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Phil Elverum Shares New Documentary There’s No End: Watch
Phil Elverum has shared a new documentary titled There’s No End. Mattias Evangelista directed it, with Elverum credited as a producer. A trailer for the film featured Elverum discussing parenting and “making the leap into belief.” The short documentary is now available in full. Watch below. Elverum, Evangelista, and director of photography Riley Donavan all shared individual statements about their work. Elverum wrote: I always try to just be myself. Sometimes I make songs and albums of spilled guts deep reaching ideas and send them out to all the strangers in the world, but mostly I’ve tried to keep the real daily life private. I’ve wanted to share the meat and hide the skin. Now I find myself surprised to be revealing a beautifully filmed portrait version of this home life; the simple rou...
Pusha T and Kanye West Share Video for New Song “Diet Coke”: Watch
Pusha T has released “Diet Coke,” a new song that was teased yesterday. It’s co-produced by Kanye West and 88-Keys, and it prominently features the voice of Fat Joe yelling “yesterday’s price is not today’s price.” Watch the “Diet Coke” video below. In a recent conversation with Complex, Pusha T said, “I’m on some one thousand percent rap superhero shit, man.” He continued: This era of Push is probably the most relaxed and competitive. I take the game so lightly, because now I know I’m so different. I know nobody is touching me on the street rap tip. It’s just not happening. I just want them to understand my foundation, and when it comes to my foundation, ain’t nobody fucking with me on that. So now I just take it all so lightly, and just be great. You ain’t see me do nothing for the last ...
The BRIT Awards 2022 Celebrated Britain’s Greatest Talents From Dave to Little Simz and Adele
Last night the BRIT Awards returned for 2022, celebrating and honoring some of the greatest musicians in the world. Kicking off with a performance from Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon, the ceremony was back in full swing complete with fireworks, flames, and an audience keen to enjoy every moment of being back in the O2, with all of this coming together thanks to the night’s host Mo Gilligan, who did a stellar job at impersonating Liam Gallagher and poking fun at the British Prime Minister’s cheese fiasco. Indeed, Liam Gallager performed his latest song “Everything’s Electric,” while Little Simz also came on stage to give a powerful rendition of “Introvert” and “Woman.” Other performances included Adele doing “I Drink Wine,” Sam Fender with “17 Going Under,” and Dave, who closed the sho...
Kanye West Talks Shifting the Narrative in “Black Future Month” Speech
On February 1, the first day of Black History Month, Kanye West declared that he has rebranded it to “Black Future Month.” Ye has continued his sentiments, posting a speech to his Instagram explaining his vision of Black Future Month and the need for the shift in narrative. In the video, the DONDA rapper appears to be speaking with his Sunday Service choir and opens by sharing his own parental backstory, delving on their history and separation. Ye describes how it was a prime example of how “the system has been separating families in every way that they can for years.” He continues with words of motivation by stating, “Black Future, it’s time to invent it. If Ye said it, you know that he meant it. There’s no more Black History Month, every February reminding us that we just barely can vote...
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Sues Over ‘At Least’ $1M in Unpaid Wu-Tang Clan Royalties
The widow of Ol’ Dirty Bastard is suing Wu-Tang Productions for breach of contract, alleging that the company has “willfully refused” to pay the late rapper’s estate at least $1 million in royalties. The complaint, filed in New York Supreme Court on Tuesday (Feb. 8) by attorney Brian Caplan of Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt on behalf of ODB’s widow Icelene Jones, claims that the company – which is owned and operated by ODB’s cousin/Wu-Tang bandmate RZA (born Robert Fitzgerald Diggs) – has made just one payment of $130,000 to the ODB estate over the last decade and has failed to provide detailed accounting statements during that time. The estate is seeking at least $1 million in damages plus interest, as well as attorneys’ fees and costs. “Despite its repeated efforts and requests, th...
How Will 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Possibly Fit Dr. Dre, Snoop, Mary, Kendrick & Eminem?
While music fans seem generally thrilled about the packed lineup for this weekend’s 2022 Super Bowl halftime show — with performances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem — they’ve also been left wondering: How can these five musicians possibly get a proper showcase with a shared 12-ish minutes? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking all about Super Bowl Sunday and the superstar set taking place at Inglewood, Calif.’s SoFi Stadium. Listen below to hear us answer the biggest burning questions around the halftime show, including: What songs will make the cut? Will there be special guests? And will 2Pac’s hologram make a cameo appearance? Also on the show, we...
