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Sam Smith, Rina Sawayama and More React to Sophie’s Tragic Death: ‘A True Visionary and Icon of Our Generation’
Experimental pop musician Sophie has died, as her label Future Classic confirmed on Saturday morning (Jan. 30). “Our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident. True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell,” a statement read. The producer and singer-songwriter, born Sophie Xeon, was 34. Peers, fans and friends in the pop and electronic communities (and beyond) quickly took to social media to mourn and pay tribute to Sophie. “Heartbreaking news. The world has lost an angel. A true visionary and icon of our generation,” Sam Smith tweeted. “Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. Thinking of Sophie’s family and friends at this hard time.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 30)
Latin Artists to Watch in 2021 From regional Mexican singer Junior H to Argentine sensation Nathy Peluso and promising reggaetonero Jay Wheeler, Billboard editors combed far and wide to gather the 22 artists who we think will have a major impact in 2021. Our selections are informed by chart achievements, streaming totals, overall quality, and gut instinct. Check out the exclusive list here. Selena Gomez announces Spanish EP Calling all Selenators: Earlier this week, Selena Gomez officially announced that her first-ever Spanish-language EP is set to drop March 12. Titled Revelación (Revelation), the album follows Gomez’s recently-released Spanish singles “De Una Vez,” which arrived Jan. 16, and the Rauw Alejandro-assisted “Baila Conmigo.R...
Steven Wilson on Channeling Evil Spirits, Defying Expectations With New LP
Google Image search “Steven Wilson sadness meme,” and you’ll find plenty of hilarious results. His music rarely sounds depressing — despite the groans of the modern prog-rock community, he’s just as likely these days to channel Abba as Gentle Giant. But he does tend to explore the dark corners of the human psyche, from the ultra bleak conceptual framework of Porcupine Tree’s 2002 LP, In Absentia, to the tragic real-life story that inspired his 2015 solo LP, Hand. Cannot. Erase. If anyone could expertly channel the despair and division of the pandemic/Trump era, it’s this guy. And the songwriter’s perfectly titled new LP, The Future Bites, does traffic in the paranoia and general anxiety of our current dystopia. But Wilson finished writing the project in 2018 — it just happens to feel like ...
Kim Kardashian Already Has Exit Strategy For Kanye West Divorce, Allegedly
Source: Sheri Determan/WENN.com / WENN While Keeping Up With the Kardashians is on its way out, Kim Kardashian is keeping up with her bread as she and her husband Kanye West work out the financial side of their divorce. Us Weekly reports that a source has confirmed that Kardashian has been meeting with divorce attorney Laura Wasser since July 2020 and as of late she’s been convening with financial advisors “to figure out an exit plan that would be best for her whole family.” She’s hoping they can split their shared belongings equally. “Kim has had all of her and Kanye’s financials and properties ready to be split,” the source shared. “It’s a very fair deal for everyone. Kim has all of her assets and financials ready for when she decides to file officially. Friends thought she was goi...
Rest In Power: Iconic Actress Cicely Tyson Passes Away at 96
Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty Cicely Tyson, the iconic and incomparable screen and stage actress, and trailblazer, has passed away. According to published reports, the Emmy- and Tony-winning actress, who distinguished herself in theater, film, and television, passed away on Thursday (Jan. 28) as confirmed by her longtime manager, Larry Thompson. In a statement confirming her death, Thompson reflects on the icon’s life and legacy, adding that her last task of placing a star atop her Christmas tree was her favorite. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. Tod...
Game On?: A Simple Guide to What’s Going On In The Stock Market
Source: NurPhoto / Getty By Shawna Mizelle In the past few days, the buzz around GameStop, AMC, and Reddit has dominated the news cycle. One might’ve noticed several people online discussing investing in stocks and pondered, “What’s going on?” Some individuals possibly saw someone post about their return on investment from the stock market and proposed the question, “How do I get in?” The most daunting question at hand is this: how does a stock like GameStop, which was valued at $20 just two weeks ago, become valued at over $300 seemingly overnight? Here’s a recap of everything you need to know about the whirlwind of a stock market that investors have seen this week. What happened? GameStock was the most traded company in the stock market on Tuesday (Jan. 26), but the bullish run-up ...
