Entertainment
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Entertainment
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Charged With DUI in Fatal Crash
Former American Idol top five finalist Caleb Kennedy has been charged with DUI in a fatal crash in which he allegedly hit a man inside a building with his Ford pick-up truck. According to a statement from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, on Tuesday (Feb. 8), a man inside the residential building sustained a fatal injury when the truck driven by Kennedy drove onto a private driveway and struck the structure. WYFT reported that the victim, Larry Duane Parris, 54, was pronounced dead at a local hospital three hours after the crash. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The driver, identified as Kennedy, 17, was charged with felony DUI resulting in death; at press time a spokesperson for the South Carolina Highway Patrol said no further information was available as the crash is still un...
A Day in the Life of…Joseph ‘Bugga’ Boudreaux Jr of Cha Wa
Once in a while, a band comes along and brings something so special you have no choice but to love it. That band is Cha Wa. Founded in 2014, they released their third album, My People, 2021, a follow-up to 2018’s Grammy-nominated Spyboy. Check out the 15-Minute Live performance they did with us in 2021 and try and tell us you’re not hooked. From brass band parades to the Mardi Gras Indian community, the sounds and culture of their native New Orleans make a vivid impression on their distinctive funk sound. Cha Wa vocalist Joseph Boudreaux Jr., a fourth-generation Mardi Gras Indian, pays tribute in traditional clothing, including stunning headdresses, one of the many elements that makes their live shows a must-see event. By blending a traditional sound with something utterly timeless, they c...
Father John Misty Unveils ‘Q4’ From Chloë and the Next 20th Century
Father John Misty‘s Chloë and the Next 20th Century is out in a couple of months. So far this year, we’ve heard the sweeping “Funny Girl” from it. Now, there’s more. “Q4” is the latest song to be revealed and its vibe is markedly different from “Funny Girl.” There is also video to go along with the song, which was directed by Grant James. [embedded content][embedded content] So far, Father John Misty has a pair of symphonic shows planned, one in Los Angeles on February 25 and another in London at the Barbican. You can add New York City to that list now too. Misty has announced that he’ll be performing a pair of intimate shows in New York City presented by Rough Trade and Rockefeller Center at the Rainbow Room. Taking place on April 14, the first show is at 7 pm and the second at 9:30 pm. Y...
Nine Inch Nails Announce 2022 U.S. Tour
Nine Inch Nails have announced a U.S. tour that will find them playing their first live shows since 2018. The tour kicks off in Raleigh, North Carolina in April and includes appearances at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta and the inaugural Primavera Sound Los Angeles. The tour is currently scheduled to wrap up with a show in Cleveland featuring special guests Ministry and Nitzer Ebb. Check out Nine Inch Nails’ tour schedule below. Like plenty of bands since the start of the pandemic, Nine Inch Nails have been foiled in their plans to return to the road. Most recently, Nine Inch Nails were forced to cancel a handful of 2021 concerts. Making the best of the situation, the group sold merch that was meant to be available at the shows. Since they last toured in 2018, Nine Inch Nails have rel...
Four Tet Signs Universal Music Publishing Deal
Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) has signed a new global publishing agreement with Universal Music Group. “Four Tet has soundtracked my life from GCSE revision to dancefloors at university and now I get the pleasure to work with him,” Universal Music Publishing Group’s A&R director Pete Simmons said in a statement. “I’m honoured to represent a catalogue that means so much to not just me but the whole of UMPG. Looking forward to working with Kieran, Carol, and the wider Solar team. Special thanks to Amy Samson for making the initial introduction.” The new development comes on the heels of Hebden’s ongoing dispute over streaming royalties with Domino, stemming from a contract he signed with the label in 2001. Hebden filed his claim against Domino in a London court in late 2020, but the case ...
Phil Elverum Shares New Documentary There’s No End: Watch
Phil Elverum has shared a new documentary titled There’s No End. Mattias Evangelista directed it, with Elverum credited as a producer. A trailer for the film featured Elverum discussing parenting and “making the leap into belief.” The short documentary is now available in full. Watch below. Elverum, Evangelista, and director of photography Riley Donavan all shared individual statements about their work. Elverum wrote: I always try to just be myself. Sometimes I make songs and albums of spilled guts deep reaching ideas and send them out to all the strangers in the world, but mostly I’ve tried to keep the real daily life private. I’ve wanted to share the meat and hide the skin. Now I find myself surprised to be revealing a beautifully filmed portrait version of this home life; the simple rou...
