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VIDEO: Ayra Starr ft CKay – Beggie Beggie
Check out this brand new music video from Ayra Starr titled “Beggie Beggie” featuring CKay. Platoon Ltd on behalf of Mavin Records premieres the music video for Ayra Starr‘s single titled “Beggie Beggie” in collaboration with Nigerian sensational singer CKay. The record “Beggie Beggie” is off the album “19 & Dangerous” released by the Mavin Records Princess. The new visual showcases the crazy nature of young adults, house partying, and the general lifestyle of teens. The music video is a production of Priorgold Picture and was directed by DK. Watch, enjoy and share Ayra Starr ft CKay – “Beggie Beggie” below. [embedded content]
Universal Music Group’s Sir Lucian Grainge Tops Billboard’s 2022 Power List
Sir Lucian Grainge is at the top of 2022 Billboard Power List, two years after he was named Billboard’s executive of the last decade. But this year, there’s a very different reason for his No. 1 ranking: his leadership of Universal Music Group’s historic debut as a public company. It wasn’t just the largest direct listing in the history of the music industry, but one that has helped lift the boats of many music companies — including those of Grainge’s fiercest rivals. The UMG chairman/CEO is one of nine honorees from the company this year, with the other eight also listed below. Sir Lucian GraingeChairman/CEO, Universal Music GroupBoyd MuirExecutive vp/CFO/president of operations, Universal Music GroupMichele AnthonyExecutive vp, Universal Music GroupJeff HarlestonGeneral counsel/executive...
Foo Fighters Break Record for Most Top 10s in History of Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
Foo Fighters rewrite a longstanding record on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Jan. 29 as “Love Dies Young” lifts from No. 11 to No. 9. “Young” becomes the band’s 29th top 10, granting the Dave Grohl-fronted band sole possession of the most top 10s in the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart’s 40-plus-year history. Previously, Foo Fighters were tied with Tom Petty, solo and with the Heartbreakers, with 28 top 10s apiece. Most Top 10s, Mainstream Rock Airplay29, Foo Fighters28, Tom Petty (solo and with the Heartbreakers)27, Shinedown26, Five Finger Death Punch26, Godsmack26, Van Halen24, Aerosmith24, Metallica24, Seether Foo Fighters first hit the Mainstream Rock Airplay top 10 in their first chart appearance, when “This Is a Call” reached No. 6 in August 1995. Of the Foos’ 29 top 1...
The 2022 Billboard Power List Revealed
Money changes everything. Over the past year new types of investors poured record sums into music, reshaping the power dynamics of the business. So Billboard decided to take a closer look at how the industry’s most powerful executives stack up now. On the list that follows, we rank the top 25 and present the rest in alphabetical order by sector. The sands have certainly shifted since we made our last power list. Sure, Sir Lucian Grainge is still at the top of the heap, two years after we named him our executive of the last decade. But this year, there’s a very different reason for his No. 1 ranking: his leadership of Universal Music Group’s historic debut as a public company. It wasn’t just the largest direct listing in the history of the music industry, but one that has helped l...
Andy Ross Dies at 66: Tributes Pour In for Label Boss Who Signed Blur and Jesus Jones
LONDON – Tributes have been paid to British music executive Andy Ross, a key figure in the 1990s U.K. music scene, who has died at the age of 66. Ross co-ran London-based independent label Food Records with founder David Balfe and famously gave rock band Blur its first record deal, signing the group to the label in 1990 after seeing them perform at the Islington Powerhaus venue months before. Blur’s commercial breakthrough came with its third studio album, Parklife, released on Food Records/EMI in 1994. The album debuted at number one in the U.K., spawning several hit singles, including “Girls And Boys” and its title track, and establishing Blur as leading figures in the ‘Britpop’ era of British guitar bands alongside Oasis and Pulp. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vi...
Disney Releases Statement After Peter Dinklage Calls Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Film “F*cking Backward”
Disney has released a statement following Peter Dinklage‘s criticism of the studio’s live-action Snow White film. A spokesperson for the House of Mouse told The Hollywood Reporter, “To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community. We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.” Dinklage shared his comments during a recent episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, stating that the film took one progressive step forward by casting Rachel Zegler — a Latina — as Snow White, but is moving backwards because of the dwarves’ storyline. “Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when th...
