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Madonna’s Top 20 Songs
This article originally ran in 2014 and has been updated in honor of Madonna’s birthday on August 16th. Here’s a funny picture: In July 1983, metalheads and popsters all stormed into their closest Sam Goody, where they likely collided head first in the aisle at M whilst clamoring for Kill ‘Em All or Madonna. Parents scoffed at the time, but either party held the debut album to the future leader of their respective genres. Wild, huh? It’s almost like something out of a Far Side comic; the two most opposite musical forces, both then and today, essentially born as twins. Cowabunga. Of course, as history goes, Madonna’s self-titled debut didn’t exactly blow out the mall doors upon arrival. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 123, and it wasn’t until over a year later that it peaked… at ...
D23Expo to Offer Closer Look at Upcoming Disney and Marvel Games
Recognizing the massive potential of the growing video game industry, Disney is finally holding a panel specifically showcasing some of its upcoming video game projects at this year’s D23. Given the size of the media giant, there’ll be plenty to announce and show off across all its brands and franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars. The popular LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be making a few reveals over new content while fans will also get more development progress updates for Marvel’s Midnight Suns. We’ll also see more of Disney Dreamlight Valley as well as another Marvel action-adventure title that’s currently in the works at Skydance New Media. Other details have been kept under wraps for now, but those interested should definitely be on the lookout for when...
‘John Wick’ Prequel ‘The Continental’ Heading to Peacock
The upcoming John Wick prequel The Continental is exclusively heading to Peacock after Lionsgate and the streamer signed a multi-year deal for the three-part special event. The Continental is set to premiere on Peacock in 2023 and will take a deep dive into the origin story and inner workings of the Continental Hotel, a staple in the John Wick universe that takes in assassins. The story will be told from the perspective of a young Winston Scott, played by Colin Woodell, who is forced to face the deadly New York City underworld in 1975 to gain control of the important hotel. Joining Woodell is Ayomide Adegun, who will play a young Charon, Peter Greene who will play Uncle Charlie, Mel Gibson as Cormac, Ben Robson as Frankie, Hubert Point-Du Jour as Miles, Jessica Allain as Lou, Mishel Prada ...
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Which Three DC Projects Are Moving Forward at HBO Max
Since the news of Batgirl being canceled by Warner Bros. Discovery after its recent shakeup, fans have been unsure about which projects will be going ahead. While the future of DC Comics still appears to be up in the air at the studio, the newly formed company has confirmed three projects that will stay its course to appear on HBO Max. According to Deadline, DC series said to be “moving along” post-merger include the second season of Peacemaker starring John Cena, the Penguin spinoff featuring Colin Farrell and the new Greg Berlanti-led series Green Lantern Corps. While there has not been an official word of other HBO Max originals like Young Justice and Harley Quinn, HBO Max Chief Content Officer is said to be focusing on quality for the upcoming quarters. In a recent earnings call, Warne...
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Why He Refused To Allow Black Adam to Cameo in ‘Shazam! 2’
As the release of Black Adam nears, Dwayne Johnson sat down with Vanity Fair to discuss the titular role within the DC Universe. In the interview, Johnson opened up about why it was so important for the character to have its own film instead of piggybacking off of another. He alluded that originally, Black Adam was supposed to make a cameo appearance in the second installment of Shazam!, however, he pushed back on the idea, saying it would ultimately be a “disservice” to the character. He explained, “When the first draft of the movie came to us, it was a combination of Black Adam and Shazam: two origin stories in one movie. Now that was the goal – so it wasn’t a complete surprise. But when I read that, I just knew in my gut, ‘We can’t make this movie like this. We would be doing Black Adam...
SZA To Make Acting Debut in Eddie Huang’s ‘Tuna Melt’
SZA is set to make her acting debut in Eddie Huang‘s upcoming film Tuna Melt, joining the cast alongside Euphoria breakout star Chloe Cherry. According to reports, the TDE artist will be portraying Huang’s still-unnamed love interest, while details of Cherry’s character have not been revealed. Tuna Melt is billed as “an off-beat dramedy” compared to “an updated Pulp Fiction meets High Fidelity.” Starring, written, produced directed by Huang, the story follows a hitman who ends up meeting the love of his life shortly after finishing a job — which occurs during the aftermath of a breakup. In addition to Huang, Scooter Braun, James Shin, Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce, while Scott Manson will be serving as executive producer. Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date. Els...
