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‘Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn’: How to Watch & Stream the Star-Studded Special
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. “A celebration of life fit for a true queen of country music.” The legendary Loretta Lynn will be celebrated in a two-hour, star-studded tribute special premiering on CMT on Sunday (Oct. 30). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of Life & Music of Loretta Lynn is set to air live from the Grand Ole Opry House at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m CT. Jenna Bush Hager will host the commercial-free special featuring performances and appearances from Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Wynonna, ...
Frank Ocean Launches Apple Music Radio Show
Frank Ocean is launching his brand-new Homer Radio with Apple Music 1. The one-hour show is set for Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET. “Someone’s vacuuming the carpets adding a distant layer of white noise to the sound,” Ocean said in a cryptic statement about the show. “Security is pacing off some boredom while pretending to check the rooms and the safes on a rehearsed patrol. A headset loaded with gadgetry helps a man who dons it to see, with its grids of light and lenses and loupes.” The singer/songwriter’s show shares a name with his Homer jewelry line, which the artist founded in August 2021. The name is inspired by the Greek poet, Ocean said the in an interview with Financial Times. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While Ocean’s fans a...
Xscape to Receive Lady of Soul Honor at 2022 Soul Train Awards
Xscape is set to receive the Lady of Soul honor at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. The Georgia quartet is just the second group to receive the honor, following SWV in 2017. These two groups squared off in one of the most-viewed Verzuz specials to date. Hosted by actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole, the 2022 Soul Train Awards premieres Sunday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and BET Her. The foursome — “Kandi” Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and sisters Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott – amassed six top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1990s, topped by “Just Kickin’ It,” which reached No. 2 in 1993. Their other top 10 jams were “Understanding,” “Who Can I Run To?,” “The Arms of the One Who Loves You,” “My Little Secret” and MC Lyte’s “Keep On, Keepin’ On,” on which they were featured...
GRiZ Taps ProbCause and Chrishira Perrier for New Dubstep Anthem, “Skydive”
It’s been a momentous year of music releases for GRiZ, and with only two months left, he’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Following last month’s masterful and dreamy fourth installment of his Chasing The Golden Hour mixtape series, GRiZ is back with a dose of dubstep in his new single, “Skydive.” Featuring frequent collaborators ProbCause and Chrishira Perrier, “Skydive” comes wrapped in chaotic layers of wobbly bass and distorted sound design. While the two contributed to the funky track “Keep Bouncin'” from CTGH4, “Skydive” marks a dramatic shift thanks to its heavy-hitting qualities. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to the new single, GRiZ has also shared the official aftermovie for his inaugural Triple Rainbow event. ...
Firefly Music Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Cancellation
After celebrating its 10th anniversary last month, Firefly Music Festival will not return in 2023. The famed Delaware festival will not move forward in 2023 in order to “take a year to recharge our lights,” according to a statement released by its organizers. The announcement did say the fest will return in 2024. Since its inaugural event in 2012, Firefly has remained a staple in the Northeast music festival scene. The festival became so successful that it was ultimately acquired by AEG, the entertainment giant who runs Coachella, in 2018. This year’s fest celebrated a decade of Firefly with high-profile performances by Halsey, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Porter Robinson, Seven Lions, Jamie xx and more. Past editions have featured headlining sets f...
William Black and Cinema Kid Join Forces for Uplifting Track, “You’re Not Alone”
William Black has joined forces with Cinema Kid for a brand new single, “You’re Not Alone.” Out now via Lowly, the track finds the two colliding to produce an uplifting indietronica anthem with a future bass twist. “You’re Not Alone” winds up a slow-burning melody before crescendoing into a blissed-out drop. It’s yet another emotive banger from the EDM.com Class of 2021 star Black, whose signature sound design is as potent as ever. Take a listen below. “You’re Not Alone” follows last month’s collaboration with Said The Sky and SayWeCanFly, “On My Own.” Black released his stunning sophomore album, Pieces, almost a year ago. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles While Cinema Kid supported Black on his Pieces headlining tour and released a...
Was Albert Einstein a Fan of Electronic Music?