Daniel Craig Says ‘Knives Out 2’ Will Likely Release Later This Fall
Following his end with the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as private detective Benoit Blanc in the sequel to 2019’s Knives Out. In a recent interview with Variety, Craig discussed what it was like filming for Knives Out 2, “We did the second one [in 2021] in Greece, and then we filmed studio work in Serbia. It’s in the can. Rian [Johnson – director] is editing now, and it’ll be out, I think, in the Fall of this year.” Craig has mentioned in the past that the film is quite different from the original. When speaking with Empire, the actor said he felt very “lucky” to have Johnson “in [his] life.” He added, “He’s such a great writer. That script arrived and I was literally like, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I couldn’t believe that he wanted me to play it. I was going, ...
Sam Raimi Speaks on ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ Offers Update on ‘Doctor Strange 2’
Filmmaker Sam Raimi shared his thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home and offered an update on his work for Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Speaking to Variety, Raimi called No Way Home “refreshing” and expressed his happiness in seeing Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina reprise their roles from his first two Spider-Man films in 2002 and 2004. “It was so much fun,” the filmmaker said. “I love ‘No Way Home’ and the audience I was with went crazy. It was delightful to watch Alfred play his role, and Willem Dafoe, just seeing these guys take it to the next level. And Tobey was awesome as always. The best word I can say is it was refreshing for me.” In regards to the Doctor Strange sequel, Raimi revealed that he was unsure if they were done filming due to reports ...
‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ Set to Hit North American Theatres on March 18
Crunchyroll has just announced the date for the theatrical release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0. The animated film will arrive in theaters in the United States and Canada on March 18 with a later release in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France with CRG events, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, French-speaking Africa, and Latin America. The 105-minute-long film will be released across 1,500 theatres in the States (also to IMAX theaters) where it looks to share some of the success it had in Japan as the second-highest opening for a film in Japan’s box office history — just below Demon Slayer – Mugen Train. Fans can expect tickets to go on sale on February 25. In other entertainment news, Daniel Craig says Knives Out 2 will likely ...
Jeff Tweedy and His Sons Are the New Kings of ‘Dad Rock’ — And They Couldn’t Be Happier
It might be the oldest rock’n’roll cliche in the book: that being in a band is akin to being married, in a relationship or part of a family. When bands break up, the word “divorce” gets thrown around pretty regularly to describe the circumstances (in fact, it’s the word John Lennon used when he left The Beatles in 1969). That unavoidable and often uncomfortable interpersonal dynamic may explain why not many well-known bands prominently feature actual family members. Sure, there are a few outliers: 88-year-old Willie Nelson has been backed by his sons Lukas and Micah for two decades, while then-teenager Wolfgang Van Halen more than capably assumed bass playing duties alongside his guitar-slinging dad Eddie and drummer Uncle Alex when Van Halen reunited with David Lee Roth in 2007. But for W...
Toro y Moi Announces New Album Mahal, Shares New Videos: Watch
Chaz Bear has announced his seventh studio album as Toro y Moi: Mahal is due out April 29 via Dead Oceans. The news arrives with videos for its first two singles, “Postman” and “Magazine.” Check out the full tracklist and the videos for the songs below. Toro y Moi signed to Dead Oceans last October, announcing the follow-up to 2019’s Outer Peace would be due out this year. In Februrary, he shared the instrumentals for the 2011 album Underneath the Pine. After performing on the first day of the 2021 Astroworld Festival, Bear announced he would be donating all profits from his performance to the families of the victims of the “mass casualty incident.” Read “Toro Y Moi on Channeling Pink Floyd and Trying to Be Timeless” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it orig...
Kim Gordon Announces 2022 Tour
Kim Gordon is heading out on tour this year. She’s got a U.S. tour that kicks off in March, and then, in May, her itinerary takes her to the United Kingdom and Europe. “I can’t believe the tour is finally happening!” Gordon exclaimed in a statement. “Looking forward to playing with my band who are amazing and bringing the music to you. You are the ones gonna make it sizzle.” Find her schedule below. Gordon’s debut solo album No Home Record was released in 2019. Last year, she shared new songs with J Mascis, plus the single “Grass Jeans.” The latter single’s proceeds benefited Fund Texas Choice. 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. Kim Gordon: US 2022 ...