Eddie Vedder Heats up Feud With Motley Crue With Drumkit Diss
The war of words between Eddie Vedder and Nikki Sixx has exploded once again, with the Pearl Jam frontman throwing more shade at the bass player, Mötley Crüe and, specifically, the band’s rotating drum kit. Rock ‘n’ roll’s latest bizarre feud was sparked when Vedder opened up to the New York Times Sunday magazine about his hatred for the ‘80s hair metal scene. One of the biggest names to squeeze into spandex was, of course, Mötley Crüe. And Vedder despised all of it. “‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ and Mötley Crüe: [expletive] you. I hated it. I hated how it made the fellas look. I hated how it made the women look. It felt so vacuous,” he told the Times‘ David Marchese for the mag’s “Talk” feature. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mötley Crüe...
Jane Campion Wanted Oscar Nomination for Lady Gaga
If an individual artist can be named MVP of Oscar nomination morning, that title would go to Jane Campion. Her film, The Power of the Dog, earned the most nods of any film from the Academy this year, including, for her personally: best picture, director and adapted screenplay. “I feel like I’ve been carrying a load of emotion wondering what’s going to happen,” she recounts to The Hollywood Reporter of hearing the news today. “I did cry a little tear and go, ‘Oh, my God, that’s incredible.’ I’m so thrilled for my colleagues as well, the four actors, and so many of the people working on the film [who] did a beautiful job.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Campion makes history as the first woman to be nominated twice for the top directing prize, h...
Sharon Van Etten Shares Video for New Song “Porta”: Watch
Sharon Van Etten has shared a new song called “Porta,” and it arrives with a new video. Van Etten produced “Porta,” which features contributions from synthesizer player Daniel Knowles, drummer Jorge Balbi, guitarist Charley Damski, and bassist Devin Hoff. Check out the music video below. In a press release, Van Etten said “Porta” was inspired by her process of building a friendship and physical fitness routine with a friend and pilates trainer. She continued in a statement, “Instead of the darkness. Instead of fears. My message is to work through them. Even when it’s hard. Even when it hurts. Reach out. Reach out to that friend who helps you reach out towards yourself.” “Porta” is Van Etten’s first new solo track since 2020’s “Let Go,” which she followed with the Angel Olsen duet “Like I U...
Watch Dave Play a Flamethrower Guitar Solo at BRIT Awards 2022
Dave performed “In the Fire” at the 2022 BRIT Awards, and it was a show-closing spectacle. Joined by Fredo, Ghetts, Meekz, Giggs, and a gospel choir, the performance ended when he shredded through a guitar solo while the guitar literally shot flames into the sky. Watch it happen below. Dave received his first BRIT Awards nomination in 2018; he got a nod for British Breakthrough Act, which ultimately went to Dua Lipa. The rapper truly made his mark on the BRITs in 2020 when he got four nominations, including Album of the Year, which he won for Psychodrama. He also called Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain “a real racist” during an iconic performance of “Black.” Dave was nominated for four awards at the 2022 BRITs: MasterCard Album of the Year (We’re All Alone in This Together), Artist ...
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Sues Wu-Tang Clan
Icelene Jones—Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s widow and the sole executor of his estate—has sued Wu-Tang Clan Productions for years of unpaid royalties, Variety reports. Jones claims a 1992 recording agreement entitles ODB (whose legal name Russell Tyrone Jones) to 50 percent of net proceeds from publishing and recording royalties, as well as merchandising and videos. She is seeking at least $1 million in damages plus interest and attorneys’ fees. Last year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York sold Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind record Once Upon a Time in Shaolin—the album they seized from disgraced pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli—to a PleasrDAO, a blockchain-based organization with at least one anonymous member. In 2018, the estate launched a cryptocurrency called “Dirty ...
BRIT Awards 2022 Winners: Adele, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dave, and More
The 2022 BRIT Awards took place today at London’s O2 Arena. And, for the first time, the BRITs features no gender categories. British Male Solo Artist and British Female Solo Artist have been merged into British Artist of the Year, and new categories have been added: Best Alternative/Rock Act, Best Dance Act, Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act, and Best Pop/R&B Act. Among the winners at the 2022 BRITs were Adele, Wolf Alice, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa. Find the full list of winners below. MasterCard Album of the Year WINNER: Adele – 30Dave – We’re All Alone in This TogetherEd Sheeran – =Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be IntrovertSam Fender – Seventeen Going Under Artist of the Year WINNER: AdeleDaveEd SheeranLittle SimzSam Fender Internatio...
