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Big Time Rush on Reuniting, Reinventions, New Music, and the Forever Tour
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Big Time Rush joins Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest singles and upcoming “Forever Tour.” (Get tickets to the tour here!) Advertisement Related Video Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, and Logan Henderson discuss finding their direction and voice after recently reuniting, the chance to reinvent their older songs, and the impact of their original Nickelodeon show now having a revival on Netflix. The guys also take us through their new singles, which find them referencing Abba and Daft Punk at one point, and giving them a chance to pull off a pretty nice Rick Roll if they choose. ...
R.I.P. Massimo Morante, Goblin Co-Founder Dead at 69
Massimo Morante, the Italian guitarist and co-founder of the band Goblin, has died. He was 69 years old. The musician’s passing was confirmed by his bandmates, who shared a post on their official Facebook page reading, “Goblin announce with a heavy heart and in total disbelief the passing of founder and guitar master Massimo Morante.” On her own Facebook page, Morante’s daughter Valerie added, “It is with indescribable pain, a pain that trumps words, that breaks the breath and hammer the heart, that I announce the death of my father, Massimo Morante.” Advertisement Related Video Morante and his co-founder, keyboardist Claudio Simonetti, launched the Italian prog rock band as Cherry Five in 1973, eventually recruiting bassist Fabio Pignatelli, vocalist Tony Tartarini, and drummer Carlo Bord...
Watch the Making of the Giant Lemmy Statue at Hellfest and See the Surviving Motörhead Members Pay Tribute: Video + Photos
Surviving Motörhead members Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell paid tribute to Lemmy Kilmister at the unveiling ceremony for his statue at Hellfest. Dee, now a member of Scorpions, spoke following his set with the German legends. Campbell would join in for “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” with the two Motörhead members then heading to the base of the massive statue to pay their respects to Lemmy and Hellfest. Heavy Consequence photographer Raymond Ahner is currently at the French festival, where he took pics of the proceedings. “It was magic, thank you Hellfest for making this happen, me and Phil are very proud, and proudest of all is of course Lemmy!” Dee said during the ceremony. “Now he is part of a great festival forever, and hopefully there will be many more to come all over the world so as Lem...
The Ledger: HYBE Is Playing Moneyball With BTS’ Solo Projects
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. How does HYBE survive financially while BTS goes on break and its members pursue solo projects? Since HYBE can’t replace BTS, it will need to recreate the group — financially speaking. Movie buffs are familiar with HYBE’s predicament. In the 2011 movie Moneyball based on Michael Lewis’s best-selling book, Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (portrayed by Brad Pitt) was faced with a quandary: The budget-minded, small-market team was losing two of its two best players to wealthier teams. Beane knew he couldn’t afford to replace such productive players with two similarly effective players. His solution: recreate them “...
Nipsey Hussle Murder Trial Marked by Witnesses’ Reluctance to Testify
A judge issued a warrant Thursday for an eyewitness to the shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle for failing to appear to testify at the trial of the man charged in the slaying, and in his absence a police detective testified on the reluctance of witnesses that has marked the case. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Evan “Rimpau” MacKenzie, a close friend of Hussle’s who was a pallbearer at his funeral and was standing next to him when he was shot, has repeatedly ignored subpoenas ordering him to appear and testify for the prosecution, resulting in Judge H. Clay Jacke II issuing a bench warrant with $500,000 bail. “Mr. Mackenzie, did he express a reluctance to testify?” Aaron Jansen, attorney for defendant Eric Holder, asked Los...
Mariah Carey Says It’s ‘Disheartening’ to Explain Roe v. Wade Ruling to 11-Year-Old Daughter
Mariah Carey is thinking of the future for her 11-year-old daughter Monroe after the United States Supreme Court on Friday (June 24) overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protected a woman’s choice to have an abortion. “It is truly unfathomable and disheartening to have to try to explain to my 11 year old daughter why we live in a world where women’s rights are disintegrating in front of our eyes,” she tweeted. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Carey shares Monroe and her twin brother Moroccan with ex-husband Nick Cannon. It is truly unfathomable and disheartening to have to try to explain to my 11 year old daughter why we live in a world where women’s rights are disintegrating in front of our eyes. — Mariah Carey (@MariahCa...
TWICE’s Nayeon Is the Perfect ‘Pop!’ Star With Debut Solo Album: Listen
Since TWICE‘s 2015 arrival on the scene, Nayeon has been known as the face of the group, becoming one of the most recognizable members of the crossover K-pop act. Now, Nayeon takes her enormous appeal to the masses with the release of her first solo album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Released globally on Friday (June 24), the EP cleverly titled Im Nayeon (her full name but also acts as the introduction “I’m Nayeon”) honors all parts of the charming singer-songwriter with a refreshing twist that spotlights her true superstar appeal. Nayeon’s debut solo single “Pop!” recalls the feel-good K-pop anthems that TWICE became famous for but now with punches of exuberant brass acting as an excellent match to the star’s sugary vocals. No expens...
Bils ft Simi – Breakfast Anthem
Check out this brand new single from Bils titled – “Breakfast Anthem”, out now. Nigerian singer Bils comes through with a brand new single tagged “Breakfast Anthem” featuring Studio Brat songstress Simi. The new record is an impressive tune taken off his just-released extended play “Bad Guys Need Love Too” which has a 7-tracks recording. It is a follow-up to his previously released lead track “Reconsider“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Bils ft Simi – “Breakfast Anthem” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bils_-_Breakfast_Anthem_ft_Simi__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Bils ft Liya – Undiluted Love
Check out this brand new single from Bils titled – “Undiluted Love”, out now. Nigerian singer Bils comes through with a brand new single tagged “Undiluted Love” featuring songster Liya. The new record is an impressive tune taken off his just-released extended play “Bad Guys Need Love Too” which has a 7-tracks recording. It is a follow-up to his previously released lead track “Breakfast Anthem“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Bils ft Liya – “Undiluted Love” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bils_-_Undiluted_Love_ft_Liya__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Bils – Chrome Heart
Check out this brand new single from Bils titled – “Chrome Heart”, out now. Nigerian singer Bils comes through with a brand new single tagged “Chrome Heart”. The new record is an impressive tune taken off his just-released extended play “Bad Guys Need Love Too” which has a 7-tracks recording. It is a follow-up to his previously released lead track “Undiluted Heart“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Bils – “Chrome Heart” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bils_-_Chrome_Heart_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Bils – 2 Chicks
Check out this brand new single from Bils titled – “2 Chicks”, out now. Nigerian singer Bils comes through with a brand new single tagged “2 Chicks”. The new record is an impressive tune taken off his just-released extended play “Bad Guys Need Love Too” which has a 7-tracks recording. It is a follow-up to his previously released lead track “Undiluted Heart“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Bils – “2 Chicks” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bils_-_2_Chicks_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Lil Wayne Joining 2022 BET Awards Performers, Presenters Announced
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Lil Wayne has been added to the list of artists performing at the 2022 BET Awards, as the network announced the celebrities who will be presenting awards at the event. In an announcement, the network broke the news that “The Carter” rapper would be added to the list of performers at the awards ceremony taking place this coming weekend. The five-time Grammy Award winner will regale audiences along with other popular artists such as Babyface, Chlöe, Chance the Rapper, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Lizzo, Giveon, Roddy Ricch, Latto, Ella Mai, Muni Long, Joey Bada$$, Jack Harlow, Doechii, and Fireboy DML. New artists Gogo Murrow and OGI will be the main performers on the BET Amplified stage. Related Stories The list o...
