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Netflix Announces ‘Money Heist’ Spinoff Focusing on Berlin
Netflix is set to develop a La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) spinoff based on the character of Berlin. According to reports, the streaming service confirmed the news during the Q&A portion of a Money Heist event in Madrid. Pedro Alonso will be reprising his role in the series, “It is a memorable moment because it is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. Today I was talking to Jesus Colmenar and we were saying that now we walk into the unknown, open to whatever happens and without expectations.” “I know that these people will give the series every possible twist and turn,” Alonso added, referring to the writers. “The responsibility can be a burden and a prison, I hope we continue to have the courage to use this wonderful energy to risk everything again.” The plot of the serie...
‘Halo Infinite’ Drops Live-Action Trailer Ahead of Campaign Release
Despite its free-to-play multiplayer mode having released a few weeks ago, anticipation for the full campaign release for Halo Infinite remains high, and now 343 Industries has released a fresh live-action trailer to hype fans up. Titled “Forever We Fight,” the video (featured above) showcases humanity’s struggle against adversity throughout the ages, from farmers fighting off predators to civilians picking up arms to defend their freedom. As the clip progresses through the eras, it concludes with a scene featuring none other than Master Chief himself, fully geared up in his Mjolnir army in the midst of battle, leaping into the enemy lines with assault rifle ablaze. As for the game itself, Halo Infinite‘s campaign mode is set 18 months following the events of Halo 5. Aided b...
Billie Eilish Does the Same ‘Vanity Fair’ Interview for a Fifth Year in a Row: Watch
Billie Eilish was almost certainly feeling deja vu as she sat for her yearly video interview with Vanity Fair on Oct. 18. While the questions remain the same in the video, which was released Tuesday (Nov. 30), the superstar’s answers (and hair color!) showed her growth over the last half-decade. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The annual tradition started when the teenage pop sensation was just a 15-year-old newcomer, back in the simpler days when she only had a mere 257,000 Instagram followers. (Four years later, she now boasts upward of 94.1 million — including Kylie Jenner, the third most-followed person on the platform.) Reflecting on her pandemic-era answers from 2020, Eilish couldn’t help but laugh at herself. “Gosh, that girl was going through an identity crisis. Oh ...
The Biggest & Best Holiday Songs of All Time: Breaking Down Billboard’s Christmas Lists
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s officially time to listen to — and debate about — Christmas music. In the past week, Billboard has published two major lists of festive music: The Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs chart, based on the first 10 years of our Holiday 100 tally, plus the 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time: Staff List, based on a staffwide vote from Billboard editors. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at these two lists — specifically, we’re comparing the top 10s of each list. Listen below, and you might be surprised by what the top tiers of each list has in common — or what they don’t. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Adele’s 30 debuts atop...
BTS Had the Most Streamed Song on Apple Music In 2021
BTS’ “Dynamite” blew up on Apple Music in a big way this year. The K-pop superstars had 2021’s most-played song around the world on Apple Music, with “Dynamite.” The septet’s single comes in at No. 1 on the Top 100 Streamed Songs chart, published today as the streaming giant handed out honors at its third annual Apple Music Awards. “Dynamite” was explosive, in many ways. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, for the boy band’s first leader on that chart. The single went on to detonate the record for the most weeks leading Billboard’s Digital Songs Sales Chart, and set a new mark for simultaneous weeks atop Billboard’s Global 200 charts. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Just last month, “Dynamite” became the fir...
Final Eight Contestants Unveiled for ‘The Voice’: Watch
Want drama? An Instant Save on NBC’s The Voice has it all. Following the Top 10 Live Performances on Monday (Nov. 29), three contestants found themselves facing the exit, with only one given a pass to stay. Cue the drama. Team Kelly’s Jeremy Rosado hit Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most,” popular hopeful Holly Forbes (Team Ariana) performed Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” and Team Legend’s Jershika Maple tackled the Empire cast’s “What Is Love”. [embedded content][embedded content][embedded content] It all came down to America’s vote. Only one person could be saved, and, after some deep breaths and sweaty palms, Maple’s name was called. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A 24-year-old based in Killeen, Texas, Maple grew up in Louisiana, singin...
