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Adele’s ‘30’ Leads U.K. Chart Race
Adele’s blockbuster album 30 (Columbia) is on the way to a third consecutive U.K. chart title. But it won’t have an easy ride. Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the OCC, 30 is on course for the crown, though it’s facing a challenge from JLS’s 2.0 (BMG), the X Factor alum’s first album of original material since Evolution, which hit No. 3 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart in 2012. JLS’s latest is on target for a No. 2 debut, for what would be the outfit’s sixth U.K. Top 10 album, continuing an unbroken streak which began with their eponymously-titled debut, in 2009. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Despite finishing runner-up on The X Factor in 2008, JLS has crossed the finish line first on the U.K. charts, including five No....
Hailey Mia Shines With Lewis Capaldi Cover on ‘The Voice’: Watch
Hailey Mia is the youngest competitor in The Voice 2021, and, thanks to her poise and talent-beyond-her-years, many fans of the show are wondering whether she’ll become the youngest-ever winner. Mia did her chances no harm on Monday night (Dec. 6), when she performed Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” during the Top 8 Live round. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The New Jersey native selected a song overflowing with drama and action, and the teen, accompanied with a string quartet, blazed away. “Someone You Loved” is the sad song that could. The Scot’s breakout hit took 24 weeks to reach the Billboard Hot 100 summit, in 2019, completing the fifth-lengthiest climb to No. 1 all-time. Will Kelly Clarkson’s impressive protégé take the long route to...
Suspect Charged With Murder of Jacqueline Avant, Wife of Clarence Avant
The man suspected of fatally shooting Jacqueline Avant in her Beverly Hills home on Dec. 1 has been charged with murder, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Aariel Maynor, 29, of Los Angeles is charged with one count each of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm — Maynor allegedly used an assault long barrel pistol during the crimes — as well as two counts of residential burglary with person present. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Maynor is charged with breaking into the home of the 81-year-old philanthropist and wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, where he fatally shot her, according to authorities. Maynor also is charged with shooting at a security guard at the location. The security ...
Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion and Jimmy Fallon Get us Warmed up for a ‘Masked Christmas’: Watch
Your 2021 Christmas playlist has a new entry. Jimmy Fallon teams up with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion on the holiday-themed, “It Was A… (Masked Christmas),” a fun new number that dropped at midnight. These here are pandemic times, and our trio won’t let us forget. “Masked Christmas” is a reminder that, yes, we can have fun these holidays with a mask on. On it, Jimmy and Ari sing: “It was a masked Christmas, we stayed in the house/ We covered our nose, and covered our mouth/ But it’s Christmas time/ We’ll be in line for a booster.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Megan delivers several raps, and doesn’t miss the opportunity to rhyme Fallon with Stallion. Grande, Fallon and Stallion are like one big happy musical family. Grande most rece...
Neo Still Knows Kung Fu in Final The Matrix Resurrections Trailer: Watch
As tickets for the theatrical release of The Matrix Resurrections go on sale, a final full-length trailer for the blockbuster sequel has been released. While we don’t much deeper into what is sure to be the complicated plot of the fourth Matrix film, the new preview does provide a look at even more of the movie’s gorgeous action. We get to see numerous close-quarter fight scenes, gun fights, and explosions, all while getting teases of the mysterious story surrounding Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss). Whatever is going on here, it seems like Neo and Trinity are (to make a parallel to a completely different franchise) the Keymaster and Gatekeeper of the scenario. Neo begins to regain his memory as he encounters familiar moments like déjà vu: red and blue pills, whi...
Alice Cooper Announces Spring 2022 North American Tour
Alice Cooper has announced a Spring 2022 North American tour, with support from Buckcherry on select dates. The shows continue Cooper’s campaign in support of 2021’s Detroit Stories, a tribute to the musical legacy of the Motor City, Cooper’s hometown. The Spring 2022 leg with Buckcherry kicks off March 18th in Mashantucket, Connecticut, and runs through April 20th in Seattle. Cooper will then meet up with ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for joint concerts on April 22nd and April 23rd in Reno, Nevada, and Paso Robles, California, respectively (sans Buckcherry). Get tickets via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Related Video The spring shows follow Cooper’s previously announced early 2022 US tour, which runs through January and February before concluding with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock C...