“We’re excited to announce Tomorrowland’s final headliner… Albert Einstein.” Believe it or not, if the man behind the theory of relativity were alive today, that ridiculous music festival announcement could’ve been a reality. A quote attributed to Einstein in 1929 confirms that the most influential physicist of all-time could’ve take a much different career path: musician. It was the height of the “Roaring Twenties,” a period that saw jazz and dance music permeate Western culture. “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician,” Einstein said at the time. “I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” Einstein was a friend of the legendary inventor Leon T...
MAGA Ye’s Donda Academy Is NOT Closing For The School Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mel Melcon / Getty Kanye’s spiral out of control continues, but thankfully it is not affecting the kids. Contrary to reports Donda Academy is not closing for the school year. As spotted on Complex, MAGA Ye could probably mess up a cup of coffee at this point, but his recent actions are not going to be a deterrent to his school. Earlier this week Donda Academy’s principal, Jason Angell, sent out an email to the parents of the student body. The message took families by surprise as it announced the institution would be shutting down for the rest of the academic calendar. “First, we would like to express our gratitude for the community of families and scholars that Donda Academy brought together. However, at the discretion of our Founder, Donda Academy w...
Alyssa Scott Pregnant With 3rd Child Nearly A Year After Death Of Her & Nick Cannon’s Son Zen
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FOX / Getty Alyssa Scott is pregnant with her third child, and she has thanked her fans for being so supportive after making the announcement Wednesday in an Instagram post featuring a baby-bump photo while holding her 4-year-old daughter Zeela. The post was captioned, “With you by my side…” Later, she posted to Instagram again with a photo array and a grateful message for fans who showed her love and support. “Thank you for all the LOVE,” the caption read. As previously reported, in June 2021, Scott gave birth to Zen, whose father is actor, comedian and father of many seeds Nick Cannon. Sadly, Zen passed away in December of last year after battling brain cancer. Alyssa Scott didn’t include any more details on either post, so it isn’t clear how far a...
Wyclef Jean Joins The Board Of The Harlem Festival Of Culture
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / Harlem Festival of Culture The award-winning musician Wyclef Jean is the latest major figure to join the group behind the reboot of the iconic music festival, the Harlem Festival of Culture. On Thursday (Oct. 27), the Harlem Festival of Culture announced that the Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor & musician would be joining the organization. The role that he has been appointed to is Chair of the Music Advisory Board. As Chair, the Fugees member will be the main person tasked with bringing in artists to bolster support for the festival from the community and be an advisor to the executive leadership of the group. “I am thrilled to join HFC as Chair of their Music Advisory Board. On a personal note, Harlem has always held a specia...
HHW Gaming: NBA 2K League Bans Players For Getting Their Virtual Pete Rose On By Gambling On League Games
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Stobe / Getty Gambling has found its way to the NBA 2K League. Unfortunately, it’s not the fans doing the betting. It’s the players and one coach. Spotted on The Verge, the NBA 2K League announced in a statement the indefinite suspension of six players and a coach “indefinitely” for getting their virtual Pete Rose on by betting on the games. Per The Verge: The suspended players include Christopher Lafanette, Dorian Earl Miller, and Robert Nastasi from the league’s affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers; Zekirri Dennis of Mavs Gaming; and Kimanni Ingram of Jazz Gaming, who the league said “wagered or attempted to wager on NBA 2K League games, either on their own or through other individuals, and also violated the rules by failing to report violations...
Juice WRLD Posthumously Releases “In My Head”
Juice WRLD has posthumously released a brand new single entitled “In My Head.” Clocking in at just a little over three minutes, the cut is produced by Tre Pounds, Max Lord and Sheldon Ferguson, and follows the previous single “Bye Bye” with Marshmello. “In My Head” also arrives with an accompanying music video directed and shot by Steve Cannon and Chris Long that remembers the artist for his dedication to his craft, the fun he had and just how much the world truly loved him. This single marks the second standalone single from the late artist following the digital deluxe edition of Fighting Demons, which features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Polo G, Trippie Redd and Suga and also served as a tie-in for the HBO documentary Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss. Watch Juice WRLD’s “In My Head” ...
