entertainment blog
Soprano Angel Blue, Offended by Blackface, Pulls Out of Italy Opera
Soprano Angel Blue says she won’t perform in an opera in Italy this month because blackface was used in the staging of a different work this summer on the same stage. The U.S. singer posted a note on her Instagram page saying she will be bowing out of La Traviata at Verona’s Arena this month because the theater recently mounted another Giuseppe Verdi opera, Aida, that had performers in blackface. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news She blasted such use of “archaic” theatrical practices as “offensive, humiliating, and outright racist.” Angel Blue, however, was still listed Saturday (July 16) on the Arena’s website as singing the role of Violetta in La Traviata on July 22 and 30. The theater said it was hoping that Blue, who is Black, wo...
Britney Spears Says It Was a ‘Beautiful Surprise’ to Have Selena Gomez at Her Wedding
Britney Spears gushed about her wedding guests this weekend, especially one very “special person” who was in attendance: Selena Gomez. The pop star looked back fondly at her wedding guest list in a new Instagram post on Saturday (July 16). Spears married Sam Asghari on June 9 in a Los Angeles ceremony, and Gomez was one of the guests celebrating alongside them at their reception. “She came to my wedding,” Spears captioned a photo of Gomez Saturday night. “the three most beautiful women in hollywood … @drewbarrymore, @parishilton … I had no idea !!! I was SO HAPPY !!!” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The singer added that Gomez “told me ‘I just want you to be happy’ three times,” and Spears then pointed out that “My mother does that as well.” “I...
“Beastie Boys Square” Approved for Paul’s Boutique Street Corner in New York
In 2014, a New York community board rejected a proposal to rename the Lower East Side corner of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street—made famous on the cover of Paul’s Boutique—as “Beastie Boys Square.” Eight years later, a renewed application for the designation has been approved by the New York City Council, reports PIX11. A street sign honoring Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch is set to go up, pending the bill’s signature by Mayor Eric Adams. “As many of us know, once the Beastie Boys hit the scene, it really changed the hip-hop game,” said council member Christopher Marte, according to PIX11. “I see it as a celebration. A celebration for the Lower East Side, a celebration for hip-hop, and especially a celebration for our community who has b...
Jibber & Jabber: Gillie Da Kid & Rick Ross Have War Of Words, Twitter Is Entertained
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: James Gilbert / Getty Rapper turned podcaster Gillie Da Kid and Rick Ross have been engaged in a days-long war of words that is reaching a new level of petty for both gentlemen. According to Twitter, the Philadelphia media figure is currently ahead of the race against his Florida counterpart, although some observers think the beef is corny. Gillie Da Kid’s issue with Rozay points to a moment earlier this year when Lil Wayne and the former Major Figgas rapper crossed paths claiming that the New Orleans star was afraid but footage of the encounter showcased that was completely the opposite. Mack Maine, the president of Young Money Records, posted the video showing the two gentlemen exchanging pleasantries instead of nearly coming to fisticuffs. From w...
Brandy Is Open to Getting a Tattoo of Ray J, But ‘It Won’t Be’ Like His Leg Tattoo of Her Face
Brandy is opening up about Ray J‘s controversial leg tattoo of her face. In an impromptu video interview with TMZ, the R&B superstar admitted that she didn’t quite understand her little brother’s new body art at first, but she eventually warmed up to the Alexey Mashkov-designed ink after he explained it to her. “It was meant to be that way,” Brandy said in the clip, surrounded by adoring fans waiting for selfies. It’s like a Basquiat-type of style. I didn’t understand it at first … but then he explained it to me and showed me the tattoo artist’s whole page and it was amazing.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ray J unveiled the massive leg piece on Instagram in early July. The portrait features his sister’s face with the words “Best Friends ...
The Weeknd Flies Out 6-Year-Old Fan to Philadelphia Concert after Toronto Postponement
The Weeknd made one little boy very happy during the superstar’s rescheduled After Hours Til Dawn tour opener in Philadelphia on Thursday (July 14). Megafan Phoenix Prince, 6, went viral on social media last week after he was photographed crying outside of the Toronto venue where The Weeknd was scheduled to launch his long-awaited stadium trek. The July 8 concert at Rogers Centre was canceled at the last minute because of a nationwide network outage, leaving many fans sharing their disappointment online. Shortly after the cancellation, The Weeknd retweeted a snapshot of the devastated Prince — who even donned a red blazer and black tie, just like his idol — being comforted by his father outside of the facility. “Can someone please find him for me?” the singer captioned his tweet. Explore E...