Printworks Announces Spring and Summer 2022 Lineup With Charlotte de Witte, Flying Lotus, More
Printworks is celebrating its demi-decade anniversary in a big way in 2022. To commemorate five years since the inception of the famed London concert venue, organizers have announced the lineup and schedule for its spring and summer 2022 season. Helena Hauff, Charlotte de Witte, Flying Lotus, Solomun, and GoldFish will grace the stage at Printworks next year, among many other DJs and electronic music linchpins. According to a press release, the SS22 shows will feature an “immersive, multi-sensory experience” at the fan-favorite venue, a converted printing plant that used to publish The Daily Mail and the Evening Standard. “The best is yet to come…” reads the caption in a recent promo video uploaded on the Printworks YouTube channel. Recommended Articl...
MÖTLEY CRÜE Sells Catalog To BMG
Global music company BMG has announced that it has acquired the entire recorded catalog of MÖTLEY CRÜE. Sources tell Variety the deal is valued at approximately $150 million, although other sources cited a significantly lower number. The deal is BMG‘s largest single catalog acquisition since the company was founded in 2008. The agreement includes the iconic band’s entire recorded output spanning their 40-year career totaling nine studio albums from their 1981 debut “Too Fast For Love” through the latest release in 2008 “Saints Of Los Angeles”, as well as several platinum-selling live albums and compilation sets. It comes as the band are on a new high after Netflix biopic “The Dirt” converted a new generation of fans with an astonishing 92% sc...
QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Says He Doesn’t Care About Being Shamed For Smoking Cigarettes
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre says that he doesn’t care if people know that he is a longtime cigarette smoker. The 47-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, discussed his smoking habit in a live video interview this past weekend with Canada’s The Metal Voice. Addressing criticism from viewers of the livestream who objected to the fact that he was puffing away during the chat, saying that singers should abstain from cigarette smoking, Todd said: “I don’t care. Whatever. I bet you there’s a lot of really good singers that smoke. And some people hide it, and some people don’t.” He continued: “For years, I never wanted anyone to see me smoking ’cause I knew if you have a bad show — never mind that you’d flown 25 t...
FOO FIGHTERS Cancel Minneapolis Concert After Venue ‘Refuses’ To Agree To Band’s COVID-19 Safety Measures
Just hours after announcing a 16-city tour for next spring and summer, FOO FIGHTERS have canceled one of the shows due to the fact that the Minneapolis, Minnesota venue in question refused to agree to the band’s COVID-19 safety measures. “Due to Huntington Bank Stadium’s refusal to agree to the band’s Covid safety measures, FOO FIGHTERS are unable to perform at that venue,” the group wrote in a tweet. “We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on finding a suitable replacement — one that will prioritize the health and safety of everyone working and attending the show.” The FOO FIGHTERS concert at Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus was slated to take place August 3, 2022 and was part of the band’s “Liv...
Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Says He Was ‘Insulted’ By His Portrayal In ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi says that he was “insulted” by the way he was portrayed in the band’s released biopic “The Dirt”. Corabi joined CRÜE in 1992 as the replacement for the group’s original singer, Vince Neil, who was dismissed due to personal differences. With Corabi on vocals, MÖTLEY CRÜE released one critically acclaimed full-length CD, which ended up being a commercial failure in the wake of grunge despite a Top 10 placing on the album chart. When Neil returned to the fold in 1997, Corabi was left on his own and formed the band UNION with ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. Corabi discussed the way he was name-checked in “The Dirt” in a recent interview with The Metal Summit. He said: “The portrayal in the movie, it was...
Vince Staples & Union Partner For New Beats Studio Buds Collaboration
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beats / Beats Vince Staples has many talents, most especially in the world of music where the rapper and social media genius displays an amazing diversity in sound. Partnering with streetwear standout Union, the two entities have collaborated to release a limited-edition Beats Studio Buds set to coincide with Union’s 30th year in existence. Starting this Wednesday (Dec. 1), the Beats Studio Buds will be available for purchase exclusively at Union’s Los Angeles and Tokyo outfits and online. The color scheme of the buds is a striking red, Black, and green design showcased both via the buds and their packaging. The colors of the Pan-African flag are a distinct reminder that Union is a Black-owned company and that lines up with Staples’ personal philosophies....
