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Heat Stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Reveal the Origins of the “Great Ass” Scene
It’s easy to forget with two and a half decades’ worth of hindsight, but Michael Mann’s Heat was not received as an instant classic upon its initial release. That’s true of many films, of course, but Heat also wasn’t exactly under the radar in its day: a big-budget, big-studio Oscar-season crime picture hyping up the first actual pairing of titans Al Pacino and Robert De Niro (they had previously only shared the screen via the dissolves of The Godfather, Part II). In December 1995, Mann’s film was a success, but a moderate one: Decent reviews, some of which expressed disappointment by how long the movie keeps its stars apart. Respectable box office that was nonetheless significantly lower than the grosses for Jumanji. Incredibly, zero Oscar nominations. Now Heat is more or less canonized, ...
Bartees Strange Tears Down the Walls with “Wretched” Kimmel Performance: Watch
Bartees Strange rung in the release of his new album, Farm to Table, by performing his latest single, “Wretched,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch his appearance below. With the support of a lively backing band, Strange drew a standing ovation for baring his entire soul during the performance. Tearing down his inner walls, the Washington, DC-based musician reflected on the people who have supported him along his journey, singing, “You were the only one who/ Would come through calling/ You found ways to rescue me.” “This song is about the people who’ve always stood by me, even when I was wretched,” Strange said in a statement about the track. “When I was trying to be something other than myself — they saw me even through that and held me down. Folks from past lives, and folks who’ll play a big p...
Sean Ono Lennon Covers ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ For Paul McCartney’s 80th Birthday
Paul McCartney turned the big 8-0 on Saturday, and Sean Ono Lennon was one of the many people who celebrated via social media. John Lennon’s youngest son took to Instagram for an acoustic cover of the Beatles’ Revolver cut “Here, There and Everywhere.” “A little birdy told me this was one of your your fav Beatles tunes. So Happy Birthday!” Lennon captioned the video. “Thank you for all the beautiful music. You have mine and the whole world’s undying love and respect. (This version is a bit rough because it’s such a pretty song I kept getting choked up and starting again!)” Watch the cover below. McCartney celebrated his birthday early by bringing out Bruce Springsteen during his show at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Thursday night. Together, they performed the Boss’s “Glory Day...
Joey McIntyre on New Kids on the Block’s Mixtape Tour, Nostalgia, and Broadway
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the group’s latest “MixTape Tour,” which also features Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. (Tickets are available here!) Advertisement Related Video The pop star talks about leaning into their nostalgia for the show, having his son on stage with him, and the group’s 2000’s comeback. He also dives into the video for “Bring Back the Time,” which found the Boston group doing parodies of other famous ’80s videos alongside the other “MixTape Tour” groups. Elsewhere, McIntyre discusses his Broadway career in productions of Tick Ti...
Nils Frahm Announces New Album Music for Animals, Shares “Right Right Right”: Stream
Nils Frahm has a new album on the way. Music for Animals, the German composer/producer’s 14th solo album, is due out September 23rd via his own label LEITER. Today, he’s shared a preview of the record with the lead single “Right Right Right,” as well as a lengthy list of North American and European tour dates from 2022 all the way through 2024. Like much of Frahm’s work, Music for Animals is simplistic and meditative, while still feeling vast and full-bodied. At a whopping three hours, it could fall under the category of music Erik Satie famously dubbed “furniture music” — music that effortlessly falls into the background — although it’s still gorgeous enough to grab hold of your attention if you let it. Pre-orders for physical copies are ongoing. “My constant inspiration wa...
Action Star Mark Dacascos on Kicking His Way Back Into Iron Chef
Not many food competition shows can liken themselves to a martial arts movie, but if any of them can, it’s Iron Chef. Having existed in one form or another for the last thirty years, starting in Japan and then spreading around the world, the series pits legendary, well-regarded “Iron Chefs” against scrappy challengers for a sixty-minute endurance test (featuring a heretofore unknown secret ingredient) to create a full-course meal that will blow away the judges and earn them the rank of Iron Chef. What sets Iron Chef apart, though, is the character of The Chairman, a mercurial, authoritative figure who announces the challenges and their secret ingredients with an intense martial arts flourish. He’s impresario and referee alike, neither announcer nor challenger but someone who...
Rap Song of the Week: Flo Milli Is “Conceited” for Good Reason
Every Friday, Rap Song of the Week runs down the essential hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. Today, Flo Milli drops “Conceited” ahead of her debut album, You Still Here, Ho ? At this point, Flo Milli is well on her way to being an established artist. After going TikTok viral with “Beef FloMix” back in 2019, the Alabama rapper proved she wasn’t a one-hit wonder with the follow-up “In the Party.” Her 2020 debut, Ho, why is you here ?, saw Flo Milli sharpening her measured, yet conversational flow and she stepped outside of the box with the SWV flip “Weak.” 20 years old at the time, it felt like Flo Milli was both confident in herself as an artist and had plenty of room to grow. Of course, the project was positioned as a mixtape, so now Flo Milli is readying h...
J Martins – Kiss & Tell ft Jaywillz
Check out this brand new single from J Martins titled – Kiss & Tell. Nigerian singer J Martins comes through with a brand new single titled “Kiss & Tell“, for his teeming fans. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previously released “Oyimma“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share J Martins ft Jaywillz – “Kiss & Tell” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/J_Martins_-_Kiss_Tell_ft_Jaywillz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Bright Sosa ft Wande Coal – Miracle
Don’t miss this brand new single from Bright Sosa titled “Miracle”, out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer Bright Sosa comes through with a brand new debut single he calls “Miracle“, featuring talented singer Wande Coal. The new record is an impressive track dedicated to his beloved fans/supporters and the listening pleasure of all. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Bright Sosa ft Wande Coal – “Miracle” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bright_Sosa_-_Miracle_ft_Wande_Coal__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Regine Garnier ft Skales – Without You
Check out this brand new single from Regine Garnier titled – Without You, out now. Haitian singer Regime Garnier drops a brand new single titled “Without You” alongside Nigerian singer Skales. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is also dedicated to her fans and we recommend adding it to your playlist. Listen, enjoy and share Regine Garnier ft Skales – “Without You” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Regine_Garnier_-_Without_You_ft_Skales__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Milly Sushi ft Portable – Liga Ligali
Check out this brand new single titled “Liga Ligali” by Milly Sushi, out now. Nigerian singer Milly Sushi drops a brand new single titled “Liga Ligali” featuring Portable. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Bars (Aye Freestyle). However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Milly Sushi ft Portable – “Liga Ligali” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Milly_Sushi_-_Liga_Ligali_ft_Portable__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Doja Cat Raps Nicki Minaj From Hospital Bed After Tonsil Surgery
Doja Cat may have just had throat surgery, but that’s not stopping her from rapping to one of her favorite artists’ songs. Following a procedure she recently had done on her tonsils — which she previously revealed had developed a potentially dangerous growth — the 26-year-old “Kiss Me More” artist shared a video on Thursday (June 16) in which she raspily delivers the lyrics to Nicki Minaj’s verse on Trey Songz’ “Bottoms Up” while still wearing her hospital gown. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Could I get that margarita on the rock-rock-rocks?” Doja quietly raps in the Twitter video, laying back on a pillow and sounding a little like she’s struggling slightly to get the words out. “Could I get that salt all around that rim, rim- rim-ri...
