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‘Encanto’ Single ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Heading for U.K. No. 1
Disney’s Encanto is sitting in that sweet spot, a film that’s struck a chord with both critics and audiences, and its soundtrack is spreading the word. One of those singalong songs is on track for the U.K. No. 1. Based on 48 hours of sales and streaming activity, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (via Walt Disney) is on pole position for the chart crown. “Bruno” leads the Official Chart Update, which ranks the most popular singles after the first weekend in the cycle, and would be the first-ever U.K. leader for each of the cast members credited on the track — Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Stephanie Beatriz and Mauro Castillo. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As “Bruno” lifts 3-1 on the chart blast, Gayle’s “Abcdefu” (Atlantic)...
Detroit Cobras Singer Rachel Nagy Has Died
Rachel Nagy, the force-of-nature singer and founding member of The Detroit Cobras, the Michigan garage rock outfit, has died. Bandmate Greg Cartwright broke the sad news on Saturday (Jan. 17) via Detroit Cobras’ social channels. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved friend and musical colleague, Rachel Lee Nagy,” he writes. “There are no words to fully articulate our grief as we remember a life cut short, still vital and inspirational to all who knew and loved her.” No cause of death was given. Nagy co-founded Detroit Cobras back in 1994 with guitarist Mary Ramirez, and “carried the torch of rock, soul and R&B to fans all over the world,” adds Cartwright. “More than just a performer, she embodied the spirit of the music itself and vaulted ...
Kanye West Spotted in the Studio With Pusha T and A$AP Rocky
Shortly after linking up with The Game for the new single “Eazy,” it looks like the artist formerly known as Kanye West is preparing to drop a new collab with Pusha T and A$AP Rocky. Ye, Push and Flacko were all seen in the studio together, with a muted video of West and Rocky seemingly enjoying a track and a group photo of them with Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith of Top Dawg Entertainment, Antonio Brown and The Game circulating the internet. Nothing has been confirmed as of writing, but with the release of “Eazy” and news of DONDA 2 in the works, fans can deduce that Ye’s next body of work is already well underway. The video and photo hit the internet just as Ye opened up about the alleged incident that led to him being named as a suspect in a criminal battery investigation. West shared that ...
Drake Named Most-Streamed Artist of 2021
Drake has officially been named the most-streamed artist of 2021 in the United States, beating high-profile colleagues like Kanye West, J. Cole and Tyler, the Creator. According to Chart Data, The Boy’s music received a total of 8.6 billion on-demand streams, meaning that one out of every 131 streams was a Drake song. The numbers add up as his most recent full-length album, Certified Lover Boy, is the only rap album of 2021 that is eligible for double platinum certification by the RIAA. It first went platinum a month after its release, is the first rap album of 2021 to spend five weeks at No. 1, sold over 600,000 units in its first week and broke Apple Music and Spotify’s records for the biggest first-day streams. .@Drake was the #1 most streamed artist of 2021 in the US, with 8.6 billion ...
JAY-Z Admits ‘In My Lifetime, Vol. 1’ Still “Haunts” Him to This Day
In a rare social media event, JAY-Z took to Twitter to admit that his 1997 album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 “haunts” him. Hov virtually responded to Questlove, who initially tweeted that a majority of JAY’s “best moments” were actually in the album. “More so, I know what could have been, so it haunts me,” the Brooklyn-born rapper replied. “Streets Is Watching was the first song made!” In return, Questlove simply tweeted, “Uh can I make this tweet an NFT?” Questlove shared his initial breakdown of the album, noting that these moments included “A Million & One Questions,” that “I Know What Girls Like” received unfair criticism and that “Imaginary Players” created Hov. “When you hear Players you got two sides to choose….you wanna be the cat who who got leathers…..or you wanna be the...
Kelly Rizzo Declares Late Husband Bob Saget ‘The Most Incredible Man on Earth’
Kelly Rizzo took to Instagram on Saturday (Jan. 15) to pay tribute to her late husband Bob Saget shortly after he was laid to rest. “My sweet husband,” Rizzo, 42, began in a lengthy caption alongside a photograph of herself with Saget. “After much reflection this week, I’m trying, really trying, to not think I was robbed of time. But instead to think: How lucky was I that I got to be the one to be married to THE MOST INCREDIBLE MAN ON EARTH.” The Full House star and TV personality were married in 2018 in Santa Monica. At age 65, Saget died last Sunday in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida. A cause of death has yet to be determined. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Saget was laid to rest on Friday in an intimate service at Mount Sinai Memorial Park...
