Universal Music Group veteran executive Mike Alexander has been named the general manager of Island Records, the label announced today (Jan. 31). Based in New York, Alexander will report to new Island co-CEOs Justin Eshak and Imran Majid. Alexander has spent the past year as executive vp at Island, helping the transition as former CEO Darcus Beese returned to his native England to take a job with Warner U.K. Prior to that role, Alexander was executive vp international at UMG, where his purview extended to Island, Republic and Def Jam. “Mike has a well-earned reputation as a successful global strategist,” Majid said in a statement. “We look forward to working closely with him to build on the success of Island’s roster of new and established artists,” Added Eshak, “Mike’s experience gives hi...
Paramount+ has unveiled its official trailer for the live-action Halo TV series. The teaser for the show was initially shared ahead of the NFL AFC Championship Game on CBS. The Halo live-action TV series was announced back in 2013 and has spent multiple years in development before ViacomCBS confirmed that it was planning on premiering the show on Paramount+. The show was previously planned for Showtime. The two-minute trailer has now dropped, revealing that it does not actually occur in the same continuity as the two-decade gaming franchise. The show appears to have its own storyline following “the Silver Timeline,” named after Master Chief, played by Pablo Schreiber, has his own new team of Spartans fighting with him side by side. The team differs from his blue Team members which consiste...
Netflix will be forced to undergo a legal battle against grandmaster Nona Gaprindashvili over a line in The Queen’s Gambit after a judge refused to dismiss the defamation case. According to reports, US District Judge Virginia Philips denied the motion to dismiss the lawsuit, stating “the fact that the Series was a fictional work does not insulate Netflix from liability for defamation if all the elements of defamation are otherwise present.” The District Judge also added that “at the very least, the line is dismissive of the accomplishments central to Plaintiff’s reputation,” and that Netflix’s initial filing to dismiss the case “demonstrates knowledge of the truth in its choice to deviate from the text of the Novel, which states that Plaintiff had faced the male Russian Grandmasters ‘...
Approximately one month away from the 2022 release of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, a new teaser trailer has appeared, giving fans a glimpse of the storyline that hinges on the the Wayne family secrets. The Reeves-directed Batman film is set to follow the structure of a dark detective crime story. In the newest 30-second trailer, the teaser digs into the alluring mystery at the heart of Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne story. The trailer showcases Bruce Wayne in public, appearing to be at a funeral as he is lectured for not doing his best to protect the city of Gotham. Snippets of shots of Batman taking on Gotham City’s nightlife transition in and out of the scene as the interaction occurs. Later the scene sees The Riddler blackmailing Wayne with a family secret, with a voice o...
Spoiler Alert: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker. Peacemaker director and writer James Gunn recently took to Twitter to showcase a short clip from the fifth episode, “Monkey Dory.” In this particular scene, John Cena can be heard reciting a list of celebrity options that could be framed for murder and sent to jail instead of his father, Auggie Smith. Smith is portrayed by Robert Patrick in the series. In a Tweet, Gunn explains that this particular scene was largely improvisational between him and Cena stating, “Some of the list was scripted, some was John improving, & some was me improving & throwing names at John. It went on forever & we lost it a lot. Our usually-professional crew fell apart at the Riverdale mention.” The scene saw Cena list everyone from Ariana ...
The Black Keys will tour North America this summer, with a run of dates in the United States and Canada taking them through to October. The dates behind last year’s Delta Kream kick off this July in Las Vegas, and support at every show comes from Band of Horses. Ceramic Animal, Early James, and the Velveteers will also play select dates. Check out the Dropout Boogie itinerary below. 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. The Black Keys: Dropout Boogie Tour The Black Keys: 07-09 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena07-11 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre07-13 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre07-15 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood C...
Blakk Army Entertainment premieres the music video for the song titled “Down Flat”. Kelvyn Boy drops a new music video for his song titled “Down Flat” for his beloved fans. The record is an amazing track that was released this year. The new visual is quite an exciting video clip with lovely costumes and it was directed by Out Law Philmz. Watch, enjoy and share Kelvyn Boy – “Down Flat” below. [embedded content]
Shatta Movement Entertainment unfolds a new track titled “Cartier Party” out now. Ghanaian singer dishes out a new song just for his beloving fans. The new record is an irresistible melody that will get you hooked. Shatta Wale for a couple of weeks has put out impressive records like “Ragga Ragga“, “Like Summer” and more. Moreover, he expresses himself more on the track “Cartier Party” with great energy and delivery. Listen, enjoy and share Shatta Wale – “Cartier Party” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Shatta_wale_-_Cartier_Party_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
DJ Expression ft LK Kuddy & Young Jonn – Abajo Disc jockey, DJ Expression delivers on a new song titled “Abajo”. The new Afrobeat jam “Ajabo” is the latest project from DJ Expression, joining on the track is LK Kuddy whose vocals are endearing, and Nigerian big music producer, Young John. The new song is a sweet melody with excellent production and delivery, and this should certainly be added to your playlist. Listen and share DJ Expression ft LK Kuddy & Young John – “Ajabo” below. Download
Don’t miss this brand new song from Lil Frosh titled “Like Dat” out now. Nigerian indigenous rapper, Lil Frosh, drops a new track titled “Like Dat” featuring Zinoleesky as a special treat for his fans. The new record “Like Dat” is taken off the extended play “Beyond Infinity” which is his latest bodywork for the year. In addition, the song is produced by Niphkeys, and it is an impressive track that deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Lil Frosh ft Zinoleesky – “Like Dat” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lil_Frosh_-_Like_Dat_ft_Zinoleesky__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Slash will take part in a chat and a musical performance with MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS on the Wednesday, February 2 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS‘ new album, titled “4”, will be released on February 11 via Gibson Records in partnership with BMG. “4” is Slash‘s fifth solo album and fourth overall with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass, vocals) and Frank Sidoris (guitar, vocals). In October, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS released the official music video for the LP’s first single, “The River Is Rising”, shot on location in downtown Los Angeles with Gibson TV director...
50 Cent has announced that his next album will be his final full-length release. While he will only be making one more mixtape, the hip-hop artist confirmed that this does not mean that he is retiring from music. The rapper and TV mogul last released an album in 2014 titled Animal Ambition. In a recent interview to promote the soon-to-be-released Power spin-off series Force 50 alluded to a recent Instagram post that caused quite the ruckus online since his caption stated, “Smile my next album might be my last.” He comfirmed on The Talk that he will continue to release music but likely, much of it will be attached to his TV projects. In the past, 50 Cent has released a total of five studio albums in his career, Get Rich or Die Tryin in 2003, The Massacre in 2005, Curtis in 2007, Before I Se...