Horned Insurgent ‘QAnon Shaman’ Wants To Testify Against Donald Trump
Source: Robert Nickelsberg / Getty In his final days in office, Donald Trump inspired his cult followers to participate in a failed insurrection in order to help him hold onto power. But now that dear leader is retired and enjoying life in his multi-million dollar clubhouse, his followers are feeling betrayed as pardons for their federal crimes were not handed down before he left office. Now the poster child for the treasonous event of January 6th, “QAnon Shaman,” Jacob Chansley a.k.a. Horned Man, is said to be willing to testify against Donald Trump at the upcoming impeachment trial as he didn’t get the pardon he felt he deserved for breaking the law in the name of Trump. Raw Story is reporting that Chansley’s lawyer, Albert Watkins, has let it be known that the insurrectionist from Arizo...
Folk Meets Electronic in the New Super-Collab from Marshmello, benny blanco and Vance Joy: Listen
benny blanco, Marshmello, and Vance Joy have joined forces for a super-collab called “You.” The trio also shared a heartwarming video for the track, which was jointly released by Interscope and Mello’s Joytime Collective banner. The folksy twang of Vance Joy meets the euphoric, horn-laden production of Marshmello in this poignant crossover jam. benny blanco’s glowing production work speaks for itself and needs no superlatives. Combined with the vocals of Joy—perhaps best known for his global smash “Riptide”—Mello’s warm brass contribution here is reminiscent of “Happier,” his 6x Platinum hit with Bastille. Considering the cumulative horsepower behind its creators, “You” already looks like a Billboard chart-topper.&...
Chandler Riggs, DJ and “The Walking Dead” Star, Undergoes Surgery for Unknown Illness
The Walking Dead star Chandler Riggs, who also DJs and produces electronic music under the moniker Eclipse, has been released from the hospital following surgery stemming from an unknown illness. Despite the scary hospitalization, Riggs seems to be in good spirits, sharing an update “fresh out of surgery” with fans on Twitter via a video in which he sports a walker. Riggs portrayed Carl Grimes, one of the main protagonists on The Walking Dead, prior to his character’s death in the show’s 8th season. Additionally, he is an accomplished EDM producer, releasing music on Steve Aoki‘s famed Dim Mak Records imprint and collaborating with the likes of Pauline Herr and Xavi, among other notable artists. He also performed a soaring set at the 2018 edition of EDC ...
Deorro Links With Kura and Alex Rose for Electrifying Spanish-Language Single “Me Siento Bien”
Deorro kicked off 2021 with a bang, announcing new music and collaborations were on the way. The famed producer is now here to deliver on that promise with his first single of the year, a Spanish-language track with Portuguese electro house artist Kura and Puerto Rican R&B star Alex Rose titled “Me Siento Bien.” Along with the release comes an glitzy music video debuted exclusively on Ultra Music‘s YouTube channel. Over the years, Deorro has become a leading force in the EDM-Latin crossover market, continually reinventing his sound while incorporating his cultural roots into his productions. With “Me Siento Bien,” he ushers in the next era of his musical evolution, leaning deeper into a more global sound. Both producers showc...
Watch the Music Video for Sam Feldt and Kesha’s Uplifting Electronic Jam “Stronger”
Sam Feldt is kicking off 2021 with a bang. Not only did the Dutch producer impress with huge singles like “Far Away From Home” with Leony and “2 Hearts” with Sigma and Gia Koka, but he also hopped on the “New Mindset, Who Dis?” podcast to dish out a music-guided meditation. This time around, Feldt has returned with an assist from Kesha on their collaborative effort “Stronger,” out via Feldt’s Heartfeldt Records. Feldt states “Stronger” is about personal growth. “‘Stronger’ is all about new beginnings – about becoming a stronger person through challenging times,” he said. The tune feels like an expansion of his unmistakable upbeat, summertime sound. Kesha’s f...
PAUL STANLEY’s SOUL STATION Releases Live Performance Video Of ‘O-o-h Child’
Paul Stanley has released a live performance video for a cover version of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS‘ “O-o-h Child”, recorded by the KISS frontman’s R&B band SOUL STATION. “‘O-o-h Child’ is a song of optimism and hope,” Stanley said in a statement. “I think we could all use some words about things getting ‘brighter’ and a time when ‘we’ll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun.’ You can see the effect it has on us all performing and I’m certain the audience will feel that. I remember first hearing THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS on the radio and I felt like my problems were lifted from my shoulders. That’s the power of music and I want to share it.” SOUL STATION‘s cover of “O-o-h Child” wi...