Live Sleater-Kinney Track Leads Courtney Barnett Charity Compilation
A previously unreleased live version of Sleater-Kinney’s “Complex Female Characters” has hit Bandcamp ahead of the Aug. 19 arrival of the Courtney Barnett-steered charity compilation Here and There: B-Sides, Live Tracks + Demos. All proceeds will benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds and Advocates for Youth. The album is named after Barnett’s in-progress festival tour, and features a number of artists performing as part of it, including Julia Jacklin, Bedouine, The Beths, Faye Webster, Hana Vu, Caroline Rose and Barnett herself. The artist contributed a demo of “If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight,” which was released last week as part of the eight-track collection. Here and There: B-Sides, Live Tracks + Demos is being issued by Barnett’s Milk! Records on a limited run of 600 cassett...
‘The Voice’ Winners: Which Coach & Singer Won Each Season?
NBC’s The Voice just wrapped its 21st season, which saw Ariana Grande joining the panel as a coach for her first season. In the upcoming season, Camila Cabello is set to replace the “Positions” singer in the spinning red chairs. Over the reality singing competition’s history, Blake Shelton remains the statistically best coach in terms of winning seasons — having crowned a champ from his team in eight of the show’s 21 seasons. When The Voice premiered as NBC’s answer to FOX’s juggernaut American Idol, the inaugural cast of coaches consisted of Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, Shelton, and CeeLo Green. (Shelton is the only coach to have stayed on the rotating panel since the beginning of the hit show.) Apart from Shelto...
Nipsey Hussle Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘He Lives Forever’
Revered rapper Nipsey Hussle was posthumously honored with the 2,729th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been his 37th birthday, Monday, Aug. 15. Located at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music, the star was presented by the City of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the L.A. native’s contributions to music and his philanthropic work. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Paying tribute to the late rapper — born Ermias Joseph Ashegdom — were family members and close friends such as L.A. radio personality Big Boy and fellow rappers Roddy Ricch and YG. Additional guests in attendance at the 30-minute ceremony included Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president/CEO David Michael Jerome, Cali...
INXS Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Catalog Reissues, TikTok Streaming Event
INXS turns 45, and in twist to the finest of traditions, the Australian new wave act is handing out the presents. The alternative rock outfit announces INXS Day and, to celebrate, prepares a slew of physical and digital releases, merch and a special TikTok streaming party. All of it swings back to this day (Aug. 16), 45 years ago, when INXS sprung to life with a debut performance at a house party in Whale Beach, Sydney. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The group was then known as The Farriss Brothers, after the founding core of Andrew, Jon and Tim Farriss. The name INXS (pronounced in-excess) came later, and stuck. INXS Day, launched in association with Petrol Records, Universal Music Group and Rhino Records, kicks off Tuesday with an ex...
Kasabian Is Cruising to U.K. No. 1 With ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’
Kasabian is creating U.K. chart gold with The Alchemist’s Euphoria. The British alternative rock outfit leads the midweek U.K. chart with Euphoria (via Columbia), and does so with considerable ease. The LP is outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined, the Official Charts Company reports, and is cruising to a sixth U.K. crown for the Leicester band. The Alchemist’s Euphoria is Kasabian’s seventh studio set, and first to feature founding guitarist player Sergio Pizzorno on lead vocals, following the July 2020 departure of frontman Tom Meighan in controversial circumstances. It’s the followup to 2017’s chart-leader For Crying Out Loud. Every studio set from Kasabian has gone to No. 1 in their homeland since their sophomore effort Empire, from 2006 (the band’s self-titled debut from 2004 reach...
Megan Thee Stallion’s Traumazine Is a Kaleidoscope of Pain and Gain
Do not let the title of Megan Thee Stallion’s sophomore album, Traumazine, fool you — she is stronger than ever, even as she processes her pain through vulnerability. Honesty is at the heart of working through any kind of trauma, and Megan has decided to let us into her process. Meg comes out swinging with “NDA,” finding pockets within pockets of the beat — one of her greatest assets as a rapper. “I ain’t perfect, but anything I did to any of you n****s, y’all deserved it/ You see me in that mode, don’t disturb me when I’m workin’,” she declares. She’s focused over the entire 51 minutes of the project, zeroing in on the intensity that pulsed beneath the surface of her earlier mixtapes Tina Snow and Fever. Traumazine (released Friday, August 12th) is absent of obvious club bangers, which wi...
