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Whitney Houston’s Hologram Headed for Las Vegas Residency
Death is no obstacle when there’s money to be made, which is how we arrived at “An Evening With Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert,” a new residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Whether she would have wanted to or not, Houston will be looking to dance with somebody for six months starting October 26th. The late singer’s estate has been pursuing this lucrative likeness since 2019. They even launched a truncated tour in COVID-plagued 2020, though the planned US leg never came to pass. This Vegas residency will feature “all the hits,” and see a very Houston-like simulacrum performing with backup singers, background dancers, and a live four-piece band. Responses have ranged from ‘why not’ to ‘what the hell,’ but Pat Houston, Whitney’s sister-in-law, former manager, and current manager of ...
Warner Bros. Will Produce At Least 10 Films Exclusively for HBO Max in 2022
Warner Bros. has now agreed to produce at least 10 films exclusively for HBO Max in the coming year. According to Variety, WarnerMedia’s CEO Jason Kilar announced during its Q2 earnings call that the massive media conglomerate will continue supporting its synergy with HBO Max by making at least 10 more films in 2022 that will release exclusively on the streaming platform. The decision was no doubt inspired by some of the movies the company has launched on HBO Max this year simultaneously to their theatrical releases, such as Wonder Woman 1984. However, pointing to the $460 million USD brought in at the box office by Godzilla vs. Kong, Kilar also highlights the importance of physical theatrical releases, which he says will now get a 45-day head start at theaters as opposed to the 75 to...
Mark Hamill Reveals He Has Cameoed In Every ‘Star Wars’ Film Since 2015
Mark Hamill has just surprised Star Wars fans by revealing that he has made a cameo in every Star Wars film since 2015. While mostly appearing off-screen, voicing various supporting characters, Hamill’s vocal talents have contributed to the films The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One, and Solo. The reveal came after Wookieepedia broke the news that Hamill was the voice actor behind EV-9D9 in The Mandalorian. Fans have already begun the hunt to identify all of his characters like The Last Jedi‘s Dobbu Scay and Rise of Skywalker‘s Booli. A good place to start would be in the credits where Hamill revealed in 2020 that his pseudonym was William M. Patrick (named after his brothers) and that he does it for the fans, and because he simply just loves Easter eggs. Did you ...
Camila Cabello Releases ‘Don’t Go Yet’ Single: Stream It Now
Camila Cabello released her new single “Don’t Go Yet” on Friday (July 23). The “Señorita” singer teased the song earlier this week and later debuted two Easter egg-filled trailers of the music video, where the 24-year-old singer is driving a vintage car while changing the radio station and getting whisked away in a joy ride before the video zooms out and reveals the miniature, tropical set in a claymation-style edit. The second clip picks up where the first one left off, where Cabello rings the doorbell to a pink mansion on top of the hill. A poster of what looked like a telenovela promoting the single read, “Bienvenidos a la Familia,” which translates from Spanish to, “Welcome to the family!” You Deserve to Make Money Even Wh...
5 Best Moments From ‘Kanye West Presents A Donda Listening Event’
But the Grammy Award-winning rapper had the last laugh when he arrived in a sea of camera flashes and cheers from the crowd. Kanye has yet to say a word throughout this album rollout, and he remained quiet throughout the event. Regardless though, Kanye had people paying attention to what was about to go down in Atlanta. Billboard compiled a list of the five best moments from Kanye West Presents A Donda Listening Event. Check out our picks below! Kanye Dips Into His Nostalgic Bag For His Outfit Of The Day Kanye knows a thing or two about fashion, so when it came to his outfit choice on Thursday, all eyes were glued to what he’d pulled out of his wardrobe. Dressed in a red puffer jacket from his upcoming YZY Gap line, a tan mask, red pants and a pair of unreleased Adidas Yeezy 1020V, K...
Drake and Smiley Go ‘Over The Top’: Stream It Now
Drizzy and his fellow Torontonian have connections that extend well beyond their hometown. Drake has previously cited Smiley as an “inspiration” and, a day after finding out he was one of the most-nominated artists for the 2019 Grammys, the rapper uploaded a video of himself shirtless in the pool, sipping a drink and cooling down to the intro track off Smiley’s A Tape to Remember. Drake’s forthcoming sixth album was originally slated for release in January, but was pushed back due to his rehab from surgery. It’s the followup to the mega-hit double album from 2018, Scorpion. Stream Smiley’s “Over The Top” featuring Drake below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagin...