Maneskin Set as ‘SNL’ Musical Guest, With Host Will Forte
Italian rockers Måneskin will appear as the musical guest on the next episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by actor (and former SNL cast member) Will Forte. SNL made the lineup announcement for its upcoming Jan. 22 episode this weekend. Måneskin — Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi and Ethan Torchio — won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 with the song “Zitti e buoni.” Explore Explore Maneskin See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the wake of their Eurovision win, the quartet’s cover of the Four Seasons‘ “Beggin’,” which they first released on an EP in 2017, went viral on TikTok and hit streaming services as new fans discovered the band and their catalog. “Beggin’” peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Global 2...
Freddie Gibbs Joins ‘All on Me’ Rap in Cut-for-Time ‘SNL’ Sketch: Watch
A rap video starring Chris Redd that didn’t air during this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live was released as a “cut-for-time” clip on YouTube after the show. SNL‘s Redd leads the song as rapper Lil T. His track features castmate Kenan Thompson, host Ariana DeBose and a special guest: Freddie Gibbs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Man shout out my dog Chris Redd for putting me on this SNL s—. Live from New York!!!” Gibbs tweeted on Sunday (Jan. 16). “Just got signed, so we rich now,” Redd’s Lil T raps at the club, surrounded by an entourage in the sketch. He insists to “run the check up, ’cause it’s all on me.” That is, until he sees the total on the check: $44,256. As Lil T devises a backup plan to pay off that shocking bill, Freddie G cuts in about the new artist’s ent...
Bob Saget Honored in ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Tribute
America’s Funniest Home Videos is paying homage to former host Bob Saget. During Sunday night’s (Jan. 16) broadcast of the ABC program, host Alfonso Ribeiro remembered Saget as a member of the show’s “family.” “As you’ve heard, the world lost a legend last week, and AFV lost a family member,” Ribeiro said. “Bob Saget is synonymous with AFV to this day, and this show wouldn’t have been the same without his unique sense of humor. It’s been my honor to continue carrying the torch Bob so brightly lit.” Ribeiro then introduced a montage of clips he described as showcasing “Bob being Bob.” During the montage, clips of comical moments from Saget’s time hosting the show were shown. Another clip included Saget sitting down with then-host Tom Bergeron — Bergeron to...
Kanye West Opens up About Alleged Incident That Led to Criminal Battery Investigation
The artist formerly known as Kanye West has touched on the incident that led to him being named as a suspect in a criminal battery investigation. In a recent interview with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked, Ye explained that he had spent the earlier part of the day finishing two songs in the studio. At around 3 a.m., he supposedly got into an altercation with a 40-year-old man named Justin Poplawski — an autograph collector — outside of Soho Warehouse on South Santa Fe Avenue and Bay Street. West described him as a person who “just had this real attitude, like, ‘What you gonna do?’” He added, “Imma just tell you, that blue COVID mask ain’t stop that knockout, you know what I’m saying?” Ye affirmed with Lee that the alleged incident occurred due to the culture of Hollywood that pro...
Jim Jones & DJ Drama “Intro (Buckmouth),” Rick Ross ft. Dreamdoll “Wiggle” & More | Daily Visuals 1.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video We’re only in January and it’s already been an eventful 2022 for Jim Jones what with word that he put the beatings on Freddie Gibbs followed by him revealing that Mama Jones taught him how to tongue kiss (he later said he was joking after getting roasted on social media). Still, Capo isn’t fazed a bit and keeps on his music grizzly for his Dip Set fanbase. Linking up with DJ Drama for his latest visuals to “Intro (Buckmouth), Jones and his peoples break bread at a outside eatery before riding the tourbus to the strip club where he’s welcomes with open arms and twerking booties by the talent that no doubt went hard to get them Capo Coins. Speaking of twerking, Rick Ross knows twerking talent when he sees it and for his clip to the Dreamdoll assisted “Wiggle” opens...
Narrative Ye: Kanye West Says Travis Scott Put Him On To Daughter Chicago’s Birthday Party Location
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @kanyewest / Instagram Kanye West‘s life is a spiral of peak drama and struggle right about now. Ye recently attended his daughter Chicago’s birthday party, but only because Travis Scott told him where it was located and the time. At least, that’s the story Yeezy is telling the public as to maintain his proper narrative. It’s 2022, after all. TMZ detailed all the necessary tomfoolery: Kanye seemed thrilled he was able to show up to the shindig but said it was Travis Scott who told him the party was being thrown at Kylie’s home. He also thanked Kris and Corey … and Kylie for letting him in, but made no mention of Kim. He also groused that security stopped him briefly at the door. Related Stories He was clearly happy, saying his kids are the priority in his...
