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‘Encanto’ Spends Third Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
The Encanto soundtrack collects a third nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Feb. 5). The set earned a new weekly-best 115,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 27 — up 11%, according to MRC Data. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the last 10 years, only four soundtracks have spent at least three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200: Encanto (three), Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born (four in 2018-19), Black Panther: The Album (three, 2018) and Frozen (13, 2014). The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by MRC Data. Units comprise album sales, track equi...
Cheslie Kryst, ‘Extra’ Correspondent and Former Miss USA, Dies at 30
Cheslie Kryst, an Extra correspondent and former Miss USA, has died. She was 30. Her family confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday. A cause of death was not provided by them, but the New York Police Department confirmed to THR that it was a death by suicide. Kryst’s body was found at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, on the sidewalk outside the Orion Condominium building, where she was a resident, in Manhattan. “In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,” the statement read. “Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She cared, she loved, she laughed and she shined. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as...
We Need to Talk About Cosby: W. Kamau Bell on Having “The Bigger Conversation,” and If He’d Do a Sequel
It’s probably possible to spend an entire decade discussing Bill Cosby, the comedy legend who was eventually revealed to be a serial predator. For We Need to Talk About Cosby, director W. Kamau Bell got four hours. “Showtime was great about giving us every minute they could, to let us push it as far as we could. Some of these episodes are like 59:59,” he tells Consequence in a Zoom interview. Bell, who also currently hosts CNN’s United Shades of America, brought his insight as a comedian who grew up as a “child of Bill Cosby,” as well as his experience working in documentary television, to the four-part series, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival before its Showtime debut. The series tracks the entirety of Cosby’s career, putting into context the importance of the strides he...
Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood Take The Smile for a Round in 24-Hour, Three-Show Concert Series: Recap
The Smile, the English trio formed by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, officially became audience-tested as they completed their first run of in-person performances over the weekend (January 29th-30th) with three shows in just over 12 hours. The trio convened at the Greenwich venue Magazine London for three consecutive concerts at 8:00 p.m., 1:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. GMT, which were simultaneously broadcast with time zone considerations for virtual audiences watching in Europe and Africa, the Americas, and Asia and Australia, respectively. The venue’s rounded central stage was packed to the edges with an array of gear and sound equipment that promised a more elaborate set than the relatively spare setup for their surprise debut at the Glastonbury Fes...
Halo Trailer Finally Reveals A Glimpse at Master Chief’s Story: Watch
Paramount+ unveiled the trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of Halo on Sunday, revealing our first substantial look at the intergalactic sci-fi drama. While taking inspiration from the popular video game series, the long-gestating TV adaptation by executive producer Steven Spielberg will exist in its own timeline separate from the series, and tell the story of Natascha McElhone’s Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey as she creates genetically-enhanced super soldiers known as Spartans to help win the 26th-century war against a shadowy organization known as The Covenant. Pablo Schreiber’s Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 is one of those super soldiers, and commands a Spartan battalion called a “unity” as the series’ lead protagonist. In the trailer, we get a taste of his origin stor...
Spotify Adds “Content Advisory” on COVID-19 Content in Wake of Neil Young Boycott
Spotify has announced that it will begin adding a “content advisory” to all podcasts that include information about COVID-19, following the company’s decision to continue streaming The Joe Rogan Experience despite a boycott from Neil Young. In a new open letter issued on Sunday (January 30th), CEO Daniel Ek also revealed that Spotify is making the company’s “platform rules” public for all to see. As previously reported, Young called out Spotify for presenting Rogan’s podcast, which has been criticized for disseminating questionable information about COVID-19 and its vaccines. The legendary rocker issued an ultimatum to the company to either remove his music or the podcast. As he put it, “They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.” Spotify promptly removed Young’s music, stating, “We want all ...