Tones And I Flies to No. 1 In Australia With ‘Welcome To The Madhouse’
Welcome To The Madhouse features the previously released songs “Fly Away” and “Cloudy Day,” which this week lifts to a new peak, up 44-31. “Dance Monkey” appeared on Tones’ debut 2019 EP, The Kids Are Coming, which peaked at No. 3 on the national survey. “Wow wow wow! Thank you so much Australia for your ongoing love and support, I am blown away,” comments Tones on her latest chart feat. “I can’t bloody believe it, I will not be quitting any time soon. Haha.” In a busy week for new releases, John Mayer’s Sob Rock (Columbia/Sony) starts at No. 3, for the U.S. blues-rocker’s seventh ARIA Top Ten, while Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album Faith (Universal) opens at No. 4. Faith is the followup to Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, which shot to No. 1 in July 2020. Also making an impact on...
THE ROLLING STONES Announce Fall 2021 U.S. Tour
THE ROLLING STONES have announced the make-up dates for their postponed 2020 tour. The 13-date trek will kick off on September 26 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and will conclude on November 20 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Also included are shows in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Minneapolis, Tampa, Dallas, Atlanta and Detroit, as well as three new dates, at the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival on October 13, in Los Angeles on October 17 at SoFi Stadium, and in Las Vegas on November 6 at Allegiant Stadium. Previously scheduled dates for Vancouver, Louisville, Cleveland and Buffalo could not be rescheduled. Fans with tickets to canceled shows will be contacted by Ticketmaster with information about refunds, and they will also be gi...
SEETHER’s SHAUN MORGAN Names His Top Three Commandments Of Rock
In a new interview with Australia’s Heavy magazine, SEETHER frontman Shaun Morgan was asked to name his “top three commandments of rock.” He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I would say there are a few things that I think are important. The first commandment would be you’ve gotta be true to yourself. And by that I mean don’t follow a trend. Don’t try to be part of a movement. Just write music that makes you happy; write music for music’s sake. So, the first one is just stay true to yourself. The second one is write from the heart lyrically, ’cause it’s easy to write lyrics that allude to this party-type lifestyle. I guess there’s a time and place for that, so, really, whatever. If that’s what you wanna ...
KK’S PRIEST’s ‘Sermons Of The Sinner’ Pushed Back To October
KK’S PRIEST, the new band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE), bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE), will release its debut album, “Sermons Of The Sinner”, on October 1 (postponed from the previously announced August 20) via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. KK’S PRIEST has also announced a limited collector’s piece, a scroll that chronicles the lyrical content of “Sermons Of The Sinner”. The scroll features lyrics of all 10 tracks on the forthcoming album; spanning 14X50″ on parchment paper rolled on metal pole ends. Also included is a certificate of authenticity signed by Downing. It can be fou...
LIVE NATION Offering Fans $20 All-In Tickets; KISS, JUDAS PRIEST, KORN And SLIPKNOT Among Participating Artists
Today Live Nation announced it is celebrating the return to live concerts this summer by offering fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows this year. As Live Nation‘s outdoor venues across the U.S. begin to open, the time is here to get outside and catch live music with friends, family and loved ones at over 40 Live Nation amphitheaters all across the country. For a limited time only next week, fans will have access to exclusive $20 tickets to participating Live Nation shows, including taxes and fees. “We can’t wait to get back on the road and in front of our fans, it means so much to be able to bring live music back to the people that support us the most,” said the JONAS BROTHERS. The special promotion marks the highly-anticipated return of live music in the U...
Best New Tracks: Lil Nas X x Jack Harlow, Isaiah Rashad, Tyler the Creator x Lykke Li and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the 10 best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by Lil Nas X x Jack Harlow and Isaiah Rashad x Doechii x Kal Banx, who both released brand new singles from their forthcoming albums, as well as a Lykke Li remix from Tyler, the Creator that’s finally on streaming. Also joining this selection are Dave and Leon Bridges with their latest full-length releases, singles from Samm Henshaw, Logic, Jordan Rakei, Boyz Noise and TOMMY €A$H, plus a Metallica cover from J Balvin. Lil Nas X x Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” [embedded content] Lil Nas X enlisted the help of Jack Harlow for “INDUSTRY BABY,” his newest single that’s produced by Kanye West and Take A Daytrip. The track is set to...
