Entertainment
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Entertainment
KFC Presents Music ‘Feastival’ and Peking Duk-Inspired Burger
BRISBANE, Australia — KFC is rounding out its menu of tasty chicken, burgers and chips with a fresh Australian music festival. The famous fried chicken chain is presenting Feastival, a day-long fest next month on Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, a one-time convict site that’s now UNESCO World Heritage listed. Electronic duo Peking Duk will headline the show, set for Sunday, March 13 and featuring the likes of Baker Boy, Thandi Phoenix and Ebony Boadu. KFC’s Feastival promises to be a feast for the eyes, ears and the belly. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As part the fast-food giant’s new order, KFC teams up with Peking Duk for the one-off Peking Cluck Burger, a collaboration with local TikTok sensation Dim Sim Lim, which will be handed out on the day ...
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Joker And The Queen’ Is Top Debut on Australia’s Chart
Elton John and Dua Lipa bounce back to the summit of Australia’s singles chart with “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” while Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift land the highest new entry of the week. After three cycles at No. 2, “Cold Heart” (via Warner/Universal) returns to No. 1 to snag a ninth non-consecutive week atop the ARIA Singles Chart. “Cold Heart” is now double platinum-certified. A mashup of classic Elton cuts, “Cold Heart” trades places with The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s six-times platinum hit “Stay” (Columbia/Sony), which had locked up 17 weeks at No. 1, the second-best run in chart history. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sheeran and Swift can boast the hottest start this week, as their latest collaboration, “The Joker And The Queen” ...
Tame Impala Shares Floaty New ‘Slow Rush’ Cut ‘The Boat I Row’: Listen
We’ve had Tame Impala’s all-conquering The Slow Rush. And then, its lockdown edition, The Slow Rush In An Imaginary Place. Today (Feb. 18), Kevin Parker’s psychedelic pop project dropped — as promised — The Slow Rush B-Sides and Remixes. Spanning eight tracks, the new collection includes the floaty new b-side The Boat I Row, and previously-released singles “No Choice” and “Breathe Deeper” (Lil Yachty Remix). [embedded content] The trippy times don’t end there. The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set is scheduled for release on April 8, which will be packaged with two transparent red LPs, and alternate artwork including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. The Slow Rush arrived in February 2020, landing at No. 1 in Australia, No. 3 in the U.S. and U.K. (both career highs), and...
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Acquire ‘True Classic’ Lifestyle Brand Mitchell & Ness
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Maverick Carter, Fanatics, the D’Amelio family and more have officially acquired iconic lifestyle brand Mitchell & Ness from former owner Juggernaut Capital Partners. The announcement came early Friday (Feb. 18). “Fashion is cyclical, but classics are forever,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “Mitchell & Ness is a true classic. I was an early adopter of this brand, as well as a part of a departure from athletic wear. I’m proud to play a small role in bringing it back, and in some cases, introducing the authenticity and quality of the Mitchell & Ness brand to a new generation.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Founded in 1904, Mitchell & Ness remains a go-to shopping hub for nostalgic sports jerseys, license...
Skales ft Kabusa Oriental Choir – As Always
Nigerian singer, Skales drops a new tune titled “As Always” out now. OHK Entertainment honcho, Skales returns with a brand new single he calls “As Always” featuring Kabusa Oriental Choir. “As Always” is a song from his just-released album “Sweet Distractions”, it’s a great piece of music that is dedicated to his fans. The record serves as a follow-up to his other released singles on the album like “Leave Me Breathless“, “Say You Bad“ and more. “As Always” certainly deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen, enjoy and share Skales ft Kabusa Oriental Choir – “As Always” below. [embedded content]
Asa – Ocean
Check out this brand new single titled “Ocean” by Asa, out now. Nigerian songstress Asa pulls off another brand new single titled “Ocean“, and it is her first track for the year. “Ocean” is an awesome laid-back tune that appeals to a wide audience with great instrumental and vocals well blended. The new record “Ocean” was produced by P.Prime and it is a follow-up to her previously released single titled Mayana. Listen and share Asa – “Ocean” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asa_-_Ocean_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Philkeyz – Figure
Don’t miss this brand new tune from Philkeyz titled ‘Figure’ out now. Nigerian record producer Philkeyz makes his debut for the year with a brand new single he calls ‘Figure‘, just for his beloved fans. The new record ‘Figure’ is from his soon-to-be-released body of work. Before now, Philkeyz has dropped his first EP titled ‘Premium‘. ‘Figure‘ is an impressive Afro-pop song that deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Philkeyz – ‘Figure’ below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Philkeyz_-_Figure_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
HEALTH Collaborates With LAMB OF GOD On ‘Cold Blood’
HEALTH has announced “Disco4 :: Part II”, the follow-up to 2020’s “Disco4 :: Part I”, will be released on April 8 via Loma Vista Recordings. The 12-song LP includes the band’s recent collaborations with NINE INCH NAILS and POPPY alongside new tracks with LAMB OF GOD, THE BODY, BACKXWASH, PERTURBATOR, and others, and closes with a new original HEALTH single, “These Days 2.0.2.1.”. “Cold Blood”, HEALTH‘s thunderous first collaboration with metal titans LAMB OF GOD, proves the band — composed of Jacob Duzsik, John Famiglietti and Benjamin Miller — can devote themselves to a genre and detonate it all in the same track. Watch its accompanying animated video by Łukasz Rusinek below. HEALTH will play an album-release show at Los An...
