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Don Wilson, Guitarist & Co-Founder of The Ventures, Dies at 88
Don Wilson, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the instrumental guitar band The Ventures, has died. He was 88. Wilson died Saturday (Jan. 22) in Tacoma, Wash., of natural causes, surrounded by his four children, The News Tribune reported. The band’s hits included “Walk, Don’t Run,” and the theme song for Hawaii Five-O. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. “Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over world with his band, The Ventures,” son Tim Wilson said in a statement. “He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the 1960s and early 1970s, 38 of the band’s albums charted in the United States. The Ventu...
‘Encanto’ Soundtrack Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
The Encanto soundtrack returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second nonconsecutive week on top, as the set steps 3-1 on the list dated Jan. 29. The companion set to the Disney animated film earned 104,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 20 (up 9%), according to MRC Data. Encanto was released on Nov. 19, 2021, via Walt Disney Records and first topped the chart dated Jan. 15, 2022. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Encanto is the first soundtrack with more than one week at No. 1 since Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born spent four nonconsecutive weeks in the lead in 2018-19. And, Encanto is Walt Disney Records’ first No. 1 album to spend more than a week atop the list since Frozen ruled for 13...
Directors of Kanye West Doc ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Discuss How the Trilogy Came Together
Kanye West’s recent public demand to have final approval over jeen-yuhs, the three-part documentary about his career, is not the first time he’s tried to have a say in the docs’ narrative. Filmmaker Coodie Simmons recalls conversations with the rapper about jeen-yuhs when it was in earlier stages. “When it came down to making it, I had to let him know to make this film authentic, he had to step back,” says Simmons, who co-directed the doc with Chike Ozah, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “I had to take control of this narrative that God created — we didn’t create this. And he said he trusted I would do a good job on it.” Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jeen-yuhs (pronounced “genius”) is described as a “Kanye trilo...
Fans Choose Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Charlie Puth‘s latest song “Light Switch” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Jan. 21) on Billboard, choosing the singer-songwriter’s bouncy track as their favorite new music release of the past week. Produced by Puth himself, and co-written with longtime collaborators Jake Torrey and JKash, “Light Switch” brought in nearly 46% of the vote, beating out new music by Christina Aguilera (La Fuerza), YoungBoy Never Broke Again (Colors), Gayle (“Ur Just Horny”), Lana Del Rey (“Watercolor Eyes”), and others. “Light Switch” possesses a dreamy ’80s sheen and a ton of Puth’s personal touches, from lip-smacking ad-libs to hooks nestled into bigger hooks, making for both a breathtaking pop fantasia and welcome return. It marks Puth’s first solo single s...
Don Wilson, the Ventures’ Rhythm Guitarist and Co-Founder, Dies at 88
Don Wilson, the co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the pioneering instrumental rock quartet the Ventures, died of natural causes at his home in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday (January 22). Wilson’s son Tim confirmed his death to local outlet King 5 News and Tacoma paper The News Tribune. “Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over world with his band, the Ventures,” Tim Wilson told The News Tribune. “He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed.” Wilson was the last surviving member of the core Ventures lineup. He was 88 years old. Wilson’s chugging electric guitar was the sturdy backbone of the Ventures’ highly influential instrumental music. He formed the group alongside guitarist/bassist Bob Bogle in 1958, w...
Tyler, the Creator Scores Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Fashion Show: Watch
Earlier this week, Louis Vuitton staged its Men’s Fall-Winter 2022 fashion show in Paris, where models walked the runway to a score by Tyler, the Creator. The event was held at the Carreau du Temple in Paris’ 3rd arrondissement. Toward the end of the presentation, Tyler zipped down the catwalk on a bicycle. Watch the full show below. The new collection was helmed by late fashion designer and Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh, who died at the age of 41 last November following a private cancer diagnosis. Tyler’s score was arranged by Arthur Verocai; Gustavo Dudamel conducted a live performance by the Chineke! orchestra, who sat at a baby blue banquet table during the show. Read “Remembering Virgil Abloh, Hip-Hop’s Designer” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on ...
DJ Khaled Gifts Kanye West Rare Air Jordan 3’s, Working On Music Too
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @djkhaled / Instagram Kanye West and DJ Khaled have been in the studio working on what surely is a future smash hit (we’ll let you decide if there’s sarcasm there). Perhaps more importantly, Khaled hooked his homie Ye up with a very rare pair of Air Jordan 3’s. Of course, the gifting had to be shared on social media or else it wouldn’t have actually happened. The kicks in question are the blue Father Of Asahd x Air Jordan 3’s that Khaled officially cooked up with Jordan Brand. As Khaled repeatedly says, only 100 were made, and he also noted that he doesn’t have any left in the caption of the video. Related Stories Recently, Ye through sneakerheads for a loop when he shared a pic of the Jumpman logo and an old social media post from Michael Jordan’s son Ma...
Watch Eric Church Pay Tribute to Meat Loaf With ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)’ Cover
Eric Church paid tribute to Meat Loaf during a concert in Detroit last night, leading fans in a sing along of the theatrical rocker’s 1993 comeback single “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” off the album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell. See footage of the cover below. Lovely Meat Loaf tribute last night from @ericchurch. pic.twitter.com/7kTVUe2DMY — Courtney Hoekstra (@cshillz) January 23, 2022 Meat Loaf passed away on January 20 at age 74. His family announced the news via Facebook. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” the statement read. “His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 6...
Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu
Mwaka Wangu Don’t miss this brand new single from Harmonize he calls “Mwaka Wangu”. Coming in, from Tanzania, Harmonize serves his lovely fans with a new record titled “Mwaka Wangu” (My Year). Harmonize in his new single, communicate a clear message of inspiration, perseverance, believe in God, and that everyone’s dreams are valid and would come true someday. Mwaka Wangu is a nice melody for your listening pleasure. Listen and share Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Harmonize_-_Mwaka_wangu_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Portable – Neighbor ft Small Doctor (Snippet)
Check out this brand new song from Portable titled “Neighbor” out now. Nigerian indigenous singer, Portable dishes out a new single titled “Neighbor” featuring street raver Small Doctor. The new record “Neighbor” is an impressive hit single with an awesome beat and this is a follow-up to his previously released single “All Eyes On Me“. However, Portable is the man of the moment with collaboration with many Nigerian music stars like Barry Jhay, Poco Lee, Olamide, etc. Listen, enjoy and share Portable – “Neighbor” ft. Small Doctor (Snippet) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Portable-Neighbor-Ft-Small-Doctor.mp3
VIDEO: Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu
Tanzania sensational singer, Harmonize drops a new music video for his song titled “Mwaka Wangu”. Harmonize come through with a new visual for his song titled “Mwaka Wangu“. The music video shows the traditional aspect of the Tanzanians like their native attire, dance, and people in general. The video was shot in remote areas of Tanzania by Jabulant. Watch and share Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu video below. [embedded content]
Will Forte Returns to SNL: The Five Best Sketches
Will Forte isn’t one of those Saturday Night Live stars who went on to superstardom, like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, or Eddie Murphy, nor was he ever really a spotlight player who remained a fixture even after he left the show, like Kristen Wiig or Bill Hader. As he alluded to in the opening monologue of his first SNL hosting gig this weekend, most of the people he used to work with on the show have already returned to host: Wiig, Hader, Andy Samberg, Seth Meyers, frequent co-conspirator Jason Sudeikis, and even fellow weirdo Fred Armisen. Saving the best for “way last,” as he put it in his monologue, is typical of Forte’s actual tenure on the show, which was long (eight seasons), distinguished (the vast majority of Forte-focused sketches are very funny), and at his own pace. As such, his...