Netflix Is a Joke Fest Featuring Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Larry David Debuting in Spring 2022
After being pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns, the inaugural Netflix is a Joke: The Festival is now going down next spring from April 28th through May 8th across Los Angeles. Taking place across 25 venues, the comedy festival’s lineup is stacked with huge stars, many of whom already have Netflix specials or shows. Dave Chappelle will lead a showcase on April 28th at Hollywood Bowl, while John Mulaney and Bill Burr will each headline a show at the Forum. Meanwhile, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will hold a conversation at the YouTube Theater, and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will make history as the first standup comedian to ever perform at Dodger Stadium. Other big names include David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jerry Seinfeld, and Chris Rock. There will also be an LGBTQ+ Celebration event s...
Adele’s Team Took Away Her Instagram Password After “The Only Picture I Ever Posted Myself”
In 2020, Adele’s team gave her the password to her own Instagram account for the first time, but after posting one picture — of herself in a Jamaican flag bikini and bantu knots — they took it away again. The British superstar revealed the drama during a sit-down with makeup and beauty vlogger NikkieTutorials. “In COVID, they let me have my password,” Adele said while receiving eyeliner. “I was never allowed my passwords for my socials before. It’s actually quite a well-known fact.” As she explained, “They were worried if I’d get drunk, or be annoyed, whatever I would do. Not responding to anyone, more just posting my general thoughts.” However, “Then I posted a picture, which a lot of people know about. It’s the only picture I ever posted myself. And then they took my password a...
‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot Joins ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Director In ‘Cleopatra’
Wonder Woman‘s Gal Gadot will now be working alongside director Kari Skogland for the upcoming Cleopatra film, with the latter most recently known for her work directing all six episodes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier over at Marvel Studios. The project was originally set to be directed by Patty Jenkins, marking the first reunion between her and Gadot outside of their partnerships on both Wonder Woman installments over at Warner Bros. Jenkins will now step back as producer for the project instead, giving her more space and time to focus on her other projects including Disney‘s Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Wonder Woman 3. As for Cleopatra itself, Gadot will be portraying the titular character, a decision that has drawn controversy given her Jewish heritage and her...
Colin Farrell Reprises Penguin Role for New HBO Max ‘Batman’ Spinoff Series
Variety has confirmed that Colin Farrell has officially signed on to executive produce as well as star in the latest series spinoff of The Batman. Farrell is set to appear in the upcoming The Batman film starring Robert Pattinson as the titular character. The series spinoff is set to focus more on The Penguin and his rise to power in the criminal underworld of Gotham. The series was fiwrst reported in the development in September, however, Farrell was not yet confirmed to join the cast at the time. The Batman director Matt Reeves and the film’s producer Dylan Clark will be working on the Penguin series alongside Lauren LeFranc who is penning the script. Those familiar with the storyline will be able to catch a glimpse of The Penguin’s aka Oswald Cobblepot’s origin story as one of the most ...
ALICE COOPER Announces Spring 2022 Tour With BUCKCHERRY
After wrapping a successful and uninterrupted fall 2021 tour, Alice Cooper recently announced a run of January and February dates ahead of a headline appearance on the Monsters Of Rock cruise, which takes place February 9 through 14. Today, Cooper has confirmed a slate of new spring 2022 dates, kicking off on March 18 in Connecticut and wrapping on April 23 in California. Support will come from BUCKCHERRY on most dates, with Ace Frehley appearing on some shows. Cooper, a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, usually spends up to six months a year on the road, bringing his iconic brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock rock, Cooper (in both the original ALICE COOPER band and as a solo artist) has rattled t...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BLACK VEIL BRIDES And ICE NINE KILLS Announce ‘Trinity Of Terror’ Tour
As a killer early holiday gift for fans of all things dark and heavy, three of the biggest names in modern hard rock have announced that they will be joining forces for a triple co-headline North American tour next spring. The “Trinity Of Terror” tour will feature the unholy triumvirate of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and ICE NINE KILLS and will be the first time ever that fans get to see all three bands on the same stage each night. The coast-to-coast outing, which will see the three bands alternating closing sets each night, is set to kick off on March 17 in Mesa, Arizona and make stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping up with a performance at Norfolk’s Chartway Arena on April 27. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presa...