AARON LEWIS Celebrates ‘Frayed At Both Ends’ Album Release With Performance At Kentucky’s Fort Campbell (Video)
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis celebrated the release of his new solo album, “Frayed At Both Ends”, with a free performance this past Wednesday (January 26) at Kentucky’s Fort Campbell. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Lewis wanted to give back to Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell’s tenant units through the performance, he told the Fort Campbell Courier, adding that the installation was a perfect fit for an album-release show. “It’s my way of giving thanks, but also showing my profound respect,” Lewis said. “Both sides of my family have served, and I feel the act of selflessly serving our country is one of the most honorable things an American can do. Having had two No. 1 Billboard Country Album ...
JIZZY PEARL Has ‘Mixed Feelings’ About RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: ‘If People Wanna Go See It, Then That’s Okay’
QUIET RIOT singer Jizzy Pearl, whose JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE band opened for the “Dio Returns” tour in 2019, was asked in a new interview with the “Cobras & Fire” podcast for his take on the Ronnie James Dio hologram. “Dio Returns” featured a holographic image of the legendary metal singer performing alongside a living backing group consisting, in large part, of Ronnie‘s onetime DIO bandmates. “Well, at the time, everyone was sort of bagging on it, but I was the opening band, so I felt it was my duty to defend it,” Jizzy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET) “[I have] mixed feelings about it,” he admitted. “Whitney Houston, they’re doing one in Vegas now, of a hologram. “If people wanna go see...
STEVE VAI Tore A Tendon In His Shoulder While Making Pizza: ‘I Wish I Had A Better Story’
A little over a year ago, legendary guitarist Steve Vai underwent shoulder surgery to repair an injury. That procedure was successful, enabling him to record his new album, “Inviolate”. However, in preparing for a U.S. tour in support of the LP, it became clear that a new injury emerged that requires another surgery prohibiting the tour to be staged as previously announced. Steve discussed his physical issues in a new interview with SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “About a year ago last December, I did have to get surgery on my shoulder. I’m usually a totally healthy guy. I do take the holistic approach when I can, but 50 years of abuse playing the guitar, my shoulder just got to the point w...
GEORGE LYNCH Unveils New Lineup Of ELECTRIC FREEDOM Project At Las Vegas Concert: ‘I Finally Put Together My Perfect Band’
George Lynch introduced the latest lineup of his GEORGE LYNCH AND THE ELECTRIC FREEDOM project last night (Saturday, January 29) at Count’s Vamp’d in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joining the legendary DOKKEN axeman in the band are Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) on vocals, Jimmy D’Anda (BULLETBOYS) on drums and Rob DeLuca (Sebastian Bach, UFO, SPREAD EAGLE) on bass. Video of the Vegas concert can be seen below (courtesy of MotorBreathInc and RocknForever1 “Always Classic”). Earlier today, Lynch took to his Instagram to write: “After years of personal changes in #lynchmob and #electricfreedom I finally put together my perfect band. #georgelynchbandfeaturinggeorhelynchx4 #forestbeforethetrees #v8 #duh #andrewfreeman #andrewfreemanofficial #jimmydanda #robdaluca @jimmy...
Katy Perry Joined by Alesso, Giant Mushroom Dancers on SNL: Watch
Katy Perry was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live. She performed her song “When I’m Gone” with Alesso on a stage filled with giant dancing mushrooms. Perry also performed “Never Really Over” on the Willem Dafoe–hosted episode. Watch both performances below. Perry and Alesso first shared “When I’m Gone” to kick off Perry’s residency at Resorts World Las Vegas. They released a music video for the song during ESPN’s broadcast of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship earlier this month. Perry released her last LP Smile in 2020. It was revealed during last night’s episode that Saturday Night Live will welcome back host John Mulaney on February 26 with musical guests LCD Soundsystem. Check out Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream...
U2 Share Acoustic “Sunday Bloody Sunday” Performance on 50th Anniversary of Massacre: Watch
U2’s Bono and the Edge have shared a new acoustic cover of their 1983 single and War album opener “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” It arrives on the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the massacre at a protest in Northern Ireland and a defining moment of the Troubles. Watch their new performance of the song below. In November, the band released a new single called “Your Song Saved My Life”—it appeared on the Sing 2 soundtrack. Bono also voiced a character in that film. Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of U2’s Zooropa. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
