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Kelly Clarkson Puts a Sensual Spin on Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’: Watch
Kelly Clarkson is putting her own unique spin on a hit song from her fellow Voice coach. During her Kellyoke segment on Friday’s (Dec. 3) The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 38-year-old American Idol alum belted out a soulful rendition Ariana Grande‘s “7 Rings.” With the help of her backing band and moody lighting, Clarkson effortlessly delivered the upbeat track, sensually rap-singing the braggadocious lyrics and even giving a playful wink to the camera. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Clarkson’s hundreds of Kellyokes have ranged from country and pop tunes (Patty Griffin, Lady Gaga, Chris Stapleton, Demi Lovato and Ed Sheeran) to more surprising picks (Lizzo, Post Malone, Bee Gees and Bon Jovi). “7 Rings,” released as the second single from Grande’s ...
Carlos Vives’ Despues De Todo Tour Launches With a Colombian Parranda in Miami
It was 1:00 a.m. and Carlos Vives was hosting a meet-and-greet with fans at the FTX Arena (formerly American Airlines Arena) in Miami. Backstage, he was happy and tireless just moments after wrapping up the first show of his highly-awaited Despues de Todo tour on Friday (Dec. 3). Explore See latest videos, charts and news Marking his first U.S. trek since 2018, Vives was itching to hit the road. He dubbed it Despues de Todo because “after everything we have been through, returning to North America, to so many beloved places, to see unforgettable friends and special audiences again, makes this truly a historic moment for me,” the Colombian singer-songwriter said. That same backstage energy was seen when he stepped onstage. Vives officially launched his Despues de Todo tour at 10 p.m. follow...
Lenny Kravitz Wows at Private Party During Miami Art Week
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz gave a private performance Friday (Dec. 3) for a star-studded crowd that included Leonardo DiCaprio and local Latin boy band CNCO during Miami’s Art Week. The lavish party is an annual affair hosted by business mogul and art collector Wayne Boich. He and his wife also hosted a private dinner before the Richard Mille After Dark event at their waterfront estate. Venus and Serena Williams danced and sang along as Kravitz took the stage for a 75-minute concert as a yacht pulled alongside to hear the rocker. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “This ain’t a concert. We’re just hanging out,” the “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” singer said, pulling Boich onstage to dance. Kravitz, who has lived on and off in Miami for years, is a regular during the prestigious Art...
5 Best Moments From Jingle Ball Los Angeles 2021
The Christmas lights tend to shine a little brighter in Los Angeles, and such was certainly the case with the star-packed lineup behind iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2021 on Friday night (Dec. 3). Crowds of families and passionate fans decked out in light-up deer antler headbands and ugly Christmas sweaters filed into the sold-out Forum in Inglewood to see some of pop music’s biggest acts grace the stage after a pandemic-influenced hiatus canceled the Jingle Ball tour’s 2020 outing. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news BTS, Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X and Black Eyed Peas were among the show’s headlining acts, all creatively incorporating the spirit and festivities of the holidays into their performances. A laryngitis diagnosis made Dua...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover The Clash for Latest Hanukkah Sessions Song
On the seventh night of Hanukkah, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin decided to take on The Clash’s “Train in Vain.” The second-to-last cover of the Hanukkah Sessions hails from London Calling. “Michael Geoffrey Jones, born to Russian Jewish mother Renee Zagansky, would come to be known as punk rock legend Mick Jones, co-founder of The Clash. It’s London Calling Jerusalem as we take a ‘Train In Vain,’ a statement said. [embedded content][embedded content] On Friday, Grohl and Kurstin covered Billy Joel’s “Big Shot,” enhanced by kazoos. In addition to tackling “Big Shot, the duo has performed covers of “Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb, “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow, “Jump” by Van Halen. Grohl and Kurstin also covered Amy Winehouse’s “Take The Box” earlier in...
NITA STRAUSS Pleads For Return Of Stolen Tour Bus Mat
Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, is pleading for the return of a custom-made mat that was stolen in Spartanburg, South Carolina Friday night (December 3). Earlier today, Nita shared a photo of the mat laid out at the entrance to her tour bus, and she included the following message: “We got this tour bus mat as a sweet gift from Josh‘s [Villalta, Nita‘s longtime boyfriend and manager] brother at the start of this tour a few weeks ago. The tour has been amazing and we love doing it, but it hasn’t been an easy time out here, and little things like this go a long way toward making us feel special. Last night someone stole it from outside our bus at @groundzerovenue. “In a time where bands are sadly getting their equipment and gear stole...
