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Imagine Dragons Named Ambassadors of Ukrainian Fundraising Platform UNITED24
Imagine Dragons have been named ambassadors of UNITED24, a platform initiated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to help fundraise humanitarian efforts in the country. As one of their first projects to help promote the Medical Aid direction of UNITED24, Imagine Dragons have collaborated with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on a fundraiser for ambulance vehicles. With each vehicle costing about $102,000, these ambulances are completely stocked with vital equipment that can save thousands of lives amid the country’s ongoing crisis. The mega-popular rock band have also virtually met with Zelensky to discuss their future collaborations. “We love the people of Ukraine and want to help in any way possible,” Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds said in a statement. “Inj...
TBS Cancels Full Frontal with Samantha Bee After Seven Seasons
TBS has stabbed Full Frontal in the back, canceling Samantha Bee’s award-winning late-night show after seven seasons. “As we continue to shape our new programming strategy, we’ve made some difficult, business-based decisions,” TBS said in a statement to Variety. “We are proud to have been the home to Full Frontal With Samantha Bee and thank Sam, and the rest of the Emmy-nominated team for their groundbreaking work. We celebrate this extraordinarily talented cast and crew and look forward to exploring new opportunities to work with them in the future.” Full Frontal launched in 2016, and while it was one of the few late-night shows with a female host, it further distinguished itself as one of the sharpest, most profane offerings on cable television. Critics loved it, and ...
R.I.P. Paul Sorvino, Goodfellas and Law & Order Actor Dead at 83
Paul Sorvino, the actor best known for his roles in Goodfellas and Law & Order, has died at the age of 83. Sorvino’s wife, Dee Dee, shared the news on Instagram, writing, “I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken.” This story is developing… [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-for...
Carla Prata ft Tay Iwar & YCee – Miss You
Don’t miss this fresh new tune from Carla Prata titled – Miss You. Angolan-Portuguese R&B singer Carla Prata comes through with a brand new tune titled “Miss You“. The song has guest appearances from Tay Iwar & YCee. “Miss You” track follows her previous single “Time For Me” and it shows her versatility influenced by her heritage. More so, the talented singer has graced big music shows/stages like COLOURS, Wireless and others. Listen and share Carla Prata ft Tay Iwar & YCee – “Miss You” below.
Bella Shmurda – New Born Fela
Dangbana Republik honcho Bella Shmurda unveils a brand new track “New Born Fela”. Bella Shmurda aka yxng alhaji returns with a brand new single titled “New Born Fela“. The new track is a follow-up to his previously released track “Fvck Off“. On the track “New Born Fela“, Bella Shmurda sees himself as the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti of his era as copies his style of music and attire. Also, Bella recently got featured on Dopestiks’ new single titled “Chop Life“. Listen and share Bella Shmurda – “New Born Fela” below. [embedded content]
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Phyno ft Tekno – Full Current [Snippet]
Check out this brand new music snippet coming from Phyno ft Tekno – “Full Current”. PentHauze Music boss Phyno returns to the music scene with a brand new song for his fans “Full Current”. He featured Tekno on the track as he shared a snippet with his fans. Phyno told his audience that the tune would be officially released on Friday. Fans are already in full anticipation of the tune ‘Full Current” from their comments. Listen, enjoy Phyno ft Tekno – “Full Current” snippet below.
Spotify’s Expanded Blend Feature Allows Artists To Sell Merch In-App
Spotify has expanded its recently-launched Blend feature, now enabling users to buy merch from their favorite artists in-app. Launched earlier this year, Blend is a shared playlist that allows users to collaborate with not only their friends and family but also artists such as BTS, Charli XCX, The Chainsmokers, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion and more. After a user Blends with their artist of choice, Spotify will create a playlist personalized to their shared tastes. They can also take a look at their Taste Match scorecard, displaying the percentage of music taste that the user and artist have in common. From there, users will be able to access the artists’ online merch stores, where all items have been curated by the artists themselves. Offerings from Post Malone and Lizzo, for instance,...
Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith Talks Growing Up in Malibu to Meeting Mandy Moore on ‘Lipps Service’
This week on SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps spoke with Taylor Goldsmith, the singer of indie rock band Dawes, ahead of the band’s eighth studio album, Misadventures Of Doomscroller. In a wide-ranging conversation, Goldsmith spoke about growing up as a non-surfer at Malibu High, being the square listening to Dave Brubeck and Steely Dan. There, Goldsmith met producer Blake Mills and formed the post-punk band, Simon Dawes, which gradually morphed into the band, Dawes. Goldsmith also spoke about touring at 37, idolizing Bob Dylan, and how he met his future wife, Mandy Moore, on Instagram. On the last episode, Lipps spoke with legendary Journey co-founder and guitarist Neal Schon. Schon went deep on Journey’s early days, as well as his own. The conversation begins with Schon reco...
Stevie Nicks Announces 2022 U.S. Tour Dates
Stevie Nicks has announced a handful of tour stops in the United States for later this year. Vanessa Carlton will open the shows. Take a look at the itinerary below. After announcing a live album and concert film, Nicks released a new song titled “Show Them the Way” in October 2020. The single—her first new solo music in six years—featured Dave Grohl on drums and arrived with a video directed by Cameron Crowe. She later joined Miley Cyrus on a “Midnight Sky” remix and made a guest appearance on Maroon 5’s “Remedy.” Revisit Pitchfork’s feature “Stevie Nicks: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Stevie Nicks: Live in Conce...
Watch Joni Mitchell Discuss Her Surprise Newport Folk Festival Appearance on CBS Mornings
Joni Mitchell took the stage at Newport Folk Festival over the weekend, her first full show in more than 20 years. Now, she’s discussed the appearance with CBS Mornings, along with Brandi Carlile, who helped facilitate the “Joni Jam” at the festival. See it below. Mitchell joined the proceedings during a set billed as “Brandi Carlile and Friends,” which also included Blake Mills, Wynonna Judd, Taylor Goldsmith, Marcus Mumford, and more. It was Mitchell’s first appearance at Newport since 1969, and her first major public performance since 2013. Mitchell performed some of her most beloved songs, including “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides Now.” She played guitar during “Just Like This Train,” a skill that she had lost after the 2015 brain aneurysm that threatened her life. She told CBS Morni...
Watch Kendrick Lamar Perform “Silent Hill” With Kodak Black at Rolling Loud Miami
Kendrick Lamar brought out Kodak Black during his headlining set at Rolling Loud Miami 2022 last night (July 24). The two performed the Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers song “Silent Hill” together. Black played a Rolling Loud set of his own earlier in the day, and the performances marked his first live appearances following his arrest for felony drug charges in July. Watch a fan-shot video capturing the “Silent Hill” collaboration below. Kodak Black wasn’t the only notable guest at Rolling Loud Miami this weekend. After canceling his headlining set less than a week before it was supposed to happen, Kanye West decided to show up after all, joining Lil Durk to perform “Hot Shit” and “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1.” Kid Cudi stepped in to fill West’s shoes at Rolling Loud, but he cut his set...
Sorry Announce Fall 2022 North American Tour
Sorry have announced new North American tour dates, kicking off November 8 in Philadelphia. The headlining tour follows a set of spring dates opening for Sleaford Mods. Check out the full list of dates below. Anywhere But Here, the north London band’s follow-up to 2020’s 925, is due out October 7 via Domino. So far, Sorry have shared the album’s “There’s So Many People That Want to Be Loved” and “Let the Lights On.” The band released the Twixtustwain EP last year. Read about why Sorry’s 925 was one of Pitchfork’s “Great Records You May Have Missed: Spring 2020.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Sorry: 2022 North American Headline Tour Sorry: 10-1...
