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Forever No. 1: Meat Loaf’s ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)’
Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently deceased artists who achieved the highest honor our charts have to offer — a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single — by taking an extended look back at the chart-topping songs that made them part of this exclusive club. Here, we honor the late Meat Loaf with a look at his first and only Hot 100 No. 1, the over-the-top 1993 epic ‘I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).’ Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meat Loaf should’ve ruled the ’80s. His breakthrough album Bat Out of Hell had been one of the great success stories of the late ’70s, a fully formed debut that married prog-rock pomp with E Street Band urgency and operatic stakes, carried by the actor/singer’s larger-th...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Honey Dijon, Fred Again & More
This week in dance music: The new Avicii biography delivered revelations about the producer’s life and legacy; Ed Banger boss Busy P remembered his friend, the late DJ Mehdi, and released this first new Mehdi track in more than a decade. Jonas Blue and Why Don’t We debuted on Dance/Electronic Songs with their single “Don’t Wake Me Up;” the venerable Ultra Records appointed a new president; the author of the aforementioned Avicii bio spoke with Billboard about how the book is “in a lot of ways a positive story,” and the Brazilian duo Sevenn alleged that superstar producer Alok didn’t pay or credit them for many of their collaborations. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week also delivers a flurry of fresh tracks, from house to techno to bass ...
How Kip Moore Turned ‘The Song That Got Away’ From a Decade Ago Into a New, Re-Recorded Single
What’s old is new again for Kip Moore’s latest radio single, “Crazy One More Time (Revisited),” which comes out today (Jan. 21) and goes to radio on Monday. “Crazy One More Time” originally appeared on Moore’s 2012 MCA Nashville debut, Up All Night. The country star released four singles from the album, including “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and “Hey Pretty Girl,” which reached No. 2. Explore Explore Kip Moore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “To tell the truth, after ‘Pretty Girl,’ we were going to put out ‘Crazy One More Time’ [as a single],” Moore tells Billboard of the track he wrote with Chris Lindsey and Aimee Mayo. “But that would have been our fifth single from the album. I had been tou...
Netflix Teases ‘Squid Game’ Universe, Officially Confirms Season 2
During Netflix‘s 2021 fourth-quarter earnings interview, the streaming platform’s Co-Chief Executive Ted Saranos officially confirmed Squid Game. When asked if we would see a follow-up to the wildly popular South Korean series, Sarandos said “absolutely.” Going on to tease that there is much more to come from the world of Squid Game. “The Squid Game universe has just begun.” The brief tease has many thinking that we could be seeing spinoffs of Hwang Dong-hyuk’s thrilling survival drama creation that had the whole world talking in 2021. The news comes after word that Netflix will be releasing a staggering 25 South Korean original series in 2022. The push for content is spurred by the success of Squid Game which became the streaming platform’s biggest-ever series ever with subscribers worldw...
‘Hawkeye’ Deleted Scene Would’ve Introduced Kingpin Much Earlier On
It turns out that Kingpin aka Wilson Fisk was originally meant to be introduced much earlier on in Hawkeye. In a new leaked video of a deleted scene which has since been taken down, a flashback in the recent Marvel and Disney+ series shows Vincent D’Onofrio‘s character taking a young Maya Lopez — or Echo — out for ice cream, revealing his return to the MCU much earlier than his ultimate appearance on-screen only during the finale of Hawkeye. While Marvel itself hasn’t commented on why the scene was deleted, it does make sense that they’d keep Kingpin a secret until later on in the series to build suspense and create an even more satisfying moment of revelation. With Kingpin back in the MCU and his fate still left open-ended after Hawkeye‘s finale alluded to his death without actu...
Netflix Is Bringing Back ‘Wallace and Grommit’ and ‘Chicken Run’
After more than a decade since its last project, Aardman Animations and Netflix are now bringing back two beloved claymation franchises, Wallace and Grommit and Chicken Run. Continuing their partnership, the studio and the streaming giant will be bringing two new movies for the two iconic franchises. On the Chicken Run front, the new film — titled Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget — will be a sequel to the original title from 2000, following the life of Ginger and Rocky after the duo escape and subsequently give birth to Molly in a sanctuary home on an island. Unfortunately, Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha won’t be returning to reprise their roles, but the project has recruited another all-star cast consisting of Zachary Levi, Thandie Newton and Bella Ramsey. As for Wallace ...
‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Will Take Place in Sicily
The upcoming second season of The White Lotus will be set in Sicily, according to sources close to the series via Variety. The show, created by Mark White, will once again take over a Four Seasons Hotel, after last season’s Hawaii-based story was filmed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui. This time, the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Sicily’s exclusive resort destination of Taormina will become the fictional White Lotus hotel. The resort is closed to guests until April 1, according to the hotel’s website. Season two of The White Lotus will star Michael Imperioli and Aubrey Plaza, along with F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hollander, Adam DiMarco and Haley Lu Richardson. Jennifer Coolidge will also return for season two. Imperioli is slated to play Dominic Di Grasso, who arrive...
Elephante Announces “Heavy Glow Live” Tour With All-Asian Support
In recent months, Elephante has been basking in the glow of his sophomore album, Heavy Glow, which debuted last October to critical acclaim. Now, the artist’s upcoming “Heavy Glow Live” tour will bring these songs to life—with all-Asian lineup of supporting talent to boot. Rotating openers for the 19-date run include yetep—who recently signed with Wasserman Music—Sabai, Hoang and nøll. “Elephante is an artist who inspired me to make music,” Sabai wrote on social media. “I’m so happy and grateful to be a part of this.” His first single of 2022, “Love For You” (with Madalen Duke), is out now. Kicking off in Sacramento on March 3rd, “Heavy Glow Live” will conclude on June 11th in Portland, notably hitting ...
AVA London Announces Speakers and Performers for 2022 Event at Printworks
AVA London is bringing out a large cast of industry players to share their knowledge for the fifth edition of the electronic music conference. According to a press release, this year’s outing will be focused on four themes: innovation, diversity, post-pandemic, and sustainability. Organizers have recruited a high-profile cast to discuss these timely topics affecting the industry, such as legendary techno producer Carl Cox, Irvine Welsh; famed author of Trainspotting, Niks Delanancy; co-founder of the Black Artist Database, and renowned visual artist Weirdcore, among others. They’ve promised masterclasses from artists, technology showcases, fireside chats, Q&As and more. Diving deeper into the event’s themes, speakers will talk about artist and brand management, divers...
Amnesia Ibiza Announces 18-Hour 2022 Opening Party
One of the most iconic clubs in Ibiza is coming back stronger than ever. The proprietors of Amnesia have announced the club’s 2022 Opening Party, which is scheduled for May 21st. A lineup has not yet been announced, but a press release shared with EDM.com said prospective attendees “can expect a mouthwatering lineup of global house and techno talents.” Past performers include Adam Beyer, Jamie Jones and Loco Dice, among other veteran DJs. Organizers have also teased a number of fresh features, like revamped live production, state-of-the-art tech developments and a “new and improved customer experience.” Doors will open at 6PM and close at noon for 18 hours of nonstop partying. The event was revealed in the wake of the news of the impending return of the island...
Watch Steve Aoki and a Neurosurgeon Discuss New Ultrasound Helmet to Treat Brain Disease
Steve Aoki has teamed up with an expert in neuroscience for a fun lecture on focused ultrasound technology. The Dim Mak boss is known to have his hands in many ancillary ventures outside of electronic dance music, like NFTs, Pokémon cards, apparel and more. However, an often overlooked aspect of his story are his philanthropic endeavors through his Aoki Foundation. With a focus on the functionality of the brain, Aoki raises funds for new brain science technology and the research of regenerative medicine. He’s also hosted many educational events to help raise awareness of brain preservation. Now, in a partnership with West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Aoki has released a video highlighting technology that fights symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, tremo...
STABBING WESTWARD Drops New Single ‘Ghost’
As the anticipation grows for the brand-new STABBING WESTWARD album “Chasing Ghosts” to be released — the band’s first new LP in more than 20 years — the four-piece gives another taste of the new music with their latest single, “Ghost”. Fans who buy the physical or digital edition of the single will be gifted with several additional tracks including remixes of “Ghost” led by STABBING WESTWARD frontman Christopher Hall and Assemblage 23 along with a reworking of early hit “Why”, from 1996 RIAA-certified gold album “Wither Blister Burn & Peel”. “Chasing Ghosts” will be out March 18 via COP International Records. It features 10 tracks that showcase the industrial rock band’s characteristic sound with a mod...