EVANESCENCE’s JEN MAJURA Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From U.S. Tour
EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura has shared a series of videos featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band’s current U.S. tour with HALESTORM. The trek kicked off on November 5 in Portland, Oregon and will run through December 18 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Majura wrote in a message accompanying the YouTube release of her latest video: “I wanna make clear that this is NOT official [EVANESCENCE] content and just the ‘being on tour’ experience through the eyes of Jen.” Majura, a self-described “half-Asian living in Germany,” joined EVANESCENCE in August 2015 as the replacement for Terry Balsamo. In 2019, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee said she was happy to have Majura in the band. “She has added a lot to our live shows because she’s a ...
ANTHRAX’s FRANK BELLO Doesn’t Care About ‘Trolls’ Focusing On ‘Negative Stuff’ In Band’s History
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to the “Battleline” podcast about the various lineup changes the band has undergone over the years, particularly the departure of John Bush, who fronted ANTHRAX between 1992 and 2005 but was sidelined when the group reunited with Joey Belladonna for a 20th-anniversary tour. When that collapsed, and relationships disintegrated with next frontman Dan Nelson, Bush returned for a time before Belladonna took the job back in 2010. Speaking about personnel shuffles in general, Bello said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET), “Stuff like that needs to happen in a band when things aren’t working anymore.” He then added: “John, I don’t think he wanted to do it a lot; he didn’t wanna tour a lot anymore. “Look, I l...
CHUCK SCHULDINER Tribute Concert To Be Livestreamed Next Weekend
Former DEATH members will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of the band’s mastermind Chuck Schuldiner by playing two special shows in Florida this month. On Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12, James Murphy (guitar) and Terry Butler (bass) will perform DEATH‘s classic third album, “Spiritual Healing” (1990), in its entirety under the LIVING MONSTROSITY banner, while Steve DiGiorgio (bass), Bobby Koelble (guitar) and Kelly Conlon (bass) will join forces as SYMBOLIC to play songs from “Human” (1991), “Individual Thought Patterns” (1993), “Symbolic” (1995) and “The Sound Of Perseverance” (1998). The Sunday show (December 12) will be livestreamed worldwide from the Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. The B...
Tom Morello Taps San Holo, Dr. Fresch, More for Exploratory Album, “The Atlas Underground Fire”: Listen
Tom Morello is out here making music producers’ dreams come true en masse. The Rage Against the Machine shredder has unleashed a furious wave of music throughout 2021 including an explorative, multi-genre album, The Atlas Underground Fire, as well as a massive EP alongside iconic electro producer The Bloody Beetroots. Morello has now unveiled The Atlas Underground Flood, which shows that his creatively curious appetite is alive and well. Working alongside a slew of vocalists, instrumentalists, and producers spanning the sonic spectrum, The Atlas Underground Flood is arguably even more bold than its predecessor. The album’s opener, “A Radical in the Family” sees Morello testing the waters with a somber, melodic future bass track, enlisting t...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 4
“Bocat” – Guy Gerber ft. Albertina Though Guy Gerber has been quiet on the release front in 2021, he’s ending the year with the smashing Bocat EP. The titular track crafts intoxicating energy through deep, sustained keys, fierce guitar licks, and electric vocals by Albertina. “I Don’t Wanna Leave” (Innellea remix) – RÜFÜS DU SOL Another month, another dynamite remix from Innellea. Following his remix of Monolink’s “Under Dark,” Innellea brings his magic touch to RÜFÜS DU SOL’s soulful “I Don’t Wanna Leave.” Though some of the wistfulness of the original is intact, the energy is raised to the roof with rumbling bass and a menacing lead. “California Dreamin’” (Vintage Culture remix) – Chris Lorenzo “Chris Lorenzo’s new track ‘California Dreamin’’ is on fir...
Elements Festival Shares Roadmap of Improvements After Controversial 2021 Event
After a disastrous 2021 edition of Elements Music & Arts Festival, the event’s organizers are looking to reconcile with fans and create a safer experience in 2022 after providing a list of changes in a highly detailed roadmap. As part of a proposed five-point plan, the festival is being relocated from Lakewood, Pennsylvania to Long Pond. Ideally, this will mitigate many of the infrastructure-related challenges the festival faced in 2021, such as exorbitantly long wait times and camping logistics. Long Pond has reportedly hosted events five times the size of Elements. Organizers have placed new emphasis on safety. They’ve hired a new board of advisors to help plan the fest as well as hire better-trained staff who are well-equipped to handle scenarios akin to those exper...