Pusha T and Kanye West Share Video for New Song “Diet Coke”: Watch
Pusha T has released “Diet Coke,” a new song that was teased yesterday. It’s co-produced by Kanye West and 88-Keys, and it prominently features the voice of Fat Joe yelling “yesterday’s price is not today’s price.” Watch the “Diet Coke” video below. In a recent conversation with Complex, Pusha T said, “I’m on some one thousand percent rap superhero shit, man.” He continued: This era of Push is probably the most relaxed and competitive. I take the game so lightly, because now I know I’m so different. I know nobody is touching me on the street rap tip. It’s just not happening. I just want them to understand my foundation, and when it comes to my foundation, ain’t nobody fucking with me on that. So now I just take it all so lightly, and just be great. You ain’t see me do nothing for the last ...
We rise by lifting others. I learnt that from Davido – Skit maker, Brain Jotter
Facebook WhatsApp Reddit Twitter Shares Nigerian skit Maker, Brian Jotter taken to his Twitter handle to reveal how he learnt a log from Davido. In a tweet he share on his handle, the popular skit maker said anyone who help others always succeed. He said We rise by lifting others. I learnt that from Davido We rise by lifting others. I learnt that from Davido 🙇🏼♂️ — BRAIN JOTTER (@_brainjotter) February 9, 2022 NaijaBlog.ng .u0b0242e9efe167d82cb41cf70a0a2ebf { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, ...
Frank Edwards – Fire
However, “Fire” serves as his first release for the year since his last single tagged, “Morning Bells” featuring, Don Moen. “Fire” by Frank Edwards is a spirit filled song with deep meaning, inspiration gotten from the scripture Jeremiah 20 v 9. ”Then I said, ‘I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.’ But His word was in my heart like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.” In addition, the new song was accompanied with a video directed by Frank Edwards. “Fire” was produced, mixed and mastered by himself, Frank Edwards for Rocktown music 2022. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, ch...
The BRIT Awards 2022 Celebrated Britain’s Greatest Talents From Dave to Little Simz and Adele
Last night the BRIT Awards returned for 2022, celebrating and honoring some of the greatest musicians in the world. Kicking off with a performance from Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon, the ceremony was back in full swing complete with fireworks, flames, and an audience keen to enjoy every moment of being back in the O2, with all of this coming together thanks to the night’s host Mo Gilligan, who did a stellar job at impersonating Liam Gallagher and poking fun at the British Prime Minister’s cheese fiasco. Indeed, Liam Gallager performed his latest song “Everything’s Electric,” while Little Simz also came on stage to give a powerful rendition of “Introvert” and “Woman.” Other performances included Adele doing “I Drink Wine,” Sam Fender with “17 Going Under,” and Dave, who closed the sho...
Wilco Announce “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” 20th Anniversary Tour Dates
Prepare to have your heart broken all over again because Wilco are bringing back their indie rock classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot for a series of 20th anniversary concerts in New York and Chicago. The first leg spans four nights at United Palace in New York City from April 15th to April 19th, followed by back-to-back shows at the Auditorium Theatre in the band’s adopted hometown of Chicago starting April 22nd. The final set on April 23rd coincides with the 20th anniversary of the album’s official retail release date. In a press statement, the band promises a complete performance of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, which Consequence ranked No. 3 on its Top 100 Albums of the 2000s, as well as a “mix of concert favorites and rarities.” Advertisement Related Video A ticket pre-sale for these anniversary con...
Sylvan Esso Announce 2022 Tour Dates, Perform “Ferris Wheel” on Kimmel: Watch
It’s been almost two years since Sylvan Esso shared “Ferris Wheel,” but the electro-pop jam still has plenty of life left in it, as evidenced by the duo’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night. In addition to their latest late-night appearance, Sylvan Esso have announced a leg of tour dates for Spring 2022. Sylvan Esso don’t need much to light up a stage, thanks to singer Amelia Meath’s singular dance moves and keyboardist Nick Sanborn’s infectious enthusiasm. Backed by little more than colored flood lights, their Kimmel performance is just one example of their consistently great live energy. The duo’s tour begins in Birmingham, Alabama on May 11th, taking them through the East Coast before they wrap up at Electric Forest Festival in Michigan this June. The 14-da...
