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What Bad Bunny’s No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Means to Latin Music
The feat being unprecedented come as a surprise to many. Didn’t J.Lo and Shakira and Ricky Martin and other big Latin names have No. 1s on the chart before? They did, of course — but never with Spanish-language albums. Selena’s Dreaming of You, released just a few months after her death in 1995, debuted at No. 1, but it featured five tracks in English, six in Spanish and two in both, in part because Selena died before finishing what was conceived as a predominantly English album. In 1999, Ricky Martin debuted at No. 1 with his dazzling self-titled “crossover” set, which included No. 1 hit “Livin La Vida Loca” in both languages, plus three other Spanish-language versions of songs in English. Jennifer López’s sophomore album, J.Lo, also debuted at No. 1 in February 2021; it included th...
Watch Bruce Springsteen and Bleachers Perform ‘chinatown’ Live for the First Time
Bleachers, the project of producer/songwriter Jack Antonoff, returned last month with the surprise release of “chinatown,” a song that featured a guest appearance by none other than Bruce Springsteen. Antonoff and his band joined forces with Springsteen again, this time for the first live performance of the song, which was filmed on the roof of Electric Lady Studios in New York City. “chinatown” comes with a b-side, “45,” which are part of Bleachers on the Roof – Live at Electric Lady. “I go to Electric Lady every day to work. I sit on the roof for hours and hours. probably spent more time on that roof this year than my bed,” Antonoff said in a statement. “I kept imagining the band up there on all the different levels playing on 8th street with everything patched into the c...
Brian May Says Freddie Mercury ‘Loved’ Wayne’s World ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Scene
Wayne’s World was released after Freddie Mercury died, but the singer actually saw Queen’s iconic moment shortly before he passed away and “laughed and laughed” at the famous “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene. Queen guitarist Brian May revealed the tidbit during the premiere of Wayne’s World Reunited Apart – PARTY TIME! Many of the cast members, including Mike Myers, Alice Cooper, Dana Carvey and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, participated in the event. May said that Mercury saw the timeless car headbanging sequence featuring “Bohemian Rhapsody” shortly before his November 1991 death… and loved it. His revelation surprised the cast, who were unaware of Mercury’s blessing. So, how did it happen? Myers gave a VHS tape to May, who recalled, “I took it round to Freddie no...
Watch Steve Aoki and Travis Barker Perform Remix of “Karate Kid” Classic at MTV Movie & TV Awards
After remixing a piece of cinematic history, Steve Aoki and longtime collaborator Travis Barker debuted their new collaborative track on one of the nation’s biggest virtual stages. At last night’s MTV Movie & TV Awards‘ “Greatest of All Time” special, the duo performed their unreleased remix of Joe Esposito‘s fabled track “You’re the Best Around” from the 1984 classic Karate Kid. After MTV honored William Zabka, the actor who plays Johnny Lawrence—the main antagonist in the film—with the “GOAT: Zero To Hero” award, they tapped Aoki and Barker to celebrate the occasion. Rocking the iconic skeleton costumes from the film, Aoki and Barker dropped a massive midtempo remix of “You’re the Best Around”...
Above & Beyond Turn Back the Clock With Official Remix of “Love Is Not Enough” by Hybrid Minds
To many fans of Above & Beyond, the trio’s 2012 Group Therapy album is an untouchable cornerstone of their discography. To Hybrid Minds, it’s a chance to breathe new life into a classic. Above & Beyond recently tapped the British production duo for an official remix of Group Therapy cut “Love Is Not Enough.” Hybrid Minds flipped the fabled track into a melodic drum & bass stunner, paying homage to Zoë Johnston‘s ageless vocals in a soulful reimagining. It’s a tall task to rework a song of this acclaim, but Hybrid Minds did well to encapsulate the soaring trance style of the original while creating something true to their own artistry. You can listen to the new remix, which arrived on Anjunabeats today, below and find ...
GoldFish Embraces Change in Inspirational New Single With Julia Church
GoldFish—the award-winning, South-African electronic duo—is back with an ambitious new project that provides an uplifting outlook when we all need it most. “Everything Is Changing” speaks to the occurrences of this past year while adding a fresh aura of hope as we learn to embrace these ongoing changes. The tune itself has intricate layers of strong piano chords, a jazzy saxophone, and sonic elements throughout, lending to bubbly soundscapes that support the lighthearted vocals of Julia Church. The world is a very different place than it was this time last year, and “Everything Is Changing” is a reminder that the changes can be considered a good thing if approached with a positive outlook. “The journey of this song has been a special one. We had reco...
Would Nelson Repeat His Selfless Total Madness Move On Double Agents?