Axl Rose Dedicates Shows to Taylor Hawkins, Blasts Vladimir Putin in Tour Message
Axl Rose capped off Guns N’ Roses‘ European tour with a note on Twitter in which he thanked fans for their support, dedicated the band’s trek to the late Taylor Hawkins and slammed “murderous little man” Vladimir Putin — all in just a few paragraphs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The singer took the time this weekend to “thank everyone in London for being understanding of r challenges and apologize again to r fans in Scotland for having to postpone r performance there.” The band, “following dr’s orders,” had canceled their gig in Scotland earlier this month due to illness. In his update, Rose thanked Carrie Underwood for joining them at their London concerts, joking, “At least someone could sing.” Speaking of Guns N’ Roses’ tour, Rose wrote i...
Ne-Yo Explains New Album ‘Self-Explanatory’ & Saving His Marriage: ‘It’s No Secret’
Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo has returned with his all-new, 13-track album, Self-Explanatory. The dual Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 chart-topper recently appeared on Billboard News in support of the incredible 41-minute work, released via Motown Records, and opened up about the new project. Speaking on the hot single “You Got the Body,” Ne-Yo explained, it’s a “very, very sexy record. One of those records that you put on and everyone for whatever reason just knows exactly what they’re supposed to do.” He joked, “Don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Host Tetris Kelly commented, “That’s what I liked about the record when I listened to it. It gives you that R&B, or...
Watch Hardwell Drop Unreleased Collab With Timmy Trumpet and Maddix at Tomorrowland 2022
Hardwell‘s historic return to Tomorrowland has come and gone, but its legacy is only just beginning. His performance was nothing short of breathtaking, an electrifying display of his new musical direction after a four-year hiatus from the electronic dance music festival scene. Tomorrowland was coincidentally the last major fest Hardwell performed at prior to his shocking retirement in 2018. But it was one track that has the Hardwell hive mind buzzing with anticipation as the Dutch icon gears up for his long-awaited comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE. Towards the end of his set, he dropped an unreleased song, tentatively titled “Revolution,” that has all the intoxicating qualities of a classic Hardwell anthem. Hardwell invited his collaborators, Timmy Trumpet ...
“Every A&R Has a Horror Story”: Mark Knight Remixes Historic Avicii Song Years After Missed Opportunity to Sign It
The release of Mark Knight‘s remix of “My Feelings For You” marks a bit of a full circle moment for the Toolroom Records boss, but perhaps not in the way you’d expect. Part of Vicious Records’ 30th anniversary celebrations, Knight received the opportunity to put his own spin on the 2010 Avicii classic. Though it was released at a formative time in his career, Avicii’s “My Feelings For You” went on to become a wildly influential record. Knight, who was acquainted with the young star at the time, saw potential in him, but wasn’t quite sold on the DJ’s demo submissions. Speaking with EDM.com, Knight recalls he had an opportunity to sign “My Feelings For You,” and says not seizing on it was a “...
LimeWire Announces Partnership With Powerhouse Ibiza Nightclubs
LimeWire NFT holders will soon have the opportunity to indulge in a taste of Ibiza’s high life. As part of a newly minted partnership between LimeWire and Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza, LimeWire Originals NFT holders will enjoy free VIP access to both clubs for free throughout the 2022 season. Both establishments are consistently recognized as among the world’s leading clubbing destinations. LimeWire, the defunct music piracy-turned NFT platform, is betting on a big summer season return for the Ibiza club circuit, which had been dormant due to the impact of the pandemic. The Hï Ibiza nightclub. c/o Hï Ibiza Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Providing our LimeWire Original holders with exclusive access during this first full season since the pandemic sets the benchmark ...
CamelPhat and Mathame Blend Progressive House and Techno In New Collab, “Believe”
A sunrise seen from space is what welcomes us into the new lyric video from CamelPhat and Mathame, for their melodic house collaboration, “Believe.” Out July 15th via Astralwerks, the single also pulls in elements of progressive house with a sci-fi twist—and the sonic journey is truly out of this world. As the video continues, spaceship imagery and glowing, alien-like mirrors appear, set to an otherworldly soundscape of echoing vocals and orchestral underlying tones. Cinematically, the pressure continues to build, until it releases with a fluttering techno beat and kinetic four-on-the-floor bass line. “After years of exchanging ideas, something unique clicked and led us in what we developed with ‘Believe,'” Mathame expounded on social media. The It...