Music Assets Of Blues Icon JOHN LEE HOOKER Acquired By BMG
BMG has announced it has acquired the music interests of iconic American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist John Lee Hooker from his estate. The agreement includes his entire publishing catalog (“Boom Boom”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Boogie Chillen”, among others), co-acquired with BMG‘s longstanding partner Fujipacific Music, his entire recorded and performance royalty income, as well as a selection of Hooker‘s recorded catalog spanning “Alone, Vol. 1” (1980) through “Black Night Is Falling” (2020), acquired solely by BMG. In what is a complex musical legacy some rights will still remain with third parties, but BMG will now take a lead role in promoting Hooker‘s outstanding catalog. BMG currently ...
ANNIHILATOR Shares Video For ‘Couple Suicide’ Feat. ANGELA GOSSOW And DANKO JONES
earMUSIC has released the latest single from ANNIHILATOR‘s upcoming “Metal II” album, “Couple Suicide”, featuring Danko Jones and Angela Gossow (ex-ARCH ENEMY). “Metal II”, which arrives February 18, kicks off earMUSIC‘s long-term ANNIHILATOR catalog campaign, which will include special configurations, additional bonus material, exclusive and previously unheard new tunes from the band. “Couple Suicide” tells the story of what may be a doomed relationship if only the protagonist could find a solution. ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters commented: “I’m a big fan of Danko and Angela. Danko and I have written songs over the years. He is a badass rocker meets punk rocker with a bit of pop and metal in there, plus he’s a n...
CROWBAR’s KIRK WINDSTEN Admits He Was ‘Not A Big Fan’ Of COVID-19 Vaccines, But Is ‘Proud’ To Be Fully Vaccinated
Frontman Kirk Windstein of New Orleans sludge metal veterans CROWBAR spoke to Aftershocks about how his band’s upcoming North American tour with SEPULTURA and SACRED REICH might be affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It seems… They’re starting to talk — and they’re not just talking about Louisiana or the New Orleans area; they’re talking about the whole U.S. — where they think it’s about to hit a plateau. It’s spreading so fast, it’s so fucking contagious that… It’s one of two things — either we literally shut down the entire country or people get their fucking vaccines, whether they like it or not. “I was not a big fan of it — I’ll admit — but I am fully vaccinated an...
It’s ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Versus Capcom in Latest ‘Secret Lair’ Street Fighter Drop
Magic: The Gathering has just announced its newest Secret Lair drop. This new collaboration is with Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise and features the original eight playable characters from Street Fighter II. This drops also coincides with the original Street Fighter game from 1987 as it reaches its 35th anniversary. Below are the characters featured in this drop: 1x Foil E. Honda, Sumo Champion1x Foil Ryu, World Warrior1x Foil Ken, Burning Brawler1x Foil Blanka, Ferocious Friend1x Foil Chun-Li, Countless Kicks1x Foil Dhalsim, Pliable Pacifist1x Foil Guile, Sonic Soldier1x Foil Zangief, the Red Cyclone Those interested can pre-order the set in standard or foil versions on February 18 until March 18 for a price of $39.99 USD for the non-foil and $49.99 USD for the foil set. In other gaming...