Nelson made arguably the most selfless move in Challenge history when he volunteered to go into an elimination near the end of Total Madness to secure safety for his best friend Cory (both men already had Red Skulls and were eligible for the final). Nelson, sadly, was defeated but felt no remorse for his actions — and Cory went on to finish third. So does the Are You the One? alum think his pal should return the favor on Double Agents? “I don’t think Cory owes me one from last season. I didn’t do that to come into this season to have a debt paid,” Nelson revealed to MTV News (right before the game officially began). “That was out of pure heart and love.” And would Nelson, who came close to winning on Invasion of the Champions, sacrifice himself aga...
HELLOWEEN To Release KAI HANSEN-Penned 12-Minute Single ‘Skyfall’
The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release its much-anticipated album in the summer of 2021. The disc’s first single, “Skyfall”, will arrive on April 2, 2021. The “Pumpkins United” lineup features returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen alongside current singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sascha Gerstner, bassist Markus Grosskopf and drummer Daniel Löble. Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, the new HELLOWEEN LP was recorded in part at the H.O.M.E. Studios in Hamburg (where everything started in 1984). The same recording console used for such HELLOWEEN albums as “Master Of The Rings”, “Time Of The Oath” and “Better Than Raw” was uti...
AC/DC’s ‘Demon Fire’ Music Video To Debut This Wednesday
AC/DC‘s music video for “Demon Fire” will make its online debut this Wednesday (December 9) at 10:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST. The song is taken from the band’s latest album, “Power Up”, which recently hit the No. 1 spot in 18 countries, including in the U.S., where it sold over 117,000 copies in the first week. The news of AC/DC‘s next single and video was originally broken by singer Brian Johnson, who released a video message last month thanking fans for their support since “Power Up” came out. “We’re gonna try to do a virtual video of the next song that we want to bring out off the album,” he said. “The thing is, none of us have ever done this before, so it’s gonna be brilliant, standing like a tit, by y...
PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS To Perform PANTERA Set On Summer 2021 European Tour
PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and his solo band, THE ILLEGALS, will perform “A Vulgar Display Of Pantera” set on a European tour in the summer of 2021. Support on the trek will come from BAEST. Tour dates: Jul. 24 – St. Petersburg (RU) A2 Green concert Jul. 25 – Moscow (RU) Adrenaline Stadium Jul. 29 – Tolmin (SL) Metal Days Jul. 30 – Saint maurice de gourdans (FR) Sylak Festival Jul. 31 – Utrecht (NL) Tivoli Aug. 01 – Oberhausen (DE) Turbinehalle Aug. 04 – Budapest (HU) Barba Negra Aug. 05 – Belgrade (RS) Beogradski Sajam Aug. 06 – Sofia (BG) Yunak Aug. 07 – Brasov (RO) Rockstad Extreme Fest Aug. 09 – Vienna (AT) Simm City Aug. 10 – Krakau (PL) Studio Aug. 11 – Jaromer (CZ) Brutal Assault Festival ...
Watch SAMMY HAGAR’s Performance Of ‘No Worries’ From ‘Love You Madly – A Stream For Santa Cruz Fire Relief’
Sammy Hagar‘s performance of “No Worries”, which was included as part of the December 5, 2020 streaming event “Love You Madly – A Stream For Santa Cruz Fire Relief”, can be seen below. The 90-minute stream of music and personal messages featured performances from other musical luminaries, including Boz Scaggs and Bonnie Raitt, Kevin Cronin, Joe Satriani, LOS LOBOS, Colin Hay, and more. Other acts featured in the stream included Rogue Wave, Laurie Lewis, The String Cheese Incident, T Sisters, Victor Krummenacher, Twiddle and Prairie Prince. Also included were original artwork, moving photography, and examples of how funds have already been put into action to help families. The event was hosted by featured guest emcees, including acclaimed journalist Ben F...
Billie Eilish, Cher, Phoebe Bridgers and More to Play Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays Benefit
Cyndi Lauper has announced her 10th annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert, featuring such stars as Billie Eilish, King Princess, Cher, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Osbourne, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Billy Porter, LL Cool J, Adam Lambert, Whoopi Goldberg, Youth Pride Chorus and many more. Home for the Holiday premieres on Dec. 11 exclusively on Lauper’s TikTok at 8PM EST, along with an additional stream Dec. 13 on Lauper’s YouTube and Facebook at 8PM EST. One hundred percent of the net proceeds go to True Colors United, the organization she co-founded to prevent and end homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. “It’s been a crazy year, but I am grateful for so many things,” Lauper said in a statement. “My immensely talented and generous f...
