explore the weird and wonky. The two-track effort sees Kumarion incorporating a subtle dose of Eastern influences through ambient soundscapes and instrumentation. On “Resonate,” however, the tides of this enchanting introduction quickly part to make room for a grinding, distorted bassline that doesn’t hold back. He then slow-walks listeners straight to the belly of the beast, firing away with full-throated vowel bass amid a barrage of unearthly sounds. The searing sound design continues on “Shaman,” a banger that’s equally no-holds-b...
SZA Cast in New Eddie Huang Movie Tuna Melt
SZA is set to make her big-screen debut in a forthcoming film from writer and restaurateur Eddie Huang, Deadline reports. She’ll appear alongside Huang and Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry in the film, which is produced by Ryder Picture Company and Scooter Braun’s SB Projects. Huang made his directorial debut last year with Boogie, a basketball drama that also featured Pop Smoke. According to Deadline, he plays a hitman who falls in love in Tuna Melt, with SZA taking the role of his love interest. After winning a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Grammy Award with Doja Cat for “Kiss Me More” in April, SZA marked the fifth anniversary of her breakout album Ctrl with a deluxe edition that included previously unreleased material. She also joined Doechii for a remix of “Persuasive” last month. The 200 Mos...
